Infusion Brands International Profile
Infusion Brands International, Inc. operates as a consumer products company.
Products
The company’s principal product includes the DualSaw with its patented counter rotating dual blade technology. It also offers a product SnoreRx, licensed through TheraScent Products LLC, and a proprietary cleaning brand, Drain Dr. by DOC. The company markets principally to domestic customers through direct-to-consumer channels, such as direct response programming, live television shopping, ecommerce and print media channels.
Patents and Trademarks
The company uses several trademarks, including Dual Saw, Star Twin, StarFold, Dual Force, Vacuum Juicer, Star Twin the Dual Force, QuadForce, Omni Dual Saw, SnoreRx, DOC, Insane Drain, Drain Doctor, Drain Dr., Scentsations Science, D.O.C. your Prescription for Clean, Dual Clean and Fuse. It has filed patents and trademarks in the U.S., Canada, China, European Communities, Australia, Taiwan, the Russian Federation and Japan. These patents expire on various dates between 2012 and 2037. The company has registered trademarks in the U.S, Canada, China, Japan and the Philippines.
Regulation
Various aspects of the company’s business is subject to regulation and ongoing review by various federal, state, and local agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission, the United States Post Office, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, Food and Drug Administration, various States' Attorneys General and other state and local consumer protection and health agencies.
Significant Events
In 2011, the company purchased 50% of the outstanding common stock of Home Shopping Express S.A. (HSE). HSE, which is located in Baleares, Spain, is engaged in the development and retail sale of consumer products throughout Europe.
Competition
The company’s major competitors include consumer products companies such as Emerson, Bosch, Church & Dwight Co., Estee Lauder, Alberto Culver, Reckitt Benckiser, Thane International, and Guthy Renker.
