Abstract: An edge trim for display cases, and methods for making edge trim, are described. Instead of using tape or an adhesive to attach trim to the outer rims of end panels, a shape pattern is created in an extruded trim piece. Then polyurethane liquid can be added to the interior of the panel so that it also fills in the shape pattern. When the polyurethane solidifies into foam it will create a tight bond between the panels and the trim pieces.

Abstract: A seat assembly for task-oriented seating comprises a seat support and a seat coupled to the seat support. The seat is movable under load, such as from the user's weight and movements, relative to the seat support. The seat has a cushion molded over a supporting armature with multiple bias elements. The seat and seat support are configured to deflect by predetermined amounts at defined locations over an extent of the seat assembly. In this way, the seat assembly provides for a range of comfortable and effective positions for users engaged in different active motions and having different preferences and sizes.

Abstract: Patent of invention for an “UPHOLSTERED MODULAR FURNITURE ITEM”. An upholstered modular furniture item (1) is described that is formed by a plurality of modular compositions substantially composed of polymeric material. The furniture item is configured such that the modular compositions can be combined with one another by means of at least one fitting element arranged in each one of the modular compositions so that different modular compositions have fitting elements with an interacting structural form for providing the combination of the modular compositions and formation of the modular furniture item (1).

Abstract: An electric push rod includes a drive motor, an outer tube, a threaded rod, a screw nut and a slider block. The outer tube is fixed to the drive motor, the threaded rod and the screw nut are located in the outer tube, the screw nut is in a threaded connection with the threaded rod, the drive motor is connected with the threaded rod to drive the threaded rod, and the slider block is sleeved on the outer tube and supported on the screw nut. When the threaded rod is rotated inversely to actuate the screw nut to move downwards, the slider block will not move downwards or trend to move downwards due to the screw nut fails to fix on the slider block, thus hands or fingers will not be jammed by the headrest even if the hands or fingers are rested beneath the headrest.

Abstract: This Special Design Pillow provides comfort to a person when sitting in a Lawn Chair or where being placed. It is designed with special dimensions for extreme comfort while being designed to remain stable on the chair where place. If a person falls asleep on the chair, they can move their head from left to right and their sleep will not be interrupted. If a person get up from the chair the pillow will provide them with the same comfort as they had before left the chair.

Abstract: A multi-function seat cushion including an inner layer adapted to resist compression in response to force applied in a longitudinal direction of the inner layer, and compress in response to force applied in a transverse direction of the inner layer, such that the multi-function seat cushion can be used as an armrest or armrest extension when in a first orientation, and can be used as a lumbar support when oriented in a second orientation different from the first orientation.

Abstract: A seating arrangement includes a base, a lower shell having a portion fixedly coupled to the base, and an upper shell supported entirely by the lower shell, the upper shell comprising a seating portion, a backrest portion moveable between an upright position and a reclined position, and a curved transition portion extending between the seating portion and the backrest portion, wherein a pair of laterally spaced longitudinal slots are located in portions of the seating portion and the transition portion thereby defining a central region and laterally spaced side regions, wherein the central region moves up relative to the side regions during recline.

Abstract: A seating arrangement includes a base, a lower shell including a first portion coupled to the base and comprising a substantially horizontal portion, a curved transition portion and a backrest portion, a pair of laterally spaced front links extending upwardly from a forward portion of the first portion, a rear link extending upwardly from a rearward portion of the first portion of the lower shell and forwardly of the transition region of the lower shell, and an upper shell comprising a seating portion coupled to the pair of front links and to the rear link, a curved transition portion spaced apart from the curved transition portion of the lower shell and defining an open lateral pass through therebetween, and a backrest portion connected to the backrest portion of the lower shell.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a sofa waist proping device comprising a frame and a waist adjusting mechanism, the frame being fixed on a sofa or a seat, the waist adjusting mechanism comprising a backrest and a first driving member rotatably connected to the frame respectively, the first driving member being rotatably connected to the backrest and driving the backrest to rotate around the frame oppositely. Since the first driving member is rotatably connected to the backrest and drives the backrest to rotate around a fixing member, the position of the backrest is adjusted, with a structure simple and stable and comfortableness increased.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a sofa pillow driving device, which comprises a side plate mounting member, a headrest mounting member, and a driving device, the sofa pillow driving device further comprises a rotation limit member and an elastic member, the rotation limit member being rotatably connected to the side plate mounting member, the headrest mounting member being rotatably connected to the rotation limit member, one end of the elastic member being connected to the headrest mounting member and the other end being connected to the rotation limit member, one end of the driving device being rotatably connected to the rotation limit member and the other end being rotatably connected to a backrest wood frame, the driving device drives the headrest mounting member to rotate by the rotation limit member.

