Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.

Abstract: A bracket includes a base, at least one mounting member, and a mounting device. The base includes an end plate through which the mounting member extends. The mounting device includes an engaging member and an elastic member. The engaging member includes a supported portion, an engaging projection, and an arm portion connected therebetween. The supported portion is pressed against the base. The arm portion extends through the end plate such that an engaging distance exists between the engaging projection and the end plate. The elastic member applies an elastic force to the engaging member to keep the engaging projection at a predetermined position where, because of the engaging distance, the engaging projection blocks or is engaged with an intended object.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a suspension bracket for a display device, relating to the technical field of a bracket structure. In at least some embodiments, the suspension bracket disclosed is made to solve the problem that the display device has a smaller visual range by being fixed in a fixing manner in the prior art. The suspension bracket comprises a suspension member and a mounting bracket rotatably fixed on the suspension member. The suspension bracket of the present disclosure is configured to hang a display device.

Abstract: Provided are a chair for movie watching capable of controlling a motion according to whether a user is seated and weight of a seated user, and a motion control method thereof. A chair for movie watching according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a chair main body; a motion generation unit configured to generate a motion to the chair main body according to contents of a currently shown movie; a pressure sensor unit configured to detect a pressure applied to the chair main body, and measure weight of a seated user; and a controller configured to control an operation of the motion generation unit according to a result of the detection by the pressure sensor unit and a result of the measurement of the weight by the pressure sensor unit.

Abstract: A piece of seating furniture having at least one base body, at least one adjustable functional part, at least one pivot fitting for adjusting the functional part relative to the base body and a separate, lift setting mechanism for locking the functional part in relation to the base body. The lift setting mechanism has a guide and a slender bar which can be moved in relation to the guide. The lift setting mechanism can be moved from a set position, blocking the adjustment of the functional part, to a reset position, unblocking the adjustment of the functional part. The pivoted lever is pivotably connected to the base body separately via two adjusting levers, the two adjusting levers are jointly connected to the base body via a control lever and one adjusting lever is pivotably connected to the base body via a guide lever.

Abstract: Seating furniture including a base body and a functional part which can pivot with respect to the base body, at least one pivot fitting for adjusting the functional part relative to the base body, and a separate lift setting mechanism. The functional part is connected to the base body by an adjusting lever. The pivot lever and the adjusting lever can be pivoted about a pivot axis with respect to one another. The adjusting lever can be moved with respect to the base body out of a lower position into an upper position and back. The steering lever can pivot with respect to the pivot lever and with respect to the control lever. The control lever can pivot with respect to the base body and/or to the adjusting lever and the control lever is connected to the adjusting lever.

Abstract: A chair comprising: a metal frame formed by a plurality of tubular metal elements, including a seat portion having two tubular seat support elements and a backrest portion having two tubular backrest support elements extending upwardly from the seat portion, a flexible seat panel of plastic material with high elasticity, having two lateral tubular portions into which respective tubular seat support elements are inserted, and a flexible backrest panel of plastic material with high elasticity having two lateral tubular portions into which respective tubular backrest support elements are inserted, wherein in a rest condition there is a transverse clearance between the outer edges of the lateral tubular portions of the flexible seat panel and of the flexible backrest panel and the respective tubular support elements, and wherein in a deformed condition said transverse clearance is reduced to zero.

Abstract: An adjustable spinal support apparatus, system, and device is described. The adjustable spinal support allows for easy customization of a desired spinal contour. The support provides a structure for using non-deforming space adjusters, individually or in combination, to create various thicknesses along the length of the support. The support may be removably secured to a recliner.

Abstract: An inflatable thoracic support bladder adapted to be secured to a seatback is provided. The inflatable bladder has a forward surface and a rearward surface. The bladder is defined by a center portion extending in an upright direction and oriented to be positioned adjacent the seatback to align adjacent a thoracic region of a user's spine. A pair of side portions is each disposed adjacent to and connected with the center portion. A plurality of filaments extends between the forward surface and the rearward surface of the bladder in the center portion. Upon inflation of the bladder, the center portion has a first stiffness that is greater than a second stiffness of the pair of side portions to support the user's spine along the center portion.

