Abstract: A universal store frame bracket profile is provided for coupling to one of multiple different store frame openings. Embodiments of the bracket include a bracket body with a platform support surface, a first tooth feature, and a second tooth feature. The first and second tooth features extend in a first direction from an edge of the bracket body. In embodiments, the first tooth feature includes an upper and lower portion, while the second tooth feature includes a lower portion. A cavity formed between the first tooth feature and the bracket body, and the second tooth feature and the bracket body, provides a coupling mechanism for mating the universal bracket to one of multiple store frames.

Abstract: A rotatable display for containing an article including a coin. The rotatable display can include an article receptacle for holding the article, which can be easily rotated by a user. The article receptacle can have an outer flange. A display panel can rotatably capture the article receptacle. The display panel can include a first display layer and an annular retaining structure mounted to the first display layer rotatably capturing the outer flange of the article receptacle against the first display layer. The annular retaining structure can be deflectable against the outer flange. The annular retaining structure can have a smooth slippery surface, and can be configured for deflecting away from the first display layer and to facilitate rotation of the outer flange and the article receptacle relative to the display panel.

Abstract: A rotatable display for containing an article including a coin. The rotatable display can include an article receptacle for holding the article, which can be easily rotated by a user. The article receptacle can have an outer flange. A display panel can rotatably capture the article receptacle. The display panel can include a first display layer and an annular retaining structure mounted to the first display layer rotatably capturing the outer flange of the article receptacle against the first display layer. The annular retaining structure can be deflectable against the outer flange. The annular retaining structure can have a smooth slippery surface, and can be configured for deflecting away from the first display layer and to facilitate rotation of the outer flange and the article receptacle relative to the display panel.

Abstract: A cooling blanket to provide cooling capability may include a first sheet, a second sheet opposed to the first sheet, a cooling tube positioned between the first sheet and the second sheet to provide a path for cooling fluid and a acoustic refrigerator to cool the cooling fluid.

Abstract: An adjustable sheet having a draw string around the perimeter of the sheet. The sheet will be large enough to fit over a standard mattress, and then the draw string can be pulled so the perimeter of the sheet is tightly secured under the mattress.

Abstract: The invention is a pillowcase for use in covering a conventional bed sleeping pillow. The pillowcase has a length and width, and an open edge running the length of the pillowcase and an interior pouch positioned at the open edge. The interior pouch is integral with the interior of the pillowcase, running along the entire length of the pillowcase and having a depth of less than about half of the pillowcase width. The pillowcase is configured to receive a pillow through the open edge and secure the pillow within the interior of the pillowcase by engaging a portion of the pillow with the interior pouch. A pillowcase of the invention speeds and facilitates pillowcase changes (for example, in the hospitality industry) while ensuring a completely covered pillow for the user.

Abstract: A dispenser for pillow napkins is provided that includes a carton having a bottom panel, opposite left and right panels extending vertically from the bottom panel, opposite front and back panels positioned between the left and right panels and extending vertically from the bottom panel, and a top panel extending parallel to the bottom panel. Left and right supports are positioned within a cavity of the carton. A plurality of pillow napkins are wound about a spool. The spool is positioned in the cavity such that the spool rotatably engages the left and right supports and the pillow napkins are spaced apart from the top and bottom panels. Methods of use are provided.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a C-shaped or an O-shaped travel pillow intended to be worn fastened around the user's neck haying a thinner base collar that is cushioned but stiff and completely closeable and overlapping around the person's neck, attached to a shorter softer raised and further cushion or pillow fixed to the top side of the base collar that can be adjusted to accommodate the person's coin as needed. The top of the peripheral walls of the base are attached to a raised cushion or pillow that is fuller and softer than the base. The base or collar is also cushioned but considerably stiffer and with longer ends than the top pillow, allowing the base collar of the invention to be fitted around the person's neck and closed completely underneath the person's chin to hold the person's neck immobile.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pillow-based adjustable apparatus configured to hold electronic devices that are normally hand-held such as electronic book readers, tablet computers, video MP3 players, mobile telephones and PDAs while traveling or at home.

