Abstract: A reconfigurable waterproof bag is defined by a plurality of material surfaces extending in three dimensions, a strap for carrying the bag, and one or plurality of strap guide(s) into which the strap is disposed and through which the strap may be moved, the strap guide extending within or without the bag from any one of the plurality of surfaces to any other one of the plurality of material surfaces in three dimensional space without limitation to define a geometry of a strap path and coupling of the strap to the bag so that the bag is reconfigurable in a plurality of different carrying modes.

Abstract: The present invention describes an adjustable holder used primarily to secure substantially cylindrical objects to the person, clothing, or gear of a user. For the preferred embodiment, the holder is a substantially cylindrical casing comprising: a substantially curved front wall, the substantially curved front wall further comprising two portions and a helical opening, where the helical opening separates the two portions of the substantially curved front wall; an opposing back wall; a closed bottom end; an open top end; and an interior compartment wherein the substantially curved front wall is connected to the opposing back wall, the closed bottom is connected to both the substantially curved front wall and the opposing back wall, and the substantially curved front wall, the opposing back wall, and the closed bottom collectively form the interior compartment; and wherein the two portions of the substantially curved front wall are connected by the fastener.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes an elongate body having a handle and a head formed with bristle assemblies each including elastic upper and lower boots on either side of an intermediate layer, an elastic collar extends through the intermediate layer from the lower boot to the upper boot, a tuft of bristles bound by a coupling, the tuft of bristles extends from the coupling in the lower boot through the collar and through the upper boot and therebeyond to a brushing extremity, the upper boot provides lateral elastic compliance between the upper boot and the tuft of bristles through the upper boot, the lower boot provides lateral elastic compliance between the lower boot and the coupling in the lower boot, and the intermediate layer pinches the collar against the tuft of bristles through the collar elastically retaining the tuft of bristles through the elastic collar to the elastic collar.

Abstract: A method of removing unwanted particles from a target surface includes gripping a brush. The brush has a handle, a head, a plurality of bristles, and a blade. The head has a first surface and a second surface, one of the first and second surfaces being a top surface and the other of the first and second surfaces being a bottom surface. Each of the plurality of bristles has an attached end attached to the second surface of the head. The blade is attached to the head and extends from the head. The method further includes orienting the brush such that the first surface is oriented towards the target surface and moving the handle such that the blade is dragged along the target surface. The method further includes removing from the target surface the unwanted particles adhered to the blade.

Abstract: An oral care implement with a soft tissue cleaner. The oral care implement may include a handle and a head, the head having a first surface, and an opposite second surface, and a peripheral surface extending between the first and second surfaces. A soft tissue cleaner may have a first cleaner fixed to the second surface of the head and a second cleaner fixed to the peripheral surface of the head. Furthermore, a second cleaner may incorporate a plurality of grooves extending at least a portion of the distance from the first surface to the second surface along the peripheral surface.

Abstract: An oral care implement having an optical machine-readable representation of data, such as a barcode. The oral care implement may include a plurality of protrusions that at least partially define the optical machine-readable representation of data. Specifically, portions of the plurality of protrusions have a color that visually contrasts with a color of a surface that is exposed between the plurality of protrusions. Thus, the protrusions and the exposed surface collectively form the optical machine-readable representation of data. The oral care implement may include a soft tissue cleaner that forms the optical machine-readable representation of data.

Abstract: An automatic handle assembly system for a paint brush, including a feeding device, a conveying device, a handle pushing device, a pneumatic system, and a control system. The feeding device is used for transporting a glue-filled paint brush head to an entrance of the conveying device. The conveying device is used for realizing transportation, pressing and precise positioning of the paint brush head. The handle pushing device is used for pushing a paint brush handle to precisely insert into the paint brush head. The feeding device, the conveying device, and the handle pushing device are all connected to the pneumatic system and the control system.

