Abstract: An apparatus includes a flexible film configured to be applied to a toilet. The flexible film has a light-reflective surface.

Abstract: A mattress cover assembly includes a panel that is comprised of cloth material and has top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. The perimeter edge includes a first end edge, a second end edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The top side has an opening therein to allow a housing to be extended through the panel. An outer perimeter wall of cloth material is coextensively attached to and extends downwardly from the perimeter edge. The panel and outer perimeter wall form a covering that is positionable on a mattress such that the opening exposes a well in the mattress.

Abstract: A sleeping bag may include a top flap with a head opening for the user's head to fit through and the opening may form a comfortable seal around the user's neck. The top flap may transition over the user's shoulders, transition down underneath the user's head, and extend beyond the top of the user's head. Advantageously, the sleeping bag may offer a unique way to comfortably close the top of a sleeping bag to prevent air draft and heat loss. The sleeping bag may allow users to more comfortably sleep in multiple positions, including side sleepers, stomach sleepers, back sleepers, fetal sleepers, etc. The sleeping bag may provide a soft place to lay one's head while allowing the user to sleep in a position with their hands and arms above their shoulders, while still keeping them under cover of the top layer of the sleeping bag.

Abstract: A pillow for a user may include a compressible resilient bottom support base; a top sack enclosing a distinct mix of foam fill particles; the top sack including sewn and un-sewn sections or internal baffles defining a pattern of channels or chambers for controlling movement of the distinct mix of foam fill particles; wherein the pattern of channels or chambers may generally resemble the shape of a plurality of baseball bats lined up together vertically side by side; the compressible resilient support base including a generally flat surface for receiving the top sack and defining a surface for the distinct mix of foam fill particles to travel over; wherein the sack enclosing the distinct mix of foam fill particles may be reset to an original state by holding the pillow vertically or by patting the top sides or back of the pillow.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pillow with an inflation function, including an air pillow body within which an inflatable sponge is disposed. A first sponge sheet is connected to an outer wall at one side of the inflatable sponge through a connecting sponge. In the present invention, a first air nozzle cap, a first air nozzle, a second air nozzle, a second air nozzle cap, and an inflatable sponge are disposed. During use, the inflatable pillow can be used as an inflation tool through repeated inflation and deflation and can inflate a portable inflatable mattress, thus facilitating daily use and improving the applicability.

Abstract: A cushion including a pillow portion useable for supporting the head of a user of the cushion and an elongate trunk portion that extends away from the pillow portion and which is usable for supporting the chin of the user. Wherein the pillow portion is shaped so that it is useable to extend from at least a position on the back of the neck of a user whose head is being supported by the pillow portion that is less than three centimetres from the mid-point of the back of the neck to at least a position where it contacts an ear of the user, and wherein in this use of the pillow portion the trunk portion extends away from the pillow portion towards the chin of the user.

Abstract: A neck support is provided. The neck support includes a frame, a notch in a lower portion the frame, a strap connected to the frame, and at least one support material on a part of the strap and frame. The at least one support material and strap supporting a user's vertebrae and head. A method for aligning the spine is also provided.

Abstract: An adjustable windproof table cover solves the problem of wind or air moving a table covering or cloth while placed on a table top. By using this product, no other physical matter such as weights, straps or clamps shall be needed to restrain the table covering or cloth from movement by wind or air. An adjustable rope or cord can be cinched or gathered to tighten the placement upon the table top.

Abstract: A drinking straw for consuming two or three beverages simultaneously has a main body and three inlets in liquid communication with the main body. Each inlet is inserted into an isolated beverage compartment in a bottle or a separate glass. A cap is provided to close off one of the three inlets in order to consume only two rather than three beverages simultaneously.

Abstract: A garment storage apparatus that comprises a hanger support frame and at least one hanger releasably resting on the hanger support frame; the hanger support frame comprising: an upper support, a lower support, a right support, a left support; with the upper support joining the top portion of the left and right supports and the lower support joining the bottom portions of the left and right supports; a first hanger hook on the left support and a corresponding first hanger hook on the right support, and a second hanger hook on the left support and a corresponding second hanger hook on the right support; the hanger comprising: a crown, and arms extending outwardly from the crown, with the crown having a horizontal length at least the same distance as the distance of the corresponding hanger hooks on the left and right supports so that the hanger can be removably placed on the corresponding hanger hooks.

