Abstract: An oral care refill head and an oral care kit comprising the same. The oral care refill head may include a sleeve portion, a head portion, and an elastomeric prophy cup. The sleeve portion may have an inner surface that defines an internal cavity for receiving a portion of a stem of an oral care implement handle therein so that the oral care refill head can be repetitively attached to and detached from the oral care implement handle. The elastomeric prophy cup may comprise an outer surface that forms at least a portion of a peripheral side surface of the head portion. The elastomeric prophy cup may be formed by injection molding an elastomeric material onto a support portion of the head portion. The oral care refill head may be packaged together with a store of an anti-sensitivity oral care material to form a kit.

Abstract: The cleaning portion includes a cleaning portion body and a brush portion. The brush portion includes a first brush group and a second brush group. Bristles of the first brush group and the second brush group each have a shape whose a protruding length from the cleaning portion body gradually increases from a top end side to a base end side of the shaft portion. A protruding length from the cleaning portion body of a predetermined numbered one of the second brush group from the top end side to the base end side of the shaft portion is larger than a protruding length from the cleaning portion body of the predetermined numbered one of the bristles of the first brush group from the top end side to the base end side of the shaft portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a disposable, biodegradable toothbrush. The toothbrush may comprise a handle portion and a head portion coupled to the handle portion. The head portion may comprise a surface and a plurality of spaced bristles extending perpendicularly outwards from the surface of the head portion for brushing teeth. The surface of the head portion may have dehydrated dentifrice powder deposited on at least a portion of the surface. The plurality of spaced bristles may comprise a first type of bristles and a second type of bristles. Also disclosed herein is a method of producing any of the disposable, biodegradable toothbrushes described herein.

Abstract: A mathematical calculator, and a method of using the same, is disclosed which can help people, particularly children, to easily learn and master multiplication operations. The mathematical calculator comprises a substantially cylindrical platform, and in accordance with a first embodiment, the multiplicands and multipliers are located within a plurality of columns and rows defined upon a plurality of adjacent wheels which are rotatable around a longitudinal axis of the platform, whereas in accordance with a second embodiment, the multiplicands and multipliers are located within a plurality of columns and rows which are defined upon a solid block.

Abstract: A personal care system or fluid supply system with components specifically designed and arranged to speed up the process of initially priming an applicator of the personal care system with a fluid. The personal care system may include a personal care implement having an applicator and a fluid supply system disposed within the personal care implement. The fluid supply system may include multiple reservoirs, both filled with a fluid, and one of which has an absorbent member disposed therein. A first capillary member may extend from one of the reservoirs to the applicator and a second capillary member may extend from the reservoir with the absorbent member therein to the applicator. The fluid may travel faster along the second capillary member to speed up the priming process.

Abstract: A paint brush device with a controlled paint flow system is an apparatus that facilitates efficient painting process, by providing the user with a paint brush with a reservoir handle. The inside of the reservoir handle contains the user's choice of paint. In order to transfer the paint to a plurality of bristles, the reservoir handle is internally connected to a soft, liquid repellent internal tube, that traverses internally from the reservoir handle towards the plurality of bristles on a removable brush head. The reservoir handle is compressible, therefore when manually compressed, paint travels from the reservoir handle to the plurality of bristles allowing the user to begin the painting process with little to no preparation. Further, the user can allow, control, and stop the paint flow via a control screw. Therefore, the paint brush device decreases preparation time as well as clean-up time efficiently.

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring the location of an oral care device (102) within the mouth of a user, includes: an oral care device (102) having a light source (104); an optical sensor (112) configured to receive light emitted by the light source and to receive light reflected from a user using the oral care device; a computing device (110) adapted to receive and process signals generated by the optical sensor, and programmed to: detect at least one facial feature of the user from the received light reflected from a user; estimate the location of the user's teeth according to the detected facial feature; determine a location of the light source according to the received emitted light; compare the location of the light source to the location of the teeth to estimate the position of the oral care device with respect to the teeth of the user.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a long leg fixing device which, while maintaining the conventional effect of suppressing unsteadiness when legs are open by supporting a bottom surface and a side surface of a linking crosspiece, maintains the open-leg state by means of engagement with a component on the side surface of the linking crosspiece, without relying on the elastic force of a spring, and at the same time facilitating an operation to release a closed-leg state, and a long leg fixing device 1 for a table 2 that is erected using four long legs having a structure in which two of the long legs 3 are linked by means of a crossbeam portion 4, and said two long legs 3 are fitted to the table 2 in such a way as to be capable of pivoting by means of a hinge 6, move together to open and close the legs, comprising: a base 12 fixed to the table 2; a lever 11 that swings around the arm pin 13 inserted through the base 12; and an arm 8 and a latch 9 adapted to be interlocked with the swing of the

