Abstract: A Seat Device to Correct the C-Curve Posture While Sitting which, when placed against the back of a seat, supports the gentle convex curve of the thoracic region of the spine. So that when seated this curve is maintained. This Device immediately allows the body to achieve the proper alignment. This flat pad fits within the thoracic region and does not involve the cervical or lumbar regions which would distort proper stacking of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral regions. This Device corrects the indentation found in cars seats, office chairs, airplane seats, or any seat with a back. This allows the body to self-correct. This works for everyone adult and child. This Device resolves a myriad of physical problems caused by sitting with the C-Curve Posture.

Abstract: A seating arrangement includes a seat arrangement that includes first, second, third and fourth link members coupled to one another, a back arrangement movable between an upright position and a reclined position and coupled to the seat arrangement such that the first link member moves between forward and rearward positions as the back arrangement is moved between the upright and reclined positions, and a stop arrangement including a stop link coupled to at least one of the first link member, the third link and the fourth link member such that the stop link moves with the associated link member as the back assembly moves between the upright and reclined positions, wherein travel of the stop link is limited with respect to the second link member thereby limiting a rearward movement of the back arrangement toward the reclined position.

Abstract: A cell phone and accessories pouch is attached or attachable an armrest of a chair. A closeable pouch pocket has a transparent view panel for visual access to pocket content and an opposite opaque surface or outboard pocket. Items fall to the bottom of the pocket in a first instance beneath the armrest due to a depending flap near the armrest. In another instance, depending flap wraps around the armrest, placing the stored cellphone atop the armrest and permitting both visual and through-panel tactile access to the cellphone. An opaque privacy panel may cover the view panel. Pocket closures include zippers, buttons, snaps, hook and loop cloth or ziploc closures. Pouch mounts for include snaps, buttons, toggle bars, screws, nuts and tongue-n-groove. The pouch may be permanently affixed to the chair.

Abstract: A configurable seating assembly includes a plurality of rectangular pad assemblies disposed within a durable cover assembly. The cover includes a generally triangular or tapered upper chamber forming a back support portion above a generally rectangular lower chamber forming a body support portion. A wedge assembly, manufactured from a foam material, is removably positioned in the upper chamber, and the pads, manufactured from a foam material, are positioned in the compartments of a separator assembly within the lower chamber thereby providing a seating apparatus. A front panel at the forward end of the lower chamber provides an opening into the cover assembly allowing insertion and removal of the wedge and pads. The pads may be removed from the cover and arranged on the floor providing pads for sleeping. The front panel is releasably secured to the cover by cooperating removable connectors.

Abstract: A spring bed with quick assembly and disassembly includes two cross bars, a plurality of vertical bars, a plurality of springs, and a plurality of fixing bases. The two cross bars and the vertical bars are parallel arranged with spacing. The two ends of the vertical bars are detachably assembled to the two cross bars. Each vertical bar is disposed with a plurality of fixing bases. The springs are detachably assembled to the fixing bases. Two ends of the vertical bar are detachably connected to the two cross bars.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mattress foundation kit configured to be assembled by a user. The mattress foundation kit may include a plurality of rails, wherein each rail is a longitudinal member constructed of a structural foam core connected, for example by being permanently laminated, with at least one supporting material. Further, the mattress foundation kit may include a plurality of interconnecting members corresponding to the plurality of rails. Moreover, the mattress foundation kit may include a plurality of retainer clips attached along a side of at least two rails of the plurality of rails. Yet further, the mattress foundation kit may include a plurality of slats corresponding to the plurality of retainer clips, wherein the plurality of slats is configured to support a mattress, wherein each end of a slat is configured to detachably engage with a corresponding retainer clip.

Abstract: A structure includes an item of furniture coupled to a lift system. The lifting system is configured to move the item of furniture vertically along a path between a lowered position and a raised position. The item of furniture is coupled to the lifting system in a manner that allows the item of furniture to move upward along the path when the lifting system is stationary. When the item of furniture is in the lowered position, it is supported on the floor of the structure. This configuration allows the item of furniture to float relative to the lifting system so that when the item of furniture reaches the lowered position, it is supported only by the floor and not the lifting system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-pinch headrest regulating mechanism comprising a headrest part, a backrest part, a pushrod motor having a unidirectional push force, a hinge device and two tension springs; Wherein the headrest part is rotatably hinged to the backrest part through the hinge device; wherein the base end of the pushrod motor is rotatably connected to the backrest; wherein the pushrod of the pushrod motor is rotatably connected to the headrest part; wherein the tension springs impose a reset force on the headrest part and the backrest part when the pushrod is propelled by the pushrod motor to extend to push the headrest part far from the backrest part.

