Abstract: A stone pencil for nails includes a pen handle having a main body that has a cylindrical inner space. A portion of the upper end of the main body is opened to supply a stone for nails. A receiving part which in the main body of the pen handle receives the stone. A supply part is supplied with the stone from the receiving part and, while rotating, supplies the stone to a discharge part. A discharge part is arranged on the opposite side of the receiving part with respect to the supply part, and is supplied with the stone from the supply part and discharges the stone to the outside. A button for rotating the supply part is disposed on the outer circumferential surface of the pen handle. If the button is pressed, the supply part, while rotating, supplies the discharge part with the stone supplied from the receiving part.

Abstract: A method of making and delivering custom fit gem set false nails that enables an end user to order and receive custom fit false nails that match the dimensions of real nails, and have a unique design including gems and precious metals. The end user initially views and selects from different gems, precious metals, and colors and patterns that can be integrated into false nails. The real nails of the end user are replicated through a kit that is delivered to the end user. The kit includes a modeling agent, such that the end user can self-form a negative impression cast of the real nails. A mold of the false nails is created that matches the negative false impression. The false nails with the selected design are delivered to the end user for application on the real nails. The false nails may be insured for delivery or while adorned.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic mask comprising: a mask body which is worn on the user's face, and which has a cosmetic liquid supply opening and a respiratory opening formed therethrough; a mist sprayer which is mounted on the mask body to be connected to the cosmetic liquid supply opening, and which sprays a cosmetic liquid into the space between the mask body and the face through the cosmetic liquid supply opening; and a respiratory connector arranged to surround the user's nose portion while being mounted on the mask body to be connected to the respiratory opening, thereby enabling the user to breathe.

Abstract: The beauty or skin-care treatment 100 may be a single use system for providing a manicure or pedicure treatment or other beauty or skin-care service. Each primary packaging 130 that may be provided with the beauty or skin-care treatment 100 may contain a beauty or skin-care product that may be used in providing the treatments. The beauty or skin-care treatment 100 may include multiple primary packages 130 in the form of single-serve packaging 130 provided collectively as a set. The set may be housed in the secondary packaging 110 and packaged together to form a multi-step treatment 100. The beauty or skin-care products contained in the single-serve packaging 130 may be made of ingredients beneficial to the skin and may include products to aid in sanitizing, exfoliating, nourishing, hydrating and moisturizing the skin.

Abstract: A rod-shaped cosmetic material feeding container includes a tubular-shaped container with a front part and a rear part, a movable body with a male thread at an outer peripheral part, and supporting a rod-shaped cosmetic material at a distal end, and a female threaded member with a female thread at an inner peripheral part. First and second elastic bodies each accumulate resilient force and have different spring constants. The male thread and the female thread constitute a threaded engagement mechanism that, by relative rotation between the front part and the rear part, advances and retracts the movable body and causes the rod-shaped cosmetic material to appear and disappear from an opening of the container. The first elastic body is sandwiched between the rear part and the female threaded member and the second elastic body is sandwiched between the front part and the female threaded member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator (2) for applying a cosmetic product (P) to the eyelashes, eyebrows and/or eyelids, comprising a moulded applicator member (8) comprising:—a core (10) that extends along a longitudinal axis (X),—spikes (18) that are carried by the core (10) and extend from the core (10), and—an application element (13) that is elongate along the longitudinal axis (X) of the core (10) and extends along less than the length of the core, wherein the applicator member (8) comprises no spikes that project orthogonally over the elongate application element (13), or wherein at least one spike (18) projects orthogonally over the elongate application element (13) such that the top (S) of the elongate application element (13) is farther away from the longitudinal axis (X) of the core (10) than the free end of the projection of said spike (18).

Abstract: Golf packs that provide a more supportive and ergonomic way to carry golf clubs and equipment. Exemplary golf packs include a back panel with an internal frame structure that is integrally connected to an elongate golf club container, as well as hip belt straps, shoulder straps, and sternum straps. In some embodiments, the golf pack may include a storage compartment that is similar to a backpack and that extends transversely from the elongate golf club container and that is designed and configured to store items in a location that is substantially aligned with and proximal to a user's torso.

