Abstract: A storage rack may include a plurality of sections for holding a respective plurality of items. A first section may include, for example, a first vertical support, a second vertical support substantially parallel to the first vertical support, and a first set of horizontal supports substantially perpendicular to the first vertical support and the second vertical support. The first set of horizontal supports may include a first horizontal support disposed at a first height and a first depth in the first vertical support, and a second horizontal support disposed at the first height and the first depth in the second vertical support. The first horizontal support may extend from an inner wall of the first vertical support towards the second vertical support for a distance that is less than half of the distance between the first vertical support and the second vertical support.

Abstract: A bathroom base cabinet may include a blower device and a footstool for a drying function and a foot holding function. The bathroom base cabinet may perform a function of drying a bathroom floor by blowing wind in a direction of a floor surface of the bathroom, and a function of drying the body of a user by blowing wind in a direction of an upper surface of the footstool.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes at least two slide rails, a slide-facilitating device, and a supporting structure. The slide-facilitating device enables the two slide rails to be displaced smoothly with respect to each other. The supporting structure serves to support a rail section of one of the two slide rails.

Abstract: A bracket device includes a longitudinal wall, an end wall, a mounting member, a protruded lug, a blocking member and an elastic member. The end wall is connected to the longitudinal wall. The mounting member is connected to the end wall. The protruded lug is arranged on the longitudinal wall and includes a supporting section. The blocking member is movably mounted to the protruded lug, and includes a blocking part and an extension part. The extension part is configured to abut against the supporting section of the protruded lug. The elastic member is configured to provide an elastic force to the blocking member for holding the blocking part of the blocking member at a predetermined position relative to the end wall.

Abstract: A furniture member may include a stationary base frame, a seat bottom frame, a seat bottom cushion, a seatback frame, and a seatback cushion. The base frame may include a forward support, an aft support, and a pair of armrests that extend between the forward support and the aft support. The forward, aft and lateral supports are stationary and fixed relative to each other. The seat bottom frame may be supported by the base frame. An upper end of the seatback frame may be pivotably coupled to the aft support such that the seatback frame is rotatable relative to the aft support and the seat bottom frame between a first position and a second position. A lower end of the seatback cushion has a greater range of motion than an upper end of the seatback cushion when the seatback frame moves between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A salon chair with rail system and an integral electrical supply. A salon chair that includes an integrated tool work station (with multi-use containers, utility tray and articulating arm) with the capacity to hold a hair dryer, curling irons, clippers and the like at the rear of the chair. The chair is powered by an integrated electrical power source inside the rear of the chair seat whereby the power is supplied through to the base of the chair. The power source may be connected to an outlet under the chair or concealed under a power extension with cord cover (preventing trips and falls), or may be otherwise coupled to utility power. A caddy adapter kit. The caddy adapter kit including a frame in which a user configurable array of containers may be disposed. The frame being attachably mounted to the back of a styling or salon chair by a band encircling the chair back, or optionally with the frame being fixabaly attached to the chair back by screws or the like.

Abstract: Beam mounted chair assemblies may include at least two standards supported on a floor, a beam secured to, and supported by, the standards, and a plurality of chair assemblies secured to, and supported by, the beam. Chair assemblies may be secured to a beam via associated chair brackets. Chair brackets may include chair seat pivots that pivotally secure a chair seat in proximity to a chair back such that the chair seat may pivot between an up and a down position. Chair brackets and standards may be secured to a beam such that the chair brackets and standards may be linearly positioned along a full length of the beam without interfering with one another. The beam mounted chair assemblies may include electrical power and/or data wiring and associated components.

Abstract: A collapsible chair may be supported by a base. A slider receptacle may be mounted on the base and comprise two arched slider receiving areas. Each arched slider receiving area may be shaped as an arched guide, track or hollow cylinder suitable for receiving two arched sliders, where each arched slider may be inserted and adjustably moved by hand in one of the two arched slider receiving areas. Moving the arched sliders towards a front of the collapsible chair reclines the collapsible chair while moving the arched sliders towards a rear of the collapsible chair raises the collapsible chair. The collapsible chair may also have two back rest poles and two seat poles that create the frame of the collapsible chair. A material may be extended between distal ends of the two back rest poles and two seat poles to create a seating area of the collapsible chair.

