Abstract: A travel bag for carrying and packing shoes or boots in a suitcase includes a front panel, a rear panel, a bottom, opposite ends, and an open top communicating with an interior and having a closure mechanism (e.g., zipper, drawstring, elastic, snap tab or magnets). A padded divider wall extending longitudinally within the interior separates left and right shoe compartments. A window on at least one of the front or rear panels allows for visibility of the shoes carried in the bag. A drawstring or elastic band on at least one of the front or rear panels secures the shoes in place. A carry handle (e.g., a strap or chain) extends from the top of the bag for convenience of carrying and hanging the shoe bag.

Abstract: A transporter case for an elf toy or doll which includes a base member having a threaded circumferential lip, a transparent dome portion having a lower corresponding threaded edge and a handle portion attached to the upper end of the dome portion.

Abstract: An accessory is provided for a mobile device and has a molded plastic body defining a squat personal card storage compartment with a door that forms an outer major wall to the storage compartment. The door defines a depth to the storage compartment such that it can at least two personal cards in a stacked relationship relative to each other. The body assembly has a mounting base with an attachment surface for adhesive attachment to a surface of either a mobile device or a case for a mobile device. The attachment of the door to the body assembly at its attached edge is configured to limit the opening of the door as a result of the application of an opening force applied thereto to a maximum angle of between 5° and 30°.

Abstract: An example multifunctional card holder comprises: a transparent screen that is attached to a back piece, a spring inside a card holding space between the transparent screen and the back piece, where in the spring connects to the back piece so as to hold one or more cards inside the card holding space by pushing one or more cards against the transparent screen, wherein the spring in substantially straight; the back piece; and a clip attached to the back piece outside the card holding space, wherein the clip includes a first connection opening located substantially at center of upper portion of the clip and is configured to mechanically connect the card holder to an item of a user; and wherein the clip includes a second strip shape opening located at substantially center of the clip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wrap-around accessory for carrying devices such as a handbag, purse, pocketbook, briefcases, tote and other carrying bags or luggage. The wrap-around accessory is configured to cover the frayed area of the carrying device such as a handle or strap of the handbag to provide aesthetic appearance to the handbag. The wrap-around accessory is further configured to prevent fraying of the handle or strap of the carrying device. The wrap-around accessory comprises a wrap portion including an outer surface and an inner surface, and a fastener means. The wrap portion is adapted to conform around the handle of the carrying device. The outer surface comprises two opposing ends extending from the wrap portion. The fastening means disposed at the opposing ends of the wrap is adapted to securely hold the wrap portion around the handle or strap.

Abstract: A portable container in the nature of a handbag or satchel configured with special compartments for the sanitary storage and transport of wet wipes, formula and/or breast milk, and other similar products and goods for the care of an infant, toddler, or small child.

Abstract: A portable container in the nature of a handbag or satchel configured with special compartments for the sanitary storage and transport of wet wipes, formula and/or breast milk, and other similar products and goods for the care of an infant, toddler, or small child.

Abstract: A convertible luggage liner and method for converting a bag between a luggage liner and a laundry bag serves converts at least one stretchable bag between a luggage liner and a laundry bag, towel, or blanket. The luggage liner comprises two bags that are operable, both inside, and independent of, a luggage. The bags adapt to luggage compartment walls, so as to form a protective liner in a luggage compartment. The bags also detach from the luggage to form a laundry bag, a beach towel, or a picnic blanket. A fastening mechanism engages fastening receivers in the edge of the bag walls and the luggage walls to enable easy binding and unbinding of the bags with the luggage. In this manner, removing the bag from the luggage compartment allows a user to wash the bag, and dual options of using the bag as laundry bag, beach towel, or picnic blanket.

Abstract: A woven elastic band may comprise a main body woven from an inner elastic band, at least an outer woven layer and at least two symmetric elastic strips by a horn gear braiding machine which works by a circular braiding process. The outer woven layer is configured to be woven together with the two elastic strips to cover the inner elastic band, and through weaving process, a plurality of small diameter sections and a plurality of large diameter sections are alternatively formed on the main body. Each of the elastic strips has an elastic protruding portion formed on an outer periphery thereof. The protruding portions improve the resilience of the main body and the frictions at the large diameter sections of the main body so as to prevent a bead coupled around the small diameter sections of the main body from sliding or detaching from the main body.

