Abstract: A cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus and processes for streamlining cleaning, drying, and/or storing cosmetic brushes are described. The cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus may include elevated elements to aid in cleaning and drawing out make-up, dirt, debris, etc., in the fibrous heads of cosmetic brushes. The cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus may include draining mechanisms for removing excess water resulting from the cleaning process. The cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus may include an elevated wall that follows a contour of the cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus for retaining water within the elevated wall of the cosmetic cleaning apparatus and/or securing cosmetic brushes for drying and storing cosmetic brushes. The cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus may include one or more additional drying elements for drying and/or storing the cosmetic brushes. The cosmetic brush cleaning system enables users to deep clean cosmetic brushes efficiently and conveniently dry and/or store the cosmetic brushes.

Abstract: A cosmetic brush cleaning device includes an enclosure for receiving the user's hand and incorporates washing and rinsing textures suited to cosmetic brushes. One version of the device features a primary section, and two thumb sections emanating from opposite sides of the primary section.

Abstract: A portable tray for luggage has a support assembly, a ratchet assembly, a table, and a storage sleeve. The support assembly installs upon the telescoping poles of an existing handle assembly of luggage. The support assembly then allows a user to position the invention at a desired elevation from a supporting surface such as a concourse floor. The ratchet assembly allows a user to rotate the table from a stowed position, generally within the poles of a handle assembly, to a cantilevered position across the top of a piece of luggage. The user then unfolds the table of three plates into a flat shape, generally level but with at least two alternate angles. The invention fits into a storage sleeve placed within the handle assembly and within the luggage. The storage sleeve prevents luggage contents from entangling with the table and other components of the invention.

Abstract: A workstation is disclosed including a tabletop, a frame, a support coupled to the tabletop and the frame for supporting the tabletop vertically above the frame, and a powered rotator coupled to the frame. The powered rotator may be configured to move the support and the tabletop horizontally along an arcuate path with respect to a user position. The user position and a center of curvature of the arcuate path may each be disposed away from a forward edge of the tabletop. A method of moving a tabletop of a workstation is also disclosed.

Abstract: A rail mounted table device for securing onto a rail and placing objects thereon. The rail mounted table device includes a planar member having an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein a pair of protrusions extend perpendicularly from the lower surface of thereof. The protrusions define a channel in order to accept a horizontal rail therebetween, allowing the lower surface of the planar member to rest flush against the upper surface of a rail. The protrusions are preferably rectangular, wherein the first protrusion is parallel to the second protrusion. In this way, the rail mounted table device is removably securable to a rail. In an alternative embodiment, each protrusion is L-shaped so as to fit over a corner of a rail. The upper surface of the planar member provides an area for users to rest objects thereon, such as food and drinks.

Abstract: A driver fixing device for an electric adjustable standing desk is provided. The driver fixing device includes a driver, a device framework and a fixing unit. The driver is used for driving the electric adjustable standing desk to ascend and descend, the device framework is arranged around the electric adjustable standing desk, the fixing unit is arranged in the device framework, the fixing unit can be made of an elastic material with a through hole, and the driver penetrates through and is fixed in the through hole. When the driver actuates, the fixing unit allows the driver to slide and move in the through hole for properly regulating a transmission error of the driver, and further, the configuration of a flexible connector is reduced.

Abstract: A demountable bracket, for holding tablet-desks on seats; that consists of a main body (1) that holds the tablet-desk (T) and with a general “L” configuration that has arranged permanently on its horizontal wing (11) a first anchorage part (2) and on its vertical wing (12) a second anchorage part (3); with the particularity that both anchorage parts (2), (3) have respective strategic shapes and are strategically oriented to mount/demount this assembly on a horizontal tube (A1) and on a vertical tube (A2) of the frame (A) of the seat without auxiliary tools or complex handling.

Abstract: A portable copystand is disclosed having a foldable base. A first adjustable arm and a second adjustable arm are provided. The portable copystand also has an ultraviolet light source and a visible spectrum light source.

