Abstract: A wrist strap assembly for a mobile device includes a case and a wrist strap. The case includes a bottom wall. A sidewall is disposed around a perimeter of the bottom wall and extends from the bottom wall to an upper distal end of the sidewall. The sidewall and bottom wall define an inner cavity sized to receive a mobile device therein. A channel is disposed around the upper distal end of the sidewall. The wrist strap is configured to have a stored position and a deployed position. When the wrist strap is in the stored position, the wrist strap is configured to frictionally fit within the channel of the case. When the wrist strap is in the deployed position, the wrist strap is configured to fit around the wrist of a user and to be connected to the case to secure the case to the user's wrist.

Abstract: A lanyard for a power tool includes at least two belts including a first belt and a second belt attached to each other at a single junction. The lanyard may also include an accessory mounted on the belt that is freely rotatable around the belt.

Abstract: A power tool assembly is provided including a portable power tool, at least one first auxiliary part connected in a functional manner to the portable power tool, and a lanyard mounted on the power tool and the at least one first auxiliary part to hold the at least one first auxiliary part functionally connected to the portable power tool when the power tool assembly is dropped. The lanyard may include a belt and a sheaf surrounding the belt, where visual information is provided on the external surface of the sheaf.

Abstract: A retractable built-in interdental brush includes a built-in interdental brush, a retractable mechanism, and a handle. The built-in interdental brush is connected to the retractable mechanism. By driving the retractable mechanism, the built-in interdental brush can be driven to extend from the handle to clean a gap between teeth. After use, the built-in interdental brush retracts into an accommodation space of the handle through the retractable mechanism, so that the handle can form a compact instrument box, which is very convenient to carry. An end surface of a delivery device of the built-in interdental brush is an inclined surface and is at an angle ? to an axial direction of the retractable built-in interdental brush is, where the angle ? is less than 90°.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a cosmetic product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows. The applicator includes a core extending along a longitudinal axis X, and one or more elongated strip having a top planar surface with a plurality of bristles extending therefrom. The one or more elongated strip is wrapped in a helical pattern around the longitudinal axis X of the core. Each of the plurality of bristles have a bristle latitudinal axis Y and one or more branches extending at a downward angle ? from the bristle latitudinal axis Y.

Abstract: A bristle for an oral care implement and an oral care implement including a plurality of such bristles. The bristle may include a body extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, the body having tapered portion having a transverse cross-sectional profile with a perimeter defined by a first linear section and a second linear section that intersect to form a first apex, a third linear section and a fourth linear section that intersect to form a second apex, a first curved section extending between the first and third linear sections, and a second curved section extending between the second and fourth linear sections. The body may also include a cylindrical body portion such that the tapered portion extends from a top end of the cylindrical body portion. The bristle includes various edges and rounded contours for enhanced cleaning.

Abstract: A power tool includes a power head receiving power from a power source. A drive coupled to the power head extends along a longitudinal axis, and the drive is engaged with a connector. Various aspects relate to the connector. The connector includes an internal bore configured to couple to the drive to a shank of a working tool. The connector further includes an external lobe protruding radially outward from the longitudinal axis, the lobe having a locking mechanism configured to secure the second working tool in response to relative movement between the lobe and the second working tool in both an axial direction and a rotational direction.

Abstract: A skin treatment device especially for use for treating skin in terms of cleaning, exfoliating and/or massaging the skin. The device comprising a housing and a skin treatment head releasably attached to the housing. The skin treatment head being rotatable around an axis element associated with the housing, wherein the housing encloses an actuator configured to rotate the skin treatment head, wherein the skin treatment head comprises one or more brushes associated with a support element), wherein the device further comprises a first thermally conductive element configured at a shortest distance to the one or more brushes selected from the range of 0-40 mm, and wherein the device further comprises a thermoelectric element configured to heat in a first mode the first thermally conductive element to provide a hot surface.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a handle, a head at a distal end of the handle comprising a bristle plate, a hole extending through the bristle plate, a plurality of bristles at least partially disposed in the hole and extending from the hole in a direction away from the head, and a reservoir in fluid communication with the hole. Fluid in the reservoir enters the tuft holes and is wicked out of the head of the toothbrushes by capillaries formed between the bristles.

