Abstract: A wall mount system for mounting a plurality of monitors on a wall. The system has a plurality of wall mount assemblies, a plurality of monitor interfaces adapted to receive an electronic display respectively, and a depth adjustment feature operably coupling each monitor interface to one of the wall mount assemblies and enabling the monitors to be positioned and adjusted to account for recesses or raised portions of the wall and present a continuous, planar monitor display surface.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a base for chairs or tables having at least one centrally located column structure. Specifically, the invention is directed to a base composed of several parts, comprising a hub and load-carrying arms radiating therefrom. According to the invention, each arm is separately manufactured and provided with a cavity at least at its proximal end and is individually joined to protrusions on the hub which are inserted into said cavities, and the joint between arms and protrusions is glued.

Abstract: A length-adjustable support device, comprising a first rod, a second rod, a bearing formed on the first rod for axially movably mounting the second rod on the first rod such that the second rod is movable in a translation motion relative to the first rod, and a movable fastening element for interlockingly axially fastening the movable second rod to the first rod by interlockingly fastening the fastening element to a mating interlocking-connection element, the mating interlocking-connection element for the interlocking connection to the fastening element. The aim of the invention is that the interlockingly locked length of the support device can be temporarily adjusted by changing the length of the support device.

Abstract: A hook hanger supports hooks in either a vertical orientation, a horizontal orientation, or both. The hook hanger uses an elongate, relatively thin base strip is flexible so that it attaches to a surface, which surface may be flat, curved, 90-degree cornered, or a combination thereof. A mount strip, which is also flexible, overlays and is attached to an outer surface of the base strip. The mount strip has one or more openings along its length. A hook has a rearward and downward positioned bayonet so that the bayonet is inserted between the base strip and the mount strip either at an edge of the mount strip or through an opening on the mount strip.

Abstract: The technology described herein includes a four-column shelving unit. One or more improved tie bars run between the front and rear shelf-support beams. The one or more tie bars are installed perpendicular to the shelf-support beams. The improved tie bar may take the overall form of a V-channel with a novel tri-notch connection on either end. The tri-notch connection allows the tie bar to connect with a front shelf-support beam on one end and a back shelf-support beam on the other end. The tri-notch connection includes two bottom notches and a top notch. The top notch may form a gap in the V-channel that allows the end of the tie bar to slip under a shelf-support flange on a shelf-support beam during installation. The two bottom notches are sized and shaped to receive an upward facing retention flange located on the bottom flange of the shelf-support beam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a physiotherapeutic rocking chair device that is primarily comprised of a seating area, a main frame assembly on each side of the seating area, and a seating area frame assembly. The main frame assembly is comprised of at least one skid plate member that has a convex bottom edge that allows the device to easily rock back and forth. The seating area frame assembly is further comprised of a footrest that a user can press against to rock the device back and forth. In this manner, the device can be used to strength and/or rehabilitate the lower body/legs of a user. The seating area and seating area frame assembly and further be positioned such that they are parallel to a ground surface in order to allow a non-ambulant user to be easily transferred on to the device.

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

Abstract: A headrest device and a chair having the same are provided. The headrest device includes a support frame, a headrest component and a reset member. The support frame is pivotally connected with the headrest component, and the reset member is connected with the headrest component and configured to drive the headrest component to rotate relative to the support frame. The support frame is provided with a limiting convex block, and the limiting convex block can stop a rotation of the headrest component when the headrest component moves to an initial limiting position.

Abstract: A seat back for an office chair includes a knit material for extending over a structural frame. The knit material can be formed in a single knitting operation to include cushioning characteristics that vary across different regions of the knit material. The knit material may be a weft knit material having a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer, wherein the third layer is inlayed between the first and second layers and the inlay material is different from at least the first and second layers and provides a degree of cushioning between the first and second layers. The first and second layers are knit according to a predetermined pattern, the predetermined pattern determining crossing lines where the first and second layers cross one another and fix the third layer in position with respect to the first and second layers.

Abstract: A pillow system includes a pillow assembly and a pillow and pillow cover assembly, the pillow assembly having a base attached to a pillow having an opening, the pillow formed of a first foam material, and the base formed of a second foam material, and wherein the first foam material is more rigid than the second foam material. The pillow and pillow cover assembly includes a pillow cover formed of a stretchy fabric material capable of stretching into the opening of the pillow during use.

Abstract: A mattress assembly includes a base core layer and an inner core located over the base core layer. The inner core includes coil springs. The mattress assembly also includes a side panel assembly located around a perimeter of the inner core. The side panel assembly includes a spacer fabric located over and transverse to the base core layer. The spacer fabric includes a first knit layer, a second knit layer, and an inner fibrous material located therebetween. Methods of forming the mattress assembly are disclosed.

Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a frame structure; a plurality of platforms disposed on the frame structure; and an adjustable assembly coupled with the frame structure and the plurality of platforms for operably adjusting one or more of the plurality of platforms in desired positions; and an aromatherapy system attached onto the one or more platforms for producing desired fragrance in a surrounding space of the adjustable bed so as to promote health and well-being of a user. Each aromatherapy device is configured to produce a fragrance when said aromatherapy device is turned on, and one or more working modes. The fragrance is identical to or different from that produced by other aromatherapy device of the one or more aromatherapy devices.

Abstract: A retail merchandise tray including a front stop having a product support surface is provided. The product support surface is located between mounting features that attach the front stop to the rest of the retail merchandise tray. The front stop itself is an embodiment as well.

Abstract: A leveling assembly including a levelling bit with a first portion that engages a screw head of a levelling screw in a base of a gondola assembly and a second portion that countersinks around a portion of the leveling screw. The levelling assembly further includes an alignment measuring system configured to measure alignment of slots in the gondola assembly. The alignment measuring system includes a first bar attached to a retractable cord and a second bar movable along the cord. The first bar is shaped for insertion into a first slot of a first upright and the second bar is shaped for insertion into a second slot of a second upright. The cord is shaped to extend along a face of a third upright between the first and second upright when the first bar is inserted into the first slot and the second bar is inserted into the second slot.

Abstract: A sensor apparatus includes a mannequin to emulate a human body part. The mannequin includes a core that emulates flexibility of a substantially inflexible skeletal portion of the body part, and a pliant covering. The pliant covering includes a pliant three-dimensional surface that emulates contours of an epidermis of the body part, and at least one pliant three-dimensional interior portion to emulate resiliency of a pliant portion of the body part. At least one pressure sensor is arranged between the three-dimensional surface and the core to sense pressure applied against the pliant three-dimensional surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating clothing recommendations are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a system for generating a clothing recommendation for a user includes a mirror, a display device, a memory and a processor. The mirror has a first side and a second side, the first side including a reflective surface. The display device can display an image to the user while the user views the first side. The memory stores a wardrobe database including clothing data related to a plurality of items of clothing. The processor is programmed to: (i) access the clothing data in the wardrobe database; (ii) generate a clothing recommendation based on the clothing data, the clothing recommendation including a suggested item of clothing of the plurality of items of clothing; and (iii) cause the display device to display the clothing recommendation to the user while the user views the first side of the mirror.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to display structures, and more particularly to a shadow box device for displaying items of artwork to create an impression that a piece of artwork is three-dimensional. The device may include light and sound modules which may be configured to interact with the surroundings of the device.

Abstract: A vase and vase urn are each equipped with a plurality of windows for mounting photos, lyrics and the like, for adorning tables at weddings, funerals and other ceremonies of note. Retention rings can be of a snap-fit design or press fit to retain the memorabilia in the windows.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a quilt panel as a cloth fragment which is connected to other cloth fragments to make a blanket or garment, or other such constructions. The quilt panel is devised to be joined to like quilt panels to make a blanket, rug, or garment. The quilt panel comprises: a polygonal inner portion within a same shape outer portion wherein a hemline joining face-to-face sheets of the outer portion extends from each corner of the inner potion to the closest corner of the outer portion to form trapezoid quilt pockets; and quilt flaps each with a connected side in common with one of the open sides of one of the quilt pockets.

Abstract: Systems and methods for smooth attended or unattended package delivery and retrieval may be provided through a container locker. Delivery companies and their respective delivery means may interact with the container locker wirelessly, through handheld devices, or through mechanisms provided on the container locker itself. The processes of receiving or pickup of a parcel or other item may be facilitated, regardless the user's presence or absence from the delivery/pickup location. Systems and methods may receive, secure, maintain, and temporarily house delivery or pickup items and concomitantly document, verify, confirm, and communicate data in varied forms to the parties interested or engaged in such deliveries or retrievals through a variety of connected networks, communication means and the use thereof.

Abstract: A power transfer system to facilitate the transfer of electrical power between tree trunk sections of an artificial tree is disclosed. The power transfer system can advantageously enable neighboring tree trunk sections to be electrically connected without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections. Power distribution systems can be disposed within the trunk sections. The power distribution systems can comprise a male end, a female end, or both. The male ends can have prongs and the female ends can have voids. The prongs can be inserted into the voids to electrically connect the power distribution systems of neighboring tree trunk sections. In some embodiments, the prongs and voids are designed so that the prongs of one power distribution system can engage the voids of another power distribution system without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections.

