Abstract: Embodiments of the present inventive concept provide a chair and tabletop assembly including a foldable frame wherein the foldable frame includes an upper component including a tabletop panel wherein the upper component and the tabletop panel are adapted to facilitate the chair and tabletop assembly to exhibit one of a chair configuration, or a combined chair and table or desk configuration.

Abstract: A shippable mattress foundation that assembles quickly without any tools, ship in a small Fedex/UPS package, fits easier on a skid in a retail store, and allows an end customer to take it home in a car. It holds over 2500 lbs. of distributed weight, allows for easy attachment of a headboard of various dimensions, has an attractive optionable, washable and detachable outer stylish cover, and is designed to allow up to 12? of underneath storage. Also has stamped holes for receipt of the cross slats and a bespoken plastic clip for adjoining the cross slats.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for integrating remote controls into beds include a support for a remote control and an optional cradle. The support may be secured to the bed at a location where it is readily accessible to an individual as he or she lies on the bed. The support may receive the cradle or the remote control. The cradle, if any, may receive the remote control. The cradle may include a secondary remote system that may enable an individual to control certain functions of the bed, accessories thereto, and/or the environment in which the bed is located. Methods for securing and controlling a bed, any accessories, and the environment in which the bed is located are also disclosed.

Abstract: A foundation for a bed system can include an actuator, a deck mechanism operably related to the actuator so as to be actuated between raised and lowered positions in response to actuation by the actuator, and a controller operably connected to the actuator and configured to drive the actuator to actuate the deck mechanism between a lower position and an upper position. The deck mechanism can be configured to move to a service position that is further than the upper position. The deck mechanism can expose and permit access to a serviceable component when the deck mechanism is in the service position. A method of using a foundation having a service position is also described.

Abstract: A bed mountable article storage assembly includes a housing has an outer wall forming a top wall, a bottom wall, and a perimeter wall is attached to and extends between the top and bottom walls. The outer wall is comprised of a flexible material comprising a cloth material. A coupler is attached to the housing and engages a headboard of a bed to releasably secure the housing to the headboard. An interior of the housing comprises a resiliently compressible material that retains a shape of the housing. A plurality of pockets extends into the perimeter wall for receiving small articles. Each of the pockets comprises an elongated slot having a length equal to at least 4.0 inches.

Abstract: A mattress spring core including a plurality of spring pockets arranged in longitudinal columns and transverse rows, wherein at least one corner spring pocket projects longitudinally from an adjacent column end spring pocket.

Abstract: A chair blanket for keeping a person sitting on a chair warm without affecting the free body movements of the person. The chair blanket has a central section, a pair of upper wing flaps, and a pair of lower wing flaps. The central section is configured to mount to the back support of the chair. The pair of upper wing flaps and the pair of lower wing flaps extend from the central section. The pair of upper wing flaps drape over the shoulders of a person sitting on the chair and the pair of lower wing flaps drape over the thighs.

Abstract: A portable booster seat for supporting a child on a chair having a retractable clamping arm that is extendable to an underside surface of a chair seat and selectively moveable to clamp the booster seat to the chair.

Abstract: In general, the following disclosure is directed to a play yard (or crib) that features a foldable tubular frame configured to accept and support a full-size crib mattress and preferably surround the same with breathable mesh panels.

Abstract: The retail merchandise tray has a load bearing member formed from a rail attached to a mounting plate. The mounting plate and rail form a downward opening notch for mounting to a tray support structure. The tray may have a locating flange that carries a locating pin that engages a tray support structure. The locating pin locates the tray along the tray support structure. The tray may have at least one divider assembly. The divider assembly includes outward extending offset projections that can prevent an adjacent tray from contacting the divider wall.

Abstract: A display case shield for protecting a display case having a frame that supports a first glazing and a second glazing that is transverse to the first glazing includes smash-resistant plastic sheet is bent to include at least one angle between a first portion that covers the first glazing and a second portion that covers the second glazing. An anchoring system secures the smash-resistant plastic sheet to the display case. In a method of protecting a display case, a linear notch is cut in a selected surface of a polycarbonate sheet so as to separate a first portion and a second portion. The polycarbonate sheet is cold bended along the linear notch. The polycarbonate sheet is secured to the display case after the cold bending step.