Abstract: An oral care process which includes initiating a first operational sequence which includes generating an electric potential between a first sacrificial electrode and a second sacrificial electrode, the electric potential in the first operational sequence beginning with one of a first polarity and a second polarity, stopping the first operational sequence, and commencing a second operational sequence which includes generating the electric potential between the first sacrificial electrode and the second sacrificial electrode. The electric potential in the second operational sequence may begin with the other of the first polarity and the second polarity. The electric potential may be alternated between the first polarity and the second polarity at predetermined intervals during at least one of the first operational sequence and the second operational sequence.

Abstract: A ventilating hairbrush includes a head body; a handle attached to the head body; and a plurality of bristles extending outwardly from the head body. The head body and the handle are formed integrally. The head body is cylindrical, elongated and includes a groove lengthwise disposed on a surface; and a plurality of spaced holes lengthwise disposed on the surface. The bristles are fastened in the holes.

Abstract: An adjustable toothbrush collar includes a body arranged in a strip, band, or similar structure that is configured to wrap around a portion of a toothbrush. The adjustable toothbrush collar may further include an attachment mechanism operable to secure the body around the portion of the toothbrush. The body may include and/or be formed of an absorbent material that is operable to prevent and/or reduce one or more substances traveling from the bristles of the toothbrush past the portion of the toothbrush around which the adjustable toothbrush collar is secured.

Abstract: A portable, modular tabletop and tabletop system are herein disclosed. The tabletop includes a pair of side panels movably coupled thereto for holding beverages. The tabletop can selectively couple to hooks, that hook onto a variety of surfaces, or a table stem and base that enable the tabletop system to be a free-standing structure. The table stem is adjustable height. The base is designed in such a way that it can stably support the tabletop on a variety of surface types.

Abstract: A media article support device for use by a user positioned in a bed includes a first rod, a coupler, and a clamping unit. The coupler is engaged to a first end of the first rod and can engage a bedrail of a bed or a surface above the bed. The clamping unit is engaged to a second end of the first rod and can selectively engage a media article, such as a book, electronic device, and the like. The coupler engages the bedrail of the bed or the surface above the bed so that the clamping unit is positionable proximate to a head of a user lying or sitting in the bed. The media article engaged to the clamping unit is positioned to be viewed by the user.

Abstract: A portable workstation comprises a housing, wherein interior surfaces of the housing define at least one storage compartment, an articulating arm configured for mounting to the housing, and an attachment portion. The articulating arm comprises two or more arm sections configured for extension and rotation relative to one another and an exterior surface of the housing. A first end of a first one of the arm sections comprises a first mount point configured for mounting the articulating arm to the housing. A second end of the first one of the arm sections is configured for attachment to a first end of a second one of the arm sections. The attachment portion is configured for coupling to and rotation about a second mount point of a given one of the arm sections of the articulating arm, the attachment portion being further configured to hold a mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A connector for connecting discrete modular storage units defined by plural hollow elongate support members having longitudinal ends including apertures into which vertical connection members can be inserted to connect adjacent modules. The inserts may be of a predetermined length to connect two horizontally adjacent modules or a length twice the predetermined length to connect two horizontally adjacent modules. For vertically and horizontally connected modules, the inventive connector may be utilized to connect modular shelving units having both an in-line and perpendicular configuration. The connector ideally comprises two identical insert members joined to each other in a desired orientation, so that the modules can be connected in different configurations, whether in-line, staggered or perpendicularly. The inventive connector also vertically connects the horizontally configured shelving modules to a variety of vertically disposed and configured shelving module units in a desired configuration.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a first bracket, a second bracket and a supporting feature. The first rail is configured to be mounted to a rack through the first bracket and the second bracket. The second rail is movable relative to the first rail and is configured to carry a carried object. The supporting feature is arranged on the first bracket. When the second rail is located at a predetermined position relative to the first rail, an end of the second rail is not extended beyond the supporting feature, and the supporting feature is configured to support a predetermined portion of the carried object.

Abstract: A drawer rear wall for a drawer includes a first fastening portion for fixing the drawer rear wall to a first sidewall of the drawer, and a second fastening portion for fixing the drawer rear wall to a second sidewall of the drawer. The two fastening portions of the drawer rear wall are mutually spaced from one another in a longitudinal direction of the drawer rear wall by a middle portion, and a first wall thickness of at least one of the two fastening portions, preferably both fastening portions, is larger than a second wall thickness of the middle portion.

