Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a lifting table, has a tabletop plate, a table-supporting frame connected with the tabletop plate, a base, an X-shaped supporting leg for connecting the table-supporting frame and the base, and a power driving device controlling the open-and-close of the X-shaped supporting leg to achieve the lifting of the tabletop plate, the power driving device is connected to the table-supporting frame, and the power output end of the power driving device is connected with the X-shaped supporting leg; the lifting table further comprises an inclined connecting rod mechanism which always applies an oblique force to the X-shaped supporting leg; one end of the inclined connecting rod mechanism is connected to the X-shaped supporting leg, and the other end of the inclined connecting rod mechanism is connected to the power driving device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a table, comprising a table top made of plastic material, at least one receiving device, and a supporter. The table top has a flat table surface and a bottom surface. The receiving device has a receiving cavity. The supporter is for supporting the table top and keeping the table surface of the table top in a horizontal condition. The supporter is arranged at the bottom surface of the table top. The receiving device is arranged on the supporter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an office appliance, and particularly discloses a foldable height-adjustable desk workstation, which comprises a workstation desktop, upper workstation support legs, lower workstation support legs, lifters, and locking mechanisms. In the foldable height-adjustable desk workstation with the above-mentioned structure, the workstation desktop can be controlled by the lifters arranged between the upper workstation support legs and the lower workstation support legs to vertically go up or down, and the workstation desktop can be locked at any height position between an upper limit position and a lower limit position by the locking mechanisms.

Abstract: A household storage appliance apparatus, in particular a household refrigeration appliance apparatus, includes at least one storage unit which has at least one storage element for holding at least one object. In order to provide improved storage, the storage unit has at least one inclination setting unit for changing at least one inclination of the storage element relative to a horizontal. A household storage appliance is also provided.

Abstract: A wardrobe apparatus comprising a body supporting a rail, a frame, and a movement mechanism, wherein the actuation means is arranged to move the rail vertically from a first position distal the frame to a second position proximate the frame.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a free standing paper organizational system comprising: a base; at least one vertical support member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the base; a handle component coupled to the second end of the at least one vertical support member; at least one fixed or removable shelf unit comprising a first shelf member extending from the vertical support member at a predetermined angle.

Abstract: A cabinet door includes a transparent cover plate, an outer frame secured with the transparent cover plate, and an inner frame arranged inside the outer frame and supporting the transparent cover plate that includes a reflecting region coated with a reflective coating and a light transmitting region surrounding the reflecting region; the light transmitting region includes a plurality of light transmitting edges annularly arranged around the reflecting region, and a light transmitting corner is formed between any two adjacent light transmitting edges. Each of first lamp strips is secured on the inner frame and arranged on the same sides as the respective light transmitting edges correspondingly. Each of second lamp strips is secured on the inner frame, one second lamp strip is arranged between any two adjacent first lamp strips, and the second lamp strips correspond to the respective light transmitting corners one by one.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail and a positioning device. The first rail includes a first structure and a second structure. The second rail is movable relative to the first rail. The positioning device is arranged to the second rail and includes an elastic member and a positioning member. The elastic member provides an elastic force to the positioning member. When the second rail is moved relative to the first rail from a first position to a second position, the positioning member is moved to an engaging position through the elastic force and abuts against the first structure. When the second rail is moved relative to the first rail from the second position to a third position, the positioning member is moved from the engaging position to a disengaging position and no longer abuts against the first structure by guidance of the second structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a securing device for securing a front panel of a drawer to a drawer frame, having a holding element for securing to the front panel and a closing element for securing to the drawer frame, the closing element comprising a support and a closure having a holding segment supported rotatably about an axis of rotation on the support, a spring having an operative connection to the closure, and the closure being implemented for releasing a holding region of the holding element in an open rotational position of the closure, and for blocking the holding region in a closed position of the closure. It is thereby provided that a transmission element is joined to the closure by means of a rotating/sliding connection on the closure side spaced apart from the rotary axis of the closure, that the rotating/sliding connection on the closure side comprises a first and a second guide curve, and that the two guide curves intersect.

