Abstract: A cosmetic mask can be easily attached and detached and has an enhanced cosmetic effect, and an electric stimulator is applicable to the cosmetic mask. A cosmetic mask worn on the face of a user, made of flexible elastic material, and formed in a substantial band shape to be wrapped around the occiput from a chin tip through right and left cheeks includes a mouth periphery that covers at least a location corresponding to the mouth with an opening, a mandible section that covers the chin tip and at least a part of the lower surface of the mandible, a cheek section that covers a part of the cheek, and a wrap-around section that is wrapped around the lateral sides and the occiput. The cosmetic mask includes a pair of stimulators, and a stimulator fitting section to fit in each of the stimulators in the cheek section.

Abstract: A pack may include a main compartment to extend along a back of a person wearing the pack, wherein the main compartment has a front side to extend proximate the back of the person and a rear side to extend distant the back of the person. The pack may include left and right compression panels and a main compartment cinching system. The left and right compression panels extend along the left and right sides of the person, respectively, to the rear side of the main compartment. The compartment cinching system has left and right cinch cords and left and right cinch cord retainers located along left and right sides of the person, respectively, when the pack is worn. The left or right cinch cords are pullable to concurrently compress the main compartment and cinch the left and right compression panels about a torso of the person.

Abstract: Embodiments of bag having a self-adjustable carrying strap system and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. Other embodiments that may be described and claimed include a golf bag having a self-adjustable carrying strap system.

Abstract: An illustrated view of an exemplary mask keeper device for preventing the loss or misplacement of a protective mask is presented. The mask keeper device is useful for preventing a protective mask from being misplaced or lost. The mask keeper device is also useful for identifying the protective mask such that it is not confused with another's mask and thus exchanged. The mask keeper device is further useful for having a unique protective mask and mask keeper device combination.

Abstract: The invention provides a protable article device, which mainly comprises a flat, expandable sheath and a binding component. The inner surface of the sheath is flexible, with a non-slip surface with plurality grooves; it is connected to the Velcro and positioning ring of the binding component. This design enables objects to be tightly fastened inside the sheath because of the elasticity of the Velcro. The positioning ring of the sheath can be locked to a clip holder to enable easy carrying and retrieval when outdoors.

Abstract: In embodiments, a belt clamp includes an inboard plate and an outboard plate that are pivotally coupled at their upper ends. The belt clamp may also include a spring biased locking mechanism that selectively and releasably connects the lower end of the inboard plate to the lower end of the outboard plate by way of locking posts in the inboard plate that are displaced upwardly from the lower edge of said plate. The outboard locking plate may have latch members that are entirely contained (except for opposing actuation buttons) within a compartment formed by two portions of the outboard plate connected by a living hinge. The opposing actuation buttons require a motion in a first direction, such as upwardly, to allow motion in a second direction, such as inwardly, to rotate the latching members inwardly to release the locking posts.

Abstract: This present application discloses a disposable toothbrush head product that cleans the teeth and removes plaque, food particles and other unwanted debris from the mouth easily and safely. The disposable toothbrush head product is an individually wrapped, thin plastic or rubber toothbrush head with a series of shorter bristles. The bristles are coated with an activatable toothpaste, gel or other tooth cleaning solution. The brush head can be adhered to a finger using adhesive or a plastic ring for cleaning the teeth. Additionally, the product is a convenient toothbrush option for individuals looking to clean teeth while away from home.

Abstract: A cleaning sponge roller includes a cylindrical sponge body and a shaft-shaped core. The sponge body is formed of a porous material having continuous pores and having elasticity in a wet state. The core is inserted through an inner diameter portion of the sponge body and fixedly supports an inner circumferential surface of the sponge body. The core is formed of a porous sintered compact having continuous pores.

Abstract: A brush assembly has a brush holder rotatable about a rotation axis, a ring brush carried on the holder and having an annular array of radially outwardly projecting bristles, and a stop element fixed adjacent the ring brush, of noncircular section. This stop element extends along and is rotatable about a longitudinal axis generally parallel to the rotation axis and projects into the array of bristles.

