Abstract: Retaining apparatus (2) comprising: (i) first and second retaining elements (4, 6) extending adjacent one another; (ii) a hinge (8) connecting the first and second retaining elements (4, 6) at a hinge zone (10); and (iii) detent means (12) spaced from the hinge (8) and arranged to hold together the first and second retaining elements (4, 6); the retaining apparatus (2) being such that: (iv) the first retaining element (4) has an ability to be reorientable with respect to the second retaining element (6) between a first position of stability which is convex and a second position of stability which is concave; (v) the first retaining element (4) comprises a first part (14) and a second part (16); (vi) one of the first and second parts (14, 16) is shorter than the other of the first and second parts (14, 16) in order that the first retaining element (4) has the ability to be reorientable; and characterised in that: (vii) the shorter one of the first and second parts (14, 16) is crimped such that the crimping (18

Abstract: An applicator for applying a product to head hair comprises a neck portion and a flexible/elastic spatula, said neck portion comprising inner threads and an upper end and said spatula comprising a free end at a distal end from said neck portion, said free end comprising an edge extending in a substantially orthogonal direction to the extension of the spatula, said edge having at least one dispensing opening, wherein said spatula mainly forming a flat shaped body portion, between said neck portion and said flat shaped body portion, the applicator comprises a bridging portion, said bridging portion comprising a bottom extending in a substantially transversal direction to the neck portion, said substantially flat shaped body portion extending in a substantially orthogonal direction from said bottom, wherein said substantially flat shaped body portion comprises at least one internal channel extending from said at least one dispensing opening to at least one inlet opening arranged at the lower side of the bottom i

Abstract: According to the present invention a compact is provided with a bottom part having space for keeping the makeup powder also. There is a SD slot for saving images in the SD card or the like. In accordance with the invention, a compact is provided with solar re-chargeable batteries as a source of power supply. In view of the foregoing, a makeup mirror apparatus is suggested, in which it is possible to easily finish one's makeup in a beautiful state. The compact of the invention is used for taking self-pictures by the user. Preferably the compact addresses the problem of taking pictures by someone else or using other options of camera like phone cameras of the user after she is finished with a makeover. The compact is portable and can be easily carried by the user anywhere in her purse. The compact that has a two way mirror at one end/face and a camera installed on top of the two way mirror and a camera button on the back side of the compact.

Abstract: A cover for a user's hand for applying a lotion to their own or another person's body, at least part of the cover comprising at least four layers. An outer layer for receiving and applying the lotion, the outer layer being layered on a liquid absorbent layer. The liquid absorbent layer in turn being layered on a non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer, the non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer being layered on an inner layer for contacting the hand.

Abstract: A cosmetic container (1) has a cap (3) with a first cap portion (11). An inner cylinder (13) is fit internally to an upper part of the first cap portion, and a return spring (20) biases the inner cylinder up. A second cap portion (12) is fit rotatably on the first cap portion. The first cap portion has a temporary holding hole (22) in which a guide protrusion (13a) of the inner cylinder is held temporarily against the biasing force of the return spring so that an upper end of the inner cylinder is lower than an upper end portion of the first cap portion when the guide protrusion is held temporarily in the temporary holding hole. Thus, the upper end of the first cap portion can deform to bend inward without being obstructed by the inner cylinder when the second cap portion is fit on the first cap portion.

Abstract: Device for packaging and applying a product, especially a cosmetic product, comprising a container (10) containing the product to be applied and an applicator comprising a wand provided at one end with an application member, the assembly formed by the wand and the application member extending along a non-rectilinear longitudinal axis, and a wiping member (30) borne by the container (10) in order to wipe the wand and the application member when the latter is removed from the container, the wiping member (30) comprising a tubular mounting skirt (31), in contact with a wall (12) of the container, and a wiping lip (71, 72) comprising a tubular-shaped portion (71) having a length (k) greater than or equal to its internal diameter (Dint), extending axially beyond the mounting skirt (31) towards the bottom of the container.