Abstract: A telescopic table frame part, in particular a height-adjustable table leg (26), comprising an outer tube (12) and an inner tube (10) which can be moved relative to the former and which is guided by means of a sliding guide, characterized in that the sliding guide comprises at least one injection-molded sliding element (24) made from a slide-promoting plastic, a method for producing a sliding guide for guiding an inner tube (10) in an outer tube (12) movable relative thereto of a telescopic table frame part, comprising attaching of at least one sliding element (24) made from a slide-promoting plastic onto the inner surface (23) of the outer tube (12) or onto the outer surface (25) of the inner tube (10) by injection molding, wherein said plastic is introduced into the inside of the inner tube through an injection molding tool access opening (16) in same, and an apparatus for carrying out the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel glass-ceramic sheet intended in particular to be used as a surface of a furniture unit and/or as a worktop, and which comprises, in at least one of its faces, in particular its lower face, at least one connection element of a height less than 10 cm and of which the cross section is inscribed inside a circle of a diameter less than 3 cm, said connection element being made from a material able to withstand at least 70° C. and being bonded to said face by means of a thermosetting adhesive. The present invention also relates to an item of furniture and/or household equipment, and in particular a worktop or a furniture unit incorporating said sheet.

Abstract: A plastic molded lip structure may extend along a perimeter of a planar element and may include an outer wall, an inner wall, structural portions, and protruded features. The outer wall may extend in a normal direction from the planar element. The inner wall may be disposed in an inward direction relative to the outer wall. The structural portions may be disposed along structural sections of the perimeter and may include first portions of the inner wall and of the outer wall. The first portions may be disposed parallel to the inner wall and separated from the first portions by a first distance along the structural sections. The protruded features may be interposed between two structural portions and an inner wall may be separated from second portions of the outer wall by a second distance that is greater than the first distance.

Abstract: A desk includes a top defining a working surface, at least one pair of opposed supporting legs supporting the top above a floor, and a swinging footrest assembly pivotally connected to at least one of the supporting legs. The swinging footrest assembly is selectively removable from the desk and can be selectively positioned at a plurality of vertical positions with respect to the floor.

Abstract: A computer desk construction consisting of a desk top made up of multiple joined pieces that create a single continuous textured surface for use of a computer mouse or similar technologies, as well as adjustable legs, supportive framework, and net for cable management. The desktop joins to a framework and legs for support and stability for a user in a seated or standing position. The sectioning of parts results in smaller, lighter sections than conventional computer desks, dramatically reducing shipping and handling costs. The desk can also be easily disassembled for shipment or storage. Further, the desk incorporates a single continuous textured surface which serves to smoothly conceal the seams and to provide a soft, supportive surface in which users can operate a computer mouse or similar technology. The desk includes a plurality of slits in the single continuous textured surface and a concealed net for efficient cable management.

Abstract: A leg includes an outer surface, an inner surface, a first wall, a second wall, a first seam, and a second seam. The inner surface is opposite the outer surface. The first wall extends from the outer surface to the inner surface. The second wall is coupled to the first wall and extends from the outer surface to the inner surface. The first seam is formed in the inner surface. The second seam is spaced apart from the first seam and formed in the inner surface. The second seam forms a first non-parallel angle with the first seam and a second non-parallel angle with the first wall.

Abstract: A sliding and hinging racking and storage system comprising a frame attached to a base; bottom racks slideably received onto the frame such that the racks are slideable upwardly and downwardly along the frame in a vertical direction; top racks slideably received onto the frame such that the racks are slideable upwardly and downwardly along the frame in a vertical direction; and center racks hingeably received onto the frame such that the center racks can pivot between a closed position and an open position. When the center racks are in the open position, the top racks are moveable to a top rack center position and the bottom racks are moveable to a bottom rack center position.

Abstract: A modular countertop and cabinet system configured to be easily removed or modified depending on user needs, comprising a framework of brackets arranged into a desired counter and cabinet system shape; a number of structure connections located on the corners of the desired counter, drawer and/or cabinet system configuration; a number of attachment components to secure the components of the system together and to secure the system to walls; a number of veneer panels; a number of countertop panels; and a number of drawer panels.

