Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of mesh chairs, in particular to a spring-type iron frame mesh chair, wherein it comprises a chair body, and a reinforcement is fixed to the side of the chair body by welding. A mesh body is fixed on the side surface of the reinforcement. Spring bodies are fixed on the inner side of the reinforcement by welding. A connecting ring is connected to one end of the spring bodies different from the reinforcement. An adjusting rod is integrally arranged on the side surface of the chair body. The adjusting rod penetrates the side wall of the chair body. When the mesh chair is in use, the spring bodies can pull the reinforcement by their own elasticity. Pressure is applied to the reinforcement and the spring bodies when the mesh body is under pressure, so that the mesh body becomes flexible and elastic to a certain extent, which improves the user experience.

Abstract: Head support devices are described herein. The devices include a headband portion having a first end, a second end opposed to the first end, an inner surface and a outer surface, each of the inner surface and the outer surface extending between the first end and the second end, the inner surface being configured to rest against at least a portion of a user's head; a first loop coupled to the first end of the headband portion; and a second loop coupled to the second end of the headband portion. The first loop and the second loop are each configured to releasably couple to at least a portion of a seat. Methods of supporting a head against a seat are also described herein.

Abstract: A body support assembly includes a seat assembly and backrest assembly supported by a tilt control assembly. Methods of using and assembling the body support assembly are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bed construction for conditioned furniture e.g., a ventilated bed, comprising a base frame; a leg module extending from the base frame; and a tub-shaped outer shell, supported by the base frame, forming a cavity for accommodating a ventilation unit. The base frame can be arranged in the cavity, wherein the leg module extends from the base frame through respective openings in a bottom of the outer shell.

Abstract: A bedding securement system includes a first bedding layer configured to be disposed over a mattress and a flexible base layer configured to be secured under the mattress. The first bedding layer includes a top end, a bottom end, and a plurality of first fasteners disposed along the bottom end. Likewise, the flexible base layer includes a top end, a bottom end, and a plurality of anchoring fasteners disposed along the bottom end. The plurality of anchoring fasteners of the flexible base layer are configured to couple to the plurality of first fasteners of the first bedding layer so as to limit movement of the first bedding layer with respect to the mattress.

Abstract: A side rail of a mattress that may be used with an adjustable bed may include a main body that facilitate adjustment of the mattress while maximizing contact between a bottom of the mattress and an upper supporting surface of an adjustable bedframe. More specifically, the main body of the side rail may include a top edge with one or more upper recesses therein and a bottom edge with one or more lower recesses therein. An upper insert may be secured within each upper recess, while a lower insert may be secured within each lower recess. The material from which each upper insert and lower insert is formed may be more compressible than a material from which the main body of the side rail is formed to enable the side rail and the mattress to bend with the supporting surface of the adjustable bedframe.

Abstract: Upholstery support arrangements for conditioned furniture are disclosed herein. A representative arrangement, such as for a ventilated bed, comprises an upholstery support structure having a support platform that defines a support plane, for supporting an upholstery item, the upholstery support platform having a first array of apertures that allow a flow of air through the support platform; the upholstery supported on the support platform (e.g., a mattress) having a bottom face facing the support platform and including a second array of apertures positioned to allow the flow of air through the bottom face into the upholstery; wherein a periodicity of the first array of apertures and a periodicity of the second array of apertures are matched to one another.

Abstract: An air distribution unit for environmentally controlled furniture, such as a bed. In representative embodiments, the air distribution unit includes a fan enclosure for accommodating a fan, with a fan enclosure inlet upstream of the fan and a fan enclosure outlet downstream of the fan, the fan enclosure including an air-flow guidance member positioned in the fan enclosure, which defines at least in part, an air-flow path between the fan enclosure inlet and the fan enclosure outlet, wherein an inner surface of the air-flow guidance member, adjacent to the air-flow path , is at least partially sound-absorbing.

