Abstract: A drying apparatus (10) comprises a housing (11), the housing (11) comprising a first air inlet (111), a second air inlet (112) and an air outlet (116) that are independent of each other, and the housing (11) is configured with a primary airflow channel, an auxiliary airflow channel, an airflow generating element (12) and a radiation element (13). An upstream of the primary airflow channel communicates with the first air inlet (111), and its downstream communicates with the air outlet (116); an upstream of the auxiliary airflow channel communicates with the first air inlet (111) and the second air inlet (112), and its downstream communicates with the primary airflow channel; the airflow generating element (12) is within the primary airflow channel and is configured to generate an airflow; and the radiation element (13) is at least partially within the auxiliary airflow channel and configured to generate infrared radiation.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses an accessory (10) and a drying assembly (100), wherein the accessory (10) comprises a mounting portion (11) and an airflow portion (12), the mounting portion (11) is configured to be attached to the drying apparatus (20), and the airflow portion (12) comprises an air inlet, a guide chamber (121), and an air outlet. The airflow portion (12) is an integral molding structure, and comprises: a single-layer sidewall (122) at the air outlet along a radial direction, a multi-layer sidewall (123) in at least other parts along a radial direction, and a thermal insulation chamber (124) between layers of a multi-layer sidewall.

Abstract: A barrel for a hair styling appliance includes an external surface and a heater-mounting surface inside the barrel. The heater-mounting surface is integrally formed with the external surface, and the barrel may be formed as a single extruded metal component. A barrel assembly includes the barrel, and one or more heater elements mounted on the heater-mounting surface. A hair styling appliance, such as a curling tong, curling wand or hot iron brush includes the barrel assembly. A heater element for a hair styling appliance includes a substrate having a conductive track for generating heat upon application of an electrical current thereto, and an integral temperature sensor. Manufacturing methods are used for making the barrel, barrel assembly, hair styling appliance, and heater element.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting a blade assembly of a hair clipper is provided. The apparatus includes a housing configured to facilitate insertion of at least the blade assembly of the hair clipper therein, first and second cleaning members disposed within the housing and defining a receiving space therebetween to receive the blade assembly of the hair clipper and a disinfectant dispensing assembly having a set of nozzles configured to dispense a disinfectant solution towards the receiving space and on the blade assembly. Further, methods of cleaning and disinfecting the blade assembly using the apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to nail files and a method for manufacturing a nail file. Multisided nail files are disclosed having two or more concave surfaces covered with an applied material including an abrasive material such as sandpaper. And the method comprises the steps of providing a substrate having two or more surfaces, providing an abrasive material, and securing the abrasive material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispensing assembly and a container system including the same.

Abstract: A cosmetic container includes a sleeve and a main body. The sleeve has a tubular shape and includes an opening through which an applicator, as a brush, is insertable. The main body is engaged with the sleeve. The sleeve has a plurality of prongs disposed on a peripheral edge that defines the opening. The prongs each protrude in a radially inward direction of the opening, and extend along an axis direction of the sleeve. One or more gaps are provided ahead of the prongs in the radially inward direction.

Abstract: A feeding container includes a container that includes a tubular accommodating portion configured to accommodate a cosmetic and has a first opening from which the cosmetic is exposed, a lid portion configured to open and close the first opening, and a lock member configured to lock the lid portion in a state where the lid portion closes the first opening. The lid portion opens and closes the first opening in a state where the lid portion is connected to at least one of the lock member and the container. When the lock member moves in an axial direction, which is a direction in which an axis of the accommodating portion extends, with respect to the container, locking of the lid portion due to the lock member is released, and the cosmetic is allowed to be exposed from the first opening.

Abstract: A mascara application system includes two brushes on wands, biased together, requiring force by fingers to separate brushes. Once open or separated, brushes can be positioned on opposite sides (surfaces, top and bottom) of an eyelash (speaking of the entire lash, not individual fibers). Upon release of the force, brushes close on each other, with no affirmative force required to keep them together, fingers now free to manipulate by holding, rolling, drawing, or otherwise controlling the handle portion. A receptacle portion containing mascara product may receive, and seal the applicator with or without relative rotation, depending on the embodiment. The best functional embodiment requires no rotation of the squeegee seal, but instead causes the squeegee to move brushes and wands radially outward with limited movement (toggling) in almost any direction when partially withdrawn through the squeegee.

