Abstract: An ankle stabilizing device having a lace-tongue attachment includes a body member, a plurality of eyelets extending along the front edges of the body member, and a centering lace. The centering lace is secured to the ankle stabilizing device between the pair of eyelets at the toe-end of the device such that the central portion of the centering lace is precluded from passing through either of the toe-end pair of eyelets.

Abstract: A coupling device for an orthopedic brace includes an anchoring member for securing to a frame and protruding therefrom, and a subshell arranged to connect to the frame by the anchoring member. The subshell has a locking element for selectively positioning the subshell on the frame at a plurality of locations. The subshell may include an end portion or contoured edge extending beyond a portion of the frame so as to flex relative to the frame.

Abstract: A component connection has a first component, from which a fixing element protrudes, and a clamping element, which in a tightened rotating position is directly supported relative to the first component directly by way of the fixing element or is indirectly supported relative to the first component by way of a further component. The clamping element has a recess into which the fixing element protrudes from a lower side of the clamping element, wherein a seat portion of the recess is designed in the form of an ascending spiral staircase or thread and at least one free end of the fixing element reaches behind this seat portion in an interlocking manner, such that the at least one free end is seated on the seat portion and when the clamping element is in the tightened rotating position, presses against the seat portion.

Abstract: A loop surface fastener in which numerous looped engaging elements formed from loop yarns inserted in parallel to ground warp yarns are provided upright on one side of a base fabric formed from ground warp yarns and ground weft yarns satisfies all the following requirements 1) to 3). 1) The loop yarn is a multi-filament yarn formed by bundling 5 to 9 filaments of 30 to 45 decitex. 2) The density of the looped engaging elements is in a range of 100 to 200/cm2. 3) Loop surfaces of the looped engaging elements are substantially facing in the same direction and the loop surface facing direction is a ground weft yarn direction.

Abstract: A slider for slide fastener has a slider body in which an upper wing and a lower wing are coupled via a coupling pillar at the front side. At the front part of the upper wing, provided is a downward slope descending toward the lower wing as extending away from a front mouth toward a back mouth of the slider body. At the front part of the lower wing, provided is an upward slope ascending toward the upper wing as extending away from the front mouth toward the back mouth of the slider body. The downward slope of the upper wing is steeper than the upward slope of the lower wing.

Abstract: A convertible fashion accessory item has a first condition in the form of a bracelet, anklet, necklace or other looped jewelry item, and at least a second condition in the form of a hair or ponytail holder. The accessory apparatus includes an outer elastic member and at least one inner elastic member disposed within the outer elastic tubular member with the at least one inner elastic member defining a hollow interior. The accessory apparatus may include first and second inner elastic members. The first inner elastic member may include filler material within the hollow interior thereof. Alternatively, each of the first and second inner elastic members includes filler material within the hollow interiors thereof. The filler material includes filler yarns or threads, or foam. A decorative element, in the form of, e.g., a chain, may be mounted about the outer elastic member.

Abstract: In one aspect, the subject matter of the disclosure features a watch band. The watch band includes a strap and a clasp mechanism integrated with an end of the strap. The clasp mechanism includes a concave member defining a channel at the end of the strap and a cover plate. The cover plate is configured to move between (i) a first position in which the cover plate covers the channel, and (ii) a second position in which the cover plate is retracted to leave at least part of the channel uncovered by the cover plate.

Abstract: A device comprising, (a) a body portion including; (i) a first end and ii. a second end; (b) a holder at the first end; (c) a holder at the second end; (d) a rotation device at the first end in communication with the holder at the first end; and wherein the holder is fixedly attached to a split gear having a channel therethrough so that one or more flexible mediums may be placed through the channel and removed from a work area located between the holder at the first end and the holder at the second end.

Abstract: The inventive concept presented herein is a t-handle folding cane that when extended for walking appears to be a standard t-handle cane. However when the cane is folded, it is designed to be hung from various horizontal surfaces such as a table top, a dresser with a lip, or a bookcase, etc. Embodiments include a) a clamp that has a slider jaw that allows the handle-bottom and slider jaw to be clamped to a table top, b) a slider jaw extension that extends the length of the slider jaw, c) a constant force spring, d) a handle modification that allows the handle to be extended so the cane is better balanced when hung from a table, and e) modifications to the shaft so a user's grip on the handle lies directly over the cane's point of contact to the ground.