Abstract: A folding hard-wall locker includes a frame, a front door connected to the frame for opening and closing the locker, and accordion-like folding side-walls connected to the frame. Each of the folding side-walls has first and second edges facing away from the frame. For each of the folding side-walls, the length of the first edge plus the length of the second edge is greater than the height of the door (and of the frame). In operation, the locker may be unfolded, assembled, and positioned for use within a shelter. The combined lengths of the first and second edges is greater than any dimension of the locker before the locker is unfolded from its shipping configuration. Among other things, the unfolded, assembled locker is adapted to fit beneath an angled ceiling of a flexible shelter.

Abstract: Provided are rack systems including at least one support rail configured with a plurality of axially extending bracket arresting slots and a plurality of corresponding locking locations, and at least one support bracket including at least two axially disposed engaging hooks readily detachably attachable with any two or more of the bracket arresting slots of the support rail, said support bracket further including a locking mechanism including a locking plunger configured for engaging with a locking location at the support rail.

Abstract: A key fob locking device for providing a rental car and fleet key and key fob retention is disclosed. A enclosing case holding two identical key fobs is used to keep the pair of key fobs together. The case includes a locking mechanism to hold a pivoting top piece in place to retain the fobs therein. The sides of the fobs having buttons used by a driver to initiate commands to the corresponding vehicle may be accessed through an open side of the case.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail displaceable with respect to the first rail, a third rail displaceable with respect to the second rail, a working member movably mounted on the second rail and switchable between two states, and a contact feature on the third rail. The third rail can be displaced from a retracted position to an extended position in a first direction, and when the third rail is displaced from the extended position to the retracted position in a second direction, the contact feature is brought into contact with the working member in one of the two states so as to drive and thereby retract the second rail with respect to the first rail in the second direction.

Abstract: An accommodation apparatus having anti-peeping function is disclosed, and comprises: an accommodating unit, two loading boxes, and two spacing gap filling unit. The two spacing gap filling unit is disposed between the two loading boxes, and between a top inner wall of the accommodating space and one of the two loading boxes that is located upper the other one. According to particular design of the present invention, after the two loading boxes are inserted into the accommodating space through the opening, one of the two elastic members closely contacting the bottom plate of the loading box, and the other one closely contacting the top inner wall of the accommodating space, such that the accommodation apparatus has advantages of anti-peeping and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, and enhances structural stability thereof.

Abstract: A knock-down furniture assembly includes (a) a seating assembly having a plurality of first end connectors and a plurality of second end connectors; (b) a first arm having a plurality of first arm connectors, each first arm connector and a corresponding first end connector defining a first pair of interlockable connectors for removably attaching the first arm to the seating assembly; and (c) a second arm including a plurality of second arm connectors, each second arm connector and a corresponding second end connector defining a second pair of interlockable connectors for removably attaching the second arm to the seating assembly. Each pair of interlockable connectors includes (i) a female bracket defining a bracket channel extending along a channel axis oriented generally vertically, and (ii) a male bracket having a slide member slidable into the bracket channel generally along the channel axis for interlocking thereof.

Abstract: A seating or furniture assembly may include a seat bottom, a seatback, and a lumbar adjustment assembly. The seatback is disposed adjacent the seat bottom and includes a seatback frame. The lumbar adjustment assembly may be mounted to the seatback frame and may include a rail, a threaded rod disposed within the rail, a first slider block slidably engaging the rail, a second slider block slidably engaging the rail, a third slider block engaging the rail, a lumbar pad, and a plurality of links connecting the lumbar pad to the first, second, and third slider blocks. The threaded rod includes a first threaded section having threads with a first handedness and a second threaded section having threads with a second handedness that is opposite the first handedness. The first and second slider blocks threadably engage the first threaded section. The third slider block threadably engage the second threaded section.

