Abstract: A continuously height adjustable mattress support and apparatus therefor is disclosed. The mattress support is vertically displaceable by means of at least one drive unit for applying a vertical force to a corresponding solely vertically displaceable driven component and is stabilized during vertical displacement by at least one stabilizing means connected thereto. The driven component is connected to, or is in supporting relation with, the mattress support, so that a height of the mattress support above a floor surface is settable and continuously adjustable by means of at least one actuator associated with the at least one drive unit. In one embodiment, a locking device for preventing displacement of the mattress support following inadvertent actuation of the at least one drive unit is employed.

Abstract: A continuously height adjustable mattress support and apparatus therefor is disclosed. The mattress support is vertically displaceable by means of at least one drive unit for applying a vertical force to a corresponding solely vertically displaceable driven component and is stabilized during vertical displacement by at least one stabilizing means connected thereto. The driven component is connected to, or is in supporting relation with, the mattress support, so that a height of the mattress support above a floor surface is settable and continuously adjustable by means of at least one actuator associated with the at least one drive unit. In one embodiment, a locking device for preventing displacement of the mattress support following inadvertent actuation of the at least one drive unit is employed.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an earthquake detection and alarming apparatus, comprising: a transparent object (46) having a concave surface on the top thereof; a rollable object (34) placed on the concave surface; an apiary of light projectors (30) placed above the concave surface; an apiary of light receivers (38) correspondingly to the apiary of light projectors, the apiary of light receivers being placed below the concave surface; and circuitry for determining: (a) vibrating frequency and amplitude of the rollable object with reference to the concave surface from sensing of the receivers (38); and (b) deducing therefrom the arrival of primary waves.

Abstract: A continuously height adjustable mattress support and apparatus therefor is disclosed. The mattress support is vertically displaceable by means of at least one drive unit for applying a vertical force to a corresponding solely vertically displaceable driven component and is stabilized during vertical displacement by at least one stabilizing means connected thereto. The driven component is connected to, or is in supporting relation with, the mattress support, so that a height of the mattress support above a floor surface is settable and continuously adjustable by means of at least one actuator associated with the at least one drive unit. In one embodiment, a locking device for preventing displacement of the mattress support following inadvertent actuation of the at least one drive unit is employed.

Abstract: An injury protection accessory for a riding vehicle (e.g., motorcycle), the accessory comprising: at least one shield (4), disposed at the side(s) of the riding vehicle, the shield comprising: a substantially vertical hinge (12), attached to the body or the chassis of the riding vehicle; and one or more substantially horizontal bars (10), attached to the hinge; the shield having an open state, in which one edge of the shield is separated from the body of the vehicle, thereby allowing the rider thereof to get off the vehicle, and a closed state, in which both sides of the shield are engaged with the body of the vehicle, thereby protecting the rider from injury.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a toilet seat lifting device (10), comprising a pneumatic system employing a piston (48) connected to the toilet seat (6), the system being adapted to lift the toilet seat (6) by applying mechanical force on the piston (48) in the corresponding direction (upwards, in the example herein), and to gradually lowering the toilet seat by gradually releasing air from the pneumatic system. The device may further comprise a valve (56), for causing a fall in air pressure in the pneumatic system, thereby causing an accelerated lowering of the toilet seat. The device may further comprise: a sensor, for sensing lowering of toilet seat (6); and a mechanism for activating flushing the toilet bowl upon detecting by the sensor that the seat has been lowered, such as a handle of a tap providing water to the flush tank (8) thereof.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an injury protection accessory for a riding vehicle (e.g., motorcycle), the accessory comprising: at least one shield (4), disposed at the side(s) of the riding vehicle, the shield comprising: a substantially vertical hinge (12), attached to the body or the chassis of the riding vehicle; and one or more substantially horizontal bars (10), attached to the hinge; the shield having an open state, in which one edge of the shield is separated from the body of the vehicle, thereby allowing the rider thereof to get off the vehicle, and a closed state, in which both sides of the shield are engaged with the body of the vehicle, thereby protecting the rider from injury.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a vehicular anti-theft system, comprising: sealed housing (31), interposed between the power brake boost (12) and the brake pump (14) of a wheel of a vehicle, the housing generating a closed space with the hydraulic space of the brake; an indication module (110), for indicating whether the vehicle is locked; a pushing mechanism (112), for pushing the transmission (24) of the hydraulic pump (14) of the wheel; and a controller (32), for activating the pushing mechanism (112) to push the transmission (24) upon indicating by the indication module (110) that the vehicle is locked; thereby braking the wheel upon locking the vehicle.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an earthquake detection and alarming apparatus, comprising: a transparent object (46) having a concave surface on the top thereof; a rollable object (34) placed on the concave surface; an apiary of light projectors (30) placed above the concave surface; an apiary of light receivers (38) correspondingly to the apiary of light projectors, the apiary of light receivers being placed below the concave surface; and circuitry for determining: (a) vibrating frequency and amplitude of the rollable object with reference to the concave surface from sensing of the receivers (38); and (b) deducing therefrom the arrival of primary waves.

Abstract: A gastrointestinal device including a casing including fixation elements adapted for intraluminal fixation of the device in a gastrointestinal tract (e.g., the anorectal wall), a valve disposed in the casing and controllable to move from a closed position, which significantly restricts passage of gastrointestinal (e.g., fecal) matter therepast, and an open position, which permits passage of gastrointestinal matter therepast, and a controller operatively connected to the valve for externally controlling the position of the valve between the closed and open positions.

