Abstract: A U-shaped toothbrush for manually squeezing toothpaste, comprising a U-shaped dental sleeve, a dental sleeve holder disposed in the U-shaped dental sleeve, a handle container for accommodating toothpaste, and a hollow insertion shaft, a toothpaste hole of the dental sleeve holder, and one end of the insertion shaft is connected to the dental sleeve holder, and the other end is connected to the handle container, and the handle container is provided with a toothpaste pushing mechanism for pushing the toothpaste to move into the insertion shaft. The toothpaste pushing mechanism pushes the toothpaste in the handle container, so that the toothpaste is pushed from the handle container to the U-shaped dental sleeve, then the toothbrush could be used to brush the teeth, which is convenient; the toothpaste in the handle container could be completely used up, and the toothbrush could be re-used by repeatedly adding toothpaste.

Abstract: End effectors and systems including end effectors configured to provide colorimetric indicia of a wear state of the end effector are described. In one embodiment, the end effector includes: a base portion coupleable to a motor; a chamber including an optically translucent window and a chamber interior; and a flowable material disposed in the chamber interior and having a color. The end effector is configured to provide colorimetric indicia of a wear state of the end effector based at least in part on mixing of the flowable material.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush includes a gyro sensor inside a main body. The gyro sensor detects an angular velocity of the main body and the main body includes a head portion, a neck portion, and a grip portion in a longitudinal axis direction. An angle formed by a longitudinal axis of the main body in a state that brush bristles of the head portion contact with a brushing site in a dentition with respect to the longitudinal axis of the main body in a state that the brush bristles of the head portion contact with a reference position in the dentition is obtained, based on an output from the gyro sensor. A corresponding point corresponding to the brushing site on an approximate curve that curves corresponding to the dentition is obtained based on the angle, and coordinates of the corresponding point are used as a translational position of the brushing site.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a device configured to treat a body part of a user, the device including, at least one sensor configured to sense a condition of the body part; and a location tracker configured to track a location of the device in space, wherein the system is includes processing circuitry configured to receive information of a specific sensed condition of the body part detected by the at least one sensor during a session, receive, from the location tracker, information of the tracked location of the device during the session, and associate a specific time when the specific sensed condition is detected by the device with a location of the device in space at the specific time.

Abstract: An oral care device comprises a head portion and a handle portion. The head portion comprises at least one supporting arm and a base. The supporting arm extends from the base. A sensor is exposed from the supporting arm. The handle portion is configured to move relative to the head portion. The handle portion comprises a processor, wherein the processor is configured to receive signals from the sensor and analyze the signals received from the sensor.

Abstract: A furniture system is disclosed comprising a guiding bracket (1), a first furniture part (8) and a second furniture part (13). The first furniture part (8) is movable in view of the second furniture part (13) along a sliding direction (SD). The guiding bracket (1) comprises a through-going passage (3) forming part of a guide and having an extension coinciding with the sliding direction (SD), and an attachment protrusion (11) having an extension in a direction transverse the sliding direction (SD). The second furniture part (13) comprises a recess (12) arranged to lockingly receive the attachment protrusion (11) of the guiding bracket (1). The first furniture part (8) comprises a rail (7) arranged to extend through the through-going passage (3) of the guiding bracket (1) and to be slidable along said through-going passage (3) thereby allowing the first furniture part (8) to be movable in view of the second furniture part (13) along the sliding direction (SD).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a foldable desk, comprising a first foldable panel connected to a support panel capable to be folded towards the first foldable panel, and multiple second foldable panels. If the first foldable panel and the second foldable panels are folded, the first foldable panel, the second foldable panels and the support panel can be overlapping each other. If the first foldable panel and the second foldable panels are unfolded, the second foldable panels can be inserted into the support panel so that the second foldable panels are placed perpendicular to a lower surface of the first foldable panel, and an upper surface of the first foldable panel forms a desktop.

