Abstract: Modular mattress systems and methods are described. For example, a modular mattress can include a fabric cover configured to surround at least two foam layers. The fabric cover can include an opening to allow access to an interior region of the fabric cover. The mattress can include a first foam layer positioned within the interior region of the fabric cover, and an encasement layer positioned below the first foam layer. The encasement layer can include a recess configured to receive one or more modular support sections. The mattress can also include a plurality of modular support components received within the recess of the encasement.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a reversible multi-layer mattress pad comprises a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer comprises a first temperature-sensitive memory foam having a first density suitable for warmer temperatures, and the second layer comprises a second temperature-sensitive memory foam having a second density suitable for cooler temperatures. The third layer comprises a form-supporting form layer disposed between first and seconds layers (e.g., forming a three-layer “stack”).

Abstract: An improved child seat allows for easier cleaning and adaptation to suit children of various sizes and ages. The child seat can include features such as a removable seat pan that has upwardly curved edges to keep debris inside the seat pan and which allows for easy clean up. The seat pan can be removed to enlarge the chair for a growing child to fit inside the child seat. For additional flexibility, the child seat can incorporate a height adjustment mechanism to support the seat and match the stature of the child. This height adjustment mechanism can also be used to clamp the child seat to a tabletop.

Abstract: A mattress for a children's pack-n-play product using a hard substrate layer and an inflatable bladder to improve comfort, the hard substrate layer including a plurality of rigid substrate sections rotatably attached to one another allowing the mattress's hard substrate layer to lie flat when in use as a mattress and to fold into multilateral shapes when in use as a carrying case, the inflatable bladder improving the comfort of the mattress when inflated and in use as a mattress and still allowing the mattress to operate as an effective carrying case when deflated. The children's pack-n-play product also includes a collapsible frame assembly with an air compressor mounted thereto, in preferable embodiments, the air compressor being detachably connectable to the mattress's inflatable bladder to quickly inflate and/or deflate the mattress to facilitate its multifunctional use.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for a display rack system. The display rack system includes a support mechanism having first and second ends. The support mechanism may be configured to be attached to a surface at the first and second ends. The display rack system may also include a track mounted onto the support mechanism. The display rack system may also include a plurality of cardholders attached to the track. Each of the first plurality of cardholders may be configured to independently slide laterally relative to the track.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of furniture (30), comprising at least one support rod (10) and at least one first plate (20), on which the support rod or support rods (10) can be installed. The first plate (20) has one or more first openings (21). Into each of said first openings (21), a support rod (10) can be inserted at one end (11) thereof, and each of the support rods (10) can be mounted perpendicular on the first plate (20). The support rod (10) has a star-shaped axially symmetric cross-section (13), which is tapered at the one end (11) facing the first plate (20). The shape of the first openings (21) is adapted to the star-shaped cross-section (13) of the support rod (10), preferably in such a way that the shape of the first openings is designed similarly to the star-shaped cross-section (13) of the support rod (10).

Abstract: A fitted sheet and a gripping element integrable with fitted sheets is provided. The fitted sheet comprises an elastic band and a plurality of gripping elements secured to a surface of the fitted sheet. Each gripping element comprises a horizontal elastic strip and an inverted V shaped elastic segment attached to the horizontal elastic strip. At least two arms of the inverted V shaped segment are attachable diagonally along the surface of the sheet respectively. The horizontal elastic strip is extendable laterally along a surface of the fitted sheet. The resultant force generated by the elastic band and the plurality of gripping elements enhances gripping of the fitted sheet and prevents crumpling and dog ear formation during usage.

Abstract: The invention is of an improved mattress assembly and method for applying sheets to a bed mattress, involving partially attached top and bottom sheets for facilitating simulation installation of the two during sheet installation.

Abstract: The pillow provides multiple levels to place one's head and neck on to accommodate different lengths from the tip of the shoulder to the base of the neck when one lies on either of one's sides and different lengths from the center of the curve of the back of the neck perpendicular to the plane of the back extended up towards the head when one lies on one's back.

