Abstract: A foldable storage rack, including side frames, connecting arms and shelves. When unfolded, the foldable storage rack can satisfy a user's storage needs, and when the foldable storage rack is being transported or idle, the side frames, the connecting arms and the shelves of the foldable storage rack are folded in an interlinked manner. The foldable storage rack in a folded state occupies a small space and is convenient for storage and transportation.

Abstract: A system for home clothing and footwear products arrangement includes a shelter arrangement which comprises a plurality of shelter elements for storing and sheltering a plurality of dressing items, a control center which is a computing device, an electrical terminal, a position indication arrangement for indicating a position of a target dressing item for a user, and an identifier coupled to the shelter arrangement for establishing communication between the control center and the electrical terminal, so as to allow a user to quickly find his or her target clothing or footwear product.

Abstract: A desk for use with a chair, such as a recliner or arm chair, has desk surfaces supported on opposite sides of a front portion of the chair, with at least one of the desk surfaces movably mounted to move between a desk surface access position away from the front portion of the chair to allow access for a user to the chair and a desk surface use position with respect to the chair and a user in the chair to allow use of the desk surface for intended uses of the desk.

Abstract: A supporting device for a rail member includes a first supporting frame, a second supporting frame and a third supporting frame. The first supporting frame has a first longitudinal body. A pair of first transverse parts are arranged on the first longitudinal body. Each of the first transverse parts has a first supporting feature. The second supporting frame is movably attached to the first supporting frame and has a second longitudinal body. A pair of second transverse parts are arranged on the second longitudinal body. Each of the second transverse parts has a second supporting feature. The third supporting frame is movably attached to the second supporting frame and has a third longitudinal body. The third supporting frame is fixedly attached to the rail member, and the first supporting frame and the second supporting frame are both movable relative to the rail member.

Abstract: A floating shelf includes a plank shelf, and a floating shelf bracket, configured to support the plank shelf, including a connecting bar and two or more bracket arms attached to one another by the connecting bar. The connecting bar and the two or more bracket arms may be permanently attached to one another so that the floating shelf bracket is a unitary, single-piece bracket. The connecting bar and the two or more bracket arms may be removably attached to one another.

Abstract: A RTA recliner where the recliner mechanism is attached to various component parts through tool-less connections. In a disassembled configuration, the RTA recliner mechanism and component parts are constructed and arranged to fit within a substantially rectangular container with greater volume utilization. Components include, but are not limited to, a drive tube assembly and a handle assembly.

Abstract: A seat has a base, two seat cushions disposed above the base, and two supporting members mounted on the seat cushions and connected to the base. Each one of the supporting members has multiple supporting elements. Each one of the supporting elements has a guiding rod and a spring. The guiding rod is mounted on the base and is screwed into a corresponding one of the seat cushions. The spring is disposed around the guiding rod. Two ends of the spring abut against the base and the corresponding one of the two seat cushions. In use, the spring can generate different degrees of compression and provide different degrees of supporting force. Deviation of the spring is limited by the guiding rod to avoid excess of the deviation and ensure sufficient support. The seat has both the support and the cushioning performance to improve sitting comfort.

Abstract: A collapsible chair and solar panel shade charger system for creating shade and charging personal electronic devices includes a chair having a seat bottom, a seat back, a pair of arms, and a plurality of legs. A mounting means is foldably coupled to the seat back of the chair. A sun shade is coupled to the mounting means and has a top side and a bottom side. A solar panel is coupled to the top side of the mounting means. A charger housing is coupled to the chair. A plurality of ports is coupled to the charger housing and is in operational communication with the solar panel. The plurality of ports is configured to receive a plurality of charging cables to charge personal electronic devices.

Abstract: A sofa bed is configured to be switched between a sofa configuration and a bed configuration. The sofa bed includes a base frame, a middle frame rotatably coupled to the base frame, a seat-and-foot frame rotatably coupled to the middle frame, a back-and-head frame rotatably coupled to the base frame, and a spring coupled between at least two of the base frame, the middle frame, the seat-and-back frame, and the back-and-head frame.

