Abstract: In a seat belt device, when a buckle cover is moved obliquely upward in a vehicle forward direction relative to a buckle guide and the buckle cover reaches a moving endpoint at a vehicle upper side relative to the buckle guide, cover-side engagement portions of the buckle cover become sandwiched between vehicle lower side surfaces of guide-side engagement portions of the buckle guide, and the outside surfaces of guide long-side wall portions of the buckle guide. Due to this, not only movement of the cover-side engagement portions of the buckle cover in the vehicle upward direction but also movement of the cover-side engagement portions outwards in the thickness directions of the cross-sectional shapes of the buckle cover and the buckle guide are restrained by the guide-side engagement portions.

Abstract: A guide mechanism may be provided in a buckle assembly including an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve. The guide mechanism in one example includes notches in the outer sleeve mateable to notches in a tongue piece. In another example, the guide mechanism includes ribs formed on an interior of the outer sleeve, that together with a wall of an outer button included in the outer sleeve, form a slot for receiving a tongue piece. In yet another example, the guide mechanism includes a pair of leaf springs having openings therein forming a slot for receiving a tongue piece.

Abstract: A pole comprising a pole handle and a pole tip, with at least two tube portions located therebetween, which in an assembled state of the pole are connected to one another by means of insertion connections aligned along a longitudinal pole axis A. At least one of the plug connections is realized on a second tube portion by way of a form-fit and/or force-fit locking device, wherein the second tube portion has a smaller the same outer diameter than the inner diameter of a first tube portion, and which can be inserted into the first tube portion, and which can be fixed in the relative axial position by means of the form-fit locking device. On at least one of the plug connections, a tubular sleeve having a clamping element in a receiving groove is arranged between the tubular sleeve and the lower end of the first tubular portion.

Abstract: A base for a walking stick, which is configured to dispose in a bottom end of a stick body of the walking stick to provide a buffering and shock-absorbing effect, may include a main body, a shaft, a first sleeve, and a second sleeve. An upper portion and a lower portion of the shaft respectively have a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. Also, a buffering unit disposed on the first connecting portion can allow the second sleeve to be compressed and stretched. Thus, the walking stick can achieve the stretch motion stably, and buffer the reactive force from the floor. Thus, the base structure for a walking stick can allow the stick body to swing in all direction. Also, it can be used to stand on different tilted grounds, and improve the reliability and safety of the walking stick.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a cane end having attachment means and force absorbing means. In some embodiments, the force absorbing means is a blade capable of deflecting, compressing, and/or flexing under load.

Abstract: An apparatus for anchoring an umbrella including a container base and a cylindrical male attachment member medially attached and upwardly extended from a flattened middle portion of the container base. The cylindrical male attachment member has an inner threaded cavity. An umbrella shaft has an umbrella canopy attached to a top end and a threaded exterior portion disposed proximal a bottom end. The threaded exterior portion of the umbrella shaft is selectively threadable engageable with the inner threaded cavity of the cylindrical male attachment member. A hook is attached to the umbrella shaft proximal the top end, and a shovel is removably attachable to the hook. The inner chamber of the container base is fillable with a weighty substance that can include, but not be limited to, sand.

Abstract: A system for releasing a contained volume of gas. The system has a base with a pressure-release vent positioned within a flex region and a seal to disengagably seal the pressure-release vent. The seal has a gas vent path that extends from the pressure-release vent. The contained volume of gas passes through the gas vent path to apply force against the flex region and disengage the seal from the pressure-release vent, allowing the gas to exit through the pressure-release vent.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and devices for supervising a baggage item using a security device comprising at least one sensor, a processor connected to said sensor, and a communication unit connected to said processor. Said method comprises the steps of monitoring (S101), by the at least one sensor, a status of a baggage item, detecting (S102), by the processor, a change in the status of the baggage item and determining (S103), based on a detected change in the status, whether a notification is to be issued, and transmitting (S104), by the communication unit, the notification to a supervision unit.

