Abstract: Disclosed are a headboard and a bed, relating to the field of furniture. The headboard includes at least two panels and at least one folding connection member, wherein the folding connection member is disposed between two neighboring panels, a first side of the folding connection member being connected to one of the two neighboring panels, the second side of the folding connection member being connected to the other headboard of the two neighboring panels, thereby rendering the at least two panels foldable. With the at least two panels and the at least one folding connection member, the headboard disclosed may realize folding between respective panels so as to reduce package size, facilitate shipping and delivery, and reduce cost. Furthermore, the headboard disclosed is easy to disassemble and assemble, simple in structure, and convenient in use, with certain aesthetics and comfort.

Abstract: To provide a preferable piece of temporary furniture which is less burdensome with respect to preparation, assembly and the like, and which is not subject to the problem of size mismatch between a piece of furniture and a partition. A partition-equipped bed 1, which is a piece of temporary furniture suitable for emergency use, comprises a partition and a piece of furniture which are both made of corrugated boards and are connected together. The entire partition-equipped bed 1 can be folded into a flat shape, and can be opened up from the folded state into a three-dimensional shape in the manner of a pop-up book, thus forming a partition-equipped piece of furniture that stands on the floor.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for integrating remote controls into beds include a support for a remote control and an optional cradle. The support may be secured to the bed at a location where it is readily accessible to an individual as he or she lies on the bed. The support may receive the cradle or the remote control. The cradle, if any, may receive the remote control. The cradle may include a secondary remote system that may enable an individual to control certain functions of the bed, accessories thereto, and/or the environment in which the bed is located. Methods for securing and controlling a bed, any accessories, and the environment in which the bed is located are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming a pocketed spring unit, comprising a plurality of strings of pocketed springs and at least one cover sheet, comprises welding tools for welding together the pocketing material and the sheet. One of the welding tools is provided with a cutter for cutting the pocket prior to welding. The tool travels in the direction of Arrow A1, so that the cutter penetrates the pocketing material substantially centrally at the circular proximal end face of the pocket. Once inside the pocket, the tool moves axially through the centre of the spring until it reaches the distal end face of the pocket. Before the end face is reached, the piercing member becomes retracted in the direction of Arrow A2, so that the blade does not pierce the distal end face of the pocket.

Abstract: A cover for an infant confining device having a bottom, four sides, and an open top is described. The cover includes a body formed of a dark stretchable material and having at least one side with a top and bottom portion. The body is configured to stretch around the four sides of the infant confining device such that the top portion extends over the open top and the bottom portion extends to the bottom. The cover includes a roof flap of dark non-stretchable material with four sides. One side of the roof flap is coupled with the top portion of the body while the rest are unattached and larger than the infant confining device. The unattached sides of the roof flap drape over the top portion of the at least one side of the body and respective sides of the infant confining device.

Abstract: The present application relates to securing a mattress within an aircraft including a pliable enclosure configured for enclosing a cushion including a fastener system for providing access to an interior of the pliable enclosure when the fastener system is in an open state and for restraining the mattress when the fastener system is in a closed state and wherein the pliable enclosure has a top surface and a bottom surface and a strapping system affixed to the bottom surface wherein the strapping system includes a strap extension affixed to the strapping system wherein the strap extension is configured to be received by a retention clip secured to a bed support platform.

Abstract: An intelligent automated chair that is configured to have uploaded various operating models to run a sequence of patterns that cause the intelligent automated chair to alternate between various positions. An intelligent automated chair system configured to receive data from various inputs including user input, sensors, biosensors, historical usage, profile, and others to generate a recommended operating model for the intelligent automated chair. An intelligent automated chair system running an operating model that is interruptible manually by a user or as a result of sensed date, which can alter the pattern or parameters of the operating model.

Abstract: A baby exerciser that facilitates parent-supported baby exercise by allowing the parent to maintain an upright posture throughout the baby exercise process. The baby exerciser has a baby seat harness with elements that support the crotch and torso of the baby in an upright position. The baby seat harness is suspended from thigh straps that attach to the thighs of a parent or adult. The baby exerciser is easily portable and can be used in private or public spaces to provide exercise and amusement to both adult and baby.

