Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole, an upper, and an inflatable bladder disposed on the upper. The upper includes a leno woven fabric having a continuous leno weave pattern of a plurality of warp yarns extending in a longitudinal direction and a plurality of weft yarns extending in a transverse direction. The weft yarns include an elastic material.

Abstract: Disclosed are an eyelet member and a method of manufacturing the same. The eyelet member includes a first decoration unit, a second decoration unit having at least a portion inserted into the first decoration unit, and a stopper coupled to the first decoration unit and configured to allow the portion of the second decoration unit to pass therethrough, and the stopper is elastically in close contact with the portion of the second decoration unit and fixes the second decoration unit so as to prevent the second decoration unit from moving in a direction opposite an insertion direction thereof.

Abstract: A tension member guide that is configured to direct or route a tension member about a path of an article includes a cover member and a guide member that is partially covered by the cover member. The cover member is attachable to the article and includes a pair of slits or incisions. The guide member is folded along a longitudinal length to form a loop or channel within which the tension member may be inserted. The guide member is positioned in relation to the cover member so that opposing end portions of the loop or channel are inserted through the slits or incisions such that the opposing end portions are positioned on an opposite side of the cover member from a remainder of the guide member.

Abstract: A shoe having a toe portion, a heel portion and first and second sides, the shoe including a sole, an upper and a closing mechanism extending from a top portion of the upper down along the first side of the shoe and then horizontally between the sole and the upper around the toe portion, around the second side and around the heel portion.

Abstract: A foot presence sensor system for an active article of footwear can include a sensor housing configured to be disposed at or in an insole of the article, and a controller circuit, disposed within the sensor housing, configured to trigger one or more automated functions of the footwear based on a foot presence indication. A capacitive sensor, such as disposed within or upon the sensor housing, can be configured to provide the foot presence indication. In an example, foot presence can be detected using time-varying characteristics of a signal from the capacitive sensor.

Abstract: A fastening system for a zipper is disclosed which includes locking or interlocking first and second zipper pull tabs. A first zipper pull tab comprises a first base, a hook extending from the first base, and a moveable gate coupled to the first base. A second zipper pull tab comprises a second base, a cover coupled to the second base, and a post extending between the second base and the cover. For interlocking, the moveable gate and hook are further coupled around the post to provide the interlocking configuration of the first and second zipper pull tabs. The first zipper pull tab may be utilized separately from the second zipper pull tab, such as to lock to a coupling ring or another component of a carrying bag.

Abstract: A zipper slider lock is provided. The zipper slider lock includes a first sliding device, a second sliding device, and a lock body. The first sliding device includes a first slider and a first puller, wherein one end of the first puller is connected to the first slider. The second sliding device includes a second slider and a second puller, wherein one end of the second puller is connected to the second slider. The lock body includes a lock hole, wherein the first puller and the second puller can be inserted into the lock body through the lock hole in order to be locked by the lock body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable electronic device including a case and a watchband link attached to said case, the case comprising a pair of horns, between which is disposed a female electrical connector, the link comprising a male electrical connector disposed at the end of the link and adapted to make an electrical connection with the female electrical connector when the link is mounted on the case. According to the invention, each horn comprises a bar intended to come to be housed in an opposite housing of the watchband, the bars engaging successively in a guide groove and then in a locking groove formed in the link, the device comprising a manual actuation member for moving the bars into a retracted position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an intelligent outdoor umbrella, including an umbrella body, and angle adjustment mechanism configured to adjust an angle in a vertical direction, a rotation mechanism configured to adjust an angle in a horizontal direction, a lifting mechanism, an environment monitoring mechanism and a main controller. An angle of an outdoor umbrella is automatically adjusted to follow the change in the sun angle and better achieve the purpose of shading. The lifting mechanism enables the outdoor umbrella to fold and unfold automatically. The environment monitoring mechanism includes a solar assembly and a wind speed measurement device, the direction of sunlight and the wind speed are monitored and the measured related data is transmitted to the main controller.

