Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wearable pack. A wearable pack according to the present disclosure includes a first sheet formed in an elliptical shape, and a second sheet coupled to the first sheet, the second sheet being formed in a shape corresponding to the first sheet and including an opening that is sealable. An inner space is formed between the first sheet and the second sheet to accommodate a pack agent therein.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a method of providing a hair treatment agent is provided. The method can have a detecting of at least one sensor value on hair of a user by employing at least one portable sensor, a determining of a hair condition of the user by employing the detected at least one sensor value, a computer-assisted determining of a user-specific hair treatment agent including the determined hair condition, and a preparing of the determined user-specific hair treatment agent by employing a hair treatment agent mixing device.

Abstract: A sheet for, when applied to a discolored part of skin, making the discolored part less conspicuous is provided. The sheet to be applied to the discolored part of the skin includes a thin film having a first surface applied to the skin, a first function layer including a coloring material and formed on a second surface of the thin film, and a second function layer including a reflective material and formed on a surface of the first function layer.

Abstract: An organizer has a planar back panel, a front panel, a core between the back panel and the front panel comprised of a resilient foam material, and at least one receptacle defined by an opening in the front panel aligned with a channel in the core extending from the opening in the front panel toward the back panel. The channel has a smaller cross-sectional area than a cross-sectional area of the opening such that a device having a cross-sectional area larger than the cross-sectional area of the channel will form a friction fit with an interior wall of the channel.

Abstract: A wearable pack that is worn on an outer thigh of a wearer for carrying personal effects during an activity comprises an upper pocket member; a lower pocket member coupled to the upper pocket member; and a fastener assembly to secure the wearable pack along the outer thigh.

Abstract: A backpack type device may include a body, a shoulder belt configured to be strapped on a shoulder of a user, and a waist belt configured to be wrapped around a waist of the user. The waist belt may be configured to switch between a state in which a lower end of the waist belt is below a lower surface of the body and a state in which the lower end of the waist belt is above the lower surface of the body. The backpack type device may be configured capable of being placed on a horizontal plane with the lower surface of the body in contact with the horizontal plane on which the backpack type device is placed in the state in which the lower end of the waist belt is above the lower surface of the body.

Abstract: A customizable bag is provided that permits multiple types of customization. The bag includes a ferromagnetic platform coupled to one or more of the bag's panels. The ferromagnetic platform includes a magnetic material, a drawable surface, and may be printed with images or designs provided to the manufacturer or provider by the customer or other user. Also provided are systems for customizing a bag or creating a customizable bag.

Abstract: Backpacks with cooperatively adjusted hip belt segments and compression strap segments. A backpack includes a pack body, a shoulder strap, and a belt assembly. The pack body includes a back panel and an exterior panel. The belt assembly includes a compression strap segment, a hip belt segment, an adjustment strap, and a releasable fastener. The backpack includes a belt assembly waist loop with a belt assembly waist perimeter. Each adjustment strap is configured to selectively adjust each of the pack volume and the belt assembly waist perimeter. The belt assembly is configured such that, responsive to the user applying a tension force to the adjustment strap, each of a pack volume and the belt assembly waist perimeter decreases by a respective degree that depends upon a ratio of the force required to decrease the pack volume to the force required to decrease the belt assembly waist perimeter.

Abstract: A wearable carrier device for electronic devices wherein the carrier device provides an enclosure for removably housing the electronic device in an operable condition. In the operable condition, a user interface of the electronic device is accessible through a display opening, wherein the display opening communicates with the enclosure. The electronic device is easily accessible through an access opening for detaching the electronic device from the carrier device.

