Abstract: A transformable structure reconfigurable between in-line and simulative configurations. Head beading, an anterior engaging bead, anterior appendage beading, a central bead, posterior appendage beading, a posterior engaging bead, and terminal beading are connected in series. The central bead has anterior and posterior cavities, and receivable portions of the engaging beads are respectively received in the cavities when the structure is in the simulative configuration. An elastic core passes through the beading, and the transformable structure can be reconfigured between in-line and simulative configurations by a relative twisting and untwisting of the components. The anterior and posterior engaging beads can be spherical, and the anterior and posterior cavities can be hemispherical.

Abstract: A length adjustment device according to an exemplary embodiment forms a latching groove on an interior circumference of a first extension pole, which is configured to be separately assembled, and there is an effect that a manufacturing becomes easy and a mass production is possible.

Abstract: An adjustable non-view obscuring umbrella having a canopy and a support structure. The support structure having a support post, a plurality of non-articulating umbrella ribs, and at least one articulating umbrella rib. An articulating umbrella rib having an upper rib member, a lower rib member, and an umbrella rib articulation mechanism.

Abstract: A clip suitable for holding money, credit cards and document is described. The clip includes features that enable use of decorative leather, cloth, rubber, polyester or polyurethane covers that can be interchanged and conceal the inner, typical metal, workings of the clip. The clip further includes electronic devices held within the covers.

Abstract: An expandable luggage bag including a first bag portion made of a first material that forms a first interior volume. The expandable luggage bag further includes a second bag portion made of a second material that has a first state having a first rigidity and a second state having a second rigidity different than the first rigidity. The expandable luggage bag further includes a solar panel in selective electrical communication with the second bag portion. The second bag portion is in the first state when the second bag portion is not in electrical communication with the solar panel. The second bag portion is in the second state when the second bag portion is in electrical communication with the solar panel.

Abstract: A protective case for a handheld electronic device can include an opening in the rear wall which receives an attachment member. In some configurations, the attachment member can comprise a metal element, which allows the case to be mounted to one of a plurality of magnetic mounts. The attachment member can be recessed from an outer surface of the rear wall to define a shoulder that can engage the magnetic mount to inhibit slippage of the case from the mount.

Abstract: A jewelry box for holding jewelry is disclosed that has an elongate member having a first end and a second end, an inner surface and an outer surface, and that is foldable between an open position and a closed position, where the closed position is a box. A jewelry-receiving member protrudes from the inner surface of the elongate member for movement therewith and defines a receptacle to receive a piece of jewelry. The receptacle, in the open position, is oriented generally perpendicular to the inner surface of the elongate member and, in the closed position, after rotation of the jewelry-receiving member of about 90 degrees, is oriented generally parallel to the inner surface of the elongate member.

Abstract: An adhesive pocket for mobile phones adapted in size and shape to carry credit-card-sized items, and method of making the same. The adhesive pocket includes a base having a front, a back, a first side, a second side, a top, and a bottom. The adhesive pocket includes an elastic sheet affixed to the back of the base, the elastic sheet wrapped around the first side of the base, sealed at the bottom of the base, and sealed at the second side of the base, thereby forming a pocket between the elastic sheet and the base. The adhesive pocket includes an adhesive layer disposed on the elastic sheet. The adhesive pocket includes a removable backing disposed on the adhesive layer, the removable backing configured to expose the adhesive layer when removed.

Abstract: A novel travel device and method of storing items are disclosed. The travel device may comprise a top shell joined to a bottom shell to form a container. A sleeve may be removably attached to the top and bottom shells but is preferably fixed to the interior of the container. The sleeve acts a second container for holding items such as dirty clothes. Clean clothes may be placed in the remaining portion of the interior of the first container thereby keeping the dirty clothes separate from the clean ones. The top shell, bottom shell, and sleeve are preferably made of fabric. The sleeve may be made of impermeable material and may include a sealable hole to store wet or particularly odorous items. The travel device advantageously is capable of storing both clean and dirty clothes at the same time while also functioning as a comfortable pillow.

