Abstract: The present disclosure provides a screwless assembled chair, which includes a seat, chair legs and a chair back. The seat and the chair legs are connected through an assembling device. The assembling device includes a mounting component. The mounting component is fixed at a bottom of the seat. A lower end of the mounting component is connected to a connecting component. Two ends of the connecting component are connected to the chair legs. A lower side of the connecting component is connected to a mounting seat. The mounting seat stabilizes the connection between the chair legs and the seat by fixing the mounting component and the connecting component. An insertion structure is arranged at an upper end of the seat. The chair back is provided with a mounting structure. The chair back is connected to the insertion structure, so as to be assembled with the seat.

Abstract: A five-pointed-star-shaped base adapted to disassemble and assemble includes a pedestal and a plurality of supporting feet detachably connected with the pedestal. The pedestal includes a body, a top cap and a bottom cap, all of which are connected. A top of the body is detachably connected with a top of the top cap, and a bottom of the body is fixed to or detachably connected with the bottom cap. The body is of a hollow sleeve structure, an upper cavity is formed between a bottom inner wall of the top cap and an outer wall of the body, and a lower cavity is formed between an inner wall of the bottom cap and the outer wall of the body.

Abstract: A headrest for supporting a person's head on a lounge chair is provided. The headrest is removably attachable to a chair cross-support that extends along the width of the chair for hanging over the end of the chair. The headrest may have a rigid support plate having a support face opening. The headrest may further have a cushion having a cushion face opening, with the cushion attached to a top of the support with the cushion face opening aligned with the support face opening. A pair of clamps may be spaced apart on the rigid support plate, each clamp configured to receive and clamp the cross-support with the cross support extending through each clamp to removably attach the headrest to the chair in a cantilever fashion.

Abstract: A cooler chair combination provides two distinction functional products in a single structure. A cooler is provided with slots to facilitate detachable coupling of a back and armrests to the cooler, thereby providing a functioning chair, where the top of the cooler provides the seat of the chair.

Abstract: Disclosed is a folding sofa bed, including a folding bed frame body, a cushion body, and a turning component. The cushion body is disposed above the folding bed frame body. The turning component is connected with the folding bed frame body and the cushion body. The turning component is capable of driving the cushion body above the folding bed frame body to turn to be below the folding bed frame body. In this application, when the folding sofa bed is unfolded, the cushion body may turn to be below the folding bed frame body through the turning component.

Abstract: A bunk bed frame includes a lower bed frame and an upper bed frame. The lower bed frame and the upper bed frame both have four corner legs and at least one pair of middle legs. A rectangular configuration is adapted for a full size mattress. The corner legs and middle legs providing support for the mattress. A middle leg lap vertical splice joint connects the pair of middle legs. The middle leg lap vertical splice joint includes a first lap connection on the upper end of the lower middle leg, a second lap connection on the lower end of the upper middle leg, and a lap interface plane connecting the first and second lap connections.

Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present technology can include a multi-layer cover material having a first material layer, a second material layer disposed over the first material layer, and a third material layer disposed over the second material layer. The second material layer and the third material layer can be coupled to the first material layer and, collectively, the multi-layer cover material can provide certain minimum (i) moisture vapor transport capacity, (ii) chemical resistance, and (iii) flame retardancy, among other characteristics. The multi-layer cover material can be incorporated into a cover layer of a support surface cover, which can be incorporated with a support surface, and used with a hospital bed system.

Abstract: An automated system and method are disclosed for producing an inflatable product having a first sheet, a second sheet, and a plurality of tensioning structures between the first and second sheets. The system includes an upstream tensioning structure production subsystem that produces the tensioning structures and a downstream preassembly production subsystem that couples the tensioning structures to the first and second sheets. The subsystems may operate simultaneously to produce the inflatable product in an automated, efficient, and repeatable manner.