Abstract: In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a convertible cushion system including a pillow portion configured to detachably couple with a retaining portion in an assembled state. The pillow portion generally includes a base pillow portion configured to releasably attach to a portion of the retaining portion; and the retaining portion includes a retaining cushion having first and second opposed ends and at least first and second opposed faces, at least one adjustable strap having first and second opposed ends, the at least one adjustable strap disposed on the first face of the retaining cushion and configured to secure the retaining cushion around a user, and a connecting mechanism for detachably connecting portions of the at least one adjustable strap to create a loop. Also provided herein are methods for making and using the disclosed devices and systems.

Abstract: A frame and a selectably attachable platform and a selectably attachable head-foot module where only one of the selectably attachable platform and the selectably attachable head-foot module is combined to the frame at a time.

Abstract: Mattress coverings are manufactured utilizing conventional equipment and using a dummy mattress core. The mattress coverings include a zippered access on the bottom panel, for example, where the dummy core can be removed after the mattress covering is completed. When shipped to a regional assembly facility the zippered access is utilized for insertion of a select mattress core that corresponds to the size of the dummy mattress core about which the mattress covering was assembled. The zippered access is zipped shut and the mattress is ready for sale, transport, and use. Great efficiencies are available where the mattress cover is assembled in a first location, shipped to a sale and use location and also regionally close to where mattress cores are manufactured, and the mattress covers are assembled with cores into mattresses.

Abstract: An air controller can include an air pump, a flow control assembly, and vibration isolators. The vibration isolators can be positioned between the flow control assembly and supporting structures, such as supporting structures of a housing, to dampen vibration of the flow control assembly. The air controller can inflate and deflate an inflatable air chamber of a mattress of an air bed.

Abstract: A composite mattress includes a base panel of a cover, a base layer, a pressurizable layer, an intermediate layer, a top layer, and a top panel of the cover. A foundation, or rail, laterally surrounds the pressurizable layer, the intermediate layer, and the top layer. A periphery of the cover laterally surrounds the foundation and, with the top panel and the base panel, encases the other components of the composite mattress. A coiled spring layer may also be included in the composite mattress. The composite mattress may include a separable top and bottom; these elements may be modular, enabling individuals or couples customize a mattress by selecting one or more tops from a plurality of available for use with one or more bases from a plurality of available bases.

Abstract: An ergonomic pad includes a bladder formed of a pliable material and a granular material disposed within the bladder and at least partially filling the bladder. A port is coupled to the bladder and configured to enable evacuation of air from the bladder. The bladder also includes a sealable opening distinct from the port to add or remove the granular material.

Abstract: An article of manufacture includes a first discrete inflatable body having a first core member cut from a single slab of core material and a first root portion, and further includes a second discrete inflatable body comprising a second core member cut from the single slab of core material and a second root portion. Each of the first and second core members includes a plurality of ribs, and the ribs extend laterally from the first and second root portions.

Abstract: An article of manufacture includes a first discrete inflatable body having a first core member cut from a single slab of core material and a first root portion, and further includes a second discrete inflatable body comprising a second core member cut from the single slab of core material and a second root portion. Each of the first and second core members includes a plurality of ribs, and the ribs extend laterally from the first and second root portions.

Abstract: An infant seat includes a seat back member including an outer hub, a seat support member including an inner hub, a seat structure connected to the seat back member, and a locking mechanism including a slide gear and operably disposed on the seat back member. The inner hub is pivotably connected to the outer hub to make the seat back member rotatably connected to the seat support member for forming a cross bar structure. The slide gear is slidable within the outer and inner hubs for engaging with the outer and inner hubs to stop rotation of the inner hub on the outer hub. When the locking mechanism translates the slide gear to an unlocked position, the slide gear is disengaged from the outer hub to make the seat back member rotatable relative to the seat support member for adjusting a tilt angle of the seat structure.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing an apparatus for carrying an object in front of the body are described. Embodiments of the apparatus may include a carrier part configured to support and secure the object adjacent to a front portion of a user's abdomen, a substantially rigid back part configured to support the carrier part by transferring weight from the carrier part to a lower back of the user, wherein the back part comprises extended portions configured to rise above the user's shoulders, and one or more shoulder straps configured to transfer weight from the carrier part to one or more corresponding attachment points on the extended portions above the user's shoulders.