Abstract: Adjustable mattress assemblies and processes including an adjustable mattress foundation dimensioned to support a mattress configured to accommodate two supine users during use thereof includes a foundation frame including a first sub-foundation configured with at least one motorized actuator to effect inclination or declination of the mattress support surface and an abutting second sub-foundation free of a motorized actuator. The second foundation is mechanically coupled to the first foundation such that articulation of the first sub-foundation results in a similar articulation in the second foundation. The first and second foundations have similar length, height and width dimensions, which collectively approximates the size of the oversized mattress configured to accommodate two supine users, e.g., king size, queen size, California king size, or the like.

Abstract: This folding cot has a frame including a first rail member and a second rail member, a sheet material coupled to the frame and extending between the first and second rail members thereof, and a plurality of foldable leg assemblies where each leg assembly being pivotally connected to the first and second rail members, and wherein each leg assembly further includes a first leg pivotally coupled to a second leg. There is a tension spring having a first end attached to the first leg and a second end attached to the second leg.

Abstract: A device for connecting a cross member and a stand member of a bunk bed includes a support tube and a connecting tube. The end portion of the cross member is disposed with a connecting base that has a conical hole running vertically throughout. A shaft sleeve is disposed in the conical hole. The external surface of the shaft sleeve and the side surface of the conical hole form a pair of coupled slope surfaces. The end face of the connecting tube is disposed with a plurality of grooves, so the bottom end portion of the side wall of the connecting tube forms with a plurality of elastic clamping jaws. One end of the support tube is inserted to the connecting tube. The shaft sleeve is sleeved on the connecting tube, the connecting base squeezes the shaft sleeve to make the two slope surfaces, contact tightly.

Abstract: A bed frame is provided that includes a lower frame and an upper frame having a first section, a second section and a third section. The second section is positioned between the first section and the third section. The first section is pivotable relative to the lower frame. The third section is fixed relative to the lower frame. The second section is pivotable relative to the first section and the third section. A lifting assembly includes a first end that is coupled to the lower frame and a second end that is coupled to the second section. The lifting assembly is configured to selectively move the second section toward and away from the lower frame.

Abstract: An endoskeleton elastomer that variably impacts the mattress firmness head-to-toe is described. The elastomer fills voids cut into the foam using contour cutting or spherical cap-shaped cutouts. The elastomer is poured as a hot liquid into the voids, and cools to a solid elastomer. The specific incarnation involves the creation of a set of parallel inclusions at the center of the mattress or a set of spherical cap-shaped cutouts that help prop up the hip area to maintain proper spinal alignment by firming the center of the mattress. The depth, width, shape, spacing, elastomer durometer, and location (both head-to-toe and depth in the mattress) may be varied to impact firmness in any desired manner. The mattress may also include a series of horizontal-oriented cutouts that are cut into various portions of the mattress layers. These cutouts may extend along the width of the mattress and may be placed at portions of the top and portions of the bottom of the mattress.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a regimen mattress. The regimen mattress includes a memory foam, a high density (HD) foam below the memory foam, and a cover covering the memory foam and the HD foam together to form the entire mattress. The HD foam contains functional additives. The regimen mattress effectively improves the user's health condition through adding functional additives into the foam layer that is far away from the user.

Abstract: A mattress cover for covering and carrying a mattress has a rectangular cuboid mattress cover body sized to fit around and contain the mattress, and includes a handle strap mounted on an outer surface of the mattress cover body for facilitating lifting of the mattress cover. An additional handle strap is mounted on an inner surface of the mattress cover body, the additional handle strap having the same structure as the handle strap, wherein the first, second, and third attachment points of the handle strap and the first, second, and third attachment points of the additional handle strap are fastened together with first, second, and third fasteners, respectively, to sandwich the rectangular cuboid mattress cover body therebetween.

Abstract: An infant highchair includes a standing frame, a seat and a locking mechanism. The seat is pivotally connected with the standing frame and has a seating surface, the seat being rotatable between a first and a second position, and the locking mechanism being operable to lock the seat in the first and second position. The first position allows a child to sit in contact with the seating surface, and the second position is suitable to receive installation of a removable child seat over the seat while disabling seating of a child on the seating surface.

