Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved auger system for delivering combustible material to a burn box within a cooker, such as a grill or smoker. The invention features a pivotable coupling between the auger shaft and the drive motor, enabling the auger to adjust its alignment within the tube to accommodate irregularly shaped materials, thus minimizing jamming and improving the consistency of material delivery. In some embodiments, the system also incorporates a mechanism to prevent material bridging in the hopper, ensuring the continuous flow of material into the auger tube as well as an auger cover flap pivotably mounted at the outlet end of an auger tube, which is configured to control the flow of combustible material from the auger tube into the burn box.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved auger system for delivering combustible material to a burn box within a cooker, such as a grill or smoker. The invention features a pivotable coupling between the auger shaft and the drive motor, enabling the auger to adjust its alignment within the tube to accommodate irregularly shaped materials, thus minimizing jamming and improving the consistency of material delivery. In some embodiments, the system also incorporates a mechanism to prevent material bridging in the hopper, ensuring the continuous flow of material into the auger tube as well as an auger cover flap pivotably mounted at the outlet end of an auger tube, which is configured to control the flow of combustible material from the auger tube into the burn box.

Abstract: An improved auger system for delivering combustible material to a burn box within a cooker, such as a grill or smoker, uses a pivotable coupling between the auger shaft and the drive motor, enabling the auger to adjust its alignment within the tube to accommodate irregularly shaped materials, thus minimizing jamming and improving the consistency of material delivery. The system also incorporates a mechanism to prevent material bridging in the hopper, ensuring the continuous flow of material into the auger tube as well as an auger cover flap pivotably mounted at the outlet end of an auger tube. A programmable controller allows users to select between variable combustible materials and regulate grill systems, allowing adjustment of cooker elements including the auger, airflow fans, and a hopper agitator to optimize combustion efficiency and maintain consistent cooking temperatures, adapting to the characteristics of each fuel type.

Abstract: The present application relates to a BBQ oven, comprising an oven, a loading container and a mixing unit. The loading container is arranged on the oven, having a loading inlet on the top and a discharge outlet at the bottom; the mixing unit includes a mixing driver positioned on the side wall of the loading container and a mixer connected to the mixing driver. The BBQ oven requires no manual turning to prevent fuel arching as the mixing unit consisting of the mixing driver and the mixer connected to the mixing driver can mix and split fuel being arched by turning of the mixer driven by the mixing driver, and thereby reduces the labor work intensity.

Abstract: An improved auger system for delivering combustible material to a burn box within a cooker, such as a grill or smoker, uses a pivotable coupling between the auger shaft and the drive motor, enabling the auger to adjust its alignment within the tube to accommodate irregularly shaped materials, thus minimizing jamming and improving the consistency of material delivery. The system also incorporates a mechanism to prevent material bridging in the hopper, ensuring the continuous flow of material into the auger tube as well as an auger cover flap pivotably mounted at the outlet end of an auger tube. A programmable controller allows users to select between variable combustible materials and regulate grill systems, allowing adjustment of cooker elements including the auger, airflow fans, and a hopper agitator to optimize combustion efficiency and maintain consistent cooking temperatures, adapting to the characteristics of each fuel type.

Abstract: A detachable camera assembly is securable to a cooking tool by means of magnets on a lower surface. The housing is offset from the cooking tool by the magnets and a shroud extends between a camera opening and the cooking tool with a seal at the end of the shroud. A fan draws air into the housing and expels part of the air through the shroud. A part of the air also flows through openings for allowing light to exit the housing from LEDs mounted within the housing. A controller within the housing captures and transmits images responsive to instructions received using a wireless transceiver.

Abstract: The present application relates to a BBQ oven, comprising an oven, a loading container and a mixing unit. The loading container is arranged on the oven, having a loading inlet on the top and a discharge outlet at the bottom; the mixing unit includes a mixing driver positioned on the side wall of the loading container and a mixer connected to the mixing driver. The BBQ oven requires no manual turning to prevent fuel arching as the mixing unit consisting of the mixing driver and the mixer connected to the mixing driver can mix and split fuel being arched by turning of the mixer driven by the mixing driver, and thereby reduces the labor work intensity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved auger system for delivering combustible material to a burn box within a cooker, such as a grill or smoker. The invention features a pivotable coupling between the auger shaft and the drive motor, enabling the auger to adjust its alignment within the tube to accommodate irregularly shaped materials, thus minimizing jamming and improving the consistency of material delivery. In some embodiments, the system also incorporates a mechanism to prevent material bridging in the hopper, ensuring the continuous flow of material into the auger tube as well as an auger cover flap pivotably mounted at the outlet end of an auger tube, which is configured to control the flow of combustible material from the auger tube into the burn box.

Abstract: A spit secures to a housing of a cooking tool and includes a first rod configured to engage an actuator and a second rod configured to support an item being cooked. A gearbox is configured to secure to the first rod and to the second rod such that rotation of the first rod is transmitted to the second rod with a first axis of rotation of the first rod being substantially perpendicular to a second axis of rotation of the second rod. In some embodiments, a plate is secured to a distal end of the second rod. The first rod engages a motor mounted to the housing. The first and/or second rod may have a non-circular cross section.

