Abstract: Described are a method and a system for automatically manufacturing shoes. The method includes automatically manufacturing a plurality of soles in a first station and automatically manufacturing a plurality of uppers in a second station, wherein the first and the second station are operating in parallel and are arranged in a common facility so that a manufactured sole and a manufactured upper can be transported to a joining station and be automatically joined there.

Abstract: A button cover device for covering a button mounted to an object is provided. The button has an outer perimeter edge together with a top half and a bottom half. The button cover device comprises a C-shaped base component having curved first and second arms. A top component is hingedly secured to the base component and includes a cover portion and an annular ring. A first edge of the annular ring is connected to the bottom surface of the cover portion with the annular ring extending away from a bottom surface of the cover portion. Upon positioning the base component around the outer perimeter edge of the button, along the bottom half of the button, the base component is releasably secured to the button and upon folding the top component over the button, the annular ring surrounds the outer perimeter edge of the button, along the top half of the button with the top component completely covering the top half of the button.

Abstract: The prevent invention provides a zipper head assembly structure and a sliding assembly thereof. The zipper head assembly structure includes a sliding assembly and a pulling member. The sliding assembly has a base portion, a seat portion, a cover sheet, a spring component, and a retaining member. The cover sheet is disposed on the seat portion. The spring component is disposed inside the seat portion and between the cover sheet and the retaining member. The retaining member is movably disposed on the seat portion and movably contacts the spring component. The pulling member is movably mated with the retaining member. The spring component has a first contacting side contacting the retaining member and a second contacting side, and the cover sheet has a first end portion contacting the second contacting side and a second end portion separated from the retaining member.

Abstract: A bracelet or flexible band comprised of a flexible member that on one end is interconnected to a knife and on another end, is connected to a sheath that selectively receives the knife in the locking fashion. When needed, the knife is rotated within the sheath to facilitate release thereof from a lock that is integral with the sheath. Once removed from the sheath, the knife can be used for self-defense, cutting rope or cord in an emergency situation, or for general utility cutting tasks.

Abstract: A bracelet having a channel groove is provided. The bracelet has an outer side and an inner side. A channel groove is at least partially surrounding a circumference of the outer side. A hair band may fit within the channel groove.

Abstract: A sleeve for use in an assembly for coupling a wristworn device to a first end of a strap. The sleeve has a first end dimensioned to be received in the recess in the inner face of the first lug of a wristworn device, an inner cavity dimensioned to receive therein the first end of a conventional spring bar, and a retractor coupled to the sleeve for urging the first end of the spring bar towards the second end of the spring bar. The second end of the spring bar is coupled to the second lug, the spring bar is coupled to the strap, the first end of the spring bar is positioned in the inner cavity of the sleeve and the first end of the sleeve is coupled to the first lug. A removable retractor for use with a spring bar, which allows for the use of a plurality of spring bars and therefore, lends itself to widespread use and retrofitting of an assembly that couples a strap to a wristworn device, is also provided.

Abstract: Watch Light is a new flashlight created to be worn on the wrist to enhance visibility. This design with its ease of use will be a tool to be used to assist a person in need of additional lighting, in which Watch Light will be very useful for a person that may be visually impaired. The Watch Light design will be created to be used in many industries promoting productivity. Senior citizens, children, and the average homemaker will all find the advantages and convenience of having additional light immediately at the touch of a button when needed by wearing Watch Light. Watch Light will be useful when in dark areas where it may be to see how to open a door, assist in walking, especially when walking in dark areas where there may be stairs, with Watch Light you will be hands free and able to hold onto a hand rail. The Watch Light will be very useful in any circumstance where there may be poor lighting keeping hands free for whatever is needed.

Abstract: A piece of jewelry has an outer part and an inner part movably received in the interior of the outer part so as to allow a relative movement between the inner part and the outer part in a direction of movement. The outer part surrounding the inner part has at least one opening through which at least one sub-region of the surface of the inner part is visible. The inner part can be fixed in a first index position, in which a first sub-region of the inner part is visible through the opening, and in at least one second index exposition, in which a second sub-region of the inner part is visible through the opening, relative to the outer part. The outer part has at least one magnet element, and the inner part has at least one complementary magnet element.

