Abstract: A lanyard attachment assembly has a sleeve with an inside surface and an outside surface. The inside surface defines a passageway through the sleeve. A strap passes through the passageway and forms a closed loop to link the closed loop to the sleeve. The assembly optionally includes a connector with a connector opening therethrough. When the assembly includes a connector, the strap passes through the connector opening where the closed loop links the connector to the sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention is a mobile device case with a retractable lanyard housed in a pocket-friendly profile. A novel feature provides for the lanyard to be releasably refracted into the housing in a one-two set-release scenario.

Abstract: A toothbrush (10) including a handle (11) to which there is attached a toothbrush head (12). The handle (11) includes a hollow body (15) and opposite longitudinal ends (17, 18). An attachment portion (27) of the toothbrush head (12) engages an attachment portion (28) of the handle (11) so as to be secured thereto.

Abstract: A nail brush comprising; a handle section; a plurality of bristles, each of said bristles having an attached end, connected to said handle section, and a free end; each free end positioned, relative to its neighbours, to collectively define an envelope partially enclosing a volume; wherein said volume is structured to receive a portion of at least one human digit extending from a digit tip substantially to an eponychium of said digit.

Abstract: A broom comprising bristles of multiple lengths. The broom can include a head having a bottom major surface and a longitudinal axis. The head can define a sweeping direction in which the broom is configured to be swept. The broom can further include a plurality of tufts of bristles coupled to the bottom major surface of the head and protruding downwardly therefrom. The plurality of tufts of bristles can include a first tuft type having a first length, and a second tuft type having a second length that is longer than the first length. The plurality of tufts of bristles can further include a diagonal row comprising at least two adjacent tufts of either the first tuft type or the second tuft type arranged at a non-zero and non-right angle with respect to the longitudinal axis and/or the sweeping direction.

Abstract: A head for an oral care implement comprises a mounting surface and at least one tuft extending from the mounting surface. The tuft comprises a first group of filaments and at least a second group of filaments. The first group of filaments is surrounded by the second group of filaments. The filaments of the first group have a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and the cross sectional area has a substantially circular shape with a first diameter. The filaments of the second group have a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and the cross sectional area has a substantially circular shape with a second diameter. The first diameter is smaller than the second diameter. The first diameter is about 0.15 mm to about 0.16 mm, preferably about 0.152 mm (6 mil) and the second diameter is about 0.17 mm to about 0.18 mm, preferably about 0.178 mm (7 mil).

Abstract: A toothbrush including a handle portion, a head portion, a plurality of bristles coupled to the head portion, and a neck portion. The neck portion is curved such that the neck portion is angled in a direction away from an axis the handle portion extends upon and is then angled in a direction towards the axis.

Abstract: A paint brush cleaning tool which may comprise: a handle; an apparatus head having a proximal end coupled to the handle and a distal end; a pick member comprising a plurality of pick teeth protruding outwards and away from the distal end of the apparatus head; and a rake member positioned proximate to the pick member and comprising a plurality of rake blades. The apparatus head may also include a brush member comprising a plurality of brush bristles protruding outwards and away from the apparatus head.

Abstract: In one example, a height adjustable desktop system is described that can include a work surface, a foot assembly and a linkage assembly that adjustably connects the work surface to the foot assembly allowing vertical adjustment of the work surface. The linkage assembly can include a pair of adjustment assemblies, each having a transverse linkage that maintains the work surface in a horizontal orientation as the work surface is elevated or lowered. A biasing mechanism, such as an extension spring or a torsion spring, biases the work surface toward the elevated position.

Abstract: An article of furniture, comprising a top panel having a bottom surface and a top surface, and at least one channel disposed in the top panel. The channel comprises top and bottom openings which are connected such that the channel forms a passageway from the top surface to the bottom surface of the top panel wherein the bottom opening is behind the top opening. Additionally, an article of furniture may comprise a first support member, a second support member, and one or more cross member assemblies. The one or more cross member assemblies comprise a shelf member, a first rail and a second rail, wherein the first rail and the second rail are rotatably connected to the shelf member such that the first and second rails are adapted to be in a first position for shipping and are adapted to be rotated to a second position for assembly.