Abstract: Systems for providing on-demand food service material printing for food service are provided herein. A food service material dispenser comprises a roll holder configured to hold a roll of food service material, one or more rollers, and a motor configured to operate to translate the food service material along a path within the dispenser. The dispenser includes a cutting arrangement configured to perform a cut of the food service material to form the sheet of food service material that defines a size associated with a food service order. The dispenser also includes a printer configured to print at least one of order information or personalization information on the food service material that is based on the associated food service order. The dispenser further includes a chute configured to dispense the sheet of food service material, which includes the at least one of order information or personalization information printed thereon.

Abstract: An escapement mechanism of a cutlery dispenser causes a cutlery article to fall from a vertical stack onto a slide track that guides it to a dispensing position. A slide channel and head channel of the slide track can laterally confine the cutlery article. A dampening surface can reduce cutlery bouncing and skewing. The escapement mechanism can include at least three pivots and/or a coil return spring. Dispensers can be installed in a base in any desired combination and retained therein by compatible features such as flanges and slots that prevent dispenser tipping. In embodiments, individual dispensers can be horizontally slid part-way out of the base to access side features that would otherwise be obscured by a neighboring dispenser. A cutlery quantity indicator can laterally contact the cutlery stack and can pivot to display a low-cutlery signal when the cutlery stack falls below an indicator height.

Abstract: An escapement mechanism of a cutlery dispenser causes a cutlery article to fall from a vertical stack onto a slide track that guides it to a dispensing position. A slide channel and head channel of the slide track can laterally confine the cutlery article. A dampening surface can reduce cutlery bouncing and skewing. The escapement mechanism can include at least three pivots and/or a coil return spring. Dispensers can be installed in a base in any desired combination and retained therein by compatible features such as flanges and slots that prevent dispenser tipping. In embodiments, individual dispensers can be horizontally slid part-way out of the base to access side features that would otherwise be obscured by a neighboring dispenser. A cutlery quantity indicator can laterally contact the cutlery stack and can pivot to display a low-cutlery signal when the cutlery stack falls below an indicator height.

Abstract: A product display system includes a base, a shelving support assembly coupled to the base, and one or more shelves removably secured to the shelving support assembly. The one or more shelves are securable to the shelving support assembly in a first configuration and a second configuration that differs from the first configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a digital mirror for digitally trying on one or more physical objects. The digital mirror may include a camera that captures content data of a person or other subject. A portion the person's body may then be augmented by a digital representation of an item of clothing or other physical object overlaid over the image of the person's body to simulate the appearance of trying on clothing and other objects. By augmenting the portion of the user's body with the digital representation, the digital mirror allows users to digitally try objects they see when browsing e-commerce platforms.

Abstract: A frame including at least two hangers and at least two vertical members, each of the vertical members attached to at least one of the hangers on a first side of the vertical members, and a bottom attached to a second side of the each of the vertical members.

Abstract: A duvet insert includes a plurality of filler compartments for receiving filler material, a first edge including a first number of coupling mechanisms, and a second edge opposing the first edge such that the plurality of filler compartments is positioned between the first edge and the second edge. The second edge includes a second number of coupling mechanisms different than the first number. At least one of the first number of coupling mechanisms or at least one of the second number of coupling mechanisms enables the duvet insert to be coupled to another duvet insert to form a combined duvet insert.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pillow cover with sheath enclosure to securely enclose a pillow. The pillow cover has an upper surface, a lower surface, a first end, and a second end, and is constructed and arranged to enclose and cover a pillow. The pillow cover further comprises an exterior case, an interior sheath coextensive with at least a portion the exterior case, an interior extension, and a closure element for closing the interior extension. The pillow cover and its elements may be made of any suitable materials. The closure element may be any suitable closure device, such as a zipper, a button placket, a series of snap closures, a hook and loop closure device, or combinations thereof. In use, a pillow may be installed within the interior sheath and the interior extension may be closed over the pillow to enclose and retain the pillow in the pillow cover.

