Abstract: An extension table (2) comprises a plurality of extension rails (4, 6) each extending along the table (2) for adjusting a dimension of the said table (2); an extension leaf (14); and a locking mechanism, comprising a first locking part (16) fixed to an extension rail (4) of the said plurality of extension rails (4, 6); and a second locking part (18) fixed to the extension leaf (14); wherein the first locking part (16) is lockable to the second locking part (18), when the extension leaf (14) is added to the extension table (2), so that the extension leaf (14) is prevented from being lifted upwards.

Abstract: A locking mechanism that is configured to automatically secure a first object to a second object when the objects are adjacent one another is disclosed. The locking mechanism selectively releases the objects from one another in response to the movement of a third object. The locking mechanism includes a latch having a base, a pivoting portion attached to the base, with the pivoting portion configured to pivotally secure the latch to the first object about an axis (A). The latch also includes a securing portion attached to the base. A receiving surface is configured to contact the second object as it comes into proximity with the first object and pivot the latch about the axis (A) in a first direction. The securing portion also includes a hook configured to automatically secure the second object to the first object when said objects are adjacent to one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator system (100) for a table (200) having at least two table legs (210) of variable length and a table top (220) held by the table legs (210), characterized in that it comprises at least two master cylinders (10), each having a cylinder (10a) and a piston (10b) movable in the cylinder (10a) and a piston rod (10c) for moving the piston (10b), wherein a slave cylinder (20) having a cylinder (20a) and a piston (20b) movable in the cylinder (20a) for changing the length of the table leg (210) is connected to each of the master cylinders (10) by means of a conduit (40) allowing fluid (30) flow between the master cylinder (10) and the slave cylinder (20), and wherein the piston rods (10c) of the master cylinders (10) are mechanically connected to each other by means of a rigid connecting element (45), and wherein a drive unit (52) in a rigid drive connection (50) with the connecting element (45) is connected to the connecting element (45) for simultaneously moving the pistons (10a)

Abstract: The present invention claims a rapidly assembled tabletop support, comprising cross members and a stringer perpendicular to the cross members. There are locking mechanisms on the cross member and steps and necks corresponding to the steps on the stringer. By pushing the stringer to move relative to the cross member, the stringer and its steps are closely matched with the tube wall of the cross member, and the locking mechanism is engaged into the neck on the stringer, realizing rapid engagement between the cross member and the stringer. The rapidly assembled tabletop support is characterized by high production efficiency, simple structure, convenient installation, reliable use, and adjustable length.

Abstract: A cushioning platform to be used when reading print media such as books or looking at a tablet computer or similar electronic device while reclining. The user places the platform between their book or device and their body, on top of any clothing or blanket. The platform distributes the weight of the user's hands and the book or device over a larger area, increasing comfort. The platform also locates the bottom of the book or device above the user's clothes or blanket, helping to prevent the user's clothes or blanket from interfering with page turning, or from obscuring the bottom of the device screen or interfering with use of the home button.

Abstract: A flexible shelving unit includes a support frame having at least one vertical guide rack, the guide rack including an elongated slot. The shelf unit is supported by the guide rack. The shelf unit includes a shelf plate framed by a front reinforcement portion and by at least one side reinforcement portion. The shelf unit when in a release position is moved to selected upward and downward locations by vertical displacement of at least one locating pin connected to and extending from the at least one side reinforcement portion which is positioned and sliding within the elongated slot. A flat end face of the at least one side reinforcement portion directly contacts a plate face of the at least one vertical guide rack with the at least one side reinforcement portion and the shelf plate in a horizontal position to frictionally retain the shelf unit in the horizontal position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of furniture and discloses a slide rail assembly which comprises a top rail, a middle rail and a bottom rail. The top rail and the middle rail slide relative to each other through a first rolling element, and the middle rail and the bottom rail slide relative to each other through a second rolling element. A first bending portion of the middle rail is inserted into a first cavity and a second bending portion is inserted into a second cavity. A gear is provided between a first serrated edge of a first bracket and a second serrated edge of a second bracket and meshes with the first and second serrated edges, so that the top rail, the middle rail and the bottom rail can be linked. The present invention also discloses a cabinet adopting the slide rail assembly.

