Abstract: The present invention relates to a toothbrush with dental plague display function. The toothbrush includes a toothbrush head, a toothbrush handle, a filter lens, a power device, an LED and a control circuit. Through the control circuit and the power device, the LED generates ultraviolet light that is radiated upon surfaces of teeth. The ultraviolet light is reflected by a mirror, and excessively reflected ultraviolet light on the surfaces of teeth is removed by the exclusive filter lens, and a user is allowed to easily observe dental plague displaying a fluorescence reaction on the surfaces of teeth.

Abstract: An apparatus for positioning items such as an electronic display, a keyboard, and/or a work surface. The apparatus includes a movement mechanism that provides multiple tilt positions for one or more displays supported by the apparatus. In some cases the movement mechanism enables adjustment of the display(s) between a generally horizontal viewing configuration and a generally declining viewing configuration. In some cases the apparatus includes a keyboard tray and a display mount coupled to a riser adapted to support an electronic display. The riser may be movable with respect to an operator or support member between a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a furniture system and method of manufacture is disclosed. The furniture system may comprise one or more raised horizontal platforms. The plurality of platforms may flank a basin, such as a catch basin. The furniture system may comprise one or more support members to support and/or raise the platforms and/or basin from ground level. The furniture system may comprise one or more containers.

Abstract: A rack has a frame and a plurality of shelves. Each shelf has an enclosing frame member that has two first sides connected by two second sides, a connecting bar that connects the first sides at about the center of the first sides, a plurality of slots provided on the inner surfaces of the second sides, and a plurality of slats, each slat having opposing ends that are fitted into opposing slots at the second sides, and with each slat being connected to the connecting bar. At least one connector is provided for removably connecting each shelf to a portion of the frame.

Abstract: A household object storage system for storing objects in an elevated position within a building. The household object storage system includes a platform and a lift system. The platform has a surface upon which at least one household object may be placed. The lift system includes at least one platform attachment, at least one building attachment, a winch and a rope. The at least one platform attachment is attachable to the platform. The at least one building attachment is attachable to the building. The winch is attachable to the building. The rope operably engages the platform attachment, the building attachment and the winch so that the winch may be used to move the platform between a lower configuration and an elevated configuration.

Abstract: A divider adapted to be mounted on a shelf for segregating items stored or displayed on the shelf, and also a method and system of dividing a shelf for the storage and the display of items.

Abstract: The multi-use display screen support device comprises a seat body and the support arm connecting with the seat body, where the connecting end of the support arm connects with the seat body via a fastener. The connecting end of the support arm can swing in a horizontal plane. The free end of the support arm connects with the transition assembly connecting with the external back hanging structure used in the display screen. The support arm can be adjusted in the certain range to fit many kinds of size, plane and curved surface of different shape display screen. Therefore, the requirement of the industry production transportation can be satisfied, and the cost of the production and transportation can be reduced.

Abstract: Disclosed are table accessories comprising: a) a first vertical beam at a first end and a second vertical beam at a second end; b) at least one first angled beam rotatably connected to the first vertical beam; c) at least one second angled beam rotatably connected to the second vertical beam; d) a long horizontal beam rotatably connected to the first angled beam; e) a short horizontal beam rotatably connected to the second angled beam; and f) a internal horizontal beam extender portion capable of adjoining the long horizontal beam and the short horizontal beam and extending the length thereof

Abstract: A desk mounted vertically adjustable stand up desk allows a conventional desk to be easily and quickly converted to a stand up desk for the user. The desk mounted vertically adjustable stand up desk includes a base plate adapted to be supported on a desk surface; a tower vertically extending from the base plate; a stand up desk surface member moveably mounted on the tower and configured to be vertically adjustable relative to the base plate; and a lock member coupled to the tower and configured to secure the stand up desk surface member in a desired user selected vertical position.

