Abstract: An apparatus for treating human skin includes an outer housing including a graspable portion and an applicator portion comprising an applicator head and at least one nozzle in the applicator portion having a main axis for delivering a skin treatment composition through an opening in the applicator head onto human skin. An image capture device captures images of the human skin through the opening. A processor analyzes the images of the human skin to identify skin deviations.

Abstract: An applicator head is releasably connectable to an outer housing of an apparatus for treating human skin includes a body having a housing connector end having a releasable connecting feature configured to connect to the outer housing and a skin engaging end having an opening therethrough for delivering a skin treatment composition through an opening in the applicator head onto human skin. A pair of skin engagement members is arranged and configured to flatten a surface of the skin.

Abstract: An applicator head is releasably connectable to an outer housing of an apparatus for treating human skin includes a body having a housing connector end having a releasable connecting feature configured to connect to the outer housing and a skin engaging end having an opening therethrough for delivering a skin treatment composition through an opening in the applicator head onto human skin. A pair of skin engagement members is arranged and configured to flatten a surface of the skin.

Abstract: A molded cosmetic applicator head having a core that supports an array of perforated bristles arranged in rows and columns. Each perforated bristle comprises a textured lateral surface and a flat lateral surface, such that the surfaces of the bristles assume certain orientations. A mold for an injection molded applicator head is also described.

Abstract: An applicator device that includes a tube member having an elongated body with outer surface, a first end and an opposed second end and an applicator member attached to a portion of the outer surface of the elongated body of the tube member and extending around the circumference of the tube member, the applicator member including a plurality of flexible frustoconical tendrils projecting outward from the outer surface of the elongated member.

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 causes pigment corresponding to the selected makeup style to be supported on the surface of a sheet capable of being adhered for long periods to facial skin, on the opposite side to the side adhered to the skin.

Abstract: In various embodiments, there are provided different methods of batch sizing. One method provides for the stylist having a matrix chart outlining as a percentage of or total amount of ingredients needed to create a mixture based on customer characteristics and/or service requested. In another method, batch sizing adjustment criteria includes a series of questions that provide user input. These methods enable the stylist to be capable of creating a more accurate batch sizing using the batch sizing adjustment criteria. The batch sizing of the formula may be performed by the stylist themselves or automatically done by a computer-driven system.

Abstract: An assembly for adjusting the position of a load for a backpack has a supporting member (3), an actuating means (35), and a plurality of elongate flexible movable members (7). Each of the elongate flexible movable members are attached to a load carrying portion (1) at one end, and attached to the actuating means at the second end. The load carrying portion is movable between: a retracted position, in which the load carrying portion abuts the supporting member, when the actuating means is moved into a first position; and an extended position, in which a user can freely move the load carrying portion relative to the supporting member, when the actuating means is moved into a second position.

Abstract: A load carrier and carrying systems for carrying a load in which engagement means of the load carrier can be assembled by the user to the systems engagement means so as to allow the user to adjust the distance of the load carrier from the belt.

Abstract: A load carriage frame (80) of FIG. 9 includes a shoulder yoke (90) and a belt (120) separated from the yoke by a multi-element connecting brace (96). The brace is telescopic in nature in that a flexible but rigid tongue (130), extending from a first section, is permitted to slide within a guide on a second section (154), thereby allowing the length of the connecting brace to be altered. The multi-element connecting brace is centrally coupled to the yoke and centrally coupled to the belt and configured to act as a force path by transferring weight that, in use, is loaded onto or through the yoke and into the belt thereby effecting selected weight re-distribution onto the pelvic girdle of a wearer about which the belt, in use, is secured. Additionally, as shown in FIG. 20, a quick release mechanism may further alter the length of the connecting brace by allowing the position of a rotational coupling point to be altered relative to a housing of the quick release mechanism.

Abstract: A brush for cleaning a grill or other surface having a bristle assembly of twisted-in-wire material that is removable and replaceable.

Abstract: A brush for cleaning a grill or other surface having a bristle assembly of twisted-in-wire material that is removable and replaceable.

