Abstract: A link component (10A-10D) is described for assembling a jewelery item featuring a chain-link structure. Each link component consists of an internally hollow body comprising a pair of side surfaces (12, 14) substantially opposed to and spaced from each other, one or more junction elements (28, 30) for connecting the side surfaces, at least one connecting arm (16; 18), which projects outwards from one of the side surfaces, and at least one through opening (20; 22), obtained on the opposed side surface. The connecting arm of a first link component is designed to be inserted into a corresponding through opening of a second adjacent link component to connect these two link components.

Abstract: A mounting and locking mechanism, a casing, and a wearable device are provided. The mounting and locking mechanism includes a mounting bracket and a locking assembly. The mounting bracket is provided with a mounting space including a first insertion slot and an accommodation slot. The accommodation slot has a first slot wall provided with a first opening communicating with the first insertion slot. The locking assembly includes a movable member and a first locking member. The movable member is received in the accommodation slot. The movable member is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the movable member abuts the first locking member to drive part of the first locking member to pass through the first opening to be positioned in the first insertion slot. In the second position, the first locking member can be withdrawn from the first insertion slot.

Abstract: The innovative product is a joint finger ring, particularly refers to a finger ring capable of being spliced, assembled, bent and adjusted, and relates to the technical field of ornamental finger rings and watchbands. A joint finger ring is composed of a ring setting (1), inlays (2) and connection components (3), wherein the inlays (2) are arranged in the ring setting (1). The left end and the right end of the ring setting (1) are movably connected through the connection components (3). The utility model solves the problem that in the wearing process of the traditional finger ring, the size of the finger ring of a favorite style is appropriately increased to fit the finger, and consequently, it is impossible to achieve the best feeling when people wear the finger ring, and especially for the characteristics of the male finger bones, the finger ring cannot be taken off.

Abstract: The retractable protection device (100) for protecting a user's head against environmental elements comprises: at least one hoop (110); at least two articulations (135) of at least one hoop with a base, each articulation being attached to one end of at least one hoop, at least one articulation comprising a means for locking said hoop in a predefined position referred to as the “deployed position”; an at least partially closed base (150), configured to surround the user's nape at least partially, comprising: at least one support (130) resting on each shoulder of the user; and at least one spreader (140) for positioning each articulation at a predefined distance from each support in the deployed position; a sheet of fabric (115) attached to each hoop and the base to create a protection screen around the user's head in the deployed position, the fabric and hoops being circumscribed by the base in a position referred to as the “folded position” that minimizes the size of the device, between the user's nape

Abstract: A telescoping connector and telescoping umbrella having the connector which employs an axial securing mechanism.

Abstract: Provided is a portable compact umbrella including a case having an inner accommodation space and opened one side, a roller rotatably installed in the case, a support having a variable length and configured to support the case, and an umbrella part accommodated in the accommodation space by passing through an opening at one side of the case in conjunction with rotation of the roller, to reduce an accommodation volume and be easily accommodated and unfolded.

Abstract: A fabric bag and a method for producing the fabric bag are proposed. The fabric bag may be maximally reduced a folded volume of a bag body when folded and stored, by enabling the bag body to be folded in multiple layers to reduce its size in left and right directions, and includes: a body fabric including a front body fabric, a lower folded part, and a rear body fabric; a bag body produced by folding the lower folded part of the body fabric and sewing ends of opposite sides of the folded body fabric with side sewing parts; and a handle strap woven to extend integrally on each opposite side of an open end of the rear body fabric and having each end thereof to be woven and connected to each opposite side of the open end of the front body fabric by a strap sewing part.

Abstract: A case for an electronic device includes a panel having a plurality of turned edges. Certain of the plurality of turned edges comprise different heights that may expose certain elements or portions of the corresponding electronic device. The panel may further comprise an opening for exposing a speaker, microphone, camera, audio jack, button, tab or other element of the electronic device.