Abstract: A safety plate bib includes a cover skirt. An insulated material is retained within the cover skirt. An elastic band is retained within the cover skirt. A stretch thread secures the insulated material and the elastic band within the cover skirt. The cover skirt, the insulated material, the elastic band, and the stretch thread cooperate with each other to form fittingly engage with an edge of a dishware.

Abstract: A disposable coffee cup lid has a hook having a portion which snaps or hangs from the rim of the coffee cup. The hook may have a snap portion. In embodiments the snap portion may be a trough in the top of the lid, or may be a wave-like part of the hook, with the hook projecting from the side of the lid. The hook may instead have a flat wide shape which hangs from the cup rim, or may be a flat, arcuate projection from the top of the lid. The lid may be made of a polymer material and may have two substantially flat portions, one lower than the other, to provide the feel of a cup rim.

Abstract: An insulated decorated drinking vessel comprising an inner vessel located within an outer vessel and a decorative insert located in an annular space between the inner and outer vessel. The annular space includes a first stop member projecting therein and a second stop member projecting therein. The decorative insert is a curved member having a top edge portion from which a first and second tabs project. The first tab is arranged to engage the first stop member on one side of the first stop member and the second tab is arranged to engage the second stop member on a corresponding side of the second stop member, whereupon the decorative insert is held in place within the annular space and precluded from rotating therein.

Abstract: A container assembly includes a container including an interior space for holding a substance. A heating element is supported by the container for heating the substance in the interior space. A power source including a manually operated hand crank generator is mountable on the container and connectable to the heating element for energizing the heating element to heat the substance in the interior space.

Abstract: An insulated drinking vessel, e.g., a wine glass, and a method of making the same is disclosed. The drinking vessel basically comprises an outer vessel, an inner vessel and a ring. The inner and outer vessels each include a sidewall. The sidewalls are spaced apart. At least one of the outer vessel, the inner vessel and the ring are pre-molded to form an integral structure having a vestige of a molding gate used to mold the integral structure. At least one of the inner and outer vessels and the ring is molded in situ on the integral structure to cause portions thereof to melt and intermingle to form a non-superficial homogenous joint, with the ring forming the rim or lip of the insulated drinking vessel.

Abstract: A dispenser for wrapped straws has a housing with a hopper with upright plates forming parts of reciprocating assemblies that move outwardly when a front actuator engages a cam plate for axial movement. A composite plunger assembly travels on the cam plate. The plunger assembly has multiple spring loaded ejector members. When the cam plate is advanced one of the ejector members will encounter a straw in the hopper which is by chance positioned to be advanced through an outlet opening. The other ejector members, encountering straws not well positioned for ejection, will be depressed, but will not dispense a straw. A user extracts the one partially protruding straw and returns the cam plate to its initial position which causes the reciprocating assemblies to return to a central position, thereby shuffling the wrapped straws and presenting them again to the plunger assembly for the next dispensing.

Abstract: A drinking device comprising a first compartment to hold a first fluid, a second compartment to hold a second fluid independent of the first fluid, a vertical separation between the first and second compartments, a horizontal separation closing a part of the first compartment, an opening in the horizontal separation to allow flow of the first fluid, and a lip on an upper rim of the device and opposite to the horizontal separation and adjacent to the opening to allow ingestion of the first and second fluids. A method of oral delivery of a first fluid and a second fluid, said fluids having different taste flavors, comprising delivering the first fluid in a bolus head followed by delivering the second fluid in the bolus center, and then delivering the first fluid again in the bolus tail to mask the more unpleasant flavor.

Abstract: In principle, disclosed is a clothes hanger apparatus, comprising some form of a formed supporting body member adapted for conforming to the approximate shape of a piece of clothing capable of being worn by a person, including a right and a left shoulder support convening at a yoke, including an upwardly extending closet rod hook depending upwardly from a neck on the yoke such that the hanger can be suspended from a horizontal closet rod; and a separate finger hook support distal from the closet rod hook extending outwardly from the body member, thereby creating a passageway for fingers of an operator to engage the clothes hanger without pinching fingers when picking up the hanger. In addition, like any conventional clothes hanger, a horizontal bar may optionally extend horizontally between the two shoulder supports.