Abstract: A bedding assembly comprises an at least substantially rectangular insulating coverlet (1), an at least practically fitting sleeve (2) with which the duvet is covered. The sleeve (2) is closed on a first side (3) and open on an opposite side (4) in order to receive the coverlet (1). Provided in or at least close to a first and a second corner on the first side (3) of the assembly are manually releasable fixation means (10) which connect the coverlet (1) to the sleeve (2) in or close to the corners.

Abstract: According to an example of the present disclosure, a learning tableware set includes a bowl and a spoon used in cooperation with the bowl. The bowl includes a bowl bottom and a curved bowl wall. The bowl bottom includes a peripheral recessed portion on one side of the bowl bottom. One side of the curved bowl wall is annularly connected to an edge of the side of the bowl bottom, and the other side of the curved bowl wall, which is not connected to the bowl bottom, includes a protruding edge extending toward a central axis of the bowl bottom. The spoon includes a holding portion and a scooping portion connected to the holding portion, and a curve of one end of the scooping portion away from the holding portion matches a curve of the peripheral recessed portion.

Abstract: A beverage brewing pot and a beverage brewing method using the same. The brewing pot includes a first pot liner, a second pot liner, a water-air pump and a controller. A brewing chamber is arranged between the first pot liner and the second pot liner. The first pot liner, the second pot liner and the brewing chamber are in communication. At least the first pot liner is sealed during operation. A first water-level sensor is provided at the top of the first pot liner, and a second water-level sensor is provided at the top of the second pot liner. The controller controls the water-air pump to feed air to the first pot liner to direct the water to flow into the second pot liner. The controller controls the water-air pump to operate reversely, such that the water in the second pot liner is pumped back to the first pot liner.

Abstract: A musical drinking cup storage device comprising a liquid storage member having a detachable compartment for holding items such as food or medicine and an integrated speaker with audio recording and playback capabilities. The detachable compartment and integrated speaker may be used with or separately from the liquid storage member.

Abstract: A modular storage system includes a number of receptacles and lids with different sizes and features that are interchangeably coupleable to each other in a stacking arrangement. A first lid has slits to provide access to a receptacle and a second lid has a suction cup and is structured to be interchangeably coupleable to the receptacle and the first lid. A user can remove the second lid from the top of the first lid and secure the second lid to the bottom of the receptacle with the suction cup secured to an external surface. A third lid includes an opening covered by a deflectable membrane. The membrane prevents liquid from spilling from the opening if the receptacle is knocked over. A straw can be inserted through the membrane and opening to provide further functionality.

Abstract: A food product spreader apparatus including a blade having a longitudinal axis, a handle having a longitudinal axis and a pivot block to which the blade is secured. The blade includes a mounting portion for storing the spreader on a food container. The pivot block is rotatably mounted to the handle and the blade and pivot block are movable between a first position where the longitudinal axes of the blade and the handle are generally parallel to one another and a second position where the longitudinal axes of the blade and the handle are generally perpendicular to each other. In the first position the spreader apparatus is available for use and in the second position the spreader apparatus is able to be stored on the container while occupying a minimal amount of space.

Abstract: A container stability mounting apparatus allows a user attach or detach a beverage container such as thermal foil flasks to various surfaces or objects such as, but not limited to, outdoor equipment. The container stability mounting apparatus includes an anchoring base, a connector sleeve, a first attachment mechanism, and a second attachment mechanism. The anchoring base is a structural support that can be mounted to various surfaces or objects through the second attachment mechanism. The connector sleeve can receive a beverage container and can be attached to the anchoring base through the first attachment mechanism. With a beverage container situated within the connector sleeve, a user can attach or detach the beverage container to various surfaces or objects through the anchoring base.