Abstract: A utility belt for supporting a remote control device, designed to be comfortably worn for long periods of time over other protective garments, such as fire-proof jackets or reflective vests. The harness is made of a rigid material, durable enough for use in hot, and wet environments, such as woven webbing which may also be fire resistant, of a width, sufficient to distribute the load evenly about the shoulders of the wearer, and may also have a means for attaching to a fire-resistant jacket or other type of jacket, and a releasable break-away feature for wearer safety, in case of a need to remove the controller and/or jacket rapidly. In the case of a utility belt designed to be attached to a jacket, the shoulder straps are permanently or releasably attached to a belt that is designed to be worn situated on the waist of the user.

Abstract: An auxiliary support rack for portable electronic devices attached to the front side of the torso of a human body includes an openable dock, a clamp swivel assembly and a lanyard. The openable dock includes a first plate which has an installation portion and a second plate. The clamp swivel assembly includes a rotary tray coupled with the installation portion and swivelable against the first plate, a gear set installed on the rotary tray, two clamp members engaged with the gear set to be moved to clamp the a portable electronic device and a latch release member engaged with the gear set. The lanyard includes two anchor ends fastened to the openable dock and a neck dangling section located between the two anchor ends to be hung on a human neck.

Abstract: An activity band is provided and includes a strap, a cover section, a cover fastener, and an activity device receiving pocket. The cover section is positioned on top of and attached to the strap. The cover fastener is secured to the strap and positioned to correspond with the cover section. The activity device receiving pocket is located between the cover section and the strap.

Abstract: The footwear securely carrying device is a seamless embodiment. Its compactness and versatility allows beach user the freedom of movement and safety. The device comprises of clips on its front and the back. The two front clips let user attach a pair of footwear and the back clip to clothing pockets, waistband, belt, bag strap or bag wall.

Abstract: A voice coil motor comprising a stator having a magnetic circuit comprising permanent magnets magnetized in predetermined directions, and a yoke; a mover comprising a driven member connected to an end thereof, and a coreless coil perpendicular to the magnetic flux of the permanent magnets, the mover being linearly movably supported by the stator; and a spring for applying an elastic force to the mover in a direction separating the driven member from the stator, and a brush unit comprising such a voice coil motor.

Abstract: Methods for producing toothbrush handles having an inner cavity are provided.

Abstract: A dispenser that includes a resilient applicator that optimizes application of a subject fluid to a desired surface. In one embodiment, the invention is a dispenser comprising a housing having an internal reservoir containing the fluid. The resilient applicator is coupled to the housing and comprises a dispensing orifice. The resilient applicator comprises a working surface that is oriented at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis of the housing and is defined by a polygonal perimeter edge, the polygonal perimeter edge comprising a plurality of apex portions and a plurality of side portions, wherein one of the plurality of side portions forms a distal most-portion of the resilient applicator.

Abstract: An oral care implement having a cover member. In one aspect, the invention is an oral care implement comprising: a body comprising a handle and a head coupled the handle, the head comprising a first coupling element, and the handle comprising a second coupling element; a store of oral care material located within the body; an outlet located on the head; a cover member comprising a cap portion, a mounting portion, and a third coupling element, the cover member alterable between: (1) a first state in which the first and third coupling elements cooperate with one another to detachably couple the cover member to the head to seal the outlet; and (2) a second state in which the second and third coupling elements cooperate with one another to detachably couple the cover member to the handle so that the mounting portion can operate as a stand.

Abstract: An oral care implement having a cover member. In one aspect, the invention is an oral care implement comprising: a body comprising a handle and a head, the head comprising a coupling element; a store of oral care material located within the body; an outlet located on the head and in fluid communication with the store; a cover member comprising a cap portion, a mounting portion, and a coupling element; and wherein the cover member is detachably coupled to the head via cooperation between the coupling element of the cover member and the coupling element of the head, and the mounting portion is configured to mount the oral care implement to a vertical surface.

Abstract: An oral care implement and a method of forming the same. In one aspect, the invention can be an oral care implement having a handle and a head. The head has a basin cavity formed therein which includes a basin floor and a basin sidewall and which has an open top end. An aperture is formed into the basin floor or the basin sidewall. An applicator is positioned within the basin cavity so that a delivery portion of the applicator protrudes through the aperture. The oral care implement also includes a head plate with a plurality of tooth cleaning elements mounted thereon. The head plate is coupled to the head and encloses the open top end of the basin cavity.

Abstract: A brush accessory for fitting over the bristles and head of a brush, such as a hairbrush used for pets or humans. The accessory generally includes a stretchable band surrounding a stretchable mesh web which fits between the bristles of the brush. Optional pull tabs and brush handle loops can be connected to the stretchable band for easy removal and secure attachment to the brush handle, respectively.

