Abstract: A cosmetic formulation applicator is provided for applying cosmetic formulation to a user's skin. The cosmetic formulation applicator includes a reservoir that contains a cosmetic formulation, a brush head base, a plurality of bristles, and one or more dispenser nozzles. The brush head base is attached to the reservoir on a first side of the brush head base and the plurality of bristles extend from a second side of the brush head base. The one or more dispenser nozzles are configured to permit passage of the cosmetic formulation from the reservoir through the brush head base to the plurality of bristles. The cosmetic formulation applicator includes a plunger that is configured to force cosmetic formulation from the reservoir to the plurality of bristles via the plurality of dispenser nozzles. The plunger can be driven to control flow of the cosmetic formulation through the plurality of dispenser nozzles.

Abstract: A wiper for a cosmetic product container, the container comprising a body forming a cavity which is intended to receive the cosmetic product, the wiper comprising: a first part, referred to as the fixing part, which can be fixed to said body, and a second, flexible part, which is designed to extend within the cavity, from a shoulder of said body. The flexible part being further designed so as to prevent the cosmetic product from coming into contact with the shoulder, the flexible part being integral with the fixing part or attached to the fixing part. A container comprises such a wiper and an applicator assembly comprises such a container.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a makeup support device capable of appropriately supporting the application of makeup even for users who have insufficient makeup skills. The makeup support device (100) has: a makeup style selection unit (250) that selects a makeup style being a makeup method, for each face to be made up; and a makeup style suggestion unit (260) that guides the position of the face to a prescribed position, and sprays cosmetics corresponding to the selected makeup style, using the prescribed position as reference. The makeup style suggestion unit (260) causes, for example, a spray unit that sprays a plurality of cosmetic colors in a prescribed direction to spray a cosmetic color corresponding to the prescribed direction when the face is in the prescribed position, among the colors used for the selected makeup style.

Abstract: Methods and products for cleaning hair trimmings after cutting a person's hair. One of the methods includes applying a microfiber swab to one of the person's ears to remove the loose hair trimmings resulting from cutting the person's hair. Another one of the methods includes attaching a microfiber neck strip to the person's neck prior to cutting the person's hair.

Abstract: A wrinkle reducing pad is used to reduce wrinkles by applying tension to skin on a portion of the user's body, such as the face. An adhesive layer on the back of the wrinkle reducing pad is adhered to the skin, extending from a first point on the user's cheek, to a second point of the user's neck. A tension strap that is attached to one end of the adhesive pad is pulled to exert tension that tightly stretches the user's skin toward the neck. The tension strap is then removably secured to the outer surface of the adhesive pad while maintaining the tension for a desired period of time. Since the adhesive pad adheres to the skin on the neck between the two points, it prevents wrinkles from forming there as a result of the tension applied by the tension strap.

Abstract: A multi-purpose backpack style bag also referred a Flipper bag herein that can be used as a backpack, a handbag, or a shoulder bag. Moreover, the Flipper bag can also be converted from the backpack mode into a handbag without removing the contents of the handbag. The Flipper bag is made of two components, the top flipper body that is reversible, and the bottom handbag body. The bottom handbag body can be independently used as a handbag or a shoulder bag. When the top flipper body is combined with the bottom handbag body, it can be used as a backpack style bag. Moreover, when user is carrying the Flipper bag as a backpack and need to convert it into a handbag, the user can either remove the top flipper body to use it as a standalone handbag; or the user can fold down the top flipper body over the bottom handbag body so it cover the bottom handbag body and close the flipper cover at the bottom to use it as a different design handbag.

Abstract: A carrying apparatus operable to be worn over the shoulder and around the torso of a user wherein the carrying apparatus includes a plurality of pockets operable to receive and retain an item therein. The carrying apparatus includes a first strap portion and a second strap portion being rectangular in shape each having a first end and a second end. Fasteners are secured to each first end and second end of the first strap portion and the second strap portion so as to facilitate the mateable coupling thereof. A third strap portion including one pocket is provided and is configured to operably couple intermediate the first strap portion and second strap portion so as to increase and/or specialize the capacity and capability of the carrying apparatus.