Abstract: A table may be sized and configured to nest with another table to reduce a height of a plurality of stacked tables in a nested configuration. The table may include a table top with a receiving portion disposed at least proximate an intersection of an upper surface and a sidewall. The table top may also include a lip and a lower portion of the lip may include a contact surface that is sized and configured to contact an upper surface of an adjacent, nested table. The lower portion of the lip may also include an engaging portion that is sized and configured to be disposed in a receiving portion of an adjacent, nested table. The contact surface and the engaging portion may be directly adjacent to each other in the lower portion of the lip.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the movement of a furniture part received movably on a cabinet body, including guide means which act between the body and the part and with which the part can be brought out of a closing state relative to the body, wherein the part assumes a position moved as close as possible up to a front side of the body, into an opening state of the part relative to the body, and can be moved back again into the closing state. The guide means are configured to move the part, in an opening process, out of the closing state such that, in a first motion phase of the opening process, a horizontal distance of the part to the front side of the body increases and, in a motion phase, following the first motion phase, of the opening process, the furniture part can be moved linearly onward.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a novel drawer slider structure for sliding systems. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a drawer slider providing substantial material savings for its manufacturing, and providing a larger opening extension with respect to known drawer sliders. In an embodiment, the drawer slider includes a first fixed outer rail and at least one second inner rail mounted on the outer rail that can slide longitudinally along the outer rail. The outer rail includes a bumper provided on or near an edge of the outer rail taken across a longitudinal plane of the outer rail. The inner rail includes a stroke limiter along a longitudinal section of the inner rail that is configured to cooperate with the bumper.

Abstract: A chair includes a frame having a coupling member, and a seat-forming assembly. The seat-forming assembly includes first and second plate members, a linking member and a hook unit. The first and second plate members serve respectively as a seat and a backrest of the chair, and each have a connecting portion and a hook-mounting portion opposite to each other. The linking member links the connecting portions of the first and second plate members together. The hook unit includes a plurality of first hooks connected to the hook-mounting portion of the first plate member, and a plurality of second hooks connected to the hook-mounting portion of the second plate member. The first and second hooks are capable of detachably engaging the coupling member.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a chair including a base, a hub, and a seat frame. The hub is supported by the base and includes first and second side mounts and first and second covers. The first side mount is positioned on a first side of the chair and includes a back portion and a bottom portion. The first cover is coupled to the first side mount to define a first channel with the first side mount. The seat frame includes a first lateral member having a lower portion and an upper portion that is pivotally coupled to the back portion of the first side mount and is configured to angulate relative to the lower portion. The lower portion of the first lateral member is slidably received in the first channel such that two sides and a bottom of the lower portion received within the first channel are substantially hidden.

Abstract: A retraction and extension device (100) for a foot and/or leg support of an item of seating and/or lounging furniture, with two substantially parallel arms (102), each arm (102) includes a first fastener (106) for rotatable fastening to a chassis (108) of the item of seating and/or lounging furniture, second fastener (110) for fastening the foot and/or leg support to the respective arm (102), and a plurality of struts arranged in two rows (104), in each of the rows (104) the struts of the respective row (104) are connected in a rotatable manner to each other. Some of the struts in each of the rows (104) are connected in a rotatable manner to at least one strut of the respective other row (104), wherein the first and the second fastener are spaced apart from each other by a distance of less than 50 cm.

Abstract: Novel sit-stand seating devices, more particularly, to sit-stand seats or stools that can tilt forward to provide balanced support for seated to near-standing postures and methods of their use are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods of delivering fluid from one or more armrests of seat systems. In a feature, the system includes a seat support assembly with armrests with one or more fluid nozzles mounted on one or more of the armrests, a fluid delivery system coupled to the one or more fluid nozzle(s), wherein the fluid nozzles are mounted on an end of the armrest that slopes upward to direct fluid toward the viewer. In another feature, the system includes a controller (e.g., a network server) configured to communicate on and off commands that correspond to events on a timeline of a movie to actuate the fluid delivery system to deliver fluids to the nozzles.

