Abstract: A stacking bracket with locking tabs for easily, economically, and securely attaching and horizontal shelving to an upright shelving support post rack assembly as well as connecting and stacking such rack assemblies vertically together, the system and component parts being adaptable and configurable such that shelves, drawers, and other rack accessory elements may be readily incorporated into the system, assembly, and methods for use of same.

Abstract: An arrangement includes a drawer pull-out guide and a locking device for releasably locking a furniture part. The drawer pull-out guide includes a carcass rail to be fixed to a furniture carcass and an extension rail, the extension rail being displaceably supported between a fully closed position and a fully open position. The locking device includes a first locking component to be fixed to the furniture carcass, and a second locking component to be fixed to the extendably-supported furniture part. The first locking component and the second locking component can be releasably locked together, and the second locking component includes a base member and a locking element for releasably locking the first locking component. The locking element is pivotally supported on the base member, and the extension rail of the drawer pull-out guide can be releasably locked by the locking device in or immediately before the fully open position.

Abstract: A hang standard, for mounting vertically and connecting with cantilevered brackets, is elongated and has an approximately U-shaped cross-section with a front portion and two rearwards extending leg portions. The front portion comprises a plurality of slots located in a recess between first and second protruding portions, which are located on first and second side of the slots. The recess is laterally continuous from the first to the second protruding portion and over two columns of slots.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a suspension system with a rear rail, configured to be arranged on a wall or the like, and a hang standard with rear leg portions comprising suspension slots arranged in each of the leg portions and being configured to connect with the lower flange of the rear rail. The rear rail further comprises an upper flange, and each of the hang standard leg portions comprise a mounting slot adapted to connect with the upper flange of the rear rail. The upper and lower flanges at least partially extend in different directions.

Abstract: Display apparatuses are disclosed that store object(s) and operate to become a display stand for the object(s) without requiring contact with the object(s). A top is coupled to a bottom via a top hinge. The top includes a top rear side coupled to a front cover via a front cover hinge. The bottom includes a back cover coupled to bottom sides. An easel is disposed within the bottom sides and coupled to a bottom front side via an easel hinge. A strut is coupled to the bottom via a strut hinge. A strut tether is coupled to the strut and an interior surface of the front cover. The strut is configured to rotate about the strut hinge, to cause the easel to raise by rotating about the easel hinge, when the top is rotated about the top hinge and the front cover is rotated about the front cover hinge.

Abstract: The invention relates to the folding armchair assembly and is used to lift the footrest from a vertical position. The technical result of the invention is an increase in the range of the technical means, development of the simple to manufacture and reliable mechanism for lifting the footrest in the folding armchair.

Abstract: A neck pillow bag is provided, comprising a main body and at least one pillow body; the main body further comprising a first casing, a second casing, an accommodating space and a fixing portion, the accommodating space being formed between the first casing and the second casing, the first casing and the second casing being partially connected so that the first casing able to be opened and closed with respect to the second casing, and the fixing portion being disposed on the second casing; the at least one pillow body being disposed inside the accommodating space, a first end of the at least one pillow body being connected to the main body, and a second end of the at least one pillow body being optionally retrievable from the accommodating space.

Abstract: A backrest includes: a backrest body against which a seated person leans a back thereof, a backrest support positioned behind and supporting the backrest body; and an armrest body provided outside in a width direction of the backrest body and supported by the backrest support so as to move up and down at a position separated from the backrest body. A chair includes the above-described backrest.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a venue seat, a liner, and a cover. The venue seat has an outward appearance that is viewable by an observer. The liner has a liner surface on which a liner image is formed on the liner surface. The liner is positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly. The liner image changes the outward appearance of the venue seat once the liner is positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly. The cover is fixedly positioned on, and covering, the liner image of the liner. The cover protects the liner image of the liner once the cover is positioned on the liner image.

