Abstract: A blow-molded structural panel has a stiffening rib structure in which the height and width of the rib structure varies over its length. For example, the rib structure may have three tall portions separated by two short portions, with a gradual slope in height between the various portions. The rib structure is preferably wider in the short portions than it is in the tall portions. The lower height of the rib structure in some portions enhances the stiffness of the panel, while also using less material because the plastic does not have to be drawn so deeply into the mold in the short portions.

Abstract: Workstation for a user (10), in particular intended for a user's (10) keyboard work, the workstation (11) comprising a working surface (12) which is movable in relation to the workstation (11), a motor (16) arranged to drive the working surface (12) of the workstation (11), when the workstation (11) with the working surface (12) thereof is situated on a first lower vertical level (LL), downward and forward from an upper position (UTP) to a lower position (LTPSit) and from said lower position (LTPsit) back to said upper position (UTP) according to a determined length of stroke (42, 43) of a first movement pattern, wherein said motor (16) is adapted to drive said working surface (12) of the workstation (11) when the workstation (11) with the working surface (12) thereof is situated on a second upper vertical level (UL) in a second movement pattern deviating from the first movement pattern.

Abstract: An improved, height-adjustable desktop system that accommodates various postures including, but not limited to, seated in a chair at a desk, or standing upright on a floor, or various possible positions in between fully-seated or fully-standing, according to a user's preference. Systems and methods for providing computer-control for height adjustments allowing automatic or remote adjustment or both. The desktop system further providing minimalized footprint and upright design to allow placement in small spaces.

Abstract: A motorized desktop stand unit having a main surface assembly designed to accommodate a monitor or laptop and a secondary surface assembly designed to accommodate a keyboard. The desktop stand unit also has a frame assembly having an upper frame and a lower frame. An elevation mechanism is provided between the upper frame and lower frame. A switch provided in the main surface assembly, when actuated, causes the elevation mechanism to adjust the space between the upper frame and lower frames, changing the height of the main surface assembly.

Abstract: A wardrobe capable of being moved into and out of a hotel room, and into and out of a storage room, is disclosed. The wardrobe comprises a top, a bottom, two side walls, a back, and four wheels along the bottom, where the wardrobe would otherwise touch the floor. The wheels can optionally be lockable wheels. The wardrobe also includes a means for attachment to one or more walls in a room in which the wardrobe will be used. Suitable means for attachment include holes through which pins can be inserted, pins which fit into holes in a wall, Velcro or other hook and loop attachments, straps, ropes, magnets, clips, cotter pins, and the like. The wardrobe can optionally include one or more additional elements, including one or more doors, one or more drawers, shelves, closet rods, tie/belt racks, mirrors, cubby holes, a cover for the wheels, a safe, and crown, chair, and/or base molding.

Abstract: Freely installable cooker comprising: a support structure; a first cooking module removable, interchangeable and positionable in a first housing of the support structure.

Abstract: Furniture pieces are disclosed. A furniture piece includes a body, a non-flat base surface, a seat surface, a back protrusion, a pair of opposed side surfaces, and apertures. The non-flat base surface is positioned on a first side of the body, and the seat surface is positioned on a second side of the body opposite the first side. The back protrusion extends outward from the second side of the body adjacent the seat surface. The pair of opposed side surfaces are positioned on opposite sides of the body extending between the first and second sides. Apertures are defined in each of the side surfaces. Each aperture has an upper surface facing in a direction opposite the seat surface.

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

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a first mechanism, a second mechanism and a releasing connection rod. The first rail has a blocking part. The second rail includes a first end, a second end and a plurality of slots arranged between the first and second ends. The first mechanism includes a working member for blocking one of the slots. The second mechanism includes a blocking member. When the second rail is located at an extension position, the blocking member is corresponding to the blocking part, such that the second rail cannot be moved away from the extension position along a direction. The releasing connection rod includes an operating part arranged between the first end and the first mechanism. The operating part, is configured to be operated, such that the releasing connecting rod drives the blocking member to move away from the position.

Abstract: A folding chair assembly with an improved folding mechanism. The folding chair assembly has a backrest structure, a seat structure, and an armrest structure that are all made from shaped tube forms. The tube form of the armrest structure is attached to the tube form of the backrest structure with a pivot connection. The tube form of the armrest structure is also attached to the tube form of the seat structure at a pivot connection. A slotted linkage is provided that extends between the tube form of the backrest and the tube form of the seat. The slotted linkage is pivotably connected to either the backrest structure or to the seat structure. The slotted linkage defines a slot. The slot engages a fixed pin on either the seat structure or the backrest structure. The fixed pin reciprocally moves within the slot as the folding chair assembly is manipulated.

