Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing having first and second sides, a bottom surface, and a drawer disposed in the housing. Each of the first and second sides of the housing includes first and second wheels coupled to the housing, the first and second wheels having a first wheel position in which no portion of the first and second wheels is above the bottom surface of the housing and a second wheel position in which a portion of each of the first and second wheels is below the bottom surface of the housing. Each side also includes an arm coupled to the housing, the arm having a first arm position and a second arm position, wherein movement of the arm from the first arm position to the second arm position causes the first and second wheels to move from the first wheel position to the second wheel position.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly for mounting a chassis to a rack is provided. The chassis has multiple mounting members on a lateral side. The slide rail assembly is mounted on the rack by two brackets and includes first and second rails, a first auxiliary supporting member, and multiple reinforcing segments. The first rail has first and second sides, wherein the first side has a concave space. The second rail can be displaced with respect to the first rail and has an inner side and an outer side. The first auxiliary supporting member is mounted in the concave space of the first side of the first rail. The reinforcing segments are fixedly mounted on the inner side of the second rail.

Abstract: A sequential slide mechanism for household effects is provided. The slide mechanism comprises a lower extension member, an upper extension member and an intermediate extension member, said extension members having a longitudinal extension, said upper extension member having a cut-out facing the lower extension member. The lower extension member and upper extension member being slidable in relation to the intermediate extension member. An extension member connector is attached to the intermediate extension member, said extension member connector having a rear end and a front end. The extension member connector comprises a main body mounted on the intermediate extension member and a head at the front end, said head being connected to the body via an elastic extension arm. The head has a top glide surface and a lower glide surface. The head is in an upper extension member locking position when the lower glide surface slides upon the cabinet slide and a part of the head is positioned in the cut-out.

Abstract: The specification discloses a method for containing spills on shelving and the like, and the resulting support members made in accordance with the method, by providing the generally flat top surface of a support with a hydrophobic surface which is arranged in a spill containment pattern and which is generally in the plane of the top surface of the support. The majority of the top surface of the support consists of one or more spill containment areas which are of a non-hydrophobic nature and which are bounded by the hydrophobic surfaces, such that spills on the shelving collect in the non-hydrophobic spill containment area or areas and are prevented from spreading by the hydrophobic surfaces.

Abstract: A wall-mounted device includes a sliding bar connecting to a display panel, a fixed frame being mounted on a wall, and a guiding-track assembly being configured between the sliding bar and the fixing frame. The guiding-track assembly includes a first guiding track and a second guiding track, the first guiding track engages with the sliding bar in a sliding manner, and the second guiding track engages with the fixed frame in the sliding manner, wherein the sliding bar is installed in a pre-configured first direction, and the fixed frame is installed in a pre-configured second direction. With such configuration, the wall-mounted device has configurable locations from multiple orientations. The wall-mounted device has simple structure, and may be operated easily. In addition, after being adjusted, the wall-mounted device may be fixed on the wall via positioning assemblies so as to prevent the display panel from being inadvertently moved.

Abstract: This invention relates to a stand (FIG. 1) for a sitting or lying furniture, which stand is adjustable into a folded position for storage (FIG. 4) and transport and one or more extended usage positions. The stand has at least three legs (2), that in the usage position extend obliquely downward and outward and at least three arms (3), that in the usage position extends obliquely upward and outward and are arranged to support a canvas shaped sitting or lying module (FIG. 5-8). Arms and legs are at their lower and upper sections pivotally attached to a connecting hub (1a). A locking mechanism is attached to the connecting hub or the control means (4,8) and is arranged to restrict the legs movement outwards in the usage position. In the folded position the arms and legs extend substantially upward. The invention also refers to a sitting or lying furniture that includes such a stand.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a U-shaped travel pillow having a base cushion and raised cushion fixed to the top side of the base cushion. The inner peripheral walls of the base and raised cushions are mutually flush, while the rear walls are mutually flush and substantially flat for better contact with flat surfaces, such as a headrest, seat, or chair. Furthermore, the rear wall of the raised cushion is thinner than the sides, providing more liberty to adjust head position by easily adapting to the shape of the headrest, seat or chair. A removable cover is adapted to cover the base and raised cushions, while a drawstring with an adjustable cinch mechanism can be used for adjusting the travel pillow around the neck.