Abstract: A folding stepstool which can be folded into a shape which enables the folding stepstool to be carried easily. In a folding stepstool, a front leg and a rear leg can be housed in a recess-shaped first space in the lower surface of a first top board, and a front leg and a rear leg can be housed in a recess-shaped second space in the lower surface of a second top board. Further, when the top plates are closed, the two front legs and the two rear legs can be housed in the internal spaces in the top plates in a closed state.

Abstract: This particular invention accomplishes the objective of flat small packing by means of having a flap on the bottom of the sofa base pieces that can fasten and enclose a hollow space inside of the base. Sofa backs, cushions, tools and parts all can be placed inside of the sofa base during storage and shipping inside of a box optimally made of cardboard. The box only needs to be big enough to contain the base piece. The sofa back can then be attached to the seat frame by metal threaded rods. The arms can be attached to the sides using the hardware and the cushions put in place. Supporting legs are screwed onto the bottom by hand and the sofa is complete.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to stackable, foldable beds. The modular, stacking and folding have folding legs and couplers and can be stacked into a column for compact efficient storage or rapidly deployed in the event of need. The beds provide a temporary storage solution and can have a variety of additional components for use in hospital settings.

Abstract: A shippable and foldable bed foundation for supporting a bed mattress. The bed foundation includes a base including a first frame having a bottom and a top, a second frame having a bottom and a top, and a connector pivotally connecting the second frame to the first frame. The first frame and the second frame are selectively pivotal with respect to one another about a pivot axis, such that the first frame and the second frame are selectively pivotal with respect to one another between an open unfolded position wherein the tops of the first frame and the second frame are generally coplanar and are adapted to support the bed mattress and a closed folded position wherein the base is folded and the top of the second frame overlies the top of the first frame.

Abstract: A sleeping area division system for dividing up the sleeping area near the head of a bed, the system includes a bed with an upper surface. The upper surface includes a head edge and a foot edge positioned opposite of each other. A base has a bottom surface, a top surface, and a base perimeter edge. A base coupler is attached to and extends upwardly from the top surface. A post is attached to and extends upward from the base coupler. The post is positioned adjacent to the head edge. A shield is attached to the post adjacent to an upper end of the post and extends perpendicularly outwardly from the post. The shield extends over the upper surface of the bed to form a barrier between two persons on the bed when the shield is extended over the bed.

Abstract: A mattress includes a base layer having a first surface and a second surface arranged opposite to the first surface. The base layer defines a plurality of slots extending from the first surface to the second surface and arranged in a plurality of rows in a staggered arrangement. The mattress also includes a plurality of hoop assemblies arranged inside the plurality of the slots. Each hoop assembly includes a hoop arranged vertically inside the slot and a central axis of the hoop extends substantially horizontally and parallel to the first surface. The hoop is configured to compress under a load.

Abstract: A mattress includes an alignment layer having a first surface and a second surface arranged opposite to the first surface and defining a plurality of cut-outs extending from the first surface to the second surface and arranged in a plurality of rows in a staggered arrangement. Each cutout of one row partially overlaps with a pair of cutouts arranged in adjacent rows.

Abstract: A mattress includes a flex structure having at least one support layer and a plurality of marbles engaged with the at least one support layer and supported by the at least one support layer. The plurality of marbles is arranged in a grid pattern along the at least one support layer.

Abstract: A mattress has an upper foam panel and a lower foam panel. The panels are molded out of a foam material with integrally preferably molded side walls, and there is an assembly of a plurality of spring units placed and secured on or within the lower foam panel. The upper foam panel, when secured above the lower foam panel, covers the assembly of the plurality of spring units and resultantly forms the mattress.

Abstract: A device for supporting and/or holding a young child or infant is described which includes a simplicity of function, having limited components for operation of the device. The device includes a unique form (unique overall shape and design). The device comprises a top, a bottom, an outer edge forming a periphery (with or without a lip at the outer edge), and an air or gas bladder contained between the top and the bottom, and bounded by at least a portion of the outer edge. The device comprises a plurality of internal seams, at least one for forming a first wing region on a first side of a centrally located body region of the device, and at least one for forming a second wing region on a second side of the centrally located body region. The device is not only lightweight, it is also collapsible, foldable, and portable, easy to assemble, easy to operate, easy to carry, is safe when assembled, and compact when collapsed, making it suitable for home use and/or designed for travel.

