Abstract: A modular shelving system and method, the system comprising mounting brackets, a bottom shelving rod, a top shelving rod and a support shelving rod, the mounting brackets are attach to a vertical surface to support at least one bottom shelving rod and at least one top shelving rod in a spaced-apart and parallel orientation to each other shelving rod; the bottom shelving rod further defining tandem spaced-apart open-ended cups; the top shelving rod further defining spaced apart tandem top rod apertures that penetrate through the top shelving rod; at least one support shelving rod having a circumference that allows passage of one support shelving rod through a respective top rod aperture to allow a support shelving rod to removably connected to a respective open-end cup to locate the support shelving rod between horizontal and vertical positions.

Abstract: A shelving unit has a plurality of posts, a shelf, and a shelf attachment device. The shelf has corner edges that are coupled to the posts. The shelf attachment device is formed as a separate component from the posts and the shelf. The shelf attachment device is attachable to one of the plurality of posts, and detachable from the one of the plurality of posts. The shelf attachment device has a ledge that removably receives corner edges of the shelf. The shelf attachment device has a collar that extends around the one of the plurality of posts when the shelf attachment device is attached to the one of the plurality of posts. The shelf attachment device has a lock plate that is slidably engaged with the collar to secure the collar to one of the plurality of posts.

Abstract: A countertop system includes a first slab having a first lateral slot that is laterally obscured by a first cover, and a second slab having a second lateral slot that is laterally obscured by a second cover. The first and second covers are configured to be removed with an application of pressure, and the first slot aligns with the second slot to receive a connector to couple the first slab to the second slab.

Abstract: A storage device comprising a mounting bracket, a sliding assembly, and at least one mount by which to provide an interface for hanging and storing handguns within a cabinet or other suitable storage space whereby the sliding assembly can project outward from the storage device for unencumbered access to the handguns.

Abstract: A rail and bracket system for mounting a floating structure or series of floating structures, such as one or more cabinets, to a vertical substrate is provided. The rail and bracket system comprises a rail component and a pair of end support brackets configured to slidably engage with the rail component. The rail and bracket system provides easy alignment and installation of floating structure(s) onto a vertical substrate with no legs or back panel required for such installation, utilizes tandem weight distribution to support and secure the respective floating structure(s) to the vertical substrate, and is configured to support one or more floating structures with sufficient depth (up to about 30 inches) while providing installed stability to the respective floating structure(s) to avoid deformation at heavy loads in excess of 250 pounds.

Abstract: A wall panel furniture system is described. A first wall panel has a front side, a back side, and an edge along a perimeter, where the edge includes a first vertical edge opposing a second vertical edge. A magnet is disposed along the first vertical edge. A first cleat is configured in a first recess disposed on a top portion of the back side. A bracket includes an elongate support connected to a plate having an opening adjacent to the elongate support. A piece of furniture includes first and second connection sections. Each connection section includes a slot opening to accept advancement of the elongate support, and an adjacent securement slot has a fastener, the securement slot is aligned with the opening adjacent to the elongate support when the elongate support is inserted into the slot opening. A furniture mounting system is also described.

Abstract: A desk pad can include a base and a removable, fabric top. The top can be removed from the base and washed or switched with a different top. The base can include at least two layers with one layer having a slip-resistant material for placement onto a desk and another layer housing a plurality of lights around the perimeter. The layer housing the lights can be made from a transparent or opaque material. The base can also include a control unit having a connection socket for connecting the desk pad to a computer or power source.

Abstract: A theater chair that is mountable on existing theater platforms that provides a tilting backrest, an extendable footrest, and an extendable headrest, each independently operated by a separate motor. The theater chair comprises a mountable base, a backrest, a headrest, a footrest, a seat cushion, and three motors. The three motors are controlled by a controller operated by the user to facilitate the tilting of the backrest, the extending of the footrest, and the extending of the headrest, as desired.

Abstract: A furniture member including a seat base, a seat assembly, a first and second rocker member, and a first and second rocker spring assembly. The seat assembly is movable relative to the seat base. The first and second rocker members are fixedly attached to the seat frame assembly. Each of the first and second rocker members includes a curved bottom surface in rolling contact with a surface of the seat base. The first and second rocker spring assemblies are secured to the seat base and the first and second rocker members, respectively. The first rocker spring assembly includes a first mount bracket, a second mount bracket, and a first spring that extends between the first and second mount brackets. The second rocker spring assembly includes a third mount bracket, a fourth mount bracket, and a second spring that extends between the third and fourth mount brackets.

