Abstract: A cosmetic compact for solid or semi solid cosmetic product. The cosmetic compact comprising a lid and a base assembly, wherein the base assembly comprising a base, a frame, a shock absorbing member, and at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member is disposed in a cavity of the base. The shock absorbing member is coupled to the base and is coupled to the at least one cosmetic pan such that a shock imparted on the cosmetic compact is isolated from the at least one cosmetic pan. The shock absorbing member is deformable and comprises a hollow tubular body defining a central bore extending between an upper-flange and a lower-flange of the shock absorbing member.

Abstract: A hand cleaning device, including a main body, including a cleaning section to store at least one liquid therein, and a drying section disposed on at least a portion of the cleaning section to facilitate movement of air therein, a cleaning unit disposed on and within at least a portion of the cleaning section to spray at least one liquid within the cleaning section in response to detecting movement within the cleaning section, a scrubbing unit disposed within at least a portion of the cleaning section to scrub using a cleaning agent, and a drying unit disposed within at least a portion of the drying section to blow the air within the drying section in response to detecting movement within the drying section.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plant protection and management system for a center pivot and linear irrigation system. In the plant protection and management system, the movable platform is configured to provide at least one of an application unit, a seeding-fertilizer spreader unit or a monitoring unit. The application unit is configured to spray agriculture chemicals or fertilizers on crops. The seeding-fertilizer spreader unit is configured to sow seeds of crops. Further, the monitoring unit is configured to monitor crops and collect status data of the crops or status data of environment. According to different requirements on agricultural production, at least one of the application unit, the sowing unit or the monitoring unit can be selectively arranged on the movable platform so as to meet various requirements on plant protections and managements in the process of agricultural production.

Abstract: Powder dispensing brushes configured to apply a powder to a skin surface of a user are provided. The dispensing brush system can provide an efficient and effective easy to dispense sunscreen to the face and body. The system can include a housing, a powder supply chamber having an interior space configured to hold a predetermined volume of the powder, a passageway in communication with the interior space of the powder supply chamber, a filter, a second chamber distal to the filter configured to collect a volume of powder after the powder has passed through the filter, a flow restrictor plate including orifices arranged in an annular pattern, the flow restrictor plate configured to receive powder from the volume of powder upon actuation by a user, and an outer brush including a plurality of bristles.

Abstract: A regulating device for regulating water consumption of a concealed water tank includes a water tank, a hinged base is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the water tank, a water separator is hinged on the hinged base. A regulating mechanism is arranged between the hinged base and the water separator, and the regulating mechanism can drive the water separator to rotate and fix to divide the accommodation space of the water tank. Compared with the prior art, the regulating device realizes the variable volume of the water tank by regulating the rotation of the water separator through the regulating mechanism. The structure is simple and convenient for the later repair and maintenance of the water tank.

Abstract: A conditioning and styling reactivated hair device is an apparatus which can be used to spray formulations to condition, style, reactivate, and/or refresh hair, stimulate the scalp, and help detangle hair. The apparatus includes a handheld grip, a detachable panel, a nebulizing mechanism, a vibration mechanism, and a control system. The handheld grip serves as the base for the apparatus which can be ergonomically held by one hand. Further, the handheld grip includes a palm-bearing surface and an interfacing surface. The detachable panel covers the internal structure of the handheld grip and supports external hair styling aids. The detachable panel further comprises a back plate and a flow guide. The nebulizing mechanism dispenses spray formulations stored within the handheld grip. The vibration mechanism generates physical vibrations for stimulating purposes as well as to aid in dispensing spray formulations. The control system enables the semi-automatic operation of the apparatus by users.

Abstract: A discharge head for a liquid dispenser having a base and a push actuator. The discharge head has a pump device, which has a malleable pump chamber component open on both sides, fastened to the base and to the push actuator and encloses a pump chamber having a variable volume. The pump device has inlet and outlet valves. The discharge head has a ventilation opening and a ventilation valve. The ventilation valve on the base has a peripheral valve web raised via a surrounding cover wall of the base and the inside of which forms a peripheral valve surface. To ensure a reproducible behavior of the ventilation valve, a reinforcement structure is provided on the cover wall in the form of a peripheral reinforcement web, and/or the peripheral valve web is designed as part of a sleeve-like structure, which forms the peripheral valve web above the cover wall.

Abstract: An incremental advance dispenser includes a barrel which has a longitudinal axis, a muzzle end, and an opposite breach end. A shuttle is slidably connected to the barrel and movable with respect to the barrel along the longitudinal axis. A cup which carries a product is movable within the barrel along the longitudinal axis. The shuttle is positionable to an extended position toward the muzzle end of the barrel, and to a retracted position toward the breach end of the barrel. Movement of the shuttle to the extended position from the retracted position causes the cup to move an incremental distance toward the muzzle end of the barrel.

Abstract: A tank assembly for a pressure-assist toilet includes a flush assembly having an outer chamber and an inner chamber disposed in the outer chamber. The flush assembly further includes a flush valve disposed in the inner chamber, and a pilot valve disposed in the inner chamber and extending through the flush valve. The tank assembly further includes an actuator engaging the pilot valve and configured to hold the pilot valve at each of a first height, a second height offset a first distance from the first height, and a third height offset a second distance from the first height greater than a first distance.