Abstract: A lid, which may be sized and configured to be attached to a container, may include a first opening and a second opening. The first opening may be at least partially defined by a first wall outwardly extending from an upper surface of the lid and the second opening may be at least partially defined by a second wall outwardly extending from the upper surface of the lid. A common wall may separate and at least partially define the first opening and the second opening. If desired, the first opening may be disposed within the spout and the first opening may provide a first fluid pathway to a fluid disposed in a first portion of a container. The second opening may also be disposed within the spout and the second opening may provide a second fluid pathway to the fluid disposed in a second portion of the container.

Abstract: A pet utensil kit for preparing and serving food for a pet includes a plurality of implements. Each implement comprises a handle and a tool. The tool is coupled to and extends from a first end of the handle. The handle is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user, positioning the user to manipulate the tool to prepare food and to serve the food to a pet.

Abstract: A tableware handle is provided, comprising a handle body with a central axis, wherein the handle body has a cross section of “W” shape which is axisymmetrically distributed along the central axis. A tableware is provided, comprising the tableware handle discussed above and a food taking portion fixedly connected with each other. The tableware handle and tableware thereof having a lightweight and good strength, are especially not easy to be broken and can be stacked stably. Moreover, there are small stacking clearance between the tableware handles, saving packaging, storage and transportation space. In additional, the tableware handle and tableware thereof are safe to use, light, comfortable and environmental protected.

Abstract: Reusable chopsticks that are foldable into a compact configuration for storage and easily transportable in a storage case. The chopsticks each comprise a rigid external structure and at least one flexible internal member that is foldable to a compact configuration for storage. In a folded configuration, the reusable chopsticks have a significantly reduced length of approximately one-half to one-fourth of their extended length when in use. The external structure of the chopstick is preferably formed of multiple rigid segments connected by the flexible internal member(s) in the extended configuration during use as chopsticks. A storage case is provided to store the chopsticks in the folded configuration in a compact form.

Abstract: Reusable chopsticks that are foldable into a compact configuration for storage and easily transportable in a storage case. The chopsticks each comprise a rigid external structure and at least one flexible internal member that is foldable to a compact configuration for storage. In a folded configuration, the reusable chopsticks have a significantly reduced length of approximately one-half to one-fourth of their extended length when in use. The external structure of the chopstick is preferably formed of multiple rigid segments connected by the flexible internal member(s) in the extended configuration during use as chopsticks. A storage case is provided to store the chopsticks in the folded configuration in a compact form.

Abstract: A Straw with a Rounded Tip for a more comfortable and safe straw. The Straw with a Rounded Tip generally includes a rounded tip at either one or both ends of the straw. The invention is the rounded tip portion of the straw. The rounded tip can be either hollow or filled with some substance, including but not limited to the material used in the construction of the body of the straw. The rounded tip can be formed by folding over the body of the straw at the end so that the resulting shape at the end is smooth and rounded. Alternatively, a mass of material may be formed into a rounded shape at the end to create the same effect. The straw can be any length, width, inside or outside diameter, and shape, as long as it has a rounded tip.

Abstract: A collapsible hanger for preserving clothing articles. The collapsible hanger includes a ridged center bar having a connector below a hooked top portion of the ridged center bar. A bottom portion of the ridged center bar is attached to a first end of a pair of flexible arms. Each flexible arm of the pair of flexible arms attach to an aperture at a second end. The aperture is configured to receive the ridged center bar therethrough. The ridged center bar may be vertically adjusted such that it slides through the aperture to transition the collapsible hanger between a collapsed and an expanded configuration. The collapsible hanger may be collapsed when inserted into an article of clothing, expanded once inside the article of clothing, and secured in the expanded position.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a strainer arrangement. The strainer arrangement comprises a first colander having a substantially rigid rim and at least one handle member with an aperture formed therein. The strainer arrangement also comprises a second colander having a substantially rigid rim and at least one handle member with a tab projecting from a bottom side thereof. The first colander and the second colander are of substantially same shape for stacking of the second colander into the first colander such that when stacked, the tab in the at least one handle member of the rim of the second colander engages with the aperture in the at least one handle member of the rim of the first colander for releasably locking the first colander and the second colander.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to an article of manufacture for cooking fowl, comprising: a body portion having a bottom; a side wall; and a central cylinder connected to the bottom and open at the top, wherein, said article of manufacture is a single piece molded from cast iron. The article of manufacture is also contemplated having a flange connected to the outer margin of the side wall and a pouring lip or spout. One embodiment includes one or more flange(s) extending downward to the top of the side-wall, but not below the same. A second embodiment of the article of manufacture includes a cover, wherein the cover forms a convection cooking chamber when used together with the article of manufacture.