Abstract: A folding mechanism includes two retractable folding assemblies. A first retractable folding assembly includes a first base member, two friction members, two first dual-pivotal plate units, two first fixation plate units and a first pulling member. The two friction members are mounted to opposing ends of the first base member. The first dual-pivotal plate unit is symmetrically pivotally connected with opposing sides of the first base member. The first fixation plate unit is individually pivotally connected with the first dual-pivotal plate unit. The first pulling member is mounted at the first base member. A second retractable folding assembly is structurally resembled to the first retractable folding assembly. A movable buckle unit is further included to buckle or release springily two dual-pivotal plate units of the second retractable folding assembly.

Abstract: A jewelry storage case includes a spool having a cylindrical hollow body, a first slot at a first end, and a second slot at a second end. The first and second slots are sized and shaped to receive an end of a jewelry item that is secured to the spool. The spool may be disposed in a base and protected by a cover that is removably attached to the base.

Abstract: A cooler bag with a detachable liner and a liner base can be used as a carry bag when the liner is detached. The liner is attached to a base, which has short side walls at each end of the side of the base. The liner is folded up and placed in the base, which is then inverted to store the folded liner and serves as the base of the carry bag.

Abstract: Systems and methods are involved with but are not limited to a display case portion including an interior surface; and a tensional retention assembly including a tensional member, a first clip, a second clip, and the tensional member including a first end and a second end, the first clip coupled to the first end of the tensional member and the second clip coupled to the second end of the tensional member, the tensional member configured to be stretched from a first length to a second length longer than the first length wherein tensional forces are thereby applied to the first clip and the second clip. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Abstract: An applicator for applying an eye-liner, extending along a straight longitudinal axis, including: an application member, in particular an applicator tip, a support carrying the application member, extending along an exposed length along the longitudinal axis of the applicator, a handle defining a gripping surface allowing the user to hold the applicator when applying the product, the handle having at least one cross-section, considered perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the applicator, with a substantially triangular general shape, the handle extending along a length along the longitudinal axis of the applicator, the ratio of the length of the handle to the exposed length of the support being greater than 2, preferably between 2 and 7, and more preferably between 3 and 6, the handle having at least two cross-sections, separate from each other, with a substantially triangular general shape, the two cross-sections being angularly offset relative to each other.

Abstract: The proposed invention is uniquely configured to allow for the efficient organization, storage and use of hair extensions in a salon setting where it can easily fit into a typical salon work station or cart. The two-piece book design allows for ease of operation and transport as well as the stacking of multiple cases. The specialized cut-out sections in each end of invention facilitate direct access to the attachable end of a hair extension and allow for the storage of longer hair extensions when the invention is closed. The vertical pin arrangement on the interior of the invention prevents damage to the hair extensions and keeps them organized, lying flat and separated. These design elements help the stylist to stay organized and work quickly and efficiently. Because the invention can be easily cleaned and sanitized, it can be manufactured to meet most, if not all, state cosmetology sanitation codes.

Abstract: A backpack has an air flow guide panel connected to the rear side of a rear storage pocket of the backpack such that an air flow channel is defined between opposing surfaces of the air flow guide panel and the rear storage pocket. The air flow guide panel and the pocket are shaped and arranged to define an inlet opening and an outlet opening in fluid communication with the air flow channel. The inlet opening is located adjacent the bottom of the pocket and the outlet opening is spaced apart along the height of the pocket from the inlet opening toward the top of the pocket. A blower is supported on the backpack for blowing air through the air flow channel along a flow path extending from the inlet opening through the outlet opening.

Abstract: A wearable modular carrying system, comprising: a belt; an attachment insert held next to the belt and configured with at least one of a locking post, with a top post prong and a bottom post prong, and a key-hole; and, a modular object configured for reversible attachment to the attachment insert.

Abstract: A drywall knife holster includes a belt hook, a back member and a knife holder. The back member couples with the belt hook. The knife holder couples with the back member through an upwardly facing U-bend that biases a pinch region of the knife holder toward the back member. Inserting a drywall knife blade between the knife holder and the back member, and seating a leading edge of the drywall knife blade within the U-bend, causes the pinch region of the knife holder to urge a handle of the drywall knife into contact with the back member. The back member and the knife holder may form a holster portion that couples with the belt hook through a swiveling connector. The holster may continue past the pinch region to form a second drywall knife holder and/or a loop member to accommodate a different tool.