Abstract: A writing instrument has a nib that can retract automatically upon release of a grip on the writing instrument. The writing instrument has one or more leaves that can be flexed to push the cartridge towards the front end of the writing instrument to expose the nib. A spring applies a force on the cartridge to automatically retract the nib when a grip on the writing instrument is released.

Abstract: A valve system comprises: a valve body; a valve cap; and a valve plug between the valve body and valve cap is compressed radially and axially, and a central bore extends wholly through the valve body and valve cap and partially through the valve plug. The valve system is welded to a packet which can contain a hair color formula. One or more of the packets are then used in a cartridge compatible with a dispensing device.

Abstract: A fluid storage system for a vehicle cargo area is provided that includes a container that includes a first container portion and a second container portion orthogonal to the first container portion. The fluid storage system further includes an attachment assembly that includes a container attachment affixed to the container and a vehicle attachment affixed to a vehicle.

Abstract: A modular bottle (e.g., for holding liquid or dry storage contents) and its various assemblies, components, and structures are provided. The bottle can include a body portion including an open longitudinal end and an interior region, an end cap configured to be secured over the open longitudinal end to enclose the interior region, and a flexible loop. The end cap can include a pair of knobs disposed on a circumferential side surface of the end cap. Each end of the flexible loop can define an aperture that is smaller than a largest diameter of each of the pair of knobs such that each end of the flexible loop is selectively couplable with each of the pair of knobs.

Abstract: A lavatory system within an internal cabin of a vehicle includes an enclosure defining an interior chamber, a first lavatory unit within the interior chamber, and a second lavatory within the interior chamber. The first lavatory unit is adjacent to the second lavatory unit. In at least one embodiment, a lavatory within an internal cabin of a vehicle includes an interior chamber defined by one or more outer walls, and a storage compartment extending outwardly from at least one of outer walls. The storage compartment defines an internal storage space that connects to the interior chamber. In at least one embodiment, a lavatory includes a first lavatory unit, a second lavatory adjacent to the first lavatory unit, and a containment compartment common to the first lavatory unit and the second lavatory unit.

Abstract: A mechanical pencil includes a ball chuck, a rotation drive mechanism having a rotary part and receiving an axial direction retraction operation due to writing pressure received by the lead held by the ball chuck and an axial direction advance operation due to release of the writing pressure to drive the rotary part to rotate in one direction, a feed cam face having a ring-shaped cam face vertical to the axial direction and an axial direction step part, and a slider having an abutting part abutting against the feed cam face and a holding chuck holding a lead and rotating upon receiving a rotation drive force of the rotary part, which is configured so that the lead held by the holding chuck is pulled out from the ball chuck due to the advance operation of the slider.

Abstract: Examples relate to devices, systems, and methods for collecting bodily waste as well as separating the liquids from the solids in the bodily waste. The devices, systems, and methods disclosed herein utilize a bodily waste separation device having an at least semi-rigid tray, a lid fluidly sealed to the at least semi-rigid tray, an output manifold fluidly sealed to the at least semi-rigid tray, an intake configured to fluidly connect the interior region of the at least semi-rigid tray to a source outside of the separation device, and a filter disposed between the at least semi-rigid tray and the output manifold.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for dosed dispensing of a fluid, comprising a container for the fluid and a dispensing device connected therewith, wherein the container comprises a form-retaining outer container and a flexible inner container connected therewith, wherein a space to be brought into fluid communication with the ambient atmosphere can be developed between the inner and outer containers, and wherein the dispensing device includes a housing and/or frame of which at least a part is integrally formed with the container.

Abstract: Embodiments, apparatuses, and systems for improving the safety and reducing operating costs associated with owning and/or operating a pool. For example, the system may be configured as an above-surface grade deck or traversable and retractable cover for a pool basin or other yard obstruction. In some cases, the deck may include open positions to expose the pool basin and closed position to cover the pool basin.

Abstract: The invention discloses A mechanical and electronic dual control water tap, including faucet group, control box and sensor, the sensor is arranged on the faucet group, and the faucet group is provided with a mixing valve; the mixing valve is internally arranged a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet, a first mixed water outlet and a second mixed water outlet are arranged; the second mixed water outlet is a normal water outlet channel; the control box includes a detection control unit, a first inflow runner, a second inflow runner and a mixed outlet channel; the first mixed water outlet is connected with the first inflow runner, and the second mixed water outlet is connected with the second inflow runner the first inflow runner and the second inflow runner are respectively provided with inductor and solenoid valves.

Abstract: A faucet assembly for rapid assembly of dual water sources includes a main body, a socket, a positioning member and a water pipe, wherein the main body includes a base and an extending pipe. The socket is arranged inside the base, the positioning member restricts the axial displacement of the socket, and the water pipe enters the extending pipe through the socket and the base. The water pipe includes an outer pipe, an inner pipe, and a water inlet structure, wherein the inner pipe is arranged inside the outer pipe, the outer pipe and the inner pipe are respectively connected to the water inlet structure, and the water inlet structure is laterally embedded in the water inlet structure. Water from different water sources enters the outer and inner pipes through the water inlet structure respectively.