Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper with a forward covering portion and a rearward covering portion. The rearward covering portion can be adjusted between an open configuration for receiving a foot and a closed configuration for covering the foot. In the open configuration the rearward covering portion is approximately flat, while in the closed configuration the rearward covering portion has a three-dimensional shape. The rearward covering portion may be folded vertically between the open configuration and the closed configuration. A tensioning member can be used to control the configuration of the rearward covering portion.

Abstract: A buckle assembly for selectively connecting first and second straps of a personal protective device. The buckle assembly includes a receiver member and a latch member configured for coupling to a respective one of the straps. The receiver member defines a slot and provides a release arm. The latch member includes a latch tab pivotally connected to a base. In a latched state in which the latch member is disposed within the slot and a latch face is engaged with a capture surface. The release arm disposed over a portion of the latch tab. The latch face can be disengaged from the capture surface in response to an actuation force applied to the release arm. In some embodiments, the receiver member and the latch member incorporate various, complimentary guide surfaces that promote easy insertion of the latch member into the receiver member.

Abstract: A slider is provided with a tab insertion gap between an upper blade of a slider body and a free end portion of a cover body and an open and close member for opening and closing the tab insertion gap. The open and close member is disposed alongside a stop pawl body in the slider width direction, and is also disposed such that a rear end part of the open and close member can swing vertically between a passing position where a attaching shaft portion of a tab passes through and a blocking position where the passing of the attaching shaft portion of the tab is blocked. The open and close member is urged toward the blocking position. The slider can attach the tab afterward, has a stop mechanism, and can significantly reduce manufacturing costs.

Abstract: An element is configured to be installed together with a tape to form a fastener stringer, and includes: a main body including an upper main body and a lower main body; an installing portion for installing the tape; a head; and a neck connecting the main body and the head, wherein at least one of the upper main body and the lower main body includes a convex portion and a base portion, the convex portion protrudes from the base portion and extends in the left-right direction at an intermediate position in the front-rear direction. An inclined portion inclined downward along the left-right direction is formed on at least one side of the head along the upper-lower direction, and protrusions extending in the front-rear direction are formed on both sides of the convex portion.

Abstract: There is provided a slide fastener with a separable stop including a retainer pin and a separable pin. The separable pin has a projection configured to be engaged with a fastener element. The slider includes a raised portion. For example, the raised portion extends on a lower surface of the upper plate rearward from a periphery of the guide post and is raised from the lower surface of the upper plate toward the lower plate. The raised portion of the slider and the separable pin have respective contact portions configured to come in contact with each other in a moving direction of the slider. At least one of the contact portion of the raised portion of the slider and the contact portion of the separable pin is provided with an intersecting portion obliquely intersecting with the moving direction of the slider.

Abstract: A strap tightener assembly has a base, a tightening device mounted on the base and movable relative thereto, and a strap assembly coupled to the tightening device. The tightening device provides incremental movement of the strap assembly relative to the base at a plurality of predefined settings. A cover extends over the strap assembly and connects to the base so that the base and the cover form a channel permitting movement of the strap assembly therethrough. The cover defines an elongate slot extending along a portion of a length of the cover, and the strap assembly has an indicator identifying the relative location of the strap assembly to the cover. A strap is securable to the strap assembly.

Abstract: A dual stretch band includes a first loop sized for receiving a wearer's hand and a second loop sized for receiving a personal computing device. The first loop and the second loop may be joined at one or more dual stretch band seams.

Abstract: Proposed is a decorative element containing (a) a gemstone, (b) an electrically conductive layer on at least a partial area of the gemstone; and (c) an electronic sensor.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an adorning element which comprises a base body having a front side and a rear side. At least one gem (4) is disposed in the base plate (1). In addition, a through hole (2) which receives the gem (4) is disposed in the base body for each gem (4). At least one retaining element (21) which projects into the through opening or through hole (2) and which supports the gem (4) is disposed at an end of the through hole (2) facing the front side of the base body. A holding device which holds the gem (4) in a defined position in the through hole (2) is arranged at the through opening or through hole (2) on the rear side. In addition, a method for manufacturing the adorning element according to the invention is disclosed.

