Abstract: A method for producing an intermediate material for a cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: repeating a cycle of applying a dispersion of a fluororesin and an inorganic filler or a dispersion of a fluororesin alone to a supporter and firing the applied dispersion so as to form a multilayered fluororesin film, followed by exfoliating the multilayered fluororesin film from the supporter to acquire the multilayered fluororesin film beforehand; providing the pre-acquired fluororesin film on a metal-substrate; and thermally compressing the fluororesin film and the metal substrate. In addition, an organic compound-containing primer or adhesive is not used in the thermocompression step.

Abstract: A food heating device having a heat pack containing heating agents that react chemically to release heat when come into contact with water, and a container for containing the heat pack; the container has a water capacity that allows the container to hold an amount of water capable of allowing the heat pack to chemically react with so that the heat pack releases heat to heat the food.

Abstract: A tomato roaster for roasting tomatoes may include a lower plate with at least one lower tomato indentation; a handle extending from the lower plate; and an upper plate designed to mate with the lower plate, the upper plate including at least one upper tomato indentation positioned to align with the at least one lower tomato indentation, wherein the at least one lower tomato indentation and the at least one upper tomato indentation align to create a tomato cavity sized to accommodate a tomato.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a cooking rack including plate; a plurality of holes formed in the plate; a plurality of legs for supporting the plate above a surface. The plurality of holes and plurality of legs may be configured to enhance the amount of radiative heat that an item placed on top of the plate can receive. Further, the plurality of holes may account for at least 40% of an area of the plate. The invention may further include a plurality of legs provide a contact surface that is less than 3% of an area of the plate. Sets of legs may project from the sides of the plate.

Abstract: A smoking accessory assembly facilitates storing and transporting accessories for grinding smoking matter and rolling the smoking matter for smoking. The assembly includes a housing having a plurality of compartments. A grinder has a plurality of grinder teeth and a peripheral wall enclosing the grinder teeth. A plurality of cap teeth is coupled to and extends from a top cap. The grinder is insertable into the top cap for grinding plant matter. A funnel tapers away to a tube section extending from a base of the funnel. Openings extend through the grinder for passing ground plant matter through the funnel and into the tube section. The tube section is open for passing the ground plant matter into a rolling paper wrapped around the tube section.

Abstract: A dosing device dispenses predetermined doses of ground coffee into a filter holder of an espresso coffee machine. The dosing device includes a carousel body formed by plural compartments sized to hold respective p doses of ground coffee. Each compartment includes a top opening and a bottom provided with members for opening and closing thereof. The carousel body can be displaced between a first position, in which the top of one of the compartments is at a discharge conduit of ground coffee and a second position in which the bottom of the compartment is positioned above the filter holder. The dosing device disclosurecan arrange doses of ground coffee, different from each other, preparing different types of beverage, within respective containment compartments, select the dose for the beverage, select the compartment that contains it, move the compartment to the filter holder, and supply the selected dose to the filter holder.

Abstract: Electronic grinder-doser apparatus of the type with weight control or “grind-by-weight”, intended to grind and precisely dose coffee in beans dispensing the ground product in a filter-holding bowl for espresso coffee. Implemented is a dose compensated weighing system, of the multi-cycle and feedback type at every cycle, carried out by a device with a load cell and specific execution programs. The cell is interposed between the machine body and a base shaped in such a way as to integrate the centering fork of the bowl, making the hooking independent. The specific programs execute each grinding and dispensing cycle with a double weighing and automatic calibration, according to an Algorithm A comprising 4 steps (AF1-AF4) and a Filtering Algorithm B. The apparatus is suitable for professional daily use and helps the operator, by automatically calibrating during use.

Abstract: A food processor can include a strainer, a sealing gasket, a blade assembly, and a lid. The food processor can be used in combination with a container such as a bowl or a flask, and in combination with an actuator. The actuator can be operated to actuate the blade assembly to rotate within the strainer to chop food items held therein, which can fall through the strainer into the container when they have been sufficiently chopped.

