Abstract: A quick-release mechanism for drawer slide parts includes a first rail, a second rail, a drawer frame member, and an engaging member. The second rail can be displaced with respect to the first rail and includes an engaging portion. The drawer frame member includes a carrier which is mounted on the second rail. The engaging member is mounted on the drawer frame member. The drawer frame member is releasably mounted on the second rail via the engaging member engaged with the engaging portion of the second rail.

Abstract: A drawer slide assembly includes first and second rails, a drawer frame member, a mounting device, and an inserting member. The second rail is longitudinally movable with respect to the first rail. The drawer frame member is connected to the second rail and includes a carrier and a drawer sidewall connected to the carrier. The mounting device is connected to the drawer frame member and/or the second rail and includes an engaging member and a guiding member. The engaging member has an engaging portion corresponding to the guiding member. The inserting member corresponds to the guiding member and can be inserted thereinto to displace the engaging member to an engaged position and, by engaging with the engaging portion, be mounted to the mounting device.

Abstract: A driving mechanism for furniture is disclosed. The furniture includes a first furniture part and a second furniture part movable relative to the first furniture part. The driving mechanism includes a driving device, a locking device and a swing member. The driving device includes an elastic member. The locking device includes a locking part and a guiding member, the guiding member is for generating a force toward the locking part. The swing member is movably connected to the second furniture part. When the swing member is operatively engaged between the locking part and the guiding member, the elastic member of the driving device accumulates a driving force; and when the swing member is operatively disengaged from the locking part and the guiding member, the driving force is released to drive the second furniture part to move from a retrieve position to an open position relative to the first furniture part.

Abstract: A driving mechanism for furniture is disclosed. The furniture includes a first furniture part and a second furniture part. The driving mechanism includes a first driving device including a first base, a locking device connected to the first base, a swing member movably connected to the second furniture part, a second driving device mounted to the second furniture part and including an elastic member, and a clutch device mounted to the first base. Wherein when the second furniture part is moved from an open position toward a retrieve position to reach a predetermined position, the clutch device is switched from an engaging status to a free status by the second driving device, and the elastic member provides a driving force for driving the second furniture part to be retrieved relative to the first furniture part.

Abstract: A driving mechanism for a slide rail assembly with a first and a second rails includes a first driving device, a locking device, a swing member and a second driving device. The first driving device includes a first elastic member and a first base. The first elastic member accumulates a first driving force when the swing member abutting against a locking part of the locking device. The second driving device is mounted to the second rail and includes a second base movably connected to the first base, a blocking member movable in a guiding section of the second base, and a second elastic member. When the second rail and the second base are moved from a retrieve position toward an open position relative to the first rail, the blocking part abuts against a portion of the guiding section for allowing the second elastic member to accumulate a second driving force.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail; a second rail movable relative to the first rail; a third rail mounted between the first rail and the second rail; a first sliding auxiliary device movably arranged between the first rail and the third rail, the first sliding auxiliary device comprising at least one first rolling member and a first meshing feature, the least one first rolling member configured to facilitate the third rail to move relative to the first rail; a second sliding auxiliary device movably arranged between the third rail and the second rail, the second sliding auxiliary device comprising at least one second rolling member and a second meshing feature, the least one second rolling member configured to facilitate the second rail to move relative to the third rail; and a synchronizing member meshed between the first meshing feature and the second meshing feature.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail and a sliding auxiliary device. The second rail is longitudinally movable relative to the first rail. The sliding auxiliary device is movably arranged between the first rail and the second rail. The sliding auxiliary device includes a first part and a second part mutually engaged. At least one rolling member is mounted to one of the first part and the second part for facilitating the second rail to move relative to the first rail.

Abstract: A hidden hanging bracket with an anti-disengagement system for wall cupboards, wherein a wall cupboard is hooked to a support fixed to the wall by a hooking tooth, includes, in combination: a base on which a slide runs, carrying a regulation mechanism in depth (horizontal) with a lead screw with which the hooking tooth is integral, a height regulation mechanism (vertical) with a lead screw, and a bead suitable for interfering with the support. The bead is screwed onto the slide in a position below and substantially opposing (not completely offset) with respect to the tooth, and the tip or end part of the bead is engaged with a flap (horizontal edge) folded directly from the support fixed to the wall.

