Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to belt buckles and more particularly to belt buckles that have associated with the face or ‘front thereof interchangeable initials, letters or other design. The working mechanics of the buckle is based on a lever given at the top side of the belt. The lever is attached to a spring which holds the belt leather strongly. The lever can hold the belt strongly up till 300 pounds of weight without moving the belt leather even a centimeter. The invention is based to facilitate the user for opening and closing of the belt, change of the buckle design while retaining the same buckle and safety to the leather or belt material from wear tear caused due to buckling the prong in the punch hole.

Abstract: A buckle has a male buckle portion and a female buckle portion, wherein the female buckle portion comprises a female buckle portion body and a channel for the insertion of the male buckle portion. The female buckle portion further comprises a limiting skirt at an opening of the channel for guiding the male buckle portion into alignment with the opening of the channel.

Abstract: Various magnetic dermal adhesives and magnetically attachable personalizable accessories of the present disclosure are provided comprising a load-bearing magnetic dermal adhesive incorporating magnetic particles and a magnetic personalizable accessory incorporating one or more magnetic elements exhibiting high magnetic coercivity and positioned at least at the base of the magnetic personalizable accessory enabling their interaction.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an automatic swaying ornament, carrier and setting method thereof, includes a sub-portion inside a base, two connection shafts extended to both sides of the sub-portion; connection slots adapting to the connection shafts arranged in both sides of inner the base, connecting with the sub-portion; a cover plate arranged and welded on the base, covering the connection slots; and hollow structures arranged in walls of the connection slots, adjusting the connection shafts. By arranging a cover plate to cover the connection slots, the connection shafts are enclosed with the sub-portion exposing only. The ornament is easy to be arranged onto a valuable, having an aesthetic appearance. Covering the connection slots prevents any dusts outside from entering and affecting a swaying performance of the sub-portion. Arranging the hollow structures for adjusting the connection shafts ensures the connection shafts keep swaying.

Abstract: A rolling luggage bag includes a cover fixedly coupled to a base, the base including a first side opposite a second side and a bottom face extending there between, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of panels, arranged in a direction away from the base, wherein the plurality of panels defines an interior chamber, the interior chamber comprising an internal cover fixedly attached to the panels of the fifth panel zone, a first wheel and a second wheel coupled to the base, the first and second wheels configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and separated by a first distance along the axis of rotation, at least a portion of each of the first and second wheels projecting from the first side and from the bottom face, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel coupled to the bottom face, the third and fourth wheels configured to independently swivel about a respective swivel axis and separated by a second distance extending between the swivel axes.

Abstract: A device for retaining at least one container, in particular a case, on a transport unit, including a retaining bracket for insertion into a recess of the container, whereby the container is retained by the retaining bracket and is fastened on the transport unit, the retaining bracket including a first and second bearing pin; and a first bearing element for accommodating the first bearing pin and a second bearing element for accommodating the second bearing pin, the first and second bearing pins being rotatable in the particular bearing element around a shared axis; the retaining bracket being reversibly positionable in a first and second plane and the first plane extending essentially horizontally and the second plane extending essentially vertically, and the retaining bracket being insertable into the recess of the container when the retaining bracket is located in the second plane.

Abstract: A mobile device case is provided comprising an outer rim adapted to cover the sides of the mobile device, and a back cover attached to the outer rim to cover the rear face of the mobile device. The back cover, outer rim, and rear face of the mobile device define a slot therebetween, and the outer rim and the back cover further define a slot opening therebetween and the rear face of the mobile device at a side of the back cover, the slot opening providing access to the slot. The back cover further comprises a locking mechanism at a side of the back cover opposite the slot opening. The back cover is adapted to removably receive a design insert in the slot through the slot opening and releasably secure the design insert at an edge of the design insert by the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A key holder for holding a key comprising an eye, wherein said key holder comprises a pin. A key holder that is easy to operate and can be provided with keys easily comprises a frame which comprises a space for receiving the distal end of a key, and arm members. The pin is capable of being in a first state spanning between the arm members for retaining a key using the pin, and in a second state not spanning between the arm members for allowing attachment of a key.