Abstract: A work mat on which a worker stands while operating a machine for comfort and for the purpose of easing of physical stress caused by standing on a non-compressible floor during a work day. The work mat includes a wooden platform with a peripheral synthetic border which tapers from the floor up to the top edge of the wooden platform. In addition, the synthetic border extends inward about one half inch under the peripheral edge of the wooden platform, thereby elevating the wooden platform above the floor. The wooden platform is therefore suspended over the floor and can flex up and down as a user walks on or stands on the mat, thereby absorbing some of the shock of walking and moving on the floor. The compressibility of the wooden platform adds to the comfort of the work mat as well.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a whole soybean curd production system having a heating device and a cooling device, and a method for producing whole soybean curd and, more specifically, to a whole soybean curd production system and a method for producing whole soybean curd, the whole soybean curd production system comprising: a heating device having a steam boiler formed to be opened and closed so as to enable inside thereof to be cleaned; and a cooling device having a cooling means formed from a Peltier element.

Abstract: This invention relates to a safety locking means, particularly Multi functions Safety Lock means for a pressure cooker acting as a pressure indicator cam locking means comprising of a rod (1) as visual pressure indicator and a washer (4) suitably and removably fixed to avoid erroneous opening and closing of the pressure cooker thereby ensuring safe operation by the rod positioning above the lock cover (3) under pressure where restricts opening of the pressure cooker otherwise enables the pressure cooker to be opened when not in pressure. This locking means can be used on any type of pressure cooker including microwave pressure cooker.

Abstract: An article of manufacture including a wall portion having a wall inner surface and a wall outer surface. The article of manufacture also includes a base portion having a base inner surface and a base outer surface. At least a portion of the wall portion and the base portion form a vessel to retain a fluid therein. At least one of a shaped portion of the base outer surface is shaped to have substantially more surface area in thermal contact with a heating source than a flat base outer surface so as to allow the retained fluid to receive additional heat from the heating source, or, a shaped portion of the base inner surface is shaped to have substantially more surface area in thermal contact with the substance than a flat base inner surface so as to transfer additional heat from the heat source to the retained fluid.

Abstract: An article of manufacture that includes a wall portion having a wall inner surface and a wall outer surface. The article of manufacture also includes a base portion having a base inner surface and a base outer surface. At least a portion of the wall portion and the base portion form a vessel to retain a fluid therein. The article of manufacture also has a shaped portion of the base inner surface and/or a shaped portion of the wall inner surface. A first section of the shaped portion may have a first surface area in thermal contact with the fluid. A second section of the shaped portion may have a second surface area in thermal contact with the fluid. The first and second surface areas may be different thereby inducing convection within the fluid that increases heat transfer from the heat source to the fluid.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a method for making coffee beverage using a home used coffee machine comprises warming up coffee materials before brewing; grinding coffee beans into coffee grounds; and brewing at least part of said coffee materials to make the coffee beverage; wherein said coffee materials are coffee beans and/or coffee grounds. The present invention also provides apparatus for making coffee using the above described method.

Abstract: A single cup brewer includes a steeping cup and a drain plug. The steeping cup includes a sidewall extending from a base to form a contained space. The steeping cup also includes a tapered drain extending from the base and away from the contained space. The tapered drain has a tapered drain hole tapering from a top diameter to a bottom diameter through the base of the steeping cup. The drain plug includes a stem and a tip extending from the stem. The tip has a truncated spherical shape, which is a sphere truncated substantially perpendicular to an axis of the stem on the top surface and the bottom surface of the tip. The truncated spherical shape has a tip diameter greater than a width of the stem, greater than the bottom diameter of the drain hole, and less than the top diameter of the drain hole.

Abstract: A device for brewing coffee including a jacketed brewing vessel and a manual siphon element and methods of using the device to brew coffee. The device includes a base comprising a bowl, a first neck communicatively connected to the bowl, and a second neck communicatively connected to the bowl; a brewing vessel communicatively connected to the first neck; and a siphon element communicatively connected to the second neck. Operating the siphon element results in a reduced pressure within the bowl. When the brewing vessel is full of a first volume of water, the reduced pressure within the bowl results in the volume of water flowing from the brewing vessel into the bowl. A second volume of water may be added to a jacket of the brewing vessel to change the temperature of the first volume of water.