Abstract: “Someone finally figured out how to best utilize the corner” is the most accurate description of the Lazy Lee. The design is “driven” by two separate bearing systems working in harmony, to easily hold over two tons. The unique balancing device that rests on top of the bearing systems has been designed to create four distinctive sides to a circle by utilizing an “H” configuration. With the design of our stabilizing pin system at the top, is not dependent on the on the location of the center of the “H”, we can customize the unit to fit our customers' individual storage needs.

Abstract: A mobile cart includes a cabinet supported by a plurality of wheels, a countertop located on top of the cabinet, an upper trim assembly completely surrounding an upper portion of the cabinet and being spaced apart from the cabinet by a space, a lower trim assembly at least partially surrounding a lower portion of the cabinet and being spaced apart from the cabinet by a space and a marketing sign held to a front panel of the cabinet. The upper edge of the marketing sign is located in the space between a front member of the upper trim assembly and a front panel of the cabinet. The lower edge of the marketing sign is located in the space between a front member of the lower trim assembly and the front panel of the cabinet.

Abstract: A wine barrel rack having first and second ground level side rails oriented generally parallel to one another, each of the first and second ground level side rails fabricated from sheet metal panels, and laving an upper bend forming a flange and a lower bend forming a flange, and having a plurality of upper arcuate cut outs shaped and sized for cradling a wine barrel. Connecting members join the rails to form the rack, which may have ground level configuration and an upper, stackable configuration.

Abstract: A method for producing a furniture part, in particular, an element of a drawer, wherein the at least one drawer element is produced from metal or plastic. According to the invention, a nanoceramic layer is applied to a surface of the furniture part before the furniture part is coated with a layer of paint. Moreover, a furniture part is proposed which has a nanoceramic layer applied to its surface.

Abstract: A cabinet with lockable drawer structure includes a cabinet body and a drawer. The cabinet body has an interior space. Two slidable grooves and two baffling portions opposite thereto are respectively assembled in the interior space. The baffling portions are respectively located above the slidable grooves. Two rails are respectively secured at two lateral sides of the drawer. The drawer is slidably connected with the slidable grooves with the rails, so that the drawer is movable toward the interior space to a lock position. A plate body is pivoted on a rear side of the drawer and distant from the cabinet body. Two engaging portions are respectively, integrally and laterally extending from two lateral sides of the plate body. Accordingly, when the drawer is located at the lock position, the engaging portions are respectively engaged with the baffling portions so as to secure the drawer at the lock position.

Abstract: A synchronizing mechanism provides a correlated seat-backrest movement of an office chair. To provide a self-adjusting synchronizing mechanism which is structurally simple, a backrest support is flexibly connected directly both to a base support so as to be pivotable about a transverse axis and to a seat support such that a pivoting movement of a backrest from an initial position into a rearwardly pivoted position induces an immediate lowering movement of the rear region of the seat support, when viewed in the longitudinal direction of the chair, rearwardly downward. The seat support is flexibly connected to the base support by a coupling element which is hinged to the seat support and to the base support such that when the backrest performs the pivoting movement from the initial position into the rearwardly pivoted position, an immediate lifting movement of the front region of the seat support, is effected rearwardly upward.

Abstract: A number of tools and protective clothing/gear for tradesmen, such as plumbers, carpenters, roofers, HVAC workers, painters, mechanics, and the like are functionally and aesthetically benefitted by the addition of padding and/or support in key areas. Some of the disclosed tools and protective clothing may have applications in other fields such as hunting, climbing, machine repair, and the like. The added benefits include less wear, greater durability, and longer life.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a cushion with active seating capacity, the cushion having a sitting portion and a rigid material to maintain the sitting portion.

Abstract: A collapsible chair includes upper tubes, leg tubes, a central tube connector and a seat back. The tube connector has two first tubes bent around a central cylinder from below and two second tubes bent around the central cylinder from above. The first and second tubes are welded to the central cylinder. Upper holes are formed by the ends of the first tubes, and lower holes are formed by the ends of the second tubes. Lower ends of the upper tubes are inserted into the upper holes, and upper ends of the leg tubes are inserted into the lower holes. Upper ends of the upper tubes fit into tube receptacles in the seat back. No part of the upper tubes other than the upper and lower ends contacts any part of the chair. The two back upper tubes are bent and are longer than the two straight front upper tubes.

