Abstract: A drawer pull-out guide includes a body rail to be secured to a furniture body, and a drawer rail to be connected to a drawer and movably mounted relative to the body rail in a longitudinal direction. At least one of the rails has a profiled section made of a flat sheet metal and having two longitudinal edges running parallel to each other, in a cross-section normal to the longitudinal direction. An embossing extending at least partly over at least two profiled section lateral surfaces arranged substantially orthogonally to each other is provided to reinforce the profiled section of the at least one of the rails. The lateral surfaces are arranged in the longitudinal direction, and the embossing is arranged substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. The embossing faces toward an outer region of the rail, and/or the rail is a storage rail, and/or at least two embossings are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power-supply device for an item of furniture that has a furniture carcass and at least one movable furniture part for supplying at least one electrical load with electrical power, the device comprising: at least one current-supply bar, wherein the current-supply bar can be arranged on the furniture carcass or on the movable furniture part; at least one contacting device, wherein the contacting device can be arranged at least in part on the movable furniture part or on the furniture carcass; wherein the contacting device comprises at least one contact element for galvanically conductively contacting the at least one current-supply bar, and at least one switchable load-switch element for allowing a current supply from the current-supply bar to the at least one electrical load via the contacting device.

Abstract: A footrest extension mechanism, including a first link, a second link, a third link, a fourth link, a first footrest member, a driven rod, a second footrest member, and a footrest connecting member; an end of the second link is hinged to the first footrest member, and an opposite end of the second link is hinged to the first link, in which the first link is used to be hinged to a linkage support of a seat; and an end of the fourth link is hinged to the second footrest member, an opposite end of the fourth link is hinged to the third link, an end of the driven rod is hinged to the first footrest member, and an opposite end of the driven rod is hinged to a middle of the fourth link. The adjustment flexibility and the extending length of the footrest extension mechanism are increased.

Abstract: Provided are an adjustable bracket and a high-feet sofa. In the adjustable bracket, the transmission rod is in a straight rod structure. A first end of the transmission rod is connected to the fourth connection rod. A second end of the transmission rod is connected to the pedal rod group. The present disclosure provides an adjustable bracket. In the case of the same sitting height, the adjustable mechanism of a sofa has a more compact structure so that the cleaning work of a mop, a vacuum cleaner, or a floor-sweeping robot is facilitated. Moreover, the height of the sofa from the ground is higher, making the sofa more attractive.

Abstract: A foldable seat is disclosed. The foldable seat includes a cushion unit, a backrest unit and a gear adjustment unit. The backrest unit includes at least two connecting rods each including a first rotating rod and a second rotating rod. The gear adjustment unit includes gear teeth, a turntable and a clamping structure, a second end of the first rotating rod is provided with a first hinge shaft, the gear teeth is arranged at an end portion of the second rotating rod, the clamping structure is rotatably connected to the first rotating rod, and the turntable is arranged on the first hinge shaft.

Abstract: A seating structure including a frame, a suspension member, and a support pad. The frame defines an opening. The suspension member is coupled to the frame and spans over the opening. The suspension member is configured to engage a user and has a three-dimensional topography independent of the frame and relative to a straight reference line that extends between opposing sides of the frame.

Abstract: An adjustable holding mechanism is disclosed. The holding mechanism comprises of a retention portion having a first arm and a second arm. The second arm has a jaw coupling that is configured to secure the retention portion. The holding mechanism further has a platform, having a support bracket that is slidably connected to the first arm. The holding mechanism further has a movable tray that is coupled to the platform. The movable tray comprises of a plurality of telescopic poles that are configured to retract or extend the movable tray. Further, a seating surface installed over the plurality of telescopic poles, via one or more resting slots to secure the seating surface over the plurality of telescopic poles. The movable tray further has a plurality of cross beams that are configured to secure the movable tray within the support bracket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an item of seating furniture (2) having a seating frame (11) with a running gear and with at least one seating assembly (12), a table assembly (14), a footrest (13), a power storage system which supplies the seating furniture (2) with energy, a control unit, and a comfort, work, and/or entertainment device (15), wherein the control unit controls the one comfort, work, and/or entertainment device (15). In addition, the present invention relates to a seating furniture system (1) having at least one item of seating furniture (2).

