Abstract: A walking stick may include a tube body, a first telescopic tube, a second telescopic tube, and a third telescopic tube. The tube body is a hollow tube, and at least a positioning hole is formed thereon, and a top end and a bottom end of the tube body respectively connect to a handle and a locating sleeve. The first telescopic tube upwardly inserted into the tube body comprises a first locating piece. Also, the second telescopic tube upwardly inserted into the first telescopic tube has a second locating piece while the third telescopic tube upwardly inserted into the second telescopic tube comprises a third locating piece. A user only needs to press the first locating piece when the walking stick needs to be retracted, and the second telescopic tube and the third telescopic tube are sequentially retracted, which is convenient for operation.

Abstract: An ambulatory aid, such as a walking cane, including an elongate shaft, a handle at a first, upper end of the shaft, and a foot piece at a second, lower end of the shaft opposite the first end. The cane shaft can be adjustable at a top end, middle, a bottom end, or any combination thereof. The top of the cane shaft is aligned at a more posterior angle then the bottom of the shaft. The handle of the cane is elongated and extends posterior and anterior to the shaft. In a particular embodiment, a posterior portion of the handle is longer, and optionally larger in surface area than an anterior portion of the handle such that the handle is configured so that when the person's hand is gripping the handle, the handle will be offset over the shaft.

Abstract: A sunshade and corresponding canopy inclination adjustment mechanism are provided. The sunshade includes a canopy support structure and the inclination adjustment mechanism. The support structure includes a pair of support rods having a length axially extending between a base and a top end, a pair of coupling assemblies respectively connected to the top end of one of the support rods, and a canopy frame including a frame member having opposed end portions pivotally connected to a corresponding one of the coupling assemblies, the canopy being supported at least partially by the canopy frame. The inclination adjustment mechanism is adapted to adjust the angle of the canopy and includes an actuator, attached to the support structure, and including a rod engagement member operatively connected to the frame member. whereby operation of the actuator engages the frame member in pivoting via the rod engagement member, thereby pivoting the canopy frame.

Abstract: A food transportation system for transporting uncooked food items and a grill to an outdoor event includes a cooking unit employed to cook food. The cooking unit has a grill that is removably positioned therein and an uncooked food item is positioned on the grill for cooking. A storage unit is provided that has a chamber and a plurality of drawers. The storage unit has a plurality of wheels to roll along a support surface. Ice, food items and beverages are selectively positioned in the chamber. The grill is removably positioned in a selected one of the drawers to store the uncooked food item on the grill before the food item is cooked. In this way the uncooked food item is carried to an outdoor event.

Abstract: A Luggage can be detachably assembled with a movable lining. The movable lining includes a plurality of positioning belts. The luggage includes two luggage bodies and a plurality of positioning pieces. Each of the luggage bodies includes an opening. The positioning pieces are provided on the opening of the two luggage bodies. The position of the positioning pieces correspond to that of the positioning belts. The positioning pieces are used to be assembled with the positioning belts, respectively, such that the movable lining is positioned and assembled with the luggage.

Abstract: A hair iron includes a first elongated bar and a second elongated bar. The first elongated bar includes a first iron portion, a first fulcrum portion and a first grip portion, wherein the first iron portion includes a first heating pad where hair is to be ironed, and the first iron portion and the first grip portion are connected to and disposed at opposite sides of the first fulcrum portion. The second elongated bar engages with and is pivotally rotatable relative to the first elongated bar, and includes a second iron portion, a second fulcrum portion and a second grip portion, wherein the second iron portion includes a second heating pad that cooperates with the first heating pad to iron hair, and the second iron portion and the second grip portion are connected to and disposed at opposite sides of the second fulcrum portion.

Abstract: An applicator for applying magnetic eyelashes is provided. The applicator includes a first leg with a first proximal end and a first distal end; a second leg with a second proximal and a second distal end; a first holder provided at the first distal end and including a first side; and a second holder provided at the second distal end and including a second side facing the first side. The first leg and the second leg are pivotally attached to each other so that the applicator is able to switch between an open state where the first side and the second side are spaced and a close state where the first side and the second side are contacted with each other; and the first side and second side are curved.