Abstract: Our single disposable mini coffee tube comprising a porous tube, a rolled filter, a top, and a bottom to form a complete container that has multiple functions of holding, filtering, and stirring in a standing posture in a cup of water or a coffee machine during a brewing process of coffee or tea. The appearance of the coffee tube is as slender as a pen or cigar. This 3 in 1 coffee tube, filter, and mixing tool creates a rigid handle that allows user to stir a strong water circulation for extracting more essences and. A short and strong brewing not only extract more essences and aroma as Espresso, but also reduce bitter. This disposable coffee tube will be pre-filled with ground coffee or tea, and sealed by wrapping foil as a single packaging for a single fresh service.

Abstract: A system for preparing a coffee beverage, provided with a coffee making apparatus comprising a grinder for grinding coffee beans to obtain ground coffee, a coffee beverage preparation device arranged for, with supply of water to the ground coffee, preparing the coffee beverage, and a coffee outlet for dispensing the coffee beverage, a separate coffee bean package with an inner space which at least before use is filled with the coffee beans, wherein the coffee bean package before use is closed off in itself such that the exposure of the coffee beans to ambient air is prevented, a coffee bean inlet for supply of coffee beans from the coffee bean package to the grinder, and a connecting device for connecting the coffee bean package to the coffee making apparatus.

Abstract: A water intake structure is provided for a coffee maker having a brewing unit and includes a water tank, a heating device, and a pump. The water tank includes a temperature transducer and is connected to a water intake pipe. The heating device includes a heating tube intercommunicated with the water tank. The pump is connected to the water intake pipe. The water intake pipe is connected to the brewing unit of the coffee maker. Two ends of the heating tube are located in the water tank. Water in the water tank can be guided via one of the two ends of the heating tube into the heating tube, heated by the heating tube, and then guided back into the water tank via the other end of the heating tube, thereby circulating and heating the water in the water tank.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improved heating methods for use in coffee makers and other beverage makers that use hot water for various beverages and other purposes. These improvements find particular use on-board aircraft or other passenger transport vehicles, where quick heating and reduced power consumption are particularly desirable and beneficial. Further embodiments also relate to improved water level sensing, improved water reservoirs, and improved carafe features.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for a waffle sandwich press is described. A waffle sandwich press includes a pair of sandwich warming plates hingedly coupled together, wherein each sandwich warming plate includes a waffle mold, the waffle mold having a grid pattern including a set of ridges, each ridge in the set of ridges extending from a floor of each of the waffle molds, wherein the ridges interlock with a waffle having a waffle height, and the floor of each of the waffle molds is inset into one of the pair of sandwich warming plates a depth equal to at least 60% of the waffle height, and wherein a perimeter of the waffle mold formed in the first sandwich warming plate contacts a perimeter of the waffle mold formed in the second sandwich warming plate when the pair of sandwich warming plates are hinged closed.

Abstract: A pivotal multi-functional grill tool of the present invention includes first and second elongated arm members that are pivotally attached. The elongated arm members have each have first and second end members. Handle members are disposed at the respective second ends of the elongated arm members. Further, opposing jaw members are rigidly attached so as to be carried by the respective first ends of the elongated arm members. The opposing jaw members are adapted to engage at least a portion of the cooking grate and are further adapted for grasping charcoal briquettes, lump charcoal, or hardwood chunks used in grilling.

Abstract: A blender assembly includes a blender blade assembly. The blender blade assembly includes a rotor that is connected to a shaft. The shaft is rotatable. The blender blade assembly also includes a blade connected to said rotor, and a stator that covers said rotor.

Abstract: A blade assembly is provided that includes a base portion that is removably coupleable to a blender base and an aperture extending through the base portion. The blade assembly further includes a drive shaft rotatably coupled to the base portion, the drive shaft extending through the aperture and rotatable about a rotational axis. The blade assembly further includes one or more blades fixedly coupled to the drive shaft and a coupling member for removably coupling a container to the blade assembly. The blade assembly further includes a guard member extending from the base portion such that the guard member circumscribes the one or more blades about the rotational axis. Further, the guard member circumscribes a portion of the container about the rotational axis when the container is removably coupled to the coupling member.