Abstract: A multi-functional luggage solution and interactive wireless luggage management system is disclosed. In one implementation, the luggage has a horizontally extending electronic device storage and charging tray compartment positioned strategically in its top portion and accessible through an opening in the top surface of the luggage. Reversibly detachable swivel wheels are mounted to the bottom portion, which allows for on the go reduction in the dimensions of the suitcase to accommodate small or limited storage conditions. A removable rechargeable battery cartridge that is configured to be fixedly retained within a battery compartment located within the tray compartment or within the handle well of the suitcase. The battery cartridge includes wireless connectivity capable of facilitating Bluetooth and/or wireless internet/network communication with a remote electronic mobile device, such as a smartphone, computing tablet, or laptop computing device or the like.

Abstract: Hair care product applicators and systems and methods thereof, are described herein. The hair care product applicator can have multiple platforms configured to hold, table, or confine respective portions of a group of strands of hair, where a first platform is configured to hold a first portion of the group of strands of hair, and a second platform, which can be spaced apart from the first platform, is configured to hold a second portion of the group of strands of hair. The second portion of the group of stands of hair can correspond to the entire group of stands of hair, and the first portion of the group of strands of hair can correspond to less than the entire group of strands of hair. An amount of hair care product can be discharged via a discharge opening for application to at least part of the group of stands of hair.

Abstract: A blow dryer attachment for vectoring directional flow of an airstream exiting a barrel of a blow dryer. The attachment features at least two body components in an articulated engagement having a central passage which may be curved by such articulation to reposition and exit aperture in a nozzle end opposite a connection to a blow dryer. A flexible coupling may be provided as an interface to connect the device to a broader range of blow dryers. A rotational engagement of the first component to the blow dryer allows for rotation of the exit aperture around the axis of the blow dryer barrel for additional adjustment of the angle and direction or vector angle of the exiting airstream from the attachment.

Abstract: The invention relates to an article comprising a decorative element to be applied to a person's skin or nail, said decorative element comprising: a decoration to be transferred to a person's skin or nail, said decoration comprising a decorative layer; a support film supporting said decoration, said support film being removably attached to a first outer surface of the decorative layer; a layer of inert adhesive which is applied to a second outer surface of the decorative layer and which can be activated by an activator, and an activator comprising a fluid, pasty, semi-pasty, or solid component which can be applied to a person's skin or nails.

Abstract: A nail gel removal method includes the steps of (a) absorbing warm water, which is water having a temperature higher than the room temperature, with the nail gel coated on the nail a user by soaking one or more nails in the warm water for three minutes or more; (b) softening the nail gel on the nail of the user until it is removable from the nail of the user; and (c) removing the softened nail gel from the nail of the user.

Abstract: This invention relates to a nail clipper comprising a first portion comprising a first blade and a second blade each having a cutting edge at the anterior end, the second blade coupled to the first blade using a pin that passes through each of the first blade and the second blade at a point located close to the cutting edges and a detachable nail collector capable of being slided on the posterior ends of the first blade and the second blade so as to form a cavity, and a second portion rotatably coupled, at the anterior end, to the first portion via the pin.

Abstract: Cosmetic powder containers with powder accumulation management systems are provided to reduce waste and mess related to the loss of cosmetic powder. In general, examples of systems described herein generally include a sifter positioned above the cosmetic powder with apertures configured for bi-directional pass-through of cosmetic powder. In some examples, the sifter is dome-shaped with a concave upper surface. To manage accumulation of cosmetic powder on an upper surface of the sifter, a sweeper projection is provided to collect cosmetic powder on the upper surface and direct the cosmetic powder toward the apertures of the sifter for pass-through back into the container. In this regard, accumulation of cosmetic powder on the upper surface of the sifter is managed, limiting waste and mess during use of the cosmetic powder.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a liquid lipstick container. This is configured such that a surface of an applicator is subjected to flocking to improve the applicability of liquid lipstick and symmetric application holes are formed in the applicator to uniformly apply the liquid lipstick.

