Abstract: Systems and methods to predict and optimize automated recipe selection and item delivery for a customer. A server uses an artificial intelligence model to selects a plurality of predicted recipes for a customer based on customer preferences. Different types of constraints are obtained for the customer to generate a plurality of sets of recipes from the predicted recipes and to optimize those sets of recipes for the customer. A specific set of recipes is selected for the customer based on the optimization, and the filling of the order is initiated for the customer with items associated with the selected set of recipes.

Abstract: Systems and methods to predict and optimize automated recipe selection and item delivery for a customer. An item-selection server selects a plurality of predicted recipes based on customer preferences and order history. Hard and soft constraints are obtained to perform the optimization of the predicted recipes. The hard constraints define parameters that cannot be violated by a recipe or set of recipes, and soft constraints define parameters that expresses a tradeoff value associated with a recipe or set of recipes. Optimization includes selecting multiple sets of predicted recipes based on the hard constraints and scoring each recipe set based on the soft constraints, item inventory, and customer preferences. A specific set of recipes is selected for the order based on the scores, and the filling of the order is initiated for the customer with items associated with the selected set of recipes.

Abstract: An automated apparatus and method for configuring and producing packaging for orders of variable configurations of perishable items includes an automatic case erector-sealer; a packing liner dispenser; a cold pack dispenser; a control system; a point of sale ecommerce platform; and a data processor to capture order configuration, order destination, and available order points of origin. The control system captures and uses the order configuration, destination, and delivery date, to generate a time in transit (TNT), total volume, cold volume, and ambient volume, of items in the order. The total volume and cold volume are used to generate a product cube category (PCC). The TNT and the PCC are used to generate a packaging configuration for the order. The system uses the packaging configuration to generate and send operational directives to one or more of the automatic case erector-sealer, the packing liner dispenser, and the cold pack dispenser.

Abstract: A clip is provided, separately or integrated into a shower caddy, for removably suspending the shower caddy from a cylindrical arm to which a showerhead is attached. The clip includes a flexible body having first and second legs mirrored about a central axis thereof. The first and second legs define individual base ends and a bottom opening of the clip therebetween. The legs further define a generally central semi-cylindrical channel therebetween. The channel has an intermediate opening, between the channel and the bottom opening and contiguous with the bottom opening, for slidably receiving the cylindrical arm therethrough. The respective base ends of the first and second legs elastically flex around the diameter of the cylindrical arm to receive the cylindrical arm in the channel, and, thereafter, return toward an original configuration thereof, thereby gripping and removably securing the cylindrical arm within the channel.

Abstract: A clip is provided, separately or integrated into a shower caddy, for removably suspending the shower caddy from a cylindrical arm to which a showerhead is attached. The clip includes a flexible body having first and second legs mirrored about a central axis thereof. The first and second legs define individual base ends and a bottom opening of the clip therebetween. The legs further define a generally central semi-cylindrical channel therebetween. The channel has an intermediate opening, between the channel and the bottom opening and contiguous with the bottom opening, for slidably receiving the cylindrical arm therethrough. The respective base ends of the first and second legs elastically flex around the diameter of the cylindrical arm to receive the cylindrical arm in the channel, and, thereafter, return toward an original configuration thereof, thereby gripping and removably securing the cylindrical arm within the channel.

Abstract: An adjustable rod assembly includes first and second rods and first and second support members. Each of the first and second rods has an end portion. Each support member has opposing first and second open ends, a cavity extending between the opposing first and second open ends, and a sliding assembly with a slider member mounted proximate the first open end. The first end portion is at least partially surrounded by the sliding assembly and movably mounted in the cavity of the first support member and the second end portion is at least partially surrounded by the sliding assembly and movably mounted in the cavity of the second support member. The first and second rods are movable relative to the first and second support members in a first direction away from the first and second support members and a second direction which is opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A hookless shower liner fastener for suspending a liner and a curtain from a rod mounted in a shower. The hookless shower liner includes a base, a top portion having a thickness and a projection. The base includes a front surface. The top portion has a generally frusta-circular shape and defines a central cavity and a gap. The central cavity is configured to receive at least a portion of a shower rod therein in an installed configuration. The gap is defined between a butt end of the top portion and a butt portion of one of the base and the top portion. The projection extends generally perpendicularly from the front surface. The projection is configured to support the shower curtain to suspend the shower curtain from the rod.

Abstract: An adjustable pole caddy includes an elongated pole, a shelf including a generally planar surface for supporting at least one object thereon, a clamp having a first aperture and a second aperture, and a fastener extending through the first aperture of the clamp. The second aperture extends around at least a portion of an outer periphery of the pole. In a locked position of the fastener and clamp, an end portion of the fastener engages the pole and at least a portion of the shelf removably engages at least a portion of the clamp. The clamp is secured to the pole and the shelf is secured to the clamp. In a released position of the fastener and clamp, the end portion of the fastener does not engage the pole.

