Abstract: A shelving assembly, held on an associated support surface, includes an elongated cooperating member including a first end and an opposite second end. A front rail is adapted to operably connect to the first end of the cooperating member and a rear rail is adapted to operably connect to the second end of the cooperating member. The rear rail includes at least one flexible member configured to abut a bottom surface of the cooperating member to retard a lateral movement of the cooperating member in a relation to at least the rear rail.

Abstract: In a hanging organizer for jewelry and other small valuables, a flexible covering is folded over the lower rung of a standard clothes hanger, and affixes to itself using standard closures, such as snaps or hook-and-loop fasteners. The outer surfaces of the flexible covering provide hooks onto which valuables may be placed or hung. The device may be concealed for additional security by a shirt or blouse hung from the hanger in the usual manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for hanging an article from a door. In one aspect, the inventive apparatus can comprise a mounting system that can be used to hang a mirror, piece of art, or other flat article to a door without the need for a screw driver or any other tools.

Abstract: A layered pillowcase protector, comprising: a bottom portion; a top portion; at least three top layers, each top layer having a top side, bottom side, right side and left side and an upper portion and lower portion; a waterproof coating on the lower portion of each of the at least three top layers; wherein the at least three top layers have a plurality of inner sheet portions and a plurality of outer sheet portions; wherein the plurality of outer sheet portions are stitched along the right side and left side to the bottom portion and the top portion and the top side and bottom side are unstitched; and wherein each of the plurality of inner sheet portions are substantially rectangular and are defined by a plurality of perforations.

Abstract: A transformable pillow systems which utilizes granular material within an outer case which is adapted to configure in one of two configurations, such that in one configuration the pillow presents a first option for use as a collared pillow adapted for neck support, while the second configuration is adapted to for use as a traditional flat pillow. The configurations may be adapted to have ornamental aspects which create animal characters in one or both of the configurations.

Abstract: The present invention comprises serving apparatus which includes a bottom base which is a substantially planar closed surface for resting on a substantially horizontal surface. The apparatus also includes a substantially oval wall extending from the base having inside and outside surfaces that are smooth and uninterrupted between the base and an open top end. The apparatus also has a flange attached at the top end that extends horizontally inward and a pour channel positioned through the flange creating an aperture, wherein the pour channel, the flange, the outside surface of the wall and the inside surface of the wall form a smooth and uninterrupted surface. Furthermore, the flange causes a substance within the serving apparatus to fall back onto an object when the object is slid up the inside surface of the wall and contacts the flange.

Abstract: A system for assisting a user in selecting food types for a balanced meal is disclosed. The system comprises a plate having a plurality of food type segments. Each of the food type segments is associated with a particular one of the food types.

Abstract: A beverage container within a floatation device, such as a noodle, is provided. The beverage container may include a flexible tubular body made of a food grade polymer. The beverage container includes a first end and a second end. At least one of the first end and the second end includes a nozzle that delivers beverages within the beverage container. The beverage container may fit within a hollow center of the floatation device. The nozzle may protrude outside of the floatation device. Therefore, a user may float in water and drink from the beverage container without spilling the beverage.

Abstract: A container obtained by compression-forming a thermoplastic resin includes a flange portion, a body portion and a bottom portion. A ratio (L/D) of the height of the container to the diameter of the opening is not less than 1.0, and if the direction of height of a test piece cut out from the body portion of the container is denoted by x and the circumferential direction thereof by y, a half-value width P at a half peak of a Miller index at a diffraction angle 2?=14.5° that represents the diffraction by the crystal plane (110), is in a range of 1.25 to 1.5 over the whole body portion in a peak intensity profile in the direction of height (x-direction) of a Debye's ring obtained by measuring the diffraction intensities by causing the X-rays to be incident on an x-y plane of the test piece at right angles thereto.

Abstract: An insulated stemmed drinking vessel, e.g., a wine glass, and method of making the same is disclosed. The vessel includes a hollow bowl shaped member and a base member. The bowl shaped member has a sidewall having a thin upper rim. The bowl shaped member is disposed within a stemmed base member. The stemmed base member has an arcuate sidewall terminating in an upper edge which is welded to a peripheral portion of the hollow bowl shaped member substantially below the upper rim of the bowl shaped member to create a double walled insulating air space therebetween. A vibration dampening member may be disposed in that insulating air space. The dampening member may be decorative. The base member may be hollow and may also include a decorative member therein.