Abstract: Support element for a chair, which comprises a support body provided with an upper face and with an opposite lower face, and a covering element placed to cover the upper face of the support body. The support element also comprises a tensioning element engaged with a perimeter portion of the covering element and provided with a grip portion, which is susceptible of being stretched in order to tighten the covering element and is constrained to the support body in order to maintain the covering element taut on the support body. The support element also comprises a guide element which is fixed to the lower face of the support body, and a traction element which is mechanically connected to the grip portion of the tensioning element and is slidably engaged in the guide element, in order to tighten the covering element among multiple tensioning positions.

Abstract: A convertible booster seat for use positioned on a convention chair or for use as a free-standing chair that features a pair of folding legs rotatably connected to a booster seat base and configurable in generally opposing folded and deployed positions. Moving the legs between the folded and deployed simultaneously shifts the legs longitudinally in relation to the seat base to improve stability when the booster seat is being used as a free-standing chair and to enable the legs to be stowed completely beneath the seat base when folded.

Abstract: An infant care apparatus includes a base; a drive mechanism disposed on the base; a controller electronically coupled to the drive mechanism; and a support device coupled to the drive mechanism. The support device is configured to be moved in both a horizontal and vertical direction relative to the base by the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is controlled by the controller to move the support device in a plurality of motion profiles relative to the base.

Abstract: A playpen is provided, including a first support rod and a folding frame. The number of the first support rod is at least four. The folding frame has a polygon structure formed by end-to-end sequential connection of a plurality of folding structures. The first support rod is vertically arranged on the same side of the polygon structure. Each of the folding structures includes a first folding assembly, a second folding assembly and a fastening mechanism. The first folding assembly and the second folding assembly are rotatably connected to a top end of the first support rod. The fastening mechanism includes a fastening part and a fastening hole. One of the fastening part and the fastening hole is provided on the first folding assembly, and the other of the fastening part and the fastening hole is provided on the second folding assembly.

Abstract: A garment configured for use with a child safety car seat. The garment includes a sleep sack and a longitudinal zipper. The sleep sack has a front side, a back side, an upper portion, a lower portion, a neck opening, and first and second arm openings. The upper portion is configured to cover a child's torso, the upper portion including the neck opening and the first and second arm openings. The lower portion includes first and second leg sacks that fully enclose the child's legs. The longitudinal zipper is attached to the sleep sack and extends along the upper portion of the front side, the bottom portion of the front side, and the bottom portion of the back side. When the longitudinal zipper is opened on the bottom portion of the front and back sides, the groin buckle in the car seat can be accessed without passing through the garment.

Abstract: A merchandiser including a case that defines a shelf configuration and that has a base and a rear wall cooperating to at least partially define a product display area. The merchandiser also includes an air passageway that extends through base and at least partially along the rear wall, and a fan that is in communication with the air passageway and that generates an airflow through the air passageway. The merchandiser further includes a discharge grill and a vane control. The discharge grill is positioned in the air passageway and has one or more vanes with a discharge angle to direct the airflow through the case. The vane control is coupled to the one or more vanes and has a mechanism that adjusts the discharge angle of the one or more vanes to control the airflow through the merchandiser based at least in part on the shelf configuration.

Abstract: A jewelry display includes a ferromagnetic planar substrate and a bracket attached to a wall. The bracket has a wall engagement surface along an inner surface and a ferromagnetic planar substrate engagement surface along an outer surface. A non-slip covering attached to the ferromagnetic planar substrate engagement surface abuts the back surface of the ferromagnetic planar substrate. At least one bracket magnet is attached to the bracket. The back surface of the ferromagnetic planar substrate is configured to removably attach to the bracket due to the magnetic force of the at least one bracket magnet attracting the ferromagnetic planar substrate and a frictional force between the non-slip covering and the back surface of the ferromagnetic planar substrate. A plurality of jewelry fixtures are removably attached to the front surface of the ferromagnetic planar substrate, each jewelry fixture having at least one permanent fixture magnet and a jewelry holding structure.

Abstract: The device is a hair extension holder capable of separating and holding individual hair pieces on a display board. The display board comprises a plurality of retainers shaped in the form of a “V” and a “?”, positioned within rows of cutouts. Each V and ? shape traverse across each row in a staggered pattern, positioned one after another, in a V?V?V pattern. In this arrangement, each V and ? shape function as a retainer, allowing the user to bend the retainer outward and hang each hair piece on the display board. Furthermore, the unique pattern of retainers allows the user to flip the display board around and use the same retainers on the front side to hold separate hair pieces on the back side. When starting the braiding process, the user simply pulls a hair piece out of the retainer, one at a time, and begins braiding.

