Abstract: An apparatus and system for dispensing large amounts of cylindrical food containers or cans. The apparatus includes at least two support frames joined together through a series of connector pieces. Additional support frames may be added to the apparatus to create a modular system of dispensers that are customizable according to user discretion. The apparatus and system may be disposed directly on the traverses of a shelving unit so that large number of can dispensers may be accommodated within a relatively small volume or storage space. Each can dispenser may accommodate multiple cans which are orientated so that as each can is removed from the dispenser, a subsequent can will roll forward and take its place.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems, devices, and methods for displaying and securing articles of merchandise. In one example, a merchandise security system includes a plurality of security devices, wherein each of the security devices includes a sensor configured to be attached to an article of merchandise. The system also includes at least one controller configured to communicate with each of the articles of merchandise in order to obtain data from the articles of merchandise. The controller and/or each of the security devices is configured to generate a security signal in response to removal of the sensor from the article of merchandise.

Abstract: A display stand (10) comprising a double wall construction, respectively, an inner wall (11), defining an inner volume (50), and an outer wall (12) enclose said inner wall (11), and said inner wall (11) and said outer wall (12) defining a display volume (60), said display stand comprising an elevated stand (13) elevating said double wall construction and display volume characterized in that said elevated stand (13) comprises an opening (30) providing access to said inside of said elevated stand and the inner volume of the inner wall (11).

Abstract: A full length light up bling mirror, including a mirror to provide a reflection, and a border to surround an entire edge of the mirror, the border including a plurality of crystals disposed on a front surface of the border, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed within the plurality of crystals, and a CPU to control the plurality of LEDs to change at least one of colors and lighting settings.

Abstract: A duvet cover is comprised of a base sheet and a top sheet interconnected together by a peripheral stitched seam. A down feather sheet is retained between the base sheet and the top sheet. The down feather sheet has a substantially constant density of down feathers with the down feathers being retained captive by a binder thereby the duvet cover has a substantially constant insulating factor throughout because the down feathers are immovably retained therein. Such a duvet cover permits the creation of all sorts of stitched or quilted designs therein without concern for the propagation of the down feathers between the base sheet and the top sheet of the duvet which would create irregular insulation.

Abstract: The current invention is directed towards a rectangular portable tent providing the user easy, assisted and custom storage of gear and personal shelter from unwanted environmental elements. The rectangular portable tent is easily folded, packed or rolled for storage during transportation by the user. The rectangular portable tent may furthermore be adjoined to or a member of another piece of portable gear, such as a backpack. Additionally, the internal volume size of the rectangular portable tent is expandable or reducible by the connection of multiple rectangular portable tents to each other. Adjustment, removal or addition of multiple dividers, openings and accessory components give the user the most optimal tent they desire for specific needs and conditions.

Abstract: A butter dish having a rotatable lid that opens to an obtuse angle to give wide access to butter stored on a base covered by the lid. The butter dish includes a slot in a side panel of the lid for securing a spreader. Magnets may be mounted to the lid and to the spreader to enhance attachment of the spreader to the lid.

Abstract: A pair of chopsticks in which each chopstick provides an extenuate body tapering to a tip with an internal weighting moving the center of gravity of the chopstick toward the tip with respect to the midpoint of the chopstick to provide improved operability and to permit the chopstick to rest on small dishes with the tip in a downward orientation when an edge of the dish supports the chopstick toward its tip with respect to the midpoint.

Abstract: Reversible floor mats having two layers bonded together at an undulating surface are described. Each layer has a generally non-constant across over its width and length. The combined thickness of the two layers is generally constant over its width and length. The layers have different colors and/or different surface textures to provide different working surfaces.

Abstract: A hook rail assembly for hanging objects on a wall includes an elongated rail member for abutting the wall, at least one anchor component connected to a back side of the rail member and at least one hook member positioned at a front side of the rail member. The anchor component including a base and at least one wall penetrating retainer, the wall penetrating retainer having a wall penetrating extent that that protrudes rearwardly of the rail member and has a curved configuration. The wall penetrating extent may be arcuate and have a radius of curvature with a center point proximate a bottom side of the rail member.

Abstract: A portable supporting device comprising a body portion (12a, 12b) and a clamp mechanism having two jaws (16, 24) with a variable distance therebetween. The first (16) of the two jaws (16, 24) is connected to the body section (12a, 12b) and the second (24) of the two jaws (16, 24) is connected to a stem (18) that is at least partially housed within the body section (12a, 12b). The stem (18) moves within the body section (12a, 12b) to adjust the distance between the two jaws (16, 24). The device further comprises a hook mechanism (26).

