Abstract: A bed adjustment apparatus and method includes a linear actuator attached to a bed to move a portion of a mattress. A control box activates the linear actuator based on commands and sequences received from a remote control. The control box optionally includes a PLC to store the commands and sequences. The remote control optionally communicates wirelessly with the control box. The remote control allows a user to select and send the control box commands and sequences to control the linear actuator. The sequences are pre-installed, user programmed, received from another remote, or downloaded as desired. The apparatus allows a user to alleviate pressure points during sleep without requiring the user to adjust their sleeping position by adjusting the mattress based on a selected sequence.

Abstract: An armrest cover is disclosed for an item of outdoor furniture, such as a chair, a chaise lounge, a bench, or a loveseat. The armrest cover includes: an elongated weather resistant and thermally insulating cushioning pad, the elongated cushioning pad being shaped and sized so as to cover a top surface of an armrest of the outdoor furniture, the elongated cushioning pad having an outer layer made from or bearing attached non-slip material capable of substantially reducing slippage of the elongated cushioning pad along the armrest of the outdoor seating unit when a user of the outdoor seating unit rests an arm on the elongated cushioning pad. An attachment tie or an attachment strap is attached at each end of the elongated cushioning pad, each attachment tie or attachment strap being of a length needed to wrap around the armrest so as to form an attaching structure under the armrest.

Abstract: An adjustable infant carrier which is outfitted with a cinchable sleeve adapted to allow for varying degrees of adjustability to the effective width of the seat portion of the carrier so as to accommodate children of differing size, as well as different support positions/configurations.

Abstract: A temperature controlled case includes a housing that defines a temperature controlled space; a cooling system in thermal communication with the temperature controlled space; and a modular tank supporting the housing and the cooling system. According to one embodiment, the modular tank includes: a body having a top surface, a drain defined by the top surface, and at least one groove defined by the top surface, wherein a groove of the at least one groove receives a component of the housing to couple the component to the modular tank.

Abstract: A display case door assembly for a temperature-controlled storage device includes a frame defining an opening into the temperature-controlled storage device and a transparent unit coupled to the frame. The transparent unit includes a first vacuum pane, a second vacuum pane, and an evacuated gap between the first and second vacuum panes. The evacuated gap has a predetermined thickness within which a vacuum is drawn, thereby providing a thermal insulation effect for the transparent unit. The transparent unit further includes a plurality of spacers disposed within the evacuated gap and configured to maintain the predetermined thickness of the evacuated gap when the vacuum is drawn therein.

Abstract: Systems and methods relate to a temperature-controlled case. The temperature-controlled case includes a housing that defines a temperature-controlled space and an opening for providing user access to the temperature-controlled space. The case also includes a cooling element in thermal communication with the temperature-controlled space. The case further includes a modular plenum coupled to the housing and positioned behind the cooling element relative to the opening, wherein the modular plenum includes: at least one fan removably coupled to the modular plenum, wherein the at least one fan induces an air flow through the cooling element, and at least one electrical connector coupled to the modular plenum and positioned proximate each of the at least one fan for providing electrical power to each of the at least one fan.

Abstract: An adjustable truss structure for a display is provided and includes a vertical truss member, a vertical channel having a vertical slot therein, the vertical channel being attached to the vertical truss member, and a horizontal rail having a horizontal slot. An anchor is attached to the horizontal rail. The anchor has a member rotatable to a first position where the member is insertable into the vertical slot and rotatable to a second position to engage with a surface of the vertical channel, thereby enabling the horizontal rail to be selectively moved up and down the vertical channel and locked into a selected fixed position with respect to the vertical channel. A support member has a channel with a U-shaped cross-section, the channel being hooked into the horizontal slot of the horizontal rail and being horizontally slidable in the horizontal slot.

Abstract: The display card includes a body situated in a plane. The body has a front surface, a rear surface and a top edge. A first member extends downwardly from the top edge of the body in a direction generally perpendicular to and away from the front surface of the body. A first section extends from the first member in a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the body and is adapted to support the article of jewelry. A second member extends from the top edge of the body in a direction generally perpendicular to and away from the rear surface of the body. A second section extends from the second member. The second section is spaced from the plane of the body to form a channel adapted to receive the edge of a rack or stand to mount the display card on the rack or stand.