Abstract: A survival kit to include a specially designed and arranged backpack with emergency contents is disclosed. The backpack is configured with a plurality of compartments wherein a hydration bladder having a tube for accessing water therein is provided in the first compartment. Importantly, the kit has a pair of goggles and a plurality of breathing masks particularly useful for urban disasters such as an earthquake or a terrorist attack. Similarly, work gloves are included to assist in rescue and recovery operations. Additional items configured to the kit are a lightweight, fire resistant, tube tent being devoid of tent poles and emergency drinking water germicidal tablets, just to name a few.

Abstract: A travel backpack comprises a main portion defining a main chamber for storing items, a mat portion, and a main pad. The main pad is supported by the main portion and the mat portion such that the main pad extends through at least a portion of the main portion and through the mat portion. The travel backpack is arranged in a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the mat portion is folded and secured to the main portion to facilitate carrying of the travel backpack. In the second configuration, the mat portion is unfolded to allow the travel backpack to be used as a sleep surface, where the main pad extends along the length of the sleep surface when the travel backpack is in the second configuration.

Abstract: A cigar holder includes a first member having a retainer secured to a first base for extending about a cigar. The first base includes a magnet. A second member includes a clip secured to a second base for fastening to a hat. The second base includes a metallic member. Magnetic coupling between the first and second base members allows relative rotation therebetween to position the cigar at a desired orientation. The retainer and first base member may be integrally molded from plastic material. The clip and second base member may be integrally molded from plastic material. The retainer encircles the cigar through an angular arc of at least 200 degrees. A method of supporting a cigar from a user's hat includes releasably securing the retainer about the cigar, coupling the clip around a portion of the user's hat, and positioning the first base proximate to the second base.

Abstract: An accessory for a device defines a generally arcuate shape in plan view, and has a flat surface configured for attachment to the device. The flat surface is in an X-Y plane, and is configured for attachment to the device. In a plan view when viewed from the Z direction, the main body defines a shape including two arms. Each of the arms is generally elongate and defines a longitudinal direction in the X-Y plane. The longitudinal direction of the first arm is generally transverse to the longitudinal direction of the second arm. The arms are connected to one another at an elbow, where the elbow and the arms cooperate to define a smooth, rounded, inner concave curve. The accessory is generally shaped and dimensioned for at least two of a user's fingers to be placed interior to the inner, concave curve, to apply a holding force to the device.

Abstract: A child toothbrush may include a hollow tube. The hollow tube may include a first end. The first end may be open to allow a finger to enter the tube. The hollow tube may also include an outer surface and a first material. The first material may be flexible. The hollow tube may additionally include a second material. The second material may be less flexible than the first material. The child toothbrush may also include a plurality of protrusions distributed on the outer surface.

Abstract: A method and device for manufacturing bristle arrangements for brushes. The brush is populated with a carrier pad, and to enable simplification of the manufacture of bristle arrangements for brushes, the bristle bundles which are conveyed by a gas or air stream through the conveying device to the bundle-retaining plate, when being conveyed through the conveying device are electrostatically discharged, such that they are more easily conveyed through the conveying device, and in that they reduce the complexity in the fastening of bristle bundles in a carrier pad without anchoring, since the carrier pad on the rear side has material protrusions which are fused and thereafter interference-fitted in a bundle-fastening plane, in order for bristle bundles which have been incorporated into the perforations of the carrier pad to be connected in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner to the carrier pad in a simple manner.

Abstract: An oral-care implement comprises a mounting surface having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and a plurality of filaments outwardly extending from the mounting surface in at least one direction not parallel to either one of the longitudinal axis and the transverse axis, each filament having a free end terminating with a tip. At least some of the filaments possess at least one functional characteristic selected from the group consisting of filament's structure, composition, cross-sectional shape, tip geometry, and any combination thereof. A plurality of filament tips comprises a working surface that includes at least a first color and a second color different from the first color.

Abstract: A solar panel cleaning brush assembly including a trolley frame having parallel first and second side frame members. A first guide member is connected to the first side frame member. A second guide member is connected to the second side frame member. A first belt rotatably disposed about a perimeter of the first guide member directly contacts a first array edge of a solar panel array. A second belt rotatably disposed about a perimeter of the second guide member directly contacts a second array edge of the solar panel array. At least one brush set is connected to the trolley frame, the at least one brush set having multiple fixed, non-rotating brushes each frictionally contacting and spanning across a module face of individual ones of multiple solar panel modules defining a solar panel array.

