Abstract: A protective credit card cover apparatus that hides confidential information in a credit card, but still allows a credit card transaction to commence. The apparatus has a front side that protect a credit card's front side, a back side that protects a credit cards back side. It achieves this by having visible as well as opaque sections. The apparatus has adhesive section or sections that prevent the credit card from falling out of the apparatus and secures the credit card in place.

Abstract: The present invention is a solid insert device for use inside a suitcase, especially a soft shell suitcase. By filling it sized to the suitcase, maximum use of the suitcase insert is achieved.

Abstract: Disclosed is a locking device. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a locking device including: a locking unit capable of performing locking and unlocking operations by rotation; an upper body part in which a first connection hole is formed; a body part which is inserted into the first connection hole of the upper body part and combined with one end of the locking unit; a lower body part in which a third connection hole into which the body part is inserted from below is formed; and a locking washer which is positioned between the upper body part and the lower body part and configured to fix and combine the upper body part and the lower body part.

Abstract: A crash-ready, portable, item compartmentalization device (100) includes a shell (300) which includes a first half shell (105) and a second half shell (205). The first half shell (105) and the second half shell (205) have substantially similar dimensions and define an interior space (710) and an exterior space (715). One or more pouches (900) are removably coupled to the shell (300) in the interior space (710). The crash-ready, portable, item compartmentalization device (100) may be relocated throughout the interior of an emergency vehicle when used with an equipment mounting system or taken to the field for use away from the emergency vehicle. The individual pouches (900) may also be removed and replaced with stocked pouches to replenish the crash-ready, portable, item compartmentalization device (100).

Abstract: With respect to cases for laptop computers, and the like and, an improvement comprises pair of opposing strap guides through which elastic side retention straps are respectively journaled to prevent the straps from interfering with the closure of the case. A case according to the invention comprises top and bottom covers hinged in the rear of the case, and a closure mechanism such as a zipper is for closing the top and bottom covers. Right and left elastic retaining straps respectively connect the top and bottom portions of the case, and the right and left elastic retaining straps pass through respective strap guides, each attached to the inner surface of the top portion of the case, to prevent the retaining straps from being caught in the hinged portions of the computer or the closure mechanism as the case is closed. Each elastic retaining strap may twist between the bottom cover of the case and each strap guide.

Abstract: A curling iron that winds a lock of hair about a barrel includes a body that surrounds the barrel and forms a hair-receiving space accessed through an opening in the body. The opening includes a circumferential portion extending about a distal end of the barrel, and a slot extending axially from the circumferential portion toward a proximal end of the barrel. The slot portion is disposed at a longitudinal end of the curling iron for receiving a lock of hair that is elongated parallel to the slot portion and pushed in crosswise. A resilient finger mounted to the body projects and normally closes the slot portion and holds the lock of hair in the hair-receiving space. A gating coupling connects the barrel to the body and provides relative movement between the barrel and the body, between open and closed position, for inserting and releasing a lock of hair.

Abstract: A device includes a pump and a brushhead. The pump includes a housing and plunger. The housing has an upper opening, a cavity configured to store a composition therein, and a tip having a dispensing opening. The plunger is slidably disposed within housing such that it is moveable with respect to the housing. The brushhead includes a first plurality of bristle bores and a second plurality of bristle bores, each of which extend from a bottom surface of the brushhead towards an opposing top surface and have a bristle bundle extending therefrom. The brushhead includes a generally central throughhole extending between the bottom surface and the opposing top surface. The pump is coupled to the brushhead via the tip of the housing such that actuation of the plunger causes a portion of the composition stored in the housing to be dispensed on at least a portion of the bristle bundles.