Abstract: A vision-based self-checkout terminal is provided. Purchased items are placed on a base and multiple cameras take multiple images of each item placed on the base. A location for each item placed on the base is determined along with a depth and the dimensions of each item at its given location on the base. Each item's images are then cropped, and item recognition is performed for each item on that item's cropped images with that item's corresponding depth and dimension attributes. An item identifier for each item is obtained along with a corresponding price and a transaction associated with items are completed.

Abstract: A pillow case includes an open bottom/longitudinal end, where a front fabric of the pillow case folds onto itself at the open end to form an internal flap extending at least partially up into the pillow case. The flap may be stitched to the sides of the pillow case. Typically, the flap may extend from about 4.5 to about 9 inches inward from the open end. The pillow case may be formed from a single piece of material, folded to form a top of the pillow case, stitched along the sides, with an open bottom end. The flap, being along the bottom edge, can help retain the pillow in the pillow case, can help avoid direct contact between a user and the pillow inside the pillow case, and can help hide the pillow case opening to provide a more aesthetic display of a pillow inside the pillow case.

Abstract: A disposable paperboard container, and method for manufacturing the same, formed into a geometric shape having a bottom wall with a bottom transition segment about the periphery of the bottom wall leading to an upstanding sidewall extending to an upper rim, wherein an undulation of paperboard resides along the peripheral area of the lower portion of the sidewall to form a stepped lower sidewall, the stepped lower sidewall being joined to a smooth upper sidewall that extends upward tapered outward; wherein the stepped lower sidewall includes a first bend and a second bend of paperboard about the periphery of the lower sidewall and a transition segment between the first and second bend extends radially outward to form a rim about the peripheral area of the lower portion of the sidewall.

Abstract: A beverage container assembly and a cover component thereof are provided. The beverage container assembly includes a beverage container, the cover component, and a straw. The cover component includes a first cover and a second cover pivotally connected thereto. The first cover has a top portion that includes an opening portion and a pivot portion, and has a sleeve portion that is connected to a lower end of the top portion. The second cover has a connecting arm and a main body portion that has a straw accommodating portion. A pivot end of the connecting arm has two first pivots that protrude outward and an expansion joint located at a center of the pivot end, so that a distance between terminal ends of the two first pivots can be shortened for easy engagement with or separation from two first pivot holes on the pivot portion.

Abstract: A cake protector and candle holder lid is disclosed. The cake protector and single-use disposable plastic cake cover packaging includes a single sheet of transparent and disposable plastic cake lid, including an array of closed ended embossments piercing the surface of the cover for holding candles in an upright position.

Abstract: A foldable eating utensil includes a cutlery head, a first rod, and a second rod that are sequentially connected. A bottom portion of the second rod has a restricting portion. When the second rod, the first rod, and the cutlery head are folded, the cutlery head is restricted by the restricting portion of the second rod. With such design, the foldable eating utensil could be retained in a compacted state after folding, so that the folded part could not hinder the work of automatic machine. Therefore, the foldable eating utensil of the present invention is suitable for automated packaging.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to injection molded cutlery having a body defining a handle portion and a utensil portion, with an injection gate mark located at a center section of the body. The body can be made from a bio-material injected at a pressure that is less than 60% of an injection pressure required for injection at an end of the body.

Abstract: A foldable eating utensil includes a cutlery head, a first rod, and a second rod that are sequentially connected. A neck of the cutlery head connected to the first rod having a second restricting portion corresponding to the neck. When the second rod is folded toward the first rod, the second rod is restricted by the second restricting portion from leaving the first rod. When the cutlery head is folded toward the compacted first and second rods, the first rod is restricted by a first restricting portion for retaining the foldable eating utensil compacted. Since the second rod is restricted by the second restricting portion, during a process of folding the compacted first and second rods toward the cutlery head by an automatic machine, the work of the automatic machine could not be hindered by the second rod leaving the first rod. Therefore, the foldable eating utensil of the present invention is suitable for automated packaging.

