Abstract: A waterfowl decoy carrier which is configured to hold a plurality of waterfowl decoys in a balanced, hands free manner for efficient transport to and from a desired hunting location. The carrier is uniquely configured to distribute, and balance the weight and accommodate the irregular shaped decoys radially about the hunter's midsection while supported by the hunter's shoulders. The waterfowl decoy carrier generally comprises a rectangular body having a top perimeter and a plurality of upward opening linearly aligned pockets. Each pocket is configured and sized to receive one or more waterfowl decoys. Further, at least one strap which is operably attached to the top perimeter of the rectangular body. The strap is configured to position the rectangular body radially about the user's midsection while the strap is worn over the user's shoulders.

Abstract: A back carrier has a back plate and a shoulder strap. The back plate has a longitudinal extent and, in the direction of its longitudinal extent, has an upper and a lower end section. The upper end section reaches as far as the upper end of the back plate. The strap extends on the back side of the back plate, which faces toward the back of a user. The strap is fastened with a first strap section in the area of the upper end section to an upper fastening location and is fastened with a second strap section in the area of the lower end section to a lower fastening location. In the area of the upper end section, the back plate has a recess for receiving an extension plate. In the direction of the longitudinal extent, the recess is open toward the upper end of the back plate.

Abstract: A hydration system including a fluid reservoir, a fluid path in communication with the reservoir, and a magnetic quick connect interposed in the fluid path is disclosed. A fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed that includes a magnetic quick connect interposed in a fluid delivery path of the delivery system. The magnetic quick connect can also be used in a wide variety of fluid delivery systems. A kit for forming a fluid delivery system for a hydration system is also disclosed, as are various components of a hydration system.

Abstract: Bags or carriers are provided that can be transformed into protective vests and used as body armor and ballistic shields. The carriers can be assembled in a first arrangement that enables individuals to store and transport items. The carriers can quickly and easily be converted to or deployed in a second arrangement which enables the individuals to wear the carriers as protective vests. One or more shoulder straps can be detached from the carriers for use as tourniquets, doorway securing structures, and tools for dragging injured victims.

Abstract: A portable electronic device may have an electronic device strap. The strap may include inner and outer fabric layers and optional intermediate fabric layers. The inner fabric layer may have strands of material that are characterized by a larger denier per filament value than the outer fabric layer to help draw moisture away from the body of a user. The fabric layers may have stretchable warp fibers that allow the strap to be stretched. Weft fibers at the bottom of grooves that span the width of the strap may be provided with different colors than other weft strands. When the strap is stretched, the visibility of the weft fibers at the bottoms of the grooves may increase. A hook-and-loop fastener may be used to close the strap. Loops for the fastener may be formed from warp strands and may have multiple sizes.

Abstract: A connector assembly comprising a base having an adapter and a retainer, the adapter configured to reversibly couple to a wearable device using a magnet, ferromagnetic material, or combinations thereof; an elastic member partially positioned within the retainer, the elastic member having a first loop portion adjacent a first end of the retainer and a second loop portion adjacent a second end of the retainer; and wherein the elastic member is configured to stretchably move with respect to the base such that, responsive to a force pulling the first loop portion over a portion of an eyewear frame, the second loop portion changes in size.

Abstract: A clip is provided for holding utensils in tactical gear systems and, more specifically, to a clip envisaged for fixing to a belt or strap to carry the elements required for holding accessories such as hammers, torches, water bottles, etc., used in open air military campaigns, in marches and/or excursions and, in general, in any other operation where the users need to carry different types of accessories that must be easily accessible. The clip includes two pieces connected by a hinge and having closing members in the form of hooks and a manually actuated cam to immobile a closing sliding piece.

Abstract: Generally described, aspects of the disclosed subject matter are directed to a carrying strap or a carrying loop suitable for use with a container. The carrying strap and loop include first and second attachment portions for securement to various locations on the container. In one example, a carrying strap has a stowed position, where the strap wraps around the container, to a carrying position, where the strap secures to a second location on the container such that the strap can be used to carry the container. In another example, a carrying loop has a deployed position, where the loop secures to only a first location on the container and is used to carry the container. The carrying straps and loops are suitably positioned as covering a label of the container, as a replacement for the label, or placed in any different position on the container from the label.

