Abstract: A system when coupled with a material inputting, material holding, and washing device is a fully automated robotized cooking system. Computer control what material is inputted in the Cooking Chambers, the correct time and degree of heat, required amount of rotation, placing the cooked item in the bowl, and washing the Cooking Chamber. The device have horizontal rotation, like a ferris wheel, that keep each Cooking Chambers horizontally until rotation is required. The Pivoter pivot the Cooking Chambers up or down at any position in the rotation. There can be up to 6 Cooking Chambers independently operating at the same time. This invention can cook up to six different food items at the same time twenty four hours a day.

Abstract: A microwave kettle includes a main vessel having a pivotally attached lid, with an insert attached to an interior of the lid and extending into the main vessel. The insert is configured with a number of nucleation sites to facilitate boiling of a liquid within the vessel.

Abstract: A beverage warming assembly for maintaining the beverage at a preferred temperature includes a housing that is positionable in a vehicle. The housing has a top end that is open so the housing may insertably receive a container. The container contains the beverage. A heating element is operationally coupled to the housing. The heating element heats the container when the container is positioned within the housing. The beverage is warmed to the preferred temperature. An actuator is coupled to the housing. The actuator is operationally coupled to the heating element.

Abstract: A container having a filter includes a main body, the filter, a cover, and a top lid. The cover is formed with a central opening. The inner bottom edge of the opening is attached to the filter. The cover is adapted to cover the top edge of the main body. The top lid is adapted to cover the opening of the cover. When making tea, the user just lifts the top lid and puts some tea leaves into the filter for brewing tea. After brewing tea, the cover and the filter can be taken away directly, so that the user can drink the tea in the main body. It is quite convenient for use.

Abstract: A capsule for use in a brewing device is provided, the capsule comprising: a body part, which defines a cavity, a lid which is attached to the body part and which closes the cavity, the lid having lines of weakness which define an opening region having an area of from 75 mm2 to 300 mm2; and tea material enclosed within the cavity, wherein at least 75% by weight of the tea material particles have a size of from 2 to 10 mm. A method of preparing a tea-based beverage in a brewing device using the capsule is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule intended for delivering a beverage in a beverage preparation machine. The capsule comprises a code support surface on which a code is represented. The code comprises a first value for at least one capsule-related information. The code further comprises a first element and a second element arranged on the code support surface so as that the distance between the first element and the second element is a function of the first value.

Abstract: A machine for preparing beverages, particularly for preparing espresso coffee, comprising a base (2) and a head (3) for dispensing the beverage that is provided with an extraction chamber adapted to accommodate a portion of at least one ingredient of the beverage, and in particular a dose of roasted and ground coffee, and connected to a water reservoir (4) by means of a pump (5). The machine comprises a support (6) for a container (6a) of the beverage dispensed by the dispensing head (3). The support (6) of the container of the beverage is interposed axially between the dispensing head (3) and the reservoir (4), so that the dispensing head (3), the support (6) and the reservoir (4) are crossed by an axis (A) that is substantially perpendicular to the base (2).

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a predetermined volume of a warm liquid includes a heater, a pump and a temperature sensor sensitive to the temperature of the liquid upstream of the heater. A controller is arranged to receive upstream temperature data from the temperature sensor, calculate the amount of energy required to reach a desired final temperature, energize the heater for a calculated period of ON time, and dispense liquid for a calculated period of time that is at least partly contemporaneous with the calculated period of ON time. After the heater has been de-energized, the dispensed liquid removes residual heat so that the average temperature after dispensing the predetermined volume is the desired final temperature.

Abstract: To clean the interior of a blend chamber, alternative rinse assembly structures and methods are described that use various shapes of holes or orifices through which water, which may contain cleaning or sanitizing fluid, can be dispersed as either continuous or pulsated streams directed at various portions of the blend chamber interior. A rinse assembly may include a grate having a frame forming a plurality of apertures, and a conduit having a wall surrounding an interior cavity. The conduit has a curved shaping with a plurality of holes through the wall.