Abstract: A tie strap includes an elongated flexible strap defining first and second opposed ends, a first surface and a second surface; a first fabric attachment pad secured to the first surface proximate the first end; a second fabric attachment pad secured to the first surface proximate the second end; a third fabric attachment pad secured to the second surface proximate the second end; and a fourth attachment pad secured to a personal item, the personal item being securable to the tie strap by passing the second end of the flexible strap on a first side of a belt or the like and pressing the forth attachment pad against the third attachment pad and thereafter rotating the second end of the elongated strap and the personal item upwardly and thereafter folding the first end of the flexible strap upon the second fabric attachment pad and pressing the first attachment pad against the second attachment pad.

Abstract: A portable skin cleaning apparatus that includes a cleanser assembly and a mist dispenser assembly. The cleanser assembly is configured to apply a cyclical mechanical force to a skin surface area of a user with a cleaning object. The mist dispenser assembly is configured to deliver a heated misted liquid to a skin surface area of a user.

Abstract: A system comprising an implement and dispenser containing a fluid detachably coupled to the implement. In one embodiment, the dispenser includes a reservoir containing a fluid and an actuator for dispensing the fluid from the dispenser; and the dispenser is alterable between: (i) a storage state in which the dispenser is detachably coupled to the implement and a mechanical interference between a portion of the actuator and a portion of the implement prohibits actuation of the actuator; and (ii) an application state in which a user can actuate the actuator to dispense the fluid from the dispenser.

Abstract: A toothbrush having an applicator for dispensing an oral care material to a user's oral cavity. In one aspect, the tooth-brush comprises a body comprising a handle portion, a head portion and a longitudinal axis; a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the head portion; a store of an oral care material in the body; a depression formed in the handle portion of the body, the depression comprising a floor; and an applicator forming at least a portion of the floor of the depression, the applicator fluidly coupled to the store of the oral care material.

Abstract: A toothbrush having an applicator for applying an oral care material to a users oral cavity. In one aspect, the toothbrush comprises a body comprising a handle portion and a head portion; a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the head portion; and a treatment device detachably coupled to the body so as to be alterable between a storage state and a use state, the treatment device comprising: a housing; a store of an oral care material in the housing; an applicator fluidly coupled to the store of the oral care material; and a bite guard protruding from the housing adjacent the applicator.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oral care dispenser, comprising: a housing defining a cavity; a wall in the cavity, the wall dividing the cavity into first and second reservoirs of variable volume, the first reservoir containing an oral care fluid; a first opening in fluid communication with the first reservoir, wherein the oral care fluid is dispensable from the dispenser through the first opening; a second opening in fluid communication with the second reservoir; and an actuator operable to dispense the oral care fluid through the first opening. Also disclosed is an oral care system, comprising the oral care dispenser and an oral care implement, such as a toothbrush.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oral care implement, comprising: a body comprising a handle and a head at an end of the handle, the head having at least one oral care element extending therefrom; a cap movable relative to the body; a cavity in one of the body and the cap, the one of the body and the cap defining an opening of the cavity; and an applicator connected between the body and the cap and holding an oral care agent; wherein the cap is movable relative to the body between a first position, at which the cap is at a first distance from the body, and a second position, at which the cap is at a second distance from the body, wherein the second distance is greater than the first distance; wherein the applicator is located in the cavity and the other of the body and the cap blocks the opening when the cap is at the first position relative to the body; and wherein the applicator is in fluid communication with an exterior of the oral care implement when the cap is at the second position relative to the body.

Abstract: A floor cleaning implement, such as a disc brush, for use in a floor maintenance machine includes a core providing a female portion of a mating interface. The female portion has a central recess with a plurality of pockets extending radially outward from the central recess. Each of the plurality of pockets has a head section that is radially distal from the central recess and has a neck section that is radially intermediate the respective head section and the central recess. Each head section is wider in an angular direction than the corresponding neck section.

Abstract: A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, a fluid delivery system for delivering working fluid to the teeth of a user, and a control circuit for actuating the delivery of working fluid to the teeth of the user depending on a received input. For each input, the control circuit is arranged to actuate the delivery of a series of bursts of working fluid to the teeth of the user.

Abstract: A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, and a cleaning tool detachably connected to the handle. The cleaning tool includes a nozzle for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user, a stem extending between the handle and the nozzle, and a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid. The fluid reservoir is connected to, and extends around, the stem.

