Patents Assigned to Simplehuman
  • Trash can with lid
    Patent number: 7748556
    Abstract: A trash can assembly has a shell having an enclosing wall that defines a periphery. The assembly has a lid fitted over the top of the shell, and a foot pedal positioned adjacent the bottom of the shell, with a portion of the foot pedal positioned inside the periphery of the shell. The assembly also includes a link assembly coupling the foot pedal and the lid. The assembly can also include a liner defining a container body, the liner fitted inside the shell and having an indent provided on the container body. A handle mechanism has a link strip that has a hooked end, with the hooked end engaging the indent to lift the liner from inside the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • Tilting dish rack assembly
    Patent number: 7748543
    Abstract: A dish rack assembly has a dish rack, and a base having a bottom wall on which the dish rack is positioned. The base includes a first edge having a first water outlet provided adjacent the first edge, and a second edge having a second water outlet provided adjacent the second edge. The second edge is adjacent to the first edge. A removable water stopper can be secured to either the first water outlet or the second water outlet. In addition, a first leg can be positioned adjacent a third edge that is opposite to the first edge, and a second leg can be positioned adjacent a fourth edge that is opposite to the second edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Adam C. Wade
  • STEP TRASH CAN HAVING INTEGRATED BASE AND BASE LINER
    Publication number: 20100147865
    Abstract: A step trash can assembly includes a base assembly having an integrated base and base liner. The base includes several parts, including a base, a pedal bar with a foot pedal end and a linkage end for coupling to a link rod for operating the lid, and a pivot axle supported by the base, which pivotally supports the pedal bar. In addition, a separate base liner is provided above the base, concealing the components in the base after installation in the canister body. The foregoing components are pre-assembled to form the base assembly prior to attachment to the inside bottom trash can body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: SIMPLEHUMAN LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor, David Wolbert
  • SHELVING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100133218
    Abstract: A caddy for use in bathrooms is disclosed. The caddy can include removable shelf assemblies and/or accessory units for holding common household items. The removable shelf accessories can include knobs which can be turned to secure and free the shelf assemblies from a support member of the caddy. The accessory units can snap into place on the support member. The support member can include a telescoping section and biasing element which permits the caddy to adjust to different sized bathrooms. A sliding member can be incorporated to provide additional areas for attachment of shelf assemblies or accessory units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: SIMPLEHUMAN, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • Trash can liner with bag securing mechanism
    Patent number: 7694838
    Abstract: A liner for use in a trash can has a body having a surrounding wall and a top edge that defines a mouth, and a trash bag securing mechanism provided on the body adjacent the top edge. A user can insert a trash bag into the liner, open the mouth of the trash bag and then secure a portion of the trash bag to the trash bag securing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Myk Wayne Lum
  • Trash can with power operated lid
    Patent number: 7656109
    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: May 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • Trash can
    Patent number: D603119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-fong Chang
  • Soap pump
    Patent number: D608578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Wayne Lum, Helen Lin Tang
  • Paper towel holder
    Patent number: D609949
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Di-Fong Chang
  • Tooth brush holder
    Patent number: D609950
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Adam Wade, Myk Lum
  • Bamboo paper towel holder
    Patent number: D610382
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Po-Ling Huang
  • Bamboo pull-out organizer
    Patent number: D610848
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: SimpleHuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu Hao Wei, Po-Ling Huang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade
  • Trash can with power operated lid
    Patent number: D611216
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Wayne Lum, Yoon J. Kim
  • Foot pedal
    Patent number: D611671
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, William Hsu, Di-fong Chang
  • Compost pail
    Patent number: D613020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Lum, Won Song
  • Semi-round plastic can
    Patent number: D615270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: SimpleHuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Lum, Won Song, Joseph Morin
  • Trash can
    Patent number: D615722
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Ken Sugimoto, Myk Wayne Lum
  • Bath cup
    Patent number: D617608
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Adam Wade, Myk Lum
  • Hamper stand
    Patent number: D619316
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Adam C. Wade, Won Song
  • Flip up canister
    Patent number: D619424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Lum, Yu-Chuan Chang