Abstract: A colander for selectively opening and closing a bottom frame is provided. The colander includes an outer shell having a screen with an upper rim forming an open top, and a bottom frame. A circular inner screen is disposed on the bottom frame, wherein the inner screen is rotatable via a pivot pin. The colander further includes an annular base rotatably coupled to the bottom frame to provide an open and closed configuration for the inner screen. The colander bottom frame can be opened and closed to remove food and the like therefrom.

Abstract: Described herein is a nut shelling device and method of manufacturing a nut shelling device that includes a cylindrical housing, a drum positioned in the cylindrical housing, an actuating cap rotatably coupled to the cylindrical housing and coupled to the drum, a containment receptacle coupled to the cylindrical housing, a first sieve coupled to the cylindrical housing, and a second sieve positioned in the containment receptacle.

Abstract: A spill proof container assembly having a receptacle, a non-spill lid and a handle assembly. The handle assembly including a cover disposed at a first end and a sleeve disposed at a second end. The cover and handle pivot about a sleeve connection between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: A snack tray assembly includes snack and condiment holders. The snack holder has a receptacle defined by a bottom and a plurality of sides and a condiment flap having an upper surface, an opposing lower surface, a fixed end coupled to the top of one of the plurality of sides, at least one free end and an opening that extends from the upper surface to the lower surface. The condiment holder is defined by a bottom and a plurality of sides. The opening in the condiment flap of the snack holder receives and holds the condiment holder so that a first portion of the condiment holder is protruding substantially upward from the upper surface of the condiment flap and a second portion of the condiment holder is protruding substantially downward from the lower surface of the condiment flap.

Abstract: There is provided a box-like container (1) for the storing and transporting of a food product, comprising a first half container (2) having a peripheral wall (20) with an edge region (21) and a bottom surface (22), and a second half container (3) having a peripheral wall (30) with an edge region (31) and a bottom surface (32), the container (1) is characterized in that said first and second half container (2,3) are mutually connectable via coupling of said first half (2) to said second half (3) at the edge regions (21,31) thereof, said edge regions (21,31) having a shape which it is complementary one to the other, and in that it comprises removable locking means (4) formed onto said edge regions (21,31).

Abstract: A bathing facility cushion device protects a person from impact damage in the event of an accident incident to bathing. The device includes an elongated resilient retainer and an elongated pad. An inner section and an outer section of the retainer define a channel therebetween. The channel tapers extending away from a medial section of the retainer. A first section and a second section of the pad define a passage therebetween. The pad is enageable to the retainer wherein the retainer is configured for securing the pad over a top surface of a side wall of a bathtub such that the first section and the second section extend downwardly along the side wall of the bathtub.

Abstract: A portable pen assembly for being placed within a bathtub such that a user is retained within the assembly includes a base that may be positioned within a bathtub. A pair of first walls is each movably coupled to opposite sides of the base. Each of the pair of first walls is positionable in a deployed position. The pair of first walls extends upwardly from the base. A pair of second walls is each removably coupled between the pair of first walls. Each of the pair of first and second walls encloses the base. The assembly may contain the user. A liner is positionable within the assembly. The liner covers the base and each of the pair of first and second walls.

Abstract: Ergonomic shower tray (1), comprising: a flat base surface (2); a top surface (3a) opposite to said flat base surface (2), wherein said top surface (3a) comprises on its perimeter area, flat surfaces suitable for the placement of a screen or similar, at least one drainage channel (4) and a drainage area (3b) around said channel comprising at least one slope (3) with a gradient comprised in the range defined between 0.5% and 2% gradient, falling into the at least one drainage channel (4) and an area (3c) adjacent to the drainage area (3b) defined by the remaining flat surface of said top surface (3a) of the shower tray (1); wherein the thickness of the tray is comprised between 1.75 cm and 3.25 cm and wherein the material of said shower tray (1) comprises integral polyurethane defining a plurality of cavities internal to the shower tray (1), providing it with elasticity such that the tray is adaptable to the footprint of a user.