Abstract: A modular adjustable bed includes a bed frame unit, front and rear sliding frames disposed to be slidable on the bed frame unit, a head support frame pivotally mounted on the front sliding frame, a pair of prop links coupling the head support frame to a front frame of the bad frame unit, and a leg support frame pivotally mounted on the rear sliding frame. When the head support frame is driven to be displaced to a head elevated position from a head normal position, the front sliding frame is displaced to a front position from a rear position. The leg support frame can be driven to move from a leg normal position to a leg elevated position.

Abstract: Mattress has a casing and a foam body accommodated in the casing. A support apparatus adjustable by electric motor is provided, having a base body with two support parts which are adjustable relative to one another and bear spring elements. Situated on support apparatus is an electric motor-driven adjustment apparatus for adjusting support parts relative to one another, and which has an electric motor in operative connection with the support parts to adjust them. An electrical line arrangement has power supply lines for supplying power, and/or control lines for controlling the adjustment apparatus. A recess is in the foam body, and dimensioned to accommodate the support apparatus together with the adjustment apparatus in the recess. Support apparatus together with adjustment apparatus are accommodated in the recess, and the line arrangement is led out of the casing of the mattress through an opening in the casing.

Abstract: An electric motor driven dual drive for adjusting support parts of a support apparatus for supporting padding of seating and/or lounging furniture, in particular a box spring mattress or an upholstered bed, has a base body, and two spaced-apart pivot elements, in particular pivot levers, which in the installed position of the dual drive are each supported on the base body so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis, and which are each associated with at least one support part to be adjusted. At least one electric motor driven drive unit is associated with each pivot element, and the distance between the pivot axes is at least 620 mm.

Abstract: A modular adjustable bed includes a bed frame unit, front and rear sliding frames disposed to be slidable on the bed frame unit, a head support frame pivotally mounted on the front sliding frame, a pair of prop links coupling the head support frame to a front frame of the bad frame unit, and a leg support frame pivotally mounted on the rear sliding frame. When the head support frame is driven to be displaced to a head elevated position from a head normal position, the front sliding frame is displaced to a front position from a rear position. The leg support frame can be driven to move from a leg normal position to a leg elevated position.

Abstract: Disclosed are couplers, bedspreads and bedsteads. A bedspread includes a bed cloth, a bed drape and a plurality of couplers. The bed cloth has a peripheral edge corresponding to an upper peripheral frame of a bedframe. The bed drape is coupled or integrally formed with the bed cloth along the peripheral edge, and hangs down when in use. Each coupler includes a plate, a hook, and an elastic strap connecting the plate with the hook. The plate is disposed on an interior side of the bed cloth at or proximal to the peripheral edge of the bed cloth. The hook is configured to couple with a lower support of the bedframe.

Abstract: A system for levelling an air mattress comprises a levelling device having one or more pneumatic chambers. The pneumatic chambers are configured to inflate and deflate, thereby allowing a user to level the mattress based on the unevenness of the ground surface. The levelling device can be at incrementally inflated or deflated in relation to the thickness of the mattress, such that the lying surface is more even and or less inclined than the ground in the usage position.

Abstract: A foldable bed frame includes left and right longitudinal stands. Each of the left and right longitudinal stands includes first and second longitudinal bars pivotally connected to a third longitudinal bar at first and second pivotal points, respectively. Each of the left and right longitudinal stands also includes first, second and third vertical legs fixedly coupled to or integrally formed at the first, second and third longitudinal bars, respectively. The distance between the first vertical leg and the first pivot point is different than the distance between the second vertical leg and the second pivot point such that when folded, one of the first and second vertical legs is disposed in an interior side of the folded left or right longitudinal stand with respect to the other of the first and second vertical legs.