Abstract: Environmentally conditioned furniture, such as a bed are disclosed herein. A representative bed includes a bed frame for supporting an air-permeable mattress or cushion, the bed frame comprising a shell frame having at least one air inlet with a total inlet flow-through area, and at least one air outlet, in fluid communication with the air inlet, and having a total outlet flow-through area. The bed frame is arranged for accommodating an air distribution unit in fluid communication with the air outlet, and in a top plan view, at most 30% of the inlet total flow-through area overlaps with the outlet total flow-through area.

Abstract: A mattress having a first layer with a first layer top and bottom extending from a first edge to a second edge, a first side rail proximate the first edge, a second side rail proximate the second edge, additional layers positioned under the first layer bottom between the first side rail and the second side rail, and a first air module that creates airflow, positioned between the first side rail and at least one of the additional layers. The first air module can draw air from the first layer and direct exhaust air between the first side rail and the second layer. The mattress can define a first channel between the first side rail and the second layer that can permit flow of the exhaust air. The second layer can define a layer recessed portion at a side of the second layer that is adjacent to the first side rail.

Abstract: A bed includes a mattress; a heating member coupled to the mattress and configured to operably generate heat for the mattress; a temperature detector disposed on the mattress for detecting temperature of the mattress; and a controller coupled with the heating member and the temperature detector and configured to receive and process signals of the temperature detected from the temperature detector and control operations of the heating member based on the temperature signals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of air cushion beds, and discloses a double-layer air cushion bed, including an upper air chamber, a lower air chamber, a middle partition sheet arranged between the upper air chamber and the lower air chamber, and an inflating structure, where the middle partition sheet is provided with a communicating structure for communicating the upper air chamber and the lower air chamber to allow air in the upper air chamber and the lower air chamber to circulate with each other, and the inflating structure is configured to inflate and deflate the upper air chamber and the lower air chamber. Through this arrangement, the upper air chamber and the lower air chamber are configured as an upper layer and a lower layer, and the communicating structure on the middle partition sheet communicates the upper air chamber and the lower air chamber to form a large convective air chamber.

Abstract: Fabric for a modular chair suitable for defining a surface in use and for supporting a user when seated on the chair, and a perimeter area defined by edges of the surface. The fabric includes, at the surface, a periodic weave, the base of which includes at least one main filament, inside of which at least one secondary filament is also inserted, arranged in a weft along a predetermined trajectory. The main filament and the secondary filament are mutually and tightly attached at the perimeter area. The fabric includes at least one spool defining a long element trapped inside part of the fabric along the perimeter area wherein the weaving of the main filament creates a tubular shape suitable for housing the spool, and the secondary filament at least partially wraps the spool to mutually block the main filament and the secondary filament at the spool.

Abstract: A segmented toy bar assembly includes multiple toy bar segments connected by couplings that allow for reconfiguration between an expanded configuration defining an expanded length and a compact configuration having a compact length that is substantially less than the expanded length. The toy bar segments may take the form of flexible members having a cross-sectional width at least two times the cross-sectional thickness, to allow the expanded toy bar to flex into an arch for placement over a play mat or other children's accessory. Toys may be suspended from the erected toy bar for play and entertainment.

Abstract: A sensor for a merchandise display security system for displaying and protecting an article of merchandise is provided. The security system includes a merchandise bracket configured to be secured to the article of merchandise and a sensor configured to releasably engage the merchandise bracket and to detect unauthorized removal of the merchandise bracket or the sensor from the article of merchandise. The sensor is configured to be releasably engaged with the merchandise bracket such that the sensor is removable from the merchandise bracket while the merchandise bracket remains secured to the article of merchandise.

Abstract: A product dispensing system includes a housing having lockable access, a forward viewing window and a lower output tray. Two or more trays are positioned within the housing, each tray of the trays accommodating a plurality of products, wherein each tray includes a self-contained motor and track configured to move the products responsive to a user action. The system additionally includes a selector for moving an indicator laterally between the two or more trays and a knob spaced apart from the selector for activating the motor to move the products forward and drop a single product into the output tray.