Abstract: A stirring tool for a kitchen appliance such as a food processor has a curved, inclined blade to lift food material from the base of the food processor bowl and turns it over. The tool comprises a shaft adapted to be driven in rotation by a drive outlet of the kitchen appliance, and a blade extending outwardly of the shaft at or adjacent a base thereof, the blade being shaped so as to lift food from a leading edge to a trailing edge thereof upon rotation of the blade, and the leading edge being shaped so as to urge food inwardly towards the shaft.

Abstract: A multi-purpose food grinding machine having springs for exerting compressive force upon grinding rollers having various surfaces and configurations and including apparatus for adjusting and monitoring the compressive force.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chop rack for cooking or grilling meat products from the inside out through a bone of the meat product in a bone-down configuration. The bone is exposed to direct heat from a heat source through a slot positioned on the middle portion of a tray. One or more support frames are insertably received in the tray to prevent the meat product from falling over. A sidewall of the tray traps grease, preventing the grease from igniting. Any grease falling through the slot provides additional heat to the bone.

Abstract: A food processor can include a body having a container portion and a food processing drum that is rotatably moveable relative to the body in a first rotary direction and a second rotary direction. The food processing drum can have a first food processing feature that causes a first food processing effect and a second food processing feature that causes a second food processing effect which is different from the first food processing effect. Rotation of the food processing drum in the first rotary direction can cause the first food processing effect and rotation of the food processing drum in the second rotary direction can cause the second food processing effect. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract: An outdoor cooking device for preparing food over an open fire. More specifically, the device includes a cooking chamber having a pair of elongated arms, and a pair of removable handles with light sources disposed therein to provide additional light focused in the direction of the cooking chamber. Additionally, the light sources disposed in the removable handles allow the handles to convert into flashlights when detached form the elongated arms.

Abstract: A plain nonstick surface made of Polyethylene material. Attachable/Removable to pickup trucks tailgate. Properly secure to the original pickup truck's screw holes. It includes a knife holder or knife magnet, sharpening stone, can holder and measuring rule. Custom made to adapt to any size and shape of the tail gate.

Abstract: An infant bather includes a base and a cradle. The cradle is mounted with the base. The base includes a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the base is connected to at least one engagement member that is adapted to engage a support surface, such as an edge or bottom of a sink or the edge or bottom of a bath tub. The second surface of the base further defines a cradle interface, which defines a vertical axis that may extend substantially perpendicular to the base second surface. The cradle also defines a cradle first surface and a cradle second surface. The cradle second surface is configured to support an infant in a reclined position. The cradle first surface includes a base interface that is engageable with the cradle interface of the base.

Abstract: An infant bathing system comprising a removable flexible support adapted to be secured with an infant bathing apparatus, such as an infant tub or infant bather is provided. The replaceable support device comprises, a flexible support member made from a flexible material and including a water permeable region. The water permeable region is preferably centrally positioned on the flexible support. The support member further including a securement portion adapted to securingly engage a rim portion of the bathing apparatus, and comprising an engagement member.

Abstract: A hinged wall profile door assembly for a shower enclosure is disclosed.

Abstract: A curved outward shower curtain liner includes a body having opposing side ends, an upper end and a lower end opposing the upper end. The body for the horizontal model/version can vary in thickness and be made from various usually flexible and/or foldable materials between the side ends. The body for the horizontal model/version is configured for opening from either side to side toward either side collapsing into a bunch when a force is applied onto either end toward the other end. The lower end for the horizontal model/version is configured for substantially remaining in place without response to vertical forces. The body for the vertical model/version can vary in thickness and be made from various usually flexible and/or foldable materials between the upper and lower end. The body for the vertical model/version is configured for opening from the lower end toward the upper end collapsing into a bunch/folding (like accordion window blinds) when a force is applied onto either end toward the other end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container-attaching system (1) for making available a container (2), especially provided with a cleaning or disinfecting product, said system comprising: a holder (4, 41) with a receiving region (5) for receiving the container (2), the holder (4, 41) comprising a first attaching region (51), a second attaching region (52) and a third attaching region (53), the first (51), second (52) and third (53) attaching regions comprising wires or rods or plate-type components, and an attaching means (7) for detachably attaching the holder (4, 41) to objects, wherein the attaching means (7) can be fixed to the first attaching region (51) so that it can assume a first holding position, to the second attaching region (52) so that it can assume a second holding position, and to the third attaching region (53) so that it can assume a third holding position.

