Abstract: A dual-use support cushion includes a seat cushion side and a back cushion side, with the seat cushion side configured to provide seat support and the back cushion side configured to provide back support. The dual-use pillow is an all-in-one design that allows the owner to choose between using the dual-use support cushion as back support or as a seat support and the owner can manually flip the cushion depending on what side is more appropriate for the user at any given moment. The dual-use support cushion provides, in a single item, the option of sitting on the cushion, and the option for using the same cushion, after relocation of the cushion, for back support.

Abstract: A cushion for a piece of furniture or a pillow includes a cushion core and an exterior cover at least partially surrounding the cushion core. The cushion core comprises a cushion wrap surrounding a filler, which may be foam or fiber or down or any known filler. The cushion wrap is at least partially made of fabric having a raised surface pattern to increase friction between the cushion core and the exterior cover for holding the cushion core in a desired orientation inside the exterior cover.

Abstract: The present invention relates to seat systems, and more specifically to seat systems suitable for supporting users sitting in a cross-legged or kneeling position during activities such as meditation. Sitting closer to the ground, cross-legged, and/or kneeling enables the brain to easily enter a parasympathetic mode, providing users of the seat system a greater sense of calmness. The Multi-Angle Knee blocks (MAKs) offer a greater level of hip support for users.

Abstract: A sport chair includes a seating surface operative to support a user and a processor. The processor is configured to detect the presence of a user on the seating surface, establish communication with an article of apparel on the body of the user, receive an indication of a physiological parameter of the user from a biometric sensor provided with the article of apparel, and output the physiological parameter to a display.

Abstract: An arm brace of the present disclosure includes a first extension section and a second extension section. First extension section and second extension section may be connected via an elbow. Second extension section may be connected to a brace which connects to one or more magnets.

Abstract: A portable care bed or support table, including a sheet board, bed legs, support rods, and wire ropes. Each bed leg may include supporting legs and adjustable legs. When using the bed in an expanded position, it is possible to adjust the height of the bed by adjusting the height of those holes. Bed legs are connected to the sheet board by fasteners. Support rods include long support rods and short support rods connected together. Long support rods are connected to the sheet board by fasteners, while short support rods are connected to bed legs by wire ropes, forming multiple triangles for support. Also, using wire ropes makes the triangle-shaped supports stronger. To move the bed to its collapsed position, support rods are folded at connecting spots or joints between long support rods and short support rods. The bed legs are folded via hinges.

Abstract: In embodiments, this disclosure is directed to sofas which may be conventional appearing sofas but that include, for example, a chaise for a sectional set or in the middle of a normal or studio sofa or a chair, that includes heating, massage, vibration, and/or airbag systems. The sofa may thus integrally include a vibration system, a heating system, a massage system, and/or an airbag system. In embodiments, the heating system may be capable of keeping the seat warm to a temperature of approximately 40° C. In other embodiments, the temperature may go as high as 70° C. in a therapeutic system.

Abstract: A bed frame assembly including a soft bed frame having a headboard that provides storage.

Abstract: A support cushion assembly (10) suitable for use in medical institutions and the like. The assembly (10) comprises a profiled body with a waterproof washable cover containing a filling. The assembly has a first cushion part (12) locatable beneath the back of a person lying on their side, a connecting part (14) extends from the first cushion part (12) to a second elongate cushion part (16) which is locatable in use to support the person's abdomen and/or their legs.

Abstract: An adjustable base is provided that includes a fixed frame and an articulating frame connected to the fixed frame. The articulating frame includes an upper body frame pivotally connected to the upper section of the fixed frame, a seat frame pivotally connected to the upper body frame and movable along a central section of the fixed frame, and a leg frame pivotally connected to the fixed frame. An actuator is further included and has a first end connected to the seat frame adjacent to the leg frame and a second end that is connected to a linkage attached to the articulating frame. Upon activation of the actuator, the upper body frame is articulated upward and the seat frame moves linearly along the central section of the fixed frame toward the upper section of the fixed frame. Systems and methods for controlling an adjustable base assembly are further provided.