Abstract: A retractable cosmetic implement may be movable between multiple different use positions. In one example, the cosmetic implement may include a housing elongated along a longitudinal axis, a multi-stop positioning mechanism disposed within the housing and a cosmetic element. By actuating the positioning mechanism, the cosmetic element may move through an opening to a partially extended position and/or a fully extended position from a retracted position. The cosmetic element may have a material characteristic, such as a density of bristles, affected by its position relative to a rim of the opening.

Abstract: An oral care implement (100) includes an elastomeric component and a method of forming the same. In one embodiment, the oral care implement (100) includes a handle (120) and a head (110). The elastomeric component is positioned on at least one of the handle (120) and the head (110). The elasto-meric component includes a body, a plurality of the first particles (202), and a plurality of the second particles (203). The body comprises a transparent or translucent elastomeric material. The pluralities of first and second particles are embedded in the body of the elastomeric component. The plurality of first particles (202) includes a first color and the plurality of second particles (203) includes a second color. The elastomeric component may form a tissue cleanser (140) on a rear surface of the head, an elastomeric tooth cleaning element (150) on a front surface of the head, and/or a grip (121) on the handle (120).

Abstract: A scraper broom intended for use on parquet, tile and other finished floors, with the scraper (14) attached to the broom head (10) by inserting its upper portion into a socket (12) which is an integral part of the broom head (10). The socket (12) is centrally located on one of the long sides of the broom head (10), the socket (12) tightly embracing the scraper (14), while the lower portion of the scraper (14) with the sharpened lower edge (15) extends downwards along the bristles (16). The scraper (14) is made preferably of abrasive-resistant plastic to assure it won't scratch finished floors. Similar embodiment is provided for a squeegee.

Abstract: An adjustable keyboard tray with an adjustable mouse pad is disclosed. A connection mechanism of the keyboard tray provides: vertical height adjustment of the keyboard tray relative to an object to which it is connected; horizontal translational adjustment of the keyboard tray relative to the object; swivel movement of the keyboard tray about a vertical axis; and adjustable typing angle of the keyboard tray relative to a horizontal axis. A connection mechanism of the mouse pad is configured to: permit the mouse pad to be connected to either side of the keyboard tray; provide for angular adjustment of the mouse pad relative to the keyboard tray; and provide for height adjustment of the mouse pad relative to the keyboard tray. In this manner, the fully articulated keyboard tray may be arranged at an angle relative to horizontal, and the mouse pad may simultaneously be arranged in a horizontal position.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electromechanical locker system may include providing a set of lockers with coin-operated locks. The coin-operated locks may be removed from the set of lockers. A conduit may be extended along and connected to a frame member from which the coin-operated locks had previously been positioned. Electromechanical lock units may be attached to the conduit so as to replace the coin-operated locks. A retrofitted coin-operated locker bank may include a coin-operated locker bank including a multiple lockers having respective doors, where the coin-operated locker bank is free of coin-operated locks. A conduit may be connected to a frame member and extend vertically adjacent to the hinged doors of a column of lockers. Multiple electromechanical lock units may be attached to the conduit so as to replace the coin-operated locks.

Abstract: A shelf assembly is provided. The shelf assembly includes at least one board. Each board has at least on connector on the bottom surface. Legs are configured to mate with the connector during assembly. In addition, the shelf assembly includes a shoe with a magnet in the shoe to position the legs on top of the board using positioning elements disposed on the board. A board and shoe are also provided.

Abstract: A blade based cabinet system and method. A disclosed cabinetry system includes cabinetry system, comprising: a pair of mounting rails that are horizontally mountable to a wall; a set of blade assemblies, each having a substantially planar profile; and a mounting interface adapted to connect the set of blade assemblies to the pair of mounting rails, orthogonal to the wall to form a cabinet chassis.

