Abstract: A hair straightening apparatus having two arms pivotably coupled together and arranged to receive hair within a cavity formed between them is disclosed. A plenum in at least one arm includes an air inlet for receiving airflow from a fan unit and an air outlet for emitting airflow towards hair within the cavity. The air outlet extends along the inner wall of at least one of the first arm and the second arm and is adapted to direct airflow towards a lower edge of the arms.

Abstract: A hair diffuser includes a connection member having a chamber wall that forms an air inlet that is connectable to a hair dryer and a cover member that is connected to the chamber wall of the connection member to form an interior chamber between the cover member and the connection member. The cover member has at least one generally vertically aligned inner circumferential wall having a longitudinally extending vent that directs air flow toward a central axis of the cover member.

Abstract: A container is provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The container may include a container part in which an accommodation space configured to accommodate contents is formed, a middle body configured to communicate with the accommodation space and coupled to the container part to surround at least a portion of the container part, an inner cover rotatably connected to the middle body to open or close the accommodation space, and an outer cover rotatably connected to the middle body to open or close the middle body.

Abstract: A cup for retaining a cosmetic substance includes a cup body having a first end, a second end, and an inner sidewall forming a cup cavity and a stepped retention member disposed on the inner sidewall of the cup body and extending into the cup cavity. The stepped retention member has a first width value extending around the periphery of the inner sidewall.

Abstract: A refillable cosmetic container system includes an outer container that can be closed by an optional lid, and an inner cosmetic holding canister that can be removably mounted within the container. A coupling system can be implemented to allow the outer container and the inner canister to be selectively coupled to each other, such as a lug-and-groove interface, latch and catch interface, etc. The coupling system may be configured such that rotation of the inner canister relative to the outer container causes the coupling/decoupling (e.g., locking/unlocking) between the outer container and the inner canister. To aid in selective coupling (e.g., coupling and decoupling) of the inner canister with respect to the outer container, a handle is provided on the inner container. A locking feature may be provided between the handle and the outer container which ensures that the inner canister does not prematurely or unnecessarily dislodge from the outer container.

Abstract: A pot for dispensing cosmetic product includes a base having a hollow body surmounted by a neck, the base defining a housing adapted to receive the cosmetic product, at least one refill of cosmetic product mounted on the base, and a cover closing the pot and adapted to be attached on the base or the refill. The base, the refill and the cover are successively stacked. The refill has a tank for storing the cosmetic product, the inner volume of which is at least identical to the inner volume of the housing of the base, the tank being inserted into the housing of the base by descending below the level of the neck of the base.

Abstract: A refillable stick foundation container is provided. The refillable stick foundation container includes; an assembly accommodating a stick foundation and having a latching protrusion protruding downward from the lower surface thereof; a rotary tube accommodating the assembly inserted thereinto such that the lower surface of the assembly is seated on the bottom thereof, having an open hole which is formed at the bottom thereof and into which the latching protrusion is inserted, and rotating relative to the assembly such that the stick foundation is upwardly exposed or hidden; and a coupling block laterally slidably inserted into and in close contact with the lower surface of the rotary tube and having a latching portion which is formed on the upper surface thereof and to which the latching protrusion is latched.

Abstract: Discussed is a cosmetic dispenser including a communication unit, a control unit for acquiring at least one of user information and environment information through the communication unit and acquiring a cosmetic dispensing method based on at least one of the user information and the environment information, and a cosmetic dispensing unit having a plurality of cartridges for containing cosmetics and a discharge unit for discharging the cosmetics contained in the plurality of cartridges. The control unit receives input information in which an amount of cosmetics to be provided is selected by a duration of use, and the cosmetic dispensing unit dispenses each of the cosmetics contained in the plurality of cartridges in an amount corresponding to the duration of use selected according to the input information. The cosmetic dispensing unit supplies an amount of cosmetics to be used by user during the duration of use.

