Abstract: Provided is an item of combined seating and sleeping furniture including: a base body, in which a storage space is formed; and a lid which is arranged on the base body and is displaced between an open position in which a lid-side opening of the base body is open towards the storage space and a closed position in which the lid-side opening is closed. The lid has a seating surface on one flat side and an arrangement of spring elements on an opposite flat side by means of which a resilient mattress support surface is provided for a lying mattress. The lid is displaced between a first closed position in which the flat side with the seating surface is arranged on the outer side and a second closed position in which the opposite flat side with the arrangement of spring elements is arranged on the outer side.

Abstract: A headboard structure includes a backboard mounted on a headboard frame, a sponge cushion on the backboard, and a headboard covering on the sponge cushion. The sponge cushion is formed with at least one groove. The groove is provided with an LED light and a sponge strip in front of the LED light. The headboard covering has a light-pervious area corresponding in position to the LED light. The headboard provided with the LED light has a lighting effect, and the user can lean against the headboard comfortably, thereby improving the function of the headboard.

Abstract: A collapsible headboard includes a left headboard, a right headboard, and a middle filling part between the left and right headboards. Respective fronts of the left and right headboards and the middle filling part are provided with cushions. A front of the collapsible headboard is connected with a headboard covering located on outer sides of the cushions. Backs of the left and right headboards are provided with at least one transverse connecting rod. The transverse connecting rod is connected to the backs of the left and right headboards and the middle filling part. The collapsible headboard can be assembled and disassembled easily.

Abstract: A linear actuator system for adjustable articles of furniture, including hospital beds, patient supports or the like, where a mechanical squeeze protection is provided by means of a mechanical coupling, and where a further improvement of the squeeze protection is provided by means of a controller monitoring the status of the coupling. The controller further comprises means for stopping and reversing the electric motor of the linear actuator, if the status of the coupling indicates a squeezing.

Abstract: An adjustable bed system includes a base frame structure having first and second frames and a foldable connection mechanism connecting the first and second frame such that the first and second frames are pivotally foldable relative to one another at the foldable connection mechanism. The foldable connection mechanism has at least one connecting bracket assembly, each of which includes a first hinge bracket having first and second end portions, and a second hinge bracket having first and second end portions. The first and second hinge brackets are pivotally connected to one another through a pivot at the first ends. The first and second hinge brackets are respectively mounted on two adjacent end portions of the first and second frames such that the first and second frames are capable of positioning in a plane state or a folded state.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an inflatable bed. The inflatable bed includes a tensioning assembly and an air valve, and further includes an upper piece, a bottom piece, a left piece, a right piece, a front piece, and a rear piece which cooperatively form an inflatable cavity. A left ring frame and a right ring frame are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the upper piece. The tensioning assembly is connected to the inner wall of the inflatable cavity. The air valve is communicated with the inflatable cavity. The inflatable bed of the present disclosure is simple in structure and more economical under the premise of preventing turning sideways.

Abstract: A mattress including air cells that are located on both sides of a user, in which the air cells each have a convex shape on a first side surface, and the air cells are arranged so that the convex shapes thereof are respectively located near shoulder blade outer edges of the user.

Abstract: A mattress having of a center and a perimeter edge, including threads endowed with longitudinal cavities which, when glued or welded to each other, form a mattress capable of reducing costs and bringing significant improvements to the technological sector of mattresses, as well as making the mattress recyclable to form a new mattress, whose field of application pertains to the technological sector of mattresses.

Abstract: A mattress including: an elastic body; a sheet that is disposed at least above the elastic body and made of any of a conductive sheet and a conductive fiber; and a measurement unit that is configured to measure a change of capacitance of the sheet observed when the elastic body is deformed.

Abstract: A foldable mat, especially a mat useful for changing baby diapers.

Abstract: A height adjustable bassinet with two height adjustable columns and associated assist cylinders. The bassinet includes a height adjustment assembly to operate the assist cylinders from manual actuators, such as paddles, located approximately in four corners of the bassinet support surface. The height adjustment system may include a pair of paddle assemblies mounted under the bassinet support surface. The paddle assemblies may be coupled to the assist cylinder by a dual linkage that translates pivotal movement of any individual paddle into movement sufficient to simultaneously actuate both assist cylinders. The dual linkage may include a pair of drive rods coupled to a pair of actuator rods by a plurality of pivot arms. The pivot arms may be generally “L” shaped and arranged in a rectangular configuration so that each drive rod is operatively coupled to two pivot arms and each actuator rods is operatively coupled to two pivot arms.

