Abstract: A system and method for providing a table in aircraft is disclosed. The table is able to be deployed out such that it extends across an aisle towards an inwardly-facing seat on the other side. The extension enables passengers sitting in the side facing seat to support articles and otherwise use the extended surface area.

Abstract: A table for concealing one or more power adapters, each power adapter having a power cord, includes a frame, at least one table top supported by the frame, a volume at least partially concealed by the table top, at least one power outlet disposed within the volume for receiving the one or more power adapters, and at least one cord organizing member operably associated with one or more power cords, each cord organizing member being disposed at least partially within the volume for organizing the one or more power cords.

Abstract: A cart for moving product over a floor surface includes a folding frame assembly having a first shelf support member and a second shelf support member pivotable with respect to the first shelf support member. A shelf is pivotable with respect to the first shelf support member and supportable by the second shelf support member. The second shelf support member and the shelf are movable between a first operable position and a second stored position. The second shelf support member and shelf are both rotatable relative to the first shelf support member when moving from the first operable position to the second stored position.

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: Multiple storage and organizer device is a mixed-use device for storing and organizing utilitarian objects of daily use, comprising substantially three classes of independent components and each one of them having a plurality of modes, models and embodiments: the essential components which are the main means of support; the variable or fastening components and also the optional components which are substantially the interchangeable accessories; wherein said main means of support comprises at least unitary polyhedral structures having a plurality of shapes, with predetermined sections, cross section, side, sides and surfaces having a plurality of slots, openings, holes and drilling holes, wherein a plurality of said slots, openings, holes and drilling holes are coincident and are aligned on at least two faces; wherein the structure provides adequate support, its voids communicating all its sides and enable the assembly of parts, and the edges of said voids provide support to the fastening components and access

Abstract: A door control device for an electric appliance cabinet includes a cabinet and sensor; doors are configured on the front side face of the cabinet body, and the sensor is configured inside the cabinet body and senses the opening or closing of the doors and controls the electric appliance inside the cabinet body to turn on or off. The sensor being configured and used to detect the opening or closing of the doors to turn on and then off the appliance automatically correspondingly realizes an intelligent control.

Abstract: A modular furniture system capable of being arranged in different configurations in a settee area of a bowling center, for example, is disclosed. The furniture system includes at least one modular furniture element with a fastening mechanism which includes a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly of the fastening mechanism includes an engaging element which extends through at least one component of the first assembly and attaches to a component of the second assembly of an adjacent modular furniture element.

Abstract: A bracket device includes a bracket, a fastening member and a supporting frame. The bracket includes a side wall and at least one mounting member adjacent to the side wall. The fastening member is movably mounted to the bracket and includes a supporting leg. The supporting frame is movably mounted to the bracket and includes a supporting structure. When the supporting frame is moved relative to the bracket from one position to another position, the supporting structure of the supporting frame is configured to drive the fastening member to switch from a first state to a second state relative to the at least one mounting member through the supporting leg.

Abstract: A storage container having a storage space, includes a partition member configured to divide the storage space of the storage container, the partition member having a first partition member movable in a first direction in the storage space, and a second partition member movable in a second direction in the storage space while crossing the first partition member, and a moving guide provided in an intersection between the first partition member and the second partition member and configured to guide a movement of the first partition member and a movement of the second partition member and to fix the first partition member and the second partition member so as not to move, the storage container may be configured to move a partition fixing portion disposed in the moving guide in a direction to contact the partition member according to the rotation of the upper portion of the moving guide.

Abstract: A structural column for a server includes a first bent portion, a second bent portion connected with the first bent portion, a third bent portion connected with the second bent portion, a fourth bent portion connected with the third bent portion, and a fifth bent portion connected with the fourth bent portion. The structural column is made from a single piece of flat sheet metal and the shapes of the bent portions and their respective interactions, without fasteners or other joining means, provide high strength and light weight.

Abstract: Provided is a rack post protection apparatus, which may include a cover wherein a cut-away part corresponding to the width of a rack post is provided in the longitudinal direction of a pipe-shaped body; an installation space part formed at the cover; and a communication module which is installed at the installation space and is formed of a transmission module and a collision detection sensor, thus quickly coping with any collision.

