Abstract: An article of jewelry comprising; a frame; and a decorative element secured within the frame, wherein two-dimensional array of optical phase shifting structures is embedded in the decorative element; wherein the two-dimensional array of optical phase shifting structures project an image when illuminated with a light source.

Abstract: Umbrellas made with highly reflective parts would make pedestrians more visible from a much greater distance, at a minimal cost. Helping to reduce pedestrian fatalities and vehicle crashes.

Abstract: A wallet is designed to be folded in half along a central bill loop that can hold paper currency thereunder. The opened wallet, on each side of the bill loop, can include a card slot formed therein. When opened, the wallet can have four corners that, when folded, meet to form two outside corners of the folded wallet while two inside corners are formed at ends of the folded portion. The left-side card slot can be offset from the right-side card slot such that, when folded, cards in the left-side card slot can provide support adjacent one outside corner of the wallet, while cards in the right-side card slot can provide support adjacent the other outside corner of the wallet. Thus, the wallet is structurally supportive without requiring any additional elements to provide such support, outside of the user's own cards stored in the wallet.

Abstract: A luggage article split along front and rear major faces is provided. The luggage article may include a housing defined by first and second shell portions pivotably connected together at a split line. The housing may define a front major face, a rear major face, and a plurality of minor faces extending between the front and rear major faces. The front and rear major faces may have a width dimension greater than each of the plurality of minor faces. The split line may extend along the front and rear major faces of the housing.

Abstract: A reusable, re-foldable bag with gussets includes a first bag wall; a first side panel; a second side panel; a second bag wall aligned and joined to the first bag wall by the first side panel and the second side panel at a first heat sealed side edge, a second heat sealed side edge, respectively; a bag bottom comprising a substantially planar, foldable surface, the first and the second bag walls, the first and the second side panels, and the bottom formed of a single sheet and together arranged to form a bag defining an opening at a top thereof; a first gusset and a second gusset heat sealed onto the first side panel at the interior of the bag; and a third gusset and a fourth gusset heat sealed onto the second side panel at the interior.

Abstract: A cover device according to an embodiment of the present invention, may include a first plate including a first surface and a second surface facing away from the first surface, and being substantially rectangular, the first plate including a first edge having a first length and extending in a first direction, a second edge having a second length longer than the first length and extending in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, a third edge parallel to the first edge, having the first length, and extending in the first direction from the second edge, and a fourth edge parallel to the second edge, having the second length, and extending from the first edge in the second direction, a first sidewall perpendicular to the first surface and extending from the first edge, a second sidewall perpendicular to the first surface and the first sidewall and extending from the second edge, a third sidewall perpendicular to the first surface and the second sidewall and extending from the third edge, and a fou

Abstract: A glasses case having a reducible size is described, having an inner frame including a filiform element made of resiliently flexible material. The element has a closed profile and is folded to assume a first, saddle-shaped configuration in which two portions of the element are formed that extend laterally from opposite sides with respect to a top zone of the element, and a case body, which holds the frame in the operative configuration, the body is connected to the frame along its profile and extends to delimit the inner volume of the case. The case has a second, non-operative configuration having a smaller size by a first relative torsional fold of the frame portions, thus forming a substantially eight-shaped configuration, followed by a second fold that brings the frame portions together such that they lie one on top of the other until a flattened shape of the case is obtained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable insulated food container. More particularly the present invention relates to a portable insulated food container with a greater heat-retaining capacity. The portable insulated food container comprises of a vacuum insulated removable outer cover, a vacuum insulated base, a vacuum insulated base carrier, one or more non-insulated container(s), one or more detachable lid(s), a supporting base, and one or more interlocking units. Advantageously the present invention relates to a portable insulated food container with different shapes like oval, rectangle, square, hexagon, etc and sizes.

Abstract: A self-adhesive cell phone wallet that can be affixed to a cell phone includes a card member pocket and a key member pocket. The self-adhesive cell phone wallet enables a user to carry items typically stored in a wallet and a number of keys such that the user only has to carry a cell phone to transport the items stored in the card member pocket and the key member pocket, rather than carrying a handbag or wearing pockets to separately transport a cell phone, a wallet, and keys.

