Abstract: A seat assembly is provided with a seat bottom and a seat back mounted adjacent the bottom. The seat back and seat bottom are provided with an occupant seating surface. At least one air bladder is oriented in a sacral region the seat bottom or the seat back. The air bladder has a support surface defined by a enlarged width portion and extends to an elongated tapered portion. When the air bladder is inflated, the support surface is inclined from the taper portion to the enlarged width portion relative to the seating surface.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a chair tray and chassis, chassis forming method and chassis mounting structure of the same. The main points of its technical solution are that the chair chassis comprises a chassis body that is arranged with a mounting hole thereon for mounting a regulating knob. The edge at the position corresponding to the mounting hole of the chassis body is arranged with a flange. The structural strength and the fatigue strength of the chassis can be enhanced effectively by arranging the flange at the position corresponding to the mounting hole of the chassis, which avoids the occurrence of fracture at the perimeter of the mounting hole of the chassis during use or test and thus enables the thickness of the chassis to be reduced below 3 mm, reducing production material to a very large extent and saving production cost while also ensuring that it can pass the back pad fatigue test in the BIFMA standard.

Abstract: A front-support apparatus includes a seat section; and a front support section. The front support section may be substantially perpendicular to the seated section. The front support section may include a top support section, and multiple flanges extending and protruding horizontally from the top support section. The apparatus may be a stand-alone apparatus capable of being placed on a chair via the seat section and held in place on the chair by user weight. Alternatively, the front support section may clamp to a seat of an existing chair to provide support to the user's torso/shoulder area. Alternatively, the apparatus may be integrated with a chair. The apparatus may be adjustable to accommodate users of different sizes.

Abstract: A mechanic's chair with a movable tray includes a support and a seat pad disposed on the support. The tray is disposed below the seat pad and can be pulled to move and engageably fixed in place such that the distance by which the tray is pulled depends on a user's need for accessing the tray for a tool, and the tray is moved and fixed in place efficiently by an engagement mechanism composed of a lever disposed beside the tray and rails disposed on the support.

Abstract: An adjustable height, covered, foldable, configurable modifiable seat witha seat frame (comprising a bottom frame, a back frame, and an upper frame) and at least one frame opening defined by the contours of at least a portion of the seat frame. A bleacher hook is disposed on the seat frame. Lower hinges connect the bottom frame to the back frame and upper hinges connect the back frame to the upper frame. The lower and upper hinges can be locked to provide the frame with stability. A first support member is connected to the lower hinges and a second support member is connected to the upper hinges. A fabric is disposed over at least a portion of said seat frame and at least one frame opening. The modifiable seat is used by a user in a first, second, third, or fourth configuration.

Abstract: A combination cooler support and drink display device combined with a cooler support includes a frame that comprises a pair of front legs and a pair of back legs. Each of a pair of beams is pivotally coupled to a respective front leg and a respective back leg. A platform, which is rigid, is pivotally coupled to each of the front legs and each of the back legs. The frame is foldable. With the frame unfolded, the pair of beams are coplanar and in substantial parallelism with the platform. Each of a pair of side tables has an inner edge hingedly coupled to a respective beam. Cup holders are positioned in the side tables. The platform is configured to support and position a cooler to dispense drinks into cups, and the cup holders are configured to store the cups prior to and after filling.

Abstract: A pillow is provided that includes a back section having opposite front and back surfaces that each extend between opposite top and bottom surfaces. The surfaces each extend between opposite first and second side surfaces. The pillow includes spaced apart first and second arms that each extend outwardly from the front surface. The first arm has an inner surface and an opposite outer surface that is continuous with the first side surface. The second arm has an inner surface and an opposite outer surface that is continuous with the second side surface. The inner surfaces are continuous with the front surface. The top surface and the side surfaces each include a first portion comprising a first material and a second portion comprising a second material that is different from the first material.