Abstract: An adjustable seating assembly is disclosed having a base with a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a length extending from the first end to the second end. A frame assembly has a pair of support legs coupled to the base along the length. A seating-support surface is disposed above the base and coupled to the frame assembly. A chest-support surface is disposed above the base and coupled to the frame assembly and the chest-support surface is orientated at an acute angle with respect to the seating-support surface. The pair of the support legs are selectively translatable along the length of the base in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction so as to selectively rotate the chest-support surface and the seating-support surface simultaneously while maintaining the acute angle between the chest-support surface and the seating-support surface during the rotation.

Abstract: A portable seat cover device facilitates carrying of a seat cover to position over public chairs. The device includes a cover having a front face, a back face, and a perimeter edge extending around and between the front face and the back face. A bag is coupled to and extends from the perimeter edge of the cover. The bag has a peripheral edge defining an opening into an interior space of the bag. The cover is selectively positionable to occupy the interior space of the bag. A flap is coupled to the peripheral edge of the bag and is selectively extendable over the opening of the bag. A resilient member is coupled to the flap extending around a free edge of the flap. The resilient member engages the cover and the bag inhibiting the cover from coming out of the interior space of the bag.

Abstract: An improved leg structure for a folding bed includes a bed frame, a leg part and a support. The support includes at least one first rod and at least one second rod inserted into the first rod. An upper end of the first rod is hinged to a bottom of the bed frame, and another end thereof is a first free end. One end of the second rod is hinged to the bed leg, and another end thereof is a second free end. A positioning mechanism is also included. Accordingly, the unfolding and folding operation of the leg part is more convenient, and a stable supporting effect is also attained.

Abstract: A foldable bed frame structure with a limit mechanism includes a bed frame, legs connected to a bottom of the bed frame, and support poles connected between the bed frame and the legs. The limit mechanism comprises a locking member connected to one of the legs and a limit member adapted to limit movement of a bed sheet. The limit member is connected to the locking member. The limit mechanism is used to limit movement of the bed sheet. The mattress won't be moved easily by using the opening of the bed sheet to be confined to the limit member.

Abstract: A foldable bed frame structure includes a bed frame, legs, and supports. The bed frame includes a left bed frame and a right bed frame. The legs include a left leg, a right leg, and a middle leg disposed between the left leg and the right leg. The left bed frame and the right bed frame are hingedly connected through connecting members. The middle leg includes a reinforcement transverse pole and a support leg. Two ends of the reinforcement transverse pole are provided with the connecting members, respectively. Longitudinal boards of the connecting members are disposed at inner sides of the left bed frame and the right bed frame. The support leg is disposed between the longitudinal boards of the connecting members. The present invention is safe for use.

Abstract: Support device, adjustable by an electric motor, for padding of seating, or reclining furniture, in particular a mattress of a bed, has a base body which includes support parts on which the padding is supported during use. The support parts include one stationary first support part, a pivot axis, and a second support part pivotably adjustable relative to first support part about the pivot axis. Support device has a drive apparatus for adjusting second support part relative to first support part. Second support part is configured so pivot axis is supported so as to be translationally movable in the longitudinal direction of the support device. Second support part is in drive connection with drive apparatus so that during pivoting adjustment, second support part undergoes translational movement away from first support part. During translational movement, second support part runs up against a first raising element, and thus pivots.

Abstract: A support body for fastening a spring bed slat to a frame rail of a slatted frame. The support body is a vertically elongated closed ring that has connector means at a lower portion for mounting the support body on the frame rail, at least one slat retainer on an upper portion for securing an end of the bed slat to the support body, and sidewalls that extend between the upper and lower portions and that form spring sections that allow the support body to deform under load and spring back when the load is removed. Each spring section includes two or more spring elements. The slat retainer supports the bed slat above the upper portion of the body, such that end of the slat remains free to move in a spring action under various load conditions.