Abstract: A workstation is presented. In one embodiment, the workstation comprises a backrest angularly coupled to a seat at a designated recline angle, the backrest comprising a raised spine rest portion, centered laterally in the middle of said backrest, and extending longitudinally along a designated length of said backrest; the spine rest portion further comprises a recessed channel portion therein for receiving one or more spinous processes of the user therein, a neck rest comprising one of more vibrating nodes thereon configured to engage with the back of the user's neck; and a footrest adjustably tilted and coupled to said base, the footrest having two vibrating nodes thereon, each vibrating node positioned for receiving the ball of a foot of the user thereon; a display mount rigidly coupled to the back of the backrest; a keyboard mount and a mouse platform.

Abstract: An assembly for a seat includes a pivot hub defining multiple rotation axes, and a displacing module attached to the pivot hub. Extendable legs are rotatably coupled to the pivot hub and comprise locking devices movable between an unlocked position, in which the legs, when extended, are enabled to retract, and a locked position, in which the legs, when extended, are prevented from retracting. The legs are rotatable between an intermediate position and a deployed position. When the legs are extended, and when in the intermediate position, the displacing module engages the locking devices to move the locking devices from the locked position to the unlocked position. When the legs are extended, rotating the legs from the intermediate position to the deployed position brings the displacing module out of contact with the locking devices.

Abstract: A modular furniture system divides the sofa into modules that can be combined with a modular coffee table at will to achieve the desired furniture configuration. The sofa modules have foldable armrests and there are storage spaces under both the sofa modules and the modular coffee table. The modules can be put together using connectors to make a sofa bed. The modular coffee table can also be taken out separately to form a double sofa and coffee table, or the coffee table can be expanded to become an ottoman. Each of the sofa modules can be taken out separately and used as an armchair.

Abstract: A modular lounge seating assembly system includes a universal base platform that has a cavity in the separation between an upper portion and a lower portion. Legs may be installed under one or more of the corners of the universal base platform. The universal base platform may also have pass-through holes in the center of its bottom frame. Two universal base platforms may be joined by a joining plate that is partially inserted into each of the cavities with the two universal base platforms. The system also includes a T-shaped panel that may be partially inserted into a universal base platform. Cushions may be installed or laid upon these T-shaped panels. Combinations of the universal base platforms, joining plates, T-shaped panels, and cushions may be assembled to create a variety of benches, couches, chaises, and sectionals, with or without arms.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a bedside face pillow configured to provide adjustable face/head rest support.

Abstract: A recumbent head support system, designed as an alternative to conventional sleep pillows, comprising a frame which suspends a fabric platform that is adjustable for height, weight-bearing distribution and shifting of pressure point. It is a headrest that enables the user to personalize a desired level of support without having to lift their head off the support. The headrest suspension system includes base cross support members, a panel or base framework secured to base cross support member, vertical members secured to base cross support members, and a pair of horizontal members cantilevered and rotatably secured to vertical members (or upper cross support member), and a fabric sling that attaches to the rotatable horizontal members. Optionally, user-actuated control elements are provided to fine-tune height, concavity/droop, tilt and pitch of fabric platform.

Abstract: A system for raising and lowering furniture, comprising: a dwelling unit comprising a dwelling residential zone for occupants and a storage zone for furnishings above the residential dwelling zone; at least one lifting device attached to an item of furniture; at least one runner attached to the item of furniture; and at least one vertical channel adapted to engage with the at least one runner as the item of furniture is raised or lowered to or from a storage zone above the room; whereby the furniture is supported by the connection to the lifting device; whereby the at least one runner travels along the at least one channel as the item of furniture is raised or lowered is disclosed. A system for adjusting the height of fixtures in a dwelling unit, comprising at least one lifter with a base below the floor line of the dwelling and extending through the floor of the dwelling wherein the lifter is adapted to lower the fixture down to or near floor level is also disclosed.