Abstract: The invention is an insulated self-righting cup holder. It is not simply just a gyroscopic cup holder. This is a new application of the concept of using a gyroscope to hold an open beverage using a self-contained, insulated container formed by a fabric cover mounted to a wide, stable, non-slip base. The invention does not require physical mounting or connection to a fixed object or surface. It can be placed on any surface inclined up to fifteen degrees from the horizontal. A full sixteen-ounce open beverage can be held by the invention while the invention is sitting on that surface without fear that it will topple over and spill the beverage . . . making it ideal for camping or other outdoor activities. The fabric cover can be printed with any design. The invention is lightweight, portable, and reusable.

Abstract: A flooring installation features flooring laid atop a subfloor in a position leaving a gap between at least one perimeter edge of said flooring and a respectively adjacent wall structure; and an edge moulding having a base stem and a cap, said base stem reaching downwardly into the gap between the flooring and the adjacent wall structure, said cap having an inner lip jutting inwardly over the flooring from said base stem. Double sided tape is disposed between, and adhered to both, the base stem and the wall structure to adhesively secure said edge moulding to the wall structure.

Abstract: A device is provided for holding a butter-like product packaged as an elongate solid or semi-solid stick or bar. The device has a base with opposed first and second sides. At least one anchor extends from the first side of the base, and an elongate handle extends from the second side of the base. The at least one anchor is configured for insertion into the butter-like product such that the device can hold and support the butter-like product. The handle is configured to be gripped or otherwise held by a user's hand for moving and maneuvering the device with a butter-like product secured thereto during use. The base is configured to interface to an end part of the butter-like product supported by the at least one anchor during use and also functions as a drip guard during use. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: The application provides a method for operating a steam cooking appliance (10) having a food preparation cavity, a steam system comprising a steam generator and a water tank (20) for supplying water to the steam generator, and drive means for displacing the water tank between an operative position in which the water tank is inserted into the steam cooking appliance to supply water to the steam generator, and a non-operative position in which the water tank is at least partially expelled from the steam cooking appliance. The method comprises: Displacing the water tank (20) from the operative position to the non-operative position if it is detected that the steam system might require a refill with water.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems including and methods employing one or more porous filters to produce consumable extractions by processing at least partially soluble material(s) via solvent(s), including beverages. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A brewing vessel comprises a brewing vessel body and an inner structure positioned in the brewing vessel body, wherein the inner structure is provided with a primary filter. The brewing vessel comprises a secondary filter positioned corresponding to the inner structure. The mesh of the secondary filter has filtration holes smaller than that of the primary filter, and the secondary filter filters out at least some coffee sediment that failed to be filtered by the primary filter.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed methods for making and to features that may be included in a single-use beverage dispensing container. Such containers are commonly referred to as beverage pods. Such beverage pods are commonly used in offices and in residences where individuals wish to make a single cup of coffee, tea, chocolate, or other beverage. Features that may be included in beverage pods of the present disclosure include an agitation device that redirects a flow of a fluid injected into the beverage pod when a beverage is made. This redirected fluid flow may increase an amount of turbulence within a beverage pod such that soluble materials like a chocolate powder are more effectively dissolved into the fluid, or this turbulence may increase the efficiency of extracting materials from non-soluble beverage making materials such as coffee or tea.

Abstract: A beverage pod can include an outer shell which has a breakaway bottom. When a brewing pin from a beverage brewing machine impacts the breakaway bottom, at least a portion of the breakaway bottom can separate from the outer shell, and the brewing pin can be received by the breakaway bottom. The breakaway bottom can then abut and displace at least a portion of the filter, and/or the breakaway bottom separating from the outer shell can create an outlet through which beverage can be extracted.

Abstract: A method for producing a coffee beverage in a coffee machine including: a brewing device having a brewing chamber that receives ground coffee and includes a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; a fluid system having a fluid feed line connected to the inlet and a fluid conveyor conveying a heated fluid through the feed line. The method includes: (a) introducing ground coffee into the chamber, (b) conveying heated fluid through the feed line into the chamber for brewing the ground coffee in the chamber and dispensing the beverage through the fluid outlet. Before step (a), heated fluid is fed through the feed line into the chamber and at least a part of this heated fluid is dispensed through a drainage outlet separate from the fluid outlet and fluidly communicating with the chamber and/or the feed line, to preheat the feed line and the brewing device before beverage preparation.