Abstract: A device supported by a vertical support and vertical support frame including an upper section that is configured to engage the vertical support. The upper section includes an opening segment configured to encircle a vertical support, pocket with cinching device and a tab implement configured to secure said upper section to the vertical support, and a first closure mechanism that is configured to close a divide(s)/open side(s) on said upper section. A lower section is configured to extend a coverage of the upper section including a closure mechanism that is configured to close an open side(s) of said lower section(s). A closure/connection mechanism that is configured to connect said upper and lower sections together and a rib pocket segment disposed on an outside edge of the lower section for engaging an end portion of a rib section of a support frame.

Abstract: An umbrella mounting device includes a clamp assembly configured to be removably clamped to an elongated support member and an umbrella holder coupled to the clamp assembly so that the umbrella holder is rotatable about a longitudinal rotation axis that is generally perpendicular to the clamp assembly axis. A longitudinal rotation locking mechanism includes a threaded handwheel to secure the umbrella holder in the longitudinal rotation axis at an angular position that is selectable from a plurality of angular positions about the longitudinal rotation axis. The umbrella holder also is rotatable to one of a plurality of selectable positions about a transverse rotation axis. A transverse locking mechanism secures the umbrella holder into one of the plurality of selectable positions about the transverse rotation axis. The clamping assembly includes a quick locking and quick release lever.

Abstract: An umbrella having a quick release finial and a quick release cam cleat assembly is provided. The quick release finial includes a ball plunger assembly and a lever arm for applying force to release the ball plunger. The quick release cam cleat assembly includes a pivotable cam cleat and a pivotable gravity lock rocker arm.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a carry (or carrying) bag is provided that includes an interior, substantially cut-resistant security panel assembly with a matrix of wires secured between or on one or more flexible material layers. Also in various embodiments, the security panel assembly may be positioned intermediate the bag outside wall and a lining of the bag, and in other embodiments, may also take the form of an expansion panel. Second or secondary locking fasteners are also provided to lock first or primary fasteners to or within the carrying bag, to provide security for compartments and pockets. A strap with one or more security cables, and various locking fasteners, may be attached to the carry bag. Methods for forming such security panel assemblies, expansion panels, and carrying straps are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wallet comprising two shell halves which are associated by a rigid spine to open and close the wallet, and containing a bunch of keys, anchored to the wallet. The wallet is biased to the open position by a pre tensioned skin which covers windows in the two shell halves. The skin allows temporary outward bulging by elasticity, and immediately springs back into the initial unloaded state at the time the bulging load is removed.

Abstract: A suitcase has a body and two zippers. The body has two openings defined in a surface of the body. The two zippers are mounted respectively in the openings of the body and are defined respectively as a first zipper and a second zipper. The first zipper has two collar pullers. The second zipper has two elongated pullers selectively extending through the collar pullers of the first zipper, and each elongated puller of the second zipper has a locking hole defined in the elongated puller.

Abstract: One embodiment of a hair tool 100 to elongate and define natural hair coils 110, where the hair tool 100 comprises top coiling members 120 and bottom coiling members 121, a connector 140, and a securing member 150, 151, wherein a coil of hair 110 placed and secured between the top coiling members 120 and the bottom coiling members 121 can be elongated and/or defined 600. Other embodiments are described and shown 710, 720, 730, 740, and 800.

Abstract: A diffuser includes an air inlet for receiving an airflow from a hair dryer, a grille having a plurality of air outlets for emitting a first part of the airflow from the diffuser, and a plurality of projections upstanding from the grille for contacting the hair of a user and for emitting a second part of the airflow. Each of the projections has a respective air outlet located in an end portion of the projection which is remote from the grille. The projections are divided into a first set of projections and a second set of projections arranged about the first set of projections. The air outlets of the first set of projections are arranged to emit air towards the second set of projections, and the air outlets of the second set of projections face are arranged to emit air towards the first set of projections.

