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A table includes a table top with an upper surface and a lower surface. The table top is preferably constructed from blow-molded plastic and it includes a generally hollow interior. The table top includes a downwardly extending lip one or more strengthening members that are integrally formed in the lip. The lip is desirably integrally formed in the table top as part of a unitary structure and the lip includes a generally hollow interior that is integrally formed during the blow-molding process with the generally hollow interior of the table top. Advantageously, the table top may include a plurality of depressions that are integrally formed in the table top and the strengthening members may be generally aligned with at least some of the depressions. The strengthening members include one or more of inwardly extending portions, outwardly extending portions and/or ribs that increase a thickness of the lip. The strengthening members may also be formed in a corner of the table top.

By providing a plurality of cooperating, foldable panel members in combination with a plurality of foldable wheel assemblies, a unique wagon or cart construction is attained which is capable of being folded into a small, compact area, whenever desired, and then quickly and easily deployed into a fully erected and operational position, which enables virtually any desired object to be easily transported. In addition, in the preferred construction of this invention, an automatically deployed structural supporting member is incorporated into the wagon/cart for providing inherent strength and rigidity to the wagon/cart when fully erected. In this way, heavy objects previously incapable of being transported are capable of being accommodated with ease.

A table that includes a table top with a first half which is pivotally connected to a second half. The first and second halves of the table top are movable between a first position in which the halves are generally aligned and a second position in which the halves are generally placed adjacent to each other. The first and second halves of the table top are preferably constructed from blow-molded plastic and each of the halves desirably have a generally hollow interior. The first and second halves of the table top may include interlocking portions that are interconnected when the halves are in the aligned position. Desirably, the interlocking portions have generally hollow interiors that are integrally formed with the generally hollow interiors of the halves of the table top during the blow-molding process. The table top may also include one or more overlapping portions that are interconnected when the halves of the table top are in the aligned position. The overlapping portions may also have generally hollow interiors that are integrally formed with the generally hollow interiors of the halves of the table top during the blow-molding process.

There is provided a headphone which is handy for carrying or storing because of its compactness, and also provides a good sense of mounting. The headphone includes a pair of right and left headphone units 12 and an elastic band 22 formed substantially into a U shape, which is mounted ranging from the human head's crown to both sides of the head, and supports the headphone units 12 in end portions thereof. Between an end part of the elastic band 22 and the headphone unit 12, there is provided a multiaxial arm joint 42 including a first arm 43 one end of which is connected turnably to the end part of the elastic band 22 and a second arm 63 one end of which is connected turnably to the other end of the first arm 43 and the other end of which is connected turnably to the headphone unit 12. By tuning the connecting portions of the multiaxial arm joint 42 the headphone units 12 are housed within an internal space 24 encircled by the elastic band 22.

A dual-posture Electric Assist Bicycle (EAB) permits a rider to assume a rider-upright position while peddling or a rider-recumbent position while coasting with the electric assist propulsion system engaged. The rider can alternate between positions safely and while in motion. The dual-posture EAB comprises: a seat assembly, a footrest assembly and an extended handlebar assembly. The EAB's seat assembly includes an inclined backrest that is typically affixed to the EAB's seat post. Left and right footrests are affixed near the EAB's headtube. The extended handlebar typically includes means for quickly repositioning the controls while under way to optimize ergonomics for whichever seating posture is being used. In another example of the invention the frame of the bicycle is foldable into a dolly configuration for easy moving and storage. In yet another example of the invention the seat assembly, extended handlebar assembly, footrest assembly and an electric assist propulsion system are provided in kit form for converting a standard peddle bicycle into a dual-posture EAB. In still another example of the invention a trailer is provided with the EAB for towing additional batteries.

Collapsible indoor and outdoor containers having a collapsible wall section with shape-retaining characteristics are disclosed. In particular, collapsible coolers, fish bins, and wheeled vertical bins are provided. The collapsible wall section may include foldable tiers of a flexible material, each tier having at least one stable, relatively expanded position and at least one stable, relatively collapsed position; and an intervening, non-folding tier composed of a different, relatively stiff or rigid material. The coolers, fish bins, and wheeled vertical bins are each advantageously provided with a collapsible insert container that nests within and collapses together with a shell of the respective container, the respective wall folds of the shell and insert meshing together to result in a combined collapsed vertical dimension as small or nearly as small as that of the collapsed shell alone.

A table includes a table top, a frame, and a pair of non-circular openings are formed in the frame. The table also includes a leg that is movable between an extended position and a collapsed position relative to the table top. A connecting rod connects the leg to the pair of openings in the frame and the connecting rod preferably has a non-circular cross-sectional configuration. The connecting rod and the openings in the frame are sized and configured to loosely attach the leg to the table when the leg is in the collapsed position. The connecting rod and the openings, however, are sized and configured to securely attach the leg to the table when the leg is in the extended position.

A visual presenter includes a base, a support column mounted on the base and a video camera head mounted on a distal end of the support column. The support column includes a first support column and a second support column. The first support column is mounted on a right or left corner of a front of the base so as to be pivotable in a right-left direction relative to the base. The second support column is mounted on a distal end of the first support column so as to be pivotable in the right-left direction relative to the base. The video camera head is mounted on the distal end of the second support column so as to be pivotable in the right-left direction.

Collapsible household containers having a foldable wall section with shape-retaining characteristics are disclosed. In particular, collapsible laundry baskets, buckets, colanders, dish drainers, cups, and bottles are provided. The folding region may include foldable tiers of a flexible material, each tier having at least one stable, relatively expanded position and at least one stable, relatively collapsed position; and an intervening, non-folding tier composed of a different, relatively rigid material.