Abstract: Discussed is a cosmetic dispensing system including a terminal and a cosmetic dispenser in near field communication with the terminal, including a memory storing applications for dispensing the cosmetic, a display receiving a command for inputting a cosmetic provision amount and a command for selecting a cosmetic dispensing icon, and a controller processing the command for inputting the cosmetic provision amount and the command for selecting the cosmetic dispensing icon received form the display. The command for inputting the cosmetic provision amount is data determined based on a number of times of use of cosmetics inputted by a user.

Abstract: A handwashing device that provides an incentive for proper handwashing is presented. The handwashing device contains a housing, a brush layer, a processing unit, an activation element, an indicator element, and a timer switch. The housing is positioned within the brush layer. The processing unit is positioned within the housing. The processing unit, the activation element, the indicator element, and the timer switch are electronically connected to the processing unit. In the preferred embodiment, the housing may take the form of a rigid and waterproof electronics enclosure that houses the electronic components that constitutes the handwashing device. Additionally, the housing serves as a mounting implement for the brush layer to attach along where the brush layer conforms to the shape of the housing. In the preferred embodiment, the housing is constructed out of a light permeable material, such as, but not limited to translucent polycarbonate, or any other suitable material.

Abstract: An animal hairbrush having a handle and a brush head with various bristles for grooming animal hair. The animal hairbrush includes a removable cover having a rigid base and a hair binding layer. The hair binding layer is adapted to collect the animal hair. The removable cover has a plurality of perforations into which the various bristles on the brush head are aligned and placed within. The removable cover may be embodied as a plurality of removable sheets layered on top of each other and onto the rigid base. The hair binding layer may be an adhesive layer.

Abstract: A table assembly comprising a table including a top member and at least a first leg support member, the top member forming a substantially flat top surface and circumscribed by an outer edge, the at least one leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock secured to the top member and forming an elongated channel having a dock length dimension and at least a first display panel circumscribed by a panel edge and having at least one straight edge having a panel length dimension, the dock length dimension less than panel length dimension, wherein at least a portion of the straight edge of the panel is receivable within the dock channel with the panel extending out the open first and second ends of the channel to support the panel in a substantially upright orientation with at least a portion of the display panel extending to a height above the flat top surface.

Abstract: Modular shelving including at least one shelf supported by at least one tube, wherein said shelf is coupled to said tube by means of a coupling element which is arranged externally in said tube and internally in a hole passing through the shelf, where each coupling element is divided lengthwise into two identical halves which are tongue and groove coupled together and, being coupled, can fit snugly into the hole of the shelf, whereby a tube supporting the shelf is fitted.

Abstract: A wall mount adaptor of embodiments of the disclosed technology includes a wire loop with a plurality of front and back crossbars and a plurality of removably attachable shelves. Each shelf of the plurality of shelves may be removably attached by placing a curved portion of the shelf over a front crossbar, passing a back portion of the shelf between the front crossbar and a back crossbar (such as a back crossbar which corresponds to the front crossbar), and rotating the shelf such that the back portion thereof abuts the back crossbar.

Abstract: A storage assembly comprising at least one storage body comprising the storage body including a first side wall, a second side wall, an end wall, and at least two grooves along the inner surface of the storage assembly, the grooves being substantially coplanar and at least one shelf configured to fit inside the storage body along the substantially coplanar grooves and into the end wall coplanar grooves.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a supporting frame, a first rail, a second rail and a third rail. The first rail is movable relative to the supporting frame. The second rail is movable relative to the first rail. The third rail is movable relative to the second rail, and the second rail is movably mounted between the first rail and the third rail. The first rail can be moved to a second predetermined position from a first predetermined position in a retracting direction relative the supporting frame. The first rail can be retained at the second predetermined position so as to shorten a length of the slide rail assembly such that the third rail can be detached from the second rail easily in a limited environment.

Abstract: A storage system, the system is disclosed having a base; a slot in the base; a spline that slides along the base; a plurality of latches in the spline; a plurality of shelves snapped into the plurality of latches; a cam attached to a bottom of the spline, wherein the cam is slidably inserted into the slot in the base and guides spline along a path along the base.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly is provided and includes a first rail, a second rail movable with respect to the first rail, a working member, an operating member and a blocking member. When the second rail is located at an extended position with respect to the first rail and the working member is in a first state, the working member and a blocking feature of the first rail block each other for restraining the second rail from moving toward a first predetermined direction from the extended position. The blocking member is switchable between a blocking state and a non-blocking state for restraining the operating member from driving the working member to disengage from the first state or for allowing the operating member to drive the working member from the first state to a second state. Besides, a related slide rail kit is also provided.

