simplehuman, LLC

Disclosed herein are polymer-based films (and articles of manufacture made therefrom or comprising thereof). In several embodiments, the film comprises biodegradable polymers. In several embodiments, the film comprises post-consumer recycled material. In several embodiments, the film comprises an odor absorbing agent (e.g., carbon). In several embodiments, an article of manufacture comprising a film as disclosed herein or the film itself is biodegradable.

This disclosure includes a description of various embodiments of waste-receiving systems. In some embodiments, a waste-receiving system comprises at least one waste receptacle configured to be positioned inside of a cabinet, an electric drive system configured to transition the waste-receiving system from a retracted or closed position within a closed cabinet to an extended or open position that provides access to the waste receptacle inside of the waste-receiving system, such as by moving the waste receptacle at least partially outside of the cabinet or opening a cabinet door or access region. The system can include a sensor system configured to generate one or more electronic signals from an environment, such as from a user, and a processor in electronic communication with the sensor system and a motor, the processor configured to actuate the motor based at least in part on the one or more electronic signals received from the sensor system. In some embodiments, the waste-receiving system may further comprise a cabinet. In some embodiments, the waste-receiving system may have at least one waste receptacle that is supported by a holder. In some embodiments, the waste-receiving system can have a drive system that is configured to move the at least one receptacle by moving the holder.

The present disclosure relates to a mirror assembly having a housing, a first mirror, a second mirror, a light source, and a sensor assembly. The first mirror can be positioned within an opening of the housing. The front surface of the second mirror can be coupled to a rear surface of the first mirror. The light source can be disposed on or at least partially around the first mirror. The sensor assembly can be positioned between a rear surface of the second mirror and the housing. The sensor assembly can include a transmitter positioned behind the rear surface of the second mirror and a receiver positioned behind the rear surface of the second mirror. The light source can be activated when the sensor assembly detects a user's presence.

Various trash can assembly embodiments are disclosed. In some embodiments, the trash can assembly includes a body and a lid assembly. The lid assembly can include a lid, and a multicomponent trim ring. The lid assembly can be rotatably connected with the body via a hinge unit. In certain embodiments, a flange of the trim ring is guided into and/or received into the hinge unit. A translating pin of the hinge unit can engage into the flange, thereby providing a rotatable connection between the trim ring and the body. In various embodiments, the translating pin is coupled with a handle to facilitate movement of the pin by a user during engagement of the trim ring and the hinge unit. A positioner can help to position the trash can against or adjacent to a wall or other structure. The movement of both the trim ring and the lid can be dampened.

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.

The present disclosure relates to a mirror assembly having a housing, a first mirror, a second mirror, a light source, and a sensor assembly. The first mirror can be positioned within an opening of the housing. The front surface of the second mirror can be coupled to a rear surface of the first mirror. The light source can be disposed on or at least partially around the first mirror. The sensor assembly can be positioned between a rear surface of the second mirror and the housing. The sensor assembly can include a transmitter positioned behind the rear surface of the second mirror and a receiver positioned behind the rear surface of the second mirror. The light source can be activated when the sensor assembly detects a user's presence.

A device may include an enclosure configured to receive, store, and dispense a cleaning fluid. A device may include a support base, wherein the enclosure and support base can be configured to support a roll of cleaning wipes in a manner that permits the roll to rotate when one or more cleaning wipes are removed from the roll, wherein the enclosure is configured to be securely attached to the support base by pushing the enclosure downward onto an attachment region of the support base; and wherein the enclosure is configured to be released from the support base by pushing the enclosure downward. A liquid dispenser can have an elongate interior reservoir, a protruding carry loop, and an engagement zone with contours that engage with a latch in a paper-towel holder. The dispenser can have a spray trigger underneath the carry loop and a protruding roll stop. It can be sized to fit within a cylindrical cardboard tube configured to hold paper towels. A paper-towel holder can support and engage a liquid dispenser. The holder can have a stable base with a central latch, and a flat surface to support a paper towel roll.

A waste-receiving system positioned inside a cabinet can include a radar sensor and a proximity sensor to detect movement or the presence of an individual to determine whether to automatically move the waste-receiving system from a retracted or closed position inside the cabinet to an open or extended position that is at least partially outside the cabinet. For example, the radar sensor may be positioned to emit signals underneath the waste-receiving system. In response to the detection of an object, the waste-receiving system may move to an open or extended position. In response to the proximity sensor not detecting an object once the waste-receiving system is in the open or extended position, the waste-receiving system may move to a closed or retracted position.

Accessibly positioned sanitizing materials can include paper towels and sanitizing sprays. A paper towel holder with a central support to hold a roll of paper towels can allow spinning dispensing of paper towels. The central support can also function separately as a removable disinfectant sprayer, enabling a user to carry and store paper towels and disinfecting solution in the same location, and providing a disinfecting sprayer nearby when paper towels are used to clean a surface. The structure described can also house other fluids for spraying.