Abstract: An apparel accessory such as a bag, a backpack or a case, in particular for children or young people, consists of a containing body (11), an outer wall (14) which has at least one decorated outer surface (15) and arranged therein a foil made of decorative magnetic or ferromagnetic material (18) and a plurality of magnetic or ferromagnetic elements (20) associable with the decorated outer surface (15) in a removable and movable manner. The decorative elements (20) are in relation of style and/or subject with the setting graphic (16) reproduced on the outer surface (15) and thus allow an interactive and highly customizable decoration mode of the bag, backpack or case.

Abstract: A portable steamer for synthetic braiding hair is disclosed. The portable steamer is comprised of a main body, a lid connected to one side of the main body by a hinge and configured to cover/uncover a flat surface formed at the other side of the main body, a water tank connected at the bottom of the main body and configured to hold a water therein, a hair setting groove formed at the flat surface of the main body, and a heater formed inside the water tank and configured to boil the water and generate a steam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair fastening device for styling hair and holding hair. Particularly, the hair fastening device includes a camouflaged hair fastener, including a body having a surface and an interior portion, a hair fastening mechanism coupled to at least one portion of the body, and a camouflaged layer applied to the surface of the body, the camouflaged layer is configured to decrease an appearance and visibility of the camouflaged hair fastener by attenuating and mitigating reflected light radiated from the surface of the body.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a novel ponytail holder having incorporated hair holding support peg structures there with.

Abstract: A system, device and method for nail care is provided. The nail care system includes a shaping system, a polish removal system and/or a cuticle management system; a vision system; a nail polish application system; and a mobility system. The nail system may further include an accelerated drying system, a hand massage system, a nail identification/diagnosis/estimation of conditions system, an enclosure, a hand/foot rest system, a computer software system, a computer hardware system, a cartridge/pod system, and a multi-tool system. Related apparatuses, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for changing a cosmetic formulation attribute are described. In an embodiment, the system comprises a detector configured to detect a cosmetic formulation disposed on the substrate; an additive applicator configured to apply an additive to the cosmetic formulation disposed on the substrate, wherein the additive is configured to change a cosmetic formulation attribute; and a controller operatively coupled to the detector and the additive applicator. In an embodiment, controller includes logic that, when executed by the controller, is configured to cause the system to perform operations including: detecting, with the detector, the cosmetic formulation disposed on the substrate; and applying, with the additive applicator, the additive to the cosmetic formulation disposed on the substrate to change the cosmetic formulation attribute of the cosmetic formulation.

Abstract: The present invention includes a compact container having an improved opening/closing structure for different cosmetic materials, the compact container comprising: a container body; a content container which is coupled inside the container body and is to be filled with a first content; a rotation dish coupling member coupled to the lower part of the container body; a rotation dish which is axis-coupled to the lower part of the rotation dish coupling member to be horizontally rotatable and is to be filled with a second content; an axial rotation hole formed at one side of the rotation dish; and an axial rotation part formed on the lower surface of the rotation dish coupling member and fitted in the axial rotation hole, wherein the axial rotation part and the axial rotation hole are configured to be released from or fastened to each other by the forward or backward movement of the rotation dish.

Abstract: An eyelash pad including a base layer, an adhesive layer operatively attached thereto, and a removable layer removably attached to the adhesive layer, wherein the eyelash pad is in a curved shape having a concave side and rounded edges. A method of performing an eyelash service, by removing the removable layer from the adhesive layer of the eyelash pad, positioning the eyelash pad over lower eyelashes of a user, securing the eyelash pad over the lower eyelashes of the user with the adhesive layer, and performing eyelash services on upper eyelashes of the user.