Abstract: A collapsible chair includes upper tubes, leg tubes, a tube connector and a seat back. The connector has four tubes bent in U shapes. Two bent tubes are welded to each other at the bottoms of the U shapes, and another two bent tubes are inverted and welded to each other at the tops of the inverted U shapes. The arms of the four U shapes are welded to each other. Upper holes are formed by ends of the first bent tubes, and lower holes are formed by ends of the second bent tubes. Lower ends of the upper tubes are inserted into the upper holes, and upper ends of the leg tubes are inserted into the lower holes. Upper ends of the upper tubes fit into tube receptacles in the seat back. The two back upper tubes are bent and are longer than the two straight front upper tubes.

Abstract: A malleable seat base with differentiated accommodation sectors for protuberant areas applied on seats of furniture destined to the accommodation of seated individuals” represented by an inventive solution in the furniture industry, specifically in furniture destined to the accommodation of individuals in the position technically known as “seated position,” wherein, to solve the problem of discomfort created by protuberances on the individual's clothing (A), notably in pockets (c1) of pants (c1), in the gluteal region, to the seat (b) notably in the structural foam element (b22), at least two relief sectors (b23), also made of foam, are introduced in line with the pockets (c1), wherein, however, their density is lower than the structural foam (b22) density, wherein, alternatively, the relief sectors may be defined in the form of empty spaces, inflatable purses and even a mechanical dampening system.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam for a seat pad that simultaneously achieves higher levels of shakiness-reducing properties and stress relaxation-reducing properties, thus providing good ride comfort, and is excellent in durability, and a seat pad using the polyurethane foam are provided. Specifically, the polyurethane foam for a seat pad is formed by foam-molding a foaming liquid containing (A) a polyol component, (B) a polyisocyanate component, and (C) a crosslinking agent.

Abstract: An arm support device comprises a first loop of a flexible strap, a second loop of a flexible strap, a first cushion covering a portion of the first loop, and a second cushion covering a portion of the second loop. The first loop and the second loop are affixed to each other such that the arm support device has a generally figure eight configuration.

Abstract: A portable headrest device suitable for use in travel situations features an elongated main support, a headrest for carrying on the elongated main support in an elevated position above a support surface, a base plate for placement on the support surface to stabilize the elongated main support in the upright operational position, and a respective multi-axis joint between the elongated main support and each of the headrest and the base plate. At each joint, a shaft end, for example a respective end of the main support, is received and frictionally held within a flexible bushing surrounded by a rigid housing, whereby tilting of the shaft end in multiple directions is allowed. The bushing provides resistance against the tilting to prevent excess looseness or wobbling, and also a degree of shock and vibration absorption. The frictional coupling between the shaft and bushing holds the joint together without need for separate fasteners.

Abstract: A pressure reducing device for reducing pressure at bony prominences of limbs is disclosed. A preferred embodiment is formed of an elastic foam, having upper and lower portions similar to oppositely-facing square pyramids, but having four arced sides rather than flat sides, and where the four sides converge at their apexes to form a blunted peak. The cushion body is shaped and sized so as to reduce the loading and shearing forces over the bony prominences of limbs, thereby reducing pressure and to readily allow a user to move along the support surface and to change orientations (roll or lie on their side).

Abstract: A control storage assembly for retain the control in an accessible location and keep the control sterile includes a pouch structured to contain a control to prevent the control from being contaminated with bacteria. Each of a plurality of straps is coupled to the pouch to engage a bed and retain the pouch on the bed. The straps retain the control at a location that is accessible to an individual in the bed.

Abstract: A massage motor support incorporates a frame having an upper frame element and a lower frame element. A support membrane having a central aperture in a web with a securing plate and massage motor engaged through the central aperture is supported in the frame with the web engaged between clamping surfaces on the upper and lower frame elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for welding a 3D bellows. The method includes: repeatedly laminating a unit cell material, a second adhesion-preventing film, a different unit cell material, and a first adhesion-preventing film; forming ventilation holes on the unit cell materials by pressing a hole-processing cutter on which a hole-circumference welding heater is installed onto the laminated unit cell materials and the first adhesion-preventing films, and then heating the circumference of the ventilation holes; finishing two sides of the unit cells by positioning, on two outermost surfaces of the laminated unit cell materials, a first finishing unit cell material and a second finishing unit cell material provided with an air injection port; and cutting the first finishing unit cell material, the unit cell materials, and the second finishing unit cell material and heating the periphery of the cut area by pressing a contour-processing cutter.