Abstract: A drywall knife holster includes a belt hook, a back member and a knife holder. The back member couples with the belt hook. The knife holder couples with the back member through an upwardly facing U-bend that biases a pinch region of the knife holder toward the back member. Inserting a drywall knife blade between the knife holder and the back member, and seating a leading edge of the drywall knife blade within the U-bend, causes the pinch region of the knife holder to urge a handle of the drywall knife into contact with the back member. The back member and the knife holder may form a holster portion that couples with the belt hook through a swiveling connector. The holster may continue past the pinch region to form a second drywall knife holder and/or a loop member to accommodate a different tool.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device (1) for performing personal care operations on a subject. The device (1) comprises a handheld base body (3), a driving unit (400) to receive and drive an interchangeable treatment head (2) to perform the personal care operation, a sensor (7) for measuring the amount of current drawn from a motor arrangement (5, 6) while the driving unit (400) is being operated. The device (1) further comprises a control unit (8) operably connected to the sensor (7) and the driving unit (400) and configured to control the driving unit (400). The control unit (8) is configured to identify the individual treatment head (2) fitted on the driving unit (400) by comparing the measured motor current at the predefined measuring time (t1) with at least one predefined current threshold (C).

Abstract: A desktop includes a first portion, a second portion, and a linkage assembly attached to the first and second portions. The first desktop portion has a first, substantially planar, upper surface, and an edge. The second desktop portion has a second, substantially planar, upper surface, a proximal edge, and a distal edge. The linkage assembly is configured such that the second desktop portion is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. At the first configuration, the second desktop portion is substantially coplanar with the first desktop portion, and the proximal edge of the second desktop portion is adjacent the edge of the first desktop portion. At the second configuration, the proximal edge of the second desktop portion is beneath the edge of the first desktop portion, and the second desktop portion is not coplanar with the first desktop portion and is not parallel to the first desktop portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus i.e. shelf unit for attachment to the bed is described. The shelf is easy to install, without tools, and which will not damage the bedsides. The shelf has an upper surface to serve as a resting surface for holding items resting thereon and a lower surface called clamps which rests against the top of the bedside to support the weight of the shelf unit and the items resting thereon.

Abstract: A multipurpose holder designed for books, electronic devices, and fine art. It is comprised of a solid back and durable base that can support large items. An adjustable rear back support is held in place by an oval-shaped ring and tightened with screws. A rear back support allows for inclination of the multipurpose holder. Two feet provide stabilization. Two hinges hold a magnetic swinging visor in place and the visor can be placed in the upward or the downward position. When the visor is in the downward position, a built-in storage embodiment is easily accessible. The storage embodiment has an exterior box and interior compartment. There are hooks at the back and magnetic components at the front to allow for the attachment of accessories. It is light in weight and has handles that make it easy to carry.

Abstract: Multifunctional condiment device and catering apparatus includes a condiment cabinet, a condiment accommodating portion, a fruit accommodating portion, a disinfecting portion, and a fresh-keeping portion. The condiment cabinet is provided with a first transverse plate configured to divide the condiment cabinet into an upper chamber and a lower chamber, both the condiment accommodating portion and the fruit accommodating portion are disposed in the upper chamber, and both the disinfecting portion and the fresh-keeping portion are disposed in the lower chamber.

Abstract: A beverage holder includes a platform with a slot disposed therethrough. First and second L-shaped rails extend downwardly from an underside of the platform on either side of the slot. The first and second rails are configured to retain cans, at upper portions of the cans, in a sliding manner therebetween. The slot is centrally positioned between the first and second L-shaped rails and configured to suspend bottle top portions therefrom.

Abstract: A furniture leg protective sock is constructed of a stretchable/expandable non-friction material, which forms an outer surface and an inner surface. The furniture leg protective sock includes non-penetrating material to prevent the furniture leg from piercing through the non-friction material.

Abstract: In a wall-mounted shelving and/or storage system, vertical standards are mounted to a wall using a plurality of individual cleats arranged in vertical columns and horizontal rows. The width of each cleat is smaller than the width of the standard, so that it can be hidden within the standard when mounted. Formed on the back of each vertical standard are a plurality of transverse edges at predefined intervals, in known spatial relationships with bracket connection points, for cooperating with the cleats to properly position and orient the standards at the correct height with respect to each other.