Abstract: A child play yard includes a frame that includes legs, lower cross bars having first ends pivotally coupled to lower ends of the legs, and a hub pivotally coupled to second ends of the lower cross bars, the hub including a hub mechanical central tube, a column slidably disposed within the hub mechanical central tube, a hub mechanical spindle disposed within the column, and hub lock fingers pivotally coupled to a lower portion of the column and including lower feet portions, the hub mechanical spindle having an enlarged diameter lower end portion that engages lower inner sidewalls of the hub lock fingers and maintains the lower feet portions of the hub lock fingers outside a perimeter of a lower opening of the hub mechanical central tube when the hub is disposed in a lowermost position in the frame.

Abstract: A sprung display case for dispensing products, particularly heavy products such as beverage multipacks. The case comprises a vertical chamber that is open at an upper end (and is sized and shaped such that a plurality of the products can be vertically stacked within the chamber; a horizontal platform that is mounted to be vertically slidable within the chamber, the platform having at least one air hole formed therethrough; a single resiliently compressible member mounted in the chamber between a lower side of the platform and an upper side of a base of the chamber to bias the platform towards the upper end of the chamber; and a tether fixed at a first end to the platform and at a second end to the base of the chamber to prevent the platform moving out of the upper end of the chamber.

Abstract: A bracket (100) for clamping an aerofoil to a shelf (102) of a refrigerator is described. Bracket (100) comprises a mounting portion for holding part of an aerofoil in use, an upper jaw (104) configured to engage the forward lip (106) of shelf (102) and a lower jaw member (108) configured to engage a lower lip (112) on the underside (110) of refrigerator shelf (102). The bracket (100) may also comprise clamping means shown generally by (114) configured to enable the upper jaw member (104) and the lower jaw members (108) to be drawn towards one another to clamp the bracket (100) on the refrigerator shelf (102).

Abstract: It is described a storage system with a number of laterally displaceable storage racks, the system is comprising: a plurality of rails (4) mounted on a floor, a plurality of support frames (1) aligned in succession on the rails (4), each support frame (1) being rectangular with at least two supporting elements (7) parallel to the rails (4), each having a first end and a second end, and at least two coupling members (8) extending across the rails (4), each supporting member (1) comprising wheels (3) with guide flanges (22) abutting the rails; a rack (2) mounted on each support frame (1), a drive unit (5) adapted to displace the support frames (1) with racks (2) along the rails (4).

Abstract: The invention constitutes a device in which flat artwork, like drawings, woodblock prints, photos and posters can be mounted, having the properties that the artwork easily can be circulated from archives into and out of the device without being damaged by mounting. It is, basically, a frame with a back support in the form of a board that can be opened and closed like a door whereby the artwork is mounted by pressure from this board without using tape, photo corners or glue or any other potentially harmful methods.

Abstract: A hanger comprises a planar surface spanning a horizontal width. An adhesive layer is configured horizontally along an upper edge of a first side of the planar surface and is attachable to the vertical surface. A receptacle is configured below the planar surface, and is fitted to receive therein a head of a hanging adaptor below a second side of the planar surface that is opposite the first side. When the head is contained within the receptacle, the hanging adaptor is centered along the horizontal width of the planar surface. Elongated panels extend between the planar surface and the receptacle and are configured to restrain a rim of the head of the hanging adaptor, such that a lateral movement of the hanging adaptor is bounded by the one or more elongated panels. A horizontal width of the receptacle is narrower than the horizontal width spanned by the planar surface.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses having different tactile textures are disclosed. One system includes a pillow. The pillow includes a bottom surface having a first material, and a top surface coupled to the bottom surface. The top surface includes a second material and a third material. The first, second, and third materials have different tactile textures from one another, and the first, second, and third materials are all on an exterior surface of the pillow. The pillow includes a zipper coupling a first portion of the bottom surface to a second portion of the top surface. The pillow includes a pocket formed between the top and bottom surfaces. The pocket is accessible using the zipper, and configured to hold weighted bags. The system includes the weighted bags. Each weighted bag includes weighted pellets, and is configured to be disposed in the pocket to adjust the weight within the pocket.