Abstract: The present invention includes a finger insertion mascara container comprising a wiper having a corrugated tube formed thereon, the finger insertion mascara container being structured such that a packing is coupled to a container body, which contains mascara liquid. a wiper, which has a corrugated tube formed thereon using an elastic material, is coupled to the lower side of the packing; a finger insertion member is coupled to the inside of the wiper, which has the corrugated tube formed thereon, the finger insertion member having a finger insertion space formed therein and having a finger retaining portion formed to extend upwards; and a brush rod, which has a mascara brush, is coupled to the lower side of the finger insertion member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetics compact container having a discharge plate for evenly discharging cosmetics. More specifically, the discharge plate and a distribution plate are coupled by the discharge plate having a ring-shaped button member thereunder and the button member having rectangular pressure grooves on opposite sides of the inner circumferential surface, and the distribution plate being provided under the button member, and the outer circumferential surface of the distribution plate having rectangular pressure protrusions, with arc-shaped tops, positioned so as to correspond to the rectangular pressure grooves of the button member. As such, when the button member is pressed to discharge cosmetics, even if the button member is pressed at an angle, the distribution plate can uniformly press a pump vertically as the rectangular pressure grooves of the button member press on the arc-shaped tops of the rectangular pressure protrusions on opposite sides of the distribution plate.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a driving screw based adjusting mechanism for adjusting the shoulder straps length of a backpack for fitting the position of the backpack to the torso length of a wearer, said adjusting mechanism comprises: (a) a shell like element configured to be attached to the back wall of the backpack for holding a driving screw and a slider; (b) a driving screw connected to a key, said key is configured to allow rotation of the driving screw clockwise and counter clockwise; and (c) a slider configured to be attached to a shoulder straps belt of the backpack and further to be latched onto the shell like element, with the driving screw threaded within it; wherein, rotation of the driving screw clockwise and counter clockwise functionally slides the slider upward and downward along the shell like component together with the shoulder straps belt of the backpack that are attached to the slider, thereby enabling elongation/shortening of the backpack shoulder straps length.

Abstract: A backpack harness for supporting a folding stand thereon as well as other accessories. The folded stand and harness have cooperating elements which enable the folded stand to be selectively removably secured to the harness. The harness may have other accessories selectively removably secured thereto.

Abstract: This invention relates to a backpack assembly that includes a support element and a stand element. The support element extends from at least a top portion of the backpack assembly and may be used to stabilize a gun when hunting or participating in other related hobbies. The stand element extends from at least a back portion of the backpack assembly and may be used to stabilize the backpack assembly when hunting or participating in other related hobbies.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a signal cable and a coupler. The signal cable comprises: a first signal connector at a first end of the signal cable, and a second signal connector at a second end of the signal cable. The coupler is configured to be supported by the signal cable. The coupler comprises: a first fastener configured to constrain the first signal connector, a second fastener configured to constrain the second signal connector, and a third fastener configured to hold an article.

Abstract: The tape rule holding assembly includes an engaging member, which can be made of a flat steel spring, folded over itself to form a clip that can attach securely to a user's pocket. The engaging member is encased within a protective covering, which can be made of leather. The protective covering prevents wear and tear on the user's pocket by reducing the amount of friction created when the holding assembly rubs against the user's pocket. A tool engaging member is attached to the protective covering which allows any tool with a clip, including a tape rule, to slide securely onto it. The tool then hangs conveniently off of the pocket of the user where it is easily accessible.

Abstract: For example, a magnetic retention system comprising: (A) a piece of clothing with a pocket with an opening and outer and inner surfaces of a portion of pocket fabric; (B) a tab device comprising material A, the tab device placed near the opening on the outer surface; (C) an electronic device with a viewing screen on a major surface and a cover on an opposing major surface, the cover incorporating or having affixed complementary surface comprising material B, wherein one of materials A and B is magnetic, and the other is magnetically susceptible, and wherein the tab and material B are situated and such that when the electronic device is in the pocket with appropriate orientation there is a strong attraction between materials A and B such that greater force is needed for the electronic device to slip from the pocket.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a brush for applying a product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows. The brush includes a core having two branches which are twisted together and bristles clamped between the branches, and the method includes the steps of a) producing a brush blank, of which the envelope surface defines at least one first groove, and b) producing, in the blank obtained at a), at least one second groove intersecting the first one, at least one of the grooves being a helical groove.

