Abstract: A shoe rock for holding organizing and holding shoes is provided. The shoe rack may include a base detachably connected to a first side rail and a second side rail, the first side rail and the second side rail extending upward from the base at an angle from 45 degrees to less than 90 degrees; and a plurality of shelves, each shelf comprising (a) a shelf platform; (b) a first joint detachably connected to the first side rail; and (c) a second joint detachably connected to the second side rail. The plurality of shelves can be at least three shelves. In addition, the present invention may include a kid for a shoe rack that includes a base, a first and second side rail, where each side rail has an angled first end that has an angle from 45 degrees to less than 90 degrees, a plurality of shelves that each has a platform, a first joint and a second joint and includes a plurality of fasteners.

Abstract: A modular bottle rack includes at least two modular units laterally mounted to each other. Each modular unit includes a main frame and a basket mounted onto the main frame, wherein the bracket is selectively reciprocally moved relative to the main frame due to a height of the bottle supported on the main frame. Two fasteners are screwed onto the bracket for selectively positioning the bracket on the main frame. The main frame includes is divided into an assembling portion and a supporting portion, wherein a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the assembling portion, and the first connecting structure is assembled to a second connecting structure of an adjacent modular unit.

Abstract: An apparatus includes first and second side portions, and a horizontal portion disposed between the first and second side portions. Each side portion includes an inner wall joined to the horizontal surface, an exterior wall, and a top portion connected that define a volume within the side portion. Each side portion also includes first and second wheels within the volume, the first and second wheels having a raised wheel position and a lowered wheel position. Each side portion also has an arm coupled to the outer wall of the side portion, the arm having a first arm position and a second arm position. Movement of the arm from the first arm position to the second arm position causes the wheels to move from the raised wheel position to the lowered wheel position.

Abstract: A slide device includes a body provided at an end portion of a side of the fixed rail, and provided with a guide path, a slider coupled to the body, and selectively slidably movable along a longitudinal direction of the body during slidable movement of the transfer rail, a transfer pin coupled to the slider to be movable simultaneously at the time of movement of the slider, and movable along the guide path, and a damper provided in the body, and configured such that a rod end portion thereof is connected to the transfer pin. The slide device employs a structure in which the rod end part of the damper is detachably coupled to a sub-transfer pin without being directly coupled to the slider, and thereby can maximally prevent occurrence of a problem where the durability of the slider degrades during long-term reciprocating movement.

Abstract: An assemblable drawer for furniture, comprising a pair of side walls, a rear wall, a bottom, and a front panel; the side walls and the rear wall are provided with end openings which are adapted to allow the coupling of coupling elements which in turn are adapted to be locked within the end openings by engagement elements which can move for forced or shape coupling of the moveable engagement elements in the end openings of the side walls and of the rear wall.

Abstract: A foldable easel blank includes a main panel defining a first side and a second side, the first side positioned opposite from the second side, the main panel defining a locking aperture extending through the main panel from a front main surface to a rear main surface, the front main surface positioned opposite from the rear main surface; a support panel hingedly connected to the main panel, the support panel defining a locking tab configured to engage the locking aperture; a first side panel hingedly connected to the first side of the main panel; a second side panel hingedly connected to the second side of the main panel; and a base panel, the base panel hingedly connected to the main panel, the base panel configured to secure to the first side panel and the second side panel to form a base stand.

Abstract: A convertible chair is provided. The present convertible chair includes three or more sections connected together in series. The sections include a chair section, one or more middle sections, and an end section. The middle sections are slidably connected to the chair section, allowing the middle sections to slide in and out from the chair section. The end section is hingedly connected to the terminal middle section. When in the extended configuration, the sections provide a contiguous comfortable support surface on which a user can lay down. When in the compact configuration, the present invention resembles and functions as a conventional chair suitable for sitting on. The convertible chair further include connectors disposed along its sides that allow multiple chairs to be connected together in series.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a folding chair comprises a first frame element, a second frame element, wherein the first frame element moves from a first position remote from the second frame element to a second position toward, adjacent to or against the second frame element, and a cradle comprising a guide member that guides the first frame element into the cradle.