Abstract: The customizable bag cover is an apparatus that accommodates the stylistic preferences of a user. The apparatus includes a bag, a frame, and a canvas sheet. The bag houses and contains a variety of items. The frame connects the canvas sheet with the bag. The canvas sheet receives a print with various inks in order to present a desired image, artwork, or picture. The bag may be a backpack, a tote, a wristlet, a crossbody, and so on. The canvas sheet is preferably impressed with a printer through Giclee printing. Moreover, the canvas sheet includes a graphical image. In an embodiment of the apparatus, the frame and the canvas sheet are fixed with the bag. In another embodiment of the apparatus, the frame, and consequently the canvas sheet, is removably coupled with the bag so that the canvas sheet is interchangeable.

Abstract: A Weave Stix 2 scalp scratcher device used to scratch the head's scalp and also used as a hair ornament. A device comprised of knitting or crochet needles, beads and a binding material or solutions. Objects of similar size shape and design of knitting and crochet will also be used to create this device. Beads and other objects are will also be used as attachments. Beads of different shapes, design and style are attached to the one or multiple ends of the needles. Beads and other objects can also be mounted in multiple layers. The device allows people with hair extension, braids and other hairstyles to scratch their scalp. The device easily glides thru the hairstyle or extension without damaging their scalp. It can also be used to hold the hair in place.

Abstract: A surface-mountable razor holder is disclosed. The surface-mountable razor holder includes a rear surface, a front surface, and a magnet. The rear surface to mount to an external surface. The front surface sized and shaped to conform to a first portion of a handle of a shaving razor proximate one or more razor blades of the shaving razor. The magnet is to secure the first portion of the handle of the shaving razor proximate the one or more razor blades to the front surface.

Abstract: A novelty nail trimming tool 10 includes a metal chassis 11 comprising a base 12 a neck section 13 and a head section 14. The head section 14 includes a pair of guards 15 and 16 which are also configured as the eyes or feelers of a snail. The base 12 has a knurled or roughened surface 17 forming a nail file. The head 14 has a v-blade 18, while the neck 13 is set at an angle of about 30 degrees to the base. A handle 19 in the form of a snail shell 20 is attached to the base 12 by a hand insertable clip action into three slots 21, 22 and 23 by reason of upturns 24, 25 and 26 in the base 12.

Abstract: In a sliding-type compact, a retainer casing 3 has at least a ceiling plate 3a for covering an upper face 2e of a case 2 body 2 slidably accommodated within the retainer casing and side plates suspended from both sides of the ceiling plate in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the case body. The case body has a downwardly concaved section 2a for containing the cosmetic material, an annular packing 5 encircling the concaved section and extending upwards, and side walls disposed facing the side plates of the retainer casing in a state in which the case body is accommodated within the retainer casing. Either the side plates or the side walls are provided with slide rails 3d extending toward the other of the opposing side plates or side walls.

Abstract: A deodorant dispensing apparatus including a reusable product dispenser and a deodorant refill cartridge releasably coupled to the reusable product dispenser. The reusable product dispenser includes a cylindrical housing, a base, a telescope, and a spring. The base is rotatably coupled to the cylindrical housing and operably coupled to the telescope. The spring is operably coupled to a spring holster of the base and the telescope. The deodorant refill cartridge includes a refill barrel and refill plunger. The refill plunger is rotatably coupled to the refill barrel, which retains a deodorant product therein. The refill barrel includes a latching mechanism for releasably coupling the refill barrel to the reusable product dispenser.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic product refill (20) for a hair treatment device (1), comprising an applicator member that is saturated with liquid cosmetic product, with a degree of filling less than or equal to 90%, preferably less than or equal to 80%>, more preferably less than or equal to 70%, the degree of filling being defined as the ratio of the mass of cosmetic product in the applicator member divided by the maximum mass of cosmetic product with which the applicator member can be saturated.

Abstract: A tool composed of silicone to apply cosmetics to the skin is disclosed. The invention described here reduces waste and the effort required to re-use a foam or foam-like cosmetic tool by being composed of silicone material that does not absorb cosmetics and is resistant to stains from most liquid, gel, or cream cosmetics. This results in decreased effort, decreased waste, increased cleanliness and longer use of the cosmetic tool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brush for applying a product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, including a core, in particular a twisted core, that extends along a longitudinal axis, and bristles that are held by the core in a portion of the core bearing the bristles. The bristles having free ends that define an envelope surface, the envelope surface having at least one facet and at least one groove, the groove extending along at least half the length of the portion of the core bearing the bristles, and the envelope surface being configured such that at least one facet and at least one angular sector with a contour of circular overall shape in section are successively encountered on moving around the longitudinal axis of the brush, this angular sector comprising at least the groove, said groove having outer edges situated on the contour of circular overall shape of the angular sector.