Abstract: A spine support apparatus for dynamic stabilization of a user's spine is provided. The apparatus an elongated base positioned in a sagittal plane; a plurality of variable spine support elements coupled to the base and spaced apart from one another to define a spine receiver to stabilize the user's spine, the spine support elements having a first spherical transverse protrusion; and a second spherical transverse protrusion spaced apart on its coronal plane by a valley, the valley being configured to receive any one of a neck vertebrae, a thoracic spine, or a lumbar spine; wherein the plurality of variable spine support elements are dimensioned with varying thickness on their transverse plane to correspond with the user's lordotic curve. A chair utilizing the apparatus and method of use are also provided herein.

Abstract: A cushion for releasably engaging an armrest, said cushion having a top portion, a padded portion, a bottom portion, and an attachment means configured to releasably engage the cushion to an armrest, where said armrest comprises a top portion, where said attachment means comprises a hook member and a loop member, where the hook member of the attachment means engages the cushion and the loop member of the attachment means engages the armrest.

Abstract: A heater device for warming a user has a heater panel including a planar heating element which generates heat by energization, a first heat radiation surface formed on one surface side of the heating element, and a second heat radiation surface formed on the other surface side of the heating element. The temperature of the first heat radiation surface is higher than the temperature of the second heat radiation surface. In the heater panel, the first heat radiation surface is configured as a non-contact heater that warms the user in a non-contact manner, and the second heat radiation surface is configured as a contact heater that warms the user in a contact manner.

Abstract: An assistive device for standing tasks allows for a reduction of effort on the part of a user while engaged in tasks or activities that are stationary or nearly stationary that lessens the strain on the bones, joints, and muscles normally used for standing while ensuring a proper alignment of the pelvis and spine.

Abstract: A portable, reusable appendage supporting device is provided for elevating the leg of bed-ridden patients for evaluation and treatment to their lower extremities. The appendage lifting device provide a base unit providing a telescopic pole connecting a support element for the patient's appendage. The telescopic pole enables selective elevational adjustment of the supporting element. The present invention also includes a pivot connection and locking mechanism interconnecting the support element and the telescopic pole, so that the orientation of the supporting element can be further rotationally adjusted and secured during use.

Abstract: A novel form of mattress foundation a part of bedding system having a capability for folding and portability with light weight and higher strength material where the mattress foundation comprising of metal structure made up of wire in square shape to provide a smooth surface and is cut into a head section and foot section hinged from middle to provide folding and unfolding possibility. The top outer ring of square tube is 14 legs that make up 6 pivoting circular pipes that when unfolded give the foundation the correct height and strength to act just like a normal foundation/box spring sleep system.

Abstract: The multiple-tier bunk-bed system offers a safer, more convenient, and easier-to-use three-sleeper bunk bed. This third bed slides out from the bottom and locks into place. The slide-out bed can lock before it is completely removed, leaving no gap or space between the beds. Additionally, the bed can have retractable side rails, preferably made from wood, matching the material of the bed frame. When the side rails are retracted, there can be a retractable wooden flap that slips right over the rail, leaving the visual impression of a clean finish, as well as allowing the bed to be used and look attractive with or without the rails.

Abstract: A portable mattress seating apparatus attachable to a mattress. The portable mattress seating apparatus clips onto a location on the peripheral of any conventional mattress. The apparatus has a retaining member that is retained under a mattress and above the box spring. The retaining member is attached to a vertical member adjacent to the side of the mattress. The vertical member is attached to another seating member that is oriented parallel to the top of the mattress face. The seat member is attached to a back-rest member. The back-rest member is attached to the seating member distal to the side of the mattress. The back-rest member is adjustable, allowing the back rest to be at acute, obtuse or 90-degree angles to the seating member. Further, the apparatus includes supporting members to spread the weight of a seated person.

Abstract: A bed includes components to control temperature of a sleep surface, for example based on time and historical usage patterns by a user. In some embodiments the temperature of the sleep surface is controlled based on information indicating a sleep state of the user. In some embodiments the temperature is dynamically adjusted so to achieve particular sleep states and/or sleep patterns for the user. In some embodiments the temperature and timing of temperature adjustments is iteratively adjusted over multiple sleep sessions so to achieve improvements in sleep states and/or sleep quality for the user.