Abstract: A user worn hydration device for wearing around a waist of a user includes a bladder, which is positioned in a sleeve that is configured to be positioned around a waist of a user so that the sleeve is coupled to the user. The bladder is configured to position a fluid. A tube, which is resiliently flexible, is coupled to a bottom of the bladder and extends through a hole that is positioned in the sleeve. A mouthpiece that is coupled to the tube distal from the bladder in fluidic communication with the bladder through the tube. A valve positioned in the mouthpiece so that the mouthpiece is configured to be clamped between teeth of the user to open the valve, positioning the user to draw the fluid from the bladder through the tube.

Abstract: A backpack seat configured for allowing a user to sit in a chair like device while wearing the backpack. The backpack seat includes a tethering system configured for attaching to a backpack. The tethering system includes a plurality of straps that are can be adjustable and configured to attach to a variety of backpacks. A seat is attached to the bottom of the tethering system. At least one receiving cup is attached to the tethering system. The receiving cups are configured for receiving a first support rod and a second support rod. The backpack seat allows a user wearing a backpack to comfortable sit in the seat with the support from the support rods inserted into the receiving cups.

Abstract: A transformable backpack and jacket system which allows the backpack to be converted into a jacket and be reversed. The jacket and backpack can also be worn simultaneously, resulting in three total modes of wear. The first mode has a wearable jacked with a backpack, including straps, secured away in pouch in the back of the jacket and covered with a zippered lid. The second mode has the backpack removed from the pouch and worn in conjunction with the jacket. The third mode has the jacket removed and stored within a front panel of the backpack. The jacket and backpack are permanently connected. In all three of the modes, the contents of the backpack remain securely stored within a backpack storage space.

Abstract: An expandable device includes a platform having top and bottom sides, a body having a first end and a second end, the second end being operably coupled to the platform, a button operably coupled to the first end of the body, and a storage receptacle defined by at least one of the button, the platform, and the body. The body is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved stethoscope holder for receiving a stethoscope during movement from various medical locations which includes a holder, an elongated strap secured to the holder and operable between an open and a closed position, a conical pocket, a fastening mechanism including a pair of fasteners, the fastening mechanism releasably securing the elongated strap in the closed position, the pair of fasteners aligned along an axis of symmetry and a clip.

Abstract: An interdental cleaner (10) has a rod-shaped support (11) made of plastic, a handle part (12) connected to the support (11), and a cleaning part (13) which has a sleeve-shaped cover (14) arranged on the support (11). The cover carries radially outwardly protruding cleaning elements (15). Provision is made that the cover consists of a plurality of cover parts, wherein a first cover part (16) consists of a first soft-elastic plastic, and wherein a second cover part (17) consists of a second soft-elastic plastic or of a thermoplastic, wherein the plastics material of the first cover part (16) is different than the plastics material of the second cover part (17). Preferably, the plastics material of the first cover part (16) has a lower Shore hardness than the plastics material of the second cover part (17).

Abstract: The method for manufacturing a makeup brush includes: molding a ferrule and welding bristles to the ferrule. The ferrule includes a ferrule inner end; a ferrule outer end; a ferrule body; an interior; and a well. The well has a well base parallel to the ferrule outer end. The well base has an inner side and an outer side. The step of welding the bristles includes the steps of disposing the bristles in contact with the outer side of the well base and exposing the inner side of the well base to welding.

Abstract: A cleaning attachment assembly for a kitchen sprayer and a shower head includes a ring, which has a first end that is configured for insertion of a spray head so that the ring is selectively couplable to the spray head with a second end of the ring extending from the spray head. A cleaning tool is coupled to and extends from the second end of the ring. The cleaning tool is configured for at least one of scrubbing and scraping a soiled article to enhance a degree of cleaning of the soiled article relative to a degree of cleaning of the soiled article achieved solely utilizing water that is sprayed from the spray head.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of training a user to effectively apply makeup using a computerized makeup brush, the method comprising the steps of receiving, from a makeup brush movement tracking system that comprises one or more sensors for sensing the movement of the makeup brush relative to a particular portion of a user's body, data representing a movement of the makeup brush relative to the particular portion of the user's body over a particular period of time as the makeup brush is used to apply makeup to the particular portion of the user's body, and using the data to generate and communicate, to a user, information regarding the movement of the makeup brush over the particular period of time.