Abstract: A pressure cooker utilizes a vapor compression cooling system that is physically separate from the heating element that heats the bottom of a crock and includes a cooling coil that circumscribes the side wall(s) of the crock to cool the crock through the circulation of a fluid through the cooling coil. Such a vapor compression cooling system may be used to provide various functions in a pressure cooker, including, for example, refrigerating food during a delay portion of a delay pressure cooking operation, accelerating depressurization during a depressurization portion of a pressure cooking operation, and performing a cooler operation to chill liquids, beverages, and the like.

Abstract: A pressure cooker includes a pump coupled to a lid thereof. The pump, which may be permanently mounted or removably coupled to the lid, and which may be manual or electromechanical in nature, may be used for accelerating pressurization and/or depressurization of a cooking chamber in the pressure cooker. In addition, in some instances, one or more specialty lids may be supported by a pressure cooker for performing specialty operations in combination with a cooling system of the pressure cooker.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and a method with a kitchen appliance for preparing a food product. The system comprises a control device and a device for selecting a preparation time for food products. The control device is configured such that it is able to control the preparation of a food product such that a selected preparation time is observed. The kitchen appliance may comprise a pressure cooker. By means of the present disclosure, a desired time for the preparation of a food product can be observed.

Abstract: A reduced volume crock may be used within a pressure cooker in some instances by interposing a thermally-conductive body that is integrally formed with, coupled to or independent of a reduced volume crock between the reduced volume crock and a heating element disposed proximate the bottom of an outer chamber of a pressure cooker to conduct heat from the heating element to a bottom wall of the reduced volume crock while the reduced volume crock is sealed by the lid of the pressure cooker. In other instances, a heating element support may be used to selectively elevate the heating element to an elevated position that positions the heating element proximate the bottom wall of a reduced volume crock while the reduced volume crock is sealed by the lid of the pressure cooker.

Abstract: A pressure cooker utilizes a housing fan for circulating air within a housing. In some instances, the housing fan may be used to generate a generally downward flow of air through the housing, which may be used, for example, to cool a pressure cooker crock, or to draw in smoke and/or steam generated by some types of cooking operations. In some instances, at least a portion of the airflow may be within an outer chamber defined between the crock and an inner housing wall of the housing, and in some instances, a reversible housing fan may be used to support both upward and downward airflow through the housing.

Abstract: A drip coffee maker includes a transformable filter support that is capable of transforming into a plurality of configurations to support different sizes and/or profiles of coffee filters and/or to support different types of coffee brewing operations. In some instances, for example, a transformable filter support may be configured to include one configuration suitable for supporting a narrow-profile cone filter when brewing a single cup and/or lower volume of coffee, as well as another configuration suitable for supporting a wide-profile basket filter when brewing a full pot and/or greater volume of coffee.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing an infused or brewed beverage comprises a brewing arrangement which is configured to brew a beverage according to a selected one of a plurality of brewing processes, at least one being a hot brewing processes and at least one being a cold brewing process. The apparatus includes a controller configured to receive a user selection indicative of a required beverage, and to control the brewing arrangement in dependence upon the user selection. The apparatus may for example be used to provide either hot brew or cold brew coffee as required, without the need for multiple machines.

