Abstract: A nail polish removal kit includes a bottle, a removable lid on the bottle, a wand extending from the lid into the bottle, and one or more flexible daubers. The bottle has an upper portion having a first diameter, a lower portion having a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter, and a neck portion between the upper portion and the lower portion. The neck portion has a diameter that is less than the diameter of the upper portion and the diameter of the lower portion. A tubular passageway with a constant diameter is provided within the neck portion. The wand has a free end with an opening extending therethrough.

Abstract: An assembly-type application device for a cosmetic product and a method for using the same are disclosed. The assembly-type application device includes a hollow application member, an elastic body, a sealing member, and a holding member. The elastic body is filled in the hollow application member and the hollow application member becomes resilient in the presence of the elastic body. The sealing member is in sealing contact with the hollow application member to maintain the elastic body in the hollow application member. The holding member is coupled with the hollow application member via the sealing member. Every time the assembly-type application device is used, a usage amount of the cosmetic product can be reduced, and the assembly-type application device is easily cleaned after being used.

Abstract: There is a container that allows the movement of a cosmetic product in a holder within a sheath from a first position to a second position with the force translated from a button slider outside the sheath to underneath the product holder; the button slider engages a wave shaped channel on the sheath structure, which provides a smooth amount of resistance to maintain the product at a desired position but said amount of resistance can be easily overcome by the user.

Abstract: A rotating mechanism for a cosmetic case includes a slider (2) that is equipped with two studs, each of which crosses a helicoidal opening (6) of a spiral casing (3) that is pressed onto the slider (2). The studs each extend into a longitudinal port that is arranged inside an exterior sleeve (4) and that is pressed onto the spiral casing (3). The slider (2) includes two parts, namely an upper end including a cradle (13) designed to receive a cosmetic product, and an elongated cylindrical portion (14) in which the studs at its lower end are arranged.

Abstract: The applicator assembly delivers a cosmetic, health, or hygiene chemical composition in an active state to the user for a disposable single use. The applicator assembly includes a wrapper, and an insert. The insert holds the chemical composition, and the insert is made of a foam composition compatible with the chemical composition. The system and method for manufacturing the assembly is a web conversion process for the chemical composition and foam composition of the assembly. The chemical composition can be a cosmetic or other hygiene or medical treatment. The chemical composition includes amorphous silica, a white adhesive agent, a coloring agent, and an aromatic preservative agent.

Abstract: The applicator assembly delivers a cosmetic, health, or hygiene chemical composition in an active state to the user for a disposable single use. The applicator assembly includes a wrapper, and an insert. The insert holds the chemical composition, and the insert is made of a foam composition compatible with the chemical composition. The system and method for manufacturing the assembly is a web conversion process for the chemical composition and foam composition of the assembly. The insert body of the assembly is made of a foam composition compatible with the cosmetic or other hygiene or medical treatment of the chemical composition and the manufacturing process. The foam composition includes a reaction product of water, clay, polyacrylate, silane, methanol, ethylenediamine, and polyurethane prepolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiping element of axis X comprising an internal wiping skirt extended in its lower part by a wiping lip defining a wiping orifice, the internal wiping skirt being extended in its upper part by a shoulder connected to an external catching skirt by a holding portion, at least one preferably annular first groove, open towards the wiping lip, being defined between the internal wiping skirt and the external catching skirt.

Abstract: A skin treatment device comprising a skin polishing head to remove skin from a treatment area, a collection bin disposed within the housing and positioned to collect the skin removed by skin polishing head, a conduit disposed adjacent to the skin polishing head and the housing, the conduit being in fluid communication with the collection bin, and a drive mechanism coupled to the skin polishing head, rotation of the drive mechanism simultaneously driving the skin polishing head and creating suction to urge skin removed by the skin polishing head through the conduit and into the collection bin.