Abstract: The ends of the adjustable shoring beam can be adjusted to different heights along one or more securement tracks on a vertical post. The adjustable shoring beam engages the securement tracks on the vertical posts and each end is independently adjustable in one degree of freedom. Modular deck tracks on the vertical posts, adjacent to the securement tracks, allow for the engagement of a modular deck with a vertical post. The modular deck and securement beam are able to be moved independently past each other on the vertical posts by a user or an autonomous machine.

Abstract: A smart gaming chair system for use in conjunction with a video gaming system. The smart gaming chair system includes a gaming chair and a body presence sensor. The gaming chair includes at least one of a speaker, a vibration mechanism and a light. The gaming chair is operably connected to a video game system. The body presence sensor is mounted with respect to gaming chair. The body presence sensor is capable of sensing a person in the gaming chair and in response to the sensing of the person in the gaming chair, controlling operation of the at least one of the speaker, the vibration mechanism and the light.

Abstract: A buoyant pool lounge chair frame and buoyant pool lounge chair using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the buoyant pool lounge chair for supporting a person while the buoyant pool chair is floating in water, frame members collectively form an open chair frame including a back frame and leg frame pivotally coupled thereto. Buoyant cushions are attached to the frame members to form a chair seat, a backrest, and a leg rest. A pair of rear pivotal coupling and clutch assemblies are coupled to the seat frame and to the back frame to adjust and fix the angle of recline of the back frame relative to the seat frame. Similarly, a pair of front pivotal coupling and clutch assemblies coupled to the leg frame and to the back frame to adjust and fix the angle of extension of the leg frame relative to the seat frame.

Abstract: A bed frame has a first horizontal frame member and a second horizontal frame member formed parallel to the first horizontal frame member. A crossbeam extends from the first horizontal frame member to the second horizontal frame member. The crossbeam is inserted into the first horizontal frame member and the second horizontal frame member and is retained using a plug. A mounting aperture formed on the first horizontal frame member receives the crossbeam. The mounting aperture has a wide portion above a narrow portion. The wide portion includes a plug area. The narrow portion includes a crossbeam area, which receives the crossbeam. The plug area receives the plug.

Abstract: A sensing unit is configured to generate pressure readings from a phenomena within a sleep environment and to generate temperature readings from a sensed temperature. A processing unit is configured to select a thermoregulation adjustment and to alter a thermal property of a sleep environment based on the selected thermoregulation adjustment.

Abstract: A pocket coil spring assembly is provided that includes a coil spring having an upper portion and a lower portion collectively defining an interior cavity of the coil spring. The pocket coil spring assembly further includes a fabric pocket encasing the coil spring with a top area covering the upper portion of the coil spring and a bottom area covering the lower portion of the coil spring. A discrete amount of flexible foam is poured on the top of the fabric pocket such that a top surface of the flexible foam extends above the coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the flexible foam dispensed in continuous or discrete amounts between rows of pocket coil springs.

Abstract: Provided are an air cell device and an air mattress system thereof. The air cell device includes an air cell which has therein an upper connection segment and a lower connection segment. The upper connection segment and the lower connection segment each have a curved portion whereby the air cell is partitioned to become a multilayered air cell so as to mitigate air cell bending or air cell inversion, thereby improving the lying human being's comfort.

Abstract: A multi-layer sleeping pad, which includes an outer air cushion, an inner air cushion and a first cushion pad. The outer air cushion is provided with a first cavity. The inner air cushion is arranged in the first cavity. The first cushion pad is arranged between an inner top of the outer air cushion and an outer top of the inner air cushion.