Abstract: A sun and weather protection device having fewer individual parts, a stronger clamping force and an operation which is as easy as possible and requiring only a single operating element (e.g. a clamping screw) for all adjustment directions, it is proposed to adopt a hinge combination comprising two hinge halves with rotating disks and integrated gripper clamps.

Abstract: An umbrella includes a base unit, a mounting sleeve, a lid, a cover, and a locking unit. The base unit includes a handle provided with at least one limit portion which has a first positioning limit section and a second positioning limit section. The mounting sleeve is mounted on the handle, with a storage space being defined between the bottom of the handle and the bottom of the mounting sleeve to receive the cover. The mounting sleeve has an inner periphery provided with at least one snapping portion slidable in the limit portion and limited between the first positioning limit section and the second positioning limit section. The lid is pivotally connected with the mounting sleeve. The cover is attached to the bottom of the handle and is received in the storage space.

Abstract: A reusable multi-access shopping bag apparatus is presented. The invention relates to a reusable, flat fold, multipurpose bag that is usable for carrying groceries, shopping/carrying, restaurant take out, or carrying any other desired type of items. The bag includes one or more flaps with fasteners on one or more of the front wall, back wall or side walls. The multi-access opening provides for direct vertical or horizontal access to items inside the bag.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage case comprises (a) a storage chamber, (b) a cover defining an opening on at least one side of the storage chamber for providing ready access therein and at least two labyrinth axle-free wheels operatively connected to the chamber for towing the case along a ground surface. The labyrinth axle-free wheel comprises an internal rim, an external rim provided with a ground interface, rollers being rotatably disposed within a roller spacer between the internal and external rims in a uniform circumferential manner by means of a spacer and external covers. A labyrinth type dust passage in the wheel is defined by the rims and the external plates mechanically connected to the internal rim.

Abstract: Volume expansion element (1) for a piece of luggage (2) comprising a longitudinal closure element (3) with a first closing side (4) and a second closing side (5) and a gusset (6) which is in connection with said first closing side (4) and said second closing side (5) and extends between said first closing side (4) and said second closing side (5), wherein in a non-expanded state the first closing side (4) is in direct engagement with the second closing side (5) and wherein in an expanded state the first closing side (4) and the second closing side (5) are disengaged from each other such that they are positioned at a distance (D) to each other, which distance (D) is bridged with said gusset (6). Further at least one tensile element (7) is in connection with the first closing side (4) and the second closing side (5) such that with the tensile element (7) a tightening force can be provided between said first closing side (4) and said second closing side (5) in the expanded state.

Abstract: A portable and foldable children's bed which converts from a closed rectangular traveling structure with wheels, a travel handle and feet, into a child retaining structure that functions as children's bed, bassinet or alternatively a playard or a playpen for small children. The bed contains a hinged compartment, a flip top, which is used for storage of children's equipment.

Abstract: Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to impact-mitigation cases for various devices, such as mobile electronic devices, cameras, lenses, etc. Impact-mitigation cases may be removably attachable by a user to a vulnerable device, and may provide a degree of impact-mitigation. Impact mitigation may be provided by a plurality of deformable and hollow impact-mitigation regions, each of the impact-mitigation regions comprising a reservoir and a constricted portion filled with a fluid or liquid.

Abstract: A protective case for accommodating a number of variable sized electronic devices is provided. The case comprises internal features including rigid support members and biasing members for securing an electronic device and allowing the selective orientation and positioning of the electrical device for optimizing viewing.

Abstract: An adjusting buckle for a suitcase comprises a female buckle member and a male buckle member. The female buckle member has a front opening, a rear opening, a release button, and a flexible board. The front opening and the rear opening are respectively formed through the female buckle member. The release button is mounted on the female buckle member. The flexible board is mounted in the female buckle member. The flexible board is aligned with the release button. The flexible board has two fastening blocks formed on the flexible board. The male buckle member has a handle and two sliding portions. The sliding portions extend from an outer surface of the handle. Each sliding portion has multiple fastening holes formed through the sliding portion. The two fastening blocks are fastened in two parallel ones of the fastening holes of the respective sliding portions.

