Patents Assigned to Simplehuman LLC
  • Trash cans with variable gearing assemblies
    Patent number: 8872459
    Abstract: A trash can with a power operated lid can include a lifting mechanism with a motor, a lifting member, and a variable gear. In some embodiments, the motor is operably connected with the variable gear such that the motor can drive the variable gear and/or the lifting member. In certain implementations, the variable gear includes one or more teeth with varying tooth radii. In some variants, the variable gear and a clutch member are engageable and are configured to allow manual operation of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Christopher Fruhauf, Michael Basha, David Wolbert, Kenneth Yen
  • TRASH CAN
    Publication number: 20140246434
    Abstract: A trash can with a lid can include a lock for the lid. The lock can include a latch that cooperates with the trash container body to lock the lid over the opening of the body. The latch can be configured to slide with respect to the edge of the opening of the body from an unlocked position to a locked position. This latch can be integrated into, built into or self contained in the lid. The trash can can also include a pedal actuator for opening the lid. The trash can can also include a damping mechanism mounted to the body of the trash can with a mounting plate. The mounting plate can be made from a material that is harder than the material used for the body of the trash can. Additionally, the trash can can have wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • RECEPTACLE WITH MOTION DAMPER NEAR LID
    Publication number: 20140246432
    Abstract: A receptacle assembly including a body portion, a lid portion, a pedal portion, a rod, and a motion damper. The body portion includes an upper portion and a base portion and defines an interior space. The lid portion is movably engaged with the body portion and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. The pedal portion is configured to move the lid portion between the open position and the closed position. A rod extends between the lid portion and the pedal portion. The rod can also interface with the motion damper. The motion damper is positioned near the lid portion and is configured to dampen motion of the rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: SIMPLEHUMAN, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Di-Fong Chang, Joseph Sandor
  • Dish rack
    Patent number: 8794455
    Abstract: An extendable drip tray is provided to increase when needed the drip catchment area of the dish rack, to beyond the footprint or general perimeter of the dish rack. The extendable drip tray may be slidably supported by rails below the main body of the dish rack, to cover an area beyond the side of the dish rack body, thereby increasing the drip catchment area. Pivoted cup holders are provided along the outside walls of the main body of the dish rack, which can be pivoted when needed to extend an area beyond the perimeter of the body to provide supports for holding kitchen articles such as cups and glasses for drying. A wire rack is provided with pivoted support prongs for configuring the wire rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Lum, Adam Wade, Joseph Sandor
  • Trash can with power operated lid
    Patent number: 8766582
    Abstract: A trash can with a power operated lid can include a sensor assembly and a lifting mechanism. The sensor assembly can include at least one light emitter and at least one light receiver, the viewing area of the at least one light receiver being limited in size. The lifting mechanism can include a controller, a drive motor, and a lifting member. The trash can with power operated lid can further include at least one position sensor for detecting the position of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor, Orlando Cardenas
  • Shelving system
    Patent number: 8763821
    Abstract: A shelving system can include can include an elongated support member and a plurality of shelves, each of which can be supported by a clamping mechanism. The support member can have a telescoping configuration so that upper and lower ends of the support member can be pressed against upper and lower stationary objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Wayne Lum, Adam C. Wade
  • Trash can
    Patent number: 8720728
    Abstract: A trash can with a lid can include a lock for the lid. The lock can include a latch that cooperates with the trash container body to lock the lid over the opening of the body. The latch can be configured to slide with respect to the edge of the opening of the body from an unlocked position to a locked position. This latch can be integrated into, built into or self contained in the lid. The trash can can also include a pedal actuator for opening the lid. The trash can can also include a damping mechanism mounted to the body of the trash can with a mounting plate. The mounting plate can be made from a material that is harder than the material used for the body of the trash can. Additionally, the trash can can have wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • Trash can with power operated lid
    Patent number: 8716969
    Abstract: A trash can with a power operated lid can include a sensor assembly and a lifting mechanism. The sensor assembly can include at least one light emitter and at least one light receiver, the viewing area of the at least one light receiver being limited in size. The lifting mechanism can include a controller, a drive motor, and a lifting member. The trash can with power operated lid can further include at least one position sensor for detecting the position of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor, Orlando Cardenas
  • Trash can with power operated lid
    Patent number: 8686676
    Abstract: A trash can with a power operated lid can include a sensor assembly and a lifting mechanism. The sensor assembly can include at least one light emitter and at least one light receiver, the viewing area of the at least one light receiver being limited in size. The lifting mechanism can include a controller, a drive motor, and a lifting member. The trash can with power operated lid can further include at least one position sensor for detecting the position of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor, Orlando Cardenas
  • Soap dispensing units with anti-drip valve
    Patent number: 8678244
    Abstract: A soap dispenser can be configured to dispense an amount of liquid soap, for example, upon detecting the presence of an object. Certain embodiments of the dispenser include a housing, reservoir, pump, and nozzle. In some embodiments, the dispenser includes a bypass passage, which can facilitate priming of the pump. In certain embodiments, the dispenser is configured to inhibit or avoid the formation of an air bubble that could obstruct the liquid soap from entering the pump. In some embodiments, the pump includes engaging gears, which can include a plurality of teeth with substantially pointed tips. In certain embodiments, the nozzle comprises a one-way valve, such as a duckbill valve. Some embodiments of the one-way valve are shaped or otherwise configured to provide certain biases to the valve, which can, for example, facilitate rapid opening and closing of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, David Wolbert, Joseph Sandor, Orlando Cardenas
  • Soap pump
    Patent number: D699475
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Kenneth Yen, Myk Lum, Adam Wade, Kasin Chan
  • Vanity mirror
    Patent number: D699952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou
  • Vanity mirror
    Patent number: D701050
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou
  • Trash can
    Patent number: D709662
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade, Po-Ling Huang
  • Toilet brush and housing assembly
    Patent number: D709713
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade, Ken Sugimoto
  • Squeegee
    Patent number: D709757
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Lum, Adam Wade
  • Bag securing member
    Patent number: D714510
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Di-Fong Chang
  • Open trash can
    Patent number: D720513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade, Po-Ling Huang
  • Trash can
    Patent number: D725861
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Myk Wayne Lum, Adam C. Wade
  • Shelving system
    Patent number: D726441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Di-Fong Chang, Daniel Ballou