Abstract: An arthritic-aiding pin-centering-and-guiding auditorily- snap-locking umbrella comprising: a canopy having tension-adjusting oval openings, a pole having a fixed hub and a movable hub, tension-adjusting rods, rod-locking screws respectively screwed through the tension-adjusting oval openings and into the tension-adjusting rod, three pulleys respectively screwed to the fixed hub and the movable hub, a pulley cord threaded on the three pulleys and attached to the movable hub, a cord hook, two gear cams attached to the movable hub, a cord blocker attached to the two gear cams, at least one pin opening drilled through the pole, an arthritic-aiding grip ring attached to the cord hook, a locking pin attached to the arthritic-aiding grip ring, a recess molded on the locking pin, at least one pin-centering-and-guiding plug and tube having built-in auditorily-snap-locking leaf springs and leaf-spring towers inserted into the pole and aligned with the at least one pin opening, and a tower-locking screw screwed between

Abstract: A collapsible luggage includes a rigid base, a plurality of wheel members, a flexible body, and a telescopic rod unit. The rigid base defines a receiving space. The flexible body includes two side segments and opposite front and rear segments. The telescopic rod unit is disposed on one of the side segments of the flexible body, and is pivotable relative to the base between an unfolded position, where the flexible body is expanded so that the flexible body and the base cooperatively define an accommodating space, and a folded position, where the flexible body is collapsed, and the telescopic rod unit and the flexible body are received in the receiving space.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a travel luggage bag. The travel luggage bag includes an elongated flexible foldable panel having spaced-apart elongated lateral panel sides. Spaced-apart flexible containers are permanently attached, at least in part, to the elongated flexible foldable panel. The spaced-apart flexible containers are configured to receive and securely store a personal travel item, such as a cosmetics item and/or a clothing item.

Abstract: A protective housing includes a housing and a rotating cover mechanism. An opening and a restriction groove are defined in the housing, and the cover mechanism includes a cover body and a latching member rotatably mounted on the cover body. The cover body includes an outer cover and a supporting plate detachably coupled thereto. The latching member includes a handle, a latch between the outer cover and the supporting plate and coupled to the handle, and a mechanical button adjacent to the latch. The latch includes a positioning groove. The partly exposed mechanical button is located between the outer cover and the supporting plate. The handle causes the latch to be received in the restriction groove and the mechanical button is received in the positioning groove to lock the latch.

Abstract: A receiving device includes a casing, a guiding member, a rotation member, a key, and a pushrod. The casing includes a baseboard, a first side plate, a second side plate, and a receiving member. The guiding member is received in the receiving member and defines a receiving groove. The rotation member rotatably covers the receiving groove and defines a bump element. The bump element is mounted on the first side plate through a first spring. The key is movably arranged in the casing. The pushrod includes a first end, a second end, and a spindle. The key is driven by an external force to drive the pushrod to rotate about the spindle, and the pushrod drives the rotation member to rotate until the receiving groove is no longer covered, thus the receiving groove is opened.

Abstract: A sport disc carrying device is a carrier for holding glow in the dark sport discs used for playing nighttime “Disc Golf.” The sport discs are formed from a glow in the dark material and the carrier has partitioned slots for holding a plurality of sport discs with the interior surfaces formed from a highly reflective material. Each sport disc slot has a light source for recharging the glow in the dark sport discs.

Abstract: A luggage handle with a swivel lock includes a handle body having a proximal end and a distal end. The luggage handle includes a grip. The luggage handle includes a swivel joining the grip to the distal end of the handle body, the swivel having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion free to rotate with respect to the second portion, the swivel having an axis of rotation. The luggage handle includes a clutch having a first member rotationally fixed to the first portion and a second member rotationally fixed to the second portion, the second member movable between a first position rotationally fixed to the first member and a second position that is not rotationally fixed to the first member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treating the hair and to the corresponding application method, the device (2) comprising: —two arms (5, 6) that are able to move relative to one another between a moved-together configuration for treating the hair and a spaced-apart configuration for inserting hair to be treated between said arms, and —a system (18) for applying a product, comprising an applicator member (26) for applying the product, the application system (18) being mounted on one of the arms (5) and being able to move relative to said arm (5) between at least two positions generating, while the device (2) is being used to treat the hair, different respective application pressures of the applicator member (26) on the hair to be treated.

