Abstract: Disclosed is a retrofit shower corner shelf assembly kit including a shelf adapted for retrofitting into an existing shower corner; an adhesive composition for securing the shelf into the existing shower corner; and optionally a decorative composition for concealing edges of the shelf directly adjacent to the existing shower corner. Disclosed is a shelf adapted for retrofitting into an existing shower corner, the shelf includes two flat edges configured for securing the shelf directly on top of a surface and a third flat, free edge, wherein the shelf includes an upper layer, a middle layer attached to the upper layer, a lower layer attached to the middle layer, and the third flat, free edges conceals middle and lower layers of the shelf.

Abstract: A hanging support for hanging a panel display on a flat surface includes a mounting structure and a support structure. The support structure fixes the panel display on the mounting structure. The mounting structure is mounted on the flat surface and adjusts an angle between the panel display and the flat surface. The support structure includes a top holder, a bottom holder, and a main holder. The top holder, the bottom holder, and the main holder corporately define a clamping space to clamp two opposite edges of the display panel.

Abstract: An electromotive furniture drive includes a drive unit and a power take-off unit which can be moved relative to the drive unit. At least one connecting element is arranged on each of the drive unit and the power take-off unit to respectively connect the drive unit and the power take-off unit to a furniture fitting. Each of the connecting elements provides at least two force application points in spaced apart relation for the connection to the furniture fitting in a direction transverse to the relative movement between the drive unit and the power take-off unit. The force application points are spaced apart from one another at least by a distance which is greater than approximately 50% of a displacement movement of the furniture drive.

Abstract: The invention is based on a mechanism (1) for a chair having a synchro mechanism by means of which a seat surface structure and a backrest structure are moved in a synchronised ratio relative to one another, wherein the mechanism (1) serves to adjust a restoring force of the synchro mechanism to a different body weight of a seat user by changing a working angle of a force accumulator, and the mechanism (1) includes a seat support (8) for the seat surface structure, a bearing yoke (5), the force accumulator unit (2) a backrest support (3) for supporting the backrest structure, and a translational bearing (16), wherein the mechanism (1) has a triangular steering block (21) and the force accumulator unit (2) is connected to the triangular steering block (21), and on a weight adjustment method for an improved dynamic sitting experience on the part of the seat user by means of a mechanism (1) for a chair with a synchro mechanism, in which the position of a first pivot point (31) of the force accumulator unit (2) i

Abstract: Disclosed herein are portable, collapsible rocking chairs for outdoor use. These rocking chairs have a plurality of chair arms (each chair arm having a proximal end and a distal end), a removable seat coupled to and supported by the distal ends of the plurality of chair arms, and a rocker assembly for rocking. An exemplary rocker assembly includes two rocker rails, one or more cross bars coupled to the rocker rails, and a plurality of arm ports for removably receiving the proximal end of each chair arm. Some rocker assemblies also include one or more hubs coupled to each rocker rail. The chair arms may comprise one or more hollow pole segments and an elastic cord coupling the pole segments and the rocker assembly.

Abstract: A system of modular components to assemble a desired article of furniture provides a plurality of tool-less fasteners and a collection of a plurality of furniture components selectively connectable to each other with one or more of the plurality of tool-less fasteners to assemble a desired article of furniture.

Abstract: An electric support system for sofa includes a linear drive device and at least one adjusting assembly, the adjusting assembly includes a side plate, a slider, a first connecting link, and a second connecting link, the slider is slidably configured on the side plate and driven by the linear drive device to slide on the side plate, one end of the first connecting link is pivotally connected to the slider, the other end of the first connecting link is pivotally connected to one end of the second connecting link, the other end of the second connecting link is an end adapted for fixing headrest, and the second connecting link is also pivotally connected to the side plate with a pivot configured between the two ends of the second connecting link. The headrest can be adjusted to any angle or any position without limitations.