Abstract: A garment drying device particularly adapted for drying pants such as jeans, khakis, chinos, shorts, or other types of trousers. The garment drying device includes a spreader bar having a hanger retained thereto and the ends of the spreader bar are provided with arcuate surfaces and spring clips shaped so as to be juxtaposed to the arcuate surfaces for clipping to the opening of the pant legs with the result that the pants are hung to dry in an inverted position, promoting air flow for even drying of the pants, so that the wet weight of the material comprising the pants exerts constant downward force on the pants, minimizing shrinkage of the pants in the vertical dimension.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for securely receiving packages or items from a delivery service and stopping porch pirates from stealing the packages or items. A single door or multi-door embodiment selectively allows access to a lockable box so that a delivery service can place packages or items in the lockable box that a purchaser can later retrieve. The lockable box can have a locking system with rotatable key combinations, temporary key combinations, and/or other features that allow a delivery service to selectively access the lockable box. Some embodiments also integrate the lockable box into existing features of a residence such as a door.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Christmas tree. The Christmas tree includes a base, several branches, and several main rods. The main rods are fixedly connected to the base. The branches are fixedly connected to the main rods. The main rods are inserted into one another and fixed, and in this case the male terminal and the female terminal are inserted into one another and fixed. A main current cable for an external power supply is disposed on the base. The female terminal of the last main rod and the male terminal at the top end of the base are inserted into each other and fixed. A current interface for an external light source is disposed at a tail end at the male terminal in the main rod. The current interface passes through the through hole to extend outside the main rod.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a retrofit magnet strip kit and method for mating the vertical edges of two adjacent drapes (110, 120), the kit comprising a first magnet strip (200) and a second magnet strip (200). Each magnet strip (200) comprises a non-magnetic substrate (201) with two major surfaces, wherein the thickness of the substrate (201) is less than 1 cm, the width of the substrate (201) is between 1 cm and 8 cm and the length of the substrate (201) is greater than 20 centimeters (cm), and at least two magnets (210, 220) attached to a first major surface of the substrate (201). The two magnets (210, 220) are spaced apart from each other, and a first edge of the first magnet is at least 5 cm from the nearest edge of the second magnet. The first magnet (210) comprises magnetic material with maximum energy 3 product least 200 kj/m.

Abstract: A filter support structure is provided. This filter support structure includes a multi-sided funnel, which is comprised of a plurality of interconnecting walls where each wall forms one side of the multi-sided funnel. Each wall is connected to two adjoining walls via a latching mechanism. The filter support structure further includes a base support that includes a central opening. The central opening is shaped to correspond to a number of walls that are included in the plurality of walls of the multi-sided funnel. A portion of the multi-sided funnel is fittable within the central opening of the base support.

Abstract: A beverage supplying apparatus that supplies a beverage into a beverage container, includes: an ingredient storage unit to store a beverage ingredient; a compressed gas supplying means to supply compressed gas to the ingredient storage unit and pressurize the beverage ingredient; and a beverage supplying means to, when receiving a supply command, allow the pressurized beverage ingredient to be supplied to a nozzle, and supply compressed nitrogen gas to the nozzle, so that the nitrogen gas and the beverage ingredient are mixed and stirred at the nozzle and the beverage is discharged to the beverage container through the nozzle.

Abstract: An instant heating smart milk maker includes a body, and a powdered milk charge metering device, a powdered milk brewing device, a water tank, a hot water supply device, a control circuit board, and a powdered milk feeder drive device mounted on the body. The hot water supply device and the powdered milk feeder drive device are electrically connected to the control circuit board. The powdered milk charge metering device includes a driving shaft, a powdered milk supply impeller and a powdered milk box. The powdered milk supply impeller is connected to the powdered milk feeder drive device in a transmission way through the driving shaft. An powdered milk inlet of the powdered milk brewing device is connected to a powdered milk outlet of the powdered milk box. The water tank is connected to a water inlet of the hot water supply device.