Abstract: Provided is a hair styling device which includes a handle, and an axis which is coupled to the handle and has a heat generating means installed therein. The hair is wound around the axis in an axial direction and is spirally wound while moving spirally, and is sequentially and alternately bent in a longitudinal direction of hair which is wound around a bending means formed at both sides of the axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly comprising:—a styling tool (5), in particular a straightening iron, to be moved along a lock of hair to which water and/or a cosmetic composition has been applied, and—a collecting device (7) coupled to the styling tool so as to collect a runoff generated during the movement of the tool over the hair on account of the presence of water and/or said composition on the hair, the collecting device having a reservoir (9) for picking up the runoff.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter is directed to a hairbrush. The hairbrush comprises a plurality of heating elements protruding from a face of the brush, the heating elements defining a hair treating area. The hairbrush further comprises a plurality of self-adjustable spacers projecting from at least some of the heating elements and configured for axial displacement relative to said at least some heating elements between a projecting position and a retracted position, wherein at the retracted position the at least some spacers are partially retracted into respective heating element maintaining a space between a tip of the heating elements and the scalp, and wherein the spacers are self-adjusting to the contour of a users' scalp.

Abstract: A gelatinize hairdressing foil and its preparation method are disclosed. One surface of said gelatinize hairdressing foil is a dark side, which contacts with hair, and an other surface of said gelatinize hairdressing foil is a bright side. Said dark side is provided with a zonal gelatinize layer. An anti-adhesive layer can be provided on said bright side. The hairdressing foil can contain an aluminum foil, can be provided with a release layer on said dark side, and can be provided with aluminum foils on both surfaces and a plastic film between said two aluminum foils. When quiff is put on said dark side, it is adhered by the release layer on the dark side. Therefore, the quiff is apt to form a layer instead of a tangle, and when liquid medicine for perming and dyeing is coated on hair, each hair could be coated with said liquid medicine.

Abstract: A hair dryer apparatus includes a housing with a surrounding sidewall having an inner surface defining an interior and an opposing outer surface, further the sidewall having an inlet and an opposing outlet. In addition, the hair dryer apparatus includes a motor driven blower disposed within the interior, the blower drives airflow from the inlet to the outlet. Additionally, the hair dryer apparatus includes a handle in the form of a clevis shape with the clevis shape having a pair of symmetrically opposed arcuate extensions that have a common origination from a handle stem extension portion that has an opposing free end portion, each arcuate extension terminates in a pivotal connection to the inlet outer surface, the pivotal connections are about a pivotal axis. Operationally, the handle stem extension in a longwise manner has a pivotal movement range from being co-axial to the airflow to being perpendicular to the airflow.

Abstract: The present application relates to a shaving guidance system (10) for guiding a user during a shaving procedure, the system comprising an image sensor (30) configured to register an image of a part of the body of the user, an image data analyzer (41) configured to determine a local hair-growth direction based on data in the image, a controller (40) configured to generate instructions about a direction in which a hair cutting device (20) is to be moved in dependence on the determined local hair-growth direction, and a feedback system (130) configured to provide the instructions to the user.

Abstract: A lip balm applicator product comprises upper and lower portions that are connectable together to define the applicator product being of a substantially spherical shape. A support platform is located in the lower portion and accommodates a quantity of lip balm having an arcuate surface. A lip balm comprises a composition of waxes and oils in solid form and formed to have an arcuate surface. The composition is formed to have the arcuate surface using a hot pour process. A method of manufacturing a lip balm comprises providing a receptacle having a concave arcuate surface. A lip balm material in a heated, liquefied phase is poured into the receptacle. Once poured, the heated, liquefied phase is allowed to solidify such that a surface of the solidified lip balm material has an arcuate configuration that corresponds to the concave arcuate surface of the receptacle.

Abstract: Provided is a cream-type cosmetic container, which can easily discharge a highly viscous content without a separate pumping member by allowing a button part to downwardly move and then return to an original location and thus changing the internal pressure of the container body when a user pressurizes the button part, and thus can save the assembling time and the manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A cartridge dispenser filled with a plurality of cartridges having enclosed contents is disclosed. Cartridges are inserted into and retained by a cartridge interface on one end of the cartridge dispenser. The cartridge interface includes a faceted surface that matches a faceted surface on the cartridge.