Abstract: A bed integrates sensors and other inputs to detect specific sleep environment conditions including point-specific pressure and/or temperature conditions. The bed includes a controller for commanding actuator or other devices to adjust these conditions. The controller may do so based on reference patterns for conditions and profiles of desired conditions. Information regarding the conditions may be provided to a remote computer, which may analyze the conditions and provide revised profiles of desired conditions.

Abstract: An air foam mattress system includes a foam top component, and a foundation component including a plurality of segmented, individually wrapped, inflatable air cells allowing for a plurality of pivot points, a segmented perimeter, and individual pressure adjustment of the segments for maximum patient comfort in all articulated-bed positions. In an embodiment, the air cell contains a u-shaped insert providing segmented perimeter sections integral to the air cell. In another embodiment, the air-cell contains a trapezoidal shaped insert with multiple segments having different degrees stiffness.

Abstract: A mattress is constructed of a core comprising a matrix of foam pieces that are bonded together. The core has a thickness in the range from about 1.5 inches to about 10 inches, and more particularly from about 3 inches to about 8 inches, a density of about 4 pounds to 8 pounds per cubic foot, and an IFD of about 28 to 65. The core has a top surface and a bottom surface. A base layer is coupled to the bottom surface of the core, and a cushion layer is coupled to the top surface.

Abstract: A magnetic coupler for attaching a mattress to a bed foundation includes a magnet assembly, a target assembly, and a shunt. The magnet assembly includes a housing and a magnet, wherein the housing is configured to couple the magnet to the mattress. The target assembly is configured to couple a target to the foundation. The shunt is disposed within the housing of the magnet assembly or in the mattress. The magnet assembly and the target assembly are releasably attached when the magnet is magnetically coupled to the target.

Abstract: A magnetic coupler for attaching a mattress to a bed foundation includes a magnet assembly, a target assembly, and a shunt. The magnet assembly includes a housing and a magnet, wherein the housing is configured to couple the magnet to the mattress. The target assembly is configured to couple a target to the foundation. The shunt is disposed within the housing of the magnet assembly or in the mattress. The magnet assembly and the target assembly are releasably attached when the magnet is magnetically coupled to the target.

Abstract: An arrangement having at least one resting unit (B; Hyx) each having a lying/sitting surface (B1) and an actuator (A; A1 . . . ), configured to act on the lying/sitting surface, to adjust a height and/or firmness profile (V1, . . . ). An input value (KG), which corresponds to the standard size of an article of clothing representing a given person in a clothing size system is specified via at least one input unit (EE). A control device (S) derives a control signal (SL) from the input value and outputs the control signal to the actuator, so that the actuator autonomously presets a height/firmness profile, which is adapted to physical body parameters of the person represented by the clothing size, in the lying/sitting surface. A data network (DNi) enables the control unit to output control signals (SLyx) to the actuator of a resting unit (Hyx) selected for the person in such an arrangement.

Abstract: An infant care apparatus includes a base; a drive mechanism disposed on the base; a controller electronically coupled to the drive mechanism; and a support device coupled to the drive mechanism. The support device is configured to be moved in both a horizontal and vertical direction relative to the base by the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is controlled by the controller to move the support device in a plurality of motion profiles relative to the base.

Abstract: A baby change mat comprising four layers, wherein two layers are absorbent and two layers waterproof, and wherein the outer waterproof layer contains a slit. In the event of the mat being soiled, the mat can be completely enclosed by inverting the outer layer for easy and mess-free disposal.

Abstract: A display system may include a display rack having a frame member and a number of cantilevered support rods each coupled to the frame member and extending away from the frame member. In particular, each of the support rods may include an elongate body having a fixed end coupled to the frame member and a free end. A product such as a flat chair mat, may be selectively hung in a generally vertical orientation from one of the support rods via a hanger attached to the chair mat to define a chair mat assembly. The hanger slides over the support rod. By providing a free end on the support rod, a prospective purchaser may easily slide the hanger off of the support rod and thereby remove the chair mat and hanger assembly from the display rack.