Abstract: A mascara brush with a core comprising at least two sections of wire twisted together along a wire core longitudinal axis and a set of bristles comprising bristles of plastic formed by filaments, which are respectively clamped between the two sections of wire and are formed at their free ends with a wedge-shaped bristle tip or without a wedge-shaped bristle tip. The mascara brush provides an increased storage capacity for the mascara composition to be applied with improved delivery of stored mascara composition to the lashes. This is achieved by the bristles being formed from a plastic material extruded into a fibre, to which outwardly protruding particles are added and/or which is provided with punctiform depressions (indentations), which roughen the bristle surface, wherein the bristles that have a wedge-shaped bristle tip at their free ends comprise at least one cut surface that forms a wedge and the surface roughness of which lies between 0.2 ?m and 6.3 ?m, in particular between 2.9 ?m and 6.3 ?m.

Abstract: An oral care system includes a toothbrush and a dispenser detachably coupled to the toothbrush. The dispenser includes a collapsible bladder containing an oral care material. A compression device assembly includes an actuator operably coupled to a compression device movably mounted inside the dispenser. In one embodiment, the compression device includes a feed slot that engages opposite sides of the collapsible bladder. Actuating the actuator translates the compression device in a first longitudinal direction extruding and dispensing the oral care material from the oral care product dispenser. The actuator may be slideably mounted to the dispenser in one embodiment. A ratcheting mechanism may be provided to provide indexed movement of the compression device, thereby dispensing predetermined doses of the oral care material with each indexed movement.

Abstract: An adjustable cutting brush, including a brush body, a handle removably attached to the brush body, a blade disposed on a surface of the brush body, and removable bristles attached to the surface of the brush body.

Abstract: A frame of a furniture is disclosed, comprising a bearing, which is provided for rotatably mounting of a foldable pillar about an axis, and a fixation which is provided for receiving and fixing the foldable pillar. The frame is designed in a way, that fixing can be realized by clamping of a fixation equipped with an eccentric. Moreover a securing element is disclosed, which can be brought in a securing position by a lever, whereby the lever thereby simultaneously causes the pillar to be clamped in the frame.

Abstract: A lifting system for use with furniture elements for improving ergonomics includes an electric linear actuator, a casing member, a pedestal structure, and a pair of rails. The pedestal structure is configured to travel telescopically inside the casing member via the pair of rails. A furniture element is positioned on the top the casing member. The furniture element, such as a table or desk, is configured to raise and lower via the electric linear actuator. The improved lifting system provides a cost effective solution to raise and lower the table or desk.

Abstract: A height-adjustable desk includes a base, a top board, a link mechanism, a height-adjusting member, and an operating member. The top board is configured to be vertically elevated with respect to the base. The link mechanism is disposed between the base and the top board so as to support the top board such that the top board may be elevated, the link mechanism including a plurality of link members. The height-adjusting member is formed to be extendable at a desired length and determining a height of the top board with respect to the base according to a length thereof. The operating member fixes the height-adjusting member so that the height-adjusting member maintains the desired length.

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

Abstract: The present disclosure refers to systems applied to cabinet body that mates quick mounting and fixing, applied to the furniture area specially to steel cabinets, for joining took apart pieces by fitting and screwing them or for mounting and joining them by welding. The cabinet body presents steel back part having a bend that forms a small backlash and with eyebolt-shaped reliefs for quick mounting the cabinet boxes. The top part has a wedged-shaped bend that when is joined to the strip-shaped steel plate having the wedge bend opposed to the one of the back part, it can be fixed to any wall, and a quick installation of the cabinet box on the wall is allowed.