Abstract: A hair extension storage assembly for storing hair extensions includes a hanger that may be suspended from a support. A member is attached to the hanger and the member is suspended from the support when the hanger is positioned on the support. A plurality of slats is provided and each of the slats is pivotally coupled to the member. Each of the slats is selectively positioned in a deployed position having each of the slats being oriented perpendicular to the member. Each of the slats is positioned in a stored position having each of the slats extending downwardly along the member. A plurality of clips is provided and each of the clips is coupled to an associated one of the slats. Each of the clips releasably engages a hair extension thereby facilitating the hair extension to be stored in a vertical orientation without deforming or crumpling.

Abstract: Bags or carriers are provided that can be transformed into protective vests and used as body armor and ballistic shields. The carriers can be assembled in a first arrangement that enables individuals to store and transport items. The carriers can quickly and easily be converted to or deployed in a second arrangement which enables the individuals to wear the carriers as protective vests. One or more shoulder straps can be detached from the carriers for use as tourniquets, doorway securing structures, and tools for dragging injured victims.

Abstract: An article configured to cover the torso of a wearer includes reversible sleeves that can either extend outwardly from the garment for covering the arms of a wearer or positioned within the garment, and closures for closing the sleeve openings and concealing the sleeve, and/or detachable sleeves.

Abstract: A rotating grooming brush comprising a brush hub having grooming elements and shroud elements, and method for grooming a surface having an unwanted material thereon. The elements extend from the brush hub and may be positioned near its outer periphery. The elements may be grooming elements forming an array and shroud elements forming a shroud array. A rigid or elastomeric shroud extending from the brush hub surface may optionally be included about the edge of the brush hub, to the outside of the grooming elements. Rotation of the grooming attachment brush causes a low pressure region to build in the central area of the brush. This low pressure region creates a resulting force that forcefully attracts the grooming attachment brush to the surface to be groomed. The resulting force is controlled by the diameter of the brush hub, arrangement, of the elements and the speed of rotation.

Abstract: A head for an oral care implement has an outer rim and an inner portion. The head comprises at least one tuft of filaments of a first type and at least one tuft of filaments of a second type. The at least one tuft of the first type is arranged at the inner portion of the head and comprises a plurality of filaments, each filament having a longitudinal axis and a substantially circular cross-sectional area extending in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An oral care implement that includes a handle and a head, the head having a front surface. A tuft extends from the front surface of the head along an axis and has a plurality of filaments formed of an elastomeric material. A sleeve circumferentially surrounds a first portion of the tuft while a second portion of the tuft protrudes beyond a distal end of the sleeve.

Abstract: A toothbrush (10) has an elongated handle (12) terminating at one end at an enlarged head and at an opposite, distal portion (16) with an interior chamber (18). The toothbrush also includes a removable pick utensil (24) which is configured to be removably coupled to the elongated handle and partially positioned within the storage chamber. The pick utensil includes a central gripping portion (26), a first end (28) with a first tooth flossing component in the form of a bristle flosser (32), a second end (38) with a second tooth flossing component in the form of a tapered toothpick (42), and a cap (45). The first and second tooth flossing components are generally longitudinally aligned with the handle so that they may both fit within the interior chamber.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel workstation which incorporates an acoustical dome for increased acoustic and visual privacy for the user. The workstation further is adjustable in height such that it is able to accommodate a range of users from the 5th percentile seated female to the 95th percentile standing male according to the dictates of ANSI/HFES100-2007 national ergonomic standard. The workstation is further designed to be in electrical and data communication with other workstations to optimize the workstation density in an open working environment without compromising user privacy.

Abstract: A shelving system (11) and a bracket (10) for a shelving system comprising, the bracket (10) comprising a first end portion (19), an intermediate portion (18) and second end portion (20). The intermediate portion (18) comprises a flexible wall portion being moveable from an open position, in which the flexile wall portion is planar, to a closed position, in which the flexible wall portion is arcuate. In the closed position, the flexible wall portion can wrap around a portion of a post (14) and the first and second end portions (19, 20) engage to form a connector (32) engageable with an end of a rail (16) for supporting drawers.

