Patents by Inventor Tzu-Hao Wei

Tzu-Hao Wei 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: 20160255941
    Abstract: A mirror assembly can include a housing, a mirror, and a light source. In some embodiments, the mirror comprises one or more adjustable sections. In certain embodiments, the mirror includes a light column configured to emit a substantially constant amount of light along a periphery of a mirror section. In some embodiments, the light column can produce various color temperatures. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly comprises a capacitive touch sensor that allows control of one or more features of the light emitted from the light source. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly can be configured control on/off settings and other features of the emitted light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Guy Cohen, Joseph Sandor
  • Patent number: 9434538
    Abstract: A trashcan with a lid can include a pedal bar and a pedal protector. The pedal protector can be flipped and/or rotated, such that the pedal protector can be moved adjacent the pedal (e.g. below the pedal) or away from the pedal bar. The trashcan with a lid can further include at least one notch and/or divider to allow for insertion of more than one trash bag into the body of the trashcan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Joseph Sandor
  • Patent number: 8794455
    Abstract: An extendable drip tray is provided to increase when needed the drip catchment area of the dish rack, to beyond the footprint or general perimeter of the dish rack. The extendable drip tray may be slidably supported by rails below the main body of the dish rack, to cover an area beyond the side of the dish rack body, thereby increasing the drip catchment area. Pivoted cup holders are provided along the outside walls of the main body of the dish rack, which can be pivoted when needed to extend an area beyond the perimeter of the body to provide supports for holding kitchen articles such as cups and glasses for drying. A wire rack is provided with pivoted support prongs for configuring the wire rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Lum, Adam Wade, Joseph Sandor
  • Patent number: 8763821
    Abstract: A shelving system can include can include an elongated support member and a plurality of shelves, each of which can be supported by a clamping mechanism. The support member can have a telescoping configuration so that upper and lower ends of the support member can be pressed against upper and lower stationary objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Wayne Lum, Adam C. Wade
  • Patent number: 8569980
    Abstract: A trash can include a sensor for detecting the presence of an object near a portion of the trash can. The detection of the object can be used to signal the trash can to open its lid. The trash can include an electronic drive unit for opening and closing the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Wayne Lum, Yoon J. Kim
  • Patent number: D690959
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Lum, Adam Wade
  • Patent number: D693081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei
  • Patent number: D693597
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Lum, Adam Wade
  • Patent number: D699448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou
  • Patent number: D699952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou
  • Patent number: D701050
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou
  • Patent number: D709757
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Simplehuman LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Lum, Adam Wade
  • Patent number: D736001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou
  • Patent number: D737060
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou
  • Patent number: D751829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou
  • Patent number: D754446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou
  • Patent number: D785345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou
  • Patent number: D804133
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Wayne Lum, Adam C. Wade, Tzu-Hao Wei
  • Patent number: D816350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou
  • Patent number: D818741
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Myk Lum, Adam Wade