Abstract: A piston pump for dispensing fluid from a reservoir, an improved vacuum relief arrangement in which a passageway for flow of air from the atmosphere into the reservoir is provided at least in part through a piston-forming element of the piston pump.

Abstract: A toilet which is capable of suppressing the escape of odor from an upper part of a main body part is disclosed. The toilet is provided with a box-shaped main body part into which urine is excreted, and a shielding member. The main body part has a bottom surface part and a side surface part. The shielding member is provided so as to project from the inner surface of the side surface part toward the inside of the main body part, and blocks odor from the urine from rising.

Abstract: Provided is a toilet which is capable of preventing the escape of odor from an upper part of a main body part. A toilet is provided with a box-shaped main body part into which urine is excreted. The main body part has a bottom surface part and a side surface part. An opening through which the urine passes is provided in the side surface part. The bottom surface part is inclined such that the urine excreted into the main body part flows to the opening.

Abstract: Provided are a urine collection receptacle suitable for treating urine discharged to the exterior of a main body part of a toilet, and a toilet including the urine collection receptacle. A urine collection receptacle has a box shape, and is to be installed in a toilet. The toilet includes a box-shaped main body part into which urine is excreted. The main body part has a bottom surface part and a side surface part. The side surface part is provided with a first opening from which the urine is discharged. A side surface part of the urine collection receptacle is provided with a second opening. The second opening allows the urine discharged from the first opening to flow into the urine collection receptacle.

Abstract: A device is described herein for holding a urinal. The urinal holder includes a base and at least one side wall that together at least partially define a cavity for holding the urinal in a stationary position. The at least one side wall is coupled to the base at a location spaced apart from the perimeter of the base. An extension for hanging the urinal holder from a structure may be coupled to the at least one side wall. The extension may be integrally formed with the at least one side wall and may include a straight portion or a curved portion.

Abstract: A toilet seat assembly for installation on a toilet includes a first toilet seat having a first seat aperture and a second toilet seat having a second seat aperture which is smaller than the first seat aperture. At least one of the first and second seats includes an attaching member for selectively attaching the first and second seats to each other. The first and second seat are hingedly connected to each other. When the first and second seats are attached by the attaching member, the first and second seats can be articulated together by an articulating force exerted on either one of the first and second seats. In one example, the first and second seats each include an attaching member which is a magnetic element such that the first and second seats are selectively attached to each other by a magnetic force generated between the magnetic elements.

Abstract: Technology associated with automatically raising a toilet seat is described. In an example embodiment, a device for automatically raising a toilet seat includes a fluid-based movement source that generates a force upon actuation and a movement transmission mechanism configured to transfer the force to the toilet seat to raise the toilet seat from a lowered position to a raised position. The fluid-based movement source is fixable to a toilet having a toilet seat and a toilet bowl and the movement transmission mechanism is connected to the fluid-based movement source to receive the force and coupleable to the toilet seat.

Abstract: A bi-functional, touch-free lifter for toilet lid and seat with structure that enables joint lifting of the toilet seat and lid and separate lifting of the lid from the seat. The lifter comprises handle for manual holding of the lifter, engagement part for engaging with the lid, lower support of lifting the seat and flexible neck at the intersection between the handle, engagement part and lower support. The lifter prevents contact with parts of the toilet with high risk for carrying contamination left after use and indirect transfer to other users. Further, users are provided with better sanitary conditions and feeling when not required to be physically exposed to possible contamination accumulated on the toilet seat and lid. Rather only a small area of a user thumb lightly contacts the lifter of the present invention, thus minimizing the exposure to potential contamination.