Abstract: An accordion-fold desk, comprising: multiple foldable panels, adjacent foldable panels being foldable to each other; wherein the plurality of foldable panels is configurable in a folded state by contracting the foldable panels, and in an operating state by unfolding the foldable panels where a placement section is formed by a top of each of the foldable panels.

Abstract: A height adjustable desk or table comprising a desk or table top, and a frame with spaced apart legs for sup-porting the desk or table top, wherein each of the legs comprises a movable upper portion and a lower stationary portion, and wherein a first cable is guided via first guide means connected with a lower end of the movable upper portion of the first leg via second guide means to a lower end of the lower stationary portion of the second leg, and a second cable is guided via third guide means connected with a lower end of the movable upper portion of the second leg via fourth guide means to a lower end of the lower stationary portion of the first leg, wherein each of the legs comprises a gas spring, and wherein for each gas spring the upper portion of the gas spring is arranged to be up-and-down movable portion of the leg and the lower portion of each gas spring is arranged to be the lower stationary portion of the leg.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the invention relates to a method and apparatus. The apparatus comprises a Universal Smart Desk controller that enables a conventional, electric height adjustable desk to act as a Smart sit-and-stand Desk. The method includes identifying the user, capture data while the user operates the desk and transmitting the data to a remote server.

Abstract: Embodiments of a side deployable keyboard tray systems that may include a height adjustment system. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A collapsible stand for holding and dispensing craft materials includes a base having a front, a rear, a first side, a second side, an upper surface, and a lower surface. A first arm is coupled to the upper surface at the first side of the base by a first hinge. At least one first dowel slot is defined through the first arm. A second arm is coupled to the upper surface at the second side of the base by a second hinge. At least one second dowel slot is defined through the second arm.

Abstract: The adjustable mount comprises a baseplate, a platform separated from the base by at least three columns, and a mounting element adapted for engagement with the image projector. The columns are at a first end connected to one of said platform or said baseplate, and remote from said first end pass through apertures in the other. The apertures comprise, a first circular aperture with a diameter corresponding essentially to the diameter of the column passing through it, a second circular aperture with a diameter larger than the diameter of the column passing through it, a third elongate aperture having a length and a width, where length is longer than the diameter of the column passing through it and where the width corresponds essentially to the diameter of the column passing through it.

Abstract: A external mounted slow-return slide rail assembly includes a slide rail assembly including an outer slide rail affixed to an inner wall of a cabinet of a drawer set, an inner slide rail affixed to an outer wall of a sliding box of said drawer set and a bracket fastened to the outer slide rail, a cushioning device mounted on the bracket, and a transmission member mounted on one lateral surface of the sliding box. By means of mounting the cushioning device on the bracket, the cushioning device can be easily repaired, and the inventory and production costs can be greatly reduced.

Abstract: Disclosed is a furniture leg cover with an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is cuboidal in shape and features a flexible polygonal opening on its superior surface through which to receive furniture legs of varying sizes. The outer sleeve may likewise be cuboidal in shape and encompasses the inner sleeve on its anterior and lateral surfaces. The bottom surface of the outer sleeve features an arch such that only the outer edges of the bottom surface make contact with the flooring. The furniture leg provides protection to flooring and furniture legs while providing decorative aesthetics.

Abstract: This application describes a unique design and a method for designing furniture items that incorporate removable panels to either decorate or alter the use of a standard furniture item. The proposed furniture items take the form of standard furniture items but have recessed areas or cavities incorporated into different portions of the structure. These cavities correspond to and fit different panels which display artwork or different utility elements. These panels can be interchanged between different furniture items of the similar design.

Abstract: Self-acting devices and methods are provided for facilitating preventing product tip over. The self-acting device includes an anti-tip mechanism associated with a product to facilitate preventing tip over of the product when in an extended state. Further, the device includes an actuator associated with the product. The actuator is operatively coupled to facilitate transition of the anti-tip mechanism from a retracted state to the extended state. Further, an actuator control is provided to signal the actuator to facilitate transitioning the anti-tip mechanism from the retracted state to the extended state based on the actuator control detecting movement of the product across a floor.

