Abstract: A furniture fitting for an item of seating furniture. The furniture fitting has a base portion attaching to a furniture base that stands on a floor, a seat face portion attaching a seat face unit having a seat face, and a leg rest portion attaching a leg rest unit having a leg rest face. The seat face portion is attached to the base portion for movement between upper and lower terminal positions, and the leg rest portion is attached to the seat face portion for movement between a stowage terminal position and a use terminal position. The leg rest portion via a rear and a front pivot lever is attached to the seat face portion. A gear device kinematically couples the movement of the seat face portion in relation to the base portion to the movement of the leg rest portion in relation to the seat face portion.

Abstract: Chair (10, 100) with a seat section (14, 104), an underframe (12, 102) which supports seat section (14), and a seat back (16, 106), in which the seat back (16, 106) is mounted on underframe (12, 102) such that it may be pivoted around a rear transverse axis (26, 120) oriented crosswise to chair (10, 100), and seat section (14, 104) is at least partially deformable and is supported or reinforced by at least one stiff supporting element (28, 122) extending from the bottom end of seat back (16, 106) in the direction of seat section (14, 104) and being rigidly connected with seat back (16, 106), such that when a pivoting movement of seat back (16, 106) occurs, a portion of seat section (14, 104) positioned in front of the end of supporting element (28, 122) is raised or lowered depending on the direction of pivoting.

Abstract: An office chair that is ergonomically configured to allow for the coordination of stretches to the pectoralis minor muscle, trapezius muscle, and scalene muscles to open up the thoracic outlet, release muscle tension, and reinforce proper structure is provided. The stretches may be performed by an average human user while sitting in the office chair throughout the workday. The ergonomically configured chair assembly may have a brace supported by the seatback and extending downwardly therefrom over a left and right shoulder of the seated average human in a cantilevered fashion and an arm restraining device positioned rearward with respect to the rear face of the upstanding seat back.

Abstract: A seat with a flipping footrest assembly has a cushion, a seat back, and a footrest assembly. A front surface of the cushion is a convex surface. The seat back is mounted on a rear surface of the cushion. The footrest assembly is pivotally mounted on the front surface of the cushion and comprises a first footrest and a second footrest, and the first footrest is pivotally mounted on the front surface of the cushion. A concave rear surface of the first footrest is capable of moving along the front surface of the cushion, which is covex. The second footrest is pivotally mounted on the first footrest. The corresponding shapes between the first footrest and the cushion allows user to comfortably stretch legs when the first footrest is flipped up, because there will be no excessive holes and gaps between the first footrest and the cushion.

Abstract: A cooler mounting system is provided. The cooler mounting system includes at least one front bracket system and at least on rear bracket system. Each bracket system includes at least one arm portion and a base portion. The mounting system also includes a cooler that includes a front rail portion located on a front face of the cooler and a rear rail portion located on a rear face of the cooler.

Abstract: Apparatus includes a liner with a liner image. The liner is configured to be selectively positioned over a holder surface of a holder assembly. This is done in such a way that the liner, in use, positions the liner image in such a way that the liner image, in use, faces away from the holder assembly. A cover assembly is configured to selectively cover the liner image of the liner. The cover assembly is also configured to reveal the liner image formed on the liner once: (A) the liner, in use, is selectively positioned over the holder assembly, and (B) the cover assembly, in use, selectively covers the liner image formed on the liner. The liner, in use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly once the liner is selectively positioned between the cover assembly and the holder assembly. The cover assembly is configured to protect, in use, the liner once the cover assembly, in use, is positioned proximate (adjacent) to the liner.

Abstract: A personal support apparatus includes a frame having an inner surface for supporting a forehead of a user while seated in a forward-leaning position. The frame has a hollow central region to receive the user's face when the user is seated in the forward-leaning position. The apparatus also includes a stand that includes a chest support arm and a pivot angle adjustment arm. The pivot angle adjustment arm is pivotably attached to a base, and a first end of the base is adjustably attached along at least a portion of the length of the chest support arm. The frame is pivotably attached to an end of the chest support arm. The height and angle of the frame are customizable by adjusting the length of the chest support arm and the length of the pivot angle adjustment arm. The apparatus can be configured in a stowed configuration for compact storage.