Abstract: An encasement to enclose a mattress base includes a base panel with side panels extendable from the base panel. A first fastener extends around the side panels, and a first panel is fastenable to the side panels by the first fastener to define a first enclosure. The encasement also includes absorbent foam (e.g., resilient or viscoelastic foam, which may be reticulated and/or attached to a substrate). A second fastener also extends around the side panels, and a second panel is fastenable to the side panels by the second fastener to define a second enclosure to enclose the absorbent foam. The second panel can be constructed from a breathable and at least substantially waterproof material. The absorbent foam can be configured to be received in a front-loading washing machine (e.g., including multiple foam panels arranged in layers).

Abstract: A method for producing a pocket spring core including multiple interconnected spring coils, each having a plurality of individual helical springs arranged one behind the other and encased in a pocket is disclosed. At least some of the spring coils are made of at least two partial spring coils abutting each other at their end faces. A spring coil made of partial spring coils is formed by progressively synchronously joining and interconnecting the partial coils together in the position in which their end faces point towards each other relative to the longitudinal axes of their individual springs.

Abstract: An air mattress with an internal pump, includes a plurality of air cell groups lined up in a lengthwise direction of the air mattress, each of which groups is made from a plurality of bladder-shaped cells, all of the bladder-shaped cells of said air cell groups being rod-shaped cells extending in a widthwise direction of the air mattress, and being lined up in the lengthwise direction of the air mattress, an air supply/release pump, an air tube linking said air cell groups and said air supply/release pump in a system for each air cell group of two or more air cell groups out of said air cell groups, a connector for connecting said air supply/release pump and said air tube detachably, and a controller for controlling the pressure within the bladder-shaped cells for each of the air cell groups among the air cell groups.

Abstract: A multilayered cushion according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first layer of a first material, a second layer of the first material, and a third layer of a second material between the first and second layers. The second material is stiffer than the first material.

Abstract: Foam construction (1) for use in a mattress or pillow, that comprises a base (2) extending in a longitudinal direction (L) that is made of a flexible synthetic foam, whereby this base (2) comprises two arms (4) extending in the longitudinal direction that are connected by a breathable bridge (5) that extends in the said longitudinal direction (L).

Abstract: A composite layer for use in a bedding product such as a mattress and a method of manufacture are disclosed. The composite layer generally includes an extruded three dimensional fibrous layer and a foam material, e.g., polyurethane, latex or the like, disposed within the fibrous layer and occupying at least a portion of the free volume in the layer. Also disclosed are processes for manufacturing a foam-fiber composite.

Abstract: A mattress or mattress overlay is provided, which is formed from several layers of spacer fabric. At least two layers of the spacer fabric are arranged such that the microfilaments in the layers curve in the same direction, towards the foot of the bed. Another layer can be provided, with layers which curve in the same, or a different direction, e.g. orthogonal. The top layer is more compressible than the bottom layer and the surface of the top layer of spacer fabric is provided with cuts in the heel region to reduce pressure at this high-risk bony prominence.

Abstract: A carrier system includes a carrier base that defines a carrier footprint. A first carrier support member extends from an outer side surface on the carrier base, and includes a first user engagement member that is located outside of the carrier footprint. A second carrier support member extends from the carrier base from a location on the carrier base that is opposite the outer side surface from the first carrier support member, and includes a second user engagement member. The engagement of the first user engagement member with a hand of a user and the engagement of the second user engagement member with a portion of an arm of the user that includes the hand provides for support of the carrier base with the hand located outside of the carrier footprint, which has been found to reduce arm strain and provide a more natural carrying position for the user.

Abstract: An infant seat comprising a support member, a bearing frame pivotally articulated at one end to the support member, a seat frame configured to be fitted with a seating member and pivotally articulated to the bearing frame at an opposite end thereof, and a locking arrangement configured for setting a first angle between the bearing frame and the support member and a second angle between the bearing frame and the seat frame. The infant seat is manipulable between two or more different positions by increasing or decreasing at least one of the angles.

Abstract: An article dispensing assembly is provided for supporting a plurality of product containers on a stacked array of shelves mountable on uprights in a compartment such as a refrigerated space. A first series of product containers of a first quality or character are supported in side-by-side substantially parallel rows on each shelf and a second series of product dispensers are supported respectively between adjacent rows of the first series of product containers. The shelves, in turn, are adjustably supported for fore and aft positioning on the uprights. The first series of products are indexed to the front of each shelf whereas the second series of products automatically are urged forwardly in their respective trays by a corresponding pusher assembly.