Abstract: Provided is a seat pad (10) having a placing surface (11), wherein a lateral slit section (15) extending from an outer side toward an inner side of the seat pad (10) is formed in a first lateral direction (B1) along the placing surface (11), and at least a portion of the lateral slit section (15) gradually becomes smaller in a thickness direction (H) perpendicular to the placing surface (11) from the outer side toward the inner side of the seat pad (10) in the first lateral direction (B1).

Abstract: A support comprising a first pillow having a first pillow body comprising a first arm and a second arm, a second pillow comprising a third arm and a fourth arm, the first and third arms being attached to a first joint, and the second and forth arms being attached to a second joint wherein the first and second pillows can be rotated about the joints and optionally the joints are extendable to allow the relative angle and separation of the pillows to be varied. The support provides a user with myriad options for positioning the pillows and supporting their upper body, particularly during long periods of sitting upright, such as during travel in an aircraft or bus.

Abstract: A chair system and method; the chair system includes a chair assembly having a body including a seat portion, a sheet attachment, a leg-support member, at least one leg, and a seat-fastener. The chair assembly is useful for removably coupling to a seat and supporting a user in a comfortable position.

Abstract: A seating system for detachable mounting onto a supporting frame of an elevated exercise structure is disclosed. The seating system includes a rigid frame assembly having a horizontal frame and a vertical member connected together using a mechanical attachment devices. The horizontal frame and the vertical member are reinforced using supporting cross members. A hook portion is attached to the vertical member to engage the rigid frame assembly with the supporting frame of the elevated exercise structure. There is a clamping device provided on a bottom portion of the vertical member securely attach the rigid frame assembly to a supporting leg of the elevated exercise structure. The seating arrangement can be removably attached to the horizontal frame to allow users to sit beside the elevated exercise structure such as a trampoline. The seating means further includes a backrest portion removably attached to the horizontal frame using a spring lock arrangement.

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 motorized bed includes a bed frame, a foot rest, a footrest actuator, a backrest, a backrest actuator, and a linkage part. The bed frame includes a first cross bar and a second cross bar. The footrest is rotatably mounted to the bed frame. The footrest actuator is mounted between the footrest and the first cross bar and configured to drive the footrest to rotate relative to the bed frame. The backrest is rotatably mounted to the bed frame. The backrest actuator is mounted between the backrest and the second cross bar and configured to drive the backrest to rotate relative to the bed frame. The linkage part is fixedly connected between the first cross bar and the second cross bar such that a force introduced by either of the footrest motor and the backrest motor is supported by both of the first cross bar and the second cross bar.

Abstract: The invention discloses a single motor adjustable multi-function bed, which comprises a fixed mechanism, a movable mechanism and a back panel. The fixed mechanism comprises a fixed frame, a movable rail is arranged symmetrically on both sides of the fixed frame, and one end of the fixed frame is provided with a first cross bar. The movable mechanism comprises a movable frame, a sliding part arranged symmetrically on both sides of the movable frame, a second cross bar arranged in the middle part of the movable frame, the movable rail engages with the sliding part, and the bottom of the back panel is connected with the first cross bar. And a driver is provided between the first cross bar and the second cross bar. The invention realizes the angle adjustment and the bed length adjustment function by the movable rail in conjunction with the sliding part.

Abstract: A method and system enabling delivery of a sleep therapy type is provided. The method includes receiving a value of a parameter measured by physical sensors while a mammal is in contact with a first subset of the physical sensors. A second subset of the physical sensors, whose received value differs from a predetermined reference value of an environmental parameter, is determined. A physical part subset of the second subset, corresponding to a specified body part, is determined by utilizing the second subset and virtual data for identifying virtual sensors spatially distributed to map a space occupied by the mammal's body parts. In response, a therapy device positioned in sufficiently close proximity to the specified body part to effectively deliver the specified therapy type to the specified body part is determined and a control signal is generated and transmitted to the therapy device.

Abstract: Systems and methods according to the principles described here provide a safe, Comfortable, and soft pad which may be used for the care of babies and toddlers. The pad may be used during care and to transfer babies or toddlers from one location to another without waking the child. The pad includes handles which may be actual handles or hole handles to allow a caregiver to securely grasp pad in order to safely transfer the child.