Abstract: In a method for treating food to be cooked in a household cooking appliance, a sensor measures a local distribution of a surface condition of the food to be cooked. A measure of deviation is calculated from the measured local distribution and multiple local power distributions that are known in advance in the region of the food to be cooked in correspondence with different sets of setting values of a unit for treating the food to be cooked. A unit for treating the food to be cooked is operated by using the set of setting values of the one of the power distributions for which the measure of deviation fulfills a predetermined criterion.

Abstract: A utensil such as a pan is provided. The utensil has metal reinforced handles covered with silicone material and a body made of silicone material.

Abstract: A stuffed waffle utensil and related methods of use that facilitate cooking, removal and handling of a stuffed waffle. The stuffed waffle utensil can include a ring-style utensil having a handle portion and a perimeter ring portion. The perimeter ring portion can define a circular wall between an upper wall surface and a lower surface. The lower surface can define an interior flange and aperture or alternatively, the bottom surface can define a continuous surface defining a grid pattern. The handle portion can be attached to an exterior surface of the circular wall such that it projects outwardly away from the circular wall. The handle portion can define a grip portion intended to make handling easy for a user.

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

Abstract: The invention is directed to a disposable or reusable barbecue (202) comprising a tray (204) forming a cavity for containing a fuel unit (205) like charcoal, a cooking grate (208) and a stand (206) for operatively holding the tray (204) and the cooking grate (208; 308) relative to each other; wherein the tray (204) is rectangular and comprises two parallel lateral shoulder edges (216); and the stand (206) comprises lower support surfaces (206.3) for said lateral shoulder edges (216), the support surfaces being configured for allowing the tray to be slid along said surfaces, and upper support surfaces (206.

Abstract: An improved tortilla toaster that batch heats on two sides simultaneously up to six tortillas where each tortilla is held an optimal distance away from heating source and the oven is unloaded by barrel-rolling the oven assembly so as to avail of gravity and tortilla shape to unload the oven.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing coffee grounds for a coffee brewing process includes a control system that receives a coffee order. The coffee order includes information indicative of a composition of coffee beans ordered, and a quantity of the coffee beans to be included in the composition. A metering device receives the coffee beans from a hopper assembly, and is controlled by the control system to: measure the quantity of the coffee beans to be included in the composition, and output the quantity of the coffee beans measured from an outlet aperture. An inlet aperture of a grinder receives the measured quantity of the coffee beans output through the outlet aperture of the metering device and grinds the coffee beans to produce ground coffee. A nozzle is arranged to introduce moisture to the ground coffee output by the grinder, producing ground and moistened coffee that is dispensed for brewing coffee in fulfillment of the coffee order.

Abstract: Some examples described herein include coffee bean packaging assemblies that integrate a packaging body with a grinding mechanism (e.g., a burr grinder). The example coffee bean assemblies described provide storage advantages (e.g., coffee beans and grinders do not need to be separately stored and located when wanting to dispense freshly ground coffee), as well as travel advantages (e.g.

Abstract: The nut cracker of the present invention comprises two rotationally coupled handles pressed by hand or by the palm of the hand. Close to the rotation point and between the two handles, a curved or oblique jaw is coupled to one handle. Farther from the rotation point and between the two handles, a partial cup which accepts various nut sizes is coupled to the other handle. When the two handles are pressed, the jaw moves in the missing portion of the partial cup. The curved or oblique jaw and the partial cup confine the nut and prevent it from popping out, thus breaking the nut.

Abstract: There is provided a cooking system capable of providing novel cooking experiences, the cooking system including: a top plate unit including a first top plate and a second top plate; a top plate drive unit that lowers the first top plate; a cooking assistance unit provided in a side surface of a cooking space formed by lowering of the first top plate; an arm movement unit that moves a cooking arm including an attaching/detaching portion capable of attaching/detaching an attachment having a cooking function along a movement mechanism; and an arm control unit that drives the cooking arm in accordance with a cooking process. The present technology can be applied to a system kitchen having a robotic function.

