Abstract: A toothbrush head (3) is provided, the cleaning element carrier (11) of which and/or at least one cleaning element (12, 12a, 12b, 12c) of the toothbrush head (3) are/is produced via an additive manufacturing process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular component desk which is customizable and capable of being modified by individual end users. The desk may include a modular attachment frame with a plurality of threaded holes and magnets spaced apart as to allow for the attachment of various components of the desk at various locations on the frame. The desk may include different desk components to be used in the construction of a custom desk including drawers of various size, storage compartments of various size, various leg supports, and various desktop finishing surfaces which may removably attach to the fame using magnets. There may also be attachment frames and desktop surfaces of varying size, which can optionally be linked together to build desks of T and L shapes, among many numerous possibilities.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a folding table comprises a table board, a support leg, and a bracket connected between the table board and the support leg. A top portion of the bracket is disposed with an upper crossbar. The upper crossbar is positioned on a rear portion of a bottom surface of the table board, and the table board is configured to rotate about the upper crossbar. A bottom portion of the table board is disposed with one or more pawls, and the upper crossbar is disposed with one or more lock plates. Edges of the one or more lock plates comprise at least one ratchet wheel groove. When the one or more pawls are disposed in the at least one ratchet wheel groove, the table board is configured to rotate upward.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kitchen furniture item having a horizontal worktop or tabletop and a substructure which holds the worktop, wherein the worktop or tabletop is built up in modular fashion from at least two panel parts which are releasably connected to one another along common lateral edges, wherein at least one of the panel parts is a functional panel part which is provided with a treatment. The invention further relates to a method for integrating a functional panel part into a worktop or tabletop of such a kitchen furniture item and to a method for replacing one panel part of a worktop or tabletop of such a kitchen furniture item with another panel part.

Abstract: A rack assembly has two support frames and at least one shelf that are secured to the support frames by connecting assemblies. Each connecting assembly comprises a well secured to a medial surface of each vertical tube of the support frame, and a hook that extends from each end of each shelf, with each hook having an opening extending therethrough. The connecting assembly also includes a connector that is seated inside each well, each connector having a top plate that has an elongated opening, the connector also having a body that is sized and configured to fit inside a well, the body defining two wings with a space between the wings, and wherein each wing has a bump positioned in the center of the inner surface of each wing that faces the space. Each hook is inserted through the elongated opening of a corresponding connector with the bump on each wing fitted inside the opening of the hook to retain the hook inside the body of the connector.

Abstract: The invention regards a wedge for assembling a furniture unit, a kit of parts for a modular shelving unit, and a modular shelving unit for assembly without tools, wherein the wedge is a T-shaped wedge for assembling a furniture unit, comprising: a rectangular plate, wherein the edges of the plate define a length direction and a width direction, a trapezoid plate, superimposed on the rectangular plate such that a first parallel edge of the trapezoid plate is adjacent to a first width edge of the rectangular plate, and wherein the non-parallel edges are symmetrically tapered along the length direction and in the direction away from the first width edge, and a beam, placed at the first width edge, thereby forming the T-shape, wherein the wedge is configured for frictionally engaging two planes within the furniture unit.

Abstract: A shelving system comprises four corner columns, a plurality of substantially horizontal support beams, and a plurality of beam braces. Each of the support beams extends between two of the four corner columns, and each support beam is paired with a corresponding second support beam to form pairs of support beams. Each of the beam braces extends between the support beams of one of the pairs of support beams and comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion. The first and second end portions comprise substantially planar faces. The middle portion is between the first end portion and the second end portion and comprises first and second edges, wherein the first end portion and the second end portion extend away from the first and second edges, respectively, in opposite directions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kitchen cabinet having a worktop (10) in which at least one sink (20, 40) embedded, at least one lateral wall of the sink being in the form of an inclined ramp (21, 41). An insert (30) provided on the ramp has a flat work surface (32) and a substructure (33), said substructure being designed such that it compensates for the inclination of the ramp in order to keep the work surface level.