Abstract: There is described a contact lens package containing a bowl for holding a contact lens. The bowl is sealed by a film engaging the bowl so as to hold a contact lens between said bowl and the film. A lens is placed in saline between the bowl and the film. Finally, there is contained a light sensitive cover attached to the bowl. This controls the type of light which passes through said cover and onto said bowl. Typically, the cover is impervious to ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A case for a portable hand-held devices, such as binoculars. The case assembly includes a main case portion having an opening defined by a periphery and a cover. A reconfigurable member is attached to at least a portion of the cover and can be configured to correspond to an outer profile of the hand-held device being stored within the case.

Abstract: A piece of luggage (100, 298) may include front, rear, top, bottom, right, and left sides or faces (102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112) that define an enclosed space. The enclosed space may be divided into one or more compartments. The luggage piece may further include at least one zipper (124) to access the enclosed space. The at least one zipper may include a zipper track (132), at least one zipper slider (134), and at least one zipper tab (136). The luggage piece may further include a frame (138, 300) that generally defines the shape of the luggage piece. The frame may include upper and lower bodies (140, 142, 144, 146, 302, 304) that are joined together by elongated structural members (148, 150, 306), such as pultrusions or closed wire loops. The upper bodies may substantially define the top side of the luggage piece, and the lower bodies may substantially define the bottom side of the luggage piece. The upper and lower bodies may be molded, hard bodies.

Abstract: A tote-dolly system is configured to enable quick detachable attachment of the tote to the dolly. An exemplary tote has one or more tote-fasteners that can be quickly engaged with corresponding dolly-fasteners. An exemplary fastener may be a buckle having a clip and receiver that is quickly engaged. A preferred fastener is a hook-and-loop fastener configured on the top of the dolly and on the bottom of the tote. It may be preferred to have one of the tote-dolly components have discrete pieces of hook-and-loop fastener to facilitate detachment of the components.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a hair straightening apparatus are provided. For example, a hair straightening apparatus can be provided including a first foam section including a melamine foam material, the first foam section having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a second foam section including a melamine foam material, the second foam section having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, and a flexible middle portion provided between the first foam section and second foam section, wherein the first foam section and second foam section are configured to be pressed together and rotatable around the flexible middle portion.

Abstract: A perming rod (1) having an outer peripheral surface around which hairs are to be wound includes a columnar core, an elastic portion (11) covering an outer peripheral surface of the core (10) and formed of an elastic body, a waterproof surface portion (12) covering an outer peripheral surface of the elastic portion (11), and pins (15) attached to each end portion of the elastic portion (11). With this configuration, the hairs can be held with suitable tension by easy treatment. Thus, beautiful permanent waves can be obtained without providing uncomfortable pain to a customer.

Abstract: A seamless scrunchy includes an inner elastic member and an outer tube. The inner elastic member of the scrunchy lacks a seam or a knot, which may eliminate discomfort that might otherwise be caused by a conventional scrunchy.

Abstract: A conditioning and styling reactivated hair device is an apparatus which can be used to spray formulations to condition, style, reactivate, and/or refresh hair, stimulate the scalp, and help detangle hair. The apparatus includes a handheld grip, a detachable panel, a nebulizing mechanism, a vibration mechanism, and a control system. The handheld grip serves as the base for the apparatus which can be ergonomically held by one hand. Further, the handheld grip includes a palm-bearing surface and an interfacing surface. The detachable panel covers the internal structure of the handheld grip and supports external hair styling aids. The detachable panel further comprises a back plate and a flow guide. The nebulizing mechanism dispenses spray formulations stored within the handheld grip. The vibration mechanism generates physical vibrations for stimulating purposes as well as to aid in dispensing spray formulations. The control system enables the semi-automatic operation of the apparatus by users.

Abstract: A multifunctional grooming template and stencil designed to be an all-in-one tool used to assist the user in cutting, trimming, shaping and drawing of the eyebrows, hairline, mustache, sideburns, beard and goatee facial patterns provided on the template. The design allows for simplistic shaping of each facial feature by allowing minimal adjustments for each section while the template is overlaid on the face and head. Straps are adjustable, elastic and removable so they can be removed at the user's discretion and fit all size heads and faces in various orientations. This feature enables hands free options. Slots are placed so that the invention can be mounted to the face and head in various orientations using the straps. A wide variety of shapes and curves comprise the template to maximize grooming by allowing the user to fill in, trim or cut the pattern of their choice with ease consistency.

