Kenneth K Yen

US Patent:

20130233857, Sep 12, 2013

Filed:

Mar 6, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/787638

Inventors:

David Wolbert - Redondo Beach CA, US
Joseph Sandor - Newport Beach CA, US
Kenneth Yen - Torrance CA, US
Orlando Cardenas - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Michael Basha - Brisbane CA, US
Christopher Fruhauf - San Anselmo CA, US

Assignee:

SIMPLEHUMAN, LLC - Torrance CA

International Classification:

B65F 1/14
B65F 1/06

US Classification:

22049508, 220211

Abstract:

Various embodiments of a trash can assembly (e.g., a receptacle configured to receive refuse, recycleable materials, or otherwise), and related methods, are provided. Some embodiments of the trash can assembly include a body component and a lid configured to move between an open position and a closed position. In some variants, the lid can be moved between the open and closed positions by a power operated driving mechanism, such as a motor and/or other drivetrain components. In certain embodiments, the trash can assembly includes a clutch mechanism to facilitate manual operation of the lid while inhibiting or preventing damage to the motor and/or other drivetrain components.

US Patent:

20130233853, Sep 12, 2013

Filed:

Mar 9, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/417084

Inventors:

Frank Yang - Rancho Palos Verdes CA, US
Christopher Fruhauf - San Anselmo CA, US
Michael Basha - Brisbane CA, US
David Wolbert - Redondo Beach CA, US
Kenneth Yen - Torrance CA, US

Assignee:

simplehuman, LLC - Torrance CA

International Classification:

B65F 1/16

US Classification:

220211

Abstract:

A trash can with a power operated lid can include a lifting mechanism with a motor, a lifting member, and a variable gear. In some embodiments, the motor is operably connected with the variable gear such that the motor can drive the variable gear and/or the lifting member. In certain implementations, the variable gear includes one or more teeth with varying tooth radii. In some variants, the variable gear and a clutch member are engageable and are configured to allow manual operation of the lid.

US Patent:

20200407159, Dec 31, 2020

Filed:

Jun 15, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/901376

Inventors:

- Torrance CA, US
David Wolbert - Redondo Beach CA, US
Joseph Sandor - Newport Beach CA, US
Kenneth Yen - Torrance CA, US
Orlando Cardenas - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Michael James Basha - Brisbane CA, US
Christopher B. Fruhauf - San Anselmo CA, US

International Classification:

B65F 1/16
B65F 1/04
B65F 1/06

Abstract:

Various embodiments of a trash can assembly (e.g., a receptacle configured to receive refuse, recycleable materials, or otherwise), and related methods, are provided. Some embodiments of the trash can assembly include a body component and a lid configured to move between an open position and a closed position. In some variants, the lid can be moved between the open and closed positions by a power operated driving mechanism, such as a motor and/or other drivetrain components. In certain embodiments, the trash can assembly includes a clutch mechanism to facilitate manual operation of the lid while inhibiting or preventing damage to the motor and/or other drivetrain components.

US Patent:

20200383528, Dec 10, 2020

Filed:

Mar 16, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/820033

Inventors:

- Torrance CA, US
David Wolbert - Manhanttan Beach CA, US
Kenneth Yen - Redondo Beach CA, US
Guy Cohen - Marina Del Rey CA, US
Nasser Pirshafiey - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Joseph Sandor - Newport Beach CA, US

International Classification:

A47K 5/14
A47K 5/12
A47K 5/16
F04B 43/02
F04B 43/04
F04B 43/00
F04B 13/02
F04B 23/02
B05B 7/00
B05B 11/00

Abstract:

Various dispensing devices, such as foaming soap pumps, are disclosed. The soap pump can include a fluid storage unit and a fluid handling unit. The fluid storage unit can include a reservoir that is configured to hold a quantity of product, such as liquid soap. The fluid handling unit can include a pumping assembly and dispensing assembly. The soap pump can be configured to withdraw liquid soap from the reservoir, convert the liquid soap to foamed soap, and dispense the foamed soap from the discharge assembly.

