Abstract: A tilting device for controlling a seat and prompting a change in a sitting position may include a fixed portion, connectable to a base of a chair; a movable portion connectable to a seat of the chair; a joint, positioned between the fixed portion and the movable portion configured to allow relative movement of movable portion with respect to fixed portion around at least two axes; and at least two actuators. The at least two axes may be orthogonal to each other and to an axis of the base of the chair. The device may further include a controller configured to control the operation of the at least two actuators. The device may further include at least one sensor configured to send an indication to the controller when a weight is placed on a seat of the chair. A system and a method are also described.

Abstract: A furniture system can include a base and a top. The base has a first surface defining a first slot and a second surface defining a second slot. The top has an end that is sized and configured to be inserted in the first slot and in the second slot. The furniture system forms a chair of a first configuration with the top forming a chair back and the first surface forming a first chair seat when the end of the top is inserted in the first slot. The furniture system forms a chair of a second configuration with the top forming the chair back and the second surface forming a second chair seat when the end of the top is inserted in the second slot. The furniture system can also be configured as various types of tables and the like.

Abstract: An air mattress includes a plurality of air cell groups including air cell groups corresponding to the back area, the buttock area and the thigh area of a person lying on the air mattress, each of which groups being made of a plurality of air cells, an air supply/release pump, an air tube connecting the air cell groups corresponding to the back area and the thigh area to the air supply/release pump and connecting the air cell group corresponding to the buttock area to the air supply/release pump in an independent system for each other, and a controller for controlling, when the back area is raised, so that the pressure of the air cell groups corresponding to the back area and thigh area is increased.

Abstract: crib bedding is provided. The crib bedding includes at least a fitted sheet and a top sheet. A plurality of magnets are attached about a periphery of the fitted sheet. A plurality of magnets are attached about a periphery of the top sheet. The plurality of magnets of the top sheet attract and releasably retain to the plurality of magnets of the fitted sheet when the fitted sheet is covering the top sheet. Therefore, when the top sheet is dirty, the top sheet may easily be removed to be washed.

Abstract: An augmented refrigerated display unit is provided. The refrigerated display unit includes a door being hingedly attached to the refrigerated display unit, an augmentation drive operatively connected to a hinge of the door for applying an assistive force to the door, and an initiation sensor configured to detect an application of a manual force to the door. The augmentation drive applies an assistive opening force to the door in response to detection by the initiation sensor of an application of the manual force to open the door, a holding force in response to a detection of the door reaching an open position, and an assistive closing force to the door in response to a detection of the manual force being applied to close the door.

Abstract: An adjustable product display system is configured to display a variety of products having different sizes and shapes in relation to a surface of a structure. The adjustable product display system may include a bin assembly having an adjustable length. The assembly defines a retaining chamber. At least one product-supporting insert is selectively positioned in and removed from the retaining chamber. The product-supporting insert(s) is configured to retain at least one of the products.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a hanging device including slides configured to align the hanging device at desired positions with the frame and on a wall. Embodiments may be configured to be aligned with a frame in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Abstract: The disclosed “Quilt” is in two “Parts”, each Part having a level of insulation which is independent of the other Part. For example, one “Part” can be extremely warm, and the other “Part” can be extremely cool. Both “Parts” can then be joined together to form a “Quilt”. When juxtaposed the two separate “Parts” of the “Quilt”, are a reverse image of each other, sharing both Negative and Positive componentry of a joiner. In this instance a Hook and Loop fastener is sewn into the joining “Channel Wall” of each “Part”. The Hook Fastener tape is sewn along one half of the edge of the joining “Channel Wall” to the middle of the “Channel Wall”, and the other half of the joining “Channel Wall” is sewn with a Loop Fastener tape. This arrangement permits both “Parts” can be purchased separately, and joined together allowing the individual to choose their own level of thermal resistance independently, whilst still being joined up with another individual's chosen thermal resistance.

Abstract: A doughnut shaped multifunction cushioning device, made of foam or similar flexible resilient material, and having a doughnut hole contoured recess. During exercise, manual labor, or other human endeavor, one human body joint such as a knee or other bodily bony protuberance is placed inside the contoured recess and against the floor or other support surface. By such means the cushioning device provides one or more of the following beneficial effects: reduced risk of injury, increased comfort, body alignment, and slight traction.