Abstract: A rail mountable sliding shelf assembly for supporting a grill and other articles includes a first plate. A plurality of brackets is coupled to a lower face of the first plate. Each bracket extends from proximate to a rear edge to proximate to a front edge of the first plate. Each of a plurality of couplers is configured to couple to a rail of a railing and to slidably couple to a respective bracket. The first plate is substantially perpendicular to the railing and the rear edge of the first plate is selectively positionable proximate to and distal from the rail. The first plate is configured to position an article of a user, such as a grill and a tackle box.

Abstract: A utility rack includes a pair of end supports for supporting one or more shelves there between. Each end support includes a first vertical support having one or more cross members mounted thereto and a second vertical support. The cross members may be mounted to one or more cross member mounts of the first vertical support and are configured to be movable relative to the first vertical support between a stored position in which they are disconnected from the second vertical support and are collapsed inwardly towards the first vertical support for storage or transport and an extended position in which free ends of the cross members may be attached to the second vertical support using fasteners.

Abstract: A panel assembly includes a frame panel including a front surface, an upper surface, a side surface, and a rear surface and is formed as a single sheet of a metal plate, and a corner member disposed in a gap formed between the upper surface of the frame panel and the side surface of the frame panel, wherein the corner member includes: an insertion member inserted into the gap to fill the gap, and a fixing member integrally formed with the insertion member and coupled to the rear surface of the frame panel to fix the corner member to the frame panel.

Abstract: A simplified, compact, recliner mechanism which can be adapted to essentially any type of seating unit is disclosed. The seat-drop and the over-center linkages, as well as the seat-drop movement, may be eliminated utilizing a simplified recliner linkage and a linear actuator to control movement of the recliner mechanism.

Abstract: A resilient backrest dampening mechanism is provided for use with chairs having a seat and a backrest, the mechanism comprising four pivot points; a first pivot point arranged on a base different from the backrest; a second pivot point arranged at a distance from the first pivot point on the base, wherein a bracket is pivotally connected to the second pivot point; a third pivot point provided between the bracket and a first end of a backrest connection member, and the backrest connection member being adjustably connected to the backrest; a fourth pivot point provided in the bracket; a resilient member arranged between the fourth pivot point and the first pivot point, and wherein all the pivot points pivot around corresponding axes and all of the axes are parallel.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to furniture, and more particularly to a chair, particularly a lounger chair, wherein at least one side arm portion of the chair is provided with a lower fixed arm segment, and an upper slidably movable arm segment. A storage receptacle for holding various devices, such as, for example, a book, magazine, remote control devices, a wireless charging pad, a dock, is fixedly secured within the lower fixed arm segment. Alternatively, the storage receptacle can comprise at least one cup holder for holding a beverage.

Abstract: An inclination-adjustable armrest (10) includes a pivot bearing (12) formed at one end of the armrest, the pivot bearing defining a pivotal axis (A) for the armrest, a clamping-type locking mechanism (16) arranged on the pivotal axis and being adapted to be unlocked by a release member (20) that is rotatable about the pivotal axis, and an actuating mechanism for actuating the release member, wherein the actuating mechanism has a release lever (22) that is connected to the release member (20) and is rotatable about the pivotal axis (A) and which extends through the interior of the armrest (10) to the end of the armrest opposite to the pivot bearing (12) and exits the armrest at that opposite end.