Abstract: Provided is a steam hairstyling device (1) comprising: two jaws (2, 3), including a first jaw (2) having a first longitudinal casing (21) that receives a first treatment surface (4), and a second jaw (3) having a second longitudinal casing (31) that receives a second treatment surface (5), said surfaces (4, 5) being intended to clamp a lock of hair. At least the first casing (21) comprises liquid vaporisation means (7) and steam distribution means (7?), said first casing (21) having an internal surface (22) facing the vaporisation means (7). The first casing (21) comprises, on its internal surface (22), a first series of projecting lines (220) and a second series of projecting lines (221) and at least a portion of the second series of projecting lines (221) intersects with at least a portion of the first series of projecting lines (220) so as to format least one air compartment (23).

Abstract: The invention relates to a refill (20) for a device for treating the hair, comprising a body (23) having a cavity (30) that is formed at least partially by two opposite walls (34, 36; 38, 40) and a bottom and opens towards the outside by way of an opening (31), and an applicator member that is inserted into the cavity (30) in the body (23) along an insertion axis and extends out of the cavity (30) through the opening (31). At least one of the walls (34, 36; 38, 40) and the bottom comprises at least one coupling relief (32) that engages with the applicator member in order to prevent it from being extracted from the cavity (30), this coupling relief (32) being designed such that the force for inserting the applicator member into the cavity is weaker than the extraction force.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair removal. In order to provide a hair- removal apparatus with improved user acceptance, a hair-removal apparatus (10) is provided that comprises a hair-removal device (12) with a movable hair-removal component (14) which comprises at least a first hair-contacting member (36) and a second hair-contacting member (36) which are movable relative to each other and which are configured and arranged to mutually co-operate for removing hairs by mutually exerting a contact force, a pressing component (40) configured and arranged to generate said contact force by exerting a pressing force (20) on the movable hair-removal component during operation, a skin proximity sensing component (16), and a force adjusting component (18). The skin proximity sensing component (16) is configured and arranged to detect a relative distance (22) between the movable hair-removal component (14) and a portion of the skin (24) with hairs to be removed.

Abstract: A system for making a template for printing a bespoke shaving mask that conforms to the shape of a portion of an individual's head or face is disclosed, wherein the bespoke shaving mask being positionable on said head or face to enable a desired hair style to be achieved during shaving. The system comprises a user input, data store and processor. The user input is arranged to receive a user selection of a desired facial hair style from a plurality of facial hair styles. The data store is arranged to store data representing a three dimensional scan of the user's head or face. The processor is arranged to map data representing said selected facial hair style onto said data representing said three dimensional scan to generate said template. Supplementary to the system there is required, a three dimensional scanner for producing the data representing a three dimensional scan of the user's head or face, and a three dimensional printer configured so as to print the bespoke shaving mask.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispensing system (10) comprising an assembly having a dispenser (11) of at least one cosmetic product, in particular makeup, and having at least two outlet interfaces (110), each of which can be mounted removably on the dispenser, the dispenser having at least two different base products and allowing these to be delivered in variable proportions, the outlet interfaces being able to receive the one or more products delivered by the dispenser.

Abstract: The rod-shaped cosmetic material feeding container includes a female screw portion provided with a female screw for screw engagement with a male screw of a rod-shaped cosmetic material support, a coil spring that restrains the female screw portion from moving forward in an axial direction, and a resin spring that restrains the female screw portion from moving rearward in the axial direction. An impact in the axial direction that acts on the female screw portion is absorbed by one spring, and an impact due to a restoring force at the time of restoration of one spring is absorbed by the other spring, whereby a rod-shaped cosmetic material supported by the rod-shaped cosmetic material support put in screw engagement with the female screw portion is sufficiently protected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for assembling a bottle (21) and an applicator (11), said device being intended to occupy a first position in which the bottle (21) and the applicator (11) are assembled, referred to as the assembled position, and a second position in which the bottle (21) and the applicator (11) are free, referred to as the use position, said device comprising a first component and a second component, said first component comprising a cam (12) and said second component comprising a cam track (22), said cam track (22) being open so as to allow said cam (12) to escape out of said cam track (22). The invention also relates to an applicator (11) comprising one of the components (12, 22) of said assembly device. The invention also relates to an assembly consisting of an applicator (11) and a bottle (21) comprising such an assembly device.