Abstract: A skin treatment device having a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, and an adhesive layer covering at least a portion of the first surface of the substrate. When the adhesive layer is applied to the skin surface of a mammal and removed, hair is removed at the follicle. A skin treatment method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cosmetic or makeup container may be utilized for storing and dispensing a cosmetic material, such as makeup or powder. The container may include a base and a lid securable to the base, The material may be held in the base and dispensed onto a convex surface provided on the lid. The convex surface may be provided on an underside of the lid, thus permitting dispensing of the material onto the convex surface while the lid is secured to the base. An intermediate portion having one or more holes may be provided in the base to regulate dispensing of the material. A makeup applicator may have an applicator surface and be conformingly shaped with the convex surface. The container and applicator may together be considered a cosmetic kit, and they may be utilized as part of a method for applying cosmetic material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition applicator including an anti-contamination layer including an impermeable sheet. The applicator, according to the present invention, can prevent contamination and discoloration by a cosmetic composition or external influences caused by germs and the like, and thus is easy to use and hygienic.

Abstract: An applicator that causes a liquid applying material accumulated inside, for example, a cosmetic tool, such as an eye liner and an eyebrow pencil, or a gray-hair partially dyeing tool for hair, an eyebrow, or a similar part, to infiltrate into an application portion to use this liquid applying material for application or drawing from a distal end application portion.

Abstract: A pen-type cosmetic dispenser for discharging a cosmetic medium, including an elongate housing extending in a main direction of extent, a discharge opening at an end face of the housing, a liquid reservoir arranged inside the housing, and a pumping device arranged inside the housing, which pumping device can be actuated by an actuating handle arranged on a lateral surface of the housing. The pumping device has a pump chamber, which is connected to the liquid reservoir on an inlet side and to the discharge opening on an outlet side. The pump chamber is delimited at least in sections by a wall which is flexible in shape, wherein the exterior surface of the wall forms the actuating handle.

Abstract: The apparatus has a closure portion and a bottle portion; the closure portion holds the eyeliner mechanism, which comprises: a sliding sleeve, a compression spring, a stem and an applicator tip; the second end of the stem has a cap or end portion; the closure portion has a body or housing that holds the eyeliner mechanism; the sliding sleeve, compression spring and the stem allow the eyeliner mechanism to have a retracted and an extended position; the sliding sleeve and the stem can have a receptacle or groove that engages the compression spring.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a personal hygiene assist system may assist an impaired user in using deodorant. The system may include a container comprising an opening on an upper first side, opposite to a lower second side. The opening may include a substantially oblong shape configured to hold at least a lower portion of a deodorant case. The lower portion of the deodorant case may include an activation mechanism which upon rotation exposes additional deodorant positioned in the deodorant case. In some embodiments, the system may include a handle coupled to a third side coupling the first and second sides. In some embodiments, the system may include an engaging mechanism positioned in the container and coupled to the handle. When the handle is rotated the engaging mechanism may engage and rotate the activation mechanism of the deodorant exposing additional deodorant positioned in the deodorant case.

Abstract: A facial hair coloring device including: a container including at least two compartments, where one compartment contains at least one of a coloring agent and a bleaching agent, and where the other compartment contains at least one of a developer, an activator, and a chemical reagent designed to have a chemical reaction with the at least one of a coloring agent and a bleaching agent; a breakable seal separating the at least two compartments; an applicator tool adapted to fit into the at least two compartments, where the applicator tool is further adapted to break the breakable seal between the at least two compartments, where the applicator tool is further adapted to assist the user in mixing the contents of the at least two compartments, where the applicator tool is further designed to apply the mixed contents of the at least two compartments to facial hair.

Abstract: The present device relates to a cosmetic container for containing and storing cream type cosmetics. In particular, the cosmetic container has a structure comprising: a lower container 10, partitioned into a plurality of compartments 141, 142, for containing and storing different types of cosmetics in respective compartments; an upper container 20 formed on a cover coupled to the upper end of the lower container 10, wherein the upper container 20 is also partitioned into a plurality of compartments 241, 242 and contains and stores different types of cosmetics in respective compartments; and an upper cover 30 for sealing the upper portion of the upper container 20.

Abstract: A hydration sleeve can include: a band of sleeve material shaped and dimensioned to fit around a user's limb; a bladder pocket connected to the band of sleeve material; an opening extending into the bladder pocket to permit insertion of a hydration bladder into the bladder pocket; and a mouthpiece port extending through the band of sleeve material. Other embodiments and features, including single-use hydration bladders and garments incorporating hydration sleeves are described.