Abstract: The invention involves an improved hairpin formed of a wire having two terminal ends and a series of bends that define differently situated prongs for securing a hairstyle of a wearer. In exemplary embodiments, a first prong may be defined by a first leg and a second leg that extend from a first u-shaped bend. A second prong may be defined by the first leg and a third leg that extends from a second u-shaped bend situated opposite to the first u-shaped bend. Moreover, a third prong may be defined by the second leg and a fourth leg extending from a third u-shaped bend situated opposite to the first u-shaped bend, wherein the first u-shaped bend, the second u-shaped bend and the third u-shaped bend are situated on a single plane and the first leg, the second leg, the third leg and the fourth leg are substantially parallel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an epilator (10) comprising an epilation head (18) having at least one rotatable disc-shaped member (20), a massaging member (34) arranged next to the epilation head, and a drive structure for driving the massaging member (34). According to the invention, the drive structure comprises a cylinder (26) for contacting a circumference of said at least one disc-shaped member (20) for the purpose of being rotated by said at least one disc-shaped member (20) about a rotational axis (30), wherein the cylinder (26) has a contact surface which is symmetrical about the rotational axis (30). The drive structure may further comprise an eccentric tappet (32) arranged for being rotated by the cylinder (26).

Abstract: An applicator for applying a liquid medium, in particular a liquid decorative medium in the cosmetic field, includes at least one first section having an applicator head, at least one second section adapted to receive at least one reservoir container for the liquid medium. The reservoir container includes at least one piston and at least one third section having at least one advancing mechanism for emptying the reservoir container by moving the piston. The at least one advancing mechanism can be driven by at least one electrical gear motor. The at least one electrical gear motor is arranged together with the advancing mechanism in the at least one third section of the applicator.

Abstract: A fragrance sampler having an integral applicator is disclosed in which the sampler comprises a top ply having an upper surface and a lower surface, a mid ply having an upper surface, an outer perimeter edge, a back surface, a well formed therein, a bead of adhesive surrounding the well, and an area between the bead of adhesive and the outer perimeter edge, a non-woven material applicator having a sample material incorporated therein with the applicator being sized and shaped to fit within the well, and a bottom ply having a front surface and a back surface.

Abstract: A cosmetic container is provided with a case; a cosmetic member partially disposed in the case; and a light assembly received in the case. The case includes an opening and a glass adjacent to the opening. The cosmetic member includes a carrier, a mount, and a base secured to the mount. The carrier passes through the mount to have a rear end secured to the base. The light assembly includes a power source, a switch, and an exposed lighting unit. An actuator is disposed on a first seat and may activate the switch. A second seat is disposed on the first seat. A transmitting member includes an opening member and a rib on the actuator. A transparent member is disposed on the opening member.

Abstract: A three to six sided lip balm applicator of the present invention comprises a cap, a liner, and a base, having engagement assemblies for engaging the cap to the liner, the liner to the base, and a base from one lip balm applicator to an equivalent base from another lip balm applicator to form a lip balm container. The base comprises a partition with stabilizers which emerge from the partition and extend radially toward and overhang an aperture in the partition. The lip balm applicator may contain a domed lip balm, filled directly into the lip balm applicator or components thereof as a mold for manufacturing the domed lip balm, filled to a fill level approaching the partition top but not touching the partition top.

Abstract: A stylist utility stand that includes means for vertically elevating a stylist, such as a hair stylist, and means for supporting stylist items proximate the stylist while elevated on the means for vertically elevating the stylist. In addition, the disclosed stylist stand may include means for inhibiting the stylist from inadvertently stepping off the stylist utility stand.

Abstract: An attachment system for supporting holders on a carrier includes a platform having a front side, an opposite back side, the platform being constructed of laminated layers having slits therethrough defined and bound by opposite edges of the layers fused together to increase wear and abrasion resistance of the edges, the slits arranged in a predetermined pattern of aligned and spaced apart rows, the slits being configured to receive straps therethrough between the front side and the back side to attach at least one holder to the platform, and the platform being supported by and comprising an element of a carrier configured to be worn against a portion of a user's body, the back side and at least one element of the carrier or a backing element defining and bounding a generally flat cavity through which the back side can be accessed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an application tool (1) for adhesives and/or sealants, having a holding area (10) with a handle (11) and having an application area (20) comprising a shank (21) from which a plurality of bristles (22) protrude in the direction of an application side (26). A row of adjacently situated bristles (22) is provided on the shank (21), and the shank (21) and the bristles (22) are formed in one piece and are made of a plastic material.

