Abstract: This invention relates to a composite edge and corner protection piece, comprising a main body of a protection piece which comprises at least two plates that integrate and connects at a right angle. The plates are coated with a coating layer is made of plastic and combined with the protection piece on the outer side surface of the plates through coated injection molding method. Thus, the composite edge and corner protection piece possesses strength as well as softness, and at same time achieve more effective protection and the need for sturdiness and durability.

Abstract: In one embodiment disclosed herein, a hair grooming system includes a vacuum canister, a hose, and a hand-held unit. The hose is secured to and in fluid communication with the vacuum canister and the hand-held unit. The hand-held unit includes a vacuum chamber. A mechanism for creating a vacuum is positioned in the vacuum canister, and the vacuum is communicated to the vacuum chamber by the hose. The system can further include a heating element and a fan arranged to heat air and move the air into the vacuum chamber. In one embodiment disclosed herein, a method for grooming hair includes the steps of placing a section of hair into a vacuum chamber; drawing a vacuum to remove excess water from the hair; and applying heated air to the section of hair.

Abstract: Nail polish remover in a spray bottle with receptacles that holds the removable cleaning fiber an cosmetics is disclosed. The present invention will allow you to remove the polish off one or all nails without messing up previous polished nails an without spilling or having too much or too little substance. When your done with the device you just remove the refill pad/fiber an throw it in the trash. With my invention you can use a little or a lot because it is in spray applicator so to avoid dripping an or spilling. There are receptacles attached to the bottom an middle of the invention to store refills of absorbent cleaning fiber, an or files or cosmetics. The nail file on the bottom of the bottom receptacle is disposable an replaceable.

Abstract: A configurable size nail form apparatus for attaching to the finger of a wearer that is to receive the application of a sculpted artificial nail. The configurable size nail form apparatus comprises an attachment apparatus, defined as an opposing pair of deformable tabs, each connected to a discrete attachment arm, with the two attachment arms connected by a crossbar to form a unitary body, and a selected nail form attachment. The configurable size nail form apparatus is operative to enable various sized nail form attachments to be connected to the attachment apparatus, with the attachment apparatus then to be secured on the finger of a wearer who is to receive a sculpted artificial nail.

Abstract: In an apparatus for automatically filling a pipette according to the present invention, only a predetermined air is supplied to a pipette assembly to which a substance is discharged, even if an excessive operation force is applied by a user, so it is possible to prevent a waste of the substance being unnecessarily discharged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an extrusion-type cosmetic container, which discharges a desired amount of contents by a simple structure, by being configured so that the content extruding member descends and pressurizes contents contained in the cosmetic container and thus contents are discharged to the top surface of the content extruding member when a user pressurizes the upper end of the content extruding member by his/her hand.

Abstract: The invention concerns an applicator (10) for applying a product (P) to the eyebrows, comprising: a rod (11) an application member (30) secured to one end of the rod, comprising: —a body (32) with a free end (36) and having an application face (33) with a portion (38) of which the width decreases towards the free end, —pins (34) projecting from the application face (33), at least some of said pins being connected to the portion (38) of decreasing width, with a series of at least three pins (34) in the direction of the width of the application face (33) and a series of at least three pins (34) in the direction of the length thereof.

Abstract: Present aspects hereof are directed to a compressible backpack having a plurality of compressible flanges that shift along a vertical axis of the compressible bag upon tensioning of at least one bag tether. In some aspects, a locking mechanism restricts travel of the bag tethers in a first direction, while permitting travel in a second direction upon triggering a locking release.

Abstract: A wrist mounted hand sling (1) having a wrist strap (2) that is worn around an individual's wrist and a sling strap (8) that is worn around the palm of a hand (20) between the thumb and forefinger. The sling strap is preferably loosely worn to allow objects attached to the sling strap to slide back and forth along the length of the sling strap, thereby keeping the objects from falling to the ground and in a position where the individual can easily grasp the objects if needed.

Abstract: A holder, in helix form, has an opening in communication with a helix interior. The helix may be capable conforming to the shape of an article to be carried at least partially within the interior. Applying a strain to the helix causes the helix to grip the article. The gripping by the helix may be reduced or eliminated by applying a compressive force to the helix.