Abstract: Pultruded frames for an adjustable bed are described herein. The pultruded frames may include various components such as connection/joining and reinforcing structures. The various components and frame parts may be combined in multiple configurations to form light weight and strong adjustable bed frames.

Abstract: A waterproof barrier that replaceably attaches to an upholstered weight bench and maintains the upholstered weight bench sanitary from body fluids from a previous user. The waterproof barrier includes a cover, a backing, and a maintaining apparatus. The cover selectively covers the upholstered weight bench and absorbs the body fluids of the current user of the upholstered weight bench. The backing lines the cover and prevents the body fluids from a previous user of the upholstered weight bench from coming into contact with the current user. The maintaining apparatus extends around the cover and selectively holds the waterproof barrier onto the upholstered weight bench.

Abstract: A rocking device attachable to an infant sleep structure is disclosed. The rocking device includes a main body having a curved rocking edge. The rocking device also includes an actuator mounted on the main body. The rocking device further includes at least one stabilizing leg mounted on the main body. The actuator includes arms connecting to the at least one stabilizing leg. When in use, the actuator is configured to actuate the at least one stabilizing leg at a deployed position to prevent the rocking device from rocking, or to actuate the at least one stabilizing leg at a non-deployed position to permit rocking. Also a stretcher assembly for stretching a play yard mattress is disclosed. The stretcher assembly includes an adjustment sleeve. The adjustment sleeve is configured to deploy the stretcher sleeve to an expanded state or a stretched state.

Abstract: An inflatable playpen for kids includes an inflatable body, which includes a top ring, a bottom ring, and a plurality of side posts. The side posts are arranged vertically between the top ring and the bottom ring. The top ring, the bottom ring, and the side posts are inflatable flexible tubes that are connected to and in communication with each other. The top ring, the bottom ring, and the side posts each have an outer surface covered or enclosed with an outer covering fabric layer. After inflation, a sufficient strength and elasticity can be provided to achieve excellent protection for children. When not in use, the playpen can be deflated to change the inflatable body back into a flattened condition that occupies a small space so that stowing and transportation are made easy.

Abstract: The invention discloses a control system for a baby swing. The control system comprises a driving motor for applying a force and a control device for controlling the driving motor. The control device comprises a gyroscope disposed on a swing arm for detecting an angular velocity of the swing arm when the swing arm passes the lowest point and outputting an angular velocity detection signal; and a control module coupled to an output end of the gyroscope for receiving and responding to the angular velocity detection signal, so as to adjust a duty ratio of the driving motor in energization and change the action time of the driving motor. The control system for the baby swing according to the invention achieves the same swing angle for babies of different weights.

Abstract: A refrigeration unit such as a refrigerated counter or horizontal deep freezer, having a refrigeration chamber serving to accommodate goods and surrounded by a base group, a front group, and a back group, and having a stack marking device. A reliable monitoring of a stack height to be maintained is achieved by embodying the stack marking device as a monitoring apparatus that operates based on electromagnetic beams, in particular IR radiation, and has a transmitter device that emits the beams, a receiver device that receives the beams, and an evaluation unit that processes their output signals.

Abstract: A folded blank for forming a display case and a display case formed from the folded blank. The folded blank comprises a one-piece blank including a first panel, a second panel, a third panel and a fourth panel connected in series at respective first, second and third vertical fold lines. The first panel is folded about the first vertical fold line and is engaged on a first portion of the second panel at a first manufacturer's joint strip. The fourth panel is folded about the third fold line and is engaged on the first panel at a second manufacturer's joint strip. The first portion forms a tear-away section defined by at least one separation line on the second panel. The first manufacturer's joint strip retains the tear-away section in engagement with the first panel during erection of the folded blank to form the display case having a display window.