Abstract: A ground embedded and stainless steel heat conducting canister for containing a husked corn on the cob ear in upward supported fashion. The canister includes an attachable cap with a vented top and, upon pre-filling a volume of water, installing the ear of corn, and arraying upwardly within or in proximity to the fire, the corn is progressively steam cooked within the canister, following which it can be removed from the fire, the cap opened and the cooked ear removed.

Abstract: A heating appliance includes a translucent cooktop and a burner in communication with the cooktop. The burner is operable between deactive and active states. The upper surface of the cooktop defines a cooldown state after the burner is moved from the active to the deactive state. A light module includes a light source and is in an illuminated state when the burner is in the active state and when the cooktop is in the cooldown state. A light guide extends from the light module and around a portion of the burner. The light guide is positioned such that the light source directs light through the light guide. The outer surface of the light guide includes a formed surface that directs light upward and through the cooktop, wherein the light guide is visible through the cooktop when the light module is in the illuminated state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for at least partially closing an opening (5) of a cooking vessel (2), having a support element (11) which can be brought to rest on an opening edge (6) of the opening (5) of the cooking vessel (2), and a plug-in element (12) which can be inserted at least partially through the opening (5), characterized in that the plug-in element (12) has a locking means (13) which can be brought into a locking position (I) in which the locking means (13) interacts with the opening edge (6), so that pulling out (205) of the plug-in element (12) is prevented.

Abstract: A thermal insulated cup can include cup module and a battery module. The battery module is provided with a first magnetic absorption module. The cup module is provided with a second magnetic absorption module, and an electric heating component and a power interface, the power interface is connected with the electric heating component, and the first magnetic absorption module and second magnetic absorption module absorb jointly to enable an electrical connection between the battery module and the power interface. A magnetic absorption type contact between the battery module and the cup module by arranging a first magnetic absorption module on the battery module and a second magnetic absorption module on the cup module, so that the power supply is easy to detach or change, enabling a long-time thermal holding of the thermal insulated cup.

Abstract: A baking machine includes a machine base (100), two heating components (200) each disposed in a platy manner, an auxiliary fixing post (400) fixed on the machine base (100), and two groups of anti-tilt assemblies (500) fixed to the auxiliary fixing post (400) and respectively corresponding to the heating components (200); each of the anti-tilt assemblies (500) includes a first limiting member (510) fixed to the auxiliary fixing post (400) and located at one platy side of each of the heating components (200) and a second limiting member (520) that is fixed to the auxiliary fixing post (400), is located at the other platy side of each of the heating components (200), and is opposite to a position of the first limiting member (510); and intervals between the first limiting members (510) and the second limiting members (520) are matched with thicknesses of the heating components (200).

Abstract: A belt cooking apparatus (10) includes a lower frame structure (12) and an upper frame structure (14) in registry with the lower frame structure. A lower cooking conveyor belt (16) is supported by the lower frame structure (12) and correspondingly an upper conveyor belt (18) is supported by the upper frame structure (14). Heating element assemblies (20) are mounted on the lower frame structure (12) just below the lower cooking belt (16) as well as on the upper frame structure (14) just above the upper cooking belt (18). Food products are cooked while positioned between the upper and lower moving cooking conveyor belts (16) and (18) by heat generated by the heating element assemblies (20) while being advanced by the conveyor belts.

Abstract: An interchangeable food cooking system allow for various style cooking plates to be attached to a support to prepare food in corresponding ways. The cooking plates could be configured to cook waffles, toast bread, make pancakes, melt cheese, make sandwiches, grill vegetables or meat or fish or any other similar function.

