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.

Abstract: A foam mattress is provided having a body facing surface comprising a viscoelastic foam layer. The body facing surface further comprises a recess or cavity into which a layer including a core of springs may be provided. The foam mattress further having a layer of open cell foam beneath the viscoelastic foam layer. The open cell, or reticulated, foam layer provides increased breathability. Support for the mattress may further be provided by a bottom layer of conventional foam.

Abstract: An infant support wrap to be worn around the upper body of a parent or guardian. The infant support wrap has a pocket placed on a fabric panel in between a first end and second end and along a bottom edge of the fabric panel, where the pocket is configured to support an infant therein. The length of the panel is sufficient to wrap around the torsos of an infant and an adult when the infant is resting against the adult's chest. A fastener is placed on the first end of the fabric panel and configured to be secured to a back side of the fabric panel. The fastener is capable of being easily released for quick removal of the infant from the infant support wrap.

Abstract: A nook for protecting a surrounding environment from contamination and being removably attached to an outer circumferential periphery of an open chair tray for at least partially encompassing an upper surface of the tray. Included in the nook is an overhanging lip attached to the nook configured for overlapping a portion of the outer circumferential periphery of the tray. A flexible sheet has a substantially planar surface, and a pocket member is disposed on the flexible sheet and configured for placing an object within the pocket member. The nook is formed by bending the sheet into a generally “U”-shaped structure corresponding to the outer circumferential periphery of the tray.

Abstract: A showcase includes a fixed case, an openable sliding door, closable on the fixed case, a compression sealing gasket, between the fixed case and the openable door, an upper guide and a lower guide mounted on the fixed case. The openable door is slidably mounted on the upper and lower guides, and both the upper guide and the lower guide are movable between respective extracted positions and respective retracted positions with respect to the fixed case. The showcase also includes lower actuation means, and upper actuation means. The upper actuation means are operatively connected to the lower actuation means and/or to the lower guide.

Abstract: A system and method for the merchandising and display of tea products. The tea products can include a pitcher system with a pitcher positioned horizontally within a package, and a plurality of tea leaf packages. The pitcher system and plurality of tea leaf packages may be displayed adjacent to each other on a shelf.

Abstract: A rotation and detent mechanism includes a body defining a cavity and having a travel limiter with two fixed faces protruding into the cavity. A detent plate nests and rotates within the cavity and has two limiting surfaces between which the travel limiter of the body is disposed. One of the limiting surfaces engages a respective one of the travel limiting faces of the body at each extreme of angular rotation of the detent plate. The detent plate includes recesses for engaging one or more spring loaded ball plungers mounted in the body. Each ball plunger engages a recess in the detent plate at certain angular detent positions of the detent plate within the body. The mechanism further includes an axle on which the detent plate rotates, and a coil spring that engages the detent plate, resisting rotation of the detent plate in one rotational direction.

Abstract: A picture frame generally includes multiple pockets and dividers positioned between the multiple pockets. Each pocket is configured to receive and hold one of the multiple pictures in the picture frame, and includes an opening disposed along an edge portion of the pocket so that a picture can be inserted into and/or removed from the pocket independent of other pictures in other pockets of the picture frame. The dividers are configured to separate the multiple pockets so that, when the multiple pictures are received in the multiple pockets, the dividers inhibit movement of the multiple pictures between the multiple pockets.

Abstract: A frame that is fitted around the border of a display device such as, but not limited to, a television set is disclosed. The frame is configured to be removably mounted to the display device. According to one embodiment of the invention, the frame has multi-piece construction which provides for advertising panels to be removably inserted into the frame. The frame and the advertising panels may be constructed of a material which allows transmission of infrared and/or RF signals to pass through. Optionally, the frame and/or the advertising panels may include knock-out panels positioned over a receiver for an infrared and/or RF signal. A mounting system, such as a hook-and-loop fastening system, may be used to mount the frame to the display device.