Abstract: A product display tester unit is provided to allow for the efficient and effective display of goods, such as creams, lotions, and serums. The display tester unit comprises a fluted panel, a ledge and a base. The display tester unit may be used as part of a display system, and its components are reversibly associated within one another.

Abstract: A device is provided which assists the positioning of wall mounted articles in their preferred orientation and stabilizing them to prevent them moving. The device comprises female and male components, each of which include mating features and magnetic elements that facilitate aligning, mating and attracting the female and male components together when the device is assembled. In a method of using the device to position and stabilize an article, such as a framed picture, on a generally vertically oriented structure, such as a wall, each of the female and male components is affixed to a respective one of the back of the article and the wall such that their mating features are exposed and align and mate with one another, and the magnetic elements attract one another, thereby holding the components together, as well as holding the article to the generally vertically oriented structure in a preferred orientation.

Abstract: Provided herein is a bed linen system formed from a one-piece panel that includes slits separating a bed sheet portion from a blanket portion and integral gussets that envelop the corners of a mattress. The slits work in conjunction with the gussets to redirect tension from pulling force applied to the blanket towards the center axis of the mattress, thereby making it more difficult to remove the system from the mattress by a user, while allowing the user to ventilate the foot area during use.

Abstract: A method of making a pillow includes obtaining a first pillow half having an outer surface and an inner surface having a first cavity formed therein, filling the first cavity with a first filler material, obtaining a second pillow half having an outer surface and an inner surface having a second cavity formed therein, and filling the second cavity with a second filler material. The method includes, after the filling steps, juxtaposing the inner surface of the first pillow half with the inner surface of the second pillow half and joining the first and second pillow halves together to form a pillow.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a beverage container holder. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention may comprise a beverage container holder having an internal sleeve or insert that allows the holder to be used with beverage containers of varying sizes. The invention may also comprise a headrest portion that can be used to support the head and/or neck of a user.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a therapeutic pillow or cushion and the process of creating a cushioned and supportive surface. This article of manufacture and process have been designed to provide comfort, decrease pain, promote healthy alignment of the musculoskeletal system and promote satisfying rest by allowing the head, neck and shoulders of the user to rest in the most natural position. The present invention includes a process of modifying foam-type material to create a cushioned and supportive surface which has a variety of uses including but not limited to a pillow or cushion. The article of manufacture is comprised of a plurality of columnal sections of a foam-type material conjoined together in an organized arrangement by a flexible network system and further supported by a fabric encasement.

Abstract: A reusable, spill-proof lid for a drinking vessel. The lid has a cap member that is selectively moveable between a seated position to form an inner seal, and an unseated position that forms a gap that facilitates drinking of liquid contents from the drinking vessel. The lid is particularly moveable from the seated position to the unseated position via a downwardly directed force applied by the upper lip of a user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a spork with a breaking tank function, including: a spork main body, wherein an end of a handle of the spork main body is provided with a hook-shaped structure; and a breaking tank structure, wherein the breaking tank structure is disposed at the handle and cooperates with the hook-shaped structure to break a tank body. The structure of the present invention is simple, which can be used as not only a spork but also a breaking tank device. The effect of one article with dual usages is achieved, which meets the lightweight requirement of outdoor activities.

Abstract: A device for the metered filling of a drinking straw with a filling material includes a material store as a storage container for the filling material. An opening is present in the base of the material store, the opening discharging from above into a compressed air channel. A closure device is provided for sealing the compressed air channel relative to the material store. At least one receiving unit is present for receiving at least one drinking straw, so that the at least one drinking straw is able to be positioned with its upper edge region on the end of the compressed air channel on the air outlet side.

Abstract: A device that aids a human being to put on pants is disclosed. The aid or guide for putting on pants possesses a bow-shaped frame with an attached handle. The user puts his or her legs into the pants holes spread out by the bow-frame, pulls the pants upward with the handle, grabs the waistline of the pants and then fastens the waistline about the user's waist.

