Abstract: A bed comforter comprises a center section sized to cover a top side of a mattress, the center section including a first filling material with a first percentage of down; a first side section on a left side of the center section, the first side section configured to at least partially drop from a left side edge of the mattress, the first side section including a second filling material with feathers and a second percentage of down, the second percentage of down being less than the first percentage of down; and a second side section on a right side of the center section, the second side section configured to at least partially drop from a right side edge of the mattress, the second side section including the second filling material with feathers and the second percentage of down.

Abstract: A pillowcase includes a top panel and an opposite bottom panel. The top panel has three sides that are joined with three sides of the bottom panel such that inner surfaces of the top and bottom panels that face one another define a cavity configured for disposal of a pillow. Fourth sides of the top and bottom panels are not joined with one another and define an opening that is in communication with the cavity. A power band extends across the opening. The power band includes a sheen.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to a car seat blanket having one or more slits to accommodate shoulder straps of a car seat and a buckle of a car seat. The slits may include one or more connectors which connect automatically when a child is removed from a car seat. Further, the blanket may include a hood and a foot pocket which may be closed around a child's legs by one or more lengths of ribbon. The blanket may be conveniently rolled and stored by wrapping the ribbon around the blanket and tying a knot in the ribbon.

Abstract: A supporting pillow structure for a user to sleep or to perform sedentary activity facing down toward the pillow structure with the user's hands and arms placed below their face. Embodiments of the pillow structure may be configured to provide users with comfort and support while the user is seated leaning forward at a desk or table. Embodiments may be further configured to expand and compress, for example to inflate and deflate, into a compact easy to carry package.

Abstract: A substantially U-shaped travel pillow includes: a first side portion comprising a first base side portion of a first base surface, a first top surface, a first inside surface and an outside surface. A second side portion with a second base side portion has a second base surface, a second top surface, a second inside surface opposed to the first inside surface and a second outside surface. A neck cushion portion is between the first side portion and the second side portion. The two side portions and the neck cushion portion are a single compressible elastic foam insert. At least the first side portion and the second side portion having at least two air passage through holes passing through the first side portion and the second side portion, the holes having average diameters of less than 5.

Abstract: A food serving system includes a top serving portion and a bottom serving portion removably nested under the top serving portion. The bottom serving portion includes a closeable compartment with a door operatively connected to the closeable compartment to optionally occlude and unocclude an opening of the closeable compartment. A food serving system includes a serving tray including a top serving portion and a bottom serving portion. The bottom serving portion includes a closeable compartment with a door operatively connected to the closeable compartment to optionally occlude and unocclude an opening of the closeable compartment. The top serving portion is formed within the door of the bottom serving portion.

Abstract: A footwear rack and clasp for storing footwear are provided. The clasp comprises a hook, a plurality of coplanar arms downwardly extending from the hook, and at least one tong. The tong is pivotally coupled to a first coplanar arm and extendable across an opening defined by the first coplanar arm and an adjacent second coplanar arm to engage the second coplanar arm. A biasing force exerted by the tong on an article to be hung is increased proportionally as the weight of the article increases. The footwear rack comprises a vertical post supporting a plurality of removeable footwear support arms and a plurality of clasps removably attachable to the arms. Each support arm extends in a direction that is generally perpendicular to a longitudinal axis defined by the post. Each support arm may comprise a tongue configured to engage a groove defined by a surface of the post.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a type of shoehorn, including a shoehorn body, a fixing base and a peg, wherein the shoehorn body is in the shape of a long plate, the shoehorn body is 50 cm-100 cm in length, and the shoehorn main body is provided with a supporting base and a peg. The invention adopted a new structure, increasing the length of the shoehorn body, so that people do not need to stoop down to use it. The shoehorn is made with a soft structure, it is easily used for all kinds of shoes, there are two ways to fix the fixed base and shoehorn body, they can be randomly paired, greatly facilitating its usage. The invention is reasonably structured, easy to use, the production cost is low, the practicality is strong.

