Abstract: A mandrel tool comprising a mandrel head having a body, said body including a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, and an exterior surface extending between the first and second ends; and a slit extending at least partially through the exterior surface of the body and having a width to accommodate a sharp edge of a cutting instrument. The slit serves as a guide for the cutting instrument, which cuts through wire wound around the mandrel to simultaneously create a plurality of uniform rings without having to labor further.

Abstract: A foldable articulated arm including at least a first rod and a second rod connected together, each of which is configured for connection to the stem of a parasol, at least a third rod, connected to the second rod, and a fourth rod connected to the third rod; a first flexible element which connects the first rod with the third rod and a second flexible element which connects the fourth rod with the second rod; the first, second, third and fourth rods and the first and second flexible elements are a single piece; in particular, the second flexible element includes a first portion slidably constrained to the second rod and a second portion slidably constrained to the third rod.

Abstract: An air filter umbrella includes an umbrella body, an air delivery unit formed in the shaft of the umbrella body, and an air filter assembly fastened to the bottom end of the shaft of the umbrella body and adapted for drawing outside air into the air delivery unit and filtering the intake flow of air for enabling the filtered air to be breathed by the umbrella user.

Abstract: An umbrella with umbrella cloth connected using retaining blocks is disclosed. The retaining blocks each have a block body fastened one rib of the umbrella, and two retaining plates respectively extended from the periphery of the block body toward each other. The umbrella cloth has a plurality of radial engagement portions at the bottom side thereof that are respectively inserted in between the retaining plates of the retaining blocks and clamped in place by the retaining plates. This design achieves easy assembly, reduces manufacturing costs and extends the lifespan of the umbrella.

Abstract: The invention is the method, system and apparatus provided for manufacturing a wallet that can be interactively designed and assembled/disassembled by the customer. There is a step for the user to communicate with the manufacturer by accessing the manufacturers portal through the designated communication channel(s); a step for selecting each part(s) desired, the material type for each part(s) selected and the color available for that material type and/or part(s); a step for the manufacturer to produce the selected part(s) in its material type and color using the latest manufacturing technology; a step for manufacturer to send the selected parts that are or can be assemble as, or into a wallet or send a part or set of part(s) for the user to assemble.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for making a bag. The method comprises providing secondary textile bed linen, such as for example a discarded sheet; cutting the secondary textile bed linen according to the shape of the bag; stitching the secondary textile bed linen according to a shape of the bag. The method and system may comprise the use of a combined mangle and cutter to moisture secondary textile bed linen, press and feed the secondary textile bed linen, dry the secondary textile bed linen, and cut the secondary textile bed linen to a plurality of single pieces, each single piece making a bag when stitched together. A bag is also disclosed.

Abstract: A case body structure of a luggage case includes a case top member, a case bottom member and a sidewall member that are independent components. Each of the case top member and the case bottom member is a hard structure. The sidewall member includes a wall plate and a cover plate. The wall plate includes a connecting section, two installation sections, and an installation breach defined and formed by the two installation sections. The cover plate is disposed correspondingly to the installation breach. The cover plate and the wall plate define a hollow cavity. The case top member and the case bottom member are respectively disposed at two ends of the sidewall member to enclose the hollow cavity. The cover plate selectively opens relative to the wall plate to allow an object to be placed into or taken out of the hollow cavity.

Abstract: A suitcase that, in certain embodiments, allow for animate and interactive zoolocomotion and zoomimicry of luggage. Importantly, such output may occur without the need for a user to press buttons; instead, such output may be triggered by natural interactions with embodiments described herein, such as when a child strokes a cat causing the cat to purr in enjoyment.

Abstract: A suitcase with an integrated garment bag is able to be used to neatly store items to prevent them from being wrinkled or otherwise disarranged.

Abstract: A conveniently enabled securement system including a portable encasement such as a backpack having locking and security features. The portable secure encasement is configured for transporting goods from place to place while ensuring their security throughout, while having a simple and efficient configuration for securing the contents within the encasement and optionally for securing the encasement itself at each location travelled to.