Abstract: A shelving system is provided. The shelving system includes an upper rail, and optionally a lower rail, from which one or more upright supports extend. The upright supports are slidable within the upper and lower rails so that a user may vary their location. A shelf mounts to the upright supports. The shelf includes interlocking deck panels and selectively removable support bars so that it may be assembled onto the upright supports.

Abstract: modular artwork display assembly formed of multiple display modules which are, themselves, translucent pockets for holding viewable sheets of artwork and that interconnect to each other along their respective perimeters.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an object on a wall includes a bracket including a first end segment, a second end segment and an intermediate hang segment running laterally between the first end segment and the second end segment. The intermediate hang segment includes an upper edge and a lower edge, wherein the lower edge includes a plurality of downwardly extending teeth and a plurality of upwardly extending recesses, wherein the teeth and recesses together define a laterally running hang zone of the intermediate hang segment. The bracket further includes a first side segment extending downward at a first side of the hang zone and a second side segment extending downward at a second side of the hang zone, wherein the first side segment and the second side segment are configured for limiting lateral shifting of the bracket relative to a wall mount structure engaged with the hang zone.

Abstract: A protective case for a travel pillow having a hollow interior configured to receive a travel pillow, the hollow interior having a geometry configured to match the geometry of the travel pillow, wherein the travel pillow is defined by a fill encapsulated by a layer of material, and at least one sealable opening to the hollow interior, wherein the hollow interior is less than an entire interior of the protective case.

Abstract: A portable caddy for disposable tableware comprising: one or more multipurpose platforms for placing tableware, a plurality of concentric vertical legs, with provision for attaching multiple holders for accessories such as bowls, cups, spoons, forks, knives, napkins, stirrers, etc. Furthermore, the caddy may be assembled in table-top mode or in free-standing floor mode with the help of extender leg attachments. The extender legs have provision for attaching one or two or more plastic bags or baskets for separately collecting organic waste or recyclable materials. Platforms may be designed strong enough to hold heavier objects so that the caddy functions as a multipurpose stand.

Abstract: A device includes a cup having an open top, an interior bottom and an exterior bottom, a compartment coupled to the exterior bottom of the cup, and a removable film coupled to the compartment. The cup may be operable to hold a liquid. The compartment may be operable to hold an item, and the removable film may be operable to expose the item.

Abstract: A rapid beverage cooling device and a refrigeration method thereof are provided. The rapid beverage cooling device includes an outer cup body and an inner cup body of which rims are connected. An interlayer inner cavity for storing a liquid is formed between the outer cup body and the inner cup body; a liquid injection port communicated with the interlayer inner cavity is made at a bottom of the outer cup body; the liquid injection port can be opened or sealed; a liquid accommodating cavity is disposed in the inner cup body; a convex column extends toward the liquid accommodating cavity from a wall of the inner cup body; and an inner cavity of the convex column is communicated with the interlayer inner cavity.

Abstract: The present invention is an assortment of circular, rectangular, and square-shaped cake shield covers for the protection of cakes from spittle and impact. These cake shields allow for the placement of circular and rectangular candles into holes or groves embedded in the cake shield. The cake shields allow for a rotatable platform on top of the cake shield, which make also include candle groves.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to biodegradable cutlery, and more specifically to spoons, forks, and knives. The biodegradable cutlery includes a plurality of recesses disposed on the handle forming a rib to resist twisting and bending. An indentation may be disposed along a neck of the cutlery to enhance stability further.