Abstract: A safety device for preventing objects from falling out of a storage rack is provided. The safety device includes four mounting brackets configured to be coupled to a pair of vertical members defining the storage rack, a pair of horizontally disposed top and bottom guide cables for stretching between a corresponding pair of mounting brackets of the four mounting brackets coupled to the pair of vertical members, and a pair of vertical slide bars for slidably mounting to the top and bottom guide cables at opposite left and right sides at a front of one bay in the storage rack. A curtain netting is attached at left and right edges thereof to respective ones of the pair of the vertical slide bars and to the top and bottom guide cables. Storage racks and methods of protecting objects stored on storage racks are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a meditation apparatus comprising a meditation seat and articulated pad that is lightweight, compact, and easy to transport that is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, wherein the articulated pad is pivotally connected to the seat.

Abstract: A gas spring device of an office chair has a gas spring for height adjustment by means of a movable component and at least one sensor element, which is configured to detect a load and to generate a sensor signal depending on the detected load. In addition, the gas spring device has an electronic circuit adapted to generate user data depending on the sensor signal. The user data represents one or more facts about the usage of the office chair. The at least one sensor element has at least one of the following: A force sensor for detecting a force acting on the gas spring in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the gas spring and generating a force signal therefrom and/or at least one deformation sensor for detecting a deformation of the gas spring device and to generate a deformation signal therefrom.

Abstract: Back rest to be used in association with a chair or a seat providing an adaptable convex back support for individual adjustment. The back rest comprises a plate shaped body that is bent into a curved shape by use of a tensioning device. The back rest can be used to increase comfort while seated, for example at the office or during travels, or to prevent or relieve back strain and ache as a result of being seated over longer periods or having back problems. The back rest is portable and fits into a backpack or handbag, and can be set up in a conventional chair, for example a seat in an airplane, waiting area, or office chair.

Abstract: A chair includes: a backrest having an opening or recess in a portion thereof; and a solar panel disposed on a face inside the opening or recess.

Abstract: An easily storable, flat neck support device for sleeping is described herein. The neck support device consists of flat, rigid panels in geographic shapes enclosed in a fabric. The fabric has fasteners. The shapes are arranged so that the folding of the fabric allows the fasteners to hold the shapes in place, forming a structure the holds a user's head in place to allow for rest or sleep, for instance when traveling on an airplane.

Abstract: An easily storable, flat neck support device for sleeping is described herein. The neck support device consists of flat, rigid panels in geometric shapes enclosed in a fabric. The fabric has fasteners. The shapes are arranged so that the folding of the fabric allows the fasteners to hold the shapes in place, forming a structure the holds a user's head in place to allow for rest or sleep, for instance when traveling on an airplane.

Abstract: An inflatable footstool including a body made of flexible material, the body including a bottom surface and a leg supporting surface, the leg supporting surface being inclined with respect to the bottom surface, where the body forms an inner container filled with elastic compressible material, and an air valve coupled to the body, the air valve including an air inlet for sealing the inner container and for filling the inner container.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a decorative cover. The apparatus includes a body having front and rear opposite sides, the front side of the body having a front surface having a perimeter, the rear side of the body having a rear surface, and the body having an outwardly facing lateral surface between the front and rear surfaces; and a first connector on the body, the first connector detachably connectable, continuously adjacent at least a portion of the perimeter of the front surface, to a second connector, complementary to the first connector, on the decorative cover. A furniture apparatus includes at least one substantially thermoplastic body and one or both of diatomaceous earth and a PA1b-related peptide incorporated in one or more of the at least one body.

