Abstract: An expandable table that has a frame, at least one leg supporting the frame, first and second top portions movably connected or interconnected to the frame, an intermediate top portion movably connected or interconnected to the frame, and a movement mechanism connected or interconnected to the frame. The movement mechanism is configured to cause the first and second top portions to move along a longitudinal axis of the frame. The movement mechanism is also configured to cause the intermediate top portion to move normal to said longitudinal axis of a plane of movement of said first and second top portions.

Abstract: A patty forming apparatus (10) includes a housing (48) that defines a chamber (90). The housing (48) has an open condition for receiving a food product (14) and a closed condition for forming a patty (16) with the food product. The apparatus (10) includes an element (100) for adjusting the volume of the chamber (90) to select the approximate weight of a patty (16) formed when the volume of the chamber (90) is filled with the food product (14).

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for preparing a hot beverage includes a housing (12) comprising a burner chamber (40) and a reservoir (20) for storing a volume of liquid. A burner (42) is disposed in the burner chamber (40). A heating coil (92) in fluid communication with the reservoir (20). The heating coil (92) has a portion (100) disposed in the burner chamber (40). A filter assembly (30) supports a filter basket (34) and a beverage flavoring substance disposed in the filter basket. The burner (42) is operable to burn a combustible fuel gas in the chamber (40) to heat the liquid in the heating coil (92). The heating coil (92) directs heated liquid toward the filter assembly (30). The heated liquid passes through the filter means (30) and combines with the beverage flavoring substance to produce the hot beverage.

Abstract: A food processing apparatus (10) includes a food processing unit (20) having a drive shaft (46) rotatable to effectuate operation of the food processing unit. The drive shaft (46) has a portion adapted for connection with a crank handle (60). The apparatus (10) also includes an adapter (100) connectable with the food processing unit (20). The adapter (100) is adapted to operatively connect the portion of the drive shaft (46) with an output shaft (86) of a drive unit (80) to operatively couple the food processing unit (20) with the drive unit.