Abstract: An ergonomic dual-purpose pillow for back sleeping and side sleeping includes breathable pores and elastic support columns spaced from one another and disposed at the middle of the thickness of the pillow. The quantity, width, arrangement density or height of each breathable pore and/or elastic support column can be adjusted to let the supporting force fed back by a central support section of the pillow be smaller than that of the two side support sections of the pillow, so as to overcome the central recession of the conventional pillow that is likely to cause the head to slip off and leads to sleep problems.

Abstract: A substantially planar therapeutic pillow assembly for a user and a method for using the same to relieve neck pain of the user. The pillow includes a fabric outer surface assembly circumscribing a compressible inner portion. Two compressible and substantially cylindrical foam tube assemblies are parallelly disposed within the compressible inner portion, the first substantially cylindrical foam tube assembly and the second substantially cylindrical foam tube assembly having differing pliability to optimally support the user's neck. A depressed portion of the compressible inner portion is laterally disposed between the first substantially cylindrical foam tube assembly and the second substantially cylindrical foam tube assembly and is designed to support the user's head.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sound-emitting drinking device. A sound-emitting drinking device may comprise functionality of playing audio such as music, vocal snippets, or other sounds upon a user's drinking from the device. Such a system may provide benefits in engagement, enjoyment, and entertainment in users upon drinking through the device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drinking straw with at least one elongated suction cavity and at least one seam in the longitudinal direction. The invention also relates to a method and a system for manufacturing a drinking straw.

Abstract: A garment hanger assembly (10) comprising a garment hanger (12) and an information element (14). The information element (14) slidably engages an element-receiving channel (34) of the garment hanger and is retained therein. A tool (16) is provided to apply and/or remove an information element from the hanger.

Abstract: An item of furniture, such as a bench, cabinet, desk, chest or sideboard, having an appearance suitable to be located near the door of a home, contains integrated within it a disinfection chamber suitable for disinfecting home-delivery packages. The disinfection chamber may use disinfecting light or ozonated air or both.

Abstract: A non-return mechanism for a motor of an electric curtain is provided which comprises a motor and a gearbox that are successively connected; the output end of the gearbox is connected with a non-return component; the non-return component comprises a flange, an output shaft and a non-return block, the output end of the gearbox is provided with an output bracket; the output bracket is in unidirectional drive fit with one end of the output shaft toward the gearbox and they fit within the accommodating cavity; the output shaft and the non-return block, together with the unidirectional drive fit with the output bracket, a non-return force is effectively generated to steadily maintain the curtain at the required position when the motor stops without damaging the gearbox and the motor as the output shaft reversely drives the gearbox and the motor under the effect of an external force or gravity.

Abstract: The examples herein relate to a cooking tool, a cooking mat, and a cooking system and techniques that can be utilized with the cooking tool to steam or cook food. The cooking system includes a placement surface, a heat source to channel heat energy, and a cooking tool coupled to the placement surface. For example, the placement surface is a portion of cookware (e.g., pan or plate) and the heat source is a stove or a microwave. Cooking mat includes a cutout portion with a complementary shape to the cooking tool. Cooking tool comprises an interior volume and a body that includes a lower body portion positioned inside the cutout portion on the placement surface and an upper body portion. Lower body portion includes a suction cup base that is coupled to the placement surface to form a sealing chamber to seal a liquid or food inside the interior volume.

Abstract: An electric heating pot including a body unit and a heating unit configured to provide heat to the body unit. The body unit includes an accommodation space configured to accommodate liquid, the heating unit includes a housing formed such that electrolyzed water is disposed therein, and an electrode portion that is disposed in the housing, formed such that at least one region thereof is in contact with the electrolyzed water in the housing, and includes a plurality of electrodes.