Abstract: A galley cooling system suitable for use in an aircraft comprising a cooling unit adapted to provide a cooling fluid. The trolley compartment of the galley cooling system comprises a front side access opening, a back wall arranged opposite to the front side access opening and two sidewalls. A cooling fluid inlet is provided in the region of a first sidewall of the trolley compartment, the cooling fluid inlet being connected to the cooling unit so as to supply cooling fluid provided by the cooling unit to the trolley compartment. A cooling fluid outlet is provided in the region of the first sidewall of the trolley compartment, the cooling fluid outlet being adapted to discharge cooling fluid heated upon circulating through the trolley compartment from the trolley compartment.

Abstract: A sleeve for a shelving unit has two halves joined together to form two support tabs extending outward from opposing sides of the sleeve as the sleeve clamps around a post having grooves into which a rib on the sleeve fits to hold the parts relative to the post. The support tabs have a retaining flange offset from the sleeve. A first collar part fastened to a shelf fits over half the sleeve and fits into that offset so that a slot in the first collar part fits over one of the support tabs to clamp them to the post and support the first collar part and shelf. The retaining flange keeps the collar part from moving off the support tab. A second collar part with a second slot may fit over the other support tabs to support a second shelf or to further clamp the sleeve to the post.

Abstract: The invention provides a shoe storage apparatus capable of saving space when stored, wherein a shoe storage apparatus includes a leg to be disposed on an installation surface, and an upper panel which has a base end portion to be supported by the leg and a tip end portion on the side opposite to the base end portion, and is disposed at a distance from the installation surface in a state where the base end portion is supported by the leg, and on which one shoe of a pair of shoes can be placed, and the upper panel is constituted to be detachable from the leg.

Abstract: A storage system for items generally includes a support for holding the items on the support and an imaging unit coupled to the support for use in viewing the items. The support defines an opening, and the imaging unit is moveable relative to the support between a first position in which the imaging unit is disposed generally within the opening of the support and a second position in which the imaging unit is disposed generally outside of the opening, for use in viewing the items. Lights are provided in the system to help illuminate the items held on the support. The lights may be automatically activated, as desired, by the imaging unit, for example, when the imaging unit moves relative to the support, such that the lights can help facilitate viewing of the items, with the imaging unit, held by the support.

Abstract: A tabletop linking device for removably linking together a perimeter edge of a first table to an abutting perimeter edge of an adjacent second table. Each perimeter edge has a perimeter lip member extending away from a bottom surface of the corresponding tabletop. The second table includes a recess along an inner wall of the perimeter lip. A connection member is pivotally connected to a base member on the bottom surface of the first table. The connection member rotates between a stowed position and a latched position. In the latched position, the ridge engages the recess to removably link the perimeter edge of the first and second tables together.

Abstract: A pullout guide for domestic appliances or furniture has a first rail, a second rail and a third rail mounted to be movable in relation to one another. The third rail is fixed on a body and the first rail is connected to a thrust element. A locking mechanism is provided to lock the first rail against movement in relation to the second rail in a predetermined locking position. The locking mechanism has a locking element that is pre-tensioned in a springy manner in the predetermined locking position.

Abstract: A stabilization device comprising of two identical pieces is disclosed. The pieces can be used individually as stabilizing shims, or it can be interlocked with one another such that it creates an adjustable stabilizer that can be reused again. The piece comprises of an external surface, an internal surface, an interlocking channel within the internal surface, and an interlocking guide that can be inserted into said interlocking channel.

Abstract: A decorative element that can be mounted to an existing shelf is disclosed. The decorative element can also be horizontally leveled to itself. Additionally, the decorative element may also be leveled with adjacent decorative elements so that the ends of adjacent decorative elements can be matched to each other to provide the appearance of one long unit. The exterior aesthetic appearance of the first and second decorative elements may appear to be in line with each other.