Abstract: Provided is a luggage piece that can be coupled to a second luggage piece to be transported together as a joined unit, and a luggage system including such luggage pieces. The luggage piece includes a housing for storing items to be transported therein, and a retractable handle provided to the housing. A plurality of rollers coupled to the housing allow the luggage piece to be rolled, and include at least two in-line rollers having a generally-fixed rolling direction. The second luggage piece includes two or more adjustable rollers having a variable rolling direction. A plurality of tethers couple the luggage piece and the second luggage piece together to form a joined unit that can be steered through adjustment of the rolling direction of the adjustable rollers.

Abstract: A battery operated hair dryer includes a battery management and control module to control how to efficiently dry a user's hair while maintaining the health and charge of the battery.

Abstract: A multiple-purpose makeup organizer includes a housing, a cover, the cover is operably attached to the housing whereby the cover opens and closes and thereby exposing an interior of the housing when the cover is open, an attachment mechanism, wherein the attachment mechanism is operably attached to a surface of the housing, the attachment mechanism attaches the housing to another surface, a light source operably attached to the housing, a battery, and a microcontroller operably in electrical communication with the light source.

Abstract: Provided is a pen type cosmetics case that pushes contents to a nozzle through a forward movement of a piston, and more particularly, a pen type cosmetics case capable of recovering contents injected into a nozzle by constituting a piston so as to be able to move forward as well as backward.

Abstract: The apparatus for dispensing cosmetics is disclosed having a bottle portion configured to hold the cosmetics product, a wiper structure at an open end of the bottle portion; and a closure portion.

Abstract: The device for packaging and dispensing a product comprises a container provided with at least one variable volume compartment, and a dispensing head fastened to the container. The dispensing head comprises a mounting base, an internal piston that is movable in translation along a displacement axis Y-Y? and delimits, inside said base, first and second pumping chambers, and at least one actuating rod that extends through the pumping chambers and the piston and projects from either side of the mounting base. The actuating rod internally delimits a first feed duct in communication with a first outlet orifice of the dispensing head and a second feed duct separate from said first duct and in communication with a second outlet orifice of said head.

Abstract: A fishing gear harness assembly including at least one flexible, adjustable member to be worn by a user, the at least one flexible, adjustable member having a forward portion and a rearward portion, a battery container connected to and extending rearward from the rearward portion and being configured to enclose a battery, a mount releasably connected to the forward portion and being configured to support at least one marine electronics unit that includes at least one electronic display and a submersible portion, and a power cable extending from the battery container and toward the front portion.

Abstract: An exemplary hammock shelter may provide unique ergonomic features, such as slits and pockets that permit a user's arms and legs to hang below the hammock. This arrangement of features may advantageously provide the user a flatter posture with improved comfort and ergonomic support. An exemplary hammock shelter may be used alone or multiple sheet or blanket accessories may be attached to provide insulation and comfort to the user over a range of temperatures. In some examples, insect and weather barrier canopies may be attached or otherwise affixed to an exemplary hammock structure to provide protection to the user from insects and weather elements.

Abstract: A hands-free photographic apparatus includes a shoulder mount positionable on a user's shoulder, a rod operable to balance on the shoulder mount, and a strap connected to an attachment point located on a user's torso and the second end of the rod. The shoulder mount may include a first securement mechanism. The rod may include a first end, a second end, a photographic device mount coupled to the first end such that the photographic device mount is operable to suspend a photographic device from the rod when the rod is positioned on the shoulder mount and the shoulder mount is positioned on the user's shoulder, and a second securement mechanism positioned between the first end and the second end that is operable to engage the first securement mechanism to secure the rod to the shoulder mount. The strap may be operable to counterbalance the photographic device.

Abstract: A beverage holder for holding a beverage and selectively attaching to a belt of an user. Said beverage holder comprising a beverage containment, and a clipping assembly. Said beverage holder is configured to selectively hold said beverage. Said clipping assembly is configured to selectively attach to said belt of said user.