Abstract: A low profile medicament container and dispenser is provided for dispensing medicaments such as lip balm to the lips or skin of a user. The cross-section of the body portion of the container has a major axis and a minor axis and the minor axis dimension is 50% or less of the major axis dimension. The container supports medicament from breakage during dispensing with sidewalls configured to have a soft lip engagement surface to reduce the distance medicament must be advanced beyond the container. The lip engagement surface may be formed from a lower durometer material than the body of the container. The medicament may be advanced with a thumb actuated slide mechanism or rotatable lead screw arrangement with a shaped knob to maintain the low profile shape of the container.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator with a bristle carrier (9), which merges into a stem (12), by way of which the bristle carrier (9) is connected to a handle (13), or into a coupling portion (11) for connecting the bristle carrier (9) to such a stem (12), wherein the bristle carrier (9) carries a multiplicity of in each case single-piece bristles (1) of length (L) and is distinguished in that the bristles (1) consist of two halves (2, 3), which are axially symmetrical relative to one another and are displaced relative to one another, and connected in one piece to one another, along their axis of symmetry (4), wherein each of the halves (2, 3) forms a planar region (6) of the bristle (1), said planar region being located in the displacement plane (5).

Abstract: A device for removing lipstick includes a shaft having a proximal end coupled to a base, wherein the shaft is configured to fit within a person's mouth, a détente that extends around an entire circumference of the shaft, a concave surface with rounded edges on a distal end of the shaft, wherein the concave surface is configured for blending lipstick, and a cap that is configured to fit securely around the shaft.

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: The present invention relates to an artificial eyelash treatment tray, and according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an artificial eyelash treatment tray comprising a base member, a first treatment region provided on the base member and having first surface roughness, and a second treatment region provided on the base member and having second surface roughness different from the first surface roughness.

Abstract: An ear protector is provided that comprises a hollow body defining a cavity suitable for receiving an ear; a first fastening means; and a second fastening means. The hollow body is provided with an orifice that has an open configuration, in which an ear can pass through the orifice, and a reduced size configuration, in which said ear cannot pass through the orifice. The hollow body has a stretched configuration, in which an ear can be freely moved with respect to the cavity, and an engaging configuration, in which at least a portion of the hollow body has a reduced size as compared to the stretched configuration and in which said ear cannot be freely moved with respect to the cavity. The first fastening means substantially encircles the orifice and is elastic in nature, wherein the elastic nature of the first fastening means serves to bias the orifice into the reduced size configuration and wherein the first fastening means can be stretched to place the orifice into the open configuration.

Abstract: A mobile computing device and cradle holster comprises a body formed of a unitary material that is constructed and arranged to surround both a mobile computing device and a cradling apparatus coupled to the mobile computing device. The body includes an opening for receiving the mobile computing device and cradling apparatus and for exposing a top region of both the mobile computing device and cradling apparatus. The opening further has a width configured to receive and hold in place both the cradling apparatus and the mobile computing device coupled to the cradling apparatus, and the cradling apparatus comprising a mating interface for conformably positioning in an interior of the holster. At least one clip extends from a rear surface of the body for removably coupling to a belt of a wearer, the clip including a mounting element for coupling to the rear surface of the body.

Abstract: The nasal spray storage and protection device disclosed herein may comprise, at least, a main body, a removably attached cover, a plurality of blister package receivers, and a means for attachment to a user. Such a device is advantageous to first responders, law enforcement officers, or military personnel in that it provides a rigid and convenient means for carrying a plurality of Narcan nasal sprays on their person while protecting the nasal spray dispensers from damage and interference. In a preferred embodiment of the device the cover is attached to the main body by a means that allows for single-handed opening so that a user can access the Narcan nasal spray more easily. The device may further comprise a solid base plate 112 or a vented base plate 112, depending on the unique needs of the individual user.