Abstract: Adjustable mattress foundations generally include a mattress support surface including a head and back section hingedly connected to an intermediate seat section at one end and a leg and foot section hingedly connected to the intermediate seat section at another end. The intermediate seat section includes spaced apart upper and lower panels, wherein the lower panel is hingedly connected to the head and back section and slideably engaged with side frame members of the foundation, and wherein the upper panel is stationary and hingedly connected to the leg and foot section. A linear actuator is operatively coupled to a linkage assembly to independently effect inclination or declination of the head and back section relative to the intermediate seat section and is further operative to effect an increase or decrease in a length of the intermediate seat section by movement of the lower panel relative to the upper panel.

Abstract: A climate control system provides the desired climate conditions of temperature and humidity at a contact surface of a multi-layered structure. The climate control system includes a heating mechanism disposed between one or more foam layers of structure and configured to deliver heat to the contact surface and a separate cooling mechanism disposed in the foam layers. The cooling mechanism includes at least one fan assembly, air channels and reticulated foam layers configured to draw air away from the contact surface toward the bottom of the structure. An operational control system is used to control the heating mechanism and cooling mechanism to achieve the desired climate conditions on the contact surface in accordance with a desired time-based climate control algorithm.

Abstract: Bed safety rails with added structures for added functionality are shown and described. The added structures may provide additional functionality, aside from safety and security, of electrical power access, a shelf, a cup-holder, a writing-implement-holder, a light-source, a dry erase board, and/or a magnet board for a given bed safety rail. A given bed safety rail may include at least one vertical-safety-rail-member and at least one horizontal-anchor-member that is attached to the vertical-safety-rail-member. The at least one vertical-safety-rail-member may provide the safety and security features; as well as the additional functional features. The at least one horizontal-anchor-member may have structure permitting the given bed safety rail to be removably anchored to a given bed.

Abstract: A coil-in-coil spring is provided that exhibits a variable and non-linear loading response. The spring includes a first spring portion having a first spring constant, a second spring portion having a second spring constant less than the first spring constant, and a third spring portion having a third spring constant less than the first spring constant and less than the second spring constant. The first spring portion forms an outer coil of the coil-in-coil spring and the second spring portion, the third spring portion, or both the second spring portion and the third spring portion are positioned within the first spring portion and form an inner coil of the coil-in-coil spring. A multi-coil spring is also provided that includes an outer coil, an intermediate coil positioned within the outer coil, and an inner coil positioned with the intermediate coil.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a pressure-controlled air mattress for enabling a user to set a desired firmness or pressure level of the air mattress. The pressure-controlled air mattress may automatically maintain the desired pressure by replacing leaked air with air from a pressurized air reservoir.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes an internal support structure for providing structural stability to an inflated airbed. The internal support structure may include an internal support wall connected to side panels by one or more side support beams. The internal support structure may further include corner support walls and a plurality of internal support beams to provide additional support.

Abstract: A mattress protector and removable cover assembly has a mattress protector for covering a mattress, the mattress protector having an exterior surface having a first zipper portion and a removable cover having a second zipper portion with the second zipper portion for mating with the first zipper portion for the removable cover for attaching to the mattress protector.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an Antimicrobial Disposable Seat cover that is made of a material that is light, disposable and biodegradable, but resistant to dust mites, bed bugs, lice, mold, fungi, feces, viruses and bacteria, and a whole host of various microorganisms. Moreover, the provided Antimicrobial Disposable Seat Cover product is waterproof, breathable and as easy to use as a conventional disposable toilet seat cover. It will be AstM f1670 tested, and include an indicator of heat or moisture to indicate prior use. Any available pre-manufactured antimicrobial fabric or textile may be used in construction of the provided Antimicrobial Disposable Seat Cover product. Additionally, any to or textile that has been finished to exhibit antimicrobial characteristics may be used to configure and construct the present Antimicrobial Disposable Seat Covers provided herein.

Abstract: A bedding system uses a convolutional neural network (CNN)-based machine vision to makes adjustments for comfort and/or support. The machine vision process identities a body position by using a trained CNN that receives a pressure image and identifies a body position. The body position may be determined by classifying the pressure image into a predetermined body position classification. The machine vision process includes at least one trained CNN that determines joint locations. The machine vision tracks pressure accumulated at joints over time.

