Abstract: Disclosed is a modular furniture system such as a modular sofa assembly in the present invention. The modular sofa assembly includes a square or rectangular base that can be attached to different modules such as a side rest, a back rest, legs, cushions, and other bases to obtain various furniture items such as a single seater couch, a two seater couch, a three seater couch, or a multi-seater couch with chaise or ottomans. Further, by performing appropriate connections of the various components of the modular furniture system, a user can create tables, beds, lazy lounges, or the like. The modular sofa can be easily assembled and disassembled to obtain the various formations.

Abstract: A folding chair comprises a seat frame, a front leg bracket and a rear leg bracket, wherein the seat frame comprises at least two support tubes, and the front leg bracket and the rear leg bracket are articulated crosswise to form a foldable support structure. The rear leg bracket and the front leg bracket each have two upper ends corresponding to the two support tubes. The two upper ends of the rear leg bracket are pivoted to the two support tubes respectively. The two upper ends of the front leg bracket are slidably connected to the two support tubes respectively, are limited to first positions of the two support tubes when the foldable support structure is in an unfolded state, and to slide along the two support tubes away from the upper ends of the rear leg bracket when the foldable support structure in the unfolded state is gradually folded.

Abstract: A folding chair can include a seat pan being formed by a pair of seat bars. The seat pan can be tensioned by a pair of vertical legs. The chair can also include a backrest formed by a pair of diagonally extending backrest bars, a front frame formed by a pair of cross bars, a rear frame formed by rear cross bars, and a pair of armrests. The vertical legs can each be provided with a lower leg and an upper leg. The inner leg can be configured to telescope out of the outer leg and at least one of the vertical legs can be provided with a latch for locking the outer leg to the inner leg. The latch can include a trigger and a projection can be configured to rotate the projection out of a slot formed in the inner leg.

Abstract: A chair assembly has a supporting frame and a separate seat and back section. The supporting frame is made of metal and has four legs and at least two horizontal side bars. The seat and back section has a seat portion, a back portion, a seat sock fitted over the seat portion, and a back sock fitted over the back portion. Each sock has a fabric material formed into a sock-like configuration having an upper layer and a lower layer, with three sides being sewn or stitched together, and having one open side, and having a Velcro™ lip along the open side. Each side bar of the seat portion is connected to a separate horizontal side bar of the supporting frame.

Abstract: A detachable seat includes an elongate support bar having first and second brackets with opposed open sides to receive an rigid elongate member in the brackets from opposite directions, a seat support frame including a first support member extending parallel to the support bar and a second support member affixed to the first support member, a hinge connecting the first elongate support member to the support bar, a seat mounted on the second support member, the seat support frame pivoting around the elongate support on the hinge and a retaining arm affixed to and extending from the elongate support bar adjacent the first bracket including a plurality of alignment apertures, the second support member having a mating aperture formed therethough, the mating aperture aligning with a plurality of the alignment apertures upon pivotal movement of the second support member around the hinge to receive a locking pin through the mating aperture and one of the alignment apertures to secure the seat in a selected pivotal p

Abstract: A saddle chair contains: a first seat and a second seat. The first seat includes a first connection sheet and an elongated orifice. The second seat includes a second connection sheet and a through orifice. A fixing member includes a slide slot having a slidable face, a receiving orifice, and a chute. A drive member is connected with a retainer via the receiving orifice, the elongated orifice, and the through orifice. The retainer includes a contacting face. Two screw bolts are screwed with the drive member via the retainer. A control bolt is screwed with a threaded orifice of the drive member and includes at least one recess on which at least one engagement block is fitted. Each engagement block has a screw and a forcing edge sliding between the slidable face and the chute, when the control bolt is rotated to move along the threaded orifice.

Abstract: An adjustable bench comprises a seat, a skirt extending from the seat, and a plurality of height adjustable leg assemblies coupled to the skirt. The seat is shaped to be selectively mated with the skirt to provide the bench with either a flat top surface or a sloped top surface.