Abstract: A hairbrush includes features that enable an individual to firmly grip and maintain a firm grip on the hairbrush as it is used to brush tangled and/or thick hair. Such features may include an indentation in a back surface of a head of the hairbrush and one or more recesses in sides of the periphery of head at locations adjacent to a base of the head (i.e., near a handle of the hairbrush). Methods of grasping such a hairbrush are also disclosed. In addition, hairbrushes with bristles that oscillate, vibrate, rotate, or otherwise move to facilitate their movement through tangled hair are disclosed.

Abstract: A makeup brush cleaning system includes a panel that has a top side, a bottom side, and a peripheral edge extending between the top and bottom sides. A plurality of agitation members is attached to and extends upwardly from the panel. The agitation members are used to agitate a makeup application brush when the application brush is moved across the agitation members. A soap bar comprised of hardened soap is dissolvable in water and a magnet is positioned within the soap bar. A magnetically attractive material is mounted on the top side and is magnetically attracted to the magnet to releasably mount the soap bar on the panel.

Abstract: A convertible table having a base frame, a bench element attached to one side of the base frame, a rotating arm mechanism attached at a first side to the base frame, and a table element attached to a second side of the rotating arm mechanism, wherein the table element is displaceable between a table mode having a coplanar top surface, and a bench mode having a raised table surface above and apart from a bench surface. The convertible table may be used as one would use a coffee table, dining table or desk.

Abstract: A foldable table includes a top plate, two leg units, and a telescopic support unit. Each leg unit includes two legs connected to and pivotable relative to the top plate. The telescopic support unit includes two support members, a first telescopic subunit, and a lock subunit. The support members are respectively mounted on the leg units. The first telescopic subunit is connected between the support members, and has an inner tube and an outer tube that is sleeved on and is slidable along the inner tube. The lock subunit is operable between a lock state and an unlock state for locking or unlocking sliding movement between the inner and the outer tubes.

Abstract: A telescopic column for a height-adjustable table comprises a cylindrical outer column, a cylindrical inner column at least partially arranged within the outer column, several balls, and a tube-shaped ball cage retaining the balls at positions relatively determined with respect to one another. The outer column comprises, along its longitudinal direction on its inside, an outer column running surface section configured such that the balls roll over thereon, the inner column comprises, along its longitudinal direction on its outer cross-section, an inner column running surface section configured such that the balls roll over thereon, and the inner column and the outer column are configured such that the balls, during an adjustment of a length of the telescopic column, roll over in an almost backlash-free manner on the outer column running surface section and the inner column running surface section in a predefined range of motion of the balls in order to guide the inner column in the outer column.

Abstract: A hollow table top comprises a top plate and a bottom plate stacked together. The edge of the bottom surface of the table top is disposed with a metal frame. The edge of the top plate is disposed with a downwardly extending top plate side. The metal frame is disposed with a protruding portion in the horizontal direction extending out of the top plate side. The protruding portion protects the joint of the top plate and the bottom plate. The external edge of the table top has double-layer appearance.

Abstract: A collapsible storage bin comprising a base, at least two sidewalls each rotatably coupled to the base, and at least one corner rail. Each of the at least two sidewalls rotates from a storage position within the base to a use position extending out of the base. Opposing ends of each of the at least two sidewalls is formed by a channel open toward the channel of the other of the first side end and the second side end top to define a first coupling flange as part of the first side end and a second coupling flange as part of the second side end. The at least one corner rail includes a first planar segment and a second planar segment coupled edge-to-edge to each other. Each of the first planar segment and the second planar segment terminates with a return to form a different elongated reception channel open toward the other of the first planar segment and the second planar segment.

Abstract: In a wall-mounted shelving and/or storage system, vertical standards are mounted to a wall using a plurality of individual cleats arranged in vertical columns and horizontal rows. The width of each cleat is smaller than the width of the standard, so that it can be hidden within the standard when mounted. Formed on the back of each vertical standard are a plurality of transverse edges at predefined intervals, in known spatial relationships with bracket connection points, for cooperating with the cleats to properly position and orient the standards at the correct height with respect to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a utility rack system that includes shelves having a first end, a second end, and a pair of end supports. Each of the pair of end supports is configured to support either the first end or the second end of the one or more elongated shelves. Each of the pair of end supports includes a first vertical member and a second vertical member, an upper cross member pivotally coupled at a first end to the first vertical member and pivotally coupled at a second end to the second vertical member, and a lower cross member pivotally coupled at a first end to the first vertical member and pivotally coupled at a second end to the second vertical member. The utility rack system also includes a diagonal support having a sliding lock mechanism coupling a first end of the diagonal support to the first vertical member.