Abstract: Heat blower system includes: hair dryer that has housing, fan, and heater; and program that controls hair dryer. Program has a step of obtaining at least one outdoor environment information among an outdoor temperature, an outdoor humidity, an outdoor wind speed, a day length, and an ultraviolet ray intensity. Program further has a step of calculating at least one operational condition of an air volume or an air temperature of hair dryer, based on the obtained outdoor environment information. According to the present aspect, outdoor environment information such as the outdoor temperature, the outdoor humidity, the outdoor wind speed, the day length, and the ultraviolet ray intensity can comprehensively be obtained to adjust operational conditions of hair dryer, appropriately.

Abstract: A cosmetic package for applying a composition including a cosmetic, care or pharmaceutical composition onto the keratinous substrate comprises a receptacle and a cosmetic applicator. The cosmetic applicator further comprises an applicator head, a stem and a closure. The applicator head includes an applying member which comprises a spatula with a first application face having a concave inner surface and a second application face having a convex outer surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic separately containing a different cosmetic material, which includes a cosmetic container (10); an impregnation member (20) accommodated in the cosmetic container (10) and impregnated with a cosmetic material; and a containing body (32) provided separately from the cosmetic container (10), wherein the containing body (32) contains another cosmetic material, and two kinds of cosmetic materials are mixed with each other for use while the containing body (32) is placed on the impregnation member (20) of the cosmetic container (10).

Abstract: An applicator for applying magnetic eyelashes is provided. The applicator includes a first leg with a first proximal end and a first distal end; a second leg with a second proximal and a second distal end; a first holder provided at the first distal end and including a first side; and a second holder provided at the second distal end and including a second side facing the first side. The first leg and the second leg are pivotally attached to each other so that the applicator is able to switch between an open state where the first side and the second side are spaced and a closed state where the first side and the second side are contacted with each other. The first side and second side are curved. Each of the first and second sides is provided with a groove.

Abstract: A container for toothbrushes includes a receptacle, a top cover and a stand pivotally coupled to the container. The receptacle comprises a base and an upwardly extending wall surrounding the base. The wall is configured for receiving the top cover. The stand is adjustable between a stowed position wherein the container has a substantially horizontal orientation and an in-use, drying position wherein the container has a slanting orientation to assist drainage of fluid present in the container. The receptacle is divided into two or more chambers, at least one chamber defining a bristle receiving opening in the base for receiving bristles of a toothbrush, the opening extending through the base to allow liquid and air movement therethrough when the stand is in the in-use, drying position.

Abstract: A backpack includes a support portion adapted to be supported on shoulders of a wearer and a bag portion having at least one compartment for storing one or more articles. The bag portion is pivotally coupled to the support portion and adapted to pivot between a first position and a second position relative to the support portion. In the first position, the bag portion is disposed along the support portion and abuts the support portion and, in the second position, the bag portion is disposed substantially perpendicular to the support portion and provides a seat for facilitating a seating of a child.

Abstract: An apparatus for a gripping device for a portable computing device according to various aspects of the present technology may include a selectively deployable gripping element. A center section of the gripping element may be connected to the portable computing device by a gripping element retainer. The gripping element comprises opposing ends that extend away from the center section in a first position and curl inwards towards the center section and the gripping element retainer in a second position to form a ring. The opposing ends may comprise a locking mechanism configured to retain the opposing ends in the second position. The gripping element and the gripping element retainer may also be integrated with a cover or case configured to fit around the portable computing device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a convenient interdental brush in which a bendable bellows structure similar to the corrugated portion of a straw is implemented in the interdental brush, thereby enabling the direction of bristles to be freely changed within the oral cavity.

Abstract: A modular cleaning tool multiple cleaning tool sections to be interchangeably attached to the same handle section via a releasable fastener having the same tool portion on each of the tool sections that is complementary with a handle portion on the handle section. Different, interchangeable handle sections can also be provided. A caddy system is used to simultaneously hold a plurality of different tool sections and handle sections for storage and transport.

