Abstract: A stacking support that has a plurality of sidewalls extending along a longitudinal axis that define an open ended longitudinally extending channel. The sidewalls may define a substantially square cross-sectional shape. Tubes and/or angled corner braces may be positioned at the corners of the substantially square cross-sectional shape. The stacking support may be constructed entirely of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. One or more items may be stacked upon two or more stacking supports. Optionally, the stacking support may be supported by at least one a slider, roller, or caster on a support surface. The stacking support may be coupled to an underside of a platform along with one or more like stacking supports to create a stacking assembly. One or more items may be stacked upon the stacking assembly.

Abstract: A drawer wall element for a drawer. An edge portion of a drawer base can be installed thereon, forming a drawer side wall. The drawer wall element comprises a profiled wall part and a profiled base-receiving part. A support surface is present on the profiled base-receiving part. The profiled wall part comprises a chamber portion having inner and outer wall sheet metal portions, spaced from one another in an opposing manner across a width of the drawer wall element and connected by a bent section. A bearing portion is angled upwards towards the support surface. A web portion is provided on the profiled base-receiving part above and spaced from the support surface. At least one freely resilient tab protrudes past the support surface or the side of the web portion facing the support surface.

Abstract: A drawer front connection unit for a drawer wall element of a drawer. The drawer wall element and a marginal portion of a drawer bottom are insertable to form a drawer side wall adjoining the drawer bottom. The drawer wall element comprises a wall profile part and a bottom-receiving profile part. A support surface is provided on the bottom-receiving profile part, for providing underside support to the drawer bottom. The wall profile part comprises a chamber portion having inner and outer wall sheet portions, which, lying opposite each other, are spaced apart by a width of the drawer wall element and connected by a bent section. The drawer front connection unit fits into the chamber portion of the drawer wall element and extends over a height of the chamber portion. The drawer front connection unit has front-fastening elements.

Abstract: A drawer pull-out guide includes a carcass rail to be fixed to a furniture carcass, an extension rail displaceable relative to the carcass rail between a closed position and an open position, and a rolling body and a supporting body movable along a running limb of the carcass rail and a running surface of the extension rail upon a movement of the extension rail. A clearance is formed on the running limb of the carcass rail and/or on the running surface of the extension rail. The rolling body is accommodated within the clearance in the closed position of the extension rail and is thereby relieved from the load of the extension rail. In the closed position of the extension rail, the load of the extension rail is carried by the rolling body. The rolling body and the supporting body are arranged in a common running carriage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a versatile accessory holder for a barber chair and method to attach the versatile accessory holder to the back of one of a plurality of barber chair types. Certain embodiments of the invention have a plurality of slots that may be used to receive an appendage in the form of a tongue or one or more sets of pins to attach the versatile accessory holder to the back of a chair. Certain embodiments of the versatile accessory holder have a tray with compartments to receive accessories, such as clipper blades. In some embodiments, the compartments have an opening at the bottom, and some embodiments have compartment stops to enable hair to fall from a blade resting in the compartment onto the floor. In some embodiments, the outer wall of the tray has a strip adapted to fasten a magnet to the outer wall of the tray.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hub construction for a rotatable chair, whereby an uncomplicated and robust plain bearing design is provided. The plain bearing parts are manufactured of metal in such a way that the bearing surface on the underlying pin is softer than that of the overlying sleeve. A plain bearing according to the invention may be provided with an adjustable device for obtaining higher friction and thus an increased rotational resistance. In the upper part of the pin is arranged a horizontal bore, into which is fitted a plug shaped body, the ends of which extend outside the mouths of the bore in the bearing surface as an adjusting screw in the upper end of the pin is tightened against the middle section of the plug-shaped body.

Abstract: A dual-height seat riser or booster provides an elevated seating surface for an adult individual when positioned on, for example, a bench or pew surface. The riser includes a pair of sidewalls having upper and lower edges and a seat member fixed offset to a midline so as to be closer to the upper edge of the sidewall and positioned at an angle so as to slope downward. The riser is configured such that when positioned on a bench with the lower edge of the sidewalls down and the front edge of the seat member forward, the seat member is at a first height, approximately 4 to 16 inches, and when the riser is inverted with the upper edge down and the rear edge forward, the seat member is at a second height, approximately 2 to 8 inches.