Abstract: Systems and methods directed to shelving systems include a frame and one or more translatable shelves. The shelves are supported on rails and are horizontally translatable from a rearward position to a forward position. When adjacent shelves are respectively most rearward and most forward, certain shelf and frame structural cooperation enhance shelf access and shelf removability. Provided a single shelving kit, certain shelf configuration may be customized for particular end uses.

Abstract: A packaging assembly is provided with a product package. A plurality of retail products is supported upon the product package in an array for transportation. A plurality of dividers is connected to the product package and extends between sequential retail products for separation of the sequential retail products during shipping, wherein the dividers are removable.

Abstract: A belt holder includes a top section; slats; first straps attached to the slats, a strap of the first straps being configured to at least partially hold a belt to a respective slat of the slats; second straps attached to the slats, a strap of the second straps separating a slat of the slats from an adjacent slat of the slats by a first distance, the first distance being sufficient to allow folding of the slats; and wherein an end of at a first strap of the second straps and an end of a second strap of the second straps are attached to the top section and separate the top section from a topmost slat of the slats by a second distance, the second distance being sufficient to allow folding of the slats with the top section.

Abstract: A frame assembly for supporting a flat article. In one aspect, the frame assembly may include a stack including a transparent window panel and a frame. The frame may include a floor structure for supporting the stack and an outer annular wall coupled to and surrounding the floor structure, the outer annular wall including a plurality of corners, an outer surface defining a periphery of the frame, an inner surface defining a display cavity, and a front edge that defines a display opening configured to allow the stack to pass therethrough into the display cavity. The inner surface of the outer annular wall may include a plurality of recessed regions, each of the recessed regions encompassing one of the corners of the outer annular wall.

Abstract: The disclosed principles provide for an improved bedsheet capable of staying attached to any mattress, and thus not be removable from the mattress during normal use. A sheet as disclosed herein replaces the conventional fitted sheet on which a person sleeps and is attached at the four corners around the bed's mattress. A sheet as disclosed herein features a “pocket” formed at the head of the sheet that is used to secure the sheet, rather than the typical elasticized corners of a conventional fitted sheet that merely grasps the corners and/or bottom at the head of the mattress. By replacing the elasticized parts at the head of the lower bedsheet with the disclosed pocket, the entire head of the mattress, not just the corners, are secured within the pocket of the disclosed sheet. Thus, the disclosed pocketed lower bedsheet will not come loose from the mattress during its normal use.

Abstract: An adjustable and convertible bed frame to wall mount headboard manufactured with half of a resealable fastening system attached that allows for the removal of a corresponding shaped cushion case cover assembly with the complimentary half of the resealable fastening system attached that when fastened together creates a headboard assembly with reusable and replaceable cushion case cover assembly.

Abstract: A bedlinen holding system and methods of use, for bedlinen material, such as fitted sheet, flat sheet, blankets, comforters, and the like use to make a bed or other sleeping surface, including at least a fitted sheet removeably affixed to a mattress and likely held in place on the mattress by an elastic band sewn into the perimeter edge of the fitted sheet, the fitted sheet having a foot end and a center section of a foot panel, a flat sheet positioned on top of the fitted sheet, the flat sheet having a foot end and a center section, and a connection system configured to removeably affix the foot end and center section of a foot panel of the fitted sheet to the foot end and center section of the flat sheet, and thus to resist or prevent your partner from pulling the sheets and covers off you.

Abstract: There is provided a drinks stirrer (10) for stirring an infusion pouch within a drink. The infusion pouch comprises a pouch storing an infusion media, a tag for holding the infusion bag, and a string connecting the pouch to the tag. The drinks stirrer (10) comprises a proximal end (14) having a retainer device (32, 34) for retaining the tag to the proximal end, and a distal end (12) having a scoop (20) for holding the pouch. The scoop (20) comprises a slot (24) for receiving the string to constrain the pouch to adjacent the scoop. A drinks apparatus comprising the infusion pouch and the drinks stirrer is also provided.