Abstract: A convertible item of furniture (100) comprising: a plurality of shelf units (1), wherein each said shelf unit (1) comprises a substantially horizontally extending leave (10) and a leave support (11) for supporting the leave (10); a linkage system (2) comprising linkage members (21, 22) pivotally connected to each said leave support (11) such that the linkage members (21, 22) are able to pivot in unison and parallel with each other between (i) a shelf configuration whereby the linkage members (21, 22) extend substantially vertically and said leaves (10) extend in spaced substantially horizontal parallel planes above one another, and (ii) a substantially flat surface configuration whereby the linkage members (21, 22) extend substantially horizontally and said leaves (10) are positioned next to one another to form a substantially flat surface having a front end and a rear end; and, at least one surface support (3) for supporting the substantially flat surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a storage device (1000) having: a cube-like housing (100) having an interior (101) having: a front side (100a) for the insertion and withdrawal of objects in and out of the interior (101), and at least one first opening in an outer side of the housing (100) for receiving respectively one positioning element (110), wherein, in a state in which the positioning element (110) is inserted into the first opening, a movement of the housing (100) relative to the positioning element (110) is prevented; at least one second opening in an outer side of the housing (100) for receiving respectively one locking element (130), wherein the storage device (1000) also has: a locking device (130) for locking the housing (100) to the locking element (130) in a state in which the locking element (130) is inserted into the second opening, and an unlocking device (150) on an outer side of the housing (100) for detaching the housing (100) from the locking element (130)

Abstract: A printer paper drawer door closing mechanism includes a fixed chassis defining a chassis plane, a lever arm joined to the chassis and pivotable about a lever arm pivot axis from a first lever arm limit state to a second lever arm limit state. A first bearing surface extends from the lever arm at a first lever arm distance and a second bearing surface extending from the lever arm at a second lever arm distance. The first bearing surface is at a bearing surface distance from the second bearing surface. An energy storage element is integrated with the lever arm. A cam plate is translatable toward and away from the lever arm and pivotable about a cam plate pivot axis from a first cam limit state to a second cam limit state.

Abstract: Slides provided herein may be configured to support substantial loads while experiencing vibration and shock in the retracted position without degradation of the slide mechanism. An example slide may include: a fixed rail member; a second rail member, a third rail member, where the second rail member is disposed between the fixed rail member and the third rail member, where the second and third rail members translate between an extended position relative to the fixed rail member and a retracted position relative to the fixed rail member; and at least one bearing attached to one of the second rail member or the third rail member, where the at least one bearing is engaged when the second rail member is in the extended position, and disengaged in response to the third rail member being in the retracted position.

Abstract: According to examples, an apparatus may include a guide system including a first gear having teeth to engage with a first set of teeth, a second gear having teeth to engage with a second set of teeth, the first gear and the second gear to rotate in concert with respect to each other, and a first glide mechanism to slidably contact a first channel. In addition, the apparatus may include a panel to employ the guide system to be slidably mounted to a base structure, wherein the first gear and the second gear are to impede rotation of the panel about a first axis and the first glide mechanism is to impede rotation of the panel about a second axis.

Abstract: A runner for drawer elements, in particular drawers or trays, that are movable relative to a carcass of a piece of furniture or a household appliance is provided. The runner includes a carcass rail that can be secured directly or via a carcass bracket to a carcass of the piece of furniture or the household appliance, a running rail that can be secured to the movable drawer element, and electric conductors for transmitting electrical energy to a power consumer positioned on the movable drawer element. Positioned on the carcass rail or the carcass bracket is a printed circuit board extending over the length of the carcass rail, and positioned on the running rail is a contact apparatus that has at least one electrically conductive contact element which, when mounted, makes permanent electrical contact with the printed circuit board, and has a connecting element that is electrically connected to the contact element for connecting to the movable drawer element.

Abstract: A shelf assembly and components thereof, for concealing items of value of an owner from a passerby. The shelf assembly forms a concealment enclosure including a door movably connected to a shelf to permit movement of the door with respect to the shelf between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the door hides an interior. In the open position, access to the interior is permitted. The door includes a support surface, including a plurality of openings, arranged to be in the concealed interior when the door is closed position. A plurality of pegs are sized and shaped to be received in the plurality of openings to support the pegs extending outward from the support surface to form a customized mount for holding items of value.