Abstract: A thread storage system including a housing that has a rear wall and a perimeter wall attached thereto. The perimeter wall includes a top wall and a bottom wall. A front side of the housing is open. A plurality of vertical walls extends between the top and bottom walls. A plurality of horizontal walls is attached to the vertical walls and the vertical and horizontal walls forms a plurality of compartments. Each of the compartments includes a pair of lateral walls, an upper wall and a lower wall. Each of plurality of doors has an upper edge, a lower edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The compartments each has one of the doors is pivotally coupled thereto to allow selective closing of the compartments. Spools of thread are positionable in each of the compartments for storage and transporting purposes.

Abstract: An adjustable drip tray assembly for a rack of a gravity-fed display shelf. The adjustable drip tray assembly includes a pair of clip assemblies attached to the rack, each clip assembly having a body with a base, a front end, and a rear end. A projecting bracket is coupled to the front end, an adjustable bracket is disposed between the front and rear ends of the body, and a spacing bracket is disposed near the rear end. The adjustable bracket includes a longitudinal slot and a spring nut disposed within the longitudinal slot and into a receiving member to secure the adjustable bracket to the body. A drip tray includes ends disposed on the pair of clip assemblies, the pair of clip assemblies supporting and adjustably securing the drip tray to the rack and spacing the drip tray from the rack.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for installing or modifying the configuration of a pallet rack beam shelving system. A pallet rack assembly tool includes a mounting stub that is configured to be positioned below a cross member of a pallet rack system. A beam carrier is then operatively coupled to the mounting stub to place an upper support surface subjacent to a bottom edge of the cross member. The beam carrier includes upstanding beam stop extending forwardly from and above the upper support surface. The beam stop is configured to retain a released end of the cross member while the worker may attach or detach an opposite end of the cross member to or from the upright support member.

Abstract: Various examples of methods and systems are provided for furniture tip over prevention. In one example, a system includes a furniture mounting bracket configured to be secured to a piece of furniture; a wall anchor plate configured to be secured to a wall adjacent to a back surface of the piece of furniture and below the top of the piece of furniture; and a securing device attached to the wall anchor plate, the securing device configured to detachably attach to the furniture mounting bracket via a quick release. In another example, a method includes securing a wall anchor plate to a wall using mounting wires; attaching a furniture mounting bracket to a piece of furniture; positioning the piece of furniture adjacent to the wall anchor plate; and tensioning a securing device attached between the wall anchor plate and the furniture mounting bracket thereby preventing the furniture from tipping over.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacture of a seat for a vehicle, comprising a step of setting a return spring in a clamp jig, a step of clamping and fixing the return spring in the clamp jig, a step of inserting the return spring which is clamped in the clamp jig in an attachment unit, and a step of removing the return spring from the clamp jig.

Abstract: A lounge chair includes a frame including an upper body section, and a lower body section, a support section and support material. The upper body section is operatively coupled to the lower body section to pivot between a plurality of angular positions. The upper body section includes an aperture extending through the support material to receive the face of an individual when lying in a supine position. The lower body section is operatively coupled to the support section with an anterior tilt. The lounge chair includes armrests which pivot incrementally between a plurality of angular positions in a direction transverse, parallel or both transverse and parallel to a plane of a side member of the lower body section.

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 body support structure including a plurality of spaced apart support members defining a first surface and a plurality of spaced apart base portions defining a second surface. A plurality of connectors connects each base portion with the at least the two adjacent support members. In one embodiment, a body support structure includes a first plurality of spaced apart first support members and a second plurality of spaced apart second support members arranged in a checkboard pattern.

Abstract: This disclosure includes armrests having one or more laminates and methods and kits for making the same. Some armrests include an elongated beam extending between a first end and a second end, the elongated beam having one or more laminates configured to be disposed along the elongated beam, each including a plurality of fibers dispersed within a matrix material, and a reinforcing structure having a plurality of ribs, the reinforcing structure configured to be coupled to the one or more laminates, where the first end of the elongated beam is configured to be pivotally coupled to a mount. In some armrests, the one or more laminates are configured to be disposed along the elongated beam such that the one or more laminates define a channel and/or an arch extending between the first and second ends.

