Company patents

Spectrum Brands, Inc.

Spectrum Brands Inc. demonstrates a surprising patent strategy, with a significant 28.3% of its portfolio in Animal Husbandry / Fishing, which has seen a recent decline of -13.3% in 2026 so far. While there was a rapid emergence in Personal Care Articles with a +450.0% YoY growth in 2024, this category has since seen a sharp decline, indicating a shifting priority away from this area.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

205 US filings (since 2023) · 9 categories · 21 themes

Ergonomic Grooming Tool Design

Development of combs, brushes, and other manual or semi-manual personal care tools with novel structural features, materials, or ergonomic considerations to improve user experience, application effectiveness, or specialized grooming tasks.

Personal Care Articles
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29since 2023
-71.4%YoY
Smart Lock Systems & Connectivity

Locks integrating electronic components for remote control, wireless communication, internet connectivity, and digital credential management, often including features for user identification and access monitoring.

Locks & Keys
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28since 2023
n/a
Anti-Tamper Mechanical Locks

Mechanical lock designs and components focused on resisting picking, unauthorized manipulation, forced entry, or other technical unlocking methods, often through complex internal mechanisms or robust materials.

Locks & Keys
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17since 2023
n/a
Vehicle & Specialized Door Locks

Locking mechanisms specifically designed for automotive applications, recreational vehicles, or unique door types like bi-fold, sliding, or container doors, often incorporating specific safety, noise reduction, or operational features.

Locks & Keys
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15since 2023
n/a
Specialized Cooking & Heating

Appliances and containers designed for specific cooking methods (e.g., air frying, sous vide), automated food preparation, or temperature-controlled storage and transport to maintain food quality.

Kitchen Equipment
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14since 2023
-66.7%YoY
Smart Blending & Agitation

Blenders, mixers, and cooking appliances featuring intelligent controls, load sensing, or specialized agitation mechanisms to optimize food processing, achieve desired consistency, and enhance performance.

Kitchen Equipment
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12since 2023
-60.0%YoY
Digital Key & Credential Management

Methods and devices for generating, transferring, storing, and utilizing electronic or digitally encoded keys and access credentials, including physical keys with integrated digital information for enhanced security or convenience.

Locks & Keys
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9since 2023
n/a
Automated Hair Treatment Systems

Advanced systems and stations that automate complex hair cleaning, dyeing, or styling processes using specialized fluid delivery, acoustic waves, or other non-thermal physical mechanisms.

Personal Care Articles
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8since 2023
-85.7%YoY
Adaptive Lighting Control Systems

Systems and methods for dynamically adjusting light output, distribution, color, or intensity based on environmental conditions, user presence, content, or specific application needs.

Lighting Devices (Functional Features)
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6since 2023
0.0%YoY
LED Optical Extraction & Light Management

Optical structures and lens designs that improve light extraction efficiency from LED dies and modules, including diffractive films, micro-lens arrays, reflectors, and color-conversion layers.

Lighting Devices (Functional Features)
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6since 2023
0.0%YoY
Food Preparation Tools & Hygiene

Accessories and devices focused on improving the convenience, safety, or cleanliness of food preparation tasks, including specialized cleaning tools, food shaping apparatus, and produce sanitization systems.

Kitchen Equipment
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6since 2023
-75.0%YoY
Integrated Dispensing Mechanisms

Containers or packaging components featuring active mechanisms for controlled release, preparation, or delivery of their contents, such as liquids, bulk materials, volatile compounds, or single-serve portions.

Containers & Packaging
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5since 2023
new
Lock Status Monitoring & Indication

Systems and components that detect the operational state (e.g., locked, unlocked, bolted, unbolted) of a lock and provide visual, auditory, or electronic feedback to users or connected systems.

Locks & Keys
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5since 2023
n/a
Smart Access Control Systems

Systems that manage and enforce entry or usage privileges using digital credentials, biometric identification, or remote control, often incorporating network connectivity and real-time status updates.

Time / Attendance / Access Control
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3since 2023
n/a
Automated Beverage Preparation

Systems and devices designed for automated or semi-automated brewing, grinding, and dispensing of beverages, often utilizing capsules, specialized filters, or integrated components for efficiency and user convenience.

Kitchen Equipment
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2since 2023
new
Smart Temperature Control

Systems and devices that precisely regulate temperature for personal care products or appliances, often incorporating sensors, processors, and communication for enhanced control, efficiency, or safety.

Personal Care Articles
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2since 2023
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Modular Kitchen & Grill Systems

Equipment designed with interchangeable, attachable, or configurable components, allowing for flexible setup, expansion, or integration of cooking, serving, and storage units.

Kitchen Equipment
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2since 2023
n/a
Water Contaminant Remediation

Systems and methods specifically engineered for removing pollutants and impurities from water sources, ranging from groundwater decontamination to point-of-use filtration, often employing adsorption, membrane, or distillation techniques.

Separation Processes (Filtration, Distillation)
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1since 2023
new
Smart Cosmetic Application

Devices and systems that utilize sensors, AI, robotics, or advanced delivery mechanisms (e.g., electrostatic spraying) to precisely apply cosmetic substances, control application parameters, or personalize formulations based on user data.

Personal Care Articles
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1since 2023
new
Digital Nail Art & Care

Systems and devices that leverage digital imaging, light-based curing, and automation for precise nail decoration, treatment, or guided application, often with self-service or mobile integration.

Personal Care Articles
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1since 2023
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Wearable & Mobile Interaction

Designing user interfaces and interaction methods specifically for mobile or wearable devices, enabling control of external systems, monitoring user states, or facilitating real-world transactions.

Input/Output & User Interfaces
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1since 2023
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