Abstract: A device for sanitizing and disinfecting hair styling tools such as hair brushes via ultraviolet radiation is described. The device is preferably equipped with a chamber disposed in a body equipped with a housing and a base. At least one UV bulb is disposed within the base, and is configured to cast UV light to a tool disposed within the chamber. Reflectors orient the emitted UV light such that the maximal surface area of the brush head is sanitized via the at least one UV bulb. The device is conventionally powered, and is configured to preferable deactivate automatically at the end of the sanitizing process.

Abstract: For multiple viewing angle media support, and apparatus includes three support sides. Each support side includes a back support and an edge support. A top of each back support is in physical communication with an adjacent edge support clockwise about a central axis and each back support and each edge support is in physical communication with two ends of a solid interior. Each back support, each edge support, and each end is a surface of the solid interior, the solid interior is a pillow covered in fabric, a first viewing angle of the first back support is 36 degrees, a second viewing angle of the second back support is 74 degrees, and a third viewing angle of the third back support is 49 degrees.

Abstract: Embodiments of work stations for use in medical dose preparation management system. A work station may include a camera stand. The camera stand may include a housing enclosing a camera and one or more light sources therein. As such, the camera and light sources may be directed at a medical dose preparation staging region to capture medical dose preparation images of the medical dose preparation staging region. The camera stand may include an adjustable support positionable in a plurality of positions to dispose the camera and light source relative to the medical dose preparation staging region. A base with a removable tray may be provided that include medical receptacle engagement features. The work stations may facilitate improved image quality, efficiency of work flows carried out at the work station, and administrative tasks such as cleaning.

Abstract: A sleeve for a shelving unit has two halves joined together to form two support tabs extending outward from opposing sides of the sleeve as the sleeve clamps around a post having grooves into which a rib on the sleeve fits to hold the parts relative to the post. The support tabs have a retaining flange offset from the sleeve. A first collar part fastened to a shelf fits over half the sleeve and fits into that offset so that a slot in the first collar part fits over one of the support tabs to clamp them to the post and support the first collar part and shelf. The retaining flange keeps the collar part from moving off the support tab. A second collar part with a second slot may fit over the other support tabs to support a second shelf or to further clamp the sleeve to the post.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adjustable workstation system movable between a sitting configuration and a standing configuration. The workstation system comprises a body, a desktop, a tilt mechanism, and a seat. The desktop has a first surface configured to facilitate desktop activity by a user and a second surface that is coupled to the tilt mechanism. The tilt mechanism couples the desktop to the body and facilitates adjustment by a user of an angle formed between the desktop and the floor. The seat is coupled to the body and configured to facilitate sitting at the workstation system. The seat is movable between the sitting configuration, wherein the seat and the body support weight of the user when the user sits in the seat, and the standing configuration, wherein the seat is positioned in proximity to an axis of the workstation system to facilitate standing at the workstation system.

Abstract: The invention relates no an item of seating furniture (100), comprising a backrest (101), a seat surface (102), a supporting structure and resetting means (200), wherein the backrest (101) and the seat surface (102) are connected to the supporting structure, wherein the backrest (101) is pivotable relative to the supporting structure about a pivot axis from a first position into a second position, wherein the backrest (101) is connected to the seat surface (102) via connecting means (103), wherein the connecting means (103) are designed such that, when the backrest (101) pivots relative to the seat surface, the seat surface (102) is inclined relative to the supporting structure, wherein the resetting means (200) are designed to exert a resetting force on the backrest (101) in the second position, said resetting force being directed in the direction of the first position, wherein the item of seating furniture (100) comprises setting means (104) which are designed to set the resetting force.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a seat. The seat may include a stationary support frame at least partially defining a cavity. The seat may also include a backrest cushion, a headrest, and a motion mechanism. The motion mechanism has a headrest assembly allowing movement of the headrest between a retracted position and an extended position. When the headrest is in the retracted position, the headrest is hidden from view within the cavity of the support frame. When the headrest is in the extended position, the headrest is visible above the backrest cushion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a seating/reclining furniture comprising a seat part (10), a backrest part (12), and a cantilever support structure (14). A foot support device (18) is provided which comprises a support frame (20) and a first and a second foot support portion (22, 24), and the first foot support portion (22) is pivotally mounted on the support frame and can be adjusted between a storage position and a working position. The second foot support portion (24) can be adjusted linearly relative to the first foot support portion between a retracted position and an extended position. The foot support device comprises a working device (26) which causes the first foot support portion to be pivoted relative to the support frame by means of a first fitting (36) and the second foot support portion to be moved relative to the first foot support portion by means of a second fitting (38) independently of a change of the relative position of the backrest and the seat part.