Abstract: A recliner pad assembly for a recliner type chair includes an outer cover that surrounds an inner cushion, the outer cover includes an upper attachment arrangement and a lower attachment arrangement.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a bunk, in particular for a vehicle cabin. The bunk comprises a base plate, an upper layer, a plurality of supporting members vertically compressible and spaced apart from one another substantially over the whole surface of the bunk, a plurality of pressure sensors which are part of the upper layer and in an adaptable area comprising at least one area of the bunk, a moving mechanism configured to move at least some of the supporting members in the adaptable area parallel to the base plate, and a control unit connected to the pressure sensors and the moving mechanism. The control unit is configured to cause the moving mechanism to move the supporting members in the adaptable area as a function of the current pressure data provided by the pressure sensors, to locally change the density of the supporting members to provide a locally variable bunk firmness.

Abstract: Foldable seat, which is foldable between a use position for use as a seat and a storage position for storage and transport of the seat, comprising a two-part top wall for the direct or indirect formation of a seating surface, two two-part A-sidewalls to support the top wall on a floor, two B-sidewalls to support the top wall on a floor, two top wall parts, which are swivelable to each other outwards with a top wall hinge, and form the top wall, whereby the foldable seat comprises at least one locking device for locking of the two top wall parts in the use position of the seat, so that the foldable seat additionally forms a storage box for storing objects on the bottom surface of the top wall with an orientation of the foldable seat with the bottom surface of the top wall upwards.

Abstract: An auxiliary tool for surgery includes an auxiliary tool main body part, and a first leg pair located on the auxiliary tool main body part. A tail end of the first leg pair is connected to the auxiliary tool main body part, a first mounting part is formed at a front end of the first leg pair, and the first mounting part is configured to clamp and press a surgical device to place the surgical device in a predetermined position.

Abstract: A folding chair is provided. The folding chair includes two mirror-symmetric slant support mechanisms and a linkage mechanism connected between the two slant support mechanisms, where the slant support mechanisms each include two slant support posts and two bottom frame posts; the linkage mechanism includes two linkage posts that cross each other and are hinged; upper ends of the two slant support posts and an upper end of a linkage post are hinged to a first connecting member; first ends of the two bottom frame posts are respectively hinged to the two slant support posts, and second ends of the two bottom frame posts are hinged; lower ends of the two linkage posts are respectively connected to the two slant support mechanisms; the folding chair further includes a pressing mechanism and a cushion.

Abstract: A foldable chair frame and a foldable chair are provided. The foldable chair frame includes a base, having three or more opening grooves; and three or more joint structures, each including a first rotating member and a second rotating member that are coaxially pin-jointed in the opening groove. A stopper that limits a relative rotation angle between the second rotating member and the first rotating member is disposed on the first rotating member. A first abutting part that limits a relative rotation angle between the first rotating member and the base is disposed on the first rotating member; and/or a second abutting part that limits relative rotation angle between the second rotating member and the base is disposed on the second rotating member.

Abstract: A lumbar support assembly for an office chair is presented herein. The lumbar support assembly includes at least one extension pad assembly which may be mounted to an existing lumbar support structure of an office chair. The extension pad assembly includes a base and a pad, wherein the base includes a recessed mounting structure disposed one side thereof. The recessed mounting structure is defined by a recessed surface at least partially surrounded by a retention wall, with the pad mounted to the opposite side of the base. One or more mounting clips extend from the retaining wall allowing the existing lumbar support structure to be snapped and engaged therein. With the extension pad assembly mounted in this manner, additional pressure and support can be added to the lumbar region of an individual seated in the chair.

Abstract: A support component for a chair is disclosed that includes a rigid base element, a support structure and a flexible cover. The support structure is mounted on the base element such that there is a space between the base element and the support structure when the support structure is without load. The cover is mounted directly on the support structure so that the cover rests on the support structure.

