Patents Assigned to Simplehuman LLC
  • Soap dispensing apparatus
    Patent number: 7815077
    Abstract: A soap dispensing assembly has a container housing having an interior that retains soap. The container housing has an opening which communicates with the interior. A pump unit secured to the top of the container housing at a location separate from the opening. The pump unit includes a dispensing assembly through which soap from the interior is dispensed. A lid that is removably coupled to the opening to allow for a quick replenishment of the soap without having to remove the pump unit. The pump unit can also include an actuator that has a soap outlet, with the actuator is pivoted to draw soap from the interior of the container housing to the soap outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Adam C. Wade, Joseph Sandor
  • Trash can assembly
    Patent number: 7806285
    Abstract: A trash can assembly has a lid pivotably coupled to an upper end of an outer shell, and a pivoting pedal bar that is coupled to the lid via a link rod. The closing motion of the lid is dampened by counter-balancing the closing force of the lid, which can be accomplished by generating a counter-balance force against the pedal bar that is equal to or slightly less than the closing force of the lid. The counter-balance force can be made to vary during the closing motion of the lid. In addition, the entire link rod can be positioned inside the interior of the outer shell, and the pivot axis of the lid about the outer shell can also positioned inside the interior of the outer shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • RECEPTACLE WITH MOTION DAMPER
    Publication number: 20100237074
    Abstract: A receptacle having one or more lids can be provided one or more dampers configured to slow the movement of the lids from their open position toward its closed position. The lids of the receptacle can have a shape which facilitates dampening of the movement of the lids from an open position to a closed position. The lids and lid portion can have walls which are juxtaposed relative one another in a close relationship such that air briefly retained within the body when the lids are moved from an open position to a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: SIMPLEHUMAN, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor, Chun-Hsien Chen
  • DISPENSING BOX COVER
    Publication number: 20100230302
    Abstract: A cover for portable, standalone dispensing boxes of disposable wipes, such as boxed cut and folded tissue wipes. A blocking mechanism is provided to hold the dispensing box in place in the cover. A barrier is provided to prevent the dispensing box from falling out of the cover through the opening at the base of the cover. The cover is portable, which is not attached to any structure. The cover may be made of a rigid material, or a flexible material on a rigid frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • RECEPTACLE WITH MOTION DAMPER FOR LID, AIR FILTRATION DEVICE, AND ANTI-SLIDING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20100224627
    Abstract: A receptacle having a lid can be provided with a pair of dampers configured to slow the movement of the lid from its open position toward its closed position. The dampers can be provided at opposite ends of a pedal connected to the receptacle body at opposite lateral positions relative to a side of the receptacle body. The receptacle can also include an air filtration device mounted in its lid and configured to guide air through the filter device during the downward motion of the lid. The receptacle can also include at least one damper configured to provide dampening forces against the motion of the lid in both opening and closing directions. The receptacle can also include an anti-sliding device configured to increase the receptacle's resistance to sliding across a floor when a user steps on a pedal to actuate the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: Simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • Trash can with power operated lid
    Patent number: 7781995
    Abstract: A trash can can include a sensor for detecting the presence of an object near a lower portion of the trash can. The detection of the object can be used to signal the trash can to open its lid. The trash can can include an electric drive unit for opening and closing the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • Utensil holding retainer block for use with dish rack
    Patent number: 7775380
    Abstract: A dish rack has a collector tray that has a compartment. A retaining block is seated in the compartment for holding knives or other utensils having sharp edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Joseph Sandor
  • Bamboo napkin holder
    Patent number: D622110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-Fong Chang, Po-Ling Huang
  • Pet food container
    Patent number: D622451
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Lum, Ken Sugimoto
  • Shelving system
    Patent number: D622990
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Po Ling Huang
  • Oval trash can
    Patent number: D623817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade
  • Trash can
    Patent number: D623819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, William Hsu, Di-Fong Chang
  • Sink mat
    Patent number: D625482
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Adam Wade, Myk Lum
  • Tooth brush holder
    Patent number: D625942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Helen L. Tang, Myk Lum
  • Soap dish
    Patent number: D625943
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Adam Wade, Myk Lum
  • Soap pump
    Patent number: D625944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Helen L. Tang, Myk Lum
  • Bath tumbler
    Patent number: D625955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Helen L. Tang
  • Sink organizer
    Patent number: D626363
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu Hao Wei, Myk Lum, Helen Tang
  • Plastic sensor soap pump
    Patent number: D626365
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu Hao Wei, Myk Lum, Adam Wade
  • Retro can
    Patent number: D626713
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu Hao Wei, Myk Lum, Adam Wade, Joseph Morin