Abstract: A hammock assembly is provided and includes a zipper fastening system, a hammock, and a cover. The zipper fastening system includes a first tape section and second tape section corresponding to the first tape section. The hammock includes a hammock body with the first tape section attached to an edge thereof. The cover includes a cover body having the second tape section attached to an edge thereof. The cover is removably attachable to the hammock by connecting the first tape section and the second tape section.

Abstract: A mobile phone case is provided having a cover shaped to fit snugly around and cover sides and a back of a mobile phone inserted into the cover, the cover having a flat back portion, and a slit formed in the cover between the flat back portion of the cover and sides of the cover for mounting the mobile phone case to a belt. The flat back portion is configured to open with respect to the sides of the cover along the slit such that the mobile phone case is capable of tightly receiving a belt within the slit between the flat back portion and sides of the case.

Abstract: An environmental-friendly paintbrush without bristle-implanting holes includes a handle, a bristle-implanting brush head, and a metal plate. The bristle-implanting brush head may have one end provided with a bristle material-laying trough, and another end connected with the handle. A plastic block may be placed inside the bristle material-laying trough. Bristle material may be filled in an interstitial space between the plastic block and the bristle-implanting brush head. The plastic block is formed with a metal-laying trough. The metal plate is set inside the metal-laying trough. Two ends of the bristle material-laying trough are formed with metal slots provided inside the brush-implanting brush head. Two ends of the metal plate are slotted into the metal slots. A method of processing an environmental-friendly paintbrush without bristle-implanting holes is also disclosed.

Abstract: The double action push broom of the present invention includes a dynamic double action dual brush head and a broom handle. The dynamic double action dual brush head includes two brush heads rotatably attached to a brush head base, allowing the brush heads to independently rotate about the axis in which it is rotatably attached to the brush head base. A mechanical device capable of storing and releasing energy is connected between the two brush heads, which is rigidly attached to the brush head base. The double action push broom stores kinetic energy in the form of potential energy in the mechanical energy storage device of the dynamic double action dual brush head during the sweeping stroke of the double action push broom. At the end of the sweeping stroke, the stored potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and rotates the dual brush, thereby providing an additional sweeping motion.

Abstract: An oral care implement implementing a cleaning element arrangement having diverging cleaning elements. In one aspect, the invention is an oral care implement comprising a handle and a head. A plurality of cleaning elements extend from the first surface of the head so as to form a ring about an axis extending from the first surface of the head. Each of the cleaning elements extend from the first surface of the head at an inclined orientation so as to radially diverge from the axis. In one embodiment, a cleaning element wall also extends from the first surface of the head and circumferentially surrounds the plurality of cleaning elements. In another aspect, the invention may be an apparatus for incorporation into an ansate oral care implement that utilizes the aforementioned arrangement of cleaning elements.

Abstract: A foldable and height-adjustable table may include a main frame, a foldable frame, and a wheel assembly. The main frame has two side frames which are separated with a distance and parallel with each other. Each of the side frames has a vertical front sleeve and a vertical rear sleeve, and each of top bars horizontally located at a top end of the side frame. A table top has a pivotal side edge pivotally coupled with one of the top bars and an opposed detachable side edge detachably coupled with another top bar. The table top is configured to be coupled on tops of the top bars for use or pivotally turned over to couple at an outer edge of the side frame for store, and the main frame is configured to be folded between the folded position and unfolded position.

Abstract: An assembly includes a threaded male connector, a threaded female connector, and an adapter configured to be threadably connected to each of the threaded male connector and the threaded female connector. The adapter is configured such that at least one of the threaded male connector and the threaded female connector can be disconnected from the adapter by rotating a portion of the adapter relative to the threaded male connector and the threaded female connector while holding the threaded male connector and the threaded female connector positionally fixed relative to one another.