Abstract: Mattress assemblies include a hybrid posture support system that provide an end user with improved posture support during use, among other advantages. The hybrid posture support system includes a top foam layer including first and second foam portions that are spaced apart and generally correspond to a head/shoulder region and a foot region, respectively, a pocketed microcoil array underlying the top foam layer that is intermediate the first and second foam portions; and an underlying foam layer. The hybrid posture support system can be used in any mattress assembly including mattresses having a coil spring innercore or a foam innercore.

Abstract: A sling chair may include a frame having one or more side rails, each side rail having a J-channel, and a fabric having one or more edges. The J-channel may include a neck and a foot, and be configured to receive a rod connected to a fabric edge. A locking strip may be inserted and force fit into the J-channel to lock the fabric edge and rod in the J-channel. The locking strip may include one or more lateral protrusions for mating with a ridge along an inner surface of the side rail.

Abstract: An infant seat includes a seat back member having an outer hub, a seat support member, a base member and a seat structure pivoted to the seat back member and the seat support member, and a locking mechanism including a slide gear and operably disposed on the seat back member. The seat support member has an inner hub pivoted to the outer hub to make the seat back member rotatably connected to the seat support member. The slide gear is transversely slidable within the outer and inner hubs for engaging with the outer and inner hubs to stop rotation of the inner hub on the outer hub. When the locking mechanism translates the slide gear to the unlocked position, the slide gear is disengaged from the outer hub to make the seat back member rotatable relative to the seat support member for adjusting a tilt angle of the seat structure.

Abstract: A foldable bassinet includes an upper bassinet frame, a pair of leg structures opposite to each other, and a bottom board. Each leg structure has an upper tower portion and a lower ledge portion. The upper bassinet frame is disposed through the upper tower portion of each leg structure to make each leg structure pivotable relative to the upper bassinet frame between a supporting position and a folding position. The bottom board is detachably configured between the two lower ledge portions and defines a containing space cooperatively with the upper bassinet frame and the leg structures. When the bottom board is detached from the two lower ledge portions, the leg structures are rotatable from the supporting position to the folding position to be folded inwardly relative to the upper bassinet frame.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides kangaroo care neonatal device and method of applying thereof. The device comprises the sling pouch which holds infant and attached to the main structure of device through zippers and zippers can be easily unzipped to access and position the baby for feeding and reposition back for continuing kangaroo care, without needing to remove the sling or the infant.

Abstract: A play yard includes a plurality of corner posts, a plurality of rails, a floor structure and at least one soft good assembly. Each of the plurality of corner posts includes a first guiding component. Each of the plurality of rails is connected between two adjacent corner posts. The floor structure is connected to the plurality of corner posts. The soft good assembly includes soft goods, a soft goods connector and a second guiding component. The soft goods connector is fixed to the soft goods. The second guiding component is connected to the soft goods connector and adapted to be detachably assembled with the corner post via the first guiding component for tensioning the soft goods.

Abstract: An infant safety apparatus. The apparatus includes a harness and a flexible base that are affixed to each other at a juncture. The harness includes a plurality of members for securing an infant's midsection to the flexible base, such that a portion of the infant's back contacts the flexible base. The flexible base includes a plurality of arms for securing to a bed mattress, such that each arm retains the flexible base in place. The infant safety apparatus is designed to maintain the infant in a supine position or side position while preventing the infant from overturning onto a prone position, such that a rear side of the infant continuously contacts the flexible base while the infant is secured within the apparatus. In this way, the infant safety apparatus maintains the infant in a secure position and facilitates breathing by the infant.

Abstract: Apparatus for displaying a chilled container in which the container is received in an internal cavity in which the container is in thermal contact with a cradle which is in turn in thermal contact with at least one thermoelectric cooling element while the container remains visible through a window in a front wall of the internal cavity.

Abstract: The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a modular presentation system for the display and support of goods and a build-up method therefor. The system comprises floor tiles, blocks, and cover plates. Two floor tiles can be interconnected by placing the two floor tiles adjacent and subsequently mounting a connection piece in connection recesses provided in the two floor tiles. Floor tiles, blocks, and cover plates are configured to clamp on top of floor tiles and blocks. The present invention allows to quickly and efficiently build up the modular presentation system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of a transaction device stand. In one embodiment, the transaction device stand comprises a stand base having a base plate, a column having a shape, and a winged collar latching mechanism. A swivel top may be mounted to the stand base via the winged collar, the swivel top configured to be physically coupled to a transaction device. A tension mechanism may be implemented between a portion of the swivel top and a portion of the winged collar of the stand base such that the swivel top is held at a position relative to the stand base in tension.