Abstract: A glove dispensing device, including a plurality of buttons disposed on a front face of the glove dispensing device, a plurality of arm holes disposed on the front face of the glove dispensing device, a plurality of glove cartridges disposed within the glove dispensing device, and plurality of glove extraction devices respectively corresponding to the plurality of arm holes, the plurality of glove extraction devices to extract gloves out of the plurality of glove cartridges such that the gloves may be placed on hands of a user.

Abstract: Large Weather Resistant Outdoor Lock Box with a Pad Lock Latch or Key Pad Security system securing package deliveries.

Abstract: A system for securely depositing an item includes: a deposit box with a door configured to provide selective access to an interior space in the deposit box; a lock mechanism configured to attach to the deposit box to selectively block the door from opening; a first proximity sensor operatively connected to the lock mechanism to operate the lock mechanism to block the door or allow the door to open; a second proximity sensor configured to be attached to at least one of: a delivery person and a piece of delivery equipment; a third proximity sensor; and a first transmitter operatively connected to the lock mechanism and configured to transmit a signal indicative of operating information regarding the lock mechanism, and wherein the deposit box is at least 18 inches wide and 24 inches long.

Abstract: A clip comprises a first clip portion having at least one loop disposed on an interior surface, wherein the loop defines an aperture extending therethrough. A second clip portion having a second loop disposed on an interior surface, wherein the second loop defines an aperture extending there through. A hook means having an opening defined by a circumference at an end of the hook. Finally, a pin extending through the at least one loop, the second loop, and the opening, wherein the opening is positioned between the at least one loop and the second loop, wherein the pin is a fulcrum.

Abstract: A cooking vessel system includes a double wall cooking vessel that includes a bottom wall, an inner side wall, and an outer side wall. The cooking vessel also includes a plurality of dividers that extend between the inner side wall and the outer side wall. The plurality of dividers form one or more slots between the inner side wall and the outer side wall. The system also includes an induction element configured to fit into a slot of the one or more slots such that the induction element is positioned at least partially between the inner side wall and the outer side wall.

Abstract: An egg cooking system includes two woks and each of the woks receives oil from an oil supply member. A support member is driven by a driving unit to allow one egg to be put in the at least one standby portion and the egg is pressed by the pressing member. A cracking member cracks the egg and the pressing unit moves toward the direction that the egg is located so that a claw is opened, and the egg flows into one of the woks. The egg is cooked for a pre-set time, and is dropped into the other wok to be cooked. The cooked egg is then dropped to a plate. The pressing unit presses the egg shell of the egg to further open the claw, and the egg shell drops into a garbage can.

Abstract: A collapsible container includes a first member formed of a first material. The first member to fold between a planar shape, a receptacle shape, and a collapsed shape. The receptacle shape including a bottom surface having a footprint and a wall having a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion, each of the first portion, the second portion, the third portion, and the forth portion fixed to the footprint. A second member formed of a second material different than the first material and attached to the bottom surface of the first member. When the first member is in the collapsed shape, the first portion, the second portion, the third portion, and the fourth portion of the wall are stacked on the bottom surface opposite the second member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooking utensil comprising a hollow bowl with a base and a side wall rising from the base, and including at least one fragile area. The bowl has a concave inner surface for receiving food, as well as a convex outer surface. The utensil is coated successively, from the bowl, with a hard base and a nonstick coating, which covers the hard base and includes at least one layer containing at least one fluorocarbon resin. The hard base has a layer that is at least broken at the fragile area. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a utensil.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a cooking system exhibiting a cooking site, a communication unit able to exchange information with a remote terminal according to a communication protocol, the communication unit being designed to receive a cooking parametrization information item including a set of coefficients, a control and command unit for the cooking system including a processor designed to regulate a cooking temperature according to a cooking setpoint. The control and command unit is designed to be disposed in a first configuration in which the cooking setpoint is dependent on the selected category of food, or alternatively in a second configuration in which the cooking setpoint is dependent on the set of coefficients received by the communication unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a smart temperature-controlled cooking system for adjusting the temperature of the body to be heated. The smart temperature-controlled cooking system comprises an electronic tag, a mobile electronic device, and a cooking apparatus. The electronic tag includes the product information corresponding to the body to be heated. The mobile electronic device includes an image extraction device and a first wireless transmission module. The image extraction device can extract the electronic tag. The cooking apparatus includes a second wireless transmission module and a control unit. The second wireless transmission module is connected in signal with the first wireless transmission module. The control unit is connected electrically with the second wireless transmission module. The cooking apparatus receives a cooking procedure corresponding to the product information. Then the control unit reads the cooking procedure for cooking the body to be heated.