Abstract: A refrigerated display cabinet has a containment structure defining a product display compartment divided by a shelf into a lower area and an upper area, and an access opening, an air inlet mouth and an air outlet mouth being in communication with the product display compartment. A channel connecting the air inlet and outlet mouths contains an evaporator connected to a refrigeration circuit and a plurality of fans arranged downstream of the evaporator, and is divided into a first group and a second group of fans respectively generating a flow of refrigerated air towards the lower area and a flow of refrigerated air towards the air outlet mouth. A control unit adjusts speed of the first group of fans independently of speed of the second group of fans and flow rate of refrigerated air towards the lower area independently of flow rate of refrigerated air towards the air outlet mouth.

Abstract: A travel watch stand includes a base and a watch holder connected to the base by a folding support arm which pivots in multiple places and can be selectively raised to support the watch holder in an elevated position above the base when deployed, and selectively lowered to form a compact shape where the watch holder lies flat on the base when collapsed. The arm is concealed in an opening in the base when lowered. A storage tray for holding cufflinks, rings, coins and other items can be provided in the base alongside the opening for the folding arm. The watch holder and support arm can be deployed and positioned in many different ways to accommodate watches and jewelry of different size, shape and weight and to display them in various ways. The base can be enlarged and provided with multiple storage compartments to serve as a valet tray.

Abstract: A container for floral arrangements including: an outer vessel; an inner vessel contained within the outer vessel; and a non-resealable opening leading into an inner cavity defined by the inner vessel, wherein the opening and the inner cavity are configured to receive water and at least one flower stem, and the inner vessel is thermally insulated from the outer vessel such that contents within the inner cavity can be held at a holding temperature different from an ambient temperature outside the container for a holding period.

Abstract: A preferred low-profile liquid container lid assembly enables a user to outfit particularized liquid containers for enabling lid-based liquid-pooling or compartmentalization and heat transfer from lid-pooled or lid-compartmentalized liquid prior to liquid egression from a lid-outfitted liquid container prior to liquid consumption. All embodiments provide liquid re-directing or damming structures that operate to control the delivery of hot liquid for promoting heat loss from re-directed liquid flows. Certain structures cooperate with existing art to minimize leakage problems associated therewith. Other structures operate to particularly shape parceled liquid volumes for effecting rapid heat transfers therefrom. Still other structures harness material-philic properties of liquids for further effecting rapid heat transfers and liquid directional control mechanisms. Combinations of the various structural features here noted are also contemplated throughout the following specifications.

Abstract: A combination spoon and straw utensil that is used for the consumption of food and drink. A combination spoon and straw utensil comprising of a single piece of flexible or nonflexible material. A combination spoon and straw utensil comprising of a solid spoon bowl, a hollow handle, a plurality of holes, and a digit support for stabilizing the utensil during use. The spoon and straw utensil having a textured surface for sensory stimulation. The spoon and straw utensil being brightly colored for making the utensil easy to recognize and more visible for users with cognitive decline and visual impairment.

Abstract: A lip-pucker avoiding drinking straw providing a tubular body defining an elongated central opening for the flow of liquid without requiring puckering or pursing of the user's lips. The tubular body and elongated opening have a substantially round sectional profile at a distal end meant to be placed into a container of liquid, and a substantially flat-oval sectional profile at a proximal end meant to be placed between the user's lips and to be accommodated by the user's lips without requiring puckering or pursing of the lips. The sectional profile of the elongated opening changes from a round profile at the distal end and through most of the tube body to a flat oval profile at the proximal end segment, with the change of profile occurring at a connecting segment downstream of the proximal end.