Abstract: A lice removing apparatus and method of using it are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flexible fabric sheet having a pair of pockets defined on a first side of the sheet adjacent opposite ends of the sheet. A second side of the sheet includes a plurality of projections, or other physically coarse material, that strip nits from a person's hair when passed there over. A user inserts his fingers and thumb into the pockets, folds the sheet around a lock of hair, and runs the sheet along the length of the hair while squeezing the folded sheet into constant contact with the hair. Thereafter, the sheet is discarded and a new one is used for cleaning a subsequent lock of hair. The sheets may be stored in a contained in a manner that provides easy access for grasping the sheet and removing it from the container with one hand.

Abstract: A rotating cosmetics case, including a cap or crown (1) mounted in the lower portion, in the extension of a sheath (2) with slide(s) (10) including in the upper portion an upper stopping element (8) protruding outwardly, in which is mounted a slideable cursor (3), intended to receive a cosmetics product, such as a stick of lipstick or lip cream, the cursor (3) being equipped with at least one lug (7) engaged in the slider (10) and extending into a spiral groove (6) of a spiral covering (4), the covering being fitted on the sheath (2), while the crown (1) comprises a body piece (16), supporting an upper portion including flexible strips (14) whose ends interact with the inner wall of the spiral covering (4), while the crown (1) further includes at least one flexible tab (15) whose upper end is assembled with the lower end of the spiral covering (4).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a dry hydrogel sheet including the steps of: preparing a cellulose ether dispersion solution; transferring the dispersion solution to a coater while maintaining the temperature of the dispersion solution in the range of a gelation temperature of the dispersion solution to a boiling point of a dispersion medium; applying the dispersion solution transferred to the coater as a sheet; preparing a hydrogel sheet by cooling the applied dispersion solution to induce gelation; and drying the hydrogel sheet. Since the dry hydrogel sheet prepared by the method has a low moisture content, it is possible to ensure the stability of active ingredients, quantify functional components to be applied to the dry hydrogel sheet, and ensure the uniformity of the surface appearance and thickness of the dry hydrogel sheet, which results in the improvement of the quality of a final product.

Abstract: Shoulder support for a motor includes: a back-plate which is adapted for being associated with the back of an operator through shoulder straps and includes a shaped body to contact with the back of the operator to which a frame is fixed, the frame being substantially L-shaped and includes a first portion, fixed to the back-plate, and a second portion undercut with respect to the first portion and comprising a through opening with substantially vertical through axis, the motor being connected at the top the of second portion; a connection body adapted for being rigidly connected to the motor; and a resilient support element adapted for connecting the connection body to the frame in a floating manner inside a seat defined by the through opening. The resilient support element includes a plurality of springs, having axes, which lay on a plane adapted for being arranged transversally to a vertical direction.

Abstract: A storage system is configured to store material on a mountable surface. The storage system includes a mounting panel with a pouch attachment ladder system grid of webbing slots, a plurality of rigid stay protrusion slots and a plurality of mounting hardware holes. A modular lightweight load-carrying equipment holster that has a pouch attachment ladder system grid of webbing. The pouch attachment ladder system grid of webbing fits through the pouch attachment ladder system grid of webbing slots which is then held in place with a rigid stay. The rigid stay further comprises a protrusion in order to prevent the rigid stay from sliding out of the pouch attachment ladder system grid of webbing.

Abstract: Foot broom devices are releasably attachable to footwear such as a shoe or boot. In some examples, such a foot broom device enables a user to quickly, conveniently, and frequently sweep debris from an area to keep it clean.

Abstract: The Hair Removal Device may be a wall mounted assembly of spines or tentacles projecting outward from the wall and disposed to form a plurality of finger rows therebetween. The tentacles being a flexible, resilient material adapted to urge hair on a user's finger to engage a tentacle and release from the finger whereby the hair follicle is captured and retained until cleaned for proper disposal.

Abstract: A cleansing device for mammalian skin includes a cleansing head having a plurality of elastomeric cleansing features extending away from the first surface and having an aspect ratio of about 1:5 to 10:1. The cleansing head is attached to a handle adapted to apply oscillating movement to one or more cleansing head sections to provide a total displacement per oscillation of about 2 mm to 8 mm at a frequency of about 5 Hz to 30 Hz.

Abstract: A barbeque chain brush includes a handle; a shaft; a brush head; including a brush head base, chain segments including connected chain links, and a brush skirt; such that the barbeque chain brush can be used to scrub a surface of a barbeque grill. The chain segments can be square or round, made from a non-corrosive metal, and can be configured as single or double chain segments, with particular width, length, and density ranges.