Abstract: A bedside electronics caddy comprises a substantially vertical body, or trunk, juxtaposed to the side of the bed and coupled thereto a mounting head. Disposed on the vertical body opposite the bed, a resilient mandible extends upwardly from the bottom edge of the trunk to an outwardly curled lip, thereby forming an upwardly open pocket for holding an object such as a mobile electronic device. In one embodiment, the mounting head comprises a resilient hook which clamps onto the top of a bedside rail supporting the bed. In an alternate embodiment, the mounting head comprises a spur which inserts between the bed mattress and box spring, thereby cooperating with beds which have no side rails. In both alternate embodiments, an optional magnetic field generator mounted within the trunk may excite a charging coil within the chassis of the mobile electronic device for recharging the device.

Abstract: A storage device for providing storage space for personal items such as notebook computers, cell phones, cash and anything of value that a user wishes to keep safe. The storage device includes a container structure having a door portion pivotally mounted so as to rotate from a closed, vertical position to an open, horizontal position and a leg element having a first portion attached to the container structure and a second portion oriented at generally right angles to the first leg portion. In use, the storage device of the present invention is mounted over the foot of a bed by the leg portions that are not attached to the container structure so as to extend under the mattress. In this manner the storage device affords a storage space without detracting from available floor space and without wall mounting. The top of the storage device of the present invention can serve as a night stand given its proximity to the bed, again without necessitating reduction is overall available floor space.

Abstract: A cooling and heating system for seats and other user items utilizes a thermally conductive sheet with one or more thermoelectric devices. This thermally conductive sheet has high thermal conductivity and is flexible, and may comprise polyimide, graphite, PGS graphite, carbon fiber, or more advanced materials such as graphene or carbon nanotubes or other high thermal conductivity material such as copper or aluminum sheet or mesh. The thermally conductive flexible sheet with remote thermoelectric device provides good temperature uniformity across the seat, quick response time, and excellent performance in extreme ambient temperatures. The high thermal conductivity sheet can be placed in the seat area between the upholstery and seat cushion with thermoelectric devices thermally connected to the thermally conductive sheet away from the occupant seating area to provide comfortable and durable seating with thermal comfort control.

Abstract: A bed covering or blanket apparatus for accepting and distributing a pressurized flow of conditioned air into a zone around the body of a bed occupant. The apparatus includes an upper layer and lower layer of differing air permeability, joined to form a flow cavity between them for the pressurized air. A plurality of joining methods between the upper and lower layer is provided within the flow area to prevent the blanket from ballooning under the pressurized airflow. The bed covering or blanket apparatus contains means to cover an entire bed while directing pressurized conditioned air to specific zones of the bed. There is connection of two independent supplies of conditioned air into a single top layer of bedding under which multiple bed occupants sleep, to evenly distribute such independent supplies into specific dual zone areas. The apparatus achieves its function by utilizing materials that are ordinarily used in existing bed linens and comforters.

Abstract: An article of manufacture includes an inflatable body comprising a first core member cut from a single slab of core material and a second core member cut from the single slab of core material and coupled to the first core member.

Abstract: A dual air chamber structure having two independent and air impervious chambers, with each chamber being inflated and deflated by a separate air valve. The inner chamber, except for its air valve, is completely contained by the outer chamber and is comprised of primary horizontal conduit and a plurality of inflatable intermittent vertical posts made of small diameter tubing which are connected by a corresponding plurality of horizontal conduit made of small diameter tubing, such that the inner chamber as a whole is comprised of a repeating series of inflatable vertical posts followed by inflatable horizontal connectors. The outer chamber forms an air impervious bladder around the inner chamber, except for the air valve of the inner chamber.

Abstract: A mattress that efficiently provides low pressure and alignment to achieve restful and less fragmented sleep. The mattress supports a recumbent body. The mattress comprises a composite and a cover encapsulating the composite. The composite includes a performance layer and a core layer. The performance layer includes a shoulder section, a thoracic section and a hip section for location at different longitudinal positions corresponding to the shoulder region, the thoracic region and the hip region of the recumbent body. The shoulder section, the thoracic section and the hip section have different displacement parameters to match the body displacements in the shoulder region, the thoracic region, and the hip region for alignment of the body with low body pressure. A core layer supports the performance layer.