Abstract: A soap case (1) including an elongated hollow body (1a) to accommodate a block of soap and having a closed rear longitudinal end (1b) and a front longitudinal end (1c) that is deformable between closed and open positions for using the block. The front end (1c) has a through-slot (2) with two lips (2a, 2b) extending parallel to each other, with a distance of 1 to 20 mm between them in the closed position of the front end (1c) and diverging from one another. The opposite front longitudinal end (1c) is deformable between a closed position and an open position for using the block of soap, the hollow body having connecting faces without any perforations and being made of a material having a hardness on the Shore scale between 30 and 60.

Abstract: The Towel Back is a towel with a headband and a waterproof liner that lays across the shoulders and back of a user. The headband allows the towel to be kept in place without holding it with one's hands. The towel portion absorbs the water from the wet hair, but the waterproof liner prevents the wet hair from seeping through the towel onto the user's back or shirt. Because of the unique features of the Towel Back, the Towel Back allows a user to go about their activities while their hair dries naturally and prevents the user's clothing (shirt, pajamas, etc.) from getting wet. For those who go to sleep with their hair wet, the Towel Back can also serve as a protector between the wet hair and a pillow.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wet wipe, for example, a dispersible wet wipe. The wet wipe may include a base sheet comprising short length fibers; a dispersible binding agent reinforcing the base sheet; and a wetting lotion. The dispersible binding agent may be configured to bind the fibers of the base sheet when the dispersible wipe includes liquid at an amount of at most 400 wt % from the weight of the base sheet and to disperse in excess water if the amount of the water exceeds 500 wt %.

Abstract: Various dispensers configured to provide access to consumable material are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the dispenser includes a housing configured to receive a container, a lid configured to move between closed and open positions, a motor, a controller, a sensor configured to transmit a signal to the controller responsive to detecting a presence of an object, and a container authorization sensor unit configured to provide an indication to the controller of whether the container is authorized for use with the dispenser. In certain embodiments, the controller is configured to instruct the motor to cause the lid to move from the closed position to the open position in response to both of the following conditions being satisfied: the controller has received said signal from the sensor; and the controller has received said indication from the container authorization sensor unit that the container is authorized for use with the dispenser.

Abstract: Various dispensers configured to provide access to consumable material are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the dispenser includes a housing configured to receive a container, a lid configured to move between closed and open positions, an actuator, a transmission configured to transmit force from the actuator to the lid to cause movement of the lid from the closed position to the open position, and a lock including a blocker and a lock engagement feature configured to engage a corresponding container engagement feature on the container. In certain embodiments, the dispenser is configured such that: when the lock engagement feature is not engaged with the container engagement feature, the blocker blocks movement of the lid from the closed position to the open position; and when the lock engagement feature is engaged with the container engagement feature, movement of the lid from the closed position to the open position is allowed.

Abstract: A commode extension for facilitating movement of individuals with disabilities having a support frame with pivotally connected sections, wherein said support frame is in turn connected to a commode.

Abstract: A toilet seat lifting assembly includes a toilet seat that is pivotally coupled to a toilet such that a user can sit on the toilet. A pair of pins is each coupled to the toilet and each of the pins rotatably engages the toilet seat. A pair of biasing units is each coupled between a respective one of the pins and the toilet seat. Each of the biasing units biases the toilet seat to rotate on the pins into a lifted position. Additionally, the toilet seat is urgeable into a lowered position for sitting on the toilet seat. A pair of gaskets is each fixed around a respective one of the pins. Each of the gaskets frictionally engages the toilet seat to slow the movement of the toilet seat into the lifted position to inhibit the toilet seat from striking the toilet.

Abstract: A rotating cleaning element configured to be inserted in a cleaning head compartment of a robotic vacuum, the rotating cleaning element including: a drive end including a drive protrusion configured to engage a drive mechanism of the cleaning head compartment; a bearing end and a shroud configured to surround at least a portion of the bearing end to lessen an amount of hair and similar matter that reaches the bearing; and a central member extending between the bearing end and the drive end.