Abstract: An armrest cover for a lawn chair or other similar outdoor chair. The armrest cover is constructed so that it remains cool when exposed to direct sunlight and high temperatures. The armrest cover includes an elongated body having a flat lower surface so that the body can be positioned directly on the surface of an armrest of a chair. The body is composed of a cushioned or padded material so as to provide comfort to a user. A heat cover is removably securable to the body, wherein the heat cover can be removed when the chair is desired to be used, such that heat cover prevents the body from increasing in temperature. The body further includes one or more pairs of straps thereon, wherein the straps can be secured around the armrest of the chair so as to secure the armrest cover thereon.

Abstract: A baby crib includes a bedstead, a mattress bracket and four bridging sets. The bedstead includes two longitudinal brackets and two widthwise brackets. The mattress bracket includes two longitudinal frames, two widthwise frames and four arched frames. Each bridging set includes a bridging plank and a detent member. Each bridging plank is hinged on one widthwise frame and swivelable in parallel therewith during packaging and transportation, and the detent member can be retracted toward each arched frame. Each widthwise bracket has a plurality of adjustment holes. Each bridging plank has a plurality of positioning holes and a fastener to selectively run through anyone of the positioning holes to lean on a bottom surface of each widthwise frame so that users can do adjustment manually to anchor the bedstead in the event that the hole interval of any adjustment hole of each widthwise bracket is slightly shrunk.

Abstract: A lid dispensing system includes a housing, a sensor, and a dispenser. The sensor senses objects outside the housing. Once sensed, a dispenser within the housing coveys a lid outside the housing. A method for dispensing lids is also disclosed. The method includes sensing objects outside a housing, separating a lid from a stack of lids, and conveying lids to a position outside the housing.

Abstract: An ice merchandiser for storing bagged ice for purchase by a customer is provided. The ice merchandiser includes a housing defining a cavity and an opening, wherein the opening provides access to the cavity of the ice merchandiser. The ice merchandiser also includes a door that is movable between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the door covers the opening and in the second position, the door is positioned away from the opening such that the cavity is accessible. The ice merchandiser further includes an ultraviolet lamp located in the cavity of the ice merchandiser.

Abstract: An ice merchandiser for storing bagged ice for purchase by a customer is provided. The ice merchandiser includes a payment system structured to enable a patron to facilitate a bagged ice product transaction at the ice merchandiser, and an access control system structured to selectively provide access to the ice merchandiser during the bagged ice product transaction based on the payment system providing an indication that payment for the ice product has been validated.

Abstract: An ice merchandiser is provided having a self-elevating platform for supplying ice product to a user.

Abstract: A ducted shelf for an open-fronted display unit employing air curtains. The shelf has a supply duct at a lower level communicating with a downwardly-facing forward discharge outlet and a return duct at an upper level communicating with an upwardly-facing forward return inlet. In front-to-back section through the shelf, a forward supply duct extension in front of the supply duct narrows forwardly above the discharge outlet and a forward return duct extension in front of the return duct reaches downwardly to the lower level of the shelf to lie forwardly of the supply duct. This beneficially reduces the thickness of the front of the shelf.

Abstract: A ducted shelf for an open-fronted display unit employing air curtains comprises a duct extending forwardly or rearwardly through the shelf and communicating at a forward end with a discharge or return opening, the duct being wider in the widthwise direction at the forward end than at a rearward end of the duct. Guide walls divide the duct into a group of channels disposed successively side-by-side in the widthwise direction. Each channel has a respective length reflecting a degree of widthwise offset between the rearward end and the forward end of that channel. A longer channel of the group has a greater width in the widthwise direction at its rearward and forward ends than a shorter channel of the group.