Abstract: A merchandise display system can include a front rail, at least one divider configured to engage the front rail, the at least one divider including a barrier. The at least one divider may also include a divider wall, and a roller carriage extending along the divider wall. The roller carriage can be provided with a plurality of rollers, and the roller carriage can be configured to advance the product. Additionally, the roller carriage can be tilted such that the product is configured to move toward the barrier. The roller carriage can be formed of a first portion and a second portion, and the roller carriage can provided with a plurality of axles that are configured to receive the plurality of rollers such that the plurality of rollers are configured to rotate on the roller carriage. A method for forming a merchandise display system is also contemplated.

Abstract: Anti-sweep devices which are operable to contain a plurality of packages disposed on a base within a cover or housing, and dispense packages one at a time. A door for accessing a product such as a package is disposed at a front portion of the device. The base includes a pusher axially aligned with the long axis of the base. A sled, lift plate, product retention tab, a sled biasing element and a means for retarding a biasing force imparted by the sled biasing element are positioned below the base. The sled is slidably oriented along the longitudinal axis of the base and has a door contacting end and sled biasing element couple to the opposite end. The sled is engageable to the means for retarding a biasing force imparted by the sled biasing element.

Abstract: A merchandising display assembly includes an ornamental panel and at least one frame. The at least one frame includes a plurality of upright members. First and second upright members of the plurality of upright members cooperate to slidably receive the ornamental panel in an opening defined therebetween. Each upright member defines a plurality of openings along a length thereof. The assembly further includes a plurality of merchandising support members. A plurality of adjustable members carry the plurality of merchandising support members. Each adjustable member includes first and second ends for selectively engaging apertures of the plurality of upright members.

Abstract: A picture frame wall hanging and leveling assembly is described. It contains a frame plate having a tab extending downward from the frame plate and further having two or more screw holes for screwing the frame plate to the picture frame. The assembly further contains a wall mount having a horizontal slot along the length of the base plate that receives the tab of the frame plate and walls around the slot.

Abstract: An adjustable pillow system for a user designed for mounting to a plurality of different seating devices, comprising: a pillow portion, designed to support a portion of a user when used therein, having at least two opposite sides; and an elastic portion, being shaped in a longitudinal length of material, and having opposite ends thereof and attached to the two opposite sides of the pillow portion. Wherein the pillow portion includes a pocket portion, mounted on at least one side of the pillow portion. Wherein, the pillow system includes a reservation card that is stored in the pocket portion, and is removable therefrom, to be placed on a seat when the user is not seated on a selected seat.

Abstract: In one aspect, a system and method are provided herein in support of selecting bedding. The system includes a plurality of differently configured pillows; and, a plurality of pillow cover napkins each configured to rest upon one of the pillows in acting as a cleanliness barrier for a person's head resting on the pillow. Advantageously, the system allows for a user to sample various bedding, including mattresses and/or pillows, in a hygienic manner. In particular, the system allows for a user to select a pillow from the differently configured pillows which is suited to one's preferences to use in sampling various mattresses. The napkin is placed by the user atop the selected pillow in sampling the mattresses. The napkin acts as a cleanliness barrier between the user's head and the sampled bedding. A person's comfort level in sampling mattresses and/or pillows may be heightened in this manner.

Abstract: A pillow is provided which is configured with sensors in communication with a controller having a computing component and software running in electronic memory. Using input data streams from the sensors to the controller, the software running on the computing component can ascertain a current sleep level of a user as being in a REM cycle or non REM cycle, The controller is configured to override a user set alarm time on an alarm, with a new activation time should it be determined the user will be in a REM cycle at the user chosen time for the alarm.