Abstract: A collapsible child seat (1) is disclosed, comprising a backrest (10), a seat surface element (20) and an adapter element (30, 30?) or a plurality of adapter elements (30, 30?) via which the child seat (1) can be connected to a pushchair frame, and a first locking element (50) via which the seat surface element (20) can be locked in relation to the adapter element (30, 30?) or adapter elements (30, 30?), wherein the first locking element (50) is configured in such a way that by reducing the angle between the backrest (10) and the seat surface element (20) the locking of the seat surface element (20) in relation to the adapter element (30, 30?) or adapter elements (30, 30?) can be released.

Abstract: This document relates to a foldable bassinet configured to provide a short-term, portable, safe environment for a young child.

Abstract: A baby support for supporting a baby positioned on a front torso of a supporting person. The baby support includes an elongated soft body that extends across a back torso of the supporting person and the baby. The baby support also includes fastening ends that overlap and secure to support the baby on the front torso of the supporting adult. The baby support may be configured to stretch to generate an elastic force to pull the back torso of the baby towards the back torso of the supporting person.

Abstract: An interactive display case having a first frame, a plurality of storage areas within the first frame, a second frame, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to detect an object passing through the interior of the second frame, identify an area within the interior of the second frame in which the object passes, where the area corresponding to one of the storage areas, and generate interaction data corresponding to the identified area.

Abstract: A merchandise display and storage container is provided. The container has a first side wall, a second side wall opposing the first side wall, and a rear wall connected to the first side wall and the second side wall. The top wall comprises a fixed first top wall portion and a pivotable second top wall portion. The container also has a first upper and lower door track for a first door, and a second upper and lower door track for a second door. The first and second doors are slidingly and pivotally connected to their respective door tracks to move from a first position parallel to and adjacent the side wall, to a second position transverse to the side wall and parallel to the rear wall. In a closed position, the second top wall portion can be secured over the first door and the second door.

Abstract: A bag dispenser for use in a retail store is described. The bag dispenser holds and dispenses bags from a roll of plastic bags such as grocery bags, meat bags, or produce bags. The bag dispenser includes a bag holder rod that holds the roll of bags and allows the roll of bags to rotate on the bag holder rod in order to dispense bags. The bag dispenser also includes a bag separator that facilitates separation of a bag from the roll. The bag dispenser also includes a rod coupler that couples the bag dispenser to a rod, such as a rod of a shopping cart, a rod of a shopping cart basket or a rod of a pick-up basket, for example. The bag dispenser quickly and easily dispenses bags so that an employee of the retail store does not waste time and effort obtaining a bag.

Abstract: A merchandise display assembly comprises a tier of horizontally elongated metallic shelving for merchandise, with a display assembly detachably coupled at each shelf to an LED TV display of the merchandise. Each elongated LED TV display comprises an LCD screen comprised of 1920×95 pixels backlit by white light emitting LEDs, and projecting white LED lighting to illuminate the merchandise below each LED TV display, said LED TV displays each driven by an elongated compact HDMI or daisy chained controller board. The face of the display is arranged to have maximal area by confining vertical drivers to a compact upper region, permitting the boarder of the region to be of equal thickness both above and below the display and by providing a back cover that extends only to the rear surface of the display element.

Abstract: An article hanger (or holder) that is suitable for mounting to a vertical surface and securely holding an article thereto is disclosed. Also disclosed is a means for covering the fasteners used for mounting the article holder and in some embodiments, the article holder is suitable for mounting outside the periphery of the article such that the hanger is visible after attachment of the article to the hanger. The article hanger includes features that secure the hanging cord of an article thereby preventing relative movement between the article and the hanger and the deleterious effects caused thereby.

Abstract: An apparatus for hanging an article from a door. In one aspect, the apparatus may be an over-the-door hanging apparatus that includes a support structure and a bracket assembly. The bracket assembly includes at least one mounting element for coupling the bracket assembly to the support structure, at least one bracket configured to engage a top edge of a door for hanging the support structure from the door, and a decorative portion. A portion of the decorative portion may protrude from a top edge of the support structure when the bracket assembly is coupled to the support structure. In another aspect, the apparatus may include an accessory hook coupled to the support structure. The accessory hook may include an arm that protrudes from a perimetric edge of the support structure and a hook member extending from the arm upon which various articles may be hung.

