Abstract: An interchangeable jewelry device includes a locket including a body and a cover. The body defines a cavity, and the cover attaches to the body by a hinge. A case includes a socket sized to receive the body of the locket. A first magnet is positioned on an exterior surface of the body of the locket. A second magnet is positioned on an interior surface of the socket of the case that mates with the first magnet of the body of the locket when the locket is positioned in the socket of the case.

Abstract: A wheelchair having, in an embodiment, a frame, a seat, a plurality of wheels and an umbrella assembly. The umbrella assembly has a canopy, a canopy holder and a driving device. During opening, the canopy slides upward through the canopy holder and extends outward.

Abstract: Provided is an automatic umbrella including an umbrella shaft which includes a grip portion for allowing a user to grip, at one end according to a longitudinal direction, a plurality of main ribs pivotably coupled with the other end of the umbrella shaft and spaced apart along a circumferential direction of the umbrella shaft, an elevating body slidably installed at the umbrella shaft according to the longitudinal direction, a plurality of sub ribs with both ends pivotably coupled with the main ribs and the elevating body, an umbrella canvas coupled with the main ribs to be supported, and an operation unit which moves the elevating body to the other end of the umbrella shaft to unfold the umbrella shaft when the umbrella shaft tilts to locate the other end to be above the one end of the umbrella shaft and moves the elevating body to the one end of the umbrella shaft to fold the umbrella shaft when the umbrella shaft tilts to locate the one end to be above the other end of the umbrella shaft.

Abstract: An umbrella system includes a support pole connected to a rotating tube positioned around a center tube that extends between the support pole and a center support that is connected to an umbrella frame. The rotating tube has one or more helical grooves therein that are engaged by teeth of a hub which is connected to the umbrella frame. As the rotating tube is rotated, the hub is driven along the length of the rotating tube thereby opening and closing the umbrella frame. In one arrangement system includes a motor housing assembly including a plurality of batteries and a motor that includes a driven gear that meshes with a stationary gear which causes rotation of the rotating tube. The system also includes a counterbalance assembly positioned within the rotating tube. The counterbalance assembly includes at least one spring positioned within the rotating tube that provides a counterbalance force.

Abstract: A tote having a body defining an interior open space made at least in part from a substantially transparent medium. The body includes a single panel that defines a front face, a back face and a floor that underlies the faces. A pair of side sub-panels lies between edges of the front and side subpanels and floor, such that the interior open space is visible through the tote.

Abstract: A case construction selectively encases and displays an electronic device, and includes a device-retention mechanism and multi-section jacket. The device-retention mechanism removably retains the electronic device and includes an anterior device-retaining section and a posterior jacket-opposing section. The multi-section jacket includes a mechanism-backing section, a spine section, and a mechanism-covering section. The mechanism-backing section is dimensioned to cover the posterior jacket-opposing section and the mechanism-covering section is dimensioned to cover the anterior device-retaining section. The spine section pivotally connects the mechanism-covering section to the mechanism-backing section for enabling the user to selectively cover/uncover the device-retention mechanism. The mechanism-backing section and mechanism-covering section each include at least one foldable portion.

Abstract: A protective case system includes a mounting accessory and a protective case. The mounting accessory includes a dovetail rail member with a snap feature and an engagement feature. The protective case includes an inner liner for receiving and at least partially enclosing the electronic device when the electronic device is installed in the protective case; an outer shell extending around at least a portion of the inner liner; and a mount adapter removeably attached to the outer shell.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a protective sleeve for an electronic device according to various aspects of the present technology may function as a substantially impermeable barrier between moisture and/or air and the electronic device. Various embodiments of the protective sleeve may comprise a front panel coupled to a back panel, forming an internal volume that may be sealed toward a bottom open end by an expandable sheet member and a fastener toward a top open end. The expandable sheet member may fold inwardly towards a mid-portion of the internal volume to form a ridge flanked by two inwardly projecting surfaces. Expansion of the expandable sheet member may reduce a degree of inward projection of the two inwardly projecting surfaces above horizontal and may modify the shape of the internal volume to effect standing the protective sleeve upright on a surface.