Abstract: The drinking assembly for dispensing a beverage includes a container that may contain a beverage. A heating element is coupled to the container. The heating element may heat the beverage. An actuator is coupled to the housing. The actuator is operationally coupled to the heating element. The actuator actuates the heating element.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for grilling foodstuffs over an open heat source comprising a stake for securing into a ground surface proximate a heat source; a skewer configured for adjustable connection with the stake; and a clamp configured to secure the skewer in connection to the stake and in a selected position with respect to the stake so the skewer extends substantially perpendicularly to the stake and is positioned over a heat source in a substantially horizontal orientation. The clamp is configured to secure the skewer such that the skewer is prevented from lateral movement with respect to the stake and heat source. A handle extends away from skewer and supports the skewer by clamp arms that prevent unwanted or unaided movement and rotation, while allowing a user to selectively rotate the skewer, exposing various sides of the foodstuff directly to the heat source by turning the handle.

Abstract: A method of controlling a cooking apparatus includes identifying an initial thickness of a food product on a lower heating plate of the cooking apparatus and calculating a difference between an initial gap value corresponding to the initial thickness of the food product and a predefined final gap value. The method includes controlling at least one of a pressure of at least one of an upper heating plate and a lower heating plate on the food product, a rate of descent of the upper heating plate toward the lower heating plate, and a rate of ascent of the lower heating plate toward the upper heating plate based on the calculated difference between the initial gap value and the predefined final gap value.

Abstract: A kind of smokeless barbecue grill, comprises a base and the case placed above the base, which is a hollow structure and above it there is a bracket containing a charcoal tray; one or more fans are arranged on the base; the fan of the barbecue grill is provided with one or more air ducts, which is tilted and bended and forms a certain angle with the longitudinal direction of the barbecue grill. This invention, by improving the above structure, effectively solves the problems with present technology such as non-uniform temperature, non-adjustable fire, and the heavy smoke due to insufficient burning of charcoal when the barbecue grill is working.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a base including a lower heating plate an upper heating unit including an upper heating plate and a cleaning structure configured to move a cleaning blade along at least one of the lower heating plate and the upper heating plate. The apparatus also includes a control circuit configured to control movement of the cleaning blade across the one of the lower heating plate and the upper heating plate.

Abstract: An improved tortilla toaster that batch heats on two sides simultaneously up to six tortillas where each tortilla is held an optimal distance away from heating source and the oven is unloaded by barrel-rolling the oven assembly so as to avail of gravity and tortilla shape to unload the oven.

Abstract: What is described is a new grinder, which serves to grind coffee beans and which is embodied as conical grinder. To improve the grinding process, the grinding cones and/or grinding ring encompass grinding surfaces that may define an angle of inclination, which may be in each case greater than 90° and smaller than 180°, relative to a tool reference plane.

Abstract: What is described is a new grinder, which serves to grind coffee beans and which is embodied as disk grinder. To improve the grinding process, the first and/or second grinding disk, respectively, encompass grinding surfaces that may define an angle of inclination, which may be in each case greater than 90° and smaller than 180°, relative to a tool reference plane.

Abstract: A salad spinner includes a lid with openings to allow water to pass through the lid and into the bowl, or from the bowl out through the lid. The bowl includes openings on a bottom portion of the bowl to allow water to pass through the bottom of the bowl. A removable cover allows the bottom portion of the bowl to be selectively sealed.

Abstract: A blending system is disclosed herein. The blending system may comprise a blender base, a container and a blending volume reduction device. The blending volume reduction device may be removably inserted into the container of the blender system at various positions. The positions may alter the working volume of the container when the blending volume reduction device is inserted in the container.

Abstract: A sealing assembly includes a container and a sealing mechanism for the container. The container body has an out-turned lip provided at an open end that surrounds a perimeter thereof. The sealing mechanism includes a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion has a bearing surface supporting the underside of the out-turned lip. The second portion is fitted over the open end of the container and includes an abutment surface in abutment with the upperside of the out-turned lip. The second portion has a blending impeller for use in blending product within the container. The first and second portions are united to clamp the out-turned lip of the body between the first portion and the second portion and thereby seal product within the container.