Abstract: A method for restoring the visual appearance of a wire shelf, products employed in the method, and a kit containing the parts used for the restoration are provided for simplifying the process of altering the appearance of a wire shelf construction. The kit preferably includes a top surface covering having adjustable depth dimensions using joinable segments. A profile is adapted and configured to engage with the top surface covering. Fasteners coupled the front profile to the wire shelf.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a plurality of floor to ceiling units are provided, with each unit supporting a portion of an article/object to be supported, such as a television or shelving. Each floor to ceiling unit may include a lower leg assembly and an upper leg assembly that are telescopically connected to one another. In use, they extend from a floor to a ceiling, and are provided with mounting assemblies for engaging the floor and ceiling. Arm assemblies provide the direct support for the article to be supported.

Abstract: An article includes at least first and second members. A decorative object is within the second member. Interlocking features are adapted to removably interlock the first and second members together. The interlocking features include a channel and a rail that are complementarily shaped so that the rail is receivable within the channel to removably interlock the rail with the channel. At least the second member is formed of a translucent or transparent material so that the decorative object within the second member is visible through the member.

Abstract: A functional chair is disclosed. The functional chair includes a first plate that accommodates a hip and a thigh when a user is seated on the functional chair, a second plate that accommodates a waist and a back when the user is seated on the functional chair, and a connecting portion that connects the first plate and the second plate. The second plate may have an acupressure portion that adheres to the waist when the user is seated on the functional chair.

Abstract: A multi-axis headrest system for simultaneously locking or adjusting all axis of an adjustable headrest with a single lever or a single point of adjustment is provided. No external tools are required but may be used if desired. The single lever or point of adjustment allows the headrest to be correctly positioned optimizing the comfort, function and safety of the user. The single lever or point of adjustment provides the caregiver, or attending individual, the ability to adjust the positioning of the headrest with greater ease, more control and confidence. The single lever or point of adjustment causes a locking mechanism or means to generate a clamping force that locks the headrest in place. The same lever or point of adjustment also causes the locking mechanism or means to release the clamping force to allow adjustment of the headrest. The ease of adjustability is achieved without compromising security and durability.

Abstract: A connecting fitting for a piece of furniture, in particular an item of upholstered furniture, has a first part which can be fixed to a first furniture part and a second part which can be fixed to a second furniture part, the first part having a receptacle for a bearing edge of the second part and the second part being pivotable relative to the first part about the bearing edge within a first angular range.

Abstract: A piece of furniture including a frame with a seat portion, and a console assembly at least partially received within the seat portion of the frame. The console assembly is movable along an axis between a retracted position and an extended position.

Abstract: Proposed is a cushion for posture correction capable of obtaining a corrective effect of a turtle neck syndrome and a straight waist syndrome just by taking a prone position. The cushion for posture correction includes: a cushion body (A) formed to be upwardly inclined toward a front and configured to support a user's upper body, wherein the cushion body (A) is formed with a cervical vertebra support part (100) protruding upward at a front end thereof so that user's neck and chin are seated and with an area concavely formed between opposite side ends where user's armpits are seated.

Abstract: Present embodiments relate to an adjustable base (10) for a bed. More specifically, present embodiments relate to a safeguard for an adjustable base, wherein the safeguard prevents access to a space or area between the articulated portions of the base (10) and a frame (14).

Abstract: A zero gap foldable powered bed comprises a bed frame and a sliding mechanism disposed upon said bed frame. The bed further comprises back, lumbar, seat, thigh, and leg decks operatively connected to the sliding mechanism, and the bed frame includes a head end frame member which is disposed within a vertically oriented plane. Linear actuators are operatively connected to the back and leg decks, and when the back deck is elevated or lowered, the sliding mechanism slides upon the bed frame so as to maintain the head end frame member, to which a headboard may be attached, within the vertically oriented plane such that a free end portion of the back deck will always be disposed immediately adjacent to the vertically oriented plane such that the back and shoulders of a person, lying or sitting upon the bed, will remain close to a nightstand, which may be disposed close to the bed, such that articles disposed upon the nightstand are always readily accessible.

