Abstract: This present disclosure is about an electric shelf which has at least one column to be installed on a wall, a slidable component arranged on the column to slide along the column vertically, at least one layer of shelf board component connected to the slidable component to move simultaneously with the slidable component, and a linear driving device connected to the slidable component and the column to actuate the slidable component to move relative to the column. Advantages of the present disclosure compared to prior arts include a simpler structure and less space occupied by the shelf board component.

Abstract: A system, and method of using a system can include at least one storage cabinet, which can include: a plurality of sides; at least one front door, coupled to at least one of said plurality of the sides; at least one back door, coupled to at least one of the plurality of the sides; a plurality of forklift pockets coupled to the at least one storage cabinet; and at least one shelf coupled to the at least one storage cabinet.

Abstract: Two tables in the form of concentric circular rings provide seating positions for people on the interior of the inner ring table and the exterior of the outer ring table. People on the interior face outwards, and people on the exterior face inwards. At least one table rotates relative to the other, such that each person positioned on the interior of the inner ring table will interface with each person positioned on the exterior of the outer ring table during one full revolution of the at least one rotating table.

Abstract: A bracket device of a slide rail assembly comprises a supporting frame, a bracket, and a fastening member. The bracket comprises a longitudinal wall and a mounting member. The longitudinal wall is connected to the supporting frame. The mounting member is adjacent to the longitudinal wall. The fastening member is pivotally connected relative to the bracket. When the fastening member is rotated in a first direction from a predetermined state, a fastening section of the fastening member moves away from the mounting member. The bracket device further comprises at least one blocking feature arranged on a rotation path of the fastening member in a second direction. When the fastening member is in the predetermined state, the blocking feature is disposed beside the fastening member to prevent the fastening member from being rotated in the second direction from the predetermined state.

Abstract: A sliding device is capable of decreasing a moving distance of a middle rail while maintaining a maximum moving distance of a movable rail. The sliding device includes a fixed rail fixed to a body into which a storage body is inserted, the movable rail fixed to the storage body, the middle rail installed between the movable rail and the fixed rail and configured to move relatively with respect to the movable rail and the fixed rail, and a driving part configured to move the middle rail so as to move the movable rail by a distance twice a moving distance of the middle rail.

Abstract: Presented is a divider for partitioning an interior space of a drawer, and building a custom box adherable on counter tops or similar flat surfaces. The divider is configured from a substantially rectangular and solid plastic sheet. The divider so formed from the solid plastic sheet includes features and characteristics such as a pair of central panels, a central hinge, a pair of lateral panels, a pair of lateral hinges, and ridges which are operationally connected to each other.

Abstract: A front panel includes at least one decorative plate and frame for receiving the decorative plate. The decorative plate is received at least partially within the frame in a mounted condition, and the frame includes at least one locking portion for releasably locking the front panel to a drawer sidewall. At least one holding device is arranged on an end portion of the decorative plate for receiving the at least one end portion of the decorative plate. The at least one holding device is configured so as to be separate from the decorative plate and the frame, and the separate holding device is configured to be releasably connected to the frame.

Abstract: A chair assembly includes an arm assembly that includes an armrest supported by a vertically adjustable support assembly and an arm base, where the arm base extends at an acute angle with respect to a longitudinal centerline of the chair assembly, an upholstery arrangement including a ring member attached to a cover, where the ring member includes a plurality of reliefs having a width that reduces as the ring member is wrapped about a shell member of the chair assembly, and a control arrangement having a biasing member that moves through an arcuate path as the biasing member is adjusted between varying bias settings.

Abstract: A foldable multifunction chair including a base for contacting a support surface; a user body support having a support front surface for contacting a user body, the user body support being adjustably pivotably mounted to the base along a transversal axis; a selectively adjustable chair deployment mechanism cooperatively coupled to the base and the user body support, the chair deployment mechanism being configured for selectively adjusting the user body support to a desired angle relative to the base; and a locking mechanism configured for angularly locking the user body support to the desired angle relative to the base. The chair may be used, e.g., as a backrest with an accessory support positioned in front thereof for work, or as a seated workstation wherein the accessory support is positioned adjacent a rear surface of the user body support in a deployed position, and the collapsible seat in a deployed position.