Abstract: A drawer assembly for an appliance includes a drawer front providing selective access to a drawer recess, a handle assembly attached to the drawer front, and a slide assembly attached to the drawer front. The slide assembly includes a fixed slide mounted to the appliance, a sliding support coupling the drawer front to the fixed slide, and a catch lever operably coupled to the fixed slide and the sliding support. The catch lever is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position to selectively fix the sliding support relative to the fixed slide.

Abstract: A storage shelf assembly for suspending from a structure includes a platform. A platform support frame includes a first side member that defines a first channel and a second side member that defines a second channel positioned opposite the first side member. A plurality of cross members extend between the first and second side members and are received within the first and second channels. The plurality of cross members are configured to support the platform. A plurality of uprights configured to suspend the platform support frame from the structure are coupled to the platform support frame by an attachment assembly. The attachment assembly includes a support bracket coupled to the upright and configured to cradle the first side member, and a clamp feature coupled to the support bracket and configured to extend over the first side member.

Abstract: A support apparatus includes: a first support member; a second support member rotatably connected to the first support member and capable of rotating within a first angle range starting from a position where the first support member is located; and a third support member rotatably connected to the second support member and capable of, after the second support member rotates to a maximum angle thereof, continuing to rotate in a direction in which the second support member rotates within a second angle range starting from a position where the second support member is located. The second angle range is greater than or equal to the first angle range.

Abstract: A tabletop protective shield is provided that includes clear panels connected using clear flexible joints therebetween.

Abstract: A seating assembly for athletes includes seats having a back and seat portion, a base, an adjustable element, a user interface device, and a controller. The back portion includes a back heating member that provides heat to a user's torso. The seat portion includes a lower limb heating member that provides heat to the user's lower limbs. The base supports each seat. The adjustable element is coupled to the base and one of the seats and adjusts height of the seat. The user interface device receives an input regarding a desired temperature of the back heating member and the lower limb heating member. The controller receives the input and adjusts an operation of the back heating member and the lower limb heating member to achieve the desired temperature. The user interface device receives a second input to adjust the a height of the seat relative to the floor surface.

Abstract: A drive bush configured to circumferentially rotate and drive a pair of wedge members in an eccentric space includes a cylindrical portion rotatably supported inside a boss portion of an internal tooth constituting member, a flange portion integrally formed at a first end portion in the axial direction of the cylindrical portion so as to face one side surface side of the wedge members, and a pushing portion integrally provided on the outer peripheral side of the flange portion, and configured to release a wedge effect by circumferentially pushing the wedge members. The inner surface of the cylindrical portion is integrally formed with a wall portion, and the wall portion is formed with, in the middle thereof, a female spline teeth meshing with the output shaft of a motor. The cylindrical portion, the wall portion including the female spline teeth and the flange portion have substantially the same thickness.

Abstract: A rotary recline mechanism for allowing reclining movement of a first part relative to a second part, the mechanism comprising: a plurality of friction pads (10) arranged to be compressed together, the plurality of friction pads comprising alternating first friction pads (10a) connected to the first part and second friction pads (10b) connected to the second part; biasing means (7) to bias the friction pads into compressed frictional engagement; actuator means (5) to which force is applied by a user; and a force transmission means (6,8) that translates a first force applied by the user in a first direction to act against the force of the biasing means to release the frictional pads from the compressed frictional engagement to allow the first friction pads to rotate relative to the second friction pads.

Abstract: A therapeutic chair is disclosed with moving parts that permit a user to implement a regimen of physical modality treatment, including non-axial vertebral decompression, flexion extension, distraction, rotation, and lateral flexion.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for providing a travel pillow useful when sitting within an enclosed space. The travel pillow includes an outer casing having an inner cavity and a connecting mechanism for closing the inner cavity, a pair of connecting tabs coupled to each end of the outer casing, the connecting mechanism comprises a zipper, snaps, hooks, button-buttonhole, and Velcro; and a pair of mating attachment mechanisms coupled to each of the pair of connecting tabs for coupling the pair of connecting tabs to each other, pair of mating attachment mechanisms comprises a pair of mating snaps, hooks, button-buttonhole, and Velcro. The outer casing expands to permit a rolled up piece of fabric to be placed within the inner cavity, and the outer casing is made from a material comprising cotton, wool, silk, and synthetic fibers having a plush surface.