Abstract: An adjustable pole caddy includes an elongated pole, a shelf including a generally planar surface for supporting at least one object thereon, a clamp having a first aperture and a second aperture, and a fastener extending through the first aperture of the clamp. The second aperture extends around at least a portion of an outer periphery of the pole. In a locked position of the fastener and clamp, an end portion of the fastener engages the pole and at least a portion of the shelf removably engages at least a portion of the clamp. The clamp is secured to the pole and the shelf is secured to the clamp. In a released position of the fastener and clamp, the end portion of the fastener does not engage the pole.

Abstract: A utility tub includes a basin having a bottom wall and a sidewall extending generally perpendicularly therefrom. At least two legs support the basin above a supporting surface. Each of the at least two legs extends generally perpendicularly with respect to the bottom wall of the basin and the supporting surface. A shelf includes a top surface and an opposing bottom surface. The shelf is selectively removably detachable to the basin and each of the at least two legs such that the shelf has a first configuration wherein a least a portion of the shelf is supported within the basin above the bottom wall and the second configuration wherein at least a portion of the shelf is supported by the at least two legs below the bottom wall of the basin.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a wireless device having a radio frequency (RF) circuit, an omni-directional antenna coupled to the RF circuit, a directional antenna coupled to the RF circuit, and a switch configured to couple at least one of the omni-directional antenna and the directional antenna to an output of the RF circuit.

Abstract: An adjustable pole caddy includes an elongated pole, a shelf including a generally planar surface for supporting at least one object thereon, a clamp having a first aperture and a second aperture, and a fastener extending through the first aperture of the clamp. The second aperture extends around at least a portion of an outer periphery of the pole. In a locked position of the fastener and clamp, an end portion of the fastener engages the pole and at least a portion of the shelf removably engages at least a portion of the clamp. The clamp is secured to the pole and the shelf is secured to the clamp. In a released position of the fastener and clamp, the end portion of the fastener does not engage the pole.

Abstract: An adjustable shelf assembly including an elongated frame and a first shelf and a second shelf attached to the frame. The frame has a first end and a second end, and generally extends in a first plane. At least a portion of the first and second shelves extends in a second plane generally perpendicular to the first plane. The first and second shelves are separately transversely movable in the second plane relative to the frame. The shelf assembly is in an open position when the first and second shelves are transversely moved away and spaced apart from each other in the second plane, a generally vacant space is formed between the first and second shelves. The shelf assembly is in a closed position when the first and second shelves are positioned proximate to each other.

Abstract: An adjustable shelf assembly includes an elongated tension-mounted rod, an elongated frame, and at least one shelf attached to the frame. The elongated tension-mounted rod has a first end and a second end and generally extends in a first plane. The elongated frame has a first end attached to the tension-mounted rod and an opposing second end. The frame generally extends in a second plane which is perpendicular to the first plane of the tension-mounted rod. The at least one shelf has a base wall configured to support objects placed thereon. The base wall generally extends in a third plane which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first plane of the tension mounted-rod.

Abstract: An adjustable shelf assembly including an elongated frame and a first shelf and a second shelf attached to the frame. The frame has a first end and a second end, and generally extends in a first plane. At least a portion of the first and second shelves extends in a second plane generally perpendicular to the first plane. The first and second shelves are separately transversely movable in the second plane relative to the frame. The shelf assembly is in an open position when the first and second shelves are transversely moved away and spaced apart from each other in the second plane, a generally vacant space is formed between the first and second shelves. The shelf assembly is in a closed position when the first and second shelves are positioned proximate to each other.

Abstract: An adjustable pole caddy includes an elongated pole, a shelf including a generally planar surface for supporting at least one object thereon, a clamp having a first aperture and a second aperture, and a fastener extending through the first aperture of the clamp. The second aperture extends around at least a portion of an outer periphery of the pole. In a locked position of the fastener and clamp, an end portion of the fastener engages the pole and at least a portion of the shelf removably engages at least a portion of the clamp. The clamp is secured to the pole and the shelf is secured to the clamp. In a released position of the fastener and clamp, the end portion of the fastener does not engage the pole.

Abstract: An adjustable shelf assembly including an elongated frame and a first shelf and a second shelf attached to the frame. The frame has a first end and a second end, and generally extends in a first plane. At least a portion of the first and second shelves extends in a second plane generally perpendicular to the first plane. The first and second shelves are separately transversely movable in the second plane relative to the frame. The shelf assembly is in an open position when the first and second shelves are transversely moved away and spaced apart from each other in the second plane, a generally vacant space is formed between the first and second shelves. The shelf assembly is in a closed position when the first and second shelves are positioned proximate to each other.