Abstract: A seat back angle and depth adjustment assembly includes an angle adjustment member that includes a first aperture and a second aperture, a first fastener is received by the first aperture and is configured to engage an angle adjustment locking member, and a second fastener is received by the second aperture and is configured to engage a depth adjustment locking member.

Abstract: Automatically adjustable seating apparatus are described. The automatically adjustable seating apparatus include first and second seat bottom portions that at least one of which is moveable. The first and/or second seat bottom portions are moveable by automatic adjusters that alter the position of a seat bottom portion between a retracted position and an extended position. When the moveable seat bottom portion or portions are in their retracted position, the automatically adjustable seating apparatus is configured as two seats back-to-back, and when the seat bottom portion or portions are in their extended positions, the automatically adjustable seating apparatus forms a substantially flat surface.

Abstract: A seating unit that includes a linkage mechanism adapted to adjust between closed, extended, and reclined positions is provided. The linkage mechanism includes an adjustment mechanism having a motor and a track that is coupled to the motor and that extends from a front portion of the seating unit to a rear portion of the seating unit. The linkage mechanism also includes a motor activator block slidably coupled to the track and movable along the track using the motor, as well as a single drive link that is attached to the motor activator block. The motor activator block includes a carriage body that slidably attaches the motor activator block to the track and one or more mounting tabs that extend from the carriage body toward the rear portion of the seating unit and that are coupled to the single drive link.

Abstract: A mechanism for adjusting the seat of a chair as a result of changing the tilt of the backrest with respect to the seat is provided. The mechanism has a backrest frame and a base frame, as well as a covering element stably combined with the base frame and forming part of the seat. The backrest frame is rotatably constrained to the base frame around a respective rotation axis and tilting with respect to the seat between a position (P1) of minimum tilt and a position (P2) of maximum tilt. Advantageously, the covering element is partially elastically deformable, with the mechanism having deforming means operated by the backrest frame in order to reversibly deform, in the vertical direction, when the covering element as a function of the tilt angle with backrest frame has reached with respect to the position (P1) of minimum tilt.

Abstract: The present invention, method and apparatus, relates to supporting normal functions of blood circulatory systems over extended periods of sitting. The invented apparatus and method help blood circulatory systems function normally, while keeping body and or sitting pose unchanged. Keeping body and or sitting pose unchanged are necessary in many circumstances involving extended periods of sitting such as driving an automobile, or sitting without being interrupted by unwanted moves from the seat.

Abstract: A method and apparatus include attaching a lighted cup holder to a seating arrangement. The lighted cup holder includes a cup holder body and a light-producing light source, with the cup holder body being attached to the seating arrangement and having a cup receptacle therein, the light-producing source being disposed within the cup receptacle for illuminating the receptacle. A light-sensitive element operatively connected to the light source selectively controls production of light by the light source in such a manner that illumination of the cup holder is provided only under conditions where visibility is reduced to the point that it becomes difficult to locate the cup holder. The light-sensitive element is mounted on a master lighted cup holder and controls illumination of the master lighted cup holder and one or more slave lighted cup holders operatively connected to the master lighted cup holder.

Abstract: A support device or chair can include an inductive charging systems can be used to charge a battery. The chair or support device can include a climate control system to provide personal comfort to an occupant, such as an office worker, using personal thermal amenity devices.

Abstract: A bed frame assembly includes a first planar member, a first end bracket, and a connecting member. The first planar member is configured to support a bed. The first end bracket is coupled to a side of the first planar member. The connecting member is detachably coupled to the first end bracket and is configured to secure the first end bracket to the first planar member.