Abstract: A parallel wire cable is produced from a plurality of wires arranged in a bundle for use as a structural cable. Each wire in the plurality of wires is parallel to every other wire in the bundle, and each wire in the plurality of wires is tensioned to a tension value.

Abstract: A swing stool arm for use in a swing stool has a horizontal top flange, a horizontal bottom flange, a vertical end flange at a proximal end of the arm, a web extending down from the top flange and up from the bottom flange, and a vertical fillet at the proximal end of the arm. The vertical fillet joins the vertical end flange to the web. The vertical fillet has an open cavity so that the swing stool arm can be made from a cast molten aluminum alloy without forming shrinkage cavities.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly is applicable to a furniture system. The slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a blocking structure and an adjusting device. The second rail is longitudinally movable relative to the first rail. The blocking structure is arranged on one of the first rail and the second rail. The adjusting device is arranged on the other one of the first rail and the second rail. The adjusting device includes a working member and an adjusting member. The adjusting member is configured to adjust the working member to be located at different positions. Wherein, the working member is configured to abut against the blocking structure at different positions to allow the second rail to be located at different longitudinal positions when the second rail is retracted relative to the first rail.

Abstract: A motor assembly for reclining furniture includes a motor having one or more first fittings that correspond to one or more second fittings within a reclining furniture actuation mechanism. The first and second fittings are configured to be mutually connectable without tools or fasteners. Linkage members are pivotally connected at one end to a moveable trolley, and at a second end through a bracket to a transverse drive tube in the actuation mechanism, so that movement of the trolley causes the transverse drive tube to rotate.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided for a seating unit that moves the seating unit between closed, TV, and fully reclined positions. The mechanism allows independent movement of a seat frame, relative to the chair arms and chair back to which the mechanism is mounted. The mechanism thus allows the seat depth of the chair to be adjusted relative to the chair back to accommodate the individual characteristics of the chair occupant.

Abstract: A folding chair can include a seat pan being formed by a pair of seat bars. The seat pan can be tensioned by a pair of vertical legs. The chair can also include a backrest formed by a pair of diagonally extending backrest bars, a front frame formed by a pair of cross bars, a rear frame formed by rear cross bars, and a pair of armrests. In one example, the seat pan and the backrest can be formed of a suspension fabric. The vertical legs can each be provided with a lower leg and an upper leg. The inner leg can be configured to telescope out of the outer leg and at least one of the vertical legs can be provided with a latch for locking the outer leg to the inner leg. The latch can include a rocker and a projection can be configured to rotate the projection out of a slot formed in the inner leg. The backrest can be provided with a tensioner for maintaining the backrest in the unfolded position.

Abstract: An inlet-outlet valve device includes a main body configured in such a manner that an air tube having an air flow passage is coupled to the main body and a first securing portion and a second securing portion secured to a retaining member located inside a seat. The first securing portion is secured to a first position on the retaining member with a first securing portion fastening member. The second securing portion is secured to a second position on the retaining member via a second securing portion fastening member. The second securing portion includes an insertion hole through which the second securing portion fastening member is inserted. The insertion hole is an elongated hole extending in a direction that connects the first securing portion and the second securing portion to each other.

Abstract: A chair back that includes a back support, an upright frame, and at least one flex wing. The back support is substantially flexible and has a first side portion and a second side portion. The upright frame is substantially rigid and has a first frame side and a second frame side. The flex wing is located between the first frame side and the first side portion, where the flex wing includes a front portion coupled to the first side portion, a back portion coupled to the first frame side, and a web portion interconnecting the front portion and the back portion. The flex wing flexes during engagement by a user.

Abstract: A drum throne is provided which allows air to flow through it in order to keep a drummer dry and free of sweat buildup during drumming sessions. The drum throne may include a seat base, a seat foam on a upper portion of the seat base, a top portion of a seat cover for covering the seat foam, an air plenum located between the seat base and the seat foam, airflow channels extending from the air plenum to the top portion of the seat cover, and a mounting plate below the seat base and coupled to an intake cover; or a blower below a bottom portion of the seat base, the blower capable of pushing air into the air plenum, up through the airflow channels and seat cover to a user.