Abstract: Standing desks, such as fixed work surfaces or height-adjustable desks or computer/workstation supports, provide relief from computer or other desk work that might otherwise force a user to remain seated. However, concerns about utilization and comfort are points of resistance to standing desks. A “smart” pressure sensing mat is provided that may provide additional cushioning and comfort as well as a source of data input for record keeping, usage verification, user identification, and control signals. Signals may be utilized to report data (e.g., utilization, user operations, functions, etc.) and/or control components (e.g., trigger a standing desk to rise for standing use or lower for seated use, activate lights, etc.).

Abstract: A wall mount deposit box is provided. A housing includes a front side and a back side. A rotatable content deposit includes a content delivery door and an inner panel affixed on a proximate end at an angle to a bottom of the content delivery door, and is pivotably attached to the front side of the housing. A content slot is formed as an opening within a front surface of the housing when the rotatable content deposit is in a fully open position allowing content to be deposited through the opening over each of the inner panel and the safety arm. A content retrieval door is located below the rotatable content deposit and is pivotably attached to the front side of the housing.

Abstract: A package delivery system wherein packages are distributed through a distribution center's deliverymen. Badges are worn by the deliverymen. The badges include an electronic identifier identifying the deliveryman as well as the company/distribution center, that employs them. On approaching the building's receptacle, the signal from the badge allows the receptacle's locking mechanism to be functional; thereby allowing only authorized deliverymen to gain access to the interior of the receptacle.

Abstract: A secure storage assembly apparatus for the delivery of fresh, perishable or environmentally sensitive goods and other goods to a customer's home or business premises while not at home or work and a method of installing same to a structure are disclosed in accordance with the present disclosure and figures herein.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to an electrical interface design architecture to independently excite each of a network of light strings and/or light string controllers with any of a number of independent excitation signals. In an illustrative example, each of the light strings may receive a selected one of the excitation signals conducted via a wiring assembly to an interface formed as a plug or a corresponding socket. In some embodiments, the interface may galvanically connect one or more of the excitation signals to a corresponding load according to user-selection of a relative orientation between the plug and the socket. In some implementations the load may include a down-stream controller that draws operating power through a selected one of the conductors at the interface. In various implementations, the interface may supply a load such as a multi-channel cable or single channel light string, for example.

Abstract: A system includes a bracket, the bracket comprising a back plate, an arm and a curtain rod cradle, and a fastening plate, a rear of the back plate configured to slidably receive the fastening plate. The rear of the back plate includes a channel formed with a pair of opposing side rails, an upper stop and a lower opening.

Abstract: A drapery connector has an extrusion having an extrusion hollow; a pair of rails formed on the extrusion; a pair of extrusion sidewalls supporting the pair of rails; a pair of rollers engaging the extrusion; a roller frame retaining the axle; and a carriage line connecting the upper carriage to a successive upper carriage. The upper carriage is translationally mounted inside the extrusion in the extrusion hollow. The pair of rollers share a common axle, and the upper carriage has a pair of rollers with a common axle. The roller frame has a roller frame flat face oriented parallel to a wheel inside vertical surface. The upper carriage further has a roller frame. A pair of roller frame flat faces are formed on the roller frame. Each of the roller frame flat faces are closer to the wheel inside vertical surfaces than a thickness of a carriage line.

Abstract: Device for beverage production by the action of a hand-held blender, wherein the device comprises a filtering beaker, wherein the filtering beaker has at least one filtering area, wherein the at least one filtering area comprises pores, wherein the device further comprises a containing beaker having a larger diameter than that of the filtering beaker sufficient for accommodating the filtering beaker loosely in its interior, and wherein the device further comprises a pestle appropriate for being inserted into and occupying the section of the filtering beaker and means for holding the filtering beaker to the containing beaker.

Abstract: A steam generator for generating steam by boiling water, or other hot water heating device, in either case such as for use in a steam cooker or warewasher, includes a tank structure providing a heating chamber for holding water, and at least one heating element associated with the tank structure for heating water. The tank structure includes a main body wall having a U-shaped cross-sectional profile formed by opposed first and second side wall portions of the heating chamber and a curved bottom wall portion of the heating chamber, wherein the curved bottom wall portion is monolithic with the first and second side wall portions, wherein the main body wall is sheet metal material that has been curved.