Abstract: A chair having a contoured seat cushion mounted on top of an exercise ball with four tension-adjustable elastic cords such as bungee cords is provided. The shock absorbing cords may attach to the underside of the seat cushion by looping through spring-eye carabiner type hooks, and may pass through grooved locking tubes with v-channels for adjusting the cord tension. The ball may sit on top of a swivel plate, so that dynamic motion and counterbalancing are attainable for a variety of ergonomically beneficial seating styles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catcher's chair useful for a person to assist a baseball or softball pitcher practicing throwing a ball to a catcher. The catcher's chair is at a height which allows the user to sit at the catcher's normal catching position, reducing strain on knees and legs. The catcher's chair comprises a horizontally placed seat, a front panel functioning as a leg to place the catcher's chair at a distance above the ground and also extending above the level of the seat to protect the groin of the catcher when straddling the catcher's chair and facing toward the front panel. A rear panel attached to the opposite end of the seat forms the second leg of the catcher's chair. Optionally a support panel may be attached to the front and back panels under the catcher's chair to provide stability. A kit may be provided containing unassembled parts which can then be assembled to form the catcher's chair.

Abstract: A buoyant pool lounge chair frame and buoyant pool lounge chair using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the buoyant pool lounge chair frame for supporting a floatation device while the buoyant pool chair frame is floating in water, a pod frame is provided including a rigid base portion and a window having a vertical opening therethrough. A substantially inverted parabolic surface is positioned at the front of the pod frame and a centra including a rigid back is positioned at the rear of the pod frame such that the window is therebetween. The pod frame is sized to accept a floatation device such that the substantially inverted parabolic surface and the centra engage the floatation device in a load-bearing relationship.

Abstract: A device comprising: a bed frame comprising a platform frame and a headboard frame, wherein the platform frame is T-shaped as defined via a leg portion and a platform portion, wherein the platform portion comprises a spine portion extending longitudinally over the leg portion, wherein the headboard frame defines a U-shaped channel, wherein the spine portion extends through the U-shaped channel and the headboard frame is non-perpendicularly oriented to the platform portion when the headboard frame spans between a wall and a floor, the platform portion is secured to the wall cantileveredly, and the headboard frame is secured to the wall distal to the floor.

Abstract: A structured fiber product is constructed with fibers oriented primarily in a vertical direction. Fibers made from recycled materials are combined with binder fibers which have a lower transition temperature than the recycled fibers. A three dimensional web is formed from the fibers oriented in a horizontal direction. The web is heated to bind the fibers and cooled to fix the web in a predetermined thickness. Sections of the web are stacked while maintaining substantially parallel orientation of the fibers in the horizontal direction, heated to bind the fibers and cooled to fix a predetermined thickness of the structured fiber product. The structured fiber product is rotated so that the fibers are oriented in the vertical direction. One or more slabs of the structured fiber product with vertically oriented fibers may be configured to form a resilient structure such as a mattress core.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for tracking operation of a comfort product include determining an occupancy record for the comfort product. An indication of whether an action relating to the comfort product is recommended is provided based on the occupancy record.

Abstract: A tufting button and locking member, in combination with a furniture cushion and fabric thereover is disclosed. The tufting button includes a head and an elongated shaft. The elongated shaft includes a ratchet portion. The ratchet portion includes a plurality of ridges therein. The locking member includes a pawl. The elongated shaft of the tufting button is inserted into and through the furniture cushion and fabric thereover. The elongated shaft resides, partially, within the locking member. A portion of the plurality of ridges engages the pawl of the locking member compressing the furniture cushion.

Abstract: A child containment system has a child containment structure with a bottom and a perimeter wall surrounding the bottom. A bassinet has an infant support surface and a surrounding wall around the infant support surface. The bassinet can be mounted to the child containment structure with the infant support surface elevated above the bottom of the child containment structure. An infant support unit can have a frame, a bed supported by the frame, and legs that extend from one end infant support unit to the distal second end. The infant support unit is configured for use in a first operational mode in which the infant support unit at least partially positioned within the child containment structure with the bed overlying the bassinet's infant support surface, and with a portion of the legs contacting the bassinet's infant support surface.

Abstract: A child carrying unit (4) comprising a base portion (6) and a wall portion (8) substantially surrounding the base portion (6), the wall portion (8) comprises first and second pliable members, which meet end-to-end at a jointed region, the arrangement being such that at least a portion of one part of the child carrying unit (4) including one of the pliable members is locatable in an opposite part by way of the jointed region in the wall portion (8).

