Abstract: An oral-care implement including a filament comprising an external material and at least a first internal material. The filament includes an elongated flexible body having a length, a longitudinal axis, and a longitudinal outer surface comprising the external material, the elongated body terminating with a tip having a tip surface comprising the external material, wherein the tip surface has therein a plurality of craters distributed throughout the tip surface in a predetermined pattern, each of the craters having a surface edge of a predetermined size and a predetermined shape, walls extending longitudinally from the surface edge and comprising the external material, and a bottom comprising the at least first internal material and situated at a depth from the surface edge, the surface edge being formed by the walls and the tip surface.

Abstract: A foldable table includes a table tops and legs mounted for movement relative to the table top.

Abstract: A control method of an electrical adjustable table is provided. The control method of the electrical adjustable table includes following steps. Initialize an internal setting value or a user setting value. Enter a static status. Extend or shrink a table foot for adjusting the height of a table plate heading to a first direction according to an operation to a hand control device. Stop adjusting the height of the table plate when a motion sensor unit is used and detects the table plate tilted during adjusting the height of the table plate. The method effectively prevents the table plate to keep lifting when the table plate hits an obstacle to avoid objects fallen, the obstacle damaged or malfunction of the electrical adjustable table.

Abstract: An item of equipment includes at least one worktop formed of at least one substrate made of transparent monolithic glass material with a surface area of greater than 0.7 m2. The substrate exhibits a light transmission TL of greater than 10% and an opacity indicator of between 5 and 90. The substrate is predominantly or completely bare or provided with coating(s). The item of equipment also includes at least one light source to materialize one or more zones or one or more elements or displays of the substrate. The item of equipment also includes at least one interface for communication with at least one element of the worktop and/or with at least one external element for wireless communication. The item of equipment is being devoid of heating elements.

Abstract: An item of equipment includes at least one worktop formed of at least one substrate made of monolithic glass material with a surface area of greater than 0.7 m2. The substrate exhibits a luminosity L* of less than 10, a haze of less than 30% and a light transmission TL of less than 10%. The item of equipment also includes at least one heating element and at least one interface for communication with at least one element of the worktop and/or with at least one external element for wireless communication. The item of equipment is devoid of light source(s).

Abstract: A piece of furniture comprises at least one surface formed of at least one glass-ceramic monolithic substrate having a thickness of less than 15 mm, an expansion coefficient of less than 30×10?7 K?1 between 20° C. and 400° C., and a surface area of greater than or equal to 0.1 m2.

Abstract: An easily foldable and expandable clothes hang rack pivotally set by a plurality of rods via a fixing base with an unlimited shape of triangle, rectangle, pentagon, hexagon and etc. to easily fold and expanded rotably. The rods may be divided into two sections at least to and fold and assemble connectively via the connectors. A fixing stripe may be used to limit the rods in an expanded form to use as a clothes hang rack. The rods may be disassembled separately to decrease the volume during the transportation and storage at home.

Abstract: A bathroom management apparatus includes: a cabinet having an open front surface and rear surface; at least one frame body configured to be attached to an inner side of the cabinet to reinforce a stiffness of the cabinet; and at least one back bracket attached to a rear of the at least one frame body and coupled to both side frames of the frame body, wherein a length of the back bracket is determined according to a number of frame bodies.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bathroom management apparatus having a storage space for various function modules, and capable of dividing the storage space into various sizes. The bathroom management apparatus may include a cabinet, a frame installed in the cabinet to reinforce stiffness of the cabinet; and a function module may include a towel care module. The function module includes an outer case configured to provide a storage space, a back plate provided inside the outer case to form a rear surface of the storage space, and an attachment groove being formed at a front surface at the back plate, a metal plate disposed at a rear surface of the back plate, and a partition removably coupled to the front surface of the back plate to divide the storage space. The partition may include an attachment protrusion configured for insertion into the attachment groove and a magnet coupled to the metal plate.

Abstract: The present invention includes a system for quickly and simply manufacturing semi-custom cabinetry utilizing a hidden pin joining system. The hidden pin joining system allows panels of a cabinet, or other items, to quickly and securely join together, with significant load bearing ability. The joining pin designs allow for discretely joining pieces together to create custom cabinetry during installation. The specially designed drill bits allow the system to work seamlessly. Using CAD/CAM machinery, the drill bits can cut stock pieces that can be taken to installation sites, and formed into custom cabinetry for kitchen, closets, or any other desired shelving units.