Abstract: A director's chair includes two sides each having a pair of legs, a rail connecting the upper ends of the pair of legs and, together with an opposing rail, engaging a first canvas that provides a seat, an armrest coupled to a stile, which, together with an opposing stile, engages a canvas that provides a back, a T-shaped strut having a shorter arm rotatably coupled to the lower ends of the pair of legs and a larger arm having at one end a slider slidably engaged in a groove defined in the support rod of an opposing armrest, and a blocking member that prevents an upward movement of the slider within the groove when the director's chair is in open configuration and that can be removably disengaged by the user to bring the director's chair in closed configuration.

Abstract: A table and seating system includes a folding table. A folding framework supports the table section and has vertical frame elements supporting stool type seats. The stool type seats each have a monolithic seat element. The seat element has a substantially rectangular periphery including opposed end portions and opposed side portions with rounded corner portions abutting the end portions and the side portions. The upper surface of the seat has a concave upper surface with a center portion lower than the end portions, but does not form a depression capable of pooling liquids. A center receiving portion projects from an underside of the seat portion with the vertical frame element inserting into the center receiving portion. Radial ribs on an underside of the seat extend from the center receiving portion to a periphery of the seat portion and intersect a circular rib and a rectangular rib.

Abstract: Structures of seating systems for human users are disclosed. In one embodiment, the structure comprises: a frame; a seat structure supported by the frame; and a back rest structure supported by the frame. The seat structure comprises a thigh support region and a pelvic support region where the pelvic support region defines a pelvic well for receiving an ischial tuberosity of the user and also provides a fulcrum to assist in rotating the pelvis of the user. The back rest structure comprises a gluteal panel for supporting a gluteal mass of the user and a posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) panel disposed above the gluteal panel. The PSIS panel is adjustable to cause movement of a PSIS of the user and cooperate with the pelvic well to cause rotation of the pelvis of the user about the fulcrum provided by the pelvic well.

Abstract: A bleacher seating system provides a seatback locking and release mechanism to allow for rapid simultaneous repositioning of the seat backs in each row of seating. The system includes a plurality of seats arranged in a row and coupled to a forward edge portion of a deck via seat mounting brackets in the form of parallel plates each defining a gap therebetween. Each of the seats includes a seat portion and a back portion that is pivotable between an upright use position and a collapsed storage position. An elongate actuator bar is rotatably supported in respective bores formed in the plates, and seatback brackets are positioned in the gaps for pivotably coupling the back portions to respective seat mounting brackets. Release members extend from the elongate actuator bar and are disposed in the gaps for selective engagement with pivot-lock elements of the seatback brackets.

Abstract: A portable armrest divider is disclosed that is mounted on a vehicle armrest and expands the surface area of the original armrest, while providing a vertical separation barrier between the two individuals seated on either side of the armrest. The armrest is portable, in that it folds in half for easy travel.

Abstract: An outdoor chaise lounge may include a frame, multiple legs coupled to and extending below the frame to support the frame, a seat member coupled to the frame to enable a user to sit or lay on the seat member, a lock-box fixedly supported by the frame that enables a user of the outdoor chaise lounge to store and lock items therein. The lock-box may include a lock-box door inclusive of a user interface that enables a user to lock and unlock the lock-box. A door member may be coupled to the seat member and have a closed position and an open position such that when said door member is in the open position, the user has access to the user interface on the lock-box door.

Abstract: There is provided a pivoting bench comprising a central spine extending along a longitudinal axis; seat slats configured to be mounted to the central spine and to rotate about the longitudinal axis for alternating a seating surface formed by at least a part of the seat slats from a first side of the bench to a second side of the bench opposite the first side with respect to the longitudinal axis of the central spine; and a support structure for supporting the central spine, the boomerang-shaped seat slats and the bench to the ground. The seat slats are boomerang shaped seat slats.