Abstract: A steaming system is for steaming food. The steaming system including a base component adapted for receiving fluid therein, the base component being adapted to cooperate with a steam generating apparatus configured to heat up said fluid to produce steam. The steaming system also includes at least one steaming component includes a steaming compartment adapted to contain food to be steamed, the at least one steaming component being operatively mounted on the base component and being in fluid communication therewith. The steaming system is operable in a steaming configuration where the components are stacked onto one another to allow circulation of steam from the base component to the steaming compartment. The steaming system is further operable in a storage configuration where the base component is contained within the steaming compartment.

Abstract: A method for forming a dissolvable freeze dried coffee is disclosed. The method may comprise the steps of freezing a liquid coffee concentrate and freeze drying the frozen liquid coffee concentrate until a hard outer crust is formed which may have a hardness greater than or equal to an interior portion of the freeze dried coffee.

Abstract: A system (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, comprising at least one type of brewing device (2), at least one beverage discharge disposition (3) that provides beverage discharge in a direction opposite that of the gravity force, and at least one type of beverage recipient (4), for example of the type glass, cup or similar. The system (1) presents at least one introduction opening (8) configured for the introduction of portions (7) of edible substance, arranged next to said beverage discharge disposition (3), so that both are accessible on a common exterior surface of the apparatus casing (6) of said beverage preparation apparatus (5). Also, a process for preparing beverages having a step of confirmation the correct placement of a beverage recipient (4) engaged in said beverage discharge disposition (3) and display of corresponding information.

Abstract: A beverage or foodstuff preparation system (2) comprising: a base unit (74); a removable component (76) having a beverage or foodstuff component processing system (4); a power coupling (78) adapted for inductive power transfer of electrical energy between the base unit and the removable component when the removable component (76) is coupled with the base unit (74).

Abstract: A method for taking into use an exchangeable supply pack in a beverage dispensing machine is disclosed. The exchangeable supply pack comprising a dosing pump and a container with a liquid substance to be supplied by the beverage dispensing machine. The method subsequently comprises detecting placement of the exchangeable supply pack and executing an activation procedure. The activation procedure comprises repeating an activation cycle while detecting whether or not a liquid substance is present inside the dosing pump. The activation cycle comprises activating the dosing pump during a first period of time and at least partially deactivating the dosing pump during a second period of time. The activation procedure is completed when it is detected that liquid substance is present in the dosing pump. In addition, a beverage dispensing system and a computer program product are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a tea machine dripping and brewing tea with cold water, including a water storage tank, dripping pipe, tea cake rack, cup holder and a main control unit. One end of the dripping pipe is connected with the bottom of the water storage tank, and the other end is an open end. A drip controller is installed on the dripping pipe. The cup holder is located right below the tea cake rack for placing a metering cup, and is provided with a water cup detecting apparatus and a water quantity detecting apparatus. The main control unit is connected with the drip controller, the water cup detecting apparatus and the water quantity detecting apparatus, and commands opening and closing of the drip controller, so as to brew tea with cold water to dissolve out effective ingredients of the tea.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes a method of operating a grill having a food containing assembly. The method includes installing a first cooking grate in a perimeter grate frame and in spaced-apart relationship to a second cooking grate to which food is placed on. The method also includes cooking the food for a period of time and translating the food containing assembly, where the perimeter grate frame rotates at least 180 degrees from an original position. The method also includes cooking the food for an additional period of time, translating the food containing assembly to the original position, displacing the first cooking grate from the perimeter grate frame, and removing the food.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a grill pan for a direct fired roast including a side wall, and a bottom surface of a grill pan main body surrounded by the side wall. The bottom surface includes: an oil collecting part concavely formed in the bottom surface along a lower end of the side wall; a plurality of lower ribs formed at an upper surface thereof with a first oil passage connected to the oil collecting part, and spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval; a plurality of upper ribs located higher than the lower ribs, formed at an upper surface thereof with a second oil passage connected to the oil collecting part, and spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval; and a heat outlet formed between a lower portion of the upper rib and an upper portion of the lower rib to discharge heat.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a combination appliance. The combination appliance includes a first appliance and a second appliance. The first appliance includes a front surface, a rear surface, side surfaces extending between the front and rear surfaces, and at least one heating chamber. The second appliance includes a front surface, a rear surface, side surfaces extending between the front and rear surfaces, a heating chamber, and a door at the front surface of the second appliance. The first appliance is vertically disposed over the second appliance with the front, rear and side surfaces of the first and second appliances substantially aligned. A width of the combination appliance defined by the front surface of the first and second appliances is dimensioned smaller than a depth of the combination appliance defined by the side surfaces of the first and second appliances.