Abstract: An adapter for a blender is provided. The blender includes a base having a housing enclosing a motor. The adapter includes a first drive shaft having a clutch hub configured to be drivingly coupled to a first set of blending blades and a first pulley, a second drive shaft having a spline configured to be drivingly coupled to a second set of blending blades and a second pulley configured to be operatively coupled to the motor, and a belt which engages the first and second pulleys. The clutch hub and the spline are positioned outside of the housing. Operation of the motor causes rotation of the second pulley, the second drive shaft and the second set of blending blades. The rotation of the second pulley causes movement of the belt which, in turn, causes rotation of the first pulley, the first drive shaft and the first set of blending blades.

Abstract: Food storage container, such as a bread storage container, or bread box includes a novel combination of a base and a cover, which may include a condensation control for controlling the humidity inside the bread storage container. Still further, bread storage container may include a cutting board which may be provided on top of a cover for the bread storage container, or inside the base of storage container, or may be rested on a surface, such as a countertop. The bread storage container may further include a trough for collecting food particles, such as bread crumbs, so that when the cutting board is on the cover of the storage container, crumbs of bread cut on the cutting board are prevented from falling off the cover. The trough prevents crumbs from falling off the cover when the cutting board is on the cover on a work surface.

Abstract: A portable sink includes a container for holding wash water, an inlet line to bring fresh water into the container, and an outlet line to remove wastewater from the container. A float valve on the inlet line maintains wash water at a selected level within the container. A faucet attached to the float valve may further provide a separate source of clean water to the user. The outlet line further includes a siphon to draw the wastewater from the container to a selected discharge location. The sink may be provided with one or more handles and/or a caster assembly or dolly for ease of movement about the work area. The siphon preferably includes an airlock to prevent the ingress of air at the discharge end under conditions of less than maximum flow.

Abstract: A bathing enclosure includes a base, one or more wall panels, and a compliant member. The base includes a first flange extending outward from an upper end thereof to define an upper surface. The wall panels include a second flange extending outward from a lower end thereof to define a lower surface. The compliant member has a length and a width, the length being greater than the width. The base and the one or more wall panels at least in part define a forward entrance into an interior of the enclosure. A generally horizontal interface is formed between the first flange and the second flange. The compliant member is coupled to a first of the one or more wall panels proximate the entrance. The compliant member forms a seal with the first flange, the length of the compliant member extending outward relative to the interior of the enclosure.

Abstract: A shower curtain rod wall mount bracket has a tubular member configured to receive a shower curtain rod. The tubular member has a center axis and the shower curtain rod is received by the tubular member along the tubular member center axis. A wall mount portion is operatively connected to the tubular member. The wall mount portion has a mounting surface configured for mounting the wall mount bracket to a wall adjacent a shower enclosure. The mounting surface is generally perpendicular to the tubular member center axis. A bathroom accessory mount is operatively connected to the wall mount portion. The bathroom accessory mount supports a bathroom accessory that may be, by example, a hook, a tray, and/or a rod.

Abstract: An expanding curtain may be provided that does not require the addition or installation of a new curved rod and/or any external curtain supports, control devices, or adapters to expand the usable space in the enclosure area and/or prevent the inward intrusion of the curtain towards the user. Rather, the curtain itself may have the strength, rigidity and/or fortitude to form an outwardly extended shape (e.g., away from the enclosure area) that may hold it in place, thus, expanding the amount of space available for utilization by the user of the enclosure area. The curtain easily and rapidly mounts and thereafter may be easily slidable/manipulated between an open and closed position. The curtain may surround, divide and/or provide privacy to a specific area and/or confined space. The curtain may also maintain a mold, mildew and germ resistant facade, while remaining inexpensive to manufacture.

Abstract: A cleansing device for mammalian skin includes a cleansing head having a plurality of elastomeric cleansing features extending away from the first surface and having an aspect ratio of about 1:5 to 10:1. The cleansing head is attached to a handle adapted to apply oscillating movement to one or more cleansing head sections to provide a total displacement per oscillation of about 2 mm to 8 mm at a frequency of about 5 Hz to 30 Hz.