Abstract: A tube for drinking liquids has two opposite ends, an inner wall, an outer wall, a central part provided with a bend formed as a sylphone and having a throughgoing opening extending between the outer wall and the inner wall of the tube, one of the opposite ends of the tube being closed, and a throughgoing opening being provided in one of the walls of the tube near the dosed opposite end of the tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic cup and beverage holder device. The holder device includes two magnets of opposing polarities, which allow an enclosed cup and/or beverage to remain stable and erect without spilling, even in a moving vehicle. The magnets are positioned within the base of the holder device, thereby creating a strong magnetic attractive force which stabilizes the enclosed cup and/or beverage. The holder device can either be used as an insert in a cup holder, or as a standalone device. The holder device prevents spilling and excess shaking of the beverage and eliminates loss of carbonation.

Abstract: A sleeve for a water bottle and a method of making a sleeve is provided. The sleeve comprising a bottle holder portion having a first plurality of elastic straps arranged to define a cylindrical center portion. The cylindrical portion has an open first end, and a second end at least partially enclosed by a second plurality of elastic straps, the open first end being sized to receive the water bottle. At least one first storage portion is provided having a third plurality of elastic straps, at least a portion of the third plurality of elastic straps extending from the first plurality of elastic straps.

Abstract: A multifunctional kitchen apparatus that may be used for cutting, storing, and serving consumables is disclosed. The apparatus may comprise a rectangle-shaped board under which a pair of flip trays and a pair of removable trays may be placed. The pair of flip trays may be pivotably connected to a front support of the board thereby making it rotatable along a fixed axis. When positioned in a retracted configuration, the pair of flip trays may rest within a first pair of tray slots provided beneath the board. When positioned in an extended configuration, the pair of flip trays may swivel outwards from the side portions of the board and rests parallelly along the front-side portion of the board. Further, the apparatus may comprise of a pair of removable trays capable of being placed within a second pair of tray slots provided beneath the first pair of tray slots.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of satisfying human needs and specifically relates to the structure of a device for putting on footwear. The shoe horn consists of a blade in the form of a trapezoid rod with a longitudinal groove along its entire length. The guard is mounted on the blade using the press fitting method. A grip is shaped as a steel tube and press fitted on the narrowed part of the blade and. touching the guard. A wedge with a pommel is press fitted into the tube of the grip. The design of the invention ensures perfect balance of the shoe horn.

Abstract: A beverage pod is provided. The beverage pod includes an outer shell having a bottom layer and a lid opposite the bottom layer. The lid is operable to be breached by a fluid injecting component of a beverage brewing machine so that a liquid can be injected into the beverage pod. The liquid mixes with a beverage material contained in a filter to form a beverage. The bottom layer is operable to be breached by a brewing pin from a beverage brewing machine. Upon breach of the bottom layer by the brewing pin, the beverage flows out of an outlet created by the brewing pin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge system (1) for producing a bever-age (70), wherein the cartridge system (1) can be introduced into a beverage preparation machine (3). The invention also relates to a cartridge (2) which comprises a reservoir (6) filled with a beverage substance (7) and to a cartridge receiving region (10) connected to the cartridge (2). The cartridge receiving region (10) has a mixing chamber (8) which can be fluidically connected to the reservoir (6) and a fluid feed line (12) which opens into the mixing chamber (8). The mixing chamber (8) has a beverage discharge (11), through which the beverage (70) made of the mixture of the beverage substance (7) and the fluid supplied by the fluid feed line (12) in the mixing chamber (8) is dispensed, said beverage discharge (11) comprising a tubular line piece (30).

Abstract: In a method for producing coffee, coffee beans are ground very finely, with or without the addition of water, and a mixture of the coffee powder and water is formed, and the coffee is extracted from this mixture and preferably conveyed to an outlet. Coffee beans and the water in the grinding chamber can be supplied to at least one mill, and the coffee beans ground with the water supplied, and the mixture formed from this. To form the mixture, cold or hot water is supplied to the mill during the grinding process in the grinding chamber and/or after the grinding process. Thus, the coffee produced has an especially full-bodied flavor.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for use with a coffee maker, the apparatus. The apparatus may include a cup shelf and a track disposed vertically, the track comprising a rail, the rail having a top rail portion and a bottom rail portion. The apparatus may include a switch having a hinge pin and a hook pin, where the switch is configured to be pressed by a user, where the cup shelf is vertically movable, and where the hook pin is configured to interface with the top rail portion.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for automatically cooking food, and the method comprises acquiring an initial image of at least one food ingredient, the initial image being acquired before cooking or when the cooking is not complete; processing the initial image to extract characteristic parameters of at least one food ingredient, wherein the characteristic parameters of the food ingredient indicates the cooking characteristics of the food ingredient; determining cooking condition parameters for at least one food ingredient based on characteristic parameters of at least one food ingredient.