Abstract: An adjustable child carrier includes an adjustable bucket seat that can be adjusted to accommodate children of a wide range of sizes. The child carrier includes one or more adjustments that work alone or in cooperation to adjust the depth and width of the bucket seat area provided by the child carrier. The carrier is capable of supporting children of various sizes in an ergonomic position appropriate for the child's size.

Abstract: An infant changing cover comprising a plurality of pleats, each of the pleats made of impermeable material, each of the pleats foldably arranged adjacent to at least one other pleat, a transparent pleated window embedded within the plurality of pleats, a first support pleat at one end of the cover, and a second support pleat at an opposite end of the cover.

Abstract: A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes a divider secured to a support structure, a pusher to move product, a barrier, and a low product indicator device. The low product indicator device may be visible when an amount of product positioned on the top surface of the divider floor or on the shelf is low.

Abstract: A refrigerated merchandiser including a case having a first case section. The first and second case sections define first and second product display areas. The first case section further defines an air passageway and the second case section includes a glass panel. The air passageway supports a fan and is in fluid communication with a first airflow inlet and a second airflow outlet. An airflow flows through the first airflow outlet toward the evaporator and a second airflow outlet in communication with the first airflow inlet via an evaporator bypass channel. A first airflow portion flows through the first airflow outlet and is cooled by the evaporator, and a second airflow portion flows through the second airflow outlet to bypass the evaporator and is uncooled by the evaporator. The second airflow outlet directs the second airflow portion over an exterior of the glass panel of the second case section.

Abstract: A messaging device having an exterior surface and at least one messaging cube with a plurality of rotatable exposed faces is disclosed. The exterior surface is adapted to receive at least one viewable message and the plurality of light output messaging that is controlled by a remote control device. The plurality of rotatable exposed faces is adapted to receive at least one viewable message for attachment thereon.

Abstract: The invention is of an improved mattress assembly and method for applying sheets to a bed mattress, involving partially attached top and bottom sheets for facilitating simulation installation of the two during sheet installation.

Abstract: A cover for a cushioning element, such as a pillow, volume adjustable. The cover includes one or more gathering elements that can alter a length and a volume of the cover. Each gathering element may extend around an end of the cover (e.g., circumferentially, helically around a circumference of the cover, etc.). Each gathering element may enable adjustment of the length and volume of the cover in extremely small increments or even continuously (i.e., in micro adjustments). The length and volume of the cover may be adjusted in a manner that limits or prevents migration of a cushioning element (e.g., an infill material, etc.) within the cover. A cushion, such as a pillow, may include a volume-adjustable cover with a cushioning element therein. Methods for adjusting the manner in which a cushioning element supports, molds around, underfills, and/or backfills a load and its form are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sleeping bag that includes a front side and a rear side. The front side has a first graphic member coupled to a surface of the front side. The first graphic member extends from a lower portion upwards to at least a middle portion of the sleeping bag. A fastener that has a front mating member and a rear mating member, wherein the front mating member can be coupled to a lower portion of the front side and the rear mating member can be coupled to the rear side and adjacent to a bottom of the sleeping bag. A second graphic member coupled to the rear side, and above and adjacent to the rear mating member.

Abstract: Provided is a sleeping bag including a warmth-improving portion. The warmth-improving portion includes a first insulation layer located on one surface in an inward direction of a sleeping bag outer covering and configured to block an inflow of the cold from the outside, a first compressed fiber layer located on one surface of the first insulation layer, and a heat-retention layer located on one surface of the first compressed fiber layer. According to the present invention, since it is possible to block the cold from the outside and to prevent warmth inside from being released using a first insulation layer, heat-retaining performance may be maximized. Since heat is generated on the basis of steam outside and inside a sleeping bag using a heat-retention layer, it is possible to easily increase and maintain a temperature inside the sleeping bag without a separate heat source.

Abstract: An insulating body wrap includes a superior end with a superior opening and an inferior end with an inferior opening. A top layer including a fabric extends between the superior opening and the inferior opening and a back layer including a ripstop material extends between the superior opening and the inferior opening. Batting is provided between the top layer and the back layer and a slit extends between the inferior opening and a point intermediate the inferior and superior openings. A method for manufacturing an insulating body wrap includes forming a quilt having a superior edge, an inferior edge, a first side edge and a second side edge and attaching the first and second side edges to form a sleeve having a superior opening and an inferior opening. A slit is formed extending between the inferior opening and a point intermediate the inferior and superior openings.