Abstract: A garment strap clip having a closed upper loop for holding a garment strap, the upper loop having first and second ends; an open lower loop configured to releasably retain a garment strap eye, the lower loop being formed by a hinged or unhinged arm extending from the first end and terminating in a first connector; and a second connector extending from a point near the second end of the upper loop. The upper and lower loops are generally co-planar and are in immediate connection with one another and the arm extends in a U-shape towards the second end where the first and second connectors releasingly engage with one another to close the lower loop and retain the eye. A tube can be attached to the upper loop to retrofit the clip. Or, in another embodiment, the upper loop is replaced by a tube for retrofitting the clip.

Abstract: A constructive disposition applied to a toothbrush conjugated to dental floss is described herein. In some embodiments, the toothbrush includes a main body formed by a brushing rod and a cable cover, with said brushing rod being provided on its upper end with a toothbrush head provided with several bristles, positioned on a base below which there is a support followed by a strap handle, which is provided internally with a cavity housing a coil that lodges a dental floss roll, having its filament inserted into a channel provided with a cutting blade, wherein from said handle strap in the lower section projects an articulated cover, with the cable cover defining in its upper section multiple vent holes.

Abstract: An extendable sewing machine table comprising a tabletop with a top surface, a bottom surface and four side surfaces. The tabletop is supported by a frame wherein said tabletop is attached to a bracket and said bracket is reversibly attached to the frame using adjustable bolts. An aperture for receiving a sewing machine is defined in the top surface of said tabletop. One or more tabletop extenders which have a rail which is received by a channel in the corresponding tabletop side surface.

Abstract: An adjustable desk platform can include: an upper platform defining a substantially planar work surface; a base located beneath the upper platform, the base defining a bottom surface without legs that is adapted to sit on an existing desk; first and second sets of arms coupling the upper platform to the base, wherein the first and second sets of arms are adapted for movement of the upper platform substantially in parallel with the base between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position; and a user-operable locking mechanism associated with the upper platform, the locking mechanism adapted to releasably lock the upper platform in the fully raised position, and in at least one intermediate position between the fully raised position and the fully lowered position. Other features and embodiments are discussed.

Abstract: A telescopic leg structure of table is disclosed, comprising at least one inner tube inserted into at least one outer tube, an opening on the inner tube wall along with a longitudinal axle of the inner tube, at least one locking element inserted into the inner tube and having a screw hole facing the opening of the inner tube, and at least one fastening element inserted into a hole of the outer tube and bolted to the screw hole of the locking element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a divider for industrial shelves having a planar base that lies flat on a shelf with an upwardly extending notch that accommodates the ridge formed on the front of many shelves. The downwardly extending spiral torsion spring is provided to fit over the front reinforcing wall of a shelf allows a snug but repositionable fit of the divider on a shelf. A reinforcing ridge is formed at the edges of the divider wall. Reinforcing ridges are also formed around a number of cutouts formed in the divider wall. The increased thickness of the reinforcing ridges decreases the flex in the divider wall when used to support items on a shelf. A chamfer formed at the base of the divider wall increases stiffness of the wall and inhibit cracking between the base and divider wall.

Abstract: A mounting system includes a double-beam support structure comprising two parallel, horizontal bars spaced apart vertically, and a bracket designed to hang from the double support bars while resisting rotation about the support bars. The bracket is slidably positionable along the support bars and may further include a releasable clamp jaw for clamping one of the support bars to selectively fix the position of the bracket along the support bars. The bracket may support a mounting assembly for an electronic visual display, an extension boom assembly, or another item.

Abstract: A self-closing slide rail assembly with a deceleration mechanism includes first and second rails and a self-closing mechanism, in addition to the deceleration mechanism. The self-closing mechanism is mounted to the first rail and includes an elastic member for providing an elastic force in a first direction. The deceleration mechanism includes a deceleration spring for providing an elastic force in an opposite second direction. When the second rail is displaced from an extended position toward a retracted position relative to the first rail, the self-closing mechanism automatically drives the second rail toward the retracted position due to the elastic force applied by the elastic member. Meanwhile, the elastic force of the deceleration spring serves as a deceleration force, allowing the second rail to move slowly to the retracted position.

Abstract: A drawer having a handle is provided with lighting elements. Arranged on a front panel, LEDs are provided as lighting elements between two fastening elements that hold the handle on the front panel.

Abstract: A covering device is proposed for a surface side of a wall element, more particularly a side rail of a drawer, with which an aperture in the surface side of the wall element can be covered wherein the covering device has attachment means with which the covering device can be attached to the aperture. According to the invention the attachment means comprise several detent elements which are different from one another wherein the different detent elements are adapted for engagement on different wall thicknesses.