Abstract: A support or mounting bracket includes a fixed portion having a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface opposite the first mounting surface. The first mounting surface couples to a display screen and the second mounting surface couples to a support stand. The support bracket also includes at least one free portion that extends from the fixed portion and couples to an arm plate and at least one connecting portion that couples the at least one free portion to the fixed portion. The arm plate includes a proximal end mounted to the at least one free portion and distal end that supports a peripheral device.

Abstract: with the following novelties: rectangular pedestal (83) which consists of the boxes (1 and 2) whose outer flanks have places (16 and 17) for mounting the weight (18), and L-profiles (3 and 4) and the boxes (1 and 2) have the boxes (5 and 6) pulled into them whose ends have the castor (7 and 8) carriers welded to them bearing the castors (9 and 10) which provide adjustment of the distance between the castors (9 and 10) and ends of the boxes (1 and 2), and upper side of the pedestal (83) have welded sleeves (19, 20, 21, 22) in their corners where there are pulled in and fixed the pipes (23, 24, 25, 26) whose tips go into the sleeves (34, 35, 36, 37) of the rectangular frame (33) where they are fixed with the fixation (38, 39, 40, 41) elements going through each of their sides so that the elements (38 and 39) also fix the bars (42 and 43) whose tips include the joints (44 and 45) which are pulled into the pipes (23 and 24), so that the joint (44) is in turn followed by the bar (46), pipe (47), joint (48), pipe (

Abstract: An armrest for a chair includes a first slideable member moveably positioned within a support post and a second slideable member moveably positioned within the support post. The first slideable member is moveably positioned within a channel of the second slideable member such that the first slideable member is moveable relative to the second slideable member. An actuator is connected to the first and second slideable members. The actuator can optionally be included that is actuatable from a locked position to an unlocked position. The first and second slideable members are immovable within the post when the actuator is in the locked position and the first and second slideable members are moveable within the post when the actuator is in the unlocked position.

Abstract: The control device includes a seat having a positioning hole. An elevation support connects a first control line and is pivoted to the seat. A control lever has a connecting base received in the receiving room. The connecting base has a receiving hole, a connecting trough and a driving shaft. A tilt support has a through hole and connects a second control line. A cover assembled with the seat has a rotation hole. A rotation support has a cap and a bar. The bar has an insert hole and passes the rotation hole, the through hole and the connecting trough. A bolt passes through the insert hole and the receiving hole.

Abstract: A seating unit that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to adjust between closed, extended, and reclined positions is provided. The linkage mechanism includes an adjustment mechanism having a motor and a track that is coupled to the motor and that extends from a front portion of the seating unit to a rear portion of the seating unit. The linkage mechanism also includes a motor activator block slidably coupled to the track and movable along the track using the motor, as well as a single drive link that is attached to the motor activator block. The motor activator block includes a carriage body that slidably attaches the motor activator block to the track and one or more mounting tabs that extend from the carriage body toward the rear portion of the seating unit and that are coupled to the single drive link.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a chair that allows small, subtle multi-directional motion by the user while maintaining the functionality and space requirements of a stack chair. The chair of the present invention comprises motion that is facilitated by flexible supports mounted to the frame of the chair which suspend and support the chair's seat. A range of motion in the seat is thereby provided which is limited by integrated stopping mechanism built into the chair's frame. Allowing the user to change seating attitude with concomitant motion of the chair seat improves user comfort and prevents or delays user fatigue during long seating sessions while maximizing efficiency of work accomplished during a seating session.

Abstract: A folding chair having seat, backrest, front leg, and rear leg interconnected with backrest pivoted to front leg and back leg, and seat pivoted to front leg and back leg so as to lock backrest when chair is unfolded, and when weight is applied to the seat a force is applied further locking the backrest. A modification provides a folding chair with outer and inner frames for locking backrest and rear leg in position when chair is unfolded for use.