Abstract: 5 items, Silver Tygon Biocide ?? ID silicon tubes, two 25 ounce collapsible plastic water bottles with two carabineers and two zip ties with ¾ diameter caps and center holes drilled in them to adapt the tubes which feed into the collapsible plastic water bottles, 5 legris quick release fittings, and one bite valve that come together to form the shape and purpose of a lightweight hydration backpack that can go under or over clothing and is hands free with tubes that work in the same way canvas straps work on a backpack making it easy to slip on or off. The tubes which also double as a left and right shoulder strap deliver the liquid to the user along with supporting the weight of the liquid in the collapsible bottles on the back of the pack. Additionally, this hydration pack is unique because all the tubes can be easily released from the connectors by hand, allowing for easy cleaning and also allowing the user to cut the released tubes to fit his or her own torso size.

Abstract: A lanyard style holder designed to secure a smokeless cigarette or personal vaporizer device around the neck, shoulder or waist of a user. A lanyard includes a holder cradle with multiple apertures configured to hold a smokeless cigarette device in the central aperture and corner apertures designed to couple a plurality of cords, thereby creating a loop. The loop is then placed around the neck or across the chest of a user wherein a smokeless cigarette device oriented upright is inserted into the central aperture.

Abstract: Provided herein are devices for attaching a portable electronic device to a user's belt. This device comprises a base plate attachable to a waist belt, a socket board comprising a groove affixed on the base plate groove onto an outer surface of the base plate, a quick release plate removably slidable into the groove, and a double security assembly for releasably locking the quick release plate in the groove. The quick plate comprises a front portion, a back portion with an opening disposed through the front and back portions and a fastener disposed through the opening. A camera or other electronic device can be attached to this device by using the fastener.

Abstract: Cosmetic oval-shaped brushes are provided which include dimensions which follow a width/height ratio of 1.4, width/depth ratio of 2.1, and height/depth ratio of 1.5. Also disclosed is a method of use including such brushes in which two distinct motions that result in a more precise cosmetic product placement—the first step being the pressing of cosmetic product onto the skin with a dabbing or pressing motion which places cosmetic product in substantially oval-shaped cosmetic product applications (aka application portions), and the second step, namely horizontal sweeping, which paints the skin, with this sweeping being substantially along the minor axis of the oval-shaped cosmetic product applications.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a handle having a gripping section, at least one arm attached to one end of the gripping section, at least one brush head attached to the at least one arm, and at least one bristle tuft extending from the brush head, wherein the bristle tuft is disposed off-perpendicular to a plane of the handle. Further, the at least one arm laterally offsets the brush head from the gripping section of the handle. In some embodiments, the toothbrush includes two arms attached to opposing ends of the gripping section of the handle, and each arm has a brush head attached thereto.

Abstract: Tooth Brushes available in Market come with a bent handle which does not fulfill brushing requirement. These Brushes provide side brushing. Side Brushing does not remove food particles between teeth. Also it is very difficult to brush teeth from back side of lower jaw particularly. In new process, Bristles should be made on a small portion of brush head say 15 mm in round form. Bristle length may be 6 to 10 mm maximum. Tooth brush action should be to brush teeth from Upper to lower for Upper Jaw and Lower to Upper for Lower Jaw. It is this movement from Upper to Lower for Upper Jaw and Lower to Upper for Lower Jaw which will clean the teeth and not sideway motion of brush. Sideway brushing does not remove food particles between teeth. New process can be used to brush teeth from all sides of teeth.

Abstract: Various dental devices are available for cleaning the mouth, gums and teeth. However, these dental devices may also cause abrasions to the mouth and/or gums. Dental devices may comprise a reservoir for storing a liquid and for application of the liquid to the mouth, teeth and/or gums. The liquid may be an antibacterial liquid, such as a hydrogen peroxide solution, a salt solution or a teeth whitening solution or gel, for example. An antibacterial liquid may be applied to prevent infection of the abrasions. The reservoir may be in a hollow handle of the dental device, such that the liquid may be easily pumped or moved from the reservoir to an outlet at the functional end that may cause the abrasions.

