Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a modular assembly for housing at least one object. The modular assembly can include multiple elongated support members each including an elongated body portion and a pair of separated connecting ends, each connecting end defining multiple grooves that are each at least partially non-linear. The assembly can also include multiple brace members that each include a central portion and a pair of spaced non-linear end portions, each non-linear end portion being shaped to occupy one of the grooves of the connecting ends, such that one non-linear brace portion of each brace member is able to at least partially occupy one groove of one connecting end of one support member while the other non-linear end portion of the one brace member is able to at least partially occupy another groove of another connecting end of another support member.

Abstract: An automobile door hanger apparatus. The automobile door hanger apparatus includes a vertical member with two arms. The two arms have two plates on them that provide tubular members. The tubular members are in vertical alignment and are sized so that a removable automobile door can be attached to them. The automobile door hanger apparatus allows for four removable automobile doors to be attached to it such that the doors are safely and effectively stored.

Abstract: A unitary dining unit combining table functions and seating, which dining unit solves the above stated problems, is disclosed. The novel dining unit may be oblong, with opposed convex surfaces, to enable occupants to easily view one another, and to assist in fitting the table or desk efficiently within a square or rectangular room of a building. The unitary dining unit integrates a work surface, e.g., a table or desk surface, with seating. The integrated seating has support arms connecting the seating to the table portion, and maintaining all portions of each seat above the floor, thereby leaving space for and facilitating floor cleaning in the area of the furniture. A perimetric wall serves as an aesthetic skirt concealing seat anchorage elements and other utilitarian components from external view.

Abstract: An activities unit combining a table or other horizontal surface with seating units is shown and described. Seating units may include both permanent or fixed individual seating units and also, at least one additional seating unit movable between a stowed position to a deployed position. Both permanent or fixed seating units and also stowable seating units may each be supported on the activities unit by an arm above floor level. This enables ready cleaning of a floor surface on which the unitized table is placed without having to move seating units out of the way. Construction of the unitized table enables utilitarian components and features which may be deemed unsightly to be concealed, for example, by wood paneling both at a table top and also a depending wall. The table top may overhang the depending wall.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly is applicable to a carried object. The carried object has a first side and a second side, and includes a front part and a rear part. The slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a bracket, a second rail and a supporting member. The bracket is attached to the first rail. The second rail is movable relative to the first rail. The second rail is configured to be connected to the first side of the rear part of the carried object. The supporting member is arranged on the bracket. When the second rail is located at a predetermined position relative to the first rail, the supporting member is configured to support the front part of the carried object.

Abstract: A slide rail device with an unlocking structure for a middle slide rail includes an outer slide rail mounted on a fixing member, and an inner slide rail mounted on a side wall of a movable member. The inner slide rail is coupled to the outer slide rail to enable a middle slide rail to be disposed between the outer slide rail and the inner slide rail. A ball bearing unit is disposed between the middle slide rail and the inner slide rail. A releasing element is movably disposed on the middle slide rail and arranged between the ball bearing unit and the elastic locking element. When the inner slide rail and the movable member are removed from the slide rail device, the releasing element is pushed by the ball bearing unit and pushes an elastic locking element to unlock the middle slide rail.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a safety system for a chest of drawers having drawers. The safety system includes: a sensing unit configured to detect a signal when each of drawers is pulled forward; a drive unit configured to include a drive source and a sliding unit which is linearly moved by the operation of the drive source; and a control unit configured to perform control so that the drive unit operates in accordance with a distance, to which the drawer has been pulled forward, based on the signal of the sensing unit.

Abstract: An innovative shelf support device is disclosed. The shelf support device includes a swing out pin that engages with a shelf cross member. The swing out pin is permanently housed within a housing fitted to press into a vertical member. The swing out pin is held in a storage position when not in use & the support position when being used. This device requires no tools & has no loose pieces.

Abstract: A rotatable bracket structure includes a frame body and a fixation seat in connection with the frame body, where the frame body is configured with an engagement portion, and the fixation seat a sleeve, the inside of the fixation seat configured with a unidirectional rotating structure having an axle shaft allowed to be fixed to the engagement portion after passed through the sleeve, Furthermore, an elastic element is put around the axle shaft and positioned between the unidirectional rotating structure and sleeve. Whereby, the two fixation seats, upon assembly, are fixed to a wall surface, and the two frame bodies are properly rotated an angle to allow the two frame bodies to clamp and position a rod body through the unidirectional rotating structure to form a hanging frame after the two ends of the rod body are passed through the respective frame bodies, thus achieving a convenient, quick assembly.

