Abstract: A child safety seat, such as a car seat, booster seat, stroller seat, or high chair, can include a crotch buckle positioner that provides adjustability for the harness system as the child grows. The seat can include a seat bottom, a seat back, a harness system, and a crotch belt positioner. Crotch belt webbing, including a buckle, can extend up through a portion of the crotch belt positioner and is adjusted by the crotch belt positioner. The crotch belt positioner can be adjusted into multiple positions along the seat bottom. Adjusting the crotch belt positioner from a first position to a second position can adjust at least one of the length of the crotch belt webbing that extends about the top surface of the seat bottom and the position that the relational position that the crotch belt webbing extends up through crotch belt positioner with respect to the seat bottom.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a stand that includes a base; a back operably connected to the base; and at least one extendable side support, wherein the at least one extendable side support is configured to slidably move horizontally in relation to the base.

Abstract: Adjustable size security apparatuses are disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, such an adjustable size security apparatus includes a plurality of brace elements, a main body, and a neck. Each of the brace elements is configured to be secured to a separate portion of any one of a plurality of different sized rectangular shaped portable electronic devices. The main body is configured to selectively lock the brace elements in place so that the brace elements cannot be removed from the rectangular shaped portable electronic device to which the brace elements are secured. The neck is configured to secure the main body to a display table and thereby secure, to the display table, the rectangular shaped portable electronic device to which the brace elements are secured.

Abstract: Described is a produce bag dispenser with a bag opening device. The bag opening device helps a customer in a retail store to open a produce bag as the produce bag is being removed from the produce bag dispenser. The bag opening device includes a sleeve and a friction plate with a frictional element. The sleeve attaches the bag opening device to the produce bag dispenser. The friction plate, with a frictional element such as rubber or other sticky or gritty material on it, is positioned below the bag separator of the produce bag dispenser. As the customer separates one bag from the roll of produce bags with the bag separator, they slide the bag along the frictional element of the friction plate, which opens the bag for the customer as the bag is separated from the roll of produce bags.

Abstract: An electrified display system for use with a retail shelving unit that employs a backer panel that has pair of right-angled electrical conductors disposed in a recessed channel on its front surface. The backer panel can selectively engage and couple the electric power to a first display panel having a straight-in electrical connector that engages a first leg on each of the right angled conductors, or second display panel having a twist and lock electrical connector that engages a second leg on each of the right-angled electrical conductors.

Abstract: A digital vanity mirror assembly includes a mirror that has a reflective surface being directed toward a user to provide a reflection for personal grooming. A pedestal is positionable on a horizontal support surface and the mirror is coupled to the pedestal such that the mirror is supported above the horizontal support surface. A control circuit is coupled to the mirror and a transceiver is coupled to the mirror. The transceiver is in electrical communication with an extrinsic communication network to facilitate two way communication between the user and a remote individual when the user is viewing the mirror. A touch screen is integrated into the reflective surface of the mirror and the touch screen is electrically coupled to the control circuit for controlling operational parameters of the control circuit and the transceiver. Moreover, the touch screen displays indicia received from the transceiver and a remote control is provided that is in wireless communication with the transceiver.

Abstract: A weighted blanket that includes: a first side; a second side; a series of channels along a length or a width of the blanket; at least one weighted panel adapted for placement in one of the series of channels; and a means to seal each channel adapted to secure a weighted panel within each respective channel. The first side and second side both preferably include a zipper or hook and loop connector along the length thereof. Each weighted panel may further include a means to seal at each end of the weighted panel.

Abstract: New forms of sand-resistant towels, mats, and other textiles, devices, systems and methods are provided. In some aspects of the invention, a beach towel or mat with an inherent sand guard at its edge, and around its periphery, is provided. In other aspects, the guard comprises an internal inflatable skeleton, optimized to demark a home base and prevent small children from wandering from a play area on or about the home base. In still other aspects, the towel or mat is configured for packing and toting by folding and rolling techniques, and the towel or mat presents specialized packing, toting and other devices, such as a sealable pocket(s), reversible self-holding strap(s) and a shoulder strap(s), when so folded and rolled. In several embodiments, the profile and component material(s) of the towel or mat are also specialized to prevent the influx and retention of sand and other loose ground particles.