Abstract: A brush includes a middle piece having a left connector and a right connector, and a left piece including a left middle portion having a proximate end, a hinge end, and a connector coupled to the proximate end and configured to be removably coupled to the left connector of the middle piece. The left piece also includes and a left end portion having a distal end and a hinge end pivotably coupled to the hinge end of the left middle portion. The brush also includes a right piece including a right middle portion having a proximate end, a hinge end, and a connector coupled to the proximate end and configured to be removably coupled to the right connector of the middle piece. The right piece also includes a right end portion having a distal end and a hinge end pivotably coupled to the hinge end of the right middle portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method to measure and/or adjust combing resistance of fibers by using a brush, wherein the brush comprises: a brush handle; a brush head connecting to the brush handle and comprising a substrate and bristles which are mounted on the substrate, wherein a certain number of the bristles are movable; an activation means which moves the movable bristles from their original positions to different positions; wherein the brush further comprises at least one of the following: a cover for the brush head which is movable between an open position and a closed position, which internal surface can closely face to the tips of the bristles in its closed position, and which has a gap between the substrate and its side ends in its closed position; an indication to match at least one position of the movable bristles to at least one fiber type and/or at least one treatment type; or the combination thereof.

Abstract: An oral care system that includes an oral care implement and a dispenser, an oral care method, and a method of applying an oral care agent to an oral surface. In one embodiment, the invention may be a method of applying an oral care agent to an oral surface that includes: providing a kit comprising a toothbrush and a dispenser containing an oral care agent; removing the dispenser from kit; and applying the oral care agent to an oral surface using the dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a fastenable device for oral area position detection that is fastenable to oral care implements.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus; said apparatus combining mechanical combing action and liquid flow to remove detritus from frond-like structures.

Abstract: A brush includes a brush head which comprises a brush support, and a plurality of brushing members integrally provided on the brush support, wherein the brushing members and the brush support are integrally formed together by heat treatment.

Abstract: A slimfold table has a plurality of legs, at least one table leaf, an inner cross brace, and an outer cross brace. The plurality of legs, the at least one table leaf, the inner cross brace, and the outer cross brace are movable from a deployed condition to a nested condition. The deployed condition has the plurality of legs all generally parallel each other and spaced apart by the inner and outer cross braces, with the at least one table leaf generally orthogonal the legs. The nested condition has the plurality of legs all generally parallel and adjacent to each other and to the inner and outer cross braces and to the at least one table leaf, with the legs and the at least one table leaf nested within the inner cross brace and the inner cross brace nested within the outer cross brace.

Abstract: A table may be sized and configured to nest with an adjacent table to reduce a height of a plurality of stacked tables in a nested configuration. The table may include a table top with a round or circular configuration and the table top may have a receiving portion, a downwardly extending lip, a contact surface and an engaging portion. The contact surface may have a ring-shaped configuration and be sized and configured to contact an upper surface of a table top of an adjacent table when the table is nested with the adjacent table. The engaging portion may also have a ring-shaped configuration and may be sized and configured to be disposed in a receiving portion of a table top of the adjacent table when the table is nested with the adjacent table.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for fastening a table top on a substructure which comprises a fastening means which can be screwed to the underside of the table top, in particular a fastening means with a fastening cross, fastening plate or the like, on which the table top rests, wherein said fastening means has a defined pattern of holes with a plurality of holes or mounts for fastening screws, which can be plugged through said holes in each case and by way of which the fastening means is screwed to the table top. According to the invention, the table top (10) has slots (11) or grooves which are made in its underside and run such that, when the table top is placed in position on the fastening means, in particular the fastening cross, they coincide with the holes (20) or mounts of the fastening means, in particular of the fastening cross (17), wherein fastening screws which can be screwed into the table top (10) in each case in the region of the slots (11) or grooves are provided.

Abstract: A desktop receptacle assembly includes a box and an electrical connection assembly held within the box that includes a cover. The electrical connection assembly is configured to have an exposed position and a concealed position within the box. A pivoting member connects the electrical connection assembly to the box and defines an axis of rotation. The pivoting member is configured to allow the electrical connection assembly to rotate at least 90 degrees about the axis of rotation and flip between the exposed position and the concealed position.

Abstract: A desktop receptacle includes a box with a front surface and a connector surface that has a connector opening formed through, an electrical connection assembly held within the box that has an electrical connector associated with the connector opening, and a utility surface attached to the front surface.

