Abstract: Provided is a table system that allows for multiple table frame arrangements using various combinations of fundamental building pieces. An adjustable height table leg includes two parallel and horizontal slots adapted to receive and clamp two independent frame members of the frame. The frame members may be bent or angled in a plurality of configurations to achieve a desired shape for the table frame. Sections of the frame members may also include apertures through which fasteners may be threaded to connect two frame members at right angles.

Abstract: A work station includes a work surface and a panel with a notch formed therein and a channel formed therethrough. A panel support base is positioned within the notch of the panel, a sliding member is positioned within the channel of the panel and extends through the work surface, a support member is positioned at an end portion of the sliding member extending through the work surface, and an arm rotatably coupled between the panel support base and the sliding member. The arm is rotatable to move the sliding member and adjust the position of the support member relative to the work surface.

Abstract: A work station includes a work surface and a panel with a notch formed therein and a channel formed therethrough. A panel support base is positioned within the notch of the panel, a sliding member is positioned within the channel of the panel and extends through the work surface, a support member is positioned at an end portion of the sliding member extending through the work surface, and an arm rotatably coupled between the panel support base and the sliding member. The arm is rotatable to move the sliding member and adjust the position of the support member relative to the work surface.

Abstract: A flexible rack shelving system, the system comprising the A rack shelving system, the a rack shelf, wherein the rack shelf comprises: two vertical side walls, wherein each vertical side wall contains a plurality of apertures, and a base, wherein the base is pivotally mounted by at least one hinge to each of the two vertical side walls. The rack shelf further comprises a rack, wherein the rack shelf is placed inside the rack and attached by way of interlocking between protrusions in the rack and the plurality of apertures in the vertical side walls.

Abstract: The present device is a chair desk combination device configured to provide a lounge chair comprising a reclined backrest and a substantially flat footrest for relaxing and a desk/chair combination configured to support an ergonomic posture and flat surface for working. The present device can comprise a cushion having a backrest, seat section, middle section and footrest, wherein the footrest can function as a desk. This cushion can be supported by a pedestal, which can conform to the shape of the cushion.

Abstract: An undermount slide assembly includes an outer slide segment, an intermediate slide segment and an inner slide segment. The outer slide segment has a web, a first flange and a second flange. The web defines an upper surface that is mountable to a first object. The intermediate slide segment has a web, a first flange and a second flange. The web is received within a space defined between the first and second flanges of the outer slide segment. At least portions of the first and second flanges of the intermediate slide segment extend below the first and second flanges of the outer slide segment. The web and the first and second flanges of the intermediate slide segment define a space therebetween. An inner slide segment is received within the space defined between the web and the first and second flanges of the intermediate slide segment.

Abstract: A customizable multiple adjustment and multiple position seating apparatus or chair with independently adjustable front and rear seat height or elevation and front to rear seat slope; adjustable seat length or distance from the front of the seat to the rise of the backrest; and 180° pivoting/reclining backrest. Height of the front of the seat is adjustable from flat near the ground to armrest elevation. The rear of the seat, independent from front adjustments, is adjustable from near ground level to just below armrest level. Independent adjustability allows the seat to be positioned at multiple elevations and incline angles. Numerous backrest recline angle settings are obtainable throughout the 180° pivotability as well as numerous seat lengths. The backrest pivots to a forward position to become a handle for wheelbarrow-like mobility and the apparatus can be further rotated vertically and rested on the backend for a smaller storage profile.

Abstract: Dynamic furniture for supporting a seated or reclining user includes a base, an actuator assembly supported by the base, a front boom in circular orbital connection to a portion of the base, a rear boom in circular orbital connection to another portion of the base, a seat platform supported by the actuator assembly, and a back platform supported by the actuator assembly. The seat platform and the back platform are capable of remaining stationary relative to the actuator assembly while the actuator assembly moves relative to the base. The seat platform and the back platform are also capable of moving relative to the actuator assembly while the actuator assembly remains stationary relative to the base. The seat platform and the back platform are also capable of moving relative to the actuator assembly while the actuator assembly moves relative to the base.