Abstract: A filling element (10) for filling fabric products comprising a longitudinally extending body portion (12) fabricated from a memory foam, wherein the cross-sectional shape of the filling element (10) is generally in the form of a regular hexagon. However, other cross-sectional profiles for the filling element (10) may be utilised such as stars, squares, rectangles, crosses, triangles, other polyhedrons (regular or irregular), squiggles or waves.

Abstract: A dish caddy includes base and top members and a least one vertical supporting rod connecting the base to the top member. The supporting rod includes a hand grip and dish holders distributed at multiple levels along the supporting rod such that a user's hand does not interfere with dishes or food carried within the dish caddy. The dish holders may include notches carved into the supporting rod for accepting an edge of a dish such as a plate. Pivot arms and doors may hold the dishes within the notches during food transport. The dish holders may include top and bottom pressure pads and the distance between the pads on each individual dish holder may be user-adjustable to accommodate different sized dishes. The top and bottom pressure pads may be coupled by a gear system allowing the distance between the pads on a particular dish holder to be dynamically adjusted.

Abstract: A drinking glass for serving distilled alcoholic drinks includes a bottom and a wall, the wall including a choke. At the choke, a cross-sectional area of the wall is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the wall at an upper edge of the wall, which is, at the rim of the drinking glass. The wall is provided with at least one formation for the distilled alcoholic drink, on an inside face of the wall, between the choke and the upper edge of the wall.

Abstract: A wearable straw includes a spring spine and an overmolded body portion, the overmolded body portion including a tube portion, the tube portion running a length of the spring spine, the overmolded body portion molded over the spring spine. In one alternative, the spring spine has a first configuration where the spring spine is uncoiled and a second configuration where the spring spine is coiled.

Abstract: The disclosed utility model provides a foldable metal straw for allowing a user to drink liquid. The Telescopic metal drinking straw comprises of a stainless steel that can elongate or collapse by sliding into itself. The straw consists of 4 sections that slide into itself to allow it to collapse into a small size that is convenient for the user to carry along them.

Abstract: A mat system is made up of multiple mat modules with interlocking features that allow for separate mat modules to be assembled into different patterns or shapes to cover larger areas as an area mat, define long pathways such as in hallways and customize the shape of the mat may be used to better fit the specific location. The mat modules are secured to each other to provide larger mat systems with a safer and better-looking transition. The mat modules are constructed such that there is a first connecting arrangement and a second connecting arrangement. When the mat modules are assembled, the first connecting arrangement on one mat module will assemble to the second connecting arrangement and an adjacent mat module to provide a secure and seamless connection between the mat modules. These connecting features can be integral to the mat modules or separate pieces.

Abstract: An integrated multifunctional grill and hot pot. A grill cavity and a hot pot cavity are provided inside a housing. A grill pan is detachably placed on an opening at an upper end of the grill cavity. A side of the housing is inserted with a skewer component. A cavity wall of the grill cavity is fixedly mounted with a first heating element between the grill pan and the skewer component. The skewer component includes a gridiron. A front end of the gridiron is provided with a handle. The skewers are connected to a rotating mechanism driving the skewers to rotate relative to the gridiron. The hot pot is detachably placed at an upper end of the hot pot cavity. A second heating element located at a lower end of the hot pot is provided inside the hot pot cavity. The hot pot is heated by the second heating element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a beverage in a beverage preparation machine (1) from a capsule (2) containing beverage ingredients by feeding water to the capsule through a first wall (6) of the capsule by a water pump (16) of the machine under the control of a control unit (21); the brewed beverage being extracted through a second wall (9) of the capsule; said second wall being preferably opened for extraction of the brewed beverage at least by the effect of pressure being built up inside the capsule as a result of the water being fed in the capsule; comprising:—feeding a first volume of water (V1) in the capsule containing beverage ingredients in dry state for prewetting the beverage ingredients in the capsule before beverage is extracted from the second wall (9) of the capsule (“prewetting”);—feeding a second volume of water (V2-V1) in the capsule to have beverage extracted from the second wall (9) of the capsule; wherein the feeding of the first volume is controlled at, at least

Abstract: A coffee brewing apparatus and method that produces coffee using an agitation and cold brew operation. A high temperature strike stage with agitation is followed by a cold brew stage, with a displacement pump configured to transfer the coffee oils and extracts, shortening the time necessary to achieve a brew cycle. The brewing cycle of the present invention preferably uses a six stage sequence that includes introduction of strike water, agitation, bloom, brew water introduction, extraction, and dilution. The various stages are performed using a brewing system that includes an agitation system, a displacement pump, and a filtering system used to extract the oils and extracts of the coffee for brewing.

