Abstract: A piece of household furniture in the form of a bench seat that is equipped with a pet ramp. The pet ramp is stored under a cushion portion of the household furniture and hidden from view until deployed so that a pet can ascend the ramp to the cushion and therefrom to a bed. The pet ramp is slideable from the hidden position and extended from the side of the bench seat to form an incline. A pet can thus move from the floor to the cushion via the inclined ramp, and from the cushion to the bed. When the pet ramp is not in use and stowed to the hidden position, the bench seat appears as a typical piece of furniture.

Abstract: A pillow sleeve device that slips over the arm of the user and allows the user to rest or sleep on it is disclosed. The pillow sleeve device improves on known pillows by being very lightweight and portable, being ambidextrous and usable on both arms, and by covering an entire forearm instead of just a portion of the arm under the pillow.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides an inflatable adjustable bed. Generally, the inflatable adjustable bed comprises two inflatable units. A head support unit designed to support a user's head and torso and a leg support unit is designed to support the user's legs. A secondary pad may be secured to the inflatable units and provide additional support to a user lying supine on the inflatable adjustable bed. In some embodiments, the secondary pad comprises a functionality to provide a user with options for cooling, heating, vibration, or monitoring for vitals. Different sections and units of the inflatable adjustable bed can be inflated or deflated independently to a desired level. The inflatable adjustable bed can be folded for an easy transport by the user.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for hanging and securing items for display are disclosed. The hanger devices and systems are self-locking, secure and do not require special tools to install and/or remove. A hanger for displaying at least one item of merchandise relative to a structure includes a first hanger member and a second hanger member that are removably coupled to each other, the first hanger member and second hanger member forming a retaining portion that retains the hanger to a structure and a hanging portion that enable items of merchandise to be placed thereon and be displayed. Additionally, a hanger capture device is provided to be mounted to a slatwall to prevent hangers from being removed from the slatwall.

Abstract: An art display box configured for storing, transporting, examining, and displaying pieces of artwork, such as nail art. The art display box includes transparent panels for viewing of the artwork from multiple views and a mounting plate for securely and removably affixing pieces of the artwork for shipment, handling, and evaluation. To further protect the pieces of artwork, the art display box provides a set of stoppers to maintain a predetermined gap between the mounting plate and the interior surface of a front panel.

Abstract: A screen system for use with an article of furniture includes a screen and a rail. The screen has a degree of flexibility in the direction of the screen thickness. The screen includes a plurality of attachment hooks projecting from the interior surface, the attachment hooks are spaced apart along the screen length. The rail is configured to be affixed to the article of furniture, and the attachment hooks hook onto the rail to support the screen on the rail, with the attachment hooks being slidable along the rail to enable adjustment of the position of the screen along the rail in the direction of the screen length.

Abstract: A combination pillow and blanket has a pillow portion for receiving a pillow. The pillow portion has a first end and a second end. There is a blanket coupled to the first end of the pillow portion. There can be a second blanket coupled to the second end of the pillow portion. The result is a pillow portion which is coupled to the blanket. This prevents the two from being decoupled during usage. The coupling can be permanent or temporary. The pillow portion can have a pocket which can receive all or a portion of the blanket. This allows for easier carrying.

Abstract: A pillow elevating assembly for improving sleep posture includes a base that is positionable on top of a mattress of a bed. A panel is hingedly coupled to the base and the panel is positionable at a variety of angles with respect to the base such that the panel defines an angled support surface for a pillow. A pair of mating members is each attached to the panel for retaining the pillow on the panel. A pair of lifting units is each integrated into the base and each of the lifting units is in mechanical communication with the panel. Each of the lifting units lifts the panel into a desired angle with the base when the lifting units are actuated. A control is attached to the panel for actuating the lifting unit to position the panel at a desired angle.

Abstract: A beverage drinking straw having a pre-salted tip/end for use with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages provides a plastic beverage drinking straw having a tip/end and a solid substance attached to the tip/end by a food grade adhesive. A method for producing the beverage straw with precoated tip/end is also provided.