Abstract: An absorbent paper tissue (2) is attached to a single-use plate (1) with non-toxic wax or glue.

Abstract: A cover device (2) for a drink container comprises a basic assembly (9) which is provided with a drink opening (32), and a valve arrangement (20) for blocking or unblocking a passage to the drink opening (32) from a drink container side of the cover device (2). The valve arrangement (20) comprises a valve element (26) having two portions (27, 28) which are connected to each other through an area of the valve element (26) at a position where the valve element (26) is hingably associated with the basic assembly (9), the valve element (26) has a slit (42), and at least one of the valve element (26) and the connecting member (37) is shaped in such a way that the tighter the valve element (26) is pushed onto the connecting member (37), the more firmly the slit (42) is closed.

Abstract: The springform pan serving tray/pedestal is a food serving tray/pedestal that contains a recess in its top surface to secure and conceal the bottom of a springform pan. When a springform pan is used in preparing food, its bottom is typically left in place on the bottom of the food when the food is served for consumption. The food with the bottom of the springform pan still attached is then placed within this recess to secure and conceal the bottom of the springform pan while transporting, serving, and cutting the food.

Abstract: An eating utensil, such as a disposable utensil, may include a fork, knife, or spoon, or a combination thereof with a construction aimed at substantially reducing the weight of the utensil while vastly increasing the structural integrity of the utensil. The utensil may be formed from a polymeric or other material(s) in a singular or multi-piece construction bonded or otherwise adhered to one another to form a singular utensil with desirable physical properties. Such a utensil will not only be more resilient for the consumer, but the reduced material usage in the construction of the utensil will enable the producers to save money in material costs.

Abstract: An adjustable width garment hanging device for adjustable width hanging of garments of varying widths includes a tube with a curved center section. A hook coupled to a center point of the tube defines a pair of arms of the tube. Each of the arms has a plurality of penetrations positioned proximate to a respective opposing end of the tube. Each of a pair of rods is positioned in a respective one of the arms. The rods each have a cavity positioned proximate to a respective straight end. Each of a pair of springs is positioned in a respective one of the cavities. Each of a pair of balls, complimentary to the springs and the penetrations, is in contact with a respective one of the springs. Each of a pair of stops is coupled to a respective one of the opposing ends of the tube.

Abstract: When a person tries to put on a shoe, such as a tennis shoe or dress shoe, the back rim and quarter of the shoe often collapses inwards when the person does not use a shoehorn. The clip-on shoehorn can be installed on the back rim of the shoe to provide support and prevent the shoe back rim from collapsing in. It can be installed on a shoe all the time or can be removed and installed on another shoe. Clip-on shoehorns can be made in different sizes.

Abstract: A motor drive system for operating a mechanism for raising and lowering window coverings includes a motor operating under electrical power and an electrically powered drive system. The motor drive system advances a continuous cord loop in response to positional commands from a controller. An input-output device includes a capacitive touch strip that receives user inputs along an input axis, and an LEDs strip aligned with the input axis. A group mode module communicates the positional commands to other motor drive systems within an identified group to operate respective other mechanisms of the other motor drive systems. A set control module enables user calibration of a top position and a bottom position of travel of the window covering. The input-output device extends vertically on the exterior of a housing for the motor drive system, and the housing supports input buttons of the group mode module and the set control module.

Abstract: The heating cooker includes microwave generation devices that transfer microwaves to a cooking chamber, and a steam generation device that generates steam. The generated steam is guided to a first container, and a second container is provided on the first container. Then, a first foodstuff in the first container is heated by microwaves, and is also directly heated by the steam. A second foodstuff in the second container is heated by the microwaves, and is also indirectly heated by the steam. Accordingly, the heating cooker provided with cooking container capable of quickly heating a plurality of foodstuffs while improving the taste can be realized by using the heat of the microwaves and the steam.