Abstract: A foam seating article includes a layer of molded foam surrounding a hollow shell made of hard plastic. A fabric covering encloses the shell and molded foam. The foam seating article can take the form of a chair, stool, sofa, chaise lounge, bench or Ottoman. The hollow shell can be formed using blow molding, injection molding or by capping both ends of a tube with disks. Air pressure inside the airtight hollow shell prevents the shell from collapsing inwards under the weight of an occupant. Alternatively, the hollow shell of the seating article can be accessed through a removable lid. The seating article includes no wood or metal. The layer of molded foam includes sections of different foam types, such as high density (HD) foam, memory foam and latex foam. Molding foam around a hard plastic shell is simpler and less costly than making conventional metal or wood framed furniture.

Abstract: A cushion for a chair including a seat member and a back-supporting member, wherein the seat member includes two ischium-facing portions, a surface of each ischium-facing portion abutting an ischium of the user and having a specific three-dimensional curved surface; and the back-supporting member includes an ilium upper border-facing portion and a lower ribs-facing portion, a surface of the ilium upper border-facing portion abutting an ilium of the user and being entirely concavely curved in a transverse cross section along a left-right direction, a surface of the lower ribs-facing portion abutting the lower ribs of the user and being entirely concavely curved in the transverse cross section along the left-right direction, and a portion of the back-supporting member upper than the lower ribs-facing portion having a specific three-dimensional curved surface.

Abstract: A foam seating article includes an outer layer of molded foam surrounding a solid inner core of molded foam or expanded polystyrene. The rigid foam of the inner core is made from polyurethane polyol and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI). The inner core has a hardness greater than 25 Shore A and a density less than two pounds per cubic foot. The polymer material of the solid core has a hardness that is greater than that of the outer foam. The outer layer of molded foam is high density (HD) foam, memory foam or latex foam. A fabric covering encloses the inner core and molded outer foam layer. The foam seating article can be a chair, stool, sofa, chaise lounge, bench or Ottoman. The seating article includes no wood or metal. Molding foam around a solid inner core is simpler and less costly than making conventional metal or wood framed furniture.

Abstract: A foam seating article includes an outer foam layer molded around an inner core of molded foam or expanded polystyrene that includes a lumbar support protrusion. The lumbar support protrusion has a convex outer surface disposed inside the seat back area of the outer foam layer and that is not visible on the outer contour of the seat back area. The inner core is made from polyurethane polyol and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and has a hardness greater than 25 Shore A and a density less than two pounds per cubic foot. The polymer material of the inner core has a hardness greater than that of the outer foam. The outer layer of molded foam is high density (HD) foam, memory foam or latex foam. A fabric covering encloses the inner core and molded outer foam layer. The foam seating article can be a chair, sofa, chaise lounge or bench.

Abstract: A convertible sofa of the perpendicular-sleeping type, comprising a fixed structure supporting a foldable structure which comprises three articulated panels and a system of actuation of folding/unfolding of the foldable structure between a sofa configuration and a sleeping configuration and vice versa, which comprises at least one motorized actuator comprising a body within which a rod is movable in translation, where the body is mounted on one of either the fixed or foldable structure and the end of the rod is articulated on the other of the fixed or foldable structure, the movement of the rod causing the foldable structure to fold/unfold.

Abstract: Disclosed is an inflation valve enabling a user to quickly inflate and deflate an inflatable object. The inflation valve can include an inflation chamber that is an adequate size to capture a breath of air blown by a user from a distance away from an outside opening of the inflation chamber. This allows surrounding air into the area of low pressure created by the moving air, thereby greatly increasing the amount of air entering the inflatable object. To prevent air from escaping the inflatable object, the inflation valve can include a non-invertible one-way valve and/or an invertible one-way valve. Each valve can prevent air from escaping the inflation chamber until adequate pressure is applied from the outside opening of the inflation chamber, for example, as a result of a user blowing air into the inflation chamber. The invertible one-way valve can be inverted to reverse the properties of the valve.

Abstract: A mattress includes a spring extending between first and second points to provide a first spring rate in a first direction. A polymer fiber structure is provided between the first and second points and adjoins the spring. The polymer fiber structure includes fibers interlinked with one another to provide the second spring rate in the first direction. An example method of manufacturing a mattress is provided that includes arranging springs to provide a mattress innerspring. A polymer fiber structure is introduced in a first state to the innerspring to provide an assembly. The assembly is further processed and the polymer fiber structure is simultaneously altered from the first state to a second state.