Abstract: A product application device for dispensing and applying a cosmetic substance includes a container defining a cavity having an open first end and an applicator insertable into the cavity. The applicator includes a rod, an urging member, at least one retention member, and an applicator head. The rod has a first end, a second end having an opening, and an elongated body defining a channel. The urging member is positioned at the rod first end and selectively draws a cosmetic substance through the rod second end and into the channel. The retention member is positioned at or near the second end of the rod and extends a distance beyond the opening of the second end. The applicator head is operably coupled with the rod via the retention member and includes an outer surface having at least one guide structure that directs the cosmetic substance about the outer surface.

Abstract: A mirror assembly can include a housing, a mirror, and a light source. In some embodiments, the mirror comprises one or more adjustable sections. In certain embodiments, the mirror includes a light column configured to emit a substantially constant amount of light along a periphery of a mirror section. In some embodiments, the light column can produce various color temperatures. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly comprises a capacitive touch sensor that allows control of one or more features of the light emitted from the light source. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly can be configured control on/off settings and other features of the emitted light.

Abstract: The present invention patent pertains to the technical field of methods or devices for reading and identifying patterns, designed for the preparation and application of cosmetics; more specifically, it relates to a device and method for automatically applying a cosmetic product to a user, which is in the form of a portable automatic cosmetic applicator device (1) comprising a casing (4) and a supporting base (5) for receiving and encapsulating a movement mechanism (3) controlled by Computer Numerical Control (CNC) using a list of movements based on pre-programmed sequential commands in G-code.

Abstract: A barber's cape with a chin prop sewn into it. The chin prop is typically made of leather full of a cushioning material which prevents a child from looking straight down into his chest. The barber's cape with chin prop is made from any material which causes minimal discomfort to the child while still limiting the range of motion which the child can squirm and look down. In some embodiments, the chin prop is removably coupled to the barber's cape, so the chin prop can be removed if the child is looking straight forward and not squirming.

Abstract: A whisker trap is a rectangular sheet of semi-rigid material formed to include accordion folds that define a series of at least four pleat panels joined by a series of at least three living hinges. All of the at least three living hinges define respective fold axes that are parallel with each other and oriented perpendicular to the sheet width when the sheet is flat. The whisker trap is movable among a storage configuration, a hair disposal configuration and a deployed configuration. The adjacent pleat panels are collapsed into contact with each other in the storage configuration. The whisker trap is wider in the deployed configuration than in the hair disposal configuration. The deployed configuration includes a continuum of widths responsive to various user set accordion fold angles.

Abstract: A system may include a main pack configured to be worn on a user's back. A system may include a ventral pocket sash assembly configured to be worn over a shoulder and across a torso of the user, the ventral pocket sash assembly including one or more pockets positioned on a front portion of the user. A system may include an interlocking suspension system connecting the ventral pocket sash assembly to the main pack, the interlocking suspension system comprising. A system may include a three-point connection system comprising. A system may include a third strap connecting a bottom side of the ventral pocket sash assembly to the main pack, wherein the ventral pocket sash assembly and the main pack are independently adjustable to maintain the one or more pockets in a front and center position on the user's torso.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to hydration backpack reservoir. The reservoir is a flexible liquid reservoir that includes a plastic bladder with a first side and a second side. A first slider lock track and a handle assembly are coupled to the first side. A catch/pour component is coupled to the second side. The first slider lock track and handle assembly are formed from a plastic with a first durometer and the catch/pour component is formed from a plastic with a second durometer softer than the first durometer. The handle assembly has a transversely extending cross bar that terminates in pinch tabs. Pinching the pinch tabs causes a scalable fill port to open.