Abstract: A hair dryer, including: a housing provided with an air intake and an air outlet, and having an air passage communicating the air intake with the air outlet; a fan installed in the air passage for discharging air from the air intake to the air outlet; and a water particle generator installed in the housing for providing water particles in a direction towards the air outlet; where an installing cavity for installing the water particle generator is provided in the housing, the installing cavity has a cold air passage connected to the air intake and a particle outlet for releasing the water particles, and when in operation of the hair dryer, cold air flowing through the cold air passage that carries the water particles generated by the water particle generator is blown out of the particle outlet.

Abstract: A lip balm applicator product comprises upper and lower portions that are connectable together to define the applicator product being of a substantially spherical shape. A support platform is located in the lower portion and accommodates a quantity of lip balm having an arcuate surface. A lip balm comprises a composition of waxes and oils in solid form and formed to have an arcuate surface. The composition is formed to have the arcuate surface using a hot pour process. A method of manufacturing a lip balm comprises providing a receptacle having a concave arcuate surface. A lip balm material in a heated, liquefied phase is poured into the receptacle. Once poured, the heated, liquefied phase is allowed to solidify such that a surface of the solidified lip balm material has an arcuate configuration that corresponds to the concave arcuate surface of the receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotating open-and-closed type cosmetic container, wherein in a process of rotating a rotating body, through a sound generated by using a support projection formed on a fixed body and an elastic part formed on a ascending and descending guide member with right and left portions cutout and with a locking protrusion equipped, in a process of rotating a rotating body, a user can recognize an open or closed state of a discharge hole, thereby user convenience provided.

Abstract: A device for providing safety during the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject, especially when the installation is automatic. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision, and in some embodiments, a barrier is created between the robotic mechanism and the subject in order to protect the subject in the event of a malfunction.

Abstract: A device for automating the process of installing eyelash extensions onto the natural eyelashes of a subject. In some embodiments, the placing of extensions is carried out by a robotic mechanism utilizing computer vision.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for virtual facial makeup simulation through virtual makeup removal and virtual makeup add-ons, virtual end effects and simulated textures. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for virtually removing facial makeup, the method comprising providing a facial image of a user with makeups being applied thereto, locating facial landmarks from the facial image of the user in one or more regions, decomposing some regions into first channels which are fed to histogram matching to obtain a first image without makeup in that region and transferring other regions into color channels which are fed into histogram matching under different lighting conditions to obtain a second image without makeup in that region, and combining the images to form a resultant image with makeups removed in the facial regions.

Abstract: An electronic device carrying system used in military field in particular and providing carrying jammers and similar electronic devices (8) on back of user includes a waist belt (4) covering waist in a manner it sits onto hip bone of user and providing carrying of load through lower extremities, shoulder upper perlons (10) providing fixing shoulder hangers (2) above shoulder, preventing hanging of load and lying on to right-left side and connected from end in lower section to shoulder hangers (2) and mounted to electronic device (8) from end in upper section, chest band (12) providing shoulder hangers (2) to change pressure points on shoulders, carrying apparatus height adjustment mechanism (1) mounted onto electronic device (8), profile (5) having carrying apparatus height adjustment mechanism (1) and providing carrying electronic device (8) to desired height by means of fixing to holes in sequence provided thereon by pins.

