Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for estimating the air humidity within an oven cavity (14) by using ultrasound waves with at least two different frequencies (f1, f2). Said apparatus comprises at least one ultrasound transmitter (10) for generating the ultrasound waves, at least one ultrasound receiver (12) for receiving the ultrasound waves and at least one phase detecting device for detecting the phase (?1, ?2) of the ultrasound wave at the ultrasound receiver (12) relative to the same ultrasound wave with the same frequency (f1, f2) at the ultrasound transmitter (10).

Abstract: Rapid chilling apparatus for beverages including a receptacle (2) accommodating beverage containers (3) of differing length, and cooling structure cooling said receptacle (2), wherein said receptacle (2) includes a plurality of electrodes (4), an inner surface (5) supporting a container (3) such that the electrodes (4) turn out as being distributed along the whole length of the container (3), the electrodes (4) being connected to circuit structure (6) detecting and measuring the capacitance value on each electrode (4) due to the presence of a container (3) made of a conductive or non-conductive material in proximity of the same electrode (4) so as to determine the actual length of the container (3), control structure (7) operating said cooling structure in response to the capacitance values detected by said circuit structure (6) for a period of time, the duration depending on the so determined length of the container (3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capacitive sensor system comprising a sensor circuit connected to a first (15) and a second (11) antenna, the first antenna (15) is arranged on a first object (10) and the second antenna (11) is arranged on a second object (11) movable relative to said first object (10). The first antenna (15) is arranged right next to the second object (11) for the sensor circuit to detect the movement and/or position of the second object (11).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for estimating the air humidity within an oven cavity (14) by using ultrasound waves with at least two different frequencies (f1, f2). Said apparatus comprises at least one ultrasound transmitter (10) for generating the ultrasound waves, at least one ultrasound receiver (12) for receiving the ultrasound waves and at least one phase detecting device for detecting the phase (?1, ?2) of the ultrasound wave at the ultrasound receiver (12) relative to the same ultrasound wave with the same frequency (f1, f2) at the ultrasound transmitter (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooking appliance (1) with a hob (2) and/or a cooking cavity (3) and a user interface (4) for inputting and/or displaying information for controlling a cooking process in the cooking appliance (1). To facilitate the handling of the cooking appliance, the invention is characterized in that the user interface (4) is detachably arranged at the cooking appliance (1).

Abstract: Rapid chilling apparatus for beverages comprising a receptacle (2) adapted to accommodate beverage containers (3) of differing length, and cooling means adapted to cool down said receptacle (2), wherein said receptacle (2) comprises a plurality of electrodes (4) arranged in succession one after the other along an inner surface (5) of said receptacle (2), said inner surface (5) being adapted to support a container (3) in such manner that the electrodes (4) turn out as being distributed along the whole length of the container (3), said electrodes (4) being connected to circuit means (6) adapted to detect and measure the capacitance value on each electrode (4) as brought about by the presence of a container (3) made of a conductive material in proximity of the same electrode (4) so as to determine the actual length of the container (3), or, in the case of a container (3) made of a non-conductive material, said capacitance value as brought about by the presence, inside the container, of beverage liquid in proximi

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capacitive sensor system comprising a sensor circuit connected to a first (15) and a second (11) antenna, the first antenna (15) is arranged on a first object (10) and the second antenna (11) is arranged on a second object (11) movable relative to said first object (10). The first antenna (15) is arranged right next to the second object (11) for the sensor circuit to detect the movement and/or position of the second object (11).

Abstract: A new and distinct Fragaria×ananasa Duch. plant is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program that was carried out in Italy. Non-remontant bearing late in the season is exhibited. The new Strawberry plant abundantly forms attractive fruit that commonly is larger in size than that of the ‘Idea’ cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,982). Also, when compared to the ‘Idea’ cultivar, the new cultivar displays a more erect growth habit, is commonly more vigorous and more productive, forms larger flowers that commonly are borne in a more upright position, forms smaller achenes that are positioned below the fruit surface, and commonly forms longer fruiting trusts. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for the summer planting of cold storage frigo plants.

Abstract: A new and distinct Fragaria×ananasa Duch. plant is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program that was carried out in Italy. Non-remontant bearing late in the season is exhibited. The new Strawberry plant abundantly forms attractive fruit that commonly is larger in size than that of the ‘Idea’ cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,982). Also, when compared to the ‘Idea’ cultivar, the new cultivar displays a more erect growth habit, is commonly more vigorous and more productive, forms larger flowers that commonly are borne in a more upright position, forms smaller achenes that are positioned below the fruit surface, and commonly forms longer fruiting trusts. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for the summer planting of cold storage frigo plants.