Abstract: A wearable mud pan, including a body including a plurality of walls and a base that form a storage compartment to store an object therein, a backboard corresponding to one of the walls, and at least one handle disposed on a surface of the backboard.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hair brush. The brush has an elongate body including a utility portion and a handle portion at opposite ends thereof and defining a longitudinal axis. The utility portion includes a back member acting as a support from which brushing protections extend, and defines a first plane and a second plane perpendicularly intersecting the first plane. The back member is flexibly movable with respect to the handle portion on the first plane and the second plane. The utility portion further includes a pair of spines arranged at opposite sides of the back member for controlling the flexible movement of the back member whereby the extent of control of movement of the back member by the spines are either limited to the movement on only the first plane or substantially more on the first plane than the second plane.

Abstract: A toothbrush closely fitted to the teeth, comprising: a toothbrush main body, a bristle tuft hole is provided on a head of the toothbrush main body; a bristle tuft assembly, movably arranged in the bristle tuft hole; a spring assembly, the bristle tuft assembly is connected with the toothbrush main body through the spring assembly. This toothbrush skillfully is configured with spring assemblies, based upon the contact between the elastic body and the bristle tuft assembly, to realize the flexible movement and elastic body force driving of the bristle tuft, making every bristle tuft independently move upward and downward according to the surface and structure of teeth, achieving the benefit of effective cleaning, durable usage, simple structure and low manufacturing costs.

Abstract: A portable foam brush includes a soap reservoir, such as optionally in a base or in a wand, a foaming chamber, and an air compressor, such as optionally battery-operated air compressor. The compressor is configured for supplying air to act upon the soap from the reservoir to cause dispensing of soap to the foaming chamber. In some embodiments, the compressor may also supply air to the foaming chamber. In use, the soap and the air in the foaming chamber combine to form an air and soap foam. The brush includes a brush end configured for receiving foam from the foaming chamber and dispensing the foam.

Abstract: An electric brush powered by mains electricity includes a power converter, an upper housing, a lower housing, a push button switch, an electric motor, a speed reducer, an output rotation shaft, an adapter, a brush head and a seal ring. The speed reducer and the electric motor of a mechanical rotation part, and the push button switch and a low-voltage power socket of a circuit part are all mounted in an airtight housing inner cavity. Meanwhile, the brush head and a main body part are in a plugged-in connection. The brush head can be randomly changed to realise multiple purposes, so that the defects of the poor waterproofing performance and the single function of existing electric brushes can be thoroughly solved, thereby greatly improving the reliability and the convenience of the product.

Abstract: A toothbrush apparatus and system and associated method. The apparatus includes a sensing module that performs at least one of the following: detect at least one time period associated with use of the toothbrush apparatus, detect one or more movements of the toothbrush apparatus, and any combination thereof. The apparatus's one or more processors communicatively coupled to the sensing module determine one or more measurements based on at least one of: the detected time periods, the detected movements, and any combination thereof, and store the determined measurements in one or more memory locations communicatively coupled to the processors. The apparatus also includes one or more feedback modules that receive the stored measurements and encode the measurements into corresponding feedback signals. One or more data transfer modules transmit the feedback signals.

Abstract: A surface extender device includes a first panel having a first front wall and a first rear wall, and a second panel having a second front wall and a second rear wall. The surface extender device also includes a first clamping mechanism mounted to the first front wall of the first panel and configured to secure the first panel to a surface, and a second clamping mechanism mounted to the second front wall of the second panel and configured to secure an object to the second panel. The surface extender device also includes a hinge that connects the first panel to the second panel such that the second panel is rotatable with respect to the first panel. The surface extender device further includes a locking mechanism configured to maintain the second panel at an angle with respect to the first panel.

Abstract: A play center for a child includes: a structure configured to removably receive a first board in a generally horizontal orientation, to removably receive a second board in a generally vertical orientation, and a storage area for receiving and storing additional boards that are interchangeable with the first and second boards; and a plurality of boards configured to be removably attached to the play center, each board being preconfigured for a particular activity to be performed at the play center, whereby each board can be swapped out to provide for a child is to participate in a different activity at the play center. Preferably, one or more pairs of the boards collectively are preconfigured for the particular play center activity and, more particularly, a pair of boards configured for being mounted in a vertical orientation and a pair of boards configured for being mounted in a horizontal orientation.