Abstract: A shoe rock for holding organizing and holding shoes is provided. The shoe rack may include a base detachably connected to a first side rail and a second side rail, the first side rail and the second side rail extending upward from the base at an angle from 45 degrees to less than 90 degrees; and a plurality of shelves, each shelf comprising (a) a shelf platform; (b) a first joint detachably connected to the first side rail; and (c) a second joint detachably connected to the second side rail. The plurality of shelves can be at least three shelves. In addition, the present invention may include a kid for a shoe rack that includes a base, a first and second side rail, where each side rail has an angled first end that has an angle from 45 degrees to less than 90 degrees, a plurality of shelves that each has a platform, a first joint and a second joint and includes a plurality of fasteners.

Abstract: A hanging storage unit is provided. The hanging storage unit includes a lower frame structure including at least one roller assembly, an upper frame structure including at least one guide assembly, a plurality of posts coupled at a lower end to the lower frame structure and coupled at an upper end the upper frame structure, a guidance tube, moveably engaged with one of the at least one guide assembly, and a panel, an upper end of the panel attached to the guidance tube and a lower end of the panel moveably engaged with one of the at least one roller assembly.

Abstract: A desk with a slidable drawer assembly is disclosed herein. The desk includes at least one pair of spaced-apart leg members; a desk tabletop supported on the leg members, the desk tabletop having a top surface and a bottom surface oppositely disposed relative to the top surface; at least one suspended rail member, the at least one suspended rail member supported by the leg members, the at least one suspended rail member being spaced apart from the bottom surface of the desk tabletop by a gap; and a drawer assembly adjustably supported on the at least one suspended rail member, the drawer assembly comprising a support carriage with one or more slidable drawer members, the support carriage configured to be slidably displaced on the at least one suspended rail member so as to enable a user to selectively adjust a position of the drawer assembly of the desk.

Abstract: A pullout cage apparatus is provided which is comprised of a base frame removably mounted to a pair of robust drawer slides. The drawer slides are coupled to each other by a pair of cross braces, which are in turn mounted to the base of a cabinet frame. A retainer cage is rigidly mounted to the base frame. The retainer cage supports a plurality of adjustment brackets, which allow adjustment of a face plate.

Abstract: A slide device includes a body provided at an end portion of a side of the fixed rail, and provided with a guide path, a slider coupled to the body, and selectively slidably movable along a longitudinal direction of the body during slidable movement of the transfer rail, a transfer pin coupled to the slider to be movable simultaneously at the time of movement of the slider, and movable along the guide path, and a damper provided in the body, and configured such that a rod end portion thereof is connected to the transfer pin. The slide device employs a structure in which the rod end part of the damper is detachably coupled to a sub-transfer pin without being directly coupled to the slider, and thereby can maximally prevent occurrence of a problem where the durability of the slider degrades during long-term reciprocating movement.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a mounting member, a third rail, a fourth rail and an engaging member. The mounting member includes a first part, a second part and a third part. The first part and the second part are connected to the third part and respectively extended along different directions. The third rail is connected to the first part of the mounting member, and the third rail is movable relative to the first rail. The fourth rail is connected to the second part of the mounting member, and the second rail is movable relative to the fourth rail. The engaging member is movably mounted to the mounting member. The engaging member is configured to allow the mounting member to be synchronously moved with the second rail along a predetermined direction.

Abstract: A face/leaf structure can transform functions to selectively expand the usable area of a cabinet countertop or drawer without compromise to the cabinet's other functions. A drawer front is movably attached to a drawer to be either in a normal cosmetic vertical position or in a horizontal position cantilevered from the drawer. The structure may be arranged so that the leaf can be deployed with a single action. The leaf may rise to a same level as the countertop or selectively add exposed and usable horizontal space at a drawer front. Further the leaf can be pulled away from the main surface along with the drawer. This allows usable access to the drawer without stowing the leaf.