Abstract: An illuminated animal restraint, illuminated animal restraint package and illuminated animal restraint package display having an illuminated animal restraint including an elongated leash having a user selectively enabled light source. An illuminated animal restraint package for housing and displaying said leash provides access to a control switch for a user to selectively operate the selectively enabled light source with the elongated leash housed within the package. An illuminated animal restraint package display unit includes a plurality of cavities independently supporting and displaying a plurality of packages in an upright position providing a user physical access to activate the control switch and providing visibility of a lighted portion of the leash to the user.

Abstract: An outfit hanger and displayer has a head section, a shoulder section, a torso section, a bottom (hip/waist) section, a neck section, an arm section, and a hand section. In some embodiments the head section has a loop, a hanging hook and an earring section. The earring section can be made of, among other things, a polystyrene foam, a magnetic material, a plastic material, or an adhesive material. In some embodiments the torso section is expandable. In some embodiments the hanger has a necklace/scarf guide that can be used to display necklaces or scarves on the hanger. In some embodiments, the outfit hanger has at least one stabilizing foot.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to determining an action to be performed based on vibrations detected on a product display unit. In some embodiments, a system for determining an action to perform based on vibrations comprises the product display unit, one or more vibration sensors, the one or more vibration sensors affixed to the product display unit and configured to detect vibration of the product display unit and transmit an indication of the vibration of the product display unit, and a control circuit communicatively coupled to the one or more vibration sensors and configured to receive, from the one or more vibration sensors, the indication of the vibration, estimate, based on the indication of the vibration a characteristic of at least one item on the product display unit, and determine, based on the characteristic, the action to be performed.

Abstract: A planar display assembly is provided with a planar display pane in a frame with apertures formed about a periphery. Base members have a post received within the apertures. A retaining wall with ratchet teeth extends from each base member. Latch members with a hoop portion with a slot receive each retaining wall for adjustment in a direction toward the frame to accommodate display panes of varying thicknesses. A tooth is formed in each latch member to engage the ratchet teeth for adjustment. A release tab is provided on each latch member for manual release of the tooth from the ratchet teeth. A flexible arm extends from each latch members to engage and retain the planar display pane within the frame.

Abstract: A mounting system for making, moving, leveling, or locking wall décor on a generally vertical surface comprising a hanger having a front face and a rear face, said rear face including a series of gear like teeth, said front face having a flat outwardly protruding flange; a locking mechanism in the form of a generally rectangular plate having an inset series of teeth formed to mate with said series of gear like teeth of said hanger; said hanger having an adhesive affixed to said rear face thereof, whereby said hanger may be positioned at a desired location on a vertical surface; a fastener for securely attaching said hanger to said wall at said desired location on said vertical surface after said hanger is positioned using said adhesive; and said locking receiver being first attached to said wall décor and thereafter positioned over said hanger by mating one or more of said inset series of teeth over one or more of said series of gear like teeth of said hanger to thereby hang said wall décor from said vertical

Abstract: A mounting bracket having more desirable utility as compared to known embodiments includes a first flat surface for mounting to a box, shelf, or structure, and a second curved surface for mounting to the header of a railing or fence. The bracket can mount to multiple boxes, shelves, and structures, and does not require tools for installation to the railing or fence.

Abstract: A pillow with a head zone for providing a generally flat cushion means interposed between a user's head and a surface upon which said user is resting; and two wings, configured to extend away from a center-line of the head zone towards wing ends, such that the deflated pillow is substantially U-shaped in the plane of the pillow. The head zone is substantially thinner than the wings. The pillow comprises an inflatable bladder removably received within a fabric cover, the bladder comprising two sheets of flexible material, joined together to define a space, suitable for inflating to provide a cushioned support and comprising wing portions for providing support in the wings of the pillow, and a channel, defined between the sheets of flexible material, configured to connect the wing portions, and positioned at a point in the head zone remote from the wing ends.

Abstract: An internal cake support device for forming a multi-tiered cake. The device comprises a shaft having a first end and a second end and a head is provided at a first end. The device comprises a first measurement scale for measuring a linear dimension from the second end of the shaft. The device comprises a second measurement scale for measuring a linear dimension from the first end of the shaft.

Abstract: A tip-resistant cup with handle having at least three external extended legs that prevent tip-overs. The external legs extend down to the surface the cup being placed on to provide support from three different directions. In addition, any of the legs can be used has a handle. Cups of the present invention can be stacked like other cups by simply rotating the position of the legs. The cup of the present invention can also have a curved lip to further prevent spilling when the user is drinking.