Abstract: A furniture and floor structure design allows a large piece flat furniture to be hidden in the floor. This design includes two interchangeable mechanisms, both achieving the same result, which is allowing the furniture to be risen out of the floor and collapsed into the floor. This design allows the room to have more space for placing items and helps extendable/foldable houses to have more furniture stored in a limited space. Examples of such furniture include a bed frame and a dinner table, but the two mechanisms can also be used on furniture other than these two examples. The mechanisms are interchangeable and neither of them are limited to a certain type of furniture. The first mechanism includes two sets of sliding blocks and several rotatable linkages while the second mechanism includes one set of sliding blocks and a pulley-belt system.

Abstract: A bedding foundation has a linear actuator for moving a first pin forward and backwards. The first pin moves along linear slots extending through side rails of a rectangular frame. The foundation includes a lever which raises and lowers a plate independently of the movement of the linear actuator. Regardless of the position of the linear actuator, the plate may be raised or lowered. Movement of the plate imparts a massage movement to a mattress above the foundation.

Abstract: An interchangeable modular mattress is provided. The modular mattress has a first unit and a second unit. A securing means may temporarily secure the first unit to the second unit. The first unit rests on a bed frame, such as a hospital bed frame, and the second unit is secured on top of the first unit. The second unit is replaceable with an alternative second unit which may have a different function or feature, but is generally the same size and shape of the replaced second unit. Firm sides of the first unit reduce the chances of a person accidently falling off the mattress.

Abstract: There is described a pressure redistribution mattress comprising an inner support structure housing a pressure redistribution assembly including a plurality of air cells connected by means of a pressure redistribution system. The air cells are spaced apart from one another to form gaps between the air cells and the gaps are filled with supporting spacers formed of an open-structured, non-foam supportive material consisting of a three-dimensional elastic arrangement of polymer filaments allowing circulation of air and moisture.

Abstract: A method may comprise receiving, at a central controller, a command, from a remote control, to adjust a feature of a first component of an air mattress framework; relaying, from the central controller, the command to the first component; receiving from the first component at the central controller, an indication of the success of the command; and relaying the indication from the central controller to the remote control.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protection net apparatus fixed to a baby chair having a tray, comprises: a plurality of net supporting parts fixed to different positions of the tray and each including a clamp portion fixing the net supporting part to the tray; and a supporting rod portion coupled to the clamp portion and extending outwards; a net part including a net with an edge having an inner edge, an outer edge located on an opposite side of the inner edge, and lateral edges each connecting between ends of the inner edge and the outer edge; and a receiving pocket attached to the net on an outer edge portion adjacent to the outer edge in a direction that an opening of the receiving pocket heads toward the inner edge and receiving a top end of the supporting rod portion through the opening.

Abstract: A display board system includes a board substrate including a board face. Pockets are integrated into the board face. The pockets include a pocket wall defining an opening of a first magnitude. A peg includes a first section and a second section. A first end of the peg is positioned on a distal end of the first section. The first section of the peg includes a first outer wall with a second magnitude. The second magnitude is less than the first magnitude. The pocket is configured to receive the first end of the peg. The second section of the peg includes a second outer wall with a third magnitude. The third magnitude is greater than first magnitude of the opening. The second section of the peg includes a second end of the peg, configured to couple into a hole of an object to be displayed on the board face.

Abstract: A picture framing system includes at least a first picture frame and a second picture frame, each picture frame including a wall-mountable inner portion configured to secure a picture therein and having mounting means, and an outer portion configured to removably secure to the inner portion. The upper inner portion includes equally spaced apart openings. The mounting means include a plurality of interlocking fins extending outwardly from each of the inner portions to facilitate connecting a first picture frame inner portion to a second picture frame inner portion. Picture frame components of the picture frame system and methods for using same to mount the picture frames are also disclosed.

Abstract: A folding room divider may include at least two divider panels, a plurality of connectors, and at least an anti-pinch plate. Each of the divider panels is connected to a frame at outer edges thereof, and the connectors are positioned on the frame so as to enable the anti-pinch plate to connect to the frame. The two divider panels are pivotally connected through the anti-pinch plate to achieve the anti-pinch effect for the folding room divider.