Abstract: A device for cleaning debris from a target surface. The device has a sole plate with permanent cleaning material, such as bristles, and a removable/replaceable pad. The device also has a replaceable, on-board supply of cleaning solution. The pad/cleaning solution may be replaced when depleted and replaced with a new pad/cleaning solution or may simply be replaced with a new pad/cleaning solution when that pad/cleaning solution is more suitable for a particular cleaning task.

Abstract: A cleaning brush assembly includes a housing, a cylindrical brush received in the housing, and a fixing member for fixing the cylindrical brush in the housing. By providing the above structure, the cleaning brush assembly can rapidly clean rusts on a battery cathode terminal, a battery anode terminal, or a bolt on a vehicle wheel disc while permitting easy replacement of the cylindrical brush.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a cosmetic brush cleaning system and method which spins a brush and provides centrifugal force at varying speeds to clean the brush head. The brush can be used for the application of makeup and the brush can either slide into an attachment which is then connected via a magnetic coupling mechanism to secure the brush before it is spun and cleaned, or the brush itself can be provided with the magnetic coupling component inherently in the brush. The operator of the device determines the speed that is necessary based upon the type of liquid the brush has been in contact with and the operator uses a controller to speed up or slow down the rotational mechanism. The centrifugal force removes the material sticking to the brush while it is cleaned.

Abstract: The shopping cart desk is a portable desk that can be used with a shopping cart. The shopping cart desk can be stored and carried in a ring binder along with shopping coupons, frequent shopper/customer loyalty cards, paper, writing utensils, and other organizational accessories. For use, the shopping cart desk may be removed from the binder and legs may be deployed from within the desk. The desk may then be placed in or near the child seat of a shopping cart to provide a workspace and access to coupons.

Abstract: A shoe carousel device that includes in one embodiment a base for stabilization and support, a support stem attached to the base and extending upwards therefrom at an approximate 90 degree angle, and a plurality of stackable shelves mounted on the support stem, including a discrete top shelf. The stackable shelves and top shelf are circular shaped with a raised outer tab and lighting disposed along their circumference and a relatively thin mesh surfacing. The top shelf includes a plurality of tilted slats which each can receive a pair of flat bottom shoes. In some embodiments, the tilted slats may extend upwards in order to increase the number of slats that can fit on the shelf. In some embodiments, the shoe carousel device also includes a foot pedal actuated motor operative to rotate the shoe carousel device.

Abstract: A device for setting a movable furniture part received in a basic furniture structure by means of a guiding unit, with which the furniture part is movably guided in the basic furniture structure, the guiding unit including a movement rail, which is attached to the furniture part and is mounted displaceably with respect to a basic-structure rail, the device including a setting unit that is attached to a front-side end portion of the movement rail, which sets a stop position of the movement rail during closing movements with respect to the basic-structure rail.

Abstract: The invention is based on a mechanism (1) for a chair having a synchro mechanism by means of which a seat surface structure and a backrest structure are moved in a synchronized ratio relative to one another, wherein the mechanism (1) serves to adjust a restoring force of the synchro mechanism to a different body weight of a seat user by changing a working angle of a force accumulator, and the mechanism (1) includes a seat support (8) for the seat surface structure, a bearing yoke (5), the force accumulator unit (2) a backrest support (3) for supporting the backrest structure, and a translational bearing (16), wherein the mechanism (1) has a triangular steering block (21) and the force accumulator unit (2) is connected to the triangular steering block (21), and on a weight adjustment method for an improved dynamic sitting experience on the part of the seat user by means of a mechanism (1) for a chair with a synchro mechanism, in which the position of a first pivot point (31) of the force accumulator unit (2) i

Abstract: The folding chair comprises a group of foot pipes, a group of seat frame pipes, a group of rotating connection pipes, a group of locking pipes and fabric. The group of foot pipes comprises a left and a right foot pipes. Armrest fixing pieces are fixedly installed on the upper ends of the foot pipes. A limiting piece is fixed in the middle of the foot pipes. A sliding piece is sleeved below the limiting piece. The upper ends of the four rotating pipes are rotatably connected with the seat frame pipes through a seat frame rotating piece; the other end of the four rotating pipes is rotatably connected with another linkage pipe of the four rotating pipes through a rotating piece fixed thereto; the rotating pipes are symmetrically arranged.

