Abstract: A tool storage system has a universal mounting bracket coupled to a support surface formed with a plurality of apertures that align with differently sized support arms that support a tool therefrom. The apertures are aligned along a common horizontal plane and the support arms have different heights that allow tools to be hung therefrom in a nesting relationship so that more tools can occupy less space or area relative to the support surface. The nesting relationship of the tools provides for a first tool supported by the first arm to fit within a space defined by the second tool supported by the second arm. In some instance, the first and second arms may be part of a pair of support arms, respectively.

Abstract: An arrangement of a pull-out guide can be fastened to a piece of furniture, and the pull-out guide has a first rail, and a second rail that is movably mounted on the first rail, and a rail synchronization device. The rail synchronization device includes a toothed rack connected to the first rail, a toothed wheel meshing with the toothed rack, and a bearing block connected to the second rail. The toothed wheel is rotatably mounted in the bearing block, and a driver for a drawer drive device, wherein the toothed rack of the rail synchronization device is connected to the driver.

Abstract: A drawer and its furniture fittings are provided. The furniture fittings include a first wall, a second wall, and a mounting device. The second wall is provided with a first structure, and the mounting device is provided with a second structure. The second structure of the mounting device and the first structure of the second wall are detachably engaged with each other without using tools. The second wall is mounted on the first wall through the mounting device.

Abstract: A joining and levelling system adapted for use in furniture and furnishing items having a bottom and a shoulder positionable with respect to a floor includes, in combination, a front foot unit and a rear foot unit, each having a connection group and a blocking group of a joining device for stably interconnecting the bottom and the shoulder. The connection group and the blocking group can be actuated from the front with respect to the furniture, the front and rear foot units being positioned beneath the bottom and facing the shoulder, and the bottom and the shoulder not resting on the floor. The front and rear foot units are disposed in an identical body for both the front and the rear foot units, and actuation rods of the joining device are arranged in the rear foot unit and positioned between the front and the rear foot units.

Abstract: An upstream rail of a turbine engine turbine casing, which includes a casing body extending along a longitudinal axis, includes a base including a radial face, extending substantially radially from the casing body, a plate including an upper face, extending substantially along the longitudinal axis, a connection portion between the base and the plate, including a concave face connecting the radial and upper faces, the concave and radial faces extending on either side of an edge. The upstream rail is repaired through a method including covering a surface with a solder, the surface including the upper and concave faces such that the solder extends until the edge, and machining the covered surface, in a single action, in a direction toward the radial face, so as to reshape the surface, wherein the machining of the covered surface is performed on a portion of the radial face.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes a bracket having a rack attachment member and a guard attachment member, and upper and lower engagement tabs that are coupled to the rack attachment member and have a stem portion and a head portion. The rack attachment member has a lock pin hole above the lower rack engagement tab. The lock pin hole is sized and positioned to provide sufficient cross-sectional area within a rack engagement distance to allow passage of a bracket lock pin therethrough within the rack engagement distance. The apparatus further includes a bracket lock pin having a stabilizing leg coupled to a lock pin head, where the stabilizing leg fits through the lock pin hole and the lock pin head does not. The stabilizing leg urges the lock pin head toward the lock pin hole when the stabilizing leg is passed through the lock pin hole.

Abstract: A furniture retaining apparatus includes a cord, engaging component, and retaining component. The cord is flexible and coupled to the engaging component. The retaining component is rotatably and slidingly coupled to the cord opposite the engaging component. The engaging component includes an engaging end that is configured to be driven through sheet rock panel. The engaging end has an overall shape that is elongated and pointed. The cord couples the engaging component to the retaining component. The retaining component inserts through an insertion orifice of a furniture item and frictionally couples adjacent thereto via a taut knot formed within the furniture item using the cord.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a frame, a stationary member mounted relative to the frame, a movable member having a pivot member rotatably mounting the movable member about the stationary member, and a fastener securing the pivot member to the stationary member. The patient support apparatus also includes a joint between the pivot member and the stationary member, which is configured to apply a tension force on the fastener.

Abstract: An apparatus that supports a person in a variety of positions so that a tattoo artist can comfortably apply a tattoo to the skin of the supported person is herein disclosed. The apparatus can be articulated to cause a person's legs and arms to be optimally positioned and supported to receive a tattoo.