Abstract: A method of preparing a brewed beverage using a beverage brewing apparatus includes providing a flavorant, identifying a process cycle including one or more infusion cycles for preparing the brewed beverage, performing said one or more infusion cycles, wherein said performing of said one or more infusion cycles includes providing fluid to said flavorant, and varying a temperature of said fluid provided to said flavorant during a single infusion cycle of said one or more infusion cycles, or between a plurality of infusion cycles of said one or more infusion cycles.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a smokeless cooking appliance, including a cooking assembly. A fan flue is mounted above the cooking assembly in a crossing manner. A lower surface of the fan flue is provided with smoke inlets right above the cooking assembly. Smoke extraction devices are mounted in the smoke inlets. Two air guide pipe fittings are disposed below the cooking assembly. Air inlets of the two air guide pipe fittings are respectively in communication with two lower ports of the fan flue. Air outlets of the two air guide pipe fittings are respectively disposed on two sides of an upper surface of the cooking assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is frying basket with detachable viewing window. The frying basket includes frying basket main body, door panel assembly, viewing window, and viewing window panel. The frying basket main body is provided with accommodating cavity, and side part of frying basket main body is provided with viewing port communicating with the accommodating cavity. Door panel assembly is provided on outer side of the frying basket main body and fixedly connected to the frying basket main body. The door panel assembly is provided with viewing window port corresponding to the viewing port. Transparent board is provided between the door panel assembly and the frying basket main body to seal the viewing port. Viewing window panel is detachably arranged on the door panel assembly to seal the viewing window port. Disclosed is air fryer, comprising air fryer main body and the aforementioned frying basket with detachable viewing window arranged thereon.

Abstract: A hood for facilitating the use of a BBQ-grill system to bake a pizza, includes a body, and a door. The body is moveable relative to a cooking surface of a BBQ-grill system to a first position in which the body covers the cooking surface, and to a second position in which the body exposes the cooking surface of the BBQ-grill system to the ambient environment. The hood's body has a portal sized to allow a pizza to pass through, and is configured such that when the body is in the first position, the body and the BBQ's cooking surface, together, define an enclosure in which heat that is generated by the BBQ-grill system is trapped. The hood's door is coupled with the body and moveable relative to the body to a first position that closes the portal, and to a second position that opens the portal.

Abstract: A turkey cooking device comprises a base, a burner, a gas supply device, a turkey pot, a temperature control device disposed on the base or the burner, and a safety valve disposed on the burner. The burner and the turkey pot are disposed on the base. The burner is located below the turkey pot and connected to the gas supply device. The temperature control device comprises a temperature controller, which abuts against the outer circumferential wall of the turkey pot, is electrically connected to the safety valve and controls the burner to open or close through the safety valve.

Abstract: A device for processing coffee beans includes a primary tank, a mixing chamber having one or more rotating bodies for the reduction of grains and consequent production of coffee powder, and one or more outlet ports connected to one or more ducts for the discharge of the coffee powder from the grinding chamber, the ducts having an element having specific conformation and elasticity for regulating the outflow of the coffee powder so as to prevent the formation of lumps in the ground coffee the accumulation of ground coffee powder along the exit path from the grinding chamber to the external ducts.

Abstract: A system for controlling a delivery device comprises a server to transmit a target temperature for transporting a delivery item, and a delivery device to control a temperature of a compartment by determining whether the compartment should be heated or cooled, based on the target temperature for the delivery item, which is received from the server, when the delivery item is determined as being placed in the compartment, and control an operation of a heat managing device to control flow of air based on the temperature of a controller, which controls an operation of the delivery device, and the temperature of the compartment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a set of stand mixer accessories with a caddy, including receiving a beater attachment in a first depression of a caddy base, receiving a whisk attachment in a second depression of the caddy base, and receiving a dough hook attachment in a in an arm of the caddy base.

Abstract: A storage structure 400 for a food processing device 10 with a bowl 16 for processing food using different accessories 82-88, that has a base unit 402 configured to fit within the bowl 16, and engagement formations 460, 474 to retain a plurality of the accessories 82-88 on the base unit 402 for individual removal from the base unit 402, and replacement into the base unit 402, without first removing or replacing another of the accessories 82-88.

Abstract: A kitchen appliance has a motorized base and a food container with a rotary tool detachably mountable to the base. A safety switch is provided in the base and an actuator for actuating the safety switch is provided as part of the food container. The food container is mountable to the base with at least first and second angular orientations for setting different motor speed settings.

Abstract: A tool generally includes a food holding region and a handle region. The food holding section generally includes two opposing and pivotally engaged pairs of holding sections. Each pair of holding sections forms a side of the food cage, so that when the tool is in the closed position and food of appropriate dimension is inserted therein, the cage holds the food about its outer surfaces. The holding section includes a distal end that is blunted or rounded, formed by the bent shape of the holding arms.