Abstract: A shoe rack includes a rigid frame and a net defining a plurality of openings. The net is attached to the rigid frame such that the net is supported by the rigid frame in a substantially planar configuration at an offset dimension from a support surface, the plurality of openings are configured to allow a shoe or pair of shoes to be at least partially positioned within each of the plurality of openings so that the net at least partially supports the shoe or pair of shoes relative to the support surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bathroom management apparatus capable of dehumidifying and defrosting a mirror installed at a door. The bathroom management apparatus may include a cabinet having a front side that is open, a door configured to open/close the open front side of the cabinet, a mirror provided at a front surface of the door, and a heater configured to heat the mirror. The heater may be disposed behind the mirror to heat the mirror.

Abstract: A hanging storage unit is provided. The hanging storage unit includes a lower frame structure including at least one roller assembly, an upper frame structure including at least one guide assembly, a plurality of posts coupled at a lower end to the lower frame structure and coupled at an upper end the upper frame structure, a guidance tube, moveably engaged with one of the at least one guide assembly, and a panel, an upper end of the panel attached to the guidance tube and a lower end of the panel moveably engaged with one of the at least one roller assembly.

Abstract: A self-fixing table and chair system is provided that embodies a method of strategically placing magnets and in the chair components and table component, respectively, of a chair and table set. Each chair magnet and each table magnet and may be magnetically attracted to each other for suspending the chair components above a supporting surface by removably securing them to the table component.

Abstract: A retraction device includes an entrainment member to be releasably coupled to the movable furniture part, and a spring device for applying a force to the entrainment member in a direction opposite to an extension direction of the entrainment member. The spring device can be tensioned in the extension direction of the entrainment member by a spring holder separate from the entrainment member. A coupling device can couple a movement between the entrainment member and the spring holder, and can vary the distance of a fastening location of the spring device relative to the entrainment member upon extending the entrainment member towards the extension direction. The coupling device includes a control element having a longitudinal axis extending in the extension direction. To vary the distance between the fastening location and the entrainment member, the control element pivots about the longitudinal axis upon extending the entrainment member towards the extension direction.

Abstract: A face/leaf structure can transform functions to selectively expand the usable area of a cabinet countertop or drawer without compromise to the cabinet's other functions. A drawer front is movably attached to a drawer to be either in a normal cosmetic vertical position or in a horizontal position cantilevered from the drawer. The structure may be arranged so that the leaf can be deployed with a single action. The leaf may rise to a same level as the countertop or selectively add exposed and usable horizontal space at a drawer front. Further the leaf can be pulled away from the main surface along with the drawer. This allows usable access to the drawer without stowing the leaf.

Abstract: A chair can include a chair back, or backrest, that is coupled to a base of a chair above a seat of the chair. A tilt mechanism can attach the backrest to the base at spaced apart locations. In some embodiments, the tilt mechanism can be configured so that the backrest rotates about multiple pivots as it reclines from an upright position to a reclined position to drive forward motion of the seat during recline of the backrest.

Abstract: A reclining chaise lounge for resting. The reclining chaise lounge includes a base frame having a front leg and a rear leg, a seat panel and a back panel. The back panel is hingedly secured to the base frame via a seat reclining mechanism that is configured to adjust the angle of the back panel relative to the seat panel and bias the back panel toward a forward position. Two support members connect the back panel to a track having recessed notches disposed along the base frame. When a lever is engaged, the recessed notches disengage, allowing the support members, and thus the back member, to easily adjust position. If no pressure is applied to the back panel when the lever is engaged, a spring mechanism automatically pushes the back panel toward a forward position. A canopy affixed to the back panel is provided for sun protection.

Abstract: A folding chair assembly having a seat framework and a backrest framework arranged in an X-frame arrangement. The backrest framework is joined to the seat framework at pivot joints. The seat framework and the backrest framework can move about the pivot joints between an open configuration and a folded configuration. Frame extensions are provided that are joined to the backrest frame with hinge joints. The hinge joints enable the frame extensions to be folded about the hinge joints between a first position, where said frame extensions abut against the backrest framework, and a second position, where the frame extensions extend away from the backrest framework and increase its effective length.

Abstract: A shelf attachment for use with a beach or lounge chair is formed of one-piece or has a first shelf half and a second shelf half hingedly and foldably connected to the first shelf half. An elongated member extends through interlocking projections extending from the first shelf half and from the second shelf half to hingedly connect the first and second shelf halves. A first clamp assembly is secured to the first shelf half and a second clamp assembly is secured to the second shelf half to mount the shelf to the rail of a chair.

Abstract: An adjustable organizer, for holding useful items and supported between the mattress and box spring of a bed, between couch or chair cushions, or by a bed frame, if available, as examples, is described, Useful items may include magazines, books, mobile telephones, computer tablets, charging devices therefor, drinking water containers, and the like. The adjustable organizer may be disassembled, making it readily storable, and includes a container, which may have multiple compartments, and an open top for providing ready access to the items, first and second planar cylindrical support bars, and planar U-shaped connecting bracket.