Abstract: A zero-gravity position wedge system includes an upper body wedge containing one or more inflatable bladders, a foot wedge, and a pump to inflate the bladders. A mat system includes a mat containing one or more inflatable bladders and a pump to inflate the bladders. The mat is placed on a foam wedge or a zero-gravity position chair. A zero-gravity position chair includes a chair with a reclined upper body support and a raised knee portion; a pair of armrests with a cuff; at least one inflatable bladder in the upper body support; and a pump to inflate the bladder. The cuff activates an acupressure point.

Abstract: A handheld, paddle-shaped device with an elongate, flexible shaft that facilitates tucking bedcovers beneath a mattress. The elongate, flexible shaft facilitates reaching across a mattress to a mattress corner in order to tuck a sheet beneath the far corner of the mattress.

Abstract: A multifunctional intelligent mattress includes a functional layer and a turning device used for fixing and turning the functional layer. The functional layer has an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer includes a plurality of functional devices, and the outer layer is a breathable textile fabric. An external support is arranged on the edge of the outer surface of the functional layer and is used for fixing and connecting the functional layer and the turning device. The turning device includes a human body safety support layer and a turning mechanism. The human body safety support layer is used for supporting the functional layer, and a human body safety support frame is arranged on the outer surface of the human body safety support layer and is used for fixing and connecting the human body safety support layer. The functional layer has a hidden state and an exposed state.

Abstract: A mattress can include one or more layers of foam material, an adjustable air layer including an air bladder, and a valve. The valve can be fluidically connected to the air bladder and configured to regulate pressure of the air bladder in response to actuation. Some embodiments can include a foam material positioned inside the air bladder.

Abstract: A padding system includes a first pocket assembly and a second pocket assembly. The first pocket assembly includes a first pocket, where the first pocket has a top and a bottom and defines a first cavity, and a first padding component, the first padding component being positioned in the first cavity. The second pocket assembly includes a second pocket, where the second pocket has a top and a bottom and defines a second cavity, and a second padding component, the second padding component being positioned in the first cavity. The padding system also includes a first transition portion attaching the first pocket assembly to the second pocket assembly, where the first pocket assembly and the second pocket assembly form a string array, and a second transition portion configured to attach the string array to a bedding substrate.

Abstract: A portable, cushioned baby mat that provides a clean and supportive surface during tummy-time and nap-time. The design focuses on the ability of a cushioned mat to fold 180 degrees for slim storage, in which the outer cover is removable for machine laundering, and which includes components that support portability of the mat from room to room with the use of a single hand.

Abstract: A frame apparatus for displaying a flat article and a combined frame apparatus and flat article. In one aspect, the frame apparatus includes a display frame defining a rabbet, a stack positioned in the rabbet, and a spacer apparatus. The rabbet is defined by a floor and a wall. The wall includes an engagement feature which may be a channel. The spacer apparatus is positioned in the rabbet and engagement features thereof extend into the channel in the wall od the rabbet to couple the spacer apparatus to the display frame. The spacer assembly may also be in contact with the stack to hold the stack in the rabbet.

Abstract: The invention provides a temperature-regulation apparatus with a segmented metal-containing layer. The metal-containing layer has an electrically insulating coating and a plurality of mutually electrically insulated planar metal segments to increase insulation by reducing thermal emissivity whilst minimizing the hazards of an electrically conductive layer. The temperature-regulation apparatus may comprise a blanket which may be used to actively supply temperature regulated air for regulating the temperature of a subject, in which case it includes at least one port, or it may be used to passively maintain the temperature of a subject, or it may comprise a temperature-regulation garment.

Abstract: A sleep support device that supports the upper body and head to allow comfortable sleep in a forward position during travel according to the present invention is disclosed. The sleep support device 100 that supports the upper body and head to allow comfortable sleep in a forward position during travel. The device 100 has locking hinges attached to a rigid structure. The locking hinges are positioned lateral to the hips bilaterally and connect the thigh to the upper body component on each side. Straps attached to the thigh component and the extension segment fix the device to the traveler's thigh. The upper body component allows the support of the torso and the head in a comfortable position during sleep.