Abstract: A baby support for supporting a baby positioned on a front torso of a supporting person. The baby support includes an elongated soft body that extends across a back torso of the supporting person and the baby. The baby support also includes fastening ends that overlap and secure to support the baby on the front torso of the supporting adult. The baby support may be configured to stretch to generate an elastic force to pull the back torso of the baby towards the back torso of the supporting person.

Abstract: An article or apparatus is described for restraining a baby. The article may include a special-purpose sheet, restraint(s) such as strap(s) that are anchored to the sheet and/or to a mattress, and connector(s) such as buckle(s). The sheet is designed to have a plurality of attached bases that allow the restraints to be anchored to the sheet and/or to the mattress. The baby may be placed on the sheet on his back, the restraints may be lightly tightened around the baby, and the connectors at the ends of the restraints may join to lock the baby on his back. The connectors may then be unlocked in the morning so that the baby may be safely retrieved from the sheet. The sheet may also include strap(s) that wrap around the mattress and connect in the front or back.

Abstract: A product display is providing having a vertical support and a product basket configured to mount to the vertical support and display product in a front-facing manner in which product from a rear of the product basket is automatically biased toward a front of the product basket, wherein at least one of the vertical support and the product basket are configured to display a particular product in order to improve product pack out in at least one of a vertical and a horizontal direction within the product display. In one form, both the basket and vertical support are dimensioned or sized based on the specific product being displayed so that product pack out is improved, if not maximized, in both the vertical and horizontal direction.

Abstract: A travel case that converts from a palletable shipping container into one or more display cabinet(s) and/or table(s). In some embodiments, the container includes first and second dual-box units each having two open-faced boxes connected to one another along an edge of each by a first hinge. One box of each unit includes a bottom pallet portion to allow the apparatus to be lifted and carried by a forklift. In some embodiments, the first unit unfolds from a stacked configuration where its first box is stacked upon its second box to a dual-table configuration where the first box is side-by-side the second box, and wherein the height of the second box including the bottom pallet portion is substantially equal to the height of the first box. In some embodiments, a second unit connects to the first unit to enclose the inner volumes of the first and second box.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a combination of a support device (1, 33) and a holding device (7), the support device comprising an attachment surface having rows (5) with elongated slot openings (3, 3?), and the holding device comprising an attachment part (9) and a carrier part (11). The attachment part is intended to be attached to the support device by being partly inserted into a first slot (3), such that the holding device can take up a load directed in the plane of attachment surface, and the carrier part (11) being capable of supporting an item to be stored. A stem part (13) interconnects the attachment part and the carrier part and the stem part includes a fin (15) that fits into a second slot (3?) which is located under said first slot (3). This provides a more reliable connection to the support device. A holding device suitable for this combination is also considered.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for displaying spectacles, having a basic body (1) and having a plurality of accommodating devices (2), which are carried by the basic body (1) and are each intended for accommodating a pair of spectacles, wherein each accommodating device (2) comprises at least one bearing region (3) on which to rest the pair of spectacles. The apparatus is characterized by the provision of a contactlessly operating removal-prevention means (5) which in the handling region, immediately in front of the bearing region (3), defines a detection region which is influenced when the pair of spectacles is removed by hand and/or when the spectacle frame is moved past it.

Abstract: A pillow for supporting the head and neck of a user has a tubular structure, wherein the tubular structure has a first conical half and a second conical half. A depression is formed between the first conical half and the second conical half, the depression supporting a neck of a user.

Abstract: A multipurpose plate that has a support surface with at least one aperture with at least one keyway. The multipurpose plate has at least one collapsible container with at least one keyway insert that is removably inserted through the at least one keyway.