Abstract: An eating utensil assembly may include a first eating utensil that may include a first handle having an opening therein and an eating utensil head coupled to an end of the first handle and having a curved shape. The eating utensil assembly may also include a second eating utensil removably carried by the first eating utensil within the opening in the first handle. The second eating utensil may include a second handle and a cutting blade coupled to an end of the second handle.

Abstract: Different liquid containing vessels with integrated coasters are provided. The liquid containing vessels have an upper portion, channel, base, and integrated coaster. The upper portion retains some amount of liquid. The channel is disposed beneath the upper portion and above the above the base. The channel is formed from a central stem connecting the upper portion to the base and a cavity that surrounds the stem for some radius that is less than a radius of the upper portion or base. Disposed in the channel is the integrated coaster. The integrated coaster is a trapping element that in some embodiments is a solid porous ring of an adsorptive or absorptive material. Condensation forming about the outer surface of the upper portion drips downwards towards the channel. The channel redirects the condensation to the trapping element where it is removed by the adsorptive or absorptive materials.

Abstract: A smart container comprises a container body and a base. The container body comprises a sensing circuit, and the sensing circuit is configured to detect a pressure changing value and a temperature changing value both corresponding to a touch operation performed on the opening of the container body. The base disposed underneath the container body, wherein the base comprises a measuring circuit and a processing unit. The measuring circuit configured to measure a weight of contents accommodated in the container body. And the processing unit is configured to determine whether or not the touch operation is performed, configured to calculate a weight changing value according to the weight, and configured to determine a drinking capacity of a user and whether or not the user has drank the contents.

Abstract: A mat for use in potentially wet areas is provided and includes a top fiber layer, a compressible intermediate layer, and a bottom layer having a breathable fiber portion and a non-skid portion.

Abstract: A package receiving device, the package receiving device includes a sensor configured to obtain package identifying information from a package, a verification module configured to determine if the package identifying information matches information stored in a computer-readable storage media, and a receptacle configured to change from a compact mode to an extended mode to secure the package based on a determination of the verification module. Securing the package includes enclosing the package in the receptacle.

Abstract: A barrier assembly for blocking a potentially debris-carrying airflow includes an elongated, flexible barrier sheet extending from a ceiling to a floor and a plurality of hanger structures engaging an upper edge of the sheet in longitudinally spaced relation therealong. Each hanger structure includes a connector tab adapted for engagement with a suspension member and a pair of diverging adhesive panels for adhesive engagement with the sheet. The suspension members engage ceiling members to support the sheet from the ceiling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food preparation appliance, suitable to be used on an induction heating cooker with one or more than induction coil, comprising a body wherein foods are placed for food preparation operations like cooking, cutting and mixing; a cover mounted over the body; one or more than one receiver coil that is disposed on the base of the body and that receives energy from the coils on the induction heating cooker; one or more than one foot disposed on the base of the body, and a control unit that provides the controlling of parameters such as cooking temperature, cooking time, mixing speed, etc.

Abstract: A device and method for steaming and presenting of food deploys a spacer that rests on top of a cookware vessel. The spacer has a lower inner flange to support a steaming rack. A leg supported serving or presentation rack is adapted for lifting, supporting and presenting the steamed food when the spacer and steaming rack are lowered over it. The spacer has a larger inner diameter than an outer diameter of the presentation rack so that the spacer may be lowered around the presentation rack to engage the steaming rack along the presentation rack. The presentation rack has a sufficient height relative to the spacer height to dispose the food proximal to or above the rim of the spacer.

Abstract: A household appliance includes: a treatment chamber for receiving goods to be treated, the treatment chamber having a bottom for collecting condensed water from a treatment process, the bottom of the treatment chamber having, on its side facing away from the treatment chamber, at least one flat heating element which heats the bottom of the treatment chamber in at least some regions by at least one electrical heating element, and evaporates the condensed water collected there into the treatment chamber. The electrical heating element includes a heating layer. The at least one flat heating element includes an. electrical measuring element including a measuring layer.