Abstract: A beverage container includes a container body, a handle connector provided at an outer surface of the container body, a foldable hand pivotally coupled at the handle connector to pivotally move between a folded position and an unfolded position, and a locking button slidably coupled at the foldable handle between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking button has a locking latch extended toward the connector body to selectively engage with a first locking groove of the handle connector. When the locking button is actuated to disengage the locking latch with the first locking groove, the foldable handle is unlocked and allowed to move between the folded position and the unfolded position. When the locking button is actuated to engage the locking latch with the first locking groove, the foldable handle is locked at the unfolded position.

Abstract: A convertible backpack garment is convertible from a normal backpack configuration to a wearable garment configuration. In daily use, a user wears the backpack like a typical backpack. The backpack can be converted to the wearable garment configuration by opening a body access port on the top of the backpack to access an interior compartment, turning the backpack upside down, and opening a head access port on the bottom of the backpack that leads to the compartment. The backpack also includes arm openings on each side of the backpack that lead to the compartment. In this wearable garment configuration, a user can put-on and wear the backpack like a shirt. The user inserts his arms through the respective arm openings on each side of the backpack and slides his head and body through the compartment until his head protrudes from the head access port.

Abstract: A vaporizer retaining device for fastening a vaporizer to a user includes a line and a band. The line has opposed ends, which are mutually engaged so that the line defines a loop. A head of a user is insertable into the loop so that the line is positioned around a neck of the user. The band, which is resiliently stretchable, is engaged to the line. The band can be selectively stretched to position it around a vaporizer. The band rebounds to removably engage the vaporizer so that the vaporizer is removably engaged to the line.

Abstract: A modular caddy for carrying window cleaning accessories includes a main bag and at least one modular unit attachable to the main bag. The main bag has a back panel and a cover sheet, with securing means arranged on the back panel for releasably securing the main bag to a garment. Strips of webbing are arranged on the outer surface and fixed at regular intervals to form a series of gaps. Attachment means are dimensioned to correspond to said gaps and configured for releasably attaching modular units to the strips of webbing. The modular units also have strips of webbing for attaching to the main bag and for mounting further modular units thereon.

Abstract: A broom bracket for a push broom which serves to provide strength between the connection of the handle and the broom block while inhibiting the rotation of the handle relative to the block and any loosening of a threaded connection therebetween.

Abstract: Electric toothbrush (1) comprising an electric motor as well as a brushing organ (3) of the teeth connected to said electric motor to be rotated by the latter, said electric toothbrush (1) being characterized in that it comprises a device for measuring an electrical quantity representative of a contact pressure between the brushing organ (3) and the teeth, as well as a processing unit connected to said measurement device to emit a first warning signal when the value of said electrical quantity measured by said measurement device is greater than a predetermined threshold. Oral hygiene instruments.

Abstract: A personal hygiene device having a handle and a treatment head pivotably connected to the handle. A sensor for measuring a measurement variable is fixedly secured with respect to one of the handle and the treatment head. A sensor cooperation unit having a sensor permanent magnet for defining or influencing the measurement variable in dependence on the relative position of the sensor and the sensor-cooperation unit. The sensor-cooperation unit is fixedly secured with respect to the other one of the handle and the treatment head. A spring unit defines a rest position of the treatment head when no treatment force is applied on the treatment head. An initial distance between the sensor permanent magnet and the sensor in a no-load position is 2 mm to 6 mm.

Abstract: Medical lumen interacting tools and associated manufacturing methods are provided. A medical lumen interacting tool comprises an elongated core having a longitudinal axis, a body attached to the elongated core for interacting with the lumen, and one or more anchors interlocking the body with the elongated core along the longitudinal axis of the elongated core to hinder relative movement between the elongated core and the body along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A brush apparatus includes a core portion rotating around a length direction as an axis, a main body portion at least partially surrounding the core portion, a plurality of protrusion portions protruding from the main body portion, and a detection portion disposed in at least a part of the main body portion and the plurality of protrusion portions. The detection portion is formed of poly vinyl acetal (PVA) including detection components that react with ceria.