Abstract: A wall anchoring assembly for securing furniture to a vertical support is provided. The wall anchoring assembly includes a wall anchoring mount and a furniture anchoring mount, both attach to the vertical support and the furniture, respectively, in a face to face orientation. Each anchoring mount and attachment portion provides horizontal flanges that nest so that the flanges' fastener holes align for an elongated fastener to secure the vertical support and furniture in a locked engagement.

Abstract: An RTA furniture with a recliner is provided whereby the recliner mechanism is provided attached to the RTA component parts and provides a disassembled configuration that is substantially rectangular.

Abstract: First and second U-shaped cross-members each have legs connected by cross bars and pivotally connected with each other at central portions thereof, and are mutually movable from a generally X-shaped setup condition in which the cross bars are transversely spaced apart, to a generally flat collapsed condition. Right and left frame side assemblies respectively are pivotally connected to the first and second cross-members at terminal ends of their respective front and rear portions and by at least one lost motion linkage.

Abstract: This invention provides a chair leg including a connecting column, a sliding base, and a swinging block; the swinging block includes a positioned swinging block, a ring spring, and a fixed block; the sliding base includes a sliding leg and a connecting block; and the connecting column is fixed to the sliding base via the swinging block. This chair leg is provided with a simple structure, easy production, lower manufacturing cost, and is capable of swinging in a certain angle of 360 degrees and giving users more comfortable seat experience.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a headrest moving device, more particularly, relates to a headrest moving device wherein the user convenience is enhanced since the contact position between the moving unit and the return spring is changed according to the position of the headrest so that the forces being applied by a user are same or similar, that is, there is no significant difference in the operational forces when moving the headrest to either the minimum position or the maximum position thereof.

Abstract: A chair back assembly includes a substantially rigid back frame assembly, a back shell member operably supported by the back frame assembly and including a laterally extending top portion, a laterally extending bottom portion and a pair of longitudinally extending side portion extending between the top portion and the bottom portion and cooperating therewith to define an open space therebetween, wherein the pair of side portions are substantially rigid in a lateral direction, and wherein the back shell member is substantially rigid in a lateral direction and substantially flexibly resilient in a fore-to-aft direction, and a cover having a first surface adapted to support a seated user and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the cover is positioned over the back shell member to cover at least a portion of the open space.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lumbar support (1) for a chair with a backrest comprising backrest carriers (7) which are pivotable independently of each other, wherein the lumbar support comprises support regions (10a, 10b) which are each mounted on a spring element (2). The spring action of each spring element (2) is individually adjustable. In this arrangement, the spring elements (2) are arranged on a carrier (5), which can be articulated to the backrest carriers (7) of the backrest of the chair, which are pivotable independently of each other. The invention further relates to a chair with a backrest, which is formed from backrest carriers (7) which are pivotable independently of each other and which also comprises the aforementioned lumbar support (1). In this case, the lumbar support (1) is articulated to the backrest carriers (7) which are pivotable independently of each other.

Abstract: A user-identifying adjustable footstool that is capable of identifying individual users and automatically adjusting based on user-identification. The footstool can save preferences for different users, such as specific heights or angles. These preferences are called when a user is successfully identified by the footstool. The user-identifying adjustable footstool is particularly useful in conjunction with a toilet, to allow users to achieve individualized squatting positions while using traditional western toilets.

Abstract: Convertible seat which can be located in public places which seat comprises a seat part (1) and a back rest (3) in which case the back rest (3) can be turned in relation to the seat part (1), mechanism (9) in order to convert the seat essentially into a horizontal plane to become a resting surface, equipment in order to secure the items of the user, equipment in order to collect the use charge and equipment in order to cover the seat which has been converted to become at least a resting surface to become at least a partly closed resting space in which case the equipment in order to cover the resting space comprises a covering device (16) with a standard width which can be moved from the back part of the seat forward which covering device comprises control elements (7) which are installed at the both sides of the seat to such height that a needed resting space is formed underneath the covering device (16).