Abstract: An inner cover assembly and a lid for a cooking utensil. The inner cover assembly includes: an inner cover having a major axis and a minor axis orthogonal each other; and a seal ring fitted over an outer peripheral edge of the inner cover. When the seal ring is not fitted over the inner cover in a natural state, a smooth transition is provided along an extending direction of the seal ring, and a maximum inner diameter of the seal ring is less than a length of the major axis of the inner cover.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soup cooking control method for a pressure cooker, a pressure cooker, and a computer-readable storage medium. The method includes: a preheating and temperature-increasing stage, a medium-high temperature maintenance stage, a high pressure maintenance stage, and a decompression exhaust stage. The medium-high temperature maintenance stage includes: opening the pressure relief valve, to allow the pressure cooker to be in a non-closed state; controlling, under the non-closed state of the pressure cooker, the heating body to supply heat with a first preset heating power, and maintaining an internal temperature of the pressure cooker at a first preset temperature within a first preset duration. The present disclosure solves the problem that when the existing pressure cooker makes soup, insufficient oxidation of fat will cause large amounts of fat in the meat to dissolve, which affects people's health and the taste of the soup.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus for preparing a beverage and dispensing the prepared beverage into a container. The beverage dispensing apparatus includes a beverage reading device configured to read information indicating the beverage, the information including a kind and a volume of the beverage, a display operation device configured to display thereon the information indicating the beverage, and a control device configured to perform control to cause the display operation device to display the information indicating the beverage, and to cause the beverage to be prepared and dispensed into the container.

Abstract: Control of temperature of water delivered by a dual-stage water heater having an external boiler with a first heater as first stage and an internal duct (water booster) with a second heater as second stage. A control loop based on a measured water temperature in the boiler and controls the first heater. A second loop calculate a reference booster water temperature based on the temperature error at the outlet (difference between a measured outlet water temperature and a reference outlet water temperature) and controls second heater based on error between reference booster water temperature and measured booster water temperature. The reference outlet water temperature depends on type of beverage (e.g. espresso, cappuccino) and includes a temperature profile with different temperature for different sub-beverages (e.g. coffee, milk). Takes into account physical response times, inertia of heater and anticipate sudden changes of reference water temperature at hot water outlet.

Abstract: Provided is a portable grill device including at least one substantially vertical, flat heat source, at least one support for food to be grilled that is arranged in front of the heat source, at least one drive unit for rotating the at least one support for food to be grilled about a substantially vertical axis of rotation, and a power supply for supplying the drive unit with the power required for the operation thereof. The portable grill device includes at least one adjustment unit which is designed to steplessly adjust a spacing between the at least one heat source and the at least one support for food to be grilled, during operation of the grill device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a food processor, comprising: a cutter head, wherein a cutter is arranged on the cutter head, the intersecting line of the side wall of the cutter head and the cross section of the cutter head is a cutter head contour line, the maximum inscribed circle or the minimum circumscribed circle of the cutter head contour line is a cutter head base circle, and the central axis of the cutter head penetrates the center of the cutter head base circle; and a cup body arranged on the cutter head, wherein the intersecting line of the cup wall of the cup body and the cross section of the cup wall is a cup body contour line, the maximum inscribed circle or the minimum circumscribed circle of the cup body contour line is a cup body base circle.

Abstract: A portable cutting apparatus is described. The portable cutting apparatus includes a cutting board having a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface includes sockets configured to receive legs of an elevation system. Each socket is threaded to include an alignment component and teeth. The alignment component biases rotation of the elevation system component during insertion into the socket to enable full insertion. The teeth are configured to mesh with corresponding teeth of the leg and mechanically secure the leg within the socket. The leg is threaded opposite an end configured for insertion into the socket to include a table foot, in a manner that enables individual height adjustment for each leg of the elevation system. The table foot is configured with a hollow cavity that permits articulation of a base of the table foot to adapt to various surfaces when the portable cutting apparatus is deployed.