Abstract: A chair seat includes a main body, a seat body, and an insert body. The main body has a top body surface defining a groove. The seat body has a base layer and a cushioning layer. The base layer is disposed on the top body surface of the main body, and has a bottom surface that contacts the top body surface of the main body, a top surface that is opposite to the bottom surface, and a through hole that extends from the top surface to the bottom surface and that communicates with the groove of the main body. The cushioning layer is disposed over and is connected to the base layer. The insert body is disposed in the groove of the main body and the through hole of the base layer.

Abstract: A lumbar support system includes a chair that has a backrest. The backrest has a forward side. At least one lumbar pillow is provided. A slip cover is provided. The slip cover is selectively positioned over the backrest. The slip cover has a plurality of pockets. The at least one lumbar pillow is positioned in a selected one of the pockets. Thus, the lumbar pillow may support lumbar vertebrae.

Abstract: A plurality of first spring members is each disposed to bridge between a back frame and a first support member, and a blower unit is disposed on an opposite side to a cushion member side on the first support member. Second spring members and third spring members are each disposed to bridge between a cushion frame and a second support member, and a blower unit is disposed on an opposite side to a cushion member side on the second support member. Then, the blower units ensure being supported to the spring members without overlapping of the support members and the blower units on the spring members in a thickness direction of a seat back or a seat cushion. This ensures a space in the thickness direction of the seat back or the seat cushion to be efficiently used.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a device includes the upper platform, the scissor assembly coupled to a linear motor and the bottom platform fixed to a part of the existing staircase, occupying slightly more than half the existing standard staircase step length (leaving the other half of the step for normal healthy users; when electrically actuated, the device lifts up/down safely mobility impaired senior in a slow, safe and steady manner. Each individual step is fixed with a micro lift—OSAT device which raises the person to the next level. The person moves horizontally forward one step to the next step, which raises them to next level, so on and so forth.

Abstract: A sofa bed is convertible to a bunk bed using a base frame assembly; an upper bunk assembly to be disposed on the base frame assembly in a seating position and to be disposed above the base frame assembly in a bunk bed position; a front link and a rear link pivotally attached to the base frame assembly and the upper bunk assembly, alternative embodiments adding a flange plate secured to the rear link with a motor, cable, drive, screw and drive assembly, or adding a torsion spring assembly, or substituting vertical scissors mechanism for the links or substituting telescoping supports for the link assemblies.

Abstract: A sofa bed is convertible to a bunk bed using a base frame assembly; an upper bunk assembly to be disposed on the base frame assembly in a seating position and to be disposed above the base frame assembly in a bunk bed position; a front link and a rear link pivotally attached to the base frame assembly and the upper bunk assembly, alternative embodiments adding a flange plate secured to the rear link with a motor, cable, drive, screw and drive assembly, or adding a torsion spring assembly, or substituting vertical scissors mechanism for the links or substituting telescoping supports for the link assemblies.

Abstract: A folding bed is provided, comprising: a support frame and an air mattress; the air mattress is arranged on the support frame; the support frame is used to support the air mattress. When a user lies on the air mattress, the air mattress touches the back of the human body. Since the air mattress is internally filled with air, the air mattress is relatively soft when supporting the back of the human body, thus the comfort degree of the folding bed is improved.

Abstract: It is a feature of a porous body comprising a three-dimensional network of node points joined to one another by struts, and a void volume present between the struts, that the struts have an average length of ?200 ?m to ?50 mm, the struts have an average thickness of ?100 ?m to ?5 mm, and that the porous body has a compression hardness (40% compression, DIN EN ISO 3386-1: 2010-09) in at least one spatial direction of ?10 to ?100 kPa. The porous body according to the invention combines the advantages of a conventional mattress or cushion with ventilatability which results from its porous structure and is not achievable in conventional foams. The invention further relates to a method of producing such a porous body and to an apparatus comprising said body for supporting and/or bearing a person.

Abstract: A method and device for controlling an intelligent mattress are provided. The method includes: acquiring motion data information of a user; analyzing the motion data information to obtain fatigue data information of the user; determining target control information according to the fatigue data information, the target control information being configured to control the intelligent mattress of the user; and sending the target control information to the intelligent mattress.