Abstract: A rack system includes a rack, a chassis, and a slide rail assembly. One lateral side of the chassis is provided with a fixing member. The slide rail assembly is mounted on the rack and includes a guide rail having a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment. The first segment is configured for supporting a portion of the chassis. A passage is defined between the second segment and the third segment to allow passage of the fixing member of the chassis.

Abstract: A seating arrangement includes a seat assembly, a control assembly, a back assembly, and a quick-connection arrangement to connect the back assembly to the control assembly, where the back assembly includes first and second reliefs and the control assembly includes first and second shafts received within the first and second reliefs respectively, and a locking arrangement that includes a primary locking member pivotable between a locked position, where the primary locking member abuts the second shaft arrangement, thereby preventing the second shaft arrangement from being removed from within the second relief, and an unlocked position, where the second shaft arrangement may be removed from within the second relief, thereby allowing the back assembly to be uncoupled from the control assembly.

Abstract: In a preferred form the invention there is a lateral support forming part of a seat of a wheelchair, comprising a bracket (1), a hinge body (2), a forward plate (3) having padding and a lever (17). The lever (17) is arranged so it can be turned by hand to move a bolt (18) into a pin (5) whereby the hinge body is prevented from swinging about the pin. The lever (17) is also arranged so it can be subsequently turned by hand to cause a cam face (21) of the lever to ride along a complimentary engaging surface (22) of the hinge body. This forces the bolt (18) from the pin (5) thereby freeing the hinge body (2) to swing about the pin (5) and, as a consequence, to swing the plate (3) to facilitate access to the seat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chair, in particular an office chair, comprising a seat surface and a laterally pivotable backrest, wherein the backrest is secured to two joints, which have mutually parallel axes of rotation.

Abstract: An extension assembly for a procedure chair leg pad includes a frame and a leg pad assembly. The frame attaches to deployment tracks of the procedure chair through frame arms and includes a slot(s). At least one slot includes detents configured to receive and selectively restrain a guide member. The leg pad assembly is disposed in proximity to the frame and includes a guide member(s) extending therefrom, through a slot and movable relative to the frame. The leg pad assembly may be moved forward and rearward by manual adjustment, moving the guide members through their respective slots. Detents along the slots restrain the guide member at predefined positions until sufficient force is applied to overcome the geometry of the detent. A detent(s) is configured to prevent vertical movement of the leg pad assembly when stowed vertically, but still allow movement in a deployed position.

Abstract: A corner chair assembly for seating and cooling a competitor includes a frame that is coupled to an enclosure of a competition ring. A power module and an actuator are coupled to the frame. A fan it coupled to a first plate, which is coupled to and extends between a first side and a second side, proximate to a top, of the frame. The actuator and the fan are operationally coupled to the power module. A second plate is hingedly coupled to a lower edge of the first plate. The actuator is configured to selectively urge the second plate from a stowed configuration, wherein the second plate is positioned coplanarly with the first plate, to a deployed configuration, wherein the second plate extends substantially perpendicularly from the first plate. The second plate is configured to seat a competitor, positioning the fan to blow air onto the competitor.

Abstract: A dual-use footrest is disclosed. The dual-use footrest comprises a bottom frame and a flip frame. The bottom frame includes a shaft part disposed at a side of the two side plates, and a support disposed a side of the shaft part, and the flip frame includes a shaft coupling part disposed at a side of the two side frames and pivotally connected to the shaft part, and a pedal part disposed on a side of the shaft coupling part. When the back surface of the flip frame is abutted on the bottom frame, the user with the sitting posture can step on the pedal part; and, when the flip frame is outwardly flipped about the shaft coupling part and the shaft part, to abut on the support of the bottom frame by the top surface thereof, the user with the standing posture can step on the footrest.

Abstract: An upholstered piece of furniture including a frame having a front frame member, an opposing back rest, and two arms at opposite ends of front frame member and backrest, wherein at least one of the front frame member and opposing back rest includes a wood component, and wherein the arms are made of molded plastic and at least one of the arms is coupled to the wood component. The upholstered piece of furniture includes covering material, wherein at least a portion of the at least one of the arms is covered by the covering material.