Abstract: A system and method for providing reusable bags is disclosed. The system may include a reusable bag deployment station that allows users to receive the reusable bags and to return the reusable bags. The system may track the usage of the reusable bags.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in holding an artwork during transportation and storage, the artwork comprising or being mounted within a frame with a plurality of fastening devices secured to the frame, each fastening device having an aperture in a part which protrudes from a side of the frame, the apparatus comprising a substantially flat mounting panel provided with a plurality of retention members; and a plurality of securing devices for securing the fastening devices to the mounting panel, each of the securing devices comprising an engagement part for engaging the fastening device and a locking part which is rotatable about an axis from a first angular position in which it can be located adjacent a respective retention member and a second angular position in which it engages with a respective retention member, whereby each securing device can be used to secure a respective fastening device to the mounting panel by aligning the aperture in the fastening device relative to a retention member of the mounting panel, inser

Abstract: A device comprising a top side a bottom side, wherein a hollow interior is configured to accept a crescent shaped pillow.

Abstract: A pillow allowing adjustment of the height, thereby minimizing neck muscles' strain and improving efficiency and quality of sleep is disclosed. The disclosed pillow contains a number of various compartments that are in communication with each other to allow adjustment of the height by the user.

Abstract: A beverage container includes a first vessel, a second vessel, a cap assembly, a first conduit, and a second conduit. The first and second vessels are vertically stacked and define first and second internal cavities, respectively. The first vessel is disposed above the second vessel. A cap assembly is secured to a top of the first vessel. The cap assembly defines first, second, and third orifices. The first orifice establishes fluid communication with the first internal cavity. The first conduit establishes fluid communication between the second internal cavity and the second orifice. The second conduit establishes fluid communication between the second internal cavity and the third orifice.

Abstract: A container is provided with a lid having a push-button trigger mechanism that operates both a drink seal for a drinking opening and a vent seal for a vent opening. The trigger translates in a straight line transverse to a longitudinal axis of the container body during the entire movement of the trigger to define a straight-line actuation stroke. The vent opening is initially opened during a first portion of the actuation stroke of the trigger, and the drink opening is initially opened during a second portion of the actuation stroke of the trigger.

Abstract: The invention involves the incorporation and enablement of elements that are incorporated into a consumer product that provide necessary balance, placement, positioning, shape, contour, and geometry that prevent a portion of the product from touching or contacting a surface on which the product is placed. The elements can be readily integrated into high-volume consumable products to increase utility, function and features of the consumable product at minimal incremental cost and adjustment to production and manufacturing processes. The invention further reports processes and compositions that enable consumable products with differentiating features, which products would otherwise be deficient for their intended use and application.

Abstract: A non-slip multipurpose wardrobe hanger includes a continuous solid frame comprising an interior body; a neck; an upper hook extending from the neck, wherein the neck extends to a pair of opposing arms, wherein each of the opposing arm has a proximal and distal end; two medially positioned cutout sections spanning the length of the opposing arms, wherein each of the cutout section comprises a top and bottom surface; and a non-slip material, wherein the non-slip material is fixedly attached to the bottom surface and top surface of each.

Abstract: A dressing aid for assisting individuals with limited mobility, flexibility, and/or stability to don or remove garments over their lower extremities is disclosed. An embodiment of the present disclosure illustrates a dressing aid that comprises a first cross member comprising a first distal end and a second distal end, a first elongated member comprising a handle end and a terminal end, a second elongated member comprising a handle end and a terminal end, a plurality of clips disposed along the lengths of the first cross member, the first elongated member, and/or the second elongated member, wherein the first distal end of the first cross member is attached to the terminal end of the first elongated member, and wherein the second distal end of the first cross member is attached to the terminal end of the second elongated member.

Abstract: A steamer accessory includes a water reservoir communicating with the outside via a filling orifice, and a steam generator including a steam production chamber connected to at least one steam distribution outlet provided in a lower part of the steam generator, the water reservoir communicating with the steam production chamber via a water supply inlet. The steam production chamber communicates with at least one steam evacuation outlet disposed higher up than the water supply inlet, the steam production chamber being confined above the steam evacuation outlet(s), the or each steam evacuation outlet communicating via a duct with the or one of the steam distribution outlet(s).

Abstract: A nonwoven filter fabric composition may comprise a blend of at least one thermoplastic and at least one naturally-derived fiber. In some embodiments, a method of using a nonwoven filter fabric composition made according to at least one composition disclosed herein may comprise providing a first filter fabric, configuring the first filter fabric, applying one or more reinforced seams to the first filter fabric thereby creating a first filter bag, inserting one or more substances suitable for steeping into first filter bag, and steeping the first filter bag in a liquid. In some embodiments, the method may comprise steeping the first filter bag in a cold brew system.