Abstract: A furniture member powered mechanism providing both lift and zero gravity operating positions includes a first torque tube having first and second connecting links fixed thereto. The connecting links are each rotatably connected to a first or second connecting arm. The first and second connecting arms are rotatably connected to a gear housing. A positioning motor connected to the gear housing displaces a slide member coupled to the gear housing. Slide member motion displaces the first and second connecting arms, displacing and rotating the first torque tube. First and second connecting plates are rotatably connected to the slide member. A second torque tube is fixed at opposite ends to each of first and second arm rest portions of a furniture member base portion. The first and second connecting plates are also connected to the second torque tube such that slide member displacement rotates the base member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a folding seat having a seating portion. The seating portion includes a seating panel, a first footstand, a movable stand, a second footstand, a first pull rod and a second pull rod. The upper end of the first footstand is hinged to the seating panel and the movable stand is also hinged to the seating panel. The upper end of the second footstand is hinged to the free end of the movable stand and is thus capable of rotating with regard to the hinged position and in relation to the movable stand. Both ends of the first pull rod are hinged to the first footstand and the movable stand respectively, and both ends of the second pull rod are hinged to the seating panel and the second footstand, respectively.

Abstract: A seating arrangement includes a seat assembly, a back assembly operably coupled to the seat assembly, and a headrest assembly coupled to the back assembly. The headrest assembly including a support arrangement pivotably coupled to the back assembly for pivoting movement about a first pivot axis, a headrest member pivotably coupled to the support arrangement for pivoting movement about a second pivot axis that is spaced from the first pivot axis, and a sliding arrangement coupling the headrest member to the support arrangement to allow sliding vertical adjustment of the headrest member with respect to the support arrangement along an arcuate path.

Abstract: A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.

Abstract: An extendible sofa has a base assembly, a slide out assembly and a seat assembly. The base assembly has a base assembly frame that forms a seat, and the base assembly frame has a guide. The slide-out assembly is slidably connected to the base assembly by way of the guide. The guide facilitates movement of the slide-out assembly between a compact position and an extended position in which the slide-out assembly extends out away from the base assembly to provide additional seating. The slide-out assembly has a seat guide. The seat assembly has a seat frame slidably connected to the seat guide, and the seat guide facilitates movement of the seat assembly between a stowed position in which the seat assembly is housed within the slide-out assembly and a seat position.

Abstract: An articulated back sofa bed has a top pivoted back that is aligned at a downwardly forwardly aligned angle in a sitting position and, when a mattress supporting frame is deployed to a bed position an articulation mechanism displaces the seat back rearwardly, to a downwardly rearwardly aligned angle, thereby providing clearance for deployment of the mattress supporting frame clear of the bottom of the back, thereby allowing for a compact overall footprint for the sofa.

Abstract: A folding bed includes a bed frame and a bedding fitted onto the bed frame. The bed frame includes left and right longitudinal poles, vertical poles and groups of slanting poles. Each of the left and right longitudinal poles includes at least three pole pieces sequentially and pivotally connected together at adjacent end portions by unidirectional pivotal connection seats. Adjacent unidirectional pivotal connection seats are disposed facing in opposite directions with respect to each other, allowing the pole pieces to fold upwards or downwards. Upper ends of vertical pole are connected to corresponding unidirectional pivotal connection seats. Each group of slanting poles includes two slanting poles crosswise pivotally connected to each other. Upper ends of slanting poles are pivotally connected to support seats disposed on the pole pieces.

Abstract: A mattress-retention system is provided that maintains a mattress in place on an adjustable bed base. The base has a decking with sections that articulate to move the mattress into any of a variety of support positions. The decking is typically covered with a fabric. A pattern of micro-hook strips is coupled to the fabric, facing outwardly towards the mattress. The pattern of micro-hook strips may be contained within only one section, but may also be contained in other sections, or may cross-over multiple sections. This pattern of micro-hook strips interacts with the mattress to retain it in place.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a climate controlled bed or other seating assembly comprises an upper portion or mattress having at least one fluid distribution member (e.g., spacer fabric) that is in fluid communication with the at least one internal passageway of the upper portion, wherein the at least one fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within the fluid distribution member. In some embodiments, the internal passageway terminates at or near a bottom surface of the upper portion or mattress. The bed or other seating assembly additionally includes one or more inlays or interlays or intermediate layers, or components thereof, positioned between the upper portion and a foundation.

Abstract: A spring core includes a plurality of rows of springs which are disposed parallel to each other and each of which includes a plurality of individual springs connected to each other. The spring core is designed in such a way that each spring is in the form of a ring which is disposed on edge in the loading direction and made of an elastically deformable wire having an inwardly directed notch in the progression of the contour.