Abstract: A frame element is arranged as a longitudinal element for a longitudinal side of an adjustable bed and has an adjustable legrest sector and at least one further sector. The frame element comprises a frame support with a sliding surface and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the legrest sector. The frame element further comprises an adjustable legrest of the legrest sector, the legrest comprising a upper leg part hingedly connected to the frame support or to a middle part of the at least one further sector, and a lower leg part hingedly connected to the upper leg part. A support element of the lower leg part is designed to come into contact with the sliding surface. The adjustment mechanism is arranged to influence an angle between the upper leg part and a main orientation of the frame support, wherein the angle of the upper leg part and an inclination of the lower leg part with respect to the main orientation of the frame support depend on each other.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for preventing sheet slippage having a sheet retention device configured to at least partially underlie mattress having a first flat member having a first surface; at least one second flat member attached to the first flat member having a second surface, where the first and second flat members have a closed configuration where the first and second surfaces oppose each other, an open configuration where the first and second surfaces are perpendicular to each other, and an infinite number of positions in between the open and closed configurations; and at least one retaining member in communication with the first surface. The invention also provides a method for using the invented system for preventing sheet slippage.

Abstract: A bedding system includes a mattress having a sleep surface including a plurality of air transfer ports. An encasement encloses the sleep surface. The encasement includes an air flow port. The air flow port is configured to be coupled to a pressure generator so that air drawn into the pressure generator is pulled into the air transfer ports or air that is forced into the encasement is forced out of the air transfer ports.

Abstract: A bedding system includes a mattress including a sleep surface having air transfer ports. The mattress includes a bottom surface opposite the sleep surface and a side wall that connects the surfaces. The bottom surface and the side wall are made of a material that prevents air flow therethrough. The mattress includes a cavity having a fill material disposed therein and an air flow port that is in communication with the cavity. A hose includes a first end coupled to the air flow port. A pressure generator is coupled to a second end of the hose. The pressure generator is configured to create negative pressure to draw air, moisture or particles in the cavity and/or air transfer ports through the cavity and into the pressure generator and to create positive pressure to move air out of the cavity through the air transfer ports. Methods of use are included.

Abstract: A mattress can include one or more layers of foam material, an adjustable air layer including an air bladder, and a valve. The valve can be fluidically connected to the air bladder and configured to regulate pressure of the air bladder in response to actuation. Some embodiments can include a foam material positioned inside the air bladder.

Abstract: A mattress formed with a base layer, a plurality of sidewalls extending from the base layer to form a void space above the base layer and between the sidewalls, and a top layer positioned atop the sidewalls to enclose the void space; and fill material compressed within the void space; wherein the fill material comprises constituents of at least one of shredded foam memory foam, shredded conventional foam, shredded memory foam and conventional foam mixed, shredded memory foam and fiber mixed, shredded conventional foam and fiber mixed, and shredded memory foam and conventional foam and fiber mixed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-function mattress composed of MagLev suspension, stretched net surface and adjustable underneath elastic cushion modules for optimized body contour-fitting and head-shoulder-neck massage by the motorized roller. This mattress design provides a unique solution to achieve the best body contour-fitting with a simple structure. The MagLev suspension technology helps generate the best support for the entire body during the sleep. It also provides comfort and relaxation that is associated with the sleep-cool technique, which is achieved through the underneath hollow structure. This mattress can be made at efficient cost to perform multi-function. The energy-efficient design also reduces its impact on the environment.

Abstract: A workplace system comprises a work table, a height-adjustable work chair with a gas spring device, a plurality of sensors, an evaluation unit and a feedback device. At least one of the plurality of sensors is mounted on the worktable. At least one further of the plurality of sensors is mounted on or in the gas spring device and arranged to detect posture data of a user of the work chair. The evaluation unit is configured to receive the posture data and further measurement data from the plurality of sensors, to determine a well-being measure of the user on the basis of a joint evaluation of the received posture data and the measurement data, and to control the feedback device as a function of the well-being measure.