Abstract: A collapsible office chair and reconfigurable work desk can assume compact stowage configurations to minimize floor space occupied during periods of non-use. The chair includes a seat and leg assembly both coupled to a seat post. The seat is pivotable from a use configuration to a tilted or stowed configuration that occupies less floor space. The leg assembly includes a plurality of legs coupled to a lower portion of the seat post, with one or more of the legs typically being movable from a use configuration that provides a suitably wide base for the seat in its use configuration, to a compact stowed configuration that occupies less floor space but can still support the chair in a freestanding manner. Optionally, a seat back is attached to the seat and is also repositionable between use and stowed configurations, the latter occupying less floor space and less vertical height.

Abstract: A seating structure includes a base, a seat supported by the base, and a backrest supported by the base. The backrest includes a rear backrest section and a front backrest section coupled to the rear backrest section to define a gap therebetween. The gap extends around at least part of a perimeter of the backrest. The backrest further includes a fabric layer covering the front backrest section. A portion of the fabric layer is received in the gap.

Abstract: An adjustable seat assembly may have a seat back that is configurable in a fore position or a stern-facing seat, an aft position for a bow-facing seat, and a pillow position which facilitates a user laying down across the stern-facing seat. In addition, the seat back may be placed in a stowed position in which the seat back is absent from both the bow-facing and stern-facing seats, such that the seats cooperate to provide a planar support surface along an aft-to-fore extent of the seat assembly. The seat back may be adjustable by hand without tools, such that a user may easily reconfigure the seat assembly to sit facing the bow, to sit facing the stern, or to lie down.

Abstract: A chair. Left and right adjustable swing arms are attached to the chair back and each is moveable between a rest position at about 90 degrees relative to the chair back and an extended position at about 180 degrees relative to the chair back. The left and right adjustable swing arms each further comprise an arm rest and an arm rod. Each rod defines a first segment and a second segment at 90 degrees relative to the first segment. The first segment of each arm rod is disposed longitudinally within the left arm and right arm rests. A left and a right swing arm support is attached to the chair back with the second segment of each arm rod is pivotably mounted to the respective left and right swing arm supports to allow the left and right swing arms to pivot between the rest position and the extended position.

Abstract: A furniture item may include a base frame, a seat assembly, a linkage, a circuit board, a linkage, and circuit board assembly. The seat assembly may be supported by the base frame. The linkage may be configured to move at least one component of the seat assembly. The circuit board assembly may include a circuit board and an enclosure. The circuit board is housed within the enclosure and is in communication with an electric component. The enclosure may include a body, a first clip attached to the body, a second clip attached to the body, a first tab attached to the body, and a second tab attached to the body. The first and second clips and the first tab may engage a link of the linkage. The second tab may engage a beam of base frame.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a vibrating bed which allows a particular person to induce a customized vibrational pattern that they find particularly therapeutic. In certain embodiments, the bed has a water mattress, a carriage for the mattress, a hardwood frame to support the carriage, a transducer for producing different vibrational patterns in the mattress, a vibrotactile amplifier for controlling the transducer, a computer for controlling the amplifier and software on the computer for producing sounds of particular frequencies to induce the vibrational patterns in the water mattress.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of forming a mattress (and product thereof) including providing a cover-top panel compact that includes a top panel having one or more filler layers and a drape that is affixed to the top panel at a first margin. The method entails detaching the drape at a second margin and inverting the drape to engage a supporting core, thereby completing the mattress assembly.

Abstract: A mattress assembly includes a base layer, a coil layer over the base layer, and an elastomeric cushioning element over the upper layer. The coil layer includes a plurality of pocketed coils with a coil and a coil topper formed from a compressible, resilient material over the coil. Methods of manufacturing mattresses with elastomeric cushioning elements over pocketed coils that include coil toppers are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present utility model relates to a new-type inflatable mattress including an airbag, a fixed edge, net cloth, sponge and mesh fabric; the fixed edge being installed around the airbag, the net cloth being arranged on the airbag, the sponge being arranged on the net cloth, the mesh fabric being arranged on the sponge; the net cloth, the sponge and the mesh fabric being fixed on the fixed edge by sewing. All traditional inflatable mattresses adopting a flocking process need to be flocked with glue, strongly smelling, easily shedding flock, and easily causing skin an allergy. Due to the thin thickness of the flock, the skin is directly in contact with an air-tight airbag, so the bed surface will condensate moisture in contact with a human body during use, being harmful to the body in use.