Abstract: A mini steam generator for preparing or cooking various different types of food through means of a steaming process is disclosed. The mini steam generator is compact in size and is fluidically coupled to one or more cooking chambers for preparing or cooking the desired food products. The mini steam generator and the one or more cooking chambers may be disposed within a modular cooking appliance housing, and two or more modular cooking appliance housings may be fixedly connected together so as to effectively form a food preparation assembly or food preparation station.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of use and manufacture are provided for a modular grill and smoker device for cooking food that include a first chamber, a door for opening and sealably closing the first chamber, an airflow corridor creating a hull around the first chamber for channeling air around the first chamber with at least one lower vent and at least one upper vent, as well as integration with electronic user devices.

Abstract: A drip portable cup comprises a cup container, a drip container, a cover body and a filter container. The cup container is screwed on the lower part of the drip container, the filter container is located between the drip container and cup container, the cover body is screwed on the upper part of drip container, and there is a drip part in the drip container. Therefore, the drip part and filter container filter the coffee, and the cup container holds the coffee dripped from the filter container, so that the user can enjoy coffee everywhere at any time.

Abstract: A beverage brewer comprises a housing, with a spray head mounted to the housing and operably connected to a source of water. A brew basket is selectively installed and secured to the housing, with the brew basket holding a quantity of a beverage component below the spray head, such that water introduced by the spray head contacts and passes through the beverage component to produce a brewed beverage. A shelf supports a receptacle below the brew basket. The shelf includes a frame that is configured for mounting at multiple locations on the housing, i.e., at multiple vertical positions between the base portion of the housing and the brew basket. The shelf also includes a platform that is mounted to and supported by the frame.

Abstract: A beverage brewer comprises a housing, with a spray head mounted to the housing and operably connected to a source of water. A brew basket is selectively installed and secured to the housing, with the brew basket holding a quantity of a beverage component below the spray head, such that water introduced by the spray head contacts and passes through the beverage component to produce a brewed beverage. One or more magnets are installed on the brew basket, and one or more magnetic proximity sensors are installed in the housing and positioned to sense the presence of the one or more magnets installed on the brew basket. A control logic then receives signals from the one or more magnetic proximity sensors and executes a selected brewing routine in response to the signals received from the one or more magnetic proximity sensors.

Abstract: A brew basket includes a body defining an internal cavity for holding a quantity of a beverage component, such that, in use, water introduced into the internal cavity contacts and passes through the beverage component to produce a brewed beverage. The brew basket further includes an outlet orifice for the brewed beverage defined by a downward extension of the brew basket. A cap engages the downward extension of the brew basket, with an opening defined through a bottom wall of the cap. A gasket is received in the cap, and a thickness of the gasket determines a position of the cap relative to the downward extension of the brew basket, and thus determines a flow rate of the brewed beverage from the outlet orifice through the opening defined through the bottom wall of the cap.

Abstract: A beverage preparation device, in particular a coffee maker, comprising at least one water pump for supplying water to a first continuous-flow heater (17), which is embodied for generating hot water, and to a second continuous-flow heater (18), which is also embodied for generating hot water and/or for generating steam, and comprising a control unit for controlling the at least one pump as well as the continuous-flow heaters (17, 18) for realizing different operating modes.

Abstract: A cooking system, including a product loader for dispensing uncooked food product; a broiler/oven having an inlet end, a cooking chamber, a discharge end, a motorized conveyor system for conveying food through said broiler from said inlet end to said discharge end, and heating elements for heating and cooking food products in said cooking chamber. Disposed proximate the discharge end is a temperature sensor system including temperature sensors for measuring the internal temperature of the cooked food product. Readings from the temperature sensor system are sent to a system controller to evaluate and qualify food product as sufficient or insufficiently cooked. A discharge control system sends disqualified food product to a discard bin and qualified food product to a product holding bin.

Abstract: A muffin cooking system includes a pan that has a plurality of indentions. The indentions are spaced apart from each other and are distributed on the pan. A rack is removably positioned on the pan. The rack has a plurality of baskets and each of the baskets may contain a muffin. Each of the baskets is positioned in an associated one of the indentions when the rack is removably positioned on the pan. Thus, the rack may cook the muffins. The rack is removed from the pan when the muffins are cooked and the rack the muffins are cooled.

Abstract: A compact and easy to assemble grill cart to support a collapsible grill cart that includes a base portion, side portions, and a top portion that can be stored in a compact, folded configuration. The collapsible cart can be expanded or unfolded to provide a stable structure that can support a cooking unit, such as a grill, grill insert, or firebox. Such a collapsible grill cart can also include doors that provide enclosed storage space within the expanded cart and wheels to facilitate transportation.