Abstract: Bed structures are presented. The bed structure may include a bed frame for supporting at least one of a mattress or a mattress foundation, at least one illumination device mounted on the bed frame, and a control system. The control system includes at least one sensor and being configured to illuminate the at least one illumination device responsive to predetermined environmental conditions determined by the at least one sensor. In another aspect, a bed structure includes at least one illumination device mounted on the bed frame, and a control system configured to illuminate the at least one illumination device responsive to predetermined environmental conditions. The control system includes a motion sensor, a light sensor, a timer, and a remote control system facilitating operation of the at least one illumination device responsive to user input control or a predetermined control sequence.

Abstract: A modular multi-component mattress system includes a base layer with a coupling channel, a first reversible support pad assembly with a first side rail and a second side rail, a comfort pad layer, and a cover assembly configured to contain the base layer, the first reversible support pad assembly, and the comfort pad layer. In a first configuration, the first side rail detachably and selectively couples within the coupling channel and the second side rail receives the comfort pad layer. In a second configuration, the first side rail receives the comfort pad layer and the second side rail detachably and selectively couples within the coupling channel. The system includes a second reversible support pad assembly. The system includes a topper layer with a cool comfort side and a warm comfort side. The topper layer detachably and selectively couples with the cover assembly.

Abstract: A spring for a spring core, wherein the spring has helical windings and a first end winding and a second end winding, wherein at least the first end winding has a free end and the free end has at least one passage and the opening of the passage is directed outwardly with respect to the end winding of the spring, is distinguished by the fact that the passage is inclined out of a horizontal plane preferably about an angle ? in the compression direction of the spring.

Abstract: Mattress assemblies including fiber panels generally include bicomponent fibers including optically active particles within a core thereof. The bicomponent fibers can be treated with a fire retardant or untreated and blended with fire retardant fibers. The bicomponent fibers are configured to transform radiant body heat of an end user.

Abstract: A mattress wherein a plurality of independent yarn based fire barrier fabrics encases a plurality of distinct and unattached interior core structures. The plurality of interior core structures include at least a detached and internally flippable upper comfort layer assembly with a plurality of non-homogeneous foams or filling materials encased in a yarn-based fire barrier fabric and a lower, interiorly disposed support core structure with resilient filling materials encased in a yarn-based fire barrier fabric and a fabric cover. The detachable and internally flippable upper comfort layer assembly may be contained in a user accessible compartment that is fashioned into an outer cover assembly.

Abstract: A chair component includes a first chair member adapted to support a seated user, a second chair member movable between a first position, wherein the second chair member is substantially coplanar with the first chair member, and a second position, wherein the second chair member is substantially parallel with the first chair member, a cover member wrapped about at least a portion of the first chair member and at least a portion of the second chair member, and a single-piece drawstring operably coupled with the cover member to draw the cover member about the at least a portion of the first chair member and the at least a portion of the second chair member when the second chair member is in the first position.

Abstract: The disclosure herein provides modular cover systems for protecting furniture and other objects. In an embodiment, a furniture protection system comprises a first cover portion comprising a front surface and a back surface interconnected by a top surface, the first cover portion configured to substantially cover a front, back, and top surface of a first furniture component; and a second cover portion comprising a front surface and a back surface interconnected by a top surface, the second cover portion configured to substantially cover a front, back, and top surface of a second furniture component, wherein a first edge of the first cover portion comprises a first releasable fastener for connecting the first cover portion to the second cover portion, and wherein a second edge of the second cover portion comprises a second releasable fastener configured to engage the first releasable.

Abstract: A baby crib where babies/children sleep or spend time includes a headboard part and a footboard part, and at least one side section in the form of a guardrail/bars encircling the bed, which are introduced around a bed board. Upholstered parts are provided which cover the inner surfaces of the headboard part, the footboard part and the the first side section, second side section and the moveable door facing inside the baby crib, and are connected to the said parts by a connector, in order to protect babies/children from damages due to hitting themselves on hard surfaces.

Abstract: A manual, bottom supporting, shelf allocation and management system allocates shelf space among rows of products and moves products toward the shelf front and includes a plurality of adjacent shelf allocating and managing units. Each unit includes a base adapted to rest on a shelf and to support the at least one row of products, a perpendicular side divider fixedly attached to a side edge of the base, a puller positioned immediately adjacent to the divider and immediately adjacent to a top of the base, and a back-stop attached to the rear of the puller and protruding laterally across the base which is configured, when the puller is drawn forward, to make contact with a rearmost product resting on the base and to push the rearmost product and any other products on the base forward with the forward movement of the puller.