Abstract: The present invention is designed to allow a user to securely hold a plate of food while walking or while eating in front of the TV. The present invention includes a plate and a hollow tubular base affixed to substantially the center of the underside of the plate. The plate is substantially planar having a well and a lip. The well includes a central circular aperture wherein an open end of the tubular base is affixed to the aperture such that access to the internal volume of the tubular base is provided. The hollow tubular base is designed to receive therethrough a set of utensils or a beverage cup for easy storing. The exterior surface of the tubular base is designed to be held to allow for a user to securely hold the device without fear of tipping the plate over while eating.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a straw and its manufacturing method. The straw contains an inner tube, an outer tube and a barrier layer. The inner tube has a first port, a second port and a hallow part at the inner side of the inner tube. The hallow part connects the first port and the second port. The outer tube disposed outside the inner tube has a first port and a second port. The first port of the outer tube is cut flush with the first port of the inner tube. The barrier layer is sandwiched between the inner tube and the outer tube, and the barrier layer can block the penetration of gas between the inner tube and the outer tube. Furthermore, a flexible container having the above-mentioned straw is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A beverage container closure or lid adapted for closing an open end of a beverage container. The lid is couplable to the beverage container and includes a selectively openable stopper that when closed, creates a fluid-tight seal between the beverage container and the environment. The stopper may be opened by pressing a button disposed on a side of the beverage container closure. The stopper is subsequently automatically closed when the button is released. Thus, the user may open and close the beverage container closure using a single hand without the need to remove the beverage container closure from the beverage container. The beverage container closure includes an actuating lever configured to press the button when a user applies a force to the lever. By utilizing the mechanical advantage provided by the lever, a user is able to selectively open and close the stopper using a relatively low amount of force.

Abstract: An eating utensil assembly may include a first eating utensil that may include a first handle having an opening therein and an eating utensil head coupled to an end of the first handle and having a curved shape. The eating utensil assembly may also include a second eating utensil removably carried by the first eating utensil within the opening in the first handle. The second eating utensil may include a second handle and a cutting blade coupled to an end of the second handle.

Abstract: An eating utensil assembly may include a first eating utensil that may include a first handle having an opening therein, a support member coupled to the first handle across the opening, and an eating utensil head coupled to an end of the first handle and having a curved shape. The eating utensil assembly may also include a second eating utensil removably carried by the support member within the opening in the first handle. The second eating utensil may include a second handle and a cutting blade coupled to an end of the second handle.

Abstract: A cup holder comprises a collar and a handle. The collar comprises a loop of flexible sheet material which extends, in use, around and engages the outer surface of a cup. The handle comprises an elongate strip of flexible sheet material whose ends are connected to the collar at positions which are in use, diametrically opposed. Each end portion of the handle has first and second preformed fold lines formed in it. The first fold line extends perpendicular to the length of the handle along the line where the handle meets the collar. The second fold line extends transversely across the handle at an angle of substantially 45° to its length from a first point where one side edge of the handle meets the collar to a second point spaced from the collar on the other side edge of the handle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a foldable clothes hanger. The foldable clothes hanger includes a case, first and second upper clothes rack members one ends of which are rotatably installed to the case, first and second engagement members formed at one end portions of the first and second upper clothes rack members, respectively, so as to engage with each other such that the first and second upper clothes rack members rotate at the same angle as each other, a first elastic member installed to the first and second upper clothes rack members so as to provide elastic force such that the first and second upper clothes rack members rotate in a direction spaced apart from each other, and an angle fixing section installed to the case so as to engage with at least one of the first and second engagement members and fix rotation angles of the first and second upper clothes rack members.

Abstract: Carpet seam tape for joining two carpet segments comprises an elongated base layer being resilient in a transverse direction, and an adhesive applied to the base layer. The adhesive may comprise a hot-melt thermoplastic adhesive. The base layer may comprise textile or fabric. The textile or fabric may comprise cotton and elastane, or denim and elastane. The adhesive may comprise (a) a unitary mass of adhesive, (b) a plurality of beads of adhesive, or (c) a plurality of spots of adhesive.

Abstract: Carpet seam tape for joining two carpet segments comprises an elongated base layer being resilient in a transverse direction, an intervening layer applied to the base layer, and an adhesive applied to the intervening layer.

Abstract: A device (1) for steaming food comprises a base part (2) and at least one basket (5) for containing the food to be steamed, having a bottom provided with holes for letting through steam to the food, wherein the at least one basket (5) is intended to be positioned above the base part (2), and wherein the base part (2) comprises a steam chamber (25) for containing water to be converted into steam and heating means(23)associated with the steam chamber (25). The device (1) further comprises a tray (4) for containing items for adding flavor and aroma to the food to be steamed, which is loosely positioned on top of a steam outlet (33) of the steam chamber (25) to the basket (5) in order to be capable of serving as a kind of valve which opens in case of high pressure.