Abstract: A mechanical nail brush apparatus that includes a mechanical dispenser and a loadable elongated tubular member. The mechanical dispenser includes a substantially hollow elongated tubular member and an opening at one end. The mechanical dispenser includes a movable portion configured to move in a forward or backward direction within a groove along at least a portion of the length of the mechanical dispenser, and a connector portion contained within an interior portion of the mechanical dispenser and in communication with the movable portion. The loadable elongated tubular member is configured to be detachably connected to mechanical dispenser. A nail brush extends from one end of the loadable elongated tubular member. The nail brush is configured to apply a nail polish to a fingernail or toenail in an operational mode. The loadable elongated tubular member includes a connection member at another end of the loadable elongated tubular member.

Abstract: A ring that may be worn on a user's finger contains nail polish reservoir and a cap with an attached applicator brush. The applicator ring allows a person to constantly have a quantity of nail polish and applicator available for convenient touch ups in a fashionable manner.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cosmetic assembly. The cosmetic assembly includes: a hinge unit extending from a first lateral surface to a second lateral surface; and a leg unit being hinge-coupled to the hinge unit and elongated from an end to another end, the end of the leg unit being connected to the hinge unit, the other end of the leg unit having a cosmetic product. The leg unit includes: a first leg unit being hinge-coupled to the first lateral surface of the hinge unit; and a second leg unit being hinge-coupled to the second lateral surface of the hinge unit. An angle formed between the first leg unit and the second leg unit depends on rotation of the first leg unit and the second leg unit with respect to the hinge unit.

Abstract: An airless eye cream container is proposed. The container includes an airless pump installed to be very suitably used for an eye cream cosmetic container so as to store eye cream cosmetics exclusively to block the introduction of external air or foreign substances and prevent contamination and deterioration of cosmetics, and a predetermined amount of eye cream can be accurately discharged and used by operating the pump in use to not only improve the convenience of use, but also reduce the waste of cosmetics.

Abstract: In some embodiments of the present disclosure, one or more machine learning models are trained to accurately estimate skin color in one or more images regardless of the lighting conditions. In some embodiments, the models can then be used to estimate a skin color in a new image, and that estimated skin color can be used for a variety of purposes. For example, the skin color may be used to generate a recommendation for a foundation shade that accurately matches the skin color, or a recommendation for another cosmetic product that is complimentary with the estimated skin color. Thus, the need for an in-person test of the product is eliminated.

Abstract: A product system comprises a unit for obtaining one or many face attributes of a person; a comparing unit for comparing the person's face with well-known people's face to find matched well-known people; a product unit for displaying and presenting one or many the found skincare, beauty or fashion products used by or recommended by the matched well-known people to the person.

Abstract: A computing device generates a collection of digital images depicting makeup effects representing makeup trends, analyzes the collection of digital images, and extracts target attributes. The computing device constructs a database of makeup recommendation entries comprising the collection of digital images and extracted attributes and receives a query request from a user comprising an image of the user's face. The computing device queries the database and obtains a first number of makeup recommendations. The computing device merges makeup recommendations among the first number of makeup recommendations to generate a second number of makeup recommendations and displays at least a portion of the second number of makeup recommendations and receiving a selection from the user. The computing device performs virtual application of a makeup effect corresponding to the selection.

Abstract: A frameless adjustable facial shield can have a shield connected to a headband with the headband having a gasket strip with multiple protruding ridges configured to continuously contact the skin of a user. The gasket strip can provide a substantially water-tight and releasable seal that separates a face portion of the user from a forehead portion of the user while the face portion is covered by the shield.