Abstract: A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, a fluid reservoir for storing a working fluid, a fluid delivery system for receiving working fluid from the fluid reservoir, and for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user, and an external collar comprising a fluid port, the collar being moveable relative to the handle between a first position in which the fluid port is exposed to allow the fluid reservoir to be replenished, and a second position in which the fluid port is occluded.

Abstract: A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, a fluid reservoir for storing a working fluid, and a fluid delivery system for receiving working fluid from the fluid reservoir, and for delivering the working fluid to the teeth of a user. The fluid reservoir is delimited by a wall and a movable member which is moveable relative to the wall to vary the volume of the fluid reservoir. An expansion chamber is located adjacent to the moveable member. The volume of the fluid reservoir decreases, and the volume of the expansion chamber increases, as fluid is supplied to the fluid delivery system during use of the appliance.

Abstract: A dental cleaning appliance includes a fluid delivery system for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user; and a control circuit for controlling the delivery of the burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user. The appliance has a first operational mode in which the delivery of the burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user is inhibited and a second operational mode in which the burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user is permitted. During use of the appliance, the control circuit is arranged to effect a transition between the first operational mode and the second operational mode automatically depending on a detected operational parameter of the appliance.

Abstract: A painting applicator that comprises a paint roller cover and a paint brush whereas said paint brush is internally aligned along the same axis as said paint roller cover, whereby said painting applicator has two modes of alignment whereby in paint roller mode said paint brush is internally enclosed by said paint roller cover and while in paint brush mode said paint brush is external to said paint roller cover, whereby when in said paint roller mode only said paint roller cover acts on a surface to roll paint against said surface without said paint brush interfering with the surface and when in said paint brush mode said paint brush is external to said paint roller cover whereby when in said paint brush mode said paint brush acts upon a surface to brush paint onto said surface and said paint roller cover can also act on a surface.

Abstract: A personal hygiene device, in particular a toothbrush, has a handle, a treatment head mounted for relative movement with respect to the handle against a spring force when a treatment force is applied in at least one direction onto the treatment head, a treatment-force-measurement unit for determining the applied treatment force comprising an electrically powered coil, a coil core element, and a control circuit for determining a parameter indicative of the inductance of the coil, wherein the coil core element is arranged to be moved with respect to the coil when the treatment head is moved.

Abstract: A personal hygiene device has a handle, a treatment head mounted for relative movement of at least a portion thereof with respect to the handle against a restoring force when a treatment force is applied in at least one direction onto the treatment head, a treatment-force-measurement unit for determining the applied treatment force comprising a light-emitting element, a light-sensitive element, and a light-changing element arranged at least partly in the light path between the light-emitting element and the light-sensitive element, wherein the light-changing element and at least one of the light-emitting element and light-sensitive element are arranged to be moved relatively to each other when at least the portion of the treatment head is moved.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a body and a treatment device is disclosed. In one aspect, the toothbrush comprises: a body comprising a handle portion, a head portion and a longitudinal axis; a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the head portion; a treatment device coupled to the body so as to be alterable between a storage state and a use state, the treatment device comprising: a housing; a power source disposed within the housing; and an electromagnetic radiation source disposed within the housing and operably coupled to the power source.

Abstract: A manual toothbrush has a handle, a head at one end of the handle, and bristles extending from one side of the head. A U shaped tongue cleaner extends outwardly from an opposing side of the head. The tongue cleaner has the open side of the U facing the handle and the U shaped tongue cleaner having a periphery that is complementary to a periphery of the head of the toothbrush.

Abstract: A manual toothbrush has a handle with a head at one end of the handle having first and second opposing sides, the handle and head made of a first polymeric material. Nylon bristles are fixed to and extend from a first side of the head. A U shaped auxiliary member is made of a second polymeric material that is more flexible than the first polymeric material. The auxiliary member is co-molded with the head and extends partially around a periphery of the head with a first side of the auxiliary member adjacent the first side of the head. The auxiliary member includes a U shaped tongue cleaner projecting away from the second side of the head with an open side of the U facing the handle, and a plurality of projections projecting from the first side of the auxiliary member spaced apart from and substantially parallel to the nylon bristles.

Abstract: A foldable table includes a first tabletop panel, a second tabletop panel, and a reinforcing frame which includes first through fourth reinforcing members mounted along longitudinal sides of the first and second tabletop panels respectively, a first transverse member transversely extended between outer end portions of the first and second reinforcing members at the first tabletop panel, and a second transverse member transversely extended between outer end portions of the third and fourth reinforcing members at the second tabletop panel. The two leg frames are foldably mounted to the first and second tabletop panels through said first and second transverse members respectively.