Abstract: A foldable stool comprises legs pivotally coupled together and a seat pivotally coupled to and carried by the legs. The seat is split into a pair of seat portions that is pivotally coupled together. A handle is formed in, and is coextensive with, one of the pair of seat portions. The handle is pivotal with respect to another of the seat portions. A lock positively holds the handle with respect to the another of the seat portions when the pair of seat portions are in a seat orientation.

Abstract: A banquet chair comprises a seat and a backrest carried by a plurality of legs. A pair of arcuate leaf springs flexibly couples the backrest to the plurality of legs. The pair of arcuate leaf springs is spaced-apart, and each is located closer to a different outside edge of the seat and the backrest than to each other or a middle of the seat and the backrest. Each of the pair of arcuate leaf springs has an outermost edge exposed through a lateral perimeter of the backrest.

Abstract: The present application discloses a rotating armrest apparatus, including a handle, a rotating device disposed at one end of the handle, an elevation adjustment device disposed at another end of the handle, and a rotatable armrest disposed at the elevation adjustment device. Through the rotation device, the elevation adjustment device and the rotatable armrest, rotation of the handle, elevation of the handle, rotation and forward and backward movements of the armrest are realized. Adjustment to the armrest apparatus is allowed to a larger extent, thereby catering for posture of every user and resulting in enhanced comfort.

Abstract: A drum seat and methods of use including, in general, a circular cushion with a center hole supported by a washer shaped platform and covered by a cover, a quick connect collar having a tightening mechanism, a pillar bracket assembly to connect the underside of the washer shaped platform and the quick connect collar and, thus, functions to easily integrate with existing drum seat support structures, provides ventilation, and reduces the drummer's pants from bunching up in the drummer's buttocks and crotch while drumming.

Abstract: A frame for an adjustable has a head section with two longitudinal frame rails separated by at least two lateral members extending between the two longitudinal frame rails, and two sleeves each having a cavity with one of the two sleeves on each of the two longitudinal frame rails. The frame has a foot section having two longitudinal frame rails separated by at least two lateral members extending between the two longitudinal frame rails, and two sleeves each having a cavity with one of the two sleeves on each of the two longitudinal frame rails, and an inner tube with a nose for each of the two sleeves and for moving between a first position retracted in the cavity of the sleeve and a second position extending from the cavity of the sleeve.

Abstract: A folding bed is formed from a frame having side rails and end rails connected to the side rails, a hinge on each of the side rails such that the frame is configured to be folded in half with the end rails facing each other and a platform mounted to the end rails and side rails via springs. Legs are connected to the side rails and fold between an open position where in the legs extend perpendicular to the frame and a closed position wherein the legs extend parallel to the frame. A headboard is connected to one of the end rails. There is at least one support element connected to the end rails or side rails and underneath the platform. A locking mechanism is connected to each one of the legs to keep the legs in the open position so that bed does not inadvertently collapse when in use.

Abstract: A foldable bed frame includes frame units pivotally connected to each other by one or more connecting assemblies. A frame unit includes upper and lower frames, legs or links connected to the upper and lower frames, and limiting pieces disposed on the upper and lower frames to limit rotation angles or directions of the legs or links. A connecting assembly includes middle leg(s) or middle bar(s), and connecting pieces. When folded, the bed frame is compact. When unfolded, the bed frame provides storage spaces underneath, and facilitates positioning and holding of bed shirts/sheets.

Abstract: A foldable supporting frame includes first and second frame units, each with an upper frame, a lower frame, and supports pivotally connected to the upper and lower frames and supporting the upper frame when the foldable supporting frame is unfolded. The foldable supporting frame also includes upper links for pivotally connecting the upper frames of the first and second units and lower links for pivotally connecting the lower frames of the first and second units. Upper and lower links are separated from each other, reducing the overall weight and facilitating smooth folding and unfolding of the supporting frame.