Abstract: An object hanger hook for hanging an item, such as a picture, to a vertical or near vertical wall surface utilizing elements that provide internal, generally orthogonal forces against an opposing internal hook surface that help secure and level item to be hung. Embodiments are described each showing force elements and elements to make engagement or release of object hanger hook from item to be hung easy and adjustable.

Abstract: A pillow cover is provided that includes a first panel and a second panel perimetrically joined with the first panel such that inner surfaces of the first and second panels define a cavity having a void volume. The first and second panels are each made from a first material. An opening extends through the inner surface of the first panel and an outer surface of the first panel. The pillow cover includes a patch covering the opening. The patch is made from a second material that is different than the first material.

Abstract: A mattress cover and bed bug barrier combination formed of a fabric mattress cover having walls that define an enclosure with an elongated opening extending in at least one of said walls, a zipper attached to said cover for closing said elongated opening, said zipper having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion with a distal end, and a zipper pull movable to said distal portion for closing said zipper. A buckle closure is provided and has a first part that is attached to the mattress cover, and a second part that is attached to the zipper pull, whereby said first part and said second part are securely engaged by a user when said zipper is closed, for providing an additional locking feature to ensure that the zipper remains closed when said zipper is in its closed state.

Abstract: A pillow cushion designed for the purpose of a person using it to take a rest at their office or school desk by sitting the base of pillow cushion 100 on the top of your work desk with the front side of pillow cushion 120 facing your chest and then by leaning in a forward inclined leaning position of approximately 45 degrees and placing your face in the face hole 118 and rest breathing air through the ventilation hole 110 so you can take a power nap on your lunch break.

Abstract: An advertising food tray features a base, an informational insert on a topside of the base, an at least partially transparent cover for placement over the informational insert, a liquid-tight seal spanning around a perimeter of the insert between the base and cover, a plurality of peripheral tabs defined on a first one of either the base or the cover and a matching plurality of peripheral slots defined on a second one of either the base or the cover. An elongated locking member is received between the base and the cover on a peripheral path that passes between each peripheral slot and the respective one of the peripheral tabs, and thereby compresses the seal between the base and cover to maintain a liquid tight seal around the insert, which is thereby protected from damage during use and cleaning of same.

Abstract: A vacuum adhering serving system may include a vacuum cup having a suction cup and a suction aperture. The suction aperture may be coupled to a vacuum nozzle of a vacuum pump. A housing including a male container engaging element may be coupled to the vacuum cup. A serving container with a male housing engaging element and a serving surface may be coupled to the housing by coupling the male housing engaging element of the serving container to the male container engaging element of the housing. By placing the suction cup in contact with a substrate surface, such as a table top, counter top, bar top, and the like, and then actuating the vacuum pump, air may be removed from between the substrate surface and the suction cup through the vacuum nozzle to adhere the system to the substrate surface.

Abstract: An arched support strut dement that fits on top of a cake pan and which extends over the cake. The support strut element is located above the top rim of the pan and extends over the cake to support a flexible element, such as Saran@ Wrap, or the like, above the top surface of the cake. More specifically, the struts are adjustable so they can accommodate any width of pan and the hooks on the ends are memory-flexible so they can be bent to accommodate any edge shape for a pan.

Abstract: A lifting container holder includes: a case having an opening of an accommodation space; a cylindrical outer cylinder portion configured to reciprocate in an external direction of the accommodation space from the opening; an inner member portion configured to reciprocate in an internal direction to the accommodation space from the opening; and a lifting unit configured to move the inner member portion and the outer cylinder portion in different directions, the lifting unit including: an outer cylinder lifting unit including an outer cylinder link; an inner member lifting unit including a first inner member link and a second inner member link further in the internal direction of the inner member portion; and a gear unit configured to transmit swinging of the outer cylinder link and swinging of at least one of the first inner member link and the second inner member link of the inner member lifting unit.