Abstract: A blanket, in particular a support for controlling the temperature of living beings, includes an upper layer to faces a living being, in particular a patient or injured being; a lower layer opposite the upper layer; a resilient and air-permeable intermediate layer situated between the upper layer and the lower layer; and an air inlet opening, having a connection for supplying air, in particular warm air, into the region of the intermediate layer. An air outlet opening is provided in an edge region of the blanket remote from the air inlet opening, and at least the greater part of the air supplied via the air inlet opening(s) exits the blanket through the air outlet opening(s). The upper layer is fluid-permeable and the lower layer is substantially airtight and substantially fluid-tight, preferably in the form of plastics film or a coated textile sheet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel pocket blanket device. The device is an improved blanket having an elastic pocket that can be placed over the bottom of a mattress to secure a blanket directly to the mattress. The device comprises a body component comprising a single body of material with an elastic pocket positioned along a bottom edge to be placed over the bottom of a mattress. The elastic pocket maintains the blanket in a secure position without worry of it being pulled too far to one side or pulled off the bed entirely. The blanket device also comprises multiple split sides which flare out or extend past the pocket which allows the blanket to lay flat and square on a bed in addition to providing extra blanket coverage for the users.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel hybrid sheet device. The device is a modified bed sheet attached to one side of a mattress to assure a symmetrically made bed every time. The device comprises a body component comprising a single body of material with a pocket positioned along a bottom edge to be placed over the bottom of a mattress. The pocket maintains the sheet in a secure position without worry of it being pulled too far to one side or pulled off the bed entirely. Further, the hybrid sheet device also comprises a marking component, such as a dot, printed on opposing ends of the upper end of the sheet device. Users can align the sheet device with the corners of the mattress via the two dots. Thus, users can easily make their bed each day with minimal effort required.

Abstract: A convertible pillow has two panels of material that are adjustable to cover one side of the pillow, or the other side of the pillow. The use of different styles of materials for the panels allows for a single pillow to have up to three different aesthetic presentations.

Abstract: A tableware set includes one tableware group including a plurality of pieces of tableware and another tableware group including a plurality of pieces of tableware different from the one tableware group, wherein a pattern including different specific colors is drawn on a common portion of each piece of tableware in the one tableware group, and a pattern, in which all the specific colors colored on the common portion of each piece of tableware in the one tableware group are colored, is drawn on each piece of tableware in the other tableware group, so as to readily coordinate pieces within the tableware set by using any piece to replace a broken piece of the same group, without disturbing coordination of color combinations, and without making color combinations boring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible handheld silicone holder device for accommodating food items such as sandwiches, hamburgers, subs, and more. More specifically, the silicone holder is designed to accommodate a food item and replaces a paper wrap typically used to hold a food item. The holder provides a cavity for storing a food item such that liquid, crumbs, and other items dripping from the food item is collected at the bottom of the device, thereby enabling individuals to eat without worry of ruining their clothes and vehicles, thereby obviating significant cleaning. In exemplary embodiments, the device is reusable and can be washed for reuse. The holder device is made of food grade silicone and includes different sizes and shapes for accommodating different types of food items.

Abstract: A drinking straw with a cavity extending between two open ends of the drinking straw and surrounded by a wall. The wall has a division extending between the ends which makes it possible to open the wall along the division. The drinking straw comprises an actuating element which is set up to open the wall along the division as a result of at least partial heating of the drinking straw or to open on the basis of at least partial heating of the drinking straw above a specific temperature.

Abstract: A clothes hanger has two limbs, each of which has a limb arm. The limb arms are elastically connected together via a housing cassette. The housing cassette forms the apex of an angle, and the limb arms form the two legs of the angle. The size of the angle can be reduced by pivoting the limbs about a pivot axis, thereby building up a restoring force by means of the elastic connection. The limbs are secured against an accidental pivoting of the limb arms via at least one locking mechanism, and corresponding blocking elements of the locking mechanism or the locking mechanisms move away from each other or towards each other in the event of a pivoting movement of the limbs.

Abstract: This application falls into the technical field of bathroom products, and particularly relates to a retractable shower curtain rod and its extendable installation method. The retractable shower curtain rod comprises a first rod, a second rod and a pressure mechanism; the first rod is provided with a first cavity, and the second rod is assembled in the first cavity and slides in the first cavity to adjust the length of the retractable shower curtain rod; the pressure mechanism locks the length of the retractable shower curtain rod and has the first rod and the second rod extended on both sides to press on the bathroom wall. The retractable shower curtain rod and its extendable installation method can adapt to the bathrooms of different sizes, avoid conventional operations like drilling holes and nailing in the wall, and have such technical effects as good applicability, convenient demounting and no traces.