Abstract: Disclosed are foldable bed frames, and oblique supports and connecting mechanisms for foldable bed frames. A foldable bed frame includes first and second sub-frames, and first and second side leg assemblies. The first and second sub-frames, each having top and bottom surfaces, are pivotally connected to each other. The first and second side leg assemblies are pivotally connected to the sub-frames and positioned within the space between the top and bottom surfaces of the sub-frames when folded. In some cases, the foldable bed frame includes a middle leg assembly, oblique supports, connecting pieces, and/or support connecting mechanisms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a one-piece suspension device for interposing between a mattress and a support structure. The device includes a platform defining a bearing plane for the mattress, a fastener point for fastening to the support structure, and a resilient section. The resilient section is more resilient than the platform in a direction perpendicular to the bearing plane and it is interposed between the platform and the fastener point in the direction perpendicular to the bearing plane to absorb compression forces. The one-piece suspension device is shaped such that any axis perpendicular to the bearing plane and passing through the one-piece suspension device intersects the one-piece suspension device along a single intersection segment. The resilient section has at least two elastic hinges with different flexibilities.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a soft chair cushion including: a fixation plate comprising an inner cavity; an air passage opening disposed on a side of the inner cavity; a soft pad including a wrapping layer; an elastic layer wrapped by the soft pad and comprising a spring frame and a plurality of springs installed on the spring frame; a fixing strap disposed between the springs; and a soft layer wrapped by the soft pad and disposed on a top of the elastic layer.

Abstract: A support cushion including a top surface, a bottom surface opposite top surface, a layer of flexible foam having plurality of cells defining a reticulated cellular structure, the reticulated cellular structure cells comprising a skeletal plurality of supports through which substantially open cell walls establish fluid communication between interior of the cell and interiors of adjacent cells, the layer of flexible foam having density no less than about 30 kg/m3 and no greater than about 175 kg/m3, and hardness of no less than about 20 N and no greater than about 150 N at 40% indentation force deflection measured at about 22 degrees Celsius, the layer of flexible foam comprising visco-elastic foam having at least one material property responsive to temperature change in range of 10-30° C., and layer of polyurethane foam located beneath layer of flexible foam, the layer of polyurethane foam having hardness of at least about 50 N.

Abstract: A spring core is provided that includes a plurality of coil springs having an upper portion and a lower portion that collectively define an interior cavity. The spring core further includes a continuous upper fabric layer that covers each coil spring and defines a recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A cushioning layer is positioned atop the continuous upper fabric layer and extends into the recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the spring core, an upper body supporting layer, and a lower foundation layer. Methods of producing a spring core are further provided.

Abstract: A self-assembly and customizable mattress system.

Abstract: A support cushion is provided that makes use of a blend of materials for providing comfort and support to the body of a user. The support cushion includes a filling comprised of a plurality of fibers and a plurality of flexible foam fragments. A sleeve comprised of a flexible foam is also included in the support cushion and encapsulates the filling.

Abstract: A piece of furniture includes a rectangular frame for supporting a plurality of sinuous springs. A plurality of clip assemblies are secured to opposed side walls of frame. Each clip assembly comprises a metallic piece having a generally planar portion and tacks for insertion into the frame. The generally planar portion of the metallic piece is encased by plastic of a non-metallic piece having a hook to secure one end of a sinuous wire. Flexible connectors may be located in grooves of the clip assembly to collate multiple clip assemblies.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a protective clean seating cover with anti-bacterial properties. The clean seat provided is related to a temporary, disposable and, or washable seat cover fabricated of a water resistant, tear resistant, lightweight, and inexpensive material for use in connection with airplane seats, theatre seats or other public seats requiring replaceable covers. The cover is made up of plastic, cotton, flannel, satin etc. material which is also machine washable micro fiber material with a plastic backing. The fastening element that will hold the seat tightly in its place is preferably elastic of approximately 2?×4? with elastic like a shower cap.