Abstract: A bed frame connector is connectable between upper and lower lateral bars of a foldable bed frame. The bed frame connector includes an L-shaped plate structure that includes a straight body and an angled section extending outward from an end of the straight body. A pivot hole is formed in an end of the straight body and the angled section. The straight body includes two support blocks that project from an edge thereof intersecting the angled section. The two support blocks are positionable between and respectively abutting the upper and lower lateral bars. The present invention has a simple structure and a reduced manufacturing cost and provides secure support and smooth foldability.

Abstract: A connecting piece for a folding bedstead includes a unit bedstead respectively on the left, right sides thereof Each unit bedstead set includes upper, lower frame sets, each two corresponding cross rods of the two upper frames sets being coupled pivotally to the two corresponding sides of a connecting piece. Furthermore, a support edge is extended toward one side from the lower side in the middle of the connecting piece, allowing the two expanded cross rods to be supported thereon. Thereupon, the present invention is simple in structure and convenient in use, capable of being coupled to the frames on the two sides of a bedstead movably, and furthermore, having a support effect.

Abstract: The foldable bed frame contains two frame assemblies side-by-side and laterally joined together. Each frame assembly contains an upper assembly and a lower assembly. Upper beams from the two upper assemblies are end-to-end joined together through upper connection pieces. Lower beams from the two lower assemblies are end-to-end joined together through lower connection pieces and intermediate connection pieces between the lower beams and the lower connection pieces. The various connection pieces are light-weighted and reliable, allowing the bed frame to be folded and unfolded smoothly and conveniently.

Abstract: A mattress includes a spring extending between first and second points to provide a first spring rate in a first direction. A polymer fiber structure is provided between the first and second points and adjoins the spring. The polymer fiber structure includes fibers interlinked with one another to provide the second spring rate in the first direction. An example method of manufacturing a mattress is provided that includes arranging springs to provide a mattress innerspring. A polymer fiber structure is introduced in a first state to the innerspring to provide an assembly. The assembly is further processed and the polymer fiber structure is simultaneously altered from the first state to a second state.

Abstract: Systems and methods define a stimulation pattern for a juvenile product utilizing a mobile device that executes a mobile application that is linked to the juvenile product. The method comprises the step of recognizing, by the mobile device when executing the mobile app, the user-defined stimulation pattern for the juvenile product. The stimulation pattern can be a vibration pattern or a motion pattern, and can be detected in a number of different ways by the mobile device. The method further comprises the step of determining control signals for the actuator(s) of the juvenile product based on the user-defined stimulation pattern that is recognized by the mobile device. The method further comprises the step of, in response to receiving a command to execute the user-defined stimulation pattern, controlling the actuator(s) of the juvenile product based on the stored control signals for the user-defined stimulation pattern.

Abstract: An upper body garment for supporting an infant adjacent the chest and upper belly of a wearer that includes a tubular garment body made from a stretchable fabric and comprising a front panel and a back panel, one or more breast panels extending from a top portion of the back panel and over the shoulders of the wearer; and a pouch panel extending from a lower portion of the breast panels. The pouch panel is secured along a U-shaped seam to an inside surface of the front panel to form a pouch with a top opening proximate the lower portion of the breast panels. The stretchable fabric is a two-way stretchable fabric with an increased capability for elastic expansion within a substantially horizontal plane when the wearer is in an upright position.

Abstract: An infant walking support handle device extends between an adult and an infant allowing the infant to grasp the device and be supported by the adult without the adult having to bend over. The device includes a shaft having a first end and a second end. A first handle is coupled to the first end of the shaft. A second handle is coupled to the second end of the shaft. A length of the shaft is adjustable.

Abstract: An infant support pillow for supporting an infant or small child in a lying or seated position comprising a pillow shell and a resilient fill material that defines a recessed center portion surrounded partially or fully by a raised perimeter portion. The pillow shell can comprise various features, including fabric types, attachments, appliqués and stitching, configured to represent an object or character. The recessed center portion and the raised peripheral portion are configured such that the infant is comfortably and stably supported at an incline.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are disclosed for at least partially obscuring a child's vision outside of a play yard. An obscurement system may include a flexible body to be positioned over walls of a play yard. A window may be formed in the flexible body. A window covering portion may selectively configure the window between an open position in which vision outside the play yard is at least partially permitted and a closed position in which vision outside the play yard is at least partially obscured. An obscurement system may include a panel to be secured to a play yard. The panel may at least partially obscure vision outside the play yard when the panel is secured to the play yard.