Abstract: A camping stool includes a plurality of seat members and legs pivotally coupled to a pair of hub assemblies. Each hub assembly includes a plurality of tracks. A shaft extends between the pair of hub assemblies. The plurality of tracks extends along a length of each hub assembly and is aligned with the shaft. The plurality of seat members and legs are inserted into the plurality of tracks along a base portion. The plurality of seat members and the plurality of legs are pivotally coupled within the plurality of tracks through a rack and pinon gear system. The track defining a plane of rotation of the plurality of seat members and the plurality of legs.

Abstract: An adjustable stool having a support connected to a base at one end and seat at the opposite end. A foot rest is adjustably connected to the support. Adjustably connected to the seat is a back support. A lumbar support is adjustably connected to the back support. The back support has a horizontal portion and a vertical portion.

Abstract: Armrest (10) comprising a base (19) and an arm (13) that can be moved by a mount (17) between at least one use position and a non-use position, wherein the arm (13) is movable by the mount (17) axially of a pivot axis (a) between a proximal and a distal position, and is pivotable about the pivot axis (a) between a primary and a secondary position, wherein the armrest (10) has an actuator (30) comprising a motor drive having a drive part (29) that is movable between a first and a second position in order to displace the arm (13) in a first direction (y1) between the non-use position and the use position, at least in part, wherein the actuator (30) has at least one spring (21) that can be tensioned upon movement of the drive part (29) or an additional drive part (29) of the actuator (30), wherein the arm (13) can be moved axially, in a second direction (y2) by the spring (21), which second direction is directed opposite the first direction (y1).

Abstract: A back support that includes a base for being mounted on a vertical structure and a plurality of projections extending outwardly from a front side of the base, laterally along a width of the base and vertically long a length of the base. An outermost extent of the projections collectively defines a vertically-oriented curvature generally corresponding to a human spinal curvature and against which an individual can engage the back for support while standing.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of furniture, and in particular, relates to a bedstead with both easy disassembly and assembly and high efficiency, stability and comfort. including a first connecting plate with one end provided with a second connecting plate, wherein a first support leg is disposed between the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate; the first support leg is provided with a first connection mount on, the top thereof and the first connection mount is uniformly provided with first mounting holes at one side thereof.

Abstract: A pocketed spring comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has pockets characterized by the individual mini coil springs of the comfort layer being pocketed with between at least one cushion assembly and a sheet of polypropylene fabric. Each cushion assembly includes at least one foam layer. A segmented seam joins the cushion assembly and the sheet of polypropylene fabric around each of the mini coil springs of the pocketed spring comfort layer. The method of making the pocketed spring comfort layer includes compressing the mini coil springs and creating pockets with a welding horn and an anvil.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inflatable panel (10) comprising an inflatable first part (12) having an internal compartment (13); an inflatable second part (14) having an internal compartment (15); and a third part (16) connecting the first part (12) to the second part (14) at a periphery of the first and second parts (12, 14). The first, second, and third parts (12, 14, 16) together define a sealed enclosure (18) therebetween. The inflatable panel (10) also includes means for evacuating air from the sealed enclosure (18), and said sealed enclosure is configured to increase thermal insulation between the first part (12) and the second part (14).

Abstract: Adjustable mattress assemblies are described in which a mattress incorporates regions where additional pressure reduction is adjustable via pliable fluid bladders filled with a gas or fluid. Such areas of the mattress where additional pressure reduction is desired may include regions of the mattress which support areas of the body which may be particularly susceptible to pressure ulcers such as the heels, sacral regions, etc.

Abstract: A non-slip cushion includes a layer of a honeycomb gel for diminishing high pressure areas to reduce pressure ulcers.