Abstract: A decorative tree ornament that is positioned atop a tree and that lights up and plays music while presenting an ornamental display that is attached to a rotating platform. The rotating is driven by a motor and support by a sheath that is designed to be fitted about the top of the tree. A plurality of slits traverses through the sheath, allowing the sheath to be navigated around the branches of the tree. A microcontroller dictates the speed of the motor, audio files played from a speaker, and the brightness and color of light emitted from a light assembly of the ornamental display. The light assembly is integrated into a festive diorama that is encased in a dome enclosure; the festive diorama and the dome enclosure both being removably attached to the rotating platform. A stabilization post is further utilized to support the sheath and the rotating platform.

Abstract: A curtain changing apparatus and method of use thereof includes a curtain retrieval arm engageable with a curtain track to allow the transfer of a curtain between the curtain track and the curtain retrieval arm. A removable insert is adapted to bridge the full or partial cutout section of the curtain track for normal use of the track, and an insert retrieval tool is adapted to enable removal and replacement of the insert from ground level.

Abstract: A cooking vessel having a concavo-convex coating layer formed thereon is provided, in which concavo-convex portions are formed on an outer surface of the cooking vessel and a coating layer is formed on an upper and inner portion of the concavo-convex portions, so that quick cooking can be achieved through an enlarged heat transfer area and prominent heat absorption through the coating layer, scratching or slipping can be prevented from occurring, and cleaning of the cooking vessel can be easily performed through a non-stick function. The cooking vessel includes a vessel portion configured to accommodate a food material to be cooked therein, a first concavo-convex portion formed on an outer surface of the vessel portion and including first projections formed in a solid line and second projections formed in a dotted line, and a coating layer formed on an upper portion and an inner portion of the first concavo-convex portion.

Abstract: A system produces a brew from an infusible brew substance using a combination of a mug and a brewer housed within the mug. The mug includes a vessel inside the mug that holds the water used to brew the brew. The vessel has an exit port below its upper rim. A removable stopper closes the vessel. A siphon tube fits through the exit port and extends downward within the vessel to the siphon's suction end. A heating element is immersed in water within the vessel. When electrically energized, the heating element vaporizes the water, which rises to the top and pushes the water downward into the suction end. A mesh filter holds the infusible brew substance or the substance is placed in the bottom of the mug. The mesh filter is located below the siphon sticking out of the exit port. Water flows through the filter into the mug outside the vessel.

Abstract: A single serving brewing cartridge adapter fits into known single serving horizontal coffee makers and allows use of a common single serving cartridge made for a vertical coffee maker. The cartridge adapter includes a fixed extraction needle in the base of cartridge adapter and defines walls rising from the base to guide a cartridge into position. The extraction needle pierces a single use cartridge to release brewed beverage into the cartridge adapter. An injection needle in the horizontal coffee maker lid punctures a foil cover of single use cartridges and passes through a permanent opening in a lid of the cartridge adapter and an extraction needle in the horizontal coffee maker cooperates with the cartridge adapter to carry brewed drink from the cartridge adapter. Reusable cartridges including permanent openings to receive the injection needle and to release brewed beverage may also be used with the cartridge adapter.

Abstract: An infused beverage brewing assembly that includes a solvent flow management system (SFMS) operable to receive a solvent and then at least one of modulate and maintain a flow of the solvent independent of a back pressure within a brewing chamber for housing a solute disposed to receive the solvent to produce an infused beverage, wherein the SFMS is in fluid communication with the brewing chamber through at least one solvent conduit, the assembly including an outlet for discharging the infused beverage and having an electronic control system communicatively coupled to and operable to selectively modulate the SFMS to at least one of modulate and maintain the flow of the solvent upstream of the brewing chamber and downstream of the SFMS independent of the back pressure without the use of a feedback mechanism for monitoring the flow of the solvent.

Abstract: An automatic cooking apparatus capable of supplying drinking water is provided, and includes a drinking water tank, a drinking water supplying unit, a food storage, a cooking unit and a controller. The drinking water tank includes a drinking water sensor, a drinking water output tube, and a drinking water valve. The food storage includes a food sensor, a food output member and a food valve. The cooking unit includes a heater, a steam output member and a pot cover actuator. The controller controls the drinking water valve, the food valve, the heater and the pot cover actuator based on a user's instruction.