Abstract: A comfortable inflatable pillow, manufactured to be affordably priced, designed to withstand the weather challenges associated with beaches, and other outdoor settings, by utilizing soft fabric that wicks away water and sheds sand, that has an attached pouch that can be filled with sand, or other weighted objects, to prevent the pillow from being blown around in windy conditions, that contains an internal pocket that can accommodate a tailor-made cooling and heating gel pack for hot or cold external temperatures, and that provides an optional incline position for added comfort when reading or surveying the landscape.

Abstract: A head shaping pillow is provided. The head shaping pillow includes an elongated flexible core disposed within a fabric casing. The elongated flexible core is coiled to define an upper ring and a lower ring, wherein the upper ring includes a diameter greater than a diameter of the lower ring. In some embodiments, the fabric casing includes a first panel affixed to a second panel along an upper edge and a lower edge of each, defining at least an open first end.

Abstract: A system comprises a device configured at a first position. A jar rim is configured at a second position. The jar rim is configured to couple with the device to enable the device to provide an additional use in addition to an original use. An inner connector is configured to enable the jar rim to couple to the device to allow the device to provide the additional use. A heat sink is configured within the device after the jar rim is configured with the device, wherein the heat sink is configured to maintain a temperature of one or more liquids within the device. One or more holes are configured at a top portion of the coupled jar rim and device to further enable the additional use to be provided.

Abstract: Chopstick buddies illustrated by various embodiments of the present disclosure are attachments to a chopstick. Chopstick buddies allow a human hand to avoid the awkward thumb pose required by the standard chopstick grip, while still being able to hold both chopsticks firmly as extensions of fingers. Chopstick buddies accomplish this without interfering with finger movements of the standard grip. As a result, users continue to enjoy benefits of the standard grip, despite not complying with the required and awkward thumb pose. These benefits include: the ability to extend tips of the chopsticks wide apart to embrace a food item, to manipulate chopsticks with dexterity, and to generate enough compression force to hold food items firmly between tips, with ease.

Abstract: The delivery object reception device includes, at a building 4, a first plate-shaped member 7 provided so as to be turnable between a first position P1 and a second position P2, a first turning unit 13 configured to perform the turning, a second plate-shaped member 8 provided so as to be turnable between a third position P3 and a fourth position P4, a second turning unit 14 configured to perform the turning, third to sixth plate-shaped members 9 to 12 provided so as to be drivable between formation positions for forming a storage space 18 and non-formation positions, a plate member drive unit 15 configured to perform the driving, and a delivery object transfer unit 16 configured to transfer a delivery object 3 placed on the first plate-shaped member 7 located at the second position P2, onto the second plate-shaped member 8 located at the fourth position P4.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for providing a smart mailbox device comprising a touch screen user interface display; a smart doorbell notification interface; a smart camera apparatus; an axle member; a computing device having capabilities including at least of: wireless communication, location tracking, cloud computing, remote access, device management, and computing functions; a secure attachment member; a retractable bag configured to: retract a receptacle as a package carrier approaches the smart mailbox device, receive at least one package, secure the at least one package; and a retractable security band configured to: retract for attachment to at least one package above a retractable bag threshold size, adhere and secure to at least one package above a retractable bag threshold size.

Abstract: A trophy apparatus, comprising a plurality of columns; a base piece comprising a plurality of grooves, each configured to attach to a bottom end of each of the plurality of columns, and further comprising an interface configured to couple to a plaque mount; and a lid piece comprising a plurality of grooves, each configured to attach to a top end of each of the plurality of columns.