Abstract: A simulated duvet cover system provides an easily-assembled multi-layer construction in which first and second cover layers formed by fabric sheets are removably coupled to an intermediate layer defined by a blanket or comforter and sandwiched between the cover layers. Each of the first and second cover layers is separately coupled to the intermediate layer using respective first and second fastening elements, which may include snaps, hook and loop fasteners, magnets, and the like. The coupling may be limited to being at the corner portions and along one of four side/end edges of the layers to promote quick and easy removal of the cover layers when those require cleaning. The cover layers are sized such that portions of these cover layers overlie or cover up the fastening elements when the cover system is assembled on a bed, thereby providing a similar appearance to a conventional duvet cover.

Abstract: A crib liner, suitable for use with a crib, wherein the crib has a first, second, third and fourth side configured for receiving a mattress is disclosed. The crib also includes four corners, wherein each corner is constructed as part of where two adjacent sides meet; wherein at least one first, second, third or fourth sides has a horizontal top bar and a plurality of vertical spaced support elements. The crib liner includes at least a first panel configured to cover a portion of the vertical spaced support elements. The first panel includes a breathable body portion, a bottom border, a top border and side borders and at least a first and second fastener at each end to attach the first panel to the crib. The breathable body portion includes a first material having a front layer and a back layer attached to each other and having different fabric weaves; the breathable body portion having an air permeability of between 385 CFM to 1530 CFM and a light permeability of between 47 and 99%.

Abstract: A mattress sheet includes a top sheet portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a pair of opposing sides defining a mattress sheet width there between, a first end sheet split extending into the top sheet portion from the first end to define first end sheet split edges and two separate first end sections and a second end sheet split extending into the top sheet portion from the second end to define second end sheet split edges and two separate second end sections. A fabric border has a top edge running along the first end, the first end sheet split edges, the opposing sides, the second end and the second end sheet split edges and a bottom edge opposite the top edge. A fabric extension extends from the fabric border a distance less than about the mattress sheet width.

Abstract: An adjustable spine alignment pillow for improving a user's by encouraging the spinal alignment of the back. The pillow includes a first side connected to a second side via a recessed central portion wherein the recessed central portion is compartmentalized. The pillow casing comprises a plurality of pockets, wherein a first pocket is disposed on the first side and the second pocket is disposed on the second side. The recessed central portion bisects the first side and the second side, wherein the recessed central portion includes a thickness less than a thickness of either the first pocket or the second pocket, wherein the recessed central portion is dimensioned to receive the head of a user in a supine position lying thereon. The apertures are sealed with a fastener to allow for the adding or removing of stuffing into the pillow, thereby allowing for adjustments in firmness.

Abstract: A dual compartment zipper adjustable pillow includes a main body portion having front and rear panels having four sides, and sealed along three of the sides. The main body portion defines an interior space. A neck support portion is connected to the main body portion at a adjacent to the fourth side. A full open end zipper defines first and second zipper portions disposed on the main body portion front panel and openable to access the interior space. One half of a full open zipper defines a third zipper portion disposed on a rear side of the neck support portion. In dual compartment configuration, the neck support portion is outside of the main body portion interior space and the first and second zipper portions are closed to enclose the main body portion. In a single compartment configuration, the neck support portion is positioned in the main body portion interior and the first and third zipper portions are closed to enclose the main body portion.

Abstract: A drinking container may include a base section; and a handle section connected to the base section. The base section may define a first cavity and a second cavity, and the second cavity may be connected to the first cavity by a shoulder of the base section.

Abstract: A travel beverage container system which includes a portable drinking container with a 3D molded angry face shot of a person, animal or fictional character. The device is designed to draw emotional response from a user while providing a stable ergonomic beverage container.

Abstract: A cup in this present invention comprises a cup and a lid on top of the cup. The lid has an anti-leaking ring inside of the lid and an annular groove in arc shape used to place a ball inside of the annular groove. A positioning member above the lid has a buffering edge in arc shape at upper portion of the positioning member to block the ball as to prevent ball from lo dropping out of the annular groove. Therefore the ball can be rolled and spun randomly on the lid in order to have more fun while using.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an article manipulation apparatus. The apparatus includes a connecting portion and two elongated fingers extending from the connecting portion. Two elongated fingers extend from the connecting portion. Each of the fingers has a holding portion disposed in a first plane. The holding portion is sized and shaped to be located in a user's hand. Each finger also has an intermediate portion that is disposed in a second plane away from the holding portion. Each finger also has an article holding end portion that is disposed in a third plane. The article holding ends have a concave holding sidewall. The connecting portion and the elongate fingers are sufficiently resilient so that an actuating force applied to each of the intermediate portions causes the article holding end portions to move together so that each of the concave holding sidewalls combine to form a spoon-like end portion.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for delivering liquids to a user from a container. The liquids are aerated during delivery of the liquid to the user. The present invention includes a flow control regulator that regulates the amount of aeration of the liquid delivered to the user and also restricts backflow of liquids through the regulator. The apparatus of the invention is particularly well suited for aerating wine while it is delivered through a drinking straw.