Abstract: A seating structure includes a frame, a carrier, and a suspension material. The frame includes first and second side frame members and first and second cross frame members forming a closed loop and defining an opening therebetween. The frame also includes a plurality of first attachment features on an outer perimeter of the frame. The carrier includes first and second side carrier members and first and second cross carrier members that form a closed loop. The carrier also includes a plurality of second attachment features on an inner perimeter of the carrier. The plurality of second attachment features engages the plurality of first attachment features to attach the carrier to the frame. The suspension material is attached to the carrier and extends over the opening in the frame to define a continuous seat and backrest.

Abstract: A safety stool/learning tower and method of assembling same, the safety stool having a first wall, at least two side walls, a second wall, and a platform, wherein the at least two side walls are configured to locate one on each side of the first wall, and wherein the second wall is configured to engage with the first and second walls, characterised in that, when engaged, the second wall interlocks the first and second walls with the first wall, and wherein the platform is configured to engage with at least two opposing walls of the interlocked first wall, at least two side walls and second wall.

Abstract: A child seat for luggage is provided that can be quickly and easily attached and removed from standard wheeled suitcases with extendable handles so that a child can be securely seated on the top of the luggage and wheeled around. The child seat includes a rear member, padded seat, side portions, side portion straps, a lap strap, shoulder straps, and a seat strap that attaches to the non-extendable handle. The child seat is light and flexible enough to be conveniently stored when not in use.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a crib liner suitable for use with a crib, wherein the crib has a perimeter, and wherein a plurality of spaced vertical support elements are provided along the perimeter. In one embodiment, the crib liner may include a first panel configured to cover a portion of the spaced vertical support elements. The first panel may have first and second ends, a breathable body portion, a bottom border, and a top border. In some embodiments, the first panel may further comprise side borders. Fastening mechanisms may be provided at either or both ends for attaching the first panel to the crib. The breathable body portion may have an air permeability of between 385 CFM and 1530 CFM, a light permeability of between 47 and 99%, and a CO2 rebreathing value of less than 20%.

Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser is provided including a case having a first case section. The first case section defines a first product display area and an air passageway. The air passageway supports a fan and is in fluid communication with an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet. The air passageway is at least partially defined by a refrigeration system including an evaporator. A portion of the air passageway is further defined by a plenum having a stepped profile configured to channel and adjust a direction of an airflow within the first air passageway prior to entering the evaporator. The refrigerated merchandiser may further include a second case section defining a second product display area and including a glass panel. A first airflow portion of an airflow is configured to flow through the airflow inlet toward the evaporator and a second airflow portion is configured to flow through a second airflow outlet via an evaporator bypass channel.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed having a key having a punch pin and a flat magnet keeps the punch pin in place in a metal v-notch hanger on a back side of a picture frame while a user levels a top edge of the picture frame to mark nail locations. A deck, a turret mounted on a top end of the deck, wherein the turret protrudes from the top end of the deck and the turret is gripped by a user as a handle while hanging a picture on a wall using the apparatus; a hook hanger attached to the front side of the deck for hanging a picture frame from a wire on a back of the picture frame; and a hole through the deck for aligning a push pin to pass through the hole and mark a location for an anchor from which the picture frame hangs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bedding article for a baby, comprising a soft base (10) provided with an edge roll (20) secured to the base (10) and extending over at least part of the periphery thereof, said edge roll (20) being provided with a free end (25) that can be folded over onto the stomach of the baby. The edge roll (20) contains a tubular insert (30) having a complementary shape, which is designed to be heated and to progressively emit the heat received. The article also comprises a cloth for swaddling the baby and a cover (50). The cover is designed to partially cover at least the base and particularly the free end (25).