Abstract: A carry harness includes: two carry straps, two chest straps connected respectively to the carry straps, a chest fastener configured for joining together the chest straps, the fastener extending along an attachment plane, and at least one tool-carrying strap. The chest straps and the tool-carrying strap are connected to the chest fastener with freedom to pivot in the plane of attachment about at least one axis of pivoting passing through the chest fastener and perpendicular to the attachment plane. The chest fastener has a first part and a second part, which parts are non-pivoting and removable one from the other, the first part and the second part being connected respectively to the chest straps. Application to the carrying of tools and batteries of accumulator cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for metabolic oligosaccharide engineering that incorporates derivatized alkyne-bearing sugar analogs as “tags” into cellular glycoconjugates. The disclosed method incorporates alkynyl derivatized Fuc and alkynyl derivatized ManNAc sugars into a cellular glycoconjugate. A chemical probe comprising an azide group and a visual probe or a fluorogenic probe is used to label the alkyne-derivatized sugar-tagged glycoconjugate. In one aspect, the chemical probe binds covalently to the alkynyl group by Cu(I)-catalyzed [3+2] azide-alkyne cycloaddition and is visualized at the cell surface, intracellularly, or in a cellular extract. The labeled glycoconjugate is capable of detection by flow cytometry, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, ELISA or confocal microscopy, and mass spectrometry.

Abstract: A modular interchangeable vessel system is disclosed, which comprises a flexible and flat-foldable waterproof vessel having a sealed end and an unsealed end disposed distal from the sealed end, the unsealed end having a kayak shaped endpiece sealingly coupled thereto.

Abstract: A fully functional carry-all backpack or bag that comprises a full sized backpack or bag with main carrying compartment or open cavity that can safely store personal items of various size with sealable pockets, either external or internal, small or large, useful for securing the storage of additional personal items, a pair of drawstrings or shoulder straps that are attached to the backpack or bag for the purpose of carrying the apparatus either on one's shoulder or back, a material that is comfortable to lie, sit or repose upon, suitable for use on multiple surfaces, including sand, and which is also machine-washable, and a pair of zippers on both sides of the apparatus that maintain the integrity and structure of the carry-all backpack or bag.

Abstract: A luggage assembly includes a first bag and a second bag, each bag having a rear side with a number of fasteners that engage the rear sides of the other bag to attach them together. The rear sides also have an open slot near the top end to receive a dual bag strap extending between the bags, such that the bags may be used as saddlebags. The bags may further include bag handles near the top end of the bags, and an assembly handle extending between the bag handles such that the luggage assembly may be conveniently carried as a single unit. The luggage assembly also includes an individual bag strap that may attach to the fasteners on the rear sides such that the bags may be used and carried individually.

Abstract: A case for a mobile device, including a first RF-transparent layer forming a pocket or recess for a mobile device, and a clip portion extending from a first wall of the pocket or recess. The clip portion extends away from a first wall of the pocket or recess, with the clip portion and the first wall forming a ring. The clip portion includes an external clip portion, an internal clip portion arranged inside the external clip portion, and a hinged gate. The internal clip portion is separate and distinct from the eternal clip portion. The hinged gate is rotatable around a hinge portion between a closed position in which the ring is closed, and an open position in which the ring is open. The first RF-transparent layer and the external and internal clip portions are formed from materials such that radio frequency (“RF”) transmissions can be transmitted through them.

Abstract: An embodiment personal item management apparatus includes a wearable band having a fixed circumference that defines a first outer diameter; and a clasp coupled to the wearable band, the clasp having a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter and being adapted to couple a personal item to the wearable band. In an exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the second outer diameter to the first outer diameter is about 0.4.

Abstract: A waist-attachable mounting assembly for fastening and selective positioning a communication device from the waist. The mounting assembly is mountable to the waist for retention, accessibility, and selective positioning of the communication device. The mounting assembly provides a waist mount plate that attaches to the waist, a device mount plate that slidably receives the communication device, and multiple articulating arms arranged in an accordion relationship between the mount plates. The articulating arms join from their ends at spherical bearings that enable selective rotational motion, pivotal motion, and translational displacement of the communication device. Alternative articulating arms can be added or removed from this arrangement to increase or decrease the range of the communication device.

Abstract: Disclosed are a pipette unit for cosmetics and a cosmetic container having the same. The pipette unit for cosmetics of the present invention includes a brush member provided at an end of the pipette; a brush tip coupled to the end of the pipette so as to be disposed inside the brush member and allowing the cosmetics to be introduced or extracted into or from the pipette; and a brush fixing member coupling the brush member to the end of the pipette, in which an expansion portion is provided on the upper side of the brush member and the extension portion is disposed between the end of the brush tip and the end of the brush fixing member and coupled to the end of the pipette with the brush tip by the brush fixing member.