Abstract: The adjusting mechanism serves for the setting of a restoring force acting on the backrest of a chair. A back support and a seat support are fastened on a support. A setting mechanism configured in the manner of scissors is provided for the weight setting. Said setting mechanism has two scissor arms which are connected to one another via a scissor pin. One of said scissor arms is formed by a spring element and is fastened with its front-side spring end on said support. The back spring end is fastened on said scissor pin. Said first scissor arm is connected to said back support in the manner of a connecting rod. An active lever length is defined between said scissor pin and a support pin about which said back support is mounted pivotably. A compact construction mode is achieved by the configuration of said scissor arm as a spring element.

Abstract: An armrest includes a shell convertible between a fixed position and a non-fixed position, a lock unit, and a control unit. The lock unit includes a base seat and two pivot gears, each of which has an arm segment and a gear segment having a plurality of first teeth. The control unit includes a rack having a plurality of second teeth and is operable to move between a locking position and an unlocking position. When the control unit is at the locking position, the second teeth mesh with the first teeth, the pivot gears are locked, and the shell is at the fixed position. When the control unit is at the unlocking position, the rack is away from the pivot gears, the pivot gears are pivotally rotatable, and the shell is at the non-fixed position.

Abstract: A storage stool comprises a barrel-shaped wall and an end cap. Side plates and fold lines are longitudinally arranged on the barrel-shaped wall. The end cap is embedded into the top of the barrel-shaped wall. Longitudinal stiffening ribs for supporting the end cap are arranged on the side plates. A cloth cover sleeves the barrel-shaped wall. A supporting ring is mounted at the top of the barrel-shaped wall, while a bottom plate is mounted at the bottom of the barrel-shaped wall.

Abstract: An Ice Hot Seat provides ice fishermen with both heat and light while fishing at night and includes a hollow cylindrical base in the shape of a bucket with a seat on top. A rectangular opening is near the bottom of the base. A liquid gas lantern is placed within the base and a seat having a specially designed heat tunnel is placed on the top of the base. The base is semi-transparent providing light for the nighttime angler. The heat tunnel channels heat from the lantern out through the front of the seat so that an angler can warm their hands. A band with pockets encircles the base to hold extra fishing articles.

Abstract: A convertible display stand to seating assembly for selectively seating a user and exhibiting a display item includes a stool and the display item. The stool comprises a plate and a plurality of legs. The legs are coupled to and extend from the plate. The display item is configured to be reversibly coupled to the plate. The legs are positioned on the plate so that the stool is configured to seat a user. The display item is positioned to be coupled to the plate so that the display item is configured to be exhibited upon the stool.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a climate controlled bed or other seating assembly comprises an upper portion or mattress having at least one fluid distribution member (e.g., spacer fabric) that is in fluid communication with the at least one internal passageway of the upper portion, wherein the at least one fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within the fluid distribution member. In some embodiments, the internal passageway terminates at or near a bottom surface of the upper portion or mattress. The bed or other seating assembly additionally includes one or more inlays or interlays or intermediate layers, or components thereof, positioned between the upper portion and a foundation.

Abstract: A mattress is configured to have multiple zones made of springs configured in different orientations. A first zone of the mattress has springs packed in a first pattern, and a second zone has the springs packed in a second pattern that is different from the first pattern. The springs in the first zone and the second zone are the same type of springs. By packing the same springs in different patterns, the zones can have different firmness levels.

Abstract: A booster seat for children, comprising a seating surface adapted for engagement with the seating surface of an adult chair, a backrest at least one pair of wings connected to the bottom side of the seating surface and designed to be angularly moved between a first position in which they are oriented parallel to the bottom side and a position in which they are lifted and oriented at an angle relative thereto, as well as a plurality of flexible elements for removable fixation of the booster seat. The seating surface of the booster seat comprises, on its rear side, at least one compartment formed below at least one of the wings, for which the wing forms a closing cover.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ergonomic infant carrier comprising a contoured shell having a non-planar base and a contiguous perimeter side wall upstanding from the base to surround an infant therein and prevent or limit excess side-to-side movement in use. The base has a bottom portion, a head portion extending from a first end of the bottom portion, and a foot portion extending from a second end of the bottom portion opposite the first end, the head and foot portions extending upwardly from the bottom portion to meet the side wall such that the base has an arcuate profile in at least a longitudinal direction. The bottom portion has a width which is less than that of the head and foot portions whereby the side wall defines a waisted portion partway along the longitudinal extent of the infant carrier to accommodate a side of a carer.