Abstract: A cookie-dunking spoon that attaches to a glass of a liquid, is held by a hand of a user, holds a cookie to be dunked in the liquid in the glass, drains the liquid from the cookie after the cookie has been dunked in the liquid in the glass, and cooperates with an interchangeable novelty item that has a depending through slot-engaging tab. The cookie-dunking spoon includes a handle and a tray. The handle attaches to the glass of the liquid, is held by the hand of the user, and cooperates with the interchangeable novelty item. The tray extends from the handle, holds the cookie to be dunked in the liquid in the glass, and drains the liquid from the cookie after the cookie has been dunked in the liquid in the glass. An alternate embodiment further includes a straw that extends along the handle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a contaminant backflow prevention straw and a contaminant backflow prevention device including the same, the straw including: a sucking portion for sucking a beverage stored in a container therein; a discharging portion for discharging the beverage sucked through the sucking portion; a contaminant discharging portion formed between the sucking portion and the discharging portion to discharge the beverage flowing backward from the discharging portion to the sucking portion to the outside of the container; and a guide blocking screen formed at an intersecting portion of the sucking portion, the discharging portion, and the contaminant discharging portion to allow the sucking portion and the discharging portion to communicate with each other during the suction of the beverage and to allow the discharging portion and the contaminant discharging portion to communicate with each other during backward flowing of the beverage.

Abstract: A system for quickly attaching and detaching a coat rod or cargo restraint system to the interior surfaces of an aircraft to optimize the limited space aboard an aircraft.

Abstract: A sizer for a hanger lacking a hook boss includes a pair of longitudinal walls spaced apart from each other by a pair of end sections. The sizer may include a pair of protrusion, wherein a first is disposed on a first wall of the pair of longitudinal walls and directed toward a second wall of the pair of longitudinal walls. A first jaw is disposed on one of the pair of end section. The pair of longitudinal walls flexes apart when the jaw passes over a flange of the hanger. The first jaw includes a lower portion having a curved edge. The first jaw further includes an upper portion. The lower portion and upper portion meet at an abrupt jaw point.

Abstract: A hanger for mounting a jersey to a wall is disclosed. The hanger includes an elongated bar having a length sufficient to span a width of the shoulders of the jersey. The hanger further includes a mounting element for mounting the elongated bar horizontally with respect to the wall, the mounting element including a flexible clamp portion extending perpendicularly from a base portion. The clamp portion includes a C shaped member having an internal diameter and an opening, the internal diameter dimensioned to snugly receive the elongated bar, the opening being dimensioned to be less than the diameter of the elongated bar. The clamp portion is made of a material which is sufficiently flexible to permit the opening to enlarge when the diameter of the elongated bar is inserted through the opening and to return to its original shape after the elongated cylindrical bar has been inserted.

Abstract: The invention is a one piece rug that is shaped in a U design that lays on the floor to fit the shape of any size bed.

Abstract: An organizing device with rubberized twist ties. The organizing device includes a body piece and a back piece designed such that the back piece fits into the body piece to form an enclosed unit. The back piece can be fitted with various attachment devices, such as a suction cup or a magnet, for mounting the organizing device to different types of surfaces. The organizing device further includes small rubberized twist ties, threaded through the body piece, which can be used for hanging or securing small items from or securing items to the device.

Abstract: A star-shaped decoration constructed of a plurality of pieces, each piece having plurality of angled sidewalls, the angled sidewalls forming a pointed top and an open bottom, and with at least one detent close to the open bottom, and at least one slot close to the open bottom. Joining the pieces together forms a star-shaped decoration. When separated, the pieces may be nested for convenient storage.