Abstract: A multi-layer air mattress having an upper section with one or more layers of comfort material and a lower section having one or more layers of support material. A middle layer is arranged between the upper and lower sections and includes apertures for retaining air springs. The air spring has two cups that are sealed to a form plate to create a welded joint that encapsulates a sealed internal cavity. An invertible nipple is pressed into the internal cavity to reduce the cavity volume and self inflate the air spring.

Abstract: There is disclosed a portably suspended retractable shelf for storing bedside items and which includes a horizontal platform having an inner portion and an outer portion. In various embodiments, the inner portion is adapted to be slidably captured between a mattress and a mattress supporting structure. At least one of the following upward-facing compartments is disposed on the outer portion of the horizontal platform and is accessible to a user on the mattress: a collapsible basin, a hanging flexible pocket, a foldable box. The compartments are collapsible for allowing the horizontal platform to be slidably retracted under the mattress. A cutout hole is configured to hold a cup or other object in a suspended configuration through the shelf. A downward-facing sliding drawer compartment of various sizes is mounted and/or supported underneath the outer portion of the shelf. A storage container extends from a leading surface of the portable suspended retractable shelf. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: A voice control system for a seating/reclining furniture includes the seating/reclining furniture having at least one component which is manipulated by an actuator, an intelligent personal assistant (IPA) which accepts a voice command to actuate the actuator and to convert the voice command into a control command for controlling the actuator, a data interface which receives the control command from the intelligent personal assistant (IPA), and a control unit which is connected in a technical signal manner between the data interface and the actuator. The control unit selectively actuates the actuator based on the control command.

Abstract: A cover assembly for use with a piece of furniture comprising a seat portion and a support portion, where the seat portion and the support portion define a gap and a bottom space. The cover assembly comprises a protective sheet and at least one anchor assembly. At least a portion of the protective sheet is folded to define a sheet edge. The at least one anchor assembly comprises an anchor member and an anchor strap secured to the anchor member and to the sheet edge. The anchor member is adapted to be arranged in the bottom space. The anchor strap is adapted to extend from the anchor member to an upper portion of the gap. At least a portion of the protective sheet may be held in place relative to the piece of furniture by the anchor assembly.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a convertible children's high chair. According to various embodiments, the convertible high chair generally comprises a first child seat supported above a floor by a high chair frame, and a second child seat configured for being removably coupled to first child seat. The second child seat is configured such that, when detached from the high chair's first child seat, it can be used apart from the high chair as a booster seat (e.g., secured to the seating surface of a standard chair or another support surface). In certain embodiments, the second child seat includes a base surface configured to stably support the second child seat on a separate support surface (e.g., without the need to be attached to or mounted on a separate base or support member).

Abstract: A baby carrier T-shirt comprises a front part (12) and a rear part (51) arranged to form the body of the T-shirt (11); wherein the T-shirt comprises a first vertical strap (13) and a second vertical strap (14) arranged along the front part of the T-shirt (12) and joined to the T-shirt (11) from the area of the shoulders towards the lower end of the T-shirt (11); and a frontal vertical layer (15) arranged along the front part (12) and below the first and second strap (12, 13); the frontal vertical layer (15) being joined to the T-shirt by both vertical ends of the area of the chest of the T-shirt (11). The vertical frontal layer is removable by at least one upper end so that a removable joining zone is defined at a first outer edge of the upper portion of the T-shirt and at a second outer edge opposite the first edge, by sewing technique forms an outer edge seam, which can be gathered.

Abstract: A baby carrying system includes two discrete carrier pieces: a baby support piece which secures the baby and a harness piece worn by the parent. The baby support piece can be attached to the harness piece using a latching mechanism. Further secured attachment to support positioning of the baby support piece relative to the harness piece is achieved using fastening connection points at the middle and top of an upper support portion of the baby support piece. Straps with buckle connections extend from the harness piece, to enable to the buckle connections to engage with the fastening connection points.