Abstract: A personal cooling system for controlling personal body temperature at the beach comprises a first layer having a first edge region defining a size and a shape of the first layer, the first layer comprising a cooling gel pack, wherein the gel pack has an outer surface and a plurality of compartments for storing a temperature-controlling ingredient therein; a second layer having a second edge region defining a size and a shape of the second layer; and an outside bag, to an inside surface of the outside bag the first layer and the second layer are attached. The second layer in the system further comprises a liquid dispenser that is embedded in the mesh material of the second layer. The actions of the cooling system and the dispenser can be controlled by a remote controller.

Abstract: A label with improved physical properties comprising: a base layer having a microstructured area; a composite microstructure having a first, second and third set of microstructures disposed on the microstructured area; a dry lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; a wet lift force attributable to the composite microstructure greater than 7 pounds according to lift testing; an adhesive layer affixed to the base layer for affixing the label to a container; and, thereby providing a microstructured label having improved gripping physical properties that can be affixed to a container.

Abstract: A chopstick provides construction moving the center of gravity toward the tip with respect to the midpoint of the chopstick to provide improved operability and to permit it to rest on small dishes with the tip in a downward orientation.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing one or more items of stemware includes a base plate, one or more posts, a retainer, and one or more feet. The feet and base plate cooperatively secure the base portion of the item of stemware, and the retainer includes arms defining a stem receiving space that secures the stem of the item of stemware. The feet are coupled to the arms. The arms are flexible so as to accommodate different sizes of stems and bases in stemware with a single rack.

Abstract: A sleeve for being positioned about the outside surface of a container, such as a beverage container or cup, for absorbing or collecting condensate disposed on the outside surface of the container to inhibit condensate from pooling at the base of the container, as well as to keep condensate from coming into contact with a user. In one form, the sleeve is configured to absorb the condensate with an absorbent material. In other forms, the sleeve has a non-absorbent inner surface that includes entrapment features for collecting, trapping, or dispersing condensate without absorbing the condensate. In some forms, the sleeve is provided with both absorbent and non-absorbent materials. The sleeve is formed with one or more layers of material, such as paper or polymer film.

Abstract: Implementations of a garment stretching apparatus are provided. In some implementations, the garment stretching apparatus comprises a top attachment device, a bottom attachment device, an adjustable strap, a first hanger, and a second hanger. The adjustable strap adjusts the height of the garment stretching apparatus to fit any door and also adjust the garment stretching apparatus to a desired stretching.

Abstract: An oven includes a cooking chamber configured to receive a load and an RF heating system configured to provide RF energy into the cooking chamber using solid state electronic components. The solid state electronic components include power amplifier electronics configured to provide a signal into the cooking chamber via an antenna assembly. The power amplifier electronics include at least a first power amplifier and a second power amplifier operably coupled to the cooking chamber by respective ones of a first antenna and second antenna of the antenna assembly. The first and second antennas are operably coupled to respective ones of the first and second power amplifiers via a first coupling structure and a second coupling structure, respectively. A directional coupler provided at a port section defined for at least one of the first and second coupling structures.

Abstract: An egg poacher for poaching one or more eggs in a microwave oven. The egg poacher includes a base member for holding water and an egg cup for holding a raw egg covered by water. The egg cup is removably supported by an upper portion of the base member so that the egg cup, in use, is partially submerged in the water in the base member. The egg cup is configured to be spaced from an adjacent wall of the base member so as to provide a gap between a side of the egg cup and the adjacent side of the base member so that, in use, water in the base, in combination with water covering the raw egg, creates a water shield that surrounds the raw egg.

Abstract: A dripper and filter set includes a dripper, and a filter device detachably mounted in the dripper and including an inner positioning ring, a wire mesh filter mounted on the inner positioning ring and an outer positioning ring attached onto the wire mesh filter and the inner positioning ring to secure the wire mesh filter in position. Thus, the dripper and filter set facilitates cleaning, and the application of the dripper and filter set for brewing coffee or tear does not need to use a paper filter.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter comprising an interior which accommodates a single serve capsule and which has an opening at a first end for introducing the capsule into the interior and a receptacle for a pricking spike at the opposite end.

Abstract: The invention relate to a single serve capsule (1) for producing a beverage in a beverage preparation machine (10), said capsule having an essentially frustoconical or cylindrical capsule base body (2) which has a cavity (3) for receiving a raw beverage material, and a membrane (4) sealing she cavity (3), said capsule base body (2) has a capsule base (5). A central area of weakness (6) having a reduced material thickness is formed in the capsule base (5) which can be perforated by perforation means (11) of the leverage preparation machine (10).