Abstract: A barbecue with spit functionality, the barbecue including: a barbecue body having a first opening and a second opening; a first spit support member mounted in the first opening and settable at a storage position, in which the first spit support member is substantially contained within the barbecue body, or one or more use positions, in which the first spit support member at least partially protrudes from the barbecue body; a second spit support member mounted in the second opening and settable at a storage position, in which the second spit support member is substantially contained within the barbecue body, or one or more use positions, in which the second spit support member at least partially protrudes from the barbecue body; and a spit rod releasably engageable with the first and second spit support members when the first and second spit support members are in their respective use positions.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a highly portable grill having an outer casing enclosing an inner cook box that acts as a heatsink to dissipate thermal energy, the outer casing being mechanically attached to the inner cook box at attachment points that function as thermal chokepoints for controlled conduction of thermal energy. In an illustrative example, the inner cook box may be mechanically attached to the outer casing via complementary screws and bosses to provide a limited thermal conduction pathway. The inner cook box may include a plurality of fins for added thermal energy dissipation. The outer casing may include a plurality of convection apertures to facilitate convective flow of thermal energy from the inner cook box to an external ambient environment. A limited thermal conduction pathway may beneficially allow the outer casing to be safe-to-touch while the inner cook box is still in use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disposable grill (1) comprising a base tray (2) as an outer grill cover made in a flammable material, a fuel (3) shaped in a combustible biomass material, and an insert structure (4) made in a heat insulating material for holding said fuel (3) and being partly or fully covered by said base tray (2), wherein at least one wall thickness of at least one location in said insert structure (4) being defined by one or more characteristics of said fuel (3) and said base tray (2). The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a disposable grill.

Abstract: A cookware assembly comprises a lid including an underside and a plurality of basting projections. The underside has a center and extending toward a perimeter of the lid. Each of the plurality of basting projections protrudes downwardly from the underside of the lid. Each of the plurality of basting projections includes an interior concave surface, an exterior concave surface, and a drip ridge. The interior concave surface extends downwardly away from the underside to form a bay adjacent to the interior concave surface. The drip ridge is formed along a border between the interior concave surface and the exterior surface and defines a vertex along the drip ridge. During use of the lid, condensate formed on the underside collects along the interior concave surface, which funnels the condensate to the vertex for droplet formation and release from a corresponding one of the plurality of basting projections.

Abstract: A smart cooking machine comprises a machine body, which comprises a cooking apparatus and an upper cover apparatus positioned right above the cooking apparatus and comprising a lower hopper, a connecting box, a sliding mechanism, and an underplate equipped with a window right above the pot body of the cooking apparatus. The sliding mechanism is positioned above the window. The connecting box is fixedly connected to the underplate and of a hollow structure in which the lower hopper is placed, with the discharge hole of the lower hopper being located right above the window on the underplate, and the sliding mechanism slides on the underplate to uncover or cover the window and is connected to the main controller through electrical connection. This machine is highly automated and simple in structure.

Abstract: An improved thermos is provided. This improved thermos includes an outer thermos and a nestable inner thermos which is structured so as to be nestable within the outer thermos. The thermos includes a lid that is structured to seal the nestable inner thermos and a dual functioning base which is configured in size and shape for physically operating as both (1) a base for the thermos when the dual functioning base is positioned on a bottom portion of the thermos with a friction fit, and (2) a lid for the outer thermos when the dual functioning base is positioned on a top portion of the outer thermos with a friction fit.

Abstract: A grinding unit is provided, which includes an elongated body, a top cap, a bottom cap, a grinding lever, and a supporting sleeve. The supporting sleeve surrounds the elongated body and includes a support channel. The support channel is structured so that the grinding lever can be removably affixed to the support channel with a friction fit.

Abstract: A bench or stand mixer includes a bowl that contains ingredients, a motor that drives an accessory, for example a beater, to process the ingredients, and a sensor. The sensor provides a signal indicative of a change in the ingredients, with the sensor cooperating with a controller, for example a processor, to control the speed of the motor, in response to the change in condition of the ingredients.

Abstract: A food processor includes a base, a motor disposed within the base, an output shaft operatively connected to the motor and extending outwardly from the base, the output shaft being rotatable about a shaft axis upon actuation of the motor, a work bowl received on the base, the work bowl having a receiving channel on an upper portion thereof, and lid removably connected to the work bowl and having a coupling member received in the receiving channel. The lid is pivotable between a first position, in which the lid rests atop the work bowl and substantially encloses an interior of the work bowl, and a second position, in which the lid is pivoted out of alignment with the work bowl to provide access to the interior of the work bowl.