Abstract: A detachable seat includes an elongate support bar including a first bracket and a second bracket each positioned adjacent opposing ends of the elongate support bar, a seat support frame including a first support member and a second support member affixed to the first support member, a hinge pivotally connecting the first support member to the elongate support bar, a seat mounted on the second support member, the seat support frame and the seat pivoting around the elongate support bar upon pivotal movement of the first support member, and a retaining arm affixed to and extending from the elongate support bar adjacent the first bracket, the retaining arm including a plurality of alignment apertures formed along a length thereof

Abstract: A frame includes laterally spaced apart first and second support locations. A leaf spring has a longitudinal axis and extends between the first and second support locations. The leaf spring includes opposite first and second ends coupled to the frame along the longitudinal axis. A flexible shell is coupled to the frame at a third support location longitudinally spaced apart from the first and second support locations. The flexible shell is coupled to the leaf spring between the first and second support locations.

Abstract: A head support device having two handles or receptacles connected by a support strap, wherein the handles or receptacles are configured to support or accommodate the user's hands, and the support strap is configured to support or accommodate a portion of the user's head, namely, the user's face. In use, the user wears or otherwise passively contacts the handles or receptacles of the device such that the support strap maintains a desired distance between the user's hands. When in the seated position, the user contacts the support strap with their face, such that the user's hands and the handles or receptacles contact opposite sides of the user's head. The user further supports their arms by placing their elbows on their knees, upper legs, or other stable surface, thereby transferring the weight of their head to a stable surface via their forearms.

Abstract: Electrified lounge furniture formed from joined furniture sections. Each furniture section includes a lounge back, a seat and a base. The seat is designed to be selectively pivotable away from the base. When the furniture sections are joined to each other, an electrical wiring assembly extends between the furniture sections to provide electrical power to each of the furniture sections. Each of the furniture sections includes at least one electrical outlet. The electrical wiring assembly is received on the base of each of the furniture sections and is concealed beneath the seat during normal usage. When the user desires access to the electrical wiring assembly, one or more of the seats can pivot away from the base to provide access to the electrical wiring assembly. After the electrical wiring assembly has been accessed, the seat can pivot back into contact with the base where it is securely held to both the base and the lounge back.

Abstract: The foldable sofa of the invention facilitates easy assembly of the arms to the body to enable even an unexperienced person to realize easy furniture assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and articles for temperature conditioning a surface. An article is formed from a first layer having a plurality of openings and a second layer having a corresponding plurality of openings. At least one interior chamber constructed and configured to retain a fluid without leaking is defined between an interior surface of the first layer and an interior surface of the second layer. At least one flexible fluid supply line delivers the fluid to the at least one interior chamber. At least one flexible fluid return line removes the fluid from the at least one interior chamber. At least one control unit that is operable to selectively cool or heat the fluid is attached to the at least one flexible fluid supply line and the at least one flexible fluid return line.

Abstract: In some implementations, a system includes a bed having a mattress. The system further includes a sensor configured to generate pressure data of the mattress. The system further includes a processor device configured to receive the pressure data; and determine a user state from at least the pressure data. The system further includes a user-interface device comprising user-interface hardware that is capable of providing user interfaces, the user-interface device configured to select, from a plurality of available user interfaces, a selected user interface; and providing the selected user interface to a user.

Abstract: A multi-layer sleeping pad, which includes an outer air cushion, an inner air cushion and a first cushion pad. The outer air cushion is provided with a first cavity. The inner air cushion is arranged in the first cavity. The first cushion pad is arranged between an inner top of the outer air cushion and an outer top of the inner air cushion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a coated flexible open-cell polyurethane foam structure. The coated flexible open-cell polyurethane foam structure includes a flexible open-cell polyurethane foam having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface. The coated flexible open-cell polyurethane foam structure further includes a flexible heat conductive material covering 30 to 90 percent (cov., expressed in %) of a surface area of the first major surface of the flexible open-cell polyurethane foam in a predefined shape to provide one or more gaps exposing the flexible open-cell polyurethane foam between defined edges of the flexible heat conductive material, where each gap of the one or more gaps has a gap width according to Formula I: gap width (mm) ??0.196×cov. (%)+20.6 (Formula I) where a total surface area of the one or more gaps provides 70 to 10 percent of the surface area of the first major surface of the flexible open-cell polyurethane foam.

