Patents by Inventor Anne Gierse

Anne Gierse has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230371480
    Abstract: An aquarium includes a tank and at least a first opaque panel dividing the tank interior volume into at least 2 separate compartments. A canopy covers the tank, and a lighting assembly is secured to an interior portion of the canopy. A filter arrangement is provided in communication with the interior volume of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: William Nathan BRUNNER, William D. HIMES, Anne GIERSE, John L. SHUMATE
  • Publication number: 20060232243
    Abstract: An electrical appliance such as a battery charger includes a main body portion and a movable body portion. The apparatus includes a first cavity for receiving batteries. The movable body portion opens to expose a second cavity for receiving batteries. Each of the cavities includes battery receiving regions or bays. Each bay selectively receives a first battery having a relatively larger radial dimension or a plurality of batteries having a relatively smaller radial dimension. The bays can receive various battery sizes, such as AAA, AA, C, and D size batteries. One or more of the bays can receive a generally rectangular 9 volt battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: David Dabdoub, Kelvin Belle, Peter Hoffman, Anne Gierse
  • Patent number: D968715
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: William Nathan Brunner, William D. Himes, Anne Gierse, John L. Shumate
  • Patent number: D1010943
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: William Nathan Brunner, William D. Himes, Anne Gierse, John L. Shumate