Abstract: An activating platform is disclosed. The platform includes a base that has a lower surface that is curved in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis. The curved shape of the base provokes a user rock around in a small angle around a middle position, thereby promoting active sitting.

Abstract: An articulated back sofa bed has a top pivoted back that is aligned at a downwardly forwardly aligned angle in a sitting position and, when a mattress supporting frame is deployed to a bed position an articulation mechanism displaces the seat back rearwardly, to a downwardly rearwardly aligned angle, thereby providing clearance for deployment of the mattress supporting frame clear of the bottom of the back, thereby allowing for a compact overall footprint for the sofa.

Abstract: A bed frame assembly has hinged brackets that can be used to attach a headboard to a bed frame. Each hinged bracket has two metal plates that each have metal tongues that are rolled into curved sections. A hinge is formed by sliding a pin through staggered curved sections on opposite metal plates. The metal plates pivotally rotate about the axis of the hinge such that the hinged bracket consumed less volume in a packing box when folded flat. Screws are inserted through slots in each metal plate to secure the hinged bracket to the bed frame. Tongues on a headboard are slid into slots in the metal plates of the hinged brackets in order to attach the headboard to the bed frame.

Abstract: A pillow lifting structure includes a bottom plate. The bottom plate is provided with a power unit. The power unit is connected to a linking unit. The top of the linking unit is covered with a cover. The power unit actuates to deform the linking unit for adjusting the height of the cover in time so as to adjust the height of the top surface of the pillow. The X-shaped linking unit of the pillow lifting structure is lifted by a driven arcuate gear with a push arm. This action is a direct push, and there is no power consumption. Only a small motor is required for actuation. Space and energy consumption are optimized by the direct push.

Abstract: A bed device comprises a bottom unit including a back bottom, a hip bottom, and a leg bottom connected to one another, and a drive mechanism capable of changing a posture of the bottom unit from a supine posture in which the back bottom, the hip bottom, and the leg bottom are aligned horizontally to a back lifting posture and a sitting posture. The drive mechanism allows the back bottom to stand up about the hip bottom in the change from the supine posture to the back lifting posture, and rotates the leg bottom around one end of the hip bottom and accommodates the leg bottom on a back side of the hip bottom in the change from the back lifting posture to the sitting posture.

Abstract: An air purifying bed tent is disclosed, having a tent made from a semipermeable material suspended over a raised platform, thereby creating an enclosure for a user to be inside. An air purifying device is connected to the top of the tent, letting purified air into the enclosure and creating a local clean air zone for users. The positive pressure difference building up in the enclosure from the constantly added clean air forces clean air out through a plurality of openings, primarily through creases in the semipermeable material around the raised platform. Should the skirting be completely sealed, the semipermeable material will let out the pure air to a higher degree, ensuring a stable and easy touse operation.

Abstract: A cushion may include a cushioning element. The cushioning element may comprise an elastomeric material and one or more reinforcing features positioned at one or more exterior portions of the cushioning element.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pillow comprising a plurality of pocket spring units. Each of the pocket spring units comprise a top portion, a bottom portion, and a side portion. The pillow further comprises an attachment layer comprising a top portion comprising an upper surface and a lower surface. The pillow further comprises a plurality of first cushion elements engaged with the upper surface of the top portion of the attachment layer. The bottom surface of the top portion of the attachment element being engaged with the top portion of the plurality of pocket springs units such that each of the first cushion elements act only upon one of the pocket spring units.

Abstract: A method of forming a cushioning element including forming a large cushioning element, and then dividing the large cushioning element into four equal smaller cushioning elements. The four smaller cushioning elements may be substantially the same size. Each of the smaller cushioning elements may be used as separate cushioning elements.

Abstract: A mattress assembly includes a base layer, a coil layer disposed over the base layer, an upper layer disposed over the coil layer, and an elastomeric cushioning element disposed over the upper layer. The coil layer may include a plurality of pocketed coils. Furthermore, the elastomeric cushioning element may have a thickness within a range of about 2.0 inches to about 4.5 inches. Furthermore, the elastomeric cushioning element may form between about 15.0% and about 32.0% of an overall thickness of the mattress assembly. A method of forming a mattress assembly includes disposing a coil layer over a base layer, disposing an upper layer over the coil layer, disposing an elastomeric cushioning element over the upper layer, and disposing an outer covering over at least the upper layer.