Abstract: A table provides a surface that stores flat on a wall when not in use and can be manually deployed at variable lengths, with any the remainder remaining stored on the wall. The surface easily slides down and out from its low profile retracted (vertically stored) position into a deployed (horizontal) configuration to serve as a shelf, a desk, dining/conference/work table, and the like.

Abstract: A resting apparatus and system. The apparatus and system comprise two telescoping legs having two longitudinal rotatable leg anchors having frictional padding to prevent slipping. The telescoping legs are attached to a locking mechanism that uses a bracket having a clip that fits into various holes depending on the user's desired sleep angle. The bracket is integrally formed in the body of the substantially u-shaped pillow. The telescoping legs also have a height locking system primarily comprising of two separate channels, a first channel allowing for vertical movement and side channels used to lock in the desired height. The resting apparatus and system can be broken down such that the rotatable leg anchors form a handle for ease of use while traveling.

Abstract: A support stand includes a housing, a first limiting member, a linkage bar, a first elastic positioning device, and a first supporting arm. The housing defines a receiving groove and a first hollow portion. The receiving groove is configured to receive an electronic device. The first limiting member is fixed in the first hollow portion. The first limiting member defines a first limiting groove. The linkage bar and the first elastic positioning device are movably received in the first hollow portion. The first elastic positioning device is configured to partially limit the first limiting groove, thus the linkage bar is fixed to the housing. The first supporting arm is slidably and rotatably connected to the linkage bar. The first supporting arm is configured to form a desired angle with the housing, whereby the first supporting arm cooperates with the housing to support the housing and the electronic device.

Abstract: A fold-out cabinet includes a folding back panel that is pivotably attached to side panels so that the back panel can be sandwiched at least partially between the side panels when in a folded configuration. When unfolded, top and bottom panels are attached to complete the cabinet structure. The fold-out cabinet can be rapidly assembled and takes up a minimal footprint when packaged for storage, shipping or merchandising. Optional accessories may be included with the cabinet, including a workbench type top surface, one or more shelves, one or more drawers, and one or more doors. When assembled, the cabinet is structurally stable and functional, but requires little time for complete assembly.

Abstract: Pivoting add-on storage caddy includes a frame member having a width, a height, and first and second ends to define a length; and a pivot about the first end, which has at least two pivoting contrivances that can be adjustably and slidably substantially spaced apart vertically in a direction substantially parallel with the height. The frame member may be inclusive of a vertical door component and a laterally projecting tray component. The caddy may be provided in kit form. The caddy can be mounted to a vertical support of an open storage rack or another substrate structure.

Abstract: A cantilever system includes at least one profile rail and at least one bracket for installation in the profile rail. The profile rail includes an elongated opening for the bracket and opposing counter-surfaces inside the profile rail for pulling and pushing caused by the bracket when installed on the profile rail. The bracket includes a widening to be fitted inside the profile rail arranged to form a pulling surface for creating the pulling when the bracket is installed in the opening in the profile rail, and a pushing surface for creating the pushing when the bracket is installed in the opening in the profile rail. The cross-section of the bracket is arranged, in the part that is outside the profile rail, to be at least locally a sideways opening U-profile, when the bracket is installed in the profile rail. The bracket is manufactured from a single plate piece by bending.

Abstract: The mounting peg systems are provided in pairs and hold a single wine bottle in the curvature of the distal end of the peg person when persons want to expand their storage capability they can provide either double or triple peg mountings as desired.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a rotating cylindrical assembly in a weapons storage system. The locking mechanism includes a shaft fixed to a base. A sear hub is concentrically fixed to the shaft and has a notch on a peripheral surface. A stop rotates on the rotating cylindrical assembly between a first locked position and a second unlocked position. A stop plate is concentrically fixed to the shaft that has a first arm that engages the stop shaft in the first locked position, and a second arm that engages the stop shaft in the second unlocked position. A sear lock is provided that pivots into and out of the notch in the sear hub. A lock body is provided that pivotally attached to the sear lock. When the lock body is actuated, the projection of the sear lock is thrust into a notched indentation in the sear hub thereby blocking the sear hub from being rotated.