A cellular telephone designed specifically to be visually appealing and practical for the elderly and those with reduced dexterity. Although the keypad buttons on the cellular telephone are approximately 260 square millimeters and have large spaces between adjacent keys to reduce instances of pressing the wrong button and to optimize visibility of the character digits on the key, the entire cellular telephone is approximately three inches wide, is lightweight and folds into a compact space, and can be held in one hand by an elderly individual. A large display is present. At least three jumbo integer keys are present on each portion of the foldable interactive surface. Unnecessary technological function keys are eliminated. Pressing the “HELP” key on the reverse side of the telephone body calls a medical or rescue service and displays medical information on the display.

A structure capable of folding into a compact form for transporting, and for simple unfolding for attachment to a base, the structure including: two or more hingably interconnected solar panel arrays each having a two or more of solar panels, a solar panel support channel, and a support beam; wherein the two or more solar panels are attached to top portions of the solar panel support channel, and a bottom portion of the solar panel support channel is attached to a top portion of the support beam, the support beam having a hinged joint for cooperating in folding into mutual, near coplanar juxtaposition; and where the structure, when unfolded includes a solar canopy and is L-shaped viewed on end.

Collapsible household containers having a foldable wall section with shape-retaining characteristics are disclosed. In particular, collapsible laundry baskets, buckets, colanders, dish drainers, and cups are provided. The folding region may include foldable tiers of a flexible material, each tier having at least one stable, relatively expanded position and at least one stable, relatively collapsed position; and an intervening, non-folding tier composed of a different, relatively rigid material.

The invention belongs to the technical field of special robots and particularly relates to a differential motion driving magnetic adsorption type multifunctional wall climbing robot with small-folding-size mechanical arms, comprising a climbing mechanism and an operation mechanism, wherein the operation mechanism comprises multifunctional mechanical arms and tail end working modules; a base of each multifunctional mechanical arm is fixed on an adsorption type climbing mechanism; and each tail end working module is fixed at the tail end of each multifunctional mechanical arm. According to the invention, the small-folding-size mechanical arms are carried; with the adoption of a five-degree-of-freedom matching manner, the tail end of each arm can work in a working region at any position and any angle; and compared with the other mechanical arms with less degree-of-freedom, the movement of the multifunctional mechanical arms is more flexible. The small-folding-size mechanical arms refer to that the arm folding is more compact and the size of the folded arm is smaller according to explanation; and according to the shape represented on each arm, particularly a large arm adopts a curve design, so that other structures can be avoided when the arms are folded.

A foldable member including a first structural section foldable flat and biased to have an open configuration and a second structural section also foldable flat and biased to have an open configuration. The second section is longitudinally aligned with the first structural section when both structural sections are in the open configuration. A hinged connection between the first and second structural sections allows the first structural section to be folded against the second structural section when both structural sections are folded flat.

Multiple embodiments of a manual tool, for ergonomic, controlled and variable application of rotary motion, torque, and or axial force to an object. One embodiment is comprised of three elongated members connected at their ends in a chain by two pivoted joints. The two outboard members each have an outboard end shaped for connecting to an object to be rotated and a rotatable handle. One way to use the tool is to grasp each handle with a hand; one hand holds the tool in axial alignment and engaged with the object to be rotated and the other hand orbits about the other handle. The three members can be fluidly positioned in a nearly straight Z, crank, L or in-line shape, so as to vary and control the speed, torque, and force. Either end of the tool may be used to rotate an object by swapping the tool end for end.

A multi-rotor UAV comprises a body and a plurality of rotor arms extending radially from the body. A rotor assembly is connected to an outside end of each rotor arm. An attachment interface is connected to the body and provides rotor arm attachment points for attaching the rotor arms to the body and pivoting the rotor arms from an unfolded operating position, to a folded position wherein the rotor arms are pivoted such that an outer arm portion of each rotor arm is enabled to cross the pivot end and an inner arm portion of an adjacent or arm.

A portable toilet bowl cover, for selectively and substantially covering an existing toilet bowl, in order to prevent waste which may be present on portions of the toilet bowl from contacting the skin and clothing of an individual who sits upon the seat of the toilet bowl. The toilet bowl cover comprises a circular central seat pad having a left flap, a right flap, a front flap, and a back flap extending therefrom. The left flap and the right flap each have pockets for selectively storing various toiletries. In use, the central seat pad covers the seat of the toilet bowl, and the flaps substantially cover the bowl portion and the lid of the toilet bowl, thereby preventing waste material present upon the seat, the bowl portion, and the lid from coming into contact with the individual seated upon the toilet seat.

An apparatus for supporting pot covers includes a frame movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position; a support for resting the frame on a surface and at least one pot cover support pivotally connected to the frame. The pot cover support further has a leg pivotally engaging the frame, a pot cover knob support and a pot cover handle support.

Provided is a frozen commodity distribution method reduced in labor and cost while holding the quality of frozen commodities and a cold insulation container unfoldable and foldable in a short time while providing high cold insulation performance. In the distribution method, the frozen commodities requiring cold insulation are stored in the cold insulation container formed of a vacuum thermal insulation material, and the cold insulation container is distributed by a refrigerator car, cold insulation car, or a room temperature car other than a chill car. In the foldable cold insulation container, each of peripheral wall parts, cover parts, and bottom face parts is formed by including the vacuum thermal insulation material in a sheet material, and the peripheral wall parts of the cover parts adjacent to the continuously arranged peripheral wall parts are foldable since the vacuum thermal insulation material is divided along pleat lines. When the container is used, the cover parts and the bottom face parts are rotated in closed attitudes to form into a box. When the container is not used, the bottom face parts are bent to the inside or outside of the peripheral wall parts, the cover parts are bent in the reverse direction of the bottom face parts, and the peripheral wall parts are allowed to approach each other while bending the peripheral wall parts inward along the pleat lines, stacked on each other, and folded.