Abstract: A foldable articulated structure for supporting a seat or a bearing surface includes a first bracket which can be fastened to a wall and a second bracket which can be associated with a seat or a bearing surface. A first arm has a first end hinged to a first portion of the first bracket and a second end hinged to a first portion of the second bracket. A second arm has a first end hinged to a second portion of the first bracket and a second end hinged to a second portion of the second bracket. The foldable articulated structure is movable from a closed configuration in which the second bracket lies on a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the wall, to an open configuration in which the second bracket lies on a plane substantially orthogonal to the plane of the wall.

Abstract: An efforts-saving lifting structure of foldable bed is applied on an ultra-thin foldable bed. The bed frame of the ultra-thin foldable bed includes a folded end distributed at two ends; the folded end includes a manual folding frame at inner end and an electric folding frame at outer end; the lifting structure includes a linkage structure and a drive structure for driving the linkage structure; the linkage structure is respectively connected to the drive structure 3 and the electric folding frame of the foldable bed; the electric folding frame includes one or two sections; the drive structure drives the linkage structure to implement lifting or descending operations of the electric folding frame to realize folding of the foldable bed. The lifting structure has the advantages of novel design, simple structure, labor-saving folding, making the foldable bed more ultra-thin and the like.

Abstract: A temperature controlled mattress assembly for heating and cooling a user includes a shell that defines an interior space. A plurality of springs and a power module are coupled to the shell and are positioned in the interior space. Each spring extends between a bottom and top of the shell so that the springs are configured to support a user who is positioned on the top. Each of a plurality of heating elements is coupled to a respective spring. The plurality of heating elements is operationally coupled to the power module so that the power module is positioned to selectively power the plurality of heating elements to increase a temperature of the top. The top thus is configured to warm the user.

Abstract: An adjustable sleeping system. At least some of the example embodiments are an adjustable sleeping system comprising a plurality of spring modules arranged in a first column, each spring module defines a row within the first column. Each spring module may comprise a rail and a plurality of adjustable spring assembles coupled along the rail. Each adjustable spring assembly may comprise a motor coupled to the rail, a lead screw coupled to a rotor of the motor, a spring plate coupled to the lead screw, and a spring coupled to the spring plate. A bed controller is communicatively coupled to each spring module, and the bed controller is configured to selectively control a load carried by each spring assembly.

Abstract: Spring modules for an adjustable sleeping system. At least some of the example embodiments are spring modules comprising: a spring rail, and a plurality of adjustable spring assemblies spaced along the length of the spring rail. Each adjustable spring assembly may comprise: a motor with a stator coupled to the spring rail, a lead screw coupled to the rotor of the motor, and the lead screw extending above an upper surface of the spring rail, a spring plate coupled to the lead screw, and a main spring coupled to the spring plate. Thus, the weight or force carried by each adjustable spring assembly along the spring rail is separately adjustable by a bed controller.

Abstract: An air supply supplies air to multiple different inflatable devices. The air supply includes an air compressing device, and at least two pressure valves. The air supply operates to introduce air from the first pressure valve to a first inflatable device at a first pressure that is within a first air pressure range. The air supply also operates to introduce air, on demand, from the second pressure valve to a second inflatable device at a second pressure within a second air pressure range while continuing to supply air to the first inflatable device at a pressure within the first air pressure range. The second pressure and/or the second pressure range is different from the first pressure and/or the first pressure range.

Abstract: An air system for use in an air bed system can include a manifold and one or more valves. The manifold can define a an inlet, an outlet, and a vent fluidically connected to atmosphere. A method of operating an air bed system can include deflating an air chamber through the vent in a first valve configuration and through the vent and an exhaust port in a second valve configuration.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes an internal support structure for providing structural stability to an inflated air mattress. The internal support structure can include a loop of material and attachment strips to attach the loop to the top and bottom panels. The internal support structure can also include attachment strips to attach the ends of the loop of material together to complete the loop. The air mattress can include a plurality of internal support structures.