Abstract: A feed chute (100) having a feed opening cooperating with a transparent pusher (102) is disclosed. The transparent pusher is dimensioned to slide through the feed chute to push food articles into a food processor (104) for processing by a food processing element (106). The feed chute (100) comprises at least one signal processor (110) disposed on the interior surface of the feed chute to ensure consumer safe operation.

Abstract: A food-product handling device includes a sifter unit having housing defining an open upper side, a mount extending outwardly from the first housing along a first axis, and a lower side opposite the upper side. A sifter basket has an interior and is aligned with and inset within the open upper side. The device further includes a scale assembly having a body defining an upper opening and an opposite lower opening and having an annular weight-sensing unit surrounding the upper opening. The body is positionable on the housing of the sifter unit with the opening in communication with the open upper side of the housing. A hopper is positionable on the weight-sensing unit.

Abstract: A protein shaker bottle or similar beverage container that has one or more magnets on its outer surface. The magnets allow for the shaker bottle to magnetically adhere to a metallic or ferrous surface. The inventive bottle allows a user to quickly and temporarily adhere the bottle to a piece of gym equipment on a gym floor.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an intelligent seasoning box for a kitchen, comprising a shell, a seasoning conveying component, a temperature monitor and a master controller, wherein the seasoning conveying component is a liquid-seasoning conveying component; both the seasoning conveying component and the master controller are arranged in the shell; the temperature monitor is connected by a universal hose and points to the center of a frying pan; the seasoning conveying component and the temperature monitor are electrically connected with the master controller respectively; the shell is provided with a containing cavity for containing liquid-seasoning bottles; the seasoning conveying component comprises conveying pipes, conveying pumps and a spraying nozzle; the conveying pumps are electrically connected with the master controller.

Abstract: A guacamole keeper includes a container having an open top and a flared rim, with upwardly extending sidewalls to form an interior space for holding guacamole or other food items of a similar consistency. A removable lid is configured with a peripheral flange. The lid is sized and arranged to fit inside the vertical sidewalls of the container, with a flange engaging the interior sidewalls to form a seal.

Abstract: A sliding seat of a lifting rod includes a main body, a movable member, a friction block, an elastic member, and a knob having a handle. The friction block is fitted at one end of a through passage of the main body close to a receiving hole and abuts against a side wall of the lifting rod. The movable member is fitted at another end of the through passage. The elastic member is fitted between the movable member and the friction block. The knob is rotatably fitted on the main body to movably cooperate with the movable member. A push structure is provided between the knob and the movable member. It is convenient to adjust the position of the main body on the lifting rod.

Abstract: Among other things, a dispenser for dispensing material is provided herein. The dispenser includes a cover. The dispenser is configured to receive a container from which material is dispensed. The container is adapted to be supported by the cover. Biasing structure is adapted to apply a force to the container to facilitate dispensing the material from the container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shower device including a mountable attachment having functions of, for example, a massage and a body brush. The shower device according to the present invention includes a grip including a water feeding channel therein, and a shower head including a showering water chamber provided with a sprinkling plate and a fin-driving water chamber behind the showering water chamber, in which the fin-driving water chamber accommodates a fin rotatable by running water. The fin-driving water chamber has an outer face to which an attachment is mountable, and the fin-driving water chamber includes a first cooperating rotary shaft (A) to transmit a rotational motion of the fin to the attachment after being mounted, in which the first cooperating rotary shaft (A) extends from the fin-driving water chamber and is coaxial with a rotary shaft of the fin.

Abstract: A hand dryer includes: nozzles each provided on a wall of a hand insertion portion, transforming a high-pressure airflow from an air blower into a high-speed airflow, and blowing the high-speed airflow into the hand insertion portion. The hand dryer includes: a hand sensor including a plurality of electrode pairs and detecting a hand inserted into the hand insertion portion from a change in capacitance between two electrodes included in the plurality of electrode pairs, each of the plurality of electrode pairs consisting of a first electrode and a second electrode having different polarities to each other; and a controller that drives the air blower on the basis of a combination of the two electrodes with which a hand has been detected by the hand sensor.