Abstract: A seat back cover in the form of a flexible bag of plastic or paper is shaped to fit over the back of a typical folding chair. The seat back cover may include structure to retain the bag on the chair, e.g., against the force of wind in an outdoor setting. The seat back cover may include vertical adhesive strips with peel covers placed on the back of the bag proximal to the chair edges so that if the cover is put on a smaller chair, the sides of the bag can be folded toward the back of the bag and taped out of the way. Multiple bags may be concatenated on a roll and separated by perforations, and the adhesive strips may be placed so as to fold the corners down over the rounded corners of the chair back.

Abstract: A child tray assembly adapted for a child seat is provided. The child tray assembly includes a first tray slidably disposed on the child seat. The first tray is slidably disposed on the child seat, and the first tray includes a first tray body and at least one sliding track installed on the first tray body. The child tray assembly is versatile and convenient. Furthermore, a multi-function high chair including the aforementioned child tray assembly is provided.

Abstract: A bassinet for supporting an infant and providing clear lines of sight for a caregiver through the walls of the bassinet basket. The bassinet basket rocks about a single axis with respect to the frame of the bassinet. The bassinet basket is formed substantially of a mesh material that allows visual observation of the interior of the bassinet basket. The bassinet basket includes an infant insert that suspends a padded region between a top and bottom of the bassinet basket and forms a storage compartment under the infant insert. The frame of the bassinet is height adjustable. The bassinet also includes a control panel for various electrical features and elements of the bassinet.

Abstract: The present invention is merchandising tray system capable of adjustment for width and depth to accommodate any size of shelving unit. Within the system, a rear tray base is slidably connected to a fore tray base, allowing for adjustment of the depth of the system on the shelf. A merchandise pusher is continuously slidable within a fore pusher track in the fore tray base and a rear pusher track in the rear tray base. Right and left fore sidewalls are removably mounted to the fore tray base, allowing for lateral expansion of the system. Right and left rear sidewalls are slidably extendable from the right and left fore sidewall, allowing for further alteration of the depth of the system.

Abstract: An image display device includes an approach situation information acquirer that acquires approach situation information indicating approach of at least part of a customer's body to a shelf on which a plurality of items are displayed and indicating, when there is the approach, a position of the approach on the shelf at each time; an associator that associates the approach situation information with one item of the plurality of items according to the position indicated by the approach situation information; an index value calculator that calculates an index value relating to the customer's behavior on the basis of information indicating the item associated with the approach situation information; and a display unit that displays the index value calculated by the index value calculator together with an image of the item on the basis of the association made by the associator.

Abstract: A planar display assembly is provided with a planar display pane. A frame is provided with a dado sized to receive the planar display pane. A plurality of retainers mounts to the frame about an inner periphery of the frame to retain the planar display pane within the frame. At least one of the plurality of retainers is elastically deformable to deform during installation of the planar display into the frame, and to expand to retain the planar display pane within the frame. A plurality of apertures or a channel may be formed in the frame about the dado. The plurality of retainers may mount to the frame within the plurality of apertures or the channel of the frame to retain the planar display pane within the frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining the upright position of a pot containing a plant is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a hub having attached support legs which radially extend outwards from the hub. Moveably attached to each support leg is an adjustable bracket constructively configured to grip the outer surface of the pot.

Abstract: Bedding items including a fabric expanse and a respiration vent. The fabric expanse is configured to be placed on a person and defines an interior side facing the person and an exterior side opposite the interior side. An interior volume of air is defined proximate the interior side and an exterior volume of air is defined proximate the exterior side and opposite the interior volume. The respiration vent is defined in the fabric expanse. The respiration vent is configured to facilitate communication of air between the exterior volume and the interior volume through the fabric expanse to aid the person covered by the fabric expanse in the interior volume inhaling air from the exterior volume and exhaling air to the exterior volume.