Abstract: A child carrier for carrying two children of different sizes has a first and second child carrier portions including first and second carrier pouches, respectively, each pouch attached at its bottom to a waist support, and shoulder straps. The first and second child carrier portions are configured to be secured between the shoulder straps and directly opposite one another. At least one of the child carrier pouches is configured to extend behind the shoulder straps, such that a heavy weight in the opposite child carrier pouch that presses the shoulder straps tightly against a wearer does not compress a child therein against the wearer. Each of the child carrier pouches is curved towards a wearer to prevent a child inserted therein from facing away from the wearer and is configured to hold a child in a seated straddle position.

Abstract: A child motion apparatus includes a base frame assembly for providing standing support on a floor, a column assembled with the base frame assembly, a support arm extending generally horizontally relative to the column and having a first and a second end portion, a child seat connected with the second end portion of the support arm, a vertical actuating mechanism supported by the base frame assembly and operable to drive the column to slide upward and downward, and a horizontal actuating mechanism operable to drive the support arm to oscillate generally horizontally relative to the column. The first end portion of the support arm is assembled with the column and has a channel, and the horizontal actuating mechanism includes a driving part movable along a circular path and guided for sliding movement along the channel at the first end portion of the support arm.

Abstract: The device is a cooling appliance with a cooling chamber that includes a top assembly with a top, rear, and bottom; a rear wall assembly and a bottom assembly. The bottom assembly is supported by vertically adjustable front and rear feet. The front and rear feet include a vertical adjustment mechanism that is accessible from above and are vertically adjustable from above through the bottom assembly.

Abstract: A food preparation table includes a food item catchment system comprising a modular grate and catch pan arrangement positioned atop an upwardly facing surface of the table and including multiple catch pans, multiple frames and multiple grates, each of which is removable for cleaning of the upwardly facing surface and for cleaning of the catch pans, frames and grates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support plate 2 for receiving a presentation object wherein the support plate 2 has a useful surface 4 for attaching the presentation object and a rear side 6 for attaching connecting elements 8. A detachable connection between two support plates 2 can be produced with at least one connecting element 8 per support plate 2, with at least one connecting element 8 being arranged on each support-plate edge 10. In such case, the connecting elements 8 are integrated in the rear side 6 of the support plate 2 such that, if the connecting elements 8 do not enter into any connection with a further support plate 2, they are not visible from the useful surface 4. Further, the invention relates to a support-plate composite 34 which has at least two support plates 2, and to a method for connecting at least two support plates 2 according to the invention or for producing a support-plate composite 34 according to the invention.

Abstract: A privacy enhancement system is provided for use by an occupant in an enclosure including a collapsible material layer having a masking surface for covering a gap in the enclosure. The enclosure substantially laterally surrounds an occupant for providing privacy for the occupant, the gap extending along at least a laterally surrounding portion of the enclosure remaining after an occupant entrance to the enclosure is closed with the occupant positioned interior of the enclosure. The material layer has a securing feature for selectably securing the material layer to the enclosure over the gap, the material layer forming a visual barrier along the gap.

Abstract: A privacy screen apparatus can include an upper member having a first end and a second end, at least one first leg connected to the first end of the upper member, at least one second leg connected to the second end of the upper member, and a bendable body connected to the upper member adjacent to a first edge of the body and adjacent to a second edge of the body to define a pouch or channel below the upper member. Cords, cables, or wiring can be positioned in the pouch or channel. The bendable body may also hang from the upper member to provide a visible barrier to provide privacy.

Abstract: A basket hanger a method of forming a hook for the basket hanger and a method of attaching the basket hanger to a basket. The basket hanger having a hook with a plurality of steel wires strands attached at a proximal end to the hook, the steel wire strands having a substantially straight downwardly extending portion terminated at a distal end in a clip with an upwardly extending leg, the upwardly extending leg canted to one side and having a dogleg. The steel wire strands may be spring steel.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to blankets of flowers that can he draped (e.g., over a coffin, casket, table, other structure, etc.). Such blankets of flowers may be employed at funerals, weddings, parties, baptisms, etc. The blanket may negate the need for a vase, and allow striking presentation of cut flowers in a manner not previously available.