Abstract: A prone pillow assembly for elevating the pelvic region of a patient laying the prone position, particularly a pregnant woman laying on her abdomen while receiving a specific healthcare procedure, such as a chiropractic adjustment to reduce vertebral and or lumbopelvic/sacral subluxation. The prone pregnancy pillow comprising an early stage segment and a later stage segment that can be used separately or in conjunction with each other to slightly elevate the pelvis of the patient when lying in the prone position to relieve tension on the utero sacral ligamentous structures. The early stage segment and later stage segment each have abdominal holes through the center of each to operably receive the abdominal area of the patient.

Abstract: A back rest assembly includes a base assembly mountable adjacent a resting surface and a back rest having a supported side pivotably supported by the base assembly and an unsupported side spaced laterally apart from the supported side along a lateral axis. When the base assembly is mounted, the back rest is positionable over the resting surface and selectively pivotable about the lateral axis for adjusting an angular position of the back rest relative to the resting surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for correcting a passenger's posture in an autonomous vehicle, wherein the system includes a camera configured to measure a distance between a headrest and a head of the passenger, a plurality of body pressure sensors configured to be uniformly embedded across an entire area of the seat and sense body pressures of the passenger, a pressurizing device configured to be expandably installed inside a seatback and press between T10 and T12 of a thoracic spine of the passenger, and a controller configured to control an operation of the pressurizing device on the basis of the distance measured by the camera and a scapular pressure of the passenger, which is sensed by the plurality of body pressure sensors.

Abstract: An example enclosed seating assembly includes a foldable chair enclosure. The example enclosed seating assembly also includes a perch seat for a user to rest against but not fully sit on in the foldable chair enclosure. At least one adjustable height foot platform is provided at the base of the foldable chair enclosure. At least one sensory module provides varied input for the user. The example enclosed seating assembly includes an anti-tip structure on the base of the foldable chair enclosure configured to reduce or altogether prevent tipping. The example enclosed seating assembly includes built in storage for the at least one sensory module. In an example, the enclosed seating assembly includes a door on a sidewall of the chair enclosure for the user to enter and exit the chair enclosure. In another example, the enclosed seating assembly includes a ramp.

Abstract: Utensil dispensers and methods for making and using the same. In some examples, the utensil dispensers can include a housing configured to contain a stack of the utensils therein, wherein the stack of the utensils comprises at least one utensil in addition to a next utensil and each utensil comprises at least one contoured projection extending outwardly therefrom. A front pedestal can be disposed inside the housing and can be configured to support the at least one contoured projection extending outwardly from the next utensil. A moveable member can be disposed within the housing and configured to move from a ready position to a dispense position. The moveable member can have at least one extension arm configured with at least one engaging section capable of receiving the contoured projection extending outwardly from the next utensil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a merchandise display device for displaying goods on a goods conveyor, including: a goods tray for supporting the goods along a feed direction V from a rear end to a front end of the goods tray, a front fixing element attached to the front end, a rear fixing element attached to the rear end, two struts supporting the goods tray on the rear fixing element, each having a hook section for fastening the struts to a bracket, a goods end stop arranged on the front fixing element, a pusher device which is guided along the goods tray to advance the goods in feed direction V, at least one, preferably two divider walls which delimit the goods conveyor laterally and is/are constructed to be displaceable for adjusting a width of the goods conveyor transversely to the feed direction V, wherein the goods tray is constructed at least mostly, preferably practically entirely as a closed surface between the struts.

Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes a divider secured to a support structure, a pusher to move product, a barrier, and a low product indicator device. The low product indicator device may be visible when an amount of product positioned on the top surface of the divider floor or on the shelf is low.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a control unit provided in the cabinet and controlling an operation of the refrigerator, a main door that opens or closes the cabinet and has an opening formed therein, a main hinge that couples the cabinet to the main door and allows the main door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-door that is formed on a front surface of the refrigerator and opens or closes the opening, a sub-hinge that couples the main door to the sub-door and allows the sub-door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-hinge cover that simultaneously shield a main hinge shaft of the main hinge and a sub-hinge shaft of the sub-hinge, and a wire disposed to extend from an inside of the sub-door, to be connected with the control unit, and to sequentially pass through the sub-hinge shaft and the main hinge shaft along an inside of the sub-hinge cover.