Abstract: A cosmetic device having a main body portion, and a brush portion disposed outside the main body portion, the cosmetic device including a vibration motor disposed in the main body portion and having a rotary shaft equipped with an eccentric weight; a motor holding portion that holds the vibration motor; a coupling portion disposed in the main body portion that connects the motor holding portion to the main body portion in a relatively displaceable state; and a brush attachment portion extending from the motor holding portion and connected to the brush portion, wherein the brush attachment portion extends in a direction different from an axial direction of the rotary shaft in the vibration motor.

Abstract: The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for customizing dental care. In one aspect, a dental care device is customized for a particular user, including: (1) a support plate having: (a) a first portion configured to be inserted into a mouth; and (b) an attachment mechanism configured to attach the dental care device to a drive assembly; and (2) an elastomer (elastic polymer) portion enclosing the first portion of the plate, the elastomer portion including a plurality of cleaning tips and shaped in accordance with dental details of the particular user.

Abstract: A system that includes a styling tool configured to treat or shape a user's hair; and a client device configured to communicate with the styling tool and provide feedback to the user regarding a user's usage of the styling tool based at least in part on measured data captured by the styling tool. The styling tool may be a hairbrush that includes circuitry and/or sensors configured to detect one or more of sound, acceleration, force, rotation, hair humidity, and ambient temperature and humidity.

Abstract: An ultra-thin lifting table includes a lower platform, an upper platform, a movable brace, and a gas-assisted extension strut. The upper platform is located above the lower platform and configured to move up and down with respect to the lower platform. The movable brace includes an inner frame and an outer frame that are crossed and pivotally connected. The inner and outer frames are nested together and installed between the upper and lower platforms. Pivot of the inner and outer frames drives the upper platform to move up and down with respect to the lower platform. The gas-assisted extension strut provides gas-assisted thrust and is pivotally connected between the inner and outer frames for generating a lifting force when the inner and outer frames have an angle of cross therebetween. Thereby, when folded down, the inner and outer frames are horizontally placed between the upper and lower platforms.

Abstract: A workstation assembly configured to ergonomically, comfortably seat and provide workspace for a user, comprising a chair having a base portion on which a user sits, and at least one armrest; and a desk comprising a desk frame, a sliding assembly mounted on a desk frame, and a desktop mounted on a sliding assembly, wherein the desk is configured such that the desktop can be in a compact position with respect to the desk frame, or can be moved from the compact position to an extended position with respect to the desk frame, wherein, in the extended position, a distal portion of the desktop is positioned on the at least one arm rest.

Abstract: A height adjustable desk includes a worksurface, a first leg and a second leg connected to the worksurface. The first leg is provided with a first motor to drive a first lifting apparatus for telescoping the first leg, while the second leg is provided with a second motor to drive a second lifting apparatus for telescoping the second leg. Each of the first motor and the second motor is provided with a magnetic device and two sensors. The magnetic device has several N-pole sections and S-pole sections, and the sensor detect a change of a magnetic field when the motor is turning. A control unit receives the signals of the sensor, and changes a speed of at least one of the motors until the signals are synchronous again when the control unit found that the signals are not synchronous.

Abstract: A furniture device (1) with a height-adjustable top board includes a top board; extendable and contractable legs equipped with an upper support configured to support the top board, and a lower support configured to support the upper support to be movable upward and downward; and a decorative member (18) which covers the lower support (9A) of the legs. An arbitrary color is given to the decorative member.

Abstract: A portable desk (10) which comprises a main body (12), at least one wheel (18) engagable with 38 the main body (12), and a support element (14) engagable with the main body (12) at a position which is at or adjacent to the or each wheel (12). The desk (10) can be arranged in two different configurations: in the first configuration, the main body (12) is preferably free standing and arranged such that the support element (14) is disposed at a vertically uppermost end of the main body to present a work-surface (16) to a user; whereas in the second configuration, the main body (12) is arrangeable such that the wheels (18) are in contact with the ground to allow the desk to be pushed or pulled by a user. A method of converting such a portable desk into a hand-cart, and a method of converting such a portable desk into a stowable volume are also provided.