Abstract: A console unit having a compartment door operatively incorporated therein, and within the upper part of the compartment or door, there is provided a storage receptacle for holding various different items, such as, for example, a book, a magazine, remote control devices, a wireless charging pad, a dock, or alternatively, the storage receptacle comprises at least one cup holder for holding a beverage container, and wherein further a motorized mechanism is provided within the console for moving the component, compartment, or door of the console unit between a first position at which the component, compartment, or door is CLOSED such that the storage receptacle or at least one cup holder is hidden within a forward section of the console unit, and a second position at which the component, compartment, or door is OPENED and projects forwardly and outwardly from the console unit such that the storage receptacle or the at least one cup holder is exposed and may in fact be utilized to hold various items, such as, for

Abstract: Seat assemblies are provided. In some embodiments, a seat assembly includes a seat member having a first seat surface, a second seat surface, and a third seat surface opposite the second seat surface. The third seat surface is substantially parallel to the second seat surface and the first seat surface is substantially perpendicular to both the second seat surface and the third seat surface. The seat assembly also includes a first side panel affixed to the second seat surface and a second side panel affixed to the third seat surface. Each one of those panels is substantially perpendicular to the first seat surface. The seat assembly further includes a bin movably affixed to the first side panel and the second side panel. The bin includes an open compartment and can be moved between a dosed position that obstructs the compartment and an open position that permits access to the compartment.

Abstract: This invention refers to a neck pillow or travel pillow. In particular, it concerns a travel pillow which is designed as an essentially U-shaped neck pillow and has a first leg (12) and a second leg (14) which are connected by a middle section (16), and has a circumferential inner side and a circumferential outer side and an upper side (18), a lower side (20) and a median plane (M), the travel pillow (10) having on its upper side (18) a contour comprising at least one first hump (72) extending above a ground plane (H), the travel pillow (10) further comprising a hood (50) and a receiving space (52) for said hood (50), characterized in that the receiving space (52) is disposed at least partially below the ground plane (H) of the hump (72).

Abstract: A versatile item of home furniture having multiple sections joined by glides to allow all sections to be nested or encapsulated together in an ottoman configuration or, alternatively, be positioned as steps in a step configuration. The sections may include being in a seating configuration wherein the steps are disengaged from each other and include cushions received in recesses at the tops of the structure.

Abstract: A chair that converts into a bed. The chair includes a sleeper frame assembly with a back frame assembly coupled with a hinge to a rear frame assembly. A sliding coupling connects the back frame assembly to a moveable seat assembly with a seat frame assembly. The sliding coupling includes a slotted bracket which may include a flanged beam. When the moveable seat assembly is moved forward, the back frame assembly and rear frame assembly unfold into planar alignment with the seat frame assembly, whereby cushions on each frame assembly form a bed.

Abstract: Air mattress systems and assemblies allowing adjustment between different portions to achieve a generally level sleeping surface. An air mattress may have a base chamber that, when inflated, has generally planar upper and lower boundaries. A lower angled chamber disposed above the base chamber may be formed as a generally elongated wedge extending the length of the mattress and has an angled upper boundary. An upper angled chamber may be disposed above the lower angled chamber and formed as a generally elongated wedge extending the length of the mattress and having a lower boundary defined by the upper boundary of the lower angled chamber and a generally planar upper boundary. The upper and lower angled chambers may be variably inflated to result in a generally level planar upper surface, where the base chamber is in contact with a sloped surface.

Abstract: A support structure for supporting the user of a mobility device or the like, the support structure comprising a fluid flow channel, the fluid flow channel comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, wherein at least part of the fluid flow channel is tapered, the at least part tapered fluid flow channel comprising a first end and a second end, the first end of the at least part tapered fluid flow channel being located proximal to the fluid inlet and the second end of the at least part tapered fluid flow channel being located distal to the fluid inlet,and wherein the width of the second end of the at least part tapered fluid flow channel is greater than the width of the first end of the at least part tapered fluid flow channel.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and articles for stress reduction and sleep promotion. A stress reduction and sleep promotion system includes at least one remote device, at least one body sensor, and at least one remote server. In other embodiments, the stress reduction and sleep promotion system includes machine learning.