Abstract: A foldable enclosure apparatus, for a child, including an upper assembly forming an upper portion of an enclosure, and a base assembly connected to the upper assembly and forming a lower portion of the enclosure that supports a base pad. The upper assembly and base assembly are coupled by a side structure of posts, and the upper assembly, base assembly, and side structure are configured so that the foldable enclosure apparatus folds and unfolds effecting closing and opening of the foldable enclosure apparatus between closed and open positions. A flexible frame bassinet is included in the upper portion and dependent from the upper assembly. A changing platform, separate and distinct from the bassinet, is connected to the upper assembly. The changing platform is pivotally mounted to the upper assembly with mounts separate and distinct from mounting of the bassinet, the mounts include a hinged coupling and snap on clamps.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting sleep according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: a main body which includes two bodies configured to support the body of a baby and configured so that one end portion of one body and one end portion of the other body are connected to each other and two heads formed at the other end portions of the two bodies and stacked while intersecting with each other to support the head of the baby; and a support portion which is formed at the main body and configured to support the head and neck of the baby from a circumference thereof.

Abstract: An infant support pillow including a pillow base with a first rounded depression, a second rounded depression and a ridge separating the first rounded depression and second rounded depression. The first rounded depression has a top to bottom depth greater than the second rounded depression. The first rounded depression and second rounded depression form a first depression crater and a second depression crater in the pillow base and the first depression crater is sized to match the average dimensions of the back of an infant's head. Similarly, the second depression crater is sized to match the average dimensions of the back of an infant's neck.

Abstract: Disclosed are freestanding displays of packaged consumer products, particularly consumer paper products. The packaged consumer goods generally comprise one or more goods disposed in a container, such as a folded paperboard box or film overwrap, having a plurality of graphic elements on the various container panels. The graphic elements are preferably disposed such that at least two panels are visually similar and two panels are visually distinct. The containers may be stacked in arrays to form a display having two faces that are visually similar and end faces that are visual mirror images of one another. The present freestanding display helps consumers recognize the packaged products from a distance even when displayed amongst other packaged goods in a crowded supermarket or club store.

Abstract: The present application discloses a mannequin. The mannequin includes: a support frame; plates, being configured to enclose the shell of the torso, and comprising driving plates; circumference regulating devices, being configured to support the driving plate and driving it to move; the torso comprising a plurality of regulating regions provided with the driving plates, the plates further comprising driven plates capable of moving together with the driving plates when driven by the driving plates, and at least one of the plurality of regulating regions is provided with the driven plate. Relaxation and contraction of the overall outline of the torso can be achieved simply by controlling the movement of the plates by transmission devices, and the size of the chest, waist, abdomen and hip circumferences of the mannequin can be adjusted, thereby accurately simulating the figure of the human body and achieving high adjustment accuracy.

Abstract: An apparatus particularly adapted for displaying a shirt includes a core of resilient material configured to simulate a human torso having a chest simulating surface, a back simulating surface, left and right truncated shoulder surfaces and a truncated waist surface. Each of the left and right truncated shoulder surfaces has an opening formed therein, the opening adapted to receive arm portions of the shirt when the shirt is disposed on the apparatus, and the truncated waist surface has an opening formed therein, the opening adapted to receive a waist portion of the shirt when the shirt is disposed on the apparatus.

Abstract: An anchor system which can be used to hang framed items from a wall or to secure and anchor a piece of furniture or other object to a wall. The system includes an arrow element, a first washer element, and a second washer element. The arrow element includes a head with several expanding barbs and a body which includes a zip-tie zipper portion. Each washer has a flat body with a front face and a rear face, and a zip-tie receiver portion at its center on its front face, and with several prongs on its rear face opposing the receiver portion.

Abstract: Provided is a cup lid with a retractable drinking spout and drinking cup, including a cup lid body provided with a through hole; a base fixedly connected to the cup lid body and located at a bottom of the through hole; a drinking spout movably installed in the through hole and capable of stretching out from a top of the through hole or retracting into the through hole; and an elastic part arranged in the through hole and having one end in butting connection with the base and the other end in butting connection with the drinking spout, the elastic part pushing the drinking spout to stretch out when popping up, and the elastic part being compressed to accumulate force when the drinking spout retracts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for removing clothing. Specifically, the device may be used to remove a sock from a user's foot. The device may have a handle end, a removing end, and a shaft. A removing head may be configured at the removing end. A first flange may extend from the shaft away from the handle end. A second flange and third flange may be configured on the removing head. The second shaft may extend away from the handle end, and the third flange may extend towards the handle end. The third flange may be configured to catch the user's pant leg to lift the pant leg towards the user's knee. The first and second flanges may be configured to catch the user's sock to remove the sock from the user's foot.