Abstract: A stovetop cooking and grilling assembly for selective use with a stovetop includes a first housing that is configured as an oven. A second housing is coupled to and extends from an upper end of the first housing. A plurality of burners, which is gas-fired, is coupled to a top of the second housing. Each of a plurality of first grates is selectively couplable to a set of the burners. The set of the burners is configured to grill a food item that is positioned on the first grate. Each of a plurality of slots that is positioned through a front of the second housing is positioned for insertion of a respective tray. A plurality of orifices that is positioned through the top of the second housing is configured to permit drippings from the food item to flow into the second housing to be collected by the tray.

Abstract: The disclosure claims a ceramic oven and an installation method of an insert on an oven body thereof. The ceramic oven mainly comprises an oven body (1), a base and an insert, wherein the oven body (1) is placed on the base, an oven cover (5) is arranged at the top of the oven body (1) and a cover cap (7) is arranged on the oven cover (5), placing tables (6) are installed on the left and right sides of the oven body (1) through bolts, more than one hole (2) is formed on the side wall or at the bottom of the oven body (1), a track (3) is paved in the hole (2), and a limiting baffle plate (4) is arranged at the top of the track (3); and the insert is inserted on the track (3) of the hole (2). The method comprises the following steps: forming the hole for the oven body-paving the track-inserting the “Insert”-processing the “Insert”. The ceramic oven has characteristics of diversified energy use, good taste of baked food and convenient use.

Abstract: A solid-fuel grilling device comprises a direct-current power source. A direct-current sensor is in communication with the direct-current power source. The direct-current sensor is configured to gather power characteristic data in relation to the direct-current power source. A solid-fuel grilling component is in communication with the direct-power source. The direct-power source provides power to the solid-fuel grilling component. A processor, in communication with the direct-current sensor, is configured to analyze the power characteristic data and determine operational health of solid-fuel grill components.

Abstract: A cleaning device having a handle and one or more cleaning members. A first of the cleaning members has a first finger, a second finger spaced apart from the first finger, and a compliant member extending from the first finger to the second finger. The compliant member is constructed at least partially from a metallic material. The first finger is spaced from the second finger to accommodate a cross-member of a cooking grate between the first finger and the second finger such that the compliant member contacts the cross-member. A second of the cleaning members has an elongation and a first bar and a second bar extending transverse to the elongation, the second bar spaced from the first bar along the elongation. The second of the cleaning members is configured to be inserted between adjacent cross-members of a cooking grate and, after insertion, rotated.

Abstract: A product preparation system and method wherein a single-use product container assembly and a multiple motion intelligent driving device are employed to process contents of the container assembly.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a bevel planetary gear mechanism applied to a stand mixer, including a center bevel gear (2), a first bevel planetary gear (10), a second bevel planetary gear (3), a third bevel planetary gear (4), an internal bevel gear (5) and a bevel planetary gear bracket (11), wherein, the center bevel gear (2) is mounted on a spindle (1); the first bevel planetary gear (10), the second bevel planetary gear (3) and the third bevel planetary gear (4) are all engaged with the center bevel gear (2); the internal bevel gear (5) surrounds the first bevel planetary gear (10), the second bevel planetary gear (3) and the third bevel planetary gear (4) and are engaged with such three gears. By using the bevel planetary gear mechanism provided by the disclosure, the stand mixer has a pitched kneading hook, thereby improving the kneading effect of the stand mixer.