Abstract: A coffee or tea filtering device including a hollow cylinder, a basket, a cup, and a pump. The hollow cylinder may include a top end, a bottom end, and a curvate sidewall extending between the top end and bottom end. The top may be open. The bottom end may be at least partially open and include a first portion of a coupling mechanism and a retaining portion. The removable basket may be sized to be received within the top end of the hollow cylinder. The removable basket may be configured to support coffee grounds or tea leaves. The cup may releasably couple to the first portion of the coupling mechanism of the bottom end of the hollow cylinder. The pump may be configured to pump air from the cup out the opening so as to force a fluid from the hollow cylinder through the basket and into the cup.

Abstract: A brewing apparatus may include a chassis dimensioned to fit within a compartment of an aircraft galley. The chassis may include a front chassis section and one or more guide rails configured to engage one or more tracks in the aircraft galley compartment. The front chassis section may include a brew head assembly with one or more server restraints or one or more brew cup restraints and a brew cup panel assembly. The brew cup panel assembly may include a hinge assembly configured to engage the brew head assembly and a brew cup panel. The brew cup panel may be coupled to the hinge assembly and may be configured to adjust the brew head assembly in a selected direction via actuation of the hinge assembly.

Abstract: A machine for dispensing beverages from a pod, includes a frame, a container including a pod-receiving zone, and an opening/closing device arranged between the frame and the container so as to pivot the container along a vertical axis between a closed position permitting the beverage to be dispensed and an open position permitting access to the pod-receiving zone, wherein the opening/closing device is configured such that the container has a 180° angular stroke for moving from the closed position to the open position and vice versa, such that a direction of rotation of the container can be clockwise or counter-clockwise, at the user's discretion.

Abstract: A beverage preparation system comprises a first exchangeable capsule with a first exit face and a second exchangeable capsule with a second exit face, the second exit face having a larger diameter than the first exit face. The system further comprises an apparatus including an extraction plate having a plurality of relief elements for selectively engaging one of the first and second exit faces, and a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of fluid under pressure to a selected one of the exchangeable capsules, so as to press its exit face onto the relief elements, for opening the exit face. The extraction plate and the second exit face are adapted to each other such that a flow resistance of the second exit face when opened is less than a flow resistance of the first exit face when opened.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a quantity of beverage suitable for consumption, includes a first and a second brew chamber part to form a brew chamber for holding an exchangeable capsule as well as a fluid dispensing device for supplying an amount of fluid, such as water, under pressure to the exchangeable capsule. The first and the second brew chamber part are movable relative to each other between a first relative position, and a second relative position. The first relative position defines an open state in which the capsule can be inserted into the brew chamber. The second relative position defines a closed state allowing the brew chamber to enclose the capsule. A first biasing member biases the capsule towards the second brew chamber part. A second biasing biases the first brew chamber part and the second brew chamber part towards each other. The first biasing member has a higher stiffness than the second biasing member.

Abstract: A capsule (1) comprising a first construction element (2) having a container-like shape, and a second construction element (3) having a lid-like shape, adapted to contain an individual portion of an edible substance. The second construction element (3) has a passageway wall (4) surrounded in at least most part of respective perimeter by a weakened material region (41). The element (3) also has a recess region (5) and intercalary region (6) that provides a better retention of the capsule (1) and upstream sealing of the pressurized flow inside of a brewing device (10). The capsule (1) is part of a system for preparing edible products, including the capsule (1), an apparatus for preparing edible products comprising at least one brewing device (10) presenting one engagement element (15) adapted to engage with said recess region (5), so as to retain said capsule (1) with relation to a sealing element (14) provided so as to be adjacent with said intercalary region (6).

Abstract: A system for preparing a quantity of beverage suitable for consumption, including an apparatus including a first brew chamber part and a second brew chamber part forming a brew chamber for selectively holding one of a first and second exchangeable capsules, the second exchangeable capsule having a larger diameter than the first exchangeable capsule, wherein the second brew chamber part includes a central portion and a peripheral portion, wherein the peripheral portion includes a second sealing member arranged for providing a fluid sealing engagement between the peripheral portion and the first brew chamber part when forming the brew chamber for holding the second exchangeable capsule.

Abstract: A capsule for preparation of a beverage includes a container and a beverage ingredient contained therein. The container includes a code adapted for being identified or read by external reading means, and the code is arranged on the container to be read while the capsule is rotated around an axis of rotation traversing the capsule.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provides a coffee beverage having a reduced terpene content, in which terpene content is reduced by increasing the particle size of the coffee grounds.