Abstract: A sous-vide circulator cooker that sounds an audible alarm when the system raises the temperature of the water to a determined temperature. The sous-vide circulator cooker includes temperature sensors, heaters and a pump to circulator temperature controlled fluids. The system also contains a speaker or buzzer that can play alarms or music when the system comes to a predetermined temperature. In at least one embodiment, the sous-vide circulator can also distinguish between self-heating and user-induced temperature changes, and will sound alarms accordingly.

Abstract: A gas barbecue having a cut-off valve situated between a gas inlet and a gas burner. According to some implementations the cut-off valve has a control knob moveable to a first position and a second position, in the first position of the control knob the cut-off valve is maintained in an open position, in the second position of the control knob the cut-off valve is placed under the control of an electrical control unit that acts upon an electromagnet assembly of the cut-off valve to control the open and close position of the cut-off valve. When the control knob is in the second position the electrical control unit is able to wirelessly exchange information and/or instructions with a remote control unit, whereas when the control knob is in the first position the electrical control unit is unable to wirelessly exchange information and/or instructions with the remote control unit.

Abstract: The sediment filter includes a generally three-sided pocket having one or more mesh screens forming the bottom and/or side surfaces for filtering sediment or other particulate in a brewed beverage being dispensed from a coffee brewer or the like. The filter selectively attaches to a portion of the carafe such as the lid or upper open rim and is positioned to filter brewed beverage flowing through an inlet port or passageway into the carafe reservoir. The mesh screens permit flow-through of the brewed beverage while simultaneously trapping or capturing suspended particles therein.

Abstract: A system for steeping beverages is disclosed. The system includes a filtration unit and dispensing mechanism with a steeping vessel. The dispensing mechanism includes a disk with apertures and a sleeve. The sleeve is coupled to the filtration unit and moves down and up within the steeping vessel to a closed and open position, respectively. With the dispensing mechanism in the closed position the sleeve engages the disk and holds a steeped liquid within the filtration unit. In the open position the sleeve disengages the disk allows the steeped liquid to flow into a capturing vessel through the apertures.

Abstract: A delivery assembly for a machine for preparing beverages via capsules (10) comprises: a support structure (2) bearing an injector device (40) for introducing a fluid into a capsule (10); a capsule-holder (50), mounted movable in the support structure (2); guide elements (52-54, 32-34) designed to enable the capsule-holder (50) to displace between a position distanced from the injector device (40) and a position approached to the injector device (40); an actuation kinematic arrangement (3-7), which can be operated for causing displacements of the capsule-holder (50) between the distanced position and the approached position; and a longitudinally extended ejector member (70), mounted movable on the capsule-holder (50) and designed to eject the capsule (10) on the outside of the capsule-holder (50) during displacement of the capsule-holder (50) from the approached position to the distanced position.

Abstract: Electrically operated coffee machine, in particular espresso machine or fully automatic coffee machine, having a steam output device comprising a steam lance characterised in that a milk inflow which is configured for supply of milk into a steam output channel opens into this steam output channel of the steam lance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule for a beverage production machine, the capsule comprising: —an ingredient enclosed within the capsule; and —an identifier; wherein the identifier is an area of conductive material incorporating a code pattern, the code pattern consisting of a predetermined arrangement of one or more discontinuities formed in the conductive material, and wherein the capsule comprises an orientation member for directing the alignment of the capsule within the beverage production machine.