Abstract: A charcoal management device having a plate, an inner wall circumscribing an inner portion of the plate, and an outer wall circumscribing at least a portion of the plate outside the inner wall.

Abstract: It is an object of this invention to provide an improved culinary device. The device has a handle, a chamber that can receive fluid such as a sauce, a means of dispensing the fluid, and a means of measuring the fluid. The device features a head, which is meant to contact a portion of food.

Abstract: A deep fat fryer with continuous oil filtering and purging of sediments therefrom during uninterrupted fryer operation is provided. The filter includes a cylindrical hollow housing with a first end and a second end and a hollow cylindrical screen with a longitudinal axis and first and second ends. The screen is disposed coaxially within the hollow housing to define an annulus therebetween. A piston mounted within the screen and reciprocatingly movable along the longitudinal axis between the first and second ends of the screen. A pump, seal, and associate motor are provided to provide continuous oil flow through the filter and the remainder of the fryer. A heat exchanger is provided downstream of the pump to transfer heat from the fryer to the oil flowing through the heat exchanger.

Abstract: An apparatus for the automated preparation of cooked food products has a food container for holding the food product during preparation, a dispensing station. for controllably dispensing the food product to the food container, a cooking device designed for at least partially accommodating the food container and for heating the food product held by the container; a dumping station, to which the cooked food product is dropped from the food container and a conveyor mechanism for controllably conveying the food container between the dispensing station, the cooking device, and the dumping station.

Abstract: Food holding apparatuses and methods of use and manufacture are provided herein. An apparatus includes a first portion having a first handle and a first side of a clip, the first side includes an first retaining plate having a front surface and a back surface, the back surface includes a first plurality of protrusions that extend from the back surface, a second portion that has a second handle and a second side of the clip, the first side includes a second retaining plate having a front surface and a back surface, the back surface includes a second plurality of protrusions that extend from the back surface, the first plurality of protrusions and the second plurality of protrusions are aligned such that they are brought together to secure a portion of a food item when the apparatus is in a food gripping position.

Abstract: An insulating container can be configured to retain a volume of liquid, and include a first inner wall having a first end having an opening extending into an internal reservoir, and a second outer wall forming an outer shell. The second outer wall can include a second end configured to support the container on a surface. The second outer wall can include a dimple, and the dimple can include a circular base and an inner portion converging to an hole extending into the second outer wall. The hole can be sealed by a resin, and the circular base can be covered by disc formed of the material. Alternatively, a cap can cover the dimple, and a weld can connect the cap to the second outer wall. The container can also include a sealed vacuum cavity forming an insulated double-wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall.

Abstract: A grinding device for grindable products includes movable and fixed grinding assemblies. The movable grinding assembly includes a rotationally integral casing and a grinder including a grinding cone with a grinding surface. The fixed grinding assembly includes a counter-grinder and a coupling member. The casing includes a cylindrical jacket and is closed at one end, including openings for dispensing a ground product. The counter-grinder has a hollow cylindrical body with an inner grinding surface. The grinder is inserted into the hollow cylindrical body of the counter-grinder to allow the respective grinding surfaces to cooperate. The coupling member includes an open ended cylindrical body connecting with the container and an adjustment portion cooperating with the casing for adjusting the movable grinding assembly with respect to the fixed grinding assembly. The grinder and the counter-grinder are substantially rigid, and the casing and the coupling member are substantially flexible.

Abstract: A juicer and a blender device. The juicer and blender may share a common motor. A combination electric juicer and blender device comprising: a chassis that supports a housing within which is contained an electric motor; the housing supporting a juicer having a removable juice collection chamber with a lid and a feed tube; the housing having a base that supports a removable blending jug; and the motor providing power, both independently or concurrently, to a rotating blade in the blending jug and the juicer.