Abstract: A storage system having an outer housing assembly including an elongated housing with a curved structure and a cylindrical housing secured adjacent to the curved structure partially within the elongated housing. The cylindrical housing rotates between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, access to the internal compartment within the cylindrical housing is prevented. In the open position, an access opening into the internal compartment within the cylindrical housing is provided. A locking mechanism is provided in the cylindrical housing to prevent rotation or permit rotation of the cylindrical housing when the locking mechanism is in a locked position or an unlocked position respectively. In the locked position, the locking mechanism prevents the cylindrical housing from rotating into the open position.

Abstract: A movable table assembly includes a base, a vertical support, and a table. The base includes a longitudinal frame member and at least one wheel. The vertical support connects with the base at either a first mounting location adjacent a first end of the longitudinal frame member or a second mounting location adjacent a second, opposite, end of the longitudinal frame member. The table connects with the vertical support and is vertically offset from the base. The table extends away from the vertical support toward the second end of the longitudinal frame member when the vertical support is connected with the base at the first mounting location. The table extends away from the vertical support toward the first end of the longitudinal frame member when the vertical support is connected with the base at the second mounting location.

Abstract: An assembly includes a plurality of shelving components and posts. The shelving components include a body, a male portion that extends from a first end of the body and a female portion that defines a void in an opposite, second end. The male portion is narrower and shorter than the body. The female portion is sized and shaped to receive the male portion of another shelving component. The shelving components also include first apertures defined by and extending through the male portion, and second apertures defined by and extending through the female portion. The posts are sized and shaped to be inserted into overlapping apertures of first and second shelving components, the overlapping apertures comprising (i) a first aperture in a male portion of the first component inserted into a female portion of the second component and (ii) a second aperture in the female portion of the second component.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a rail and a reinforcing member. The rail includes an upper wall, a lower wall and a longitudinal wall connected between the upper wall and the lower wall. The reinforcing member is attached to the rail and includes an upper wall, a lower wall and a middle wall connected between the upper wall and the lower wall of the reinforcing member. The upper wall and the lower wall of the reinforcing member correspond to the upper wall and the lower wall of the rail respectively. The middle wall of the reinforcing member corresponds to the longitudinal wall of the rail member.

Abstract: A tilt mechanism for a weight-responsive seating furniture comprises a backrest support, a first lever and a second lever. The backrest support is configured for coupling to a backrest and is pivotably mounted. The first lever has a mount structure for coupling the first lever to a seat. The first lever is pivotably mounted at a first pivot axis. The second lever is pivotably attached to the backrest support at a second pivot axis and is coupled to the first lever by a coupling mechanism to pivot the first lever about the first pivot axis when the backrest support pivots relative to the carrier.

Abstract: A stacking chair with a frame connected to a rotating seating portion and backrest portion each of the seating portion and backrest portion having matching profiles such that when stacked the weight of the chairs is distributed across facing surfaces that nest together due to matching profiles, the seating portion may rotate through an angle of rotation greater than 90 degrees and the seating and/or backrest portions may include a injection molded foam interior surrounding an internal frame and with a removable cover on the outside of the foam.

Abstract: A seating device can include a height adjustment mechanism that permits a height of a seat to be adjusted. The height adjustment device can be configured so that a user may provide a force to provide upward height adjustment and may also provide a force to allowing for a controlled downward height adjustment of the seat. The height adjustment device can include an actuator that is connected to a rotatable member via linkages. An end of one of the linkages may engage the rotatable member to prevent rotation of the rotatable member, which can prevent height adjustment of the seat. Movement of the actuator may cause the linkages to move so that the rotatable member is free to rotate so that a user may provide a force on the seat to effect height adjustment of the seat and/or cause the seat to be lowered at a desired speed.

Abstract: A folding chair comprising a framework, a deployment mechanism for fully retracting or expanding the frame, a seat and a back attached to the framework. The framework includes a back, a pair of opposing sides, each of which include a rear section and a front section that are hingedly connected to one another, a front section that extends between the front ends of the sides' front sections, and a seat that includes a front seat frame hingedly attached at its front edge to the interior surface of the front section, and a rear seat frame that is hingedly attached at its rear edge to the back. The seat's front and rear frames are also hingedly connected to each other along their adjacent edges. Retraction of the chair is achieved by a gas piston that is actuated by a string that the user can pull to create a fore that fully retracts the frame.