Abstract: A tray assembly able to be quickly installed and removed from the handle struts of a wheeled luggage bag by a mounting engaging the struts and a tray included in the tray assembly flipped down from the mounting to provide a horizontal support for various articles such as small electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, at a selected level above the top of the luggage bag.

Abstract: Roll-up shelving systems are presented herein. A roll-up shelving system may include first and second pluralities of slats that are flexible in a first direction. The first and second pluralities of slats may be connected by a plurality of hinge members that hinge to 90 degrees, forming a shelf. When the hinge members are not hinged to 90 degrees, the pluralities of slats may be rolled up such that the shelving system may be transported or stored in a compact form without disassembling the slats.

Abstract: This invention provides a modular locker shelf with firm structure. It is easy to be assembled and disassembled. This locker shelf includes two side frames, a top shelf board and a bottom shelf board between two side frames; it also includes at least one middle side frame between top shelf board and bottom shelf board and one or more middle shelf board, which can be disassembled and connected with the side frame and middle side frame. The top shelf board and bottom shelf board can be disassembled and connected with two side frames. The space of the locker shelf can be flexibly changed according to needs, and can be placed in the locker to improve the organizing function of the storage. This shelf is easy for assembling and dissembling and it is also convenient for transport. As a result, it is beneficial to expanding the use of shelf.

Abstract: An adjustable tray for a merchandise display system may include a retainer for limiting the movement of products loaded in the adjustable tray, a pusher mechanism configured to bias product toward the retainer, a first divider extending from a first panel and second divider extending from a second panel. The spacing between the first divider and the second divider can be configured to be adjusted. The first panel and the second panel can be configured to move to provide additional surface area for the adjustable tray to accommodate different sized products.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a dynamic storage device with adjustable shelves, wherein each shelf includes a removable projection configured to dynamically change the depth of compartments within the storage device.

Abstract: A rack support and method of use. The support rack can include a plurality of support slats mounted to a support base. The support slats cooperatively provide a plurality of article mounting channels, and article mounts can be slidably mounted in the channels in order to provide a variety of orientations of the article mounts with respect to the support base. In one embodiment, the support channels are T-shaped, and the article mounts have T-shaped mounting ends that may slidably mount with the T-shaped support channels. Other support channel and mounting end shapes may be used. In some embodiments, the rack support may be used to store articles on a wall with increased article density, economy, reliability, safety, and/or usability.

Abstract: A seat back linking mechanism includes a base frame having a pivot portion; a back frame pivotally connected to the base frame; an actuation member slidably coupled to the back frame; a linkage having a first link and a second link pivotally coupled together, the first link and the second link being respectively pivotally coupled to the pivot portion of the base frame and the actuation member, and a drag portion; and a drag member having a drag portion adapted for dragging the drag portion of the linkage.

Abstract: A chair includes a seat, a backrest, and a leg rest. A tilt actuator and lift actuator tilt and lift the seat, respectively. A leg rest actuator extends and retracts the leg rest. A backrest actuator pivots the backrest with respect to the seat. A controller simultaneously controls the actuators such that they move sequentially between multiple predefined states. A control panel enables a user to automatically move the chair to any of the predefined states. Progress indicators are included that provide a visual indication of how far the chair has progressed to a commanded state. A controller controls the actuators such that they simultaneously arrive at each state. One or more functions on a control panel may also be automatically disabled and/or automatically enabled as the chair moves into or out of certain ones of the predefined states.

Abstract: A seating unit that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to adjust between closed, extended, and reclined positions is provided. The linkage mechanism includes a linear actuator primarily coupled to a seat mounting plate for carrying out automated adjustment of the linkage assembly.

Abstract: Described herein is a chair for relieving pressure points from prolonged sitting. The chair comprises a plurality of armrests, the armrests comprising: an armrest frame; a foam layer coupled to an upper portion of the armrest frame; and a first gel infused foam layer coupled to an upper portion of the foam layer. The chair further comprises a seat bottom, the seat bottom comprising: a seat bottom frame; a sinuous spring base coupled to the seat bottom frame; a plurality of coil springs coupled to the sinuous spring base; and a second gel infused foam layer coupled to the coil springs. The chair further comprises a seat back, the seat back comprising: a seat back frame; elastic webbing coupled to the seat back frame; and one or more cushions coupled to the seat back frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lightweight collapsible portable rests and chairs. In one embodiment, a portable meadow rest accommodates a user in a semi-reclined position. The rest frame includes two pairs of collapsible bars and a pair of joints. The pair of joints are coupled to the collapsible bars. The pair of joints are further configured to contact a ground surface. A center bar is configured to securely couple the pair of joints to each other. The rest mat includes frame interfaces for coupling the rest mat to the rest frame.