Abstract: The gripper device (100) comprises a pair of opposite movable jaws (41) having respective coordinated gripping profiles (50) intended to cooperate with corresponding predetermined portions of the lateral surface of a capsule (C) of a first predetermined type so as to define a retaining position for such a capsule (C) in which the capsule (C) is essentially coaxial with a predetermined reference direction (R-R). The jaws (41) are able to assume a relative rest or standby position in which they are close together and inlet portions thereof (41a, 45) are capable of being splayed and passed beyond by a capsule (C) introduced into the machine (1), so as to allow said capsule (C) to be positioned and gripped between the gripping profiles (50) in the retaining position.

Abstract: The invention concerns a food or beverage preparation machine (1) for preparing a flowable food product or a beverage by mixing a fluid with a precursor ingredient, said machine comprising: a base (2) having a fluid source, a pump means suitable for conducting said fluid from the source through fluid-conducting pipes to a fluid delivery port (9), and a functional element (3) detachable from the base (2), comprising connecting means (6, 7, 8) for connecting fluidly to the delivery port (9) of the base, characterized in that said base (2) and said detachable functional element (3) both have cooperating magnetic attachment means such that the detachable element and the base can be removably connected with an attracting magnetic effect, and then disconnected by rotating said detachable element relative to said base with a repelling magnetic effect.

Abstract: Various beverage preparation systems and methods are disclosed. The beverage preparation system can include a dispensing unit configured to receive beverage, such as a shot of espresso, from a beverage preparation machine. The dispensing unit can include a dispensing unit with a first end and a second end. The dispensing unit can be rotatable between an upright position and an inverted position. The dispensing unit can be configured to receive the beverage through the second end when the dispensing unit is in the upright position, and can be configured to receive cleansing fluid through the second end when the dispensing unit is in the inverted position. In some embodiments, when the dispensing unit is in an intermediate position between the upright and inverted positions, the dispensing unit is configured to dispense the beverage out of the first end and into a cup or other vessel.

Abstract: A cooking utensil is disclosed herein, in one example comprising: a cooking pan having a base panel with a perimeter sidewall extending thereabove around the circumference thereof so as to contain a volume of fluid in the cooking pan; a steamer insert pan is removably fitted within the cooking pan above the base panel. The steamer insert plate optionally having a surface defining a central void there through with a steamer dome attached to the steamer insert pan overlying the central void and extending vertically upwards therefrom. The steamer dome configure to extend into a food item to be cooked with a substantially non-permeable top cap so as to direct vapors from fluids heated within the cooking pan through the central void of the steamer insert plate and laterally through the side wall into the food item to be cooked.

Abstract: A heat shield in the shape of a semi-sphere made of flexible material and having a centralized opening therein so that the heat shield can be slidingly placed on the shaft or handle of a cooking utensil. The outer shell of the heat shield also has a plurality of criss-crossed ribs disposed thereon wherein the ribs are strengthening ribs for providing additional rigidity to the flexible shell which is expected to be made of a flexible, stretchable material like silicone or the like. The central opening in the shell is designed to have a plurality of slits radially extending therefrom so that the opening is useful for mounting on utensils having a variety of diameters because the opening is variable in diameter due to the slits and stretchability and flexibility of the material.

Abstract: A grilling appliance is disclosed for preparing various different types of food wherein the food is conveyed through the appliance, from a food insert end of the appliance to a food removal end of the appliance, by means of continuously movable flow-through upper and lower cooperating conveyors operatively associated with platen-type heating members over which the upper and lower conveyors are conveyed so as to be heated by the platen-type heating members and thereby, in turn, heat, brown, or carmelize the food as desired or required. Multiple independently controlled conveyor sets define multiple independently controlled conveyor cooking lanes within the appliance.

Abstract: A barbeque grill and oven or food smoker having an offset firebox configuration is disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed device is a heat-emitting lid for use on top of a standard cooking pan. The device comprises a body including a heat element that radiates heat downward during use. By radiating heat downward, the food item within the pan may be cooked or browned more evenly by heating simultaneously from the top and bottom. A transparent plate protects the heating element from contamination by the food cooking within the pan.

Abstract: A modular holding cabinet is provided. The cabinet includes a housing defining an internal volume and an open front providing access into the internal volume. The housing supports at least one plate therewithin. The housing supports one or more end walls that are each aligned spaced outboard from an end face of a plate such that an air gap is established therebetween. The internal volume defines a plurality of discrete heating zones located above each of the one or more plates, each discrete heating zone receives heat from a first heater disposed within the respective plate and a plurality of second heaters disposed above the respective plate. The housing includes a plurality of displays and a plurality of inputs, with one of the plurality of displays and one of the plurality of inputs associated with each discrete heating zone.