Abstract: A radiographic inspection device and a method of inspecting an object are provided. The radiographic inspection device includes: a support frame, where an inspection space applicable to inspect an object is formed within the support frame, and the inspection space has an entrance and an exit which are connecting to an outside; a transfer channel applicable to carry the object to move through the inspection space; a first shielding curtain and a second shielding curtain respectively mounted at the entrance and the exit; and a driving mechanism mounted on the support frame and configured to drive at least one of the first shielding curtain and the second shielding curtain to move, in response to the object getting close to or moving away from at least one of the entrance and the exit, so as to open or close the at least one of the entrance or the exit.

Abstract: A cooking appliance for mixing and cooking ingredients for preparing food items, such as fufu, includes a housing and a shell. The housing comprises a back, a base, and a top. The base is coupled to and extends from a lower end of the back. A plate is coupled to an upper surface of the base and a heating element is coupled to the plate. The top is hingedly coupled to and extends from an upper end of the back. A motor is positioned in the top. The top is configured to pivot to an open configuration to position the shell upon the plate. A whisk that is couplable to the motor is inserted into the shell, and ingredients that are positioned in the shell, as the top is pivoted to a closed configuration. The motor rotates the whisk to mix the ingredients and the heating element heats the ingredients to prepare food, such as fufu.

Abstract: The beverage brewing device, which is configured for use with a beverage brewer having an inlet probe for dispensing water and an outlet probe, includes a body defining a brew chamber configured to contain a dry beverage medium and at least one outlet probe receptacle extending upwardly from a bottom surface of the body. The outlet probe receptacle is sized and configured to receive an outlet probe of a beverage brewer. A lid is removably securable to the body and is engageable with the body to selectively enclose a top opening of the body. An inlet probe opening is defined in the lid for receiving an inlet probe of the beverage brewer. At least one filter is defined within in the body, wherein the filter is configured to retain a dry beverage medium within the brew chamber while allowing a brewed beverage to pass through the brew chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus pertains to a product preparation featuring a permeable body comprising an extraction chamber(s), along with a flexible, free-motion mechanism structure appropriately coupled to the body. The apparatus is equipped with a sealing mechanism at an opening, allowing for the insertion of a predetermined portion of ingredients. In some embodiments, to enhance filtration, a sleeve filter may be inserted within the container. When the container is submerged in a vessel to a level suitable for extracting a beverage, it securely affixes to the inner wall of the vessel through the flexible structure. The depth within a vessel is adjustable to control the product quality.

Abstract: A device and method for distributing and tamping a ground, beverage making substance, particularly coffee, held in a compartment, as part of a process for making a beverage by passing liquid under pressure through the ground beverage-making substance. The device includes a distributor for evenly distributing the ground substance in the compartment by rotation of the distributor; a tamper for tamping the ground beverage making substance by moving the tamper in a tamping direction, and applying pressure on the ground substance; and at least one driving means. The tamper and distributor are directly or indirectly attached to one another and are concentrically arranged and are configured to be brought into contact with the ground substance from the same direction.

Abstract: System (1) for intermittently dispensing portions of a hot milk-containing beverage component or beverage, comprising a flow channel (30) extending from a water inlet (31) to a dispensing outlet (32), the flow channel (30) being provided with a milk concentrate inlet (33) upstream of the dispensing outlet (32) and a thick film heater (18) upstream of the milk concentrate inlet (33), wherein the system comprises: water temperature determination means (34) configured to determine, e.g. estimate and/or measure, a water temperature at or upstream of a water inlet (35) of the thick film heater (18); and a controller (36) configured to control the thick film heater (18) in dependence of a water temperature determined by the water temperature determination means (34).

Abstract: In a hot beverage preparation device, in particular a coffee machine, having a hot water boiler for heating and storing hot water or hot steam for preparing hot beverages, the hot water boiler has a cold water inlet, a storage vessel having a heater and a hot water and/or steam outlet. The storage vessel is at least partially provided or surrounded with a vacuum insulation. The heat loss of the hot water boiler can be significantly reduced by the vacuum insulation.