Abstract: An inflatable product is provided, including a first wall, a second wall, and a plurality of internal tensioning members connecting the first and second walls. Each internal tensioning member includes a first fixing strip and a second fixing strip respectively coupled to the first wall and the second wall. The inflatable product further includes a thread helically wound around the first fixing strip and the second fixing strip. First parts the thread are fixed between the first fixing strip and the first wall, and second parts of the thread are fixed between the second fixing strip and the second wall. An apparatus set and method for manufacturing the inflatable product are also provided.

Abstract: A valve can include a solenoid coil, a plunger having a core configured to respond to a magnetic field generated by the solenoid coil, and a valve disc. The valve disc can be positioned at a head of the core and configured to cushion impact when the valve is closed. A projection can be positioned and configured to cushion impact when the valve is opened. The valve can be used in an air bed system in fluid connection between an air pump and an inflatable air chamber of a mattress.

Abstract: A cushion with virtual contouring may have a uniform or substantially uniform thickness or height, while different locations or areas of the cushion may have different cushioning characteristics. The cushion may include a patterned grid defined by interconnected walls. The different cushioning characteristics may result from features that stiffen or soften hollow columns of the patterned grid, such as enlarged junctions between interconnected walls, voids in the interconnected walls, the thicknesses of the interconnected walls, the cross-sectional shapes and/or sizes of the hollow columns defined by the interconnected walls, the materials from which the interconnected walls are formed, layering of different patterned grids, or the like, or any combination of the foregoing. Methods for designing, manufacturing, and using cushions with virtual contouring are also disclosed.

Abstract: The walls of a cushion with a plurality of interconnected walls that define hollow columns may be tapered. The tapering may reduce a weight and/or a thickness of the cushion relative to a conventionally configured cushion with a patterned grid defined by interconnected walls, while substantially maintaining a buckling profile and other cushioning characteristics of the conventionally configured cushion. In addition, the taper may have a draft that facilitates removal of the cushion (e.g., a cushion formed from an elastomeric gel, etc.) from a mold. Methods of designing cushions with reduced weights and/or thicknesses are also disclosed, as are methods of designing cushions to facilitate their release from molds and methods for manufacturing cushions.

Abstract: The present application relates to a thermoplastic elastomer grid for use in a mattress assembly. The thermoplastic elastomeric grid can be designed to provide lateral stability utilizing a simple structure. The thermoplastic elastomer grid may include a first zone with first and second cushion elements, a second zone with third and fourth cushion elements, and a third zone with fifth and sixth cushion elements. In certain examples, the first, second, and third zones may be configured to respectively support a head/should region, a hip region, and a leg region of a human body.

Abstract: A smart bed with a mattress that detects the one or more physical inputs, identifies at least one function corresponding to each physical input, and responds to each physical input by executing the at least one function. The physical input may be provided as a tap, pat, slap, stomp, or kick on a surface of the mattress. One or more sensors of the mattress may detect each physical input. A processor of the smart bed may identify and execute the at least one function associated with the at least one physical input. In addition, the processor may identify an individual who provided the physical input(s) and execute the corresponding function(s) in a manner tailored to the individual who provided the physical input(s). Methods of using such a smart bed are also disclosed.

Abstract: An intelligent automated chair that is configured to have uploaded various operating models to run a sequence of patterns that cause the intelligent automated chair to alternate between various positions. An intelligent automated chair system configured to receive data from various inputs including user input, sensors, biosensors, historical usage, profile, and others to generate a recommended operating model for the intelligent automated chair. An intelligent automated chair system running an operating model that is interruptible manually by a user or as a result of sensed date, which can alter the pattern or parameters of the operating model.

Abstract: A soft-structured child carrier includes a body panel having a bottom end attached to a bottom portion of the waistband, a first shoulder strap, a second shoulder strap, a first shoulder strap attachment panel attached to the interior side of the body panel away from the side edges of the body panel and a second shoulder strap attachment panel attached to the interior side of the body panel and away from the side edges of the body panel. The first shoulder strap attachment panel provides a first flap that is movable away from the interior surface of the body panel and includes a first lower attachment point for the first shoulder strap. The second shoulder strap attachment panel provides a second flap that is movable away from the interior surface of the body panel and includes a second lower attachment point for the second shoulder strap.