Abstract: Temperature management bedding systems for mattresses and quilt panels generally include a trilayer of active components including a phase change material applied to a top surface of a flexible substrate thereof, a fire retardant layer underlying the flexible substrate including hydrophilic rayon fibers treated with ammonium polyphosphate; and a vertically oriented fiber batting layer underlying the first retardant layer including an elastomeric binder. The temperature management bedding systems provide heat control and mass transfer of moisture from the bedding surface.

Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. Each string is joined to at least one adjacent string. Each string has first and second opposed plies of fabric and a plurality of pockets formed along a length of the string by transverse seams joining the plies. At least one spring is positioned in each of the pockets. The water permeable fabric used to make at least some strings comprises warp knit polyester fabric.

Abstract: A multiple air compartment adjustment device includes at least two air compartments, an adjustment unit, at least one positioning member. The air compartments are arranged in a tiered form. The air compartments include, in an interior thereof, an elastic body. The adjustment unit includes at least two valve assemblies, which include a connection valve, a self-charging valve, and an operation section. The positioning member is movably disposed on the adjustment unit and one of the positioning member includes an activation section. The air compartments are automatically operated to adjust for high, low, soft, stiff, and shape according to a magnitude of a pressing force and after the pressing force acting disappears, inflation can be automatically carried out for shape restoration to prevent the elastic body from elastic fatigue and deformation.

Abstract: A modular sleep apparatus that enables customization of a conventional mattress. The modular sleep apparatus includes a customizable mattress pad casing having pockets into which various inserts may be placed. The more the number of pockets, the greater customization the mattress pad allows. The inserts themselves can be of varying thickness, firmness, and material. In some embodiments, the inserts may also be placed directly over a conventional mattress and held in place with a fitted sheet. In other embodiments, the inserts are placed directly into pockets or envelopes in the top layer of a mattress. In other embodiments, the mattress pad casing is pre-assembled with inserts.

Abstract: A symmetrical zoned foam mattress includes an upper foam layer with a wavy lower side and a lower foam layer with a wavy upper side. The lower layer has top, middle and bottom lateral valleys. The wavy lower side of the upper layer is glued to the wavy upper side of the lower layer. The top lateral valley has a minimum located within eighteen inches of the top head end of the lower layer. The bottom lateral valley has a minimum located within eighteen inches of the bottom foot end of the lower layer. A center plane intersects the lower foam layer at a minimum of the middle lateral valley. The minimum of each of the top and bottom lateral valleys is about fifteen inches from the end of the mattress regardless of whether the consumer chooses to use the top or bottom end as the head of the mattress.

Abstract: A baby nursing carrier includes a vest back assembly configured to secure the nursing carrier to the back portion of a user; a cradle assembly configured to allow the baby to be positioned in at least seven different positions. A cover is provided generally at a front portion of the nursing carrier. The removably attachable cover assembly is connectable to a portion of the cradle assembly and configured to extend generally about the frontal portion of user, covering baby and frontal region of the user during feeding.

Abstract: A smart child pad is provided that may be universally used in infant, toddler and child carrying devices, such as car seats, high chairs, strollers or cribs in which the child pad contains components for heating, vibrating and massaging the occupant of the child carrying device with those components being controlled and monitored remotely by mobile applications, blue tooth or Wi-Fi capabilities so that the individual environment of each child carrying device to maintain comfortable and acceptable environments while so that infants, toddlers and children are lying or sitting in or being transported in such child carrying devices.

Abstract: A shelf assembly includes a plurality of fins, a plurality of powered back panels and a plurality of shelves. Each powered back panel has a pair of conductive uprights that are vertically oriented and horizontally spaced apart, is located between two of the plurality of fins and is electrically coupled to another of the plurality of powered back panels. Each shelf is mounted to and electrically coupled to the pair of conductive uprights of the powered back panel and is configured to power a plurality of lights located on the shelf based on the electrical coupling of each shelf to the pair of conductive uprights. Two of the plurality of shelves mounted to the same powered back panel and two of the plurality of fins located on either side of that same powered back panel are configured to form a cuboid with an open front to display merchandise.