Abstract: An disposable paper towel dispensing apparatus 10 is provided in combination with a paper towel roll 12. The disposable paper towel dispensing apparatus if this invention includes a circularly shaped base support member comprised of a disposable material having a guide slot 20 formed therein. An elongated vertically extending member 24 comprised of the same disposable material is coupled at one end 26 thereof to the middle of the circularly shaped base support member with the paper towel roll 12 formed therearound in a vertical upright position. An upper coupling member 32 comprised of the disposable material couplingly engages the uppermost portion 36 of the vertically extending member 24 thereby allowing the paper towel roll 12 to be held in a predetermined position so that the paper towel can be selectively dispensed through the guide slot until the roll is depleted and the dispenser can thereafter be depleted.

Abstract: A dispenser is disclosed that includes a housing defining an interior volume for receiving a stack of sheet products, an actuator, a dispensing member, a roller, and a support structure for engaging a front face of the stack including opposed shelves for supporting opposed sides of the front face. The actuator is operable by a user to activate a dispensing member to dispense a desired number of sheet products. The actuator includes two or more user interfaces that a user can actuate to transmit to the dispensing member an amount of movement corresponding to different numbers of sheet products being dispensed depending upon which of the user interfaces is actuated. The roller is located between the opposed shelves and engages and grips on the front face of the stack.

Abstract: My Body Dryer is a small compact motorized drying device (13×7×0.50) with an attached flexible hose in which enables any user to completely dry themselves as one would if they used a cloth bath towel. The flexible hose is the part that distinguish this body dryer from a hand dryer. The hose is what makes this apparatus a complete drying device because one can dry them self with the air (warm or cool) from the hose by blowing the water from the body in less than 3 minutes. If you are drying off after 3 minutes it is because you are caught up in the feel good sensation. The flexible hose is hand held and self-directed to all areas of the body that needs to dried. This improvement has taken the hand dryer to a complete body dryer. Thus, drying off has evolved, towel less. The hose is designed to be 6 ft. when the nozzle is clipped magnetically to the housing the hose drop down 3 ft. and back up 3 ft. that's when expanded expands to 10? safely.

Abstract: The disposable folding potty made of sheet layer material consisting of walls connected by side edges defining the inner space of the potty in the form of an accordion and having folds in the bottom part, and including a bag with an absorbent pad between its seat and its walls, where there are two more edges folding outwards (22) than inwards (22?), and the walls (21) are connected with the seat of the potty (14) by glued rectangular wings (15) which are placed on the end of the vertical walls (21), folded in the same direction. The potty has side rubber bands (101) hooked onto the base of the potty and the seat which help with the opening of the potty and its stabilization once opened. The potty also has a rubber band (18) and foil handles (19) for closing and transportation.

Abstract: A device for the sanitary lining of a training toilet is described. The device employs a bag equipped with an opening. The opening is configured with a hem along the circumference of the bag. The device is equipped with a sealing mechanism, such as an elastic band, which is preferably embedded within the hem of the device. An absorbent pad is disposed at the bottom of the bag to absorb waste and to prevent splashing within the bowl of the training toilet. The device is configured to make the difficult and unpleasant process of cleaning a training toilet easier by eliminating the need to clean the training toilet. The device acts as a buffer between the waste and the training toilet, enabling a guardian to remove and dispose of the waste by hand with minimal effort.

Abstract: A secured potty seat for a toddler aids in the transition from a potty chair to a full-size toilet, may be used on the toilet or standing alone, and is comprised of a cover and a basin. The potty seat may be secured to the toilet seat with a pair of two-way clamps which also secure the cover to the basin. Both the cover and the basin contain ballast, which makes lifting these components virtually impossible for a toddler, while remaining easy to lift for an adult. A seat belt is also provided to secure the toddler to the seat during use.