Abstract: The dual infant rocking device is adapted for use with two infant/toddlers. The infant/toddlers sit in the dual infant rocking device. The dual infant rocking device is a rocking structure. By rocking structure is meant that the one or more selected individuals seated in the dual infant rocking device are moved in a rhythmic motion relative to the force of gravity. The dual infant rocking device includes a pedestal structure, a plurality of seats, and a control circuit. The pedestal structure, the plurality of seats, and the control circuit are attached to form a single object. The plurality of seats receive the one or more selected individuals. The control circuit provides the motive forces that rock the plurality of seats. The pedestal structure transfers the loads of the plurality of seats, the one or more selected individuals, and the control circuit to a supporting surface.

Abstract: A jewelry organizer device is disclosed that can function vertically or horizontally. The device comprises a base component with a recessed drawer and a plurality of cylinders that receive scrunchies, necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry. Each cylinder includes magnetic sections that allow the cylinders to be pulled apart at various points along the cylinder and secured back together. When pulled apart, the cylinders allow the jewelry to be removed from the device without having to remove all the jewelry beside it. Instead, users can separate the magnetic cylinders by detaching the magnets and pulling off the desired jewelry piece, before repositioning the magnetic cylinders back together.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a checkout system and bagging structure. The bagging structure includes a body, a platform positioned on the body, and a power source disposed within the body. The platform defines a plurality of cavities arranged in a grid. A first cavity of the plurality of cavities receives a first mechanical rod. The power source provides electric power through the first cavity and to the first mechanical rod.

Abstract: A hands-free, adjustable telescoping magnifying mirror is provided. The mirror may have a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface and can be secured to a horizontal or vertical surface using a suction cup base or can be hung over a door or ledge using a retractable hanger bracket. A multi-stage telescoping rod is attached to the suction cup base and a swivel joint may be used to connect the telescoping rod to the mirror housing. The mirror may be extended from the base by extending the telescoping rod and the mirror assembly can stand freely without falling over, whether the suction cup base is engaged or not. Additionally, one or more light sources with diffuser screen may be disposed at a periphery of the first reflective surface or second reflective surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for the hanging of a small potted plant inside of a larger pot or a vase is provided. The apparatus has a plurality of adjustable horizontal arms which both rotate and telescopingly extend. The plurality of adjustable horizontal arms are secured to the underside of a main securing base which holds the smaller potted plant. Vertical securing arms with hooks are secured around the top rim/lip of the larger pot or vase.

Abstract: Disclosed are an integrated mold-pressing pillowcase and a mold-pressing forming device. The integrated mold-pressing pillowcase includes a pillowcase top layer, a pillowcase bottom layer and a pillowcase peripheral wall, the pillowcase peripheral wall is arranged between the pillowcase top layer and the pillowcase bottom layer, the pillowcase bottom layer is provided with a window position for carrying a pillow inner, and the pillowcase top layer, the pillowcase bottom layer and the pillowcase peripheral wall are integrally mold-formed by polyester fabric. The present invention adopts a pillowcase design of integrated mold-pressing by the polyester fabric, which greatly simplifies the production process of the pillowcase, meets the demand for the built-in stability of the pillow inner, and has the characteristics of good air permeability, comfortable contact and the like.

Abstract: Provided with a bag body and a plurality of accommodated members housed therein, provided with a cervical spine support part to support cervical spine; an occipital support part to support an occiput, having a smaller height than the cervical spine support part and connected to the cervical spine support part; and two temporal head support parts to support a temporal head, connected to the cervical spine support part and arranged to put the occipital support part from both side in, a soft filler material filling a front pouch forming the cervical spine support part and a granular filler material filling a back pouch, the granular filler material housed in a front filler material of the temporal head support part, a sheet-like molded body housed on a back side of the occipital support part from a back side of the temporal head support part.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system and method for automated condiment container dispensing. An example system includes a cabinet including a plurality of shelves, a dispenser chute centrally aligned in front of a plurality of staging surfaces, and a controller. A respective shelf may be aligned with a staging surface, and an edge of the staging surface may be adjacent to the dispenser chute. The shelf may include at least one conveyor configured to receive at least one row of condiment containers and, upon activation, advance a respective row of condiment containers onto the staging surface. The shelf may include at least one actuator configured to, upon activation, advance at least a subset of the respective row of condiment containers from the staging surface into the dispenser chute. The controller may control activation of the at least one conveyor and the at least one actuator.

