Abstract: A filter paper insert for producing a brewed beverage includes a first side wall and a second side wall which are respectively connected along opposite sides by one of a seam and a folding edge, and are connected via a bottom seam. The insert has an opening for filling the filter paper insert opposite the bottom seam. The bottom seam has a shape that deviates from a straight line.

Abstract: A machine for preparing a beverage from a capsule includes a capsule extraction seat, an inlet arrangement for guiding water into the seat and a dispensing arrangement for guiding beverage out of the seat. The dispensing arrangement has a face delimiting a downstream part of the seat, the face bearing one or more raised elements that project upstream and that are configured for forming one or more beverage outlet openings in the outlet membrane of the capsule in the seat. The raised element(s) are fixed relative to or integral with the face and include at least one controllable raised element. The face is associated with an opening control arrangement configured to control the formation of the outlet opening(s) in the outlet membrane by the controllable raised element. The opening control arrangement has at least one neutralizing member that is movable between an operative position and a rest position.

Abstract: A tray apparatus includes an elongated platform and a tray mechanism. The tray mechanism includes a plate disposed onto the platform and an arm assembly coupled to the plate and including a post and an arm. The post is coupled to the plate and extends upwardly therefrom. The arm is rotatably coupled to the post between a first position and a second position. The plate receives a box containing foodstuffs from a conveyance apparatus. The plate moves in a first direction when moving from a first state toward a second state. The arm is configured to contact the box and rotate from the first position toward the second position when the plate is moving in the first direction. The arm is configured to contact and move the box in a second direction opposite the first along the platform when the plate moves from the second state toward the first state.

Abstract: A preparation method for adhesive bonding of magnesium-containing aluminum alloy products includes a magnesium-containing aluminum alloy product including a matrix and a surface oxide layer overlying the matrix. The magnesium-containing aluminum alloy product also includes intermetallic particles at least proximal the surface oxide layer. The method also includes ablating at least some of the intermetallic particles via an energy source, and in the absence of melting of the matrix of the magnesium-containing aluminum alloy product.

Abstract: A pancake cooking device with two opposable, generally circular, internally heated cooking plates having substantially smooth cooking surfaces that are cooperatively configured to be selectively placed in facing and spaced-apart relation to contact and cook flowable pancake batter disposed between the plates to form a generally circular pancake that, when removed from the device and oriented in a preferred serving position, has a substantially uniform thickness between substantially planar, top and bottom pancake surfaces, and a continuous, circumferentially extending, outwardly inclined and upwardly facing lip of substantially uniform height disposed around the perimeter of the top surface of the pancake. The pancake cooking device is desirably configured to cook each pancake in an inverted position with the circumferentially extending, outwardly inclined lip projecting downwardly and away from the top and bottom pancake surfaces when the cooked pancake is oriented in a preferred serving position.

Abstract: An induction fryer includes: a case having a space with an open upper part; a lid installed by means of a hinge at an upper part of the case; a frying container, installed in the case, for containing oil so as to be able to fry frying ingredients; a frying basket having a space and a fixing rod formed therein so as to be lifted up and down; an induction heating unit installed on an outer circumferential surface of the frying container and having a coil and a plurality of magnets fixed to an assembly body so that electric energy is converted into thermal energy by electromagnetic induction and; and a control unit for electrically controlling the induction heating unit so that the frying ingredients being fried by the electromagnetic induction phenomenon, wherein the coil is fixed only by fixing the magnet to the assembly body without using an adhesive.

Abstract: Solvent cartridges for fluid mixture dispensing devices are disclosed. One disclosed solvent cartridge comprises a solvent chamber exposed to atmospheric pressure, a straw located in the solvent chamber and in air-tight fluid communication with a filter assembly along a line of air-tight fluid communication, a sealed device interface in air-tight fluid communication with the filter assembly along the line of air-tight fluid communication, and a filter located in the filter assembly. The filter is positioned across the line of air-tight fluid communication to filter solvent from the solvent chamber.

Abstract: Beverage supply apparatus (100) has milk tank (3), milk flow path (L3) connecting the milk tank to beverage delivery port (10), first pump (7), air flow path (L6) to supply air via its connection portion (Z1), and third pump (9). The apparatus drives the third pump to supply air to the milk flow path, and drives the first pump to thereby deliver and supply a mixed beverage of milk and air from the beverage delivery port. The apparatus includes path (L7) for releasing a portion of the air flowing through the air flow path, one end portion of which is connected to release point (Z8) which is a predetermined portion of the air flow path between a beverage flow path side end portion (location of a connection portion (Z6)) and the third pump. The other end portion thereof is open to the outside.

Abstract: A cold brew coffee brewing machine is provided. The cold brew coffee brewing machine may have an upper chamber and a generally identical lower chamber wherein the upper chamber and the lower chamber may be, for example, common mason jars. A filter unit may be secured between the upper chamber and the lower chamber when the coffee brewing machine is in use. A hand pump may be connected to the filter unit and may provide air pressure to the upper chamber. The lower chamber may then be secured to the filter unit and the entire device inverted. Both gravity and air pressure created by the hand pump may be used to force the water through the filter unit so that the drinkable coffee enters the lower chamber.