Abstract: To provide a luggage hook of improved ease of use. A luggage hook 10 that is detachably attachable to an attachment location, comprising: a base 20; a belt 81 that is attached to the attachment base 20 and wrapped around the attachment location; a primary hook member 60 comprising a cylindrical primary neck section 61 attached to the base so as to be rotatable around a central axis of rotation R, with a partially open ring-shaped primary hook body 64 being connected to the primary neck section; and a secondary hook member 70 comprising a cylindrical secondary neck section 71 rotatably fitted into the primary neck section, with a partially open ring-shaped secondary hook body 73 being connected to the secondary neck section.

Abstract: This present application relates to a movable tray for use with a mailbox, as well as a kit, to allow an individual to retrofit a mailbox to accommodate the moveable tray of the present invention. The moveable tray of the present invention has a low coefficient of friction and may use a system of rails and channels to allow easy pulling of the moveable tray from the mailbox to retrieve the contents of the mailbox.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a receptacle gateway apparatus and method for secured delivery of packages into a container. The gateway includes an opening in the container adequate for receiving delivery of a package. In an embodiment the gateway includes a gateway door that is lockable but it is intended that the gateway will not be locked thus allowing unencumbered access for the delivery person to insert the packages through the gateway. The container has a second door that when opened allows for removal of packages. The gateway includes a sensor adapted to identify when a package is delivered through the gateway. The gateway includes a communications device adapted to communicate to an external device such as a light, cellular telephone, doorbell, security system, internet server and home controller. Information about the container and deliveries to the container can be communicated to the user.

Abstract: A system for securely depositing an item includes: a deposit box with a door configured to provide selective access to an interior space in the deposit box; a lock mechanism configured to attach to the deposit box to selectively block the door from opening; a first proximity sensor operatively connected to the lock mechanism to operate the lock mechanism to block the door or allow the door to open; a second proximity sensor configured to be attached to at least one of: a delivery person and a piece of delivery equipment; a third proximity sensor; and a first transmitter operatively connected to the lock mechanism and configured to transmit a signal indicative of operating information regarding the lock mechanism, and wherein the deposit box is at least 18 inches wide and 24 inches long.

Abstract: An ornamental tree assembly includes a base defining a presentation surface and at least one base edge defining a base periphery. A lower portion of an ornamental tree is fixedly secured to the presentation surface of the base. A plurality of walls is movable with respect to the base, with at least one of the walls pivotally secured to the base edge. The ornamental tree assembly also includes an upper portion of the ornamental tree fixedly secured to another of the plurality of walls. The upper portion of the ornamental tree is inverted and disposed adjacent the lower portion of the ornamental tree when the plurality of walls are configured in a storage configuration; and the upper portion is upright and extending over the lower portion when the plurality of storage walls are in a display configuration.

Abstract: A method of making needles of a decorative product includes following steps: embossing embossments along folding lines onto a sheet; and cutting the embossed sheet along cutting lines between folding lines to form needles.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus for removing leaves from the stems of herbs and spices. The device comprises a handle and a rake block. The handle is operably coupled to the rake block at a proximal end. The rake block has a first side and a second side. The first side of the rake block has a first set of teeth. The second side of the rake block has a second set of teeth. The first set of teeth and the second set of teeth are different shapes.

Abstract: A foldable pour over coffee dripper is disclosed herein. It comprises a standing wall, a supporting frame pivotally connected to a first end of the standing wall, a basal plate pivotally connected to a second end of the standing wall, and a filter unit connected at a bottom of the supporting frame, wherein the filter unit has a first end connected to a bottom of the supporting frame, plural turns and a second end and is gradually tapered from the first end to the second end thereof in an axial direction.

Abstract: A beverage brewing apparatus including a brewing module, an ingredient providing module, a drink providing module and a control unit is provided. The brewing module is adapted to brew at least one drink and at least one ingredient in a beverage cup. The ingredient providing module is adapted to provide the at least one ingredient into the beverage cup. The drink providing module is adapted to provide the at least one drink into the beverage cup. The control unit is adapted to control the brewing module, the ingredient providing module and the drink providing module according to a brewing procedure corresponding to the at least one drink and the at least one ingredient.