Abstract: A merchandise display system can include a pusher extender that increases the pushing surface of the pusher. The pusher extender may define an elongated pusher body having a cavity. The pusher extender may be configured to slide over the pusher wall via the cavity like a sleeve. The pusher extender with an enlarged, substantially planar surface thereby creates an enlarged pushing surface for pushing larger products toward the front of the display system. The pusher extender can also be provided with an angled pusher surface to accommodate larger products. The display system can be mounted to a rear hang bar located towards the back of the shelf. A hanger may be positioned within a cavity formed in the divider and extend the length of the divider. The hook end of the hanger may then be positioned on the hang bar and the entire system may cantilever out from the hang bar.

Abstract: A merchandising display assembly includes an ornamental panel and at least one frame. The at least one frame includes a plurality of upright members. First and second upright members of the plurality of upright members cooperate to slidably receive the ornamental panel in an opening defined therebetween. Each upright member defines a plurality of openings along a length thereof. The assembly further includes a plurality of merchandising support members. A plurality of adjustable members carry the plurality of merchandising support members. Each adjustable member includes first and second ends for selectively engaging apertures of the plurality of upright members.

Abstract: A forklift fork storage rack is disclosed, adapted to form a stable, single or multi-tiered structure for securing forks. The stored forks can be easily accessed by a forklift for adding or removing forks from the rack. The rack secures the forks in parallel sequence on load bearing members. The rack includes one or more tiers for retaining the forks at different elevations. In this manner, variously sized and dimensioned forks, which may have different functions, can be organized into designated tiers and sections of the rack. The rack is fabricated from multiple members that join together to support a plurality of forks and minimize lateral movement, tensile forces, compressive forces, and instability for the rack.

Abstract: A breathable security blanket may include a breathable material layer attached to various ornamental or aesthetic additions without interfering with the breathable material layer. Attachments to the breathable security blanket may also include breathable material.

Abstract: A breathable blanket may be made from a breathable mesh material to improve airflow through the blanket. The breathable blanket may include a multi-layer material having a combination of light-weight modal fabric and padding. Breathable padded mesh may also be used with the modal fabric. The padding may include a thin polyfill formed of adjacent, parallel rows. The blanket may be have a shape similar to an animal and include attachments, such as a stuffed polyfill head. Additionally, the blanket may include ornamental additions of satin to further convey the animal shape.

Abstract: A piece of fabric has a first side with a first visual characteristic and a second side with a second visual characteristic. A fold is formed in the piece of fabric to create a bedding component with a primary face having a folded-over minor section and a non-folded-over major section. The major section has the first visual characteristic. The minor section has the second visual characteristic. The bedding component has a secondary face having the second visual characteristic. Stitching holds the piece of fabric with the folded-over minor section being essentially coplanar with the non-folded-over major section thereby exposing the primary face when in a primary orientation and the secondary face when in a secondary orientation.

Abstract: A mattress sheet assembly includes a bottom sheet including a top panel and a perimeter wall attached to and extending downwardly from the top panel. The perimeter wall has a bottom edge defining an opening for receiving a mattress. The top panel includes a first edge, a second edge, a third edge and a fourth edge wherein the first and second edges are positioned opposite of each other. A top sheet has a first end edge, a second end edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The first end edge is attached to the bottom sheet such that the top sheet is positionable on top of the top panel. The first end edge is positioned adjacent to the first edge of the top panel.

Abstract: An infant blanket assembly for restraining an infant while the blanket is wrapped around the infant includes a blanket that has a first end and a second end. The blanket is elongated such that the blanket may be wrapped around an infant. The blanket is structured to define a pair of primary pockets. Each of the primary pockets receives an associated one of the infant's legs. A pair of secondary pockets is provided. Each of the secondary pockets is coupled to the blanket such that each of the secondary pockets receives an associated one of the infant's arms.

