Abstract: Proposed is a grain dispenser including: a storage unit including a plurality of storage hoppers in which different kinds of grain, respectively, are stored; a container accommodating the kinds of grain to be dispensed; a water supply unit and a water draining unit that supply and drain water, respectively; a container actuator rotating the container to mix and wash the kinds of grain; an artificial intelligence unit identifying a user who makes a request for meal cooking, and learning a kind of grain to be dispensed, an amount of grain to be dispensed, and a multigrain mixture ratio; a memory in which customized data including at least one of the kind of grain to be dispensed, the amount of grain to be dispensed, and the multigrain mixture ratio are stored; and a controller controlling the storage unit, the container actuator, the water supply unit, and the water draining unit.

Abstract: An electric kettle includes: a kettle body having a power receiving connection part and a heating part; a power supply unit including a power supply base having a power supply connection part, and a mounting unit; and a detection part. The detection part is configured to detect whether the kettle body is on the power supply base. The electric kettle is configured to supply power to the heating part via the power supply connection part and the power receiving connection part when the detection part detects that the kettle body is on the power supply base, and to stop power supply to the heating part when the detection part detects that the kettle body is not on the power supply base. The power supply connection part and the power receiving connection part are disconnected after the detection part detects that the kettle body is not on the power supply base.

Abstract: An infrared radiation and heating element and heat transfer and radiation element includes a nanocomposite configured to emit infrared radiation and absorb and emit thermal radiation. The heating element can include a panel, layer or an object, and a nanocomposite covering at least a part of a surface of the panel, layer or object. The heating element can include a power transmitting element configured to provide power to the nanocomposite from a power source. The nanocomposite can be configured to release desired infrared radiation as a result of the provided power. The heating element can include a back layer extending over the nanocomposite such that the nanocomposite is positioned between the front side and the back side. The back layer can be configured to direct infrared radiation released from the nanocomposite in a first direction. The nanocomposite can be incorporated in liquid to allow efficient heat transfer.

Abstract: Methods of forming a ceramic matrix, as well as fiber preforms and methods of forming fiber preforms to facilitate formation of a ceramic matrix are provided. The method includes obtaining a fiber preform to facilitate forming the ceramic matrix. The fiber preform includes a fiber layer with a plurality of fibers and a heating element embedded within the fiber preform. The method also includes heating the fiber preform via the heating element embedded within the fiber preform, and depositing matrix material into the fiber preform by embedded wire chemical vapor deposition (EWCVD) of the matrix material during the heating of the fiber preform by the heating element. The chemical vapor deposition of the matrix material within the fiber preform facilitates formation of the ceramic matrix.

Abstract: A portable heating and cooling container for keeping retained liquids heated or cooled in the same compartment. An insulated vessel with a foam or vacuum insulating layer keeps the retained liquids at a consistent temperature for long periods of time. A heating component is attachable to an outside of an insulated vessel. The heating element is not used when the retained liquids are desired to be cool or cold. The heating component may penetrate either a double sidewall of the vessel housing or the vessel lid. A resistance heating element is retained within the insulated vessel to heat the retained liquid on demand as desired allowing for access to heated liquids remotely.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods include a conductive textile (106) comprising a plurality of conductive strands and a flexible bus (102). The flexible bus (102) includes a conductive gel (104) electrically coupled to the conductive strands and an encapsulant (108) bonded to the conductive textile (106) and configured to contain the conductive gel (104) in contact with the conductive strands. The flexible bus is configured to be electrically coupled to a power source and induce a current from the power source to the conductive strands.

Abstract: The present invention is a candle warming image display lamp (CWIDL) for use in displaying user selectable images while providing light such as to light a room brightly or as a night light, while also warming a preferably spill resistant wickless scented candle, without spilling hot molten candle wax.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. The aerosol delivery devices may include multiple atomizers and an atomizer selector that provides for selection of one or more of the atomizers to which electrical current is directed. The atomizer selector may also alter a position of the atomizers relative to an airflow path through the aerosol delivery device. Another aerosol delivery device may include an atomizer and an additive selector that provides for selection of one or more additives added to vapor produced by the atomizer. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract: A body defines a void and an aperture and has a reflective surface, the void communicating with the aperture and the reflective surface presenting towards the aperture. A structure, adapted to produce infrared radiation, is positioned in the void such that infrared radiation produced by the structure is directed to the aperture. An optical filter is positioned to at least substantially occlude the aperture, the filter being adapted for through passage of the infrared radiation directed to the aperture and further being adapted to restrict the through passage of visible light.

Abstract: Provided is a heatable radome structure of an automobile. The structure comprises a diaphragm, a heating wire, and a front cover plate, wherein the heating wire is provided with a coating, and the heating wire with the coating is printed on the diaphragm according to a set layout so as to form an integral heating diaphragm member. The heating diaphragm member comprises a main body portion and a bending area portion, wherein the main body portion is arranged on a front surface of the front cover plate; and the bending area portion is arranged on one side of a rear end of the front cover plate after being bent, a conductive sheet electrically connected to the heating wire is welded to the bending area portion, and a connector is connected to the conductive sheet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a baby bottle warmer, including a machine body, a baby bottle basket and a lifting device. The lifting device includes a rotating member, the rotating member rotates to drive the baby bottle basket to move up or down; and since the rotating member is always located on the same plane and position during rotation, a heating plate is arranged in the rotating member without affecting the function of the rotating member. Furthermore, the baby bottle warmer provided by the present disclosure has a compact and exquisite structure.