Abstract: A valance structure is provided which fits over an existing longitudinally extending head piece of a typical store purchased vertical blind assembly. The valance structure comprises flexible material and includes a stretchable pocket for accepting the longitudinally extending head piece. In practice, the head piece is removed from the existing valance assembly and the new valance structure is fit over the head piece and adjusted utilizing the stretch fabric for a clean fitment. The head piece, with the new valance structure, is then replaced on the valance assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and method for window treatment management. The apparatus may include a material strip and a pulling device. The material strip may include a hook threaded onto at least one end of the material strip and a plurality of loops stitched longitudinally onto the material strip. The pulling device may be utilized for pulling the material strip through the hook from a first end opening of a rod pocket of a window element to a second end opening thereof. Herein, the hook may be connected to one of the loops to create a securing loop around the window element when the material strip is exposed at the second end opening.

Abstract: A device for extracting zest from a fruit includes a body, a carrier coupled to the body, and a blade coupled to the body. The carrier moves the fruit relative to the blade and holds the fruit as the blade separates a portion of the flavedo from the pith of the fruit's peel to extract zest from the fruit. The device also includes an arm that urges the blade against the fruit's peel to generate contact pressure as the carrier moves the fruit relative to the blade, and that allows the blade to move toward and away from the carrier to accommodate the contour of the fruit's peel, which is often curved. The blade includes a plurality of teeth, each configured to cut a portion of the fruit's flavedo from the fruit's pith without separating the pith from the berry.

Abstract: A dispenser which has parts that can be removed, cleaned or disposed of when changing supply containers such that the supply containers can be quickly changed while maintaining sanitary conditions. The dispenser has a piston pump in which the piston has a permanent part and a removable end piece. The end piece is configured to contact the liquid during movement of the piston in a cylinder, but the remainder of the piston and other hardware does not contact the liquid. The end piece of the piston can thus be discarded and replaced or cleaned each time the supply of liquid is changed. The nozzle assembly is also removable and cleanable or replaceable. The nozzle assembly can be replaced with an identical one or a different nozzle assembly suitable for dispensing a different liquid. Also disclosed is a portable housing for the supply containers that has a pivotable floor panel.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a beverage comprises a decoction device (5) which comprises a decoction body (50) with a chamber Avail (53) inside which a decoction chamber (54) extends axially between a pair of bottoms (51,52) lying opposite each other. The chamber wall is provided locally with a filling opening (55) for admitting into the decoction chamber at least one ingredient for the beverage to be prepared. The decoction device is coupled to drive means which during operation impart a preparation cycle to the decoction device. A first bottom (51) moves closer to a second bottom (51) here in a first direction from a first starting position. Between a second and a third state the decoction body (50) performs a displacement in the first direction in order to carry the inlet opening (55) outside the decoction chamber. In a third ejecting state the first bottom lies outside the decoction body.

Abstract: An extraction unit (10) for extracting cartridges (1a;1b) of two different dimensions (da,ha;db,hb) comprises a seat (14,20) for receiving any of these cartridges (1a;1b) for extraction thereof in the seat. The seat is delimited by a first part (20,30,33) and second part (12,13,14) that are relatively movable between a cartridge extraction position and a cartridge loading and/or ejection position over a closure distance (Ca,Cb). The first delimiting part (20,30,33) is extendable and retractable for defining a cartridge cavity having selectively: —a first depth (Ha) for receiving a cartridge (1a) having a first height (ha); and —a second depth (Hb) different to this first depth (Ha) for receiving a cartridge (1b) having a second height (hb) different to this first height (ha).

Abstract: Beverage device (1) comprising an upper sub-assembly (2) comprising a brewing interface head (4) and a lower sub-assembly (3) comprising a capsule receiver (5) for being engaged by the brewing interface head (4) between a capsule handling position and a closure head position, wherein the upper sub-assembly (2) is hinged on the lower sub-assembly (3) to be pivotally movable between said two positions and the brewing interface head (4) comprises a frame (7) and a brewing interface member (8); said interface member (8) being arranged to be movable relative to the frame (7) between a disengaging-to-capsule position and anengaging-to-capsule position, wherein it further comprises latch means (9), associated to the brewing interface head (4) and the capsule receiver (5), which are arranged for latching the brewing interface head (4) to the receiver (5) in the closure head position.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing machine (2) has a housing that provides a receptacle for receiving an expandable cartridge (12) that is coupled into the machine so that it can receive a charge of water. A kneading system (40) is provided to act on the cartridge within the receptacle. The kneading system is activated after water has been allowed to enter the cartridge and mechanically acts on or from the exterior of the cartridge in order to compress and release regions of the cartridge in order to create vigorous agitation to move the contents of the cartridge around inside the main compartment and bring them into close contact with a charge of water from the supply. Such a machine allows a wide variety of beverages to be created conveniently on demand from freeze-dried ingredients that can be stored inside the cartridges with a long shelf life.