Abstract: A system and method for providing meal order, preparation and delivery service includes an order receiving unit for receiving an order for a meal selected from a plurality of offered meals of different types, a meal storage and preservation unit for storing and preserving the meal before preparation, a meal preparation unit for preparing the meal, and an output part for outputting the meal prepared with the meal preparation unit. A container for containing the meal therein is configured such that the meal can be stored, preserved, prepared and dispensed by the meal storage and preservation unit, the meal preparation unit, the output part, respectively, while the meal is contained in the container. A robotic device includes a manipulator for moving the container is arranged so each of the meal storage and preservation unit, the meal preparation unit and the output part are within the operating range of the manipulator.

Abstract: An example utensil includes a connector and a handle extending from the connector. The connector includes a first end and a second end spaced from the handle. The utensil also includes a first prong and a second prong attached to the first end and the second end, respectively. The first prong and the second prong are configured to move relative to the connector. For example, the first and second prongs may exhibit a first configuration when the first and second prongs exhibit a first maximum distance therebetween and a second configuration when the first and second prongs exhibit a second maximum distance therebetween, wherein the first maximum distance is different (e.g., less) than the second maximum distance. Moving at least one of the first prong or the second prong relative to the connector switches the first and second prongs between the first and second configurations.

Abstract: A method for use with an ingredient storage system having a plurality of receptacles configured to store ingredients can include obtaining food-selection data indicating a meal. The method can include obtaining ingredient data indicating a set of ingredients for the meal. The method can include obtaining synchronization data indicating a cooking time for each ingredient of the set of ingredients. The method can include selecting, based on the synchronization data, target ingredients for the meal. The target ingredients can comprise a first ingredient and a second ingredient. The method can include activating a first and a second indicator in response to the selecting the target ingredients. The first indicator can correspond to a first receptacle of the plurality of receptacles. The first receptacle can store the first ingredient. The second indicator can correspond to a second receptacle of the plurality of receptacles. The second receptacle can store the second ingredient.

Abstract: Disclosed is a food prep board that is comprised of two components, a board and a tray. The food prep board is designed to be built into ones counter that abuts the sink so that one can easily scrape left over food particles directly into the sink with ease to be put down the disposal. The board has a divot that is perimetrically engraved into the top side of the board. The board has multiple divots on the underside of the board. The tray is a flat panel that has wall one 3 sides of the tray. The side that abuts the sink does not have a wall. The tray is designed with mounting posts that extend up from the panel and are configured to rest within the multiple divots that are cut into the underside of the board.

Abstract: An infant shower hammock system has a shower hammock section with a collapsible frame with dual interconnected support members. Each support member has an upper bar component and leg components extending down from the upper bar components. A durable flexible netting extends between the two support members to support the infant. A shower head bracket holder is attached to one of the upper bar components for securing a handheld shower nozzle. A detachable stool seat section comprises a stool seat connected by a horizontal stool seat support arm, extending between the seat and the frame. A vertical stool seat support with support legs is connected to and extends down from the stool seat.

Abstract: An apparatus that facilitates the drying of a shower curtain is described. In some embodiments, the apparatus is configured to lift a shower curtain away from a tub wall or other vertical surface in a shower or bathing area, such as a bathtub. For example, after a person showers, the apparatus can be removably attached to a central area of the shower curtain to lift the shower curtain away from a tub wall when the curtain is wet. Once lifted, a lower end of the shower curtain no longer contacts the tub wall, as the lifting of the shower curtain creates a space between the curtain and the tub wall through which air can flow. In such a position, the shower curtain can dry more quickly and avoid the growth of mildew, mold, and other undesirable substances or films, among other benefits.

Abstract: Provided is a toilet paper roll which is fit for a longer toilet paper suitable for use for toilets with washing function. The toilet paper roll includes a paper core and 2-ply toilet paper wound thereon, wherein the toilet paper roll has a roll diameter of 120 mm or smaller, a roll winding density of 0.74 to 1.30 m/cm2, and a roll density of 0.12 to 0.18 g/cm3.