Abstract: With regard to a care bed provided with a three-dimensional net-like structure made of a thermoplastic resin, an object is to smoothly bend the three-dimensional net-like structure in multiple stages in response to a complicated motion of a bed main body or a user's specific motion. A three-dimensional net-like structure 101 includes a first three-dimensional sparse/dense structure 1 provided as an alternately layered configuration of structural units 1a1 to 1a9 that are sparse in an extrusion direction Y and structural units 1b1 to 1b8 that are dense in the extrusion direction Y. In this first three-dimensional sparse/dense structure 1, a bulk density ?1 of the sparse structural units 1a1 to 1a9 is 0.01 to 0.08 g/cm3 and a bulk density ?2 of the dense structural units 1b1 to 1b8 is 0.03 to 0.10 g/cm3. A ratio ?2/?1 of the bulk density of the dense structural units 1b1 to 1b8 to the bulk density of the sparse structural units 1a1 to 1a9 is 1.01 to 5.

Abstract: Active comfort controlled bedding systems and processes of operating the bedding systems generally include a variable firmness control. The active comfort controlled bedding system can include a control unit in electrical communication with a signal generating layer configured to generate heat and alter a firmness property of at least one viscoelastic foam layer, wherein the amount of heat is based on a decrease of the glass transition temperature as a function of the percentage of humidity in the environment. In other embodiments, the bedding system is provided with at least one foam layer comprising a phase change material stratified in a foam structure of the at least one foam layer; and the at least one foam layer is heated to a temperature greater than a melt temperature of the paraffin wax to soften the at least one foam layer. In other embodiments, ambient humidity conditions can be changed.

Abstract: A secure mattress casing comprises a top portion configured to fit over a top portion of a mattress; a bottom portion configured to fit over a bottom portion of the mattress; one or more side portions configured to fit over one or more side portions of the mattress; a sealing element attached to at least one of the one or more side portions, and configured to open and close the secure mattress casing, the sealing element having a terminal gap; and a backflap configured to cover the terminal gap, thereby securely sealing the mattress within secure mattress casing, the sealing element including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of the sealing element disposed along a length of the one or more side portions, the second portion extending into the backflap, the backflap configured to fold and to use one or more connector mechanisms to retain the backflap in a folded position

Abstract: Adjustable sleeping system with force control. At least one example embodiment is a method of operating a sleeping system, the method including: sensing an area of a sleeping surface of the sleeping system, the area upon which a person resides, the sensing by a bed controller communicatively coupled to an array of adjustable spring assemblies arranged such that a top of each adjustable spring assembly defines an upper surface parallel to the sleeping surface; and driving a plurality of the adjustable spring assemblies being the adjustable spring assemblies beneath the area, the driving to control force distribution among the plurality of the adjustable spring assemblies.

Abstract: A foldable play yard includes a plurality of corner posts; a plurality of top rails, each of the top rails rotatably connected to two of the plurality of corner posts to define a polygonal shape; a plurality of reversing links, each of the plurality of reversing links rotatably connected to one of the plurality of corner posts; a central hub; a plurality of lower linkage assemblies, each of the lower linkage assemblies rotatably connected to one of the plurality of reversing links and rotatably connected to the central hub; and a plurality of post linkage assemblies, each of the post linkage assemblies rotatably connected to one of more of the top rails and rotatably connected to one of the reversing links. Lowering the central hub causes each of the lower linkage assemblies to rotate relative to the corner posts in a first direction.

Abstract: A retail merchandise tray is provided. The retail merchandise tray includes a pair of load bearing members, a front stop mounted to the load bearing members, a wire support structure removably attached to the front stop and load bearing members, a pusher that slides along the wire support structure, and a pair of movable divider assemblies.

Abstract: A shelving system is provided. The shelving system includes an upper rail, and optionally a lower rail, from which one or more upright supports extend. The upright supports are slidable within the upper and lower rails so that a user may vary their location. A shelf mounts to the upright supports. The shelf includes interlocking deck panels and selectively removable support bars so that it may be assembled onto the upright supports.

Abstract: A hook and associated support structure can collectively define a retail display system. The hook may include a first bar and a second bar that are connected together via a connecting bar. The first bar and the second bar define a slot that receives an edge of an aperture or slot in the support structure therein to selective attached the hook to the support structure. The orientation of the connecting portions of the hook preclude or reduce the likelihood of disconnection of the hook relative to the support structure when objects are attached to or removed from the hook. In one example, the selective disconnection of the hook from the support structure is only accomplished through a vertical or nearly vertical vector force.