Abstract: An illustrated view of an exemplary backpack for providing alerts and notification of specific events and information. The backpack is useful for providing an alert or notification to a user of the backpack of important items to remember to take at the end of a day. The backpack is also useful for reminders to eat, hydrate and directions for hikers and/or backpackers. Further the backpack is useful setting reminders for various events and thus removing the need for an additional reminder device. The backpack has an electronic system that can alert the user of the various events and activities further, the electronic system is coupled to an external light to visibly alert the user. The electronic system may further alert the user by audio voice or sounds.

Abstract: A holding device includes a handle, a first side section, and a second side section. Each section, the first and the second, are spaced from one another and connected to respective terminal ends of the handle. Each section presents an inner wall, and an outer wall, and a peripheral wall forming a housing. Each cam element presents a semicircular portion extending to a nose portion and a camming portion defining a teethed surface extending from a pick of the nose portion and partially to the semicircular portion. Each cam element includes a link device disposed about respective axis. The link device is connected to a rod extending to an activator device positioned below the handle. The activator device is moved upwardly and downwardly within slots defined in each section. A linking member is connected to each distal end and is also connected to each rod. Each linking member is movable upwardly and downwardly about the side channels defined in each section.

Abstract: Cleaning devices are provided that have a surface with areas that provide different cleaning states. The areas of different cleaning states are connected to one another by a deflection member that provides tactile and/or audible feedback to the user when transitioning between the different cleaning states.

Abstract: A brushing sprayer includes a pipe body, a diverter, a control assembly and a brushing head. A pipe body includes an inlet end and an outlet opening communicating with each other. A diverter is positioned in the pipe body, and includes a first flow way, a second flow way and a third flow way communicating with each other and communicating with the inlet end and the outlet end of the pipe body. A control assembly passes through the pipe body, and is connected to the diverter. The control assembly is adapted to plug two selected from the group consisting of the first flow way, the second flow way and the third flow way, whereby a water flow could be regulated by the control assembly to outlet from the first flow way, the second flow way or the third flow way. The brushing head is positioned on the outlet end of the pipe body.

Abstract: An elevation working platform includes a lower support and an upper support. At least one group of X-type elevation mechanisms is provided between the lower support and the upper support. The elevation working platform further includes an elastic element. A first end of the elastic element is connected between two end points of a first support rod or a second support rod. A second end of the elastic element is connected to the lower support or a second hinging seat capable of sliding relative to the lower support. Using the X-type elevation mechanisms, the front and back positions of the upper support do not change in an elevating process of the upper support, the structure is simple and practical, and the cost is relatively low.

Abstract: Disclosed is a desk system having a freestanding leg assembly, a frame being attachable to an upper portion of the freestanding leg assembly and an adjustable height desktop platform comprising a table top and a supporting leg assembly. The supporting leg assembly may extend between the frame and the table top and the supporting leg assembly may have a scissor lift for adjusting the height of the table top away from the freestanding leg assembly. Disclosed is a desk system having a telescoping leg assembly, configured to adjustable raise or lower a table top of the desk. Disclosed is a desk system with an interface to power the adjustable desk, wherein the interface is visible and operable through the table top.

Abstract: A desk lifting structure contains: a horizontal rod, an actuation rod, and two legs. The horizontal rod includes two orifices and two locking grooves. The two locking grooves have two engagement portions, two openings, and two guide portions respectively. The actuation rod is located beside and is parallel to the horizontal rod, and the actuation rod includes two movable joints. The two legs include two movable supports and two holders individually. The movable supports have two connection members respectively, the two legs are connected with two ends of the actuation rod respectively, the two connection members have two side plates individually, and the two side plates have two first fixing apertures and two second fixing apertures respectively.

Abstract: An overbed table top includes a monolithic portion and a laminate portion. The monolithic portion has a top surface, a bottom surface, and an edge surface. The bottom surface includes an open cavity where a peripheral region of the bottom surface circumscribes the open cavity. The monolithic portion is an antimicrobial material. The laminate portion is disposed in the open cavity and is coupled to the monolithic portion. The laminate portion includes an exposed layer of a moisture impervious material coupled to a hidden layer of a wood-based material that can support fasteners used to attach the overbed table top to a frame.