Abstract: A multi-position support system for supporting a child, the system including a base, a child support assembly supported by the base, and a positional adjustment mechanism allowing a user to selectively position the child support assembly in one of a plurality of activity positions.

Abstract: A child containment system has a child containment structure with a bottom and a perimeter wall surrounding the bottom. A bassinet has an infant support surface and a surrounding wall around the infant support surface. The bassinet can be mounted to the child containment structure with the infant support surface elevated above the bottom of the child containment structure. An infant support unit can have a frame, a bed supported by the frame, and legs that extend from one end of the infant support unit to the distal second end. The infant support unit is configured for use in a first operational mode in which the infant support unit at least partially positioned within the child containment structure with the bed overlying the bassinet's infant support surface, and with a portion of the legs contacting the bassinet's infant support surface.

Abstract: A children's motion device such as a bouncer or jumper, including a base, a child-supporting portion, and at least one non-metal resilient biasing element operatively engaged between the base and the child-supporting portion to allow motion of the child-supporting portion relative to the base. In example forms, the resilient biasing element is formed from a polymeric polyester elastomer material.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling access to a crib includes a plurality of panels having spaced apart rungs. A front frame has an upper and a lower panel that are hingedly connected to the frame for providing access to a sleeping area of the crib. The crib roof provides a universal fit for conventional and extended length cribs.

Abstract: A changing station includes base portions pivotally attached to a joining portion that also define receptacles for receiving arms of a barrier. A gap between the arms of the barrier is sized to receive the torso of an infant. A deformable insert secures to the barrier and engages the torso of the infant. A mat rests on the base portions and joining portions. The mat and base portions may be folded against the barrier for storage and transport. An actuator on the barrier is coupled to latches on the arms for releasing the barrier from the joining portion. In one embodiment, push rods couple the actuator to pins that disengage spring-loaded hooks from tabs protruding into the receptacles.

Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes a divider secured to a support structure, a pusher to move product, a barrier, and a low product indicator device. The low product indicator device may be visible when an amount of product positioned on the top surface of the divider floor or on the shelf is low.

Abstract: In a refrigerated display case having an interior volume that is accessed through a door panel being opened from a doorframe, a frame cover is included that may reduce condensation or the power required to avoid condensation on a door panel. The frame cover is formed of a non-metallic material that provides a thermal break. The frame cover may also be formed with air pockets to further enhance the thermal break. Moreover, it may be formed to attach with an interference fit and thereby avoid fasteners. Other embodiments and features are presented.

Abstract: This showcase (10) for conserving and displaying objects in a protective environment comprises a frame (20), at least one drawer (30), a pair of sliding guides (40) for each drawer (30), and a motorised actuation system (50) formed by a first arm (51) and an actuator (52). The showcase (10) with this motorised actuation system (50) makes it possible to minimise the vibrations and the sudden movements of the drawers (30) when opening and closing, hence it limits accelerations at any point of the travel, thus allowing the correct conservation of the objects displayed in the drawers (30).

Abstract: A slot board structure for a shelf comprises a plurality of slot boards, two side plates, and a plurality of hanging arms. The slot boards are stacked one another from top to bottom. The two side plates are respectively connected with a left and right side of each slot board. Each side plate has a rear shielding plate portion, a connection plate portion, a front shielding plate portion, and a plurality of inverted L-shaped hook portions. Two side plates are respectively connected with the left and the right sides of each slot board so that one part of each L-shaped side plate may shield the front side of each slot board to prevent the connection among the slot boards from exposing. The quantity of the slot boards is different so as to adjust the volume of the slot board structure and further adapt to the shelf having different sizes.

Abstract: A two piece, easy-to-assemble hutch for shipping and displaying items is provided. The hutch comprises two laterally opposing, hinged sidewalls, one or more elongated horizontal front panels, a rear wall and shelves made of two halves. The hutch is moveable between a first position in which each shelf is folded up against itself and a second position in which each shelf forms a substantially planar load supporting surface.

Abstract: A mattress covering includes a generally rectangular top cover portion having an outer periphery and dimensioned to at least substantially cover the top surface of mattresses of at least one predetermined top surface size. A side skirt extends transversely to the top cover portion around the outer periphery thereof. The side skirt has a lower periphery remote from the top cover portion, and a lower elastic cord is secured at the lower periphery. Each of a first and a second elastic cords has a first end secured near a corner of the top cover portion and a second end secured to lower cord portion of the lower elastic cord located in a position remote from the top cover portion in a direction generally transverse to the top cover portion, so that the vertical elastic cord extends from the first corner in a direction generally transverse to the top cover portion.