Abstract: A flat wiredrawing mattress includes at least a top, bottom and a side piece enclosed between the top and bottom piece, at least a hermetic air chamber is formed between the top, bottom and side pieces, a wiredrawing structure is between the top and bottom piece, and the side piece has a tension connecting piece group for tightening and smoothing. During use, the wiredrawing structure prevents the top and bottom piece swelling and makes the mattress surface flatter, avoiding uneven situation. The elastic pulling force of the wiredrawing structure on the top and bottom piece compress the air in the air chamber. The mattress body is not deformed with stable structure and better firmness. The tension connecting piece tightens the side piece, supports and flattens it, and flattens the mattress surrounding. The overall structure of the mattress is flat, and can be kept flush with the wall during use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a remote control, an adjustable bed and a remote control method thereof. The remote control includes a mode control switch having three position states including an R side position, a middle position and an L side position, and being operably slidable in one of the three position states; a monitoring unit configured to detect the position state of the mode control switch; and a control unit coupled to the monitoring unit and configured to receive the position state of the mode control switch, determine a control mode of the adjustable bed accordingly, and send a matching instruction to one or both of the first and second controllers of the first and second bed units based on the determined control mode so as to establish a matching connection of the remote control with said one or both of the first and second controllers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to frameless cradles that provide cradle platforms free of framing walls and securely harnessed to the user through an innovative cross-over harness and support belt system, offering mobility for the user and freedom for the infant. By elimination of the cradle frame barrier between user and infant (e.g., mother and infant), the harnessed frameless cradles of the present invention allow for intimate contact between the user and the infant positioned on the cradle platform. Moreover, the infant freedom is particularly useful for nursing, including, in certain embodiments, multi-axially positioning of the cradle platform afforded by the cross-over harness.

Abstract: A child carrying system for carrying a child includes a carrier portion having a top portion; a middle portion having a pair of tabs extending away from a center of the middle portion in a lateral direction; a pair of adjustment mechanisms, each adjustment mechanism fixedly attached to a respective tab of the pair of tabs; and a bottom portion. The child carrying system also includes a pair of straps, each strap having a first end and a second end. Each first end is fixedly attached proximate a respective top corner of the top portion. Each second end is detachably connected to an adjustment mechanism of the pair of adjustment mechanisms. A width of each strap of the pair of straps is wider than a conventional shoulder strap on a backpack.

Abstract: A merchandise access system for a retail merchandise display is provided. The system includes a product support structure, a door and a brake. The product support structure defines a product storage area. The product storage area is formed between a front end and rear end of the product support structure. The door is transitionable between an open orientation in which selected product of the plurality of product can be removed from the product storage area and a closed orientation in which the plurality of product cannot be removed from the product storage area. The brake transitions between a braking position that prevents unselected product of the plurality of product from being moved towards the front end due to a biasing force and a release position in which the unselected product can move towards the front end due to the biasing force.

Abstract: A modular display system is provided that incorporates a dual hook arrangement for coupling the components of the display system in different ways using a dual hook element. Tube arms include the dual hook element on one end having a pair of hooking parts configured to be inserted inside openings on a grid panel of the display system and a secondary hooking part configured to be coupled to a loading bar of the grid panel of the display system. Another end of the tube arms is provided with an inserting tab configured to be engage with a receiving base on the frame of a price tape or an advertisement element. The modular display system also includes shelves and drawers/cabinets provided with hooks or dual hook elements to selectively couple them to the grid panel of the display system in various configurations.

Abstract: A marking apparatus facilitates blind mounting of an object to a mounting surface in a desired alignment using the object as an alignment template. One end of the apparatus is configured to be affixed to a mounting slot or edge of the object, then the other end used to mark the appropriate supporting fastener location on the mounting surface. The object's mounting slots or edges may be represented by mounting hardware components that are flush with, recessed in, or protruding from the local planar surface of the object. To accommodate a broad variety of mounting conditions and mounting hardware, certain embodiments of the apparatus may include selectively adjustable or interchangeable head adapters, distinct head and retention configurations and/or a hardware relief channel. A channel adapter is disclosed for use with embodiments of the apparatus having a hardware relief channel. Embodiments of a slot-securable point marking tool are also disclosed.