Abstract: Balance joint (1, 101) suitable for attachment between a seat arrangement (6, 106) and a chair leg arrangement (7, 107). The balance joint comprises first and second mountings (2, 3, 102, 103) together forming a hollow space and at least one hinge pin (4, 104). The mountings (2, 3, 12, 103) are rotatably attached to each other by means of the at least one hinge pin, where at least one elastic packing (5, 105) is arranged in the hollow space and the at least one elastic packing is arranged between the mountings so that the possibilities for expansion of the elastic packing is limited by the mountings (2, 3, 102, 103) in at least two directions. It is also described various furniture using such a balance joint.

Abstract: A foldable chair includes a foldable frame and a reinforcing joint. The foldable frame includes a supporting frame and a seat frame pivotally connected with each other via the reinforcing joint, wherein the reinforcing joint includes a first joint member, a second joint member, and a connecting member connecting the second joint member with the first joint member. The first joint member, having an engaging cavity, is coupled at the seat frame. The second joint member is coupled at the supporting frame and is received at the engaging cavity to frictionally couple with the first joint member. The reinforcing joint serves as a supporting shaft to support between the supporting frame and the seat frame and serves as a rotatable shaft to enable the second joint member to be rotated at the first joint member for a pivotal movement between the supporting frame and the seat frame.

Abstract: A device configured to support the head and neck of a person relative to the body of the person while the person is reading or otherwise using a laptop computer, tablet, E-reader or other mobile electronic device while sitting or lying in a recumbent position.

Abstract: A chair, primarily for office use, is disclosed with a backrest that supports the user with a flexible mesh material combined with a frame that is shaped to project the mesh forward to support the user without coming into direct contact with the user. The central portion of the backrest frame is recessed relative to the top and bottom portions. The backrest frame is also bowed inward at the bottom with the top edge of the frame projected forward such that the mesh material supporting the user is suspended out and away from the main portion of the backrest frame.

Abstract: A seat assembly having a seat back and a thoracic support mechanism. The thoracic support mechanism may have a flex plate that may be movably disposed on a support member of the seat back frame. A first actuator may flex the flex plate. A second actuator may actuate the flex plate along the support member.

Abstract: A shaded chair includes a foldable chair and a canopy shade. The foldable chair may be reconfigurable between a deployed state and a stowed state. Further, the canopy shade may be configured to pivot on a pivot axis and lock in a plurality of positions. The shaded chair is useful for providing shade to a user whilst seated outside.

Abstract: An extendible sofa has a base assembly, a slide out assembly and a seat assembly. The base assembly has a base assembly frame that forms a seat, and the base assembly frame has a guide. The slide-out assembly is slidably connected to the base assembly by way of the guide. The guide facilitates movement of the slide-out assembly between a compact position and an extended position in which the slide-out assembly extends out away from the base assembly to provide additional seating. The slide-out assembly has a seat guide. The seat assembly has a seat frame slidably connected to the seat guide, and the seat guide facilitates movement of the seat assembly between a stowed position in which the seat assembly is housed within the slide-out assembly and a seat position.

Abstract: A body support structure includes a base and a cushion moveable between a seating configuration and a sleeping configuration. The cushion may include foldable first and second sections. In one embodiment, a spacer includes first and second support surfaces, and is pivotal between an upright position, wherein the first support surface engages and supports the cushion in the seating configuration, and a down position, wherein the second support surface engages and supports the cushion in the sleeping configuration. Methods of reconfiguring a body support structure are also provided.

Abstract: A sofa bed is configured to be switched between a sofa configuration and a bed configuration. The sofa bed includes a base frame, a middle frame rotatably coupled to the base frame, a seat-and-foot frame rotatably coupled to the middle frame, a back-and-head frame rotatably coupled to the base frame, and a spring coupled between at least two of the base frame, the middle frame, the seat-and-back frame, and the back-and-head frame.

Abstract: A bed frame assembly has diagonal struts that lock leg supports into place using novel locking mechanisms. A leg support is pivotally attached to the bedboard frame, and a slotted bracket is welded to a cross bar of the frame. One end of a diagonal strut is pivotally attached to the leg support, and a bolt with a conical washer and a wing nut is attached to the other end. The strut is attached to the slotted bracket by inserting the bolt into a curved slot in the bracket. The bracket also includes a stopper brace that extends perpendicular to the body of the bracket. A side of the end of the strut pushes against the stopper brace when the conical washer is pressed into the end of the curved slot and the wing nut is tightened. The stopper brace prevents the bolt from sliding out of the curved slot.