Abstract: Techniques are described for using temperature data collected by wearable remote temperature sensor (WRTS) to augment temperature monitoring and adjustment by a temperature regulating device (TRD) within a property and thereby improving user comfort. In some implementations, a determination that a user is located within a property is made. A current body temperature of the user measured by a temperature sensor worn by the user is obtained. A reference body temperature of the user indicated by historical temperature data collected for the user is obtained. As determination to adjust to a set point temperature of a temperature regulating device located within the property is made. An instruction is then provided for out to the temperature regulating device that, when received, causes the temperature regulating device to adjust the set point temperature of the temperature regulating device in accordance with the determined adjustment.

Abstract: A coffee machine for the preparation of pressure-extracted coffee with a low particle content is provided. The coffee machine differs from known machines for pressure-extraction of coffee by comprising a filter element for reducing the particle content of coffee, which filter element is disposed downstream of the percolating sieve and is connected fluidically to the percolating sieve and to the outflow. By means of the filter element, coffee extracted by pressure in the percolating unit can be filtered before dispensing the outflow so that suspended particles and emulsified oils of a specific size are separated from the coffee by the filter element and a new coffee is produced. In addition, the coffee machine can prepare standard pressure-extracted coffee since the coffee from the percolating unit can also be guided past the filter element, i.e. need not flow necessarily via the filter element to the outflow.

Abstract: A kombucha brewing device includes two brewing chambers; a first stage (F1) fermentation chamber, and second stage (F2) fermentation chamber. A lid covers both chambers, and may include a first portion for the F1 chamber and a second portion for the F2 portion. The F1 portion of the lid may include a gasket and removable fabric cover insert. A base containing both chambers may include separate or segmented heating elements and temperature sensors associated with each chamber. A temperature controller may maintain the first chamber within a first temperature range and maintain the second chamber within a second temperature range by monitoring information from the temperature sensors and activating and de-activating the heating elements as appropriate.

Abstract: A beverage preparation machine includes a frame equipped with a cup holder, a coffee dispensing nozzle including an outlet orifice and a rotating stirring device including a tool rotating about an axis and intended to cooperate with a preparation contained in a container resting on the cup holder, the rotating stirring device including a conduit for conveying hot water and/or steam toward the rotating tool. The rotating stirring device is mobile in vertical translation parallel to the axis between a top standby position, in which the rotating tool is situated above the container, and a bottom working position, in which the rotating tool is situated in the container. The outlet orifice is separated from the rotating stirring device and arranged at a constant distance from the axis so that the outlet orifice and the rotating tool are arranged above an upper opening of the container arranged on the cup holder.

Abstract: A cooking system includes a housing having at first internal compartment and a second internal compartment. At least one cooking container is receivable within one of the first internal compartment and the second internal compartment. At least one cooking volume is defined within an interior of the at least one cooking container. At least one heating element is disposed in said housing.

Abstract: An air frying appliance has a housing with an open interior and a plurality of air frying systems each including a heating element for heating air and a fan for circulating the heated air. One or more removable partitions are adapted to create open interior portions equal in plurality to the plurality of air frying systems, each open portion in communication with one of the air frying systems. One or more open-topped primary pots are adapted for insertion into the open interior and adapted to cooperate with one or all of the air frying systems to create one or more cooking chambers within which the heated air is circulated. Each air frying system is controllable to cause one or both of its fan and heating element to operate independently.

Abstract: A destemming device includes a housing, a motor, and a belt system configured to fit within the housing. The housing includes at least one cutting aperture. The belt system includes a first belt assembly and a second belt assembly. The first belt assembly includes a first plurality of rollers and a first gripper belt extending around the first plurality of rollers. The second belt assembly includes a second plurality of rollers and a second gripper belt extending around the second plurality of rollers. The first gripper belt and the second gripper belt define a nip. The at least one cutting aperture is aligned with the nip. The motor is operatively connected to the belt system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a plasma cutting torch and plasma cutting torch components, such as electrodes, cathodes, retainer caps, etc. having a unique physical features, including threads relationships. Embodiments include torch components having modified square thread with a specialized thread configuration including a particular relationship between thread crest and root, and included angles of thread sidewalls.

Abstract: An air frying appliance has a housing with an open interior and a plurality of air frying systems each including a heating element for heating air and a fan for circulating the heated air. One or more removable partitions are adapted to create open interior portions equal in plurality to the plurality of air frying systems, each open portion in communication with one of the air frying systems. One or more open-topped primary pots are adapted for insertion into the open interior and adapted to cooperate with one or all of the air frying systems to create one or more cooking chambers within which the heated air is circulated. Each air frying system is controllable to cause one or both of its fan and heating element to operate independently.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for controlling the temperature of inflatable evacuation systems. Specific examples provide a system that heats at least one portion of an inflation system of the evacuation system in order to regulate the temperature of the inflation gas.

Abstract: A welding system and method provide for generating a controlled waveform for welding power output, the waveform comprising a plurality of successive peak phases designed to avoid or reduce micro-arcing when used with metal-cored or flux-cored electrode wires. Ratios of the background current and voltage levels are elevated as compared to conventional techniques, with the levels in most cases exceeding 50% of the peak currents and voltages. Transitions between background and peak levels of current and voltage are also smoothed, and the duration of the peak phase as compared to the duration of each pulse cycle is elongated to further reduce micro-arcing.