Abstract: Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. Rotating the two frame members causes the hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.

Abstract: A food shield having a panel defining a slot through the panel and a panel support structure. The panel support structure includes a panel clamp. A portion of the panel clamp may extend through the slot, and the slot provides for the panel to be moved relative to the panel clamp, along the length of the slot, from a first position to a second position. Thus, the panel clamp provides for the position of the panel relative to the panel clamp to be selectively adjusted, clamped into place, and released for movement along the length of the slot.

Abstract: A food shield panel support providing for food shield panel position adjustment. The panel support includes a panel support arm connected to a panel support plate. The panel support plate defines a longitudinal slot. The system includes a tensioning apparatus extending through the longitudinal slot. The tensioning apparatus may be operated to permit the position of the panel support plate, and any attached panel, to be adjusted with respect to the panel support arm to any one of an infinite number of positions along the length of the slot. The tensioning apparatus may further be operated to secure the position of the panel support plate relative to the panel support arm.

Abstract: It is an object of one or more embodiments of the present disclosure to provide a method and device for an easel back. The easel back is constructed of a flat foldable member, comprised of three cut outs for folding at the three cut outs, a first hook/loop, on an upper section of a front side of the easel back, configured to attach to a back of a display frame, and a second hook/loop, on the bottom section of a back side of the easel back, configured to attach to a lower part of the display frame.

Abstract: A bracket for hanging a picture frame on a supporting structure. The bracket is a one-piece member formed of plastic having a pair of legs projecting perpendicularly from a bottom surface of a base and extending at right angles with respect to each other. The legs are spaced from a peripheral edge of the base forming a V-shaped planar portion between the edge and legs. A reinforcing member extends between the pair of legs and an attachment pin mounted in the reinforcing member extends outwardly beyond a top surface of the base. A pair of attachment pins is pressed into the supporting structure to suspend the frame therefrom after two of the brackets are secured in upper right hand corners of the frame.

Abstract: A bed covering is useful to accommodate two people sleeping together that prefer different levels of warmth from a covering. The first side of the bed covering is made of a lightweight material such as cotton or other lightweight material. The first side may have a top side, a bottom side, and a side. The top side and bottom side of the first side of the bed covering may have a first pattern. The second side of the bed covering is made of a heavyweight material such as flannel or other heavyweight material. The second side may have a top side and a bottom side, and a side. The top side and bottom side of the second side of the bed covering may have a second pattern.

Abstract: Sheet sets are disclosed herein that comprise a fitted sheet adapted to be placed over a mattress, a top sheet adapted to be placed atop the fitted sheet and having a first width, a sheet extension extending from a first edge of the top sheet and having a second width, wherein the second width is shorter than the first width, and at least one fastening device adapted to couple the top sheet to the fitted sheet.

Abstract: An interactive pillowcase comprising a first sheet coupled to a second sheet, the first sheet having a plurality of exterior pockets operable to receive a corresponding plurality of movable characters. A scene is depicted on each of the plurality of exterior pockets corresponding to at least one of the plurality of movable characters.

Abstract: A pillow for automatically adjusting a height of the pillow is provided. The pillow includes a pillow cover including a pressure sensor to sense pressure applied when a user puts a head of the user on the pillow, a plurality of air pockets positioned inside the pillow cover, an air injection unit to adjust an amount of air inside the air pocket, and a controller. The control unit senses pressure of a contact region between a body of the user and the pillow cover when the user puts the head of the user on the pillow, and controls the air injection unit to adjust the air amount inside at least one of the plurality of air pockets such that distribution of the pressure of the contact region is within a preset range, when the distribution of the pressure of the contact region is out of the preset range.

Abstract: A pillow or body support system is disclosed that includes a body having a first end section, a second end section, and a middle section located between the first and second sections, and where the first and second section are configured and adapted to be less compressible than the middle section. The first end section, the second end section, and the middle section of the pillow are formed of compressible foam and the cross-sectional shape of the first and second end sections along their width is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the middle section along its width. The thickness of the first end section, the second end section, and the middle section in an embodiment varies along their width.