Abstract: The application relates to a vertically reciprocating cradle. The vertically reciprocating cradle comprises a mattress for bearing a baby and an elastic support structure for supporting the mattress, wherein the elastic support structure comprises a limiting plate, a middle connector and two elastic frames, and wherein each of the two elastic frames comprises an upper support frame and a lower limiting frame, the upper support frames of the two elastic frames are connected with the middle connector, and a limiting unit is formed on the limiting plate, and the two lower limiting frames are matched with the limiting unit, respectively; and wherein a connecting unit is formed at one end of a lower end surface of the mattress and connected with the middle connector, and the other end of the mattress is inclined downwards. The inclined mode enables the baby to be less prone to milk regurgitation.

Abstract: A beverage container lid can include an audio speaker; a wireless transceiver to transmit and receive wireless signals; and a hardware processor to process wireless signals received by the wireless transceiver and to output audible signals through the audio speaker. The beverage container lid can also include a water-tight housing, the wireless transceiver and hardware processor contained within the water-tight housing; a drinking aperture; and a fluid channel, the fluid channel to allow fluid to pass through the drinking aperture, and the water-tight housing to prevent fluid passing through the fluid channel from contacting the wireless transceiver and hardware processor.

Abstract: A cup for use with those having muscular tremors provides a battery-operated gyroscope stabilizing the cup body as supported by a handle communicating with the cup body through one or more pivot joints. The cup body may also be weighted to be naturally stabilized in a vertical orientation.

Abstract: A lid for a container is described. The lid has a basin that is designed to enhance the user's olfactory experience when drinking a beverage from the container and lid. As the user tilts the container and lid to take a drink, the beverage pours through an opening on the basin valley and flows across a sipping surface area to the user's mouth, thus allowing the beverage to aerate, evaporate, and cool. The basin is sized and dimensioned to channel and concentrate the vapor rising from the beverage towards the user's nose as the user sips the beverage. The basin and the opening are sized and dimensioned to provide a comfortable and secure feeling when drinking hot beverages. In this manner, the lid enhances the drinker's olfactory experience and provides better controllability of the flow of a hot beverage to prevent burn injuries.

Abstract: A drink cup includes a body formed to include an interior region providing a fluid-holding reservoir and a brim. The brim is coupled to the body to frame an opening into the interior region.

Abstract: A drinking straw includes an elongated tube formed of fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) resin, the elongated tube including an inclined surface at a first end, the inclined surface having a curved member wherein a sidewall of the elongated tube is at a first predetermined angle with respect to the inclined surface. The first predetermined angle is between 45-degree and 60-degree.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to smart, portable, reusable liquid containers, or container assemblies, with ultraviolet (UV) sterilization capability. An example container assembly includes a container defining a cavity to hold liquid. A cap coupled to the container prevents the liquid from spilling out of the cavity. A liquid level sensor and a processor track the amount of fluid within the container. When they detect liquid added to the container, they trigger one or more UV light sources for sterilizing the liquid. A cap sensor in or on the container assembly senses if the cap is on the container and prevents UV light source operation when the cap is off. The processor may communicate with a remote device, e.g., a smart phone or server, via an antenna. Indicators in or on the container assembly notify a user that UV sterilization is recommended, UV sterilization is in progress, etc.

Abstract: A method to pad a clothes hanger that includes the steps of: inserting a first foam pad on a base of the clothes hanger; inserting a second foam pad on a first sloping horizontal extension; and inserting a third foam pad on a second sloping horizontal extension.

Abstract: A pressure absorbing assembly (10) for supporting a user (35) relative to a support surface (16) includes a pressure absorber (12) and a resting component (14). The pressure absorber (12) is configured to contact the support surface (16). Additionally, the pressure absorber (12) is further configured to resiliently support the user (35) relative to the support surface (16). Further, the resting component (14) is coupled, e.g., directly coupled, to the Pressure absorber (12). Additionally, the resting component (14) is configured to be selectively engaged by the user (35) during use of the pressure absorber (12). The resting component (14) is configured to allow the user (35) to be in a seated, semi-seated, or somewhat reclined or leaning Position while still being situated on the pressure absorber (12). The pressure absorbing assembly ({circumflex over (?)}?) can also include a work station (2118) that is coupled to the pressure absorber (12).