Abstract: A portable head support includes an upper portion having a top surface and a lower portion having a bottom surface. The top surface includes a first lobe portion at one end, a second lobe portion at an opposite end, and an intermediate or shaft portion separating the first and second lobe portions. The intermediate or shaft portion has a height, HI, and a length, LI, with respect to the bottom surface and the first and second lobe portions each have a height, H2, and a length, LL with respect to the bottom surface. The height, H1, and the length, LI, of the intermediate or shaft portion are less than the height, HL, and the length, LL, of the first and second lobe portions. The bottom surface includes a groove for allowing the portable head support to be mounted onto an object.

Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a paper cup comprising: a base; a sidewall; said base and said sidewall together defining a space for receiving liquid or food; an upper end portion of the cup comprising a first and second pair of opposing closure panels, whereby each panel is attached to an upper edge of the sidewall via a respective first folding line and to adjacent panels via respective second folding lines. Said panels are foldable into a closed position to form a lid of the cup. Each panel of said first pair contains two additional folding lines to enable folding inwards. Upon folding to the closed position, a first panel of said second pair is partly inserted below a second panel of said second pair, and the panels of said second pair close the upper end portion.

Abstract: Drink containers with mouthpiece assemblies having a dispensing configuration and a stowed configuration. A mouthpiece assembly defines a liquid passage through which drink liquid may be dispensed when the mouthpiece assembly is in the dispensing configuration and includes means for selectively restricting the flow of drink liquid through the liquid passage when the mouthpiece assembly is in the stowed configuration. In some examples, the means for selectively restricting the flow of drink liquid include a tube that at least partially defines the liquid passage and which includes a crimping region. The crimping region may be constructed of a resiliently and reversibly deformable material that is adapted to restrict the flow of drink liquid through the liquid passage when the mouthpiece assembly is in the stowed configuration. In some embodiments, the mouthpiece assembly includes a means for automatically releasing the mouthpiece assembly from its stowed configuration to a dispensing configuration.

Abstract: Aspects of the technology generally relate to the food holder device that provides improved access to package food items and configured to limit messiness while they're being eaten. The food holder can enable food to be consumed on the go with one hand and a convenient and tidy manner. In some aspects, a food holder of the subject technology can include an elongate receptacle including a top-opening, a bottom-opening, and a compression retainer disposed within the elongate receptacle, wherein the compression retainer is configured to provide support for a food item inserted into the elongate receptacle.

Abstract: A validated receptacle security system which utilizes a variety of anti-theft sensors, easy-to-use user interfaces, identity and/or package verification systems and methods, alarm and/or alerting systems and methods, and at least one controllable locking mechanism to provide a safe, secure, and monitored receptacle, such as for package delivery and pick up. Embodiments provide a system and structure for (1) secure delivery and pickup of items while positively monitoring the internal and external environment of a secure receptacle (including providing photographic evidence that an item has in fact been deposited into the secure receptacle), (2) taking action to preserve that environment while activating locking mechanisms in response to validated delivery and pickup transactions, and (3) activating alerts and alarms, and activating or deactivating other circuits and devices, in response to theft or tampering events.

Abstract: A connector system facilitates the connection of a first tree trunk to a second tree trunk of an artificial tree system. The connector system can prohibit rotation of the first tree trunk relative to the second tree trunk.

Abstract: A juicer comprises a frame, an actuator, and a juicing bag. The actuator comprises a propulsion plate, stationary parts, moving parts, a driving rod, action blocks and a driver. The frame includes a mounting plate and a front fixed plate facing the mounting plate. The actuator is attached on the mounting plate and the propulsion plate is attached on the actuator and distant from the mounting plate. The juicing bag encloses food and can be placed between the actuator and the fixed surface. The propulsion plate reciprocates linearly between the mounting plate and the front fixed plate to squeeze the food in the juicing bag, thereby juicing with small noise. Because food is enclosed in the juicing bag during juicing, juice does not sputter onto the juicer. Thus, the juicer does not require cleaning.