Abstract: A domestic liquid heating apparatus includes a liquid heating chamber and an electrical heating arrangement arranged to heat, in use, a liquid contained in the liquid heating chamber. The apparatus further includes a handle, for lifting the apparatus, and a user interface, arranged on the handle. The user interface comprises a rotatable dial, operable to select at least one operational parameter of the apparatus, and a display, arranged to display the selected operational parameter.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems having various configurations to enable several methods to produce different consumable extractions by processing at least partially soluble material(s) via solvent(s), including beverages. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A capsule is designed for insertion in a centrifugal beverage production device for preparing a beverage from a substance contained in the capsule by introducing liquid in the capsule and passing the liquid through the substance using centrifugal forces. The capsule includes a body having a bottom end and an open end spaced apart in the axial direction, an upper wall for covering the body at the open end along a direction transverse to the axial direction, and an enclosure between the body and the upper wall containing a predetermined amount of beverage substance. The capsule further includes an annular pressure-setting ring configured for adjusting the backpressure in the beverage production device. The pressure-setting ring provides an improved coffee in-cup quality. A set of capsules can have pressure-setting rings of different dimensions for setting different backpressure when engaged in a centrifuging beverage production device.

Abstract: A system for preparing a quantity of beverage, including first and second capsules, and an apparatus including a first and a second brew chamber part, wherein at least a portion of the second brew chamber part is movable into a first and a second brewing position, wherein the first brew chamber part is movable between a loading position and a brewing position, wherein the first brew chamber part in the brewing position together with the at least one portion of the second brew chamber part in the first brewing position and in the second position define respective closed positions in which the first exchangeable capsule and the second capsule fit in the brew chamber, respectively. The invention also relates to an apparatus, a method and a capsule.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for producing a beverage by dissolution of soluble beverage powder with water in a beverage preparation apparatus, —said apparatus comprising at least one chamber (1) for receiving and mixing a dose of soluble beverage powder with water, said chamber comprising : —an opened top to receive the dose of soluble beverage powder, and —a lateral side wall (11) said lateral side wall comprising a water inlet (2), and —a bottom wall (12), said bottom wall comprising a beverage outlet conduit (3), and —said method comprising the steps of: a) —introducing water through the water inlet (2) to wet the internal surface of the funnel of the bottom wall, then b) —stopping the introduction of water, then c) —introducing the dose of soluble beverage powder in the chamber, then d) —introducing water in the chamber to dissolve the powder.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus for making cannabinoid-containing beverages. The apparatus comprises at least one interface configured to receive a cartridge containing a cannabinoid-containing substance. The apparatus also comprises at least one valve, in fluid communication with the at least one interface, configured to dispense an amount of the substance from the cartridge. A valve controller is configured to control the valve in order to vary the amount of the substance dispensed by the valve.

Abstract: A steam wand assembly for an espresso machine has features for preventing overheating of the tip of the steam wand. In a first aspect there is provided a steam wand device comprising a metallic main body tube, a steam hose that passes through the tube, the steam hose also passing through a flexible spacer that is within the tube. In a further aspect there is provided a steam wand device comprising a main body tube having a metallic primary tube and a metallic tip, the primary tube and the tip being attached to one another by a polymeric steam nozzle, the nozzle having a central bore that extends from an inlet adjacent to a lower end of a steam hose to an exit opening.