Abstract: A carrying case is configured to accommodate a plunger having a plunger base mechanically coupled to a plunger handle. The carrying case includes a case mechanically coupled to a door. A divider is mechanically coupled to the case. The divider separates the case into an upper compartment and a lower compartment. The divider further stabilizes the case and makes the case resistant to torsion. A door divider is mechanically coupled to the door to make the door resistant to torsion. The divider further includes a plunger handle slot configured to accommodate the plunger handle while accommodating gloves in the upper compartment.

Abstract: A collector container for a cleaning device, wherein the cleaning device has an elongate main part with a centrally positioned handle element or a fastening element for a stem or handle, and a wiping blade is fastened to the main part, and wherein the collector container can be fastened or more particularly clipped to the main part of the cleaning device.

Abstract: A cleaning system including a body; a motor; a switch; an unit removable from the body; and a power reset device. The switch configured to provide power to the motor upon receiving a first input, and prohibit power to the motor upon receiving a second input. The power reset device configured to prohibit power to the motor upon removal of the removable unit from the body, and provide power to the motor upon replacement of the removable unit onto the body and the switch receiving a third input.

Abstract: A cleaner and a vertical cleaner are provided. The cleaner includes: a body having a connecting tube; a brush holder, with a rolling brush mounted therein; a motor cover rotatably mounted onto the brush holder around a first axis, defining an accommodating space therein, and having an opening, the connecting tube being configured to connect to the opening rotatably around a second axis different from the first axis; a motor disposed in the accommodating space for driving the rolling brush to rotate relative to the brush holder around a third axis parallel to the first axis.

Abstract: A cleaning system has a suction source intaking air through an extractor hose with an opposite end at an intake vacuum head configured to remove material from a surface to be cleaned, so that the suction source draws air and the material in through it and through the hose. A hose cover around the extractor hose comprises an elongate piece of material with first and second lengthwise edges that each has a side of a zipper. The zipper sides co-act so as to releasably secure the edges together with the cover surrounding the extraction hose. The cover is of insulating material that protects a user from contact with the hose when hot and also prevents the hose from damaging nearby objects. multiple hose covers can be connected in sequence by male and female connecting ends to cover a lengthy hose.

Abstract: The invention relates to a manually operable floor cleaning tool. I have found the most effective way to clean floors is by hand with a wet cloth. The unique design of the Bromop enables a wet cloth to be used effectively without the user having to bend or kneel to do so. Additionally, previous similar inventions such as the Swiffer are improved by incorporating a broom head and dustpan into the design, and using re-useable cleaning cloths instead of disposable cleaning wipes. Water consumption is a concern for many people throughout the world and the Bromop requires on average 95% less water to clean the same amount of square footage compared with sponge mops. Laminate flooring is prone to warping when it gets wet and the Bromop eliminates that issue by leaving minimal water on the cleaned surface after cleaning, which in turn lowers the required dry time.

Abstract: An abrasive article comprising a nonwoven substrate material impregnated with a first and second formulation. The first and second formulations have broad spectrum antimicrobial effectiveness against one or more microbial organisms. The first and second formulations include the same or different polymer compositions, which include one or more antimicrobial agents and abrasive particles uniformly dispersed in the polymer compositions.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a washing container having a plurality of walls and enclosing a washing chamber. At least one of the walls of the washing container has at least two apertures which are covered by planar lighting elements, respectively. The apertures are separated from one another by a reinforcing member, with the planar lighting elements having a total surface area that equals at least 20% of a wall surface area of the at least one wall.

Abstract: An articulating portion for an elongate medical device is disclosed. The articulating portion may include a plurality of segments movable relative to one another, and a plurality of hinges disposed between adjacent segments. The segments can be configured to bend at the hinges upon manipulation of a control member of the device. The segments and the hinges can also be a single continuous piece of material.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a flexible device having a longitudinal axis, a first elongate member configured to move the flexible device in a first direction relative to the longitudinal axis, and a second elongate member configured to move the flexible device in a second direction relative to the longitudinal axis that is different to the first direction. The flexible device can also have an articulation section including a plurality of articulation links, wherein at least one of the plurality of articulation links can include a body configured to receive the first elongate member and the second elongate member.