Abstract: A product displaying holder system that is configured to removably secure to a surface of a component includes a base bar including one or more securing mounts, and one or more securing assemblies coupled to the securing mount(s). The securing assemblies are configured to removably secure the product displaying holder system to the surface of the component. One or more product holders are secured to the base bar.

Abstract: A product displaying holder system is configured to be removably coupled to a surface of a component. The product displaying holder system includes a retaining bracket having a longitudinal main beam and one or more securing mounts. Holder channels are formed through the longitudinal main beam. One or more product holders are removably coupled to the retaining bracket. Each product holder includes a bracket-mating stud that is retained within one of holder channels. The holder channels allow the product holder(s) to be selectively positioned at different locations along the main beam. One or more securing assemblies are coupled to the securing mount(s). The securing assemblies are configured to securely couple the product displaying holder system to the surface of the component. In at least one embodiment, the securing mount(s) are perpendicular to the main beam.

Abstract: A wrist watch stand including a support stand assembly having a stabilizing base, a cylindrical center post, and a three-dimensional representation of a human head. The cylindrical center post has a first-end and a second-end, the first-end is coupled to the stabilizing base and the three-dimensional representation of the human head is configured at the second-end. The cylindrical center post is supported in a vertical position extending from the stabilizing base. The cylindrical center post includes a plurality of curvatures representing natural curves of a female or male body. The support stand assembly is configured to support and functionally organize a plurality of jewelry items along the cylindrical center post.

Abstract: A shelf system includes: a shelf body with at least one storage space; an item identification pattern on a horizontal edge of the storage space and extending by a preset length along a length direction of the horizontal edge; an image capture unit configured to obtain image information of the storage space, the image information including the item identification pattern; and a processor configured to, based on the image information, determine storage situation of a matching item that matches the item identification pattern and is stored in a preset placement range in the storage space. The preset placement range is an extension space which is in the storage space and which is defined by a horizontal plane corresponding to an extension range of the item identification pattern by a preset extension length. There is a preset correspondence relationship between the item identification pattern and the matching item.

Abstract: A planar display assembly is provided with a planar display pane. A frame is provided with a dado sized to receive the planar display pane. A plurality of retainers mounts to the frame about an inner periphery of the frame to retain the planar display pane within the frame. At least one of the plurality of retainers is elastically deformable to deform during installation of the planar display into the frame, and to expand to retain the planar display pane within the frame. A plurality of apertures or a channel may be formed in the frame about the dado. The plurality of retainers may mount to the frame within the plurality of apertures or the channel of the frame to retain the planar display pane within the frame.

Abstract: A decorative mount includes at least a frame, a retainer trim, and a removal mechanism. The frame includes a base, a sidewall extending from a front surface of the base, and a pair of slots defined on opposing sides of an inner surface of the sidewall and spaced away from the base. The retainer trim includes an inner edge and an outer edge. The inner edge defines an opening and a pair of trim tabs extend from opposing sides of the outer edge. The trim tabs fit within the pair of slots, releasably retaining the retainer trim to the frame. The removal mechanism includes a support base disposed against the base of the frame, a lever arm including a first end and a second end, and a pivot pivotably coupling the lever arm to the support base.

Abstract: An electronic picture frame and an odor releasing method thereof are provided. The electronic picture frame includes: a picture frame body having a display screen on the picture frame body; an odor releasing device disposed on the picture frame body and configured to release a plurality of different odors; and a processing device connected with the display screen and the odor releasing device, respectively, and configured to acquire material type information of a picture displayed on the display screen (2), and control the odor releasing device to release an odor corresponding to the material type information according to the material type information of the picture.