Abstract: A protective equipment assembly for reducing concussive forces and risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy includes shoulder pads, a helmet, and a bracing element. The bracing element is attached to and extends from one of the helmet and the shoulder pads and is selectively attachable to the other of the helmet and the shoulder pads. The helmet thus is substantially fixedly positioned relative to the shoulder pads. Padding is attached to an inner surface of the helmet and define an interior space that is larger than a head of the user, thereby allowing the user to rotate and to pivot their head. The bracing element limits motion of the helmet relative to the shoulder pads upon application of a force to the helmet or to the shoulder pads while the padding reduce forces applied to the head and a neck.

Abstract: An arrangement for applying pants to the legs of a wearer includes a semi-rigid elongate body formed of a thin smooth sheet having an upper end and a lower end and is convex in transverse cross-section so that the body engaging the front face holds the pant leg open for insertion of a foot of the wearer. The body has a length to extend from the crotch of the pants at least to the knee of the pant leg and has a hand grasping portion at or adjacent the upper end by which the body can be manually maneuvered into the pant leg to hold open the pant leg and to protect the pant leg from damage during insertion of the foot.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a holder system for carrying items of variable size, such as soaps or candles. The holder system comprises a height controlling bar for adjusting height of opening in the holder to accommodate soaps and candles of variable size. The holder system further comprises an outer body having multiple holes at side walls for mounting the height controlling bar.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel a double-sided extension devices for upright drapery systems, such as those used in decorating temporary event spaces. The extension device can extend the height of a drapery system while advantageously allowing for use of slots of the original upright to receive a drape support.

Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided for attachment to a mounting surface. The mounting bracket has a body having a front surface and a rear surface that is for engagement with the mounting surface. The body has a first set of mounting holes extending from the front surface to the rear surface. Each mounting hole of the first set of mounting holes extends obliquely relative to the rear surface to direct a fastener extended therethrough into the mounting surface at an angle. The body has a second set of mounting holes extending from the front surface to the rear surface. Each mounting hole of the second set of mounting holes extends substantially perpendicularly relative to the rear surface.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for peeling foodstuffs, the device comprising a rotatable disc having a first friction surface; and a second, preferably friction, surface encircling the first friction surface. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: A group head vortex shower is used in a coffee machine and includes a bottom wall, a surrounding wall and a reflection wall. The surrounding wall extends from the bottom wall, surrounds a central axis, cooperates with the bottom wall to define a water inlet space, and has a plurality of outer outlets that are in fluid communication with the water inlet space. The reflection wall is sleeved around the surrounding wall, and has at least one curved inner surface that surrounds the central axis. Each of the outer outlets outputs a water jet from the water inlet space in a water outlet direction towards the at least one curved inner surface of the reflection wall. An imaginary extension line of each of the outer outlets and the central axis are skew lines.

Abstract: A beverage system is provided. An adaptor assembly can be used with the beverage system and include a brew basket defining a cavity therein and having a fluid outlet. The assembly also includes a pod adapter and a filter adaptor receivable within the cavity in the brew basket. The pod adapter has at least one engagement feature arranged to be received within at least one corresponding slot in the brew basket. The filter adaptor includes a showerhead coupled to the filter body, the showerhead being arranged to receive fluid through an opening therein and to distribute fluid into the filter body. An internal storage cavity can be arranged within the housing of the beverage system for storing the adaptors. Additionally, a flow path cover can be positioned on the beverage system and configured to prevent unintentional water discharge from a brew chamber.

Abstract: A beverage system is provided. An adaptor assembly can be used with the beverage system and include a brew basket defining a cavity therein and having a fluid outlet. The assembly also includes a pod adapter and a filter adaptor receivable within the cavity in the brew basket. The pod adapter has at least one engagement feature arranged to be received within at least one corresponding slot in the brew basket. The filter adaptor includes a showerhead coupled to the filter body, the showerhead being arranged to receive fluid through an opening therein and to distribute fluid into the filter body. An internal storage cavity can be arranged within the housing of the beverage system for storing the adaptors. Additionally, a flow path cover can be positioned on the beverage system and configured to prevent unintentional water discharge from a brew chamber.