Abstract: A convertible travel accessory in accordance with one embodiment includes a main body that in a first state assumes a hoodie form for being worn on a head of a user and in a second state assumes a storage pouch form. The travel accessory also includes a chin pillow that is coupled to and adjustable relative to the main body for placement beneath a chin of a user, wherein in the second state, the chin pillow is inserted into the storage pouch. An optional blanket can also be provided as part of the travel accessory and can be permanently attached to the chin pillow (e.g., along a bottom edge thereof) or it can be detachably coupled to the chin pillow.

Abstract: The invention discloses a sofa seat frame, a sofa base assembly, a sofa and a sofa production and assembly process, the sofa seat frame comprises two cross beams arranged at intervals and two longitudinal beams connecting the two cross beams, wherein a plurality of supporting elastic pieces are arranged between the two cross beams; and each longitudinal beam comprises a first supporting plate for supporting a seat cushion and a first side plate arranged at one side of the lower part of the first supporting plate and used for being detachably connected with sofa fabric on the seat cushion. In the sofa seat frame provided by the invention, when the seat cushion is placed on the supporting elastic pieces, the first supporting plates can give a certain supporting force to the seat cushion, so as to improve the sitting comfort of users.

Abstract: A bed with multiple separable segments includes a first bed body segment including a first platform part and a first support frame; a second bed body segment including a second platform part and a second support frame; and a third bed body segment connected to the first and second bed body segments and including a third platform part and a third support frame. The first, second and third platform parts together form a platform for bearing loads and are arranged sequentially in a longitudinal direction of the platform. The first and second support frames are detachably connected with the third support frame via fasteners. The bed with multiple separable segments of the present disclosure may be separated into multiple bed body segments connected in an insertion connection manner, so that stacking or transportation volume is greatly reduced so as to facilitate storage or transportation.

Abstract: A bed with multiple separable segments includes a first bed body segment including a first platform part and a first support frame; a second bed body segment including a second platform part and a second support frame; and a third bed body segment connected to the first and second bed body segments and including a third platform part and a third support frame; wherein, the first, second and third platform parts together form a platform for bearing loads and are arranged sequentially in a longitudinal direction of the platform; the first and second support frames are detachably connected with the third support frame in a insertion connection manner. The bed with multiple separable segments of the present disclosure may be separated into multiple bed body segments connected in the insertion connection manner, so that stacking or transportation volume is greatly reduced so as to facilitate storage or transportation.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a sofa armrest. The sofa armrest includes a main body made by blow molding, the upper end of the inner side surface of the main body is recessed inward to form a fabric mounting groove for mounting armrest fabric, and the lower end of the inner side surface of the main body is provided with clamping-connection grooves for being connected with connectors of a sofa underframe. The sofa armrest is made by a blow molding process, and compared with traditional solid sofa armrests, the sofa armrest has the advantages of low weight, high production speed and less manufacturing materials; when the armrest fabric is squeezed and deformed, debris accumulates on the lower wall of the fabric mounting groove or on a seat cover fabric, cleaning of dust and debris is facilitated, and the overall hygiene of a sofa is maintained.

Abstract: A smart adjustable bed system combines an adjustable bed, a smart hub, a server, and smart devices to provide a system for controlling the raising and lowering of the adjustable bed. The smart hub acts as a gateway interconnecting the smart adjustable bed and a remote server capable of powerful voice recognition and artificial intelligence at a shared price. The system includes methods of using the system to allow an additional smart device such as a tablet computer to act as a remote control for the smart adjustable bed. The system further enables voice controls to be used to raise and lower the adjustable bed. Lastly, the voice recognition of the smart hub can be used to detect snoring and to send a signal to the adjustable bed to raise the bed to a position until the user reaches a position where snoring stops.