Abstract: An oral care implement comprises a head and a handle, the head being repeatedly attachable to and detachable from the handle. The head is made from a non-magnetic and/or non-ferromagnetic material, while the handle is at least partially made from a magnetic and/or ferromagnetic material.

Abstract: A foldable cabinet framework includes two side frames, a first beam body, and a second beam body, where two opposite ends of each of the first and second beam bodies are respectively connected to the two side frames. The first beam body and the second beam body each include a hinged part, and when the first beam body and the second beam body are in a straight state, the first beam body and the second beam body are supported between the two side frames, so that the two side frames are spaced apart and symmetrically disposed. The first beam body and the second beam body enclose a framework of a three-dimensional structure. The first beam body and the second beam body are folded by using the hinged part; and after the first beam body and the second beam body are folded, the two side frames are superposed with each other.

Abstract: A modular closet system provides reconfigurable closet capacity and an appearance of a customized closet in any of the configurations. The system includes at least two sideframes cooperating to define a space therebetween creating a closet module when assembled. A series of through holes on an inside surface of the sideframes are used to attach a variety of storage devices from the system's sides, which may be re-positioned by user design. When assembled, any of the fasteners used to attach the storage devices are hidden from a front view perspective of the system. Once assembled, the perimeter of the storage devices cooperates with the frames to block the view of the fasteners. Some embodiments may extend closet capacity by including a hanging rod system that connects two frame modules together via the through hole system on respective closet modules, which when assembled also blocks the view of any fasteners.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a stop, and a working member. The second rail can be displaced with respect to the first rail. The stop is disposed on the first rail. The working member is movably mounted on the second rail. When reaching a predetermined position after being displaced with respect to the first rail from an extended position in a retracting direction, the second rail is blocked by the stop via the working member and is thus prevented from being displaced from the predetermined position in an opening direction. The slide rail assembly has a shorter length when the second rail is at the predetermined position than when the second rail is at the extended position.

Abstract: Slide assemblies are performance enhanced, using unique materials and may include a plastic outer slide segment, a metal intermediate slide segment, a plastic inner slide segment, and/or a plastic chassis member. The metal intermediate slide segment may be slideable relative to the outer slide segment. The plastic inner slide segment may be slideable relative to the intermediate slide segment. The plastic chassis member may be removably coupled to the inner slide segment.

Abstract: A table leg assembly for supporting a table top. The table leg assembly includes a leg member having a lower end that defines an open interior. A tube end insert is received within the open interior at the lower end of each of the leg members. A threaded internal opening of the tube end insert receives an attachment rod of either a caster wheel assembly or a glide assembly. The glide assembly includes a glide member having a support foot mounted to the threaded attachment rod. A spacer is positioned along the attachment rod between the lower end of the leg member and the support foot. The spacer is movable along the attachment rod to cover the threaded attachment rod and lock the glide member in position. The attachment rod of the caster wheel assembly is received within the tube end insert to mount the caster wheel assembly to the leg member.

Abstract: A method for countertop installation includes affixing a mechanical interface to at least one of a cabinet framework and a wall, and securing a countertop directly to the mechanical interface without directly attaching the countertop to the cabinet framework or the wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a repositionable and handheld easel of lightweight composition, and that is removably attachable to a painting canvas frame without interfering with any paintable portion of the canvas. The handheld easel is also adjustable in size to accommodate virtually any size of handheld canvas frame, and allows the painting surface to be rotated in relation to the artists hand to enable the artist to achieve a specific brush stroke while the handheld easel remains in the artist's hand.