Abstract: These are blankets, pillowcases and bedsheets, (both fitted and flat) in all sizes, twin, full, queen, king and California king. These linens, sheets and/or blankets are sewn either vertically or horizontally together combining different fabrics. The pillowcases are sewn using two different fabrics (topside/backside). This allows for individuals or couples to access two different bedding fabrics within the same bedding. For example: the vertical sheets may be comprised of half cotton/half flannel, or half microfiber/half fleece, which allows for individuals to have their preferred fabric for sleeping comfort. The horizontal linen sets would comprise of 2 different fabrics one on top, different one on bottom, which would allow individuals to have a warm fabric such as fleece on the bottom half of the sheet with a cooler fabric such as cotton on the top half of the sheet. These linens and sheets differ from others, in that they allow individual preference of fabric to sleep on.

Abstract: A mug lid apparatus comprises a base cylindrical body having a primary base hallow opening in the center and a secondary base hallow opening situated along the perimeter of the cylindrical body opposite to the primary base hallow opening. The top cylindrical body is attached to the base cylindrical body. The top secondary hallow opening is situated along the perimeter of said top cylindrical body. The top cylindrical body is rotational against the base cylindrical body. When the primary base hallow opening is aligned to the primary top hallow opening, the secondary base hallow opening is not aligned to the top secondary hallow opening.

Abstract: A mug cap apparatus comprises a mug cap and a mug. The mug cap comprises a base cylindrical body having a hollow opening in the center. The base cylindrical body has a narrow portion and a wide portion. A sealer ring seals the base cylindrical body to the mug. The wider portion engages the rim of the mug and the narrow portion engages the inner perimeter portion of the mug. The hollow opening has threads to engage a compartment's cylindrical body. The compartment's cylindrical body has an outer perimeter that has threads to engage the threads of the base cylindrical body, and an inner compartment. A lid engages said compartment cylindrical body and seals said inner compartment when said lid is in its closed configuration.

Abstract: A receptacle having a wrap is configured to define a chamber for receiving a container. A pair of slots are formed in the wrap. A first connector is exposed through a first one of the slots and coupled to a surface of the wrap and a second connector exposed through a second one of the slots and coupled to the surface of the wrap.

Abstract: A shot glass or pipe includes a counter in the form of a sleeve rotatably coupled to a main body or stem of the shot glass or marijuana pipe, the sleeve including a window through which a number indicative of the number of units of alcohol or marijuana consumed is visible. A ratcheting mechanism prevents reverse rotation of the sleeve, and ensures that the window stays in place in front of a particular number until the user intentionally applies force to rotate the sleeve to a next number.

Abstract: A foldable garment hanger is disclosed which includes a hook which can be folded relative to the garment supporting portion by virtue of a hinge. A size marker is attached to a connecting portion which joins the hook to the garment support portion and includes the hinge. When the size marker straddles the hinge the connecting portion is held rigid thereby fixing the hook relative to the garment support portion. Preferably the size marker is slidable to expose the hinge thereby allowing the hanger to be easily moved between an erect display condition and a folded transportation condition.

Abstract: Clothes hangers and clothes grippers are disclosed herein. One clothes hanger includes a first planar hanger profile piece including first and second hanger arms extending oppositely from a central portion and including respective pedestal portions folded upon the first and second hanger arms and the central portion, a second planar hanger profile piece including first and second hanger arms extending oppositely from a central portion, wherein the first and second planar hanger profile pieces are attached to one another with the planar pedestal portions disposed therebetween, the planar pedestal portions serving to space the first and second planar hanger profile pieces from one another.

Abstract: A self-locking device for hanging objects on a mounting surface is disclosed. The self-locking device includes a mounting bracket and a locking arm member engaged with a track portion of the mounting bracket. The track portion comprising a pair of guide portions, a pair of lip portions extending from a lower end of the guide portions, a pair of rotation portions extending from an upper end of the guide portions, and a slot extending between the pairs of guide portions, lip portions and rotation portions. The arm member being mated with the track portion such that the arm member is translatable along the track portion. The arm member comprising a tip portion, a base portion positioned at least partially within the slot, and at least one pair of projections extending from the base portion that engage with one of the pairs of guide portions, lip portions and rotation portions.