Abstract: A shower liner stay for holding a shower liner away from the showering area while a person is taking a shower. The shower liner stay includes one or more pensile wands to dangle on the dry ingress outside of a shower liner and adjacent the shower liner while dangling from existing hook(s) or curtain rod. Strategically affixed to a pensile wand are one or more graspers for grasping the delicate impermeable flexible surface of a shower liner for keeping the shower liner in place regardless of strong aerodynamic conditions during a shower. Customary and normal operation of the shower liner remains.

Abstract: A shower liner stay for holding a shower liner away from the showering area while a person is taking a shower. The shower liner stay includes a shower liner having strategically integrated retaining member(s) for retaining one or more pensile wands adjacent the shower liner for keeping the shower liner in place regardless of strong aerodynamic conditions during a shower. Customary and normal operation of the shower liner remains.

Abstract: A hands-free body scrubbing device comprising a base, a plurality of bristles, and an attachment means for removably attaching the back scrubbing device to a wall. The base comprises a front side and a back side. The plurality of bristles extending from the front side. The means for attaching extend from the back side. The hands-free body scrubbing device may further comprise a plurality of hemispherical projections projecting from the front side. The plurality of bristles and the plurality of hemispherical projections may be configured in alternating rows. The attachment means comprises a plurality of suction cups, a plurality of hook and loop fasteners, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A container holds an absorbent pad which contains fluids for cleansing toilet facilities before using them, or for cleansing or moisturizing a person's body after using a toilet. One carries one or more such containers on one's person. To use the container one opens it and expresses fluid from the pad onto dry clean toilet paper by pressing that toilet paper onto the pad. One then uses the now moist toilet paper to clean a toilet seat, or to clean or moisturize one's person or the person of another. Then one disposes of the now used toilet paper as one normally disposes of toilet paper.

Abstract: The wet wipe flushable roll combination disclosed herein may comprise, at least, a plurality of wet wipes, an inner roll liner, an outer packaging, and a dispensing mechanism. The combination is formed by first rolling the inner roll liner and the plurality of wet wipes, and then enclosing the resulting wet wipe roll within the outer packaging such that the plurality of wet wipes may be pulled through the dispensing mechanism. The combination is preferably formed from flexible, moisture-resistant materials so as to prevent decomposition or contamination of the system and facilitate long-term storage. A preferred system for manufacturing the present combination may involve the use of proprietary robotic arms for the manipulation and assembly of each component.

Abstract: A sink unit with hand drying assembly including a casement having a top element, a front and a back, a basin having a rim, carried by the casement with the rim adjacent the top element. A faucet is carried by the casement intermediate the basin and the back. a nozzle fixture is carried by the top proximate the rim and includes a housing having a nozzle, and a base with an aperture formed therethrough. An anchor post extends downwardly from the base to a position below the top element. The anchor post defines an air passage therethrough, the air passage aligned with and coupled in communication with the aperture. A fastener engages the anchor post, securing the nozzle fixture to the top element adjacent the basin. A channel element defines a channel coupling the aperture to the nozzle.

Abstract: An auxiliary toilet seat assembly for assisting an obese individual with urinating and defecating into a toilet includes a chair that is selectively positioned over a toilet. The chair is selectively mounted thereby facilitating urination and defecation into the toilet. The chair has a weight capacity of at least 130.0 kg to support an obese user. The chair has an aperture extending therethrough to pass urination and defecation therethrough and into the toilet. A cushion is coupled to the chair for enhancing comfort of the chair. A pan is slidably coupled to the chair to capture the urination and defecation.

Abstract: A urine receptacle assembly, for receiving urine while in a vehicle, includes a container that has a bottom wall, a top wall and a perimeter wall attached to and extending between the top and bottom walls to define a receiving space. A divider is mounted within the container and is attached to and extends downwardly from the top wall to the bottom to define a first portion and a second portion of the receiving space. A conduit is fluidly coupled to the container and extends upwardly from the container. The conduit receives urine and guides the urine into the container. A pump is in fluid communication with the conduit and directs fluid from the first portion to the second portion when the pump is actuated. A power input is electrically coupled to the pump and comprises a power plug that is electrically coupled to a power port.