Abstract: A device for storing stemware is disclosed. In particular, the device is configured as a stemware caddy for concealing or stowing the stemware in locations and/or applications where space is limited and/or where a stemware rack cannot be installed.

Abstract: The current disclosure is directed to housings for beverage containers. The housings may be used to protect, insulate, and/or display beverage containers. The housings can include an outer shell and an inner shell that are releasably attached together with a coupling. The outer shell may be transparent. The inner shell may be opaque. A beverage container may be housed between the inner shell and the outer shell.

Abstract: A beverage container coaster with a coaster housing having a substantially horizontal palm portion that contains a beverage area for supporting a beverage container in a substantially level fashion. At least one finger extension extends from an edge of the palm portion of said coaster housing such that a tip of such finger extension is fixed at, or may be moved to and from, an elevated height with respect to the height of the beverage area. Fingers of the beverage container coaster may be moveable and pliable for changing their position and shape. Sound and/or light generators may also be incorporated into the beverage container coaster and used under the control of an electronic controller contained within the coaster housing.

Abstract: A hanger accessory device for keeping track of how many times an article of clothing has been worn since it was last laundered. The hanger accessory device generally includes a housing having an upper end, a lower end, and a receiver opening extending therebetween. An upper portion of the housing includes markings on its outer surface. A lower portion of the housing includes indentations for removably engaging with a hanger. By rotating the housing around a stem into different locked positions on a hanger, an individual may keep track of how many times an article of clothing has been worn or used between washings by referencing the markings on the different sides of the housing.

Abstract: A garment hanger comprising a rail engaging portion and garment supporting means in the form of a deformable elongate member. The end of the elongate member distal from the rail engaging portion comprises a first part of a connection mechanism such that the elongate member can be deformed back upon itself and connected to a second part of the connection mechanism of the hanger to form a closed loop. The hanger further comprises an aperture for attaching the hanger to the garment.

Abstract: A package receiving device, the package receiving device includes a sensor configured to obtain package identifying information from a package, a verification module configured to determine if the package identifying information matches information stored in a computer-readable storage media, and a receptacle configured to change from a compact mode to an extended mode to secure the package based on a determination of the verification module. Securing the package includes enclosing the package in the receptacle.

Abstract: Appliances capable of mounting toppers to the tops of trees, and methods for their use. Such an appliance includes a holder having an upper end, a lower end, a feature for supporting the holder on a lateral branch of the tree, and a feature for securing the holder to a main stem of the tree so that the holder is alongside and parallel to the main stem. The appliance further includes a support disposed at the upper end of the holder and adapted to receive a connector of a topper.

Abstract: A cooking tool, which is easy to make a starting point for peeling, can perform peeling with a small force owing to a cutting edge arrangement for mainly slicing obliquely, and is safe owing to the cutting edge that hardly breaks. Further, a cooking method using the cooking tool and a foodstuff obtained by using the cooking tool are provided. The cooking tool of the invention has a cutting part provided with an edge of a zigzag shape. The edge is formed such that a bend angle of the zigzag shape is an obtuse angle and mountain lines as projected portions and valley lines as recessed portions are inclined to the direction of plate thickness and approximately parallel to one another. The pitch of the zigzag shape of the edge is more than or equal to 3 mm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for obtaining an item of cookware, comprising the following steps of: producing or providing a blank from a textured sheet of stainless steel having at least one textured face, stamping the blank in order to form a cap (2) having an inner face (3) and an outer face (4), the outer face (4) having parts in relief corresponding to the textured face of the blank, optionally, partially covering the outer face (4) of the cap (2), carrying out a mechanical finishing treatment of the free surface of the outer face (4) of the cap (2) in order to expose the stainless steel at the parts in relief of the free surface of the outer face (4) of the cap (2). The present invention also relates to an item of cookware comprising a stamped cap (2) made of stainless steel having an inner face (3) and an outer face (4), wherein the outer face (4) of the cap (2) has a textured free surface (5).