Abstract: A stacked can merchandiser includes a floor component. The floor component has a glide surface allowing movement of merchandise, a plurality of engagement tabs disposed on the sides of the floor component, and a plurality of interfit spaces disposed on the sides of the floor component. The plurality of engagement tabs has a thickness equal to a thickness of the track component, and at least one engagement tab includes a snap lock feature disposed thereon. At least one of the interfit spaces includes a snap lock feature. The stacked can merchandiser further includes a divider extending upwardly from the track component. At least one finger element is disposed at a front edge of the divider and extends laterally therefrom. At least one pusher element is coupled to the divider and configured to travel along a length of the divider.

Abstract: The invention relates to a product display unit (1), in particular in the form of a refrigerator, which serves the purpose of the accommodation and presentation of products to be cooled, preferably foodstuffs, whereas the product display unit (1) includes a receiving space (2) for products, and whereas the product display unit (1) includes a multiple number of doors (3; 4), which are mounted in a pivoting manner around a swivel axis between an open position and a closed position. In accordance with the invention, it is proposed that at least a part of the doors (3, 4) is also mounted in a displaceable manner along a guide assembly (5).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to picture frames and picture cabinets, and more specifically to rotatable picture frames and picture cabinets. In some embodiments, the picture frame may be easily rotatable between a landscape display and a portrait display via a set of recesses that correspond to a set of protrusions on a hanging mount. The picture frame may also support a varying number of photographs in a varying number of picture support compartments while also allowing the picture frame to be accessible while said picture frame is mounted on a planar surface such as a wall.

Abstract: A hanging storage unit is provided. The hanging storage unit includes a lower frame structure including at least one roller assembly, an upper frame structure including at least one guide assembly, a plurality of posts coupled at a lower end to the lower frame structure and coupled at an upper end the upper frame structure, a guidance tube, moveably engaged with one of the at least one guide assembly, and a panel, an upper end of the panel attached to the guidance tube and a lower end of the panel moveably engaged with one of the at least one roller assembly.

Abstract: A multi-layered article for bedding or clothing protection formed of a base layer and having a waterproof side, together with a plurality of sheet layers, each sheet layer having a waterproof side; and commonly stitched. The sheet layers are individually removable as needed.

Abstract: Sheet sets are disclosed herein that comprise a fitted sheet adapted to be placed over a mattress, a top sheet adapted to be placed atop the fitted sheet and having a first width, a sheet extension extending from a first edge of the top sheet and having a second width, wherein the second width is shorter than the first width, and at least one fastening device adapted to couple the top sheet to the fitted sheet.

Abstract: A beverage container with closure and integrated straw comprises a lower body container, an upper body cap, an integrated straw and a swivel handle. The container includes a hollow interior space to receive a beverage and is reusable. The upper body cap and swivel handle are configured to bend and fold the straw providing a closure for beverage container and preventing spillage. The swivel handle is configured to serve as a base for the beverage container and as a handle for the beverage container. The straw is configured to be bended and folded to seal and to be removed for easy cleaning and replacement.

Abstract: The invention is a handheld device for storing and dispensing a portion of a food product, such as a stick of butter, easily and evenly onto a hot pan, grill, toast, sandwiches, vegetables, or any hot or cold item. The invention has a housing with an internal cavity into which the food product may be placed, with a piston which is used to advance the food product toward an outflow end of the housing. An end cap may be placed over the outflow end of the housing, trapping the food product within the housing in a cavity between the cap and the piston, keeping the food product fresh between uses. The sides of the tubular housing are flexible, allowing the piston to be held within the housing at a desired location.

Abstract: Implementations of a garment stretching apparatus are provided. In some implementations, the garment stretching apparatus comprises a top attachment device, a bottom attachment device, an adjustable strap, a first hanger, and a second hanger. The adjustable strap adjusts the height of the garment stretching apparatus to fit any door and also adjust the garment stretching apparatus to a desired stretching.