Abstract: A foldable supporting frame includes a first frame set, a second frame set, and a first link at each of the left and right sides of the foldable supporting frame to pivotally connect the first frame set with the second frame set. Each of the first and second frame sets includes a first frame unit, a second frame unit, and a second link at each of the left and right sides of the foldable supporting frame to pivotally connect the first frame unit with the second frame unit. The first link allows the first and second frame sets to fold and unfold with respect to each other, and the second link allows the first and second frame units to fold and unfold with respect to each other. As a result, the supporting frame can be folded at least three times and has a much smaller folded size.

Abstract: A foldable bed includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame has a first board put thereon. A first connector is connected to the front end of the first frame and has a first pin hole and a first aperture which is located below the first pin hole. The second frame has a second board put thereon. A second connector is connected to the rear end of the second frame and has a second pin hole and a second aperture which is located below the first pin hole. A pivot extends through the first and second apertures to pivotably connect the first frame to the second frame. When the first and second frames are extended. A pin extends through the first and second pin holes.

Abstract: A foldable bed equipped with improved bed board includes a first frame and a second frame. The first and second frames have first and second boards put thereon respectively. The first and second frames pivotably connect so as to be foldable with each other. The first and second boards have multiple first holes respectively, the areas that the first holes and the second holes are located occupies ? to ½ of the area of the first board and the second board respectively.

Abstract: A bed can include a mattress and a foot warming system. The mattress can include a mattress cover and a support structure that is positioned under and covered by the mattress cover. The foot warming system can include a heating unit an envelope, a power source, and an electrical connector electrically connecting the heating unit to the power source. The heating unit can be positioned inside the envelope between the envelope top and the envelope bottom. The heating unit and the envelope can be positioned at a foot of the bed under mattress cover between the support structure and the mattress cover.

Abstract: A mattress support apparatus provides an inflatable bladder member that can be placed under a mattress beneath a sagging portion thereof, so that as the bladder is inflated it pushes upwards raising the sagging portion and re-leveling the upper surface of the mattress. In some implementations, the bladder member is inflated by an electric pump. Inflation may be operated by a handheld controller, which optionally may include an up/down switch, and the apparatus may include a digital or analog pressure readout. The inflatable bladder may have a contoured shape, and may include a ribbed outer surface to enhance engagement with the mattress and prevent slippage.

Abstract: A mattress assembly includes a chassis having top and bottom walls and first and second sidewalls that each extend from the top wall to the bottom wall. Inner surfaces of the walls and the sidewalls define an interior cavity. The top and bottom walls each include a first section that is connected to the first sidewall and a second section that is connected to the second sidewall such that the first sections are pivotable relative to the first sidewall and the second sections are pivotable relative to the second sidewall. The first section of the top wall is pivotable relative to the second section of the top wall and the first section of the bottom wall is pivotable relative to the second section of the bottom wall. A spring assembly is configured to be positioned within the interior cavity.

Abstract: A valve can include a solenoid coil, a plunger having a core configured to respond to a magnetic field generated by the solenoid coil, and a valve disc. The valve disc can be positioned at a head of the core and configured to cushion impact when the valve is closed. A projection can be positioned and configured to cushion impact when the valve is opened. The valve can be used in an air bed system in fluid connection between an air pump and an inflatable air chamber of a mattress.

Abstract: An air controller can include an air pump, a flow control assembly, and vibration isolators. The vibration isolators can be positioned between the flow control assembly and supporting structures, such as supporting structures of a housing, to dampen vibration of the flow control assembly. Such air controllers can be used for inflating and deflating an inflatable air chamber of a mattress of an air bed.

Abstract: An air system for use in an air bed system can include a manifold and one or more valves. The manifold can define a an inlet, an outlet, and a vent fluidically connected to atmosphere. A method of operating an air bed system can include deflating an air chamber through the vent in a first valve configuration and through the vent and an exhaust port in a second valve configuration.

Abstract: A mattress is made of natural latex foam has at least four layers. Each of the layers having a density that is different than the density of the adjacent layers. The mattress may also have on the first layer a plurality of magnets and infrared elements. The mattress may also have massage elements and/or a low frequency energy element between the second and third layers.