Abstract: An example lid assembly (100) can include a lid and a slider. The lid can include a wall defining a recess. The slider can be configured to slide in the recess and can be configured to move between a closed position where the slider covers the opening to aid in preventing spilling of contents of the container and an opened position where the slider uncovers the opening such that the contents of the container can be consumed. The slider can be configured to be removable from the lid and can be replaced back on the lid. Additionally, the slider can be formed from upper and lower sled elements that are magnetically coupled to one another.

Abstract: Layer cookie tongs include a first arm connected to a first handle and a second arm connected to a second handle. A swivel joint connects the first arm to the second arm. A layer cookie has a first cookie layer, a second cookie layer and a middle filling layer. A filling groove is formed as an indented portion of the middle filling layer edge from the first cookie layer edge and the second cookie layer edge. The first arm and the second arm are configured to engage the filling groove. The first arm as a first arm indent, and the second arm has a second arm indent.

Abstract: This present invention pertains to a method and apparatus to create a decorative drinking straw that is thermally insulated. Its tube in tube construction protects the decorative content from leaching pigment and chemicals into a beverage. The tube in tube construction also prevents fading, peeling, scratching, and abrasive damage to the decorative content.

Abstract: A storage device attachable to a metal surface on an appliance such as a washing machine or clothes dryer, the storage device comprising an elongated support rod with a top end and a bottom end, the top end transitioning into a top arm, the top arm being perpendicular to the support rod; and at least one magnet assembly attached to the support rod, with the magnet assembly comprising at least one magnet and engages the support rod by magnetic attraction.

Abstract: Disclosed is an artificial tree having a plurality of electrified tree sections that couple together to provide power and/or command signals to devices connected thereto. One or more tree sections may have a trunk portion, one or more electrical connectors having a plurality of terminals, branches, a light string, and an electrical distribution system located at least partially within the trunk portion. A first tree section may be configured to couple to a second tree section such that an electrical connector of the first tree section is in electrical connection with an electrical connector of the second tree section, thereby mechanically and electrically connecting the first tree section to the second tree section such that power and/or the control data are transmitted to the second tree section. Further, each trunk segment may include an axial electrical connector that permits adjacent trunk segments to connect in a plurality of radial orientations relative to each other.

Abstract: A curved curtain rod is provided with adjustable rods and an adjustable end cap assembly. The adjustable end cap assembly includes a user accessible drive element that can be rotated to operate the adjustable end cap assembly.

Abstract: A method of producing custom grommeted drapery that minimizes the need for inventorying of materials includes printing selected patterns or designs on assembled blank drapery. The blank drapery includes all of the layers of textile joined together as a unit, include a printing side or layer and a blackout side or layer. The blank drapery also have grommet holes punched in them, before or after printing the drapery. Once a selection is made, a blank drapery is then printed using the selected design, and then grommets can be assembled into grommet holes punched through the drapery along a top edge of the drapery. The inventive process obviates the need to inventory multiple different materials that are conventionally assembled together after printing a layer of textile for finishing.

Abstract: A kettle (10) comprising: a hollow body (14) having a bottom wall (16) and a side wall (18) extending upwardly from the bottom wall (16) to a rim (19), with the side wall (18) surrounding a cavity (22) to receive water to be heated, the bottom wall (16) having an inner surface (17) facing the cavity (22), the inner surface (17) having an area; and a heating element (32) in thermal communication with the bottom wall (16) to thereby heat the water, the heating element (32) occupying a horizontal area that is at least 30% of the inner surface area (17).

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: A coffee making system includes a multi-use filter body. The filter body includes a base, a top portion, and a sidewall connecting the base and the top portion, the sidewall at least partially including filter material. The filter material is adapted to allow the passage of liquid and prevent the passage of coffee grounds. The filter body is selectively useable in an inverted position as a filter in a press coffee making mode of operation and selectively useable in an upright position in a pour-over coffee making mode of operation. In another version, the filter body and a transverse filter body combine to form a dual filter arrangement that can be used in a press coffee maker and/or to make an infused beverage.