Abstract: A food storage container system which includes one or more food storage container assemblies. Each food storage container assembly has a container body and a lid designed and configured to work in functional combination to promote food storage means and with the lid containing timing means for tracking time elapsing during use (when storing food). The food storage container assemblies may be made of glass, plastic or other suitably equivalent material that is food- and dishwasher-safe. The lid of the container will be slidable into the base with an indented handle for sliding in and out of the body. The invention will contain an attachable timer that will slid into frond of container and be locked with a snapable button. The timer may comprise a display screen that shows a digital or non-digital display of time.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a person-supporting structure including a first surface, configured to face a person while the person-supporting structure supports the person, and a second surface behind the first surface. The apparatus further includes a cover coupled to the second surface of the person-supporting structure and configured to contain water between the cover and the person-supporting structure such that the water transfers heat to the person-supporting structure. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A foldable foot bath device includes a support rod, an upper frame, a base, and a basin wall connected between the upper frame and the base. A cover plate is arranged on the upper frame. The basin wall is made of flexible material and foldable. When the basin wall is unfolded to form a foot bath area, the basin wall is supported by the support rod. The support rod is located in the space surrounded by the basin wall, and an upper end of the support rod is rotatably connected to the cover plate. The support rod is supported between the cover plate and the bottom side of the base after the basin wall is unfolded, thereby forming the support for the basin wall. The support rod is flipped and then approaches the cover plate after the basin wall is folded.

Abstract: A product dispenser holder comprises a dispenser holder body configured to receive a product dispenser that stores a supply of a product to be dispensed, an actuation sensor that senses actuations of the product dispenser, and an actuation button, such that when an actuation force is applied to a pump of the product dispenser, a substantially downward force is applied to the actuation button causing the actuation button to rotate substantially downwardly and actuate the actuation sensor to generate a dispenser actuation signal.

Abstract: A children's toilet bowl with an adjustable height includes a base, a lifting seat and a seat cushion. The lifting seat has a vertical through structure. The upper part of the base extends into the lifting seat, and the seat cushion is disposed on the top surface of the lifting seat. Two liftable clamping members and two buttons configured to drive the corresponding liftable clamping members to rise and lower are disposed in the lifting seat. Two groups of clamping ladders are disposed on side surfaces of the base, and each group of clamping ladders corresponds to one liftable clamping member. The clamping ladder is provided with a plurality of clamping slots which are arranged at intervals from top to bottom, and the liftable clamping member is engaged with the clamping slot. The buttons are used to drive the rising and lowering of the corresponding liftable clamping members.

Abstract: A vacuum-canister that combines the vacuum, dustpan, and trashcan all in one is disclosed herein. The vacuum-canister saves time by allowing the completion of multiple tasks simultaneously. The vacuum-canister can suction both large and small items. Small items are suctioned through the wand extension feature into the dust and trash filter bin. Some larger items can be suctioned through the dustpan and carried to the dust and trash filter bin. Other larger items that are not suctioned can be delivered to the trashcan automatically. The functionality of the vacuum-canister not only saves time, but also minimizes potential aches and pains as a result of daily manual cleaning activities.

Abstract: A removable rotatable driven agitator is used in a surface cleaning head and is driven by a drive mechanism that axially engages a driven end of the agitator. The removable rotatable driven agitator may be located in an openable agitator chamber for purposes of removing debris and/or removing the agitator. The openable agitator chamber may be covered by an external cover that is movable between an open position and a closed position. The removable agitator may be secured in the agitator chamber by the external cover. The removable rotatable agitator may have an end cap mounted on a rotatable bushing at a non-driven end and may have a splined driven member at the driven end to engage a splined drive member on the drive mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner filter bag composed primarily of plastic recyclates.

Abstract: A robotic device comprising: an energy storage device; and a controller configured to determine whether a quantity of energy stored in the energy storage device is below a predetermined energy level, wherein: the robotic device is configured to perform a cleaning task if the determined quantity of energy is not below the predetermined energy level; if the determined quantity of energy is below the predetermined energy level: the controller is configured to estimate a likelihood of the robotic device being capable of locating a recharging base station; and in dependence on the estimated likelihood, the robotic device is configured to seek the recharging base station or perform the cleaning task.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes: a liquid container; a heating element; and a pump for conveying liquid out of the liquid container in a direction of the heating element. The heating element at least partially vaporizes the liquid. The heating element is connected to a cleaning head, from which the vaporized liquid exits. A compensating device is arranged between the pump and the heating element.

Abstract: A system for refilling, emptying and/or recharging of an autonomous floor cleaner includes a docking station adapted to be coupled with a household plumbing infrastructure. The docking station can be provided on a household appliance, which may be a toilet, a dishwasher, or another appliance coupled with the plumbing infrastructure.

Abstract: A multi-layer sponge assembly is disclosed which contains a magnetic button that mates with a separate magnetic element to allow the sponge to be elevated in a suspended position to dry.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system for sanitizing footwear having a pan, two or more mats positioned in the pan, and a spraying system to spray disinfectant directly on one of the mats. One of the mats is an absorbent mat, which may be a reusable mat, a disposable pad, or a plurality of disposable pads. The other mat is a heavy mat and has one or more cutouts. The heavy mat is positioned on top of the absorbent mat. The system for sanitizing footwear is a quick and easy way to sanitize the soles of footwear in an environment that cannot have moisture or the tracking of water.