Abstract: A workstation includes a partition unit to form a workspace, in which a desk board, two lifting mechanisms are provided. Each of the lifting mechanisms has a linkage set and a movable member connected to the linkage set. The linkage sets are moved by one or more motor, and the movable member is connected to the desk board. The motor moves the linkage sets so as to lift and lower the desk board.

Abstract: A foldable locker assembly is configurable between a generally laid flat configuration and an assembled configuration in which the assembly generally forms a locker. The locker assembly includes a main panel configurable between a generally laid-flat configuration and a folded configuration. In the folded configuration the main panel forms a back wall and opposite side walls of the locker assembly. A shelf panel is configurable between a generally laid-flat configuration and a folded configuration. In the folded configuration the shelf panel at least in part forms a shelf of the locker assembly. A bench is configurable between a generally laid-flat configuration and a folded configuration. In the folded configuration the bench panel at least in part forms a bench of the locker assembly with the bench being in spaced relationship with the shelf panel.

Abstract: An apparatus for fitting a carrier element in a body, including a pivoting member for arranging the carrier element, and fitting means for fitting the pivoting member on a wall of the body. The pivoting member includes two rotatable pivot arms and has three pivot axles. When mounted on the body, a first pivot arm is arranged on the body in a rotatable manner by way of a first pivot axle, the two pivot arms are arranged in a rotatable manner on one another via a second pivot axle, and a third pivot axle is provided on a second pivot arm. Near one end of the second pivot arm, the carrier element is rotatably arranged with respect to the second pivot arm by the third pivot axle, and, during a pivoting and/or displacement movement of the pivoting, a carrier element arranged thereon is movable in a single, exclusively horizontal plane.

Abstract: An Assemblable wardrobe made of a plastic material, comprising a first and at least a second module positioned one above the other, where each module comprises two side panels, a rear panel, at least a shelf and a reinforcing structure, the reinforcing structure comprising an upper cross-member and respectively a lower cross-member arranged along upper and respectively lower sides of the rear panel and a connecting upright joining said cross-members, each module further comprising an L-shaped support having a vertical wing connected along the connecting upright and a horizontal wing for supporting the shelf, the L-shaped support has clamping means of the upper cross-member to the lower cross-member of the overlying module.

Abstract: A shelving system (11) and a bracket (10) for a shelving system comprising, the bracket (10) comprising a first end portion (19), an intermediate portion (18) and second end portion (20). The intermediate portion (18) comprises a flexible wall portion being moveable from an open position, in which the flexile wall portion is planar, to a closed position, in which the flexible wall portion is arcuate. In the closed position, the flexible wall portion can wrap around a portion of a post (14) and the first and second end portions (19, 20) engage to form a connector (32) engageable with an end of a rail (16) for supporting drawers.

Abstract: A shelving system includes a support post having a mounting surface and a plurality of vertically spaced retention members extending from the mounting surface. A shelf includes a bracket member configured for coupling to a first of the vertically spaced retention members. A support bracket includes an attachment portion configured for coupling to a second of the vertically spaced retention members adjacent the first vertically spaced retention member and a support portion configured for coupling to the bracket member.

Abstract: A bracket device of a slide rail assembly comprises a supporting frame, a bracket, and a fastening member. The bracket comprises a longitudinal wall and a mounting member. The longitudinal wall is connected to the supporting frame. The mounting member is adjacent to the longitudinal wall. The fastening member is pivotally connected relative to the bracket. When the fastening member is rotated in a first direction from a predetermined state, a fastening section of the fastening member moves away from the mounting member. The bracket device further comprises two blocking features arranged on a rotation path of the fastening member in a second direction. When the fastening member is in the predetermined state, the two blocking features are disposed beside two parts of the fastening member, and the blocking features prevent the fastening member from being rotated in the second direction from the predetermined state.