Abstract: Seats and methods to assemble a seat are disclosed. A method to assemble a seat includes positioning a left arm and a right arm over a seat frame, each of the left and right arms having fabric that covers a left side and a right side of the respective arm. The method also includes wrapping the fabric of the left arm around a left side of the seat frame to cover the left side of the seat frame, and wrapping the fabric of the right arm around a right side of the seat frame to cover the right side of the seat frame. The method further includes positioning a back frame over the seat frame, wrapping fabric of the back frame around a back side of the seat frame to cover the back side of the seat frame, and securing the left and right arms to the seat frame.

Abstract: A cushioning module used to make various furniture such as mattresses, made of a matrix of cells, each cell made of typically a cuboid base supporting a typically cuboid top, made of a compressible and retractable material such as foam, which top has a smaller diameter than the base so that when said cells are tightly arranged, each top is apart from adjacent tops, enabling it to contract and retract spring like. Said matrix inside a bag which tightly embraces it from all sides and has an opening via which each cell can be removed and replaced. Pods can have a smoothing layer spread over said tops, means for fastening them together, carrying handle, stiffening pads along their lateral sides and a cover around their assembly. Cells can also be sacks filled with cotton, wool, dawn, foam bits or air which can be let out and re-filled.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism is adapted to be installed in an armrest that includes a support member and an arm member disposed over and mounted rotatably to the support member. The adjustment mechanism includes a fixed unit adapted to be fixedly mounted in the support member, and a rotating unit adapted to be co-rotatable with the arm member. The fixed unit includes an elastic plate formed with a plurality of notches, and a joint block having a plurality of concavities. The rotating unit includes a linking plate having two rotating columns, and an engaging component. The rotating columns removably engage two corresponding ones of the notches, and the engaging component removably engages one of the concavities of the joint block.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a seat lock including: a fixed bracket fixed to a leg of a chair; a locking unit disposed on the fixed bracket; and a movable bracket fixed to a seat of the chair in such a manner as to rotate together with the seat and having a seat rotation shaft and a locking piece coupled to an end periphery of the seat rotation shaft in such a manner as to be exposed to the outside, wherein the locking unit includes a driving motor having a driving shaft, a driving cam fitted to the driving shaft of the driving motor, and a latch rotating in a range of a given angle around a shaft fixed to the fixed bracket to limit the rotational movement of the locking piece. According to the present invention, the seat lock can utilize the locking unit to allow the seat to be more efficiently managed.

Abstract: An enclosure may be positioned underneath a chair seat to at least partially enclose the under-seat space and may open and close in conjunction with the expanding and collapsing of the chair. In one aspect, the under-seat enclosure is usable with side-to-side folding chairs (e.g., director-style folding chairs), with or without a footrest. Among other things, the under-seat enclosure may include accessory pockets and panels. In addition, the under-seat enclosure may optionally include dividers that sub-divide an interior compartment into multiple compartments.

Abstract: A movable tablet for use with a chair is disclosed. The movable tablet is part of a mounting assembly that allows the tablet to be used with different types of chairs. The mounting assembly includes a stationary pivot rod and an outer housing that surrounds the pivot rod. A lower bearing is positioned between the outer housing and a mounting plate secured to a back face of the tablet. A guide hub of the lower bearing travels within a guide track on the mounting plate secured to the tablet to limit the pivoting movement of the tablet. An upper bearing is positioned between the mounting plate and the tablet such that the upper and lower bearings are positioned between metallic elements of the mounting assembly. A friction disc is positioned within the mounting assembly to control and adjust the pivoting movement of the tablet relative to the stationary pivot bar.

Abstract: An intelligent bed monitoring system and device are provided in this disclosure. The system is applied to a bed frame, and the bed frame includes a bed board. The intelligent bed monitoring system includes a first server, an intelligent bed monitoring device and an electronic device. The intelligent bed monitoring device is communicated with the first server and the electronic device. The intelligent bed monitoring device further includes a pressure sensor, a processor, and a controlling module. The processor is electrically connected with the pressure sensor and the controlling module. The pressure sensor is configured to detect a vibration signal. The processor is configured to generate a physiological information according to the vibration signal, and transmit the physiological information to the first server via a communication interface. The controlling module is configured to control the bed board to adjust the bed board into a plurality of modes.