Abstract: Introduced are methods and systems for an adjustable bed device configured to: gather biological signals associated with multiple users, such as heart rate, breathing rate, or temperature; analyze the gathered human biological signals; and heat or cool a bed based on the analysis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a furniture device configured to receive the weight of a being, said furniture device having a holding arrangement (20) and at least one section (30). The section (30) comprises a base (2), a movable plate element (6), a moving mechanism (4) and at least one elastic device (12). The plate element (6) is configured to interact with the at least one elastic device and to be moved by the moving mechanism in respect to the base in order to adjust the firmness of the at least one elastic device. The elastic device comprises a pocket (14) made of a fabric, and an elastic member (18), the elastic member is arranged within said pocket, the pocket is attached to adjacent pockets whereby the attachment (32, 32?) is formed so that adjacent elastic devices may move independently from one another along a distance (A), as measured from a free end of the elastic device and in a direction perpendicular to the plate member.

Abstract: A mattress pad for supporting a human body includes an upper layer, a lower layer, and a wadding layer therebetween. The wadding layer includes three distinct zones arranged along the length of the pad for varying support of the human body. The first zone is configured to support a head portion and a neck portion; the second zone is configured to support an upper body portion and a lumbar portion; and the third zone is configured to support a lower back portion and leg portion. Thickness and length in these zones varies for providing the varying support.

Abstract: The invention consists of an infant carrier/harness that incorporates sound speakers on the interior portion of the carrier, where the baby places his or her back; additionally, there is a “halo” speaker that is incorporated into a Head Cover of the carrier which completes the overall sound experience; it also serves to block out light. The speakers connect to a sound/white noise apparatus—or can connect to a mobile phone, or other portable device to produce sound, creating an ambient and constant “shush” sound. The object of the sound and cover is to re-create a womb-like experience. The infant carrier harness will also have the ability to plug in a mobile device to play other sounds and or music.

Abstract: A door for a refrigerated cabinet is double-walled with two transparent walls (2). The two transparent walls (2) are produced from flat plastic panels. The door (1) includes one or more inserts (3, 4) which are positioned on the circumference of the two transparent walls (2) and hold the two transparent walls (2) parallel to one another at a predefined distance (d) from one another. The door (1) is designed in such a way that an optimum view without distortion is provided of the products behind the door (1). The door (1) is insulating and condensation-free.

Abstract: A retail electronic product demonstration fixture for demonstrating portable electronic devices. The product demonstration fixture may include an exhibition portion and a base portion. A portable electronic device offered for sale may be affixed to the exhibition portion. The base portion may include an electronic display, an auxiliary battery, and an auxiliary controller. The auxiliary controller may direct power from the auxiliary battery to the electronic display upon determining that a battery within the electronic display has fallen below a particular selected level. Similarly the auxiliary controller may direct power from the auxiliary battery to the portable electronic device offered for sale upon determining that a battery within the portable electronic device has fallen below a selected level.

Abstract: A display unit includes an upper component that has a top panel, four side panels having bottom edges, exterior surfaces and interior surfaces that define a hollow interior. A base frame includes a lower portion having an outer periphery and an upper portion that extends upwardly from a top of the lower portion and has an outer periphery. Four corner members are coupled to and extend inwardly from the interior surfaces of the upper component and are positioned at a distance from the bottom edges of the four side panels. The four corner members engage with a top of the upper portion of the base frame such that the bottom edges of the four side panels of the upper component are spaced apart from the top of the lower portion of the base frame to expose a section of the upper portion of the base frame.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a modular food shield system are disclosed and described within the context of exemplary food shield configurations. Certain embodiments may include cut-to-length support posts. Further, certain embodiments may include versatile brackets that can be positioned, and repositioned, along the length of support post without requiring that the support post be slotted, tapped, drilled or otherwise customized to secure the bracket in position. Brackets used in certain embodiments may further be configured to make use of one or more “double duty” set screws that can simultaneously secure the bracket to a support post while providing a structure for mating with one or more ancillary components in the food shield system such as, but not limited to, an internally threaded barrel spacer, a cut-to-length support post, a main viewing panel or side panel, a finishing cap component, a viewing panel adjustment mechanism, etc.