Abstract: A configurable multipurpose mat assembly is described. The configurable multipurpose mat assembly typically comprises a center area for receiving a baby, and two barriers on opposite sides of the center area for confining a baby there between. Variations of the configurable multipurpose mat assembly may include compressible or inflatable components that permit the mat assembly to be compressed or rolled without disassembly. In other variations, the configurable multipurpose mat assembly may include liquid impervious sheaths to provide a protective barrier between the components of the mat assembly and undesirable liquids.

Abstract: A merchandise display system can include a front rail, at least one divider configured to engage the front rail, the at least one divider including a barrier. The at least one divider may also include a divider wall, and a roller carriage extending along the divider wall. The roller carriage can be provided with a plurality of rollers, and the roller carriage can be configured to advance the product. Additionally, the roller carriage can be tilted such that the product is configured to move toward the barrier. The roller carriage can be formed of a first portion and a second portion, and the roller carriage can provided with a plurality of axles that are configured to receive the plurality of rollers such that the plurality of rollers are configured to rotate on the roller carriage. A method for forming a merchandise display system is also contemplated.

Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator, which includes a refrigerating compartment, a freezing compartment, and a door assembly. The freezing compartment is adjacent to the refrigerating compartment. The door assembly selectively opens the refrigerating compartment and the freezing compartment. The door assembly includes a glass member defining a frontal exterior thereof and allowing an inside of the refrigerating compartment or the freezing compartment to be seen therethrough when the door assembly is closed, a deposition treated layer formed on a rear surface of the glass member to allow light to partially pass through the glass member, and a transparent plate spaced a predetermined distance from the glass member. Gas for insulation is injected in a space formed between the glass member and the transparent plate, and the space is sealed.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a door, the door, and a transparent display covering an opening of the door through which an inner space of the refrigerator is visible. The transparent display assembly includes a front panel, a rear panel, an outer spacer defining a circumferential surface of the transparent display assembly and a sealed space between the front panel and the rear panel, a display disposed inside the sealed space, a light guide plate, a display light configured to emit light to an end of the light guide plate, and a first spacer mounted on a rear surface of the front panel and configured to support the light guide plate and maintain a predetermined distance between the light guide plate and the front panel.

Abstract: A retail shower door display assembly is provided with a point-of-sale display unit sized to be received within a retail store aisle. An array of various shower door frames is oriented within the display unit. An array of various shower door glass panes is oriented within the display unit. A method for displaying shower door assemblies for retail is provided by displaying various shower door frames for purchaser selection. Various shower door glass panes are provided for purchaser selection independent of the shower door frames.

Abstract: A jewelry display apparatus includes a body having a lower base and an upper display portion. The apparatus also includes a clamp coupled to the body. The clamp is configured to retain the jewelry in a fixed position relative to the body. The clamp has at least one portion movable relative to the body and is configured for selective movement between a closed position and an open position.

Abstract: A garment manikin (mannequin) limb catcher to prevent damage to manikin limbs caused by accidental bumps once the limb is attached to a manikin torso. In situations where a manikin limb is attached to a torso by magnets, a bump to the limb can break the magnetic holding force, thus causing the limb to fall. This invention describes a limb with lead-in pin that has a bent tip, the pin being inserted into a hole on the torso. If bumped, the bent tip will catch on the hole's rim and prevent the limb from falling. In another variant, the torso can have the lead-in pin with a bend, and the limb has a hole. The pin with a bent tip acts as a catching element, and the hole acts as a stopping element.

Abstract: A wall article hanging device uses a plate having at least one prong, a bent configuration, and a keyhole opening to allow the wall article hanging device to be easily attached to from a wall article using a screw protruding from a back of the wall article and removed without having to remove the screw.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pillow comprising a plurality of pocket springs each comprising a coil spring and a pocket. Each of the pockets comprise a top portion and a bottom portion. Each of the pockets are formed from a continuous top piece of fabric attached to a continuous bottom piece of fabric to form a bond having a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each coil spring. The pillow further comprises an attachment layer comprising a top portion comprising an inner and outer surface. The pillow further comprises a plurality of first cushion elements engaged with the outer surface of the top portion of the attachment layer. The inner surface of the top portion of the attachment element is engaged with the top portion of the pockets of the pocket springs such that each of the first cushion elements act only upon one of the pocket springs.