Abstract: A bassinet includes a base, a column assembly rotatably connected to the base at a first end of the column assembly, an arm rotatably connected to a second end of the column assembly, a tub frame pivotably connected to the arm, an infant tub retained within the tub frame, the infant tub including a front wall, a back wall, and two side walls and having areas of reduced height along the front wall and at least one of the side walls to provide enhanced access to the infants located within the infant tub, and an insert configured to reversibly fit within an interior of the infant tub.

Abstract: A carrier cloth device for babies or young children comprising a back textile with a back textile inner side and a back textile outer side and at least one textile shoulder strap with a textile shoulder strap inner side and an opposite textile shoulder strap outer side and at least one cushion. The at least one textile shoulder strap is connected to the back textile and comprises a cushion pouch with a pouch opening, wherein the cushion pouch is designed and configured to hold the cushion, and wherein the cushion is insertable into the cushion pouch through the pouch opening and is removable from said pouch.

Abstract: A dispensing device for holding, presenting, and removing baked bakery goods includes at least one dispensing tray having a supply section that enables stocking of the dispensing tray with bakery goods, a removal section for removing the bakery goods, a transport surface arranged between the supply section and the removal section, and a measuring device. The bakery goods pass the measuring device on their way from the supply section to the removal section, and the measuring device registers the presence or absence of the bakery goods and generates corresponding electrical signals.

Abstract: A refrigerated display case includes a housing surrounding multiple shelves. An air return passage is defined below the shelves. A fan is disposed at a downstream end of the air return passage. An air distribution gap is connected to an outlet of the fan and disposed behind the shelves and a top passage is disposed above the shelves. At least one microchannel heat exchanger connects the air distribution gap to the shelves.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for releasably mounting an article such as a sign or picture frame to a substantially flat surface such as a wall. The bracket has an adhesive disc securely attached to one side of the bracket and the opposite side of the adhesive disc has a releasable adhesive face for attaching to the wall. A tool inserted into the mounting bracket applies a rotative force to the mounting bracket for applying a shear force to the releasable adhesive face which causes the adhesive face to release from the wall. The mounting bracket is releasably mounted to a sign, which allows easy installation and removal of the sign from the wall.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a touchless automatic food locker apparatus, system, and method providing automated self-serve food lockers. Embodiments include arrays of modular food lockers having a public access door and a kitchen access door opposed to each other, assembled as a wall between the public space and the kitchen. Each food locker kitchen access door is adapted to receive a food item disposed into the locker. Heating and cooling elements maintain the appropriate food item temperature in the locker. Sensors, lighting, and UV lighting coupled to the locker detects a state of the item in the locker. The locker further includes credentialed access by the customer to the food locker from the public access door by an assembly coupled to the food locker utilizing mobile communication and intelligent analysis to reduce waiting time, keep food products fresh, and assure quality product delivery.

Abstract: The Roman dodecahedron coin display is described from a 3-part assembly likely similarly done by the ancient Romans. The 3 parts are 1) a duplicate, replica or model of the Roman dodecahedron of bronze with a hollow interior and a hole of possibly different sizes on each of the 12 pentagonal faces of the Roman dodecahedron and a small knob on the vertices of the Roman dodecahedron, 2) beeswax or possibly candle wax completely filling the hollow interior of the Roman dodecahedron and 3) 12 ancient or modern coins which are real, or replicas made of gold, silver, or bronze with possibly different sizes smaller than the holes in the Roman dodecahedron. A coin face is embedded or attached to the wax surface in the middle of each hole on the 12 faces.

Abstract: A pillowcase includes a top panel and an opposite bottom panel. The top panel has three sides that are joined with three sides of the bottom panel such that inner surfaces of the top and bottom panels that face one another define a cavity configured for disposal of a pillow. Fourth sides of the top and bottom panels are not joined with one another and define an opening that is in communication with the cavity. A power band extends across the opening. The power band includes a sheen.