Abstract: A modular picture display system is provided. The picture display system comprises a display frame comprising a back panel, a plurality of spaced apart magnets secured to a front-side of the back panel, a front panel having a central opening and edging surrounding the opening, the front panel configured to fit over the back panel, and a plurality of spaced apart ferrous plates secured to the backside of the front panel, whereby the backside of the front panel is securable to the front-side of the back panel through magnetic cooperation between the ferrous plates and the magnets.

Abstract: A picture mounting has: a web having a display panel which has a display surface on its front face, the display panel having a perimeter defined by a frame having a plurality of spars; each spar being made of leaves created from the web and extending from the perimeter of the display panel, each of the leaves being folded at least twice, in a rearward direction to create a spar having a polygonal cross-section; each spar having an adhesive region located on a surface of one of the leaves and by means of which a picture is adhered to the respective spar; the spars being mutually interlocking thereby to retain the spars adjacent the rear surface of the display surface and thereby to create the frame.

Abstract: A cover has a top panel with a peripheral edge comprising opposing length edges and opposing width edges transverse to the length edges. A side panel extends from the top panel along each length edge of the top panel. An end panel extends from the top panel along each width edge of the top panel. A corner panel is attached to the top panel and extends between each side panel and each end panel. The side panels and the end panels are formed from a material configured to be more stretchable in a direction transverse to the top panel peripheral edge than in a direction parallel to the top panel peripheral edge. The corner panels are formed from a material configured to be more stretchable in the direction parallel to the top panel peripheral edge than in the direction transverse to the top panel peripheral edge.

Abstract: A pillow cover includes a top sheet with a peripheral edge, a bottom sheet with a peripheral edge, and a gusset. The gusset is affixed between the top sheet peripheral edge and the bottom sheet peripheral edge. The gusset is stretchable in a circumferential direction. A pillow includes a stuffing material, and the foregoing the foregoing pillow cover for encasing the stuffing material. When the pillow cover is stuffed with the stuffing material, the stretchable gusset crowns the pillow.

Abstract: A pillow is provided that includes a foam core and a gel insert molded to each side of the foam core. Methods of producing a pillow are further provided and include a step of providing a foam molding system having a top mold defining a plurality of air ports and a bottom mold defining a plurality of air ports. A vacuum is applied to the plurality of air ports in both the top mold and bottom mold, and a gel insert is then positioned against each of the plurality of air ports. A foam precursor is subsequently dispensed into the bottom mold atop the gel insert, and the top mold is secured to the bottom mold. The foam precursor then expands within the foam molding system and bonds with the two gel inserts to produce a pillow having a gel insert molded to each side of the pillow.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a functional pillow.

Abstract: A multi-position multi-purpose pillow designed to be used by individuals who rest in multiple sleep positions. The multi-position multi-purpose pillow comprises a top and bottom sections to accommodate comfort of individuals upper body extremities during sleep. The multi-position multi-purpose pillow has V-shaped cut outs on the medial ends of the pillow to accommodate a sleepers shoulder. The multi-position multi-purpose pillow has arm openings to accommodate the sleepers arm as the arm is extended underneath the sleepers head. The multi-position multi-purpose pillow has cushioned hinges on each corner to allow the top and bottom portions to rotate laterally when the sleeper changes sleep positions.

Abstract: An incredibly soft, yet supportive, form-fitting head cradle that aids in consistent and comfortable back sleep while eliminating pressure on, or anything touching, your facial skin during sleep. The Back to Beauty™ Anti Wrinkle Head Cradle is a support designed to cradle the head and neck and keep anything from touching facial skin. It is made with a down or alternatively micro fiber materials. It has unique crescent-shaped head supports to deliver the stability and comfort necessary for successful nights sleeping without anything touching the face.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plate, which can hold liquid, such that the user can easily hold the unit with a single hand while the user can enjoy both the food on the plate and the liquid contained therein, without the necessity of a table or other horizontal surface in which to put the plate.

