Abstract: A grill is provided that has an upper housing having a first heating plate removably connected thereto, a lower housing having a second heating plate removably connected thereto, and an arm FOR connecting to the upper housing at a first pivot point and connecting to the lower housing at a second pivot point.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a weight scale having a balance control system that detects unequal load distribution to the scale's load sensors and produces an output signal that enables the user to re-distribute weight until a predetermined level of balance is achieved. Various load sensors are positioned in an array within the scale and are in communication with a controller that receives signals from the sensors indicative of relative load applied to each. The controller generates a signal that is displayed or emitted to the user indicative of the position of the user's center of gravity relative to the sensors.

Abstract: There is provided a self-contained nail care system having a base housing for storing a powered hand tool, and at least a rotary motion adapter head and a linear motion adapter head for use with the hand tool. The base housing stores the hand tool. The base housing has a nail dryer, an integrated manicure bowl, and integrated UV light and/or other types of heat source.

Abstract: A dual bowl ice cream maker and method for selectively driving one or two mixing bowls, each mixing bowl in a separate mixing compartment, without requiring manipulation of either mixing bowl.

Abstract: A detachable power supply apparatus for an appliance has a temperature control device and a power supply cord. The temperature control device is removably and electrically connected to the appliance, and has a first member that extends outwardly from a first side of the temperature control device. The temperature control device has a conductor on the first side and has a probe on a second side opposite the first side. The power supply cord has a female electrical connector at a first end connecting to the conductor. The female electrical connector is connectable to a power supply to supply power to the female electrical connector and to the conductor. The power supply cord has a second member. The first member selectively fastens to the second member so that the first member disengages the second member without disturbing a position of the appliance upon application of a force on the power supply cord.

Abstract: A locking system for an appliance has lid and feed chute locking components that include a spring-biased, ramp surfaced pivoting arm that is adapted to be activated to extend or retract a rod that activates or de-activates a motor drive of a food processor. The arm is activated by rotational movement of the lid relative to the bowl, as an extension member attached to the lid, which is activated by insertion of the plunger, extends downwardly from the lid and engages the ramp surface of the pivoting arm when the lid is rotated. Thus, the plunger can remain inside of the food chute of the lid while the lid is removed or replaced.

Abstract: A foot therapy device is provided. The foot therapy device includes a housing having a side wall, and a floor defining a reservoir for receiving a fluid. The foot therapy device has at least one water jet disposed in the reservoir and a pump for pumping the fluid in the reservoir to the water jet. The water jet circulates the fluid disposed in the reservoir. The fluid circulates in a predetermined fluid flow pattern in the reservoir. The predetermined flow pattern of the fluid may include a substantially circular, elliptical or vortex motion for a relaxing and pleasant massage therapy.