Abstract: A seating unit (10) combines lounge seating with work space. A chair portion (20) has a sitting surface with an extended wing (25) and an optional sliding desk (40, 140) as a work surface. The extended wing (25) provides a place to rest personal belongings within easy reach while the user sits or works in the seating unit (10). An optional ottoman (50) may be used as a conventional ottoman or as a seating location on its own. The ottoman (50) has a slidable tray that can provide additional work surface or space to rest additional personal items while the user sits or rests in the unit. Several chair portions (20) may be supported together in a row with extended wings (25) and/or slidable desks on the ends.

Abstract: A novel, flexible substrate assembly including a flexible substrate member having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a plurality of rigid or semi-rigid ribs associated with at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the flexible substrate member. A chair assembly including a seat member, a back support member with an optional headrest, an optional left arm, an optional right arm, a floor-engaging base member which may form part of a frame assembly, a left side, a right side, a front side, and a back side, and a novel, flexible substrate assembly, wherein the novel flexible substrate assembly comprises a flexible substrate member having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a plurality of rigid or semi-rigid ribs associated with at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the flexible substrate member.

Abstract: A travel eye mask assembly includes an eye mask connected by elastic straps to a headrest cushion. The headrest cushion includes a first cushion portion, a second cushion portion, and a less cushioned middle portion. The second cushion portion is connected to the first cushion portion through the middle portion. The eye mask includes a left eye patch and a right eye patch. A first strap connects the first cushion portion to the left eye patch, and a second strap connects the second cushion portion to the right eye patch. The first cushion portion is foldable over the second cushion portion when the left eye patch is folded into the right eye patch and the eye mask is disposed between the first and second cushion portions. An inner compartment that contains the eye mask is formed between the first and second cushion portions when the headrest cushion is zipped closed.

Abstract: An armrest comprises an arm body in which a through hole is formed, an arm connected to the arm body, a drum that includes a cylinder inserted in the through hole, a bottom, and planar walls extending outside from a part of an end of the cylinder, is arranged rearward the arm body, and pivots the arm body about the cylinder; and mounting metal fittings that are integrally connected to the drum while locking the bottom and can be mounted on the seat frame. The armrest can adjust a position of the arm at a storage state and at a use state. The planar walls are arranged in such a manner as to position in a front-and-rear direction of the arm body in the use state, and the arm body is sandwiched between the planar walls and the mounting metal fittings in an axial direction of the cylinder.

Abstract: A chair having a reminder function comprises a chair body, a reminder, and a sitting posture determining device, wherein the chair body has a seat and a backrest, wherein the sitting posture determining device has a seat detector, a backrest detector, and a microcontroller. The seat detector is mounted in the seat for detecting whether a user is sitting on the seat or not; the backrest detector is mounted in the backrest for detecting whether the user is leaning against the backrest; the microcontroller is electrically connected to the seat detector, the backrest detector and the reminder, and determines whether to actuate the reminder to generate a reminding notification based on the detecting result of the seat detector and the backrest detector for reminding the user to adjust the sitting posture or timely move the body.

Abstract: A folding bed for storage within a cabinet has a flat platform made from a front panel and an inside front panel. Rear extension panels are hingedly attached to the rear face of a drawer such that in the closed cabinet position the rear extension panels are parallel to the rear drawer face and moveable when in the open bed position to be parallel with the side drawer faces. The cabinet sides and the cabinet top have hinges to permit opening up the upper structural section. A method of transforming an apparatus from a cabinet to a bed pulling out a base drawer involves unfolding panels to form a platform out of a front panel, an inside panel and a cabinet floor, unfolding a mattress from within the apparatus onto the platform, and unfolding side panels to reduce visible obstructions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sexual beds (SLB) comprising a mechanical sexual elevation device (SED) embedded therein to be used for sexual activities.