Abstract: A stabilized boot jack for improving balance and preventing falls when removing boots. The stabilized book jack has a base with at least one U-shaped cut out, a frame attached to the base with two vertical arms and a horizontal handle. The user grasps the handle while removing his or her boots to improve balance and stability when removing boots. The stabilized boot jack also includes an optional doorknob attachment for securing the boot jack to the doorknob of a door.

Abstract: A steam cooking apparatus has a cooking chamber, and a heating chamber adjacent the cooking chamber used for heating air laden with steam. Further, a steam heater is provided in the cooking chamber. Air and steam are circulated between the cooking chamber and the heating chamber, by means of an air circulation arrangement. A food support is provided for mounting in the cooking chamber. The food support has a bottom surface which includes a channel arrangement for positioning over the steam heater. The channel arrangement results in desired flow conditions over the steam heater to enable efficient generation of steam.

Abstract: A novel self-tending coffee maker is disclosed. The device includes a top pot, a bottom pot, a funnel disposed between the top pot and bottom pot, a base disposed about the bottom pot, and a means for lifting the bottom pot away from the base. The lifting means may be pneumatically actuated such as by way of a pneumatically actuated piston arrangement, heat actuated, or the like. In a variant of the pneumatically actuated piston arrangement, the lifting means may further include a retaining screw in communication with the piston rod for creating a pre-load setting against the spring, wherein the retaining screw is coupled to the base. With this set-up, the funnel preferably includes at least two legs in communication with the top pot.

Abstract: An electric frothing device includes a driving unit, a connecting rod, and a frothing unit. The driving unit has a housing, and a drive motor disposed in the housing. The drive motor has a power outputting shaft. The connecting rod is fixed to the power outputting shaft of the drive motor. The frothing unit has a fan fixed to the connecting rod and having blades, and a coil spring disposed with an interval from the blades of the fan.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a composite material applied to cookware, a method for preparing the same, and a cookware thereof. The composite material includes hard granular material, silicon-containing cladding material and metallic cladding material: wherein the hard granular material is clad in the silicon-containing cladding material; the silicon-containing cladding material is clad in the metallic cladding material, and the silicon-containing cladding material includes main compositions one or more selected from the group consisting of silane, siloxane, silane polymer, and siloxane polymer. There is no toxic gas prepared after the composite material is decomposed at a high temperature. The cookware with a protective layer applied with the composite material has high wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and durable cleanability, as well as safety and non-toxicity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for receiving meals, keeping meals warm, and/or dispensing meals, wherein the container has a main part which can be closed by means of a cover. According to one aspect of the invention, a brake is provided which brakes a closing movement of the cover. According to another aspect of the invention, a connecting module is provided for connecting the cover to the main part, said connecting module releasably connected both to the cover as well as to the main part.

Abstract: Embodiments of a cooking station having a main body with a hood pivotably coupled relative to the main body. In some embodiments, the main body may be sized to support a griddle with the hood pivotably coupled to a splash guard of the griddle. The hood includes a brace structure sized and configured to substantially support the hood and substantially prevent warping of the hood.

Abstract: A waste bag holder pivotably coupled to an outdoor cooking station. The waste bag holder is a rod structure with multiple bends along its length to define a u-shaped portion and first and second engaging portions. The u-shaped portion is configured to support a waste bag. The first and second engaging portions are sized and configured to couple to coupling structure to facilitate the waste bag holder to be pivotably moveable between a use position and a stowed position.

Abstract: A simulated outdoor gas-fired grill includes a simulated thermometer. A grill assembly includes a grate and a flame plate positioned below the grate. The flame plate includes simulated flame segments positioned to extend through slots in the grate. The grate is movable toward and away from the grate. A cam connected with a knob contacts the underside of the flame plate and moves the plate toward and away from the grate, simulating adjustment of the heat setting of the grill. The grill includes a port to hold the thermometer. The thermometer has a dial face at a proximal end and a probe at a distal end. The probe is biased in the distal direction and is movable inward and outward from a housing of the thermometer. A nut fixed with the probe engages a dial shaft within the thermometer housing. The dial shaft is rotatable about the central axis of the housing and engages with the nut. Movement of the probe, including the nut, relative to the dial shaft causes the shaft to rotate.