Abstract: An intelligent cooking machine, comprising a top cover device, a base and a main control device, in which the top cover device is located above the base and is provided with a main material feeding device, a complementary material feeding device, a sauce feeding device, a cooking oil feeding device and a dressing feeding device, the main material feeding device is provided with a weighing sensor, and the weighing sensor is connected with the main control device to generate weight information of main materials contained in the main material feeding device and to allow the main control device to comprehensively control various feeding devices. Arrangement of various feeding devices of the invention is more scientific, comprehensive and reasonable, material feeding is more intelligent and controllable, the cooking effect is better, and the automation, integration and intelligence levels are higher.

Abstract: A filter paper insert for producing a brewed beverage includes a first side wall and a second side wall which are respectively connected along opposite sides by one of a seam and a folding edge, and are connected via a bottom seam. The insert has an opening for filling the filter paper insert opposite the bottom seam. The bottom seam has a shape that deviates from a straight line.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel system whereby an upper press plate a contact plate and a lower press plate are utilized in a French press coffee brewing system.

Abstract: A beverage maker having a brew container with a base, a first cylindrical section having a first diameter attached to the base and a second section attached to the first cylindrical section having at least a portion with a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter; a liquid reservoir; a liquid delivery system configured to draw liquid from the liquid reservoir and deliver the liquid to the brew container; a plunger assembly having a filter portion configured to filter the substance to produce the beverage from the liquid and a gasket configured to form a seal between the plunger assembly and an inner wall of the brew container in the first cylindrical section As the plunger assembly is raised through the liquid from the base of the brew container a vacuum is formed between the plunger assembly and the bottom of the brew container and the filter traps and separates the substance to produce the beverage from the beverage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-pressure centrifugal intelligent fast filter drip coffee maker which includes an adjustable bracket and a centrifugal filter drip element. The adjustable bracket includes a bottom plate, a pillar fixedly disposed on the bottom plate, a first support plate, and a second support plate. The upper end of the pillar is provided with a cavity with an upward opening. A first motor, a lead screw, and a bearing are respectively arranged in the cavity. The lower end of the pillar is provided with a plurality of adjusting screw holes. The first support plate is fixedly connected to the adjusting screw hole by a bolt. A second motor is embedded in the first support plate. A main shaft of the second motor passes through the first support plate. The main shaft of the second motor is provided with a transmission gear. The centrifugal filter drip element includes a tank body, a rotating base, a cover, a water pump, a funnel and a water pipe.

Abstract: A brewer system includes a storage tank, a brew chamber movable relative to the storage tank and positioned over a mouth of the storage tank, and a filter tape positioned between the chamber and the storage tank. Brewing substance and water are added to the chamber to form a brewed beverage. The brewed beverage passes through the filter tape and into the storage tank through the mouth.

Abstract: A friction activated ground coffee dispenser comprising a ground coffee reservoir, a dispensing base and a dispenser. The dispenser may be a rotary dispenser or a slide dispenser. The dispenser further comprises a reservoir that may be scaled to dispense ground coffee into a single serve pod, filter, or other grounds holding devices such as an espresso portafilter.

Abstract: A device and method for preparing hot beverage while combining roasting the brewing in the same device. When non-roasted or semi roasted grinds or scrunched leaves are used, completion of the roasting is performed by the device to a desired level of roasting. Thereafter brewing is performed in a desired temperature and a controlled pressure. The grinds or scrunched leaves can be provided packed in a capsule.

Abstract: A beverage preparation machine includes a frame equipped with a cup holder, a coffee dispensing nozzle including an outlet orifice and a rotating stirring device including a tool rotating about an axis and intended to cooperate with a preparation contained in a container resting on the cup holder, the rotating stirring device including a conduit for conveying hot water and/or steam toward the rotating tool. The rotating stirring device is mobile in vertical translation parallel to the axis between a top standby position, in which the rotating tool is situated above the container, and a bottom working position, in which the rotating tool is situated in the container. The outlet orifice is separated from the rotating stirring device and arranged at a constant distance from the axis so that the outlet orifice and the rotating tool are arranged above an upper opening of the container arranged on the cup holder.