Abstract: A folding chair having a frame constructed to allow a generally planar seat part and a generally planar back part to fold from a working position in which they are generally at right angles to each other to a stored position in which the seat part and the back part are generally parallel, the folding chair having arms, and arm extensions attached to the chair arms, the chair extensions being constructed to support a tray between them at a tray position at least substantially forward of the chair arms, the arm extensions being moveable to a position at which they do not extend substantially beyond the chair arms.

Abstract: Foldable seating assemblies are disclosed. The seating assemblies are configured to be mounted on a vertical surface, and to be stowed in an unobtrusive manner when not in use.

Abstract: A collapsible flotation device is provided that uses a coilable spring coupled to a panel to collapse the device when the spring is coiled, and to expand the device when the spring is uncoiled configuration. The spring can be contained within a sleeve along the outer portion of the panel. A support member that traverses the panel is provided. An inflatable bladder disposed about a part of the outer portion of the panel and coupled to the support member buoyantly supports a body weight of a user. The combination of the inflatable bladder and the support member provide support for a user in a seated position on the panel. Many configurations are disclosed, including a multi-user collapsible flotation device, multiple connected single-user flotation devices, and so forth. A back support member and a headrest, both of which can be inflatable, provide additional support for a user to maintain a seated position on the panel. A foot support member is provided for the comfort of the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chair apparatus for facilitating sexual intimacy between a person and his or her sexual partner. The apparatus consists of a cushioned support surface connected to a base through resilient leaf spring legs. Alternately, the support surface can be designed to function as a resilient leaf spring itself, by material choice and fabrication techniques, and be directly coupled to the base or through rigid legs. The rebounding effect produced by the leaf springs reduces the effort needed for intimate activity creating a more pleasurable experience for the couple with less fatigue.

Abstract: A personal support apparatus includes a frame having an inner surface for supporting a forehead of a user while seated in a forward-leaning position. The frame has a hollow central region to receive the user's face when the user is seated in the forward-leaning position. A pair of cheek support bodies are disposed on the inner surface of the frame. The apparatus also includes a stand having a recess in a first end to receive a portion of the frame such that a position of the frame is adjustable within the recess to set a height of the frame with respect to the user. A chest support is disposed on the stand. A base is attached to the second end of the stand.

Abstract: The present invention is provided with a bunk bed frame, comprising two top bedsteads, two bottom bedsteads and connecting pipes. The two top bedsteads are connected by top cross beams, two bottom bedsteads are connected by bottom cross beams, wherein two sides of the top bedstead are respectively disposed with an insert element, which extends downwardly. Two sides of the bottom bedstead are respectively disposed with a support leg. The lower portion of the connecting pipe is detachably connected to the support leg, a first connecting point of the connecting pipe and the support leg of the lower bedstead and a second connecting point of the support leg and the cross beam of the bottom bedstead coincide. The insert element is inserted into the connecting pipe, and detachably connected to the connecting pipe. A third connecting point of the insert element and the connecting pipe and a fourth connecting point of the insert element and the cross beam of the top bedstead coincide.

Abstract: To provide a bottom for a bed apparatus that can make the user feel comfortable when lying on the bed apparatus. The bottom for a bed apparatus, which is height adjustable and is mounted on the top of a bed apparatus, comprising a plurality of parts each formed of a resin plate having a thickness, including a back bottom, a hip bottom, a knee bottom and a foot bottom. Of the parts, essential parts are joined by connecting parts, and the connecting parts are formed of the same material with, to be thinner than, and integrally with, the essential parts, and, depressed portions are formed on the top surface of the bottom around the center in the width direction of the bottom, and a plurality of passage holes are perforated in the depressed portions from the top surface to the undersurface of the bottom.

Abstract: A portable changing table is disclosed. The portable changing table comprises a flexible support material and a support pocket disposed within the flexible support material. A rigid planar material is disposed within the support pocket and rigidly supports the flexible support material. An extension extends from the flexible support material and forms a securing envelope configured to attach to a child safety seat or a child stroller. Securing straps attach to the flexible support material and are configured to attach the flexible support material to a child safety seat or a child stroller. The securing straps and securing envelope provide tension across the flexible support material to provide a rigidly supported substantially horizontal surface where a caregiver can change a diaper or clothes of the infant or small child.