Abstract: A hand support device, for an input apparatus such as typing apparatus like keyboard, notebook, laptop, or the like, includes an elongated hand supporting bridge unit, a support base assembly and a pillar and bar joint assembly. The support base assembly supports the hand supporting bridge unit directly over the keyboard along the keyboard from the right side to the left side of the keyboard so that the user can rest on and work, wherein the support base assembly comprises a first base unit and a second base unit adapted for positioning at two sides of the keyboard. The pillar and bar joint assembly is to arranged to movably support by the first base unit and the second base unit in order for the hand supporting bridge unit to provide a transversal support for the user's upper extremities over the keyboard.

Abstract: A bottle rack includes a panel that has a front surface and an opposing back surface, and support bars cantilevered from the panel and extending from the front surface. Each of the support bars has a linear bottle supporting portion that is positioned, and that is at an acute angle, relative to the front surface such that at least two of the support bars can support a bottle while forcing the bottle against the front surface. The rack may be a “label forward” rack. Additionally, the various joints, grooves, and slots used to join the support bars to the panel may also be used to join any the support bars and panels of any suitable bottle rack.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a cabinet that comprises a cover, a base, a rotatable rod coupled to the base, a gun prong coupled to the rotatable rod, a prong magnet coupled to the gun prong, and a base magnet. Wherein, when the cover is opened to a predetermined position, the rotatable rod rotates to expose an Article placed on the gun prong. The rotation of the rotatable rod can be caused by repulsion between the prong magnet and the base magnet.

Abstract: A wall mount system for mounting a plurality of monitors on a wall. The system has a plurality of wall mount assemblies, a plurality of monitor interfaces adapted to receive an electronic display respectively, and a depth adjustment feature operably coupling each monitor interface to one of the wall mount assemblies and enabling the monitors to be positioned and adjusted to account for recesses or raised portions of the wall and present a continuous, planar monitor display surface.

Abstract: A drawer rail includes a first rail to be fixed to a drawer, and a second rail to be arranged on rail of a drawer pull-out guide. The first rail and the second rail are to be connected to one another by sliding onto each other. The first rail and the second rail are locked to one another by a locking element, with the locking element being pre-stressed by a force of a force storage member in a direction of a locking position. The locking element is arranged on the second rail and is configured to be pivoted, upon sliding the first rail onto the second rail, about a horizontally extending axis in the mounted position, starting from the locking position, against a force of the force storage member in a direction of the carcass rail or the central rail of the drawer pull-out guide into an unlocking position.

Abstract: A pull-out guide has at least two rails that are movable relative to each other. A first attaching means for attaching a first pushing element is provided on a movable rail. A second attaching means at a distance from the first attaching means is provided on the movable rail for attaching a pushing element of a second drawer system. The pushing element of either the first or second drawer system can be attached to the movable rail.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a coupling rod having a longitudinal axis and disposed within one or more bearing elements that laterally constrain the coupling rod while enabling axial rotation, multiple latching barbs coupled to the coupling rod, rotational force elements that apply a rotational force to the latching barbs in a latching direction and resist rotation of the latching barbs in an unlatching direction. The apparatus may be deployed in a rack system having a rack drawer. The apparatus may also include barb engagement elements for engaging and latching the latching barbs when the rack drawer is moved from an open position to a closed position. Rotation of the coupling rod in the unlatching direction unlatches the latching barbs when the rack drawer is in the closed position and enables a user to open the rack drawer. A method that uses the apparatus is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A frame corner member includes an elongated hollow extrusion having a central corner portion and two leg portions extending from the central portion. Each leg portion includes an inner side wall spaced from and parallel to an outer side wall, and merging with the central portion. An outer end wall joins the inner and outer side walls, which each include an inner surface facing the inner surface of the other side wall. An opening through the outer end wall defines a space between the inner and outer side walls adjacent one end of the extrusion for receiving one end of one of frame side members and end members. At least one of the inner surfaces in the space has discrete surface features adapted to grip and retain the one end of one of the side members and end members in the space when received through the opening.

Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.

Abstract: A fixture and method for making the same. The fixture may be a bathroom vanity comprising a base cabinet constructed from a plurality of boards formed from plastic material comprising a base plastic component, a calcium-zinc based stabilizer, a foaming agent, and calcium carbonate. The plastic material is formed into sheets that may be substantially flat or curved and that may be of varying thickness or of uniform thickness. The formed sheets are then cut into boards for assembly using traditional joinery methods. A top may be attached to the base cabinet, and the top may comprise a countertop with one or more sinks.

Abstract: A modular standing board for use with a standing desk or an adjustable height desk. The modular standing board includes a rigid base having an outer top perimeter which has a raised lip configured to securely contain a plurality of mat modules. The rigid base also has a bottom side having a recessed round area for receiving a balancing dome. The balancing dome has a flat top side and a curved bottom side. The flat top side of the balancing dome is magnetically attached to the recessed round area of the bottom of the rigid base. The plurality of mat modules provide a substantially continuous top surface when contained within the raised lip of the rigid base. The standing board alleviates problems that typically arise due to standing for a long time at a standing desk by providing a comfortable, balanced, and changeable standing board having swappable standing mat modules.

Abstract: A portable chair according to the present disclosure includes a chair frame formed by detachably coupling a plurality of poles, a chair cover detachably coupled to the chair frame and made of a flexible material supporting the body of a user, and a seat member installed at a portion of the chair cover, which supports a hip portion of the user, and made of a hard material.

Abstract: A body support structure includes a shell having a central region, an outer peripheral region spaced from the central region, and at least one array extending between the central region and the outer peripheral region. The at least one array includes a plurality of spaced apart support members and at least one connector connecting adjacent support members within each array. The support members of the at least one array are progressively divided between the central portion and the outer peripheral edge.

Abstract: A collapsible flotation device is provided and includes an inflatable member forming a closed loop and defining at least in part a first opening within the closed loop. The inflatable member has a first portion positioned to be a back support and a second portion configured to be disposed beneath a leg of the user, a floor of the first opening being disposed between the first and second portions. The inflatable member defines a second opening providing access of a foot of the user to water. The second opening has a smaller axial length than the first opening such that a third, forwardmost portion of the closed loop is positioned to be a foot support member.

Abstract: An adjustable relaxation device has a substantially flat, cushioned body support having a rigid base frame and a cushioning pad and which can be inclined and tilted at various angles. Several movable supports are connected to the body support which are load-bearing and operable to contact and support a user in a comfortable position including left and right lateral recumbent lying positions, when the body support is in an inclined position. The cushioning pad may be composed of heat dissipating material and can include sculpted depressions and undulations designed to match to a users body when resting on the relaxation device. The supports can also include depressions and undulations designed to match to a user's body when sitting on the adjustable angled seat and resting against the back support and adjustable knee/lower-leg support.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an auto run mode for initiating a heating cycle of a heated bedding product. A heated bedding product can include a bedding product body comprising a heating element and a controller electrically connected to the heating element. The controller can include a processing circuit, such as a microcontroller, that is configured to operate in an auto run mode in which a heating cycle of the heating element is automatically initiated in response to alternating current power being provided to the controller.

Abstract: A passive mattress spacer pad provides an intermediate layer of material which sits between the bottom of the mattress and the underlying mattress support. In some embodiments, the spacer may have peripheral length and width dimensions that are roughly between about 1 and 18 inches smaller than the size of the mattress and have a thickness of between about ¼ inch and about 4 inches. In some embodiments, the spacer pad is independent, and in others, it is integrally formed with the support or the mattress. The spacer provides a measure of lift or elevation to the center of the mattress while leaving some space or “gap” around the peripheral edges where it is easier for the bed maker to slide their hands and the bed linens beneath the mattress edge without having to lift the mattress entirely.