Abstract: The furniture leg attachment is an apparatus that is used to stabilize an uneven chair, table, or other piece of furniture. The apparatus is also configured to prevent sliding on rough or uneven surfaces, such as may be encountered during outdoor furniture use. The apparatus comprises a leg-receiving tube, a foot, a ball-and-socket joint, an incremental height-adjustment mechanism, and a plurality of ground-gripping protrusions. The leg-receiving tube connects to the foot by the ball-and-socket joint, which allows the foot to rotate and adjust relative to the surface that the table or chair is positioned upon. The incremental height-adjustment mechanism is part of the leg-receiving tube that allows the user to modify the height of the foot and the table or chair leg above the ground. The plurality of ground-gripping protrusions extends from the foot to grasp the surface that the present invention is upon.

Abstract: The Adjustable Slant Board was developed to provide a comfortable alternative to sitting, standing, and lying down. It is a collapsible apparatus that when erect allows the user to stand and recline on a platform. The device includes several sections which provide for the adjustment of the angle of the slant board when in use. Reclining the body in an erect position relieves pressure on the lower back while allowing the user the ability to perform many tasks of daily living. When placed in the most comfortable position, the user is free to watch TV, eat, read, use electronic devices, etc. The collapsibility of the Adjustable Slant Board allows it to be stored out of the way. Slant boards have been used previously in exercise equipment primarily to invert the body A slant board designed to provide a stable platform from which to perform other tasks is novel.

Abstract: A mechanism for a chair is particularly suited for an office chair. In order to improve the sitting comfort of a chair, the mechanism has a base support to be placed on a chair column, a seat support disposed on the base support and movable in the longitudinal direction of the chair relative to the base support, and a backrest support which is connected to the seat support. The seat support includes first and second seat support elements. The second seat support element is movable transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction of the chair relative to the first seat support element and/or the backrest support includes first and second backrest support elements. The second backrest support element is rotatable relative to the first backrest support element about a rotational axis which lies in the longitudinal direction of the chair.

Abstract: The invention is to a type of disassemblable folding chair that includes supports legs on two sides and an upholstered seat back. The support legs include front-tilting support bars and rear-tilting support bars that are cross-hinged with movable hinge joints. Within this structure, the front-tilting support bars on the two sides and the rear-tilting support bars on the two sides are joined together by two cross-hinged diagonal bars. One end of the diagonal bars is directly hinged onto the two front-tilting and rear-tilting support bars; the other end is hinged on the front-tilting and rear-tilting support bars via a detachable structure. When disassembled, the two support legs can be folded together.

Abstract: A removable backrest is attached to a cooler in such a manner that does not interfere with the opening or closing of the lid nor does it interfere with the sealing mechanism of the cooler. The removable backrest inserts into existing slots positioned in the walls of certain commercially available coolers. The angle of the frame permits a user to sit on the complete lid of the cooler and lean against the backrest. While the backrest is in position, the lid may be opened or closed at the user's convenience.

Abstract: A furniture member may include first and second seat assemblies and an auxiliary assembly. The first seat assembly includes a first seat bottom and a first seatback. The second seat assembly includes a second seat bottom and a second seatback. The second seat assembly may be movable relative to the first seat assembly between a retracted position in which the first seat bottom and the first seatback portion are adjacent to the second seat bottom and the second seatback, and an extended position in which the first seat bottom and the first seatback are spaced apart from the second seat bottom and the second seatback. The auxiliary assembly is movable between a stowed position in which the auxiliary assembly is disposed below the first and second seat assemblies and a deployed position in which at least a portion of the auxiliary assembly is vertically higher than in the stowed position.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing a string of pocketed coil springs comprising: a coil-forming subsystem that produces two coil springs; a spring transporter subsystem that receives the two coil springs at a first position and conveys the two coil springs to a second position; a spring compressor subsystem that compresses the two coil springs; a fabric-folding subsystem that receives a piece of fabric and folds the fabric to create an open side; a spring inserter subsystem that receives the two compressed coil springs and inserts the two compressed coil springs between top and bottom surfaces of a folded piece of fabric; two welder subsystems that form first and second welds between top and bottom surfaces of the folded piece of fabric, the first welds and the second welds forming a plurality of pockets in the fabric, each of the plurality of pockets comprising a compressed coil spring.