Abstract: A cosmetic panel suspension system for an appliance includes an outer door panel having a perimetrical flange. A plurality of side adjusters is attached to the perimetrical flange. At least one adjustment bracket has a plurality of positioning apertures in slidable engagement with a portion of the perimetrical flange. The plurality of side adjusters extends through respective positioning apertures defined within the at least one adjustment bracket, and adjustment of at least one side adjuster of the plurality of side adjusters slides the at least one adjustment bracket relative to the perimetrical flange. A cosmetic panel is attached to the at least one adjustment bracket.

Abstract: A furniture member may include a base assembly, a seat assembly, a tilt mechanism, and a recliner actuator. The seat assembly includes a seat bottom, a seatback, and a seat base frame. The seat base frame includes armrest members. The tilt mechanism includes a tilt actuator attached to the base assembly and a plurality of links. The tilt mechanism moves the seat bottom, seatback and seat base frame relative to the base assembly between upright and rearward tilt positions. The recline actuator is mounted to the seat base frame and the seat bottom and moves the seat bottom relative to the armrest members between forward and rearward positions. Movement of the seat bottom between the forward and rearward positions causes movement of the seatback relative to the seat bottom between reclined and non-reclined positions. The recline actuator and the tilt actuator are operable independently of each other.

Abstract: A furniture member may include a base assembly and a seat assembly. The base assembly may include a base structure, a post, a support frame, and a height-adjustment mechanism. The post extends vertically upward from the base structure. The support frame may include a cross member and a sleeve. The sleeve may slidably and rotatably receive the post for vertical movement of the support frame relative to the base structure along a longitudinal axis of the post and for rotational movement relative to the base structure about the longitudinal axis. The height-adjustment mechanism may include a height-adjustment actuator configured to move the support frame vertically along the longitudinal axis. The cross member of the support frame may include a pair of rocker springs mounted thereon. The seat assembly may be mounted on the rocker springs and may include a seat bottom, a seatback, and armrest members.

Abstract: A furniture member may include a seat base frame, a seat bottom, and a seatback. The seat bottom may be attached to the seat base frame. The seatback may be attached to the seat base frame and may include a seatback frame and a seat-depth-adjustment mechanism. The seat-depth-adjustment mechanism may include a backrest support member and a seat-depth- adjustment actuator. The seat-depth-adjustment actuator may be mounted to the seatback frame and may be drivingly coupled to the backrest support member to move the backrest support member relative to the seatback frame and the seat bottom between a retracted position and an extended position.

Abstract: An electric glider, rocking chair and swing based on a friction pair structure, the glider comprising: a base configured for standing directly on the ground for load-bearing; a chair for bearing a user; and a friction pair installed between the base and chair and configured for providing relative movement of the base and chair.

Abstract: Compounds of the general structural formula (I) and (II) and use of the compounds and salts and hydrates thereof, as therapeutic agents are disclosed. Treatable diseases and conditions include cancers, inflammatory diseases and conditions, and immunodeficiency diseases. (I), (II).

Abstract: A collapsible and portable chair comprises an articulated chair frame that includes a plurality of pivotally interconnected elongated frame members, as well as a plurality of pivots and joints that define mutually parallel axes about which the chair can be folded from a set-up configuration to a flattened and collapsed configuration. The chair frame includes a front leg assembly, a rear leg assembly, a backrest frame assembly and two independent laterally spaced seat frame members. A fabric panel extends between members of the chair frame to define a seating panel and a backrest panel for receiving a seated user in the set-up condition of the chair. Straps can be provided to facilitate transport of the chair in its folded condition, notable as backpack straps that free up the user's hands so that other objects can be carried along with the folded chair.

Abstract: The utility model discloses an annular inflatable desk and chair, and relates to the technical field of portable inflatable furniture. The annular inflatable desk and chair includes a circular inflatable chamber, in which the bottom of an inner ring of the circular inflatable chamber is closed by a baseplate such that the inflatable chamber is formed in a concave-like structure, and an outer circumference of the inflatable chamber is provided with a plurality of fixed locations spaced apart with each other for fixing a tabletop assembly, and the inflatable chamber is provided with an inflation/deflation nozzle for charging and discharging the inflatable chamber. It is suitable for the multi-purpose functions of the small space home and the outdoor. It has following advantages: Its structure is simpler, and retractable, no extra space is occupied, convenient to use, and the functions of which are versatile.