Abstract: A block storage system with a block storage element, which includes a carrier frame and a load-bearing element, and a vehicle and a method for operating the block storage system. The method includes, via the vehicle, at least one of detaching the load-bearing element from the carrier frame or engaging the load-hearing element with the carrier frame.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides duvet covers and methods for covering duvets. The duvet cover defines a cavity for receiving a duvet insert, the cavity accessible via an opening at a first edge of the duvet cover. The duvet cover comprises at least one cord inside the cavity within the duvet cover, the at least one cord extending between a second edge of the duvet cover, remote from the first edge of the duvet cover, and the first edge of the duvet cover; and a plurality of holders attached on the inside of the duvet cover, the plurality of holders holding the at least one cord such that pulling on a portion of the at least one cord, proximate to the opening, causes at least a part of the second edge the duvet cover to be brought closer to the first edge of the duvet cover.

Abstract: A temperature modulation system for a bed, blanket, or other furniture includes a fluid for moderating temperature change, a number of conduit circuits for directing the fluid through respective zones, a control unit including a thermoelectric device for modulating temperature of the fluid, and a pump. Each of the conduit circuits selectively and independently directs fluid through its respective zone in order to produce a temperature within the zone that is independent of the temperature outside the zone. The system also includes an arrangement of one or more zones in an arrangement in which the control unit is programmed to vary the zone temperature over time according to a schedule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved sleeping bag for use during camping, trekking or other adventures. The sleeping bag comprises a memory foam padding base structure that allows the users to comfortably sleep inside the sleeping bag. Additionally, the sleeping bag features a plurality of heating elements distributed in multiple sections of the sleeping bag. Each of the plurality of heating elements independently controlled by a user. The sleeping bag further includes a solar panel(s) and/or power supply cord(s) to charge the heating elements for operation. The improved design of the sleeping bag enhances the overall outdoor sleeping experience of the users.

Abstract: A roller spreading device for spreading a butter substance over a food product is provided. The device includes a basin structure and a roller member. The basin structure is sized to hold the butter substance for melting therein, the basin structure including a lower floor surface extending with an arcuate structure. The roller member includes a cylindrical outer surface with multiple recesses therein sized to capture the butter substance along the multiple recesses. The roller member, suspended within the basin structure, rotates about an axis such that the roller member rotates through the butter substance pooled along the arcuate structure.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a durable, magnetic cup holder having one or more magnets disposed in a housing, such as a metal or steel housing. The magnetic cup holder can have more than one opening or lumen, so as to be configured to house both a drink and a mobile phone.

Abstract: A plastic hook for securement to a paper hanger body, and a method of assembling same. The plastic hook provides a sizer for displaying indicia about the garment, particularly a crown sizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hanger installed on a wall (91), having a protruding hook rod (20) detachably coupled to one end of an attachment plate (10) attached to a wall surface, wherein a coupling state of the hook rod (20) can be converted to an upper state and a lower state. Through the present invention, the position and direction of the hook rod (20) of a wall-attachable hanger attachment plate (10) can be freely adjusted such that a user can freely select a method of installation and use of the wall-attachable hanger by, according to the use of the wall-attachable hanger, coupling the hook rod (20) to the lower end portion of the attachment plate (10) so as to support a heavy article, or coupling the hook rod (20) to the upper end portion of the attachment plate so as to conceal the attachment plate (10) behind an article and thereby secure appearance, etc.

Abstract: In a mailbox delivery alert system, a closure abutment secured to an outer end of an arm is pushed by pivoting a mailbox closure from a closed position to an open position, and the arm is moveably mounted relative to a flag intermediate its ends for movement parallel to and at non-parallel angles to the flag height. The moving arm pushes an arm abutment secured to an inner end of the arm against the flag intermediate its ends, with the arm abutment pivoting the flag from a home position to an alert position.

Abstract: A zebra curtain comprises a curtain rolling device, an upper rail, two fixing brackets, a lower rail and a curtain sheet. Two ends of the curtain sheet are respectively fixed on the upper rail and the curtain rolling device. The upper rail comprises a first shaft sleeve and a second shaft sleeve. The first shaft sleeve comprises a first protruding shaft, and the second shaft sleeve comprises a bearing, a second protruding shaft, a spring and a positioning piece. The curtain sheet comprises light-transmitting parts and light-impermeable portions arranged at intervals. The second protruding shaft moves inside the bearing by the spring pressing to be separated from the fixing bracket and to take off the zebra curtain, then adjusting the light-transmitting parts and the light-impermeable parts, and releasing the second protruding shaft to be axially connected with the fixing bracket, thereby completing the assembly of the zebra curtain.

