Abstract: A drawing apparatus that enables visual check when placing a nail on a movable section and accurately positions the nail in a drawing area in the apparatus is provided. The drawing apparatus includes: a finger insertion section in which a finger is inserted from an insertion opening; and a movable section that is provided in the insertion section, is biased toward a first position near the insertion opening, and moves the finger from the first position to a second position by pushing, against the bias, the finger inserted in the insertion opening.

Abstract: A drawing apparatus and a control method of a drawing apparatus that can suppress the movement of a finger inserted in a finger insertion section more reliably and also hold the finger more softly are provided. The drawing apparatus includes: a finger holding case including a finger insertion section in which a finger is inserted and an opening through which the nail of the finger is exposed at the position facing a drawing head section; and a finger holding section located in the finger holding case and including an annular section, wherein a fluid is supplied to the annular section to circumferentially press the finger and suppress the movement of the finger, and the fluid is discharged from the annular section to release the press.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of devices for retrieving and applying product from within a container. In one embodiment the device comprises a shaft having a proximal and distal end; a tip positioned at the distal end of the shaft; and a cap positioned at the proximal end of the shaft, the cap comprising a twist activated deployment mechanism having a top portion and a bottom portion configured to rotate that rotate in opposing directions. The tip is coupled to the deployment mechanism near the distal end of the shaft and configured to move between at least a first and second position.

Abstract: An active arm eyelash applicator comprising of a stationary arm similar to traditional mascara wands and an active or movable arm attached to the stationary arm is disclosed. The active arm is controlled by a button protruding from a handle or end cap, allowing the active arm to open and close. The eyelash applicator in the closed position is designed to be stored in a standard mascara base tube which is configured to be sealed from dry-out and is held securely together by symmetrical pieces defined at each first end of the individual arms for fitting perfectly into the neck opening of the base tube.

Abstract: A hair dryer shield. The hair dryer shield includes a head band that is wearable on a wearer's head, and one or more guard members are affixed to the head band and extend down to cover the ear's and neck of the wearer. A visor is also affixed to the head band and extends over the face of the wearer. The guard members include a thermal resistant layer that prevents heat from transferring from one side of the guard members. Further, the guard members includes moisture wicking layers that collects any access moisture that may run off from the head of the wearer. In one use, the hair dryer shield protects the wearer from heat generated by a hair drying machine and prevents excess water from dripping onto a shirt of the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system consisting of a handheld device with integrated power source. The system will be designed to perform several treatment (massage) modalities and will be used to optimize outcome following cosmetic injectable procedures. The cosmetic injectable procedures that the invention will enhance include but are not limited to: Injection procedures with Sculptra, Radiesse, Restylane and Juvederm and autologous fat transfer injection procedures—as a group these injection procedures are referred to as “volumizing” procedures. The practitioner may use this device at the time of the injection procedure and the patient may use the system for a defined period of time thereafter—the timing and duration of use will depend on the procedure performed and the professional consideration of the practitioner performing it. The use of the device system may also include various serums and lotions that will enhance treatment with the device.

Abstract: An integrated modular attachment system for releasably attaching an object to a garment. The garment may include one or more loops. The object includes a base member, a foldable flap attached to the base member, a first wing member extending from a first side of the base member and a second wing member extending from a second side of the base member. To secure the object to the garment, the foldable flap is arranged in downward position and inserted through at least one of the loops of the garment. The first wing member is folded into a position which overlaps a portion of the foldable flap and is removably secured to the foldable flap. The second wing member is then folded over to overlap the first wing member and is removably secured to at least the first wing member.

Abstract: The disclosure provides systems and methods of use pertaining to the storage, organization, and transport of portable items typically carried within a bag, backpack, suitcase or other luggage item, or that are typically transported by an individual person. The system includes a number of storage and structure containers, each designed to enclose one or more portable items. The storage and structure containers may be loaded upon a loadable baseplate along with individual portable items and functionality components and, in turn, either inserted into an existing bag for transport or attached to a wearable frame having a shoulder harness and a wearable baseplate to function as a standalone system. The loadable baseplate may include many additional features, including light and/or sound-emitting components, location-tracking components, and/or other powered or passive functionality. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved backpack assembly configured for multiple uses. The backpack assembly includes a compressible foam material enclosed within one or both of its front and rear panels, and it further includes a blanket support structure for releasably attaching a blanket. The backpack assembly thereby is specially adapted for use by a user, especially a child who is traveling, for convenient use in carrying various articles for work and play, e.g., books and toys, as well as a blanket and pillow for use while napping or resting.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a hand-operated input device on a hand. The apparatus includes a first mounting member with a hoop-shaped body and a second mounting member with a semi-circular shaped body. At first and second ends, the second mounting member is rigidly coupled at spaced-apart first and second locations to the first mounting member. A device support is rigidly coupled to the first mounting member, and the device support is adapted for supporting a hand-operated input device. The first mounting member contacts the hand at first and second contact points, and the second mounting member contacts the hand at a third contact point. The first and second contact points are located on opposite sides of the hand between the knuckles and the heel of the hand, and the third contact point is on an opposite side of the hand from the first contact point and proximate to the heel.