Abstract: A shelf blade unit for use with a shelf unit, the shelf blade unit includes a shelf blade, a removable sleeve, and a coupling mechanism. The shelf blade consisting of a thin material, where, from a first perspective, the shelf blade has a coupling mechanism section and, from a second perspective, has a sleeve section. The removable sleeve mates with the sleeve section, wherein graphical information is contained on at least one surface of the removable sleeve. The coupling mechanism is mechanically secured to the coupling mechanism section and secures the shelf blade unit to a shelf of the shelf unit.

Abstract: A merchandise display system for a four post rack comprises a left and right gables affixed to the rack. The left and right gables provide a plurality of associated pairs of front and rear display surface supports, such that when the gables are affixed to the rack at least some of the display surface supports are in positions different than the rack shelf support positions. A plurality of merchandise supports for supporting the merchandise are mounted to the associated pairs of display surface supports.

Abstract: An ice merchandiser for storing bagged ice for purchase by a customer is provided. The ice merchandiser includes a payment system for facilitating a bagged ice product transaction at the ice merchandiser. The payment system includes a mass determination module structured to determine a mass of bagged ice product removed during the bagged ice product transaction and a transaction module structured to determine an amount of currency required for the bagged ice product transaction based on the determined mass of bagged ice product removed.

Abstract: A serving bowl having cooling means for maintaining food at a low temperature. The serving bowl includes a bowl having one or more recessed areas on a sidewall thereof. The recessed areas removably receive one or more panels in which a refrigerant is enclosed. The panels can be placed in a freezer or refrigerator so as to lower the temperature of the refrigerant therein, and the panels can then be removably secured to the bowl such that the panels cool the bowl and the food therein. The panels are securable to the recessed areas on the exterior of the sidewalls of the bowl and are secured via a press fit or frictional fit. The base of the bowl may further include a recessed area and a panel removably securable thereto.

Abstract: A package includes a cup for storing liquids and a lid for mounting on a brim of the cup. The lid is formed to include a sipping feature so that a consumer can drink liquid from the cup while the lid is mounted on the brim.

Abstract: This invention relates to a utensil enabling to hold and cut food with only one hand and which includes a fork (2) and a knife (5); the fork (2) comprises a slot (1) along the entire holder or handle, two laterals (3) which develop downwards from the upper part of the holder or handle and a locking system of the knife's movement (5) over the fork (2); one knife (5) inserted on the rear segment of the fork (2), to which is attached a platform (4) comprising a V-shaped flap (7) which is arranged in the upper part of the handle; as well as two juxtaposed detents (8), these being fixed to the knife (5) and located under the flap (7).

Abstract: A shoe horn apparatus comprising: a handle at one end, a shoe horn at the other end and a shaft mounted between the handle and the shoe horn, wherein the shaft is attached at its upper end to the handle and at its lower end to the shoe horn; a spring loaded actuating member mounted near the handle, such that it can be actuated by a user with the same hand the user holds the handle with; a spring loaded grip member mounted near the shoe horn such that it can grip the back of a shoe between the back of the shoe horn and the grip member upon actuation or release of the actuating member by a user; and, a transmission mechanism mounted between the actuating member and the grip member.

Abstract: A decorative tree stand that can include a support base and a tree support pivotally coupled to an upwardly facing surface of the support base is disclosed and described. The tree support can selectively pivot to allow the decorative tree to move from a display position to a storage position.

Abstract: A window treatment hanging apparatus operable to releasably secure a window treatment rod bracket to a wall. The window treatment hanging apparatus further includes a body that is planar in manner and rectangular in shape. The body includes a central portion that is circumferentially border by a perimeter seam. The central portion having an inner surface and an outer surface. Opposite the perimeter seam and contiguous therewith are a plurality of foldable sections. The foldable sections include a plurality of vertical and horizontal foldable sections. The foldable sections are have a first position and a second position. In the second position, the plurality of foldable sections are operable to bias a wall plate of a conventional rod support bracket against the inner surface of the central portion. The outer surface of the central portion having an adhesive layer operable to secure the window treatment hanging apparatus to a wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a juicer including a draff control unit. The juicer includes: a mainbody; a housing including a draff outlet port formed at a lower portion thereof, and a draff descending hole formed on a bottom surface thereof; a cover; a feed screw; and a draff control unit including an opening and closing plate consisting of a rear portion and a front portion, the rear portion being elastically not deformable and the front portion being elastically deformable, the opening and closing plate being configured such that it completely opens the draff outlet port, and such that in the case where the opening and closing plate closes at least partially the draff outlet port, the draff outlet port is selectively closed by either the front portion or the rear portion, or by a part of the front portion and a part of the rear portion.