Abstract: An exemplary system includes a memory storing instructions and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to execute the instructions to receive, from a sensor of a surgical instrument, environmental condition information associated with the surgical instrument and detected by the sensor while the surgical instrument is disconnected from an external power source, the surgical instrument including circuitry configured to be powered and operate only while the surgical instrument is connected to the external power source, determine, based on the environmental condition information, an operational condition of the surgical instrument, and provide a notification indicating the determined operational condition of the surgical instrument.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit that acquires three-dimensional data of dentition including a plurality of teeth in an oral cavity, a generator that generates multi-image data of a plurality of images different in point of view toward the dentition based on the three-dimensional data acquired by the acquisition unit, and an output unit that outputs the multi-image data generated by the generator to a display.

Abstract: Devices and methods for treating rhinitis are provided. An integrated therapy and imaging device is provided for single handheld use. The device may have a hollow elongated cannula, a therapeutic element coupled to a distal portion of the cannula, an imaging assembly coupled to the cannula to provide visualization of the therapeutic element, and an articulating region operably coupled to the imaging assembly to articulate the imaging assembly. The imaging assembly may be articulated so as to translate vertically, laterally, axially, and/or rotationally.

Abstract: An endoscope button for an endoscope including a cylinder communicating with tubes includes: a first unit and a second unit that are attachable and detachable with respect to a fitting part fixed to the cylinder, and that are separable from each other in a state being removed from the fitting part. The first unit has a cylindrical shape, and includes a cylindrical member that is attachable and detachable with respect to the fitting part. The second unit includes: a fixing member that is inserted inside the cylindrical member in a state in which the endoscope button is attached to the fitting part, and is fixed to the cylindrical member; and a first movable member that is installed movably with respect to the fixing member, and that is movable back and forth inside the cylinder in the state in which the endoscope button is attached to the fitting part.

Abstract: A device may include a first portion coupled to a shaft of an insertable medical device. The first portion may extend along a first portion longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The first portion may include a protrusion extending radially outwardly of the first portion longitudinal axis. At least a portion of the first portion may be received within a lumen of a second portion. The second portion may be axially moveable along the first portion longitudinal axis relative to the first portion. The second portion may include a longitudinally extending channel. A spring may be located radially between the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: An insertion system having a processor including hardware, configured to: determine, for each of a plurality of times, one or more positions of an insertion section configured to be inserted into an insertion subject; determine, for the each of the plurality of times, state of the insertion section relative to the insertion subject based on the one or more positions for the each of the plurality of times; determine, for the each of the plurality of times, whether an attention state of the insertion section that restricts insertion of the insertion section into the insertion subject has occurred, based on the state of the insertion section relative to the insertion subject determined; and control a monitor to display attention state information indicating the one or more positions of the insertion section at which the occurrence of the attention state of the insertion section is determined over the plurality of times.

Abstract: A method executed by a system for selecting images from a plurality of image groups originating from a plurality of imagers of an in-vivo device includes calculating, or otherwise associating, a general score (GS) for images of each image group, to indicate the probability that each image includes at least one pathology, dividing each image group into image subgroups, identifying a set Set(i) of maximum general scores (MGSs), a MGS for each image subgroup of each image group; and selecting images for processing by identifying a MGS|max in each set S(i) of MGSs; identifying the greatest MGS|max and selecting the image related to the greatest MGS|max. The method further includes modifying the set Set(i) of MGSs related to the selected image, and repeating the steps described above until a predetermined criterion selected from a group consisting of a number N of images and a score threshold is met.

Abstract: A control device includes an image quality control unit configured to control image quality of an image for display on a basis of optical axis angle information with reference to a scope axis of an endoscope and an image signal acquired by an image sensor. The optical axis angle information is information detected by information obtained by acquiring light source angle information controlled by an imaging device.

Abstract: An articulating, steerable surgical probe includes an elongated, flexible transfer tube adapted for insertion into a surgical region for endoscopic laryngeal laser surgery. A lumen is defined by an interior of the transfer tube, and a laser fiber extends through the lumen for delivering a therapeutic laser signal to a distal end of the laser fiber. An articulating tip at the distal end of the transfer tube is responsive to articulating forces from a retractable tether for directing the treatment probe in a direction of the articulation, and a linkage to the tether from a control module effects controlled retraction of the tether for articulating the tip towards a surgical target, such that the articulating tip imposing a bend radius based on a signal loss through the laser fiber.