Abstract: Slow cookers are described that have multiple cooking modes that are based on user selected choices, including the cooking mode and the desired doneness or temperature of the food product to be cooked. Preferably, plural cooking modes are provided to be selected that include the use of a temperature probe to provided temperature feedback information. A control module can be mounted to the slow cooking and programmed to control the multiple cooking modes and the temperature probe can be operatively connected to the control module to provide sensed temperature data for use in the various cooking modes. Preferably, the cooking modes using the temperature probe include the heating of a cooking vessel within the slow cooker for heating the food product or a liquid within the cooking vessel to a desired temperature and to permit the user greater flexibility in cooking options and to vary option at time during the cooking processes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cooking appliance control method using artificial intelligence and a system thereof. The cooking appliance control method includes: performing vision recognition of an image of a product to be cooked captured by a user equipment, and obtaining information on the product to be cooked; retrieving a recipe to be applied to the product to be cooked, on the basis of the information on the product to be cooked; loading information on a cooking appliance registered in a user account; generating a cooking command for the registered cooking appliance by using the recipe, and providing the cooking command to the user equipment; and controlling the registered cooking appliance by the user equipment in accordance with the cooking command.

Abstract: A tool for use with food items; the tool includes a rod and a removable, disposable skewer. The skewer is removably inserted into a skewer-holder-end of the rod and held in place therein. The skewer is then used for holding a food item and roasting or cooking it over a heat source. Preferably, the tool is used for holding a food item such as a marshmallow and roasting it over a campfire.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses an air fryer with cooling function. By setting the first air suction structure on the bottom wall of the bottom cover, an air supply duct is set on the side wall of the bottom cover, and an air guide cover is added on the middle shell. When the exhaust fan is started, the external air flows in from the first air suction structure, enters the air guide area through the air supply duct, and then enters the exhaust area, and finally is discharged from the exhaust area to the outside. As the outside air continuously flows along the side wall of the bottom cover, the heat radiated from the side wall of the heating cavity can be taken away during heating. The side wall of the bottom cover is in the normal temperature state. Similarly, the bottom wall of the bottom cover can take away a large amount of heat when the air continuously flows in, and the bottom wall is in the normal temperature state.

Abstract: A cooking rack according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other possible things, a top grate extending between a first end portion and a second end portion, a base extending between a first end portion and a second end portion, the base spaced apart from the top grate, a first support supporting the first end portion of the top grate with respect to the first end portion of the base, a second support supporting the second end portion of the top grate with respect to the second end portion of the base, and first and second rails situated between the top grate and the base. A method of cooking and another example cooking rack are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pellet fueled apparatus having a continuous spark ignition system and swing-away warming rack is disclosed. The apparatus may include a power supply controller configured to cause a spark generator to create a continuous spark in a gap space between two electrodes for a duration greater than 2 seconds and up to 20 minutes uninterrupted. The apparatus, when embodied as a grill may include a warming rack that swings away from an underlying cooking surface when the grill lid is opened.

Abstract: A solid pellet fueled apparatus having a duel auger system and multi/high speed auger motor is disclosed. The duel auger may include first and second auger blades mounted on a single auger shaft having blade pitches configured to convey solid fuel in opposite directions towards a central burn pot. Each auger blade may service a separate solid fuel compartment provided in a single hopper. The auger motor may have a high-speed setting that may be selected for solid fuel clean out.