Abstract: A method and device for controlling an intelligent mattress are provided. The method includes: acquiring motion data information of a user; analyzing the motion data information to obtain fatigue data information of the user; determining target control information according to the fatigue data information, the target control information being configured to control the intelligent mattress of the user; and sending the target control information to the intelligent mattress.

Abstract: An baby dining chair comprises a seat bucket, an armrest, and a seat bucket support mechanism, and a first pivotal portion and a second pivotal portion are set on the two sides of the seat bucket; the dining table includes a table top and table connecting arms, wherein the table connecting arm includes a table connecting upper arm and a table connecting lower arm pivotally connected with each other, and a connecting arm rotation and control mechanism. The improved baby dining chair, not only can the seat angle be adjusted, but also the dining table, during the seat angle adjustment, can be adjusted adaptively in accordance with the adjustment of seat angle, so that the dining table connecting lower arm will always be kept in a horizontal state to ensure that the dining table will not tilt at a certain angle.

Abstract: A convertible children's walker device includes a seated walker portion and a standing walker portion. The standing walker portion is detachably mounted to the seated walker portion in a first seated-support mode wherein the standing walker portion is used in combination with the seated walker portion, and the standing walker portion is detached from the seated walker portion in a standing-support mode of use independent of the seated walker portion.

Abstract: A juvenile holder such as a juvenile walker includes a seat and a rolling base. The seat supports a young child for movement with the rolling base.

Abstract: An organization system is used to store bagged food products in a temperature controlled environment. The organization system includes opposed side walls. A dispensing ramp is arranged at an angle between the opposed side walls. A front wall extends between the opposed side walls. A space between the front wall and the dispensing ramp define a dispenser opening. A divider wall extends between the opposed side walls. The divider wall extends in an elongated dimension with a lower end spaced apart from the dispenser ramp by a predetermined distance.

Abstract: A food bar, such as a salad bar, has a cooling system with a refrigerating arrangement, and a cabinet in which pans are arranged. The cooling system is adapted for cooling the food bar such that at least two different climate zones are provided, the cooling of which is separately controllable. The cooling system has one evaporator, a cooling arrangement arranged close to, and above, pan back walls and adjacent a rear section of a covering arrangement adapted to cover pans and so that cooled air flows from a lower edge outward above the pans, and upward in toward an upper edge due to self-convection, forming a first climate zone. Pan holder elements are disposed in the cabinet so disposed that between the pan holder elements and the bottom and lateral walls of the pans, a second climate zone is formed.

Abstract: An accessory shelf rail system includes a generally planar top portion, a generally planar front portion, a lower portion of the front portion angled inwardly, a rear portion of the top portion including a top channel and a lip forming a lip channel, the top channel and the lip channel are contained in an entire length of the top portion, and a step-shaped securing bracket slidably positioned in the lip channel, the step-shaped securing bracket configured to removably attach the top portion to a horizontal retail shelf.

Abstract: A sensing device is paired with a shopping cart for assisting an operator of the shopping cart, and comprises a sensor unit that receives and processes telemetry data received from a context source; a processor that reads the telemetry data from the sensor unit; and a transmitter that wirelessly transmits the read telemetry data directly from the sensing device to a mobile computing device. The read telemetry data is processed by the mobile computing device to perform a navigation operation.

Abstract: A bed covering having a plurality of layers between which is an air cavity and having at least one air inlet in fluid communication with the air cavity. The layers have folds and have fasteners. The fasteners may fasten and unfasten and include respective fastener components that self-close when brought together to engage each other and that disengage to separate from each other. The fastener components when fastened to each other close the at least one air inlet and when unfastened from each other open the at least on air inlet. An elastic band is also provided on the periphery to wrap around an air tube when inserted into the at least one air inlet and apply an elastic force under tension to retain the same.

Abstract: A container sleeve is disclosed which include a body configured to hold a container. The body contains an attachment element that is concealed behind a cover, and is suitable for temporarily, but securely attaching the sleeve, container, and the container's contents to a vertical surface. The body and the cover over the attachment element have different coefficients of friction, optimized for their roles of gripping vertical surfaces, and human hands, respectively.