Abstract: A method is provided for enhancing comfort of a seat with a hip/thigh support and a back support. The method includes providing a seating pad assembly with a foam cushion made at least partly of a viscoelastic foam and having a cover formed from a dimensionally stable non-stretch material. An upper area of the seating pad assembly is attached to an upper area of the seat back. Pelvic and upper back areas of a person sitting on the seat deform the viscoelastic foam sufficiently to provide a comfortable support and to define anchors for the seating pad assembly. The non-stretch cover extends between those anchors for effectively supporting and cradling the lumbar back area of the person in the seat above and forward of the corner between the seat back and the hip/thigh support.

Abstract: A foldable support may include a top support and a bottom support. At least one hinged connection may connect the top support to the bottom support. The hinged connection may move the top support relative to the bottom support.

Abstract: A chin rest includes a body having opposing sides, a front, a back, a top having a top surface, and a bottom having a bottom surface. The top further defines a top plane between a front and back of the top, and the bottom defines a bottom plane between a front of the bottom and a back of the bottom. The top plane and bottom plane form an angle so that the chin rest can comfortable sit between a user's chin and the user's chest, with the user's chin resting on the top surface, and the bottom surface engaged against the user's upper chest. The user's head can be comfortably supported while the user is seated, allowing the user to relax muscles in the neck and avoid strain and other issues normally associated with resting without support in a seated position.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a tray including a plurality of radial openings. An inner tray support and an outer tray support are connected to the tray using a fixed connection that allows the tray to pivot within the inner tray support and the outer tray support. A spring-tensioned ball catch is configured to provide the tray a slip-locking connection through the plurality of radial openings of the tray that allows the tray to be rotationally adjusted within the inner tray support and the outer tray support.

Abstract: A sofa-bed includes a fixed frame and a foldable frame connected to the fixed frame and movable between an open configuration defining a bed configuration of the sofa-bed and a closed configuration defining a sofa configuration of the sofa-bed. The foldable frame includes levers hinged to the fixed frame. The sofa-bed includes at least a pair of tie rods made of elastomeric material, wherein each tie rod extends along a substantially longitudinal direction. A first end of each one of the tie rods is connected to fixed frame and a second end of each of the tie rods opposed with respect to the first end is associated to at least one of the levers.

Abstract: A bed frame includes two first supports located on two sides of the bed frame, wherein a second support is provided between the two first supports, two ends of the second support are coupled to the two first supports, the first support includes a first rod member and a second rod member that are relatively movable, and the second rod member is sleeved on the outer periphery of the first rod member; and the second support includes a third rod member and a fourth rod member that are relatively movable, and the fourth rod member is sleeved on the outer periphery of the third rod member. The length and width of the bed frame can be adjusted, so that the bed frame can be adapted to mattresses of various sizes and specifications.

Abstract: A foldable bed includes a base, a first frame and a second frame. The first frame is provided with two chest and abdomen support rods. The first frame is connected with two retractable bars which are connected with a head support. The second frame is provided with a plurality of support bars. Thus, when the user is disposed at a prone positioning state, the two chest and abdomen support rods are adjusted to fit the user's body, such that the user's chest and abdomen are exposed and will not be compressed, while the head support is adjusted to fit the user's face, such that the user's eyes, nose, mouth and ears are exposed and will not be compressed, to prevent the user's respiratory tract from being clogged.

Abstract: Sleep systems include multiple foundation sections. For example, one sleep system includes a foundation with modular first, second, and third foundation sections. The modular first foundation section extends laterally along a first portion of a width of the foundation and extends longitudinally along a first portion of a length of the foundation. The modular second foundation section extends laterally along a second portion of the width of the foundation and extends longitudinally along the first portion of the length of the foundation. The modular third foundation section extends laterally across substantially the entire width of the foundation and extends longitudinally along a second portion of the length of the foundation.

