Abstract: A frying apparatus includes a basin for holding a volume of oil, the basin including a plurality of catches on opposed internal sidewalls of the basin, and a basket dimensioned to be received in the basin and including a pair of handles and at least one catch member. The catch member is movable between a safety position in which the catch member is biased away from the basket and towards the sidewalls, and a clearance position in which the catch member is urged inwards towards the basket. When the catch member is in the safety position, the catch member is configured to engage one of the catches on the internal sidewalls of the basin.

Abstract: A frying apparatus includes a container for holding a volume of oil, a basket dimensioned to be received in the container, a spit rod supported by said basket, and a motor having an output shaft configured for engagement with said spit rod for rotating said spit rod in relation to said basket.

Abstract: A frying apparatus includes a container for holding a volume of oil, a basket dimensioned to be received in the container, a spit rod supported by said basket, and a motor having an output shaft configured for engagement with said spit rod for rotating said spit rod in relation to said basket.

Abstract: A frying apparatus includes a container for holding a volume of oil, a basket dimensioned to be received in the container, a spit rod supported by said basket, and a motor having an output shaft configured for engagement with said spit rod for rotating said spit rod in relation to said basket.

Abstract: A frying apparatus includes a container for holding a volume of oil, a basket dimensioned to be received in the container, a spit rod supported by said basket, and a motor having an output shaft configured for engagement with said spit rod for rotating said spit rod in relation to said basket.

Abstract: A frying apparatus includes a basin for holding a volume of oil, the basin including a plurality of catches on opposed internal sidewalls of the basin, and a basket dimensioned to be received in the basin and including a pair of handles and at least one catch member. The catch member is movable between a safety position in which the catch member is biased away from the basket and towards the sidewalls, and a clearance position in which the catch member is urged inwards towards the basket. When the catch member is in the safety position, the catch member is configured to engage one of the catches on the internal sidewalls of the basin.

Abstract: A pull cord safety device has a single molded body with two members coupled by an integral hinge. The hinge allows the members to pivot from a closed position to an open position. One member receives a first knotted pull cord in a circular opening so that it is coupled to the member in both the open and closed positions. A second knotted cord is inserted in a recess formed in a rim of one member where it faces the other member. When the members move to the open position, the second cord is released. Multiple cords can be accommodated in the recess.

Abstract: Curtain draping hardware and a method for draping a curtain using a curtain rod and a curtain holder. The curtain covers the curtain rod and can be made to form one or two vertical tails and/or one or more arcs or swags by placement of the curtain in one or more curtain holders. A decorative accent piece can also be attached to the front of the curtain rod above the curtain holder.

Abstract: This invention relates to a headrail and mounting bracket for retractable venetian window blinds. The bracket has a top plate and a rear plate extending downwardly from the top plate. A hook near one end of the top plate engages with a lip on a front wall of the headrail. Means are provided to ensure that the hook is securely and tightly engaged with the lip. A latch associated with the rear plate engages with the rear edge of the bottom wall of the headrail to secure the headrail in the bracket. An end plate may also be provided on the bracket.

Abstract: This invention relates to a curtain rod mounting assembly. The configuration of the mounting clip allows one or two base members to be mounted thereon. Either a curtain rod member or a valance extender can be inserted into the base member. A plurality of valance extenders can be used to increase the distance that the curtain rod bracket is from the window. The base members valance extenders and curtain rod mounting brackets are provided with means that allow for precise and simple positioning of the curtain rod mounting bracket from the window frame.

Abstract: A cold plate apparatus for use as a part of a beverage dispensing machine with an ice storage container. The apparatus is designed to be placed in the bottom of the ice storage container where ice may reside on the top surface of the apparatus. The apparatus comprises a block of aluminum through the interior of which run coils of tubing for carrying beverage liquids and having appropriate inlets and outlets. The apparatus provides means for optimizing the heat transferred from the beverage liquids to the ice. Means area also provided which minimize the time any accumulated layer of water due to the melting of ice resides on top of the apparatus.

Abstract: A counter electric beverage dispenser, that can be converted from pressure to gravity operation, and vice versa. The dispenser includes a plurality of dispensing valves, a plurality of syrup tubes, a plurality of water tubes, a plurality of gravity syrup tanks for use during gravity operation, a plurality of syrup inlet pipes for use during pressure operation, and a manifold for each dispensing valve to which is connected a dispensing valve, a water tube and a syrup tube. The dispensing valve is preferably a gravity electric valve that is modified when converting from gravity to pressure operation. A syrup flow control is added to the manifold when converting from gravity to pressure operation. The dispenser also provides an easy method for cleaning out the syrup tubes.