Abstract: A case a mobile device is provided comprising an outer cover and a shell sized to contain a mobile device. The outer cover can include a first member, a second member, and a flexible member. The shell can include a back panel and a protrusion extending along a perimeter of the back panel. The shell may be reversibly attached to the second member of the outer cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibers, preferably the hair, comprising at least the steps consisting in: a) applying to said keratin fibers a composition containing at least one substance chosen from fatty substances, non-silicone polymers and surfactants, b) applying a mechanical tension to said keratin fibers, and c) exposing said keratin fibers under mechanical tension to microwaves, at a pressure ranging from 50 000 to 250 000 Pa, in the presence of at least one solvent in vapor form on contact with the keratin fibers and without there being complete drying of the keratin fibers throughout the entire exposure to the microwaves, the solvent(s) in vapor form being entirely generated by evaporating at least one compound present, before emission of the microwaves, on contact with the keratin fibers, step a) taking place prior to step c).

Abstract: A Hair Ornamentation Apparatus configured for rapid engagement and rapid disengagement from a user's pony tail.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and a method for use in weaving elongate members together and most typically elongate members in the form of hair attached to the head of a person or a toy doll. The elongate members are provided in groups and the groups pass through passages in a weaving mechanism and along guide tubes which are located to the opposing side of the weaving mechanism from the item to which at least some of the elongate members are attached. Typically, relative movement of the weaving mechanism along the elongate members and the operation of the weaving mechanism cause the weave, such as in the form of plaiting, braiding or cornrowing to be formed.

Abstract: A self-contained, interchangeable decorative accessory is provided. The decorative accessory is backed by a low-profile hook and loop fastener that is coupled to a second low-profile hook and loop fastener. The decorative accessory may be coupled to headbands, purses, belts and the like.

Abstract: A hair dryer includes a housing, and a heating unit, an air supply unit and a circuit board which are arranged inside the housing. The air supply unit includes an impeller and a single-phase direct current brushless motor for driving the impeller. The single-phase direct current brushless motor includes a stator and a rotor which is rotatable relative to the stator. The stator includes a stator core and a single-phase winding wound on the stator core. The rotor includes a shaft and a permanent magnet fixed on the shaft. A power supply terminal for connecting an external power supply and an inverter for providing an alternating current to the single-phase winding are arranged on the circuit board. An input voltage of the inverter is no lower than an input voltage of the power supply terminal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic container provided with a rubber discharge pad, in which: a rubber discharge pad having a plurality of discharge ports is coupled to a container body, and when the rubber discharge pad is pressed, the rubber discharge pad is pressed to the bottom of the container body by elasticity such that the content accommodated in the container body is capable of being used without residual content; and since the content accommodated in the container body is discharged through the discharge ports of the rubber discharge pad, the expansion size of the discharge ports varies according to a force of pressing the discharge pad such that a discharge quantity of the content can be adjusted.

Abstract: An applique vessel for storing applique is described. The vessel includes: an interior surface; and an applique removal feature positioned along a portion of the interior surface. An applique vessel for storing applique includes: a body adapted to store applique; and a top comprising an application element, where the body and the top adapted to form a vessel if coupled, and the top is adapted to couple to the body via a compression fit. An applique system adapted to store and apply applique includes: a flexible body adapted to store applique; a top including an application element; and an applique removal feature positioned along a portion of the flexible body. An application element adapted to apply applique to a user includes: a frame having a particular shape; and a set of protuberances extending from the frame.

Abstract: A bag, such as a backpack, includes a back panel having an edge portion, a spacing panel having a fixed edge attached to the back panel and a free edge, an adjustment device, and a lace connecting the adjustment device and the spacing panel. The adjustment device can be configured to retract the lace, thereby translating the spacing panel toward the edge portion of the back panel, thereby increasing a space between the spacing panel and the back panel. The space between the spacing panel and the back panel can be smaller in a first configuration than in a second configuration and the back panel of the bag can be curved in the second configuration.

Abstract: A utility pack is provided. The utility pack is a combination of a vest and a bag. The vest includes a body portion and shoulder straps extending from the body portion. The body portion includes a bullet-resistant material. The bag of the present invention includes an internal compartment and a closable opening leading into the internal compartment. A connector releasably attaches the bag to the body portion of the vest.