Abstract: An adjustable bed system includes a first frame structure; a second frame structure disposed on and moveably coupled to the first frame structure; a back lifting assembly; a leg lifting assembly; and a plurality of fans coupled with platforms for operably providing air circulation in bed surrounding. The back lifting assembly comprises a back lifting bracket pivotally connected to the second frame structure, and a back lifting actuator pivotally connected between the back lifting bracket and the first frame structure for operably driving the back lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction. The leg lifting assembly comprises a leg lifting bracket pivotally coupled to the first frame structure, and a leg lifting actuator pivotally connected between the leg lifting bracket and the second frame structure for operably driving the leg lifting bracket to pivotally move in an upward or downward rotating direction.

Abstract: An air bed system including a plurality of peripheral devices and a pump unit configured to adjust a firmness of an air mattress, the pump unit including a pump. The system further includes a controller configured to execute instructions that cause the pump unit to wirelessly pair with at least one of the plurality of peripheral devices. The pump unit is configured to receive at least one control signal addressed to the at least one of the plurality of peripheral devices, and transmit the at least one control signal to the addressed device.

Abstract: For development of a baby's gross motor skills, a stand-up training aid is used in combination with a water cooler bottle. The aid features a shroud sized and shaped to fit over the water cooler bottle, and one or more accompanying features, selected from among: a mat that is attached or attachable to the shroud to surround the water cooler bottle in a lain position atop to the floor or ground to use the baby's own body weight to anchor the shroud in place, a plurality climbing elements attached to an exterior of the shroud for manual gripping by the baby, ornamental and/or interactive elements attached at or near an upper end of the shroud to attract attention of the baby toward elevated locations, connection elements attached at or near the upper end of the shroud to accept selective coupling of toys or accessories for such elevational attraction purposes.

Abstract: In a dispensing system for utensils and cutlery, a housing with a cutlery distribution area has one or more openings for exposing a handle end of a presenting utensil for removal by a user. The system has one or more stack chambers, each configured to hold a vertical stack of utensils. A trigger assembly within the housing is actuated by the user removing a single presenting utensil out of an opening, causing the release of a single lowest utensil from the vertical stack, for presentation as the next presenting utensil for removal by a next user. A chute delivers each released single lowest utensil of a vertical stack to its opening for removal by the next user, and causes the released utensil to rotate about its axis from entry into the chute to exit at the opening.

Abstract: A display is configured to be coupled to a shelving structure. The display includes a bracket having an upper portion. The upper portion includes a plurality of walls. The plurality of walls is configured to contact a member of the shelving structure to couple the bracket to the shelving structure. The bracket also includes a mounting portion extending below the upper portion. The mounting portion includes a surface configured to be recessed within the shelving structure when the plurality of walls contact the member of the shelving structure. The mounting portion also includes an aperture extending through the surface. The aperture is positioned below the plurality of walls of the upper portion and configured to receive a fastener that couples a toilet seat assembly to the bracket.

Abstract: An apparatus for securely displaying a product includes a post, a cradle assembly supported by the post, the cradle assembly including a base plate and a plurality of plates slidably engaged with the base plate, each plate of the plurality of plates including a respective arm to engage a respective side of the product, a lock mount fixed to, and extending outward from, the base plate, the post, or the base plate and the post, and a lock disposed in the lock mount, the lock engaging a respective plate of the plurality of plates to fasten the respective plate of the plurality of plates to the base plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a frame assembly. More particularly, this disclosure describes a frame assembly having a frame with a slot for inserting and removing holiday card slips. In one illustrative embodiment, the frame may include a front surface and a back surface separated by a plurality of sides forming an interior portion for securing a card slip. The frame may include a slot between the front surface and the back surface for receiving and removing the card slip. The frame assembly may include a plurality of card slips representing holidays through the year. Double-sided card slips maybe used.

Abstract: An electric blanket enclosure that is configured to mateably receive an electric blanket within the interior volume thereof so as to inhibit soiling of the electric blanket. The electric blanket enclosure includes a body having opposing walls forming a void therebetween. The opposing walls are secured along the peripheral edges thereof and further include a first layer and a second layer. The body of the present invention includes a first end and a second end wherein first end further includes an opening. The opening proximate the first end extends across the width of the body. A storage compartment is formed on an inner surface of one of the opposing walls. A second opening is formed in the body and the second opening is configured to have an electrical cord journaled therethrough. The second layer of the opposing walls are manufactured from a fire retardant material.