Abstract: A tool retaining device including a strapping material including pliable material which is adapted to be wrapped around a tool to secure the strapping material to the tool. The strapping material is securely retained to a mounting lug, the mounting lug being securable to a tool by a fastener. A securement device has a slot therein for lockingly receiving the lug, and the lug is removably securable to the securement device.

Abstract: A tool holder compatible with MOLLE/PALS webbing systems has a holder body defining a tool compartment with a holder opening, a back surface extending along a holder longitudinal axis, a bottom surface, and a front surface. A strap has a first end secured adjacent a top end of the tool holder with the strap body extending down along the holder back surface and around the bottom surface to the strap distal end portion, which includes a connector first portion. A connector second portion is secured to a holder front surface for releasably engaging the connector first portion. When the connector first portion engages the connector second portion, the strap wraps around the holder bottom surface and extends part way upward along the holder front surface.

Abstract: An oral hygiene implement, in particular a replacement brush head, that has a carrier assembly mounted at a housing part for movement relative to the housing part. The carrier assembly has at least two carriers arranged at a distance therebetween and an elongated, shaft-like connector element connected to the at least two carriers. The connector element has undercut sections at the locations where the carriers are connected to the connector element. The carriers are plastic-injection molded parts extending around the connector element so that the carriers are non-detachably connected to the connector element by a positive-fit connection. A method of assembling an oral hygiene implement is also provided.

Abstract: Constant force springs are implemented to counterbalance adjustable height work surfaces cooperating with a substructure that further cooperates with open linear extension mechanisms and position retention mechanisms further cooperating with one or more bases. The methods include direct connecting the springs, and connecting the springs to one or more chains looping over one or more sprockets, the chains then connected to the substructure where methods to control the spring ends, and to address imbalances in the spring forces are included.

Abstract: A counter edge guard formed of a durable, semi-rigid material for protecting a countertop and the edge of a countertop. The edge guard has a first, main elongated section that is substantially flat over the bottom surface area. A second, side elongated section that is substantially flat over a second bottom surface is joined to the first, main elongated section at a corner joint having an angle that is approximately perpendicular to the first, main section. An optional third elongated portion is joined to the first, main section opposite the second, side section. The length of the elongated sections is much greater than the width of these sections. The counter edge guard is placed over a counter to protect the counter and the counter edge.

Abstract: A table includes a support assembly, a sliding assembly, and a table top. The sliding assembly includes at least one sliding guide rail, which is fixedly coupled to the support assembly, and at least one slide, which is slidably coupled to the at least one sliding guide rail. The table top is fixedly coupled to the at least one slide such that the table top is slidable relative to the support assembly between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the table top is aligned with the support assembly, and in the second position, the table top is not aligned with the support assembly.

Abstract: A storage device comprising a support element attached to a vertical element, the support element including a slot. The slot is accessible from a top surface of the support element and provides a surface to support at least one hook. The hook extends through the slot and below the bottom surface of the support element. The hook provides an interface for hanging and storing an item from the storage device. The storage device may be adapted to rotate within a corner cabinet or be interconnected to a door of a cabinet.

Abstract: An ergonomic workstation that includes a base; an effective hip axis affixed to the base; a seat bottom that rotates about the effective hip axis; a seat back that rotates about the effective hip axis; an effective shoulder axis positionally fixed to the seat back; an effective elbow axis positionally fixed to the seat back; a monitor support having a monitor mount that rotates about the shoulder axis; and an input device tray support configured such that an input device tray on the support rotates about the elbow axis. As the workstation moves through a broad range of operational zones, it maintains a fixed eye-to-monitor distance and fixed angle between the user's head and the monitor throughout a significant portion of the range of motion, and a fixed distance from the user's elbow to an input device throughout the entire range of motion.