Abstract: A automatic cooking pot is disclosed. The automatic cooking pot includes a set of compartments, configured to retain one or more ingredients. The automatic cooking pot includes a motor, configured to rotate a first lid and a second lid. The automatic cooking pot includes the first lid and the second lid configured to rotate in a first direction to access the ingredients in the set of compartments, and rotate in a second direction to secure the ingredients in the set of compartments. The automatic cooking pot includes a set of vents configured to seal or unseal the compartments. The automatic cooking pot includes a pot configured to receive, retain, and cook one or more ingredients. The automatic cooking pot includes a heater configured to heat the pot and the one or more ingredients.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence cooking device includes a plate including a heater configured to heat ingredients in a cooking vessel placed on the plate; a vibration sensor disposed below the plate configured to detect a vibration signal of the ingredients in the cooking vessel transmitted through the plate; and a processor configured to determine, via an artificial intelligence model having learned properties of the vibration signal, whether or not the ingredients in the cooking vessel are boiling based on the detected vibration signal provided to the artificial intelligence model and the learned properties of the vibration signal; and output information indicating whether or not the ingredients are boiling based on the determination.

Abstract: A server device, characterized by comprising: comprising: a memory and at least one processor configured to: detect a second cooking process performed by a user who is cooking according to a cooking recipe involving a first cooking process; and in a case where a predetermined condition that the second cooking process detected by the detection unit deviates from the first cooking process is met, performs control for outputting a modified cooking recipe resulting from subjecting the first cooking process to at least one of reordering relevant steps, adding a step, or removing a step based on a configuration of the first cooking process and a configuration of the second cooking process that meets the predetermined condition.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus, having a body defining an interior cooking chamber for cooking food, a pellet supply portion coupled to the body and including a hopper for storing fuel, a combustion chamber for burning the fuel and heating the cooking chamber, a feeding mechanism for supplying fuel from the hopper to the combustion chamber, and a removable collection receptacle located below the combustion chamber. The apparatus also includes an ash-shaker located between the collection receptacle and the combustion chamber, the ash-shaker including an external actuator that controls one or more moving elements located in the combustion chamber, wherein movement of the moving elements encourages unburned debris in the combustion chamber to fall into the receptacle, after which the collection receptacle can be removed and the unburned debris discarded.

Abstract: Mountable trays for temperature probe hubs are disclosed. An example mountable tray includes a central portion, a peripheral portion, and a mounting arm. The central portion includes at least one drainage opening extending through the central portion. The peripheral portion is coupled to and extends upwardly from the central portion. The mounting arm is coupled to and extends upwardly from the peripheral portion. The mounting arm is configured to mount the mountable tray to a flange.

Abstract: A module includes a housing, a sealing feature, a locking feature, and an agitator. The housing has an opening separating inner and outer surfaces and a boss that extends through the housing such that part of the outer surface forms an inner bore of the boss having a terminus pointing toward the opening. The agitator has a base, a shaft, and a mixing element coupled to the base such that the base, in cooperation with the sealing feature, circumferentially seals the opening of the housing to form a cavity defined by the inner surface. The shaft passes through the inner bore. The locking feature when engaged permits independent or simultaneous translational and rotational movement of the shaft while an area between the terminus of the boss and the shaft remains mechanically sealed during the movement against liquid or powder encroachment into a clean area of the inner bore.

Abstract: Disclosed are a container assembly and a food processing system (20) comprising thereof. The container assembly includes a sealable body including a chamber (32), a chamber opening (56) formed in the sealable body, and a vacuum sealing assembly (52) mounted to the sealable body adjacent the chamber opening (56). The vacuum sealing assembly (52) includes a needle valve (60) having a needle valve opening formed therein. The needle valve (60) is movable relative to the chamber opening (56) such that the needle valve opening is movable into and out of the chamber (32). A biasing mechanism (74) is operably coupled to the needle valve (60) to move the needle valve opening out of the chamber (32).

Abstract: A blender includes a blender body including an external cylinder, a grinding blade, and a blade driving portion rotating the grinding blade; an internal cylinder unit including an internal cylinder, disposed in the external cylinder, in which the grinding blade is disposed, and an internal cylinder driving portion rotating the internal cylinder; and a controller electrically connected to the blade driving portion and the internal cylinder driving portion to control the blade driving portion and the internal cylinder driving portion. The internal cylinder has an internal side surface on which a projection is formed such that blending objects, flowing rotationally while being ground by the grinding blade, are caught.