Abstract: A beverage system is provided. An adaptor assembly can be used with the beverage system and include a brew basket defining a cavity therein and having a fluid outlet. The assembly also includes a pod adapter and a filter adaptor receivable within the cavity in the brew basket. The pod adapter has at least one engagement feature arranged to be received within at least one corresponding slot in the brew basket. The filter adaptor includes a showerhead coupled to the filter body, the showerhead being arranged to receive fluid through an opening therein and to distribute fluid into the filter body. An internal storage cavity can be arranged within the housing of the beverage system for storing the adaptors. Additionally, a flow path cover can be positioned on the beverage system and configured to prevent unintentional water discharge from a brew chamber.

Abstract: A French press apparatus comprising a carafe having an open top and an open bottom, the top and the bottom being coaxial. A top disc has a peripheral edge that engages the cross-section of the carafe and is perforate and allows liquid passage through at least a part of the surface thereof. An elongated driving rod is selectively engaged with the top disc whereby an axial force on the elongated driving rod will plunge the top disc through any liquid disposed above the bottom disc. The driving rod facilitates removal of the bottom disc and cleaning of the apparatus. Some embodiments connect the carafe to the bottom disc with cooperating first and second luers.

Abstract: A froth heater can include an outer case defining an inner cavity, an inlet in fluid communication with the inner cavity, and an outlet in fluid communication with the inner cavity. The froth heater can include a heater core inserted into inner cavity and configured to form a flow path between an inner wall of the outer case and the heater core between the inlet and the outlet. The heater core can include a core cavity configured to receive a heater therein to heat the heater core.

Abstract: A beverage system is provided. An adaptor assembly can be used with the beverage system and include a brew basket defining a cavity therein and having a fluid outlet. The assembly also includes a pod adapter and a filter adaptor receivable within the cavity in the brew basket. The pod adapter has at least one engagement feature arranged to be received within at least one corresponding slot in the brew basket. The filter adaptor includes a showerhead coupled to the filter body, the showerhead being arranged to receive fluid through an opening therein and to distribute fluid into the filter body. An internal storage cavity can be arranged within the housing of the beverage system for storing the adaptors. Additionally, a flow path cover can be positioned on the beverage system and configured to prevent unintentional water discharge from a brew chamber.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compact and automated single device capable of washing, drying, and sterilizing a bottle and its accessories, along with preparing and filing milk in the cleaned bottle. The device receives the bottle and the accessories in two separate towers, and wash them properly by creating a whirl of heated water inside and around the bottle and accessories. Further, the device dries the washed bottle and accessories with clean and filtered heated air to prevent contamination of the bottle and accessories during drying. UV lights are also provided inside the two towers to completely sterilize the dried bottle and accessories to kill any microorganism present on their surface. The device further includes an inbuilt milk dispenser to prepare and dispense milk in the cleaned bottle. The device is remotely operable as well as monitorable by users using mobile devices.

Abstract: Various implementations include a food tray stand. The stand includes a body and two or more legs. The body has a first surface and a second surface opposite and spaced apart from the first surface. The first surface defines a tray opening extending to the second surface. The two or more legs are hingedly coupled to the body by a living hinge. Each of the two or more legs is hingedly movable between an extended position and a retracted position. Each of the two or more legs extends away from the second surface in the extended position and is at least partially disposable within the tray opening in the retracted position.

Abstract: An air fryer assembly is provided including a functional module having a heating element and an airflow generator and a cooking compartment module having an upper end providing access to an internal cooking chamber. The functional module has a fixation end for fixing the functional module to the upper end of the cooking compartment module, and the functional module generates a flow of heated air within the internal cooking chamber by way of the airflow generator and the heating element.

Abstract: A fryer plate that is accommodated inside a fryer basket, including: a holding portion holding food and including a first air hole; and a support portion coupled to the holding portion. The support portion is coupled to the fryer basket, the holding portion is spaced apart from an inner bottom wall surface of the fryer basket, and a first air passage is formed between the support portion and the inner bottom wall surface of the fryer basket and is in connection with the first air hole.