Abstract: A multi-functional bed (1) includes a base (2) and a frame supported by the aforesaid base (2). The frame (4) is configured for receiving a user (U) and includes an end region (H) where, when a user (U) is lying on the bed (1), the head (HE) of the user (U) is received, The bed (1) includes a first diffusion module and a second diffusion module (28, 30; 28?, 30?; 280, 300) located in the end region (H) and configured for diffusion of at least one from among an active agent, a sound signal; and a visual signal. Each of the diffusion modules (28, 30; 28?, 30?; 280, 300) is mobile between a resting position and a working position, where, in the working position, the diffusion modules (28, 30; 28?, 30?; 280, 300) are oriented towards the head (HE) of the user (U).

Abstract: A system is disclosed for facilitating rotation of a mattress in a horizontal plane carried by a box spring or a platform. In order to facilitate rotation, slick surfaces between the mattress and the box spring or platform are selectively placed in engagement with each other, in one embodiment of the invention. The slick surfaces may be provided by two (2) separate covers; one cover for the mattress and one cover for the box spring, platform or bed skirt. One cover is provided with a slick and non-slick surface. The other cover may be the same as the first cover or may have slick surfaces on two sides. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, one of the covers may be provided as a protective cover that encapsulates the entire mattress. In another alternate embodiment, one cover may be provided that cooperates with a slick surface that is integrally provided on one or the other of the mattress or box spring or platform.

Abstract: Mattresses including a polymeric contact sensor configured to provide real-time dynamic contact information, which can then be used to report sleep quality, body position and/or pressure distributions to the user. The polymeric contact sensors could also be used to control parameters of the mattress and/or foundation with adjustable firmness for a given position and/or body shape/type/size. The polymeric contact sensor includes a plurality of flexible strips formed of a polymeric material and a conductive filler, wherein the polymeric contact sensor is in electrical communication with a data acquisition terminal, wherein the polymeric contact sensor is disposed on or within the upholstery layer, or on or within the quilt layer, or on a top surface of the innercore unit.

Abstract: An example information processing system performs an analysis relating to health of a user based on biological information of the user so as to provide information to the user based on a result of the analysis. The information processing system updates, for each user, at least a part of a rule for deciding information to be provided based on the biological information. Thus, the information processing system can provide information that is useful for the user. Note that the update of the rule is performed based on the biological information of the user that is obtained after the provision of the information, for example.

Abstract: A mattress pad for supporting a human body includes an upper layer, a lower layer, and a wadding layer therebetween. The wadding layer includes three distinct zones arranged along the length of the pad for varying support of the human body. The first zone is configured to support a head portion and a neck portion; the second zone is configured to support an upper body portion and a lumbar portion; and the third zone is configured to support a lower back portion and leg portion. Thickness and length in these zones varies for providing the varying support.

Abstract: A carrier system and method of use of same are disclosed.

Abstract: A refrigerated sales furniture (1) comprises at least one refrigerated goods storage space (2); at least two doors (3, 5) providing access to the refrigerated goods storage space (2), the at least two doors (3, 5) comprising a lower door (5) and an upper door (3) arranged on top of the lower door (5). The refrigerated sales furniture (1) further comprises a hinge (4), which is arranged between the upper door (3) and the lower door (5) for supporting the upper door (3) on the lower door (5) and allowing the doors (3, 5) to pivot around a vertical axis (A) independently from each other. The hinge (4) includes an upper pin (13) attached to or integral with the upper door (3) and a lower pin (11) attached or integral with to the lower door (5), the upper pin (13) is supported by the lower pin (11) and the two pins (11, 13) are rotatable with respect to each other around the vertical axis (A).

Abstract: The present invention describes a cooling system integrated for cabinets and a cooling cabinet by forced air. Specifically, the present invention includes a cooling system presented in a hot region including a cooling fluid compressor set and cooling fluid condensation medium, and a cold region including heat exchanger, ventilation mean, air inlet and air outlet, in a way that the configuration of element allows the cooling system to present a reduced size consuming low internal volume of a cabinet, when installed on the same. The present invention is situated on the technical field of thermodynamic systems and cabinet refrigeration.