Abstract: Provided is a beauty care pack including a release film and a beauty care sheet which is separably attached to the release film, wherein the beauty care sheet comprises: a support; a fiber layer which is laminated on the support and in which water-soluble polymers are formed in the form of a nanofiber web; a moisturizing layer which is laminated on the fiber layer and consists of the water-soluble polymers and moisturizing materials; and a beauty care layer which is laminated on the moisturizing layer and in which the water-soluble polymers and functional materials are formed in the form of a nanofiber web, such that active ingredients are absorbed into the skin while being dissolved by moisture.

Abstract: A backpack and clamp are provided. The backpack includes a pair of shoulder straps, a rear surface and a front surface opposite the rear surface. The clamp is secured to the backpack. The clamp includes a base secured to the front surface of the backpack. The base includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The clamp further includes a cover. The cover includes an inner edge having a pivotal connection with the first side of the base. The cover further includes an outer edge having a latch that releasably connects to the second side of the base.

Abstract: A pack system adapted for carrying hand tools includes a tool-carrying container constructed to be worn on a user's person and having a bottom portion, a first shell portion, a second shell portion defining and enclosing a main storage compartment. A releasable closure is connected between the first and second shell portions. At least one tool panel is removably disposed within the main storage compartment and has one or more tool receivers each constructed to retain a hand tool. A panel-retaining structure between the tool panel(s) and the bottom portion of the pack releasably retains the tool panel(s) in the main storage compartment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a securement apparatus, such as a lanyard, that has increased tensile strength and shear strength when compared with a conventional securement apparatus. The securement apparatus includes a connector extending from a connector body, a strap coupled to the connector body, and a structural component. The structural component has a tapered geometry such that a first end that is contained within the connector body has a first width and/or height and a second end that transitions from the connector body into the strap has a second width and/or height that is less than the first width and/or height.

Abstract: A wearable survival sling including a flexible medial member with a first end and a second end, a braided spine, and a braided shell enveloping the braided spine. It includes a five-in-one survival tool, a fire starter clip, a retractable blade, a steel string saw, and one of a thermal blanket and thermal tent carried by the flexible medial member. The first end and the second end are configured to be removably engaged to each other.

Abstract: An armband that holds an electronic device is presented. The armband includes a pouch which includes a window and an opening configured to allow an electronic device to be inserted into the pouch. The armband also includes an arm strap wherein the proximate end of the arm strap is coupled to the pouch, and wherein the arm strap includes: holes arranged in a specified pattern; loop cells at specified locations along the length of the arm strap; and a hook cell located at a distal end of the arm strap. The armband further includes a ring coupled to the pouch configured to allow the distal end of the arm strap to be passed through the ring and pulled toward the proximate end of the arm strap so that the hook cell can be coupled to one or more loop cells.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method has a rope segment defined by a length extending from a first end to a second end positioned opposite to the first end wherein the first end connects to the second end to form a loop. A first plurality of clips is interwoven with the rope segment. Each clip of the first plurality of clips extends from the rope segment at a fixed position along the length of the rope segment. A second plurality of clips interwoven with the rope segment. Each clip of the second plurality of clips extends from the rope segment at a fixed position opposite to the each clip of the first plurality of clips along the length of the rope segment. A socket is attached to each clip of the first plurality of clips and the second plurality of clips.

Abstract: A bottle brush cleaning implement that uses a crochet scrubber component and an integrated handle and its method of assembly. The preferred embodiment of the crochet component has four brushes that are constructed out of one piece of crochet material that is attached and is held in place with a pronged holder with resistance barbs. The crochet component is additionally held in place by extra yarn that is attached to the bottom of the crochet scrubber and tied to the handle. The preferred embodiment's handle has a grip area with a series of round protrusions to improve handling. The bottle brush may be produced on a wide variety of shapes, colors, sizes and configurations to meet specific needs or individual preferences.

Abstract: A brush of the present disclosure includes a handle, a plurality of bristles, and a sleeve configured to couple the plurality of bristles to the handle. A plug strip is disposed within the sleeve and may be configured to orient the plurality of bristles to provide increased coating performance. The plug strip has opposed sides extending along a central longitudinal axis of the plug strip. At least one of the opposed sides has an undulating surface forming tapered ridges alternating with tapered valleys.