Abstract: A sloping grillage having improved fat drainage function, for use on a grill or in a dry cooking appliance such as an oven, has a number of food support elements spaced apart from one another. At least 70% the food support elements are each composed of at least two carrier rods without a fat gutter. At least one of the carrier rods is at a distance of less than 1 mm from at least one of the respective other carrier rods, and can preferably be in contact with at least one of the respective other carrier rods. When the sloping grillage is used during grilling, at least two carrier rods of a food support element run at angles of inclination between 1° and 30° to the horizontal from a first of their longitudinal ends to a second of their longitudinal ends.

Abstract: A grill rack system includes at least one grill rack, a left-hand grill bracket, and a right-hand grill bracket. In one embodiment, the grill brackets each include only one set bolt. In an alternative embodiment, each of the grill brackets includes at least one rack track guide defining a rack track guide opening. In an alternative embodiment, the grill rack includes at least one rear crossmember alignment tab. The grill brackets each include at least one rack track guide each defining rack track guide opening and each including the at least one alignment tab disposed in the at least one rack track guide.

Abstract: A moisture control apparatus for a cooking chamber of a cooking device. A cooking system that can include the cooking device and the moisture control apparatus connected to the cooking chamber of the cooking device. The moisture control apparatus can include a control portion and a dispersal portion. The control portion can be located on the outside of the cooking device. The control portion can control the flow of water to the dispersal portion so as to control moisture on a food in the cooking chamber of the cooking device by providing, by the dispersal portion, a mist or fog of water particles to the cooking surface of the cooking chamber. The dispersal portion can be located inside the cooking chamber of the cooking device, and the control portion can be located outside the cooking chamber of the cooking device.

Abstract: Example adjustable warming racks for cookboxes of grills are disclosed. An example warming rack is configured to be coupled to a cookbox of a grill. The example warming rack includes a first rack and a second rack. The first rack is couplable to the cookbox. The second rack is pivotally coupled to the first rack. The second rack is movable relative to the first rack to transition the warming rack between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multifunctional food processor including a machine base and a motor arranged in the machine base. An end of an output shaft of the motor is connected with a first rotation connector and is connected with a second rotation connector through a reducing mechanism; characterized in that the reducing mechanism includes a support frame and driven gear sets, a plurality of driven gear sets are arranged around a periphery of the output shaft through the support frame and form mutual transmission with the output shaft through a transmission gear; the second rotation connector is sleeved outside the plurality of driven gear sets, and an inner sidewall of the second rotation connector is provided with gear teeth meshing with the driven gear sets; wherein a transmission ratio of the reducing mechanism is 8-12:1.

Abstract: Industrial cheese grater or shredder hoppers and/or apparatuses comprise, for example, an input aperture for adding cheese for grating or shredding thereof configured to accommodate at least two standard blocks of cheese. Moreover, a safety bar mechanism allows for safe use of the cheese grater or shredder apparatus.

Abstract: A plastic skewer for holding food items helps prevent food items from rotating on the elongated stem of the skewer or sliding off of the stem of the skewer, is inexpensive to manufacture, and can be subjected to food heating or cooking temperatures without melting. The outer surface of the stem is unsmooth or roughened to help prevent the food item being held on the stem from rotating on the stem or sliding in the lengthwise direction of the stem.

Abstract: A height adjustable bathtub includes a housing that extends from a first longitudinal end to a second longitudinal end and that extends from a first lateral end to a second lateral end. The housing has an interior wall that defines a cavity therein. An expandable basin is positioned within the cavity and is secured to the interior wall of the housing. An extendable base is secured to a bottom surface of the housing. The expandable basin includes a perimeter wall and a floor. The perimeter wall includes an upper wall portion that is secured to the interior wall of the housing, a bottom wall portion that is integrally formed with the floor, and a flexible intermediate wall portion that is secured to the upper wall portion and the bottom wall portion.