Abstract: A display case includes a housing partially surrounding a display space, a door pivotably coupled to the housing and cooperating with the housing to further enclose the display space, and a hinge assembly for pivotably coupling the door to the housing. The hinge assembly includes a biasing member applying a biasing force on the door and a gear drive for adjusting a pre-tension force on the biasing member.

Abstract: A hanging apparatus operable suspend a wallboard on a surface of a wall wherein the hanging apparatus facilitates rotational positioning of the art board subsequent mounting. The hanging apparatus includes a wall support member wherein the wall support member includes a first portion planar in manner having an aperture. The wall support member includes a second portion contiguous to the first portion and angular thereto. An upper ledge extends outward from the second portion and is perpendicular to the first portion. A lower portion and leg member are additionally integrally formed to the first portion opposite the second portion. A frame support member is included having a body planar in manner and an aperture configured to receive the wall support member. The aperture has a perimeter edge with a lip member integrally formed therewith that is configured to engage the upper ledge and second portion of the wall support member.

Abstract: A circular-shaped support pillow (1) having a head support (2) with a top surface (3) and a bottom surface (4). The bottom surface of the head support is preferably planar. The top surface of the head support is preferably convex, thereby curving or angling downward from an apex (6) located in the center of the head support to an outer perimeter (5) of the head support. The angled top surface of the head support positions a user's jaw in a downward angled position when the individual is laying face down on the pillow of the present invention. An optional base (7) may extend downward from the bottom surface of the head support to elevate the head support and to provide additional space for the user to place his or her arms around and/or under the perimeter edge 5 the head support.

Abstract: An actively heated mug, travel mug, baby bottle, water bottle or liquid container is provided. The mug, travel mug, baby bottle, water bottle or liquid container can include a body that receives a liquid therein and a heating or cooling system at least partially disposed in the body. The heating or cooling system can include one or more heating or cooling elements that heat a surface of the receiving portion of the body and one or more energy storage devices. The mug, travel mug, baby bottle, water bottle or liquid container can include a wireless power receiver that wirelessly receives power from a power source and control circuitry configured to charge one or more power storage elements and to control the delivery of electricity from the one or more power storage elements to the one or more heating or cooling elements.

Abstract: A liquid receptacle has an inner vessel for holding a liquid, an insulated outer shell spaced from the inner vessel, and a chamber defined between the inner vessel and the outer shell. A phase change material is disposed in the chamber for absorbing thermal energy from the liquid and then releasing the thermal energy back to the liquid to maintain the temperature of the liquid.

Abstract: A drinking straw includes a cylindrical sidewall having a longitudinal axis and a flexible region formed in the sidewall. The flexible region including a plurality of segmented sections separated from each other by inward annular corrugations. Each corrugation has a height parallel to the longitudinal axis and a depth transverse to the longitudinal axis. The height of each corrugation is one and a half times greater than the depth of the corrugation.

Abstract: The drink coaster that collects condensation is configured for use with a fluid container. The containment vessel holds a liquid that is intended for consumption by a person. The drink coaster that collects condensation is a pedestal that forms an intermediate structure between a supporting surface and the fluid container. The drink coaster that collects condensation attaches to the inferior end of the fluid container. The drink coaster that collects condensation captures and stores condensation in a well that is formed by the drink coaster that collects condensation. The drink coaster that collects condensation comprises a suction cup and a rim. The rim is formed on the perimeter of the suction cup. The suction cup attaches the drink coaster that collects condensation to the inferior end of the fluid container. The rim is a semi-rigid structure that is used to form the well.

Abstract: The adjustable Christmas tree is an artificial Christmas tree that is adapted to fit in the corner of a room. The height of the adjustable Christmas tree can be changed to adapt to the height of the room. The adjustable Christmas tree comprises an angled base, a plurality of extension poles, a plurality of couplers, and a plurality of branches.

Abstract: An assembly for the support of curtains or drapes about the interior of a frame of a window and a venetian type blind affixed to the window frame. The bracket provides for installation of opposing brackets with little, if any, measurement required. The assembly consists of two brackets that with or without shims, are set horizontally in between the frame of a window and a venetian type blind affixed to the window frame. A conventional curtain road or drapery rod is then simply placed horizontally an top of the brackets in the installed position. Eliminating the necessity of attaching any support to the walls thus eliminating all nails, or other fasteners in the framework or in the drywall that would normally support a curtain rod.