Abstract: A travel aid device and system are disclosed comprising an upper platform adapted to receive a pillow thereon and a plurality of accessories therein. The disclosed device and system also include a lower platform base adapted to rest on a flat supporting surface and receive a plurality of accessories via a plurality of accessory ports therein. The disclosure also includes a pair of extension arms configured to connect the upper platform and the lower base in a “Z” shape via at least two points on each platform. The disclosure additionally includes use with a travel pillow shaped like a donut to receive a traveler's face therein, the travel pillow received onto a top surface of the upper platform. The upper and lower platforms are collapsible into a single laptop-like shell for compact transport and the pillow is detachable therefrom. A ratcheting hub and an angle lock knob or lock button are included.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of squeezable containers for dispensing two condiments. The invention, particularly relates to a squeezable container for dispensing two condiments/sauces, such as ketchup and mustard on to edible articles, at the same time. The container having two separate hollow structures for holding two creamy viscous substances and a screw closure is disclosed. Both hollow structures as well as screw closure are separated by walls.

Abstract: The utilitarian function of the engagement features on a lidded vessel is at least partially camouflaged so that the engagement features' utilitarian function is less apparent to the consumer after the lid is removed. The lidded vessel may be, for example, a lidded drinking glass—such as a lidded wine glass, beer glass, whiskey tumbler or soda glass—that is sold pre-filled and sealed with the wine, beer, whiskey or soda already inside. The camouflaging may be accomplished using one or more camouflaging techniques, some or all of them involving the presence of non-engagement elements.

Abstract: Provided is a container for drinking liquid that can have the shape of an adult toy. The container can include a body, cap for removably attaching to the body, the cap having an opening configured to allow liquid to travel from inside of the container to outside of the container, a cup for holding liquid placed inside of the body, the cup maintained in proximity to a top of the body, a first one way valve placed above the cup for regulating flow of the liquid, an optional second one way valve configured to allow air to move inside the body from outside; wherein liquid leaves the cup and moves to the outside of the container through the opening in the cap, and air from outside moves into the body through the second one way valve. Also provided are mannequins having such containers.

Abstract: A cover for sealing a container having an interior chamber that holds a quantity of material therein. A first channel provided on a base of the cover receives a rim on the container's side wall. A first sealing member is provided on the base. A second sealing member provided on the lid is complementary to the first sealing member and is engageable therewith when the lid is moved to a closed position. A flexible bridge extends between the base and the lid. One of the first or second sealing members is a protrusion and the other is a second channel. The protrusion may be received within the second channel when the lid is closed. Pressure may be progressively applied to the lid to zipper the cover into a sealed position. When the lid is in the sealed position material cannot be accidentally or purposefully removed from the interior chamber.

Abstract: A combination eating utensil is disclosed herein. The combination eating utensil includes a first chopstick, a second chopstick, a first absorbent body and a second absorbent body. The first absorbent body and the second absorbent body may be wrapped around the first chopstick and the second chopstick respectively. The combination eating utensil is useful for providing a means for eating comestibles and for removing food debris.

Abstract: A beverage container accommodating a cooling straw for dispersing heat while consuming a hot beverage from a cup or other container. A beverage container lid includes a cover portion for covering an interior chamber of a cup, a flange extending downwardly from the cover portion, and a cooling straw comprising a distal portion and proximal portion, the distal portion includes an uptake hole formed therein, and the proximal portion includes a plurality of cooling holes formed therein. The cooling straw may also include an intermediate portion disposed between the distal portion and the proximal portion, the distal portion including a plurality of uptake holes formed therein, and the intermediate portion or the proximal portion includes a plurality of cooling holes formed therein. The cooling straw may also include at least one bendable section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid retaining device for providing the actual amount of liquid intake by a user, comprising: a) a container body having a bottom wall and side walls, wherein the inside surface of the bottom and side walls is a non-conductive layer; b) at least one pair of sensors in form of capacitive strips that are embedded within the side walls in such a way that each strip extends from top to bottom of the side wall, such that the non-conductive layer serves as a dielectric in a capacitor composed of said capacitive strips a conductive liquid within said container body, thereby the readings of said sensors indicates the liquid level inside the container body across the side wall; and c) an electronic module that includes a control logic for handling the readings of said sensors, thereby enabling to convert said readings into the actual amount of liquid intake.