Abstract: An inflatable portable table that is configured to be releasably coupled to airplane seat trays in their folded down position. The present invention includes a body that is elongated and rectangular in shape being configured to be inflated to a high pressure so as to provide a rigid support surface. The body of the present invention includes an upper surface wherein the upper surface has formed therein a plurality of cupholder members. The lower surface of the body includes a securing strap that extends the length of the body and operably engage the trays securing the body thereto. The upper surface includes a perimeter rail member wherein the perimeter rail member is at a height above that of the upper surface in order to retain objects thereon. Locking members are further provided on the lower surface and are configured to releasably couple to the trays.

Abstract: A frame structure having at least one shelf board and some supporting rods; each shelf board has connectors at the corners, and each supporting rod has a connecting sleeve corresponding to a respective connector of a respective shelf board. Each connecting sleeve sleeves a corresponding supporting rod through a sleeve hole; a locking member is provided through an outer wall of each connecting sleeve. Each connector has a connecting clamping plate provided with a slot that opens towards a bottom end; the locking member transversely penetrates through the slot, and the slot allows the connecting clamping plate to be vertically slidable with respect to the locking member; and the connecting clamping plate is prevented from horizontal displacement by an anti-detachment part of the locking member. Accordingly, the frame structure is easy to assemble and disassemble.

Abstract: A furniture or household appliance element has a guide bearing arranged between the top support plate and the top plate or between the base support plate and the base plate. The guide bearing has a guide cam track and a guide element guided in the guide cam track and a linear guide with connecting parts which are displaceable relative to one another in a direction of translation. At least one end stop is arranged between the top support plate or the top plate or between the base support plate or the base plate.

Abstract: A corner bracket may include a structural portion including at least one relatively rigid first material, and a sealing portion including at least one relatively elastic second material. The corner bracket may also include a first receiver including a first retainer portion configured to be coupled to an end of a first frame member, and a first sealing interface configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between a portion of the end of the first frame member and the first receiver. The corner bracket may also include a second receiver transverse to the first receiver and including a second retainer portion configured to be coupled to an end of a second frame member, and a second sealing interface configured to provide a substantially fluid-resistant seal between a portion of the end of the second frame member and the second receiver. The corner bracket may be incorporated into a cabinet frame.

Abstract: A compact support and fixing device for furniture shelves includes a casing containing a pin compressing a spring between positions of maximum extraction and maximum retraction inside the casing, and a cam for controlling the movement of the pin. The casing has a first and a second half-shell connected with each other, the first half-shell a wall with a through hole at one end for receiving a free terminal end of the pin. The pin has a first end portion of smaller diameter, an intermediate section receiving the cam, and a second end portion of reduced diameter, with a wall for centering and abutting the spring. The intermediate section has a flat surface with a recess receiving an eccentric lobed element of the cam, which engages a through opening in the recess, thus determining the movement of the pin between maximum extraction and maximum retraction by rotation of the cam.

Abstract: A desk apparatus includes a first member, a second member, and a third member. The first member includes first elongated slots. The second member includes second elongated slots. The second member includes first wheels that position in the first elongated slots. Further, the third member includes second wheels. The second wheels' position in the second elongated slots. The third member moves vertically along the second elongated slots with the help of the second wheels. The second member moves horizontally along the first elongated slots with the help of the first wheels. An object is placed over the first member. The desk apparatus allows the user to place his/her hand over the third member and move the second member and the third member to a desired position over the first member to perform a desired task on the object.

Abstract: A base seat for being used with a bed, a chair, or a sofa includes a fixation base provided thereon with two longitudinal wheel sets, a first rocking frame having two longitudinal arc rails in contact with the longitudinal wheel sets and two transverse wheel sets thereon, a second rocking frame including two transverse arc rails in contact with the transverse wheel sets, a first actuator disposed to the fixation base to drive the first rocking frame to reciprocatingly move back and forth while changing its angle, and a second actuator disposed to the first rocking frame to drive the second rocking frame to reciprocatingly move left and right while changing its angle. As a result, the base seat can generate multi-directional swinging motion, preventing users from feeling fatigued. Further, the swinging motion is smooth to effectively minimize the jerkiness during changes in swinging direction.