Abstract: The system invention herein disclosed and claimed is for mounting art work on a semi-rigid medium that can be rolled up for transport, then unrolled and framed.

Abstract: A miniature sports jersey display includes a frame having at least one pane of clear glass, a miniature sports jersey encased and displayed in the frame and viewable through the at least one pane of clear glass, the miniature sports jersey being a miniaturized version of a full-size sports jersey of an athlete, and a plaque adhered to the display bearing an autograph signature of the athlete.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for hanging one or more objects, such as frames, on a surface. A marking device for marking a surface for hanging one or more objects. The marking device can have a main body portion having first and second arms pivotably attached thereto. The first and second arms, as well as the main body, can each have a marker to mark a target surface. The marking device can optionally have a level indicator and the first and second arms can have markers which can slide along a ruled measure for convenient positioning of marks on the target surface. Optionally, the markers can have biased, retractable, or sheathed marker pins.

Abstract: The present Invention is an aesthetic cover to superimpose on and combine with a pillow, with a suitable and specific universal-type structure and based on the integration by fitting of a support/aesthetic cover in the top portion which molds uniformly on an ordinary pillow at the bottom, aligning comfort and support to the concept of anti-wrinkling, aiming to practically, safely and precisely enable a full optimization of the set of procedures for absorbing the pressure and shaping the anatomy or contours of the users' faces directly based on contact and pressure, preventing or attenuating face wrinkles and having as a basis an aesthetic cover with great resistance, safety and versatility, easily adaptable to a wide range of faces, users and places in general.

Abstract: Illustrative embodiments of a storage apparatus may be incorporated into a support structure, such as a table. The table may include a table top supported by a support post. The support post having a first end portion and a second end portion, the support post coupled to the table top. The storage apparatus may be spaced apart from the table top along the support post and may include an attachment aperture extending through the storage apparatus. The storage apparatus may have one or more storage receptacles arranged around the attachment aperture for storing small items such as cups and cell phones, etc. In the illustrative embodiment, the support post may extend through the attachment aperture of the storage apparatus to couple the storage apparatus to the support post at a location along the longitudinal axis of the support post that is spaced apart from the table top.

Abstract: A two-part tray apparatus that includes a base tray having a desk surface for drawing and writing and a food tray having four food compartments. A resilient bottom of the base tray may rest on a lap. The food tray is nestable into the base tray and is nonslideable relative to the base tray. The base tray includes a proximal side with no upwardly extending walls to make it easy for a child to write or draw on the desk surface. Strap units are included to anchor opposite ends of the tray apparatus or may be connected to each other to form a full length shoulder strap.

Abstract: An under cabinet brewing cartridge holder includes a cartridge rack which both pivots at the rear and slide forward to clear a downward reaching lip along a front edge of the cabinet. The cartridge rack includes opposing lateral pins near the rack rear, which pins slide in horizontal slots in holder side walls. A sloped rear surface limits the downward pivot of the rack, and magnets retain the rack in the stored position. In another embodiment, a second under cabinet brewing cartridge holder includes unequal length arms attach a second rack to a slider engaging the horizontal slots. The second rack pivots down and away from the holder and slides forward and rearward.

Abstract: A process for printing the surface of objects such as trophies and plaques including the steps of a) providing a sheet(s) or block(s) of desired shape having surface(s) and edges; b) laminating at least one surface of the objects with heat transfer foil to provide a clear, white or shade of white polymer coating; and optionally, c) printing a design onto the shade of white coating on the surface of the object by UV printing or sublimation printing. Trophies and plaques made by the process. It is also the objects so laminated and/or printed.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a multi-purpose cooking and heating container. The container can be used with a variety of different cooking appliances, including a microwave oven, induction cooker, electric stove, etc. The multi-purpose container is double layered in that it has inner and outer shells. The inner shell is disposed adjacent the outer shell, and the outer edges of the shells are then hermetically sealed to form an inner space between the two shells. To transfer heat to the inner space in different cooking environment, the container's outer surface of the outer shell is coated with an exothermic enamel glaze or a exothermic ceramic coat.