Abstract: A drinking vessel comprising (1) i) one or more walls defining a cavity for holding a liquid for consumption; ii) a base (4) upon which the drinking vessel can be stood; and iii) a load cell (50) for measuring the quantity of liquid in the cavity. The load cell comprises, or is rigidly coupled to, a leg (53) that protrudes below the base, such that when the drinking vessel is stood upright on a flat surface, the drinking vessel is supported by the leg and at least a portion of the base.

Abstract: A straw adapter for coupling a straw to a water bottle lid is provided. The straw adapter may receive the straw in a cavity, and a protrusion of the straw adapter may be received by the lid. Retaining rings circumscribing the cavity and the protrusion may provide for frictional coupling. The straw adapter may include a valve comprising a plurality of self-sealing flaps. The self-sealing flaps may be configured to open or close in response to pressure changes. As such, when the self-sealing flaps are oriented vertically, the valve may allow fluid to flow through the straw adapter. Conversely, when the self-sealing flaps are oriented horizontally, the valve may impede fluid from flowing through the straw adapter. Thus, the straw adapter may help to limit unintentional spills.

Abstract: There is described a drinking straw for a package being filled with a pourable food product. The drinking straw being configured to be at least partially inserted into a package main body of the package. The drinking straw comprises a tubular main body including a coupling portion extending along a central axis; and a sleeve fitted on and surrounding at least the coupling portion of the tubular main body. The sleeve comprises an abutment portion configured to abut onto an inner surface of the package main body after a partial insertion of the drinking straw into the package main body and during a movement of the drinking straw out of the package main body for impeding and/or hindering and/or blocking a removal and a separation of the drinking straw out of and from the package main body. The abutment portion has a frustoconical shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamp-type clothes hanger and, more particularly, to a clamp-type clothes hanger which stays firmly fixed without damaging a wall surface, and allows a user to conveniently hang or grab clothes before and after a shower, by means of a towel rack and the like installed in a bathroom, wherein the clamp-type clothes hanger includes: a main body comprising a hook on which clothes can be hung; and a clamp which is provided on the main body and may be fastened to surround a hanger rod, provided away from a wall surface, and fit various diameters of the hanger rod.

Abstract: A system and method directed to a solution to an ongoing problem that all women have when dining out, by providing a spring-loaded, temporary pole to be quickly and easily installed under a dining table, a tall bar table or the bar counter, then locked into place. It can be adjusted and removed with the same ease as installed. The pole itself is meant to be shared and can be placed between two women to accommodate their handbags. The hardware itself is designed to suspend 3 different styles of the most popular purses sold: a clutch/pocketbook, cross body purse (with a long strap) and a shoulder handbag.

Abstract: A package theft prevention system comprising a mailbox defining an irregularly shaped interior compartment for storage of received packages. The lower portion of the mailbox has an outward, distally tapering wall for anchoring to concrete it is embedded in. The uppermost opening to the mailbox has a package door biased in the closed condition, where, just downward of the package door is a self-closing trap door biased in its closed position. As the package door and the trap door are offset and open in opposing directions, removal of packages from the upper opening is frustrated while receipt by the deliverer is facilitated. A lockable rear door below the upper opening provides access to the interior compartment for the owner.

Abstract: A device for opening and closing a curtain on a rod or rail includes a driven wheel coupled to a motor within a housing. The driven wheel protrudes from the housing in frictional engagement with the rod or rail. The device further includes a suspension assembly including a support member and one or more linkages. The support member is in sliding or rolling contact with the rod or rail. The linkages extend along an independent suspension axis and connect the support member to the housing to suspend the housing from the support member, allowing the device to traverse bumps in the rod or rail. The driven wheel is rotated by the motor to advance the device along the rod or rail for opening and closing the curtain. A curtain opening system may further include one or more sensor targets disposed on the rod or rail, and an encoder and a sensor operatively connected to a controller of the device for auto-calibration of position tracking.