Abstract: A breathable bed cover includes a breathable fabric layer, an air-permeable cushioning layer, and a bed-attachment mechanism. The breathable fabric layer is superimposed across the air-permeable cushioning layer. The breathable fabric layer and the air-permeable cushioning layer are positioned coextensive with each other. The bed-attachment mechanism is perimetrically connected around the air-permeable cushioning layer. Resultantly, the breathable fabric layer and air-permeable cushioning layer can be attached to a bassinet mattress or a crib mattress through the bed-attachment mechanism.

Abstract: Glass decanters and protective shells for glass decanters are described herein. An example apparatus includes a glass decanter and a protective shell including a first shell portion and a second shell portion couplable with the first shell portion. When the first and second shell portions are coupled, the first and second shell portions form a cavity in which the decanter is to be disposed and which completely encases the decanter.

Abstract: A container assembly includes a container (or cup) and a lid, and functions as a training cup assembly. The lid activates by a force applied by the user of the cup in order to withdraw fluid from inside the cup volume. The training cup feature permits removal of the contents from the cup while mitigating against leaks and/or spills.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a washable drinking straw. The washable drinking straw comprises an upper drinking straw and a lower drinking straw, a vertical section of the upper drinking straw and a vertical section of the lower drinking straw are C-shaped, a C-shaped opening of the lower drinking straw is greater than a C-shaped opening of the upper drinking straw, and inner surfaces, located on two sides of the opening, of the lower drinking straw and outer surfaces, located on two sides of the opening, of the upper drinking straw are movably connected and closely fit with each other.

Abstract: To provide a hanger which can be manufactured inexpensively, and which can be fitted to clothing with one hand and one touch. A hanger 2 is provided with: an operating portion 30 provided with a hook 31, a branching portion 32 which is disposed at a base of the hook 31 and which is divided into a fork to the front side and the rear side in a front view, knobs 34 each having an insertion hole 33A in a central part thereof and disposed at lower ends of the branching portion 32, and a pair of projecting portions 35 provided on opposing surfaces of the knobs.

Abstract: A secure mail and package storage apparatus for safely receiving mail includes a package housing that is secured to the ground and a lid coupled to the package housing that selectively closes a storage cavity. A lid lock locks and unlocks the lid. A CPU that is in operational communication with the lid lock has a transceiver that is configured to communicate with a smartphone. A mail tower with a mail door and a mail door lock is coupled to the package housing. A first keypad and a second keypod operate the lid lock and the door lock, respectively.

Abstract: Package-receiving-lockers (PRLs) may have a collapsible-locker portion and door-attachment-structure. PRLs may exist in a substantially collapsed configuration for storing the given PRL or for otherwise minimizing a footprint of the given PRL; and these PRLs may exist in a substantially deployed (expanded) configuration for acting as a secure object storage location. Regardless of configuration (deployed or collapsed), PRLs may be removably attached to side-hinged-doors with the door-attachment-structure, in such a way so as not to impair operation of the given door. The PRLs may have various electronics for facilitating access (e.g., locking and unlocking the collapsible-locker), delivery confirmation, and mitigating theft. These electronics, along with specialized software, may allow an intended recipient (e.g., a buyer), a shipper/delivery person (or shipping/deliver robot), and/or a seller/vendor to access the PRL in a controlled and documented manner.

Abstract: A peeler includes a handle, a blade mount a blade and an adjustment device, the blade mount and the blade forming a peeling gap, wherein the adjustment device is configured to adjust the tension of the blade in order to adjust the peeling gap. Preferably the peeler is configured to allow a user to adjust the peeling gap to a predetermined value selected by the user and to maintain the peeling gap the predetermined value during normal use.

Abstract: A machine (1) for processing a liquid food substance (10) includes: a container (2) having an outside wall (2?) and In delimiting a food cavity (2?) for containing the food substance (10); an impeller (20) for driving the food substance (10) in the cavity (2?); a housing (3) having an outside wall and delimiting a powered cavity (3?) that is adjacent the container (2) and that contains a motor (30) for driving the impeller (20) and a thermal conditioner (40) for managing heat in the food cavity (2?); and a control unit (31) for controlling the impeller motor (30) and the thermal conditioner (40). The thermal conditioner (40) has different first and second sections (41,42) extending over different first and sections of the outside housing wall (3??). The first and second conditioner sections (41,42) are configured to generate different levels of thermal energy per cm2.