Abstract: A container including a housing configured to engage a base to define a display space therebetween. The container preferably includes a cover operable to cover and uncover a securement mechanism that releasably secures the housing to the base. The cover is preferably lockable to the base and provides secure means for preventing unauthorized removal of the housing from the base. The container preferably includes a light that is positioned above the base. A solid conductor, or a flexible conductor positioned within a rigid tube, preferably extends upward from a location that is adjacent the peripheral edge of the base to adjacent the light. The solid conductor or rigid tube is preferably positioned adjacent the inner surface of the housing where it does not materially obscure a customer's view of a product positioned in the container.

Abstract: An accessory shelf rail system includes a generally planar top portion, a generally planar front portion, a lower portion of the front portion angled inwardly, a rear portion of the top portion including a top channel and a lip forming a lip channel, the top channel and the lip channel are contained in an entire length of the top portion, and a step-shaped securing bracket slidably positioned in the lip channel, the step-shaped securing bracket configured to

Abstract: A container includes a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space. The panels include a front panel, a first side panel, a back panel and a second side panel. The back panel includes a first back portion and a second back portion. At least one of the first back portion or the second back portion is free from openings. A shelf panel is foldably connected to the front panel. The first back portion is adhered to the shelf panel.

Abstract: Disclosed are tools for handling hanging baskets to provide improved ability to handle hanging baskets of different sizes. The tool includes a bowl for holding the hanging basket and a pole or a connector for a pole so that hanging baskets above one's reach can be handled. The bowl preferably includes one or more support components for supporting the weight of the hanging basket. The bowl preferably includes one or more stabilizing component for reducing or minimizing motion of the hanging basket in the bowl (e.g., while raising or lowering the hanging basket). The bowl preferably includes one or more reinforcing components for reinforcing the bowl (e.g., located near a rim of the bowl and/or near a base of the bowl).

Abstract: There is disclosed a warming blanket having a metalized fabric exterior layer and an interior heating element made of a carbon fiber mat or carbon veil. The warming blanket includes electrodes that are formed of a conductive ink which extends through the width of the carbon veil.

Abstract: A pillow including a pillow-liner having an upper liner, a lower liner, and at least one middle liner. The upper liner, lower liner, and at least one middle liner are sealed together adjacent peripheral edges thereof to define an open end and at least two internal compartments. The at least one middle liner is generally parallel with the upper and lower liners. The pillow also includes cushioning materials for filling the at least two internal compartments. Each of the at least two internal compartments are filled with different cushioning materials such that the internal compartments have different density and firmness when filled with the respective cushioning materials. At least one of the at least two internal compartments is filled with a plurality of loose pieces of a shredded foam material, and at least one of the at least two internal compartments is filled with a one-piece molded foam material.

Abstract: A portable food service assembly includes a plate non-threadedly attached to, and detached from, an optional support. The assembly includes eating utensils and accessories, and can readily be carried by an individual from one place to another with one hand, and can be readily supported and held without tipping on a support surface, including in a compartment of a cupholder. All the components of the assembly are disposable, biodegradable, and, if desired, reusable.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-use container. The container can be used for drinking a liquid by sucking a nipple to actuate one-way valve. Alternatively, the container can be used as a dildo by using a glans shaped cap. The container can be used to drink liquids from all sorts of angles. The container can also include a piston.

Abstract: Disclosed is a double walled vessel for use in an AR system. The AR system includes AR software and an AR display device having a camera and a video screen. The double walled vessel includes an inner vessel disposed within an outer vessel to form an isolated space between the inner and outer vessels. An AR target is located in the isolated space so that it is protected, but visible through the walls of the vessel. The AR display device is configured to take an image of the AR target by its camera, whereupon the AR system's software processes that image to produce an augmented reality image which is provided on the AR display device's screen for viewing by a user.