Abstract: A collapsible seat for supporting an infant is provided. The collapsible seat is configured so as to obtain a relatively compact unit for convenient storage and easy transportation during periods of non-use. In that regard, the collapsible seat may include one or more inflatable sections. The collapsible seat may also include a removable, flexible cover, which may be designed with patterns, such as stripes, Polka dots, among others, or may be themed, such as with general characters, such as a mouse, cat, dog, etc., or with branded themes such as Disney® characters and the like. The collapsible seat may further include other features, such as an restraint system, headrest, etc.

Abstract: A fire retardant seat pad includes an elastic member which comprises plastic wires which are wound to form a fixed and stereoscopic shape. The plastic wires are fixed to each other at contact positions, and apertures are formed between the plastic wires. The coefficient of elasticity is adjustable during the manufacturing processes of the plastic wires. An elastic body is shaped to be matched with the elastic member. A fire-retardant fabric coat is mounted to the elastic member and the elastic body. The elastic member and the elastic body provide good cushion feature, and the fire-retardant fabric coat makes the seat pad be fire-proof.

Abstract: The adjustment device includes a seat connected to a back by a first rod and an elasticity set. The elasticity has a base connected to the first rod. A pressing rod is connected to the base. A first spring is passed through by the pressing rod and stopped by the base. A pushing block is connected to the pressing rod and the first spring. A rotating rod passes through the seat. Two pressing blocks with a threaded hole are passed by the rotating rod and separately screwed with the rotating rod. Two second springs are passed through by the rotating rod and nipped between the pressing blocks and the edge plates.

Abstract: A support for musical drums, more particularly, for a Guianese, West Indian, African, and any other type of drum played sitting down, and which provides an improvement in the posture of the drum player which can then relieve the pressure on the body.

Abstract: A sliding seat, in particular for gaming stations, includes a seating portion defined by at least one substantially horizontal seating plane supported by a support device on a support base. The support base has a plate that can be joined to the support device and is slidably connectable to a footboard resting upon the floor, the footboard being provided with a guide device cooperating with corresponding a sliding device provided on the plate to allow the plate to slide together with the seating portion. In particular, in the sliding seat, the length of the plate is greater than or equal to half the distance between the surface of the plate and the seating plane.

Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a recreational floatation device comprising a body portion comprising an inflatable member having a first inner perimeter surrounding a first inner area, a first support portion comprising a layer of material extending through the first inner area and attached to the inflatable member at its first inner perimeter to support a user of the device, a back support member located within said first inner area, a hinge mechanism coupled to the back support member and the first inner perimeter and configured to allow the back support member to rotate between a first position, wherein a substantial portion of the back support member extends generally away from the first inner area, and a second position, in which the back support member lies substantially within the first inner area.

Abstract: A dexterity cushion is provided. The dexterity cushion may include a unique shape adapted to enable a wide range of movement of the arms and shoulders while a user lies comfortably on their stomach. The dexterity cushion may be wedge-shaped, substantially defined by two sculpted notches and a base surface, a front surface and a resting surface extending between opposing sidewalls. The resting surface may be inclined relative to the base surface at a predetermined angle of incidence so as to facilitate upper body support. Each sculpted notch may define a notch base adapted for the prostate user to place their elbows and/or a portion of their arms thereon. Each notch may provide adequate space for the upper and lower arm and shoulder movement of a user as the resting surface comfortably supports the upper body and or chest of the user.

Abstract: An electromotive furniture drive with a guide path and an output unit which moves along the guide path and which at least partly surrounds the guide path. The guide path has a gear rack, and the output unit has a drive motor with a speed-reducing mechanism and an output gear which is in engagement with the gear rack of the guide path.