Abstract: A heart inner wall checking device 100 comprises heart inner wall checking tool 1, and shaft-shaped imaging tool 5, which can be inserted into heart inner wall checking tool 1. Heart inner wall checking tool 1 comprises tubular main body 2, and an inflatable balloon 3, which is provided on the distal end of tubular main body 2. Heart inner wall checking tool 1 also comprises liquid injection port 42 for injecting an inflation liquid into balloon 3 and imaging member port 43 for inserting shaft-shaped imaging member 5, with which a rear side area can be checked. Balloon 3 has transparency, which enables imaging of the outside of balloon 3 with area image sensor 51, and includes balloon rear portion 32, which is capable of coming into close contact with the heart inner wall during inflation. Balloon rear portion 32 includes liquid-exudable member 33, which exudes the inflation liquid and supplies the inflation liquid between balloon rear portion 32 and heart inner wall 12.

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the invention, an endoscope sleeve comprises a sleeve defining a lumen for accepting an endoscope in a slidable manner, the sleeve having a proximal end configured to accept the endoscope and a distal end configured to be slidably disposed over the endoscope, wherein the sleeve comprises a compact configuration and an extended configuration. The endoscope sleeve further comprises a retainer configured to be detachably attached to the sleeve, wherein in the compact configuration the retainer is attached to the sleeve and in the extended configuration the retainer is detached from the sleeve allowing the sleeve to be extendable over the endoscope.

Abstract: An endoscopic treatment device includes an insertion unit, a manipulation unit provided at a proximal end portion of the insertion unit, and a manipulation unit attachment mechanism attaching the manipulation unit to an insertion port of a channel of an endoscope. The manipulation unit attachment mechanism has: a connection slider engaged with the insertion port by sliding in a first direction intersecting an axis of the insertion unit and disengaged from the insertion port by sliding in a second direction intersecting the axis; an insertion-port abutment part moving toward a proximal end by contacting with the insertion port; and a slider abutment part preventing sliding of the connection slider in the first direction when the insertion-port abutment part is located at a distal end side and permitting the sliding of the connection slider in the first direction when the insertion-port abutment part is located at a proximal end side.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a guidewire that has good operability and that can perform procedures efficiently. [Solution to Problem] A guidewire is for guiding insertion of a medical appliance into a subject. The guidewire includes an inserting portion and an observation optical system. The inserting portion has a first part and a second part that has higher flexibility than the first part, and the inserting portion is to be inserted into the subject. The observation optical system is provided to the inserting portion, and the observation optical system is provided for observing inside the subject.

Abstract: A multimodal endoscope apparatus includes optical components (couplers, collimators, mirrors, beam splitters, filters and the like) structured to work together to interact with a multimodal endoscope probe to provide at least two imaging modalities selected from fluorescence imaging, optical coherence tomography, and photoacoustic imaging. The multimodal endoscope probe includes a fiber optic imaging bundle including a multitude of optical fibers. In embodiments employing photoacoustic imaging, the multimodal endoscope probe further includes a polymer-Fabry-Perot interferometer. In some embodiments, a galvo scanner and fiber collimator are included and are together capable of directing light to a single optical fiber of the multitude optical fibers. The system is modular in some embodiments, allowing for switching of some components.

Abstract: An introducer guide for an intubation device having an open channel adapted to releasably secure an introducer, and shaped such that advancement of an intubation tube through which the introducer extends causes the introducer to be removed from the introducer guide.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a flexible-wire traction-type capsule endoscope and a manufacture method thereof, which mainly includes a capsule endoscope housed in a pockety body and leads out a flexible wire for traction. The manufacture method of the flexible-wire traction-type capsule endoscope includes steps of mold integrating, film coating, adhering, shaping, assembling, sealing and wire fixing. According to the present invention, a finished product of the flexible-wire traction-type capsule endoscope is prepared by assembling a conventional capsule endoscope with a processed pockety body, and finally sealing and fixing. The manufacturing technique of the product is simple and easy, raw materials used are natural without pollution and are cheap, and the processing procedure is easy to be automatized, i.e.