Abstract: A method for heating water in a machine for making and dispensing beverages, the machine having a device with at least one heating metallic duct and a winding of electromagnetic induction. The device is part of a heating and feeding assembly wherein, by a logical unit, a method is carried out which, for every beverage type the machine can dispense, the temperature of heated water is brought to a specific temperature value that can be selected by the user.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an automatic food preparation and serving method comprises: releasing, from one or more magazines in a storage apparatus, a plurality of food canisters, each loaded with a different ingredient of a human consumable dish or meal, onto a canister transportation mechanism under program control by one or more digital electronic processors; transporting, using the canister transportation, the plurality of food canisters to a food dispensing mechanism under program control of the one or more processors; retrieving, using a bowl placement apparatus, a bowl from a bowl dispensing apparatus and placing the bowl on a bowl orientation mechanism below the food dispensing mechanism under program control of the one or more processors; dispensing, using the food dispensing mechanism, the ingredient of the human consumable dish or meal from the plurality of food canisters into the bowl under program control of the one or more processors; removing the plurality of food canisters using a canister removing app

Abstract: A modular food holding system includes a plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers, each of the plurality of food holding chambers being physically and communicatively removably connected to one another. Each of the food holding chambers includes a food holding cavity and at least one of a heating element and/or a cooling element for heating or cooling the food holding cavity. A chamber base is physically and communicatively removably connected to one of the food holding chambers and operation of at least one food holding chamber is controlled by the chamber base.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a portable, wireless and rechargeable heating container (HC) that allows an individual to warm up food. The heating of the food is achieved through an electric heating system powered by the accumulators and controlled by an electronic circuit. HC can heat up the food or drink, up to 40 degrees Celsius (104° Fahrenheit). HC can be used for multiple complete heating cycles on one charging. It contains an on and off switch to activate heating mechanism and an LED indicator for the accumulators, heating and charging status. HC can include a Wi-Fi, BLUETOOTH chip, or any other wireless solution that will enhance its versatility and mobility, allowing it, for example, to access the Internet from a plurality of access points. For purposes of such communication, device preferably includes either or both a wired communications port and a wireless communications port. The system makes it perfect for frequent traveling, outdoors activities and work.

Abstract: A rack for cooking poultry or other meat comprises a collapsible frame made from a plurality of rod like members including a cradle within which an elongated skewer is non-rotatably retained such that said skewer may be separable and removable from said rack to turn or plate the poultry.

Abstract: A self-contained unit that stores, or contains, one or more ingredients required for a mixed drink. The self-contained unit allows for storing fluids and has multiple parts for storing individual components or ingredients associated with a mixed drink, which, when mixed together, provide a predetermined, blended liquid beverage. The self-contained unit comprises at least three components which can be packaged as a single, individual unit. The self-contained unit includes an upper portion, an intermediate portion, and a lower portion. The self-contained unit is configured to 1) contain all necessary ingredients to provide a mixed drink, 2) provide an easy to handle, all-in-one transportation mechanism, and 3) provide a device to allow a user to store and drink the mixed drink therefrom.

Abstract: Bath tubs have been around for many hundreds of years, however the bath tub & shower combination not as long. The bath and shower combination has its conveniences, it gives the user a choice; the choice of just taking a tub bath, a shower or both. However, if the choice entails taking a shower, the results could means water on bathroom floor. Water on the floor presents a safety hazard that the elderly and very young find difficult to negotiate. Therefore there is a need to prevent water from exiting the bath tub and shower enclosure. What is new about this device or this tub & shower modification is its ability to keep bathroom floor dry, during the bathing process. It does this by redirecting the water back into the tub's own drainage system through a combination usage of shower curtains, water shields and a modified drainage system.

Abstract: A bath safety rail for being engaged to and disengaged from a bath surface. The bath safety rail includes a base, a handle on the base, first and second suction cups opposing the handle, cam followers on the suction cups that extend into the base, and cams in the base to engage and draw up the cam followers and suction cups to thereby create suction. The handle is two-piece where the pieces are separated by a handle plane, where each axis of each suction cup is in the handle plane.

Abstract: A Method for dampening toilet paper or tissue paper and cleaning one's anus and or buttock after the act of defecation. this method provides a cleaner anus and buttock as opposed to just using dry toilet paper. The method uses an automated dispenser also providing a convenient process and a more sanitary process opposed to using wet wipes. Being that standard toilet paper or tissue is used in this method it is also sewer and septic system safe.