Abstract: A modular system includes modular components capable of easy assembly, disassembly, and reuse. The system has a J-form component, I-form component, terminal components, and structural components. The system also includes removable mounting plates for assembly. The components are capable of enclosing, supporting, and displaying electronic, mechanical, and audio-visual displays.

Abstract: A food bar, such as a salad bar, has a cooling system with a refrigerating arrangement, and a cabinet in which pans are arranged. The cooling system is adapted for cooling the food bar such that at least two different climate zones are provided, the cooling of which is separately controllable. The cooling system has one evaporator, a cooling arrangement arranged close to, and above, pan back walls and adjacent a rear section of a covering arrangement adapted to cover pans and so that cooled air flows from a lower edge outward above the pans, and upward in toward an upper edge due to self-convection, forming a first climate zone. Pan holder elements are disposed in the cabinet so disposed that between the pan holder elements and the bottom and lateral walls of the pans, a second climate zone is formed.

Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator is characterized by enabling at least a part of a refrigerator door to be selectively transparent by a user's operation, such that the user sees through an inside of the refrigerator while the refrigerator door is closed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetic tool holder adapted to be secured to a pegboard. The tool holder comprises at least one magnetic panel, a tool holder base comprising at least one base sidewall forming a closed structure, and a magnet holder for receiving the at least one magnetic panel such that, the magnet holder surrounds at least the longitudinal edges of the at least one magnetic panel leaving the top surface or surfaces of the at least one magnetic panel exposed. Further, the magnet holder is adapted to be secured between the at least one base sidewall such that, the top surface or surfaces of the at least one magnetic panel and the top edge or edges of the at least one base sidewall are at the same plane level. Notably, the top surface or surfaces of the at least one magnetic panel is where tools are magnetically attached thereto.

Abstract: A security device may include a body portion and a gate assembly. The body portion is disposed between two substantially parallel, longitudinally extending support members of a peg hook. The gate assembly is operably coupled to the body portion to rotate about an axis of rotation that is substantially perpendicular to a direction of extension of the support members. The gate assembly includes a first gate portion and a second gate portion. The gate assembly has a rest state in which the first gate portion extends substantially in a plane in which the support members lie and the second gate portion extends out of the plane such that movement of a product supported by the peg hook along the support members toward a distal end of the peg hook causes the product to rotate the gate assembly to an extraction position in which the second gate portion is substantially in the plane and the first gate portion is rotated out of the plane.

Abstract: An adjustable tablet device holder includes a holder body including an arched sliding slot located in the back side and a locating plate extended from the back side adjacent to the arched sliding slot, and an adjustment mechanism including a turnable mounted in the holder body and having a position-limit rod extended out of the arched sliding slot and movable between the two ends of the arched sliding slot to rotate the turnable and lockable to the locating plate by a lock to stop the turntable from rotation and four clamping plates vertically and horizontally mounted in four sides and defining a clamping space for holding a mobile tablet device and movable inwardly and outwardly to adjust the horizontal width and vertical height of the clamping space upon rotation of the turnable.

Abstract: I disclose a frameless display apparatus for flat or essentially flat artwork. The apparatus comprises a transparent envelope with flaps to fold around the edges of the flat artwork. Four perpendicular pairs of rods meet at a hub to create a T-shaped cross brace. Clips on the terminal ends of each pair of rods couple to the edges of the enclosed artwork to stabilize the artwork from twisting in place. The artwork and cross brace rest directly in a wall mount, or spaced forward of the wall with one or more interlocking forward extension elements.

Abstract: An imitation ceramic vase manufactured by a method which includes the following steps. (1) Applying a primer layer material on a vase made by a non-ceramic material, and letting the primer layer material to dry. (2) Applying at least one layer of first middle layer material on the primer layer material on the non-ceramic material vase. (3) Applying at least a layer of second middle layer material on the first middle layer material, and letting the second middle layer material to dry, the second middle layer material having a color which is different from that of the first middle later material. (4) Applying a surface layer material on at least one of the first middle layer material and the second middle layer material, and letting the surface layer material to dry. The surface layer material is a polyurethane imitating porcelain surface coating or an ultraviolet imitating porcelain surface coating.