Abstract: A serving counter for displaying refrigerated products in a display space thereof, comprising a display shelf that bounds the display space on a bottom side, which display shelf is configured for supporting the products to be displayed on a supporting surface thereof, a first refrigeration unit configured for supplying cooled gas to the display space via a wall of the display space and a second refrigeration unit configured for cooling the supporting surface.

Abstract: An article presentation device (10) comprising a base (20) having at least one slot (22), at least one support (30) configured to receive at least one article and to be inserted in and extracted from the slot (22), and at least one catch (40) that is movable between a locked position in which the catch (40) is suitable for co-operating with the support (30) in order to retain it in the slot (22), and an unlocked position in which the catch (40) enables the support (30) to be extracted from the slot (22), each catch (40) being associated with a single slot (22) and being actuated by a distinct drive mechanism (50). The drive mechanism (50) is configured to drive the catch (40) in turning.

Abstract: A device and method for the storage and display of dual fingernail lacquer bottles, which uses resilient flexible arms to grasp the bottles. Each clip has two or more resilient arms having a frontal opening which permit the placement of a bottle, such as a fingernail lacquer or treatment bottle, between the resilient arms. The resilient arms provide a tab for alignment of the fingernail lacquer bottles and catches for attachment of an informational card to the device. The resilient flexible arms utilize friction and compressive forces to grasp the bottle, with each resilient arm being made of a flexible material used to grasp the exterior of a bottle.

Abstract: A storage device for insertion within a cavity in a mannequin component, the storage device including a body having a receptacle for receiving items associated with said mannequin component, and a lid for closing the receptacle to enclose the items within the storage device.

Abstract: A framing apparatus for framing an object is disclosed. The framing apparatus includes a foam frame body defining an aperture and having a frictional contact surface surrounding at least some of the aperture for frictionally engaging at least some of a peripheral surface of the object. Methods and kits are also disclosed.

Abstract: The railing suspension apparatus allows a user to detachably attach a variety of items while suspending an item from a railing. The apparatus includes a brace, an offset arm, a cantilever, and a hanger. The brace includes a main body and a post-receiving slot. The post-receiving slot traverses into the main body. The brace prevents the present invention from sliding along the railing. The offset arm is positioned perpendicular to the post-receiving slot and terminally connected to the offset arm opposite to the body. The offset arm positions the cantilever and hanger about the brace. The cantilever and the post-receiving slot is oriented opposite to each other, allowing the cantilever to rest on the railing while being pushed by the weight of the item engaged with the hanger. The hanger is terminally connected to the cantilever, opposite to the offset arm.

Abstract: The nursing aid and child protection system provides a cushioned support to aid in feeding a child. The nursing aid and child protection system includes inner frames to provide rigid support and a cushion on the inner frames to provide a comfortable position for the mother and the child. Thus, the nursing aid and child protection system assists feedings at any hour, allowing them a safe, comfortable way to position the mother and the child in a relaxing position and creating a safer environment for the child.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of devices for holding, conjoining and/or securing a cup and plate.

Abstract: One embodiment of an stemmed glass including a bowl having a rim, a bowl base, and a continuous bowl surface extending between the rim and the bowl base; and a stem having an upper stem end attached to the bowl and a lower stem end attached proximate a periphery of a planar foot, such that the stem, the bowl base, and the planar foot define a space to accommodate a second stemmed glass bowl.

Abstract: The claimed utility model relates to cutlery, and more particularly to a foldable disposable cutlery article, intended for eating ready-prepared or quick-served products and can be used for eating ready-prepared food products which is especially handy when eating away from home, namely, outdoors or while travelling. The purpose of the claimed utility model is to achieve such technical effects as manufacturability of the preform die as well as the high shape holding capability when using it.

Abstract: A garment hanger having a pair of hanger members that are pivotally coupled together by a spring. The first hanger member includes an upper hook member and a lower clip region. The second hanger member is generally curved and includes an upper tab or gripping surface and a lower interior region. The upper hook member of the first hanger member extends in a plane that is laterally offset from the plane generally defined by the upper portion of the lower clip region so that the hook is positioned towards the center of the closed clip during use to allow a boot or other garment to hang more vertically.