Abstract: A method of performing a ritual of chucking during Hajj includes an authentication process, a connectivity process which connects a remote user to a chucking system located at the religious site, and a notification process. The authentication process allows a remote user, who is preferably a pilgrim unable to attend Hajj due to physical disability, age or sickness, to connect to the chucking system. The connectivity allows the pilgrim to perform the ritual of chucking remotely. To do so, the chucking system includes a primary pebble reservoir providing pebbles to a set of secondary pebble reservoirs, and a set of pebble projecting units. The remote user remotely connects to the set of pebble projecting units to chuck pebbles at the stoning sites, wherein the required pebbles are stored in the set of secondary pebble reservoirs. When chucking is complete, the remote user is notified regarding completion.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a beverage from a capsule containing particulate beverage precursor material includes a capsule reception location, a beverage infusion chamber, an infusion liquid supply, an infusion liquid flow path, a channel, and a transport device. The capsule reception location is configured to receive the capsule. The beverage infusion chamber has a chamber inlet for receiving infusion liquid and a chamber outlet comprising a filter for delivering a brewed beverage. The infusion liquid supply is configured to store the infusion liquid. The infusion liquid flow path connects the infusion liquid supply to the chamber inlet of the beverage infusion chamber. The channel connects the capsule reception location and the beverage infusion chamber. The transport device is configured to transport the particulate beverage precursor material from the capsule along the channel and to the beverage infusion chamber. The capsule reception location is remote from the infusion liquid flow path.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cup lid structure covering on an external cup and including: a lid having a body portion; a first joint portion provided on a bottom end of the body portion for connecting with the external cup; a straw insertion hole penetrating through the body portion; and a flexible positioning element provided on the body portion and normally closing the straw insertion hole, wherein the positioning element is recoverably deformable to allow an external straw to pass through the straw insertion hole, so that the straw is positioned, users can directly access the beverage in the cup without opening the cup lid conveniently, and the convenience in usage is improved.

Abstract: A foaming device comprising a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet spaced apart from said fluid inlet and a fluid conduit extending from said fluid inlet to said fluid outlet, the fluid conduit defining a cavity characterised in that said fluid conduit comprises first and second plates at least one of which comprises a plurality of baffles projecting into the cavity of the fluid conduit, and wherein at least one plate is movable with respect to the other to vary the distance between said plates.

Abstract: A self-heating container assembly has a housing with a first portion and a second portion, each having a cylindrical cross-section. The first portion and the second portion are mated together in a manner that permits the first portion to rotate about a common axis relative to the second portion. A ring gear (or partial ring gear) is on or attached to the first portion and rotates with the first portion of the housing relative to the second portion. A rotatable cutting element is supported by a support connected to the second portion of the housing. There is a pinion gear on the rotatable cutting element. The pinion gear is coupled to the ring gear. A reactant container containing a reactant is adjacent to the rotatable cutting element, such that rotation thereof cuts into the reactant container.

Abstract: An electric grilling plate having a cooking surface connected to a heating element powered by an AC power source. The disclosed grilling plate is configured to be positioned in a bottom portion of a counter-top cooker, such as a convection oven, to provide direct and radiant heat to food items. Preferably, the appliance also includes an upper heating source with a fan to provide convection cooking as well.

Abstract: An oven comprises a cooking cavity, a stirring member extending, in use, into foodstuff contained in a vessel disposed in the cooking cavity as well as drive means to provide, in use, relative movement between the stirring member and the vessel. The oven comprises a displacement device to move the stirring member from outside the cooking cavity through an opening in a wall bounding the cooking cavity into the cooking cavity as well as, in use, into the vessel disposed in the cooking cavity.

Abstract: Embodiments of a griddle of the type for an outdoor cooking station is provided herein. The griddle includes a flat cooking surface with a splash guard extending along a periphery of the flat cooking surface. The flat cooking surface defines a trough positioned adjacent a rear end of the cooking surface such that the trough includes a sloping surface extending downward toward a rear opening defined in the splash guard along and adjacent the rear end of the flat cooking surface. With this arrangement, as a user cooks food on the griddle, unwanted grease may be pushed to the rear of the griddle and into the trough so that the grease funnels down the sloped surface and through the rear opening and into a grease container centered below the rear opening.