Abstract: The embodiment of a hand tighten screw mounted through a threaded hole on one handle of a plyer type nutcracker at a position adjacent to nutcracker's pivotal connection. The engagement of this hand tighten screw through tightening and untightening regulates the pressure the nut or object to be crushed shall receive in a cracking operation. The right pressure shall result in either large broken haul pieces or hand-breakable cracks on the hull or shell effectively eliminating the scattering of shells and hulls in the cracking operation while keeping the kernel in one whole piece or fewer big pieces. Additionally, the engagement of the hand tighten screw creates a safe distance between the nutcracker handles to prevent fingers from being pinched in a cracking operation.

Abstract: A method of assembling a shower door sealing assembly includes inserting a bumper into a channel that extends along an outer perimeter of at least one vertical side of a door frame having two vertical sides and a horizontal side that extends between the vertical sides. The bumper is coupled to the door frame via a friction fit between the channel and the bumper. The method also includes installing the door frame within a showering enclosure in an orientation in which the vertical sides of the door frame are parallel to a wall of the showering enclosure and the at least one horizontal side is parallel to a floor of the showering enclosure.

Abstract: A toilet device includes a toilet seat device, a radio wave sensor, and a controller. The toilet seat device is provided on a toilet bowl. The controller is configured to operate the toilet seat device based on a signal outputted from the radio wave sensor. The radio wave sensor is being operable for detecting presence of a human body in a first area including front of the toilet seat device, detecting motion of a human body in a second area including the front of the toilet seat device and a region outside the first area, and determining sensing of the human body based on detection result of the motion of the human body and detection result of the presence of the human body.

Abstract: A hygienic protector for the collection and separation of human solid excrement, may be partially inserted into the opening of a toilet bowl, and comprises a central portion and a peripheral portion. The central portion defines a container body for the collection and treatment of human solid excrement, and the peripheral portion protrudes externally with respect to the edge of the opening of the toilet bowl, and both provided in a water-soluble and biodegradable material. The container body comprises an opening shaped like the opening of the toilet bowl. At least one anti-odor membrane extends over the central portion, to close the opening. The membrane is water-soluble, biodegradable and heat-sensitive, which is adapted to puncture upon contact with the solid excrement, substantially at the area of contact.

Abstract: The invention proposed refers to an all-purpose liquid spray and funnelled dosage dispenser which makes it possible, with just one device, to spray all types of aromatic, medicinal and/or antiseptic essences, without the need for propellant gases or aerosols and which, simply by turning the liquid container nozzle, allows an auxiliary deposit to be filled which will funnel the liquid itself to direct functions for cleaning elements which can be purified in this way, such as toilets, all done mechanically with the aid of a pressure trigger (4) with a cylindrical pressure cap (18) welded on the middle and exactly aligned with the top of the output nozzle (2), the free end (21) of the rotating lever (3) supported on a load arm (5) comprising an inertia flywheel (19) on one side of which there is a helical spiral (20), both components forming an integral part of a rotating shaft (8) driven by an electric motor (9) so that the free and (21) of the pressure trigger (4) is supported on the helical spiral (12) and, w

Abstract: An air-releasing valve for use in a suction apparatus and a suction robot having the air-releasing valve are provided. The air-releasing valve comprises an activation unit and an air-releasing valve retaining base (3). An air-releasing hole (11) in communication with a negative pressure chamber (18) of the suction apparatus is provided on the air-releasing valve retaining base (3). The activation unit is provided on the air-releasing valve retaining base (3) and is movable relative to the air-releasing valve retaining base (3) to open the air-releasing hole (11). A switch (4) is provided on the air-releasing valve retaining base (3). The activation unit opens the air-releasing hole (11) and triggers the switch (4) to shut off a vacuuming apparatus (14) of the suction apparatus simultaneously. The air-releasing valve is capable of rapidly releasing air from the suction apparatus and shutting off the vacuuming apparatus (14) in a timely manner.

Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a portable floor care system with manually interchangeable AC and DC vacuum motor head assemblies for use in cleaning hard surface flooring may include: a reservoir defining an interior space operable to hold a cleaning liquid; a spigot fluidly connected to the reservoir interior space, the spigot manually adjustable through a range between a fully open position and a fully closed position, whereby when the reservoir contains a cleaning liquid, a user may dispense and regulate the flow of the cleaning liquid from the reservoir through the spigot by manually adjusting the spigot; a vacuum recovery tank; an AC vacuum motor head assembly and a DC vacuum motor head assembly manually and interchangeably fluidly connectable to the vacuum recovery tank; and a DC power supply assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning domestic and industrial surfaces includes a box-like machine body having a suction system and a steam generation system housed therein, and defining a front portion and an opposite rear portion; a joint for the end of a first suction and steam carrying flexible duct; the machine body having an additional multifunctional suction and steam delivery unit which is overhangingly supported by the machine body between two bilateral support arms hinged to the machine body, and extending beyond the front portion of the machine body.