Abstract: Described herein is a baby carrier and insert therein. In particular, a multi functional baby carrier that transitions seamlessly from one mode to another to allow the carrying of a child from newborn baby through to a toddler wherein the main body forms an adjustable seat width position to address ergonomic concerns when in a particular carrying mode. The main body portion also comprises a hands through pouch configured to allow a wearer to pass their hands through for additional support when carrying the child. The insert includes an adjustable length back support and is configured to engage with the main body of a multi functional baby carrier without requirement of separate fasteners to retain the insert within the main body of the multi functional baby carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a baby seat carrier comprising shoulder strap members, a waist belt member, a stool seat member connected to the waist belt member, an internal fabric member configured to abut and extend along the torso of a carrying user and that is connected to the waist belt member and the shoulder strap members, an external cover member extending along a longitudinal direction (L) of the internal fabric member, the external cover member having a lower portion that is detachably connected to the internal fabric member such that the external cover member and the internal fabric member form a suspended pocket seat.

Abstract: A plastic cutlery dispenser having a base and a cartridge is described. The cartridge may be slideable relative to the base. In some embodiments, the base has a base dispensing mechanism and the cartridge has a cartridge dispensing mechanism configured to mate with the base dispensing mechanism. In some embodiments, when the base and cartridge dispensing mechanisms mate, the cutlery dispenser is configured to dispense cutlery located within the cartridge one piece of cutlery at a time.

Abstract: A compact refrigeration unit structured and arranged to be used for the preservation of cosmetics using a cylindrical-shaped temperature-controlled portable device designed to be suitably used on a flat surface such as a tabletop. The present invention provides a cosmetic refrigerator suitable for both accessibility and also provides a temperature-controlled environment that preserves cosmetics with optimal temperature.

Abstract: The device is designed for use with a package having a header. The device includes a body having top and bottom surfaces, and front and rear edges. A hook extends from the top surface of the body and is adapted to engage the display. A front member extends downwardly from the front edge of the body. At least one rear member extends downwardly from the rear edge of the body. The front and rear members and the bottom surface of the body form a recess which is adapted to receive the header. A part engages the header between the front and rear members. The part extends from one member toward the header and includes an upwardly and inwardly inclined wall.

Abstract: A universal merchandising system that includes a base, wherein the base has a front surface and a top surface. The universal merchandising system includes a bristle floor disposed on the top surface of the base. The bristle floor includes a plurality of bristles. The universal merchandising system includes a back wall connected to a back portion of the base. The universal merchandising system further includes binning disposed on a top portion of the back wall.

Abstract: Device for storing piece goods, in particular a shelf unit or a cupboard, having at least one shelf, which has an upper side, on which the piece good is storable in a surveillance space, and a lower side and openings, which run from the upper side to the lower side, as well as signal transmitting devices having associated signal receiving devices, wherein at least one type of the devices is arranged in the openings at the lower side, and a signal of the signal transmitting devices is detectable by the signal receiving devices, as well as a control electronics having a control system, which energize the signal transmitting devices and the signal receiving devices and process the signals of the signal receiving devices and identify them, so as to identify an occupancy state of the surveillance space with piece goods on the basis of the existence of a signal at the respective signal receiving device.

Abstract: A food shield for use in a restaurant or food service institution includes a pair of partially overlapping upper and lower transparent panels, first and second locking assemblies connected to and supporting one lateral side of each of the upper and lower transparent panels, and first and second non-locking assemblies connected to and supporting the opposite lateral side of each of the upper and lower transparent panels. Each of the first locking and non-locking assemblies, which supports the upper transparent panel, is mountable to a respective vertical support post. The food shield is transformable into three different settings. In a cafeteria setting, the upper and lower transparent panels overlap each other to provide a full length barrier in front of food product being displayed. In a self-serve setting, the lower transparent panel is pivoted inwardly such that it resides behind the upper transparent panel.