Abstract: An entertainment device holder including a first wall configured to support an entertainment device; a second wall configured to move towards and away from the first wall; and a distance control mechanism configured to allow the distance of the second wall relative to the first wall to be adjusted, the distance control mechanism including at least one rail connected to the second wall, the rail including a plurality of grooves; a locking pin positioned adjacent to the plurality of grooves and configured to insert to one of the plurality of grooves; and a locking pin switch configured to move the locking pin away from the plurality of grooves, wherein the distance between the first wall and the second wall can be adjusted to accommodate various types of entertainment devices.

Abstract: A child carrier adapted to hold a child in front pack and backpack configurations is described. Embodiments of the child carrier include a support device implemented for persons weighing between 7-17 lbs. Generally, the support device can have a first position for persons weighing between 10-17 lbs. and a second position for persons weighing between 7-10 lbs. In the first position, a concave face of the support device can be contoured to interface with torso/buttocks of an infant. In the second position, the support device can be folded together providing an area suitable for an infant.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of children's products. The invention comprises a storage device for use with a child support device, the storage device including receptacle for removably receiving articles therein. The receptacle includes a connector for releasably coupling the receptacle to the first child support device. The receptacle is adapted for use in a first configuration, wherein the receptacle is coupled to the first child support device and allows a user to access the articles stored therein, and a second configuration, wherein the receptacle is uncoupled from the first child support device and is operable to allow a user to easily transport the receptacle away from the first child support device.

Abstract: A display case includes a housing partially surrounding a display space, a door pivotably coupled to the housing and cooperating with the housing to further enclose the display space, and a hinge assembly for pivotably coupling the door to the housing. The hinge assembly includes a biasing member applying a biasing force on the door and a gear drive for adjusting a pre-tension force on the biasing member.

Abstract: A product display unit. The product display unit includes a base, a distal section, and an extension. The base includes a track that defines a longitudinal axis and that is configured to support a plurality of products thereon. The distal section is configured to releasably engage a distal portion of the base. The extension is configured to selectively engage the distal portion of the base.

Abstract: The tire arrangement implement is employed to arrange a plurality of tires, each provided with a decorative portion located on a sidewall portion, in a row in the tire rotational axis direction. The tire arrangement implement comprises a spacer. The spacer is disposed between adjacent tires or between the tire and the floor, not in contact with the decorative portion, and separates the decorative portion of one tire from another tire or the peripherally located member.

Abstract: A merchandise display inventory system includes a pusher assembly containing a pusher that biases product on a rack toward the front of the rack and an electrical circuit that produces a voltage relating to the position of the pusher. Software calculates the inventory of cigarette packs on the racks from the voltage.

Abstract: A shelving system includes at least one vertically oriented shelf rail having a row of vertical slots leading to the shelf rail interior. In the interior, a bus bar includes conductors. A carrier element, such as a shelf element, is mounted on a bracket configured to hook into the shelf rail slots. A lighting device is attached to the carrier element or the bracket. A current collection device is fastened to the bracket and includes tap contacts that protrude from a housing and are disposed on the engagement section of the bracket. The tap contacts are resilient and disposed to be elastically pressed into the housing against a spring force when the bracket is being hooked into the shelf rail, pressed out of the housing when located in the shelf rail interior, and pressed against associated current conductors to establish an electrically conducting connection for the lighting device.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, there is disclosed herein an apparatus, comprising a frame having a planer surface and a plurality of customizable pieces. The frame is configured to receive and hold the plurality of customizable pieces. The plurality of customizable pieces may be arranged and interconnected in any order. A glass cover is retained by the frame and covers the plurality of customizable pieces.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a system, an apparatus, and a kit for facilitating the mounting, transporting, and replacing of a canvas. The kit contains the components in a fashion that is well organized in an enclosure designed to hold the parts of a modular frame system, and a structure for holding the canvas. The modular frame system includes a modular frame assembly and elastic cords. The modular frame assembly includes connectors and frame parts that form a frame structure for securing down a canvas, and thereby forming a canvas display. The canvas is secured to the modular frame assembly by elastic cords that attach to rivet holes on the sides of the canvas; the elastic cords pull the canvas tightly over the modular frame assembly so that the canvas is displayed properly. The rivet holes may have a protective structure attached to protect the canvas from damage.