Abstract: A bed comprises a mattress and a topper resting atop the mattress and extending in longitudinal and lateral directions. The topper has a fluid flowpath having an inlet and an outlet. The flowpath exhibits a nonuniform resistance to fluid flow in at least one of the longitudinal and lateral directions. The bed also includes a blower connected to the inlet for supplying air to the flowpath. The resistance may be a monotonically varying resistance to fluid flow in at least one of the longitudinal and lateral directions and configured to preferentially drive fluid flow through the topper so that a larger proportion of the fluid flowing through the topper flows under a target region and a relatively smaller portion bypasses the target region.

Abstract: A unitary cushion covering includes a fitted portion for covering a top surface and side surfaces of a cushion. The fitted portion is bonded to a top portion along one end. The top portion may provide a covering element for a person lying on the fitted portion. The fitted portion may include a moisture repellant layer at a top surface of the fitted portion.

Abstract: Aspects of this invention relate to an adjustable bed that may include one or more articulating portions, and may include one or more components, including an air inflatable mattress associated with the adjustable bed frame, a programmable logic controller, a remote memory storage facility, a remote storage location of user preferences, a cell phone remote control, a modular control device, an air purification facility, a power outlet controller, a Bluetooth remote control, an ultra wide band remote control, a wireless USB remote control, and the like.

Abstract: A mattress includes a number of elongate members, webs or straps that span an underside of the mattress and terminate with graspable handle portions. The straps are attached to the underside of the mattress by a hook and loop fastening system. A mattress prop may be used in conjunction with the straps for spacing the mattress from a support surface such as a bed base. In a first version the prop has a mattress attachment member and a base abutment member movable relative to the mattress attachment member from a collapsed configuration to an erected configuration. A spacer member is disposed between the mattress attachment member and the base abutment member for selectively retaining the base abutment member in the erected configuration relative to the mattress attachment member.

Abstract: A seat cover assembly for being positioned over a seat wherein a user is does not contact the seat when the user sits in the seat includes a sheet that is positionable over a seat. An outer edge of the sheet is drawn inwardly toward a center of the sheet. The outer edge of the sheet is extendable around the seat. An elastic band is coupled to the outer edge of the sheet. The sheet is retained on the seat.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a play yard configured for providing an enclosed space for a child. According to various embodiments, the play yard comprises a rigid support frame and removable, flexible liner. The frame includes one or more moveable retention members configured to engage the liner in order to form a bounded play yard space. By permitting the liner to be secured to the frame via the retention members, a user is able to easily secure the liner to the frame for use and remove the liner from the frame for washing.

Abstract: To control the amount of shelf space to maintain a fully stocked display with fluctuating amounts of product, a telescopic shelving apparatus is provided. The telescopic display apparatus includes a housing with a pair of side walls and an elongate track member disposed at an angle to a horizontal plane on each wall. The apparatus further includes a plurality of angled sliders extending between the walls and coupled with one of the elongate track members. A plurality of adjustable shelves are each attached to a respective one of the angled sliders. A common control mechanism, along with the elongate track members, allows the sliders and their attached adjustable shelves to simultaneously extend or retract vertically as well as horizontally.

Abstract: What this patent would cover is: 1) A mechanism to hang/suspend components over an object or surface that cannot or should not be penetrated; and 2) A mechanism to connect “backer board” panels to the hanging mechanism and/or to each other.

Abstract: A manikin (mannequin) with limbs that magnetically attach to the torso by an assembly of an attach base mounted on the torso and a lead-in base on the limb. Magnets of one Pole are accommodated within the attach base, and of the opposite Pole within the lead-in base. The magnets attract corresponding magnets of the opposite Pole, thus facilitating self-aligning action of the magnets, whose depth-of-pull force is not more then 80 Gauss. The attach and lead-in bases have regulating force means, being a layer of flux shield placed over the magnets, that can adjust the attachment force of the magnets for different situations. The flux shield controls magnetic flux density and attachment force of the magnets. Attach and lead-in bases are provided with a complimentary guiding means to give an assembler a sense of touch through fabric to understand where a terminus of the limbs is with respect to the torso when forming a joint.