Abstract: A repellent sleeping bag constructed from a protective material, the repellent sleeping bag having: a main body; and a plurality of seams; the protective material having a plurality of layers joined together via bias tape, the plurality of layers having: a first net layer; a second net layer; and a three-dimensional mesh layer between the first net layer and the second net layer, the three-dimensional mesh layer having a first mesh sheet and a second mesh sheet raised to a first height above the first mesh sheet; wherein the first mesh sheet and the second mesh sheet are associated together via a plurality of compressible elements; wherein the bias tape provided at each seam of the plurality of seams is sewn onto the first net layer, the three-dimensional mesh layer, and the second net layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a liquid handling vessel including a bottom surface; and a side wall protruding from the bottom surface, the side wall comprising one or more grooves located on an outer surface of the side wall, wherein the one or more grooves are configured for liquid storage.

Abstract: A pump operated lid that pushes liquid through the lid. The pump operated lid includes an enclosure having an interior volume and an outer perimeter, wherein the outer perimeter is designed to removably secure to a cup. An air pump is within the interior volume along with a power source and a control circuit, each operably connected to the air pump. A switch is on the enclosure and operably connected to the air pump, such that the switch is designed to activate the air pump. One or more valves are on the upper surface and designed to allow air into the interior volume, and close when the air pump is activated. An aperture is on the upper surface and extends through the enclosure and is designed to receive a straw therethrough.

Abstract: A system is provided for storing and transporting a plurality of individual servings of a liquid. The system stores each serving in an individual container so that it is sealed from the external environment by the base of a container of another serving that is stacked directly on top of it.

Abstract: An improved cake cover for protecting and securing a cake, or other food item. The cake cover is preferably comprised of a washable enclosure having a plurality of receptacles positioned thereon for receipt of a plurality of interchangeable inserts, thereby allowing the user to customize the appearance and function of the cake cover. The plurality of inserts may include, without limitation, a candle holding insert, a light emitting insert and a sound emitting insert. An outer surface of the cake cover may further comprise decorative texturing that mimics the appearance of a traditionally baked cake, and/or may be constructed of a transparent or translucent material to enable the cake stored therein to be viewed through the cake cover. Finally, the cake cover may further comprise a securing means for securing the cover to a surface.

Abstract: A footwear removal device includes a planar base having a first end opposite a second end. A notch is disposed in the second end of the planar base that can receive a heel of an article of footwear therein. A frame is affixed to the second end, wherein the frame includes a pair of lateral supports having a cross bar extending therebetween at an upper end of each of the pair of lateral supports. A toe engagement panel is hingedly affixed to a lower side of the cross bar, wherein a cutout is disposed in a distal end of the toe engagement panel.

Abstract: A retractable arm device, system, and method with a locking mechanism for preventing items placed in a device or receptacle from getting stuck, damaged, or torn. The retractable arm includes an inner tube, a pawl, and an outer tube surrounding the inner tube. The inner tube slides within the outer tube and the pawl preventing the retractable arm from moving into an extended position under particular conditions. The retractable arm may be placed in a receptacle for items to prevent the door from being reopened before the door is fully closed.

Abstract: A curtain rod bracket assembly with a bracket base that is configured to be mounted to a wall or a ceiling, and a bracket arm defining at least one curtain rod supporting portion that is configured to hold a curtain rod in a generally horizontal orientation, and first and second mounting locations. The first mounting location is configured to be coupled to the bracket base when the bracket base is mounted to a wall, while maintaining a curtain rod supporting portion such that it is configured to hold a curtain rod in a generally horizontal orientation. The second mounting location is configured to be coupled to the bracket base when the bracket base is mounted to a ceiling, while maintaining a curtain rod supporting portion such that it is configured to hold a curtain rod in a generally horizontal orientation.