Abstract: A pillow is disclosed having a main body portion having an outer fabric with a first side and a second side that define therebetween a space for receiving pillow filling, a first elongated arm attached to the a main body portion having an open access slit for receiving a user's arm that opens into a cavity, and a second elongated arm attached to an opposite side of the main body portion as the first elongated arm, wherein the second elongated arm includes an open access slit for receiving a second user's arm.

Abstract: The multiple pod pillow system according to the present invention may be configured as a headpiece multiple pod pillow system a central pod, a first pod, and a second pod. Each of the pods may be independent and self-contained relative to the other pods. The multiple pod pillow system may also include hand straps or attachment fixtures that allow for the optional connection of one or more additional extension pods. The aforementioned hand straps and the aforementioned attachment fixtures may attach to the one or more additional extension pods. The one or more individual pods of the multiple pod pillow system may be configured, alone or in combination, to support the weight of the head and keep the neck at a height that will keep it in line with the spine when the user is sleeping on user's back or side.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a paper towel product that will capably separate from the paper towel roll as a full sheet, a half sheet or a quarter sheet. A method of making a paper towel with machine direction perforations is also disclosed.

Abstract: A lid for a container is described. The lid has a basin that is designed to enhance the user's olfactory experience when drinking a beverage from the container and lid. As the user tilts the container and lid to take a drink, the beverage pours through an opening on the basin valley and flows across a sipping surface area to the user's mouth, thus allowing the beverage to aerate, evaporate, and cool. The basin is sized and dimensioned to channel and concentrate the vapor rising from the beverage towards the user's nose as the user sips the beverage. The basin and the opening are sized and dimensioned to provide a comfortable and secure feeling when drinking hot beverages. In this manner, the lid enhances the drinker's olfactory experience and provides better controllability of the flow of a hot beverage to prevent burn injuries.

Abstract: An insulated vessel, e.g., a tumbler, and method of making the same is disclosed. The vessel basically comprises a pre-molded inner vessel formed of a plastic material having a sidewall is disposed within a pre-molded outer vessel formed of a plastic material having a sidewall to form a subassembly having an insulating air space between the sidewalls. A ring of plastic material is molded in-situ on top portions of the inner and outer vessels of the subassembly to cause portions of the plastic material of the inner and outer vessels to melt and intermingle with the plastic material of the ring to form a non-superficial homogenous joint. The ring forms the rim or lip of the insulated drinking vessel.

Abstract: A garnish tray for whole garnish includes a plurality of wells having an opening at one end defined by sidewalls extending from a top surface to a bottom surface to define a well depth; and a plurality of channels extending between adjacent wells, wherein the plurality of channels extend from the top surface to a channel depth equal to or less than the well depth. Also disclosed are processes for serving the whole garnish.

Abstract: A plaque attachable helmet member trophy apparatus includes a helmet member formed to resemble a major portion of a helmet worn in active duty by a serviceperson. The helmet member is formed with a planar side surface vertically disposed along an axis angularly oriented relative a major longitudinal axis of the helmet member whereby a front portion of the helmet member is maintained in prominent display when the planar side surface is secured in flush contact with a planar top surface of an associated support member. A plurality of badge elements is attachable to the front portion of the helmet member and, alternately, to each of a plurality of display positions upon the support member, whereby a service history is displayable particular to a serviceperson to whom the apparatus is presented.

Abstract: A pressure cooker comprises a handle, a body, an outer lid being pivotally mounted on the body, an inner vessel with flange extending radially, an inner lid that is configured to cover the inner vessel, a rotatable rim protrusions that selectively engages with the flange of the inner vessel. The pressure cooker that utilizes an one-hand opening and locking mechanism that simultaneously locks the outer lid with the main body and locks the inner lid with the inner vessel. The locking of the outer lid is achieved by a clasp assembly, whose position is controlled by the handle. The locking of the outer lid is achieved by the pairing of the flange and the rim protrusions, whose position is also controlled by the handle. The pressure cooker also comprises a pressure rod that changes its level based on the pressure of the inner vessel.