Abstract: A clothing dust-protector cover includes a front-sheet and a rear sheet, both of which are specifically configured to form a particular shape. The front-sheet is composed of a front-middle panel, a front-left-side panel and a front-right-side panel. The rear sheet is similarly configured. The left and right side panels extend from the middle panels to overlap a portion of their height at the center when the front and rear sheets are installed over hangers in a closet. The side panels on each side, overlap up to a separating point located below the front-top-edge where they diverge from each other a variable distance having a maximum separation of not less than about 0.5 inches, permitting the top corners of the front and rear middle panels to be secured to the rack with ties in a manner that minimizes the opening available for dust settling.

Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree has a tree body, multiple sockets, and a hook. The tree body has two opposite ends. The multiple sockets are disposed between the two opposite ends of the tree body. The hook is formed at one of the two opposite ends of the tree body. The tree body may optionally have a pattern. The pattern may be distributed all over the tree body or just distributed over half of the tree body.

Abstract: A pole top curtain rod bracket assembly is disclosed which includes a connecting member having a first end mechanically coupled to a pole top curtain rod, either by itself or via a mounting plate, and a second end that has inwardly turned top and bottom edges and includes at least one orifice to connect to a single or double curtain rod mounting bracket. The invention further includes a tie back curtain accessory assembly for holding back curtains from a window. The invention also includes a curtain assembly comprising two to four panels that enable different shading options over a window. The invention also includes a conversion kit that converts a “flat” curtain rod into a pole top curtain rod.

Abstract: A rotating blade food preparation device (10) for cutting, shaving, slicing, and peeling, vegetables and fruits, cheese, tofu, pizza, meats and other food products, includes a handle (12), a frame element (16) connected to the handle (12), and a rotating blade assembly (28) operably occurred to the flame with a wick release mechanism (33) and having dual or multiple functionalities and interchangeability with other rotating blade assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking vessel (30) arrangeable or arranged inside an oven cavity (12) of a cooking oven (10). The cooking vessel (30) is provided for receiving food stuff (40) being prepared by a steam cooking process. The cooking vessel (30) is confined or confinable, so that a higher humidity inside said cooking vessel (30) as outside said cooking vessel (30) is allowed. The cooking vessel (30) is confined or confinable in such a way, that an overpressure inside said cooking vessel (30) is limited. The cooking vessel (30) comprises at least one vessel sensor (32) arranged inside said cooking vessel (30) and connectable or connected to a control unit (26) of the cooking oven (10). The vessel sensor (32) includes at least one humidity sensor and/or temperature sensor. Further, the present invention relates to a cooking oven (10) comprising at least one cooking vessel (30) arrangeable or arranged inside an oven cavity (12) of said cooking oven (10).

Abstract: The present application discloses an automated kitchen system comprising: a plurality of ingredient containers configured to contain food ingredients, and a plurality of caps each configured to cap an ingredient container; a storage apparatus configured to store capped ingredient containers; a first transfer apparatus configured to move capped containers in the storage apparatus to a location at a cap opening apparatus as to remove the cap from the ingredient container; a cyclic transfer apparatus comprising a loop of container holders and a cyclic motion mechanism configured to periodically move the loop of container holders, wherein each container holder is configured to hold an ingredient container; a second transfer apparatus configured to move an uncapped ingredient container to a holder in the cyclic transfer apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a brewing device having two separate brewing chambers, comprising two capsule receptacles and two closure elements for the two brewing chambers, and a gearing for the actuation of the two closure elements, the gearing comprising a common drive element, and two output elements for the two brewing chambers.

Abstract: An apparatus to prepare beverages comprises a brewing chamber 3 movable by driving device 5, 6 along a vertical path, a first piston 7 and a second piston 9 movable within the brewing chamber 3, a hopper 25 to feed coffee powder to the brewing chamber and a discharge device 21 to discharge a spent coffee cake; the hopper 25 is pivotally mounted in the apparatus to obtain a desired distribution of coffee powder in the chamber.

Abstract: A portable storage and dispensing device for powder to be mixed with liquid is provided. The device, when actuated, dispenses measured powder portions from a reservoir of soluble powder and communicates those measured portions to a drinking vessel or container. The device includes a cannister having an interior cavity for positioning a powder reservoir which is adapted for dispensing with only one hand while gripping a central portion of the cannister. A dispensing end of the cannister is adapted to deposit the powder in small-mouthed containers and concurrently avoid spillage.