Abstract: An oven for performing a rotisserie cooking operation includes an oven cavity having a door for selectively accessing the oven cavity, at least one heating element for heating the oven cavity and a rotisserie arm adapted to support a food product within the oven cavity. A motor is operatively coupled to the rotisserie arm for rotating the rotisserie arm and a food product. The oven also includes a control interface having a rotisserie cooking mode input and a control system for controlling the rotisserie motor and the heating element. In addition to other functions, the control system automatically causes the rotisserie motor to cycle on and off to allow for intermittent rotation of the food product supported on the rotisserie arm when the oven door is opened.

Abstract: One variation of a system for cooking food includes: a griddle module including a lower plate configured to receive a food product and an upper plate arranged over the lower plate and configured to contact the food product; a set of induction stations, each induction station including a lower coil configured to inductively couple to the lower plate when the griddle module is arranged in the induction station and an upper coil configured to inductively couple to the upper plate when the griddle module is arranged in the induction station; a hub configured to support the lower plate and the upper plate between the upper and lower coils of the induction stations and to sequentially position the griddle module through the set of induction stations; and a controller configured to drive the upper and lower coils to heat the food product between the lower plate and the upper plate.

Abstract: Cooking systems and implements are discussed here. Such systems and implements support edible products, for example meats on a grill. A cooking implements may include a substantially horizontal member, one or more support member and an attaching member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of culinary arts. Specifically, a food preparation table and adjustable carrier for outdoor grill supplies and utensils, consisting of recessed slot with a cutting board inset, hooks for holding kitchen/barbecue utensils, a pan, a kitchen towel holder, a bottle opener, a bowl, a magnet, a paper towel holder, and a basket.

Abstract: A controller for a fryer includes an engine for controlling operation of a fryer. A user interface application communicates with the engine, and stores at least one recipe having parameters for cooking a food product in the fryer. The user interface application controlling the engine to control the fryer within the parameters. A graphical user interface, in communication with the user interface application, has a touch screen control. The touch graphical user interface provides an image of the fryer. Touching of the image of the fryer sends a signal to the user interface application to begin the recipe.

Abstract: A stockpot has an outer pot and an inner pot. The outer pot has an outer pot body and an insulating pot bottom. The insulating pot bottom is connected to the outer pot body and has a connecting base, a flame guiding block, and multiple insulating mounts. The flame guiding block is mounted on the connecting base. The insulating mounts are mounted on the connecting base around the flame guiding block. The inner pot is mounted in the outer pot and has an inner pot body, two handles, and an inner pot bottom. The inner pot body is mounted in the outer pot body and has an abutting ring abutting a top of the outer pot body. The handles are securely connected to the abutting ring. The inner pot bottom is securely connected to the inner pot body above the insulating pot bottom of the outer pot.

Abstract: Blender and food processing devices are described that dampen impact forces between a blending blade and a blending jar. An example blender includes a blender base and a blending jar that has a seal opening. A blending blade assembly in the jar includes a blending blade, a jar shaft attached to the blending blade and extending through the seal opening, a circular motion guide positioned around the jar shaft, and a jar seal positioned between the circular motion guide and the seal opening. The jar seal prevents contact between the circular motion guide and the seal opening and dampens forces induced by relative motion between the seal opening and the blending blade, jar shaft, and/or circular motion guide. A motor in the blender base drives the jar shaft to rotate the blending blade in the blending jar. The dampening may reduce wear or damage to the jar and may improve quality of the blending jar and blade assembly.

Abstract: A food processing apparatus is provided including a base configured to engage with at least one container. The base includes a drive unit, at least one button and a counter display. A controller disposed within the base is programmable to monitor how many cycles of said drive unit have occurred and display said cycle information of the counter display.

Abstract: A cooking pan assembly includes a container for receiving food to be cooked. The container includes a bottom wall and a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall has an upper edge defining an opening into the container. A handle has a first end and a second end. A coupler releasably couples the first end to the perimeter wall adjacent to the upper edge. The coupler includes first mating member non-removably attached to the perimeter wall and a second mating member non-removably attached to the first end of the handle. The second mating member is releasably engaged to the first mating member.

