Patents Assigned to Spectrum Brands, Inc.
  • Faucet head alignment system
    Patent number: 11346088
    Abstract: An alignment coupling for a faucet includes a first alignment element positionable within a faucet body. The first alignment element has a first alignment feature. The first alignment feature includes one of a projection and a tapered groove. The alignment coupling includes a second alignment element that is movable with respect to the first alignment element. The second alignment element has a second alignment feature. The second alignment feature includes the other of the projection and tapered groove. The tapered groove includes walls that extend toward each other, and wherein the walls guide the projection to a narrowest portion of the tapered groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam William Tracy, Oscar Romero, Evan Benstead, Jan Van Leyen
  • Electronic keypad assembly for lockset
    Patent number: 11348393
    Abstract: An electronic security keypad assembly includes a cover made of sheet metal, a keypad, and a mounting plate. Tabs extending the from the cover engage dented tab receiving regions of the mounting plate to secure the cover to the mounting plate. The tabs, when bent around the dented tab receiving regions, are obscured from access when mounted to a door, deterring physical tampering with the electronic keypad assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Uyeda
  • Spring loaded accessory hub
    Patent number: 11339921
    Abstract: An accessory hub joins accessories such as towel bars and robe hooks to a wall. In order to attach the accessory to the wall, a collet is fastened to the wall. The accessory hub may be joined to the collet with a spring-loaded button extending from the collet that is inserted into a receiver in the accessory hub. A first cleat portion on the collet mates with a second cleat portion on the accessory hub further securing the accessory hub to the collet. The accessory may then be attached to the accessory hub. The accessory hub may be detached from the collet without damaging the wall by depressing the button into the collet and disengaging the first and second cleat portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Roberto Garcia, Jan Van Leyen
  • AQUARIUM SYSTEM WITH CONTROLABLE LIGHT AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220132814
    Abstract: An aquarium system includes an aquarium tank arrangement and a light source. The light source has a controllable output of colored light projecting into the aquarium tank arrangement. The light source can provide a cycle of projecting light of at least two different colors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe FLORA, John Edward FOX, Jr., Joseph ROARK, Chad ROBBINS
  • Tool-less rekeyable lock cylinder
    Patent number: 11319726
    Abstract: A rekeyable lock cylinder with a cylinder body and a plug assembly. The lock cylinder includes a plurality of key followers and a corresponding plurality of racks disposed in the plug assembly. Disengaging the racks from the key followers allows rekeying of the lock cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Chen Rufang
  • Hair dryer
    Patent number: 11311090
    Abstract: A handheld hair dryer includes a body extending about an axis and including a first end, a second end, an inner wall, and an outer wall. The outer wall and the inner wall extend from the first end of the body to the second end of the body and define a cavity therebetween. A central passage is defined by the inner wall. The hair dryer also includes an inlet defined by the inner wall and an outlet for the airflow to exit the cavity. The inlet is defined by the inner wall intermediate the first end and the second end. The hair dryer is configured to direct the airflow through the cavity and towards the outlet. The hair dryer further includes a handle connected to the body, a fan, and a motor positioned at least partly within the handle and coupled to the fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael John deGrood, Jay William Kuzia
  • Wirelessly operable cooking appliance
    Patent number: 11317474
    Abstract: A wirelessly operable cooking appliance for cooking food products includes a wireless communication device. A computing device, such as a smartphone, can wirelessly communicate with the cooking appliance to control and monitor the cooking appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicole Ann Sorenson, Byron Seth Sawyer, Timothy Nott, Dominic DiMarco, David Everett, Jacob Daniel Smith, Karl W. Marschke
  • Easy assembly centrifugal juicer
    Patent number: 11311134
    Abstract: Systems and methods herein relate to an easy assemble centrifugal juicer. The centrifugal juicer includes a top section having a juice spout and pulp spout, wherein the top section defines a cavity with a first mating surface and a second mating surface; a strainer section having a strainer, a drive member, and a projection, the projection structured to engage with the first mating surface to couple the strainer section to the top section; and a motor housing structured to house a motor, wherein the motor is operatively coupled to a motor adapter structured to engage with the drive member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Javier Barquin, Rolando Antonio Cavazos Jimenez, Joseph Krebs, Randy Miller, Kroy Everett Nernberger, James Saunders, Jacob Smith
  • Wireless tag-based lock actuation systems and meihods
    Patent number: 11295568
    Abstract: Described herein is a wireless electronic lockset. The lockset is capable of connecting to a mobile device via a first communication protocol and/or a second communication protocol. The lockset sends a value to the mobile device via the first communication protocol and receives an actuation command via the second communication protocol if the mobile device has been verified by a server. The actuation command causes the lockset to lock or unlock the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Derek Imanuel
  • Blender
    Patent number: D947595
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory Roland
  • Pet treat
    Patent number: D948162
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc Kreamer
  • Pet treat
    Patent number: D948163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc Kreamer
  • Hamburger pet treat
    Patent number: D948164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory van Eyk, Tiffany Potter, Stephanie Hullverson
  • Animal kibble
    Patent number: D948836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Sanne Kirsten de Boer
  • Hot dog pet treat
    Patent number: D950186
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory van Eyk, Tiffany Potter, Stephanie Hullverson
  • Steak bite pet treat
    Patent number: D950187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Dawn Potter, Gregory van Eyk, Stephanie Hullverson, Victoria Kendrick
  • Spiral pet treat
    Patent number: D950189
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Dawn Potter, Gregory van Eyk, Allyse McCann
  • Rope pet treat
    Patent number: D950192
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Dawn Potter, Gregory van Eyk, Allyse McCann
  • Grooming hair accumulator for animal
    Patent number: D953660
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Favia
  • Side sprayer
    Patent number: D952099
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Andy Kim