Abstract: Filament winding or another technique can be used to create composite parts having various layers of pigmented fibers. The composite parts can then be milled to form one or more flat surfaces on the composite part. Due to the layering of pigmented fibers, the flat surfaces can have a pattern that resembles wood grain or another pattern. These milled composite parts can then be used as components for furniture or other items.

Abstract: A control assembly for a chair includes a base structure having a first pivot point and a second pivot point spaced from the first pivot point, a seat support structure having a forward portion pivotably coupled to the base structure for rotation about the first pivot point, a back support structure having a forward portion pivotably coupled to the base structure for rotation about the second pivot point, wherein the back support structure is adapted to move between upright and reclined positions, and wherein the seat support structure reclines rearwardly as the back support structure moves from the upright to reclined positions, and a control link having a first end pivotably coupled to a rearward portion of the seat support structure for rotation about a third pivot point, and a second end pivotably coupled to a rearward portion of the back support structure for rotation about a fourth pivot point.

Abstract: A seating-unit mechanism includes various components that control a position of the seat and backrest and that control an extension and retraction of an ottoman and footrest. For example, the mechanism includes a linear actuator that controls a seat pitch (e.g., height and level of recline). In addition, the mechanism includes an ottoman-linkage drive mechanism, which might include a drive link or another linear actuator.

Abstract: A chair operable between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration includes one or more legs, a handle and a locking mechanism. The one or more legs support a seat and the handle extends away from the seat opposite the one or more legs. The locking mechanism includes a lock plug disposed in an elongate trough. Movement of the handle between the extended and collapsed configurations involves depressing the lock plug and flipping the trough to an opposite side of the lock plug.

Abstract: A foam seating article includes an outer foam layer molded around an inner core of molded foam or expanded polystyrene that includes a lumbar support protrusion. The lumbar support protrusion has a convex outer surface disposed inside the seat back area of the outer foam layer and that is not visible on the outer contour of the seat back area. The inner core is made from polyurethane polyol and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and has a hardness greater than 25 Shore A and a density less than two pounds per cubic foot. The polymer material of the inner core has a hardness 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, sofa, chaise lounge or bench.

Abstract: A reversible adjustable lumbar support and headrest tilt mechanism is provided for installation on a chair. A side bracket is coupled to each side of the back frame, and a back bracket is pivotably coupled to each side bracket. An actuator is pivotably coupled to the back frame that has an extendable and retractable shaft. In a first orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the upper end of the back frame, a headrest back insert is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the headrest back insert. In a second orientation, with the actuator shaft extending toward the lower end of the back frame, a lumbar push bar is couple-able to and between the back brackets, such that extension and retraction of the actuator shaft rotates the lumbar push bar.

Abstract: An aquatic seat assembly includes a seat for supporting a user and a seat support structure for attaching the seat to a wall such as a dock. The seat support structure includes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the height of the seat relative to the wall such that the seat can be raised or lowered.

Abstract: A pillow retention assembly for displaying pillows on a bed includes a rack that may be positioned on a bed. A plurality of pillows may be positioned on the bed. A plurality of clips is provided and each of the clips is attached to the rack. Thus, each of the clips may engage an associated one of the pillows thereby retaining the pillows on the rack.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an ultimate comfort n care bed, and a bed apparatus capable of seamlessly changing bed sheets while being occupied by a person, a method of relieving ulcers, and a method thereof. The present invention also relates to a medical or a hospital bed, and, more particularly, to a hospital bed capable of seamlessly changing bed-sheets while the hospital bed is occupied by a patient.

Abstract: Embodiments of a mattress ventilation foundation and sleep system are disclosed. Foundation embodiments typically may be configured to provide ventilation to a supported mattress, for example through an upper surface of the foundation allowing airflow therethrough. Sleep system embodiments typically have a mattress (which might be a ventilation mattress) atop such a ventilation foundation, with airflow therebetween.

Abstract: Mattress assemblies that provide increased user comfort and increased airflow. The mattress assemblies generally include a multilayered mattress core including at least one coil spring layer disposed on and in direct contact with a viscoelastic foam layer.

Abstract: This application describes methods and devices for controlling the firmness of a substrate. In response to detecting the presence of a subject on the substrate, one method includes setting the firmness of the substrate to a base firmness equalized with atmospheric pressure. In response to receiving a request to modify the firmness of the substrate from the base firmness to a requested firmness, the method further includes setting the firmness of the substrate to the requested firmness. In response to detecting the absence of the subject, the method further includes restoring the firmness of the substrate from the requested firmness to the base firmness.