Abstract: Systems (100) and methods (2800) for operating a hot beverage brewer. The methods include receiving a brew basket of a plurality of interchangeable brew baskets (900, 1400, 1800) within a basket chamber (402) of the hot beverage brewer. At least two of the plurality of interchangeable brew baskets are of different brew basket types and designed to hold different amounts of a beverage substance. Thereafter, the hot beverage brewer: automatically detects the brew basket type associated with the brew basket residing within the basket chamber; selects first operations from a plurality of operations that should be performed by the hot beverage brewer based on the brew basket type which was previously detected; and performs the first operations by the hot beverage brewer.

Abstract: A disposable assembly contains a concentrated liquid food product and comprises an eductor and a microfiltration device. A water inlet of the eductor is configured for connection to an external source of water. A gas inlet of the microfiltration device is configured for connection to an external source of gas and an outlet of the microfiltration device is configured for discharging a foamed food product created by the microfiltration device from the disposable assembly. A system for preparing a foamed food product comprises a product preparation apparatus for preparing said foamed food product, and such a disposable assembly. The apparatus comprises a water source, a water heater and water pressurizing means configured for detachable connection to the eductor of the disposable assembly. The apparatus further comprises a pressurized gas source and gas pressurizing means configured for supplying pressurized gas to the microfiltration device.

Abstract: A method for preparing a foamed beverage, the method comprising locating a milk-based substance in a holding container or foamer having at least one flexible wall portion and a closure to secure the milk-based substance in the holding container, the closure defining a spout, a tubular member in fluid communication with the milk-based substance and the spout, and at least one mixing chamber disposed between the spout and tubular member in which the milk-based substance and air can be mixed to form a dispersion; handling the holding container with milk-based substance therein and positioning same such that the spout is directed towards an open end of a drinking receptacle; and compressing, manually, the at least one flexible wall portion so as to increase air pressure within the holding container and actuate flow of milk-based substance and air located in the holding container via the tubular member to the mixing chamber to produce a milk-based substance and air dispersion, which upon further compression of the

Abstract: The present invention provides an auto coffee drip apparatus comprising: a housing; a dripper tray module which is fixed to an external one side of the housing and in which a dripper storing the coffee powders is seated; a drip head module which is provided on an upper part of the dripper tray module so as to be spaced apart by a predetermined interval and injects water into the dripper; and a boiler module which is provided inside the housing and is connected to the drip head module to supply the heated water to the drip head module.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a domestic appliance and specifically an electrical household appliance for preparing Turkish coffee by way of using encapsulated Turkish coffee packets. The apparatus comprises a main housing having an inner receptacle part and a removable coffee pot receiving coffee to be prepared. Said removable coffee pot is in electrical communication with a housing extension part comprising control electronics and electrical heating means.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coffee brewing device, comprising a coffee box, brewing mechanism, water feeding and discharging mechanism and main body bracket. The coffee box is inside the lower end of the main body bracket; the brewing mechanism at the upper end. The coffee box mechanism is connected to the brewing mechanism, with water feeding and discharging mechanism on one side of the main body bracket, connected to a water way of the coffee box mechanism. The main body bracket has a coffee inlet, a drive component for driving and connecting the brewing mechanism, a first assembling hole for installing one end of the coffee box mechanism, and a second moving guide groove for movably installing the other end of the coffee box mechanism. The coffee brewing device has accurate drive control, simple water feed, quiet, quick, stable, no dismantling or washing, long service life, reliable, and few mechanical parts.