Abstract: An expandable, variable compression pouch with an exoskeleton construction, which is a hybrid construction that combines a soft, flexible shell with semi-flexible molded outer components on the back, sides, bottom and front of the flexible shell. These molded components form an exoskeleton that provides structural reinforcement where needed without limiting the essential qualities of expansion or contraction or form fit that is essential to achieve the unique features and superior function of the pouch of the present invention.

Abstract: A decorative cuff secured to a wrist region of a user is designed to secure a bouquet and a plurality of interchangeable accessories thereon.

Abstract: A handle assembly attachable to an object includes an auxiliary handle and a hook with a pivot arm pivotably attached thereto to define a passageway for the object. The pivot arm is pivotable between a first position, allowing access to the passageway, and a plurality of second positions, adjusting the size of the passageway to secure the object therein. A pawl, attached to the pivot arm, is movable between a first position, engageable with a ratchet of the hook, and a second position, disengaged therefrom. A shank extends the hook, and a clutch operatively couples the shank to the auxiliary handle. The clutch is actuatable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The shank is moveable relative to the auxiliary handle in translation when the clutch is in the engaged position and the shank is rotatable relative to the auxiliary handle when the clutch is in the disengaged position.

Abstract: A process for producing a brush strip 1, comprises the steps of arranging a plurality of aligned monofilament fibers 2 transversely in a sinusoidal configuration to form a body portion 3 with fibers arranged in parallel and two looped ends 4a, 4b; applying at least one row of stitching 5 across the body portion towards one end, wherein the stitching is such as loop around groups of fibers to divide the body portion 3 into separate bundles; overmolding the stitched end of the bundles with a thermoplastic polymeric material 6; and trimming the non-overmolded end of the body portion 2 to create tufts of bristles 7.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a handle and a head mounted to the handle. In one aspect, the head may extend from a proximal end to a distal end along a longitudinal axis, the head having a base portion formed of a rigid plastic material and a flexible portion formed of an elastomeric material, a first longitudinal section of the flexible portion spaced apart from the base portion by a gap. The flexible portion of the head may have an upper surface and an opposing lower surface such that within the first longitudinal section of the flexible portion the upper surface and the lower surface are substantially planar and parallel to one another. Furthermore, tooth cleaning elements may be secured to the flexible portion of the head by in-molded technology to extend from the upper surface of the flexible portion.

Abstract: An oral care implement is provided. The oral care implement may include a handle comprising a core and a cover enveloping the core. The cover may be formed from a substantially translucent first rigid material. The core may be formed from a second rigid material and a plurality of elements, the plurality of elements suspended within the second rigid material and visible through the cover. In other embodiments the core may include a foamed material.

Abstract: An interdental cleaning member includes a brush having a plurality of bristles, each of the plurality of bristles comprising a bristle shaft, the bristle shaft extending from a shaft base to a shaft tip, and formed to have a thickness and resiliency configured to clean interdental areas and areas interposing a tooth and gum tissue surrounding the tooth.

Abstract: An electrolytic brush assembly including a handle assembly; a shroud extending from the handle assembly, the shroud having an aperture at a distal end thereof; and a brush connecting assembly for releasably connecting a brush to the handle assembly whereby the brush extends through the aperture of the shroud. The handle assembly includes an adjustment sub-assembly for selectively moving the brush connecting assembly and a brush connected thereto relative to the handle assembly and the aperture of the shroud.

Abstract: A tension-bearing clamp protects bristles, pads, rollers and other applicator elements of a paintbrush and may even reshape damaged bristles back to a fine point. The clamp comprises a first protective plate section pivotally affixed to a second protective plate section at first ends thereof. The first and second plate protective sections are biased in a top-and-bottom closed configuration, wherein the second ends of the first and second plate sections are in contact with one another. The first ends of the protective sections may include handles to allow opening and closing of the clamp. The first end of the clamp includes an opening so that the bristles of a paintbrush can be inserted therein. The bristles can be held between the first and second sections when the clamp is in a closed configuration to protect the bristles from damage and to reshape damaged bristles back to a fine point.