Abstract: Composed element, with at least two wood-based panel-shaped elements; wherein said panel-shaped elements can be coupled to each other at an angle and with a miter joint by means of a locking tongue and groove connection; wherein the tongue consists of a split tongue, with thus at least a first tongue portion and a second tongue portion, as well as a slit situated there between; characterized in that said slit, seen in cross-section, globally extends according to a direction which deviates from the direction of the center line of the panel-shaped element on which the tongue is provided.

Abstract: A swivel shelving system is provided. The swivel shelving system includes a mounting bracket coupled to a corner between a wall and a window, a support arm rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket, and a shelving assembly rotatably coupled to the support arm. The shelving assembly is rotatable between a first position adjacent a window and a second position adjacent a wall. Further, the shelving assembly may include a vertical support coupled directly to the shelf and in other embodiments, the shelving assembly may be a vertical support coupled to a shelf support and the shelf support coupled to and supporting the shelf.

Abstract: A low voltage power system with a rail member that fits on the front portion of a shelf of a merchandise display, where is the rail member has a pair of conductive members positioned within an upper channel of the rail member is disclosed. The rail member may have supply power to a variety of low voltage power devices.

Abstract: An electronic desk includes at least two interactive panels hinged to a support structure. The interactive panels are hingably positionable in at least a horizontal and vertical position. The electronic desk further includes a computing device to provide computing resources to the interactive panels. A plurality of virtual machines interfaceable at the interactive panels may be included in the computing device. At least one virtual machine is to be formed in the computing device in response to detecting a request from a second user logging onto the computing device via one of the interactive panels after a first user has logged onto the computing device. The computing device is to provide additional input interfaces on the at least two interactive panels associated with each of the at last one of the virtual machines of the computing device.

Abstract: A drawer pull-out guide includes a fastening portion having a vertical limb and a transverse limb protruding from the vertical limb. The transverse limb is connected to a limb of the carcass rail, an extension rail is displaceably supported relative to the carcass rail, and a rolling body is arranged between the carcass rail and the extension rail and is supported on a running limb of the carcass rail and/or the extension rail. The limb of the carcass rail has a first limb portion connected to the transverse limb. A second limb portion of the carcass rail, in an unloaded condition of the drawer pull-out guide, is spaced from the transverse limb by a gap, and can be tilted or bent towards the transverse limb. Therefore, a change of relative position between the running limb and the rolling body can be compensated for, and the gap can be reduced.

Abstract: A universal drawer slide is described. The drawer slide includes an outer slide member and an inner slide member that are configured to move between a closed position and an extended position. A lever is pivotally mounted to a front portion of the inner slide member. A cam mounts to the outer side member in at least a first position and a second position. An engaging end of the lever engages with the cam in either the first position or the second position.

Abstract: A concealed hanging-bracket group (10) with anti-disengagement having easy access to adjustments for the wall assembly of a wall cupboard (M) comprising a plate element (11), provided with a plurality of fixing pins (12,12?,12?) that can be coupled in holes produced on a shoulder (S) of the wall cupboard (M) which extend from at least one side of the plate element (11), and a hooking element (14) of the hanging bracket with a supporting element (50) fixed to the wall, adjustably coupled in the front with the plate element (11) in depth (K) and in height (H) and provided with an upper hook-shaped portion (15), means (16,17) for horizontally and vertically moving the hooking element (14) with respect to the plate element (11) and anti-disengagement means (18) of the hanging bracket also being provided, wherein an element (24,57) is provided in the plate element (11) having a threaded hole (25,58) for an adjustment grub screw (26) in depth, a guide (47) for a screwdriver and a stop (48) for a tip of the screwdri