Abstract: A steam cooking apparatus incorporates a steam cooking vessel for retaining water that is converted to steam. An interior food basket is configured to fit within the steam cooking vessel and retains the food to be steamed and has an insert basket lid that is adjustably coupled with the interior food basket to retain the food therein. The insert basket lid is adjustable in height within the interior food basket to accommodate different amounts of food in the interior food basket. Standoffs may be configured between the interior food basket and the base of the cooking vessel to prevent direct water contact with the food. A vessel lid may have lid aperture adjuster panel that enables changing the open area of apertures in the vessel lid.

Abstract: An electric pressure cooker comprises a body having outer pot and inner pot received therein and a lid covering the cooker body. The outer pot and the lid comprise matching teeth for lockingly engagement upon rotating the lid into closure. The cooker body comprises a pair of cooker handles extending outwardly from a sidewall thereof. The cooker handle comprises handgrip portion. The inner pot comprises inner pot body and a pair of inner pot handles connected thereto. The handgrip portion extends to align with or beyond the inner pot handle, so that a user holding the cooker handles will avoid gripping the inner pot handles. A vertical gap between the inner pot handle and the handgrip portion allows hand access. When the user is reaching for the inner pot handle the fingers will contact the cooker handle, thereby avoiding mistakenly gripping the cooker handle.

Abstract: A beverage self-propelling and production system comprises a beverage production region, a self-propelled vehicle device and a server appliance wherein: the beverage production region has several beverage production workstations, several trajectory line objects and several sensor elements; the server appliance receiving at least a group of order messages drives the self-propelled vehicle device to move along the trajectory line objects and stop at different beverage production workstations, controls supplies of ingredients at the beverage production workstations, and depends on the order messages to change a move path of the self-propelled vehicle device for production and output of a beverage product after completion of the self-propelled vehicle device passing through different beverage production workstations in turn.

Abstract: A portable, battery-operated vacuum infusion machine includes a top container assembly with a compartment that houses an air pump, a battery, and a controller. The top container assembly couples to the top opening of a separate bottom container. When coupled together, the top and bottom containers are connected by flow holes superimposed by a filter in the top container. An air pump switched on or off by a controller exerts negative pressure in the bottom container by means of a suction port and induces liquid in the top container to enter the bottom container under pressure while the filter in the top container ensures that the infusion residue is separated from the liquid and only the prepared infusion has passage to the bottom container. The bottom container can be opened by means of removing the top container in order to allow for serving the prepared infusion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coffee tamper, comprising a casing. A driving device is arranged on the inner top of the casing, connected to a tamping device and used to drive the tamping device to press down and move up. The tamping device is used to press down a container filled with coffee powder and comprises a main shaft, the driving device is connected to the upper end of the main shaft, and a tamping head is connected to the lower end of the main shaft and can be pressed into the container; and in one of embodiments, a container pressing head is sleeved on outside of the tamping head and has an outer cover sleeved on outside of the tamping head, the lower edge of the outer cover is located on the same horizontal plane and presses against the upper edge of the container, and the tamping head can move up and down relative to the container pressing head.

Abstract: An infant formula cartridge for preparing infant formula from premeasured quantities of dry or concentrated liquid components. The cartridge includes a base portion defining a vessel adapted to be received in a seated relation in a concentrate-introduction chamber, a cover portion sealably joined to an opening of the base portion, the base portion and the cover portion cooperating to define an inner containment space, and an inner casing disposed within the inner containment space of the base portion and containing powdered infant formula concentrate, wherein an interior of the inner casing is in fluid communication with an exterior of the inner casing.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to devices and methods for brewing beverages. More specifically, aspects of the present disclosure include devices suitable for brewing coffee from coffee beans which have been ground by the device using a wet grinding process, and methods of brewing coffee using such a device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of recognizing a type of coffee from a plurality of reference types of coffee, each reference type of coffee being associated with a respective reference signal, said method comprising the steps of sensing, by one or more sensors, the presence and concentration of one or more volatile organic compounds in a mixture of volatile organic compounds released from the coffee; generating a signal representative of the coffee according to the volatile organic compounds that have been sensed and their respective concentrations; comparing the generated signal with the reference signals associated with each reference type of coffee; generating a recognition signal in response to the comparison of the generated signal with the reference signals.