Abstract: An oral hygiene device that includes, among other things, a brush, a flosser, a pick and a tongue scraper.

Abstract: An ice scraper blade and/or brush mounted to a handle which has an anatomically designed grip. Attached to the handle is a cover to protect the user's hand from snow, ice, water, and cold. The cover has a sleeve with a first side made of waterproof fabric and a second side which is insulated with a suitable thermo-insulating fabric. In a first position of the cover, the first side of the sleeve is exposed to the outside for protecting the user's hand against the elements. In a second position of the cover, the sleeve is reversed so that the first side of the sleeve is on the inside, for enclosing ice, water and snow that may be adhered to the ice scraper blade and/or brush. The cover is also provided with a fastening arrangement that is placed at the second end of the sleeve, which prevents entering of snow and ice into the cover in the first position, and which contains the ice, water and snow inside the cover in the second position.

Abstract: A mobile computer workstation is disclosed and generally includes a base assembly, a power supply, a column assembly, a tray assembly, a monitor support assembly and a tray controller. The power supply can be housed in the base assembly. The column assembly is linearly extensible and extends upward from the base assembly. The column assembly can carry the tray assembly and monitor support assembly. The workstation can be optionally configured with a variety of storage solutions for any of a number of work environments and tasks. The tray assembly can house a computer that is integrated into the workstation. The tray controller provides a measure of security for the workstation by allowing access to the workstation and control over its features only by authorized users.

Abstract: A rotatable stand comprising a front body and a rear body. The front body has a containment slot, a connecting portion and a stopping portion, the rear body has an engaging portion, a positioning column and a hollow portion. The stopping portion of the front body further has a first positioning slot and a second positioning slot. By engaging the connecting portion of the front body and the engaging portion of the rear body, the positioning column of the rear body is capable of being rotated between the first positioning slot and the second positioning slot.

Abstract: A music stand extension panel for placement onto a music stand, comprising a main support plate having a width of at least approximately 35 inches, and a support ledge, wherein the main support plate and support ledge form a rigid construction.

Abstract: A tray table apparatus including a tray table and a tray table support assembly coupled to the tray table. The tray table and the tray table support assembly are configured to transition between a stowed position and a deployed position. The tray table support assembly includes: a support shelf; a support arm having a first end pivotably coupled to the support shelf so as to be pivotable about a first pivot axis and a second end, the tray table pivotably coupled to the second end of the support arm so as to be pivotable about a tray table pivot axis; and an adjustable pivot stop positioned to limit pivot movement of the support arm about the first pivot axis in the deployed position, such that a selected adjustment position of the adjustable pivot stop determines an angle of inclination formed between the support arm and the support shelf.

Abstract: Described is a device that can be used to hold a plurality of items such as plates, bowls and glasses on a patio table. The device is attached to the pole of the table umbrella and can be attached or detached in seconds without the use of any tools.

Abstract: A collapsible shelving unit includes a front frame and a rear frame. A pair of opposed side walls are each hingeably connected to the front frame and to the rear frame. A plurality of shelves supported between the side walls. The side walls may each include a plurality of side panels hingeably connected to one another. The plurality of side panels may be capable of pivoting inward such that the side walls move inward toward one another as the shelving unit is being collapsed.

Abstract: A composite shelf includes a plurality of connecting units, a plurality of supporting units mounted between the connecting units, and a plurality of upright posts connected with the connecting units. Each of the connecting units includes a connector provided with a plurality of slots to allow insertion of the supporting units. The connector of each of the connecting units is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves. Each of the connecting units further includes a plurality of positioning bars mounted in the positioning grooves of the connector and two positioning sleeves mounted on the connector and abutting the positioning bars. Thus, the supporting units are positioned by the positioning bars and locked by the positioning sleeves so that the supporting units are locked by and will not be detached from the connecting units.