Abstract: A compact, lightweight coffee-making kit designed for use in travel includes a kettle for boiling water; an electric power base; a drinking cup with a removable lid; a pour-over-style funnel filter support; a container for coffee beans or grounds; and a carrying case. All the components are sized to stack into each other to form a composite kit that fits into a carrying case.

Abstract: A containment vessel (1) with integrated infusion capability for infusing a solid substance with a liquid. The containment vessel (1) includes a main containment body (3), a dispensing assembly (5), an infusion assembly (9), a transmission assembly (15), and an actuating assembly (17), the actuating assembly (17) being operatively connectable to the transmission assembly (15) for displacing one of inner and outer infusion components (11,13) with respect to the other via the transmission assembly (15), so as to in turn selectively operate the infusion assembly (9) between active and inactive modes, the actuating assembly (17) being manually operated and having at least one actuating component (17a), such an actuating ring (27), for example, being provided about a peripheral surface of the containment vessel (1).

Abstract: A mesh bag filled with non-decarboxylated marijuana, decarboxylated marijuana and/or marijuana concentrates designed to fit in virtually any beverage container. Once submerged the liquid beverage absorbs the cannabinoids (THC/CBDs) and thereby become psycho-active. The Marijuana Beverage spiker is a food grade mesh bag filled with non-decarboxylated marijuana, decarboxylated marijuana and/or marijuana concentrates. The mesh bag is designed to fit into virtually any pre-existing beverage container and be added to the container by the consumer after purchase. Once submerged in liquid, the marijuana and/or marijuana concentrates in the MBS absorbs into the liquid beverage. The liquid beverage will absorb the cannabinoids (THC/CBDs) and become psycho-active.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a machine (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as for example espresso type coffee, comprising a machine casing (2) that presents at least one first access element (21) on a lateral face of said machine casing (2), adapted so that provides access to the interior region where there are the fluid pressurization means (5), preferentially also a second element access (22) also on a lateral face of said machine casing (2), adapted so that provides access to the interior region where there is provided a milk frothing device (9), thereby enabling its removal for periodic cleaning in ergonomic manner.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a coffee brewing device, which comprises a brewing head assembly, a powder box assembly, a screw assembly, a body fixing frame assembly, a movable frame assembly and a powder guide box assembly which are correspondingly provided. The present invention realizes the direction-variable movement of the powder box assembly in the movement process, and swings to corresponding positions for adding coffee powder, brewing, pushing out residues, scraping residues and realizing restoration.

Abstract: Drainage connector unit and assembly for the drainage of liquid waste of beverage dispensing devices A dispensing and drainage assembly (1) and a drainage connector unit (13) for drainage of liquid waste of beverage dispensing devices. The assembly (1) comprises a beverage dispensing device (3) with a leak receptacle (5), a drain container (17), and the drain connector unit (13). The drain connector unit (13) comprises a housing (23) for cooperating with an opening to the drain container (17) for collecting liquid waste from a dispensing device. Additionally the drain connector unit (13) comprises a drain channel (15). The drain channel (15) extends through the housing (23) for guiding liquid waste there through from a leak receptacle (5) of the dispensing device (3), to the drain container (17). The drain connector unit (13) further also comprises at least a first aroma barrier (29) interposed between a first opening (25) and a second opening (27) in the housing (23).

Abstract: This invention provides a coffee maker having a top housing (2) connected to a bottom housing (3) via a plurality of connecting elements (4) such that the top housing is enacted above the bottom housing; a water tank (1) positioned on top of the top housing; a carafe (5) to be placed under the top housing, the carafe has an upper part having a brewing cone (51); and a rotating spout (6) located at the bottom of said top housing and above the carafe for pouring hot water into the carafe.