Abstract: An overbed table may have a base support frame with at least three casters and a rechargeable battery. A motor housing with a top wall having an opening may be attached to the base support and a telescoping column that is hollow tubular is attached at a bottom end to the motor housing over the opening to extend upwardly. A linear motor is positioned in the motor housing with a linear motor actuator projecting through the opening and into the telescoping housing wherein an extension member of the linear motor actuator is attached at a top end to a slidable table column member of the telescoping housing. Servo housing is attached at a top end of the slidable table column member with a servomechanism attached in the servo housing positioned for a rotating shaft of the servomechanism to engage a circular bracket attached adjacent to a first end of a table wherein the circular bracket is rotatably engaged with the servo housing.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system comprising a hitch member. The hitch member is constructed to be releasably coupled to a towing hitch port of a vehicle. The system can comprise a cross-member. The cross-member can be operatively coupled to the hitch member. When uncoupled from the vehicle, the hitch member can be constructed to rotate around a longitudinal axis of the cross-member. The system can comprise a first adjustable leg and a second adjustable leg.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multifunctional vanity that can be used for myriad purposes. It is self-contained within a housing, and is therefore portable. The exterior of the vanity can be made to look like a furniture piece appropriate for the environment in which it is located. The vanity can be used as a typical vanity, that is a place to dress, perform grooming functions and the like, or as a standing desk or other counter space. The vanity includes multiple functionalities that have heretofore never been assimilated into a single unit. By way of example, the vanity allows users to dress, groom, work on a computer or tablet, listen to music or other audio, iron clothes, store items, work at a desk, eat or drink, and so forth. The vanity can be accommodated for various users including physically challenged persons, the elderly, children, and outdoor users by making only slight modifications to the component parts used therein.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, an engagement element and an operating element. The first rail has a blocking feature. The second rail is movable relative to the first rail. The engagement element is arranged on the second rail. When the second rail is moved to a predetermined position relative to the first rail, the engagement element abuts against the blocking feature. The engagement element is configured to be moved away from the blocking feature of the first rail in response to operation of the operating element.

Abstract: A drawer glide mechanism can include a first elongate guide member, a second elongate guide member, a ball bearing component, a v-notch socket, a release mechanism, and/or a roller support. The first elongate guide member can include a distal end that is configured to fit within an opening in the v-notch socket. The drawer glide mechanism can further include one or more floating members and fixed members. In some cases, the drawer glide mechanism includes a release member configured to facilitate separation of the first and second elongate guide members when actuated and to inhibit or prevent accidental separation of the first and second elongate guide members.

Abstract: A mount assembly for dynamically positioning a display to a mounting surface. The assembly comprises a base support frame and a pivoting support frame pivotally coupled thereto and defining a pivot angle in between, with the pivoting support frame being transitional between first and second positions, the pivot angle increasing as the pivot support frame transitions from the first position toward the second position. A carriage frame adapted to be engaged with the display, and having a first attachment portion is pivotally and translatably coupled to the base support frame and defines a carriage angle therebetween, and a second attachment portion is pivotally coupled to the pivoting support frame. The carriage frame is transitional relative to the base support frame between stowed and deployed positions, the carriage angle increasing as the carriage transitions from the stowed position to the deployed position.

Abstract: An electric rocking chair comprises a chair installed on a support base having a trapezoidal form with the two inclined faces disposed at the front and at the rear sides of the chair, the side's faces supporting the chair. The chair is electrically moved front to back by means of displacement, such as wheels, attached to the front and to the rear under the chair and intended to roll along both inclined faces on a see saw movement operated by means of an electric actuator disposal. The rocking of the chair is performed in two movements, when front wheels are going down along the front inclined face, rear wheels are going up along the rear inclined face, thus inclining the chair forward and the opposite movement inclines the chair backward. Means of maintaining the wheels during the rolling movement can be used, such as a metallic frame.

Abstract: A foldable bench having a seat and front support members that may be rotated between a folded position and an unfolded position includes a backrest, first and second front support members, a seat, and a latch. The front support members are mounted to the font of the backrest and rotate laterally between a folded and unfolded position. The seat is mounted to the front of the backrest and rotates vertically between a folded and unfolded position. In the folded position, the seat is sandwiched between the backrest and the front support members. In the unfolded position, the seat prevents the front support members from rotating inwards to the folded position. The seat is supported in an unfolded position by seat supports located on each of the front support members, which are received by receivers in the seat. A latch located on one of the arms selectively engages an opening in the seat to secure the seat in the unfolded position.