Abstract: A device and method for securing objects of almost any sizes and shapes to a wall is disclosed. A hanger comprising a length of cord suitable for the size of object to be hung, a hook shaped block with screw mounting holes, a thru hole, perpendicular and slightly below to the mounting holes for passing the length of cord, and a slot parallel to the thru hole . The thru hole and the slot should be of the same size, slightly larger than diameter of the cord. The block is mounted to a wall by screws or other means such as double sided tape, rail mount system, peg board hook etc. The cord of suitable length for the object is inserted into the thru hole and knotted on both end. With one of the knot resting against one side of the device, the rest of the cord is then looped on the object to be hung and then inserted into the slot, letting the other knot resting against the other side of the device.

Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to a bed sheet apparatus comprising a first material of first dimensions sewn into a second material of second dimensions, wherein the first material dimensions are less than the second material dimensions, wherein the first material facilitates moisture retention, and wherein the second material blocks moisture retention.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a pillow assembly is provided. The pillow assembly includes a body comprising a first portion and a second portion, extending from the first portion, wherein at least part of the first portion has a width that is larger than the width of the second portion; and at least one cushioning member configured to be spatially adjustable within the first portion. According to further embodiments of the present invention, a body for co-operating with at least one cushioning member of a pillow assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A collapsible device comprises a flexible body configured to extend in length from a collapsed state to an extended state. In the extended state, the flexible body is bent to contour around a neck of a wearer to provide support to the neck. The flexible body has an internal, hollow chamber for storing objects within the flexible body in the collapsed state. When in the extended state, the volume of the hollow chamber increases. The flexible body further includes an open end for accessing the hollow chamber. The collapsible device further includes a slid configured to couple to the open end of the flexible body to seal the objects stored in the hollow chamber.

Abstract: A pillow for preventing or reducing formation of wrinkles in a user's face may include a pillow body designed to support and partially wrap around a user's head. The pillow body may include a bottom portion designed to be positioned against a back of the user's head; a pair of head sidewalls extending upward from the bottom portion proximate to a first edge of the bottom portion; a pair of neck side walls extending upward from the bottom portion proximate to a second edge of the bottom portion; and a cheek cutout separating each head sidewall from an adjacent neck sidewall. The cheek cutouts may be sized and positioned to accommodate a user's cheeks and side face.

Abstract: A pillow can include a head support surface configured to support at least a portion of a person's head, a first support having a first support surface with a first apex disposed at a first height a second support having a second support surface with a second apex disposed at a second height, and a third support having a third support surface with a third apex disposed at a third height. The support surfaces can support at least a portion of a person's neck when at least a portion of their head is in contact with the head support surface. One or more of the heights can differ from one or more other heights. A pillow can include one or more openings and one or more inserts configured to be disposed therein.

Abstract: A table cover system with an affixed garbage bag on one end. The table cover can be unrolled onto a table top with the garbage bag unrolled on one end of the cover. This allows for rubbish to be easily and quickly disposed of from the top of the table. The table cover can also be rolled over all remaining rubbish and garbage and stuffed into the garbage bag for easy disposal. The top face of the table cover can include printed elements, such as interactive games, team logos, or icons or characters from popular movies and television. Other options would include menus, schedules, or meeting information which may be printed directly to the table cover or attached after the cover is placed.

Abstract: Heating unit is constructed according to the embodiments of invention to provide heating or warming features to maintain specific food temperature. In addition, safety control unit is provided to either adjust or shut down the system should the value deviate from the range value.

Abstract: An integrated system that includes a container configured to store a consumable liquid and a flexible, expandable straw secured to the inside of the container for consumption of the liquid. The straw can assume a first collapsed position inside the container and a second expanded position (e.g., when pulled) that extends away from the bottom of the container and past an upper rim of the container for consumption of the liquid through the straw. Use of a flexible, expandable straw in the above manner facilitates stackability of a plurality of such containers by allowing the straw to initially be compactly stored adjacent an inside bottom of the container before being pulled outwardly to allow for consumption of the beverage in the container. Securement of the straw to the inside of the container reduces the likelihood of ingestion by animals and the like.