Abstract: An adaptable chair with multiple adjustable components that may be configured by the user for various seating positions, particularly to change between conventional and cross-legged seating position. The adaptable chair's seating surface is comprised of a set of separate surface components for each of the user's right and left thighs. In a conventional seating configuration, the seating surface components are in a closed or joined position and the footrest in an unobtrusive position. To configure the chair for cross-legged seating, the seat components for each thigh may be moved apart to allow a user cross-legged seating position and rest the feet and lower legs upon the footrest. The disclosure describes various means of adjustment to the thigh supports and footrest, and mechanisms for actuating the various configurations to maximize comfort and ease of use.

Abstract: A furniture member may include a seat assembly and a legrest assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat bottom and a seatback. The legrest assembly may include a legrest platform and articulating arm assemblies. Each articulating arm assembly may include first and second link-housings and first and second control links. The first link-housings may be rotatably attached to the seat bottom. The second link-housings may be rotatably attached to respective first link-housings and the legrest platform. The first control links may be disposed within respective first link-housings. Rotation of the first link-housings relative to the seat bottom may cause relative movement between the first control links and the first link-housings and relative movement between the first control links and the second link-housings. The second control links may be disposed at least partially within respective second link-housings and may be movably coupled to the second link-housings and to the legrest platform.

Abstract: Seating and/or lounging furniture with a footrest coupled to a frame via a linkage mechanism designed as a scissor mechanism. A drive mechanism extends and retracts the footrest, and includes: at least one first linkage articulatedly fastened at one end to a first hinge point on the frame, and having a second end with a second hinge point, at least one second linkage articulatedly coupled at a first end to the first linkage at the second hinge point, and having a second end coupled to a third hinge point provided on the linkage mechanism, and the first and second hinge points defining a first straight line, and the second and third hinge points defining a second straight line, in an extended position of the footrest, the first and second straight lines enclosing an angle of 180°+/?5° relative to one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to an armrest having a base (11) and an arm support (12) that is displaceable linearly relative to the base (11) over intermediate positions between a first position and a second position in opposite displacement directions (x1, x2) along a movement path, having a guide assembly comprising a first guide on the base (11) and a second guide on the arm support (12), that form cooperating guide surfaces movable relative to one another and that limit movement of the arm support (12) relative to the base (11) in at least one direction at right angles to the displacement directions, wherein play is formed between the first guide and the second guide, and wherein in the case of a loading with a force F acting on the arm support, guide surfaces of the first and second guides are in contact. The special feature is that the guide assembly has at least one elastic bumper block (26) that urges the first guide into contact with the second guide such that the contact is maintained during unloading.

Abstract: A multimedia chair includes a base, seat support, seat, opposing side supports, and arm rests supported on the opposing side supports. A controller is supported by an arm rest attached to a side support, and a display and multimedia module are supported and connected to a controller supported by one of the arm rests. An adjustable foot support and reclinable back seat are actuated by a user authorization module, wherein upon receiving a credit card authorization or wireless authorization signal from a wireless device, the seat is enabled for use. The reclinable back seat is pivotally connected to one of the opposing side supports and an adjustable foot support is pivotally attached to the seat.

Abstract: A combination bed construction comprising a bed frame, movable between a vertical and horizontal position, in which the bed frame has a pair of elongated boards on each end that extend over to a floor cabinet and engage pivots on each end of this floor cabinet, that when rotated on these pivots to its vertical position, comes to rest on top of this cabinet.

Abstract: An apparatus and method towards an adjustable furniture track system comprising a set of vertical supports extending in a substantially vertical direction and including at least one vertical channel defining a lateral opening and defining an interior wall within a set of vertically-spaced pins connected with the interior wall, the set pins extending in a lateral direction less than the lateral opening. At least one bracket including a set of connectors receivable in the vertical channel and configured to engage with the set of vertically-spaced pins, wherein the at least one bracket is laterally movable within the vertical channel between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: An articulable sleep system has a first head section, a second head section, and a joined leg section that are each separable articulable. A head motor system includes a first and second head motors operably connected to the first and second head sections. A leg motor system includes first and second leg motors operably connected to the joined leg section. A first user controlling device is hard wired to each of the first head motor, the first leg motor, and the second leg motor. A second user controlling device hard wired to each of the second head motor, the first leg motor, and the second leg motor.