Abstract: A nozzle-moving device has four bases, two rails, a shaft, a moving module, a brewing module, a transverse driver, and a longitudinal driver. Each one of the two rails is longitudinally connected to two of the four bases. The shaft is transversely connected to two of the four bases. The moving module is slidably mounted to the two rails. The brewing module is slidably mounted to the moving module. The transverse driver and the longitudinal driver are respectively connected to the shaft and the brewing module via timing belts, so the brewing module may move in two directions. Moreover, a user may easily change to different brewing modes via the transverse driver, the longitudinal driver, and a solenoid valve connected to the brewing module.

Abstract: A coffee making device has a body with a drip tray and a removable water tank that supplies water to a heat system of the device. The water tank is internal to the device and removable by a user. The body has a fluid refill opening that leads to the tank. The tank includes an overflow channel or conduit that dispenses into the drip tray.

Abstract: A device for creating infused beverages that includes a solvent flow management system having a pump body with a pump bore defining a pump interior volume, a piston disposed within the pump interior volume and in a fluidically sealed configuration with the pump bore, and a pump drive system operably coupled to the piston to generate a piston translation path. The device also includes a solvent-flow conduit and in fluid communication with the pump interior volume and a brewing chamber, an outlet, and a flow control valve, wherein the pump drive system is operably configured to selectively drive the piston along the piston translation path, when the flow control valve is in a selectively closed position, to induce a negative pressure and the flow of fluid through a solute housed in the brewing chamber, downstream and through the solvent-flow conduit, and into the pump interior volume.

Abstract: A food cooker includes a cook base including a cook base side wall and a fire ring, the cook base side wall being substantially cylindrical, the cook base side wall defining a top edge and a bottom edge, the fire ring defining a flat bottom portion and a circumferential outer wall, the flat bottom portion contacting the bottom edge, the circumferential outer wall extending around a bottom portion of the cook base side wall; and a removable cover including a top and a heat source container, the removable cover contacting the top edge of the cook base side wall, the top facing upwards and opposite from the cook base, the heat source container extending upwards from the top, the heat source container defining a top heat source containment area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a temperature control device comprising a control unit for controlling a heating unit of a food cooking device according to the following control scheme: i) a preheating period for heating up the food to a first food temperature of at most 60° C.; ii) a temperature holding period for holding the food temperature within a temperature range of 30° C. to 70° C. for at least one minute; and iii) a heating period for heating up the food to a second food temperature of at most 100° C. This control scheme ensures that ?-glutamyl hydrolase is not thermally inactivated and thus can hydrolyze polyglutamate forms of folate into monoglutamate forms and that folate bioavailability during cooking processes is enhanced.

Abstract: An electronic device and a system are to be provided in order to allow, at any time, monitoring of a cooking state (as a system state) of a product cooked preferably in a liquid. This is achieved by means of a hermetically sealed body with an electronic arrangement accommodated in the body. The arrangement comprises an electronic assembly (10) with a model-forming arithmetic unit (11) and a temperature sensor (20) adapted and arranged to measure an ambient temperature of the body. In addition, an electric power source (30) and a radio interface (50) with an antenna (52) are provided, the model-forming arithmetic unit simulating a model of a cooking behavior of a foodstuff to be cooked. Information on the current cooking state of the foodstuff is transmitted from the transmission unit (52) to a receiver (a smart device) spaced apart from the hermetically sealed body.

Abstract: Embodiments of a griddle system, device, and method configured to manage unwanted food byproducts. The griddle system includes a griddle having an upper side and an underside. The upper side includes a flat cooking surface and a splash guard, the flat cooking surface having a rectangular shape extending to a rear end, a front end, a left end and a right end. The splash guard extends along a periphery of the upper side of the griddle, the upper side including a trough. The trough extends laterally from the rear end of the cooking surface and extends longitudinally along a length of the rear end of the cooking surface such that the trough defines an elongated through hole therein.