Abstract: Shock and vibration mitigation baseplates and related manufacturing methods. A shock and vibration mitigation baseplate includes a mounting frame configured for placement between a console operator chair and a rigid floor surface, and one or more viscoelastic polymer shock absorption and vibration dampening pads. The mounting frame houses the one or more viscoelastic polymer shock absorption and vibration dampening pads therein.

Abstract: A seat pad (1) has a hollow body (10) made of resin and a foam body (F) in which the hollow body (10) is embedded. The hollow body (10) has one or more apertures (A10) formed therein, and the one or more apertures (A10) are formed to satisfy the condition of 10?S/V (where S is total area of the apertures, and V is internal volume of the hollow body). A method for manufacturing a seat pad uses the hollow body (10) and includes a hollow body placement step of placing the hollow body (10) in a cavity formed by closing a molding die, and a foam body formation step of forming the foam body by foaming resin supplied into the cavity after the hollow body placement step.

Abstract: Disclosed are a seat bracket and a seat unit. The seat bracket includes an intermediate transmission assembly and an extension assembly mounted on the intermediate transmission assembly, in which the extension assembly includes: an extension structure, hinged to the intermediate transmission assembly; a first transition link, hinged to the extension structure; a limit member, where a relative position between the limit member and the first transition link remains unchanged during the adjustment of a position of the extension assembly; a first footrest member, mounted to the first transition link; and an elastic member, acting on the first footrest member so that the first footrest member consistently has a movement tendency to be abutted against the limit member.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a table attachment device. The device is an attachment for collapsible chairs that functions as a portable table. The table attachment device comprises a pivotable primary tabletop, a secondary tabletop, two collapsible legs and an attachment component with adjustable clips that clip onto an armrest of a collapsible chair. Thus, once the device is secured to a collapsible chair, a user can place food, beverages, utensils, and/or other items on the tabletops.

Abstract: A deployable anti-fatigue mat for a stool includes a first portion flexibly joined to a second portion along a common edge, the first portion comprising a footrest secured thereto and the second portion being configured to be movably attached to a base of the stool.

Abstract: A head cushion mounted on a side window of a vehicle that is capable of allowing a passenger's lateral head to be supported thereagainst, thereby making him or her lean comfortably thereon and protecting his or her head from impacts. The head cushion, which is mounted on a side window of a vehicle to support a passenger's head thereagainst, includes: a body whose inside is filled with impact absorption materials; and a cushion-mounting part coupled to the body in such a way as to be separably fixed to the side window of the vehicle.

Abstract: A couch comes unassembled. The couch's base has a cavity that holds the couch's cushions. A cover over the cavity is opened to allow access to the cavity. The couch's cushions are removed from the cavity, and a brace with a hump, which had been positioned to allow the cushions to fit in the cavity, is rotated to position the hump to reinforce the cavity walls. The base is turned over and a seatback is attached to the base. The couch's arms have fittings that mate with fittings on the seatback, and a flexible covering attached to the base and seatback urges the seatback against the base.

Abstract: A foldable support frame includes four support columns, two internal support components and two load-bearing components. Each load-bearing component includes a [ shape top rod and an I shape side support rod. Two ends of the top rod are movably connected to the support columns, the two load-bearing components are movably connected via a first hinge. The four support columns respectively are first support column, second support column, third support column and fourth support column. The first support column and the second support column are movably connected through one internal support component, the third support column and the fourth support column are movably connected through another internal support component. The first support column and the third support column are connected through one side support rod, the second support column and the fourth support column are connected through another side support rod.

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 and/or a middle 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 and/or the middle 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: A mattress covering assembly for covering opposing sides of a mattress to facilitate sanitary alternating use by two individuals includes a mattress and a sleeve. The sleeve may receive the mattress so that the sleeve covers opposing surfaces of the mattress with opposing portions of the sleeve. Each one of a pair of users may alternately lie on respective portions of the sleeve over the mattress to minimize exposure to germs, body oils, or the like from the other user.