Abstract: A process for manufacture of a profiled non-stick pan with a concave-convex pattern, which includes the following steps: preparing a flat blank for forming a pan body; screen printing a layer of ink with a predetermined pattern on a surface of the blank for a pan body, then drying and curing the ink; etching, by an etching process, the surface of the blank, on areas of the surface not covered by the ink, then cleaning and drying the blank, and retaining the ink; spraying non-stick pan coating on the blank, then baking the blank at high temperature, to enable the ink to automatically peel off at high temperature; pressing and stretching the blank to form a profiled pan body, then deburring and polishing on an edge of the pan body.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an extraction device for extracting soluble favors from raw materials that are distributed within liquid. The extraction device includes a first container, a second container, a valve, and an air suction device. The second container is configured for storing the mixture of the raw materials and the liquid. The valve is connected to the second container and the first container. The air suction device is connected to the first container and configured to decrease the internal pressure of the first container to a predetermined value. When the internal pressure of the first container reaches the predetermined value, the valve is activated to connect the first container to the second container. The disclosure also relates to an extracting method for using the extraction device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a food or beverage dispensing device (10) comprising holding means (30) accepting at least two containers (20, 20?) of similar configuration; the holding means (30) being configured to cooperate with receiving means (60) in the device (10) to insert and position the at least two containers (20, 20) in the device (10) for preparing a food or beverage, each container comprising at least an ingredient for the preparation of a food or beverage; the holding means (30) comprising positioning means (31) to position in a certain manner the containers in the holding means (30) and also comprising an interface area (32) for each of the containers placed, such that free access is left to operate the containers injecting a fluid for the preparation of the food or beverage and to open and/or close the dispensing outlet of the food or beverage prepared. The at least two containers (20, 20?) are configured as flexible pouches or sachets.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling pressure in a brewing system during a brew cycle can include a sensor for reading a temperature of a fluid in a heater tank and means, coupled to the sensor, for selectively activating a heater element in the heater tank based at least in part on the temperature reading. The apparatus can also include means, coupled to the sensor, for determining if the temperature of the fluid in the heater tank has reached a desired temperature. The apparatus can also include a pump for displacing the fluid in the heater tank with additional fluid from a reservoir, means for measuring a current drawn by the pump, means for comparing the measured current drawn by the pump to a threshold current, and means for selectively changing a voltage supplied to the pump to displace a desired amount of fluid in the heater tank.

Abstract: A countertop (1) for kitchen furniture comprising a hob (12) with at least one magnetic inductor (14) designed to be used for cooking food and located underneath at least one cooking area (16) of said hob (12), said hob (12) further comprising at least one removable protection element (18) designed to be positioned on top of said at least one cooking area (16). The hob (12) is provided with at least one safety device (20) designed to ensure correct positioning of the at least one removable protection element (18).

Abstract: A device for heating and/or cooking food, in particular meat products, includes a cooking chamber formed in the housing for the food to be cooked, a heating device associated with the cooking chamber and having at least one heating element for heating the food product, and at least one food receptacle for receiving the food product in the cooking chamber. The food receptacle is movably received by an adjusting device for adjusting at least the distance of the food receptacle relative to the heating device.

Abstract: A pan system is provided having a male mold portion extending from a base plate to create a pallet. Raw dough is rolled out to a sheet having a uniform thickness, which is then formed into a cut shape. The cut shape is placed to overlay the male mold portion and has overlapping seam areas. A guide is brought into proximity with the base plate and guides posts extend through the base plate. The housing is placed between the guide posts. The overlapping seam areas are bonded during the baking process due to being constrained by the housing and male mold portion.

Abstract: A combined apparatus for heating, cooking, grilling and defrosting of foods of various kinds, depending on the type of foods to be treated from time to time and the duration of the foods treatment foreseen by each user of the same apparatus, where each hot treatment of foods may be effected either by heating or by microwaves only, or by heating and microwaves combined to each other. There are described in detail all the technical characteristics of the apparatus and the relative control circuits either for heating or for generating the microwaves. Advantages include use of a sole and single apparatus for hot treating the foods for providing for the heating, the cooking, the grilling and the defrosting of the same foods, instead of employing as it happens hitherto of single separated apparatuses for performing the same functions.

Abstract: An example oven can include: a main body with a cooking cavity; a front portion of the main body having a front opening for receiving a pizza and acting as an air vent; a wood burning tray assembly including a grate positioned in the main body; and a gas burner positioned adjacent to the wood burning tray assembly; wherein the gas burner is configured to combust a gas to heat the cooking cavity; and wherein the gas burner is positioned to ignite wood on the grate of the wood burning tray assembly to further heat the cooking cavity.

