Patents by Inventor Darin Heuer

Darin Heuer 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: 20240209601
    Abstract: A pivotable spray head for connection to a faucet for expelling water is described herein. The spray head includes a spray head top portion having an inlet to receive water from the faucet and a spray head bottom portion having an outlet to expel water. The spray head further includes a pivoting joint mechanism structured to pivot the spray head relative to the faucet about a pivot axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.
    Inventors: Darin Heuer, Adam William Tracy, Jan van Leyen, Brad Callahan, Evan Alan Benstead
  • Patent number: 11905691
    Abstract: A pivotable spray head for connection to a faucet for expelling water is described herein. The spray head includes a spray head top portion having an inlet to receive water from the faucet and a spray head bottom portion having an outlet to expel water. The spray head further includes a pivoting joint mechanism structured to pivot the spray head relative to the faucet about a pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.
    Inventors: Darin Heuer, Adam William Tracy, Jan van Leyen, Brad Callahan, Evan Alan Benstead
  • Publication number: 20230087948
    Abstract: A pivotable spray head for connection to a faucet for expelling water is described herein. The spray head includes a spray head top portion having an inlet to receive water from the faucet and a spray head bottom portion having an outlet to expel water. The spray head further includes a pivoting joint mechanism structured to pivot the spray head relative to the faucet about a pivot axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Darin Heuer, Adam William Tracy, Jan van Leyen, Brad Callahan, Evan Alan Benstead
  • Patent number: 10808921
    Abstract: An illuminating fixture includes forming a hub body, the hub body formed to include a cavity and an opening extending through an end of the hub body. The fixture further includes a mounting plate configured to be secured to the end of the hub body with the opening, and the mounting plate is configured to secure the hub body to an external surface. The hub body and/or the mounting plate includes a transparent portion that can illuminate an area surrounding the fixture. The fixture further includes a system of electronic components including a sensor system, a controller, and a light generating unit. The controller is configured to generate a light beam based on input from the sensor system. The sensor system may include a motion detection sensor and/or an ambient light sensor. An optical assembly of the fixture is configured to direct the light beam through the transparent portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Darin Heuer, Chasen Beck, Stephen Blizzard
  • Patent number: 10458642
    Abstract: A faucet may be used to deliver water in a temperature and volume controlled manner. The faucet may also deliver light through the use of an integrated light fixture. The light fixture may emit at least one of visible and ultraviolet light. The light fixture may be selectively activated to display a number of types of light, intensities of light, and/or light colors. The activation of the light may be done through a touch sensor, optical sensor, and/or audio sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Darin Heuer, Chasen Beck, Stephen Blizzard, Adam William Tracy
  • Publication number: 20180172264
    Abstract: A faucet may be used to deliver water in a temperature and volume controlled manner. The faucet may also deliver light through the use of an integrated light fixture. The light fixture may emit at least one of visible and ultraviolet light. The light fixture may be selectively activated to display a number of types of light, intensities of light, and/or light colors. The activation of the light may be done through a touch sensor, optical sensor, and/or audio sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Darin HEUER, Chasen BECK, Stephen BLIZZARD, Adam William TRACY
  • Publication number: 20170343205
    Abstract: An illuminating fixture includes forming a hub body, the hub body formed to include a cavity and an opening extending through an end of the hub body. The fixture further includes a mounting plate configured to be secured to the end of the hub body with the opening, and the mounting plate is configured to secure the hub body to an external surface. The hub body and/or the mounting plate includes a transparent portion that can illuminate an area surrounding the fixture. The fixture further includes a system of electronic components including a sensor system, a controller, and a light generating unit. The controller is configured to generate a light beam based on input from the sensor system. The sensor system may include a motion detection sensor and/or an ambient light sensor. An optical assembly of the fixture is configured to direct the light beam through the transparent portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: DARIN HEUER, CHASEN BECK, STEPHEN BLIZZARD
  • Patent number: D717400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Price Pfister, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Hanna, Darin Heuer, Cameron Potter, David Downey
  • Patent number: D717914
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Price Pfister, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Hanna, Darin Heuer, Cameron Potter, David Downey