Abstract: Contour sheets or fitted sheets having a mattress cover surface and a plurality of side surfaces are provided with at least one resilient member extendible in a vertical direction along the depth of a mattress in at least a portion of one of the side surfaces. Alternatively, sets of resilient members sandwiched between one or more layers of fabrics can be provided to prevent direct exposure to heat and other detrimental conditions that the contour sheets may be subjected to during routine wear and laundry. A method of making such contour sheets can include steps of cutting a generally polygonal shaped cut-out to form an opening at the corners of a base fabric, coupling at least one resilient member along at least one edge of the opening and sewing adjacent edges of the opening together.

Abstract: A pitcher for safely receiving, transporting and decanting a hot liquid includes a body with first and second openings, and a bottom cover removably attached to the body. An opening baffle near the first opening reduces the hot liquid flow rate through the first opening during decanting, and a funnel near the second opening directs the hot liquid through the second opening when receiving the hot liquid. The funnel directs the hot liquid from the second opening to the first opening opening if the hot liquid exits the second opening during decanting. The pitcher includes an elongated handle, a fin for dividing the hot liquid during decanting, and a scalloped outer sidewall for limiting contact with a user's hand.

Abstract: A polymeric replacement vessel, or container, for glassware and glass containers and a method of making the same. polymeric drinking container simulates a glass drinking container having a glass drinking container volume. The polymeric drinking container comprises a base and an enclosed wall composed of the polymer. The wall is formed with the base and extends from the base while defining an opening opposite the base. The enclosed wall includes an inside surface and an outside surface. The base and enclosed wall form a polymeric drinking container volume made of the polymeric material. This polymeric drinking container volume is equal to the glass component drinking container volume plus an amount equal to the glass component drinking container volume multiplied times the ratio of the specific gravity of the glass to the specific gravity of the polymer.

Abstract: A smart bottle comprising a lid and container body includes a fluidic oscillator, an actuator, a drinking interface, a sensor comprising a microphone, a processor, an antenna and a battery disposed in the smart bottle. The smart bottle utilizes the various components to measure liquid consumption of a user in one or more drink events.

Abstract: A smart bottle comprising a lid and container body includes an actuator, a drinking interface, a sensor including a microphone, a processor including an antenna and a battery disposed in the smart bottle. The smart bottle utilizes the various components to perform acoustic measurements of a resonating cavity to measure liquid consumption of a user in one or more drink events.

Abstract: A wig hanger is disclosed comprising a domed structure which can be skeletal and formed of two interlocked D-shaped members (11, 12). The domed structure has a flat base. Extending from the side of the base is a vertical support bar (13) which extends upwardly and then curves round to a position located substantially above the centre of the dome and which has a hook-shaped end (15). An additional hook (20) may fit on to the vertical support bar (13) to enable the hanger with a wig on it to be hung on a wall.

Abstract: A garment stretcher. The garment stretcher includes an elongated weight having a first end, a second end, and a midpoint. A first clip is connected to the first end of the elongated weight, a second clip is connected to the second end of the elongated weight, and a third clip is connected to the third end of the elongated weight. Each of the clips is removably securable to a garment such as a shirt. When the elongated weight is secured to the lower end of a hanging garment, the elongated weight exerts a downward force on the garment and causes it to stretch and lengthen over time. The even spacing of the clips ensures that the shirt is stretched in a uniform manner.

Abstract: An example button helper device includes a neck, a faux button coupled to a first side of the neck, and a housing coupled to a second side of the neck, the housing comprising a cavity and a slot. An example button helper system includes an article of clothing comprising a button and a corresponding buttonhole and a button device wherein the button is engaged in the cavity and the neck is engaged with the buttonhole.

Abstract: An articulating stand for brooms and similarly handled implements, the stand includes first and second clipping portions. The first clipping portion and second clipping portion hold an elongated handle of the implement under tension sufficient to prevent the handle from sliding. The first clipping portion is angled relative to the second clipping portion, such that it releases the handle when the second clipping portion engages the handle and vice versa. A panel for engaging a standing surface on which the articulating stand and an implement rests is provided below the second clipping portion and includes a wide bottom edge with opposing ends, forming a tripod with the implement. The panel is in substantially linear arrangement with the second clip, such that the panel is adjacent the handle with the second clipping portion engaging the handle, and not adjacent the handle when the first clipping portion engages the handle.