Abstract: A blender that heats, cools, and blends foodstuffs within a container assembly is disclosed. Exemplary implementations may include a base assembly, the container assembly, an electrical motor, a blending component, a control interface, blending control circuitry, temperature control circuitry, and/or other components. The base assembly may include an electrical motor, a temperature-regulation sub-system and power sources. The temperature control circuitry may be configured to make a first type of detections regarding a temperature request by the user. The temperature control circuitry may control the temperature-regulation sub-system using one or more different temperature-regulation modes, a heating mode and a cooling mode, thus heating or cooling the foodstuffs, respectively, accordingly. The blending control circuitry may control the electrical motor to drive rotation of the blending component.

Abstract: A multifunctional cooker includes a pressure cooker body and an upper cover assembly covered on the cooker body. The upper cover assembly is provided with a heating assembly, a wind power assembly, and an inner top cover that controls whether the upper cover assembly is sealedly covered on the cooker body. The wind power assembly is provided with a main fan for blowing hot air heated by the heating assembly into the cooker body to cook, and the main fan is provided above the inner top cover and above the heating assembly.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus for boiling or frying food. The cooking apparatus has an outer pot defining a cooking well containing the cooking liquid. A basket or inner pot is situated within the cooking well of the outer pot. The outer pot has two protrusions along its inner wall. The inner pot has two flanges along its outer wall. The inner pot may be rotated to align the flanges either with the protrusions of the outer pot or with the gaps between the protrusions. When aligned with the protrusions, the flanges rest on the protrusions, allowing the inner pot to drain.

Abstract: A delivery assembly for a coffee beverage extracted under pressure by means of water through a substrate of powdered coffee comprises an extractor body (11) which has a passage circuit (13) from an entry aperture (24) for the water to a delivery aperture (25) of the coffee beverage, there being present, along the passage circuit (13), a first seating (16) that acts as an extraction chamber to receive the substrate of powdered coffee made downstream of the entry aperture (24) and, downstream of the first seating (16), a second seating (17) communicating with the delivery aperture (25) and the delivery assembly also comprises a proportional membrane valve (15) selectively adjustable to control the delivery flow of the coffee beverage at exit from the first seating (16) and able to be housed in the second seating (17).

Abstract: A brewing unit includes a first part having a receptacle for receiving a capsule, a cartridge or a compacted pod, a second part movable relative to the first part between an open position in which the first and second parts are at a distance from each other, and a closed position in which the second and first parts are coupled to one another to define a brewing chamber. An electric motor controls movement of the second part relative to the first part. A transmission mechanism arranged between the electric motor and the first or second part comprises a movable member whose position is univocally associated with the relative position of the second part with respect to the first part. An electronic control unit controls the electric motor. A micro-switch switches between an ON operational state and an OFF operational state depending on the position of the movable member.

Abstract: The invention provides a beverage preparation machine comprising a steam wand connector wherein the connector comprises an aperture having a first portion having a first maximum width which tapers and/or curves to a second portion which has a second narrower width.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a beverage dispenser with an identification device and an operating method of the beverage dispenser. The beverage dispenser with an identification device comprises a body, the identification device installed on the body, and the heating device installed on the body and electrically connected to the identification device. It may realize the heating of the beverage in the pot via the heating device after the identification device identifies the type of pot and after the identification device turns on the heating device, or the disconnection of the heating device by the identification device. According to the type of pot identified, the beverage dispenser with an identification device may heat the beverage in a pot without a heat preservation function, or not heat a pot with a heat preservation function and use the pot itself for heat preservation.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and method that provides a brewing machine that produces a static water pressure with a variable water pressure. A first portion of an adaptor includes a peripheral wall that defines a region that receives heated water at a first pressure. A plurality of flanges protrude outwardly from the peripheral wall and cooperate with a group head of the brewing machine that is configured to receive and support a portafilter. A second portion is separate from the first portion, and arranged below the first portion to receive a portafilter basket. A conduit conveys water between the first portion and the second portion. A pressure regulator in fluid communication with the internal passage adjusts the heated water from the first pressure to a second pressure that is less than the first pressure, to be introduced to coffee in the portafilter basket at the second pressure.

