Abstract: A screwless knob assembly includes a knob member and a knob backcover member. The knob member includes a handle and a shaft. The shaft is disposed opposite the handle and is configured to communicate through an aperture of a backing board. A portion of the shaft is configured to extend completely through the aperture of the backing board. Furthermore, the knob backcover member is configured to securely fasten around the portion of the shaft.

Abstract: A footstool with a footrest platform that is adjustable to different positions/angles. The footstool includes a first sidepiece and a second sidepiece engaged by a platform, which is adjustable to one of a plurality of possible positions corresponding to one of a plurality of possible angles. In one embodiment, the sidepieces each have two notches and the platform has protrusions or extensions that engage the notches in the respective position(s). In one position, the protrusions on the platform engage one notch on each sidepiece; in the other position, the protrusions engage the other notch on each sidepiece.

Abstract: A toy or play set is provided that includes one or more components having a sensor with a state, and an actuator coupled to the sensor. The sensor is capable of sensing an action of a user/object in the play area or a proximity of the object and setting the state of the sensor in accordance with the sensed action or proximity. A controller determines the state of the sensor and performs or initiates an action in accordance with the state of the sensor.

Abstract: An adjustable bracing device used for holding an openable case includes first and second mounts which respectively extend away from a case body and a hinged lid member of the case, and a carrier frame which is pivotally mounted to the first mount and a linking lever, and which has a biasing member mounted thereon. A cam surface of the linking lever is disposed to abut against a depressed end of the biasing member for holding the lid member in a partially or fully opened position. An adjusting member is disposed to adjust the biasing force of the biasing member.

Abstract: A collapsible storage bin having a base member and an upper containment member is provided. The base member includes a plurality of base walls, and a downwardly facing lip is disposed on at least one of the base walls. The upper containment member includes a plurality of containment walls, and an upwardly facing lip is disposed on at least one of the containment walls. The upwardly facing lip is configured to matingly engage the downwardly facing lip when the base member and the upper containment member are in an assembled position. A locking tab on the containment member is configured to lockingly engage a recess on the base member to lock the base member and the upper containment together in the assembled position.