Abstract: A shelving unit includes a shelf configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position. At least one arm extends from the shelf and is moveably coupled to a track or dual hinges and configured to move along the track to move the shelf between the retracted position and the extended position.

Abstract: A biometric safe cabinet assembly for accessing the firearm safe from a bedside includes a cabinet. The cabinet is a nightstand and is positioned adjacent to a bedside. A scanner is attached to a side of the cabinet. The scanner is a biometric fingerprint reader that is in electric communication with a microprocessor. The microprocessor determines if the fingerprint reading matches the accepted fingerprint data. The microprocessor is in electric communication with a lock which is an electromagnet. The lock receives electric current from a power supply to produce a magnetic field that attracts the magnet of a door. The door is for a safe for a weapon is to be stored within. The magnetic field will diminish when the electric current is closed off by the microprocessor if the correct fingerprint is used. The safe can be accessed by the user without leaving the bedside.

Abstract: A self-sustaining shelf system is provided that comprises a board, with two faces and one thickness, at least two mounting hardware and two anchoring elements and fixing elements to a supporting wall. Each mounting hardware comprises two side walls, with a separation space between them, and a bottom wall. The side walls of each support element define a substantially rectangular groove with dimensions substantially equal to the thickness of the board to embrace it in a substantially perpendicular direction, with a deviation of between 0° and 5°, extending over the faces of said board. In a particularly preferred embodiment, at least one of the mounting hardware of the self-supporting shelf system includes an insertion-mounting and ratchet mechanism made up of four elements that, on the one hand, allow the board to be inserted into the groove of each hardware, up to the back wall, and, on the other hand, they make it possible to anchor and immobilize the board to prevent its unwanted detachment.

Abstract: Bin and shelf mounting systems including at least one mounting bracket and a bin or shelf and methods of installing said bins or shelves to a wall. The at least one mounting bracket configured with a truncated wedge shape and beveled side edges. The bin and shelf include at least one recess on a rear wall thereof. The at least one recess includes (i) a downward-facing cavity at a top portion of the recess, (ii) side edges that are beveled, and (iii) a truncated wedge shape complimentary to the at least one mounting bracket. The recess is configured to slidably engage the at least one mounting bracket. A multi-hook system including a mounting bracket and a plurality of face plates.

Abstract: A piece of ergonomic height-adjustable erotic furniture, having the general appearance of a normal divan, but capable of providing comfortable support for a number of different sexual positions for different heights, body types and health conditions of the participants, improving the quality and variety of their sexual interactions. The furniture has a board made with foam and covered in upholstery, designed to support the bodies of the participants, with inward concave edges and a front convex edge, a header raised with respect to this board, and adjustable height that raises and lowers the board parallel to the floor to facilitate a variety of sexual positions.

Abstract: A bedding system includes a base having a bracket and a cushion having a rod. The rod is configured to removably engage the bracket to couple the cushion to the base in a manner that prevents relative movement between the cushion and the base.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for temperature control of a bed. A system can include a bed having first and second sides, the bed having a mattress, a first thermal module on the first side, and a second thermal module on the second side. A computer system can receive data about the bed, such as temperature, pressure, heat routine activation, and cool routine activation data for at least one of the first and second side, determine that a heat routine is activated on the first side based on the data, detect that the second side is unoccupied by a user, generate, based on (i) the heat routine being activated and (ii) the second side being unoccupied, instructions that cause the second thermal module to activate a heat crosstalk mitigation routine, and transmit the instructions to the second thermal module for activation of the heat crosstalk mitigation routine on the second side.