Abstract: A cooking system includes a kitchen utensil and a cooking hob, wherein the kitchen utensil is provided with one or more sensors arranged on the kitchen utensil. The sensors include acceleration sensors, gyroscopic sensors, and inclination sensors. The cooking appliance is provided with a control unit configured to receive data from the sensors and to elaborate information on how the kitchen utensil is being used, and to control the cooking appliance accordingly.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and articles to provide customized control of a cooking appliance, such as a sous vide cooker. A user provides a selection of one or more ending characteristics for a food product. A processor-based device determines one or more output food preparation parameters based on the user's selection of the one or more ending characteristics. Measurements of temperature, power delivery, or other characteristics may be obtained during cooking process. A cooking program controlling the cooking process may be revised or updated based at least in part on the obtained measurements or analysis of the measurements. Estimations or projections about the cooking process may be presented to a user via a user interface of the cooking appliance or a user interface of one or more computing devices (e.g., smartphone, tablet computer) associated with the user.

Abstract: A food preparation device or system which utilizes pre-packaged food containers to prepare a food item for consumption.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a brewed beverage includes a device for heating and conveying water. A brewing chamber is coupled to the device to introduce heated water into the brewing chamber. The brewing chamber has a lateral opening and a bottom side having an outlet. A positioning device positions at the lateral opening of the brewing chamber a capsule containing an ingredient for brewing the beverage. A drive device is arranged to move the brewing chamber relative to the capsule. A method of using the apparatus includes the step of ejecting the capsule from the lateral opening of the brewing chamber after each brewing process and carrying out an automatic rinsing of the brewing chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking vessel having a side wall connected to a base made up of at least three layers of material, namely, a top layer, a bottom layer, and an intermediate layer. The base includes an empty space that extends around the periphery of the base and is delimited between the bottom layer, the top layer, and the peripheral edge or a top peripheral annular face of the intermediate layer. The cooking vessel is characterized in that the vessel comprises a filling element adapted to fill the empty space.

Abstract: Disclosed is a frying machine using an induction heating method. A frying machine using an induction heating method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a case; an oil storage tank that includes a cooking area which is formed inside the case such that an upper portion thereof is opened and in which frying oil is accommodated and an object to be fried is fried, and a carbonization preventing area which is formed below the cooking area and in which frying oil having a relatively low temperature as compared with that of the cooking, area is located; an induction heating part that includes am induction heating coil which is formed outside the oil storage tank to surround at least a portion of the cooking area and heats the frying oil using an induction heating method; and a control unit that controls a temperature of the induction heating coil.

Abstract: A barbeque grill equipped with a removable fan, includes a grill body, the barbeque grill body including a housing, a combustion chamber, a grid, and a fan assembly. A heat collection liner is provided inside the housing, the combustion chamber is provided inside the heat collection liner, the grid is provided above the housing, and the fan assembly is provided on the housing via a removable structure, and connected with the combustion chamber via an air channel The fan assembly controls the speed of air flow in the combustion chamber, such that the grill can operate normally under the condition of calm or lack of air flow, and the fan assembly can be removed to be used as a handheld fan, to meet different requirements of blowing and heat dissipation.

Abstract: This invention is the use of two products and coupling them in a package to “rescue” the back Yard gas griller when their 20 lb. propane tank runs out of gas or doesn't function properly.

Abstract: A food preparation implement usable by an intended user for pressing and crushing foodstuff, the intended user having a hand, the food preparation implement comprising: a first jaw and a second jaw, the first and second jaws being pivotally attached to each other at a pivot location so as to be movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration; the first jaw including a pressing compartment, the pressing compartment being defined by a pressing wall and a peripheral wall extending therefrom, the pressing wall defining a pressing aperture extending therethrough, the second jaw including a plunger, the plunger being insertable into the pressing compartment when the first and second jaws are in the closed configuration; the first and second jaws also including respectively a first and a second jaw crushing wall, the first and second jaw crushing walls being located substantially opposed to each other and substantially adjacent to each other when the first and second jaws are in the closed configura

Abstract: A bath cover for comforting a child during a bathing process is disclosed. The bath cover includes a body portion at least partially formed of an absorbent material and configured to cover at least a portion of the torso of the child. The body portion has an upper end with a contour corresponding to the neck of the child. The bath cover also includes first and second support portions extending outwardly at the upper end of the body and positionable over the shoulders of the child. The relatively absorbent material is configured to be wetted and positioned adjacent to the child to warm the child during the bathing process.