Abstract: A storage device that hangs from a rod, rope, cable or other support member which employs tension force to hold apparel belts with prongs and buckles, or other linear items that have holding elements (rings, buckles, fabric loops or holes), to the surface of a hollow body which rotates around the shaft of the hanging hook. This is done by latching the belts or linear items to the device using eyelets, clasps, clips or closeable hooks (e.g. carabiner spring hooks or reversible wire gates or closeable rings). This device stores linear items in a space-efficient way when a plurality of items attached are hung, allows better organizing and viewing of the items stored, even in a crowded space. In addition it securely attaches the items stored to the attachment mechanism and allows retrieval of items easily without the need to remove the whole device from the support member.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a tool holder or tool caddy configured to store hair styling tools. The tool holder may include a top panel, a base, a main body, a back panel, a handle, and a raised edge. The top panel includes a plurality of openings that extend therethrough. The base includes a top surface that is comprised of a material that includes a plurality of openings. The base may be spaced apart from the top panel. The main body may extend between the top panel and the base. The back panel may extend between the top panel and the base. A handle may be removably attached to the back panel. The raised edge may extend away from the top surface of the base and form a perimeter. The raised edge may be aligned with at least one of the plurality of openings.

Abstract: An electronic mailbox system. The electronic mailbox system provides for securely receiving mail and packages, and notifying a user of attempts to access the received mail. The electronic mailbox system includes a housing for storing packages and a door connected to the housing that can be opened and closed. A locking mechanism is operably connected to the door and configured to control access to packages within the housing. A sensor can detect motion of the door and send a notification to an electronic device of the opening and closing of the door. Further, a refrigeration unit can be activated to cool the interior of the housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device can cause the actuation of the locking an mechanism to unlock or lock the door and can control the refrigeration unit to regulate a temperature of the interior of the housing.

Abstract: A lighted artificial tree, including a first tree portion having a first electrical connector having a first electrical terminal positioned in line with a central vertical axis, and a second electrical terminal. The tree also includes a second tree portion that includes a second electrical connector having a first electrical terminal and a second electrical terminal, the second electrical terminal defining a ring shape that encircles the first electrical terminal. When the first tree portion is coupled to the second tree portion, the first electrical connector is coupled to the second electrical connector, such that the first electrical terminal of the first electrical connector is electrically connected to the first electrical terminal of the second electrical connector, and the second electrical terminal of the first electrical connector is electrically connected to the second electrical terminal of the second electrical connector.

Abstract: A lighted artificial tree as that includes a first trunk body, a second trunk body, a first electrical connector, and a second electrical connector. The first electrical connector is housed in the first trunk body, and the second electrical connector is housed in the second trunk body. The first trunk body is configured to couple to the second trunk body, causing the first and second electrical connectors to make electrical connection, the first electrical connector being rotationally locked to the second electrical connector.

Abstract: A centrifugal juicer (100) is disclosed that can be configured to control the pulp content in the juice produced by the juicer. To this end, the centrifugal juicer comprises a pulp content selection function that controls the rotation speed of the motor driving the sieve (132) of the centrifugal juicer. The openings (133) in the sieve are dimensioned such that pulp is forced through the openings at certain rotation speeds of the motor.

Abstract: An induction cooktop includes a housing defining a cavity, an inner induction coil positioned within the cavity and having a first shape, and an outer induction coil circumscribing the inner induction coil within the cavity and having a second shape different from the first shape of the inner induction coil.

Abstract: A steam generating apparatus includes: a steam generator including a housing capable of storing water therein, and a heating unit for heating the housing so as to generate steam; a water level measurement unit for measuring a water level in the housing; and a water supply unit for supplying water into the housing. A controller controls, when a time during which the measured water level does not exceed the threshold value continues for a first time, the water supply unit to start water supply into the housing, and controls, when the time during which the measured water level does not exceed the threshold value continues for a second time longer than the first time, the heating unit to stop heating of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable tray for a food steamer, comprising: a support that stands upright in a vessel while being supported, at the lower end portion thereof, by the vessel; and an upper plate that is horizontally formed on the upper portion of the support to have a predetermined area and has a plurality of through-holes formed therein. The support is bonded to the lower surface of the upper plate, or is separated from, or coupled to, the upper plate through a coupling part that is formed on the upper end of the support and is inserted into and coupled to a slit formed in the upper plate.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a brewed beverage includes a device for heating and delivering water, a brewing chamber, into which the heated water is introduced, a positioning device for positioning a capsule, with contents for brewing the beverage, at a lateral opening of the brewing chamber, and an outlet with a switchable valve on an underside of the brewing chamber, wherein an inlet for introducing the hot water is provided on an upper side of the brewing chamber. A method is also described for preparing a brewed beverage.