Abstract: A pepper mill includes a receiving unit, a grinding unit, and an adjusting mechanism. The receiving unit includes a stationary seat and a rotatable seat. The grinding unit includes inner and outer grinding seats. The adjusting mechanism includes an operating base mounted in the rotatable seat and operable to rotate about a rotary axis, and a movable seat disposed between the operating base and the inner grinding seat. The operating base includes a threaded rod extending upwardly into and threadedly engaging the movable seat. The movable seat is connected co-rotatably to the rotatable seat, is movable with the inner grinding seat along the rotary axis, and is not rotatable relative to the rotatable seat. Rotation of the operating base drives the movable seat to move along the rotary axis under guidance of the rotatable seat, thereby driving the inner grinding seat to move along the rotary axis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a food processing apparatus having a food processing chamber, comprising a blade arrangement and a motor arranged to drive the blade arrangement. The blade arrangement comprises a body having a surface arrangement delimiting a cavity and a plurality of cutting blades extending from the surface arrangement into the cavity.

Abstract: A stand mixer includes a motor output shaft and a locking planetary output. The locking planetary output has a center shaft operably connected with the output shaft for driven rotation about a fixed axis, an agitator shaft mounted to the center shaft such that the agitator shaft moves around the fixed axis of the center shaft in a planetary arrangement, and a planetary gear centrally arranged about the fixed axis of the center shaft. A gear unit is rotatably fixed on the agitator shaft and is slidably mounted therewith to be moveable between a first position, in which the gear unit is engaged with the planetary gear, and a second position in which the gear unit is disengaged from the planetary gear and is engaged with a locking member.

Abstract: An attachment for a food processing device includes a base attachment housing having a first port configured to receive a drive coupler of a detachably connectable motorized base housing and a second port configured to receive a central rotating member of a detachably connectable accessory attachment. The base attachment housing also includes a drive transfer assembly configured to couple the first port to the second port. The drive transfer assembly is configured to transfer rotational motion of the drive coupler to drive rotational motion of the central rotating member of the accessory attachment when the motorized base housing and the accessory attachment are connected to the first port and second port respectively.

Abstract: An automated cooking device for washing a cooking container includes a controller controlling driving of a container holder to change the container holder to any of an ingredient receiving posture in which the cooking container receives ingredients from a supply device, a cooking posture in which the cooking container is rotated in a state in which the cooking container is inclined forward with respect to a cooking table to stir the ingredients, a serving posture in which the container holder is inclined forward more than in the cooking posture with respect to the cooking table to face downward to a dish on the front side of the container holder, and a washing posture in which a rotation support mechanism of the container holder is inclined backward with respect to a base frame and the cooking container is washed on a rear side of the container holder.

Abstract: A cutting board assembly is described. The cutting board assembly includes a cutting board, a docking station, and a computing device. The cutting board includes a cutting surface affixable to an electronics portion. The electronics portion includes a digital display. The docking station is configured to receive the cutting board. The docking station may include at least one speaker, at least one camera, at least one microphone, and a wireless charger. The computing device includes an application. The application is in wireless communication with the electronics portion and one or more of the at least one speaker, at least one camera, and at least one microphone.

Abstract: A utensil crock includes a receptacle having a base and a sidewall defining an open upper end of the receptacle. A dividing panel IS adapted to be removably positioned within an interior of the receptacle to divide the interior into separate compartments. The dividing panel has a first end portion opposite a second end portion, wherein when positioned in the interior the dividing panel has one of a first configuration where the second end portion has a first orientation relative to the first end portion, and a second configuration where the second end portion has a differing second orientation relative to the first end portion.

Abstract: A portable shower assembly transitionable between an assembled configuration and a disassembled configuration, comprising a shower stall subassembly, wherein the shower stall subassembly includes a housing unit coupled to a basin; and a collapsible enclosure partially coupled to the housing unit, wherein the enclosure comprises a plurality of panels configured to at least partially surround the housing unit and the basin to define an interior shower space; and a dry area having an enclosed private space with access to the interior shower space.