Abstract: An oral care implement comprising a head and a handle is provided. The head comprises first and second faces. The first face includes a plurality of cleaning elements extending therefrom. The second face is located on an opposite side of the head to the first face. The head has a length in a direction along a longitudinal axis of the handle, and a width perpendicular to the length. The head has a proximal section adjacent to the handle and a distal section remote from the handle. The proximal section has a first maximum width and the distal section has a second maximum width, wherein the second maximum width is less than the first maximum width. The second face comprises a tissue cleanser, the tissue cleanser extending over a distal-most edge of the head and forming a ridge located on the distal-most edge of the head.

Abstract: An article of manufacture comprises: a hollow prism of elastomeric material such as silicone having first and second ends; and a permanent magnet prism at the first end of the elastomeric material prism. The second end of the elastomeric material prism is open. A cosmetic brush handle is releasably gripped by the elastomeric material at its open end. The article of manufacture is desirably in combination with a number of cosmetic brushes and a horizontal surface at least partly of magnetic material large enough to accommodate the cosmetic brushes with the permanent magnets engaging the horizontal surface so that the brushes are substantially vertical and their bristles don't touch any surface.

Abstract: The present invention teaches an integrated folding table and chairs set, comprising a table and two chairs. The table comprises cross hinged table legs on both sides and a table top. The chair comprises the same or symmetrical supporting legs on both sides, a cushion and a back cushion. The supporting leg comprises mutually crossing front supporting rods and rear supporting rods. The front supporting rod extends upward from the cushion to form back cushion segments. A back cushion is installed on either back cushion segment, and the cushion is fixed to the front supporting rod and rear supporting rod; wherein, the table legs respectively comprise two cross hinged U-shaped rods. The top cross rod of the two U-shaped rods is used to fix and support the table top.

Abstract: A kit for assembling furniture comprising at least one panel, provided with two mutually opposite larger faces and four lateral surfaces; at least one strip having a substantially rectangular cross-section, which defines four flat perimetric faces, along at least one of which, having dimensions that are complementary to at least one respective lateral surface of the panel, there is at least one respective hole; at least one fixing element, of the type of a screw, a nail, a rivet, and the like, following the juxtaposition of the perimetric face provided with the hole against the lateral surface having complementary dimensions; the fixing element being insertable in the hole, through a corresponding inclined through seat, which faces the hole and is interposed between one of the larger faces and the lateral surface of the panel, for mutual stable coupling between the panel and the strip.

Abstract: A shelving connector for coupling an auxiliary shelf within a shelving system includes a coupling sleeve, a support rod, and a bridge member. The coupling sleeve defines and extends between a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end and defines a sleeve exterior surface and a sleeve interior cavity. The sleeve interior cavity is open at each of the first sleeve end and the second sleeve end. The support rod defines a rod exterior surface. The center axis of the coupling sleeve and a center axis of the support rod are positioned to extend substantially parallel to each other. The bridge member is secured to the sleeve exterior surface and the rod exterior surface to statically hold the support rod in a position laterally spaced from and vertically offset from the coupling sleeve.

Abstract: A work and discussion space includes two installation blocks that are positioned opposite one another. Each installation block accommodates two people and includes a vertical partitioning structure, two seats positioned against the vertical structure and separated by at least one module for storing professional and/or personal accessories, and a work surface each associated with a seat. The work surfaces are movable between a position that is distant from, and a position that is close to, the corresponding seat.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, an engaging member, and an operation member. The first rail includes a blocking feature. The second rail is movably connected to the first rail and can be longitudinally displaced from a retracted position to a first extended position and a second extended position relative to the first rail. The engaging member is attached to the second rail. The operation member is mounted to at least one of the first rail and the second rail. The operation member is used to operate the engaging member so that the engaging member is blocked by the blocking feature of the first rail and thus keeps the second rail at the first extended position.

Abstract: A rail mounting structure includes a rail member, an auxiliary member, and a resilient member. The rail member includes first and second mounting slots. The auxiliary member is movably mounted to the rail member and includes first and second portions. The resilient member provides a resilient force acting on the auxiliary member such that the auxiliary member is kept at a predetermined position relative to the rail member where the first and second portions of the auxiliary member are adjacent to the first and second mounting slots respectively.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly to be mounted to a first post and a second post of a rack is provided. The two posts define an accommodation space therebetween. The slide rail assembly is mounted between the first post and the second post by two brackets and includes a transverse width. A portion of the transverse width is arranged within the accommodation space so as to provide more space and thereby facilitate the mounting of an object to the rack.

