Abstract: A coffee making machine includes a water reservoir, a heating element, a controller programmed to analyse data and generate a signal for the heating element. A relay circuit controls current to the heating element. A temperature sensor monitors heat at the heating element and a water level switch detects water level in the reservoir. If the temperature sensor detects excessive temperature at the heating element, the controller transmits a disable signal to the relay circuit to thereby stop any current to the heating element. If the water level switch detects a low water level in the reservoir, the controller transmits a signal to the control panel to thereby disable the starting of brewing cycle. A display panel displays an operational mode of the machine and the user can't start the machine in any “Run Mode” when either a high temperature or low water condition is determined.

Abstract: A frozen confectionery maker includes a container having a cavity in its walls and base for receiving freezable solution. There is a lid for closing the container and a mixer rotatably engagable with the lid to locate within the container. A drive means receivable on the lid rotates the mixer. A fluid passage in juxtaposition the lid has at least a first opening proximate the mixer and a second opening at a dispensing spout. A valve is located within the fluid passage and has an operable position to close the passage. The mixer is adapted to deliver confectionery mixture in the container to the passage via the first opening. If the valve is in the operable position the mixture is returned to the container. If the valve is not in the operative position the mixture is dispensed at the spout.

Abstract: A combination juicer and shaver includes a juicer portion removably receivable in juxtaposition to a shaver portion. The juicer portion includes a juicer for extracting juice from a food item. The shaver portion includes a chamber and a shaver in the chamber for producing shavings of a food item disposed in the chamber. A drive selectively produces operating movement of the shaver means and the juicer, and a coupling communicates the operating movement between the shaver and the juicer.

Abstract: A hand blender includes a work shaft and an elongate housing enclosing the work shaft. An upper housing portion encloses a motor for driving the work shaft. A work element is disposed at the output end of the work shaft. At the second end of the elongate housing is a bell-shaped housing portion defining a blending chamber that encloses the work element. A substantially spherical-shaped bush is disposed on the work shaft. A sleeve located within the elongate housing portion has a substantially convex shaped recess adapted to receive the bush to support the work shaft within the housing.