Abstract: An automated wall bed comprises a movable support defining opposite lateral sides and head and foot ends for supporting a mattress thereon, A movement imparting device provides for moving the movable support between a folded up position and a folded down position. A bracket assembly is mounted to each later side of the movable support and in communication with the movement imparting device and comprises a strength-adjustment device comprising springs for storing mechanical energy. When moving the movable support between the folded up and folded down positions, the strength-adjustment device provides mechanical energy to the movement imparting device, thereby providing for less mechanical energy to be used by the movement imparting device. A sensor provides for sensing a predetermined weight on the mattress.

Abstract: An adjustable bed frame structure includes a bed frame and bed legs. The bed frame includes a left side rod and a right side rod. A head support rod, a middle support rod and a tail support rod are connected between the left side rod and the right side rod. The head support rod, the middle support rod and the tail support rod each include a left support rod and a right support rod. The left support rod and the right support rod each have a plurality of adjustment holes. The bed legs include side legs and middle legs. Each of the middle legs has a locking portion at a top thereof to mate with the adjustment holes of the left support rod and the right support rod. The width of the bed frame can be adjusted as desired.

Abstract: Embolic protection elements are integrated with a catheter or access sheath for any catheter. A catheter with an integrated embolic protection element comprises a catheter shaft, an embolic filter slidably mounted on a distal portion of the shaft, a proximal stop for limiting the proximal movement of the embolic filter, and a distal stop for limiting the distal movement of the embolic filter. The filter comprises a porous mesh material defining a collection chamber for captured emboli and has a collapsed and a deployed configuration. The filter may be collapsed by an access sheath used with the catheter. An access sheath may comprise a tubular main body and an embolic filter mounted on the distal portion of the tubular main body. The embolic filter may evert into the central lumen of the sheath or may be constrained on the exterior of the sheath with a larger diameter outer tube.

Abstract: A bed frame includes a frame, bed legs, and a bed plank support frame. The frame includes two side boards, a head board, and a tail board. Respective bottoms of opposing sides of the two side boards are provided with a plurality of U-shaped connecting members, respectively. The bed plank support frame includes a plurality of support members. Two ends of each support member are connected to U-shaped connecting grooves of the corresponding U-shaped connecting members of the two side boards, respectively. The bed plank support frame is sunk when in use. After a bed plank is placed, there is a certain distance between the bed plank and the top of the frame, so that the frame can form four stop sides. After a mattress is placed on the bed frame, the mattress is restrained in the frame, not sliding.

Abstract: The invention concerns an adjustable bed (10) having zero wall clearance and zero gravity functionality. The bed comprises a frame (20) and an adjustable mattress support platform (11) having a plurality of articulated support sections (12, 16, 18) pivotally mounted with respect to one another for relative angular adjustment, and actuator means (52) for effecting coordinated movement of the support sections to reconfigure the bed, between a flat lowered configuration and a raised configuration for supporting an occupant in a zero gravity recumbent position. The actuator means comprises a single actuator, preferably a single linear actuator.

Abstract: A bedding system is provided that includes a fan box layer having a plurality of ducts, each of the ducts being in communication with a fan configured to move air out of the duct and into an area surrounding the bedding system. A capacitor layer is positioned above the fan box layer. The capacitor layer includes a plurality of outlet ports, each of the outlet ports being in communication with one of the ducts. A mattress layer is positioned above the capacitor layer. The mattress layer includes a bottom portion having a plurality of first holes that are each in communication with at least one of the outlet ports and a top portion having a plurality of second holes that are each in communication with one of the first holes. The top portion defines a sleep surface.

Abstract: A method for producing an upholstery spring, such as for upholstered furniture or mattresses includes several steps. One of the steps includes at least regionally applying a heat-sensitive colour indicator to a spring steel wire before, during or after the bending of the spring steel wire. The spring steel wire is heated to at least the changeover temperature of the colour indicator. The upholstery spring is then finished.