Abstract: A cleaning assembly includes a housing with an upper wall and a perimeter wall which is attached to and extends downwardly from the upper wall. A motor is mounted within the housing. An axle is attached to the motor and is accessible at a bottom side of the housing. The motor rotates the axle when the motor is turned on. A rod is elongated and has a first end and a second end. A handle is attached to the second end. A trigger is mounted on handle and the motor is turned on when the trigger is actuated. A plurality of heads is provided. Each of the heads includes an upper end and a lower end. Each of the upper ends comprises a coupler that releasably engages the axle. At least one of the heads is used for cleaning.

Abstract: A cleaning pad for absorbing liquids from a hard, target surface. The cleaning pad has a hydrophobic floor sheet, and a core joined to the floor sheet. The core has absorbent gelling material therein with a gradient distribution, so that the pad has a particular minimum absorbency as used with water or with common amine oxide cleaning solution. A hydrophilic smoothing strip is joined to the outwardly facing surface of said floor sheet. The cleaning pad provides both good absorbency and a coefficient of friction falling within a specified range judged advantageous for cleaning. The absorbency and coefficient of friction work well with both water and an amine oxide cleaning solution.

Abstract: A cleaning pad for absorbing liquids from a hard, target surface. The cleaning pad has a hydrophobic floor sheet, and a core joined to the floor sheet. The core has absorbent gelling material therein with a gradient distribution, so that the pad has a particular minimum absorbency as used with water or with common amine oxide cleaning solution. A hydrophilic smoothing strip is joined to the outwardly facing surface of said floor sheet. The cleaning pad provides both good absorbency and a coefficient of friction falling within a specified range judged advantageous for cleaning. The absorbency and coefficient of friction work well with both water and an amine oxide cleaning solution.

Abstract: A cleaning pad for absorbing liquids from a hard, target surface. The cleaning pad has a hydrophobic floor sheet, and a core joined to the floor sheet. The core has absorbent gelling material therein with a gradient distribution, so that the pad has a particular minimum absorbency as used with water or with common amine oxide cleaning solution. A hydrophilic smoothing strip is joined to the outwardly facing surface of said floor sheet. The cleaning pad provides both good absorbency and a coefficient of friction falling within a specified range judged advantageous for cleaning. The absorbency and coefficient of friction work well with both water and an amine oxide cleaning solution.

Abstract: A cleaning pad for absorbing liquids from a hard, target surface. The cleaning pad has a hydrophobic floor sheet, and a core joined to the floor sheet. The core has absorbent gelling material therein with a gradient distribution, so that the pad has a particular minimum absorbency as used with water or with common amine oxide cleaning solution. A hydrophilic smoothing strip is joined to the outwardly facing surface of said floor sheet. The cleaning pad provides both good absorbency and a coefficient of friction falling within a specified range judged advantageous for cleaning. The absorbency and coefficient of friction work well with both water and an amine oxide cleaning solution.

Abstract: A medical apparatus includes: an information acquisition section configured to acquire position information and visual line information in an endoscope inserted into a predetermined organ; an image acquisition section configured to acquire an image obtained by observing inside of the predetermined organ from a predetermined viewpoint; an alignment section configured to convert the position information and the visual line information to a coordinate system of a model of the predetermined organ; a position calculation section configured to calculate position information of an inner wall of the predetermined organ opposing in a visual line direction from the predetermined viewpoint; an index generation section configured to generate an index defined based on a predetermined feature; and an image generation section configured to generate an image in which the index and position information of the inner wall are associated, for the image acquired by the image acquisition section.

Abstract: A transmitting device includes: a first transmission unit; a second transmission unit having transmission lines each having a proximal end at which a transmitting-side connecting portion is provided; and a first switch for selecting a transmission line from the second transmission unit, to connect the selected transmission line to the first transmission unit.