Abstract: A system and apparatus for translating cooking time and temperatures from arrays of pictures of foods cooked to different degrees of doneness or other type of result. The system enables users to select a desired doneness from pictures of food and optionally add additional modifiers it based on the size, weight, shape, and fat content of the meat with additional pictures indexed to different modification parameters. The system enables users to adjust a setting if the user has modified the food he or she intends to cook, such as by cutting in half, or if the food was frozen, allowing additional cook time and parameter modifications. A program of instructions pertaining to the system can be located on a sous vide cooking device or on a device external to the a sous vide device, such as on a personal computing device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a kettle that has a plurally of chambers and which is configured to boil water in one chamber and condense the steam therefrom in another chamber or other part of the kettle. The kettle may have a heating element in one of the chambers that raises the temperature of the water in that chamber to boiling point and the heating of the water is carried out in stages, each stage elevating the temperature farther and being carried out in a successive one of the chambers. The kettle allows water to be boiled far more efficiently than in conventional kettles and can have a significant impact not only in reducing house-hold carbon footprint but also in reducing demand spikes in electricity usage.

Abstract: An infusion chamber (2) for housing a dose of product and means for supplying a liquid under pressure to said infusion chamber, said supply means comprising a hydraulic accumulator device (4a, 4b) susceptible of storing under pressure a liquid from liquid injection means (8, 8a, 8b, 9, 25) of said machine (1, 1?), characterised in that said liquid injection means (8, 8a, 8b, 9, 25) and said hydraulic accumulator device (4a, 4b) are configured and disposed interconnected to the infusion chamber (2), so that a first fraction of injected liquid is susceptible of being stored under pressure in a cavity (5) of said accumulator device (4a, 4b), while a second fraction of the injected liquid is simultaneously distributed or supplied to the exterior through the infusion chamber (2) of the machine (1, 1?), allowing said accumulator device (4a, 4b) to store a fraction of liquid configured to ensure the continuous supply of a certain flow (Qc) during a predetermined beverage preparation time or distribution time (te).

Abstract: An infusion chamber (2) for housing a dose of product and means for supplying a liquid under pressure to said infusion chamber, said supply means comprising a hydraulic accumulator device (4a, 4b) susceptible of storing under pressure a liquid from liquid injection means (8, 8a, 8b, 9, 25) of said machine (1, 1?), characterised in that said liquid injection means (8, 8a, 8b, 9, 25) and said hydraulic accumulator device (4a, 4b) are configured and disposed interconnected to the infusion chamber (2), so that a first fraction of injected liquid is susceptible of being stored under pressure in a cavity (5) of said accumulator device (4a, 4b), while a second fraction of the injected liquid is simultaneously distributed or supplied to the exterior through the infusion chamber (2) of the machine (1, 1?), allowing said accumulator device (4a, 4b) to store a fraction of liquid configured to ensure the continuous supply of a certain flow (Qc) during a predetermined beverage preparation time or distribution time (te).

Abstract: An ingredient dispenser for dispensing ingredient into a liquid. The ingredient dispenser may be embodied for dispensing ingredient into a liquid including water, for example it may be embodied as an ingredient dispenser for dispensing ingredient into tea, coffee, soups or other such beverages or foodstuffs. The ingredient dispenser comprises an elongate main body comprising an ingredient dispensing portion at a distal end of the elongate main body, wherein the ingredient dispensing portion is configured to release ingredient from the ingredient dispenser, and a stirrer portion at a proximal end of the elongate main body, wherein the stirrer portion is configured to enable a liquid to be stirred by the stirrer portion, and wherein the main body is configured to disintegrate or dissolve upon contact with a liquid including water.

Abstract: A container for a foodstuff or beverage preparation machine, the container for containing beverage or foodstuff preparation material and comprising on a surface thereof a code encoding preparation information, the code comprising a reference portion and a data portion: the reference portion comprising a linear arrangement of at least two reference units defining a reference line r, the data portion comprising at least one data unit, wherein said data unit is arranged on an encoding line D that intersects the reference line r, the data unit occupies any continuous distance d along the encoding line D as a variable to at least partially encode a parameter of the preparation information, whereby said encoding line D is circular and is arranged with a tangent thereto orthogonal the reference line r at said intersection, point.