Abstract: A lid counterbalance assembly for a grill, the grill including a lid and a base, the lid counterbalance assembly including a pulley assembly including at least one pulley, the pulley assembly rotatably connected to the base, a spring connected to the pulley assembly via a first line, and a second line including a first end connected to the pulley assembly and a second end connected to the lid, wherein the second end is rotatable and translatable with respect to the lid.

Abstract: Burner tubes for gas grills are disclosed. An example burner tube includes an open front end, a closed rear end located opposite the open front end, opposing upper and lower surfaces extending between the open front end and the closed rear end, opposing right and left side surfaces extending between the upper surface and the lower surface and between the open front end and the closed rear end, and a hollow interior defined by the upper surface, the lower surface, the right side surface, and the left side surface. The hollow interior has a rectangular cross-sectional profile that tapers in a direction moving from the open front end toward the closed rear end. The burner tube further includes a plurality of gas ports extending upwardly from the upper surface, with each one of the gas ports having an exit opening raised above the upper surface.

Abstract: A control system for use with an outdoor cooking apparatus may include a hub and an axle housing adapted to slidably couple with a hub. The control system may also include a motor mounted at or near the upper end of the axle housing and an axle mechanically coupled to the motor and extending through the axle housing to a free end emerging from the lower end of the axle housing. The control system may also include a support coupling attached to the free end of the axle, the support coupling being adapted to support a food support below the axle housing. The axle housing may be selectively arranged and secured relative to the sleeve to position the height of the support coupling relative to the lower end of the axle housing and the axle may rotate about its longitudinal axis when the motor is turned on.

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

Abstract: A multi-purpose handheld kitchen appliance includes a controller configured to customize various aspects of the appliance based upon a type of attachment coupled to the appliance, e.g., to controllably vary a motor speed, to selectively disable an activation control, and/or to rotate a display based on a type of attachment and/or a gyroscope input.

Abstract: A quick release attachment assembly and system to releasably join a utensil to a stand mixer drivetrain. The system includes an assembly comprising one or more retaining balls to axially fix an attachment insert in the assembly and a plurality of cooperating walls to fix the attachment insert against rotational displacement.

Abstract: A portable loofah and container assembly for transporting the device with a container includes a cleaning member comprising a fibrous mass. A base is attached to the cleaning member. The base has a circular shape and includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and a perimeter surface. A receiving member is attached to the perimeter surface of the base and a handle is elongated and removably secured to the receiving member. A container removably stores the cleaning member to facilitate transporting the cleaning member during travel.

Abstract: A wiping and drying cloth as a single layer fabric, gray or black in color of fabric, towel or cloth, but produced in multiple colors. These cloths, fabrics, and materials can vary for the type of absorbent material can be made of synthetic materials, such as micro-fiber made from polyester fibers, polyamides, and or a combination of polyester, polyamides and polypropylene. The absorbent fabric, cloth or material is normally made of long loops, allowing absorption of water or fluids in which the longer loops are more absorbent material. The invention was created to be used for drying the specific areas of the human body, such as genital and buttocks areas. The towels have a quadrilateral predetermined length from top to the bottom of the towel of various sizes so to be used after multiple folds by the user.

Abstract: A dispenser is disclosed for holding and dispensing a package containing a wiping product, such as flushable premoistened wipes. The dispenser can be made from a single piece blank. The dispenser can include arms for engaging a rolled bathroom tissue fixture and can include an open end for receiving a package of wiping products and mating with the package in a way that facilitates dispensing of the product.

Abstract: A power management system for a dispenser that includes a passive infrared radiation sensor arranged along the dispenser and configured to detect infrared radiation emitted by one or more users within a prescribed detection range, area, or zone of the dispenser. When the passive infrared radiation sensor does not capture infrared radiation within the prescribed detection range, area, or zone, the dispenser is placed in a low power state with the passive infrared sensor remaining connected to a power source and a controller, a dispensing mechanism, and/or the proximity sensor being disconnected from the power source. Other aspects also are described.