Abstract: A face cushion includes a hollow-out portion located at a central portion of the face cushion; an inflatable portion having an inner peripheral edge located adjacent to the hollow-out portion, an outer peripheral edge, and two slit edges located between the inner and the outer peripheral edge, with an area between the inner and the outer peripheral edge being divided into a first and a second air bag; a slit section formed between the two slit edges; and a plurality of inflating connections separately connected to the first and the second air bag. The first and the second air bag are inflated alternately with gas supplied from a gas supply device to the inflatable body via different pipelines at different time points to produce on the face cushion a facial configuration similar to a patient's face, allowing different parts of the patient's face to contact with the face cushion intermittently.

Abstract: Multilayered cushions and positioners include a plurality of compressible layers, at least of which may include a breathable chamber that holds compressible beads. The compressible beads may flow until an object is placed thereon or until the compressible layer is placed against a surface. A compressive force exerted by the object or the surface on the beads may compress them, causing the beads to conform to a shape of the object or surface and increasing a coefficient of friction of the beads, which may hold the beads in position and increase a rigidity of the cushion or positioner at the location thereof that receives the object or surface. An intermediate element, such as a pressurizable element, may be positioned between compressible layers to prevent forces exerted one of the compressible layers from being communicated directly to the other compressible layer.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a chair includes a chair cover configured to be positioned over at least a portion of a first surface of the chair, and an attachment mechanism configured to couple the chair cover to the chair. The attachment mechanism includes a flexible strip coupled to a perimeter of the chair cover and configured to be arranged on a second surface of the chair, and a tensioning element coupled to the chair cover and including an attachment feature. The attachment feature is configured to be coupled to the chair to create a tensioning force in the chair cover.

Abstract: A child carrier includes a supporting frame, a sliding base, a seat, an insert member disposed on the seat for selectively engaging with or disengaging from the sliding base, and an actuator operable to drive the insert member to be engaged with or be disengaged from the sliding base. The sliding base is disposed on the supporting frame and slidable in a substantially longitudinal direction of the supporting frame. The seat is foldably assembled with the sliding base and includes a seat portion selectively coupled to the sliding base. The seat portion includes an engaging member having an engaging portion, and the engaging portion is operable to engage with the sliding base. The actuator is able to drive the insert member to move a first distance. The supporting frame is driven to be folded up when the sliding base slides upward along the supporting frame.

Abstract: An adjustable child carrier includes an adjustable bucket seat that can be adjusted to accommodate children of a wide range of sizes. The child carrier includes one or more adjustments that work alone or in cooperation to adjust the depth and width of the bucket seat area provided by the child carrier. The carrier is capable of supporting children of various sizes in an ergonomic position appropriate for the child's size. The child carrier is adjustable for multiple carrying positions and orientations.

Abstract: A merchandising system includes a rail and a cooperating member. The rail defines a channel. The cooperating member includes a base defining an upper surface extending from a first end to a second end. The base includes (i) a first base section received within the channel and defining a first portion of the upper surface at the first end of the base and (ii) a second base section defining a second portion of the upper surface and extending from the rail in an opposite direction than the first base section. An engagement mechanism is received within each of the first base section and the channel and includes a resilient member operable to selectively bias the base into an engaged state with the rail.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a showcase with a two-story structure including: a body having an upper story storage chamber with a top opening formed on top thereof and first cold air introduction holes formed on the side surfaces thereof and a lower story storage chamber separately disposed adjacent to the underside of the upper story storage chamber and with a front opening formed on front thereof and second cold air introduction holes formed on the side surfaces thereof; upper doors for opening and closing the top opening of the upper story storage chamber; and drawers for slidingly opening and closing the front opening of the lower story storage chamber, so that the upper story storage chamber and the lower story storage chamber are separated up and down to have different temperatures distributed thereto, thereby sortedly storing a variety of foods or products with different storage characteristics from one another therein, and the front opening of the lower story storage chamber is open and closed by

Abstract: A shelf tag attachment apparatus (100) includes a shelf tag holding portion (103) for holding an electronic shelf tag (101), and a support member (102) that supports the shelf tag holding portion rotatably about a rotation axis P extending in a left-right direction of the electronic shelf tag (101). The shelf tag holding portion (103) includes a bearing portion for rotating about the rotation axis P relative to the support member (102). The support member (102) includes an arm portion (110) that is provided with a shaft portion (112), and that sandwiches the bearing portion from the left-right direction. The shelf tag holding portion (103) includes a stopper (130) that contacts the arm portion (110), and thereby locks in such a way that a display surface (104) of the electronic shelf tag (101) does not rotate beyond a previously determined range in a direction to face downwards.