Abstract: Embodiments include a person support apparatus including a plurality of air fluidizable material, a tub, a foam bolster disposed along at least one wall of the tub and extending over the at least one wall, and an inflatable air bladder disposed above the foam bolster along the at least one wall of the tub. A method of assisting a person with ingress or egress of a person support apparatus by deflating the inflatable air bladder and adjusting a level of fluidization of the air fluidizable material such that the surface supporting the portion of the person is substantially level with a top of the foam bolster is also described.

Abstract: A cushioning device includes a machine-washable polyurethan viscoelastic foam and a cavity for receiving a filler.

Abstract: Example embodiments include a padding system that can include a first pocket assembly, the first pocket assembly including a first pocket, where the first pocket at least partially retains a first padding component, and a second pocket assembly, the second pocket assembly including a second pocket, where the second pocket at least partially retains a second padding component, where the first pocket assembly is coupled to the second pocket assembly with a transition portion.

Abstract: A mattress bar retainer system is disclosed for use with adjustable mattress platforms. The mattress retainer bar system is used to prevent movement of the mattress during positioning of the adjustable mattress platform assembly. In a rotate mode of operation, one or more mattress retainer bars at the head/foot end or corners of the bed are removably attachable and re-installable to the mattress platform. In an alternate embodiment, the mattress retainer bars are configured to be positioned to enable the mattress to be rotated relative to the adjustable mattress platform in a rotate mode of operation. After the mattress is rotated to the desired position, the mattress retainer bars are restored to their normal position in a normal mode of operation. In an alternative embodiment, the retainer bars are motorized to enable the retainer bars to be positioned at the touch of a button on a control pad. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, a retainer bar is disclosed for use with fitted sheets.

Abstract: An infant high chair includes a standing frame, a seat assembly, and a lock mechanism operable to lock the seat assembly at a desirable height relative to the standing frame. The standing frame includes a latching part operable to lock the standing frame in an unfolded state, and a release actuator operatively connected with the latching part and arranged near a foot of the standing frame. The seat assembly is connected with the standing frame, and is vertically adjustable relative to the standing frame when the lock mechanism is unlocked. A downward displacement of the seat assembly relative to the standing frame to a predetermined lower position urges the release actuator in movement such that the release actuator actuates the latching part to unlock for allowing folding of standing frame.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for making same utilizing a breathable mesh material having a reduced suffocation resistance level for infant and toddler use. The breathable mesh material includes an inner and outer fabric that includes larger openings on the front substructure than on the back substructure and a pile substructure is integrated and extends between the front and back substructures allowing air to substantially move effectively therethrough.

Abstract: An insulated glass enclosure for a refrigerated display case includes a glass top panel, a glass front panel, and two glass side panels. The front panel and the side panels each include spaced inner and outer glass panes. The upper edges of the front panel and the side panels are bonded to the top panel; and the front edges of the side panels are bonded to the front panel. A spacer is bonded between the free edges of the inner and outer glass panes of the front panel and the side panels to complete the insulated glass panels.

Abstract: The present application provides a shelf assembly for a display case. The shelf assembly may include a shelf, a pair of shelf brackets with a shelf bracket pocket, and a support rail with a pair of tabs. The support rail extends between the pair of shelf brackets and the tabs of the support rail fit with the shelf bracket pockets of the pair of shelf brackets.

Abstract: Furniture articles have an integrally formed shell that generally has rounded features, the shell diminishing in circumference outwardly from a mounting surface, and a mounting portion configured to secure the shell to the mounting surface. A perimeter edge of the shell defines a mounting plane against which the mounting surface is to be secured. When the shell is secured to the mounting surface, the mounting portion is inaccessible and hidden from view. Furniture includes a shelving unit, a desk unit, a seating unit, and a bed.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a display hanger includes a post, a product support moveable relative to the post between a retracted position and an extended position, and a biasing member biasing the product support to the retracted position. A shopper may manually move the product support to the extended position to visually inspect products hanging on the product support.

Abstract: A display system is provided and include base panel, a collapsible structure, a structure connector, and a base connector. The collapsible structure includes a pair of modular display panels with a pair of panel connectors that receive one another. The structure connector includes a pair of planar body sections angled with respect to each and connects to the pair of modular display panels. The base connector connects the collapsible structure to the base panel and includes a first planar body section secured to the collapsible structure, a second planar body section positioned adjacent to the first planar body section and secured to the collapsible structure, and a third planar body section positioned adjacent to the first planar body section and the second planar body section and secured to the base panel.