Abstract: A breathable comforter is provided. The breathable comforter includes a main body with at least one mesh body that runs along a width of the main body. The mesh bodies are integrated into the main body and enable an individual to breathe therethrough. A plurality of fasteners run along the width of the main body. A plurality of complementary fasteners is disposed on a minor body. The plurality of fasteners and the plurality of complementary fasteners couple together to selectively secure the minor body to the main body, in such a configuration where the minor body covers over the mesh body. In some embodiments, a plurality of pockets is disposed on the main body. The plurality of pockets is configured to house weighted inserts. The device can be used to enable an individual or a pet to sleep under a comforter while being able to breathe therethrough.

Abstract: A tri-sectional pillow including a central headbed set between two bolster sections on opposing ends. The headbed is preferably rectangular in shape with the bolsters being taller and rounded. The bolsters are conical in shape, including wide or tall sides set on opposing ends of the pillow. One bolster being larger than the other, the smallest portion of the large bolster being of the same size/diameter as the larger end of the smaller booster. The template of the fabric case to enclose the headbed and bolsters is a parallelogram, with the bolster sections being abnormal trapezoids. A booster may be set below the tri-sectional pillow, and may be set within a special pillow case that can enclose the tri-sectional pillow above the booster pillow.

Abstract: A juicer for juicing produce can have a first juicing gear. The first juicing gear can include a first main body. The first main body can be configured to rotate in a first direction. The main body can have a plurality of first teeth. The first teeth can include a first top surface with a first exposed cavity. The first exposed cavity can be formed on the first top surface of the first teeth. The first exposed cavity can include a first leading edge. The first leading edge can be configured bite the portion of the produce from a remainder of the produce, as the juicing gear rotates in the first direction. The first teeth can be configured to crush the portion of the produce and/or the remainder of the produce, as the juicing gear rotates in the first direction, thereby releasing juice from the produce.

Abstract: A temperature-regulated apparatus for food and drink preparation and storage, particularly for refrigeration and sous vide cooking. The apparatus is preferably a consumer electronic device comprising a compartment, base, reservoir, tube network, heating and cooling element, and an air pump system. The apparatus is controlled electronically and wirelessly in connection with a hardware and software system.

Abstract: A liquid infusion device includes a container, a container collar, a lid assembly, and a filter basket. The container has an open top, a closed sidewall, and a closed bottom. The container collar has a collar opening and is configured to couple to a rim of the open top. The lid assembly is configured to cover at least a portion of the collar opening. The filter basket is configured to hold infusion material and to be suspended from the lid assembly and into an interior of the container. The filter basket includes an open top, a bottom, and a sidewall having an opening. The infusion device can include a motor configured to impart motion to the filter basket.

Abstract: Devices and methods for infusing liquids and/or brewing beverages are described. The present invention relates to an apparatus for brewing beverages including a vessel, said vessel including a sealable chamber for holding a brewing material and a liquid, and a filter assembly connected to the sealable chamber; a liquid supply and conduit for introducing at least a portion of said liquid supply into said sealable chamber; and a vacuum source and conduit for reducing pressure in said sealable chamber.

Abstract: A machine (1) for preparing and dispensing a beverage (2) has: a capsule extraction unit (10) having a first part (11) and a second part (12) that are relatively movable between a distant position for inserting a capsule (3) and a close position for extracting such capsule (3); a control unit (40) for controlling the extraction unit (10) to extract such capsule (3); an outlet (20) for dispensing said beverage (2) formed by extracting such capsule (3) to a user-receptacle (4) located in a receptacle placing area; and a capsule recognition arrangement (30) connected to the control unit (40) for recognizing the colour of at least part of a capsule inserted in the machine (1).