Abstract: A multi-layer cushion with convolute sleeve comprises a cushion, such as a pillow, having an outer sleeve which has a first surface and a second surface which differ in structure. The first surface may be smooth and the second surface may comprise a plurality of convolute shapes defining a non-smooth surface. The outer sleeve may be reversible so that the smooth surface is facing out or the shaped surface is facing out. The first sleeve defines a cavity in which a plurality of chipped foam pieces may be positioned. The structure provides for two distinct feelings for the pillow, which a user may select.

Abstract: The system includes a cup, a lid, a stir, and one or more bags. The cup is configured to hold fluids. The lid includes a top portion and a bottom portion configured to couple to and cover an open portion of the cup. The stir includes a knob, a longitudinal shaft, and a distal shaft extending outwardly from the longitudinal shaft. The knob is disposed on the top portion of the lid and coupled to the longitudinal shaft threaded through the bottom portion of the lid. The one or more bags are coupled along the length of the longitudinal shaft.

Abstract: Induction-heated vessels, and processes for manufacturing induction-heated vessels and vessel components, are provided. The vessels can include a ceramic outer layer and a conductive heating element, which can be provided as a conductive glaze or coating, a conductive inner layer, or a label comprising a conductive element and an RFID tag, to allow the thermal transfer or conduction of heat from the heated surface directly to the contents of the vessel, while the ceramic outer layer of the vessel insulates the contents of the vessel. Also, systems and methods for heating and controlling induction-heated vessels and for tracking loyalty, use, and/or sales using RFID-enabled induction-heated vessels are provided.

Abstract: A paper-based container lid comprises a top wall, a side wall connecting to the top wall, and a sealing channel formed on the side wall for sealingly engaging a rim of the container and securing the lid to the container, wherein the top wall and the side wall are preferably formed from separate blanks.

Abstract: The present invention is a snack containment and dispensing apparatus having a plurality of separate snack containment compartments, a preferably transparent lid having an opening therein, and a plunger or like means to index or rotate the lid such that access to a singular snack compartment is obtained one-at-a-time. By selectively accessing only one snack compartment at a time, the snacks in the other non-currently accessed snack compartments are rendered non-spillable. Moreover, by providing indexable access to a snack compartment, a user—typically a child—not only gains access to a snack contained therein but is also provided snack choice autonomy and entertainment thereby.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved door for rural mailboxes, comprising of a frame and door rotating inward and vertically downward, or just vertically downward, allowing access to the mailbox for depositing or removal of mail in one motion. The frame and door made of wood, metal, plastic, rubber or other materials can be made as part of a new mailbox or made as a complete assembly to be added to an existing mailbox. The frame comprises channels with springs to hold door closed. The door having pins or one rod horizontally mounted on the door or held on each side of the door by collars and springs also used to hold the door closed or move the door vertically and inward as it moves toward the bottom of the mailbox. The pins extend into the channels on the frame.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and techniques for producing audio for, or adding audio capability to, a collection box for delivery items that includes a user-operated door for putting items into the collection box. The system can include a processing subsystem, an audio transducer, a trigger device that is connected to, or that is part of, the door of the collection device, and a sensor. The sensor detects the trigger device when the trigger device is in close proximity (e.g., in contact), and the sensor is positioned such that it is in close proximity with the trigger device when the door is closed. In response to the trigger device moving out of close proximity, the sensor generates a signal to the processing system. In response, the processing system generates an audio signal that is converted to sound by the audio transducer, which can be heard outside of the collection box.

Abstract: An electronic locker system for parcel deposit and pick-up, comprising: a remote shipping system, a long distance communication network, at least one mobile device communicating via the long distance communication network with the remote shipping system, at least one parcel locker constituted of at least one autonomous compartments cluster including at least one compartment equipped with a door and including a locking module, which electronically controls locking and unlocking of the door and which establishes a local communication with the at least one mobile device via a short distance communication, wherein the locking module comprises: an energy management module configured for managing transitions of energy modes and allowing the at least one autonomous compartments cluster to be run in a deep sleep mode or in a sleep mode and regularly allowing a wake-up from said deep sleep mode to said sleep mode, a radio transceiver module equipped with an antenna, and at least one processor running a firmware config