Abstract: A station for detecting, controlling, checking, and comparing physical parameters of a mattress or a pillow, includes a retention frame for a resting surface, designed to support the mattress or the pillow. The resting surface, at one of its corners, includes respective abutment walls for concurrent side faces of the mattress or the pillow. The frame also supports at least one rangefinder which is aligned with at least one face of the mattress or the pillow that lies opposite the respective faces that rest on the resting surface and against the walls.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a high chair accessory tray for the purpose of providing a safe and enjoyable workstation for children to do arts and crafts and other types of projects and/or activities. The high chair accessory tray generally includes a main body portion that is dimensioned and configured to be secured to and cover a majority of the top surface of the food tray. In another embodiment, the high chair accessory tray is dimensioned and configured to be secured directly to the high chair and to replace the food tray while the child does arts and crafts projects.

Abstract: A foldable child booster seat based on the origami and popup technique. The booster seat is light and easy to be folded flat into a compact form for storage and transport. The foldable booster seat, comprising: a plurality of rigid substrates, each rigid substrate is interconnected to another by one or more integrated hinges or flexible parts allowing the rigid substrate to fold either inward or outward when folding up; wherein when the foldable booster seat is folded flat, the rigid substrates are stacked together; and wherein when the foldable booster seat is folded up, the rigid substrates are arranged to form the shape of a chair or stool.

Abstract: A novel and improved device to assuage distressed infants by means of adjustable vertical motion combined with adjustable orientation. The motion is adjustable in terms of amplitude, frequency and time. The device allows the infants to be held face-inward or face-outward in the case of vertical orientation and prone or supine in the case of horizontal orientation.

Abstract: An adjustable child carrier includes an adjustable bucket seat that can be adjusted to accommodate children of a wide range of sizes. The child carrier includes one or more adjustments that work alone or in cooperation to adjust the depth and width of the bucket seat area provided by the child carrier. The carrier is capable of supporting children of various sizes in an ergonomic position appropriate for the child's size. The child carrier is adjustable for multiple carrying positions and orientations.

Abstract: An adapter for attaching a slatwall accessory to a pegboard comprises a first region with an elongated aperture being sized and shaped to receive an offset portion of the slatwall accessory therethrough, two hooks disposed on one edge of the first region and being configured to attach the adapter to the pegboard, a second region extending from the first region in a vertical direction and being offset therefrom in a direction away from the pegboard, during use of the adapter, and a flange terminating the second region and being configured to abut a surface of the pegboard during use of the adapter. The flange can be replaced with a third region to receive another flange of the slatwall accessory and a fourth region to detachably attach a bottom of the adapter to the pegboard. The adapter can be configured as a rail to attach a plurality of the slatwall accessories.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for dispensing perfume-testing supports, comprising support storage means for storing a batch of supports, support-dispensing means for transporting the supports one by one to a delivery point, and support impregnation means for depositing a perfume sample on each dispensed support, before the dispensing thereof. The dispensing means comprise support-marking means for Marking each dispensed support at the moment of the dispensing thereof, the marking means and the impregnation means being automatically actuated during the dispensing process.

Abstract: A glazing system includes at least one object displaying at least one body to be glazed. The body to be glazed incorporates a sealed chamber extending inside the body, the chamber having at least one inlet situated at the bottom of the chamber and at least one evacuation outlet situated at the top of the chamber. The system includes a refrigeration device having a refrigeration circuit coupled to the inlet and the evacuation outlet. The refrigeration device circulates a refrigerated liquid between the inlet and the evacuation outlet.

Abstract: A rotating frame apparatus for a painting or other rectangular plane-based medium allows compact, rotational rendering of a display piece for viewing from multiple perspectives. A rotational hub adapts to wall or horizontal mounting, and includes adjustable, opposed pairs of arms that attach to stretcher bars or a perimeter of the rectangular piece. Fixation members secure the arms at the prescribed length while remaining hidden behind the display piece. The arms terminate in an attachment member that doubles as a handle and standoff to facilitate rotation and maintain a distance from a wall or mounting surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to various improved mounting devices. Some embodiments relate to a mounting device, comprising: a bracket that can be attached to or mounted on a vertical surface with one or more adhesive strips; and one or more mechanical features on the bracket that prevent or minimize an item hung on the bracket from sliding horizontally off the bracket.

Abstract: A combination bed sheet and bed skirt with storage pockets. The fitted mattress cover and bed skirt combination can be disposed over top of a mattress. The mattress cover includes a sidewall that contours away from an upper surface thereof to form an enclosure having four corners and an outer edge that can fit over a mattress or box spring. The outer edge defines a channel wherein a bed skirt is received. The bed skirt includes a length that can conceal a space underneath the mattress. The channel includes an elastic band in order to secure both the bed sheet and bed skirt in position. One or more storage pockets are disposed on a lateral side of the sidewall of the cover, wherein the pockets can hold small electronic devices such as remotes, cellphones, and eyeglasses.