Abstract: A head for an oral care implement comprises a mounting surface and at least one tuft extending from the mounting surface. The tuft comprises a first group of filaments and at least a second group of filaments. The first group of filaments is surrounded by the second group of filaments. The filaments of the first group have a first length and the filaments of the second group have a second length, the first length being different from the second length. The difference in length between the first length and the second length is about 1.1 mm to about 1.9 mm.

Abstract: A monofilament bristle including: a body portion; a tip portion extending from the body portion and comprising a multi-lobed transverse cross-section, the monofilament bristle extending along a longitudinal axis; co-extruded first and second components, the first component being a first color and forming a first lobe of the multi-lobed transverse cross-section, the second component being a second color, which is different from the first color, and forming a second lobe of the multi-lobed transverse cross-section; and each of the first and second components forming a longitudinal section of the body portion, with an interface between the first and second components extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an authorization server device receives a request for an activation token to activate a personal care device. The authorization server device determines an authorized usage amount, and generates an activation token based on the authorized usage amount to be transmitted to the personal care device. Activation of a personal care device may be authorized based on consumable products obtained for use with the personal care device. By limiting activation of the personal care device based on consumable products obtained for use with the personal care device, the technical problems in overuse of some consumable products (such as brush heads) or underuse of other consumable products (such as serums or cleansers) can be avoided, and maximum results from use of the personal care devices can be easier to obtain.

Abstract: A desk with integrated light source comprises a worktop (2) having a top working surface (4) and a perimetral edge (5), lighting means (8) of the top working surface (4) comprising at least one adjustable arm (9) having a first end (11) associated with the perimetral edge (5) to move from a lowered rested position wherein it is parallel to the worktop (2) to an operative position raised with respect of the worktop (2) and a second end (12) provided with a light source (10) suitable for directing a light beam towards the top working surface (4) when the adjustable arm (9) is in the raised position, wherein the at least one adjustable arm (9) is adapted to be brought into a plurality of raised operative positions to vary the direction of origin of the light beam emitted by the light source (10).

Abstract: A support stand for an electronic device including a flat base, a first post having a first end secured to the base, a second post having a first end pivotably connected to a second end of the first post, a platform pivotably connected to a second end of the second post, a first arm pivotably attached to the first post, the first arm having a first telescopic section extending away from the first post, a second arm pivotably attached to the first post, a second arm having a second telescopic section extending away from the first post, a first adjustable fastening device located at a distal end of the first telescopic section; a second adjustable fastening device located at a distal end of the second telescopic section, and a locking device to adjust the height of the second post with regards to the first post, the locking device including a clamp assembly with an adjusting knot to lock the height of the second post, a first articulation, and a second articulation to provide a right to left rotational motion a

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: The modular structure for shelving comprises:—a plurality of vertical uprights comprising at least one pair of first teeth arranged one on top of the other to define a first interlocking plane;—a plurality of first metal sections provided with a cross section, higher than its width, of substantially tubular and parallelepiped shape, and with two ending parts provided with corners and with one pair of first clamping elements, arranged protruding in the proximity of the corners and superimposed on one another; the first clamping elements being spaced apart from one another to be coupled from top to bottom and in block configuration to any pair of the first teeth along the first interlocking plane, each first clamping element comprising a loop defining a passage slot and each of the ending parts of the first metal sections being substantially flat.

Abstract: An appliance includes a cabinet that has an inner surface. A frame is coupled to the inner surface of the cabinet. The frame includes a frame boss that extends from a bottom surface thereof. A panel is positioned within the frame. The frame extends along a perimeter of the panel. An inner trim member has a flange that extends therefrom. The flange defines an aperture configured to align with the frame boss. A fastener is configured to extend through the aperture and engage the frame boss to couple the inner trim member with the frame. An outer trim member is disposed over the inner trim member. The inner trim member is configured to slidably receive the outer trim member.

Abstract: A box is made of structural boards having a face plate (2) including a main body portion (2c) that is substantially in one plane and a peripheral portion (2a) surrounding the main body. The boards further include a base plate (3) having integrally formed protrusions. The lower surface of the face plate (2) is attached to and supported on top of the protrusions. A stiffener (4) connects the peripheral portion (2a) of the face plate (2) and the base plate (3) together. At least a part of the stiffener (4) is fixedly connected to the base plate (3), and at least another part of the stiffener (4) is fixedly connected to at least a part of a lower surface of the peripheral portion (2a) of the face plate.