Abstract: Disclosed is an object hanging device, comprising a base (1), wherein a back surface of the base (1) is provided with a soft edge (2) capable of being attached to a hanging surface to be attached, a glue groove for containing glue is enclosed by the soft edge (2), a lug boss (5) is arranged on a front end surface of the base (1), and a glue injection hole (4) extending towards the back surface of the base (1) and being in communication with the glue groove (3) is arranged on the lug boss (5). By arranging the lug boss (5), the glue injection and the bearing of heavy objects are facilitated, and glue can be injected in different environments, so that the adhesion is firm.

Abstract: A foldable and collapsible safe box for securing packages or parcels is constructed to include a collapsible safe box body of rectangular shape having a horizontal top open side, a plurality of upright support elongated hinges respectively embedded in four corners of the box body, a horizontal cover flap for securing the box, and a horizontal bottom panel for supporting the contents inside the box.

Abstract: The present invention uses a curtain rod embellishment apparatus to display, elegant, interchangeable, ornamental embellishments for visual enjoyment. The concept is an alternative for using tassels, scarf's, cornices or beads to compliment windows and room decor. A curtain rod embellishment apparatus, comprising at least two brackets; at least two curtain rod hooks; a curtain rod; an elongated element; at least one embellishment unit; wherein each of the at least two curtain rod hooks are secured with each of the at least two brackets, wherein the curtain rod is disposed at the at least two curtain rod hooks, wherein the elongated element has a front side and a back side opposite to the front side, wherein the at least two curtain rod hooks are secured with the back side of the elongated element, and wherein the at least one embellishment unit attachable to the front side of the elongated element.

Abstract: The present application provides a roller bearing system comprising one or more bearings having a plurality of substantially hemispherical members. Each member includes an interior. A sleeve is disposed within each hemispherical member interior and configured to accept a shaft that passes through each hemispherical member, such that the hemispherical member turns about the shaft. Each also includes at least one stem coupled to the shaft. The stem is configured to provide a point of attachment to a particular bearing.

Abstract: A foldable silicone pot species, including a pot body including a thermally conductive substrate, the lower end of a silicone annular wall comprising a heat conducting bottom fixed in connection with the lower end of the annular wall of silicone and the upper end of the annular wall connected to a pot opening border. The small size body is composed of silicone material that is safe, non-toxic, environmentally friendly, resistant to high temperatures, can be cleaned and disinfected and is light weight. The cyclic silicone wall structure can be folded so that it is easy to store or carry.

Abstract: An electronic cooking assistant and systems and methods to enhance cooking through use technology to assist in monitoring, controlling and/or socializing with respect to cooking. In one embodiment, an apparatus can include a display for displaying the cooking information, a housing, a camera within or retained by the housing and configured to acquire the at least one image of an item inside or on a cooking device. The apparatus can also include a controller that can be configured to display cooking information on the display, and at least a portion of the cooking information can be dynamic based on a variable.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for the steaming heating of food. The apparatus is designed for placement within and onto an outer vessel. The apparatus including a steaming pedestal, bowl, bowl lid, steaming platform, lid, bowl plate, and under plate. The steaming platform including a plurality of venting/draining apertures and flange.

Abstract: A sous vide cooking device includes an induction hob having a housing with a cooking surface. One or more heating elements are disposed within the housing adjacent the cooking surface. A motor is disposed in the housing. A cooking vessel assembly with inner and outer vessels is removably supported on the cooking surface. A stirring plate is rotatably received within the inner vessel. A magnetic coupling system includes an upper magnetic coupler disposed on the stirring plate, and a lower magnetic coupler disposed in the housing and operably coupled to the motor. The lower magnetic coupler is configured to rotate upper magnetic coupler and the stirring plate within the cooking vessel as powered by the motor. A wireless temperature measuring device is coupled to the outer vessel for measuring a water temperature within the cooking vessel assembly.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of automated and intelligent control of household appliances, and discloses a cooking robot, comprising a machine body, a feeding mechanism, a charging mechanism, a control system, a cooking mechanism and a dishes collecting mechanism; the control system being respectively connected to the feeding mechanism, the charging mechanism, the cooking mechanism and the dishes collecting mechanism, and configured to control the mechanisms to work. The cooking robot of the present invention respectively and independently packages all raw materials of the dishes according to the recipes in the factory by using a customized disposable accommodating device for the raw materials of the dishes, can save a lot of manpower and material resources by controlling the whole cooking process with an automatic control system, and has broad application space and good market prospects.