Abstract: A drawer glide mechanism can include a first elongate guide member, a second elongate guide member, a ball bearing component, a v-notch socket, a release mechanism, and/or a roller support. The first elongate guide member can include a distal end that is configured to fit within an opening in the v-notch socket. The drawer glide mechanism can further include one or more floating members and fixed members. In some cases, the drawer glide mechanism includes a release member configured to facilitate separation of the first and second elongate guide members when actuated and to inhibit or prevent accidental separation of the first and second elongate guide members.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting a height adjustable leg for supporting a cabinet, appliance or structure is described. The apparatus includes a coupling comprising a driven member or feature. The coupling forms part of a height adjustable leg. The apparatus also includes a tool comprising a driving member and a torque input for applying torque to the driving member. The tool and the coupling are complementarily adapted to releasably maintain engagement between the driving member and the driven member or feature to allow the driving member to drive the driven member or feature to rotate the coupling about a longitudinal axis of the leg for height adjustment of the leg. The driving member and the driven member are gears that releasably mesh together when the tool is engaged with the coupling.

Abstract: A mounting device (100) is provided for connecting two substantially horizontally aligned support beams (20, 30, 40) of a carton flow bed rack (1; 2). The mounting device (100) has a plug (110) pluggable into an end of a first support beam (20) of the support beams. A key (130) is provided as a wedge for fixing the plug (110) in the first support beam (20). An engaging element (120) is arranged at the plug (110). The engaging element (120) is provided to engage a second support beam (30; 40) of the two support beams. The plug (110) is fixable to the first support beam (20) in at least two different plug-positions by means of the key (130).

Abstract: A furniture component has a central member, a pair of sides of each defined by a chord of a circle, a first element affixed to the top of the central member, and a second element affixed to the bottom of the central member. The pair of segments are respectively affixed to the sides of the central member. The central member, the pair of segments and the first and second elements are formed of a wooden material. The central member has a generally square configuration. The central member is entirely surrounded by the pair of segments and the first and second elements. Each of the pair of segments in each of the first and second elements having a planar side affixed to the central member and a curved surface opposite to the planar surface.

Abstract: A chair component assembly includes a support component adapted to support a portion of a seated user, and a cover including a plurality of sides that cooperate to form an interior space that receives the support component therein, the cover further including a support component receiving aperture and a flap movable between an open position where the support component may be moved from an exterior of the cover to the interior space of the cover, and a closed position where the flap covers the support component receiving aperture, and wherein the flap is secured to the support component by a quick-connect fastener.

Abstract: A reclinable and folding deckchair including: —a backrest, —a seating portion, —an underframe, formed of a first leg assembly and the second leg assembly, each leg assembly being formed of at least a first front leg and of a second rear leg, where the leg assembly yoke is formed of at least one receiving shell including a first housing configured to accept a fixing member, at least partially, the fixing member being intended to be fixed to a seating portion longitudinal member, and at least one cover shell, articulated with respect to the receiving shell, the said cover shell having, on one face, a cover configured to at least partially conceal the fixing member housed at least in part in the first housing of the receiving shell.

Abstract: A guide spring for a seating device has an inner portion, an outer portion, and a spiral coiled portion extending more than one convolution between the inner portion and the outer portion. The inner portion is firmly attached to a rod and the outer portion is firmly attached to a body. The guide spring thereby secures a radial position of the rod within the body, allowing the rod to move axially relative to the body when a load is placed onto the seating device. When in use, the guide spring deforms from a flat spiral shape to a conical spiral shape with axial movement of the rod relative to the body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of seating furniture formed from two seat shells connected to one another, which form a seating surface and a backrest of the piece of seating furniture as a connected component, wherein the upper and lower seat shells connected to form the piece of seating furniture are designed approximately identically in construction and same are connected to one another only in the edge region thereof such that a free, narrow and flat gap space remains between the seat shells which holds a decal sheet via a slot-shaped access opening on the top side of the backrest and/or on the front edge of the seating surface and/or in the rear surface of the piece of seating furniture, which decal sheet is approximately the size of the surface of the piece of seating furniture.