Abstract: A grilling appliance with a grilling surface for placing food to be cooked, with a heat source located below the grilling surface for heating a food item on the grilling surface and with a second heat source located above the grilling surface. The second heat source is adjustable in such a way that it can be used to heat a food item located on the grilling surface from the side and/or from above, depending on the position of the second heat source, in that the second heat source is retained on a rear wall of the grilling appliance that extends beyond the top of the grilling surface so as to be translationally height-adjustable, and in that the second heat source can be pivoted about a pivot axis, in order to adjust the direction of the desired heat radiation downward between a position for releasing heat in a horizontal direction and a position for releasing heat in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A grill stove includes a kettle, legs, and a lid. The kettle includes an outer wall with a ventilation aperture, an inner wall, and a top collar extending between the inner wall and the outer wall and connecting the top portion of the outer wall to the top portion of the inner wall to form a dual-walled kettle. A base pan may be attached to the outer wall and may form a bottom of the kettle. A nest pan may have an edge and a ventilation aperture. The edge of the nest pan may be attached to the bottom portion of the inner wall and disposed above the base pan. The nest pan and the base pan being spaced apart to form a gap therebetween. The ventilation aperture of the nest pan may be in fluid communication with the ventilation aperture of the outer wall. An ash pan may be removably positionable above the nest pan.

Abstract: The invention belongs to the field of kitchen electronic appliances, more specifically speaking food toasters. The invention shows a bread and tortillas toaster with a leaning angle that can vary from a rank between 45° and 89° with respect to a horizontal base (11), such leaning helps to distribute a portion of the weight of at least one tortilla (14) on an inferior grid (16). The bread slices or tortillas (14) rest on a main support base (20) with curved tabs that assemble a “V” shape (21) on the side of the inferior grid (16) and straight tabs (21?) on the side of the superior grid (17). The curved tabs (21) can guide, thanks to their curved shape, the circumference of the tortilla to avoid folding or breaking. The food item is pressed between the grids (16) (17) putting the inferior axis together (22) (22?) and then the superior axis (23) (23?) of both grids keeping a soft and thin food item from folding.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices may include a toaster device. The toaster may include a toaster body having a housing having a top outer surface, a bottom outer surface, and a side outer surface extending between the top and bottom outer surfaces. The toaster device may include a control system comprising a power supply and a switch configured to cut power to the heating element when in a cut-power state. The toaster device may include a toaster cover comprising an actuation element. The toaster cover may be alterable between a detached state in which the toaster cover is separated and remote from the toaster body and an assembled state in which the toaster cover rests atop the toaster body to cover the bread slot and the actuation element of the toaster cover actuates the switch into the cut-power state.

Abstract: A water bottle capable of freely adjusting temperature and a method for vacuumizing a sealed space thereof. The vacuumizing method includes: injecting a low-boiling point liquid into a sealed space between an inner container and an outer shell through a liquid injection hole; after the liquid injection is completed, placing a bottle mouth portion of a water bottle upside down, so that the low-boiling point liquid flows to the bottle mouth portion; heating the water bottle to vaporize the low-boiling point liquid, where since the specific gravity of the gas generated after vaporization is greater than the specific gravity of air, the air in the sealed space is lifted upward and discharged from the sealed space through the liquid injection hole; and after heating for a period of time, closing the liquid injection hole to form a vacuum or semi-vacuum state in the sealed space.

Abstract: A coffee bean grinder 1 has a hopper 2 into which coffee beans are inserted. The grinding unit 3 grinds coffee beans supplied from the hopper 2. The discharge unit 4 discharges coffee beans ground by the grinding unit 3. The mounting unit 5 mounts a portafilter 6 to be closely pressed against the bottom end of the discharge unit 4. The discharge unit 4 has a guide path 41 facing vertically downward, and a tapered section 42 in which the inner diameter increases towards the bottom. A sloped section 502 of a close-fitting member 50b, attached to the bottom end portion of the tapered section 42, is closely pressed against a top surface 63a of the filter basket 63 of the portafilter 6. The tapered section 42 has a hole 44 for allowing air in the airtight space to escape, thereby allowing the coffee beans to fall.