Abstract: A thermal fiber sleeping bag structure comprises a sleeping bag body and a thermal fiber mat which is laid on the sleeping bag body. The thermal fiber mat is woven by scalable, flexible yarns which can be heated when energized with power, and which includes non-conductive main axis threads and a conductive fine metal filament spirally wound around the outside of the main axis threads. According to this structure of laying the thermal fiber mat on the sleeping bag body, a thermal fiber sleeping bag capable of generating heat upon energizing with electric power can be obtained for indoor or outdoor heating in winter season.

Abstract: The present invention provides a height-adjustable pillow comprising: a lower member; an upper member which is disposed above the lower member, in such a way as to be able to move vertically relative to the lower member; and a raising and lowering device for adjusting the height of the upper member by moving the upper member.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to pillowcases and travel pillows, and more particularly related to one or more embodiments of a pillow wherein the pillowcase (or the travel pillow itself) includes an attached and adjustable eye-covering apparatus for improving a user's sleep by blocking ambient light from reaching the user's eye while the user is utilizing the herein disclosed pillow.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a hand operated device for storing, measuring and dispensing of powder or granular materials, with effectively simplified structure and reduced number of parts, having a solid housing integrating material storage container with stationer parts of a dispenser, comprising: special compartments and sound damper, made of elastic porous material that makes work of the device quite and thus acceptable for users; a means for one touch assembly and disassembly of an inner space of the device where a dispenser is located; structural elements for dispensing a predetermined volume of the material or its fraction, including stopping means for reduction of length of working stroke of the dispensing mechanism; a means making the device reliable when it is used with materials including sticky particles; a means providing the device configured to delivery more then one material stored in one device, including more then one material transporting mechanisms inside the dispenser; and structural elem

Abstract: A modular utensil holder is operable to hold a utensil and includes a case, a utensil-retaining assembly, and a removable case connector. The case includes wall structure that presents an elongated utensil-receiving opening. The utensil-retaining assembly is confined by the wall structure within the utensil-receiving opening to engage the utensil when the utensil is received in the opening. The case connector is fixed relative to the wall structure, with the case connectors of adjacent utensil holders being removably connectable so as to releasably secure the adjacent utensil holders to one another.

Abstract: A cup and breath freshening device is provided which includes a cup having a bottom and sidewalls, the sidewalls extending upwardly from the bottom and being sealed about the periphery. A sleeve is circumferentially disposed around a portion of the sidewalls. The sleeve has one or more pouches affixed to the sleeve. A breath freshener or other edible product may be insertable into and retained by the pouches. In one embodiment the pouches are sealed to the paperboard sleeve. In an alternative embodiment one or more pouches may be integrally formed in the sleeve for retention of the edible food product. In a further embodiment a patch having 1 or more pouches for retaining a food product may be affixed to a beverage container.

Abstract: A handle and lid combination for a drinking receptacle has at least one upper ring adapted to retain sides of the receptacle, a coaster base for supporting a drinking receptacle, a handle having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper ring extends from the upper portion, and the coaster base extends from the lower portion, a lid adapted to extend over the top of the drinking vessel, and a hinge pivotally connecting the lid to the upper ring. The coaster base may grip the bottom of the drinking receptacle and provide support to the drinking receptacle. In an embodiment, the upper ring and coaster base have an interior lining of rubber or plastic with a high coefficient of friction. In an embodiment, the lid, the ring and the coaster base are each generally coaxial.

Abstract: A hanging Christmas tree assembly including a flexible and substantially continuous sheet of material having a front surface including at least a portion of a tree outline and a back surface opposite the front surface. The hanging Christmas tree assembly may include at least one decorative member couplable to the front surface of the sheet of material. The sheet of material includes an installed configuration including the back surface of the sheet of material coupled to a wall surface and a storage configuration including a substantial portion of the sheet of material disposed in a rolled up configuration.

Abstract: A tree ornament for being positioned on top of a tree to decorate the tree includes a base being configured to be mounted on a top of the tree. A centerpiece includes a reflective surface to reflect light off of the centerpiece. The centerpiece is mounted to the base. An enclosure with apertures is coupled to the base. The enclosure with apertures extends upwardly from the base and surrounds the centerpiece. Each of a plurality of light assemblies is coupled to the enclosure and arranged around the centerpiece. Each of the light assemblies is electrically coupled to a power supply. The light assemblies emit light towards the centerpiece to be reflected off of the centerpiece when the light assemblies are provided power by the power supply. Light reflected off the centerpiece is filtered and selectively directed by the apertures in the enclosure.