Abstract: A method of operating a cooktop appliance includes receiving a first user-determined set temperature, determining a first set of parameters for a closed-loop control based on the first user-defined set temperature and operating a heating element of the cooktop appliance according to a first output of closed-loop control using the first set of parameters. The method also includes receiving a second user-determined set temperature after the first user-defined set temperature. The second user-defined set temperature differs from the first user-defined set temperature. The method further includes determining a second set of parameters of the closed-loop control based on the second user-determined set temperature, and operating the heating element according to a second output of the closed-loop control using the second set of parameters based on the second user-determined set temperature.

Abstract: A method for cooking and/or heating foods includes the step of supplying steam expansion chamber including a deformable and/or mobile containment wall partially delimiting an enclosure configured for receiving foods to be heated and/or cooked. The steam expansion chamber is adjacent to the enclosure receiving foods to be heated and/or cooked.

Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit unit for controlling load currents of an electrical load, comprising a circuit logic, at least n switch elements with n?2, resistance elements with m?1, wherein the resistance elements can be bridged by means of the switch elements, wherein the circuit logic is designed such that it increases the load current in steps to a final value by means of an activation sequence of the switch elements, and a method for controlling load currents of an electrical load.

Abstract: A portable rotisserie device is provided for spinning a food item (e.g. meat, vegetables, etc.) and uniformly exposing the sides of the food to a remote heat source. The rotisserie includes a heat resistant base assembly that is positionable alongside or inside various types of remote heat sources, including campfires, wood-fired ovens, and the like. A rotatable platform is supported at the base and a motor rotates the platform relative to the base. A food support, in the form of a catch pan and spit or skewer, is supported by the platform such that the food support spins about an upright axis to uniformly expose the food to the heat source. The food support is readily removable from the platform to remove the food without moving the entire rotisserie. Optionally, the skewer is readily removable from the catch pan and the entire rotisserie is disassemblable for space efficient storage and transport.

Abstract: A system for decarboxylating and infusing an organic material is disclosed, including a heated reservoir including a spout to fittingly engage with a complimentary portion of a housing. The decarboxylation and infusion apparatus is in operable communication with a touchscreen user interface whereon a user selects decarboxylation and infusion settings, the heated reservoir including a mixing element to agitate an organic material and solvent disposed therein, the spout to prevent counterrotation caused by the mixing element. A fan actively cools the heated reservoir, the fan in communication with a vent having a filter, the vent to expel and deodorize air emitted therefrom.

Abstract: Heating body (2) of an electric radiator (1) comprising a plurality of heating elements (4) having a first longitudinal end (6) and an opposite, second longitudinal end (8), the heating body (2) comprising a first connection device (14) connected to at least one connection member (10) extending to the first longitudinal end (6) of the at least one of the heating elements (4) and a second connection device (16) connected to at least one connection member (10) extending to the second longitudinal end (8) of the at least one of the heating elements (4), characterized in that an electrical connection member (18), electrically connecting the first connection device to the second connection device, is disposed in a connection tube (20) which extends parallel to the at least one of the heating elements.

Abstract: An inhalation device controller is configured to control an atomizer including a container configured to hold an aerosol source of a liquid, a heater, and a transport portion configured to transport the aerosol source from the container to a heating area by the heater. The controller includes a control circuit configured to monitor a physical amount correlated with a temperature of the heater and configured to control power to be supplied to the atomizer such that the physical amount under monitoring approaches a target value. The target value is set such that the temperature of the heater during heating of the aerosol source falls within a range of 210° C. to 230° C.

Abstract: A distributed low energy dynamic thermal management system for solid matter prevention and control in oil and gas transportation pipeline includes a pipeline data monitoring terminal, a current and an electric pulse control terminal, a land console, an electric heating terminal, a wiring flange, an oil and gas transportation pipeline, a valve structure. The system monitors the state of the pipeline in real time by the pipeline data monitoring terminal, and transmits the monitoring data to the current and electric pulse control terminal in real time, the current and electric pulse control terminal produces different thermal responses to the electric heating terminal according to the state in the tube, raises the temperature inside the tube by generating a continuous current, unblocks pipeline by generating high power electric pulse, so as to realize real-time monitoring and local temperature dynamic control of oil and gas transportation pipeline.

Abstract: This application is for an improved juicer that can process a foodstuff to produce a juice and a pulp. The improved juicer can prevent the produced pulp from interfering with the functionality of the improved juicer by preventing the pulp from impacting critical areas within the improved juicer. The improved juicer can block the pulp from impacting and disrupting airtight seals that otherwise would allow air to escape and juice to escape during processing. A method of manufacturing the improved juicer is also described.