Abstract: A radiation grill includes a housing and radiators which are arranged in the housing. A pullout which, in a position retracted into the housing, closes an opening on a front side of the housing. The pullout carries two glass plates arranged standing, which limit a cooking chamber in the retracted position of the pullout between them. Respectively, at least one of the radiators is arranged outside of the cooking chamber between each of the two glass plates and a side wall of the housing to irradiate grilled food in the cooking chamber. It is provided that movement of the pullout is limited by a stop.

Abstract: Embodiments of a griddle of the type for an outdoor cooking station is provided herein. The griddle includes a flat cooking surface with a splash guard extending along a periphery of the flat cooking surface. The flat cooking surface defines a trough positioned adjacent a rear end of the cooking surface such that the trough includes a sloping surface extending downward toward a rear opening defined in the splash guard along and adjacent the rear end of the flat cooking surface. With this arrangement, as a user cooks food on the griddle, unwanted grease may be pushed to the rear of the griddle and into the trough so that the grease funnels down the sloped surface and through the rear opening and into a grease container centered below the rear opening.

Abstract: An outdoor cooking station configured to simultaneously and independently cook food with separate cooking modes. The cooking station includes a main body defining separate first and second cooking portions fueled by separate fuel sources for cooking food in the separate modes. The first cooking portion includes gas-fueled first heating elements configured to heat a first cooking surface associated with the first cooking portion of the main body. The second cooking portion of the main body extends to define a chamber, the chamber being accessible with a door or hood pivotably coupled to the main body. The chamber includes an upper region and a lower region separated by an inner panel, the upper region including a second cooking surface suspended within the upper region. The lower region includes a second heating element sized and configured to electrically heat pellet elements to supply heat and smoke to the upper region.

Abstract: A flying system for flying a food product is disclosed having an endless conveyor system for cooking product in a bath of hot cooking oil. An upper conveyor belt of the conveyor system includes a plurality of protrusions on the surface that retains the food items with a lower conveyor belt. The protrusions may be formed by bars or rods that may be integrally formed with a fluid pervious surface forming the belt. Also, a process of cooking food items with an endless conveyor system.

Abstract: A ceramic deep-frying device capable of withstanding high temperatures and releasing far-infrared energy is made by grinding and mixing mullite, spodumene, energy ceramic material, ball clay, and kaolin clay into clay blank; molding the blank into ceramic green body; and sintering the green body at 1250-1320° C. for 18-24 hours. The device is completely immersed in the oil in a deep-frying vessel while leaving a gap between the device and heating pipe in the vessel or the inner bottom wall of the vessel, for enabling the oil to circulate through the through holes in the device due to temperature difference in the oil, causing the energy ceramic material to release anions and far-infrared rays that decrease van der Waals forces between oil molecules, and hence split, the oil molecules, thereby extending the service life of the oil, shortening the deep-frying time required, and lowering the oil content of deep-fried food.

Abstract: A coffee grinder-doser including a grinder-doser body, an electric motor, at least one driven grinder operatively connected to the electric motor, at least one fixed grinder, operatively separate from the electric motor, the driven and fixed grinders having respective teeth mutually facing and spaced from each other with respect to an adjustment direction X-X, where at least one out of the driven and fixed grinders is movable with respect to the other along the adjustment direction X-X, where the grinder-doser includes an automatic actuator operatively connected by transmission means to the driven grinder and/or fixed grinder so as to adjust and modify the mutual distance between the teeth thereof along the adjustment direction X-X.

Abstract: A system for processing foodstuffs includes a container platform, a blade platform, and a locking mechanism. The container platform defines a container receptacle configured to receive a container including foodstuffs. The blade platform includes blades configured to rotate to process the foodstuffs. The locking mechanism is configured to couple the container platform to the blade platform to form a blending chamber including the blades and the container subsequent to determining that the container is received by the container receptacle and prior to rotation of the blades.

Abstract: A device for gripping and rotating an object includes two tong legs which are interconnected at a point of articulation, a gear mechanism which is connected to both of the tong legs and an actuation element which is connected to the gear mechanism. A first translational movement of the actuation element is converted by the gear mechanism in such a way that the tong legs can pivot towards one another and can be rotated about a rotational axis that includes the point of articulation. A tong configuration and a method for using a tong configuration are also provided.