Abstract: In one respect, the invention of the present application is an electric sit-stand workstation comprising a stationary column and a height adjustment assembly including an attached worksurface and at least one display support assembly adapted to support at least one electronic display therefrom, wherein the height of the height adjustment assembly with respect to the stationary column is electrically adjustable. Alternate embodiments of sit-stand workstations and methods of using said workstations are also disclosed.

Abstract: Items are stored on a support by taking an elongate cord with a first loop formed at a first end and a second loop formed at a second end, at the first end of the cord wrapping the cord around an elongate handle of an item to be stored, arranging the first end of the cord when wrapped to pass through the first loop so as to attach the first end to the member and hanging the second end of the cord from a support in a storage area so that the elongate handle is held by friction of the cord on the handle.

Abstract: An apparatus that supports a tattoo artist in a variety of positions to comfortably apply one or more tattoos to skin of a subject is herein disclosed. The apparatus can be reconfigured to optimally position and support the arms and/or chest of the tattoo artist. A method for using a tattoo stool can involve rotating armrests of the apparatus from a stowed position to a deployed position. The armrests can support the user's forearms while supporting the user's chest such that the user can comfortably tattoo a portion of the subject positioned in front of the stool.

Abstract: The invention relates to seating/reclining furniture, in particular an armchair or a chair, having a back part, a seat part and an adjustable footrest arrangement that is pivotable relative to the seat part between an inwardly folded basic position beneath a seating surface of the seat part and an outwardly folded position of use, wherein the footrest arrangement comprises a frame and a foot part pivotable relative to the frame, and wherein an adjustment member variable in length by means of an actuating motor for pivoting the foot part is supported at a front cross strut fixed to a frame and is connected to a movable rear adjustment traverse.

Abstract: A portable, folding chair. Two front leg supports are pivotally connected to a seat frame and extend downward from the seat frame. Two rear leg supports are also pivotally connected to the seat frame. A majority of the length of each rear leg support is positioned above the seat frame. Two individually adjustable front legs extend downward from the front leg supports and two individually adjustable rear legs extend downward from the rear leg support. A front foldable leg brace is connected between the two front leg supports and a rear foldable leg brace is connected between the two rear leg supports. In preferred embodiments, the chair may be utilized in a variety of seating arrangements, such as: bleacher seating, concrete stadium seating, slope seating, flat surface seating and uneven surface seating.

Abstract: A support for holding popcorn containers at the end of a movie theater armrest. A support platform is provided for the base of a container of popcorn. The support platform extends from, and is supported by, one edge of an existing cup holder hoop. A vertical mast with a hooking element attaches to the cup holder hoop.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a seating/reclining furniture arrangement comprising at least one seating/reclining unit and a supplementary module fastened to the seating/reclining unit. The supplementary module has a base and a top part. The top part can be moved between a closed position and an access position, with a functional region provided at the base being accessible in the access position of the top part.

Abstract: A chair for use with a head-mountable display device, the chair comprising a seat portion comprising one or more connection means to allow connection to the head-mountable display device, a base portion, and a rotatable connection between the seat portion and the base portion configured so as to allow an electrical connection to pass between the seat portion and base portion, wherein the electrical connection is operable to transmit at least one of power and digital data.

Abstract: A foldable sofa-bed includes: a base with an internal cavity and a rear member; a foldable bed that includes separate and distinct head, intermediate and seat sections, each with a respective cushion, wherein in a folded position, the intermediate and seat sections are generally horizontally disposed and positioned in vertically stacked relationship, with the intermediate and seat cushions facing generally upwardly, and the head section is generally vertically disposed and positioned adjacent the rear wall of the base, and in an unfolded position, the head, intermediate and seat sections are generally horizontally disposed in serial alignment; and a bed folding mechanism that is attached to the base and the head, intermediate and seat sections that controls the movement of the bed between the folded and unfolded positions. In moving from the folded to the unfolded position, the intermediate section maintains generally the same orientation.

Abstract: A split section mattress has a pair of opposing ends defining a mattress length there between and a pair of opposing sides extending between the opposing ends and defining a mattress width there between. At least one end split passes completely through a thickness of the split section mattress and extends partially along the mattress length from one of the pair of opposing ends to define two separate split sections in the split section mattress. A plurality of cuts extends into the split section mattress from the top face. The plurality of cuts is formed as a plurality of straight lines extending across the split section mattress.