Abstract: A remote-controlled mailbox is provided. The device includes a mailbox housing having an open front end and a front door pivotally affixed thereto, wherein the front door selectively closes the front end. A post is affixed to a base of the mailbox housing. A frame is affixed to a lower end of the post, wherein the frame movably engages a track. Upon actuation of a motor of a mechanical drive system, the frame moves along the track, thereby moving the post and mailbox housing in kind. A remote device includes a plurality of controls thereon, wherein the plurality of controls is operably connected to the motor. Upon actuation of the plurality of controls, the mechanical drive system selectively moves the frame along the track.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for receiving a package in a landing zone relative to a structure. The method includes receiving package information for a package to be delivered to the structure including a size of the package, defining a landing zone for the package according to the size of the package, and receiving notice that the package has arrived at the structure. In response to the notice, the method includes displaying a visual display of the landing zone, monitoring the landing zone to confirm the package is in the landing zone, and issuing a notification that the package is in the landing zone.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing mail deliveries is disclosed, including a container dimensioned to receive a mail item. The container includes an opening dimensioned to receive the mail item which is stored within the interior of the perimeter. A frame is provided around the perimeter of the opening having one or more joints to permit the frame to open and close the opening of the container. The frame includes one or more supports having a U-shaped portion to hang from a door. A locking mechanism is in communication with the frame to securely lock the frame in a closed configuration.

Abstract: An automatically opening and closing inflatable holiday ornament includes a box that has a base, a plurality of side panels hingedly connected to the base, and a top portion connected to each of the plurality of side panels. The ornament further includes a motor, a plurality of pull cables, such that each of the plurality of pull cables has a first end operatively connected to the motor and a second end connected to one of the plurality of side panels. The ornament also includes a first blower, an inflatable disposed in the box and surrounding the first blower such that operation of the first blower blows air into the inflatable to inflate the inflatable, and a controller operatively connected to the motor and to the first blower such that the controller controls operation of the motor and the blower.

Abstract: Cookware has both as copper and a stainless steel mesh embedded in the exterior facing surface of the bottom of the base. The embedding process work hardens the bottom of an aluminum cooper vessel. A ferromagnetic stainless steel is embedded into the cooper mesh, forming portion of the exterior bottom surface of the cookware to render the cookware compatible with induction cooking heat sources.

Abstract: A turkey cooking apparatus provides a pot and a specially configured insert (e.g., basket) that rests upon the pot bottom. A lower funnel shaped section and upper tube shaped section are provided inside the pot. The insert (e.g., basket) sits upon funnel shaped portion. The insert has a central opening that is receptive of the tubed portion. Both the insert and the tube section can have openings that enable steam to travel upwardly to cook the turkey carcass.

Abstract: This invention provides a drip filter head for a beverage apparatus comprising a connected array of beverage extraction units, each unit comprising an extraction chamber, and further comprising at least one filter.

Abstract: A modular filter for a vacuum mug comprises a mug cap and a first filter basket. The mug cap has a bottom opening and a threaded wall. The modular filter further comprises a first cylindrical connector having a first opening, second opening, and circular screen filter positioned between the first and second opening. The bottom opening of the mug cap is attached to the first opening of the cylindrical connector, and the filter basket is attached to the second opening of the cylindrical connector. The first filter basket comprises a cylinder having cylindrical screen filter, a top opening and bottom base. Its top opening is attached to the second opening of the cylindrical connector. The bottom base comprises filtration holes.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus (1) for making a beverage, comprising an infusion chamber (21) suitable for receiving a capsule containing a food substance for making a beverage, an insertion opening (31) for inserting the capsule into the apparatus (1), a transfer channel (32) for transferring the 5 capsule from the insertion opening (31) to the infusion chamber (21), an image acquisition device (4) which is intended, in use, to acquire at least one image of a portion of the capsule. The image acquisition device (4) includes an optical sensor (42) facing an image capture zone (40) in which, in use, said capsule is located or passes. The apparatus (1) further comprises a 0 viewing window (45), made of transparent material, which is interposed between the optical sensor (42) and the image capture zone (40). The viewing window (45) has a first face (451) facing the optical sensor (42) and a second face (452) facing the image capture zone (40).

Abstract: A technique allows display of a state in a process of extracting an extract from an ingredient. An extraction device includes a supply unit that supplies a liquid to an extraction vessel for extracting an extract from an ingredient, a control unit that controls the supply of the liquid by the supply unit, and a display unit that displays a state in the extraction vessel when the extract is extracted under the control of the control unit.