Abstract: A divided shelf for a display rack and related methods are provided. The divided shelf transforms from a knockdown configuration to an erected configuration. The divided shelf includes divider panels to divide the shelf into more than one separate compartments. The divided shelf is affixed to a display rack base.

Abstract: In order to solve a problem in conventional dish collecting apparatuses that it is not possible for conventional plate collecting apparatuses to determine and collect multiple types of dishes with different shapes, a dish collecting apparatus for causing a dish that passes through a collecting slot to be collected in a dish collecting portion in restaurants includes: a determining part that determines whether a first-type dish has passed through the collecting slot or a second-type dish whose shape is different from that of the first-type dish has passed through the collecting slot; and a processing unit that performs predetermined processing according to a determination result of the determining part. Accordingly, it is possible to determine multiple types of dishes with different shapes that pass through the collecting slot.

Abstract: A frame hanging apparatus includes an installation unit installed on a wall surface, a support unit which is coupled to a frame body and engaged with the installation unit to support the frame body on the wall surface, an extending unit formed to extend upward from an end portion of the installation unit, and a support groove formed in a lower surface of the support unit so that the extending unit is inserted into and engaged with the support unit.

Abstract: A self-closing and locking device for hanging objects on a mounting surface is disclosed. The device includes a mounting bracket and a locking arm member translatably engaged with an elongated track portion of the mounting bracket. The track portion comprises a pair of guide portions defining a slot therebetween, and rear recesses in a back side of the guide portions. The rear recesses comprise lower locking portions, and upper rotating portions that are deeper than the locking portions. The arm member comprises a base portion that is positioned within the rear recesses, and an arm portion that extends from the base portion and through the slot. The device is configured such that the arm member is oriented in a closed position when the base portion is engaged with the locking portions, and orientable in an open position when the base portion is engaged with the rotating portions.

Abstract: Warming blankets are provided, in which the warming blankets include (i) a perspiration absorptive layer (PAL); (ii) a metal coating layer (MCL); and (iii) a transparent coating layer (TCL); wherein the MCL is located directly or indirectly between the PAL and the TCL. Methods of producing a warming blanket are also provided.

Abstract: Warming blankets are provided, in which the warming blankets include (i) a perspiration absorptive layer (PAL); (ii) a metal coating layer (MCL); and (iii) a thermal absorptive layer (TAL); wherein the MCL is located directly or indirectly between the PAL and the TAL. Methods of producing a warming blanket are also provided.

Abstract: A bedding system may include an integrated top blanket and bottom blanket joined to one another at a seam. A tuck panel may extend from the seam and may include and anchor, the tuck panel and anchor being constructed and arranged to secure the top blanket and bottom blanket to a bed, mattress, box spring, bed frame, or the like.

Abstract: A garment for selectively providing comfort features for a wearer is provided. Broadly, the garment includes a garment body, a pillow housing (including a pillow pad), and a drawstring assembly. The garment body is configured to enclose a torso of a wearer. The pillow housing is secured to the garment body. The pillow housing encloses a pillow pad. The pillow housing is convertible between an uncompressed and a compressed state. The drawstring assembly includes at least one drawstring extending around the pillow housing. A pull force exerted on the drawstring causes the pillow housing (and the pillow pad contained therein) to convert from the uncompressed to the compressed state. In the compressed state, the pillow housing and pillow pad form a cushion configured to provide support for a wearer's neck and head. A method for selectively providing comfort features for a wearer of a garment is also provided.

Abstract: A pillow system for use by a user laying on their back, such as for use after a mastectomy or other surgery. The pillow system provides a cushioning and supportive system. In one particular implementation, the pillow system has two elongate side pillows for placing under and extending from at least a user's shoulders to the user's knees. The two side pillows have an inner edge that includes two concave regions, thus when the two pillows are placed next to or alongside each other, two generally void areas are formed. The pillow system may include a head pillow and/or a support pillow(s), such as a wedge-shaped pillow.