Abstract: The drinks preparation machine includes a pump for delivering the preparation fluid—generally water—into a brewing chamber, which receives the portion package, as well as a flow-meter for measuring the fluid flow into the brewing chamber. Machine electronics activate the pump and acquire the results of flow rate measurement, in order for example to switch off the pump after reaching a defined delivered fluid quantity. The electronics are configured to evaluate the measured flow rate and from this evaluation to make a differentiation between a first state “brewing with an inserted portion package” and a second state “water throughflow without inserted portion package”, in order to detect the presence of a portion package in the brewing chamber.

Abstract: The invention provides a water-injection chamber for capsule coffee machines that makes it possible to regulate and maintain constant a predetermined temperature of the water to be injected into the coffee capsule, also facilitating the adjustment of the input flow of hot water into the brewing chamber of said coffee machines, making it possible to adjust the temperature and the flow of water to be injected into a capsule according to the specific needs of each capsule without needing to modify or install new elements that increase the production cost and complicate the manufacturing process.

Abstract: A method for controlling a beverage temperature in a device for heating and/or frothing a beverage is provided which allows to obtain a desired beverage temperature in an accurate and reliable way and to avoid undesired overheating of the beverage. The method provides for calculating an increase of the beverage temperature after closure of a steam valve and for accordingly anticipating the closure of the steam valve, so as to obtain a final temperature that corresponds to the desired, target temperature.

Abstract: A cooking utensil 1 of the present disclosure includes a base material 2? having a cooking region 2a on one main surface side, and a coating film layer 4 applied to one main surface side of the base material 2?, and the coating film layer 4 includes has a thermal conductivity exceeding 85 W/m·K, and includes a primer layer 41 disposed on the base material 2? side, a top coat layer 43 disposed on the outermost surface, and at least one intermediate layer 42 disposed between the primer layer 41 and the top coat layer 43. Each of the primer layer 41, the intermediate layer 42 and the top coat layer 43 includes ceramic particles 5.

Abstract: A pot lid assembly configured to cover a pot body. The pot lid assembly comprises a pot lid and a mixing machine. The mixing machine includes an electric motor and a mixing apparatus. The mixing apparatus includes a stirring rod and a plurality of stirring vanes positioned on the stirring rod. The electric motor includes a rotary shaft operatively connected with the stirring rod so that the electric motor can cause the stirring rod to rotate. The pot lid is configured to cover the pot body to form a closed cooking space. When the pot lid is removed from the pot body, the mixing apparatus remains located in the cooking space of the pot body. When the pot lid assembly of the present application is in use, the mixing apparatus remains in the cooking space of the pot body after the removal of the pot lid.

Abstract: A method for the provision and conservation of communal meals is provided, in which a plurality of foodstuff and meal components are brought into packaging units and sealed therein following the preparation of said food by heating at a temperature of at least 75° C. A water bath at a temperature of less than 3° C. is used to cool the sealed packaging units in order to bring the meal component from a core temperature of 65° C. or higher to a core temperature of 3° C. or lower within no more than 90 min. Methods for regenerating the cooled packaging units for consumption are also provided, in a water bath having a temperature of 80°-90° C.

Abstract: A food warming device is shown and described. The food warming device includes a container having a base and at least one sidewall rising therefrom creating an interior volume. A removable lid section is secured to the end of the at least one sidewall opposite the base wherein the base, the at least one sidewall, and the removable lid include an insulative property. The interior volume of the container is partially filled with a volume of hot liquid. A handle is secured to the at least one sidewall adjacent to the removable lid.

Abstract: Contact grill designs with features that reduce the production of smoke and that otherwise diffuse smoke to reduce the visibility of the smoke as such smoke made up of a combination of steam and burned grease is generated during the cooking of a food product such as a meat product. Contact grills make use of passive air flow in one or both of upper and lower grill housings to reduce production of smoke and to better diffuse smoke to reduce smoke visibility exiting a cooking chamber of the contact grill.

Abstract: A high efficiency heating apparatus for heating fluids and cooking mediums, such as oil or shortening within a fryer, includes a natural draft (non powered) combustion chamber with internal baffles that is affixed to an exterior surface of a fry tank.

Abstract: A high efficiency heating apparatus for heating fluids and cooking mediums, such as oil or shortening within a fryer, includes a natural draft (non powered) combustion chamber that is affixed to an exterior surface of a fry tank.