Abstract: A refrigerator has an open front and an air curtain system having at least one upper air egress with an outer edge and at least one lower air-recovery ingress. The air curtain system is adapted to produce a substantially vertical air curtain over at least part of the open front of the refrigerator. The refrigerator comprises at least one shelf between the egress and the ingress, the shelf having a front edge, and at least one elongate air-guiding strip extending across at least part of the open front of the fridge. The strip is located substantially in the plane of the shelf and spaced from the front edge of the shelf. The strip is located substantially vertically beneath the outer edge of the upper air egress.

Abstract: A sleeve hanging bracket has a track base and at least one positioning mount. The track base has a bottom panel, a slide rail, and a mounting recess. The slide rail is formed on and protrudes from a top surface of the bottom panel and has an upper opening and a sliding recess. The mounting recess is formed in a middle of a top surface of the bottom panel to form a stepped face between a bottom face of the mounting recess and the top surface of the bottom panel. The at least one positioning mount is movably and rotatably mounted on the track base and has a sliding seat and an inserting button. The sliding seat is movably mounted in the sliding recess above the mounting recess. The inserting button is formed on and protrudes from the sliding seat and extends out of the upper opening.

Abstract: A merchandising security system includes a support adapted to be secured to a first associated merchandising structure. At least one product barrier is movably mounted to the support. The at least one product barrier extends away from the support so as to approach a second associated merchandising structure spaced from the first associated merchandising structure. The product barrier is at least one of slidably mounted in relation to the support and pivotably mounted in relation to the support. The product barrier includes first and second sections which cooperate to retard a forward movement of an associated object supported on the second associated merchandising structure. At least one of the first and second members is mounted in relation to the support via a hinge.

Abstract: Joints are provided for connecting first and second manikin parts. The joints can be partially opened like a clamshell by pivoting the parts on a point on the joint interface. They include first and second joint assemblies attached to the first and second manikin parts respectively. The joint assemblies comprise a stretch element such as a spring or an elastomeric cord, and are capable of detachably engaging with each other. The joints can rotate in a primary rotational direction, for example to move a detachable manikin leg close to the other manikin leg so that the manikin can quickly and easily be dressed in a pair of slacks. Rotation in a secondary direction is also provided to enable the manikins to be easily assembled by customers so that the manikin parts can be shipped separately. Components and methods of making and using the joints are also provided.

Abstract: A pillow cover assembly includes a plurality of layers of pillow sheets bound together on one edge that can be flipped around the bound end like a book; an attachment system configured to attach the pillow sheets to pillow or a pillow case configured to house the pillow, wherein the attachment system is a plurality of straps with fasteners at each end; and a holding mechanism attached to a bottom layer of the plurality of layers of pillow sheets. Each layer of pillow sheets above the bottom layer has a hole in a position corresponding to a point of attachment of the holding mechanism on the bottom sheet, where the holding mechanism goes through the holes, and each layer of pillow sheets is longer than the one below.

Abstract: A heated U-shaped travel neck pillow includes two leg portions. A base therebetween the two leg portions forms a U-shaped pillow body to receive and support a neck of a user. The heated U-shaped travel neck pillow also includes an inner radial portion of the U-shaped pillow body. In use, the inner radial portion is adjacent to the neck of the user. At least one pocket or pouch is formed on the inner radial portion of the U-shaped pillow body. Each of the at least one pocket houses a heat pack to provide a sustained, targeted, and controlled heat transfer to the user and to create a built-in heat zone on the inner radial portion of the heated U-shaped travel neck pillow.

Abstract: A tableware vessel is provided that significantly improves the time efficiency of eating cookies and milk when the user desires the cookies to be thoroughly soaked in the milk. The vessel is elongated to permit simultaneous side-by-side soaking of multiple cookies. A uniquely configured sloped floor allows the volume of milk to be limited to the quantity desired by the user. The sloped floor guides the cookies from one end of the vessel to the other as they soak. The user can then remove each thoroughly soaked cookie, in sequence, from the scooping end of the vessel, where the floor is lowest.

Abstract: A vessel with powered display portion, powered by heat differential from a liquid in the vessel, and a thermoelectric generator. Heat from the liquid is used to generate electricity using a thermoelectric generator in thermal contact with the liquid, and a heat sink or radiator. Cold liquid in the vessel can also be used to generate electricity, by the difference in temperature outside the vessel. The powered display may be made of flexible material and can include LEDs, OLEDS, LCD, luminous tubing, fiber optics, or other light emitting structures.