Abstract: A stand mixer is provided, which includes a mixing bowl and one or more beaters configured to rotate within the bowl and orbit about a common axis that is concentric with the bowl. The mixer further includes a scraper with an edge that is shaped to conform to an inside wall of the bowl, and which is also configured to orbit, with the beaters, about the common axis, while rotating at the same rate so that the edge of the scraper remains in contact with the inner wall of the bowl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved meat tenderizing and cooking device for domestic use for the item to be thoroughly cooked from inside and outside. The invention has a fluid reservoir that will be transmitted to inner-parts of the food to be cooked through needles once pressed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an appliance. In one embodiment, the appliance has an enclosed structure which includes a first portion configured to receive one or more meal cartridges, and store and preserve the meal cartridges at a selected temperature range; a second portion; and transfer mechanism configured to transfer at least one meal cartridge in the first portion to the second portion within the enclosed structure in response to a command input for cooking the at least one meal cartridge. The second portion is configured to accept the at least one meal cartridge, receive a cooking instruction command including a cooking duration and temperature determined for the at least one meal cartridge, and cook the at least one meal cartridge based upon the cooking duration and temperature.

Abstract: A shower curtain with flexible boning used in connection with a shower rod and hooks. The shower rod is placed outward from the shower space. The curtain is attached to the hook and to the rod or directly to the rod. The flexible boning is aligned with the tub or shower surrounding. The bottom of the curtain is placed inside the tub or shower surrounding. The configuration increases lateral or horizontal shower space.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for an improved shower appurtenance for bracing a shower curtain away from a user including a hanger clip configured for removable connection with a shower curtain rod and a base rod with a first end and a second end where the first end is connected with the hanger clip. A base plate assembly is connected to the second end of the base rod and an arm or a pair or arms movably connected with the base plate such that the arm or the pair of arms are moveable from an undeployed position to a deployed position where the undeploved position is approximately parallel to the base rod and the deployed position is approximately perpendicular to the base rod.

Abstract: A personal hygiene bathing or showering tool configured to clean hard to reach areas of the body. The personal hygiene tool is a synthetic bathing loofah or mesh sponge comprising a body and a pair of loops or a loop and a handle positioned at opposing ends of the tool body. The body is extendable and collapsible to allow the user to easily reach all parts of the body. The user can accordion out the body for use and collapse it for storage. The personal hygiene tool may be hollow or further comprise an expandable and retractable center spine to help keep the body in the extended position or the collapsed position.

Abstract: An elastic sleeve method and apparatus for use with a bar of soap to limit the surface area of the soap that is exposed, and reduce the rate of shrinkage of the bar of soap. The sleeve comprises a container of elastic material having a top, bottom, and an elastic opening for insertion of a soap cake. The elastic material has form-fitting dimensions adaptable to the shape of an underlying soap cake. The elastic material also has a plurality of apertures to provide atmospheric communication through the elastic sleeve to an inserted soap cake's surface and a plurality of bristles on the bottom to enhance suds and exfoliation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides paper wraps, paper wrapped products, such as rolled bath tissue, paper towel products, or bundles of rolled bath tissue or paper towels, and methods for covering a product or bundled products in a paper wrap. For example, printed paper wraps and their use are described, wherein the printed paper wraps comprise at least one heat-sealable adhesive that may be applied in varying locations, coverage levels, and patterns comprising different seal strengths, which may be sealed using heat and/or pressure external to the products for packaging and protective purposes.

Abstract: A wet sheet storage container. A plurality of male thread parts for screwing a lid body in the circumferential direction are formed on the outer circumferential surface of an upper end part of a container body, and a plurality of female thread parts for threadedly engaging with the male thread parts are formed on the inner circumferential surface of the lid body. The male thread parts are each provided with a base end part formed on the upstream side in the rotation direction of the lid body during installation of the lid body, and a tip end part formed on the downstream side in the rotation direction of the lid body, and the male thread parts are formed such that the height of the tip end part is greater than the height of the base end part.

Abstract: The invention herein relates to a toilet cover. The toilet cover is configured to cover the toilet seat, the toilet base and the floor in front of the toilet. The toilet seat cover has a flange that will fit into the opening of the toilet bowl and prevent a user from touching the inside of the toilet bowl and/or toilet seat. The toilet seat cover also has a skirt that will cover the outer perimeter of the toilet seat and/or toilet bowl. The toilet cover has a toilet base cover. The base cover may have a sleeve configured for contactless disposal by a user. The base cover may also have a storage pouch. The toilet cover has a floor mat that prevent a users' feet and/or clothing items from contacting the floor of the restroom. The toilet cover is foldable and configured for tight packaging into an airtight packaging unit.