Abstract: A grill removal assembly removes a hot grill grate from an appliance such as a grill, smoker, oven, or the like. The assembly includes a handle has a slot and a pair of tabs. The slot may insertably receive a selected one of a rod on a grill. The tabs may be positioned beneath a central rod on the grill when the slot receives the selected rod. A stabilizer is attached to the handle. The stabilizer abuts the selected rod when the slot receives the selected rod thereby facilitating the handle to remove the grill from an oven.

Abstract: A food preparation board includes a food preparation portion, a discharge portion and a chute. The food preparation portion defines a surface suitable for supporting food on which food preparation activities are to be performed, The discharge portion defines a discharge opening through which food from the surface can be discharged. At least two attachment formations are located about a periphery of the discharge portion. Each attachment formation defines an aperture through which a portion of a bag can be threaded and an anchor formation adjacent the aperture, on to which said portion of the bag can be anchored. The chute is removably seated in the discharge opening. The chute extends into a mouth opening of the bag, in use.

Abstract: An Apparatus and method for quickly assembling and delivering a meal by a driver, comprising: a meal container with a first and second interior cavities, a meal lid with two lid openings and a first and second food pod with food lids. The food pods are inserted in the interior cavities and the meal lid is placed onto the meal container, wherein the food lids mates with the lid openings through their protrusion. The meal lid is engaged to the food lids placed onto the food pods and such that the subsequent removal of the meal lid from the meal container automatically removes the food lids from the food pods, thereby delivering the meal to the consumer.

Abstract: A device for securing an elongate article comprising four finned holder elements, each finned holder element being fabricated of an elastomeric material, the four finned holder elements being oriented in two pairs, a top pair and a bottom pair, each pair having a left and right finned holder element which are mirror images of each other. The element are upwardly disposed relative to the horizontal, and have a side portion contiguous with an upper portion, a base portion, and a back portion and a free edge having a receiving portion and a linear securing portion having a recess. A housing member having left and right cavities holds the left and right finned holder elements in opposing juxtaposition and has a rear portion with a vertical support that separates a left through-hole and a right through-hole.

Abstract: A thin lightweight absorbent, adjustable, disposable, protective sink liner for use with the bathroom sink, kitchen sink, and associated method, a apparatus that is flexible, lightweight, non-woven, universal, conforming, fibrous, non-porous and compressed having a drain hole, flap, accordion folds and scored lines to transform the apparatus from a flat one dimensional object into a three dimensional funnel shaped object infused with aroma fragrances, and imprinted on its surface with colorful, and beautifully designed adhesive appliques, to all makeup the embodiment of a sink liner that is invented as a sink barrier; to catch dirt, dust, personal hygiene, and daily grooming debris that fall into the sink as a result of performing personal hygiene and beauty grooming activities over the sink.

Abstract: A stand in the form of a chair (10) for supporting an object and in particular an infant or baby for bathing. The chair (10) includes a seat (24, 69) to support the torso of the object; a pedestal (40) upon which the seat (24, 69) is mounted in an elevated position; and adjustment means (33, 85) to facilitate selected rotation and locking of the seat (24, 69) relative to the pedestal (40). The seat (24, 69) comprises a capsule having sides (26, 71), a seat base (73) and a seatback (25, 75) to encapsulate the torso of the object. The adjustment means (33, 85) comprises rotation limiting means to restrict rotation of the seat (24, 69) relative to the chair (10) between a prescribed range of angular movement.

Abstract: An exemplary cleaning tool comprises a stem 4 to which is affixed a generally cylindrical wad formed from an absorbent material and an absorbent pad that is detachably connected to the opposite end of the cylindrical wad.