Abstract: The Oven Toaster is a foldable metal box that is used for warming food with a standard toaster or warming or baking food over a camp fire or barbequing food over a propane flame or propane grill or side burner. It folds into a small briefcase sized box that you can carry anywhere for easy transportation.

Abstract: Instant temperature changing device includes reactant and activator liquid that generate an exothermic or endothermic chemical reaction when combined to heat or cool contents in the device. One temperature changing device includes an inner shell and an outer shell, an activator container, and a reaction chamber. Opening the activator container causes reactant to combine with activator liquid and undergo an exothermic or endothermic reaction to initiate heat transfer to or from the contents disposed in the inner shell.

Abstract: A self-combusting ignition device comprising a hollow, funnel-shaped body made of a combustible material which is devoid of charcoal, said body having (a) a relatively narrow top opening and a relatively wide bottom opening, and (b) at least one ventilation conduit adjacent said relatively wide bottom opening.

Abstract: An Electro-Mechanical Pulse Generator (“EMPG”) may be used to ignite an ignition pad comprising of fine carbon steel fibers. When electrical energy is applied to the carbon steel fibers, the carbon steel ignites thus starting the combustion of the fuel in a fuel basket located within the grill's combustion chamber. An electrical control panel connects an energy source such as a battery with an ignition wire positioned within the combustion chamber of the grill. A fan positioned below or near the fuel basket controls the amount of air flow into the combustion chamber to aid in initially lighting the fuel as well as controlling the temperature of the grill and the amount of combustion used to heat the food that is cooking.

Abstract: An accessory is provided for adapting cooking grills, especially grills including a hinged lid, for improved cooking of pizzas and other foods. The accessory includes a body adapted to be disposed between the base and lid portions of the cooking grill, the body being configured to mate with an inner surface of the lid and to cooperate with the base and lid portions to define therebetween a substantially-enclosed cooking chamber when the lid is positioned in a partially-closed position between the open and closed positions. A hinged-lid grill including the accessory is provided also.

Abstract: A toaster for evenly toasting bread products is provided. The toaster comprises at-least one heating zone inside a toasting chamber, the heating zone having at-least one baffle provided on top of at-least one heating element, the baffles trapping the hot air and reducing the rate at which hot air moves up maintaining a minimum temperature gradient along the toaster, thereby evenly toasting the bread product.

Abstract: A handheld battery operated mixing and dispensing apparatus with a controllable release valve that includes: A mixing chamber and detachable funnel that works in conjunction with a release valve to control the release and flow of mixed food ingredients. The funnel itself has threading along the spout for decorating tips. Further including a base/stand to support and hold the apparatus in place while mixing ingredients or as a storage container while the apparatus is not in use. The chamber is self contained, comes with measuring marks on the side of the chamber and comes with interchangeable lids for a variety of functions. Included in these lids is a lid that has an affixed mixer blade, which is form fitted to the chamber and designed to scrap the top and sides of the chamber while mixing the ingredients at the same time. The mixer blade is powered by a mini DC motor and is battery operated eliminating an electrical cord interfering or being in the way while mixing, beating or dispensing ingredients.

Abstract: A stirring blade is provided which comprises an upper blade assembly and a lower blade assembly. The upper blade assembly comprises a first four-edged blade and an upper blade carrier to which the first four-edged blade is fixed, and the lower blade assembly comprises a second four-edged blade and an lower blade carrier to which the second four-edged blade is fixed. The upper blade carrier is connected to the lower blade carrier by a detachable connecting structure.

Abstract: A blender jar for a household type blender. The blender jar includes a jar and a blender blade assembly provided rotatably around a rotary axis at a bottom of the blender jar. The rotary axis is tilted from a normal axis of a working surface used for operating the blender jar thereon in ordinary use.