Abstract: A method for controlling a gas cooking appliance may generally include preheating an oven cavity of the appliance to a pre-selected temperature and, after preheating the oven cavity, cycling the cooking appliance through a plurality of cooking cycles so as to activate lower and upper burners of the appliance in a manner that provides heating both below and above a food item contained within the oven cavity, wherein the cooking cycles include a plurality of bake cycles within each of which the lower burner is activated for a period of time and a plurality of broil cycles within each of which the upper burner is activated for a period of time. Moreover, a cumulative ratio of the broil cycles to the bake cycles across the various cooking cycles is less than 1.

Abstract: A system for preparing a brewed product, the system including a portion capsule containing an extraction material, and an extraction appliance for preparing the brewed product from the extraction material contained in the portion capsule. The extraction appliance has an injection device for introducing a brewing liquid into the portion capsule and an extraction device for driving an extraction product out of the portion capsule. The injection device and the extraction device define between them an accommodation space for the portion capsule. The extraction device has a pressure device, by which a wall of the portion capsule inserted in the accommodation space, which wall faces toward the extraction device, can be pressed in toward the capsule interior in order to compact the extraction material contained in the portion capsule before the injection device introduces brewing liquid into the portion capsule.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a mixed drink, wherein a capsule (22) enclosing a powder-filled volume (27) is inserted into a receptacle of a mixing device, and is opened by closing a lid of the receptacle, and as a result, a cover film (26) of the capsule (22) is pierced by several hollow needles (12, 14). To this end, pressure is exerted thereon by means of a punch (9), which causes the piercing of a closure film (25) above an outlet (24) via mixing rods (32) and via skewers (29) arranged in the volume (27). Water is then injected through a portion of the hollow needles (12), and the mixture is discharged through the outlet (24). After a pause or introduction of air under positive pressure by means of a further hollow needle (14), water is injected again, and finally, air is introduced once again. During the entire process, the receptacle is put into a vibration by an electric motor via an eccentric pin, the frequency of which is about 42 Hz, and the amplitude of which is about 1.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may be used to brew heated beverages. Such embodiments may be comprised of a power source, a heating element coupled to the power source, a vessel for containing liquid, and a means for releasing a brewing substance into an interior volume of the vessel.

Abstract: A device for the convenient frothing or mixing or agitating of milk or other liquids is disclosed. The unit may take many forms, but common to nearly all is that the user simply pours or dispenses the liquid from the devices vessel or holding area, and as the fluid flows to the devices exit spout, the fluid is frothed, thus providing a “Pour to Froth” experience.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may be used to brew heated beverages. Such embodiments may be comprised of a power source, a heating element coupled to the power source, a vessel for containing liquid, and a means for releasing a brewing substance into an interior volume of the vessel.

Abstract: A coffee machine having a water tank; at least one first pump; at least one first boiler for heating the water; a coffee brewing unit; and circuits to feed hot water and/or steam, with a first outlet for hot water or steam towards an emulsifying device which can be connected to a connection joint of the coffee machine; a second outlet for hot water and/or wash water.

Abstract: A stadium barbecue grill comprising an upper hood and a lower base defining an interior of the grill, a grid cooking surface with an indicia of an American football field; and an exterior indicia of an American football stadium attached to the hood.

Abstract: A toaster with a housing (2) having at least one slot (3,4) for receiving bread into the toasting cavity, wherein there is a first saturation temperature range for toasting bread in a predetermined slot or number of slots and a second saturation temperature range corresponding to the runaway condition. The toaster is provided with a thermal fuse with an actuation temperature range, the bottom of the range lying above the first range and the top of the range lying below the second range.