Abstract: A drinking container having a stainless steel inner wall having an inner surface and an outer surface and a stainless steel outer wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein a gap is formed between the outer surface of the inner wall and the inner surface of the outer wall and wherein a vacuum is pulled in the gap, wherein the outer surface of the outer wall is coated with a ceramic-like sol-gel coating as an outer coating. The drinking container may also include a lower bushing placed along a top side of the bottom surface of the inner wall, a ceramic insert placed over the lower bushing, an upper bushing placed over a top edge of the ceramic insert and a collar locked on one of the inner wall, the outer wall, or a combination thereof, the collar positioned over the upper bushing.

Abstract: A butter dish having a rotatable lid that opens to an obtuse angle to give wide access to butter stored on a base covered by the lid. The butter dish includes a slot in a side panel of the lid for securing a spreader. Magnets may be mounted to the lid and to the spreader to enhance attachment of the spreader to the lid.

Abstract: A butter holder for dispensing butter onto food having a base piece which includes at least one wall having inner and outer wall surfaces. The base piece has a floor positioned at a base of the wall, and the inner wall surface and the floor define a cavity for retaining a portion of a stick of butter. The base piece has an open end opposite the floor to permit a portion of the stick of butter to protrude out of the base piece. The inner wall surface has at least one protrusion which extends partially into the cavity. The protrusion extends upwardly on the inner wall surface from the floor toward the open end. The protrusion extends partially into a stick of butter placed within the cavity to help retain the stick of butter within the base piece. The base piece is formed from a flexible food-grade silicone material.

Abstract: An interior display hanging ornament can have an ornament body with a comparatively large access port which allows mementos to be inserted therethrough, a removably attached port cap, a cap release actuator, and a dual hanger loop. The ornament body can be a bulb or other three-dimensional body having an interior space that can hold therein a plurality of mementos. Examples of such mementos include: photographs, shoulder patches, first home keys, post-cards, teaspoons, etc. At least a portion of the body should be transparent. A removably attached port cap can seal the access port. A cap release actuator allows a person to remove the port cap and access the interior of the ornament body. A dual hanger loop can be attached to the port cap to provide an upper loop from which to hang the ornament. A lower loop portion can suspend mementos within the ornament body.

Abstract: A range appliance and sensor assembly are provided herein. The range appliance may include a top panel, a backsplash, an acoustic wave reader, and a surface acoustic wave (SAW) temperature sensor. The top panel may support a cooking utensil. The top panel may include a top surface and a bottom surface. The backsplash may extend above the top surface along a vertical direction. The acoustic wave reader may be mounted to the backsplash. The SAW temperature sensor may be disposed above the top surface along the vertical direction. The SAW sensor may be in operable communication with the acoustic wave reader.

Abstract: It discloses an electric pressure cooker with auxiliary heater, comprising pot cover subassembly, pot body subassembly, built-in heating plate subassembly and inner pot subassembly, characterized in that the said inner pot subassembly comprises inner pot, auxiliary heater and connector plug corresponding to auxiliary heater, the pot body is provided with connector socket corresponding to connector plug.

Abstract: A transportable cooking system includes a transportable cabinet, a cooking surface, and a power source. The cooking surface may have a plurality of heating elements placed evenly on an outer top planar surface of the transportable cabinet. The transportable cooking system is useful for heating cooking pans with comestibles therein; and a power source may be configured to supply sufficient electrical current to the plurality of heating elements as needed. The transportable cooking system may be designed as a self-contained, powered, remotely useable means for cooking the comestibles and storing cooking-related-items. The transportable cabinet is mobile such that it can be moved between locations for cooking and storing with relative ease using wheeled castors.

Abstract: An egg cooking device, having an egg mold having: a lower portion having: a first tray having a first top surface and a first bottom surface; a lower bowl extending downwards from the first bottom surface and having a rim located at the first top surface; lower ridges along the rim; and an upper portion having: a second tray having a second top surface and a second bottom surface; upper ridges on the second bottom surface and being configured to be associated with the set of lower ridges; wherein the lower portion is sealed with the upper portion when the lower ridges are associated with the upper ridges; and wherein the lower portion and the upper portion sealed together form the egg mold defining a hollow inner space configured to receive and cook a food item created in a shape defined by the hollow inner space.