Abstract: A kit is provided that, when assembled, forms a unit of furniture. The kit includes side panels that can rotate about the z axis along the hinge and which have one or more support surfaces to support a base panel. A top panel is connected to the side panels and back panel by a plurality of position members. The kit comprises a plurality of flexible fasteners to reverse-ably lock the side panels to the base panel and to lock the side panels to the top panel and restrict the side panels from z-axis rotation and restrict the base panel and top panel from y-axis rotation. Also provided are methods of assembling and manufacturing the unit of furniture.

Abstract: An interchangeable modular shelf system, where a modular shelf framework is made of two support arms and two longitudinal members in a hollow rectangular shape. Onto this modular framework distinct types of display components may be attached, such that a single modular framework may contain a basket and a shelf. The modular framework can be attached to a vertical plane of the gondola rack, and can then be used for easily changing the type of display component attached, or for modifying the arrangement of the display components as necessary.

Abstract: Shelving posts and shelving supports for use in adjustable shelving systems that reduce the space lost to the posts and shelf supports. The shelving posts do away with bulky RHS and SHS shaped posts with apertures formed therein and replace them with planar vertical member or members that are attached to one or more fins which extend perpendicularly from the planar vertical member or members. The fins provide structural support for supporting shelves and the goods that will be placed on them. The fins are orientated such that they sit between adjacent shelves. Shelf supports include flat planar shelf arms. The Shelf supports have a vertical stop which abuts a fin of the shelving post to provide additional support to the shelves. In addition, the shelf supports also have a perpendicular planar portion which also provides additional rigidity and strength to the shelf support.

Abstract: A parallel wire cable is produced from a plurality of wires arranged in a bundle for use as a structural cable. Each wire in the plurality of wires is parallel to every other wire in the bundle, and each wire in the plurality of wires is tensioned to a tension value.

Abstract: A drawer rail and a home appliance including the same are disclosed. The home appliance includes a drawer rail configured to withdraw an item accommodation unit provided in a storage chamber and a rail bracket configured to mount the drawer rail to the storage chamber. The rail bracket includes a body configured to be mounted to the storage chamber, and bracket hooks provided at openings formed in a front portion and a rear portion of the body. The drawer rail includes rail holes into which the bracket hooks are respectively inserted.

Abstract: A drawer rail and a home appliance including the same are disclosed. The home appliance includes a drawer rail configured to withdraw an item accommodation unit provided in a storage chamber. The drawer rail includes a first rail mounted to the storage chamber, a second rail coupled to the item accommodation unit, a third rail disposed between the first rail and the second rail, a first retainer disposed between the first rail and the third rail to allow relative sliding movement, a second retainer disposed between the second rail and the third rail to allow relative sliding movement, a first stopper for limiting an allowable relative sliding distance between the first rail and the third rail, and a second stopper for limiting an allowable relative sliding distance between the second rail and the third rail.

Abstract: A joining device, particularly for joining a shelf to a wall of a piece of furniture, having a cylindrical body associated in a first hole adapted to be provided transversely in the shelf and having a first axial seat for the rotatable coupling of a first stem of a screw provided with a first crown-shaped head that can be arranged rotatably within a second seat that is adjacent to the first seat. A-a second hole is adapted to be provided in the shelf at right angles to the first hole and accommodates, substantially flush with or below the upper surface, an insert. The insert is provided with a seventh seat for the third head of a first tool coupled rotatably with the first crown-shaped head.

Abstract: A mechanism for a chair is particularly suited for an office chair. In order to improve the sitting comfort of a chair, the mechanism has a base support to be placed on a chair column, a seat support disposed on the base support and movable in the longitudinal direction of the chair relative to the base support, and a backrest support which is connected to the seat support. The seat support includes first and second seat support elements. The second seat support element is movable transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction of the chair relative to the first seat support element and/or the backrest support includes first and second backrest support elements. The second backrest support element is rotatable relative to the first backrest support element about a rotational axis which lies in the longitudinal direction of the chair.