Abstract: High pressure, low temperature, continuous flow extraction systems and methods are designed to produce fluid consumables, including water-based consumables such as coffee or tea. The extraction systems and methods are designed to be safer, more efficient, and more scalable than other known and conventional extraction techniques, and to have significantly quicker extraction times and higher yields.

Abstract: High pressure, low temperature, continuous flow extraction systems and methods are designed to produce fluid consumables, including water-based consumables such as coffee or tea. The extraction systems and methods are designed to be safer, more efficient, and more scalable than other known and conventional extraction techniques, and to have significantly quicker extraction times and higher yields.

Abstract: A coffee appliance includes a powered cooling system integrated with and matched to a hot coffee brewer, configured to cool freshly-brewed coffee by thermal contact to chill a small batch of fresh-brewed coffee in a cooled receiving vessel. The vessel has an evaporator coil to ice the beverage. The cooling system is a robust system, a phase change refrigerant compression-type system employing a positive-displacement compressor, sized in relation to its rate of thermal cooling and the temperature of the beverage and the thermal mass and conductivity of the fluid-contacting assembly, bringing hot coffee to an ice-cold temperature, 2-5° C., on demand and quickly. The fresh brewed, flash-cooled coffee has undiluted and undegraded flavor. An integrated appliance includes a coffee brewer and cooler in a single device, and a slide switch or valve allows the user to select hot or iced coffee.

Abstract: A machine (1) for dispensing a beverage (2) includes: a beverage outlet (3) that is located above a dispensing area (4); a machine body or frame (5) having a first connecting part (51) and bearing the beverage outlet (3); and a recipient support (6) having a second connecting part (61) and a support member (62) held by the second connecting part (61). The second connecting part (61) is disconnectably connectable to the first connecting part (51) so that the support member (62) extends into the dispensing area (4) to support a beverage user-recipient (7) under the beverage outlet (3). The first connecting part (51) and the second connecting part (61) have a connection member and a connection receiver arrangement for disconnectably connecting the parts (51,61) such that: the first connecting part forms a connection member and the second connecting part forms a connection receiver; and/or the first connecting part (51) forms a connection receiver and the second connecting part (61) forms a connection member.

Abstract: A back-blush cleaning container may have a spring-biased piston that allows the container to fill with hot water when attached to a group head of the espresso machine. When the hot water of the espresso machine is turned off, the piston due to the spring urges the hot water out and back through a 3-way valve to clean the espresso machine. The backflush cleaning container also may have a steam conduit that allows steam from a steam wand of the espresso machine to clean the group head, 3-way valve and tubes. Moreover, the container may have a window which based on the position of the piston, a particular color is shown. The colors indicate whether the container is safe to remove from the group head of the espresso machine and when the container is full of water.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for cooking food in an oven cavity, where air is the cooking medium. Using a predetermined cooking algorithm, a temperature of the oven cavity is adjusted in a plurality of temperature and/or time regulated cooking stages. An initial pre-heat stage targets a first target temperature including a user-selected oven cavity temperature plus a first offset. A subsequent post-heat stage targets a second target temperature including the user-selected temperature plus a second offset different from the first offset. Two or more heating elements and a fan are operated during the post-heat stage according to a duty cycle controlled via a hysteresis temperature control algorithm or a PID temperature control algorithm.

Abstract: A rack assembly is mountable within a cooking cavity of an appliance. The rack assembly includes a slide rack defining a well opening and configured to removably support a rack insert in or through said well opening. A telescoping slide is coupled to said slide rack such that said slide rack is slidable between a fully retracted position and a forward position relative to said cooking cavity when mounted therein.

Abstract: A waste bag holder pivotably coupled to an outdoor cooking station. The waste bag holder is a rod structure with multiple bends along its length to define a u-shaped portion and first and second engaging portions. The u-shaped portion is configured to support a waste bag. The first and second engaging portions are sized and configured to couple to coupling structure to facilitate the waste bag holder to be pivotably moveable between a use position and a stowed position.