Abstract: Provided is a grill apparatus having an elongated base assembly coupled to a firebox assembly. The base assembly includes a lid with a handle, where the lid is pivotally coupled to a base along the length of the base assembly. The base has a bottom, and a hole in a side portion that is adapted to accept an exhaust piping assembly, while the bottom of the base has a hole that substantially accommodate a fire box assembly. The firebox assembly is coupled to the base assembly and includes a firebox and at least one vent. A removable shield separates the firebox assembly from the base assembly. The shield is slightly larger than the hole in the base in at least one dimension, such that as the shield rests on the base above the hole in the base, a gap is left that allows heat and air to flow from the firebox into the base assembly.

Abstract: A foldable grill for housing a charcoal fire, the foldable grill including: (a) a body, the body having at least partially an empty internal volume; (b) a first grill portion and a second grill portion, the first and second grill portions being hingedly coupled together and in slidable communication with the body, the foldable grill adapted to be movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein in the closed configuration, the first and second grill portions are disposed within the empty internal volume.

Abstract: A frying unit, comprising an oil pan (1) which is essentially open on top, a transport unit (2), using which a basket (3) is movable from a filling position into the interior of the oil pan (1) and using which the basket (3) is movable from the interior of the oil pan (1) into an emptying position, wherein the oil pan (1) is designed in such a way that it can accommodate multiple baskets (3) simultaneously, and the transport unit (2) is designed in such a way that the baskets (3) are movable independently of one another.

Abstract: A container has a chamber and a phase change material (PCM) that can remove heat from the chamber. The container can have a thermal conductor movably coupled in the container between a retracted position and a deployed position, where in the deployed position, while on a heat sink unit, the thermal conductor can draw heat from the PCM to solidify or charge the PCM, which can then maintain the chamber in a chilled state for a prolonged period of time. The container can have one or more heating elements in thermal communication with the chamber and operable to add heat to the chamber to increase or maintain a temperature of the chamber in a heated state for a prolonged period of time.

Abstract: A portable blender is provided, the portable blender having a substantially cylindrical or conical base and a substantially cylindrical or conical blending chamber. A blade assembly is rotatably fixed within the blending chamber, and a motor is provided for rotating the blade, the motor being located within the base. A battery assembly for powering the motor is located within the base. The battery assembly has several substantially cylindrical battery cells arranged in a semicircular configuration and located adjacent an outer wall of the base.

Abstract: A device is described for breaking an egg and separating an egg white from the yolk of the egg. The device includes a support base and a chute coupled to the support base. The chute has front end, a rear end, an enclosed section at the front end, and an open section at the rear end. The device includes a breaker that spans across the chute. The breaker is configured to crack a shell of the egg to release the yolk and the egg white onto the chute.

Abstract: A cover and a method for covering an eating utensil having a head opposite a handle. The cover has a sleeve with a closed end and an open end for receiving the head of the eating utensil. A tab extends from the open end of the sleeve. The tab may have an adhesive on an inner side for adhering the tab to a portion of the handle when the head is positioned in the sleeve.

Abstract: A shower sandal with integrated foot cleaners, massagers, and exfoliators includes a sole, a medial sidewall, a lateral sidewall, a bridge, and a plurality of bristles. The sole that rest underneath the user's foot includes a forefoot section, a midfoot section, and a hindfoot section. The medial sidewall and the lateral sidewall are oppositely positioned of each other across the hindfoot section. The medial sidewall is terminally connected onto the hindfoot section. The lateral sidewall is terminally connected onto the hindfoot section. The bridge is positioned across the forefoot section and terminally connected to the forefoot section. The plurality of bristles is adjacently connected to the sole, the medial sidewall, the lateral sidewall, and the bridge so that the plurality of bristles can clean, massage, and exfoliate the user's foot.