Abstract: A shelf unit having at least one metal shelf having at least one through hole, at least one upright made of plastic and comprising at least one male connecting end and at least one female connecting end, coupling with the male connecting end, and at least one plastic insert exhibiting at least one through hole provided with means for engagement with the upright, the first and second parts of the upright can be slipped into the hole of the insert from opposite sides thereof so as to connect them to each other, the insert interlocking in one end of the shelf in which the hole in the insert is aligned with the hole in the shelf and the engagement means can be tightly fastened between the female connecting end and the male connecting end when the first and second parts of the upright are connected to each other.

Abstract: A multiple-layer shelf assembly includes a plurality of shelves. At least one support member and multiple engaging members are connected to each other to support the shelves. The at least one support member has at least one ridge and notches are defined in the at least one ridge. Each of the engaging members is a bent tubular member. The at least one support member extends through the engaging members and the engaging members are engaged with the notches of the at least one support member. The shelves are supported on the engaging members.

Abstract: An adjustable locking shelf support system for use in a medicine cabinet or other cabinet. The adjustable shelf support members have set-off lugs which are inserted and locked into slots in a recessed race located in the vertical walls of the cabinet. The front portion of the adjustable locking shelf support member protrudes into the cabinet toward the front has a channel that, together with the cooperating adjustable locking shelf support member located on the opposite side vertical wall of the cabinet, accepts a shelf made of glass or other material. The adjustable shelf support members can be removed and replaced throughout the cabinet in other slots evenly spaced in a vertical orientation in the recessed race of the vertical walls of the cabinet.

Abstract: A table configured to aid in the training of animals. The table can include legs that can be in multiple positions, one of which allows the legs to be stored. Multiple of such tables and/or table tops can be stacked atop each other to alter the height of the table top and still be laterally stable between the tables and/or table tops. The tables can also include projections and recesses that enable lateral interlocking of the tables to form a larger table top surface. Each table can be designed to be lightweight, portable, rigid, and stable for use as an animal training aid.

Abstract: A method for temporarily protecting a hard surface by selecting a surface, applying a dose of liquid solution on the selected surface, waiting for the dose of liquid solution to solidify into a sheet, and removing the sheet from the surface. At least one dose of liquid solution is stored in a solid form in a container, and the sheet of solidified material can be removed by peeling.

Abstract: A chair comprises a backrest, a seat, a supporting structure for supporting the backrest and the seat, and a base support. The supporting structure, the seat and the backrest are each pivotably mounted to permit the supporting structure, the seat and the backrest to each tilt over a predetermined range. This allows the chair to move into and out of a reclined position. The seat is free to pivot over its predetermined range relative to the supporting structure independently of a tilt of the supporting structure. The pivoting backrest and the pivoting seat are intended to encourage dynamic sitting.

Abstract: A seating assembly for attachment to a plank configured sports field bench, the plank having a front end, a width, a thickness, an upper surface, and a lower surface, the seating assembly including a cushion having front and rear ends, having an upper surface, and having a lower surface adapted for downward placement upon the plank's upper surface; a first pocket fixedly attached to the cushion's front end, the first pocket being adapted for, upon the cushion's placement upon the plank's upper surface, suspending downwardly from the plank's front end; and a cord matrix and hook combination connected operatively to the cushion, the combination being adapted for, upon the downward placement of the cushion upon the plank's upper surface, resisting movements of the cushion and the first pocket with respect to the plank.

Abstract: A cot is provided that has a frame having a shape of a continuous loop. The frame bounds an interior area of the loop and the interior area is covered by a fabric covering. The frame includes an outer perimeter. At least two legs are mounted to the frame and each leg includes a foot portion. The at least two legs are positioned to support the frame above a horizontal floor surface with the foot portions of each leg in contact with the floor surface. Also, each leg extends outwardly and downwardly from the frame such that the foot portions are positioned outwardly of the outer perimeter of the frame in both vertical and horizontal directions.

Abstract: A pillow includes a torso cushion tapering from a top end to a bottom end. A torso support surface extends from the top end to the bottom end of the torso cushion. A back surface joins to the bottom end of the torso cushion at a first elevation angle between the back surface and the support surface. A head cushion attaches to the top end of the torso cushion. The head cushion includes a back surface joined to the back surface of the torso cushion, a first angled surface joined to the back surface of the head cushion at a second elevation angle, and a second angled surface joined to the back surface of the head cushion at a third elevation angle. The first angled surface and the second angled surface join to one another along a crest extending from the top end of said torso cushion.