Abstract: A pellet fueled apparatus having a continuous spark ignition system and swing-away warming rack is disclosed. The apparatus may include a power supply controller configured to cause a spark generator to create a continuous spark in a gap space between two electrodes for a duration greater than 2 seconds and up to 20 minutes uninterrupted. The apparatus, when embodied as a grill may include a warming rack that swings away from an underlying cooking surface when the grill lid is opened.

Abstract: A foldable lid for a grill may include a top wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The front wall may be pivotably coupled to the top wall. The rear wall may be spaced apart from the front wall. The rear wall may be pivotably coupled to the top wall. The first side wall may be pivotably coupled to the rear wall. The second side wall may be spaced apart from the first side wall. The second side wall may be pivotably coupled to the rear wall. The foldable lid may be configured to be in a first configuration or a second configuration.

Abstract: A toaster includes a cabinet defining a toasting cavity for receiving a bread product and one or more heating elements positioned within the cabinet for selectively heating the toasting cavity. A camera assembly is mounted in view of the toasting cavity and a controller is configured to obtain a desired toast level, initiate a toasting cycle by energizing the one or more heating elements, obtain one or more images of the bread product within the toasting cavity using the camera assembly, analyze the one or more images using a machine learning image recognition process to determine an actual toast level of the bread product, and stop the toasting cycle when the actual toast level has reached the desired toast level.

Abstract: A sandwich press or food holder for use with a cooking appliance, such as a toaster or oven. Sidewalls of the press that define a space in which a food item is received can have one or more ridges that define a convex surface inside the cavity and a concave surface on an exterior of the sidewall. The concave surface can be positioned adjacent a heating element when the press is received in a cooking cavity of the appliance. One or more openings can be provided in the sidewall, e.g., to allow radiant energy to pass and/or steam to escape. A handle can permit two-handed manipulation of the press and can have a gripping portion that is offset from an area directly above the press.

Abstract: A system is provided for heating food. The system includes a housing and a slot, where the slot extends in a direction from the top to the bottom. The system also includes heating elements adjacent the slot. A lever is provided along one of the sides of the housing. The lever is operatively connected to the heating elements and a movable platform within the slot. The system also includes an insert comprising two elements that are rotatable about a hinge from an open position to a closed position. The insert in the closed position defines a recess to hold food. A width of the insert in the closed position is based on a width of the slot. The pair of heating elements are configured to thermally couple with the two elements of the insert upon placement of the insert in the slot and actuation of the lever.

Abstract: Versatile cutting apparatuses are disclosed which are configured to hold food with a hard shell in place while a cutting blade cuts through the hard shell through a ratcheting mechanism. The apparatus also allows for the simple cutting through the shell. An automated ratcheting to nonratcheting mechanism is disclosed.

Abstract: A sink accessory configured to provide functional space within a sink includes a first end, a second end opposite the second end, and a work space defined between the first end and the second end. The first end and the second end are configured to respectively engage with a first wall and a second wall of a sink to wedge the sink accessory between the first wall and second wall of the sink. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a sink accessory system that includes a sink having a first wall and a second wall opposing the first wall, and at least one sink accessory wedged within the sink.

Abstract: Exemplary arrangements include an apparatus for baby care comprising a base that includes an upper surface and a mat that extends in operative connection therewith. The mat portion includes a receiving portion for comfortable receipt of a baby thereon. The exemplary apparatus further comprises an adjustable strap that is operatively connected to opposing sides of the base and that extends across the receiving portion to comfortably secure a baby. The exemplary apparatus further comprises a flexible arm that includes proximal and distal ends. The proximal end is in operative connection with the base and the distal end is disposed above the receiving portion. The distal end includes an adjustable audio-visual device mount in operative connection therewith that is configured to operatively releasably engage an audio-visual device. In alternative exemplary arrangements, the exemplary apparatus is configured to be changeable between a open position and a folded position for storage and travel.