Abstract: Folding highchair comprising a seat section intended to hold a baby or a toddler and a folding support structure intended to support the seat section in a folded and/or unfolded manner with respect to the support structure; which is characterized in that the support structure comprises a base section intended to rest on a surface and collapsible panels that are linked to the seat section and the base section, such that when the support structure is in folded condition, the base structure is superimposed with respect to the seat section, and where the collapsible panels are housed in an inner casing defined in the seat section and/or the support structure. As a result of these characteristics a folding highchair is achieved, which takes up very little space when it is in folded condition, such that it can be transported in a bag or a handbag, for example, of the kind used for carrying baby diapers.

Abstract: A lighted pad for the purpose of changing a baby's diaper in a dark room with no additional lighting including a top, body contacting translucent layer, a lighting element device layer positioned below the top, body contacting layer, the lighting element device layer including at least one lighting element powered by a portable power source, and a bottom lighting element support layer positioned below the lighting element layer such that the at least one lighting element is encapsulated between the top and bottom layers.

Abstract: The child barrier accessory for a mattress comprises one or more bolsters. Each individual bolster selected from the one or more bolsters attaches to a mattress. The individual bolster forms a boundary of a perimeter of a protected space. By protected space is meant an enclosed area of the mattress. An infant placed within the protected space is contained with the protected space such that the infant cannot crawl or roll out of the protected space. Each of the one or more bolsters comprises the individual bolster, a plurality of straps, and a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of straps attach the individual bolster to the mattress. The plurality of fasteners secure the plurality of straps to the mattress.

Abstract: A crib liner, suitable for use with a crib, wherein the crib has a first, second, third and fourth side configured for receiving a mattress is disclosed. The crib also includes four corners, wherein each corner is constructed as part of where two adjacent sides meet; wherein at least one first, second, third or fourth sides has a horizontal top bar and a plurality of vertical spaced support elements. The crib liner includes at least a first panel configured to cover a portion of the vertical spaced support elements. The first panel includes a breathable body portion, a bottom border, a top border and side borders and at least a first and second fastener at each end to attach the first panel to the crib. The breathable body portion includes a first material having a front layer and a back layer attached to each other and having different fabric weaves; the breathable body portion having an air permeability of between 385 CFM to 1530 CFM and a light permeability of between 47 and 99%.

Abstract: A product display assembly includes a first side member, a second side member, and a cross member. The first side member includes at least one first rack assembly feature. The second side member includes at least one second rack assembly feature. The cross member is configured to be releasably securable to the first side member and the second side member. The cross member includes cross member rack assembly features configured to cooperate with the at least one first rack assembly feature and the at least one second rack assembly feature to releasably secure the cross member to the first side member and the second side member. The cross member is interposed between the first side member and the second side member and oriented perpendicular to the first side member and the second side member. The cross member comprises a support surface configured to support beverage containers.

Abstract: Fence panel display systems can include a unitary foundation including a plurality of steps, at least one rail extending along the width of one of the steps, and at least two clamp assemblies adjustably coupled to the rail. A fence panel can be clamped to the foundation using the clamp assemblies by adjusting the clamp assemblies along the width of the step and by adjusting protrusions extending from main bodies of the clamp assemblies in a direction perpendicular to the width of the step.

Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a wall hanging apparatus allowing removable fixation of an object, such as a board, to a structure and allowing a user rapidly adjust the angular orientation of the object in relation to the wall. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a wall hanging apparatus allowing modular mounting and reconfigurability of boards.

Abstract: An apparatus for hanging an article from a door. In one aspect, the apparatus may be an over-the-door hanging apparatus that includes a support structure, a bracket assembly detachably coupled to the support structure, and at least one accessory unit detachably coupled to the support structure. The bracket assembly includes at least one mounting element for coupling the bracket assembly to the support structure and, at least one bracket configured to engage a top edge of a door for hanging the support structure from the door. The accessory unit may include a mesh portion and a plurality of hooks, with the mesh portion being positioned adjacent to one of the lateral edges of the support structure.

Abstract: A planar display assembly is provided with a pane with a front reflective surface and a rear surface. An array of mounting plates is provided, each with a first fastener, and a polygonal mounting plate adhered to the rear surface by an adhesive. A plurality of second fasteners is each engaged with one of the array of first fasteners for linear adjustment relative to the pane in a direction generally perpendicular to the pane to support the planar display assembly upon an upright support surface. Each mounting plate is oriented upon the pane rear surface such that at least one vertex extends away from the corresponding first fastener in a direction toward another sequential first fastener within the array of first fasteners. A metal bracket is adapted to be mounted to the upright support surface. The bracket has at least one enclosed cleat to receive two of the second fasteners.