Abstract: Disclosed is a mailbox mount. The mailbox mount comprising a vertical post with a lower end of the post fixed to the ground. Further, the mailbox mount comprising a pivot arm rigidly fixed on the upper end of the post. Further, the mailbox mount comprising an extension arm rotatably positioned on the pivot arm, wherein a first end of the extension arm supports a mailbox, wherein the extension arm pivots on the pivot arm to move the extension arm and mailbox laterally.

Abstract: A decorative frame having a triangular section and one or more trapezoidal sections is disclosed. The sections are connected by hinges and can be folded at the hinges to enable easy installation, storage and transportation of the frame. The frame may also be decorated using ornaments, lights and/or garlands.

Abstract: A track hanger (100) includes a hook (103) and an extension (104), a base member (102), and a key (403). The key is detachable from the hook, and the base member is detachable from the extension. The key can include a first major surface (401) and a second major surface (402). The first major surface can define one or more barbs (404) that facilitate one-way insertion of the key into a track (106).

Abstract: An ergonomic handheld citrus press allowing the use of closed fists and large force of the arms for comfortable and efficient operation, as opposed to the use of open fist and small force in conventional presses. The ergonomic press is comprised of a first and a second elongated member hinged together at one end. The first member has a concave part with straining holes and the second member has a smaller convex part near the hinge. A first handle extends from the concave part and a second handle extends from the convex part at the opposite side of the hinge. The first and second member may be rotated toward each other such that the concave part receives the convex part. In closed condition of the press, the handles are parallel and spaced apart by about 5 cm. The user places a cut half of a citrus such as lemon in the concave part, holds the first handle in one fist and the second handle in another fist, and closes the press against the lemon.

Abstract: A cooking appliance is provided. The cooking appliance may include a guide that regulates an installation position of a water supply device with respect to a front panel. The guide may include a first guide coupled to the water supply device to align a relative position of a front surface of the water supply device with respect to the front panel, a second guide coupled to a guide protrusion to align a relative position of the guide with respect to an opening; and a fixer that fixes the guide to the cavity.

Abstract: In one aspect, a cooking device includes independently controllable cooking zones. In one aspect, a cooking device includes a first cooking zone with heated air configured to move horizontally there through in a first direction and a second cooking zone with heated air configured to move horizontally there through in a second direction different than the first direction. In one aspect, the first and second directions are opposite directions. In one aspect, the heated air flows from one side of the cooking device.

Abstract: A steeping apparatus (10) includes a container (12) and a partition (22) dividing the container into upper and lower chambers (24, 26). The partition has a central aperture (32, FIG. 2) which interconnects the chambers and is arranged to trap a volume of air 38 in the lower chamber when the container is filled with liquid. Hot water poured into the upper chamber (24) passes through the aperture to partially fill the lower chamber, trapping a volume of air (38). Brewing material (34) located in the upper chamber (24) steeps in the hot water to produce a beverage and gradually sinks into the lower chamber (26) through the aperture. The air (38) trapped in the lower chamber applies a force to the liquid inhibiting movement of liquid between the chambers so that the brewing material (34) is isolated from the beverage. In other embodiments, the partition is pressed down through the container after brewing to isolate the brewing material.

Abstract: A tea maker includes a brewing unit which defines a vessel having an upper opening with a spout disposed thereon. A lid assembly is removeably received on the upper opening of the vessel and includes a steeping tube. The steeping tube extends downwardly from the lid assembly into the vessel when the lid assembly is received on the upper opening of the vessel. An articulating filter assembly is coupled to the lid assembly and includes a filter plate that is operable between an extended position and a retracted position. The filter plate is configured to contact an inner surface of the vessel when the filter plate is in the extended position. A biasing member is configured to bias the filter plate towards the extended position for filtering a brewed tea mixture as the mixture is poured through the upper opening of the vessel.

Abstract: A brew module for use with a refrigerator appliance is provided. The brew module includes a brewing body removably mounted to a dispensing assembly of the refrigerator appliance. The brewing body defines a brew chamber configured to receive a brew pod and a flow of heated water from the dispensing assembly to mix with contents of the brew pod to create a beverage. Electrical contacts positioned on the brew module electrically couple the brew module and the dispensing assembly, e.g., to power a user interface panel and/or communicate data such as pod type, a desired temperature and volume of water, etc.