Abstract: An oral implement and a method of forming an oral care implement. The oral care implement may include a head having a front surface and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the front surface. In one embodiment, the plurality of tooth cleaning elements may include three different types of tooth cleaning elements, each type of tooth cleaning element being formed of a different material. In one embodiment each of the materials has a different hardness and thus the oral care implement includes three different types of tooth cleaning elements each having a different hardness. In another embodiment, the oral care implement may include bristles and a molded cleaning element that may function as an interdental cleaner. Such a molded cleaning element may include a body and tines extending therefrom.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing hairbrush that includes a body having a bristle frame and a base which define a chamber between them. A plurality of bristles extends outwardly from a face of the bristle frame. A spraying member that includes a liquid reservoir, a pump, and a nozzle is retained within the chamber. The nozzle is positioned adjacent a support within the chamber. A trigger provided on the body is operatively engaged with the liquid reservoir of the sprayer. When the trigger is depressed a trigger arm pivots and pushes the liquid reservoir through a region of the chamber, actuating the pump as the nozzle is forced against the support. Liquid from within the liquid reservoir is pumped through the nozzle and sprays through one or more holes in the bristle frame's face and between the bristles. The sprayed liquid is applied to the user's hair as they use the hairbrush.

Abstract: A cleaning device that passively self-adjusts to improve biofoul removal across curved, non-uniform, or irregular underwater surfaces. The cleaning device includes a motor, one or more shafts coupled to the motor and coupled to one another via at least one universal joint, and a cleaning mechanism for removing biofoul from the target surface. The cleaning device includes an alignment mechanism that restricts the cleaning mechanism's movement to improve biofoul removal. The alignment mechanism can include bearings, spring components, dampening material, adhesion components, floatation objects, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Described herein is an oral care implement that includes a head portion; a cup member extending from a front surface of the head portion along a first axis, the elastomeric cup member comprising: a top surface; a plurality of grooves formed into the top surface; a plurality of rib members, wherein adjacent ones of the grooves are separated by one of the rib members, each of the rib members extending along a rib axis that extends radially outward from the first axis, and wherein each of the rib members has a thickness that increases with distance from the first axis. The cup member may comprise a plurality of first grooves and a plurality of second grooves, and wherein each of the first grooves has a first transverse cross-section and each of the second grooves has a second transverse cross-section, the first and second transverse cross-sections being different from one another.

Abstract: A table and a method of locking a table are disclosed. The table includes a central tube. A first frame and a second frame are disposed on opposite sides of the central tube, a bearing is coupled to the first frame and the second frame, a weight is coupled to the central tube, and a latch is coupled to the weight. The latch blocks movement of the bearing away from the central tube until one of acceleration and deceleration of at least a predetermined amount is applied to the table.

Abstract: A flat pack table comprises a first straight bar, a second straight bar, a first U-shaped bar, a second U-shaped bar, and a rectangular table top. The flat pack table is arrangeable into a compact state in which the first U-shaped bar and second U-shaped bar are nested around the table top and the straight bars. The straight bars, the U-shaped bars, and the table top have an identical width. In the compact state, the table is insertable into a packing box having an inner width no greater than the width of the table components. The flat pack table takes up a packing area within the box that is over ninety percent of the total packing area of the box. After removing the table from the box, the table is assemblable into an end table. Compact packing of the table provides for optimal storing, shipping, and transporting of the table.

Abstract: A foldable leg assembly for use with self-leveling platforms, tables, and devices that includes at least one rotatable bracket assembly having a first section with an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein a curved channel is formed in the upper portion and wherein a stem and flange receiving region is formed in the lower portion; and a second section adapted to be connected to the first section and having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein a curved channel is formed in the upper portion and wherein a stem and flange receiving region is formed in the lower portion; and at least one support device having a pivot device that is adapted to pivotally and rotationally engage the stem and flange receiving regions of the at least one rotatable bracket assembly, wherein the pivot device further includes a stem; a flange positioned on top of the stem; and a leg receiving portion.

Abstract: The RV-18 Café Table is a small, round table for motor homes, recreational vehicles, and travel trailers that utilizes existing mounting hardware commonly found in motor homes, recreational vehicles, and travel trailers. The RV-18 Café Table is a design that does not presently exist in marketplace and is an improvement over existing motor home, recreational vehicle, and travel trailer furniture for some purposes. The RV-18 Café Table provides improved mobility in the interior of motor homes, recreational vehicles, and travel trailers and offers consumers a novel option for food preparation or other purposes. The RV-18 Café Table is constructed of solid surface and injection molded plastics and is affixed to hardware commonly found in motor homes, recreational vehicles, and travel trailers (i.e. an aluminum round cone base for a 3½ in. aluminum pedestal table leg).