Abstract: A mattress is disclosed. The mattress comprises a base having a lower surface and an upper surface, and a frame which extends around at least a portion of a periphery of the base. The frame extends above the upper surface of the base to define a mattress cavity, for receiving an inflatable bladder disposed in the cavity.

Abstract: A mattress including: substrates configured to support a human body; and a plurality of cells arranged on an upper face of each substrate, the cells including respective fluid chambers. The substrates are divided from each other at a location corresponding to a folding part provided to a portion of a bed in a length direction thereof such that cell units are constituted by the respective substrates and the cells arranged thereon. The cell units are disposed such that the cell units are adjacent to each other with the folding part interposed therebetween. A connecting body is disposed between the cell units such that the connecting body straddles the cell units and is supported by the cells of the cell units.

Abstract: A system is also presented, comprising a portable bed and an attachable tent. The portable bed may include a mat for insulating a user from the ground. The bed may also include a pillow portion coupled to the mat. Additionally, the bed may include attachable bedding coupled to the mat, the attached bedding being attachable to the mat by an attachment mechanism. Also, the bed may include a first attachment point coupled to the mat, the first attachment point. In an embodiment, the attachable tent may include a cover comprising a layer of material configured to define a sleeping space. The tent may include a support structure configured to support the cover. Also, the tent may include a second attachment point configured to attach the attachable tent to the portable bed by engaging with the first attachment point.

Abstract: A cover apparatus includes a first cover segment with top and bottom edge portions that have the same first predefined length. A second cover segment is coupled to the first cover segment to enable the cover apparatus to at least partially enclose a fixture element therein. The second cover segment includes first and second side portions such that top and bottom edge portions for the second cover segment are formed. The first side portion includes a first edge piece and the second side portion includes a second edge piece that is configured to extend at an angle with respect to an endpoint of the first edge piece such that, when the first side portion and the second side portion are coupled together, the bottom edge portion of the second cover segment has a second predefined length that is different than the first predefined length.

Abstract: A high chair comprising a seat; a pair of armrests connected to the seat and located at the sides of the seat; a backrest connected to the seat; a pair of side panels connected to the backrest and located at the sides of the backrest to prevent a child on the seat from falling; the side panels define an angle with the support surface of the backrest, such angle may be widened or narrowed relative to said support surface to accommodate the size of the child.

Abstract: An intelligent baby crib comprising a base and a bedstead; a bottom chamber, which is disposed in the middle of the bedstead, is downwardly recessed; a bed plate is disposed at the upper end opening of the bottom chamber; a swing mechanism is disposed between the bed plate and the bedstead; a stretching mechanism is disposed on the bottom surface of the bed plate; an elevating mechanism is disposed on the base, and the upper end of the elevating mechanism is connected to the bottom of the bedstead; an armrest portion is disposed at the rear end of the bedstead; a control panel and a music player are disposed on the armrest portion; the control panel, which is disposed on the upper end surface of the armrest portion; according to the present invention, babies' sleeping quality can be controlled and regulated, effectively decreasing the nursing frequency and alleviating caregivers' pressure.

Abstract: Disclosed are roller strip seats adapted to be used in conjunction with plastic glide trays for displaying beverages. The roller strip seats have a base and a plurality of rollers, where the base has a top, a bottom, a width having two edges and a length having two ends, a first and a second roller support bar on opposite sides of the width of the base along the length, where each roller support bar has a plurality of spaced openings configured to hold one of the plurality of rollers. The seat also has at least one locator disposed on the bottom and at least one locking element also disposed on bottom to align and lock the seat in the plastic glide tray. The rollers are placed in opposite spaced openings and are freely rotatable in the openings without pulling away from or out of the openings.

Abstract: A merchandising system includes an elongated mounting member having a wall with at least one tooth and a cooperating member having a front end receivable on the mounting member. The cooperating member can include a slot defined in the front end. A lock is received in the slot. The lock includes at least one tooth located at a first end and a resilient member located at a second end. The lock can selectively engage the mounting member so as to retard or permit a lateral movement of the cooperating member in relation to the mounting member.