Abstract: The present utility model refers to a constructive arrangement applied to an injector needle. More precisely, the present utility model refers to a constructive arrangement applied to an injector needle used in machines for preparing drinks from capsules. The injector needle (1) comprises a first end (2) endowed with a fastening means (3); a second end (4) endowed with a tip (5); a central portion (6) interconnecting the first and second ends (2, 4); wherein the first end (2) comprises an inlet orifice (7) and the second end (4) comprises an outlet orifice (8).

Abstract: A rollable beverage brewing assembly for brewing hot beverages at any location and charging electronic devices includes a housing, a control circuit being coupled to the housing and a plurality of rollers that are each rotatably coupled to the housing for rolling along a support surface. A handle is slidably coupled to the housing for rolling the housing on the rollers for transporting the housing. A brewer is positioned in the housing for brewing a hot beverage such as coffee or tea and the brewer is electrically coupled to the control circuit. A charging unit is coupled to the housing and a plurality of electronic devices may be electrically coupled thereto for charging the electronic devices.

Abstract: The production method of hot milk with or without froth, with a Venturi effect emulsifying device suitable for sending, into a mixing chamber, a flow of steam so as to aspirate, by Venturi effect, milk and air or only milk, comprises a production cycle of hot milk with froth and a production cycle of hot milk without froth being carried out by supplying an equal flow of steam of equal duration into a mixing chamber having equal volume, equal conformation and equal inlet section of the milk but a different outflow section of the milk.

Abstract: A heating apparatus and method of heating. The embodiments of the invention relate to coffee machine heating apparatuses for providing heated brew water for passing through coffee grounds. The apparatus and method involves using low pressure steam (i.e. less than 1 bar absolute) at a saturation temperature that is substantially equal to the desired brew water temperature. Advantageously, improved temperature control of the brew water is achieved in a manner which is more convenient to an end user. The operating temperatures are more stable (the need for a “cooling flush” is removed) and the operating temperatures is reached in a quicker manner than with conventional machines.

Abstract: A lid comprises a cover body (10), a rotating member (20) and a sensor (30). The cover body has a cover end (12) in a closing direction. The rotating member comprises a rotating portion (21) and a connecting portion (22). The rotating portion is rotatably disposed at the cover end, and the rotational axis of the rotating portion is perpendicular to the closing direction. The connecting portion is disposed at the rotating portion and extends perpendicularly to the rotational axis of the rotating portion. The sensor is disposed at the connecting portion and can rotate between an inoperative position near the cover end (12) and the working position away from the cover end under the driving of the rotating portion. The lid is capable of accurately detecting and controlling the temperature inside a cooking device, and accommodating the sensor.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a multi-function cooking oven having horizontally and vertically oriented heating elements and cooking functions that configure horizontal and vertical position, horizontal and vertical rotation, radiation and superheated air circulation for cooking food within the oven enclosure. Cooking functions include horizontal rotisserie, vertical rotisserie, baking, warming, dehydrating, pizza, barbecuing, kebabs, toasting, boiling, and air frying. Depending on the cooking function, a timer is set for turning on and off the horizontally and vertically oriented heating elements and a fan providing heated airflow within the oven enclosure. The timer also controls rotation of a vertical axis turntable assembly and a horizontal spit assembly configured with or without a wire drum.

Abstract: A countertop appliance and related methods of fabrication using a floating mounting assembly to connect a cooking surface to a mounting frame. The floating mounting assembly allows the cooking surface to expand and contract in response to changing temperature without translating these dimensional changes to the mounting frame and negatively impacting the integrity or appearance of the countertop appliance. The floating mounting assembly can include a grommet assembly that connects to elongated apertures defined in the mounting frame. As the cooking surface expands and contracts, the grommet assembly can slide within the elongated aperture. Through the use of the elongated aperture, dimensional changes in the cooking surface are not directly translated to the mounting frame.