Abstract: A bedcover securing device comprising a securing component designed to secure the device to the bedcover; an attachment strap having an adjustable length including a first end and a second end; a first attachment means positioned at the second end of the attachment strap; and a quick connect component connected to the attachment strap designed to allow the connection and release of the securing component from the first attachment means.

Abstract: Embodiments of a ventilated sleep system are disclosed, and typically may be configured to provide ventilation to a mattress, for example through an upper surface of a foundation allowing airflow therethrough. Typically, sleep system embodiments may include mattresses with foam layers with pinholes and a bottom cover allowing airflow therethrough, and some embodiments also include foam pillars. Such sleep system embodiments typically may have such a ventilation mattress atop such a ventilation foundation, with airflow therebetween.

Abstract: A cushion for an air/water bed and the like includes several cushion segments. Pipes extend between the cushion segments and are inflated with a fluid from a reservoir. Interconnecting tubes provided fluid from a reservoir and allow the fluid to flow from one segment to another as a user is moving or shifting his body across the segments.

Abstract: When, at the initial operation of an air mattress having inflating and deflating functions or at restarting after maintenance, many air cells need to be filled with a large amount of air, the air supply/discharge pump is operated at a driving force (the first power output) close to the maximum driving capacity thereof in order to inflate the air cells as soon as possible. In the normal operation in which the bed user is lying on the bed, when the air supply/discharge pump needs to be driven in order to cause alternate inflation and deflation or in order to prevent the user from touching the bottom, the air supply/discharge pump is driven at a second or third power output lower than the first power output. Thereby, it is possible in the air mattress having inflating and deflating functions to achieve rapid pressure adjustment and alleviate bed user's discomfortable feeling due to the operation noise of the pump upon the pressure adjustment.

Abstract: A platform bed frame particularly adapted for hotel use is provided including a pair of slat supporting rails that have a plurality of cavities along the length of the slat supporting rails. A plurality of slats form a mattress supporting surface and span between the slat supporting rails and have end lower conforming surfaces that fit into the cavities to secure the slats to the slat supporting rails. There are side rails and end rails that snap onto the slat supporting rails so that the assembly of the platform bed frame can be accomplished without the use of tools. There are two component legs that also allow an adjustment of the height of the platform supporting platform between a high and a low position. In the low position a foundation may be included underlying the mattress and a lesser number of slats can be used.

Abstract: A mattress and adjustable foundation selection system and process generally includes a mattress having a pressure sensor pad configured to detect localized pressure changes on a sleeping surface as a function of a subject lying on the mattress optionally while the comfort of said mattress is adjusted by means of one or more fluid filled chambers; an adjustable foundation adjustably supporting the mattress and configured to change the mattress from a planar configuration to a non-planar configuration; and a display for displaying a contour map associated with the localized pressure changes.

Abstract: Device for assisting crawling of an infant (2) on a training surface comprising: —a platform (1) comprising a chest supporting surface for supporting a chest of the infant (2) resting on the platform (1) in a prone position, and —rolling elements (9) rotatably mounted on the platform in such a way they can rotate 360 degrees (1) and arranged to be located between the platform (1) and the training surface, wherein the platform (1) is shaped so that, when the rolling elements (9) are in contact with the training surface, the chest supporting surface of the platform (1) is inclined relative to the training surface, so that the pelvis and the legs of the infant (2) are in contact with the training surface.

Abstract: A shelf system includes a support member that accommodates an associated object for display and dispensing. The support member includes a front end and a rear end. A mounting portion is disposed adjacent the support member rear end. The mounting portion includes a first member which connects to an associated upright and a second member which is operatively connected to the support member. A pin is connected to one of the first and second members and a sleeve is connected to the other of the first and second members, wherein the sleeve selectively accommodates the pin. A fastener is provided for selectively securing the pin in the sleeve.