Abstract: A shower stall that is door-less and open yet prevents shower water from exiting therefrom during use. The shower stall includes an enclosure. The enclosure has a door-less and open ingress and egress portion, and a shape that prevents the shower water from exiting through the door-less and open ingress and egress portion of the enclosure during use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sustainable shower apparatus (1) comprising: (i) a pressurisable container (2) to hold water (3) and a Ir gas; (ii) a pressuriser (4) for pressurizing said container; (iii) a shower head (7); (iv) a first tubing for carrying pressurized water from the container to the shower head; (v) a second tubing (8) for carrying pressurized gas from the container to the shower head; where flow of said gas or water is individually controllable by use of respective valves (6, 9) and where each tubing terminates into a respective nozzle (10, 11) in said shower head which comprises a nozzle for spraying said gas and adjacent thereto, at least one nozzle for spraying the water, wherein tip of each nozzle for spraying water is oriented at an acute angle with the tip of nozzle for spraying gas.

Abstract: A magnetic soap holder, comprising substantially: base, bracket, and a magnetic link consisting of two separable parts—top and bottom. The base securely mounts to a soap dish and extends the bracket upwardly over it. The top part of the magnetic link, hanging from a joint at the top portion of the bracket, magnetically attracts the bottom part of the magnetic link—which is pressed into a soap bar, thereby suspending the bar of soap above the soap dish. The design of the present soap holder allows it to be incorporated with sets of bathroom accessories therefore provides the benefits of soap preservation with lesser maintenance and convenience of situation it at any desired place.

Abstract: A full back scrubbing apparatus for allowing a user to scrub his entire back area simultaneously while in the shower. The a full back scrubbing apparatus comprises a front surface defined by a scrubbing body sized to be at least as long as a user's body from his waist to his neck and at least as wide as a user's shoulders and a back surface defined by a plurality of fasteners. The front surface includes a plurality of ridges disposed around the perimeter and a plurality of bristles disposed throughout its interior. The ridges and bristles provide the on surface friction is generated when a user rubs his back against the full back scrubbing apparatus. The back surface includes a suction cup fastener disposed on the exterior area of the back surface and a hook and loop fabric fastener is disposed on the interior area.

Abstract: A disposable hand cleaning glove and method is provided. The glove has a hand portion and a sleeve portion. The hand portion has an interior and an access opening configured to receive a human hand into the interior. The interior has a hand cleaning substance. The sleeve portion is connected to the hand portion about the access opening of the hand portion. The sleeve portion has an absorbent material.

Abstract: The towel holder of the present system provides a wide bar section that separates the two halves of a towel placed on the holder. This allows greater air flow and space between the two sides of the towel, promoting faster drying, fresher smell, and shorter drying times between uses. The bar section in one embodiment is perforated or mesh so that the air flow to the portion of the towel contacting the rack center bar is increased, improving the drying time and increasing the likelihood that the entire towel will dry at approximately the same rate.

Abstract: A paper sheet material dispenser apparatus for dispensing paper sheet material from a roll of paper sheet material having a tail portion includes a sensor structure having a light emitter and a light sensor for sensing the absence of a replacement tail portion projecting from a housing exit opening and for activating an electric motor to rotate a roll support drum and cause the replacement tail portion to project from the exit opening.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wet tissue supply apparatus including: a storage box containing dry tissues put on top of each other therein and having a first hole; an exit member having a second hole which is opposed to the first hole inside the storage box, the exit member enabling a user to draw out the dry tissues contained in the storage box through the first hole; a water container which is mounted above the exit member and the storage box and has a water outlet; an opening and closing member mounted at the water outlet of the water container and located between the first hole and the second hole to open and close the water outlet while being lifted; and a push member mounted on the exit member and located beneath the opening and closing member to lift the opening and closing member, wherein the dry tissue gets wet with the water of the water container while passing between the first hole and the second hole.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ready-to-assemble toilet having excellent strength. The ready-to-assemble toilet includes an outer box member, and first and second inner box members. The outer box member and the inner box members are made of corrugated board or cardboard. The outer box member includes a bottom portion and first to fourth sidewall portions. The inner box members each include first to fourth sidewall portions and a top portion. The height of the inner box members is substantially equal to the height of the outer box member. The first and second inner box members are arranged in the outer box member such that the first sidewall portions thereof respectively face the first and second sidewall portions of the outer box member. The inner box members are spaced apart from each other in the outer box member, and excrement is collected in a space formed therebetween.