Abstract: An electrical bed is provided in this disclosure. The electrical bed includes a frame, a plurality of bed plates, a first connector and a first driving unit. The frame includes a plurality of bed stands, and the bed plates are arranged on the bed stands. The first connector includes a first rotating member, a first connecting arm, a first transmission bar and a second connecting arm. The first rotating member is pivotally connected with the first connecting arm, and the first connecting arm is sleeved with the first transmission bar and fixed relative to each other, and the second connecting arm is sleeved with the first transmission bar and fixed relative to each other. The first driving unit is arranged to drive the first transmission bar to rotate and adjust one of the bed plates.

Abstract: A rigid coupler having an upper surface, a lower surface and four sides, the coupler incudes a lower portion, an upper portion mateable with the lower portion, at least one inlet defined by the upper and lower portions, and at least one outlet defined by the upper and lower portions.

Abstract: A product and process for reducing discomfort due to heat and moisture evolved during a period of contact between living skin and a cushioning material, using a thermally conductive cushioning device, having a first layer of a moisture management fabric, a second layer of a thermally conductive web, and a third layer of a thermally insulative cushioning material.

Abstract: Levitation devices are disclosed for use with beds. In one embodiment, the levitation device is configured to facilitate rotation of a mattress with respect to a box spring. In another embodiment, the levitation device is configured to facilitate making a bed which allows sheets and blankets to be tucked between the mattress and the box spring without the need to lift the mattress. In a third embodiment, the levitation device functions as a hybrid device and can be used for making a bed or rotating a mattress.

Abstract: Detachable and reversible mattress ticking assembly may be constructed so as to provide consumers the ability self-modify the orientation of the reversible mattress ticking so as to enjoy dissimilar performance attributes that the reversible ticking assembly or to merely extend the useful service life of the mattress ticking assembly when one side or the other becomes worn or aesthetically diminished.

Abstract: A mattress with customizable top layer includes a first cover, a core, at least one comfort layer, at least one second cover, a plurality of fastening mechanisms, and a casing. The plurality of fastening mechanisms includes a plurality of first interlocking fasteners and a plurality of second interlocking fasteners. The core is removably enclosed within the first cover. The plurality of first interlocking fasteners is perimetrically connected around a top surface of the first cover. The at least one comfort layer is removably enclosed within the at least one second cover. The plurality of second interlocking fasteners is perimetrically connected around a bottom surface of the at least one second cover. The first cover is attached to the at least one second cover through the plurality of first and second interlocking fasteners. The first cover and the at least one second cover are removably enclosed within the casing.

Abstract: A mattress including a mattress core (1) having a plurality of elastically compressible core elements (5, 6) of which at least some are adjustable in respect of the hardness thereof. The core elements (6), which are adjustable in respect of the hardness thereof, have an upper support part (7) having an upper support surface (8), a lower support part (9) having a lower support surface (10) and at least one pretensioned spring (23, 24), by the pretension force of which the upper and the lower support parts (7, 9) are held at a distance from one another. The pretension force of the springs (23, 24) is adjustable.

Abstract: A mattress assembly includes a base core layer and an inner core located over the base core layer. The inner core includes coil springs. The mattress assembly also includes a side panel assembly located around a perimeter of the inner core. The side panel assembly includes a spacer fabric located over and transverse to the base core layer. The spacer fabric includes a first knit layer, a second knit layer, and an inner fibrous material located therebetween. Methods of forming the mattress assembly are disclosed.

Abstract: An inflatable device includes an inflatable bladder configured to inflate when the entirety of the inflatable bladder is located under a mattress, an air compressor configured to inflate the inflatable bladder when the inflatable bladder is located under the mattress, at least one tube fluidically connecting the air compressor to the inflatable bladder, and a least one user interface in operable communication with the air compressor. The at least one user interface is configured to initiate the air compressor and inflate the inflatable bladder.