Abstract: A product display merchandiser comprising a track, a pusher configured to move along the track, a biasing mechanism configured to apply a force on the pusher in one direction along the track, and a distance sensor configured to detect the distance between the pusher and a fixed point. The distance sensor determines the number of products contained in the product display merchandiser based on the distance measured.

Abstract: A display system has conductive shelf support brackets. A pair of conductive standards has slots, supporting at least one of the conductive shelf support brackets. The conductive standards have front and back standard surfaces. The front and back standard surfaces have a conductive protective coating. An insulating standard cover is pre-formed and preconfigured prior to assembly to the conductive standards. The insulating standard cover covers at least one of the conductive standards. An illumination structure includes a circuit board, and an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) on a surface of the circuit board, and a connector at each end of the circuit board. Each connector is adapted to connect to a respective one of the shelf support brackets.

Abstract: A display and storage stand for displaying and storing merchandise in a retail store location, including at least one stationary display shelf for merchandise to be displayed at an advantageous height for customer access, at least one slidably movable lower storage shelf underneath and immediately adjacent to the stationary display shelf for storing additional merchandise is located in a convenient location for a stock clerk to have ready access to replenish the merchandise sold from the display shelf and a positioning locking mechanism in the slidably movable lower storage shelf that locks said lower storage shelf in position to prevent a loaded lower storage shelf from tipping over the display and storage stand.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to shelving units, more particularly shelving units having a lighting component that illuminates a product and/or provides ambient light. According to some aspects of the present disclosure, the shelf could be made from a transparent material and could include a lighting strip disposed in a groove in a front edge of the shelf. A power connector is provided for receiving power from a power supply. A reflective laminate could be disposed on top, front, rear, and lateral sides of the shelf. A second laminate could be disposed over the reflective laminate. A bottom surface of the shelf could be altered to evenly scatter light from the lighting strip. According to further aspects of the present disclosure, a floating shelf having a top layer, a bottom layer, and spacers, and a mounting bracket having a wall harness, hinges, and support rods are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is a paper wrapped picture frame molding strip containing a colorable design without any protective coating over the printed paper, The present invention is also the paper wrapped picture frame made from paper based picture frame molding strip(s) containing a colorable design without any protective coating over the printed paper. The present invention is also the system comprising coloring instruments (e.g., pencils, pens, markers, and the like) and a paper wrapped picture frame made from paper based picture frame molding strip(s) containing a colorable design without any protective coating over the printed paper. The present invention also includes the system comprising the coloring instruments, the paper wrapped picture frame made from paper based picture frame molding strip(s) containing a colorable design without any protective coating over the printed paper, and a protective coating that can be applied to the picture frame after it is colored.

Abstract: An apparatus for hanging an article from a door. In one aspect, the apparatus can include a mounting system that can be used to hang a mirror, piece of art, or other article from a door without the need for a screw driver or any other tools. The mounting system may include one or more elongate members that are hung from a top edge of the door and that include mounting elements that mount to separate mounting elements that are secured to the article. The mounting may be achieved via one or more of relative rotation of the elongate members and the article and relative horizontal translation of the elongate members and the article. The inventive apparatus may permit multiple hanging heights for individualized optimization.

Abstract: A wall hanging apparatus comprising: an upper half; the upper half comprising: a frame attachment portion; an extended member extending down from the frame attachment portion; at least one screw hole located in the frame attachment portion and configured to allow a screw to attach the upper half to a frame; a first set screw groove located in a first side of the extended member; a lower half, the lower comprising: an adhesive sheet on the lower half, the adhesive sheet configured to cause the lower half to adhere to a wall when the lower half is pressed against a wall; a receiving slot configured to receive the extended member; at least one screw hole located in the lower half and configured to allow a screw to attach the lower half to a wall; a first set screw hole located on a first outer side of the lower half, the first set screw hole configured to allow a set screw to screw into the first set screw hole and impinge on the first set screw groove and generally prevent the upper half from sliding out of the

Abstract: A pillow including or adapted to retain a fluid delivery system having at least one fluid reservoir configured to deliver an amount of fluid from at least one reservoir contained within the pillow to the mouth of a user.