Abstract: A shower device includes a spray head and a massage assembly removably coupled to the spray head. The massage assembly includes a massage brush head and a driving mechanism for driving the massage brush head to move with respect to the spray head. The driving mechanism is pluggably mounted into the mounting opening. The massage brush head is removably coupled to an output shaft of the driving mechanism. The massage brush head at least partially protrudes from the spray head. In some embodiments, the massage assembly may be used independent from the spray head, and different massage brush heads may be used based on user preferences. The integration of multiple functions on a shower device improves user conveniences, expands device performance, and enhances the shower experience.

Abstract: Provided is a toilet paper roll of a longer product, having a pattern with excellent design visually observable, and little creases and crumples. The toilet paper roll is a roll of two-ply toilet paper with a roll diameter of 110 to 115 mm, the toilet paper having a paper thickness of 60 to 90 ?m per ply, wherein the toilet paper has a pattern printed by halftone printing and solid printing on one of its surfaces, the total area of the pattern accounts for 10 to 20%, the total area of halftone printed areas accounts for 7.5% or more, and the total area of solid printed areas accounts for 4.0% or less, of a surface of the toilet paper, and 65 to 90 m of the toilet paper has been rolled around a paper tube at a roll density of 0.83 to 2.05, with the one of its surfaces bearing the pattern positioned externally.

Abstract: A dispenser for containing a plurality of products, the dispenser comprising at least one adapter and at least one inner compartment. The adapter is configured to securely hold at least one first product, with the at least one first product being holdable directly to the adapter. The at least one inner compartment is configured to contain at least one second product, the inner compartment at least partially within a lumen of said adapter. The at least one adapter and the inner compartment being unitary or separable.

Abstract: A package for containing premoistened wipes including a top package wall opposite a bottom package wall comprising a biodegradable web and the top package wall defining an opening surrounded by an edge of the biodegradable web for dispensing premoistened wipes therethrough. A baffle attached to the top package wall comprising a polymer film surrounding the edge of the biodegradable web including a passageway configured to permit permoistened wipes to be removed from the package without contacting the edge of the biodegradable web. In one embodiment, the package is primarily made from cellulose fiber materials laminated with a polymer film. The paper material can be printed and die cut prior to the lamination of the polymer film to produce an opening for dispensing wipes. The polymer film can form a smaller aperture within the opening cut into the cellulose fiber material for protecting the edges of the cellulose fiber material from moisture.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hands-free toilet seat apparatus. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a toilet seat including a seat ring surrounding a central opening, a seat cover configured to be movably attached to a rear side of the toilet seat, an actuator operatively coupled to each of the toilet seat and the seat cover, and a sensor configured to capture environmental data in a vicinity of the hands-free toilet seat apparatus. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a processing device communicatively coupled to the sensor and the actuator. Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing an environmental data, determining a user state and a gender of the user, and generating the control command. Further, the hands-free toilet seat apparatus may include a power source configured to supply power to the actuator, the sensor, and the processing device.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclonic unit comprising a first cyclonic stage and a second cyclonic stage. The front end of the first cyclonic stage has a front door that is moveable between a closed position and an open position. A latch secures the front door in the closed position. The front door has a first portion which is rotatably mounted to a front end of a cyclone unit sidewall and a second portion angularly spaced around the front door from the first portion, the second portion having the latch.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclonic unit comprising a first cyclonic stage and a second cyclonic stage. The front end of the first cyclonic stage has a front door that is moveable between a closed position and an open position. A latch secures the front door in the closed position. The openable front door has a door first end which is rotatably mounted to a front end of the cyclone unit. The latch and the handle are provided on one side of the hand vacuum cleaner when the openable front door is in a closed position and, when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented such that the cyclone axis is horizontal and the upper side is above the lower side, the door first end is vertically spaced from the one side.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclonic unit comprising a first cyclonic stage and a second cyclonic stage, the first cyclonic stage comprising a cyclone. An openable door opens the cyclone when the door is in an open position. The front door has a diameter and the rear end of the first cyclonic stage has a diameter that is generally equal to the diameter of the front door.