Abstract: A rocker chair having a frame and a longitudinal spring member extending from the frame, at or near a surface on which the chair is supported for rocking motion. The spring member includes an anchored portion anchored to the frame, and an extended portion extending from the anchored portion and is free to flex or bend against spring bias of the extended portion, wherein the extended portion is bendable upward from the support surface against spring bias of the extended portion. The frame of the rocker chair may be collapsible to convert from a collapsed configuration for stowing, to an extended configuration for seating a person. The spring member may include an anchored portion anchored to at least a portion of a bottom of the frame, and an extended portion extending from the anchored portion, wherein the extended portion is bendable against spring bias of the extended portion.

Abstract: A foldable chair, comprising a seat portion and a telescopic side wall includes rings of varying diameters consecutively arranged. A topmost ring is mounted to a bottom surface of the seat portion and has a smallest diameter. A bottommost ring has a largest diameter. In deployed position, the telescopic side wall is opened or partially folded to set and lock a desired height of the chair. In fully retracted position all of the rings are disposed adjacent the bottom surface of the seat portion. Each ring is an integral unit configured with a locking arrangement that selectively locks it to an adjacent ring. In some embodiments, a security lock centrally disposed along a height of the chair substantially perpendicular to the varying diameters of the rings secures the locking arrangement. A table uses the foldable chair as a leg and can store several, for example four, foldable chairs.

Abstract: A folding chair includes two folding mechanisms which are symmetrical about the first plane, a first X-shaped folding frame and a second X-shaped folding frame. The folding mechanism includes a first supporting rod, a second supporting rod, a first active rod, a second active rod, a first connecting rod; and a first X-shaped folding frame. The first X-shaped folding frame includes two first transmission rods, and middle portions of the two first transmission rods are hinged at an eighth hinge point. The two first transmission rods can rotate around a seventh axis passing through a seventh hinge point. The second X-shaped folding frame includes two second transmission rods. Middle portions of the two second transmission rod are hinged at the eighth hinge point, and the two second transmission rods can rotate around an eighth axis passing through the eighth hinge joint.

Abstract: A movable seat such as for use with a gaming device is disclosed and described herein. An example chair includes a chair head assembly and a floorplate assembly. The example chair head assembly is movably affixed to a slide plate in the floorplate assembly to slide the chair head assembly along at least a portion of the floorplate assembly. An example floorplate assembly includes a slide plate and a floorplate. The example slide plate is arranged to receive a support member, and the example slide plate is movably affixed to the floorplate via a track opening along the floorplate.

Abstract: A method is provided for enhancing comfort of a seat with a hip/thigh support and a back support. The method includes providing a seating pad assembly with a foam cushion made at least partly of a viscoelastic foam and having a cover formed from a dimensionally stable non-stretch material. An upper area of the seating pad assembly is attached to an upper area of the seat back. Pelvic and upper back areas of a person sitting on the seat deform the viscoelastic foam sufficiently to provide a comfortable support and to define anchors for the seating pad assembly. The non-stretch cover extends between those anchors for effectively supporting and cradling the lumbar back area of the person in the seat above and forward of the corner between the seat back and the hip/thigh support.

Abstract: A therapeutic chair with an adjustable backrest and cushioned fulcrum pad allows users to extend their thoracic spine over the fulcrum of the adjustable chair back. The device allows the individual to sit on the chair and adjust the height of the backrest so the fulcrum is matched to the patient's need for movement.

Abstract: A mattress that is convertible into a sofa has a first side section, a second intermediate section hingedly connected to the first side section, and a generally c-shaped third side section, hingedly connected to the second intermediate section. The first side section is foldable under the second intermediate section at the hinged connection between them, and third side section is foldable to over the second intermediate section at the hinged connection between them, to form a sofa, with the second intermediate section forming the seat of the sofa, and the C-shaped third side section forming arms and a back surrounding the seat.