Abstract: A vacuum electric kettle includes a vacuum layer disposed between a liner and an outer shell with a heating disc component disposed inside. A matched electrical connector is disposed between the heating disc component and the base that includes a disc body compounded with a heating body. A seal ring clamping platform is arranged at the edge of the disc body. At least two elastic supporting legs are integrated with the disc body and disposed below the clamping platform. A supporting leg locating ring and a seal ring limiting rib are disposed on the liner with a seal ring between the limiting rib and the clamping platform. The heating disc component and the kettle body are positioned in a matched mode through the elastic supporting legs and the supporting leg locating ring. No welding is required between the heating disc component and the kettle body of the vacuum electric kettle.

Abstract: A travel mug that maintains its liquid contents at temperature while cooling portions of the beverage on demand to a safe and comfortable drinking temperature. In embodiments, a passive cooling system is integrated into the travel mug for drawing heat from the beverage as the user consumes it. In embodiments, a brewing system may be integrated to brew beverage matter into a drinkable beverage. In embodiments, a heating element may be provided to raise water to brewing temperature or to further heat the liquid in the container.

Abstract: A system for the preparation of beverages including capsules (C) with a cup-shaped body (1) having an annular lateral wall (6) which tapers from a mouth opening (2) towards a bottom wall (5). These capsules (C) are of at least a first type and a second type, and have identical bottom walls (5) and different axial lengths (h1, h2, h3). An infusion assembly (10) has a variable-volume infusion chamber (20), having an introduction opening (20a), an end delimitation part (16a) having a shape corresponding to that of the bottom wall (5) of the capsules (C), and with a lateral delimitation structure (13a, 13b; 14) which includes a static portion (13a, 13b) and which extends between said introduction opening (20a) and the end delimitation part (16a). The latter is movable away from the introduction opening (20a).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for preparing a flavored beverage and comprising: a first part or inlet head (1) and a second part or outlet head (2), and a third cradle-shaped part (3) delimiting an insertion compartment for a pod able to synchronously pivot with a relative translation of both first and second parts from an initial insertion position in which the cradle is in a tilted position as far as a final extraction position in which the cradle is in a vertical position, and said pod being compressed between both front faces (1-2) and (2-1) facing each other of said first and respectively second parts in a said extraction position.

Abstract: A device (1) for orienting capsules (C) is described. The device comprises a container (9) for receiving randomly oriented capsules (C), which has bottom wall (11), provided with at least two apertures (17A, 17B). A rotor (13) is rotatingly arranged in the container and above the bottom wall (11). The rotor is provided with capsule receiving pockets (15). Under the apertures of the bottom wall (11), a capsule collector (19) is arranged, for receiving capsules discharged from the capsule receiving pockets (15) through either one or the other of the two apertures (17A, 17B). The capsule receiving pocket (15), the two apertures (17A, 17B) and the capsule collector (19) are shaped and arranged such that the capsules (C) randomly contained in the container (9) exit the capsule collector (19) with a pre-determined orientation.

Abstract: A device for preparing a liquid comestible is disclosed. The device may include a beverage preparation means for supply of a beverage and/or a brewing unit designed for receiving an ingredient-containing capsule and preparing the beverage from the ingredients by means of injection of hot pressurized liquid into the capsule. The device may further include a receptacle support means designed to support and to selectively connect to a receptacle for receiving the resulting beverage, beverage delivery means adapted to collect and/or guide the resulting beverage from the beverage preparation means/brewing unit to the receptacle support means, and/or injection means adapted to selectively open a portion of an outer wall of the receptacle connected to the receptacle support means and to establish a fluid communication between the beverage delivery means and the receptacle.

Abstract: A machine for preparing beverages, particularly for preparing espresso coffee, comprising a base (2) and a head (3) for dispensing the beverage that is provided with an extraction chamber adapted to accommodate a portion of at least one ingredient of the beverage, and in particular a dose of roasted and ground coffee, and connected to a water reservoir (4) by means of a pump (5). The machine comprises a support (6) for a container (6a) of the beverage dispensed by the dispensing head (3). The support (6) of the container of the beverage is interposed axially between the dispensing head (3) and the reservoir (4), so that the dispensing head (3), the support (6) and the reservoir (4) are crossed by an axis (A) that is substantially perpendicular to the base (2).