Abstract: Bakeware has a body and a window. The body has a top surface, a bottom plate, a side wall, a chamber, a top opening, and a side opening. The side wall is formed around and protrudes out of the bottom plate. The chamber is formed in the body, is deposited above the bottom plate, and is enclosed by the side wall. The top opening is formed on the top surface of the body and is in communication with the chamber. The side opening is formed through the side wall and is in communication with the chamber. The window is transparent and is deposited on the side wall of the body for sealing the side opening of the body. The window of the bakeware is convenient to observe the baked degree of the food in the body.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a rotating grill with adjustable grills that is both attractive and effective. The various grilling surfaces can be raised or lowered to allow for the different types of cooking that this device allows. A rotating base allows the user of the invention to rotate it, both for maximizing cooking and serving efficiency, and for entertainment of those waiting for food. A variety of side pieces and tables are available to provide more storage space for good and condiments/seasonings, and the base unit may, optionally, have space for internal storage.

Abstract: A portable bottle which is motorized and magnetically linked to a mixing blade. Once the motor is activated by depressing the ON/OFF button, the magnetic attraction between the motor and the mixing blade rotates the mixing blade at the same speed. The lack of a physical shaft running through the bottle provides a completely leak-proof container. The mixing blade is also magnetically attached to the base of the bottle and is removable for easy cleaning.

Abstract: An organizer for bakeware, cookware, and other products is disclosed, the organizer containing a base with openings divided by supports. The base is expandable and the supports adjustable to accommodate various sized objects for storage and organizing.

Abstract: A semi-open bathing device (200) is provided, one aspect of which relates to multi-function showering device, comprising a chair assembly, a plurality of first dispensers (220/222), a supply assembly, a temperature regulator, and a waste water management assembly. In the semi-open bathing device (200), the chair assembly comprises a seat (202) with a hole (204) disposed in the center of the seat (202). A backrest (206) and two sidewalls (214) are coupled to the seat (202) respectively thereby forming a front opening for the chair assembly. The backrest (206) provides a support for the bather and the two sidewalls (214) are configured to contain the spillage of water. The plurality of first dispensers (220/222) is positioned onto the sidewalls (214) and/or the backrest (206) for dispensing water and/or air towards the bather. The supply assembly is located at backside of the backrest (206) for connecting to a water supply and an electricity supply.

Abstract: A vertical wall mount system is provided that is easily installed in a perfectly level and plumb manner and is further cable of being design to be completely waterproof, interchangeable and customizable to include endless additional features. The vertical wall mount system includes two main components: a sub-frame assembly and a panel frame assembly. The sub-frame assembly includes mounting clips for pivotal attachment to a wall frame, such as, a standard 2×4 stud. Horizontal wall rails are mounted on the mounting clips to create the sub-frame assembly. The horizontal wall rails are designed to support a panel assembly on the horizontal wall rails, which may, for example, include a tile panel. The panel assembly includes a panel frame secured to the back side of the panel, which panel assembly is designed to hang on the horizontal wall rails of the sub-frame assembly.