Abstract: Devices and methods for supporting and moving dishes. The devices include a base, and first and second pairs of arms extending from the base in opposite directions along a longitudinal axis of the device. Each of the first and second pairs of arms is spaced apart in a lateral direction of the device. The device further includes a first recess defined by and between the first pair of arms and a second recess defined by and between the second pair of arms to define first and second receptacles, respectively. Each recess has a perimeter exceeding one-half of a circumference of a circle. Accesses to the recesses are disposed on the longitudinal axis of the device and defined between opposing distal ends of the first and second pairs of arms. The first and second pairs of arms define, respectively, first and second sets of handles of the device.

Abstract: A tumbler including: an outer shell; an inner shell nested with the outer shell; a base; and a light source assembly; wherein: an outer surface of inner shell includes a reflective material; the outer shell includes one or more areas that are transparent or translucent; the bottom of the outer shell connects to the base, the top of the outer shell connects to the top of the inner shell, and the inner shell tapers more than the outer shell for at least a part along the length from the top to the bottom, creating a space between the inner shell and outer shell; the light source assembly emits lights into the space and the light is reflected by the reflective material to go out of the outer shell from the one or more areas that are transparent or translucent.

Abstract: A knife and fork eating utensil intended for use by individuals who have function of only one hand and those who may also have limited dexterity in the one useful hand. The knife and fork eating utensil includes a rounded blade with a handle affixed to it directly above, a fork attachment, a handle and a removable security strap. Employable by a large demographic, this the knife and fork eating utensil allows the user to safely cut and eat food with one hand only.

Abstract: A cup is disclosed. The cup includes: a cup body made of synthetic resin and having a containing part with an opening having a relatively large diameter to be able to receive a beverage or food; and a cup holder fitted on the cup body from the opposite end to the opening to be fixed on the outer side under the opening of the cup body. The upper end of the cup holder is fitted on a holder top seat on the outer side of the opening of the cup body and the lower end of the cup holder is in contact with the outer side of the lower portion of the cup body at a position such that the portion except for the upper and lower ends of the cup holder is spaced a distance from the outer side of the containing part of the cup body.

Abstract: A coaster for illuminating a liquid receptacle is disclosed. The coaster includes a light and a pressure-sensitive switch for activating the light when the receptacle is placed on the coaster so as to illuminate the receptacle and its contents. A disc battery is sandwiched between strips of a flexible circuit board so that compression of the strips against the battery causes a completion of the circuit to turn the light on.

Abstract: Provided is a stacked air permeable hanger. The stacked air permeable hanger includes a hook for hanging and a shoulder support extending from the hook for hanging to be inclined to opposite sides, respectively, to support shoulder parts of a top. A through part having a size that is large enough for a hook for hanging of a hanger of the same kind to be inserted into the through part is formed at a central portion of the shoulder support to pass through the shoulder support upwards and downwards and an accommodation space for receiving at least a portion of the shoulder support of the hanger of the same kind is formed on an inner surface of the shoulder support. A plurality of uplifted parts are formed on an upper surface of the shoulder support.

Abstract: An electronic device, with a compartment for storing a religious script, activates playback of a stored audio file in response to a touch input. The electronic device includes power and timing components that can be isolated or disconnected so that the device will not operate during specified times, such as high holy days. Different audio files are available for selection on a server, and the desired audio file can be selected using an application that is running on a separate device, such as a cell phone or table. Provisions can also be made for storage and playback of video files in response to a touch input.

Abstract: There are three specific times in a day, around sunrise, noon and sunset, for a total of 26 minutes, when prostration (sajda in Arabic) is forbidden, according to the religion of Islam.