Abstract: A portable toilet seat cover that includes: a conforming seat portion adapted for placement against a toilet seat; a front adhesive surface on an underside of the conforming seat portion; a rear lip extending beyond the conforming seat portion with rear adhesive on the underside of the rear lip; a front drape extending downward from the conforming seat portion; a side drape on each side of the conforming seat portion, wherein the front drape and side drapes extend downward to a floor level supporting the toilet seat. Preferably, the conforming seat portion is padded with foam to provide a comfortable seating surface. The conforming seat portion may also include a protective cover. In one particular embodiment, the seat cover is made of disposable material.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a sanitary washing device includes a toilet seat, a main part, a radio wave sensor, and a circuit board, wherein the main part is provided at a rear of the toilet seat; the radio wave sensor is provided in an interior of the main part and uses a radio wave to detect a user in front of the main part; and the circuit board includes a metal member and is positioned between the toilet seat and the radio wave sensor in a state in which the toilet seat is closed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a sanitary washing device includes a main part, a toilet seat, and a sensor. The toilet seat is supported to be rotatable. The sensor is provided in an interior of the main part and uses a radio wave to detect a user in front of the main part. A position of the sensor does not change. In a state in which the toilet seat is closed, the user in front of the main part is detected by the sensor in a first region and a second region higher than the first region. In a state in which the toilet seat is open, the user in front of the main part is detected by the sensor in the first region without the user in front of the main part being detected by the sensor in the second region.

Abstract: Systems and method for self-cleaning extraction cleaners, including upright or robot extraction cleaner are provided. In one system, a tray can be provided for docking the extraction cleaner during the self-cleaning mode. The tray may include one or more sprayers for spraying a cleaning fluid toward an agitator of the extraction cleaner. In another system, a nozzle flushing manifold mounted on the nozzle assembly of the extraction cleaner includes a plurality of distributor outlets configured to spray cleaning fluid into the suction pathway.

Abstract: A nozzle structure with a plurality of bristle bunches includes a mouth-shaped casing and a plurality of bristle bunches. The mouth-shaped casing has a first end portion with an air inlet and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion. The second end portion has a plurality of outlet pores arranged in parallel and a plurality of bristle pores. Each of the outlet pores connects to the air inlet via a ventilated space inside the mouth-shaped casing, and the plurality of bristle bunches are implanted in the bristle pores of the mouth-shaped casing. In addition, the bristle bunches protrude further out from the outlet pores.

Abstract: A floor cleaning system includes multiple autonomous floor cleaners or robots. The robots are configured to share a mapping, navigation, and/or stain sensing system. A first robot carries the mapping, navigation, and/or stain sensing system, and a second robot receives information from the mapping, navigation, and/or stain sensing system of the first robot. The system can include at least one dry vacuuming robot and at least one deep cleaning robot.

Abstract: A cleaner includes a main body having a suction port, a cleaning unit provided in the main body to suck a cleaning object through the suction port, a driving unit moving the main body, a camera provided in the main body and photographing an image, and a controller detecting a vanishing point related to the image and detecting information related to a posture of the main body based on the detected vanishing point.

Abstract: An autonomous cleaning robot including a drive configured to move the cleaning robot across a floor surface in an area to be cleaned and a controller. The controller is configured to receive data representing an editable mission timeline including data representing a sequence of rooms to be cleaned, navigate the cleaning robot to clean the rooms following the sequence, track operational events occurring in each of the rooms, and transmit data about time spent navigating each room included in the sequence.