Abstract: A paint pen having a squeezable paint reservoir, a flexible and resilient tube connected at one end to the reservoir and at the other end to a tip comprising an absorbent and permeable material (relative to the paint in the reservoir) is disclosed. The pen operates by squeezing the tube to provide paint through the tube to the tip at which point it can be applied to a surface. The flexibility and resilience of the tube enables uniform application of the paint to rough surfaces.

Abstract: A height adjustable platform can include a work surface, a lock rod, and can include a brake assembly. The brake assembly can be sized and shaped to receive the lock rod. The brake assembly can be adapted to couple with the work surface. The brake assembly can be adapted to selectively translate with respect to the lock rod. The brake assembly can include a first torsion spring having a first inner portion and can include a second torsion spring having a second inner portion. The first inner portion and the second inner portion can be sized and shaped to receive the lock rod. The first inner portion can selectively engage with the lock rod. The second inner portion can selectively engage with the lock rod. The brake assembly can include a locked configuration, an unlocked configuration, and can include a safety configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lifting desk, comprising a desk support (2), a desk top (1) arranged above the desk support (2), and two X-shaped lifting supports (3) arranged on two sides of the desk support (2). Each of the X-shaped lifting supports (3) comprises a first supporting portion (31) and a second supporting portion (32). A tension spring (7) is arranged between an upper end of the first supporting portion (31) and an upper end of the second supporting portion (32), wherein a movable end of the tension spring (7) is connected to the upper end of the first supporting portion (31), and a fixed end of the tension spring (7) is fixed to the desk support (2) via a distance-adjusting device.

Abstract: An apparatus for sorting crop components comprises a tabletop having a top and a bottom surface and an outer edge therearound, an inner edge spaced inwards and apart from the outer edge of the tabletop and a lower surface parallel to and spaced apart from the tabletop. The apparatus further comprises at least two spaced apart apertures extending through the lower surface with angled walls extending down from the inner edge to the lower surface and a plurality of vertical table legs supporting the tabletop.

Abstract: A mobile workstation can include a head unit assembly. A worksurface can be coupled to the head unit assembly and configured to translate with respect to the head unit assembly between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A glide can be rotatably coupled to the head unit assembly and engaged with the worksurface. The glide can include a latch configured to translate with respect to a glide body of the glide. The mobile workstation can include a worksurface opening mechanism having a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration. The worksurface opening mechanism can include a latch release handle moveably coupled to the head unit assembly. Movement of the latch release handle can transition the worksurface opening mechanism between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration. A release assembly can selectively engage with the first latch. A lift system can bias the worksurface away from the head unit assembly.

Abstract: Furniture carcass formed from panels assembled edge to edge by means of a groove (21) and loose tongue (11) assembly, a first (10) and a second panel(20) being joined by the edge of the first panel (10) hearing against the inner side (20a) of the second panel (20). The first panel (10) comprises a loose tongue (11), and the second panel (20) comprises, along the edge of its inner side (20a), a recess (21), complementary in shape to that of the edge with the bearing surface (15), a longitudinal assembly groove (21), complementary in shape to that of the tongue (11), and, beyond the groove (21), a bearing surface (25), recessed relative to the plane of its inner side (20a), for receiving the edge tearing surface (15). The assembly groove (21) has a bottom surface (22) and a small bearing surface (24) joined by a truncated concave ridge (27) and the loose tongue (11) has a complementary truncated ridge (17).

Abstract: A display case apparatus for selectively displaying a phonograph record or album cover including a base member having a recess member formed therein, a display panel member detachably coupled within the recess member of the base member, a spindle member detachably coupled to the display panel member, the spindle member having a first side having a protrusion configured to fit within a hole of the phonograph record and a second opposing side having a planar surface configured to receive the album, and a cover member detachably coupled to the base member to protect items disposed on the spindle member.