Abstract: A milk container associated with a coffee machine includes a containment body for containing milk; a mixing unit for mixing milk with air and steam; an external dispenser of the mixed milk; and a movement mechanism for moving the external dispenser configured and disposed to subject the external dispenser to a combined movement for lifting it with respect to a resting surface and distancing it from the containment body without changing its own angular orientation.

Abstract: A beverage cartridge system is adapted to brew a beverage through a brewer having a holder adapted to receive the cartridge system. The holder may have a deep well with one or more needles therewithin to pierce through the bottom of the cartridge system when inserted into the well. The cartridge system may include a short cup and a tall cup, where the tall cup is taller than the short cup to pack more beverage grind. The cartridge system may include a filter within an outer cup. The bottom of the filter may be deep enough to be juxtaposed to the bottom of the cup. The filter may be formed from a material that is substantially resistant to piercing by the needle within the holder such that when the outlet needle pierces through the bottom of the cup, the outlet needle raises the filter at a point of contact, and the filter substantially resists the outlet needle from piercing through the filter during a brewing process.

Abstract: A cooking unit may operate using multiple types of fuel to cook food. One or more first heat source, such as gas burners, electrical resistive heaters, and/or other heating technology, may provide radiant heat to a cooking chamber. One or more second heat source, such as a firebox, may provide indirect heat to the cooking chamber, for example by producing smoke. User operable controls and/or an automated control unit may alter the rate at which a fuel and/or air is supplied to one or more heat source.

Abstract: A method and apparatus can include: a body having an inner surface and a bottom floor; a vertical basket having a spacer and an exposed perforated bottom the perforated bottom exposed from the bottom floor of the body by the spacer, the vertical basket further including a vertical grating and a solid back, the vertical basket for holding an ignited fuel source and radiating heat through the grating; and a skewer parallel to the grating, the skewer including a bracket for securing a food product to the skewer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for deep frying food and, more particularly, relates to and discloses an oil/water tank deep frying device capable of safely operating at a wide range of water levels. The present invention provides an oil/water tank deep frying device comprising: an oil/water tank defining a space in which water and deep frying oil are held; cooling pipes formed inside the oil/water tank and consisting of a vertical pipe formed from the bottom surface of the oil/water tank in a vertical direction and a horizontal pipe formed passing through the side surfaces of the oil/water tank and connected to communicate with the vertical pipe; heating means formed above the cooling pipes within the oil/water tank; and a deep fryer basket supported in the oil/water tank and defining a space for holding items to be fried.

Abstract: A shredder has a pair of plates with interdigitated teeth that can be relatively rotated for shredding vegetative material. A receptacle mounted in a housing can hold vegetative material shed from a location between the pair of plates. A screen in the receptacle can separate fine material and store it at a relatively low position for later usage. A weighing device mounted at the housing can weigh vegetative material in the receptacle.

Abstract: A cooking system providing eight different cooking methods through one cooking device is provided. The cooking device has a plurality of walls forming an enclosure space therein, wherein the enclosure space is accessible by an opening. The lower portion of the cooking device has adjustable heating elements for enabling the enclosure space to be used as a boiler pot, steamer pot or low heat simmer stew pot. The enclosure space is also adapted to removably, separately and operably retain a charcoal liner, a deep fryer basket, or a Cajun microwave, thereby embodying a method for providing at least eight different cooking methods through the cooking device.

Abstract: A support member for a bathtub comprises a base and a plurality of flexible elements. The base includes an upper surface configured to be coupled to a bathtub. The plurality of flexible elements extend laterally outward from a side of the base and are configured to engage a lower portion of the bathtub.

Abstract: An emergency shower includes a column having upper and lower inlets, outer, intermediate, and inner pipes defining outer, intermediate, and inner conduits, and one or more heating coils positioned within one or more of the conduits. An instantaneous water heater can be integrated into the column of the emergency shower. The emergency shower can include a shower head and an eyewash assembly for cleaning a person after the person encounters toxic materials.