Abstract: A pivoting mechanism with a first member, a second member pivotally engaged with the first member to pivot about a pivot axis, and pivoting resistance mechanism with a spring housing disposed in the first member spaced from the pivot axis, a spring disposed in the spring housing, and a deflecting member that projects from the second member spaced from the pivot axis to engage the spring disposed in the spring housing. The first member can be a chair mechanism body, and the second member can be a pivoting support, such as for a chair bottom or back. A height adjustment mechanism has a movable member, and a locking member, such as a screw, can be operative as a height locking mechanism with a first, restraining condition wherein actuation of the movable member is prevented and a second, non-restraining condition wherein actuation of the movable member is permitted.

Abstract: An adjustable base is provided that includes a fixed frame and an articulating frame connected to the fixed frame. The articulating frame includes an upper body frame pivotally connected to the upper section of the fixed frame, a seat frame pivotally connected to the upper body frame and movable along a central section of the fixed frame, and a leg frame pivotally connected to the fixed frame. An actuator is further included and has a first end connected to the seat frame adjacent to the leg frame and a second end that is connected to a linkage attached to the articulating frame. Upon activation of the actuator, the upper body frame is articulated upward and the seat frame moves linearly along the central section of the fixed frame toward the upper section of the fixed frame. Systems and methods for controlling an adjustable base assembly are further provided.

Abstract: An internal tensioning structure for use in an inflatable product fulfills the basic function of maintaining two adjacent inflatable surfaces in a desired geometric arrangement when the inflatable product is pressurized. The tensioning structure is formed by connecting a pair of plastic sheets to spaced-apart strands, such as strings or wires. When pulled taut, the strands provide a high tensile strength. At the same time, the plastic sheets facilitate a strong, long-lasting weld between the tensioning structure and the inflatable product.

Abstract: An adjustable infant carrier which is outfitted with conversion flaps adapted to allow for selective adjustability to the effective width of the seat portion of the carrier so as to accommodate children of differing size, as well as different support positions/configurations.

Abstract: A retail merchandise tray and display incorporating the same are provided. The display includes a shelf and the tray mounted to the shelf. The tray includes a pair of opposed mounting rails with at least one tray section situated between the first and second mounting rails. A support leg is mounted to the first mounting rail and elevates a back end of the retail merchandise tray relative to a front end.

Abstract: A pan chiller system includes a pan chiller unit having a food well, with a plurality of hollow divider rails arranged within the food well to define at least one opening to receive one or more food pans to be cooled, where the plurality of divider rails define a first rail flow path and a second rail flow path. A chilled liquid coolant system chills liquid coolant and moves the chilled liquid coolant into both the first rail flow path and the second rail flow path. A control arrangement is configured for controlling chilled liquid coolant flow such that a first temperature condition maintained in the first rail flow path is different than a second temperature condition maintained in the second rail flow path.

Abstract: A tiered storage system which sits atop a gondola shelf. The tiered storage system is made of a support structure having gondola shelf connectors, the gondola shelf connectors configured to removeably attach the support structure to the gondola shelf, and two or more tiers mounted on the support structure, each tier including a horizontal plane and a vertical plane, the horizontal plane being substantially perpendicular to the vertical plane. The tiered storage system can be configured with pegs or other organizational tools for helping arrange items such that surplus items being stored on the tiered storage system can be visible to customers or associates in a store aisle.

Abstract: A system for displaying a product is disclosed. The system includes a wall having a recess therein and a display structure that defines the recess. The display structure extends through a front surface of the wall and includes a frame having a top panel, a bottom panel, and two side panels. The top and bottom panels are longer than the side panels. The system further includes a plurality of modular display units disposed within the display structure. Each modular display unit extends from the bottom panel to the top panel. At least a first one of the modular display units includes a frame open to a front exterior of the display structure and at least a second one of the modular display units is not open to the front exterior of the display structure. The system further includes a plurality of display elements disposed within the plurality of display units.