Abstract: An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations.

Abstract: Packaging is disclosed. The packaging may include a charging element to charge an electronic device contained within the packaging. The charging may be performed by inductive charging. The packaging may include a magnet to position and retain an item within the packaging. The packaging may include protective surfaces formed of microfiber to help protect an item contained therein. The microfiber may be debossed around its periphery to minimize interruption between the microfiber and an underlying surface to which it is applied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to firearms. In some cases, the firearms include a firing pin; a first ignition chamber that is configured to house a round of ammunition and to move proximally with respect to the firing pin so that when the round is in the first chamber and the firearm is fired, a portion of the round is struck against the firing pin. In some cases, the firearms also include a follower configured to be movable proximally and distally within the firearm and to be biased against a primer or proximal end of the round such that the follower is configured to selectively hold the round within the first chamber as the first chamber moves proximally, and such that proximal movement of the follower stops when the round strikes the firing pin, so that the follower acts as a bolt face for the round. Other implementations are also described.

Abstract: An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations.

Abstract: A tray support rack has a top member, a bottom member, a first frame that extends from the top member to the bottom member on a first side of the tray support rack, and a second frame that extends from the top member to the bottom member on a second side of the tray support rack. The first frame includes a first set of parallel rails, with each parallel rail of the set being spaced apart from another parallel rail to define a first guide space therebetween, and a first bottom support rail spaced apart from the first set of parallel rails. The second frame includes a second set of parallel rails, with each parallel rail of the set being spaced apart from another parallel rail to define a second guide space therebetween, and a second bottom support rail spaced apart from the second set of parallel rails.

Abstract: The present invention relates to firearms. In some cases, the firearms include a firing pin; a first ignition chamber that is configured to house a round of ammunition and to move proximally with respect to the firing pin so that when the round is in the first chamber and the firearm is fired, a portion of the round is struck against the firing pin. In some cases, the firearms also include a follower configured to be movable proximally and distally within the firearm and to be biased against a primer or proximal end of the round such that the follower is configured to selectively hold the round within the first chamber as the first chamber moves proximally, and such that proximal movement of the follower stops when the round strikes the firing pin, so that the follower acts as a bolt face for the round. Other implementations are also described.

Abstract: A tray support rack has a top member, a bottom member, a first frame that extends from the top member to the bottom member on a first side of the tray support rack, and a second frame that extends from the top member to the bottom member on a second side of the tray support rack. The first frame includes a first set of parallel rails, with each parallel rail of the set being spaced apart from another parallel rail to define a first guide space therebetween, and a first bottom support rail spaced apart from the first set of parallel rails. The second frame includes a second set of parallel rails, with each parallel rail of the set being spaced apart from another parallel rail to define a second guide space therebetween, and a second bottom support rail spaced apart from the second set of parallel rails.

Abstract: An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations.

Abstract: An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations.

Abstract: Packaging is disclosed. The packaging may include a charging element to charge an electronic device contained within the packaging. The charging may be performed by inductive charging. The packaging may include a magnet to position and retain an item within the packaging. The packaging may include protective surfaces formed of microfiber to help protect an item contained therein. The microfiber may be debossed around its periphery to minimize interruption between the microfiber and an underlying surface to which it is applied.

Abstract: To clean the interior of a blend chamber, alternative rinse assembly structures and methods are described that use various shapes of holes or orifices through which water, which may contain cleaning or sanitizing fluid, can be dispersed as either continuous or pulsated streams directed at various portions of the blend chamber interior. A rinse assembly may include a grate having a frame forming a plurality of apertures, and a conduit having a wall surrounding an interior cavity. The conduit has a curved shaping with a plurality of holes through the wall.

Abstract: A blending containment assembly includes a cover having a first aperture and a cup seal connected to the cover. The cup seal is a flexible material having a second aperture. The cover and the cup seal are configured to receive a spindle of a blending assembly in the first aperture and the second aperture. The cover and the cup seal are movable to engage a cup to create a seal between an inside of the cup and an outside of the cup.

Abstract: Disclosed is a beverage system having an ingredient module and an ingredient dispensing valve assembly in communication with the ingredient module via at least one ingredient conduit, in which the ingredient dispensing valve assembly includes a dispensing manifold with at least one dispensing valve having a through-hole, an insert disposed within the through-hole, and a valve disposed between the insert and the dispensing valve, with the dispensing valve having a body portion and the insert is removeably connected to the body portion. The insert can be secured to the body portion of the dispensing valve by a locking mechanism, with the locking mechanism providing for removing or securing the valve from between the body portion of the dispensing valve and the insert by hand.

Abstract: A customizable firearm is disclosed. The firearm can perform one or more functions, including firing a bullet, firing a less-than-lethal projectile, and/or providing light. In some cases, the firearm includes a main frame component having an inner cavity, wherein a barrel is slidably received within the cavity so as to selectively slide back and forth within the cavity. In some cases, a proximal end of the barrel comprises a bullet chamber. In such cases, the barrel fires the bullet by carrying the bullet proximally and striking it against a stationary firing pin. In other cases, a firing pin is attached to a distal end of the barrel. In such cases, the barrel discharges the firearm by moving the firing pin distally and striking a cartridge at a distal end of the main frame. In some cases, the barrel rotates between a safe and a fire alignment. Other implementations are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for making and using a firearm that includes an extendable light source that can be selectively moved closer to and farther from a longitudinal axis of a barrel of the firearm. In some cases, the light source includes a laser or a light bulb, such as an LED. By being able to selectively move closer to and farther from the barrel's longitudinal axis, the light source can be adjusted so that it is able to shine past one or more attachments that are placed on a distal end of the firearm. Other implementations are also described.

Abstract: An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations.

Abstract: An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations.

Abstract: Disclosed is a beverage system having an ingredient module and an ingredient dispensing valve assembly in communication with the ingredient module via at least one ingredient conduit, in which the ingredient dispensing valve assembly includes a dispensing manifold with at least one dispensing valve having a through-hole, an insert disposed within the through-hole, and a valve disposed between the insert and the dispensing valve, with the dispensing valve having a body portion and the insert is removeably connected to the body portion. The insert can be secured to the body portion of the dispensing valve by a locking mechanism, with the locking mechanism providing for removing or securing the valve from between the body portion of the dispensing valve and the insert by hand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for making and using a firearm that includes an extendable light source that can be selectively moved closer to and farther from a longitudinal axis of a barrel of the firearm. In some cases, the light source includes a laser or a light bulb, such as an LED. By being able to selectively move closer to and farther from the barrel's longitudinal axis, the light source can be adjusted so that it is able to shine past one or more attachments that are placed on a distal end of the firearm. Other implementations are also described.