Patents by Inventor Daniel R. Strong

Daniel R. Strong 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).

  • HYBRID STEAMER IRON ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20250122665
    Abstract: Methods and features described herein are applicable to an improved hand-hand steaming iron that reduces dripping while operating in various orientations and that improves consistent steam generation. The iron includes a steam generating chamber that includes an integrated resistive heating element, and the chamber utilizes multiple dividing and fluid guiding elements with back and forth turn features to prevent liquid water from escaping the steam generating chamber in both vertical and horizontal positions. The combination of the geometric walls and the interaction with the heating element allow for a consistent soleplate temperature and efficient steaming of water that enters the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Drew R. Heidenreich, Rachel B. Koebler, Kroy E. Nernberger, Boopalan Sampath, Daniel R. Strong
  • Hybrid steamer iron assembly
    Patent number: 12173448
    Abstract: Methods and features described herein are applicable to an improved hand-hand steaming iron that reduces dripping while operating in various orientations and that improves consistent steam generation. The iron includes a steam generating chamber that includes an integrated resistive heating element, and the chamber utilizes multiple dividing and fluid guiding elements with back and forth turn features to prevent liquid water from escaping the steam generating chamber in both vertical and horizontal positions. The combination of the geometric walls and the interaction with the heating element allow for a consistent soleplate temperature and efficient steaming of water that enters the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Drew W. Heidenreich, Rachel B. Koebler, Kroy E. Nernberger, Boopalan Sampath, Daniel R. Strong
  • HYBRID STEAMER IRON ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20230313443
    Abstract: Methods and features described herein are applicable to an improved hand-hand steaming iron that reduces dripping while operating in various orientations and that improves consistent steam generation. The iron includes a steam generating chamber that includes an integrated resistive heating element, and the chamber utilizes multiple dividing and fluid guiding elements with back and forth turn features to prevent liquid water from escaping the steam generating chamber in both vertical and horizontal positions. The combination of the geometric walls and the interaction with the heating element allow for a consistent soleplate temperature and efficient steaming of water that enters the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Drew W. Heidenreich, Rachel B. Koebler, Kroy E. Nernberger, Boopalan Sampath, Daniel R. Strong