Abstract: In one example, an artificial Christmas tree is provided which can be readily inverted and which has limbs rotatably attached to a central trunk for automatic deployment of the limbs of the Christmas tree upon such inversion of the Christmas tree. To facilitate such inversion, the trunk includes at least two trunk portions including a first trunk portion adapted to be supported above a floor and at least one second trunk portion rotatably attached to the first trunk portion, at least indirectly, through at least one rotatable coupling. The first trunk portion extends from a lower end to an upper end with the rotatable coupling located closer to the upper end than to the lower end and typically adjacent the upper end.

Abstract: A curtain rod mounting system includes a support surface that has a pair of faces. Each of the faces forms a right angle with respect to each other. A pair of curtain rods is provided. A suspension unit is removably attached to the support surface. The suspension unit engages each of the faces such that the suspension unit bisects the right angle. Each of the curtain rods removably engages the suspension unit such that each of the curtain rods is oriented to be coextensive with an associated one of the faces.

Abstract: An arrangement is provided comprising a vessel (1) for holding a liquid. The arrangement further comprises at least one of a controllable lock (3) to controllably enable a release of said vessel from a support (2) and a controllable lock (4) to controllably enable opening of said vessel (1). The arrangement further comprises a controller (5) to control the at least one controllable lock. The arrangement is provided with a sensor unit (6) including at least one sensor to sense a mechanical interaction occurring when the vessel is gripped and to issue a sense signal (C6) that is indicative for said mechanical interaction, wherein said controller controls the at least one controllable lock (3, 4) dependent on said sense signal (C6) and on one or more safety conditions.

Abstract: An apparatus 100 and method 2900 of brewing a hot beverage including the steps of selecting a desired volume of brewed beverage; filling a boiler with a predetermined volume of water, heating the predetermined volume of water in the boiler to a predetermined temperature value, transferring the predetermined volume of water in the boiler at staggered predetermined time and volume intervals to a brew head when the water reaches the predetermined temperature, and repeating the steps of falling the boiler with a predetermined volume of water, heating the volume of water in the boiler to a predetermined temperature, and transferring the heated predetermined volume of water to the brew head at staggered predetermined time and volume intervals a number of cycles until the sum of all of the predetermined volumes of heated water transferred to the brew head equals the selected desired volume of brewed beverage desired to be brewed.

Abstract: A beverage preparation apparatus, in particular coffee machine, comprising a process stage designed to convey and to heat supplied water and to dispense a prepared fluid. The process stage has a heater for heating the supplied water to a first target temperature or a second target temperature, which is different from the first target temperature, and also a path selection device for selectively choosing a direct path for the conveyed water or a softening path comprising a process stage softening device for the conveyed water. The path selection device is designed to choose the softening path when the heater heats the supplied water to the first target temperature. The path selection device is designed to choose the direct path when the heater heats the supplied water to the second target temperature.

Abstract: A system for mixing and dispensing a beverage is provided including a disposable pod containing a solute therein, inflow puncturing cap defining a plurality of spikes extending therefrom, an outflow puncturing cap defining a plurality of puncturing spikes extending therefrom and a translation mechanism for receiving the pod, translating the inflow puncturing cap towards the pod to puncture the pod upper surface and seat the pod proximate the outflow cap spikes. Heated, pressurized solvent fluid is injected into the pod, wherein the solvent and solute mix, causing the pod lower surface to expand against, and be punctured by the outflow puncturing cap spikes. The pod material, and pod thickness may be selected to allow puncture of the pod lower surface after a preferred brewing period has occurred.

Abstract: A device 120 for preparing infused beverages including: a capsule 102, with the front face 103 in a substantially vertical position; an injector 124 for introducing an infusing liquid into the capsule 102 through the frangible region 116 when the capsule 102 is in the receptacle 118; and an infusion vessel 123 with a substantially vertical side opening 125 to the receptacle 118, so as to be in fluid connection with the filter wall 114 of the capsule 102 when the capsule 102 is in the receptacle 118, and an openable and closable bottom opening 127 to allow an infused beverage to flow out of the infusion vessel 123.