Abstract: A mechanism to improve the rotation smoothness of the transformer bed deck (folding bed/box bed) and to provide the balancing of the transformer bed deck. The above technical result is achieved in the rotation mechanism of the transformer bed that has an enclosure for mounting to the fixed part of the transformer bed, where the enclosure has a hinge-mounted lever for mounting to the movable part of the transformer bed, where the stretching elastic element and the compression elastic element are mounted with one end of each element inside the enclosure and are mounted with the other ends to the lever via the mounting axes, and where the enclosure has a split on it to guide the movement of the mounting axis of the compression elastic element.

Abstract: Seating systems are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a spring core (1, la, 12, 13, 17, 18) that may be used in e.g. bed mattresses, chairs or sofas. The spring core (1, 1a, 12, 13, 17, 18) comprises springs placed inside pocket (3). The pockets (3) are placed in a number of rows, which rows of pockets (3) are placed side by side. The spring core (1, 1a, 12, 13, 17, 18) is held in a compressed state by means of at least one cord (5). The at least one cord (5) is formed into braids (6) at opposite outer ends (7) of each row of pockets (3). Further, the at least one cord (4) forms a number of loops (8) on at least one side of each row of pockets (3). By pulling at one free end (10) of the at least one cord (5) the braids (6) and loops (8) are dissolved, allowing the spring core (1) to return to the non-compressed state.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus may include a mattress configured to receive a fluid from a pneumatic system, a graphical user interface, and a controller configured to control the pneumatic system and to communicate with the graphical user interface. The controller may control the graphical user interface to selectively display a home screen comprising a plurality of icons, the icons comprising a mattress function menu icon and a mattress function screen accessible via the mattress function menu icon. The mattress function screen may include at least one control input configured to activate a first state and a second state of the controller.

Abstract: A self-inflating stowable bed. The bed includes one or more self-inflating chambers, with each of the self-inflating chambers having one or more polyurethane foam sections therein, with the chamber defined between a first air impervious layer and a second air impervious layer. The self-inflating bed may be evacuated by a household or shop vacuum, and then sealed, rolled or folded, and easily stored or shipped. The polyurethane foam sections may be provided with different members having different indentation force deflection specifications suitable for bed portions and edge of bed portions.

Abstract: A mattress interior is provided that includes an outer framework made of a self-supporting, resilient material, and an air compartment made of a flexible, substantially airtight material, having an internal cavity which can be inflated and deflated. The air compartment is secured within the outer framework by being connected to the outer framework, and/or elements of the outer framework being connected to each other. An air mattress is also provided that includes the mattress interior, and a cover. A method of manufacturing a mattress is additionally provided that includes constructing the outer framework, inflating one or more air compartments, assembling the mattress by securing the air compartments within the outer framework to make a mattress interior and fitting the mattress interior with a cover, deflating the one or more air compartments, and packing the mattress into a smaller volume.

Abstract: A system for hiding flash in a suspension seat includes a frame having a channel having at least one wall, a fabric seat surface and a carrier over-molded onto the seat surface. The carrier has a wall and is over-molded onto the seat surface such that the seat surface extends from the wall. The carrier and a portion of the seat surface at a juncture of the carrier and the seat surface are positioned in the channel with the portion of the seat surface abutting the wall of the channel, such that flash formed at the juncture of the carrier and the seat surface is positioned against the wall of the channel. A seat formed thereby and a method for making the seat are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is an absorbent mat, such as a bed pad or a change mat, e.g. for protecting an underlying support from soiling, as well as method for the formation of such a pad or mat. The mat has laterally extending wings, that are connected to each other by a tear-open section in a manufacturing configuration, that is opened to create the use configuration.

Abstract: A foldable frame that may be configured for use as an infant napper or an infant seat. The frame apparatus includes a first pair and a second pair of upstanding legs, each pair being connected to a respective, longitudinally spaced-apart folding joint device and extend generally downwardly therefrom. Distal ends of opposing legs may be connected by arched members to enable the frame apparatus to “rock” when positioned on a level surface. A supporting frame to which soft goods may be attached to support an infant is connected to the frame support members. The folding joint devices each may include a latching mechanism and may be individually repositioned. When both are configured to orient both frame extension members either upwardly or downwardly, the supporting frame is oriented generally level with respect to a surface upon which the foldable frame rests.