Abstract: A clothes hanger includes a main body portion on which a jacket is hung and a hook portion connected to the main body portion. The main body portion includes a first shoulder rod extending obliquely downward. A second shoulder rod extends obliquely downward from the upper end of the first shoulder rod in the direction opposite of the first shoulder rod at an angle relative to the first shoulder rod. A hook rod extends obliquely upward from the upper end of the first shoulder rod. The hook portion is provided at the upper end of the hook rod such that the hook portion is offset to one side, either the left or right side, with respect to the center of gravity and is offset to one side with respect to the center of the second shoulder rod in the length direction of the second shoulder rod.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for a self-deploying tree are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a self-deploying tree system comprises a top tree assembly, a main tree assembly, and a base. The lower end of the top tree assembly may be coupled to the upper end of the main tree assembly, and the lower end of the main tree assembly may be coupled to the base, providing a vertical orientation of the self-deploying tree system. The self-deploying tree system further comprises a deployment mechanism which may be activated to automatically convert the tree from a collapsed configuration to a deployed configuration or from a deployed configuration to a collapsed configuration. The collapsed configuration comprises a reduced height and a reduced circumference to allow for ease of handling and storage. The deployed configuration provides for the tree to be extended to a desired height and for deployment of the limbs as desired for display.

Abstract: A shower curtain and window curtain hanging structure provides constant stream of heated air as well as the ability to sound audio from an external source. The hanging structure includes a tubular body, an at least one heating fan assembly, an at least one rechargeable battery, an at least one waterproof speaker, and a wireless communication device. The tubular body supports various types of curtains. The rechargeable battery, the heating fan assembly, and the wireless communication device are all internally mounted within the tubular body. The waterproof speaker is integrated into an external surface of the tubular body in order to sound audio towards a user. The heating fan assembly includes an impeller, a heating element, and an electric motor. The impeller is powered by the electric motor in order to forces air to pass by the heating element and expelling heated air onto the user.

Abstract: A food processing device, comprising a bowl with a lid, the lid is provided with a food feed tube. The device also has a spiral cutting means provided at the top of the bowl such that as food enters the bowl via the food feed tube it is cut into continuous ribbons or strips. The spiral cutting means comprises a spiral cutter disc base having a disc-set with a plurality of different types of spiral cutting discs, each of which can be separately aligned with the food feed tube to cut the food into a different shaped continuous ribbon or strip. By rotating the spiral cutter disc base the user can line up a first cutting disc with the food feed tube, make some food cuts, then turn the spiral cutter disc base so that a second cutter disk is lined up with the feed tube and then make a different food cut. In this way the user can cut food into different sizes of ribbon, spaghetti, etc. to achieve a superior presentation of food (e.g. fruits and vegetables).

Abstract: A slow cooker appliance and methods of operation are provided. The slow cooker appliance may include a casing, a heating element, a cooking utensil, and a sealed refrigeration system for circulating a refrigerant. The casing may define a utensil chamber. The heating element may be mounted within the casing proximate to the utensil chamber. The cooking utensil may be received within the utensil chamber. The sealed refrigeration system may include an evaporator and a compressor. The evaporator may be in conductive thermal engagement with the cooking utensil. The compressor may be positioned downstream from the evaporator to compress refrigerant from the evaporator.

Abstract: An evaporator device for water for installation in a steamer has a water tank having an encircling outer wall and an encircling inner wall, wherein a heating device is provided on the outer wall. The inner wall extends within the outer wall and with a clearance relative thereto, wherein a water zone is formed between the outer wall and the inner wall. A pump is arranged within the inner wall in order to pump water from a water reservoir into the water zone. A steam outlet emerges upwards from the water zone and leads into the steamer.