US Patent:

20180360276, Dec 20, 2018

Filed:

Aug 23, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/110220

Inventors:

- Torrance CA, US
David Wolbert - Manhanttan Beach CA, US
Kenneth Yen - Redondo Beach CA, US
Guy Cohen - Marina Del Rey CA, US
Nasser Pirshafiey - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Joseph Sandor - Newport Beach CA, US

International Classification:

A47K 5/14
B05B 11/00
A47K 5/12
A47K 5/16
B05B 7/00

Abstract:

Various dispensing devices, such as foaming soap pumps, are disclosed. The soap pump can include a fluid storage unit and a fluid handling unit. The fluid storage unit can include a reservoir that is configured to hold a quantity of product, such as liquid soap. The fluid handling unit can include a pumping assembly and dispensing assembly. The soap pump can be configured to withdraw liquid soap from the reservoir, convert the liquid soap to foamed soap, and dispense the foamed soap from the discharge assembly.

US Patent:

20180093827, Apr 5, 2018

Filed:

Oct 13, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/783370

Inventors:

- Torrance CA, US
David Wolbert - Redondo Beach CA, US
Joseph Sandor - Newport Beach CA, US
Kenneth Yen - Torrance CA, US
Orlando Cardenas - Laguna Niguel CA, US
Michael James Basha - Brisbane CA, US
Christopher B. Fruhauf - San Anselmo CA, US

International Classification:

B65F 1/16
B65F 1/06
B65F 1/04

Abstract:

Various embodiments of a trash can assembly (e.g., a receptacle configured to receive refuse, recyclable materials, or otherwise), and related methods, are provided. Some embodiments of the trash can assembly include a body component and a lid configured to move between an open position and a closed position. In some variants, the lid can be moved between the open and closed positions by a power operated driving mechanism, such as a motor and/or other drivetrain components. In certain embodiments, the trash can assembly includes a clutch mechanism to facilitate manual operation of the lid while inhibiting or preventing damage to the motor and/or other drivetrain components.

US Patent:

20160256016, Sep 8, 2016

Filed:

Mar 3, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/060241

Inventors:

- Torrance CA, US
David Wolbert - Manhanttan Beach CA, US
Kenneth Yen - Redondo Beach CA, US
Guy Cohen - Marina Del Rey CA, US
Nasser Pirshafiey - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Joseph Sandor - Newport Beach CA, US

International Classification:

A47K 5/14
B05B 7/00
B05B 11/00
A47K 5/12

Abstract:

Various dispensing devices, such as foaming soap pumps, are disclosed. The soap pump can include a fluid storage unit and a fluid handling unit. The fluid storage unit can include a reservoir that is configured to hold a quantity of product, such as liquid soap. The fluid handling unit can include a pumping assembly and dispensing assembly. The soap pump can be configured to withdraw liquid soap from the reservoir, convert the liquid soap to foamed soap, and dispense the foamed soap from the discharge assembly.

US Patent:

20150259140, Sep 17, 2015

Filed:

Mar 5, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/639862

Inventors:

- Torrance CA, US
David Wolbert - Manhattan Beach CA, US
Kenneth Yen - Redondo Beach CA, US
Guy Cohen - Marina Del Rey CA, US
Frederick N. Bushroe - Tucson AZ, US
Perry Anderson - Kensington CA, US
Michael James Basha - San Francisco CA, US
Christopher B. Fruhauf - San Anselmo CA, US
Azhar Meyer - San Francisco CA, US
Bradley William Steiner - San Fancisco CA, US
Brian Y. Tachibana - San Carlos CA, US
Jesse Dethman - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

B65F 1/14

Abstract:

A trashcan assembly can include a body portion, a lid portion pivotably coupled with the body portion, and a sensor assembly configured to generate a signal when an object is detected within a sensing region. The sensor assembly can include a plurality of transmitters having a first subset of transmitters and a second subset of transmitters. A transmission axis of least one transmitter in the first subset of transmitters can be different from a transmission axis of at least one of the transmitters in the second subset of transmitters. An electronic processor can generate an electronic signal to a power-operated drive mechanism for moving the lid portion from a closed position to an open position when the sensor assembly detects the object within the sensing region.

Address:

46 Mackay Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652

Phone:

2017120683

VIN:

WDBRF92H27F882906

Make:

MERCEDES-BENZ

Model:

C-CLASS

Year:

2007