Abstract: A carrying device includes an object to be carried and a handle for the object. The object may be an infant seat.

Abstract: An anti-sweep mechanism for controlling removal of merchandise items from a forward dispensing end of a merchandise display hook the anti-sweep mechanism comprising a body having a first blocking portion and a second blocking portion, the body being rotatable between a first position and a second position wherein when the body is in the first position, the first blocking portion blocks forward movement towards the forward dispending end of merchandise items, and when the body is in the second position, the second blocking portion blocks forward movement of merchandize items behind a second blocking location that is spaced behind the first blocking location.

Abstract: A retail display unit includes a base having a frame member and a bracket coupled to the frame member and a holder. The bracket is configured to mount to a retail display fixture. The holder is coupled to the frame member and includes a front, a back, opposing sides, a bottom and is configured to hold and display products of different shapes. The bottom of the holder includes a first curved surface, a second curved surface and a channel located between the first and second curved surfaces and extends from the front to the back of the holder.

Abstract: A rail track assembly comprises a rail defining a longitudinal channel configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a monitoring drone. An end cap is configured to be coupled to a first longitudinal end of the rail. A charge cap is configured to be coupled to second longitudinal end of the rail opposite the first longitudinal end, the charge cap configured to house a power module for charging the monitoring drone when the monitoring drone is located at the second longitudinal end.

Abstract: According to the invention, objects are clamped between damping sleeves (11, 51), which are each fastened around a carrier (12, 52), wherein multiple composite bodies (5, 10) are aligned in relation to one another so that the carriers (12, 52) thereof are arranged in parallel each having the end thereof protruding out of the sleeve (11, 51) held in holes (21) of a plate (2), in particular locked with the plate in a formfitting or friction-locked manner. Preferably, plates (2) are lockable on one another in a formfitting manner using sliding parts to form a plate layer (20) or the composite bodies (5, 10) are components connected to one another by material bonding. Plates (2) and carriers (12, 52) of composite bodies (5, 10) are molded by means of injection molding so that the carriers (12, 52) fit with one end in the plates (2) and are lockable using this end in a formfitting or friction-locked manner with the plates.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems, devices, and methods for displaying and securing articles of merchandise. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of security devices, wherein each of the security devices includes a sensor configured to be attached to an article of merchandise. The system also includes at least one controller configured to communicate with each of the articles of merchandise in order to obtain data from the articles of merchandise. The controller and/or each of the security devices is configured to configured to generate a security signal in response to removal of the sensor from the article of merchandise.

Abstract: An invention is disclosed for processes, apparatuses, articles, structures, and supports in relation to floral arrangements. Embodiments of such a process, apparatus, article, structure and support would provide, among other benefits and advantages, a more cost-effective and versatile support for placing or supporting one or more floral pieces in a container.

Abstract: A multipurpose bed sheet system is provided comprising a central bed sheet portion having a substantially rectangular shape with one or more bed sheet flaps extending from one or more edges thereof, where each bed sheet flap may comprise a substantially rectangular, substantially triangular or substantially isosceles-trapezoidal shape. One or more coupling elements may be disposed on each of the one or more bed sheet flaps or disposed on the central bed sheet portion, where each of the one or more coupling elements may be manually removable and manually reattachable with another of the one or more coupling elements. When at least one of the one or more coupling elements are each respectively manually attached with another of the one or more coupling elements, at least one of the one or more bed sheet flaps is secured to a side and a bottom of a mattress and a first end of the central bed sheet portion is secured to a top of the mattress.

Abstract: A system and method for joining a cover with a comforter are described where a cover that may include one or more pieces of fabric with two opposing interior surfaces. The two opposing interior surfaces of the cover may have a top portion and a bottom portion. One of the opposing interior surfaces, at the top and the bottom, may include a securing means for securing the interior portion of the cover to a comforter. Once the securing means are engaged, the cover is removably attached to the comforter. The cover and comforter are reversed by turning the cover-comforter inside-out such that the comforter is inside the cover. The cover is then closed using a closing means.