Abstract: A chair, in particular an office chair, has a backrest which is coupled to a seat support by way of a backrest support. The chair further has a seat face. For tool-free chair assembly the backrest support is constructed in two pieces having a first support member which is associated with the seat support and having a second support member which is associated with the backrest and which is joined to the seat-support-side first support member in a positive-locking plug type connection and is locked therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chair equipped with supporter for shoulder which can obtain an effect of attitude remedy by reducing the pressure applied to the spine and by inducing an upright attitude of erecting the waist vertically through the supporter for shoulder which is connected to the hip supporter through the base and which comprises the supporter for armpit provided above the supporter, and in addition which can maximize convenience and enable the multi-purpose use by selecting the use and non-use of the supporter for arm or the supporter for shoulder through the direction change through up-down or forward-rearward direction rotation of the supporter for arm or through the folding of the supporter for armpit of the supporter for shoulder through the rotation shaft.

Abstract: A cushion and method provide relief of pain or discomfort in the pelvic/genital/rectal region of a person. The person is supported on a resilient cushion construct which conforms to the person's posterior profile contour configuration, while locating a plenum-like portion of a gap beneath the pelvic/genital/rectal region of the person. An airway is extended to the gap, through a basal construct located beneath the cushion construct and an air mover moves ambient air through the airway and into the plenum-like portion of the gap to provide cooling to the pelvic/genital/rectal region of the person supported on the cushion construct.

Abstract: A multi-mode includes a chassis, a height adjustor and an angle adjustor. The height adjustor includes an external tube pivotally connected to the chassis between a vertical position and a horizontal position and an internal tube telescopically inserted in the external tube so that the height adjustor is made with an adjustable effective length. The angle adjustor includes a platform, two lateral plates, an axle and a pin. The lateral plates extend parallel to each other and from the platform. Each of the lateral plates includes a plurality of apertures. The axle is used to pivotally connect the lateral plates to the internal tube, which is located between the lateral plates. The pin is operable to insert in the internal tube via a selected one of the apertures to keep the platform in a selected one of several angles relative to the internal tube.

Abstract: Foldable chair comprising a seat (10) and at least three legs (11) attached to the seat (10). A leg holder (12) which is arranged spaced apart from the seat (10) is associated with each leg (11) and each leg holder (12) has a connecting element. The legs are received at a mounting (13) by means of the connecting elements so as to be movable relative to one another. The leg holders (12) have as the connecting element a formed-on part, said formed-on parts (12a) being rotatably mounted between the legs (11) and thus a easy to produce, foldable chair is provided, which may take up high forces in the connecting means between the legs with minimal material wear.

Abstract: A display for displaying the condition of an air mattress. The display comprises a plurality of arrays of elements organized in a hierarchy. Each element represents a pressure increment. Each array comprises a plurality of rows and a plurality columns. The elements in each row of an array being distinctive in appearance from the elements in the other rows of the array. A control that operates the elements to indicate the pressure beginning with the first column, of the first row, of the lowest array in the hierarchy.

Abstract: A method of constructing a seating arrangement that includes providing a first chair structure comprising a first polymeric material having a first surface and a second surface, the first chair structure including at least one attachment area, providing a second chair structure, locating the second chair structure proximate the first chair structure such that at least a portion of the second chair structure covers the first chair structure, providing at least one staple member comprising a second polymeric material, wherein the second polymeric material of the at least one staple member may be recycled with the first polymeric material of the first chair structure without requiring separation of the at least one staple from the first chair component and inserting the at least one staple member through the first chair structure and the second chair structure, thereby securing the first chair structure to the second chair structure.