Abstract: A beverage machine having a heater tank with a horizontally oriented heating element. The heating element may be arranged as a helical coil with a longitudinal axis arranged horizontally in the heater tank. A bottom wall of the heater tank may define a concave shape at the interior of the heater tank, and the heating element may be at least partially arranged within the concave shape, e.g., with a longitudinal axis of the coil extending along a central portion of the bottom wall. An inlet to the heater tank may be arranged at the bottom wall, e.g., in the central portion of the bottom wall, and may direct liquid at the heating element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a handling device for roasted food, having a support sheet (12) for placing roasted food thereon, and a tray (14), especially for catching the roasting juice given off by the roasted food, wherein the tray (14) comprises a tray bottom (16), a wall (18) surrounding the tray bottom (16), and an outlet device (24), the outlet device (24) being situated in or on the wall (18), the outlet device (24) comprising an outlet tube (34) having a first end (36) and a second end (38), and in the region of the first end (36) or the second end (38) of the outlet tube (34) there is arranged a closure cap (48), which is movable into an open position for opening the outlet tube (34) and into a closed position for closing the outlet tube (34).

Abstract: A griddle having a grease management system and independent cooking zones is disclosed. The griddle may have a cooking surface back wall with an opening provided therein for grease removal. A grease drip flange may extend away from the cooking surface at a downward angle at or near the back wall opening. A removable grease receptacle having a pivotable handle, as well as a squeegee element, may be provided below the grease drip flange. The independent cooking zones may be provided by burner assemblies having front and rear burners that provide different levels of heat using a single dual gas control valve.

Abstract: Cooking apparatus comprises an oven. The oven comprises a cooking chamber, a heated air source and two or more vents through which, in use, heated air can vent from the cooking chamber. The two or more vents comprise at least one lower vent and at least one upper vent. The at least one lower vent is provided at a lower height than the at least one upper vent. The at least one upper vent is controllable to regulate a flow of heated air therethrough.

Abstract: Modular outdoor grills may include a grill housing and grill lid collectively enclosing one or more burners. In some examples, work surfaces or shelves coupled to the grill housing may be removable and/or pivotable. In some examples, the grill may be powered by both a battery and propane fuel. In some examples, the grill is controllable using a mobile digital device.

Abstract: A griddle having a grease management system and independent cooking zones is disclosed. The griddle may have a cooking surface back wall with an opening provided therein for grease removal. A grease drip flange may extend away from the cooking surface at a downward angle at or near the back wall opening. A removable grease receptacle having a pivotable handle, as well as a squeegee element, may be provided below the grease drip flange. The independent cooking zones may be provided by burner assemblies having front and rear burners that provide different levels of heat using a single dual gas control valve.

Abstract: Grill grates include side walls defining the perimeter of the grill grate and flavor bars, with grease channels between them. The grease channels have continuous, closed bottoms. The flavor bars include dormers. The dormers are configured to direct drippings around the openings, to the grease channels. The dormers can have openings facing substantially towards the grease channels. The grill grates can be formed by methods such as stamping or casting. Stamping the grill grates can include providing metal with flanges and tabs to ensure sufficient material to allow the flavor bars and dormers to be formed, and the grease channels and side walls then sealed through welding. The grill grate can trap drippings in the grease channels while allowing smoke and heat to reach cooked items through the dormers in addition to heat transfer through the material of the flavor bars.

Abstract: A barbecue grill griddle mat is made from a food safe high strength silicone material having at least one side comprising a gloss finish. The griddle mat may further comprise one or more ridges for containing moisture, debris, and other like damaging material on a top surface of the griddle mat, and for acting as indicia for guiding a user in cutting the griddle mat to fit a plurality of barbecue grill griddle surfaces. The gloss finish is utilized in contact with the grill griddle surface, thereby sealing against the same to protect the griddle surface from moisture, oxidation, pests, debris, and other like material or conditions. Methods of making and using the same are further provided.