Abstract: Body compression sleepwear with a leg opening preferably includes a body portion, a neck portion and a leg cover. The body portion includes a first body sheet and a second body sheet. The first and second body sheets include a width which is greatest at the top and smallest at a bottom. A top of the leg cover overlaps a bottom of the first body sheet. Outer sides of the first and second body sheets are sewn to each other to form a body opening at a top and a leg opening at a bottom. A portion of a perimeter of the leg cover is sewn to the bottom perimeter of the second body sheet with exception of a top of the leg cover. A bottom of the neck portion is sewn to a top of the first and second body sheets. However, the neck portion could be eliminated.

Abstract: A drinking glass for serving distilled alcoholic drinks includes a bottom and a wall, the wall including a choke. At the choke, a cross-sectional area of the wall is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the wall at an upper edge of the wall, which is, at the rim of the drinking glass. The wall is provided with at least one formation for the distilled alcoholic drink, on an inside face of the wall, between the choke and the upper edge of the wall.

Abstract: A container such as a beverage container is characterized by a device arranged within the container to impart a laminar flow to a fluid being poured or dispensed within the container. The laminar flow device is arranged in either the central portion of the container or in a side wall of the container. In a preferred embodiment, the flow device includes a plurality of flutes which slow the flow of the beverage into the container. In addition, the container bottom wall is preferably concave to provide a smooth transition for the flow of beverage from the laminar device to the container bottom and up the interior of the container during filling. The laminar device reduces the formation of foam within the fluid during filling of the container. A flow director is also provided for connecting a fluid dispenser with the laminar flow device.

Abstract: An improved cake cover for protecting and securing a cake, or other food item. The cake cover is preferably comprised of a washable enclosure having a plurality of receptacles positioned thereon for receipt of a plurality of interchangeable inserts, thereby allowing the user to customize the appearance and function of the cake cover. The plurality of inserts may include, without limitation, a candle holding insert, a light emitting insert and a sound emitting insert. An outer surface of the cake cover may further comprise decorative texturing that mimics the appearance of a traditionally baked cake, and/or may be constructed of a transparent or translucent material to enable the cake stored therein to be viewed through the cake cover. Finally, the cake cover may further comprise a securing means for securing the cover to a surface.

Abstract: The pocket straw is a straw. The straw is a tube used to consume a liquid. The pocket straw comprises a tubular transport structure and a plurality of caps. The tubular transport structure has a composite prism structure. The tubular transport structure has a tube structure. The tubular transport structure forms the tube of the pocket straw. A vacuum is created at an end of the tubular transport structure such that the liquid is drawn through the tubular transport structure for consumption. The tubular transport structure is a telescopic structure such that the span of the length of the center axis of the tubular transport structure is adjustable. The plurality of caps enclose the open ends of the tube structure of the tubular transport structure when the pocket straw is not in use.

Abstract: Standing desks, such as fixed work surfaces or height-adjustable desks or computer/workstation supports, provide relief from computer or other desk work that might otherwise force a user to remain seated. However, concerns about utilization and comfort are points of resistance to standing desks. A “smart” pressure sensing mat is provided that may provide additional cushioning and comfort as well as a source of data input for record keeping, usage verification, user identification, and control signals. Signals may be utilized to report data (e.g., utilization, user operations, functions, etc.) and/or control components (e.g., trigger a standing desk to rise for standing use or lower for seated use, activate lights, etc.).

Abstract: An ergonomic modular ergonomic multi-layer platform with a synthetic tapered marginal border including a non-compressible wood base covered with at least one compressible mat disposed between the wood base and a top non-slip mat to provide occupational workers with a therapeutic, forgiving work surface to protect them from the health risks of working, walking and standing on a concrete floor or common anti-fatigue mat used in many factories today. The therapy platform is raised off the floor to offer suspension, thus promoting a spring effect for absorbing and returning compression force resulting in reduced stress loads and compression force for people who work, walk or stand fort extended periods of time. The therapy platform is modular in design so that the tapered borders of separate modular sections connect for a snug fit. The vertical edges of the wood sections also have connection points that provide a leveling effect and further enhance the fit of the module sections.