Abstract: A therapeutic multi-layered bed cover having at least two layers, one being a sheet layer and another being layer, both layers having four edges, each defining dimensions with the blanket layer dimensions being slightly greater than the sheet layer dimensions, the blanket layer and sheet layer being attached at their respective edges by an attaching means, such as thread stitching. The blanket layer dimensions are slightly greater than the sheet layer dimensions, and the blanket layer is double stitched over the sheet layer, thereby resulting in the softness of the blanket layer edge around the entirety of the bed cover. The bed cover also has a plurality of seam stitching in a pattern on the bed cover, the seam stitching being thread stitching sewn through the sheet layer and blanket layer to prevent the sheet layer and blanket layer from separating.

Abstract: A unitary bedsheet and cover are provided for applying bedding to a mattress. A mattress encasement surrounds the mattress, much like a pillow case and pillow. A flap is provided to cover the opening in the encasement tuck beneath the mattress. A top sheet is attached along a foot end of the mattress encasement. The unitary bedsheet system may have elastic panels to provide a snug fit of the encasement around the mattress. Once installed the sheets of unitary unit do not move or come untucked and the fitted encasement stays tight to the mattress.

Abstract: A multifunctional pillow, which is related to the field of medical healthcare, comprising: a cervical curve standard pillow (1), a control board (2), a magnetic therapy massage bar (11), a heating strip (12), an intermediate-frequency electrotherapy bar (13), an ultrasound therapy head (21), a negative ion generator (22), a music player (23), a health and sleep-aiding mask (24), and a microcontroller (25). The magnetic therapy massage bar (11), the heating strip (12), the intermediate-frequency electrotherapy bar (13) are arranged within the cervical curve standard pillow (1). The negative ion generator (22), the music player (23), and the microcontroller (25) are arranged on the control board (2). The multifunctional pillow relies on a cervical curve standard, effectively restores a distended cervical spine, and allows people to fall asleep as quickly as possible, to relax the head, and to restore physical strength in a quality sleep environment.

Abstract: A headphone case is provided that serves as both a case for storing headphones and other objects, and a cushion to be worn around the neck. The case has either a fixed cushion located on different parts of the case, or a material that can be inflated, where the material has an outside layer comprising a cushion material. The case has two halves, a top half and lower half, which are held together by one or more hinges or other means. The headphone case can have a control unit for electronically inflating the material on the case, and for controlling units inside the case for controlling an amount and intensity of heat and vibration. Software can be uploaded to the control unit via a USB port or a Bluetooth antenna for controlling the different functions of the case. An application running on a phone, tablet or computer may control the functions of the various units inside the case.

Abstract: A closure for a lid that has at least one opening may include an activator pivotally coupled to the lid, a cover pivotally coupled to the lid, and a connecting member pivotally coupled to the activator and the cover. The activator, the cover and the connecting member may form an over center latching mechanism. In addition, the activator may be pivotally connected to the lid about a first axis of rotation, the cover may be pivotally connected to the lid about a second axis of rotation, the connecting member may pivotally connected to the activator about a third axis of rotation, and the connecting member may be pivotally connected to the cover about a fourth axis of rotation. The distance between the first and second axes of rotation may be constant, and the distance between the third and fourth axes of rotation may change as the cover is moved.

Abstract: A disposable cake protector with a main frame, a plurality of foldable legs, a plurality of extension legs, a top panel and a flexible side wall. The top panel is rigid and transparent and has a C shaped perimeter configuration capable of snapping onto the main frame. The top panel includes sockets capable of accepting birthday candles. The foldable legs are hollow and have a C shaped top portion that allows them to be rotationally connected to the main frame. The extension legs each slidably fit within each the hollow leg. The flexible side wall is attached to the inner wall of each the foldable leg so that when the foldable legs are unfolded the flexible side wall unfolds to match the side wall of the cake that it is protecting. The extension legs can be extended or retracted to accommodate the height of the cake being protected.

Abstract: A disposable sleeve for a container including a liner having inner and outer surfaces; a housing coupled to said inner surface of said liner with said housing defining a pocket and an opening to access said pocket; a heating element disposed within said pocket; and a cover disposed over said opening and coupled to said housing to enclose said pocket, wherein said cover is at least partially removable from said housing to uncover at least a portion of said opening and to enable activation of said heating element to generate heat upon exposure to air.