Abstract: A cleaning pad for an autonomous cleaning robot evenly wets and collects debris for cleaning operations. The pad includes a core of absorbent layers for absorbing liquid through capillary action and for distributing the liquid within the cleaning pad. The pad includes a wrap layer around the core, the wrap layer comprising a fibrous layer that is flexible and absorbent, the fibrous layer configured to absorb liquid through capillary action and transfer the liquid to the core. The pad includes one or more transition regions spanning a cleaning width of the cleaning pad, the one or more transition regions dividing the cleaning pad into at least two segments. The forward positioned segment of the pad, of the at least two segments of the pad, has a lesser thickness compared to a thickness of an aft positioned segment of the at least two segments.

Abstract: A robot cleaner includes: a cleaner body; a driving unit configured to provide a driving force; a driving pulley connected to the driving unit, and formed to be rotatable by receiving the driving force from the driving unit; first and second driven pulleys disposed at both sides of the driving pulley; and a belt forming a closed loop by entirely enclosing the driving pulley and the first and second driven pulleys, and configured to rotate the first and second driven pulleys when the driving pulley is rotated.

Abstract: Broom and mop combination system includes a broom and mop assembly having a broom-member, a mop-member, a shaft having a distal end, a proximal end, a hinged member, and a handle. The mop-member and broom-member are located on opposite sides of the shaft and may be used interchangeably. The broom and mop assembly is configured to provide a mop and broom combination tool.

Abstract: A dispersible, nonwoven multistrata wipe material is provided that is stable in a wetting liquid and flushable in use. More particularly, multilayered structures including, but not limited to, two, three, or four layers are provided to form the dispersible nonwoven wipe material. The layers contain combinations of cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers, and optionally a binder or additive.

Abstract: A method for continuously producing a cleaning member obtained from a multilayer web that includes at least a fiber bundle with hollow fibers, and non-woven fabric strips includes at least: a step for preparing a guide member provided with a pair of width-adjusting member, and having a predetermined interval; a step for conveying a fiber bundle strip, such as the fiber bundle with hollow fibers, between the pair of width-adjusting members of the guide member, and adjusting the width of the fiber bundle strip so as to match the aforementioned interval; a step for forming the multilayer web by overlaying the strip-like fiber bundle, the width of which has been adjusted, on the non-woven fabric strips; and a step for joining the components of the multilayer web.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wiper kit for cleaning, which includes an outer bag having an inner space accommodating a wiper; an inner bag provided at one inner side of the outer bag and hermetically containing a cleaning liquid therein; and an opening member connected to the inner bag and extending toward an outlet of the outer bag, wherein the opening member is connected to the inner bag so that the inner bag is ruptured by pulling the opening member, wherein when the inner bag is ruptured, the cleaning liquid is discharged and applied to the wiper inside the outer bag, wherein a cutoff line is formed at the inner bag, and wherein when the opening member is pulled, the inner bag is ruptured along the cutoff line.

Abstract: A mop (6) that attaches to a mop frame (6) that attaches to a mop handle (12) with six functional parts, a padded cloth (1) to add more padding to the mop (6) a terry cloth that covers the padded cloth (4) that covers the mop frame (6) the mop frame having a tubular element (7) that fits inside the mechanism of a mop handle (12) and the tubular element (7) also receives and secures the cloths when placed over the frame by their openings (2) (3).

Abstract: A cleaning device is provided that includes a cleaning element, a cleaning head, a housing, an electric pump, a battery, a container of cleaning fluid, an activation button, and a spray nozzle. The cleaning element and the cleaning head have spray openings that are in registration with one another. The container forms a fluid and air tight connection with the pump. The activation button places the pump and the battery in electrical communication. The spray nozzle forms a fluid tight and air tight connection with the pump so that the pump is configured to spray fluid from the container through the first and second spray openings onto a surface to be cleaned. The cleaning head, the cleaning element, and the spray nozzle define a cavity that traps spray from the spray nozzle between the cleaning device and the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A rotatable vibration mop is provided. The rotatable vibration mop includes a first rod, a connection element and a rotatable cleaning assembly. The first rod includes a wireless signal transmitter. The rotatable cleaning assembly includes a second rod and a dismountable cleaning component. The connection element connects the first rod and the second rod for the rotatable cleaning assembly to be rotatable with respect to the first rod. The dismountable cleaning component connects with the second rod in a dismountable way, and includes a cleaning body, a wireless signal receiver and a vibrator. The wireless signal receiver and the vibrator are disposed on the cleaning body, and connected with each other electrically. The wireless signal transmitter transmits a signal to the wireless signal receiver to switch on/off the vibrator.