Abstract: Device and method embodiments discussed herein may be used to enhance a brewing process, steeping process or infusing process. Such infusion processes may be used for making coffee, tea, oil, alcohol or any other suitable infused liquid where a user desires to enhance or control such a process.

Abstract: The invention describes a device for preparing infüsions, suitable for preparing infüsions in a micro wave. The device comprises: a lowertank transparent to electromagnetic radiation, with a valve; an upper tank screwed to the lower tank; a funnel that connects the tanks; an extraction área containing material to be extracted with filtering means; a cover; and means for making the device leak tight, the device comprising áreas for shielding against electromagnetic waves in the extraction área, the upper tank and the cover. In the preferred embodiments, the device comprises a float, needles and thermal reinforcement áreas. The device allows infüsions to be obtained without the volatile compounds degrading.

Abstract: An apparatus for cooking noodles is disclosed herein. The apparatus permits a user to cook lasagna noodles safely and effectively, while minimizing danger and minimizing the amount of work that the user must perform. More specifically, the apparatus of the present invention is for a sleeve with an interior pocket that can accommodate a lasagna noodle. Once a noodle is placed within the sleeve, the sleeve can be placed in a pot of boiling water to cook the noodle. The sleeve ensures that the noodle cooks appropriately in a variety of different pots, including smaller pots without causing the noodle to break. Moreover, the sleeve prevents the noodles form sticking to each other and to the pot. Once cooked, the noodles may be easily removed from the sleeve for consumption or additional preparation.

Abstract: A chef shield device, including a shield, where the shield includes a shield flange protruding from the shield, and at least one rib, a coupling rotatably connected to the shield flange, the coupling including at least one coupling arm and a plurality of coupling arm indents aligned with the at least one rib, and a clasp rotatably connected to the coupling.

Abstract: Embodiments of an outdoor cooking station having heating elements extending to define a griddle portion and a range portion of the cooking station. The griddle portion may include a griddle covered with a hood pivotably mounted to the griddle. The range portion may include a grate with heating elements sized to heat, for example, fluids in a receptacle on the cooking station. Further, the grate of the range portion may be sized and configured to removably secure a cage for safely holding and maintaining the receptacle over the grate.

Abstract: An air fryer housing having top or side air openings allows air to freely enter the system while both preventing liquids from entering the electronics and removing liquids which enter the housing. Liquids which find a way through an initial outer set of air openings, collect in a channel within the housing instead of passing with air flow into a second set of openings on an interior surface. The collected liquids are prevented from reaching any electrical or mechanical components of the system. The liquid may be pooled within the channel or drained to an exterior of the fryer from a discharge port in the bottom of the fryer. Alternately, the liquid is left to eventually evaporate from the liquid channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of barbecue stove and discloses a rapid-assembled luxurious barbecue stove using charcoal, comprising a back plate of the furnace body, a left plate and a right plate of the furnace body, and a front plate of the furnace body, which are encircled into a circle in sequence to form a carbon disk chamber, two ends of the back plate of the furnace body are respectively fixed to the left plate of the furnace body and the right plate of the furnace body, and the left plate and the right plate of the furnace body are perpendicular and fixed to the front plate of the furnace body; the rapid assembly of the invention substantially adopts connection such as a hook, and requires a small number of screw connections. Now, it takes about 15 minutes to assemble one, so the installation time is saved, the manpower is saved, the work efficiency is improved, and the hob made of a specific material retains the heat therein, and the maximum utilization of energy is achieved.

Abstract: A grill using a flue, of the present invention, can provide healthy food by allowing meat, fish and the like to be cooked without being burnt since high-temperature smoke, which is to be generated while firewood burns in the combustion chamber of a firewood combustion cylinder, is supplied to the inside of the flue chamber of a cooking hot plate, is guided along a smoke guide plate, and is simultaneously discharged to the outside through a smoke outlet, thereby slowly heating a cooking iron plate. In addition, support members fixed to the bottom surface are provided so as to be height-adjustable, thereby stably fixing the grill. Additionally, since an oil outlet is formed at the upper edge of the cooking iron plate, the oil to be generated during meat cooking is discharged to the combustion chamber of the firewood combustion cylinder so as not to remain on the cooking iron plate, and thus the present invention is sanitary and provides an ease of cleaning and the like.