Abstract: Mattress assemblies are provided that make use of air bladders to provide a level of climate control to the mattress assemblies. The mattress assemblies include a body supporting portion having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, an air bladder positioned adjacent to the second surface of the body supporting portion, a frame portion including a bottom surface and a border defining a well for receiving the air bladder, and an air pump that is operably connected to a climate control system for delivering heated or cooled air into the air bladder. A method of controlling the temperature of a mattress assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A sleeping system is described in which comfort systems for a foam mattress assembly are mounted in a foundation assembly supporting the mattress assembly. The comfort systems include an air heating and cooling system, a firmness system and an elevation system. The foam mattress assembly includes a flexible encasement dish into which one or more foam layers are disposed. Blowers for the air system are mounted adjacent the foundation assembly top in direct fluid communication with apertures in the top, minimizing the air flow path from the blower exhaust to the mattress top to reduce air pressure loss and diminishment of the heated or cooled air.

Abstract: A method for producing a bedding product is disclosed which has at least a foamed latex layer. The method includes pouring liquid latex foam on a conveyor belt. The liquid latex foam is vulcanized in a vulcanization station to obtain a vulcanized latex foam slab. The vulcanized latex foam slab is cut to a desired length and/or width. Electromagnetic waves with a frequency ranging between 1 and 50 Mhz are used for at least partially vulcanizing the liquid latex foam.

Abstract: Embodiments of an independent foam spring mattress are disclosed. The independent foam spring mattress typically includes a sculpted layer of foam which has a plurality of foam pillars separated by a grid pattern of grooves. These foam pillars may be positioned and oriented in the mattress with respect to one or more additional foam layers to serve as independent foam springs. Accordingly, disclosed mattress embodiments typically would be all-foam mattresses, without any metal springs.

Abstract: A modular mattress system (10) includes head, center, and foot sections (22, 20, 24) that include mattress modules (26, 40, 44), each having an interior (28,48, 58) and a width (30, 50, 60). At least one of the head and foot sections (22, 24) includes mattress modules (40, 44) of different sizes and smaller than the size of a mattress module (26) of the center section (22). Elongated N connection mechanisms (210) facilitate assembly of the mattress modules (26, 40, 44) to establish gaps (70) for an arm or foot of a person (12, 86) lying on the modular mattress system (10). The mattress modules (26, 40, 44) may include one or more layers, such as a core layer (140) and a softer layer (142). Different ones of the core layer (140) and softer layer (142) of the mattress modules (26, 40, 44) may be positioned at a body contact surface (34, 54, 64) of the modular mattress system (10).

Abstract: A decorative step stool cover is provided, comprising: a body having a substantially flat top surface, the top surface configured to cover a planar step surface of a single step stool and the body configured to overhang sides of the step stool; a head attached to a first end of the body; a tail attached to a second end of the body, opposite the head; four legs attached to respective corners of the body, each leg comprising a compartment configured to enclose a leg of the step stool; and means for removably securing the step stool cover to the step stool.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns a wireless communication system adapted to produce a closed-loop feedback scheme between a handheld remote control and an adjustable bed controller. The adjustable bed controller is adapted to, in response to a receipt of a motion command from the handheld remote control via the closed-loop feedback scheme, adjust, with feedback, a portion of an adjustable bed. The feedback is based on a comparison of sensor feedback and a predetermined position stored in a memory of the adjustable bed controller. The handheld remote control can receive, through the closed-loop feedback scheme, a returned confirmation reflecting the state of the position of the bed segment in response to the control signal.

Abstract: An upright child high chair may include a seat configured to support the weight of the child and maintain an upright body position of the child. The seat may include two symmetrically opposed apertures for accommodating the child's legs extending in the upright body position below the seat. The high chair may further include a base structure attached to the seat and extending downward from the seat. A platform may be attached to the base structure and may be located below the seat. The platform may be configured to deflect from a resting position in response to a force applied to the platform by the child while the seat continues to substantially support the weight of the child.

Abstract: A joint mechanism of a child high chair includes a first leg, a second leg, an extension arm and a latching component. The first leg includes a cammed portion and an accommodating space. The second leg is pivotally connected to the first leg to switch between a folded position and an unfolded position. The extension arm which includes a restricted portion is pivotally connected to the second leg. The latching component includes a main body disposed on the second leg, and a protrusion disposed on a part of the main body opposite to the second leg. The protrusion is located inside the accommodating space to contact against the restricted portion while the second leg is switched to the unfolded position, and the protrusion is moved upon the cammed portion to separate from the restricted portion while the second leg is switched to the folded position.