Abstract: An extraction sheet having high machinability in the manufacture of an extraction filter for beverages and an extraction filter using the same and having high handling property is provided. The extraction sheet includes a layer including a meltblown nonwoven fabric that is formed from fibers of a polylactic acid-based resin having a crystallinity of 9.0% or lower and a fiber diameter of 15.0 ?m or smaller and that has a basis weight of 2.0 to 30.0 g/m2, and a layer including a spunbonded nonwoven fabric that is formed from fibers of a polylactic acid-based resin having a crystallinity of 30.0 to 60.0% and a fiber diameter of 35.0 ?m or smaller and that has a basis weight of 5.0 to 30.0 g/m2. The extraction sheet has a bending hysteresis of 5.0×10?3 to 14.5×10?3 gf·cm/cm.

Abstract: A hot water dispenser adapter device includes a housing unit, a lid, a hinge mechanism for connecting the housing unit with the lid, an adapter, a hot water dispenser nozzle, and a nozzle latch pivotally connected to a pair of pivot pins on the adapter through a pair of pivot pin holes in the nozzle latch, wherein the nozzle latch in a closed position secures the hot water dispenser nozzle to the adapter, and wherein the nozzle latch in an open position releases the hot water dispenser nozzle from the adapter.

Abstract: In order to improve a beverage preparation device in terms of operability and ergonomics and in particular to simplify filling of a supply container with solid beverage starting products, a supply container arrangement is provided which has at least one two-part supply container having a lower part-container and a removable upper part-container which can be arranged on the lower part-container. The upper part-container has a bottom with a connection opening on which a closure device is arranged which is designed, when joining together the upper and lower part-containers, to open automatically and to free a connection between the upper and lower part-containers.

Abstract: A grill pan structure with convection heating is provided to make uniformly heating within the oven. The grill pan structure includes a heat flow layer and at least one support plate. The heat flow layer includes at least one hole for a heat source to pass through for roasting. Also, the heat flow layer includes at least one recess to receive the dropped oils of the foods during roasting. The first support plate further includes at least one inclined guiding surface to guide the dropped oil to the recess. Therefore, uniformly heating for roasting foods and eliminate from turning over the foods during roasting are achieved. And the oven is still clean after roasting, which is convenient to use.

Abstract: A system includes a smoker having a cooking chamber and a firebox in fluid communication with the cooking chamber. The system includes a cooking grate within the cooking chamber, a first exhaust opening in the cooking chamber proximate the firebox, and a plurality of generally horizontal baffles below the cooking grate. At least one of these is situated near the firebox to direct smoke away from the firebox before it rises above a level of the cooking grate.

Abstract: A rotating cup, both hands implement relatively forward and backward rotation to generate agitation effect, for mixing powdered material with liquid and stirring food material, such as egg liquid, especially suitable for the open air. The rotating cup comprises an inner cup, a first outer cup and a second outer cup which are coaxially superposed. A fixed axle penetrates through the center of circle of the first outer cup, and both ends of the fixed axle are fixed to the centers of circle of inner cup and the second outer cup, so that the second outer cup and inner cup are interlocked, and the first outer cup can idle. The rotating cup can be equipped with a transmission structure and a stirring rod simultaneously or respectively. On the one hand to provide unidirectional rotation effect and acceleration effect for quick mixing, on the other hand to provide a better agitation effect.

Abstract: A vibration damper system used in a food processor to reduce the vibration of a high power motor that has varying speed cycles is disclosed. The motor is suspended from a ceiling that is mounted to the motor base through a plurality of bolted joints. The bolted joints are surrounded by a grommet that has a unique shape. The grommet comprises generally three parts, which are an upper portion, a middle portion, and a lower portion. The middle portion is smaller than other portion so that it creates a recess for the ceiling to be sandwiched between the grommet. In a preferred embodiment, the lower portion of the grommet further comprises a plurality of petal members that provide a non-uniform spring rate to the grommet so that the grommet is adapted best to reduce the upward impulse of the motor. The food processor also contains a novel air ventilation system.

Abstract: Tongs for food preparation and a method for preparing food using tongs are presented. The tongs include a first and second arm connected to a connecting portion, the arms including each a head portion including a gripper portion for grabbing a food item when the first and second heads are brought toward each other, the gripper portion defining a portion of a cavity for holding the food item, and a spreader portion for inserting into and spreading portions of a receiving food item when the first and second heads are moved away from each other, the gripper portions of the first and second head portions being both disposed on a first side of a center plane, the spreader portions of the first and second head portions being both disposed on a second side of the center plane.