Abstract: The present invention is a pillow that will form fit over children's, teenagers, and adults hands. This pillow will provide a cushion between an individual's hand and head and/or face. The pillow can be used when lounging on the couch, during a car ride, in flight, etcetera. The intended use of the pillow is to provide comfort during times of relaxation or short periods of rest. The pillow is equipped to fit either hand for convenience and is optionally equipped with a machine washable pillowcase for purity and aesthetics.

Abstract: A pillow and a pillow cover are provided. The pillow includes a cover layer defining an interior volume, the cover layer having a body portion and one or more mesh portions. The pillow further includes a filler material disposed in the interior volume. The interior volume is in fluid communication with the external atmosphere via the one or more mesh portions. The pillow cover includes a cover layer defining an interior volume. The interior volume is configured to receive the filler. The cover layer includes having a body portion and one or more mesh portions. The interior volume is in fluid communication with the external atmosphere via the one or more mesh portions.

Abstract: A stemware drinking vessel comprising of a bowl, stem, and base, or “foot”, where the base below the stem is shaped and functions as a magnifying glass or magnification device. The base is clear and most commonly circular and dome shaped, with the stem attaching to base at the apex of the dome base. The clear magnifying glass base also has a light source built into the base, such as an LED, whose power supply is contained within the base. The light or lights within the base directs light downward, beneath the base, enabling the user, upon holding the stemware above the intended viewing object or reading material and looking through the base, to see both a magnified and lighted enhancement of what is below, such as a dining menu in a dimly lit restaurant to present the scrumptious desserts.

Abstract: A liquid container orifice assembly, lid assembly, and unibody lid construction enable a user to outfit particularized liquid containers for enabling lid-based liquid-pooling or compartmentalization and heat transfer from lid-pooled or lid-compartmentalized liquid prior to liquid egression from a lid-outfitted liquid container prior to liquid consumption. All embodiments provide liquid re-directing or damming structures that operate to control the delivery of hot liquid for promoting heat loss from re-directed liquid flows. Certain structures cooperate with existing art to minimize leakage problems associated therewith. Other structures operate to particularly shape parceled liquid volumes for effecting rapid heat transfers therefrom. Still other structures harness material-philic properties of liquids for further effecting rapid heat transfers and liquid directional control mechanisms. Combinations of the various structural features here noted are also contemplated throughout the following specifications.

Abstract: A disposal food handling finger tongs have finger pockets for grasping food. The pockets are connected by at least one connecting tab. At least one functional finger/thumb accommodation area is presented and at least one finger/thumb stability is optionally provided. The disposable tongs provide a triple protection to the user by providing soft irregular peripheral edges help prevent paper cuts. Also the central connecting tab between the two jaw pockets can be torn to separate the tongs into two tongs, so that the two food contact sides of the respective pockets can be folded against each other. Third, if both the front and back of pockets are messy, the clean central tab can be torn, and folded over the back and/or front of the messy pockets, thereby keeping the hands, fingers and/or thumb of the user clean during disposal.

Abstract: An article of manufacture comprising a hollow sipping stem and at least one projection near and angled away from the main point of the intake end of said hollow sipping stem wherein said at least one projection acts as a barb.

Abstract: Garment hanger collection apparatus, garment hanger holders, and garment hanger binders are disclosed. The garment hanger holder may include a holder member having an elongate slot sized to receive hooks of one or more garment hangers in a first orientation to hang the one or more garment hangers from the hooks. The garment hanger holder may additionally include a planar orientation member fixedly attached to, or formed with, the holder member and configured to obstruct and prevent the hooks from being inserted in the elongate slot in an orientation different from the first orientation.

Abstract: A multipurpose, detachable Laundry basket hanger which may be utilized to attach a laundry basket or hamper as well as hanging garments upon washing when detached from the laundry basket or hamper.

Abstract: A garment hanger that is configured to stack with other hangers and/or move between collapsed and extended configurations. The hanger may include an edge defining a recessed area upon one side of the hanger and a corresponding raised area upon the opposite side of the hanger. Multiple hangers may be stacked with one another by engaging the recessed area of a first hanger with the raised area of a second hanger stacked with the first hanger. The hanger may also include one or more extending portions or arms that pivot or otherwise move between the extended configuration for the hanging of garments thereon and a collapsed configuration for shipment or storage. The one or more extending portions or arms may lock or engage with another portion of the hanger when in the extended configuration or collapsed configuration in order to help the hanger remain in such configuration until otherwise desired.

