Patents by Inventor Stephen Blizzard
Stephen Blizzard 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).
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Patent number: 11959262Abstract: A faucet is provided that electronically controls the flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a faucet body and a faucet handle. In some embodiments, the faucet may include a faucet body and be voice controlled. The faucet illustratively includes an inertial motion unit sensor mounted in the faucet handle to sense spatial orientation of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a controller configured to receive signals from the inertial motion unit sensor and control the electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed based upon the position of the faucet handle.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.Inventors: Chasen Scott Beck, Matthew Lovett, Stephen Blizzard, Evan Benstead, Elena Gorkovenko
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Publication number: 20220325509Abstract: A faucet is provided that electronically controls the flow of water being dispensed using a sensor assembly. The faucet includes an electronic flow control assembly includes a water inlet and a water outlet in fluid communication with a spout of the faucet, and an electronic valve assembly is configured to control a water flow being dispensed through the spout. The sensor assembly includes at least one optical sensor configured to detect a gesture, and a controller is configured to receive the gesture from the sensor assembly to adjust the water flow based on the gesture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventor: Stephen BLIZZARD
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Patent number: 11176932Abstract: A faucet is provided that electronically controls the flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a faucet body and a faucet handle. In some embodiments, the faucet may include a faucet body and be voice controlled. The faucet illustratively includes an inertial motion unit sensor mounted in the faucet handle to sense spatial orientation of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a controller configured to receive signals from the inertial motion unit sensor and control the electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed based upon the position of the faucet handle.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Chasen Scott Beck, Matthew Lovett, Stephen Blizzard, Evan Benstead, Elena Gorkovenko
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Publication number: 20210343281Abstract: A faucet is provided that electronically controls the flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a faucet body and a faucet handle. In some embodiments, the faucet may include a faucet body and be voice controlled. The faucet illustratively includes an inertial motion unit sensor mounted in the faucet handle to sense spatial orientation of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a controller configured to receive signals from the inertial motion unit sensor and control the electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed based upon the position of the faucet handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Chasen Beck, Evan Benstead, Stephen Blizzard, Elena Gorkovenko, Matthew Lovett, Adam Tracy
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Publication number: 20210335358Abstract: A faucet is provided that electronically controls the flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a faucet body and a faucet handle. In some embodiments, the faucet may include a faucet body and be voice controlled. The faucet illustratively includes an inertial motion unit sensor mounted in the faucet handle to sense spatial orientation of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a controller configured to receive signals from the inertial motion unit sensor and control the electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed based upon the position of the faucet handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Chasen Scott BECK, Matthew LOVETT, Stephen BLIZZARD, Evan BENSTEAD, Elena GORKOVENKO
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Patent number: 10937421Abstract: A faucet is provided that electronically controls the flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a faucet body and a faucet handle. In some embodiments, the faucet may include a faucet body and be voice controlled. The faucet illustratively includes an inertial motion unit sensor mounted in the faucet handle to sense spatial orientation of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a controller configured to receive signals from the inertial motion unit sensor and control the electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed based upon the position of the faucet handle.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Chasen Beck, Evan Benstead, Stephen Blizzard, Elena Gorkovenko, Matthew Lovett, Adam Tracy
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Patent number: 10808921Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Darin Heuer, Chasen Beck, Stephen Blizzard
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Patent number: 10458642Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Darin Heuer, Chasen Beck, Stephen Blizzard, Adam William Tracy
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Publication number: 20180291600Abstract: A faucet is provided that electronically controls the flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a faucet body and a faucet handle. In some embodiments, the faucet may include a faucet body and be voice controlled. The faucet illustratively includes an inertial motion unit sensor mounted in the faucet handle to sense spatial orientation of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a controller configured to receive signals from the inertial motion unit sensor and control the electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed based upon the position of the faucet handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Chasen Beck, Evan Benstead, Stephen Blizzard, Elena Gorkovenko, Matthew Lovett, Adam Tracy
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Publication number: 20180216324Abstract: A faucet is provided that electronically controls the flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a faucet body and a faucet handle. In some embodiments, the faucet may include a faucet body and be voice controlled. The faucet illustratively includes an inertial motion unit sensor mounted in the faucet handle to sense spatial orientation of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a controller configured to receive signals from the inertial motion unit sensor and control the electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed based upon the position of the faucet handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: CHASEN SCOTT BECK, MATTHEW LOVETT, STEPHEN BLIZZARD, EVAN BENSTEAD, ELENA GORKORVENKO
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Publication number: 20180172264Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Darin HEUER, Chasen BECK, Stephen BLIZZARD, Adam William TRACY
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Publication number: 20170343205Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: DARIN HEUER, CHASEN BECK, STEPHEN BLIZZARD
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Publication number: 20170101766Abstract: A kitchen faucet is provided that automatically fills a vessel up to a user-specified level without regard to a specific volume. The faucet illustratively includes a faucet body and a spray head that can be detached from the faucet body, such as a pull-down or pull-out faucet. The faucet illustratively includes a user interface for setting the level at which to fill the vessel (e.g., 20%, 40%, 75%, etc.). The spray head illustratively includes sensor(s) to determine a water level in the vessel in relation to its top edge. This allows a vessel to be filled to a user-specified level regardless of the vessel shape or size.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Stephen Blizzard, Chasen Beck, Elena Gorkovenko, CREIGHTON HART