Abstract: A transport, storage and display case (10) and a transport storage and display case system of stacking compartments that can be interconnected and formed into multiple orientations according to the user's needs. The system is convertible between a display configuration and a stacked transport/storage configuration. Each case has rabbet ledges (62, 64) at its upper and lower edges for cooperating with adjacent cases. The outer surface of each case has one or more magnets provided to facilitate secure interaction between adjacent cases arranged in the display configuration.

Abstract: A display stand suitable for displaying items with round, flat or uneven bottoms, including desserts such as French macarons is disclosed. The display stand can be assembled by the user, and includes at least one base sheet and at least one shelf sheet.

Abstract: A shelving display system having a support structure that automatically moves into place when setting up the display. The support structure includes a shelf support panel that includes a portion glued to the back panel and a plurality of shelf bottom support braces that extend from the back panel and are glued to the front panel. Opening the glued system from a flat folded state to a useable state automatically causes the support structure move partially or completely into place.

Abstract: A modular frame assembly for being selectively assembled to frame an object includes a plurality of first framing units. A plurality of second framing units is provided. Each of the second framing units removably engages each of the first framing units. Thus, the first framing units and the second framing units form a rectangle. Each of the first framing units and the second framing units frame the object thereby enhancing an ornamental appearance of the object.

Abstract: A fitted sheet which will fit both a standard-size twin mattress and an XL-size twin mattress without undue wrinkling or bunching of fabric is disclosed. This fitted sheet has a top panel, a first side panel attached to the top panel, a second side panel attached to the top panel, a front panel attached to the top panel, the first side panel and the second side panel, and a rear panel attached to the top panel, the first side panel and the second side panel. An elastic strip is proved near each corner or near two corners at one end of the fitted sheet. The elastic strips are oriented lengthwise on the fitted sheet and allow the fitted sheet to stretch and contract only in a lengthwise direction.

Abstract: An air-bag-lifting sleep pillow structure automatically adapts its height to a user's sleep posture using a height control unit. The height control unit includes an air pump, a vent valve, pipes, and a lifting device. The air-bag-lifting sleep pillow structure provides appropriate support to the user's head, thereby helping to improve sleep quality, prevent sleeplessness, and mitigate sleep disorder.

Abstract: This present disclosure may relate to a pillow configured to receive a person in a face down position, the pillow including a receiving portion and one or more pathways. The receiving portion and pathways may be configured to deliver air to a user and to receive exhaled air from a user. The pillow may also include a chamber which may connect the receiving portion and pathways and one or more valves which may facilitate air exchange between the chamber and the pathways.

Abstract: A shaped support pillow for supporting the head while promoting a back-resting position, The support pillow having a base portion having opposing front and rear edge portions wherein a central portion of the base portion is configured to support against the back of a person's head and wherein a front edge portion is configured to support against the top of the shoulder area of a person. The support pillow further includes first and second opposing supporting members extending from opposing side portions of the base portion configured to envelope and support the back side region of a person's head and neck while limiting the turning of the head.

Abstract: A universal lid system and methods for use with any of a selection of teapots for quick and sanitary beverage preparation. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a system and methods including a lid sized and shaped to facilitate the storage of a retention element such as a tea bag. The retention element may be held out of contact with the beverage by a retention element stabilizing component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mouthpiece (1) in the form of a plastic fitting mounted on the lid of a can (2).

Abstract: A removable lid for a drinking cup is described. The removable lid has a top side with an ellipsoidal recession having a bottom opening. A baffle wall extends from the perimeter of the bottom opening, and is configured to prevent a beverage from passing through the bottom opening upon sudden movement of the beverage. The ellipsoidal recession may be designed so that a hot beverage being consumed through the removable lid is exposed to more outside air for cooling purposes. The same ellipsoidal recession may be designed to funnel added ingredients into a beverage. The removable lid may have a stirrer opening so that stirrers may be inserted and taken out without lid removal. For additional strength, the surface of the removable lid may be textured to increase its moment of inertia. The bottom opening of the removable lid may be closed using a fitted blocking plug.