Abstract: A self-sealing integrated tablewear and dining mat including a rubberlike planar portion having a raised perimeter delimiting at least one concavity above an upper surface and a suffuse undersurface disposed for sealable contact with an underlying surface upon which said mat is disposed, said sealable contact preventative of lateral displacement of the planar portion across the underlying surface, wherein said sealable contact creates a partial vacuum when attempts to separate the undersurface from the underlying surface are made except at an outer edge of the planar portion, whereby removal of the planar portion from the underlying surface is effective only by peeling the undersurface from the underlying surface starting first at the outer edge.

Abstract: An ice sequestering container assembly includes a vessel having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The perimeter wall has an upper edge defining an access opening extending into the vessel. A screen is mounted in the vessel that traverses an interior of the vessel to define an upper portion and a lower portion within the interior. The upper portion is positioned above the screen and includes the access opening. The screen is positioned nearer to the access opening than the bottom wall. The screen has a plurality of apertures therein to allow fluid to pass through the screen. The plurality of apertures includes at least five apertures and the apertures each have an area less than 1.0 cm2. The screen prevents ice from moving from the lower portion into the upper portion when the ice is positioned in the bottom section and the vessel is filled with a fluid.

Abstract: A solution that makes it easier to drink from a cup by contouring the brim to interface with the drinker's mouth. Drinking vessels are improved by depressing the brim to channel the drink to the drinker's mouth.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an improved beverage lid design capable of stretching over a container, such as a beer glass or wine glass. The lids will be fabricated of materials having polymeric elastomeric properties. The lid will be used to cover alcohol beverages served by any establishment that sells opened alcohol beverages to the public. The lid will have certain sayings printed on the top of the lid that will make a potential predator aware that the potential victim is aware of the problem of “date rape”; the lid itself will cover the beverage and will prevent someone from casually slipping a roofie (date rape drug) or any other type of drug into their glass. The cover will also protect against spillage as patrons both female and male walk around a bar or night club with their drink in hand.

Abstract: An insulated drinking vessel, e.g., a tumbler, and method of making the same is disclosed. The vessel basically comprises a pre-molded inner vessel formed of a plastic material having a sidewall is disposed within a pre-molded outer vessel formed of a plastic material having a sidewall to form a subassembly having an insulating air space between the sidewalls. A ring of plastic material is molded in-situ on top portions of the inner and outer vessels of the subassembly to cause portions of the plastic material of the inner and outer vessels to melt and intermingle with the plastic material of the ring to form a non-superficial homogenous joint. The ring forms the rim or lip of the insulated drinking vessel.

Abstract: A stackable compartmentalized drinking cup which is similar to separate cups with joined sides is disclosed. The separate compartments are joined in the top portion of the cup, and are apart at the bottom portion. The side of each cup section facing another cup section may be planar or may be twisted along the length of at least the bottom portion of the cup so that at least part of the cup is spiral. The cups are stackable as the joined sides can fit over and slide down the sides of a similarly constructed cup when so placed so that only the upper portion of the inner cup protrudes from the outer cup. Thermally responsive paints or dyes may further distinguish the compartments.

Abstract: Stackable drinkware includes a mouth having a mouth diameter and a maximum cavity diameter, wherein the mouth diameter is less than the maximum cavity diameter. The drinkware includes a vessel having a closed bottom and open top, and a chute including an open bottom and open top, wherein the open bottom of the chute is coupled to the open top of the vessel. A sealed vessel or chute pre-filled with fluid may be provided, which may be opened and coupled to a mateable chute or vessel, respectively.