Abstract: A shoe changing support assembly includes a body portion defining a support surface. The shoe changing support assembly defines a shoe removal opening along a perimeter edge of the body portion. The body portion receives a portion of a shoe within the shoe removal opening to facilitate shoe removal. A support portion is coupled to the body portion and includes a first lateral support structure extending along a first axis. A second lateral support structure is spaced a distance apart from the first lateral support structure and extending along a second axis. A transverse support structure extends along a transverse axis that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis. The transverse support structure extends between the first lateral support structure and the second lateral support structure. The transverse support structure is coupled to the first lateral support structure and the second lateral support structure.

Abstract: A package box and mailbox, which is a secure receptacle with a pole extending thru the top part of the box by way to except container held mail and parcel packages. Reusable shipping containers filled with merchandise, or mail slide down the pole by gravity and into the receptacle after an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drone) delivery provider aligns and detaches from the pole. Ownership Identification is integrated into the receptacle. Weather protection is provided by the receptacle and shipping containers. The receptacle and pole can be mounted by a bracket.

Abstract: A mailbox with improved structural rigidity and improved impact resistance over previous mailboxes includes one or more of a rod at least partially within a rolled front edge of the mailbox, use of the mailbox floor to improve structural integrity, such as by rolling the body and floor edge together, rolling the body edge and sliding a flanged floor into the roll, or hemming the floor and body together, and/or a front door impact brace.

Abstract: A system for mounting a curtain rod is used to mount a rod holder to a wall without damaging the wall if the rod holder is removed or changed. The system includes a holder mounting bracket which includes a base and a bridge. The holder mounting bracket may be mounted to a wall by the base. An anchor-receiving hole runs between the base and the bridge. The system includes a rod holder which is mounted into the anchor-receiving hole and to the bridge. The rod holder is used to support a curtain rod. The system includes a bracket adapter which mounts into the anchor-receiving hole if the rod holder is not compatible with the holder mounting bracket. The rod holder may then be mounted to the bracket adapter. The system includes a holder cover and a bracket cover, used to cover the rod holder and the holder mounting bracket respectively.

Abstract: A juicer having a body, a container, and an upper cover; a propelling screw, a cutting tool, a mesh filter and a rotary brush are arranged in the container. Between the container and the body, output connectors are arranged including a high speed output connector and a low speed output connector, on the high speed output connector a high speed output shaft is arranged; on the low speed output connector a low speed output shaft is arranged. The cutting tool is connected with the high-speed output connector through the high speed output shaft, and the propelling screw is connected with the low speed output connector through the low speed output shaft. The cutting tool is connected with the high-speed output connector through the high speed output shaft, and the propelling screw is connected with the low speed output connector through the low speed output shaft.

Abstract: A method for reducing energy consumption in a steam cooker that includes a steam cooking cavity, a steam generator for delivering steam along a steam path to the steam cooking cavity, a steam outlet from the steam cooking cavity to a first flow path leading to a drain path. The method involves: (a) utilizing a second flow path from the steam outlet to a vent stack to deliver excess steam flows from the steam cooking cavity up the vent stack rather than down to the drain box; (b) sensing temperature within the vent stack; and (c) utilizing sensed temperature within the vent stack to regulate power of a heating unit of the steam generator to produce steam in a controlled manner that reduces flows of excess steam out of the steam cooking cavity.

Abstract: A method is provided for reducing energy consumption in a steam cooker of a type that includes a steam cooking cavity, a steam feed path for delivering steam to the steam cooking cavity, a steam valve positioned along the steam feed path to control steam flow, and a steam outlet from the steam cooking cavity. The method involves using a vent stack to deliver excess steam flows from the steam cooking cavity up the vent stack rather than down to a drain box; sensing temperature within the vent stack; and utilizing sensed temperature within the vent stack to control the steam valve so as to reduce flows of excess steam out of the steam cooking cavity.