Abstract: A control system for delivering filtered liquid to a reservoir of a beverage machine. The liquid level within the reservoir is monitored, and when the liquid level is at or below a predetermined level, a valve opens to allow liquid to flow to the reservoir. Once the liquid level has reached or obtained a predetermined liquid fill level, the valve is closed.

Abstract: An automated frothing assembly. The automated frothing assembly has a wand module that includes an elongate member having an inlet, one or more outlets, and a fluid passageway extending between and in fluid communication with the inlet and the plurality of outlets. At least one of the one or more outlets extends parallel to a vertical plane that includes the centerline of the elongate member and at an acute angle relative to a horizontal plane that is perpendicular to both the vertical plane and the centerline of the elongate member. The assembly further includes an actuator configured to be operatively coupled to the wand module and to drive the movement of at least a portion of the wand module along an axis, and an electronic controller configured to be electrically coupled to the actuator and to control the operation of the actuator to control the movement of the wand module.

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: In some embodiments, a cooking vessel cover device may include a body with a perimeter, upper surface, and lower surface. The body may be made from a flexible material so that portions of the body may flex to allow the device to move between the closed position and the open position. The perimeter and/or portions of the body bounded by the perimeter may contact the upper terminus of a cooking vessel when the device is in a closed position so that the perimeter and the body may be in a generally flat planar orientation. An aperture, which may be configured to receive portions of a food preparation apparatus and which may be disposed within the body, may pass through the upper surface and lower surface, thereby allowing the food preparation apparatus to operate with the cooking vessel cover in the closed position and the open position. A positioning fastener may be coupled to the body which is configured to be removably coupled to one or more objects thereby securing the device in an open position.

Abstract: A grilling accessory for use in a cooking space of a cooking appliance is described, which includes two food carriers with at least one cooking area each, which contact a food at the same time. The food carriers are arranged to each other such that the respective cooking areas face each other, wherein at least one of the food carriers has openings in the respective cooking area, wherein the two food carriers are connected with each other via a connecting element comprising a joint. Further, a grilling system is described.

Abstract: A roof for use with an outdoor cooking appliance includes a A primary support assembly including a base and at least one support post, the base being coupled to the support post. A roof assembly includes a plurality of roof panels coupled to the at least one support post such that each is supported above the base. The roof panels are oriented such that the rear edge of one roof panel and the front edge of the adjacent roof panel overlap in at least a horizontal direction but are spaced apart to define an airflow passage therebetween. An outdoor cooking installation can be formed by mounting the roof over an outdoor cooking appliance.

Abstract: An accessory for a charcoal grill, particularly a kettle-type grill, that is designed to lay on the surface of the grill's charcoal grate and to partially block convective air flow in the grill while confining charcoal to a small portion of the charcoal grate. The accessory device increases the efficiency of the grill by about 50% as defined by the amount of charcoal required to cook food on the grill. Advantageously, the device keeps lit charcoal from contacting the inside wall of the grill so that no heat is lost by conduction through the wall of the grill and modifies the flow of air in the grill so that the heated air is focused on the food.

Abstract: A grill converter device may include a plurality of cover sections. Each cover section may be removably connected to each other cover section by a plurality of fasteners. At least one airflow regulator hole may be positioned along a side of at least one of the plurality of cover sections. At least one airflow regulator cover may removably cover the at least one airflow regulator hole. When adding a smoke box on a grill, the grill converter device allows for control over the smoking process. The conversion may allow for a controlled adjustment of the smoke inside a lid of a grill.

Abstract: A pancake flipper with a body including a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side; and defining at least one aperture extending from at least the top side through the bottom side, the at least one aperture sized and shaped to receive a batter therein and having: a first diameter defined by a cylindrical sidewall; and a second diameter defined by a lip mechanically coupled to the cylindrical sidewall, the second diameter being less than the first diameter. The pancake flipper further includes at least two handle portions coupled to and separated by the body, each of the at least two handle portions being of a flexible material.