Abstract: A method of mounting one or more accessory devices to a vertical surface is provided. The method may include fixing an engagement panel to the vertical surface by positioning an adhesive panel between the vertical surface and the engagement panel. The method may further include securing a protective panel to the engagement panel. The protective panel may be fixed to a first one or more engagement members, such that each of the first one or more engagement members magnetically engage the engagement panel. The method may further include securing one or more accessory components to the protective panel. The one or more accessory components may each be fixed to a second one or more engagement members, such that each of the second one or more engagement members magnetically engage the engagement panel.

Abstract: The invention discloses a dispenser device tailored for administering solid-state film compositions. This device consists of a housing equipped with an outlet and a mechanism adept at propelling the solid-state composition through the outlet. The mechanism boasts adjustability to precisely dispense dosages of the solid-state film composition. Crucially, the device integrates a user interface enabling users to select their desired dosage of the solid-state film composition for dispensing. This innovation offers a convenient and customizable solution for dispensing solid-state film compositions, spanning toothpaste formulations, dietary supplements, skincare formulations, and pharmaceutical formulations, enhancing user experience and dosage accuracy.

Abstract: Exemplary through-the-wall touch-free dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary through-the-wall touch-free dispensers system includes an elongated wall mounting base. The elongated wall mounting base has a length and a width, the length is greater than the width and the wall mounting base is configured such that the length is in the vertical direction when the touch-free dispenser is mounted on a wall. Also included is a spout and a base housing. The spout extends further outward from the wall than the base housing and the base housing extends below the spout. An object sensor is located in the base housing below the spout. A liquid inlet conduit that is configured to extend through at least a portion of the wall is also included. A pump is in fluid communication with the liquid inlet. A reservoir for holding liquid is in fluid communication with the pump. In addition, the dispenser includes control circuitry for causing the touch-free dispenser to dispense fluid.

Abstract: An animal shaped washcloth assembly for enhancing joy while bathing includes a washcloth that has a body, a pair of arms each extending away from the body, a pair of legs each extending away from the body and a pair of ears each extending away from the body. In this way the washcloth has the ornamental appearance of a rabbit. The washcloth is comprised of a fluid absorbent material to absorb water to facilitate a user to wash themselves with the washcloth. Each of the body, the pair of arms, the pair of legs and the pair of ears comprises of a plurality of panels that are attached together such that the washcloth is planar.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing dispensable product is provided. The dispenser includes a housing having an interior volume so as to retain the dispensable product. The dispenser also includes a front cover assembly and a backplate that each form at least a portion of the housing. The front cover assembly includes a front plate having a first side and a second and opposite side. The first side forms the exterior of the dispenser and the second side faces the interior volume. A printed circuit board is disposed on the second side of the front plate. The back plate includes a first side and a second and opposite side facing the interior volume. One or more power packs are disposed on the second side of the backplate. The printed circuit board is powered by the one or more power packs when the front cover assembly is in a closed position.

Abstract: A shoe sole cleaning apparatus comprises a housing containing a continuous sheet of towelettes that extends through an opening in the housing and may be positioned atop a supporting front panel. Individual towelettes may be infused with a cleaning solvent. When a shoe sole is pressed upon the towelette, the front panel provides support to hold the towelette against the sole and the shoe sole may be cleaned of debris and bacteria or germs that may have become attached to the sole. The towelette may be torn off the sheet and discarded after use.

Abstract: A package or pouch comprising one or more panel portions and a reclosure device. The reclosure device is provided to extend outward from a panel portion of the package to facilitate the use of the package to store and dispense wet wipes and like products.

Abstract: A collapsible honey bucket chair is provided. The collapsible honey bucket chair includes a seat with back support connected to frame legs, a coupled structure, a zipped compartment for manual opening and closing, privacy cape, and carrying bag. The honey bucket chair is aimed to support a user's weight while containing a disposable plastic bag for receiving and accommodating excreta for short term storage and use.

Abstract: A portable, lightweight toilet system is collapsible into the small pouch that is easily stored in the glove compartment of a vehicle or carried on a belt loop of an outdoor person. The device has a built-in shovel to dig cat holes and an LED to provide nighttime illumination. It allows outdoors people to go to the bathroom in relative comfort, carrying a minimum of gear. The device can be collapsed into a carrying bag and is easily carried in a backpack on a belt loop or in the glove compartment of the vehicle.