Abstract: A card for containing food or beverage ingredients includes a substantially planar and rigid base portion, at least two ingredient compartments for storing the ingredients, and at least two discharge portions. Each of the discharge portions are linked to one of the compartments and extend along the plane of the base portion. At least one sealing member is provided on the base portion covering the compartments and discharge portions on the base portion side of the card. The card is designed for insertion in a food and beverage preparation device in order to dispense the ingredients from the compartments via the discharge portions. Further, a food and beverage preparation system includes such a card and also a food and beverage preparation device. A method for preparing food or beverages uses the card.

Abstract: A beverage preparation machine includes first and second cameras for capturing first and second images of a receptacle. The beverage preparation machine further includes a control unit configured to determine a receptacle volume based on the first and second images and to determine a beverage volume to be dispensed based on the receptacle volume and the selected filling level or percentage. Regardless of the shape, volume, and/or material of the receptacle, the filling level or percentage for dispensing the beverage can be freely selected via a user interface.

Abstract: Provided is a coffee maker where a heated state coffee liquid can be obtained by performing an extraction operation in an extraction unit, and can be sufficiently cooled down to a temperature, to provide tasty iced coffee, and in which a cooled state of the coffee liquid can be maintained. An ice basket is arranged inside a server, and is disposed to receive and disperse the coffee liquid that is dripping from an extraction unit. The ice basket is formed in a vertically elongated shape, and internally includes an ice storage. A liquid feeding hole, which feeds the coffee liquid inside the ice storage to the server, is formed in a peripheral edge portion of a bottom portion. The bottom portion is arranged at a position close to a bottom surface of the server while being separated from the bottom surface.

Abstract: A splash guard system includes a stove that has a burner. A pot is provided and the pot may contain a liquid. The pot is positioned on the burner such that the pot is in thermal communication with the burner. Thus, the stove heats the liquid. A shield is removably coupled to the pot. The shield inhibits the liquid from splashing onto the burner when the stove heats the liquid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable wood smoker for smoking a food item. The smoker includes a receptacle and at least one heating element. The receptacle includes an inner space and at least one opening member for providing access to the inner space. The inner space of the receptacle is configured to accommodate wood material. The wood material is heated using the at least one heating element to realise smoke to the food item or is used for generating smoky aroma in rooms or in closed spaces. Each heating element includes a heating portion and the heating portion is configured to be removably positioned in the inner space of the receptacle. The heating portion is configured to heat the wood material when the heating element is electrically powered. The smoker also includes a control instrument which is electrically coupled with the heating element for controlling a temperature of the heating element.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for making fryers safer are disclosed. Presented methods and devices in accordance with the present disclosure generally comprise foldable or non-foldable shields that may be temporarily or permanently attached to deep frying baskets. Disclosed shields may also be attached to household cooking objects such as skillets and frying pans.

Abstract: A grinder for reducing particle size of an organic matter, for example herbs, includes a housing assembly supporting a gauge screen therein to define a cutting chamber thereabove and a receiving chamber therebelow. A plurality of fixed blades are mounted in the cutting chamber in fixed relation to the housing assembly and a plurality of rotating blades rotate relative to the fixed blades to reduce size of the organic matter by cutting, shearing and/or grinding. The gauge screen is replaceable with other screens of different gauge independently of the fixed and rotating blades. The blades are bidirectional and include guide surfaces on the fixed blades which guide material downwardly and into the direction of rotation relative to respective cutting edges of the blades as the rotating blades are rotated relative to the fixed blades in either direction.

Abstract: The seasoning mill includes a body, a cap closing the top of the body, a cup closing the bottom of the body and a drive shaft positioned inside the body. A first of the drive shaft is secured to a ball able to rotate inside the cup, the drive shaft having a device for agitating the seasoning. An agitating device includes a first blade to push the seasoning downwards in the direction of the cup when the shaft is rotated. The first blade is positioned near the first end of the drive shaft. A bottom end of the first blade has a shape cooperative with an upper edge of the cup, so as to unstick agglomerated seasoning residues from the upper edge of the cup.