Abstract: A high efficiency heating apparatus for heating fluids and cooking mediums, such as oil or shortening within a fryer, includes a natural draft (non powered) combustion chamber that is affixed to an exterior surface of a fry tank.

Abstract: A pot lid assembly comprises a pot lid, an electric motor assembly and a mixing apparatus. The electric motor assembly is fixed to the pot lid. The mixing apparatus includes a stirring rod and a plurality of stirring vanes. The electric motor assembly includes an electric motor. The electric motor includes a rotary shaft operatively connected with the stirring rod so that the electric motor can cause the stirring rod to rotate. The pot lid is configured to cover the pot body to form a closed cooking space. When the pot lid is removed from the pot body, the rotary shaft is disengaged from the stirring rod, and the mixing apparatus can stand in the cooking space of the pot body, with the stirring vanes serving as a support. The mixing apparatus remains in the cooking space of the pot body after the removal of the pot lid.

Abstract: Disclosed in an embodiment of the present application is a mixing apparatus, mixing machine, and cooking utensil. A mixing apparatus that can be fitted to an electric motor assembly. The electric motor assembly is able to drive the mixing apparatus to rotate for mixing food ingredients. The mixing apparatus comprises a connection part, stirring rods extended from the connection part and stirring bars. The positions at which the stirring bars are fitted to the stirring rods can be adjusted based on the type and quantity of food ingredients to increase mixing uniformity.

Abstract: A food processing device capable of blending foodstuff, the device may include an immersion blender (2) having a shaft (20) enclosed within a shaft housing (21), the shaft (20) may be in operable connection with a first rotatable blade (23); a gearbox (3) in operable connection with the immersion blender (2); a coupling unit (4) having a wall and a slidable member (43); and a driver (5), wherein said immersion blender (2) may be configured to rotate the first rotatable blade (23), and wherein the coupling unit (4) may be configured to connect the gearbox (3) to the driver (5). The food processing device may further include a food processing container (1) with a second rotatable blade (15), wherein the immersion blender (2) may be configured to rotate said second rotatable blade (15).

Abstract: An egg shelling apparatus comprising two hingedly-connected working arms and a basket, wherein the working arms are compress together to crack a raw egg within the basket and force whites and yolk from the raw egg through apertures on a concave lower surface from the basket.

Abstract: Cooking food vessel including a metal body, a handle, constrained to a portion of the metal body via a metal fixing element, a metal flame guard ring, placed in contact with a metal body portion to provide thermal conduction, and a thermal signalling device including at least one bimetal sheet formed of a first metal material and a second metal material having coefficients of thermal expansion different from each other. The bimetal sheet is placed in contact with components having thermal conductivity properties and is preset for signalling attainment of predefined heating value by progressive mechanical movement related to the cooking vessel becoming hot. The flame guard ring has one or more through holes and the bimetal sheet shaped and dimensioned so at least one indicating portion thereof is at least partially visible through the through holes at a specific temperature value.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a portable hand washing station having a sink with an atomizing nozzle that can provide an ultra-low flow of atomized liquid. The atomizing nozzle can reduce consumption of water and reduce the required supply of power for adequate operation of a heating device and a pump of the portable hand washing station. The heating device can include insulation, such that the heating device can provide heated water during an extended operation period.

Abstract: A sanitiser dispenser (10) comprising a housing (12) including a plurality of chambers (18) each including a pouch (14) for receiving a fluid. A dispensing member (16) is secured to each of the pouches (14) such that fluid may flow outwardly from an interior of the corresponding pouch (14) through an aperture (44) in the dispensing member (16). A closure mechanism is associated with each of the pouches (14) having open and closed positions. In the open position fluid may flow through the aperture (44) and in the closed position fluid is restricted from flowing through the aperture (44). When pressure is applied to the pouch (14) with the closure mechanism in the open position, fluid is dispensed out through the aperture 44.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing band apparatus include a mounting band defining a central void dimensioned to receive and object with the band mounted therearound. The central void defines an axis. The apparatus includes a container depending from the band and including a hollow chamber configured for containing a fluid. The apparatus includes a valve in fluid communication with the chamber and configured for squirting the fluid therefrom in a stream in response to an elevation of pressure within the container. The valve is positioned to squirt the stream radially in a transverse direction with respect to the axis. The apparatus includes a pump operable by a user to increase pressure within the container to cause the valve to squirt the fluid.