Abstract: A household appliance includes a connection mechanism fixing a door and a main body. The connection mechanism includes first and second components fixed by first and second fixing mechanisms. The first mechanism includes a first fixing member, a first hole on the first component and a second hole on the second component. The second mechanism includes a second fixing member, third holes elongated in a second direction at intervals on the first component and fourth holes at intervals in a first direction on the second component. When the second fixing member passes through a third hole and a fourth hole, the third and fourth holes define a distance between centers of remaining third holes and centers of remaining fourth holes in the first direction. The fourth holes adjust positions relative to the third holes in the second direction, causing the first and second components to relatively rotate.

Abstract: A motion furniture side mechanism includes a side plate and a pivotable swing arm pre-aligned with the side plate for insertion of a driver tube using an automated or manual assembly operation. The swing arm includes a pivotable driver arm, and a driver tube socket is defined on the driver arm. One or more bushings disposed between the side plate and the swing arm or driver arm provides a mechanical retainer to prevent the swing arm or driver arm from becoming inadvertently angularly misaligned prior to assembly. The pre-aligned side mechanism allows automated insertion of a driver tube without the need to identify a misaligned linkage or re-align a linkage prior to driver tube insertion. A method of assembly furniture includes providing a side mechanism with a pre-aligned linkage member such as a swing arm or driver arm positioned for driver tube insertion.

Abstract: A reclinable and folding deckchair including: —a backrest, —a seating portion, —an underframe, formed of a first leg assembly and the second leg assembly, each leg assembly being formed of at least a first front leg and of a second rear leg, where the leg assembly yoke is formed of at least one receiving shell including a first housing configured to accept a fixing member, at least partially, the fixing member being intended to be fixed to a seating portion longitudinal member, and at least one cover shell, articulated with respect to the receiving shell, the said cover shell having, on one face, a cover configured to at least partially conceal the fixing member housed at least in part in the first housing of the receiving shell.

Abstract: A hunting tree stand includes a telescopic seat arrangement, so that the height of the seat may be adjusted by hand, without requiring tools, to any desired height, and a biasing element so that a user can more easily raise the height of the seat.

Abstract: An illuminated inflatable object formed of at least two pieces of material that define at least one interior chamber, at least one valve for delivering a fluid to and removing a fluid from the at least one interior chamber, at least one rechargeable battery disposed in the at least one interior chamber, at least one solar panel disposed in the at least one interior chamber and electrically connected to one or more of the at least one rechargeable battery, and at least one lighting source disposed in one or more of the at least one interior chamber.

Abstract: A seat cushion pad is provided that includes a base with an array of coiled springs positioned on an upper surface of the base. A machine spun fiber foam layer rests on top of the array of coiled springs with a high-density foam sidewall surrounding the array of coiled springs and resting on the top surface of the base. An upper base layer made of high density foam rests on the sidewall with a pliable and elastic low density polyurethane foam layer pad on top of the upper base layer. A material cover encloses the high-density foam sidewall, the upper base layer, and the low density polyurethane foam layer pad.

Abstract: A chair support assembly is provided which can comprise a bracket assembly having a horizontal bracket and a vertical bracket, the vertical bracket extending from the horizontal bracket at a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the vertical bracket, and an adjustable arm telescopically coupled to the horizontal bracket, the adjustable arm slideably moveable in a longitudinal direction of the chair support assembly. The chair support assembly can also comprise a shin support assembly slideably coupled to the vertical bracket, the shin support assembly including a shin rest that is sized and shaped to rest against a shin of a user. Related methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: A foldable chair includes a seat panel having a first end portion and a second end portion, a pivotable support having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the pivotable support pivotally connected to the first end portion of the seat panel, and a variable resistance support assembly pivotally coupled to the second end portion of the seat panel for selectively raising and lowering the seat panel. The variable resistance support assembly can include a housing, with a first spring and a second spring stored therein. The first spring can have a first pressure load and the second spring can have a second pressure load that is less than the first pressure load.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fittings and an interior conduit to providing a continuous air flow path from a vertical wall of the box spring to a horizontal surface of the box spring to selectively supply to an inflatable volume integrated into a top surface of the box spring. Fittings are provided on a vertical wall for connection to an external source of air. Another set of fittings are provided on a top surface of the box spring for connection to an inflatable bladder, A conduit inside the box spring is connected to an interior nozzle on each of the fittings to provide a continuous flow path from the fittings on the vertical to the fittings on the horizontal surface. The side wall fittings allow an external source of air to be supported or alternatively provide a stable connection for a conduit. With such a configuration, a mattress being supported by a box spring can be maneuvered under the influence of the inflatable bladder without affecting the external source of air.