Abstract: Apparatus for a protecting a roadside mail box from snow thrown by snowplow by which includes first and second generally planar members each having at least one rectilinear edge and a top and a bottom. Bracing members are fixed to the first and second generally planar members with the members forming a wedge shape with a vertical edge to divert the thrown by the snowplow.

Abstract: A curtain fixing device includes a hanging rod and first and second brackets. Each of the first and second brackets includes a spacer section and a fixing section connected to the spacer section. A projection of the spacer section onto the fixing section is located in the fixing section. The spacer section of the first bracket is coupled to a first end of the hanging rod. The spacer section of the second bracket is coupled to a second end of the hanging rod. The fixing sections of the first and second brackets are parallel to the hanging rod.

Abstract: A heating cooker of the invention includes a blade rotating in first and second rotation directions around a rotation axle in the cooking container to stir a heating-target object put in the cooking container, the blade including a first functional portion pressing the heating-target object toward a side wall of the cooking container when rotating in the first rotation direction, and a second functional portion pressing the heating-target object not toward the side wall of the cooking container when rotating in the second rotation direction.

Abstract: Described herein is a cooking device primarily for making poached eggs. The invention is a floating cup member with a finned structure and slot openings located on the underside of the cup to create a rotation in boiling water while an egg is being cooked by the boiling water flowing over and around the egg. The cup member's rotation promotes hot water circulation within the cup to properly poach an egg, while the structure of the cup keeps the egg white intact and prevents it from seeping into the cooking water.

Abstract: A system for dispensing hot beverages in single-portion beverage containers. The beverage containers are retained within a dispensing enclosure and are heated by conduction of heat from a heating surface, thereby maintain the beverages at a specified hot temperature that is hotter than comfortable to the touch. Each individual beverage container has an internal enclosure at the temperature of the heated beverage, and an insulating surround that allows a consumer to remove the can from the dispensing enclosure without touching any hot surface. The dispensing enclosure may be portable. The single-portion beverage containers have an insulating surround which leaves the container bottom clear for thermal contact with the heating surface.

Abstract: A brewing cup instrument, and its operating method. A brewing cup instrument includes a cup, a lid and a depressible brewing substance packaging. A hole pass through the lid, and a position part at the outside edge of the lid. A brewing substance packaging includes a rope body, a covered body, and a positioning body. When the positioning body is located in the brewing position, it is driven by the gravity of the covered body, and stopped by the lid, so that the covered body is hung inside of the cup. When the positioning body is located in the compressing position, it is secured at the positioning part of the lid so that the covered body can be pulled up, depressed, and positioned inside of the lid. The instant disclosure provides an operating method for the brewing cup instrument and its lid.

Abstract: A multi-use tea infusing device with a built in saucer, strainer, and hook(s) for mounting the infusing device onto a drinking vessel.

Abstract: A beverage maker to selectively brew hot or cold beverages employs both a heating unit and a cooing unit. The heating unit heats a liquid, typically water, and uses the heated liquid to hot brew a beverage. Using any of a number of touch sensitive buttons, a coolant can enter a cold brewing unit which subjects the hot brewed beverage to cooling via a helical structure. Further, there may be a resting plate for the container to receive the beverage that can be selectively cooled or heated. The end result is a quick and efficient way to brew either a hot or cold beverage.

Abstract: The cooking hob (1) comprises a continuous glass or glass ceramic support plate (2) having a treatment area (4) capable of supporting a cooking vessel (50). A drive motor (6) is operatively connected for rotating a lower magnetic coupling member (5) located below the support plate (2) at the treatment area (4). The cooking vessel (50) is provided with rotary blades (53) connected to an upper magnetic coupling member (54) magnetically coupleable to the lower magnetic coupling member (5) through the support plate (2). The cooking hob (1) and the cooking vessel (50) comprise respective components of detection means for detecting an angular position change of the cooking vessel (50) in relation to the treatment area (4) and electronic control means (30) are configured for modifying or stopping the operation of the electric drive motor (6) when the angular position change is detected.