Abstract: A reconfigurable infant support structure is disclosed. The infant support structure includes a support frame and a seat. The support frame is movable between a first position and a second position. The first position may movably engage a support surface and the second position may statically engage a support surface. The seat is reconfigurable between a first configuration and a second configuration and may be moved between its first and second configurations when the seat is moved between the first and second positions. The seat may be provided in the first configuration when the frame is in the first position and the seat may be provided in the second configuration when the frame is in the second position. The support frame may be moved between its first and second positions by being flipped upside down.

Abstract: An infant support structure is disclosed. The infant support structure includes a support base and a seat that is removably coupled to the support base. The seat is rotationally repositionable about an axis, such as an axis generally perpendicular to a support surface, and is adapted to be reoriented from a first seat facing position to a second seat facing position, and vice versa, whether it is coupled to the support base or not.

Abstract: An infant support structure is disclosed. The infant support structure includes a support base and a seat assembly that is removably coupled to the support base. The seat is rotationally repositionable with respect to the support base, such as about an axis generally perpendicular to the support surface, and is adapted to be reoriented from a first seat facing position to a second seat facing position, and vice versa, whether it is coupled to the support base or not.

Abstract: The invention concerns a bouncer comprising a base frame and a seat frame. In a use position the seat frame is inclined relative to the base frame. The baby bouncer further comprises a support device movably connecting the seat frame to the base frame. The support device is attached to the seat frame at one or ore respective first connection portions, and to the base frame, such that the inclination alternately increases and decreases during operation of the bouncer, and such that when the inclination of the seat frame decreases, the one or more first connection portions are moved forward relative to base frame, and vice versa.

Abstract: The present application provides a cutlery dispenser for dispensing a number of cutlery utensils. The cutlery dispenser may include a housing, a front cover enclosing the housing, a dispensing wedge, and a dispensing trough positioned on the front cover. The dispensing wedge angles a leading cutlery utensil into the dispensing trough for dispensing therethrough.

Abstract: A pusher tray assembly comprises a hanging tray and a sliding tray having a wire track, the sliding tray moveably connected to the hanging tray by fins of a pusher, the pusher slidingly engaged to the wire track for movement between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a low-voltage plug and play display system that separates a load support system (e.g., brackets and gondola uprights) from a conductive system. Three embodiments include: (1) an elongate vertical electrically-insulated conductive metal strip disposed on the surface of a gondola that works with a shelf connector to supply electric current to a lighting device; (2) an elongate vertical electrically-insulated conductive metal strip contained in an upright that fits inside the gondola upright that works with a shelf connector; and (3) a transmitter (TX) strip placed on the gondola surface, or remotely, to transfer power to receiver(s) to provide electric current to a lighting device. In all three embodiments, lower voltage DC current such as DC 12V converted by an adaptor is supplied to the conductive strip or transmitter TX strip. Lighting devices include LED devices. All three embodiments work for new, or for retrofitting existing, gondola systems.

Abstract: A deflectable display frame beam (1, 100) and associated engaging member (107) for mounting a display panel to the frame (8). The beam (1, 100) includes segments (130) interconnected by a continuous strip (4) and a pair of opposed lips (20a, 20b) extending inwardly and along the length of the beam (1, 100) for removably engaging the engaging member (107). The engaging member (107) includes a continuous strip (170) with a pair of diverging flanges (171) along its length and on one of its sides for cooperating with the lips (20a, 20b) of the beam (1, 100). The engaging member (107) also includes a series of segmented walls (172a, 172b, 172c, 173a, 173b) on the other of its sides that define slots for engaging a display panel. The engaging member (107) and the beam (1, 100) can both be curved by deflecting or flexing the continuous strips (4, 170) to vary the separation between adjacent segments (130, 172a, 172b, 172c, 173a, 173b).