Abstract: A continuously height adjustable mattress support and apparatus therefor is disclosed. The mattress support is vertically displaceable by means of at least one drive unit for applying a vertical force to a corresponding solely vertically displaceable driven component and is stabilized during vertical displacement by at least one stabilizing means connected thereto. The driven component is connected to, or is in supporting relation with, the mattress support, so that a height of the mattress support above a floor surface is settable and continuously adjustable by means of at least one actuator associated with the at least one drive unit. In one embodiment, a locking device for preventing displacement of the mattress support following inadvertent actuation of the at least one drive unit is employed.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a toilet seat lifting device (10), comprising a pneumatic system employing a piston (48) connected to the toilet seat (6), the system being adapted to lift the toilet seat (6) by applying mechanical force on the piston (48) in the corresponding direction (upwards, in the example herein), and to gradually lowering the toilet seat by gradually releasing air from the pneumatic system. The device may further comprise a valve (56), for causing a fall in air pressure in the pneumatic system, thereby causing an accelerated lowering of the toilet seat. The device may further comprise: a sensor, for sensing lowering of toilet seat (6); and a mechanism for activating flushing the toilet bowl upon detecting by the sensor that the seat has been lowered, such as a handle of a tap providing water to the flush tank (8) thereof.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a tube-dispenser comprising: a piston, deployed inside the tube of the dispenser, for pushing the substance stored inside the dispenser towards the outlet of the dispenser; and a no-return mechanism for preventing the piston from falling back. According to one embodiment of the invention, the no-return mechanism is entirely deployed inside the tube. In one embodiment of the invention, the no-return mechanism comprises: a ribbed surface deployed along the interior wall of the tube; and at least one dowel attached to the piston correspondingly to the ribbed surface. In one embodiment of the invention, the ribbed surface comprises cogs. Preferably the cogs are of sawtooth form. The ribbed surface may also be a track along the tube, thereby enabling utilizing more dispensed substance than in the case where the ribbed surface is on the entire wall.

Abstract: A gastrointestinal device including a casing including fixation elements adapted for intraluminal fixation of the device in a gastrointestinal tract (e.g., the anorectal wall), a valve disposed in the casing and controllable to move from a closed position, which significantly restricts passage of gastrointestinal (e.g., fecal) matter therepast, and an open position, which permits passage of gastrointestinal matter therepast, and a controller operatively connected to the valve for externally controlling the position of the valve between the closed and open positions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for preparing beverage, the apparatus comprising: a spoon, such as teaspoon, soupspoon, and the like; a bag, for storing extract for preparing the beverage; and means for attaching the bag to the bowl of the spoon. The bag may be deployed at the concave side of the spoon, and/or at the convex side of the spoon. The apparatus may further comprise a hook, for hooking the apparatus on the rim of a glass. The apparatus may further comprise a clip, for attaching the apparatus to the walls of a glass. The apparatus may further comprise a wrapper, for keeping the extract isolated until use. The means for attaching the bag to the bowl of the spoon may comprise folded edges of the bag. The bag may be made of stiff material, thereby keeping the edges thereof folded.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a dispenser of cleaning substance, the dispenser comprises: a container for storing the cleaning substance apart of the content of a bucket; conveying mechanism for conveying the substance form the container into the bucket; and an attaching mechanism, for attaching the conveying mechanism and/or the cleaning substance container to the bucket. According to one embodiment of the invention, the cleaning substance container is embedded within the bucket. According to another embodiment of the invention, the cleaning substance container is a separate entity from the bucket. The conveying mechanism may be adapted to convey liquid, solid objects (such as tablets), gas, and so on. Accordingly the cleaning substance may be in the form of liquid, solid objects (such as tablets), gas, and so on.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a saucer apparatus, comprising: a drainage container, for storing water drained from a soil container; and a conveying mechanism, for conveying the drainage container from a first state in which the drainage container is deployed underneath the soil container, thereby allowing accumulating drained water, and a second state in which the drainage container is deployed apart of the soil container, thereby allowing emptying water stored in the drainage container, and vice versa. The soil container may be is embedded into the apparatus, or comprise means for holding the flowerpot above the apparatus or on the apparatus, such as grill. According to one embodiment of the invention, the conveying mechanism conveys the drainage container linearly.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a book in which a content is impressed on its pages by invisible ink, and lighting means (e.g. a lamp, a LED, etc.), for exposing the content. According to one embodiment of the invention the lighting means is mounted on a track, therefore enabling the lamp to move along the track. According to another embodiment of the invention, the lighting means is mounted on a pen used for impressing invisible ink, thereby enabling a user thereof to view the impressed content while being impressed. A page of the book may further comprise a light sensor; and an audial unit, for producing sound upon sensing light. A page may further comprise at least two polarizers and a picture underneath, thereby upon changing the angle between the polarizers, a visibility of the picture is changed correspondingly.

Abstract: A toothbrush distal end for attachment to a handle of a mechanical toothbrush; the distal end comprising: a head; a neck having a proximal end and a distal end; a drive shaft having a driving bevelled gear fixed to distal end thereof; a brush consisting of a bristle array on a brush back plate, and a movement; the head being fixedly attached to the distal end of the neck; the neck being fixedly couplable to the handle and the drive shaft being couplable to a driving means; the neck being hollow and serving as a sleeve for the drive shaft; the drive shaft being rotatingly drivable about its axis within the neck, by the driving means; wherein the movement is situated within a cavity in the head and is connected to the brush back plate, for moving the brush back plate along an eccentric orbital path with respect to the head when driven by the driving means via the rotating drive shaft.

Abstract: An intrusion detection assembly including an intrusion detector including an inner housing, a detector disposed within the inner housing and a lens for focusing light from outside the inner housing onto the detector, and an outer housing which is generally sealed from the outside and defines a window which is generally transparent to light which is detected by the detector, wherein the intrusion detector is spaced from the window so as to define a region of high sensitivity between the lens and the window which is sealed from the outside environment.