Abstract: A bed arrangement including adaptive properties is disclosed. The bed arrangement includes a mattress including at least one zone including independently adjustable firmness and/or height, a drive unit arranged to adjust the firmness and/or height of the at least one zone and at least one sensor. The sensor(s) is adapted to measure a physical parameter which is relatable to a lying position used by a user. Further, a control unit is arranged to determine, based on input from the sensor(s), the present lying position of a user. The lying position is determinable to be one of a set of at least two predefined lying positions. Further, the control unit controls the drive unit to adjust the firmness and/or height of the zone(s) to preset firmness/height value(s) corresponding to the determined lying position. Hereby, an automatic adaption of the bed properties to various lying positions is obtained.

Abstract: An air mattress adjustment method includes adjusting the air mattress to a received user pressure setting, learning a level of pressure in the air mattress at a first plurality of times with respect to the user pressure setting, monitoring the level of pressure in the air mattress at a second plurality of times, determining that the pressure of the air mattress at one of the second plurality of times is out of range, and based on the determining, adjusting the pressure of the air mattress.

Abstract: An exemplary aspect of the present disclosure relates to a mattress and a method for manufacturing a mattress. The method includes, among other things, providing a batt of polymer fibers with a reduced dimension, forming a topper layer of polymer fibers having a lower surface corresponding to the reduced dimension in the batt, and arranging the topper layer relative to the batt such that the lower surface of the topper layer mates with the reduced dimension in the batt.

Abstract: A bed frame and cover that is capably joinable to another bed frame and cover and capably disjoinable from another bed frame and cover and of which comprises a mattress supporting plate which is capable of moving vertically within the cover. The cover is a unified structure of walls and a roof with pivotally connected doors that capably form an enclosure around the plate or of which are stowable on the roof. The entire cover is capable of 360 degree bi-directional rotation around the entire plate as well as vertical movement. A capably pivotable mattress attachment is stowable under the plate or extends to form a contiguous mattress surface of which is supported by rods that connect to another bed frame and cover. The bed frame and cover is capable of a multitude of configurations dependent on bed frame, mattress attachment and the cover's optional positioning.

Abstract: A child carrier having a waist belt, an upper torso support, a hammock coupled to the waist belt and to the upper torso support, and a thigh support strap extending to each side of the hammock. Each thigh support strap has an inward end portion proximate to the hammock and an outward end portion configured for selective coupling to the upper torso support in multiple positions. When the thigh support straps are coupled to the upper torso support, the hammock and the thigh support straps form a seat to support a child in an ergonomic spread-squat position in inward and outward facing orientations. The shape of the seat adjusts depending on the positions in which the outward end portions of the thigh support straps are coupled to the upper torso support.

Abstract: An anti-theft assembly for deterring theft of a ring is provided. The anti-theft assembly includes a base that can be used to support an electronic article surveillance marker; a product engagement member including a support member that supports the ring during use and a locking member that secures the support member to the base; and an attachment member for securing the ring to the support member. In one embodiment, the support member and the locking member are a single, unitary member. In another embodiment, the support member and the locking member are separate members. Once assembled, upon applying a twisting force to the ring the engagement member rotates within the opening so that the attachment member is not broken.

Abstract: A display device for samples of leather, fabric and the like, comprising a fixed support structure including a lower base, a central column extending upwardly from said lower base and a plurality of circular horizontal shelves fixed with respect to said central column and spaced apart in the vertical direction, a plurality of cylindrical arrays supported by said base and by said shelves, each array being rotatable about said central column independently of the other arrays, wherein each array comprises at least two display elements having the shape of a cylindrical sector, each display element comprising a pack of card-shaped samples arranged vertically and oriented in a radial direction with respect to said central column.

Abstract: Garment rack and garment transport system. A collapsible and mobile garment rack is disclosed that can be easily and efficiently erected and collapsed by a single user. The erected garment rack can be used to hang garments across a hanger pole and display shoes on an elevated shoe rack. The garment rack is self containing and collapses easily and efficiently into a tray and cover board. The garment rack is easily maneuvered while erected or collapsed on a set of casters located at the bottom of the garment rack. Additionally, the garment rack can be used as part of a clothing transport system which comprises a clothing transport bag that attaches to the top of the cover board while the garment rack is collapsed. This way, the garments and garment rack can be transported as one unit.