Abstract: A multifunctional base device for opening a bottle cap from a bottle and a multifunctional beverage device including the base device are described. A bottle opener and a high-powered magnet are fixed to an upper surface of the base device such that a removed bottle cap is magnetically secured to the base device. Additionally, the high-powered magnet magnetically secures the beverage device to a metallic surface for convenient placement.

Abstract: A rug mounting system and method includes an elongate fastening driven into a flooring surface. The elongate fastener is coupled with a fastening area and a complementary fastener. The underside of the rug is fitted with a complementary fastening area and fastener. A flat item that includes the fastening area is affixed to the flooring surface, and the elongate fastener is applied to the flooring surface therethrough, thus exposing the lower end fasteners. The rug is then placed over both fastening types and mounted on the ground. One, or more, mounting systems may be used to secure a rug to the ground.

Abstract: A holiday ornament assembly for hanging includes a bell body that has an upper wall and peripheral wall that is attached to and extends downwardly therefrom. The peripheral wall has a bottom edge creating an opening into the bell body. A pendulum is pivotally attached to the bell body. The pendulum has an upper end and a lower end. The upper end extends through an aperture in the upper wall. A bob is attached to the lower end and positioned within the bell body. A housing is comprised of a top wall and a perimeter wall that is attached to the top wall and extends downwardly therefrom and attached to the upper wall. A hook is attached to and extends outwardly from the top wall. A drive assembly is mounted in the housing and pivots the pendulum to strike the bell body emitting a ringing sound.

Abstract: Finial end cap assemblies for telescoping curtain rods are disclosed. The finial assemblies include an outer finial cover and an inner finial base threadably mounted into each end of a curtain rod. A rotatable end pad is mounted on each finial base. The rods may include telescoping sections that are axially extendable from each other and lockable by a twisting motion. During installation on a support structure such as a window frame or shower stall, the finial cover, finial base and end of the curtain rod are fixed together by threaded engagement of the finial base with a threaded insert inside the end of the curtain rod, while the end pad is freely rotatable in order to maintain stationary contact with the support structure when the rod sections are twisted.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multifunctional pot. The multifunctional pot includes a shell, a heating element heat-conducting tray and a pot body, with a liner provided inside the shell. Since the heating element heat-conducting tray of the multifunctional pot performs direct heating, the pot body is heated uniformly. Moreover, the inner wall of the heating element heat-conducting tray can be tightly fitted to the outer wall of the pot body, so that most heat is conducted to the pot body. In addition, the liner can effectively insulate the heat generated by heating elements from being transferred to the outside, so that any wasted heat loss is reduced and the energy utilization rate is high.

Abstract: A motorized induction cooking device has a housing including a top surface for supporting a variety of vessels used for chopping, blending, mixing, or heating beverages and food. The top surface has an opening A non-magnetic rotational spindle is rotationally mounted on the housing and below the opening and coupled to a motor. An induction coil is located within the housing and adjacent the top surface. The induction coil includes a winding surrounding the opening and has a central aperture through which the spindle is accessible.

Abstract: The invention relates to food preparation methods. The technical result of implementing the invention consists in reducing the amount of energy and time necessary for heating water. The technical result is achieved by dividing water located in kitchenware after a certain a period of time into a portion to be heated and other water.

Abstract: A filter for a coffee machine including a cup-shaped body for containing coffee powder, having at least a bottom wall having an opening; a filtering wall placed in the cup-shaped body upstream of the opening and removably associated with the cup-shaped body; a seal placed at least between one edge of the filtering wall and the cup-shaped body; and a tightening member active on the filtering wall and on the seal so as to reversibly fix said filtering wall and said seal to the cup-shaped body, wherein said tightening member includes a tubular element connected to the filtering wall and to the seal and arranged through the opening, wherein said tubular element is directly constrained to the cup-shaped body by a bayonet-type connection.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a removal device for the removal of granular solid food material from a brewing device, the brewing device including a vessel and a plunger assembly, the removal device including a cylindrical cup having an outer diameter substantially the same size as an inner diameter of the vessel, comprising: a bottom surface, the bottom surface comprising one or more opening or apertures, the one or more openings or apertures covered by a mesh or screen material; a side wall; a protrusion disposed in the center of the bottom surface and protruding into the cup; and one or more magnets disposed in the protrusion. In some embodiments the protrusion may have a top surface configured to reduce or prevent accumulation of granular solid food material thereon, and the side wall may include one or more portions comprising a notch, cut-out, or reduced height.