Abstract: The improved cleaning brush is made of a durable plastic material which is basically tubular in shape, measures approximately eighteen inches (18?) in length and three inches (3?) in circumference. Located at the top of the elongated handle would be a screw-on lid, which would serve to cover the hollowed interior of the tube where a cleaning liquid would be housed. Liquid cleaner contained within this receptacle would be channeled through the brush and dispensed through a small spray nozzle located directly above the brush head while in use. A finger activated trigger would be positioned on the promixal end of the handle, thus enabling the user to easily control the amount of spray dispensed. The improved cleaning brush is also packaged with a practical caddy receptacle to provide sanitary housing for the brush between cleanings.

Abstract: A foldable banquet table and bench set includes a panel unit, a support unit, and an attachment frame. The panel unit includes a tabletop and at least a bench top. The support unit includes a table leg frame foldably coupled at the tabletop to form a foldable table, and a bench leg frame foldably coupled at the bench top to form a foldable bench, wherein the table leg frame is longer than the bench leg frame. The table leg frame and the bench leg frame are detachably and spacedly coupled at the attachment frame, such that the attachment frame not only retains a distance between the foldable table and the foldable bench but also interlocks the foldable table and the foldable bench at their unfolded positions by different leg heights.

Abstract: An electrically adjustable table system includes a table, at least one electric drive for adjusting the table, a voltage supply, a control and a bus system. The at least one drive, the voltage supply and the control are connected to the bus system. The bus system comprises multiple multiwire cable sections, which are electrically connected to one another via insulation displacement connectors.

Abstract: A height adjustable desk can include a work surface; and at least one leg assembly connected to the work surface. The at least one leg assembly can include: a first member; and a second member moveable relative to the first member along a longitudinal axis; and a counterbalance mechanism connected to the desk and configured to counteract a force exerted on the work surface. The counterbalance mechanism can include: a wheel; a gas spring having a cylinder and a moveable piston; a wheel moveably connected to the gas spring; and the tension member is connected to the leg assembly.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the height of a first part relative to a second part includes a first hollow profiled element, a second hollow profiled element which is displaceable along its longitudinal axis relative to the first hollow profiled element, a drive unit for displacement of the second hollow profiled element relative to the first hollow profiled element and a support unit which, in relation to the longitudinal axis, is arranged between the first hollow profiled element and the second hollow profiled element for the purpose of supporting the first hollow profiled element against the second hollow profiled element.

Abstract: A lifting platform, includes a movable support frame composed of a first and a second frames being cross pivotally and slidably connect between a bearing platform and a base, at least a positioning connecting rod set between the movable support frame and a portion close to the middle of the bearing platform or the base, and a damping extension element combine with an adjustment element and mounted on the movable support frame between the bearing platform and the base; the damping extension element controlled with extension or locking for adjusting the cross angle of the movable support frame, the adjustment element is provided to adjust the position of the damping extension element to form different supporting force to balance difference of bearing weight of the bearing platform, to achieve the effect of reducing the force required to operate the bearing platform for lifting.

Abstract: A storage and serving cart includes a cabinet assembly having an internal storage cavity where a plurality of wheels are coupled to a lower portion thereof. A tabletop with an opening therethrough is coupled to an upper surface of the cabinet assembly. A tabletop insert being a laminate structure having first and second sides each of a different material is reversibly positionable within the opening to have either the first or second side facing upwardly from the tabletop.

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus that includes: a cabinet; a first cabinet door; a second cabinet door; a first washing apparatus; and a second washing apparatus including: a tub that is accessible through a second opening in a state in which the second cabinet door is opened, that is configured to store water, and that includes a tub opening at a top of the tub, a tub cover that is coupled to the tub and that covers the tub opening, and a drum that is configured to rotate about a shaft, the shaft extending in the second direction, wherein the tub cover includes an air channel unit that is configured to transfer air between an interior area of the tub and an exterior area of the tub in a state in which the second washing apparatus is operational is disclosed.

Abstract: A single dovetail tenon joint mechanism has a first panel and a second panel; the first panel is provided with a single dovetail tenon groove; the cross-section of the single dovetail tenon groove is a right-angled trapezoid; the right-angle sides of the right-angled trapezoid are near the edge side of the first panel; the long base of the right-angled trapezoid is located at the deepest part of the single dovetail tenon groove; one end of the second panel is provided with a single dovetail tenon that matches the single dovetail tenon groove. The single dovetail tenon is wedged into the single dovetail tenon groove for attachment therewith. During installation, a single dovetail tenon can be inserted from one end of the single dovetail tenon groove, thereby attaching the first panel to the second panel.

Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.

Abstract: A slide rail device is configured to mount a carried object. The carried object includes a plurality of mounting members. The slide rail device includes an auxiliary component, a slide rail, an operating member and a locking member. The slide rail is movable relative to the auxiliary component. The slide rail has a mounting path for allowing the mounting members of the carried object to pass through. The locking member is movable relative to the operating member between a first position and a second position. Wherein when the locking member is located at the first position, the locking member blocks the mounting path; wherein when the locking member is located at the second position, the locking member is away from the mounting path.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail and at least one supporting member. The first rail has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The second rail is movable relative to the first rail. The second rail has a recessed part. The at least one supporting member is movably mounted between the first rail and the second rail. A portion of the at least one supporting member is accommodated in the recessed part. The at least one supporting member is configured to support the second rail. Wherein, when the at least one supporting member is moved from a first position to a second position, the portion of the at least one supporting member is extended beyond the first end of the first rail.

Abstract: A slide rail comprises a longitudinal body and a pair of longitudinal supporting structures extended from two sides of the longitudinal body. Each of the supporting structures has a U-shaped cross section and includes a first supporting arm and a second supporting arm bent relative to the first supporting arm. A ball raceway is formed on one of the first supporting arm and the second supporting arm. The slide rail is applicable to a slide rail assembly for increasing strength.

Abstract: A drawer system including: a drawer cabinet and a drawer mounted in said cabinet for forward and backward travel relative thereto; said cabinet having two opposed spaced apart side walls and at least two lower wheels mounted to each side wall and spaced apart in the intended direction of travel of the drawer; said drawer having two opposed spaced apart side panels and at least two lower wheels mounted to each side panel and spaced apart in the intended direction of travel of the drawer; and a runner mounted on said lower cabinet wheels of each side wall for forward and backward travel relative to said cabinet via a first track and each runner including a second track engaged by said spaced apart lower drawer wheels for forward and backward travel of said drawer relative to said runner.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an apparatus (e.g., for damping a motion of a drawer in a storage system) comprises a plate to pivotally attach to a first wall of a drawer, the plate comprising a pivot point about which the plate can pivot; a damped gear coupled to the plate, the damped gear having a plurality of gear teeth; and a spring to facilitate pivoting the plate about the pivot point to engage at least one of the plurality of gear teeth with at least one tooth on a rack. In some embodiments, the spring is to pivot the plate from a first configuration to an angular position relative the wall in a second configuration, wherein the at least one of the plurality of gear teeth and the at least one tooth on the rack are fully engaged with one another in both the first configuration and the second configuration.

Abstract: A non-bolted pipe fitting bracket for assembling an assembled pipe for displaying and preserving an article without using a bolt and a nut includes: a bracket that is a support unit, in which a pair of side surface support bodies are assembled at the right angle at corners of horizontal pipes each having a pair of horizontal stopping holes and a vertical pipe having a pair of vertical stopping holes, horizontal stopping steps are formed at upper ends of the side surface support bodies to be coupled to the horizontal stopping holes, and vertical stopping steps are formed on side surfaces of the side surface support bodies to be coupled to the vertical stopping holes.

Abstract: Providing an overturn preventing device which can easily be mounted and can prevent articles from overturn. The overturn preventing device includes an abutting part and a connecting part. The abutting part abuts against a ceiling. The abutting part is disposed so as to extend in one direction while gradually departing from the ceiling. The connecting part has two ends one of which is connected to an end of the abutting part away from the ceiling and the other of which is disposed on a top surface of a piece of furniture. The abutting part is elastically deformed with tilt of the furniture, so that an area of a part of the abutting part abutting against the ceiling is increased.

Abstract: A chair includes a seat, a backrest, and a leg rest. A tilt actuator and lift actuator tilt and lift the seat, respectively. A leg rest actuator extends and retracts the leg rest. A backrest actuator pivots the backrest with respect to the seat. A controller simultaneously controls the actuators such that they move sequentially between multiple predefined states. A control panel enables a user to automatically move the chair to any of the predefined states. A controller controls the actuators such that they simultaneously arrive at each state. One or more functions on a control panel may also be automatically disabled and/or automatically enabled as the chair moves into or out of certain ones of the predefined states. When transitioning between some states, all of the actuators are activated, and when transitioning between other states, only a subset of the actuators is activated.