Abstract: A detachable camera assembly is securable to a cooking tool by means of magnets on a lower surface. The housing is offset from the cooking tool by the magnets and a shroud extends between a camera opening and the cooking tool with a seal at the end of the shroud. A fan draws air into the housing and expels part of the air through the shroud. A part of the air also flows through openings for allowing light to exit the housing from LEDs mounted within the housing. A controller within the housing captures and transmits images responsive to instructions received using a wireless transceiver.

Abstract: The present application relates to a BBQ oven, comprising an oven, a loading container and a mixing unit. The loading container is arranged on the oven, having a loading inlet on the top and a discharge outlet at the bottom; the mixing unit includes a mixing driver positioned on the side wall of the loading container and a mixer connected to the mixing driver. The BBQ oven requires no manual turning to prevent fuel arching as the mixing unit consisting of the mixing driver and the mixer connected to the mixing driver can mix and split fuel being arched by turning of the mixer driven by the mixing driver, and thereby reduces the labor work intensity.

Abstract: A mechanism is described for facilitating smart monitoring of body dimensions according to one embodiment. A method of embodiments, as described herein, includes receiving a first request to take a first picture of a user, wherein the first picture is taken at a first point in time using a depth-sensing camera; automatically computing first body dimensions relating to a body of the user based on at least one of a first image of the body and first depth information relating to one or more parts of the body, wherein the first image and the first depth information are obtained from the first picture; generate a first three-dimensional (3D) model of the body based on the first body dimensions; and communicating at least one of the first 3D model and the first body dimensions to a display device, wherein the display device to display at least one of the first 3D model and the first body dimensions.

Abstract: A spritzer assembly for a cooking device is provided herein. The spritzer assembly includes a reservoir configured to maintain a fluid therein. A pump is operably coupled with the reservoir. The pump is configured to move the fluid from the reservoir and through a nozzle. The nozzle is configured to be positioned within a heating chamber. A controller is configured to selectively activate the pump.

Abstract: A heating assembly for a cooking device is provided herein. The heating assembly may include a burn box having a body defining a pot and a receptacle. The pot and receptacle can be separated from each other by a divider. An ignitor extends into the pot. A duct is fluidly coupled with the receptacle and is configured to extend between the receptacle and a housing surrounding the burn box. The duct defines an inlet within the receptacle and an outlet on the opposing end portion of the duct.

Abstract: A camera mechanism may be mounted adjacent to an aperture in a grill. The aperture may be covered with a movable aperture cover. The camera mechanism may have a camera with a camera lens that may be inserted through the aperture so as to physically contact the movable aperture cover and move the movable aperture cover out of the way so that the camera lens has an unobstructed view of the food items cooking in the cooking chamber. After taking pictures and/or videos of the food items, the camera mechanism may transmit the pictures and/or videos to a client device so the user may see the food items cooking in the grill in real-time. After taking the pictures and/or videos, the camera lens may be removed from the cooking chamber through the aperture allowing the movable aperture cover to again cover the aperture in the grill. In other embodiments, the aperture may always be open, i.e.

Abstract: A camera mechanism may be mounted adjacent to an aperture in a grill. The aperture may be covered with a movable aperture cover. The camera mechanism may have a camera with a camera lens that may be inserted through the aperture so as to physically contact the movable aperture cover and move the movable aperture cover out of the way so that the camera lens has an unobstructed view of the food items cooking in the cooking chamber. After taking pictures and/or videos of the food items, the camera mechanism may transmit the pictures and/or videos to a client device so the user may see the food items cooking in the grill in real-time. After taking the pictures and/or videos, the camera lens may be removed from the cooking chamber through the aperture allowing the movable aperture cover to again cover the aperture in the grill. In other embodiments, the aperture may always be open, i.e.

Abstract: A cooking device is provided herein that includes a trailer having one or more frame members and configured to couple with a vehicle. A housing is supported by the frame members and defines a heating chamber. A heat source is disposed within the heating chamber. A controller is operably coupled with an auger assembly to direct fuel to the heat source for heating the heating chamber. A power actuator is operably coupled with the controller and configured to accept electrical power from two or more power supplies and provide power to the controller from one of the two or more power supplies.

Abstract: Technologies for depth-based user authentication include a mobile computing device to display a login image including a depth channel on a display of the mobile computing device. The mobile computing device determines a selection of a plurality of objects of the login image made by a user of the mobile computing device, generates a user-selected password based on a relative depth of each object of the plurality of objects selected by the user, and permits access to the mobile computing device in response to a determination that the user-selected password matches a device login password.

Abstract: A mechanism is described for facilitating smart monitoring of body dimensions according to one embodiment. A method of embodiments, as described herein, includes receiving a first request to take a first picture of a user, wherein the first picture is taken at a first point in time using a depth-sensing camera; automatically computing first body dimensions relating to a body of the user based on at least one of a first image of the body and first depth information relating to one or more parts of the body, wherein the first image and the first depth information are obtained from the first picture; generate a first three-dimensional (3D) model of the body based on the first body dimensions; and communicating at least one of the first 3D model and the first body dimensions to a display device, wherein the display device to display at least one of the first 3D model and the first body dimensions.