Abstract: A holding device for food products, comprising: a base unit comprising a heating element and a top surface disposed above the heating element, wherein the food products are disposed on the top surface of the base unit; a top portion disposed apart from and above the top surface of the base unit, such that the food products can be disposed between the base unit and the top portion, wherein the top portion comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of: (1) an electrically conductive coating disposed on a bottom surface of the top portion which radiates heat toward the food products, (2) a low emissivity coating on a top surface of the top portion, and (3) downwardly pointing edge portions which extend beyond the dimensions of the base unit, thereby providing for convection capture of heat generated from the base unit as it rises and contacts the top portion; and at least one support post, wherein the support post supports the top portion above the base and provides a conduit or other means by whi

Abstract: A heating preservation system includes a selected unit, a control unit, a detection unit, and a heating unit. The selected unit is configured to select a preset temperature from amongst a plurality of differing preset temperatures, each preset temperature corresponds to a preset voltage. The control unit is configured to send out the preset voltage according to the selected preset temperature. The detection unit is configured to detect a temperature of fluid and convert the temperature to a detected voltage. The comparison unit is configured to receive the preset voltage and the detected voltage and compare the detected voltage with the preset voltage. The heating unit is configured to heat the fluid when the detected voltage is less than the preset voltage, and stop heating the fluid when the detected voltage is more than the preset voltage. A smart cup using the heating preservation system is further disclosed.

Abstract: Automatic calibration process for electronic grinder-doser apparatuses of coffee in beans provided with an electronic weighing device directly connected to the logic control unit of the apparatus, wherein the grinding times necessary for obtaining the requested dose weight in grams of ground coffee are pre-set, the process being aimed at periodically checking the quantity of coffee actually ground, re-calculating and re-setting the grinding times in the logic unit. The process particularly comprises a first phase (Phase A) of start, a second phase (Phase B) of sampling by multiple short and long detections, a third phase (Phase C) of processing by compensation calculation and a fourth phase (Phase D) of self-adjustment, the second, third and fourth phases (Phases B-D) being totally automatic, that is to say, being sequentially carried out by the electronic grinder-doser apparatus as automatic procedures by the logic control unit.

Abstract: A grinder attachment for a food processing system is provided including a grinder base and a grinder cup defining a grinder chamber and a grinder opening. The grinder cup is mounted to the grinder base at a closed end of the grinder cup. The closed end is opposite the grinder opening. A rotatable blade assembly includes at least one blade positioned within the chamber of the grinder cup.

Abstract: A whipping assembly (10) comprising a first container (12) having an open end (24) and a closed end (22), and a second container (14) having an open end (28) and a closed end (26). The second container (14) is dimensioned so as to be removably nested within the first container (12) in a first configuration. A whipping element (16) is removably seated within the open end (28) of the second container (14) in the first configuration, the whipping element (16) being adapted to whip a liquid food product. In a second configuration, the open end (28) of the second container (14) is removably connected to the open end (24) of the first container (12) and the whipping element (16) is removably mounted intermediate the first and second containers (12, 14).

Abstract: The invention relates to a kitchen device (100) comprising: a grip (120) for manually holding the device, the grip defining a grip area (112), a first suction foot (130) attached to the device (100) and arranged to secure the device (100) to a surface (150) by 100 means of suction against the surface (150), an actuator (110) connected to the first suction foot (130) and extending in the grip area (112), the actuator (110) being arranged to transfer an actuating force (111) acting on the actuator (110) into a releasing force (131) acting on the first suction foot (130) to release the first suction foot (130) from the surface (150). This device can be released from the surface with an improved ease of use, because holding the device and releasing the device from the surface effectively have become a single, intuitive manual action by the user.

Abstract: Provided is wheat flour that can be shaken out of a shaker-type container onto a foodstuff in small amounts with little scattering and lumping. Provided is a packaged wheat flour including wheat flour packed in a shaker-type container having one or more shaker holes having a maximum width of 2 to 20 mm, the wheat flour having an angle of repose of 25 to 54 degrees.

Abstract: An article for manually carrying one or more food containers is disclosed. The article includes a base, a first side portion connected to the base along a first side fold, a second side portion connected to the base along a second side fold, and at least one handle connected to or otherwise associated with at least one of the first side portion or the second side portion. The base, the first side portion, and the second side portion may form a triangular shape with open sides for positioning the one or more food containers onto the base between the first side portion and the second side portion.