Abstract: A device having a front, top, bottom and side panel components, in which each panel includes a front panel mesh and a surrounding bar portion, wherein said surrounding bar portion is configured to support said front panel mesh, a first locking mechanism, a second locking mechanism, a back support panel component configured to be operable for mounting onto a wall with screws, and a hinge mechanism, wherein said hinge mechanism is configured to be operable for allowing the device to be folded or collapsed when not in use.

Abstract: An artificial tree branch includes a tree branch body formed by injection molding a first material over an internal structural member of a second material. The tree branch body includes a main body portion having an elongated shape with a first end and a second end, and a plurality of sockets formed at various positions along the main body. Each socket is formed as an outward bulge from the main body portion, with the outward bulge defining a cavity to receive and retain artificial tree leaves.

Abstract: A combined vegetable peeler and fruit peeler includes a handle and at least one leg extending from the handle. A slotted blade is mounted to the handle for peeling vegetables. The leg includes a citrus slicer having a cutting edge for slicing the rind of fruit. The leg may further include a peeling blade in the form of a protrusion having reduced thickness, with the peeling blade having utility in peeling the rind from fruit.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus and a method of controlling the cooking apparatus. The cooking apparatus includes a cooking chamber, a rotating plate rotatably installed at a bottom of an inside of the cooking chamber and including a plurality of areas formed on a top surface thereof, and a first heating portion installed in the cooking chamber and configured to supply heat to a first area of the plurality of areas when the first area is moved to a heating position by the rotating plate being rotatably driven.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rod-shaped cooking machine, which includes a rod-shaped hollow housing. The top of the housing is provided with a touch screen assembly, the bottom of the housing is provided with a bottom cover. Inside the housing, a main PCB plate is arranged near the touch screen assembly, a heating assembly is arranged near the bottom cover, a stirring assembly is arranged between the main PCB plate and the heating assembly. The stirring assembly has a motor and a stirring rod set on the motor. The heating assembly has a plastic cylinder. The stirring rod reaches into the plastic cylinder cylinder; the middle part of the housing is provided with an inlet connecting the plastic cylinder, and the bottom cover is provided with a drain port connected to the plastic cylinder.

Abstract: The coffee dispenser disclosed herein may serve a single serving of coffee. The coffee dispenser may including a coffee concentrate fluid line which intersects with a water fluid line at a junction to allow mixing of coffee concentrate with water as the respective fluids flow through the coffee dispenser.

Abstract: Coffee makers with features for rapid and/or multiple extraction processes, and associated systems and methods, are shown. A representative method for brewing coffee includes placing ground coffee on a filter element of a brew chamber, directing heated water into the brew chamber and in contact with the ground coffee and, during a first phase, brewing coffee in the brew chamber without subjecting the coffee to a pressure differential of at least 150 torr between the brew chamber and a coffee chamber to which the brew chamber is coupled, the coffee chamber having a capacity of 200 mL or more. The representative method further includes, during a second phase, extracting the coffee from the brew chamber through the filter element and into the coffee chamber via a pressure differential of at least 150 torr between the brew chamber and the coffee chamber.

Abstract: A beverage preparation machine permits automated preparation of a variety of beverages. A plurality of stations add ingredients to a beverage container and process the contents directly in the container in some embodiments. Parallel preparation of more than one beverage may be performed in some embodiments. A robotic arm moves the beverage container to the stations. The robotic arm may include a weight sensor as part of controlling the addition of ingredients.

Abstract: A coffee machine includes a brewing unit, a grinding mechanism to process coffee beans into coffee grounds that are used by the brewing unit to brew coffee, and a container for coffee beans. The container has a bottom surface with an outlet opening that leads to the grinding mechanism. The bottom surface is inclined toward the outlet opening and includes ridges extending in a direction of the outlet opening.

Abstract: Devices and methods for infusing liquids and/or brewing beverages are described. The present invention relates to an apparatus for brewing beverages having a vessel, said vessel including a sealable chamber for holding a brewing material and a liquid, and a filter assembly connected to the sealable chamber; a liquid supply and conduit for introducing at least a portion of said liquid supply into said sealable chamber; and a vacuum source and conduit for reducing pressure in said sealable chamber.