Abstract: A cleaning system and a cleaning method are provided. The cleaning system includes a main body, an air suctioning device, a light source, an optical sensor, a memory and a processing unit. The air suctioning device includes an air flow passage and a fan-motor assembly that is disposed in the air flow passage and generates a suction force to suction outside air through the air flow passage. The light source emit light to the air flow passage. The optical sensor captures a plurality of successive image frames from the air flow passage. The processing unit is configured to: obtain first and second image frames from the successive image frames; compare the first image frame with the second image frame to identify dust particles; obtain a particle feature of the dust particles; and determine a current cleanness condition according to the particle feature.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cordless vacuum cleaner and control method therefor. The cordless vacuum cleaner comprising: a body; a brush device including a brush motor and a drum to which a rotating brush is attached to suck up dust; and an extension pipe configured to connect the body and the brush device, the extension pipe rotatably combined with the brush device, wherein the body comprising: a suction motor configured to rotate a fan to suck up dust; a processor; and a battery which supplies power to the suction motor; and wherein the battery from among different types of batteries is detachably connected to the body, and the processor is configured to: identify a type of the battery; and control an output of the suction motor, based on the type.

Abstract: An operating method of a cordless vacuum cleaner includes detecting connection of a brush device to a cleaner body, through a voltage value input to an input port of at least one processor through a signal line or a load detection sensor of the cleaner body, identifying a type of the brush device connected to the cleaner body, when the connection of the brush device to the cleaner body is detected, determining a frequency for pulse width modulation (PWM) control corresponding to the identified type of the brush device, and controlling an operation of the switch device used to supply power from a battery of the cleaner body to the brush device connected to the cleaner body.

Abstract: A system includes a trash can combined as a unit with a robotic vacuum docking station. The trash can has a lid that is opened to deposit or empty trash in the trash can and otherwise closed to contain the trash. The docking station includes an inlet for receiving a robotic vacuum. The system can include a vacuum motor for carrying vacuumed debris from the robotic vacuum to a bin. The bin can be a canister segregated from the trash can bin or can be the trash can bin itself. The docking station can charge the robotic vacuum.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes include at least a recovery system for removing the spent cleaning fluid and debris from the surface to be cleaned and storing the spent cleaning fluid and debris. The recovery system includes a recovery tank having a strainer that is configured to strain large debris and hair out of the recovery tank.

Abstract: An automatic cleaning device, comprising: a moving platform configured to automatically move on an operation surface; a cleaning module which is provided on the moving platform and comprises a wet-type cleaning module configured to clean at least a part of the operation surface in a wet-type cleaning mode and a dry-type cleaning module configured to clean at least a part of the operation surface in a dry-type cleaning mode; and a floating lifting/lowering structure connected to the dry-type cleaning module and configured to enable the dry-type cleaning module to passively move up and down relative to the moving platform.

Abstract: A double action wringer assembly for wringing a mop in a mop bucket includes a mop bucket and a wringer that is positioned on the mop bucket. A handle is included that has a pair of legs each extending between a grip such that the handle has a U-shape. The handle is movably integrated into the wringer for wringing the mop. A foot pedal is movably disposed on the mop bucket and the foot pedal can be stepped upon. Additionally, the foot pedal is in mechanical communication with the wringer. The foot pedal urges the wringer into the compressed condition when the foot pedal is stepped upon to wring the mop.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus includes a processor configured to perform: a first determination process of determining, based on an acquired medical image, whether any of a plurality of imaging target sites is included in the medical image; a second determination process of determining, if it is determined in the first determination process that any of the plurality of imaging target sites is included in the medical image, whether the medical image is an image satisfying a determination criterion of a site included in the medical image; and a display control process of displaying, if it is determined in the second determination process that the medical image is the image satisfying the determination criterion of the site included in the medical image, a notification indicator on a display unit, the notification indicator indicating that the image satisfying the determination criterion of the site included in the medical image is captured.