Abstract: A bedding system comprises an anchor assembly and a comforter to provide optimal sleep experience and minimize the effort of making of a bed for sleep. The anchor assembly is formed to “box” in a mattress with the comforter installed on the front face of the mattress. Various types of adjustable anchors are attached to an anchor band of the anchor assembly and connect to the comforter along two longitudinal sides and a bottom side of the mattress so that the comforter can stay tucked on the mattress at all times. The anchors allow a user to make adjustments of tightness of the comforter to achieve ultimate comfort and high-quality sleep while the user is tucked in during sleep. The bedding system provides efficient connections between the anchors and the comforter, and/or a fitted sheet, thus facilitating easy disconnection of the system for washing and/or replacement.

Abstract: A variable pressure device includes: a user support device including a plurality of inflatable sub-divisions; a pump or compressor; and a manifold assembly including a plurality of valves controlling output of the pump or compressor to selectively inflate and deflate each of the plurality of inflatable sub-divisions.

Abstract: A bed may provide pneumatic effects. An array of pumps may be used in providing the pneumatic effects. In some embodiments less than all of the pumps may be operated to provide some of the pneumatic effects, and in some such embodiments no individual pump may be able to provide others of the pneumatic effects, and in some or other such embodiments all of the pumps may be required to provide at least one of the pneumatic effects.

Abstract: An inflatable bed is provided, comprising: a first piece, a middle piece having a middle master piece and an oblique ring piece having an inner edge connected to the middle master piece, and a second piece; a first lateral piece connected to the first piece and to an outer edge of the oblique ring piece; and a second lateral piece connected to the middle piece and to the second piece. A first air chamber is defined by the first piece, the middle piece, and the first lateral piece. A second air chamber is defined by the middle piece, the second piece, and the second lateral piece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new mattress embodiment for mattresses, the embodiment allows the adjustment of the desired firmness level in the desired part of a bed that can be used in homes, hotels, workplaces etc. The invention also provides a new mattress embodiment for mattresses, that allows the adjustment firmness level in a bed a and at any moment desired by the user.

Abstract: System (200) is provided for a chair with removable armrests. The system (200) includes a chair back (220) connected to a rectangular chair seat (210) with chair feet (230) and two handrails (240). The handrails (240) are connected to the chair back (220) and the rectangular chair seat (210). The chair seat (210) further comprises a chair frame (260), a seat cushion (270) and two side wall clothes (250), wherein each side wall cloth (250) is configured to optionally secure the side wall cloth (250) to a respective handrail (240). The side wall cloth (250) can secure itself to a handrail (240) through an internal adhesive on an internal side of the side wall cloth (250) and an external adhesive of an external side of the side wall cloth (250). The side wall cloth (250) can optionally be secured to the handrail (240) by wrapping around the handrail (240) and connecting the internal and external adhesives.

Abstract: For this invention I took into account two basic aspects: the application of induction motors its speeds and the weight of children newly born until 3 years old. The present invention will have as components; the induction motor specifically of single phase power, a support structure, a bed or a seat. For this invention, the dimensions of the induction motor, such as, the stator, the rotor, the shaft and its length, the speeds, will be according to the weight of children's between age 0 to 3 years old. The two speeds that will have will be slower than those of the fans of home and commercial establishments. These are the modifications that will be made in the single phase induction motor. The new section on invention is the bed or the seat that will be connected to the shaft to allow the bed to rotate. Another new aspect of the invention is the support structure in which the motor will be placed in a vertical position. The support structure will be circular and with a certain height.

Abstract: A stackable cutlery utensil, a cutlery dispenser and a system for dispensing cutlery utensils are provided. The stackable cutlery utensil comprises a head, an elongate handle, and at least one projection disposed on the elongate handle. The elongate handle comprises a neck portion attached to the head, and a free end portion. The elongate handle defines at least one longitudinally extending slot. The at least one projection is configured to be received by the at least one longitudinally extending slot of a further stackable cutlery utensil stacked adjacent the stackable cutlery utensil.

Abstract: A dispensing system includes a track, a pusher, a biasing member, and a damper. The pusher is moveably coupled to the track. The biasing member is coupled to the pusher and the track and configured to move the pusher relative to the track in a first direction. The damper is coupled to the pusher and the track and configured to reduce a speed at which the pusher moves relative to the track in the first direction.