Abstract: A machine (1) for preparing and dispensing a beverage (2) comprises: —a main body (10) containing a unit (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) for preparing said beverage (2) to be dispensed via an outlet (21) to an external user-recipient (3) at a user-recipient placement location (30); —an auxiliary body (20) that is movable relative to the main body (10) inwards into the main body (10) into a retracted position and outwards from the main body (10) into a deployed position; —a control unit (16) for controlling the preparation unit (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) to supply said beverage (2) to the outlet (21); and—a user-interlace (17, 17?) connected to the control unit (16). The user-interface (17, 17?) is located on the auxiliary body (20) and is movable therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-AC powered flameless heating system which includes a plurality of compartments each for receiving a liquid-activated heating element; an activating liquid receptacle for receiving a liquid capable of activating the liquid-activated heating element to release heat; and a liquid conducting means for sequentially, in time, conducting the liquid in the activating liquid receptacle to the plurality of compartments in an amount sufficient to activate the liquid-activated heating element in the compartments. The present invention is safe and convenient to use and capable of providing heat supply for a prolonged period of time.

Abstract: A method of controlling a cooking apparatus includes identifying an initial thickness of a food product on a lower heating plate of the cooking apparatus and calculating a difference between an initial gap value corresponding to the initial thickness of the food product and a predefined final gap value. The method includes controlling at least one of a pressure of at least one of an upper heating plate and a lower heating plate on the food product, a rate of descent of the upper heating plate toward the lower heating plate, and a rate of ascent of the lower heating plate toward the upper heating plate based on the calculated difference between the initial gap value and the predefined final gap value.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a movable door that directs debris, such as oil, grease, and food particles, that falls from a plurality of cooking slots in a vertical cooking grill to an area separate from a food product delivery tray, providing a cooked food product with reduced calories that is potentially more visually appealing.

Abstract: Air-based fryer including a food preparation chamber including an outer wall, an inner wall defining a food receiving space with an air inlet and an air discharge opening, and a circulation channel defined between the outer wall and the inner wall. The fryer includes an air heater for heating air in the food preparation chamber, a fan for moving a flow of hot air successively through the air inlet, the food receiving space, the discharge opening, and the channel. The fryer includes a steam generator including at least one nozzle extending into the food receiving space for spraying temperature-controlled steam onto the food; and a controller adapted to control the steam generator to spray steam to food placed in the food receiving space for a first predetermined period, and to control the air heater and the fan to circulate hot air to the food for a subsequent second predetermined period.

Abstract: An outdoor cooking station configured to simultaneously and independently cook food with separate cooking modes. The cooking station includes a main body defining separate first and second cooking portions fueled by separate fuel sources for cooking food in the separate modes. The first cooking portion includes gas-fueled first heating elements configured to heat a first cooking surface associated with the first cooking portion of the main body. The second cooking portion of the main body extends to define a chamber, the chamber being accessible with a door or hood pivotably coupled to the main body. The chamber includes an upper region and a lower region separated by an inner panel, the upper region including a second cooking surface suspended within the upper region. The lower region includes a second heating element sized and configured to electrically heat pellet elements to supply heat and smoke to the upper region.

Abstract: Embodiments of a side shelf for coupling to an outdoor cooking station configured to control placement of objects adjacent a cooking surface of the outdoor cooking station. The side shelf includes an upward facing flat surface extending to a front periphery, a rear periphery, an outer periphery and an inner periphery. Further, the upward facing flat surface includes an upstanding elongated ridge, the upstanding elongated ridge extending above the upward facing flat surface and extending at least partially along the inner periphery of the upward facing flat surface. With this arrangement, the upstanding elongated ridge extends to define a set-back from the cooking surface for controlled placement of the objects on the upward facing flat surface.

Abstract: A blending system is disclosed herein. The blending system may comprise a blender base, a container and a blending volume reduction device. The blending volume reduction device may be removably inserted into the container of the blender system at various positions. The positions may alter the working volume of the container when the blending volume reduction device is inserted in the container.