Abstract: Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Modulus (GM Modulus) of less than 1402.4 g/cm at 15 g/cm as measured according to the Modulus Test Method described herein and a Geometric Mean Elongation (GM Elongation or GM Elong) of less than 10.2% measured according to the Elongation Test Method described herein are provided.

Abstract: A hygienic sheet material dispenser includes a housing with a dispensing opening, a compartment for a sheet material product, a first sensor arranged to assume an active mode in which it scans for the presence of a user, a dispensing motor arranged to drive a driving mechanism, a second sensor for sensing when a piece of said product has been removed, and a microcontroller connected to the first sensor, the second sensor and the dispensing motor, said dispenser also being configured to be switched to a passive mode. The dispenser is arranged to switch to the passive mode after a first predetermined period of time has elapsed in the active mode without detection of a user; wherein, upon entering the passive mode, a length of said product is fed from the dispenser out of the dispensing opening and the first sensor and the microcontroller are substantially deactivated; and wherein the dispenser is arranged to switch back to the active mode when the second sensor senses that said product has been removed.

Abstract: A body drying system for use in a shower including a power unit configured to supply heated air, an airflow transitional part configured to be supported by part of a shower closure, and a hand-held air delivery nozzle. The hand-held air delivery nozzle is fluidly coupled to the power unit by way of the airflow transitional part. The hand-held air delivery nozzle is configured to expel the heated air.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet cleaning device (10) for cleaning a toilet bowl (20), the toilet cleaning device (10) comprising a handle (12); a head (14) at a distal end (28) of the handle (12); and a plurality of radially outwardly projecting helical blades (16) which extend from a handle end (44) of the head (14) to a free distal end (46). As the head (14) is rotated about an axial extent of the handle (12), the helical blades (16) provide a circumferential and axial scraping action to the toilet bowl (20). The invention further relates to a holder (76) for such a toilet cleaning device (10), and a method of using the toilet cleaning device (10) to sanitise a toilet (74).

Abstract: A toilet includes a toilet unit and a toilet seat system. The toilet includes a lower bowl, the lower bowl having an upper support surface defining an upper opening sized to receive human waste from a user seated over the upper opening. The toilet seat system includes a base and a cartridge. The base overlies the upper support surface and is fastened to the toilet unit. The cartridge is removably connected to the base. The cartridge includes a plurality of peel-off seating layers, each peel-off seating layer being independently separable from the other peel-off seating layers for disposal, each peel-off seating layer including an outwardly extending removal tab, and each peel-off seating layer including an upper seating surface sized to support a user seated over the upper opening.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention is directed to a portable liquid-recycling liquid-reusing cleaning apparatus for use in cleaning hard surface flooring may have a cleaning-liquid-dispensing-and-vacuum-recovery tank, a spigot fluidly connected to the tank, and a vacuum motor assembly fluidly connected to the tank. The tank may define an interior space operable to hold cleaning liquid and soil. The tank may have a liquid dispensing outlet fluidly connected to the tank interior space, and a vacuum recovery inlet fluidly connected to the tank interior space. The spigot may be fluidly connected to the tank interior space via the liquid dispensing outlet. The spigot also may be manually adjustable through a range between a fully open position and a fully closed position, whereby when the tank contains cleaning liquid, a user may dispense and regulate the flow of cleaning liquid from the tank through the spigot onto hard surface flooring by manually adjusting the spigot.

Abstract: A head for a surface cleaning device, the head includes an inlet for receiving dirt-laden fluid from a surface and an inlet extension member. The inlet extension member is movable with respect to the inlet between first and second positions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vacuum including a dust extraction system. The system includes a filter assembly, an airflow generation assembly, and valve assembly. The airflow generation assembly is configured to draw contaminated air toward the filter assembly and exhaust filtered air as a discharge stream. The filter assembly is configured to remove contaminants from the contaminated airflow by capturing particulate material suspended within the airflow. The valve assembly is configured to selectively direct filtered airflow into the filter assembly such that the filtered air stream cleans the filter.