Abstract: A barbeque grill is removably mounted to a wall for storage or grilling and is convertible to a free standing table and grill.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable grill (1) comprising a base tray (2) at least including a bottom part (3), one or more side-walls (4) protruding upwards from the bottom part (3) and a top opening (5). The disposable grill (1) further comprises grate means (6) adapted to cover at least a part of the top opening (5), wherein the bottom part (3) and the one or more sidewalls (4) are formed by a biodegradable material, and wherein the disposable grill (1) further comprises at least one fireproof thermal insulating insert (7) arranged in the base tray.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric grill comprising a purification and circulation system for removing oil mist and smoke and, more particularly, to an electric grill comprising a purification and circulation system for removing oil mist and smoke, wherein: a suction hole and a discharge hole are installed around a grill plate; air containing oil mist, smoke, heat, and smell is suctioned through the suction hole, the suctioned air containing, oil mist, smoke, heat, and smell is introduced into the lower portion of the grill by a suction fan, and comes into contact with water on the upper side of an oil pan containing the water, so as to remove the oil mist, smoke, heat, and smell contained therein, and then the purified air is circulated through the discharge hole installed around the grill plate; a filter is disposed so as to completely remove the oil mist, smoke, heat, and smell; and a Coanda air guide is installed so as to facilitate the contact between the oil mist, smoke, heat, and smell and th

Abstract: A cooking pan having channels suited for cooking food items such as sausages and an insert having channels to be placed in a pan. A plurality of ridges extending along the pan define longitudinal channels and ends of the ridges and pan side walls form transverse channels at the ends of the ridges. The design provides effective heat transfer, even cooking and shapes the food item during cooking.

Abstract: A drinking container system with multiple temperature zones, wherein the container system includes a main body having a sidewall and a bottom that define a phase change material (PCM) module receptacle, and a phase change material (PCM) module having a sidewall that defines a beverage chamber. The PCM module is disposable within the PCM module receptacle such that a beverage egress flow path is defined between the main body sidewall and the PCM module sidewall. The flow path formed in the container can make the beverage achieve the desired drinking temperature. The PCM module sidewall is at least partially filled with a phase change material and is structured and operable to provide a plurality temperature zones within the beverage chamber. Each temperature zone is operable to maintain a temperature of a respective portion of a liquid disposed within the beverage chamber within a respective temperature range.

Abstract: An insulating container can be configured to retain a volume of liquid, and include a first inner wall having a first end having an opening extending into an internal reservoir, and a second outer wall forming an outer shell. The second outer wall can include a second end configured to support the container on a surface. The second outer wall can include a dimple, and the dimple can include a circular base and an inner portion converging to an hole extending into the second outer wall. The hole can be sealed by a resin, and the circular base can be covered by disc formed of the material. Alternatively, a cap can cover the dimple, and a weld can connect the cap to the second outer wall. The container can also include a sealed vacuum cavity forming an insulated double-wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall.

Abstract: Disclosed are an overflow prevention ring and a food processor. The overflow prevention ring includes an annular body, a detecting potion connected to an inner edge of the annular body and extending along one side of the annular body, and a lead connecting structure connected to an outer edge of the annular body. The annular body, the detecting portion, and the lead connecting structure are in electrically conduction with one another.

Abstract: A blender system that includes a base that is selectively and operatively engaged with a container is shown and described herein. The base may include a near field communications chip that may communicate with a near field communications chip of a container. The base also includes a motor that is selectively and operatively engaged with a blade disposed within the container.

Abstract: With regard to a first rectangle with a minimum area whose four sides circumscribe the shower hole forming surface, the respective dimensions of a first longitudinal side and a first lateral side that are adjacent to each other are denoted as a and b, respectively; and with regard to a second rectangle whose four sides circumscribe the group of points at which the respective central axis lines of the plurality of shower holes pass through the virtual plane and that has a second longitudinal side and a second lateral side, the respective dimensions of the second longitudinal side and the second lateral side are denoted as c and d, respectively, the water spray part is formed such that the following conditions (1) to (3) are satisfied.