Abstract: A beauty apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a main body including a grip, and a brush part rotatably mounted to the main body. The brush part includes a first brush having a tuft of a plurality of bristles, and a second brush thicker than each of the plurality of bristles. A plurality of the second brushes disposed around a rotation center of the brush part is made greater in number than a plurality of the second brushes disposed along an outer circumference of the brush part. The beauty apparatus is capable of more uniform removal of dirt from skin.

Abstract: There is provided a cap-type water tissue capable of pulling out and cutting as long water tissue as a necessary length. The cap-type water tissue includes a water tissue accommodating section that has multiple cut-off lines, and stores a water tissue, and a water tissue opening and closing section that is attached to the top of the water tissue accommodating section, and cuts as long water tissue pulled out of the water tissue accommodating section as a necessary length along the cut-off line of the water tissue.

Abstract: A remote-controlled vehicle for collecting and transporting bio-waste that is capable of compacting bio-waste, dumping the waste in a variety of ways, and that has a rechargeable battery, among other functions, is disclosed. A system for collecting the bio-waste material also is provided. The system includes a plurality of collection receptacles associated with a structure, each of the plurality of collection receptacles receiving the bio-waste material without the use of water as a carrier. A transport network extends from each of the plurality of collection receptacles to at least one storage receptacle located at the structure. A plurality of vehicles, or carts, is disposed within the transport network and collect the bio-waste material.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a toilet seat apparatus that includes a main part mounted at a rear upper part of a toilet, a toilet seat provided rotatably with respect to the main part, and a radio wave sensor being provided in the interior of the main part and using a radio wave to sense a human body; and in the state in which the toilet seat is lowered, the toilet seat covers the radio wave sensor, and the radio wave passes through the toilet seat and is radiated frontward of the radio wave sensor.

Abstract: A passenger lavatory unit has an enclosing structure enclosing a lavatory space, and a toilet assembly inside the lavatory space. The toilet assembly has a toilet bowl and a shroud to support the user during use. The toilet assembly serves as a hybrid toilet to be used as a sitting toilet or as a squatting toilet. The shroud includes an upper edge surrounding an upper opening of the toilet bowl. To accommodate a user sitting position, the upper edge is provided as a toilet seat, and a feet-placing area is provided on a floor segment in front of the toilet assembly. The shroud has two lateral tread portions, one on either side of the toilet bowl. To accommodate a user squatting position, the tread portions are provided as elevated rest-platforms arranged on an intermediate level provided above a floor level and below a toilet seat level.

Abstract: A window washing pole system incorporates a linear actuator that causes the washing head to move in a reciprocating manner to provide a scrubbing action for the washing of windows at a height above the operator's head. A standard extendable window washing pole system in which extensions can be added to vary the length of the apparatus, and thus the height the apparatus will reach, is adapted to be connected to the distal end of a linear actuator, or the actuator is incorporated into the proximal end of the pole system, and operable on compressed air to provide the reciprocating action for the washing head. Supply lines for delivering washing solution to the washing head can still be utilized. Controls for operating the linear actuator can be provided to enable the washing head to be operating in a scrubbing mode or in other modes, such as a squeegee operating mode.

Abstract: This patent relates to devices that can be manipulated by a user to expel or draw in a material. In one example, a hand-operable vacuum device can include an interface portion configured to contact a material. The hand-operable vacuum device can also include a deformable portion that extends along an axis that passes through the interface portion and wherein the deformable portion includes at least one longitudinally-oriented resilient structure that extends generally parallel to the axis.