Abstract: A connection assembly 10 usable for interconnecting two elongate frame members 12 which each include a channel 14. An elongate link member 22 is locatable in the channels 14 of the adjacent members 12 and extending therebetween. A respective connection assembly 20 is locatable in each of the channels 14 to engage against the link member 22 and retain same in the respective channel 14. Each connection assembly 20 is selectively movable between an engaged and a disengaged condition to respectively connect the two frame members 12, or permit the frame members 12 to be pulled apart.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a household textile with effect of expelling bedbug, medicaments for expelling bedbug containing various extracts of natural plant are prepared, and textile shell fabric is passed through the medicaments for expelling bedbug at a certain speed with oven drying under certain temperature subsequently. The textile of the present invention can expel bedbug rapidly with characteristics of safety, environmental protection, and washing resistance, and the processing technology thereof is simple, and suitable for large-scale production.

Abstract: A pillow cover is provided that includes a first panel and a second panel perimetrically joined with the first panel such that inner surfaces of the first and second panels define a cavity having a void volume. The first and second panels are each made from a first material. An opening extends through the inner surface of the first panel and an outer surface of the first panel. The pillow cover includes a patch covering the opening. The patch is made from a second material that is different than the first material.

Abstract: A hanging condiment cup with at least one integral clip and a removable lid that attaches to a food container. The condiment cup has a convex end and a concave end, with the convex end having a radius that matches the food container it attaches to. The condiment cup also has a backslant that matches the slant of the food container to bring the center of gravity of the condiment cup closer to the center of the food container for increased stability. The condiment cup and lid are designed to be stacked and are made from biodegradable or other plastic material that is refrigerator, heat and/or microwave safe.

Abstract: A onetime and disposable use straw guide container that holds dry ice. The container uses a locking mechanism that uses a locking mechanism that uses a double lock to ensure that once the locking mechanism is locked it will not be unlocked or inadvertently opened, thereby ensuring that the straw guide container is a onetime use and disposable item that is safe for human use.

Abstract: The utility model discloses not only a visual aesthetic of cup, but also a more interesting cup for attracting consumers' attention and vision. a cup with toy decoration comprises a transparent outer cup comprising a first opening on top; an inner cup arranged inside the outer cup, wherein the inner cup is provided with a second opening on top and a connecting part disposed around cup mouth; an inner wall of the connecting part is connected with an outer wall of the outer cup; a containing space disposed between the inner cup and the outer cup; and a toy disposed in the containing space and connected with the outer cup in the bottom.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein a sleeve that has a peel-off appliqué or label that includes desired graphics that can be combined with a drink cup or container. The label or appliqué or “collectable” acts as a “mini-poster” that is removable and repositionable. The label may have graphics of sports starts or other things such as musical performers, super heroes, etc. Particular embodiments include interior die cut images within the main graphic as “collectibles within a collectible.

Abstract: A can type container, changeable to a type of cup or glass, is described and includes: a containing body having a first fastening portion formed on the upper end periphery thereof and a shape of a cone having an outer diameter gradually increased toward the lower end portion thereof; a sealing member adapted to close the lower end periphery of the containing body; a lower cap fastened to the lower end periphery of the containing body in the state where the lower end periphery of the containing body is sealed by the sealing member and having a support member inserted thereinto; and the support member having a corresponding fastening portion to the first fastening portion of the containing body formed at the center thereof in such a manner as to be coupled to the first fastening portion and a base adapted to serve as a support stand.

Abstract: A lid for a beverage cup includes a mouth opening, an aroma opening, and a concentrator member. The mouth opening is positioned closer to a rim of the lid than the aroma opening. An area of the aroma opening is greater than an area of the mouth opening. The concentrator member surrounds the aroma opening and extends from a plane formed by the aroma opening to a height above the aroma opening. A cross sectional area of the concentrator decreases in a direction from a base to an upper end of the concentrator, creating a concentration of beverage aromas in the space surrounding a user's nose. The concentrator channels a concentrated amount of aroma to the nose, providing an enhanced drinking and tasting experience.