Abstract: A filter assembly includes a vent system. The vent system includes an inner standpipe, a check valve, an outer standpipe and a cover. A sidewall of the check valve extends around the inner standpipe, and an end wall of the check valve is positioned over the inner standpipe. A sidewall of the cover extends around the outer standpipe, and an end wall of the cover is positioned over the outer standpipe.

Abstract: A reverse French press has a brewer, carafe and optional lid. The brewer has a plunger, a vertical open top flask and a base with legs arranged about its bottom edge. The plunger has a vertical rod that goes through the center of the base with a horizontal filter at the top of the rod and a knob at the bottom of the rod. The legs form a space for the knob underneath the base. The filter extends above the top rim of the flask. Hot water and coffee are put in the flask below the filter. The carafe is then placed over the flask and sealed to the base. The assembly is turned upside down and the knob is pulled up pulling coffee grounds into the base. The brewer is then removed and brewed coffee remains in the carafe. The lid may then be put on the carafe.

Abstract: A coffee making appliance includes a housing having a base for supporting a container configured to receive brewed coffee, a reservoir for receiving water to be heated, a hopper configured to receive a quantity of whole coffee beans, the hopper having an outlet, a vertically-oriented burr grinder positioned adjacent to the outlet of said hopper, the grinder being configured to transform the whole coffee beans into coffee grounds, a filter removably received by the housing for receiving the coffee grounds from the grinder, a pump configured to supply water from the reservoir to the filter, and a driving mechanism configured to rotate the filter while the water is supplied to the filter to cause the water to pass radially through the coffee grounds to produce the brewed coffee.

Abstract: A coffee maker provides a controlled release of heated water into brewing material. In one embodiment the coffee maker includes a spiraling nozzle releasing heated water over brewing material held in the coffee maker. The nozzle provides a single release point at each instant providing improved exposure of the brewing material to the heated water. In another embodiment the coffee maker includes a rotating sprinkler arm releasing heated water into the brewing material. In either embodiment motion may be provided by the flow of heated water, or by an electric motor.

Abstract: Support devices are provided for a lid of a cooking container such as, for example, a pan, pot or casserole, which includes an annular element suitable for resting on a rim of the container that delimits the opening of a compartment of the cooking container containing food, and a support arm hinged to the annular element. The support arm is provided with attachment elements to the lid and is movable between a lowered position, in which it permits the lid to rest on the annular element so as to close the compartment of the cooking container, and a raised position, in which it distances the lid from the annular element to permit access to the compartment.

Abstract: The cooking device of the present disclosure has a housing and a cooking surface mounted in the housing. A plurality of lids is removably coupled to the housing. Each lid is pivotable between an open position and a closed position. The lids are elevated above the cooking surface when the lids are in the open position and contact the cooking surface when the lids are in the closed position. The lids capture steam and smoke released during cooking of the food product to add flavor and moisture to the food product.

Abstract: A construct for heating a food product or other item is disclosed. The construct includes at least one wall that at least partially defines an interior of the construct, and which includes a susceptor structure. The susceptor structure includes a carrier layer, a reinforcing layer that includes a fibrous material, a susceptor disposed between the carrier layer and the reinforcing layer, and a support secured to the reinforcing layer.

Abstract: A solid cooking fuel starter having a cylindrical wall defining an interior of a cylinder, and a baffle dividing the interior of the cylindrical wall into upper and lower chambers. A first plurality of apertures is defined in the baffle and a second plurality of apertures is defined through the cylindrical wall into the lower chamber. A ratio of a width of the upper chamber to a height from the baffle to a top of the cylindrical wall , may be greater than about 1.69 to 1.

Abstract: A toaster which has a plurality of pre-configured buttons which each have their respective pre-defined quantities for time and duration that the toast (or any other food that fits into the toaster) will cook for. An adjustment dial is present which adjusts the time to cook which modifies the time that the selected button will cook for. In this manner, a user can easily control the parameters that the toaster will cook for so the desired consistency of toast can be achieved.