Abstract: A dishwasher may include a washing chamber, a door having a detergent dispenser, and a wash arm arrangement with a rotatable first wash arm and a second wash arm which may be rotatably attached to the rotatable first wash arm. The second wash arm may include a spray nozzle arranged to expel washing liquid in a direction relatively the second wash arm. The second wash arm may be arranged to bring the spray nozzle along a circular path with a radius in a plane during a rotation cycle of the second wash arm. The direction may have a first angle in the plane relatively the radius and a second angle relatively the plane, and the spray nozzle may be arranged to be directed in the direction towards the detergent dispenser during at least a portion of the rotation cycle to cause the washing liquid to intersect with the detergent dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diverter for a dishwasher comprising a tub, at least one rack placeable in the tub and aimed to accommodate dishes and kitchenware to be cleaned, and at least one rotating spray arm associated to the at least one rack for spraying a plurality of washing/rinsing liquid jets towards the rack. The diverter comprises a deflecting body having a deflecting surface designed to deviate a liquid jet that impinges on it, thus changing its path. The present invention also relates to a dishwasher comprising one or more diverters as above specified.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dishwasher including a spray unit fixed to one sidewall of a wash tub and a reflecting plate assembly to reflect wash water sprayed from the spray unit onto dishes and to linearly reciprocate in a spray direction of the wash water sprayed from the spray unit. The dishwasher further includes a drive unit to drive the reflecting plate assembly, and a cam unit to transmit driving force of the drive unit to the reflecting plate assembly. The drive unit includes a motor to generate rotational force, and a belt forming a closed loop and caused to make cyclic movement by the motor. The cam unit is engaged with the belt to transmit power of the belt to the reflecting plate assembly. The cam is alternately engaged with first and second portions of the belt to cause the reflecting plate assembly to reciprocate.

Abstract: An endoscope processor is capable of controlling a light amount control unit configured to control an amount of illumination light for illuminating an object, an image of which is picked up by an endoscope including an insertion section insertable into a body cavity of a subject, and performs a halation detection process of detecting a generation state of halation in the image of the object, performs a light-adjusting operation of adjusting an amount of the illumination light supplied to the endoscope, based on a processing result obtained by the halation detection process, and selects and sets one light-adjusting mode matching a type of the endoscope, from among a plurality of light-adjusting modes specified by combinations of the halation detection process and the light-adjusting operation.

Abstract: Described are various embodiments of micro-optical surgical probes and micro-optical probe tips and methods of manufacture therefor. In some embodiments, multichannel micro-optical probe tip structures are directly manufactured upon respective optical channel waveguides, or again manufactured to integrally define respective optical coupling to these waveguides. In some embodiments, micro-optical probe tip structures are manufactured via a 3D laser printing process. Specific embodiments include, but are not limited to, spectroscopic or particularly Raman spectroscopy probes and their associated multichannel probe tip structures, and multichannel endoscopes.

Abstract: There are provided an endoscope control device, an endoscope maintenance support method, and a non-transitory computer readable recording medium storing an endoscope maintenance support program capable of appropriately performing maintenance of an endoscope. An endoscope apparatus includes: a storage control unit that stores transmission data including identification information of an examination performed using an endoscope and state information, which indicates a state of hardware included in the endoscope under the examination, in a ROM; and a transmission control unit that transmits the transmission data to a relay apparatus through a communication interface.