Abstract: A sheet material dispensing apparatus, including a shaft operatively connected to a supply roller and a retracting roller, wherein the retracting roller has a radiused portion and at least one truncated portion; a motor configured to cause the shaft to rotate; an activating cam operatively connected to the supply roller; a microswitch operatively associated with the activating cam, the microswitch being configured to limit operation of the motor; a supporting plate engaged and disengaged by the retracting roller during operation, wherein the disengagement of the radiused portion from the supporting plate causes the supply roller to translate toward a wall of the apparatus; and at least one article of sheet material housed within the apparatus.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for cleaning a surface with a cleaning device having a body with a handle, a connector, and one or more cleaning heads that are removably attached to the cleaning device. Each cleaning head include a lower surface arranged to contact a surface to be cleaned and a dirt collection chamber permanently attached to the cleaning head. The cleaning head may include a support structure to support the dirt collection chamber and a cleaning sheet. The cleaning head also may include a suction nozzle. At least a portion of the dirt collection chamber may be made of a filter material.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a canister defining a debris chamber, a power head mounted to a top of the canister, a motor connectable to a power source, and an impeller connected to the motor and operable to generate air flow upon operation of the motor. The power head includes a housing that includes an upper wall, a lower wall, a radial outer sidewall, and a volute that defines a volute chamber. A first portion of the upper wall and a first portion of the lower wall define an impeller chamber. A second portion of the upper wall, a second portion of the lower wall, and the sidewall define a flow passage that extends from the impeller chamber to the volute chamber. The volute is disposed radially outward from the flow passage and includes a lower wall that extends radially outward from the sidewall and around the perimeter of the sidewall.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner head capable of implementing a plurality of functions having different cleaning purposes and capable of changing the cleaning mode, thereby performing efficient cleaning without inconvenience is provided. The vacuum cleaner head includes a first part having a first air passage communicating with a main air passage of a cleaner main body, a second part having a plurality of cleaner function units provided at different positions and a plurality of second air passages communicating between each of the cleaner function units and the first air passage. The second part is connected to the first part so that the inclination angle of the second part is changeable in multiple steps. By changing the inclination angle of the second part with respect to the first part, some of the plurality of cleaner function units is disposed so as to be usable and the second air passage is communicated with the first air passage for switching to the portion of the plurality of cleaner function units to be used.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner wherein, when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with an upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner above a lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner, a central longitudinal axis of an air treatment member, a pre-motor filter axis and a suction motor axis of rotation are generally horizontal and the pre-motor filter axis is vertically spaced from the central longitudinal axis of the air treatment member and from the suction motor axis of rotation.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner having an upstream physical filtration chamber, an air treatment member downstream of and rearward of the upstream physical filtration chamber, a pre-motor filter downstream of and rearward of the air treatment member and a suction motor downstream of and rearward of the pre-motor filter, wherein the dirty air inlet is provided at a front end of the hand vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A cyclone type dust collector includes a first cyclone comprising a first cyclone body configured to induce a cyclonic flow of air around a first flow axis extending in a vertical direction, a first air inlet formed in the first cyclone body, a first dust outlet formed in the first cyclone body, and a first air outlet formed in the first cyclone body; and a first dust container configured to communicate with the first dust outlet and collect dust separated from the air, wherein at least a part of the first cyclone body is horizontally adjacent to the first dust container in a first horizontal direction that intersects with the first flow axis.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner having a dirt collection chamber that is external to the cyclone chamber, wherein the dirt collection chamber is positioned above the cyclone chamber when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end of the hand vacuum cleaner above the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner having arranged from front to back an air treatment member, a pre-motor filter, a suction motor and a handle wherein the central longitudinal axis of the air treatment member, the central longitudinal axis of the pre-motor filter, the suction motor axis of rotation and the hand grip portion are generally parallel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner comprises a head portion; a body; a vacuum module positioned in the body, the vacuum module being adapted to generate suction for collecting dust via the head portion; a hose member adapted to connect the head portion with the vacuum module; and a guide member associated with the hose member; wherein the guide member is adapted to guide movement of the hose member such that, in response to movement of the guide member, the hose member automatically extends between a retracted position and an extended position to thereby position the head portion relative to the body.