Abstract: A method and device for removal of a molded sample from a mold with minimal or no damage to the molded sample. The device includes a drill configured for perforating a wall of the mold with the formation of a through aperture, a shroud passageway through or adjacent the drill, and a passageway from a source for pressurized fluid leading to the shroud passageway. The shroud passageway is configured whereby fluid such as air is applied therethrough simultaneously with perforation operation of the drill. Air directed through the aperture is pressurized and comes into effective contact with the molded sample whereby the molded sample is prevented from being more than minimally contacted with the drill and caused to be removed from the mold.

Abstract: A coffee machine is provided which includes a hot water source for providing hot water for brewing, a warming plate for warming a receptacle for receiving coffee, and a heating element for heating both water at the hot water source and the warming plate. Also provided is a removable insulator for insulating the warming plate from the receptacle. The removable insulator insulates the warming plate from the receptacle in an iced coffee configuration and the removable insulator is removed from the warming plate in a hot coffee configuration.

Abstract: A door synchronizing assembly is provided having two doors for closing an opening to an enclosure, such as an oven cavity. Each door has a hinged outer edge at which the corresponding door pivots relative to the housing of the enclosure and a fixation point. A central linkage is provided adjacent a surface of the housing of the enclosure. The central linkage translates substantially in a direction perpendicular to a plane of the opening of the enclosure. As such, the central linkage translates towards and away from the door opening. First and second rigid elongated elements are provided, each of which link the central linkage with the fixation point of a corresponding door of the two doors. Movement of one of the two doors causes a translation of the central linkage which in turn generates a corresponding movement of the second of the two doors.

Abstract: A brush is provided for cleaning a blade and mesh basket of a juicer. The brush may have a brush body having a horizontal base component and a first outer brushing surface angled relative to the horizontal base component. The horizontal base component extends laterally from the first outer brushing surface, and a groove is provided in an upper surface of the brush body, the groove arranged perpendicular to the horizontal base component. The groove is located at a transition between the horizontal base component and the first outer brushing surface. Bristles extend from the first outer brushing surface. Also provided is a juicer with a removable brush for use in a cleaning process and a method for cleaning a juicer using a removable brush.

Abstract: A cooker comprising: an enclosure; a grill plate configured to be situated in the enclosure when the cooker is in a grill configuration; the grill plate being provided with one or more openings; an air fry basket configured to be situated in the enclosure when the cooker is in an air fry configuration; and an air flow generator configured to generate an air flow within the enclosure.

Abstract: An air fryer comprises: an air fryer basket; and an air fryer basket accessory. The fryer basket accessory comprises: a first plate configured to be supported by the air fryer basket; and a second plate rotatably connected to the first plate, the second plate configured to be supported by the air fryer basket.

Abstract: A method and device for removal of a molded sample from a mold with minimal or no damage to the molded sample. The device includes a drill configured for perforating a wall of the mold with the formation of a through aperture, a shroud passageway through or adjacent the drill, and a passageway from a source for pressurized fluid leading to the shroud passageway. The shroud passageway is configured whereby fluid such as air is applied therethrough simultaneously with perforation operation of the drill. Air directed through the aperture is pressurized and comes into effective contact with the molded sample whereby the molded sample is prevented from being more than minimally contacted with the drill and caused to be removed from the mold.