Abstract: An adjustable bowl receptacle. The adjustable bowl receptacle includes a planar base. A plurality of annular segments forms an adjustable sidewall that extends upward from the planar base. A top segment is in operable connection with the plurality of annular segments and defines an open upper end and an interface. The interface comprises a plurality of flanges configured to secure a bowl therein.

Abstract: An eating utensil doubling as a plate and a bowl. A plate has a center, four quadrants, an outer plate edge and an underside. A perforation is formed through the plate extending from the center to the outer edge. Adhesive tape is secured to the underside, the tape including a receiving portion and spanning portion, the spanning portion being of a length substantially equal to the perforation and traveling adjacent to the perforation; and, the receiving portion disposed substantially perpendicular to the spanning portion, wherein upon one of the four quadrants being partially separated from the plate at the perforation to thereby form a quarter piece, the quarter piece can be folded and adhered to the receiving portion such that a cone-like bowl is formed from the plate. An accompanying generally rectangular strip forms the base of the bowl.

Abstract: A compartmented pressware paper plate is characterized by one or more tall dividers each having a pair of divider sidewall surfaces and adjoining the plate bottom which transitions to the divider sidewall surfaces, wherein the one or more tall dividers are characterized by a divider height, DH, greater than 9/32?, with a flange characterized by a height, H, at its apex and an outward flange downturn extending downwardly a distance, V, with respect to the apex of the flange, wherein the ratio of V:H is from about 0.1 to about 0.75, and preferably with transitions between adjoining surfaces of the bottom surface and the divider sidewall surfaces characterized by variable radii of curvature wherein the variable radii of curvature vary from a first value proximate to transitions between two surfaces to a second value higher than the first value at transitions proximate to the intersection of three surfaces.

Abstract: A food holder is adapted for holding food and sauce, and includes a serving module and a sauce module. The serving module includes a main body that is undulating in a wave shape, and that defines a plurality of food receptacle spaces spaced apart from each other in a first direction and adapted for carrying the food. Each food receptacle space has an opening that faces upwards. The sauce module includes a top rim portion and a vessel body portion. The top rim portion is connected to an end of the main body, and surrounds an upright axis. The vessel body portion extends downwards from an inner periphery of the top rim portion, and defines a sauce space having an opening that faces upwards and that is adapted for containing the sauce.

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: This document discloses a foldable device holder transitionable between a first flat position and a second folded position that forms a region sized and shaped to receive a device. The foldable device holder can include a body comprising a sheet material; a hinged cutout; a first hinge line defining a first edge of the hinged cutout; a second hinge line; and a third hinge line. When the body is folded along the hinge lines, the foldable device holder can be transitioned into the second position.

Abstract: A pressure cooker is provided. The pressure cooker comprises a base comprising a bottom and at least one sidewall extending from a perimeter of the bottom, a base flange extending about a perimeter of the at least one sidewall opposite the bottom, the bottom and the at least one sidewall defining, at least in part, an interior of the base; and a lid hingedly coupled to the base such that the lid is moveable between an open position that allows access to the interior of the base and a closed position that prevents access to the interior of the base, the lid comprising a lid flange about its perimeter. The pressure cooker further comprises one or more of a pressure release assembly; a spring-loaded hinge assembly; or a clamp assembly.

Abstract: A preparation vessel arranged on a kitchen appliance base of a kitchen appliance, having at least one preparation space, at least one lid for closing the preparation space, at least one actuator element, and at least one actuating means, wherein the actuator element is movably mounted in an interface area relative to the kitchen appliance base, the actuating means being actuated by the actuator element, and the lid configured to lock or unlock by actuating the actuating means. A kitchen appliance having a preparation vessel is also provided. The preparation vessel and a kitchen appliance, which functions for the preparation of food with an enhanced ease of operation and high user safety, are realized in that at least one valve and at least one valve actuating are provided, and that the valve actuating means can at least be indirectly actuated with the actuating means.