Abstract: A toilet lid apparatus includes an ovoid body defined by an outer surface and an inner surface, a thickness of the body defining the spaced relationship of the outer surface and the inner surface, an image formed on at least one surface of the body, and means for coupling the body of the image with the lid.

Abstract: A toilet protection device prevents the human waste contents of a portable toilet from spilling/splashing onto the toilet and/or the walls/floor of the portable toilet enclosure. The toilet protection device includes an expandable rubber seal enabling the toilet protection device to fit in most, if not all, portable toilets regardless of shape or size. Moreover, by using a disposable cover, there is minimal cleanup of toilet protection device.

Abstract: A stick surface cleaning apparatus comprises a surface cleaning head, which has a dirty air inlet and a surface cleaning head air outlet, and a wand that is moveable between an upright storage position and a reclined in use position. When the wand is mounted to the surface cleaning head and in the upright storage position, the wand has a lower end and an axially spaced apart upper end, a wand axis extending between the lower end and the upper end and a longitudinally extending sidewall, wherein the wand comprises an air treatment member having an air inlet at the lower end of the wand, an air outlet positioned above the air inlet of the air treatment member and a dirt collection region whereby, in operation, dirt separated from air flowing through the wand is collected in the dirt collection region.

Abstract: An adapter plate for selectively securing a vacuum cleaner to a portable tool container includes a frame and a vacuum cleaner attachment assembly coupled to the frame. The vacuum cleaner attachment assembly includes at least one fixed locking tab positioned to engage a first end of the vacuum cleaner, at least one retractable locking tab movable between an extended position and a retracted position and positioned to engage a second end of the vacuum cleaner opposite the first end, an actuator operably coupled to the at least one retractable locking tab, and at least one spring operably coupled to the at least one retractable locking tab to bias the at least one retractable locking tab toward the extended position. Actuation of the actuator causes the at least one retractable locking tab to move from the extended position to the retracted position.

Abstract: A cleaner head (20) for a vacuum cleaner (2), the cleaner head comprising: a housing (32) defining a suction chamber comprising an outlet (34); and an agitator element (22, 24) being mounted for rotation about an axis (R1, R2), wherein: the agitator element comprises a first, free end (26a, 26b) and a second end (28a, 28b), the agitator element has a shape which tapers towards the first end in a direction along the axis of rotation, the agitator element is cantilevered from a portion (30) of the cleaner head at the second end, and the housing comprises a side opening (36) in the housing, adjacent the first end of the agitator element.

Abstract: An airbrush vacuum kit includes a barrel assembling tube, a vacuum adapter tube and a dust collector. The barrel assembling tube includes an assembling-tube body and an inclined extension tube. The assembling-tube body extends from a first assembling port to a second assembling port along a first direction. The first assembling port is to assemble a barrel of a fluid spray gun. The inclined extension tube protrudes from the adapter-tube body along a second direction oblique to the first direction. The vacuum adapter tube includes an adapter-tube body, a first connecting port and a second connecting port. The first connecting port protrudes from the adapter-tube body for being assembled to the inclined extension tube. The second connecting port protrudes from the adapter-tube body for being assembled to a hose of a vacuum. The dust collector is rotationally assembled to the second assembling port.

Abstract: Disclosed are a dust box and an automatic cleaning apparatus. The dust box includes a dust box body, including a bottom wall and a side wall disposed around an edge of the bottom wall, the side wall extending from the bottom wall in a direction away from the bottom wall, and the bottom wall and the side wall enclosing an accommodation space; and a dust box lid, pivotally connected to a first side wall of the dust box body and covering a top of the accommodation space, a second side wall of the dust box having an elastic sheet assembly pivotally and elastically connected to the second side wall, and the elastic sheet assembly being rotatable relative to the second side wall about a first axis; and the dust box lid having a protruding portion configured to cooperate with the elastic sheet assembly when the dust box lid covers the top of the accommodation space.