Abstract: A beverage system for producing and dispensing a beverage for controlled serving dispensing which includes a maker module for dispensing a beverage ingredient such as tea to a dispensing module which then communicates with a mixing module for controlled serving dispensing. Another embodiment of the beverage apparatus includes a dispense module which receives beverage from a making module and in which the dispensing module is transferable to a mixing module for subsequent controlled serving dispensing. Further, additional features such as sweetener integration, controlled mixing, controlled dispensing, and product characteristic sensing may be provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a kettle for use on-board aircraft that detects and measures a change in temperature in order to determine the point at which liquid in the kettle is boiling and to turn off the heater.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container, in particular a capsule, for insertion into the receiving space for disposable containers or into the capsule receiving receptacle of a beverage machine, in particular of a coffee machine, in which disposable containers or disposable packages, in particular in the form of a capsule containing coffee, tea, chocolate, milk or milk powder, flavors, concentrates or other beverage base materials, are used. It is characterized in that the container includes a cleaning agent for cleaning at least part of the beverage machine.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes first and second griddles, each having a generally planar cooking surface for cooking food. A first lifting mechanism is configured to elevate the first griddle such that a food item on the cooking surface of the first griddle is predisposed to fall onto the cooking surface of the second griddle. A first wiper is configured to sweep the cooking surface of the first griddle to facilitate detachment of any food item attached to the cooking surface of the first griddle for transfer such food item to the cooking surface of the second griddle. The first and second griddles, first lifting mechanism, and first wiper are interconnected preferably to form a portable, integrated cooking product. These components preferably are enclosed within a housing for presenting a refined consumer product for use in a home kitchen and are arranged so as to define a compact volume and footprint.

Abstract: An extendable outdoor cooking grill which is designed to be used in Kamado style outdoor cookers which enables the grill master to move the top grill to permit access to other grills positioned below the top grill or to access the heat source of the outdoor cooker. The extendable cooking grill is comprised of a D-shaped outdoor cooking grill which is slidably connected to a seven sided top support member. The seven sided top support member is removably affixed to a frame which supports the seven sided top support member and D-shaped outdoor cooking grill in the Kamado style outdoor cooker.

Abstract: A portable barbecue grill includes a bowl, four legs and four connecting units each for connecting a corresponding one of the legs to the bowl in a collapsible manner. Each of the legs includes an aperture. Each of the connecting units includes a pin for insertion in the aperture of a corresponding one of the legs to keep the legs in an extended position.

Abstract: A bench mixer has a combined whisk and scraper attachment. In preferred embodiments, the mixer has a processor configured to access data indicative of a respective power limit to be applied to a motor for each of a plurality of user selectable speed settings and monitors motor speed to compare against a user selected speed setting. The processor increases the power applied to the motor, up to a respective power limit if the current speed is lower than the user selected speed setting.

Abstract: An appliance (100) for processing foodstuffs with a drive (2) comprising a pull-cord roller (21) having a concentric recess (22), in which there is arranged a spring element (23) located on the inside, the spring element (23) being operatively connected to the pull-cord roller. Through the drive (2), the working unit (4), which can be made to rotate, is driven, the working unit (4) being arranged in such a way that the external toothing (62) of the drive wheel (61) engages in the internal toothing (63) of the working unit (4) and, when the drive (2) is actuated, the working unit (4) is made to rotate. A locking element (10), which is equipped to lock the drive (2) in a non-operational state, and an unlocking element (11), which is equipped to actuate the locking element (10) in order to release the locking, contribute to the high operational safety of the appliance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rolling mat which is easy to roll, which is sanitary and which enables the right amount of force of pressing food material to be readily determined. A rolling mat includes: a plurality of rod-like rib parts arranged in a direction Y in which food material is rolled; and a knitted string part that connects the plurality of rib parts with each other by knitting a string material part so as to sandwich the rib parts, wherein the rib parts are formed of a plastic material and/or a metal material having hardness that is at least greater than silicone resin, and the knitted string part is made of man-made monofilament fiber or high molecular weight polyethylene fiber produced by stretching polyethylene resin having a high molecular weight into fibers.

Abstract: A portable hand washing station is provided that has a carrying case with an interior hand washing compartment. A case front wall includes a door to permit hand access into the interior of the hand washing compartment. A lid is connected to the case so that the lid is capable of extending in an upright vertical position. A shelf is connected to the interior surface of the lid. A pair of liquid dispensing reservoirs is supported on the shelf. Each of the reservoirs includes a top wall with a mouth opening, a bottom wall with a drain opening, and a touch operated flow valve connected to the bottom wall in liquid communication to the bottom wall. The flow valves extend in axial alignment each one of the valve openings so that a cleaning or rinsing solution is dispensed into the compartment when the flow valves are deflected by hand.