Abstract: A posturized comfort layer for a bedding or seating product has different sections of different firmness due to different mini coil springs within the sections. The springs may be individually pocketed between two sheets of non-woven polypropylene fabric joined with circular seams or rectangular seams. Each circular seam joins opposed pieces of fabric around one of the mini coil springs with curved segments. Alternatively, rectangular seams join opposed pieces of fabric around each of the mini coil springs with linear segments. Regardless of the shape of the seams, the different firmness of the different sections of the comfort layer may be due to the mini-coil springs contained in the pockets.

Abstract: The inflatable pad includes an inflatable frame having a length and width that defines a pad area suitable for supporting a person lying thereon. A plurality of internal support members are configured to support the weight of a person lying thereon and elevate the person above the ground. The inflatable pad includes non-supporting regions that require less fill volume than regions that support primary support regions such as the hips and shoulder.

Abstract: A generally rectangular mattress formed in three foldable sections. The mattress has pairs of cut-out sections on either side of the lateral centre line of the mattress to provide means for the mattress to fold at those sections in opposing directions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a regimen mattress. The regimen mattress includes a memory foam, a high density (HD) foam below the memory foam, and a cover covering the memory foam and the HD foam together to form the entire mattress. The HD foam contains functional additives. The regimen mattress effectively improves the user's health condition through adding functional additives into the foam layer that is far away from the user.

Abstract: A seat assembly includes a seat with a hip/thigh support, a back support and at least one gap between the hip/thigh support and the back support. A seating pad assembly is positioned removably on the seat and has a foam cushion made at least partly of a viscoelastic foam and having a dimensionally stable woven fabric cover. Pelvic and upper back areas of a person sitting on the seat deform the viscoelastic foam significantly to provide a comfortable support and to define anchors for the seating pad assembly. The outer cover extends between those anchors for effectively supporting and cradling the lumbar back area of the person in the seat.

Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a latch component and an engaging component. The latch component includes an operating portion, a mounting portion disposed on a first component, and a connecting portion made of resilient material and connected to the operating portion and the mounting portion. An engaging slot is formed on the connecting portion. The engaging component is disposed on a second component for engaging with or disengaging from the engaging slot. The engaging slot and the engaging component are engaged with each other so as to fix the first component on the second component when the latch mechanism is in a locking state. The connecting portion is resiliently deformed by the operating portion to disengage the engaging slot from the engaging component so as to release the first component from the second component when the operating portion is operated to switch the latch mechanism to a releasing state.

Abstract: A wearable hybrid baby wrap and carrier includes a flexible support panel disposable on a back of a user. A first baby supporting strap extends from the support panel and over a first shoulder and chest of the user. A first attachment mechanism is attached to the support panel and receives the first baby supporting strap. A second baby supporting strap extends from the support panel so as to extend over a second shoulder and the chest to at least the waist of the user, the second baby supporting strap crossing over the first baby supporting strap. A second attachment mechanism is attached to the support panel in spaced relation to the first attachment mechanism and receives the second baby supporting strap. The first and second baby supporting straps cooperatively wrap around a baby and hold the baby against the user.

Abstract: An apparatus for soothing an infant, including: a torso support for supporting the torso of an infant in a prone position, the torso support being at an incline to a horizontal plane and having a crotch support provided at a lower end; and securing means for securing the infant to the apparatus, wherein the torso support is shaped to allow the legs of the infant to hang freely from either side of the torso support, and to support the infant's arms.

Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator is characterized by enabling at least a part of a refrigerator door to be selectively transparent by a user's operation, such that the user sees through an inside of the refrigerator while the refrigerator door is closed.