Abstract: A heat distribution apparatus uniformly distributes heat and air for efficient cooking and retention of heat. The apparatus includes an inner container containing an object requiring heating, such as food and water. The inner container includes a closed end to receive heat, an open end, a sidewall having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a cavity. The sidewall extends between the closed and open ends. The outer surface of the sidewall includes a heat absorption portion fabricated from a material efficacious for absorbing heat. The outer surface includes a heat guidance portion spiraling between the open and closed ends of the inner container for funneling heat and air. An outer cylinder encompasses the inner container. A gap forms between the inner container and outer cylinder. Heat and air flow through the gap and out a vent portion in the outer cylinder.

Abstract: It may correspond to the demand for cost reduction of the heating treatment apparatus including heating medium generating apparatus capable of generating a heat processable heating medium foods with disclosed high quality. Further, it is to realize energy savings, the shortening of the apparatus manufacturing process and time and weight. [Means to dissolve] comprising the exterior body 5 having a insulation; a far-infrared radiation heater 11 disposed in the exterior body 5; the heat exchange pipe 13 provided with water supply unit 18 and a water discharger 19, arranged from one end to the other end of the exterior body 5, and the heating medium supplied water passes through the inner space thereof; and first reflecting member 23 for reflecting far-infrared radiation rays radiated from the far-infrared radiation heater 11 and enabling to reflect it to the heat exchange pipe 13.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooking attachment (2) for a heatable vessel (3) of a kitchen appliance, which cooking attachment (2) has a bottom (4) comprising at least one bottom opening (5), through which steam, which escapes from the vessel (3), can enter the cooking attachment (2) and/or condensate, which escapes from the cooking attachment (2), can enter the vessel (3). To attain a more homogenous and quicker cooking of the food contained in the cooking attachment (2), it is proposed for the bottom (4) to have a plurality of spacers (6), which stick out from the bottom (4), for keeping a food contained in the cooking attachment (2) at a distance from the bottom opening (5), on the side, which faces the interior of the cooking attachment (2), wherein the bottom opening (5) is at least partially surrounded by the spacers (6) in circumferential direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a brewing machine, including: a brewing container, a valve device with a timer function, a timer and a seat frame. The brewing container is mounted on the valve device for brewing tea. The valve device is placed on the seat frame, and is capable of switching between a blocking position and an opening position. The timer can be used to set a brewing time. When the pre-set brewing time is up, the timer will switch the valve device to the opening position, so the brewed tea may flow into a container placed on the seat frame from the brewing container through the valve opening. With the brewing machine of the present invention, the over brewing situations which may cause the bitterness in the taste of the brewed tea can be prevented, and the convenience of the tea brewing process is also improved.

Abstract: A pot and an infuser thereof are disclosed. The infuser comprises a lifting button, an upper rod, a lower rod and a basket. The basket is connected to the lower rod. The bottom end of the upper rod is hinged to the top end of the lower rod. The lifting button is connected to the top end of the upper rod. The present disclosure enables the separation of the infusion from the water conveniently.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a liquid product such as coffee by means of hot liquid and/or steam introduced into a cartridge (10) containing a dose of ground coffee envisages introducing the hot liquid and/or steam into the cartridge (10) thus bringing about deformation of at least one portion (1420) of a bottom (142) of the cartridge (10) and consequent perforation of the aforesaid bottom (142) by an array of perforating tips (10). The cartridge (10) is set with the bottom (142) facing the array of perforating tips (10) but at a distance therefrom so that the bottom (142), by undergoing deformation, comes into contact with the array of perforating tips (10) with a delay with respect to the start of the action of introduction of the aforesaid hot liquid and/or steam into the cartridge (10).