Patents Assigned to Simplehuman LLC
  • DISH RACK WITH ADJUSTABLE SPOUT & REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY
    Publication number: 20120085715
    Abstract: A dish rack has a wireframe, a drip tray having a base and a dish-receiving region provided on the base, and a drain channel that is removably coupled to the bottom of the base at the location of the dish-receiving region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: SIMPLEHUMAN LLC
    Inventors: Frank YANG, Joseph SANDOR, Chih-Hong HSIEH
  • Electric soap dispenser
    Patent number: 8109411
    Abstract: An electric soap dispenser that includes sensors for detecting the presence of an object. The dispenser can be configured to dispense an amount of liquid soap, for example, upon detecting the presence of an object. The dispenser can include various features for enhancing the performance thereof. For example, the dispenser can include an additional button for manual operation of the pump. Additionally, the dispenser can detect the voltage of a power supply and compensate for a drop in voltage of the power supply so as to produce more uniform dispensations of the liquid product. Additionally, the dispenser can include a valve at its discharge end to prevent drips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor, Orlando Cardenas
  • Electric soap dispenser
    Patent number: 8096445
    Abstract: An electric soap dispenser that includes sensors for detecting the presence of an object. The dispenser can be configured to dispense an amount of liquid soap, for example, upon detecting the presence of an object. The dispenser can include various features for enhancing the performance thereof. For example, the dispenser can include an additional button for manual operation of the pump. Additionally, the dispenser can detect the voltage of a power supply and compensate for a drop in voltage of the power supply so as to produce more uniform dispensations of the liquid product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor, Orlando Cardenas
  • Electric soap dispenser
    Patent number: 8087543
    Abstract: An electric soap dispenser that includes sensors for detecting the presence of an object. The dispenser can be configured to dispense an amount of liquid soap, for example, upon detecting the presence of an object. The dispenser can include various features for enhancing the performance thereof. For example, the dispenser can include an additional button for manual operation of the pump. Additionally, the dispenser can detect the voltage of a power supply and compensate for a drop in voltage of the power supply so as to produce more uniform dispensations of the liquid product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor, Orlando Cardenas
  • Trash can assembly with locking lid
    Patent number: 8074833
    Abstract: A trash can assembly has a shell and a lid fitted over the top end of the shell, with the lid having a bracket secured to the bottom of the lid. A slot provided adjacent the top of the shell, with the bracket moving through the slot as the lid is opened and closed. A movable lock member provided at the top of the shell, the lock member movable from an extended position where the lock member covers a portion of the slot, to a retracted position where the lock member is clear of the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • Dish rack with adjustable spout and removable drip tray
    Patent number: 8074813
    Abstract: A dish rack has a wireframe, a drip tray having a base and a dish-receiving region provided on the base, and a drain channel that is removably coupled to the bottom of the base at the location of the dish-receiving region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor, Chih-Hong Hsieh
  • Shelving System
    Publication number: 20110271438
    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: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: SIMPLEHUMAN, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Wayne Lum, Adam C. Wade
  • CANISTER WITH LEVER ACTUATED LATCH
    Publication number: 20110259889
    Abstract: A canister includes a body having a shell, a lid, and a handle mechanism. The handle mechanism includes a lever that actuates to engage and disengage a latch pivoted on the lever for locking and unlocking the lid to the body. The lever mates to a fixed handle portion to complete a handle for facilitating handling of the canister. The canister can further include wheels for transporting the canister. The lid can include an elastic portion to press against the body to create a seal. The canister can further include a utensil attached to the underside of the lid, for use to scoop the content from the canister.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: SIMPLEHUMAN LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • TRASH CAN
    Publication number: 20110220655
    Abstract: A trashcan with a lid can include a pedal bar and a pedal protector. The pedal protector can be flipped and/or rotated, such that the pedal protector can be moved adjacent the pedal (e.g. below the pedal) or away from the pedal bar. The trashcan with a lid can further include at least one notch and/or divider to allow for insertion of more than one trash bag into the body of the trashcan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: SIMPLEHUMAN, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Joseph Sandor
  • TRASH CAN WITH POWER OPERATED LID
    Publication number: 20110220646
    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: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: SIMPLEHUMAN, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor, Orlando Cardenas
  • Dishrack
    Patent number: D646450
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: SimpleHuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Lum, Adam Wade
  • Wall mount mirror
    Patent number: D646493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade, Won Song
  • Dishrack
    Patent number: D647678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade
  • Shelving system
    Patent number: D651837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade
  • Shelving system
    Patent number: D651838
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade
  • Trash can
    Patent number: D657108
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-Fong Chang, Daniel Ballou
  • Soap pump
    Patent number: D659452
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade
  • Push pump
    Patent number: D661148
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade, Ken Sugimoto
  • Push pump
    Patent number: D661149
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade
  • Anti-fog mirror
    Patent number: D661910
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: SimpleHuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Won Song