Abstract: A cloth used for makeup removal, especially makeup mistake removal, consisting of a piece of 100% polyester mesh knit fabric and a piece of a spandex blend fabric, stitched together to form a two-layered cloth. The invention is used as a wipe to remove excess makeup from the user's skin or hair. Unlike previous wipes and cloths, the texture and absorbency of the selected fabrics allow for the removal of unwanted makeup without the need for added water, cleansers, oils, or formulas. Thus, the cloth will correct mistakes without the possibility of smearing other areas of the face, where makeup is already applied, with water or oil; it also reduces the need for using harsh chemical makeup removers around sensitive areas such as the eyes.

Abstract: Material roll dispenser devices having adjustable support arms. Exemplary devices include those suitable for dispensing paper products such as toilet paper.

Abstract: Spindles and cover assemblies for dispensing sheet product are provided, such as for use with coreless sheet product rolls. The spindle may include a hollow cylindrical body, which may have an elongated channel in a sidewall; a rod which extends partially out of the body; and a spring disposed within the body in biasing contact with the rod, wherein the rod may include a flexible tab matingly engaged within the channel, permitting the rod to translate within the hollow cylindrical body without falling out. In some other cases, the hollow cylindrical body may have an end with an opening bounded by an inward facing ledge, and the rod may include a radial ledge, such that the rod can translate within the body but cannot fall out due to interference between the inward facing ledge and the radial ledge. In some other cases, the spindle includes a friction hub disposed about and rotatable around the hollow cylindrical body between ends of the body.

Abstract: A wall mounted device that holds a wet wipe disposable bag. The device is a moldable rectangular sheet of material that has a first and a second end. The rectangular sheet measures approximately ten inches in length by seven inches in width. The sheet is folded lengthwise as follows: first, at about the four inch juncture from the first end of the rectangular sheet the sheet is bent in a first direction that is at about an angle that is between seventy to eighty degree; and then at about the six point two five inch juncture from the first end of the rectangular sheet the sheet is bent toward the first direction at about an angle that is between seventy to eighty degree.

Abstract: A waterless toilet that separates liquid waste from solid waste is provided. The toilet has a front section which is a urinal and a back section which is a chute with a bore. A trap door is moveable between an open position and a closed position and is controlled by a lever. In the closed position, it forms a leak-proof seal with the rim of the bore. The lever also actuates an inching mechanism that urges a solid waste receptacle to be rotated slightly on each use.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a toilet seat hinge to a toilet pan uses an adhesive. The adhesivised surface of the hinge is held clear of the pan until correct positioning is established. Thereafter the adhesivised surface is displaced directly into contact with the pan.

Abstract: An insert for use as a visuoperceptual aid while using the toilet. The insert has an upper surface. The upper surface is sized and shaped to fit onto the rim or seat of a standard toilet basin. The insert further includes inner and outer surfaces for slidingly engagement with the inner and outer surfaces of a toilet basin respectively. The insert is yellow-green in color.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner attachment generally includes a cleaning element that floats relative to a suction conduit of the vacuum cleaner attachment. The cleaning element is supported on a support structure that is movably coupled to a housing and is biased towards a floor, for example, as a result of the weight of the cleaning element support structure. The cleaning element may be permanently attached to the support structure or may be a removable or disposable pad or sheet attached to the support structure. The floating cleaning element may be supported between the suction conduit and one or more wheels of the vacuum cleaner attachment. The vacuum cleaner attachment may be removably attached to a vacuum cleaner, for example, to be used interchangeably with other surface cleaning heads.

Abstract: A cleaner includes a housing having a hollow inner space, a housing partition configured to divide the inner space into an first space and a second space, first and second communication holes formed through the housing partition to allow the first and second spaces to communicate with each other, an inlet through which air from an outside of the housing is introduced into the second space, an air discharge port through which air in the first space is exhausted to the outside of the housing, a fan arranged in the first space to draw air to the air discharge port, a first cyclone arranged in the second space to guide air to the first communication hole and separate dirt from the air, and a second cyclone arranged in the second space to guide a portion of air to the second communication hole and separate dirt from the air.