Abstract: A hanger, support and other component or system capable of supporting one or more objects is contemplated. The hanger may be configured to provide four-way adjustability sufficient to facilitate adjustably supporting objects after being affixed to a supporting surface and/or to facilitate adjustably supporting objects having a wire or other support member hidden from view or otherwise difficult to orientate relative to a support surface. The hanger may be configured to enable four-way re-positioning in an up, down, left or right direction, optionally while the one or more objects are supported thereon, without requiring removal or manipulation of fasteners anchoring it to a support.

Abstract: A pillow retention system includes a blanket member having a first side, an opposing second side, a first end and a second end, a first attachment member attached to a first side of the blanket member at the second end, and a second attachment member attached to the second side between the first and second ends, wherein the first attachment member and second attachment member cooperate to retain the pillow wrap around a rolled pillow.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bowl for Vietnamese spring rolls, which comprises: a bowl portion in which water is contained and which comprises a cut portion for connecting the inside and the outside; and a plate portion which is mounted on the top of the bowl portion. According to the present invention, it is possible to hygienically use a personal bowl during cooking of Vietnamese spring rolls, effectively use the table space, maintain the temperature of hot water contained in the bowl portion for a long time to provide excellent food texture to the user, and facilitate the making of spring rolls using rice papers.

Abstract: A separable disposable foodservice product includes a plurality of sections. Each section has an outer lip portion, a divider portion, and a floor portion. The divider portion is located between pairs of the plurality of sections. There is one or more separation lines formed along the divider portion between each of the pairs of sections so that the separable disposable foodservice product is separable into individual sections along each of the one or more separation lines.

Abstract: A reusable drinking cup for use by children including either a hammered textured pattern extending around at least a portion of the annular side wall portion of the drinking cup, or a gripping member extending around at least a portion of the annular side wall portion of the cup for enabling children to better grip the cup. The present cup can likewise include at least one viewing window positioned intermediate the top and bottom portions of the cup for ascertaining the fluid level of the liquid contained within the cup. In one embodiment, the at least one viewing window can be an elongated vertically extending window in the form of an elongated slot and, in another embodiment, the at least one viewing window can include a plurality of vertically extending spaced windows or cut-outs which are positioned and arranged intermediate the top and bottom portions of the cup at predetermined locations therebetween.

Abstract: A food handling device for use in eating a foodstuff, includes a holder and a movable member supported by the holder for longitudinal or rotational movement relative to the holder by a user. The movable member engages the foodstuff. Multiple food handling devices may be mounted on a serving platter of a food service assembly.

Abstract: A spoon, including a handle portion and a utensil portion rotatably coupled to the handle portion, the handle portion including an elongated rod having a top end and a bottom end, wherein the elongated and is rotatably coupled to the utensil portion at a the top end; and a sleeve rotatably enclosing the elongated rod; the utensil portion including a bowl for transferring content; and a weight for balancing the bowl; wherein the bowl is balanced to remain level in two orthogonal directions during use of the spoon.

Abstract: Provided is a cup holder including: a cylindrical body, which has inner sides or both inner sides and outer sides formed of a material for absorbing a beverage or preventing a flow of the beverage and into which an outer circumferential surface of a cup is inserted; and a contamination prevention panel extending from a predetermined portion of an upper side of the body to an opened end of the cup or a height corresponding to a coupling portion of a cup lid mounted on the opened end and absorbing the beverage leaking through a contact portion between the opened end and the coupling portion corresponding to a drinking portion or preventing a flow of the beverage.