Abstract: A set of panels including a first panel with a first main plane and a second panel with a second main plane. The first and the second panel include a mechanical locking device which is configured for locking a first edge of the first panel to a second edge of the second panel at a junction plane. The first main plane is essentially perpendicular to the second main plane and the junction plane is extending between the first main plane and the second main plane. The mechanical locking device includes at the first edge an edge tongue which extends from the junction plane and at the second edge includes an edge groove at the junction plane. The mechanical locking device includes a dowel at the first edge and a dowel groove at the second edge. The dowel is configured to cooperate with the dowel groove.

Abstract: An adjustable free-standing shelving unit with horizontal shelf support beams suitable for holding one or more wire deck panels, which are detachably mounted to vertical corner posts by way of a unique combination of shoulder bolts, attached to the horizontal support beams, and keyhole slots in the vertical corner posts. In some embodiments, shoulder bolts having a head with a wrench receiving surface, an unthreaded shoulder, and a threaded shank are attached to the horizontal support beams using hex nuts. The keyhole slots, which are formed in each of the angled flat sides of the L-shaped vertical corner posts, are sized so that the heads of the shoulder bolts can be inserted into the wide upper openings of the keyhole and then pushed downwardly so that the unthreaded shoulders of the bolts will slide into the low slots.

Abstract: A mounting system for adjustably mounting a storage system to a wall is provided. The mounting system includes a horizontal rail to be secured to the wall, a stanchion spaced from the wall, and an adjustable knuckle assembly supporting the stanchion on the horizontal rail. The knuckle assembly is adjustable to move the stanchion toward and away from the wall, enabling the mounting system to accommodate plumb variations in the wall.

Abstract: A system for mounting to an underside of a work surface of an office furniture structure includes a storage structure and a bracket. The storage structure includes at least one storage chamber and at least one installation feature coupled to the at least one storage chamber. The bracket includes at least one securing feature configured to secure the bracket to the underside of the work surface of the office furniture structure. The bracket further includes at least one installation feature configured to couple the least one installation features of the storage structure. At least one of the storage structure and the bracket includes at least one restraining feature configured to engage the other of the storage structure and the bracket and inhibit the storage structure from being detached from the bracket.

Abstract: A chair (10) has a composite structure (14) attached to a frame (12). The composite structure includes a plastic plate (16) having an edge (22), and a metal plate (18) having a peripheral crimp (21) including a gap (20), with the edge of the plastic plate inserted into the gap and with the peripheral crimp clamped onto the edge of the plastic plate, to attach the plastic plate onto the metal plate. The composite structure provides a seating surface of the chair. The composite structure maximizes the advantages of both the plastic plate and the metal plate, with each plate compensating for the disadvantages of the other.

Abstract: A chair mechanism is provided for a seating unit that has a footrest, a seat, and a back. The mechanism is adapted to move the seating unit from a closed position with the footrest stowed beneath the seat, the seat in a generally horizontal orientation, and the back in an upright position, to an extended position with the footrest extended, the seat inclined from back-to-front, and the back in a reclined position.

Abstract: A high-load recline mechanism may include a first pair of linkage mechanisms positioned proximate a right side of a base and may also include a second pair of linkage mechanisms positioned proximate the left side of the base. The first pair of linkage mechanisms may be coupled together such that they both move between a closed position and a fully reclined position in unison. The second pair of linkage mechanisms may also be coupled together such that they both move between a closed position and a fully reclined position in unison. A motor drive tube may be coupled to the each of the inside linkage mechanisms of each pair of mechanisms in order to drive all of the linkage mechanisms between the closed position and the fully reclined position in unison. A linear actuator may be coupled between the motor drive tube and the base to actuate the recline mechanism.

Abstract: [Problem] The present invention provides a chair and a cover member of the chair that include a cover which can appropriately maintain the appearance of the chair while preventing a sitting person from touching a movement mechanism moving below a seat at the time of movement of the seat or a backrest. [Means for Solving the Problem] A chair according to the present invention is provided with cover members 71, 72 for covering a movement mechanism 5 to support a seat movably at least one direction of front-rear direction and left-right direction, and is configured so that the cover members 71, 72 include a plurality of through-holes 71x, 72x arranged lengthwise and breadthwise.

Abstract: The application provides a folding chair and a folding support thereof. The folding chair comprises the folding support. A seat cushion cloth is arranged on said folding support, and two sides of said seat cushion cloth are mirror-arranged with hanging portions. Each of said hanging portions corresponds to one upright rod, two ends of said hanging portion are fixedly connected with said seat cushion cloth, and said hanging portion is fixed on an upper end of said upright rod. This folding chair is easy to fold and has good support effect.