Abstract: A foam seating article includes an outer layer of molded foam surrounding a solid inner core of molded foam or expanded polystyrene. The rigid foam of the inner core is made from polyurethane polyol and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI). The inner core has a hardness greater than 25 Shore A and a density less than two pounds per cubic foot. The polymer material of the solid core has a hardness that is greater than that of the outer foam. The outer layer of molded foam is high density (HD) foam, memory foam or latex foam. A fabric covering encloses the inner core and molded outer foam layer. The foam seating article can be a chair, stool, sofa, chaise lounge, bench or Ottoman. The seating article includes no wood or metal. Molding foam around a solid inner core is simpler and less costly than making conventional metal or wood framed furniture.

Abstract: A sitting apparatus having a frame configured to be situated at a sitting location. A seat assembly on the frame defines a support for a user in a sitting position. At least one armrest assembly has at least one surface to support an arm of a user in a sitting position on the seat assembly. The at least one armrest assembly is configured to be changed between first and second states. The at least one surface changes in angular relationship to a horizontal reference plane as an incident of the at least one armrest assembly changing between the first and second states.

Abstract: Provided is a dual motion recline mechanism for a seating assembling and seating assembly including the same. The seating assembly provides a user with the ability to both tilt the seat member so as to save space and the comfort of a back member capable of reclining. The recline mechanism includes a seat frame carrier assembly, a seat pivot pin, a seat carrier chassis plate, a rear pivot link, a chassis mounting plate, a back frame assembly, and a linear actuator connected by various pivotal, sliding or fixed connections. The linear actuator is remotely situated including for example behind the back frame assembly or under an arm rest. Optional elements include a seat front guide block, a seat front guide rod, back frame guide block and a back guide pin. The seating assembly may be a theater seat. The seating assembly may be mounted on a flat or sloped surface.

Abstract: A seating device can include a seat and a base connected to the seat to support the seat. A tilt mechanism can be connected to at least one of the base and the seat. The tilt mechanism can include at least one of (a) at least one seat connecting member connecting the seat to an upper portion of the base, (b) a plurality of resilient fingers that are attached to the base to engage a floor and flex in response to a user providing a force while sitting or leaning on the seat, and (c) an elastomeric floor engagement member that is attached to the base and has a bottom peripheral portion that contacts a floor and is flexible in response to a user providing the force. In some embodiments, the tilt mechanism may include all of elements (a)-(c).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a furniture fitting comprising a support bracket, a first push element, a second push element, which is pivotable with respect to the first push element, and a third push element, which is longitudinally displaceable with respect to the second push element and pivotable with respect to the first push element, wherein a longitudinal displacement of the first push element effects a pivoting movement of the second push element with respect to the first push element and an extending movement of the third push element resulting therefrom. The present disclosure further relates to an arrangement comprising two furniture fittings and to beneficial uses of furniture fittings.

Abstract: A mattress lifting system includes a bed that includes a mattress, a frame and a headboard. The mattress rests on the frame. A lifting unit is positioned beneath the mattress and the lifting unit is movable beneath the mattress. The lifting unit includes a rotating portion. The lifting unit is positionable in a raised position such that the rotating portion engages and lifts the mattress off of the frame. The lifting unit is movable when the lifting unit lifts the mattress thereby facilitating the mattress to be rotated without contacting the headboard. The lifting unit is positionable in a lowered position such that the rotating portion is spaced from the mattress such that the mattress rests on the frame.

Abstract: A frameless furniture assembly adapted to be converted between an unfilled configuration and a filled configuration including: an outer liner having an inner surface and an outer surface; a plurality of pieces of fill material, wherein the fill material is retained within the outer liner; and a container holder associated with the outer liner. The frameless furniture assembly is preferably adapted to support a human in a seated position.

Abstract: An air mattress comprises an internal structure for helping the air mattress maintain a desired geometric shape when inflated and for preventing shearing of the top and bottom surfaces of the mattress. The internal structure comprises a plurality of connection strips or a mesh web that are attached to a plurality of top surface connection points and bottom surface connection points.