Abstract: A collapsible free standing stocking is disclosed. This invention removes the danger from a stocking that hangs over a flame (of any kind). It also eliminates the danger of being pulled off from a mount having heavy weighted holder and crushing a child head, a person's foot or injuring a pet. It eliminates the need of nailing, screwing or attaching hooks into mantels. The collapsible stocking includes a footpad that is received in a foot portion of the stocking. A weighted sock is dimensioned to be received within the foot portion and carries a malleable weighted material, which may be a granular or pelletized material. A plurality of sleeves and a corresponding plurality of rods support an upper sleeve portion of the stocking body in an upright orientation.

Abstract: A connecting device for connecting two lids includes a hoop member having first and second edges and at least one inwardly-extending protrusion located at the first edge and at the second edge. The connecting device also includes an outwardly-extending tab affixed to the exterior surface of the hoop member, where the tab has a through hole. The hoop member is sized so as to fit within and engage with two opposing like-shaped lids to form a closed structure. According to one aspect of the invention, two lids are repurposed candle lids that would otherwise be discarded, and the closed structure forms an ornamental apparatus such as a holiday decoration.

Abstract: A cooking system for cooking food includes a housing having a hollow interior, a lid movable relative to said housing, and at least one heating element associated with one of said housing and said lid. The cooking system is operable in a plurality of modes including a conduction cooking mode and a thermal radiation cooking mode. In said conduction cooking mode, the cooking system is operable as a conductive cooker and in said thermal radiation cooking mode, the cooking system is operable as a radiative cooker.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a float valve motion detection device, a pot cover assembly and a pressure cooking appliance, the float valve motion detection device comprising: a float valve, a hollow inductance coil (3) and a detection circuit. A valve core (2) of the float valve is made of materials having permeability unequal to that of air. When the valve core (2) is pushed by the pressure in a pot from a first position to a second position, the volume of the valve core (2) in the hollow inductance coil (3) changes, which changes the inductance of the hollow inductance coil (3). A detection circuit determines the position of the valve core (2) by means of detecting the change in the inductance of the hollow inductance coil (3) so as to determine whether it is safe to uncover at the current time.

Abstract: A divided cooking device with a lid including a base having at least one side wall rising vertically from the base. The base and the at least one sidewall create an interior volume. A plurality of dividers is located within the interior volume such that each divider rises vertically from the base. The dividers connect to the at least on sidewall and create a plurality of different cooking sections. The different cooking sections have a combination of different cooking surfaces and cooking materials. The device has a lid that is configured to fit around the top edge of the at least one side wall.

Abstract: An electric pot may have an improved relay installation position. The electric pot may include a supporter and a pot main body provided with a heater driven to provide heat through an electric connection with connection terminals. The supporter may include a relay part that optionally switches between a connection of the power supply to a third connection terminal and a disconnection of the power supply to the third connection terminal.

Abstract: A hot water dispenser and a method for determining a boiling point of water in the same. The hot water dispenser contains a reservoir, a heating element, and a sensor. The method includes heating water in the reservoir with a first power value of the heating element during a first period of time until a value indicative of a threshold temperature of water is determined; upon reaching the threshold temperature, heating the reservoir water with a second power value of the heating element, which is lower than the first power value, during a second period of time until a water-temperature-rise-per-time value is lower than a first predetermined value; subsequently, increasing the power value of the heating element to a third power value during a third period of time; determining the boiling-point temperature of water by determining the highest temperature of water between the first and third periods of time.

Abstract: An electric pot may include a controller that controls a heater to perform a thermal-insulation operation based on an input relating to a thermal-insulation operation and based on information on temperatures. A memory may receive information in relation to a thermal-insulation operation from the controller and may store the information and retain the stored information in relation to a thermal-insulation operation regardless of whether a pot main body is attached to or detached from a supporter.

Abstract: The infusion brewer has a filter path forming a continuous loop around a plurality of rotary shafts, the plurality of rotary shafts being operable to cycle a continuous loop filter along the filter path, the filter path having a steeping area; and an infusion enclosure having a bottom opening positionable into an infusion position against the continuous loop filter at the steeping area.