Abstract: A flat-screen display wall mount cover protects exposed cables and equipment behind a television or other mounted monitor. The apparatus is configured to be selectively permeable with respect to infrared signals and heat, while being impermeable to dust or harmful airborne particles. The apparatus includes a first flexible crossbar, a second flexible crossbar, a first display-bracing rod, a second display-bracing rod, a first wall-bracing rod, a second wall-bracing rod, and an opaque fabric cover. The first flexible crossbar and the second flexible crossbar are preferably hollow cylindrical units which support and arrangement the opaque fabric cover. Tension from the flexible crossbars allows the apparatus to conform to varying spaces behind a mounted monitor. The display-bracing rods support and position the opaque fabric cover by pressing against a monitor or television. The wall-bracing rods support and position the opaque fabric cover by pressing against the adjacent wall.

Abstract: A portable and collapsible stadium seat comprises a seat bottom support, a back support, and a safety latch for properly positioning the seat in place relative to a stadium bleacher seating surface or bench. The seat bottom support and back support are interconnected for movement between an operative, or set-up, condition defining a seating surface and a back support surface, and a collapsed, or bundled, condition designed for easy transport and storage of the seat. The safety latch is movably connected on underside of the seat bottom support, preferably towards the forward end thereof, and provides a stop and an arm facilitating proper and safe positioning of the seat on a bleacher or bench surface for use. The seat preferably includes a carrying strap or handle for transporting the collapsed and bundled seat, for example, over the user's shoulder or via a hand grasp.

Abstract: A chair including a swivel assembly. The chair can include three or more arms pivotally connected to the swivel assembly and selectively moveable between an open position and closed position. The chair can also an arm lock disposed on top of the swivel assembly, where the arm lock is selectively moveable between a locked position and unlocked position. The chair can also include a seat removably connected to a distal end of each arm.

Abstract: A detachable seat includes an elongate support bar having first and second brackets with opposed open sides to receive an rigid elongate member in the brackets from opposite directions, a seat support frame including a first support member extending parallel to the support bar and a second support member affixed to the first support member, a hinge connecting the first elongate support member to the support bar, a seat mounted on the second support member, the seat support frame pivoting around the elongate support on the hinge and a retaining arm affixed to and extending from the elongate support bar adjacent the first bracket including a plurality of alignment apertures, the second support member having a mating aperture formed therethough, the mating aperture aligning with a plurality of the alignment apertures upon pivotal movement of the second support member around the hinge to receive a locking pin through the mating aperture and one of the alignment apertures to secure the seat in a selected pivotal p

Abstract: A foot and/or leg support device for a chair, the chair including a central post having a base, a seat supported by the central post, and a plurality of support legs which branch from the base of the central post. In an example, the support device includes: a connector for attachment to the central post of the chair, wherein the connector comprises a circular interior having a radius of curvature substantially equal to a radius of the central post of the chair; a cantilever arm which extends from the connector; a pivot which connects the cantilever arm to the connector, the pivot being configured for vertical pivoting; and a support frame located at a distal end of the cantilever arm for supporting a foot and/or leg of a user.

Abstract: A modular bed includes a base frame unit and a plurality of support frame units. Each of the support frame units includes a leading bar, a trailing bar, four mounting frames, four biasing members, a left linkage, and a right linkage. In response to loading or unloading of a retaining member of each of the left and right linkages, a respective one of the biasing members abuts against a top abutment wall or a bottom abutment wall of a respective one of the mounting frames so as to generate a counteracting force to counteract the loading or unloading movement of the retaining member, thereby providing a cushioning effect for the retaining member.

Abstract: A voice activated adjustable bed system is disclosed which has a voice activated module capable of receiving a voice command, converting the voice command into a signal, and transmitting the signal, an adjustable bed having a motor for adjusting a portion of the adjustable bed, and a module capable of receiving the transmitted signal and for operating the motor for adjusting the portion of the adjustable bed.