Abstract: Mattress arrangements include mattress portions with friction enhancing fabrics to secure them in place. The mattress portions can be bases and toppers, mattresses, and supports, or other components. Use of the fabrics eliminates the need for other attachment structures.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mattress system comprising one or more inflatable air chambers, one or more movable units disposed within the air chambers, and a control unit. The movable units are equipped with sensors and actuators. The control unit is operatively connected to the air chambers and the movable units. The control unit is configured to independently inflate and deflate the air chambers to adjust pressure distribution across a surface supporting a human body, and to control movement and operation of the movable units based on data from the sensors. The system enables localized monitoring and treatment of the human body to prevent and treat pressure ulcers.

Abstract: A child bed includes a frame. The frame includes a plurality of vertical support members, arranged at corners of the frame. The frame also includes two top side rods, extending longitudinally and arranged transversely opposite to each other on the vertical support members. Each of the top side rods is able to vertically slide between a high position and a low position with respect to the vertical support members. The frame further includes two side pull-rods, extending longitudinally and arranged transversely opposite to each other below the corresponding top side rods. The frame additionally includes two tightening mechanisms. Each one of the side pull-rods is pulled toward the other one of the side pull-rods by a corresponding one of the tightening mechanisms.

Abstract: The present application discloses a carrycot cover, wherein the carrycot cover comprises an upright sheet and a cover sheet connected together, and before connection, a virtual auxiliary line perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the upright sheet extends along the connecting side of the upright sheet, before connection, the size of the connecting side of the upright sheet is X centimeters inward relative to the auxiliary line from the outer end to the opposite side, where X is greater than or equal to zero, before connection, the size of the connecting side of the cover sheet is Y centimeters inward from the center point of the connecting side of the cover sheet along the longitudinal axis of the cover sheet towards the opposite side of the connection side of the cover sheet, where Y is greater than zero, and Y?X is greater than or equal to 2 centimeters.

Abstract: A baby bouncer comprising a telescopic base, a seat, and an insert. The telescopic base comprises an outer shell portion and an inner extending portion located at least partially within the outer shell portion; an adjustable upper support pivotally coupled to the telescopic base; a connection limb having a first end operatively coupled to the adjustable upper support and a second end operatively coupled to the inner extending portion; an actuation pedal for adjusting an angle of the adjustable upper support in relation to the telescopic base; and a safety lock disposed on the telescopic base. The bouncer seat has a receiving area and an attachment pocket. The removable insert is received in the receiving area of the seat and receives an infant.

Abstract: A self-closing door assembly for limiting access to goods displayed on a shelving system. A frame assembly is attached to the shelving system adjacent the front edge of a first shelf, with upper and lower guide rails to slidably engage a pair of overlapping and self-closing doors. The doors are aligned to laterally slide open from a closed position at which they interfere with manual access to the goods displayed on the shelf. Biasing members disposed between the frame assembly and the doors urge the doors toward the closed position. The doors are adapted for manual engagement to be urged toward the open position, and the biasing members automatically return the doors to the closed position upon manual release thereof.

Abstract: In a glove holder (1) for a glove box glove, flexible sections (14) are formed on the glove holder (1) that allow elastic compression of a lateral span (17) of the glove holder (1). Here, the flexible section (14) allows elastic bending of a first one of the finger elements (11) towards a second one of the finger elements (16) of the at least two finger elements (11) such that a lateral span (17) of the glove holder (1) at a position of the finger elements (11) is reducible.

Abstract: A weighted system for a pillow that comprises an insert comprising fillers and at least one flattened weighted pouch that is attached to the bottom portion of the insert with industrial strength fasteners. The weighted pouch comprises weighted extra heavy poly pellets encased in a poly tubing, which is further encased in a pouch made of water proof or water resistive material. The insert comprising fillers and weighted pouch is enclosed in spun bonded outdoor fabric. Such insert is then placed in a case or cover which can be removed from the insert to replace or wash the case or cover.