Abstract: A cleaner comprises a body configured to generate a suction force, a handle including a first manipulation part configured to select a function of the cleaner, an extension pipe detachably coupled to the handle and an accessory assembly configured to be coupled to the handle to clean a cleaning surface. The accessory assembly comprises an accessory body, a dusting tool on which a brush is mounted, a crevice tool to clean a gap, and an Upholstery tool to clean fabrics. The upholstery tool is rotatably coupled to the accessory body, the crevice tool is rotatably coupled to the accessory body so that a suction port of the crevice tool is rotatable with respect to the accessory body, and a central axis of the accessory body is provided to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to a rotation axis of the crevice tool.

Abstract: A cleaning head connectable to a vacuum cleaner comprises a cassette removeably mountable on the cleaning head. A rotatable bar has projecting cleaning elements engageable with a surface to be cleaned and the rotatable bar is removeably mountable in the cassette. A first cassette mounting assembly is coupled to the rotatable bar at a first end with a first spindle. A second cassette mounting assembly is coupled to the rotatable bar at a second end with a second spindle. The first and second cassette mounting assemblies have removable cover portions for shielding the first and second spindles from debris and the first cassette mounting assembly is rotatably coupled to and removable with the first spindle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a power supply apparatus, and an electric apparatus and a vacuum cleaner having the power supply apparatus. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, the power supply apparatus includes: a first power converter configured to convert a first Alternating Current (AC) voltage into a Direct Current (DC) voltage; a second power converter configured to drop the DC voltage output from the first power converter and transfer the dropped DC voltage to a power storage unit, and to boost a DC voltage of the power storage unit and output the boosted DC voltage; and a third power converter configured to convert a DC voltage among the DC voltage output from the first power converter and the boosted DC voltage output from the second power converter, into a second AC voltage, and to transfer the second AC voltage to a load.

Abstract: An electric vacuum cleaner in which a dust container inside an autonomous robotic vacuum cleaning unit can be fluidically connected to a station using propulsive force of the cleaning unit moving to a dust discharge position. The cleaning unit includes a body case, and a primary dust container including: a container body accumulating dust collected by the cleaning unit; a disposal port discharging dust from inside the container body; and a disposal lid opening and closing the disposal port. The station includes a dust transfer pipe connected to the disposal port of the primary dust container; a lever hooked by the disposal lid while the cleaning unit is homing, opening the disposal lid and connecting the disposal port and the dust transfer pipe; and a secondary dust container in which dust discharged from the primary dust container through the dust transfer pipe is accumulated.

Abstract: An electric vacuum cleaner, including a cleaning unit includes a body case including a dust container opening, and a primary dust container including: a container body detachably provided to the body case accumulating dust collected by the cleaning unit; a connecting part exposed from or facing the dust container opening, when attached to the body case; a disposal port provided in the connecting part, for discharging dust from inside the container body; and a disposal lid opening and closing the disposal port. The station includes a dust transfer pipe contacting the connecting part of the primary dust container and connected to the disposal port, and a secondary dust container in which dust discharged from the primary dust container through the dust transfer pipe is accumulated.

Abstract: A cleaning robot includes a non-circular main body, a moving assembly mounted on a bottom surface of the main body to perform forward movement, backward movement and rotation of the main body, a cleaning tool assembly mounted on the bottom surface of the main body to clean a floor, a detector to detect an obstacle around the main body, and a controller to determine whether an obstacle is present in a forward direction of the main body based on a detection signal of the detector, control the rotation of the main body to determine whether the main body rotates by a predetermined angle or more upon determining that the obstacle is present in the forward direction, and determine that the main body is in a stuck state to control the backward movement of the main body if the main body rotates by the predetermined angle or less.

Abstract: A cleaning pad. The cleaning pad may comprise: a base layer; at least one first knitted section, one or more second knitted sections, and one or more third knitted sections. The base layer may be constructed of an absorbent material. The at least one first knitted section may comprise a plurality of blended microfiber yarns in stitched relation along a first portion of a bottom face of the base layer. The microfiber yarns may form a plush surface, each of the microfiber yarns projecting outwardly from the bottom face. The one or more second knitted sections may be in stitched relation along a second portion of the bottom face of the cleaning pad. The one or more third knitted sections may be in stitched relation along a third portion of the base layer. The top face of the base layer may removeably attach to a cleaning utensil.