Abstract: An infant carrier which provides the comfort of a wrap-type carrier and the ease of use of a conventional soft-sided infant carrier. The infant carrier includes a pair of adjustable side panels which allow a wearer to selectively transition the side panels between narrow and wide seat configurations to accommodate the size of the infant seated within the carrier. The carrier also includes a torso band, which enables adjustment of the infant support panel relative to the wearer, and also rests higher than conventional waist belts commonly employed on most soft-sided infant carriers.

Abstract: A merchandising system for a displaying a plurality of products is disclosed. The system includes a base and a product tray. The base includes a product-supporting surface which defines a longitudinal axis. The product tray is disposed adjacent a proximal portion of the base, includes a product-supporting surface, and is pivotal with respect to the base.

Abstract: Apparatus for storing pinned jewelry. The apparatus includes a body having a field of fabric. The apparatus further includes a hanger attached to the body for supporting the body.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a plate (1) suited for directly dressing and serving meals directly thereon, which plate (1) comprises a heat storing material (14) allowing keeping the meal dressed thereon warm for an extended period of time in view of regular plates without heat storing material.

Abstract: In one aspect the invention provides a shot glass assembly comprising a cup suitable to hold a quantity of liquid, at least one load sensor, a microcomputer and a power source. The load sensor is operative to sense the weight of the cup and any liquid therein and provides a first signal. The microcomputer may process the first signal to provide a first output that is indicative of an amount of liquid held in the cup. The shot glass assembly may further comprise an accelerometer to provide a second signal that is indicative of any motion that may be experienced by the cup. The microcomputer may be programmed to process the first signal, and any second signal, to generate a second output that is indicative of a total volume of liquid held with the cup over a period of time.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of bottle caps that comprise a rigid body configured to be secured to an opening of a bottle, a multi-position valve coupled to the body for regulating fluid flow through the cap, and a lid coupled to the body that can cover the valve. The cap can be adjustable between at least a closed position, a selectively open position, and a fully open position. In the closed position, the lid covers the multi-position valve and fluid flow through the multi-position valve is prevented. In the selectively open position, the lid is uncovered from the multi-position valve and the multi-position valve is operable to open to allow fluid flow when a flexible portion of the multi-position valve is squeezed by a user. In the fully open position, the lid is uncovered from the multi-position valve and fluid can flow freely through the multi-position valve.

Abstract: A lid for a drinking container includes a circular upper portion having a groove portion extending on the circumference of the circular upper portion, and a circular lower portion having a counterpart groove portion extending on the circumference of the circular lower portion. The circular upper portion includes first and second openings and the circular lower portion includes corresponding first and second openings. The groove portion of the circular upper portion and the counterpart groove portion of the circular lower portion are configured to be coupled with each other to guide the circular upper portion and the circular lower portion to be turned in relation to each other around a common axis in a manner enabling the first openings being aligned and the second openings being aligned in an opening position, and enabling the first openings being un-aligned and the second openings being un-aligned in a closing position.

Abstract: A beverage container holding a beverage includes a cap that can be used to prevent contamination of a beverage between drinks. The cap is sized to fit over the foot of the beverage container for use as a non-slip coaster. The beverage container is shrink wrapped to retain the cap on the top of the beverage container. The shrink wrap includes a pair of vertically disposed perforations which facilitate opening of the beverage container. The shrink wrap also aids in keeping the beverage container sanitary by preventing contaminants from reaching surfaces of the beverage container.

Abstract: A cooling cup includes a cup body, a plurality of heat pipes and a heat sink. The cup body includes a bottom board and a surrounding wall. The surrounding wall is a tubular structure and defines an upper opening and a lower opening. The bottom board envelops the lower opening. Each heat pipe includes an evaporating section and a condensing section. The evaporating section thermally contacts the cup body. The heat sink thermally contacts the condensing section of the heat pipe.

Abstract: Disclosed is a set of heat insulating containers comprising one mug with two open ends and at least one closure covering at least one of said ends, whereas said closure is a cup or a lid or an extender cup, which either threads or pry on said mug, which may hold canned or bottled beverage secured by a hold down ring and whereas said mug and closures are heat insulating by either a solid body or by vacuum held between a double wall food grade stainless steel sheet metal structure. Said cup may hold dry food, such as snack or pastry. Said mug may hold coffee, beer, soda, milk or other drink, hot or cold. The set is useful in camping, car, kitchen, office and other places where some food and drink is consumed at times.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a plurality of legs. Each of the legs may have a plurality of holders and a base. The base may comprise (i) a first connector on one side of the base and (ii) a second connector on another side of the base. Each of the plurality of legs may be configured to (i) connect to the second connector of one of the plurality of legs using the first connector, (ii) connect to the first connector of another of the plurality of legs using the second connector, (iii) be flexible about an axis and (iv) be arranged in a circular fashion. The holders may be configured to secure one or more lights of a strand of lights.