Abstract: Multilayer furniture protective devices and methods of use are provided herein. An example furniture protective device includes a tubular sleeve having a first open end and a second open end. The tubular sleeve has a layered pair of substrates including an elastomeric sheet stitched to a polymeric fabric sheet. The elastomeric sheet is stitched using a diamond pattern and the polymeric fabric sheet has a stitched diamond pattern that forms cells. Each of the cells has a ruching of polymeric fabric sheet material. The cells can expand when the furniture protective device is stretched due to the ruching of polymeric fabric sheet material allowing the tubular sleeve to expand to encompass an article of furniture. The elastomeric sheet resiliently biasing the tubular sleeve into a conforming relationship around the article of furniture.

Abstract: A merchandising system that improves the merchandising of product by limiting the number and the frequency with which product can be removed from, for example, a merchandising shelf. The merchandising system may include a base configured to support product and a housing configured to engage the base. The housing may comprise a top wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a front retaining wall mounted to the base at an angle. The system may further include a spring-urged pusher movably mounted on the base. The system may further include an opening defined by the first side wall and the front retaining wall through which product may be removed.

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments herein provide a transparent electronic display assembly having a front and a rear transparent sheet with a transparent electronic display located therebetween. A wireless transmitter/receiver may be placed adjacent to the transparent electronic display to receive image or video data wirelessly or to transmit status and feedback data. The transparent electronic display assembly may be used as a door for a cooler where a second wireless transmitter/receiver is positioned in a cavity below the cooler.

Abstract: A shelving assembly includes a shelf bracket including a bracket front end, a bracket rear end disposed opposite the bracket front end, and a bracket support member extending between the bracket front end and the bracket rear end. The bracket support member has a top wall. The shelving assembly further includes a shelf configured for being releasably coupled to the shelf bracket, the shelf including a shelf front end, a shelf rear end disposed opposite the shelf front end, and a shelf support member extending between the shelf front end and the shelf rear end, the shelf support member having a top surface and a bottom surface. The shelf also includes a wall that extends from the shelf front end at an acute angle relative to the top surface of the shelf support member. The shelf support member and the wall provide support for products to be displayed on the shelving assembly.

Abstract: A standalone merchandise display and storage table on which retail merchandise is displayed includes one or more shelf subassemblies, which include a counter and a pull-out shelf that telescopes outwardly to provide additional display and storage space without interfering with merchandise stored on counters from which the pull-out shelves extends. Shelf subassemblies can be used in multiple levels, and the pull-out shelves can be extended to a tilted orientation so as not to interfere with merchandise displayed on a different level. The pull-out shelves can be retained when closed and when deployed in a fully extended, tilted position, as well as in intermediate positions. A cabinet supports a lower counter and a central compartment supports and upper counter thereabove. Extendable panels above the upper counter can be deployed for extra display and storage space or can be retracted for displaying advertising media.

Abstract: An adjustably-sized and shaped picture frame formed of corner pieces around which are looped or woven one or more filaments such as colored yarns to form the frame borders. The frames created can be customized to various shapes and sizes. The corner pieces may be molded or molded and machined, and may have a diamond shape with inner side edges that align with outer corners of a sheet of artwork. The filament is woven around posts on both a front face and an outer corner of the corner pieces. A chamfer under a lower face of each corner piece may be used to secure free ends of the filament.

Abstract: A positive locking hanging system is specifically adapted for locking a panel to a wall. The system includes a first elongated mounting member that is configured to be mountable to a wall, and a second elongated mounting member configured to be attachable to a panel. When the first elongated mounting member and the second elongated mounting member are engaged, notches in the first and second elongated mounting members are aligned to form a locking channel. A user may lock the second elongated mounting member to the first elongated mounting member (i.e., lock the panel to the wall) by inserting a locking element into the locking channel. The locking element constrains the movement of the elongated mounting members which results in the panel being locked to the wall. As a result, this may address seismic concerns such as an earthquake, and may prevent a thief from merely removing the panel from the wall when the locking element is inserted.

Abstract: A zoned bed sheet is provided that includes opposite first and second vertical sidewalls. The sheet includes opposite third and fourth vertical sidewalls that each extend between the first and second vertical sidewalls. A horizontal wall extends between the first and second vertical sidewalls and between the third and fourth vertical sidewalls. The horizontal wall includes a plurality of zones. The zones are spaced apart from one another by a first material. The zones each include a material that is different than the first material.