Abstract: A flower pot support assembly includes a rectangular panel defining a few windows. The support is engaged and retained into a corresponding panel window via lateral flange grooves. An arcuate seat is made integral to the panel window periphery and abuttingly cooperates with a corresponding flower pot support and associated window edge sloping ramps for flower pot support sliding and tilting engagement within the panel window, all in such a way as to releasably lock the flower pot support in nesting condition inside the panel window with the support member mouth facing upwardly.

Abstract: A weaponized drinking vessel is an apparatus that contains a beverage and inflicts significant damage and pain against an attacker. The apparatus includes a holder body, a drinking vessel, a plurality of impact ridges, at least one light source, a microcontroller, and a power source. The holder body protects and further insulates the drinking vessel. The drinking vessel contains a beverage and insulates the beverage. The plurality of impact ridges increases the force and trauma of the apparatus against an attacker. The at least one light source illuminates the surrounding environment of the apparatus so that a user may accurately impact the plurality of impact ridges, as well as the holder body against an attacker. The microcontroller and the power source allow the at least one light source to operate. The apparatus further includes a lid that protects and contains the drinking vessel within the holder body.

Abstract: A lid for a beverage container can include a cover member configured to releasably engage the opening of a beverage container. The cover member can include an aroma aperture defined through a portion thereof, the aroma aperture sized and shaped to receive the nose of a user when the lid is engaged with the opening of the beverage container and the user drinks a beverage contained in the beverage container through the lid. The cover member can include a mounting portion and a canopy portion coupled to the mounting portion. The canopy portion can be contoured to cover a portion of the nose and direct aroma vapors evolved from the beverage to the nose when the nose is received in the aroma aperture while a user drinks from the beverage container.

Abstract: A utensil comprises a main body having a handle and a receptacle. A resilient arm has a curved flexible portion and is operatively connected to the main body to be movable between a rest configuration and an extended configuration whereat the curved portion is less curved than in the extended configuration. A remover is operatively connected to the resilient arm in substance disengaging relation with respect to the receptacle. A trigger operatively mounted on the main body for movement between a rest position corresponding to the rest configuration of the resilient arm and an actuating position corresponding to the extended configuration of the resilient arm. In use, movement of the trigger from the rest position to the actuating position causes extension of the resilient arm from the rest configuration to the extended configuration to thereby moving the remover in substance disengaging relation with respect to the receptacle.

Abstract: A beverage holding container to hold a can therein, the beverage holding container including a can-holding member to store the can therein, a fixed member having at least a portion thereof inserted within the can-holding member, a pivoting member pivotally connected to the fixed member to pivot from a first position to a second position, and a covering member connected to the pivoting member to keep the can enclosed when the pivoting member is in the first position.

Abstract: A modular foldable clothes hanger device comprised of a first body half and a second body half connected together by a hinge held together by a hinge pin. Each of said first body half and said second body half comprises a slot designed to receive a folding arm extension body that folds into said slot, with a first arm extension body rotatably connected to the first body and a second arm extension body rotatably connected to the second body half. Each of the first and second arm extension body fold into the slot on each first and second body half. A hook is attached to the hinge pin. The first body half and the second body half move together and apart by the hinge into a folded or unfolded configuration.

Abstract: A floor protection assembly for protecting a floor in the bathroom from urine includes a mat that may be positioned on a floor thereby facilitating the mat to be aligned with a urinal. In this way the mat absorbs urine spilled from users of the urinal. The mat has deodorizing properties to reduce odors from the urine. An adhesive layer is coupled to the mat to adhesively engage the floor thereby retaining the mat in a selected position on the floor.

Abstract: A mat includes a mat body defining an upper surface dimensioned for a user to stand on the upper surface. The upper surface is non-planar and includes at least one terrain feature defining the non-planarity. The terrain feature has a size that is on the order of magnitude of the size of the user's foot. Presenting this surface to the user may help remind him or her to move his or her feet to thereby adopt multiple poses, thereby preventing the user from maintaining any single pose for a fatigue-inducing duration.