Abstract: A housing has a front panel, a rear panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, and side panels. Openings are formed in the front panel. A plurality of chambers are in the housing. Each chamber is in communication with an associated opening. Each of a plurality of divider plates has a support surface within an associated chamber. A spool is rotatably supported in each chamber. Each spool has an electrical outlet rotatable with the spool. A drive assembly includes a motor within each chamber. Each motor is coupled to an associated spool. In this manner the spool is rotated.

Abstract: In exemplary embodiments, a wipe packaging body in which a lid body can be closed securely even when a bulk of a stack of wipes stored in a storage container decreases, thereby preventing the wipes from drying out, and the wipes can be extracted more easily by picking up a tip end part of each wipe. In the container of the wipe packaging body, an extraction port member is hermetically joined to an opening portion of the storage container, and an orifice member that applies two types of resistance in order to separate a wipe extracted initially from the stored stack of wipes from a following wipe. The orifice member has a pressing portion that presses the stack of wipes so as to apply a first resistance to the wipes and an orifice that applies a second resistance generated by frictional force to the wipes.

Abstract: Hand dryer 1 wherein the control means 9 are configured for operate at least in two operating regimes, a normal operating regime wherein the motor 5 pumps the air for drying the hands and which is activated by the sensor detection 8 and a motor heating operating regime 5 wherein the stator 7 and/or the rotor 6 of the motor 5 are fed for increasing its temperature and maintain it to a predetermined temperature for accumulating heat which is activated by no detection of the sensor 8, such that at the start of the normal operating regime, the motor 5 has stored heat for ensuring that the air exits already heated.

Abstract: A portable base system for supporting and securing a portable sanitation structure. The system includes a set of support footings. The system further includes an adjustable connecting element for connecting to an exterior surface of one of the set of support footings. The system also includes a cinching fastener for one of the set of support footings. The cinching fastener is disposed on each distal end of the one of the set of support footings, and the cinching fastener further includes a tongue to couple with the adjustable connecting element through a connection. The anchor band is included with the system. One end of the anchor band is secured to the adjustable connecting element through a second connection and the other end of the anchor band is secured to a vertical upright through a band.

Abstract: A surgical floor suction device includes a hollow shell defining a central aperture and an annular internal suction chamber surrounding the central aperture. The shell has a suction surface with a plurality of suction holes spaced around the central aperture and extending through the shell into fluid communication with the internal suction. The suction device further includes a suction coupling extending from the hollow shell and defining a suction conduit extending into fluid communication with the internal suction chamber.

Abstract: A suction device sucks air and liquid from a planar surface, and the scraper blade active portion moves on a surface. The active portion is in the form of a single blade, made from a flexible or semi-rigid material, intended to be moved in one direction against the planar surface. There is an internal cavity connected to a mechanism for sucking air and liquid. At a distal portion of the blade and behind the ridge to be moved on the surface, two walls together form an angle and meet at the ridge. A first wall is presented first towards the surface to be scraped during a scraping operation having, alongside and close to the ridge, a plurality of holes opening into the cavity.

Abstract: A mobile apparatus, particularly an autonomously mobile floor cleaning device, has a chassis and wheels, wherein at least one wheel is driven, and the driven wheel is connected to the chassis via a suspension element that supports the wheel and is movable relative to the chassis. In order to create an alternative mobile apparatus for negotiating an obstacle, the wheel for support on a subsurface over which the mobile apparatus can travel is influenced by a spring exerting a spring force and can be retracted and extended relative to the chassis with the aid of the suspension element, wherein the spring force is adjustable independently of an increase or decrease in the spring force caused by such extension or retraction, and in particular may be increased as the wheel is extended farther.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a mobile device includes a supporting layer, an adhesive layer disposed on the supporting layer, and a cleaning layer disposed on the supporting layer. The adhesive layer is configured to releasably adhere to a surface on a rear side of the mobile device. The cleaning layer is configured to clean a display face of the mobile device.

Abstract: A wipe comprises a nonwoven substrate comprising a layer of fibers. A plurality of the fibers comprise fibrils extending outwardly therefrom only after a time period. The time period is greater than about 24 hours post-nonwoven substrate formation under ambient conditions.