Abstract: A device structured and arranged a more reliable means of transporting tall wedding cakes, tiered cakes, large floral arrangements or ice sculptures from their place of creation to their destination includes a height-adjustable platform, a sliding tray, and poles for supporting the platform.

Abstract: A sanitation pail having a body that defines a fluid cavity and a bail that is pivotably connected to the body. The body includes a base and a number of side walls that extend in an upward manner from the base. The base includes a raised portion that is disposed between respective adjacent lower portions of the base. The downward directed surface of the base defines a number of grip sites associated with the bottom of the body. The sidewalls have a generally hourglass cross section shape wherein each discrete corner associated with the sidewalls defines a curved pour spout. Additional handles or grip sites extend from the body proximate the upper edge of body and are associated with radially inward directed curved portions of the body such that the additional handles do not exceed outward beyond the adjacent corners.

Abstract: A showerhead assembly is provided having a diverter, a primary showerhead and a wall mounted supplemental showerhead. The showerhead assembly's diverter includes a female threaded inlet for affixing to a male threaded pipe, a first outlet, a second outlet, and a valve assembly which selectively permits or obstructs the flow of water through the first and second outlets. The primary showerhead is connected to the diverter's first outlet by a ball and socket joint connector, and the supplemental showerhead is connected to the diverter's second outlet by a hollow flexible hose. The supplemental showerhead is affixed to a shower stall wall by a fastener, such as a male threaded fastener, hook and pile, adhesive, magnets or the like.

Abstract: A water faucet system including a faucet having a neck comprising a water passageway and liquid soap delivery line, both integrated within the neck assembly. The water faucet system features a streamlined neck assembly that includes a water outlet or spout, located at the distal portion of the neck assembly, and additionally includes a separate soap outlet located at a predetermined location. The soap delivery (soap dispensing) is initiated by a user performing an activation event directed to a sensor system located in the neck assembly. In preferred embodiments, the sensor system utilizes touchless type sensors so to avoid any physical contact with the neck assembly.

Abstract: A device for folding a toilet seat and/or lid provided with a system for sliding the seat and/or lid down includes a housing provided with a hinged lever, a drive connected to a motion sensor and a source of energy, and elements for connecting the housing to an inside of the seat and/or to a wall behind the lid.

Abstract: Apparatuses of a biodegradable magnetic toilet seat cover and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. In one embodiment, a biodegradable magnetic toilet seat cover includes a bottom layer configured to contact with a toilet seat, where the bottom layer is made to prevent elements on the toilet seat from permeating to a skin of a user, a top layer configured to contact with the user, where the top layer is made to provide a comfortable touch to the skin of the user, and a middle layer configured to hold the bottom layer and the top layer together, where the middle layer is further configured to hold the biodegradable magnetic toilet seat cover to the toilet seat magnetically. The biodegradable magnetic toilet seat cover may additionally or optionally include an anti-splashing flap formed with polyvinyl alcohol or viscose spunlace non-woven film, and where the anti-splashing flap is configured to prevent elements from the toilet to reach the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel urine defector that helps prevent spillage of urine through the gap under the toilet seat when the user sits on the toilet and passes urine. It consists of a one-piece device that can be detachably connected to the front part of a toilet seat and enables the toilet cover to be closed when not in use. The invention has a deflection member, which has a superior surface and four edges. By the peculiar arrangement of extensions from two of these edges, one of which is the deflection member, can be made to fit securely on the top of the front part of a toilet seat.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for preventing one with dirty hands from entering or exiting an area without first using a hand washing system. Typical uses would be in hospitals, where patients are endangered by health care workers who may propagate microorganisms and thus illness from patient to patient. The subject technology seeks to stop one from passing by having a barrier block passage. Overrides for bypass system on an emergency basis or when hands are otherwise necessarily occupied, such as in carrying a tray or other objects. Sensors detect presence of obstructions in the movement of the barrier. Further, the barrier may be broken should an emergency arise. Current implementation presumes that one's hands are dirty, and thus entry or exit is initially denied. Once hand washing has occurred, then entry or exit is allowed.