Abstract: A cleaning device is provided that has a handle configured to provide flexion in a first orientation but to provide rigidity in a second orientation. In this manner, the user can use the handle in the first orientation to allow the cleaning device to flex into hard to reach places and can use the same handle in the second orientation to apply differing levels of cleaning force.

Abstract: A suction tool includes: a hollow cylindrical main pipe having: a rear end side connected to a vacuum cleaner main body; a front end portion in which a main suction port is formed; and a hollow cylindrical sub pipe having: a rear end side at which an inside of the hollow cylindrical sub pipe communicates with an inside of the main pipe; and a front end portion in which a sub suction port is formed. The sub pipe is movable between a retracted position in which the front end portion of the sub pipe is arranged so as to be retracted from the front end portion of the main pipe, and a use position in which the front end portion of the sub pipe is arranged so as to protrude from the front end portion of the main pipe along an axial direction of the main pipe.

Abstract: A vacuum attachment apparatus for use on conventional service station or car wash vacuums is described. The apparatus is equipped with a rubberized female portion disposed on a wide end of the apparatus, which is configured to mate onto the default vacuum hose end. The apparatus facilitates the cleaning of small crevices with a commercial or industrial vacuum, which conventionally has too large of an intake to reach crevices such as those found between the seats of vehicles, under the seats, within the dash, and in other common locations standard on most contemporary vehicles.

Abstract: A filter bag configured for use in a vacuum cleaner is provided. The filter bag includes a first layer of filter material with a selected value of efficiency in removing airborne particulates, and a second layer that is impregnated with silver or a silver compound with antimicrobial properties.

Abstract: A vacuum attachment apparatus for use on conventional service station or car wash vacuums is described. The apparatus is equipped with a rubberized female portion disposed on a wide end of the apparatus, which is configured to mate onto the default vacuum hose end. The apparatus facilitates the cleaning of small crevices with a commercial or industrial vacuum, which conventionally has too large of an intake to reach crevices such as those found between the seats of vehicles, under the seats, within the dash, and in other common locations standard on most contemporary vehicles.

Abstract: An automated cleaning device includes a chassis, a controller operably connected to a drive assembly and configured to move the chassis within an area to be cleaned in repeated cleaning cycles, a cleaning unit carried by the chassis, a sensor configured to detect material drawn into the cleaning unit and provide a debris signal corresponding to an amount of material drawn into the cleaning unit, the controller being operably connected to the sensor and configured to generate a high-material indicator in response to the debris signal exceeding a predetermined debris threshold, and determining whether the autonomous cleaner is in a high traffic area when the chassis moves within the area to be cleaned based on locations of high-material indicators.

Abstract: A cleaner may include a main body configured to be ascendable and descendable with respect to a suspension assembly provided to absorb shocks applied to a wheel assembly, thereby enabling the suspension assembly to continuously absorb shocks even when the height of the main body is adjusted. The cleaner may further include a charging terminal configured to connect to an external docking device to charge the cleaner and provided on a bottom surface of the main body, a drive assembly including a wheel assembly to drive the main body, a height adjuster coupled to the main body to ascend or descend together with the main body and mounted to the drive assembly so as to be ascendable and descendable, and a controller to ascend the height adjuster and raise the main body when the main body is set to be docked with the docking device.

Abstract: A cleaning robot includes a housing including a cover, a base and a pair of lateral plates, a cleaning device and a driver. The cleaning device is mounted on the base to form a tilt angle with ground and includes a connecting member and a cleaning member connected to the connecting member. The cleaning member includes a water storage room mounted on the connecting member and a cleaning portion connected to the water storage room. The driver is mounted on the base and tightly fixed with the connecting member for driving the connecting member to rotate so that the cleaning member is following rotating with the connecting member. The cleaning portion can clean water marks or grease marks on the ground during the cleaning member rotation. Thus, users are not required to clean water marks or grease marks on the ground, thereby the convenience of users is improved.