Abstract: The invention includes an outer frame, fasteners, an inner frame, a supporting body and pressing strips. The outer frame has a surrounding trough. The fasteners are disposed in the surrounding trough. Each fastener has an engaging portion. The supporting body is made of a flexible material and has a loading side and a connecting side. The pressing strips are surroundingly attached on a periphery of the connecting side. An interval is kept between two adjacent pressing strips to provide flexibility. The supporting body covers the front of the inner frame. The pressing strips are fastened onto the rear of the inner frame. The inner frame with the supporting body is embedded into the surrounding trough to engage with the engaging portions of the fasteners.

Abstract: A seat occupancy indicator device and method; the seat occupancy indicator device includes a housing made of a rigid material (the housing has a housing-exterior and a housing-interior-volume); a plurality of indicator lights, the plurality of indicator lights disposed on the housing-exterior, the plurality of indicator lights viewable from a location outside of the housing; a control-circuit, the control-circuit located within the housing-interior-volume, the control-circuit communicatively coupled to the plurality of indicator lights. The seat occupancy indicator is useful for indicating occupancy of a seat.

Abstract: A snowboard bench and a method of using the same. The snowboard bench includes a footboard assembly and a backrest spaced a distance away from the footboard assembly. The footboard assembly includes a substantially horizontally-oriented platform and at least one ramp angling downwardly to the snow surface upon which the bench stands. A footboard extends outwardly away from the platform and is oriented at an angle relative to the platform. The snowboard bench may be positioned proximate a top of a chairlift. A snowboarder slides up a ramp and onto the platform with one foot strapped into a binding. They can hold onto provided handrails to steady themselves. The snowboarder may position their rear end against the backrest and place their snowboard on the angled footboard. Bending over they can strap their second foot into the snowboard's bindings and then slide down the ramp and back onto the snow.

Abstract: A modular rocking device which can be used in conjunction with an existing bed or cot, without structural alteration of the same, to enable the later to be rocked. The modular rocking device comprises two motion imparting legs, two passive legs, two pairs of connecting rods and a motion and communication control unit. The oscillatory motion is generated within the supporting legs in a horizontal plane using an actuator mechanism which comprise a worm gear reducer, or a timing pulley gear reducer. Motion sensors, temperature, heart rate, blood pressure sensors, brain activity sensors, and weight sensors detect the user presence and sleep status, and activate the rocking motion using an automated method. The motion parameters are user configurable through a control panel, or remotely from a terminal connected to a data communication network.

Abstract: A mattress-retention system is provided that maintains a mattress in place on an adjustable bed base. The base has a decking with sections that articulate to move the mattress into any of a variety of support positions. The decking is typically covered with a fabric. A pattern of micro-hook strips is coupled to the fabric, facing outwardly towards the mattress. The pattern of micro-hook strips may be contained within only one section, but may also be contained in other sections, or may cross-over multiple sections. This pattern of micro-hook strips interacts with the mattress to retain it in place.

Abstract: An inflatable mattress topper has a length and width substantially corresponding to the length and width of a mattress so that the inflatable mattress topper can overlie the upper surface of the mattress, substantially within the perimeter of the mattress. The topper has separate left and right inflatable chambers having common upper and lower walls, and each chamber having separate head, foot, left and right side walls. There are a plurality of generally elongate parallel beams between the upper walls and the lower walls of each chamber, each beam extending substantially the width of its respective chamber from a point adjacent the left side of the chamber to a point adjacent the right side of the chamber.

Abstract: A symmetrical zoned foam mattress includes an upper foam layer with a wavy lower side and a lower foam layer with a wavy upper side. The lower layer has top, middle and bottom lateral valleys. The wavy lower side of the upper layer is glued to the wavy upper side of the lower layer. The top lateral valley has a minimum located within eighteen inches of the top head end of the lower layer. The bottom lateral valley has a minimum located within eighteen inches of the bottom foot end of the lower layer. A center plane intersects the lower foam layer at a minimum of the middle lateral valley. The minimum of each of the top and bottom lateral valleys is about fifteen inches from the end of the mattress regardless of whether the consumer chooses to use the top or bottom end as the head of the mattress.

Abstract: Example embodiments include a padding system that can include a first pocket assembly, the first pocket assembly including a first pocket, where the first pocket at least partially retains a first padding component, and a second pocket assembly, the second pocket assembly including a second pocket, where the second pocket at least partially retains a second padding component, where the first pocket assembly is coupled to the second pocket assembly with a transition portion.