Abstract: A dusting pad. The dusting pad may comprise a base layer, a first material, and a second material, wherein the base layer is constructed of a first synthetic material; wherein the first material comprises a first plurality of threads in stitched relation with a bottom face of the base layer; wherein the first plurality of threads project outwardly from the bottom face of the base layer; wherein the second material comprises a second plurality of threads in stitched relation with the bottom face of the base layer; and wherein the first plurality of threads, on average, has a greater average pile height than the second plurality of threads.

Abstract: A dish treating appliance includes a tub having an access opening and at least partially defining a dish treating chamber a rotating spray arm having multiple spray nozzles and a first supply conduit fluidly coupled to the multiple spray nozzles, and a manifold supplying liquid to the first and second supply conduits, wherein the supply of liquid from the manifold to the first supply conduits causes liquid to be emitted from the multiple spray nozzles into the treating chamber.

Abstract: A dish treating appliance for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to the automatic cycle of operation, an access opening provided in the tub and through which is had access to the treating chamber, and a door movable relative to the tub to selectively open and close the access opening, the door having an inner surface confronting the access opening when the door closes the access opening, an outer surface, opposite the inner surface, and a window assembly provided in the door and having inner and outer panes.

Abstract: A dish washer capable of effectively decreasing a dry time is provided. The dish washer includes a body; a wash tank provided in the body in order to wash dishes therein; a door rotatably coupled to the body to open and close the wash tank; an air blower spraying out air jet from a front surface of the body to the front of the body so as to allow wet steam in the wash tank to forcedly flow to the front when the door is opened.

Abstract: An endoscope configured to operate with a power supply voltage supplied from a processing device connected to the endoscope through a transmission cable is provided. The endoscope includes: a first chip including: an imaging element; and a first buffer configured to externally output an imaging signal generated by the imaging element; and a second chip including a second buffer configured to amplify the imaging signal output from the first buffer and output the amplified imaging signal to the transmission cable. The first buffer is configured to apply a predetermined voltage to the second buffer in a period in which the imaging element does not output the imaging signal to cause the second buffer to output a direct current at a predetermined level to the transmission cable.

Abstract: An endoscope includes a plate member to which a member be operated to bend a bendable portion is fixed and which includes a through hole, and a tubular unit formed in a tubular shape to make a fluid flow and including a coupling portion which functions as a protruding portion disposed so as to be protruded from an outer surface. The endoscope further includes a positioning mechanism which positions the plate member and the tubular unit relative to each other so as to dispose the protruding portion around a periphery of the through hole including the through hole.

Abstract: An endoscope includes a bending section provided in an insertion section inserted into a subject, the bending section being bendable; a coupling tube disposed on an inside of the bending section and configured in a tubular shape by concatenating a first annular section and a second annular section to be capable of coming into contact with each other, the coupling tube being capable of changing rigidity of a part of the bending section; and a coupling tube operation section that disposes an inclined surface of the first annular section and an inclined surface of the second annular section adjacent to each other to be superimposed in an insertion axial direction of the insertion section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reflective optical objective (1) comprising: —a first reflecting element (3) including a front surface (3a) and a hack surface (3b), the front surface (3a) including a convex reflecting surface (11); and —a second reflecting element (5) including a concave reflecting surface (13) facing the convex reflecting surface (11) of the first reflecting element (3), the second reflecting element (5) including a transmissive section (7) permitting electromagnetic radiation to pass through the concave reflecting surface (13) of the second reflecting element (5) to the first reflecting element (3). The reflective optical objective (1) is characterised in that the reflective optical objective (1) includes a carrier material (9) embedding at least the front surface (3a) of the first reflecting element (3) and defining the distance (d) between the first (3) and second (5) reflecting elements.

Abstract: An endoscope is configured such that, at a distal end portion of an insertion portion, an objective lens is formed at a position protruded most in a distal end direction, a head top surface of a head top portion of an air/water feeding nozzle is formed at a position protruded in the distal end direction, and then two (first and second) illumination portions 29a, 29b are formed at a position protruded in the distal end direction.