Abstract: A beverage maker includes: a platform; a tower mounted to and extending upwardly from the platform; an arm fixed to and extending generally horizontally from the tower and over the platform, the arm including a brew basket; and a water fill chamber mounted to and positioned above the arm. The water fill chamber is movable relative to the arm between an operating position, in which the water fill chamber overlies the brew basket, and an access position, in which the water fill chamber is positioned away from the brew basket to allow a user access to the brew basket.

Abstract: Machine for preparing and dispensing a beverage, such as tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cold chocolate, milk, soup or baby food, comprising a capsule recognition module for recognizing a capsule inserted in said machine at a capsule recognition position, the capsule recognition module comprising a camera for capturing an image of at least part of said capsule in said capsule recognition position; wherein the capsule recognition module comprises a camera for capturing an image of at least part of a capsule in the capsule recognition position, at least one source of light, for example at least one LED, to light up the capsule at said capsule recognition position, wherein the capsule recognition module comprises a diffusor for diffusing the light of the at least one source of light towards the capsule recognition position.

Abstract: A beverage preparation machine (100) comprising: a brew head (101) for receiving in use a cartridge (200), the cartridge (200) being of a type that comprises one or more beverage ingredients and has a code (201) associated with the cartridge (200) for determining a standard set of brewing parameters; a code reader (104); an activation element (102); and a controller (103) configured to control operation of the beverage preparation machine to prepare a beverage from the one or more beverage ingredients of the cartridge (200) in response to actuation of the activation element (102); the controller (103) being configured to receive a user selection to prepare the beverage using at least a first operating mode or a second operating mode; in the first operating mode the beverage is prepared using the standard set of brewing parameters obtained at least in part from reading the code (201) associated with the cartridge (200) received in the brew head; and in the second operating mode the beverage is prepared using a

Abstract: A nonstick cooking utensil with a pure inorganic structural layer and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The cooking utensil includes a base layer and a pure inorganic structural layer, where the pure inorganic structural layer is formed by spraying inorganic particles on an inner surface of the base layer; the inorganic particles in the pure inorganic structural layer form a connected pore structure; the pure inorganic structural layer includes at least three inorganic structural sub-layers; the at least three inorganic structural sub-layers are sequentially stacked on the inner surface of the base layer according to sizes of the inorganic particles; the inorganic particles in the inorganic structural sub-layer adjacent to the base layer have a largest size; and in a direction away from the base layer, the sizes of the inorganic particles in the multiple inorganic structural sub-layers decrease sequentially.

Abstract: A cookware assembly including a cooking vessel comprising an interior, an exterior, a vessel side wall and an elongated handle extending outwardly from the exterior, a cover, and an opening in at least one of the vessel side wall and the cover above the elongated handle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an appliance for cooking or heating food (1) comprising a container (2) intended to receive the said food (1), a reservoir (3) arranged under the said container (2) and able to receive a combustion liquid (4), and a holding support (5) for holding said container and reservoir, said container comprising a bottom (6) and at least one side wall (7), characterized in that the thickness of the bottom (6) measured at the center of the bottom (6) is at least twice as great as the smallest thickness measured on the wall (7). The present invention also relates to a method of cooking or heating a foodstuff by means of an appliance according to the invention.

Abstract: A self-cleaning method and a control method for a cooking device. The degree of contamination inside a pot body is determined, such that a corresponding conventional program or reinforcement program can be selected for cleaning. Moreover, the pot body is also heated during the process of adding water, so that the water is heated to generate steam for softening residue inside a pot. At the same time, as a food turner can move back and forth between a first cleaning position and a second cleaning position in the pot body, a 360-degree comprehensive and rapid self-cleaning program for an inner surface of a pot lid, and the bottom face and an inner wall face of the pot body can be realized.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved grill grid, preferably for barbecues. The improved grill allows for a more compact form, which facilitates cleaning, storage and handling, as well as ensuring its functionality on many types and especially sizes of barbecue sets.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a grill with an external burner, wherein a burner is arranged at a functional opening below an integrally formed grill body so that air at the functional opening is heated when the burner burns, and the heated air rises to achieve heating up of a grill cavity; in addition, the air below the functional opening enters the functional opening under the action of air pressure to provide sufficient oxygen for the corresponding burner to ensure more sufficient combustion to improve energy conversion efficiency.