Abstract: Provided herein is a blanket elevating device, including a telescoping spinal handle assembly, a structural support portion attached to the telescoping spinal handle assembly, the structural support portion for elevating a blanket above a surface of a bed; and an anchor portion connected to the telescoping spinal handle assembly, wherein the blanket elevating device is actuatable between a collapsed position and an expanded position by the telescoping handle assembly.

Abstract: A thermoelectric control unit is adapted for regulating liquid temperature in a hydraulic circuit. The control unit comprises a housing, and a liquid reservoir for containing a liquid inside the housing. The reservoir has a fill opening, a liquid outlet, and a liquid return. A conduit assembly extends from the liquid outlet to the liquid return. A pump is operatively connected to the reservoir, and is adapted for moving the liquid through the conduit assembly within the hydraulic circuit. A first heat exchanger communicates with the liquid reservoir. A second heat exchanger resides adjacent the first heat exchanger, and communicates with an environment outside of the liquid reservoir and inside of the housing. A substantially planar thermoelectric cooling module is located at an electrified junction between the first and second heat exchangers.

Abstract: An air leak repair hose for inflatable air mattress, particularly when the hose or tubing system, or its fittings, break because of forceful handling, but can be repaired through the application of a supplemental hose to the remaining portion of any broke fitting, or glued in place within the opening into the air chamber of the mattress, with a new fitting applied to the opposite end of the segment of the supplemental hose, that can be connected with the air pump, in preparation for refilling of the air mattress(s) to the firmness desired by the user.

Abstract: A mattress for patient care. The mattress includes a number of compressible cells and a number of sensors corresponding to the number of compressible cells. Each compressible cell is configured to contact, when inflated, a user in a contact area of a plurality of contact areas of the user. Each sensor is configured to generate a number of measurements, wherein each measurement relates to the contact area of a corresponding compressible cell. Each sensor is further configured to send the number of measurements to a pressure control device.

Abstract: A method and system may include transmitting a signal to a pump of an air mattress to set the pressure of the air mattress to an initial pressure; receiving, at a central controller, a user preference condition for an automatic adjustment of the pressure in the air mattress; receiving, at the central controller, an indication that the air mattress is empty; and based on determining that the user preference condition has been met and receiving the indication: detecting a change in the pressure of the air mattress beyond a threshold value; and based on the detection, adjusting the pressure of the air mattress to the initial pressure.

Abstract: An inflatable product including tensioning beams is described. The inflatable product may include a first wall, a second wall spaced apart from the first wall, and an air chamber defined by at least the first and second walls. The inflatable product includes a plurality of tensioning beams disposed in the air chamber and coupled to the first and second walls. Each of the tensioning beams can include a first sheet made of a first flexible material and having an outer perimeter and a second sheet made of a second flexible material and having an outer perimeter, the outer perimeter of the second sheet overlapping the outer perimeter of the first sheet. Each of the tensioning beams can include a first layer, a first and a second pair of coupling layers, and a sandwiching arrangement.

Abstract: A comfort item (200) has a first volume (202) delimited by an outer boundary, where the first volume (202) includes several foam pieces (100). The foam pieces have a body part (101); several foam arms (102) having a first end and a second end, where the first end is attached to the body part (101), and the second end protrudes away from the body part (101); and several contour recesses (103) between the foam arms (102), wherein the width of the foam arms is greater that the length of the foam arms. Several foam filling elements for such a comfort item are also described. As a result, a comfort item is obtained with a filling providing good filling properties and adding air to the comfort item.

Abstract: The convertible child high-chair and step stool can include a frame having a front leg stand and a rear leg stand. A height adjustment mechanism can be coupled to the front leg stand or the rear leg stand and can be adjustable along the vertical axis of the front leg stand or the rear leg stand from a raised position to a lowered position. The apparatus can also include a booster seat and removable platform step. In the raised position, the booster seat can be coupled to the height adjustment mechanism to provide a high chair. In the lowered position, the booster seat can be removed and the removable platform step can be coupled to the height adjustment mechanism and the frame to provide a step stool. The apparatus can also include wheel assemblies coupled to the frame that limit the potential for tip hazards in the step stool configuration.