Abstract: A mechanical framework (168, 187) is formed with a basic tube nut (1, 63) and channel tube (124, 137) geometry. A threaded faster (170) is used to attach the elements. Orthogonal elements can be strengthened by an angle bracket (163) and nut plate (168). The edges (126) of the channel tube (124) are scalloped by a series of indentations (129, 130) which engage the fastener (170) and resist rotation of the tube nut (1, 63) within the channel tube (124, 137). Additional tube nuts (82, 100) provide an additional single flange (87) and pair of flanges (101, 102) respectively. The tube nut (1, 63) includes a turret (2) that fits between guide rails (152, 153) so as to form a continuous planar surface when mounted within the channel tube (124, 137).

Abstract: A combination furniture includes a base, a main cushion, two armrests, a backrest, and a fastener assembly. The top surface of the base is concavely provided with plural strip-shaped coupling grooves. The main cushion has a bottom plate provided with plural coupling strips integrally projecting from the bottom plate for being coupled with the coupling grooves. The two armrests have a pair of combining parts formed in parallel and slidingly and transversely installed on two sides of the base, respectively. The backrest has a pair of fixing parts formed on the backrest in parallel for correspondingly overlapping the two combining parts of the two armrests. The fastener assembly fastens the combining parts and the corresponding fixing parts to the base. Therefore, the combination furniture is easily assembled, manufactured, and transported.

Abstract: A portable solar powered heated seat cushion wherein the solar cell supplies energy to a heating element inserted into a portable seat cushion to create a heated seat cushion that can be used in the outdoors, especially for use in hunting, fishing and camping.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a functional chair for human body correction and therapeutic efficacy promotion by applying heat, including: a main body which includes a sitting plate and a waist plate; a heating means to transfer the heat to a human body by using a ceramic heating element installed in the sitting plate and the waist plate; and a control unit which maintains the temperature of the heating means at a pre-established value and displays an operating status. The present disclosure provides immunity increase and health promotion by keeping a skeletal structure and organs balanced by allowing a user to keep a correct posture when they are sitting on the functional chair and by applying heat to a structure including the sitting and waist plates as a Korean traditional floor heating system, which has no influence of electromagnetic waves, does, provides convenience of portability and performs therapeutic effects for various body parts including the vertebral column, calves, feet, etc.

Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus including a base with horizontal support members is provided. The adjustable support apparatus includes a first upright support member of a first predetermined height that is supported at one end thereof on one of the horizontal support members, and an other end of the first upright support member has a first support that is generally parallel to the one of the horizontal support members. A second upright support member is supported at one end thereof on a second one of the horizontal support members, and an other end of the second upright support member has a second support that is generally parallel to the second one of the horizontal support members.

Abstract: A convertible furniture apparatus including a plurality of three pivotally interconnecting planar cushioned sections with a rearward most section, an intermediate section, and a forward most section. A support structure to which the rearward most section is pivotally secured along a first crosswise axis extending along an upper most edge proximate underside thereof. A second crosswise axis interconnecting the rearward most and intermediate sections and a third crosswise axis interconnecting the intermediate and forward-most cushioned sections. A support frame extending from an underside of the forward-most section and which can be displaced within the support structure and underneath the rearward most and intermediate sections in a reverse folded arrangement associated with a chair configuration. The forward most cushion section being displaced outwardly from the support structure concurrent with unfolding of the interconnected sections to achieve a horizontal extended bed configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed are supports, folding mechanisms and foldable supporting frames. A foldable supporting frame includes a plurality of bent bars, folding mechanisms and supports. The bent bars are connected to each other by the folding mechanisms and the supports to form upper and lower frames of the foldable supporting frame. The foldable supporting frame can be folded and unfolded by rotating any one of the bent bars. When unfolded, the supports hold the upper frame in place and keep it flat and stable. When folded, the folding mechanisms and the supports allow the bent bars to move toward each other and fold onto each other. The folded supporting frame is compact and of a regular shape, making it easier to handle, package, store, and transport.