Abstract: A shower and toilet system including a shower having a built-in toilet including a dispenser with a cover. The built-in toilet is mounted to an interior wall of the shower and extends therefrom. Plumbing of the toilet is in communication with bathroom plumbing such that the water is delivered and disposed of during use of the built-in toilet. The dispenser is configured to house a roll of toilet-paper. The cover is connected to the dispenser and provides a water-resistant shield for protecting the roll of toilet-paper from water damage. The device provides a toilet option for individuals with time management, parents and children, the elderly, the physically limited, or ill people as well as caretakers. Self-cleaning features are further included.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a foam machine which is convenient to use, triggers foam generation and extrusion by a sensor, and effectively avoids cross infection caused by hands making contact with the machine.

Abstract: A toothpaste and toothbrush holder to hold at least one toothbrush and a tube of toothpaste, the toothpaste and toothbrush holder including a body, including at least one toothbrush compartment to hold a head of the at least one toothbrush, and a toothbrush compartment to hold the tube of toothpaste, and a lid connected to at least a portion of a top portion of the body to enclose a head of the at least one toothbrush within the at least one toothbrush compartment.

Abstract: A device that provides temporary bathroom and toilet area illumination is provided. The device is best characterized as a toilet tissue spindle nightlight, containing various electronic subassemblies that operate together as a bathroom night lighting system. The spindle is capable of sensing movement, or vibrations, when a user accesses the roll of toilet tissue being held by the spindle. When movement is detected, the spindle automatically activates an integrated light to provide temporary and effective bathroom area illumination.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a transmission arrangement for a moveable device, such as a door (1) opening mechanism (2) and a method for using a device moved with a hydraulic cylinder (3).

Abstract: A blower includes a motor including a shaft that is disposed along a vertically extending central axis, an impeller fixed to the shaft and rotating around the central axis, a motor housing at least a portion of which is disposed on an outside of the motor in a radial direction, a blower case at least a portion of which is disposed on the outside of the motor in the radial direction from an outer surface of the motor housing in the radial direction, and a circuit board below the motor housing and circuit elements disposed therein. A lower end portion of the motor housing includes a housing contraction portion, in which a length of the motor housing in the radial direction decreases as it extends downwardly.

Abstract: A vacuum-cleaner nozzle assembly has a base nozzle forming a downwardly open suction mouth having a lower edge and of a predetermined horizontal width measured in a direction transverse to a working direction of the base nozzle. A first and second expansion fitting each form a respective downwardly open suction mouth of a predetermined horizontal width substantially greater than the width of the mouth of the base nozzle, the width of the second fitting being greater than that of the first fitting. Each expansion fitting has an upwardly open seat complementary to and fittable with the lower edge of the base nozzle and a suction port in the seat such that, when the base nozzlenestle is fitted to the seat, aspiration through the base nozzle draws air upward from the suction mouth of the respective expansion fitting.

Abstract: An electric vacuum cleaner including: a secondary battery; an electric blower that generates negative pressure by consuming electricity stored in the rechargeable battery; and a control unit that controls driving of the electric blower, and changes discharge current of the rechargeable battery based on the difference between terminal voltage of the rechargeable battery while the electric blower is stopped and terminal voltage of the rechargeable battery after a predetermined time has elapsed since the electric blower has been started up. The electric vacuum cleaner can continue driving of an electric blower and increase operation time even in the state that the internal resistance of a rechargeable battery is increased.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a main body portion, a secondary battery, an electric blower, a handle and a conductive member. The secondary battery is disposed in the main body portion. The electric blower operates by electric power supply from the secondary battery. The handle is one which a user contacts when the vacuum cleaner is used. At least a part of the conductive member is disposed at the handle and conducts static electricity generated due to operation of the electric blower.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a housing including an upright handle assembly and a base mounted to the handle assembly and adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned. A fluid delivery system can be provided on the housing and can include a fluid supply chamber and a fluid dispenser. A fluid recovery system can be provided on the housing and include a suction nozzle assembly, a recovery chamber, and a vacuum source to draw fluid from the surface to be cleaned.