Abstract: A connecting device for interconnecting a vertical tube and a plurality of display cabinets for carrying display modules includes first and second connecting frames and a fastening unit. The first connecting frame is for mounting the display cabinets thereon, abuts against a front outer surface of the vertical tube facing the display cabinets. The second connecting frame abuts against a rear outer surface of the vertical tube facing away from the first connecting frame. The fastening unit includes first fastening sets fastening the first and second connecting frames together so as to clamp the vertical tube therebetween. The second fastening sets fasten securely the display cabinets to the first connecting frame.

Abstract: A modular merchandise display which allows for the integrated display of greeting cards and other social expression products. The system provides flexibility in the set up and modification of the retail display over time by offering product modules having a variety of holding mechanisms for retaining and displaying a wide range of products. Each product module operates independently from all others such that adding/removing/rearranging a product module does not affect or disrupt the other product modules on the display.

Abstract: Provided is a display system, display method, and computer program product that allow a user to not only check the sizes of clothing but also check whether the user is wearing the clothing well even if the user does not actually try on the clothing. A display system is used to sell clothing, and represents a mannequin and clothing in three-dimensional shapes using computer graphics, forms a three-dimensional shape representing a state in which the mannequin is wearing the clothing, by combining the three-dimensional shapes of the mannequin and the clothing, and displays the formed three-dimensional shape. When forming the three-dimensional shape representing the state in which the mannequin is wearing the clothing, the display system represents deformation of the clothing by inputting physical properties of the clothing.

Abstract: A frame system according to one embodiment includes a mount body having an inner surface and an opposing outer surface. The outer surface has an adhesive body applied thereto. The adhesive body has an adhesive on an outer surface thereof for contacting and bonding with a support surface. The frame system further includes an outer frame element having a first opening through which an image substrate is visible. The outer frame element has a first surface against which the image substrate seats. A back plate is configured for attachment to the outer frame element and the back plate includes a second opening that receives the adhesive body. The back plate further includes a forward protrusion against which the image substrate seat. A mount space is defined between the outer frame element and the back plate in which the mount body is disposed and is configured to move in at least two directions for adjusting a position of the frame system on the support surface. At least one biasing element (e.g.

Abstract: A weighted covering assembly including a flexible cover configured with channels adapted to receive and hold weighted members is provided. The covering assembly may be used a ground covering (e.g., as a beach towel, picnic blanket, etc.) upon which one or more persons may sit or lay. The channels and associated weighted members may be configured along one or more sides of the covering to add weight to the covering and to prevent the covering from being shifted or otherwise moved by external forces such as wind, users of the covering, or other forces. The weighted members also may include padding to be used as a pillow.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that prevents the waste of disposable culinary pieces. According to various aspects and embodiments of the invention the apparatus can facilitate either leisurely disbursement of pieces for a small or medium size event, or for rapid disbursement of pieces for large events.

Abstract: The refillable drinking vessel is a fluid containment structure. The refillable drinking vessel forms a fluidic connection with a pressurized fluid source the refillable drinking vessel: a) opens a fluidic connection with the pressurized fluid source; and, b) received fluid from the pressurized fluid source until a previously determined volume of fluid is contained in the refillable drinking vessel. The refillable drinking vessel incorporates a bottle, a bottle fitting structure, a base plate, and a fluid control structure. The base plate forms a fluidic connection between the bottle fitting structure and the pressurized fluid source. The bottle fitting structure forms a fluidic connection between the bottle and the base plate. The fluid control structure automatically controls the flow of fluid from the pressurized fluid source through the base plate and the bottle fitting structure into the bottle.

Abstract: Various embodiments concern a handheld beverage container. The beverage container includes a vacuum chamber located radially between an inner tubular sidewall and an outer tubular sidewall and axially between an inner bottom wall and an outer bottom wall. The combined heat capacity of both of the inner tubular sidewall and the inner bottom wall can be greater than the combined heat capacity of both of the outer tubular sidewall and the outer bottom wall such that a vacuum insulated thermal reserve is formed. Heat can be exchanged between the thermal reserve and the beverage to stabilize the temperature of the beverage to counteract ambient cooling/heating of the beverage. Various embodiments concern a cap that seals with a disposable cup that is held within a container body, allowing a beverage to be contained in the disposable cup while being insulated by the container body, with or without a thermal reserve.