Abstract: A spring-loaded adjustable window rack for hanging window treatments. A window rack is formed from a plurality of slide members, a plurality of multi-directional connectors, and at least one spring-loaded coupler, wherein the plurality of slide members is attached to each other by the plurality of multi-directional connectors. Each of the at least one spring-loaded couplers is attached in between a specific connector from the plurality of multi-directional connectors and a corresponding slide member from the plurality of slide members. By compressing the at least one spring the window rack can be slid into a window frame, wherein the spring force holds the window rack in place. A window treatment support can be attached to the window rack for creating three dimensional window treatment arrangements.

Abstract: A process for batch-wise cooking of a food product using a pulsed electric field and a cooking system suitable for cooking a food product according to such process.

Abstract: A cooker includes a steam generator that supplies steam into a cooking chamber of the cooker. The steam generator includes a heating chamber having a heating space; a steam discharge port through which steam in the heating space is discharged; a residual water discharge port through which steam water in the heating space is discharged; a heater that heats the heating space; and a residual water discharge pipe connected with the residual water discharge port and that selectively discharges steam water from the heating space to an outside. A first end of the residual water discharge pipe is connected with the residual water discharge port, a second end of the residual water discharge pipe is arranged lower than the residual water discharge port, and a portion of the residual water discharge pipe between the first and second ends is arranged higher than the residual water discharge port.

Abstract: The system comprises: capsules (C) of at least a first type and a second type, having outwardly protruding transverse flanges (32), and respective different axial lengths (h1, h2, h3), and a brewing unit (6, 20, 7), in which there is defined a variable-volume brewing chamber (100) with a lateral delimiting part (81, 81a) and a slidable end delimiting part (54, 55), for receiving capsules (C) of said types introduced into the chamber (100). The capsules (C) of the aforementioned different types have flanges (32) of correspondingly different shapes, and the end delimiting part (54, 55) of the brewing chamber (100) carries stop members (70, 71) adapted to be coupled to the flanges (32) of said different types of capsules (C) when the latter are introduced into the brewing chamber (100), so as to allow correspondingly different relative movements of the end delimiting part (54, 55) relative to the lateral delimiting part (81, 81a) of said chamber (100).

Abstract: A coffee preparation machine can include at least one sealed pod containing unroasted green coffee beans, a roasting system that accepts the at least one sealed pod, a grinding system, and a brewing system, where the brewing system, the roasting system, and the grinding system can be housed within a single self-contained unit.

Abstract: A self-tamping brewing material holder tamps loose ground brewing material obtaining richer flavor. The brewing material holder includes a holder base and a holder lid. Brewing material is loosely deposited in the brewing material holder base and the holder lid is attached to the holder base. Cooperation of the holder base and holder lid biases a tam per against the brewing material to tamp the brewing material. The tamping may be biased by a spring or by a resilient solid material attached to the brewing material holder lid and push the brewing material down inside the base or may be biased by a spring or by a spring or resilient solid material attached to the brewing material holder base and push the brewing material up against the holder lid. Heated water is pumped through the lid and into the brewing material during brewing.

Abstract: The invention provides a volumetric heating device for beverage preparation machines, comprising an emission source designed for emitting electromagnetic radiation and to transfer the energy to a liquid at least partially surrounding the emission source, a liquid conduct, and an isolation means essentially transparent to the electromagnetic radiation in the emitted spectrum, and designed to electrically isolate the emission source from the liquid.

Abstract: A coffee making device has a body with a drip tray and a removable water tank that supplies water to a heat system of the device. The water tank is internal to the device and removable by a user. The body has a fluid refill opening that leads to the tank. The tank includes an overflow channel or conduit that dispenses into the drip tray.

Abstract: A toasting device includes a housing, a heating spike extending outwardly from an upper surface of the housing, and an insulating spacer connected to a base portion of the heating spike and to the upper surface of the housing by first attachment members. The insulating spacer is composed of a highly heat resistive material to substantially insulate the housing from heat associated with the heating spike.