Abstract: An expanding curtain may be provided that does not require the addition or installation of a new curved rod and/or any external mechanical devices such as curtain supports, control devices, or adapters to expand the usable space in the enclosure area. Rather, the curtain itself may have the strength, rigidity and/or fortitude to form an outwardly extended shape (e.g., away from the enclosure area) that may hold it in place, thus, expanding the amount of space available for utilization by the user of the enclosure area. The curtain easily and rapidly mounts and thereafter may be easily slidable/manipulated between an open and closed position. The curtain may surround, divide and/or provide privacy to a specific area and/or confined space. The curtain may also maintain a mold, mildew and germ resistant facade, while remaining inexpensive to manufacture.

Abstract: A process of fabrication of a shower tray wherein it comprises the steps of: selecting a plate in thermoplastic material; cutting at least one corner; heating the plate to soften it; forming the plate on a mold to raise the convex limit at the at least one corner and the edges between the cuts, the junction between a central portion of the plate, forming a bottom, and each raised edge being curved; and joining raised edges at each corner.

Abstract: A soap holder comprises a main body, and a carrying plate. The main body has a plurality of holes, an upper surface and a lower surface. The carrying plate has a plurality of bumps. The carrying plate is connected to one side of the main body by a hinge joint. Each of the plurality of bumps has a tip, and each of the plurality of bumps partially passes through a corresponding hole of the plurality of holes so the tips of the plurality of bumps expose above the upper surface. The tips of the plurality of bumps can carry a bar of soap. The main body and the carrying plate are separable and the soap drops onto the upper surface of the main body as each of the plurality of bumps withdraws from the corresponding hole of the plurality of holes.

Abstract: An improved cleaning solution dispenser and method of use thereof. The apparatus comprises a casing and a cartridge. The casing comprises an external housing having a bottom portion with an outlet port, an air pump, and an injector connected to the air pump. The cartridge comprises an air tight reservoir containing a cleaning solution, a nozzle disposed on a bottom side reservoir, the nozzle having an opening disposed at an end point of the nozzle, and an injection point disposed at a top portion of the reservoir configured to receive the injector. The injector is configured to puncture a surface of the injection point. The air pump pumps air through the injector into the reservoir above the cleaning solution. The increased internal air pressure of the reservoir forces the cleaning solution through the nozzle.

Abstract: A secondary dispenser readily attachable to a standard toilet-tissue dispenser of a roll type for positioning next to the primary toilet-tissue dispenser for dispensing supplemental materials such as pre-wetted toilet sheets. The sheets can be withdrawn from an open door. A compact auxiliary device providing wetted or self-wetting sheets for releasable proximate mounting in conjunction with a conventional toilet-tissue dispenser of dry sheets; comprises an inexpensive container or magazine component pre-loaded with the supplemental sheets. The magazine can be snapped into functional position rapidly. It serves an improved health care and cleanliness function.

Abstract: The portable urinal of the preferred embodiments comprises a receptacle with a wide opening and Internal cavity, where the internal cavity converges towards a tube neck, wherein a tube is attached to the tube neck, wherein the tube is attached via a disconnect coupler to a container, where the container can be sealed and separated from the tube, where the receptacle is shaped to accommodate one or more of the male genitalia and the female genitalia. The portable urinal of the preferred embodiments is designed to allow a user to urinate in restroom inaccessible locations without discomfort, without creating an odor, without chance of spilling bodily fluids, and without inappropriately exposing their body so that they can urinate in locations where other people may be present.

Abstract: Non-slip toilet training devices are disclosed which include a layer of resilient material positioned at all contact surfaces between the training device and a conventional toilet. A raised resilient front portion serves to prevent potential urine flow from spraying outside of the confines of the training device.

Abstract: A window-cleaning robot that includes: a powered agitator that, when active, mechanically removes debris from a window surface; a cleaning pad, which is wetted with a cleaning fluid and contacts the window surface so as to remove debris therefrom with the aid of the cleaning fluid; and a movement system, for example including a number of wheels, which moves the robot over the window surface and has a defined forwards direction; the agitator is located forwards of the cleaning pad and the agitator and the cleaning pad are arranged such that, as the robot moves over the window surface in the forwards direction, the agitator addresses a width in a width direction, which is perpendicular to the forwards direction and parallel to the window surface, that is greater than the width addressed by the cleaning pad.