Abstract: A hydrogen water generator includes a body including a first outlet coupled to a first inlet for receiving supply water, and a second inlet coupled to a second outlet, the second outlet for discharging hydrogen water, a water tank assembly detachably attached to the body, the water tank assembly including a water tank and an electrode module coupled to the water tank, and the water tank including a third inlet and a third outlet. When the water tank assembly is attached to the body, the third inlet of the water tank couples to the first outlet of the body, and the third outlet of the water tank couples with the second inlet of the body.

Abstract: A hydrogen water generator includes a water tank for receiving and storing water, an electrode module coupled to the water tank for generating hydrogen water, a movable water discharger, a transfer tube for transferring the hydrogen water from the water tank to the movable water discharger, a sensor, and a controller. The controller moves the movable water discharger from an original position to a height with respect to a water container based on a sensing by the sensor.

Abstract: A device for emulsifying liquid or solid products, in particular food products such as milk or ice cream, including a pump having at least one suction duct adapted for sucking a product to be emulsified and an emulsifying gas, and a delivery duct adapted for dispensing an emulsion obtained starting from the product to be emulsified and from the emulsifying gas, where the pump has a double worm screw arranged between the suction duct and the delivery duct, the double worm screw being adapted for emulsifying the product and the gas to obtain the emulsion and to push the product, the gas and/or the emulsion with a flow substantially parallel to the axis of the screws of the double worm screw from the suction duct to the delivery duct.

Abstract: A dispenser unit operated by a lever, for use in an espresso machine, comprising a housing, mainly extending along a vertical axis, between a lower base and an upper cross member, a shaft located within said housing and freely translating along said vertical axis. The dispensing unit comprises a rod-like lever with one free end and with the opposite end operably connected to the upper end of said shaft located within the housing, with a cam and a cam follower mechanism interposed therebetween. The base of the housing has conventional coupling means which are adapted to receive and retain a portafilter for a given dose of coffee grounds and the lever is susceptible of angularly moving between a rest position and a stall position and vice versa.

Abstract: A machine (1) for dispensing espresso coffee is described, comprising at least one boiler (3) for containing and heating water, at least one container (4) suitable to contain the water for dispensing the coffee, at least one inlet hydraulic circuit (5) suitable to connect said boiler (3) and said container (4) to a water supply line, at least one coffee dispensing unit (6), at least one outlet hydraulic circuit (7) suitable to connect at least said container (4) to said coffee dispensing unit (6). The inlet hydraulic circuit (5) comprises at least one inlet block (8) having at least one water passage duct (9) provided with at least one inlet port (9a) connectable to a water supply line, with at least one passage mouth (9b) communicating with said boiler (3) and with at least one outlet port (9c) fluidically connected with at least one water distributing element (80?, 80?) to distribute the water to at least one container (4).

Abstract: A cooking appliance for heating food comprises a remote control for controlling the cooking appliance remotely. According to the present invention a distance control is provided for detecting the distance between the remote control 10 or a user and the cooking appliance.

Abstract: A system for storing a grill generally may include the grill and a corresponding base. The grill may have a grill body defining a cavity, and at least two legs extending from the grill body. The legs may be movable between an extended state and a collapsed state. The base may have a frame assembly selectively attachable to the grill body. When the frame assembly and grill body are attached to each other, the grill may be movable between a usable position to a storable position. A footprint of the grill may be smaller in the storable position than in the usable position.

Abstract: A deep fat fryer (1) comprising: a housing (2), a pot (3) adapted to contain a cooking medium, one or more heating elements (4a, 4b), external to said pot (3), for heating a cooking medium contained in said pot (3), a temperature sensor (5) adapted to measure the temperature of a cooking medium contained in said pot (3), a control unit (9), controlling the electrical components of the deep fat fryer (1). The deep fat fryer (1) comprises one or more heat-shield elements (6a, 6b) arranged for slowing down the heat transfer from said one or more heating elements (4a, 4b) to a cooking medium contained in said pot (3).