Abstract: Provided is a thermally insulated sleeve to hold a beverage, the thermally insulated sleeve comprising: a substantially circular tubular member extending between three and eight inches along a central axis, the tubular member defining an external surface to be gripped by a user and an internal surface to at least partially envelope a beverage container and thermally insulate the beverage container, the internal surface having an diameter of between two and six inches, a distal end of the tubular member being open to receive a beverage container upon the beverage container being slid into the tubular member; and a beverage cap interface coupled to the tubular member at an end of the tubular member opposite the distal end, wherein the beverage cap interface comprises a receptacle shaped to interface with a flush valve cap of a urinal.

Abstract: The present invention provides 0a container holder having a base, an interchangeable holder part and an interchangeable top to hold one or more bottles, containers and jugs, including for example a typical one-gallon plastic milk jug, or bottles of liquor, wine, sports, orange juice. The holder and the top are interchangeable so that the container holder can be assembled to accommodate different types of objects. Different types of snap fit connectors can be used for temporary or permanent connection between the top and the holder and between the holder and the base.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a kit of a hanging system. The hanging system comprises one or more rails. The kit comprises one or more locking elements, one or more connecting pieces and one or more ceiling attachments. The kit may be used for hanging curtains from a rail. Each locking element and each connecting piece are either used separately or together. Each ceiling attachment is always used together with a locking element. The locking element is either used to connect two rails to each other or to attach the connecting piece to the rail and to lock the connecting piece in a desired position in the rail.

Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a decorative custom window treatment accessory that allows a user to slip a drapery onto the window treatment easily and quickly. The accessory comprises an ornamental scroll for decorating a window and a wire with a plurality of bumps to securely hold a drapery. The wire comprises two washers located at both ends. Several studs are provided on the wire to hold the wire onto the scroll having two mounting brackets and two holes. Each bracket is located on either end of the scroll to affix the scroll to a wall. The first hole is configured for holding an extension arm and the mounting bracket, while the second hole is threaded for grasping the stud that holds the wire. A nut is placed on the stud to keep the washer of the wire to avoid a disconnection of the wire from the scroll.

Abstract: A cutting tool includes a generally elongate resiliently-flexible blade and a handle engaged with an elongate arm of the elongate blade and comprising a grasping portion. The elongate blade includes a cutting portion and a mounting portion. The cutting portion has a first cutting side and a second cutting side. The first cutting side includes a first angled cutting surface and the second cutting side includes a second angled cutting surface. In example forms, the first angled cutting surface includes a plurality of serrations formed thereon and the second angled cutting surface is substantially smooth. Preferably, the blade is substantially flexible to confirm to a melon rind for cutting and slicing the fruit therein.

Abstract: A method of boil and boil-dry detection for cooking appliances. The method includes the steps: detecting vibrations that correspond to cookware situated on a burner assembly; generating a vibration signal based on the vibrations; and performing signal processing on the vibration signal. The method also includes the steps: collecting vibration data related to the vibration signal; and detecting boiling and boil-dry conditions for a liquid contained within the cookware based at least in part on an evaluation of the vibration data.

Abstract: There are provided an apparatus for controlling the taste of coffee, a method of controlling the taste of coffee and a coffee maker comprising said apparatus. The apparatus comprises a control unit (102a), configured to determine a target pH value of water corresponding to a desired coffee taste, and a corresponding adjustment control signal; and a pH adjustment unit (102b), configured to adjust, in response to the adjustment control signal applied to the pH adjustment unit (102b), the pH value of water to be fed into a brewing unit of a coffee maker to the target pH value. In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, the pH value of water to be fed to a brewing unit of a coffee maker may be adjusted for a desired coffee taste. In such a manner, the influence of water properties on the taste of coffee may be greatly decreased, and thus it is possible to make coffee with the same desired taste even when water with different properties is used.

Abstract: The invention is aimed at providing a method and apparatus to prepare cold brewed beverage from contaminated water. This invention is very useful for people engaged in outdoor activities like hiking, camping or backpacking who find it extremely difficult to either find a supply of potable water or carry pre-packaged beverages. This invention provides for simple means to prepare cold brewed beverage from any source of water “on the go”.