Abstract: A hinged chair having a seat, a fold-down back and a base that is detachable from the bottom of the seat to enable the chair to be shipped disassembled in a compact container. The fold-down back is hingedly coupled to the seat by pivots that extend through frame posts at opposite sides of the back. To reduce the profile of the chair, the fold-down back is rotatable at the pivots between a vertical position standing upwardly from the seat and a horizontal position lying over and in opposite facing alignment with the seat. With the chair removed from its shipping container and the chair back rotated to its vertical upstanding position, locking pins are pushed through the frame posts of the back above the pivots to lock the back in the vertical position ready for use.

Abstract: A chair assembly (1) of a chair or an armchair comprises a seat body (2), a backrest body (6), a locking and adjustment device (4), and a backrest support (10). The backrest support (10) is engaged with an articulated parallelogram that allows the position of the backrest body (6) to be changed while keeping it parallel to itself. The backrest support (10) further comprises spring return means.

Abstract: A pneumatic lounging system includes an inflatable support unit and an inflatable unit. The inflatable support unit includes an inward layer, an outward layer, and a support air nozzle. The inward layer and the outward layer define an air cavity, and the outward layer is attached to the inward layer. The support air nozzle is attached and adapted to provide direct fluid communication of air with the air cavity. The inflatable unit includes an inward wall, an outward wall, and an air nozzle. The inward wall and the outward wall define at least one air chamber, and the inward wall is attached to the outward layer. The air nozzle is adapted to provide direct fluid communication of air with one of the at least one air chamber. There is no fluid communication between the inflatable support unit and the first inflatable unit.

Abstract: A seat cushion assembly that includes a first foam pad defining a plurality of water drainage columns disposed therethrough. A second foam pad is disposed below the first foam pad where the second foam pad and the first foam pad define at least one flow channel in fluid communication with the at least one water drainage column. A topper pad is disposed over the first foam pad and the at least one water drainage column.

Abstract: A portable armrest is manually convertible between a deployed configuration and a folded configuration and includes a lap portion, an arm portion, and a support portion. The support portion vertically spaces the arm portion from the lap portion when the lap portion is positioned on the lap of a seated user with the armrest in a deployed configuration, and the weight of an extended arm of the user is transferred to the lap when the arm is rested on the arm portion. The armrest is formed as a segmented panel including a plurality of rigid segments interconnected into a unitary piece by flexible joints along the perimeter of each segment. The deployed armrest enables users to relax their extended arms while bringing a handheld device into viewing range without lowering their heads. The armrest can be folded into a small packaging space for portability.

Abstract: A bed includes: a foundation; a mattress assembly comprising a mattress and an underlying panel; and a lifting mechanism comprising a series of interconnected pivoting links. The foundation includes a head wall, a foot wall opposed to the head wall, opposed side walls between the head wall and the foot wall, and a floor, the head wall, the foot wall, the side walls and the floor forming at least one storage cavity. The lifting mechanism is mounted to the foundation and the mattress assembly and is configured to move the mattress assembly between a lowered position, in which the mattress assembly is positioned atop the foundation, and a raised position, in which the mattress assembly is positioned above and at least partially laterally of the foundation, such that the storage cavity is accessible.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a novel mattress extension device that can be fixed or that is adjustable for depth and height, which is portable, and capable of conforming the device to the contours of any given mattress and box spring. In preferred embodiments, the various elements of the mattress extender device are each configured to meet the specifications of any or all applications.

Abstract: In one example, this disclosure describes an adjustable bed system that includes first and second adjustable foundations, at least one first motor to adjust the first adjustable foundation, at least one second motor to adjust the second adjustable foundation, a configurable device having a first state and a second state, and a central controller in communication with the device, the controller configured to receive an input representing one of the first state and the second state, the controller including a processor configured to control the at least one first motor and the at least one second motor based on the received input.

Abstract: A method for detecting occupant position change on a support surface includes establishing a rate of change of pressure in a head end test zone and in a foot end test zone, comparing the head end rate to at least one head end rate limit, comparing the foot end rate to at least one foot end rate limit, and inferring, in response to the comparing steps, whether or not occupant migration has occurred. An associated occupant support includes a frame and a mattress. The mattress includes head and foot zones each having at least one pressurizable bladder. The support also includes a controller adapted to compare a head end rate of pressure change to a head end rate limit, to compare a foot end rate of pressure change to a foot end rate limit, and to infer, in response to the comparing steps, whether or not occupant migration has occurred.