Abstract: According to one example, a system includes a heat source operable to provide an amount of energy to be used to cook a food item, and further includes one or more processors. The processors are operable to receive an indication of a requested cooking temperature, and to receive a plurality of indications of measured temperature associated with the food item at different times. The processors are further operable to determine an integral term based on differences between the requested cooking temperature and the measured temperatures, to determine a heat loss term based on the integral term, and to determine an energy adjustment based on the heat loss term. The heat source is further operable to modify the amount of energy provided by the heat source in accordance with the determined energy adjustment.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a first space where cooking is performed, a second space partitioned from the first space and having components configured to control an internal environment of the first space, a water supply device provided to supply steam to the first space, and a controller configured to control the water supply device to be inserted into or withdrawn from the second space.

Abstract: A method for cooking meat, the method comprising: placing the meat having exudate in a suitable vacuum sealed bag; vacuum sealing the bag; placing the bag on a rack; placing the rack in a cooking device; cooking the meat, which produces exudate; removing the rack from the cooking device and cooling the meat to a temperature which is safe for handling; and sealing the bag so as to segregate the meat from the cooked exudate, wherein the rack is adapted to support the meat in an upper section of the bag whilst allowing the exudate to fall into a lower section of the bag.

Abstract: An apparatus for brewing kava beverage. Using the apparatus, kava beverage is brewed by filling a hollow two-piece spherical structure with extremely fine mesh screens with kava. The filled apparatus is placed in a shaker bottle filled with liquid and is shaken vigorously, extracting the kavalactones from the root into the liquid, creating the kava beverage. This using this apparatus for brewing kava beverage is quicker and simpler than traditional methods of brewing kava beverage.

Abstract: A beverage preparation machine permits automated preparation of a variety of beverages. A plurality of stations add ingredients to a beverage container and process the contents directly in the container in some embodiments. Parallel preparation of more than one beverage may be performed in some embodiments. A robotic arm moves the beverage container to the stations. The robotic arm may include a weight sensor as part of controlling the addition of ingredients.

Abstract: Providing a portable blending sleeve for a food processor can include forming one or more structures of the blending sleeve that enable coupling of the blending sleeve with the food processor; and forming one or more structures of the blending sleeve that enable the food processor to blend a set of ingredients inside the blending sleeve.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for brewing a beverage from precursor particulates. The apparatus comprises a liquid delivery system for delivering liquid into a brewing basket. The liquid delivery system comprises a showerhead disposed above at least a portion of the brewing basket. The showerhead has a plurality of outlet openings through which liquid flows outward from the showerhead into the brew basket. At least two of the outlet openings are oriented to direct the flow of liquid out of the showerhead at least in part transversely of the brew basket.

Abstract: A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.

Abstract: A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.

Abstract: A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.

Abstract: A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.

Abstract: A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.

Abstract: A cooking device is disclosed which combines a flat griddle surface and a ribbed grill surface within the same plate structure so that multiple types of food can be cooked simultaneously by the same cooking device. In one example, the cooking device has a central flat cooking surface and two adjacent side ribbed grill surfaces that extend at a sloped or downward angle from the flat cooking surface. This configuration allows for liquids, such as grease, to efficiently drain from each of the flat and ribbed cooking surfaces.

Abstract: An adjustable height grilling grate assembly includes a grate having a perimeter edge. A lift is attached to the grate for lifting or lowering the grate. The lift comprises a pair of vertical supports and a spindle is rotatably attached to and extends between each of the vertical supports. A pair of cables is attached to the spindle and are wound onto the spindle when the spindle is rotated in a first direction and unwound from the spindle when the spindle is rotated in a second direction. Each of the cables terminates with a connector and the connectors are attached to the grate. A pair of couplers is provided and each the vertical supports has one of the couplers slidably mounted thereto. The couplers engage the perimeter edge of the grate to retain the grate in a horizontal orientation when the vertical supports are in a vertical orientation.

Abstract: A cooking grill having a cooking grate, a plurality of gas burners arranged below the cooking grate, and at least one baffle between adjacent ones of the plurality of gas burners having an apex proximate the cooking grate and having a pair of opposite spaced apart walls extending downwardly at least to a level of the plurality of gas burners.