Abstract: A dual function garlic press includes an upper handle having a plunger, a lower handle having a receiving chamber and a cutter grid. The cutter grid is pivotally connected to the first side of plunger. The upper handle is rotatable in relation to the lower handle about a vertical axis between a first position where the first side of the plunger faces towards the receiving chamber when the upper handle and the lower handle are at the close position, and a second position where the second side of the plunger is juxtaposed to the bottom of the receiving chamber when the upper handle and the lower handle are at the close position to crush the item in the receiving chamber.

Abstract: The present invention is a drink mixing device generally characterized as having a ball assembly in wireless communication with a base assembly. The base assembly comprises a casing for storing a first battery, a transmitter that receives power from the first battery, a base assembly wireless coil, a power port receiving for external power and host or peripheral connection, a button located along the casing wherein the button is electronically connected to the transmitter. The ball assembly comprises a casing for storing a second battery, a motor, a ball assembly wireless coil, and a receiver. The motor turns a propeller external to but affixed to the exterior of the ball assembly when the motor is powered and turned on. The propeller is protected by a metal spiral.

Abstract: An implement for stirring or comminuting, containing a drive motor arranged in a motor housing, a stem, in which a shaft connected to the drive motor in a rotationally rigid manner is mounted, and which is divided into an inner and an outer assembly, wherein the outer assembly has a shield at an end remote from the motor housing, and a working part surrounded by the shield, wherein the shaft is guided in an axially immovable manner in the inner assembly and the inner assembly is axially movable relative to the outer assembly. The working part is fixedly connected to the stem and is mounted in an axially immovable manner in the inner assembly, such that the working part can move in relation to the shield.

Abstract: Rasp systems for controlled milling of cortical, cancellous or combinations disclosed. The disclosed rasp system may provide morselized bone with predetermined particle-size distribution for automatic milling apparatus. The rasp systems comprises a rasp for cutting material and a push surface to effect directing and sweep the material over surface of the rasp for controlled milling material disclosed. The bone-cutting tooth having side cutters disclosed. In addition, radial rasp systems with self-generating centrifugal forces for pushing material against the rasp surface for automatic milling apparatus disclosed. Furthermore, embodiments can include a battery-powered autoclaveable milling apparatuses for automatic milling cortical, cancellous or combinations of bone material utilizing said radial rasp systems disclosed.

Abstract: An assembly including a vessel, lid, citrus reamer, and cap. The lid is configured to engage the vessel in both first and second orientations. The citrus reamer is removably couplable to the lid in both storage and use orientations. The cap is removably attachable to the lid. The vessel, the lid in the first orientation, the citrus reamer (in either the use or storage orientations), and the cap are removably couplable together to form a kit assembly. The vessel, the lid in the first orientation, and the cap are removably couplable together to form a cocktail shaker. The vessel, the lid in the second orientation, and the citrus reamer in the use orientation are removably couplable together to form a first juicing assembly. Cups may be removably housed inside the vessel. One of the cups and the citrus reamer may be removably coupled together to form a second juicing assembly.

Abstract: Among other things, a dispenser for dispensing material is provided herein. The dispenser includes a cover. The dispenser is configured to receive a container from which material is dispensed. The container is adapted to be supported by the cover. Biasing structure is adapted to apply a force to the container to facilitate dispensing the material from the container.

Abstract: A roll of absorbent paper product having a central tube about which absorbent paper product, paper towels or toilet tissue, is wound. The central tube consists of one or more rows of pre-curved, compacted sponges for use when the absorbent paper product has been completely unwound therefrom. The individual sponge units can be pre-infused with one or more cleaners, waxes, etc. A method for making such central tube sponges is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cleaning device is provided that has a handle configured to provide flexion in a first orientation but to provide rigidity in a second orientation. In this manner, the user can use the handle in the first orientation to allow the cleaning device to flex into hard to reach places and can use the same handle in the second orientation to apply differing levels of cleaning force.

Abstract: A container, in particular a urine bottle formed from maceratable sheet material comprises an enclosing wall and an aperture. The container is expandable from a first, collapsed configuration into a second, expanded configuration. The sheet material has a plurality of fold lines which define one or more recesses in the enclosing wall of the container in the expanded configuration. In the collapsed condition, the container comprises a lower sheet and an upper sheet lying below a sheet, the upper and lower sheets being sealed together along their lateral edges and along a first, end edge between a first, lower end of the lateral edges. The lateral edges taper towards each other and the aperture extends between the second, opposite ends of the lateral edges.

Abstract: A portable hard surface cleaning appliance includes a suction nozzle with a suction opening on which at least one drawing-off lip is arranged, a suction unit in flow connection with the suction nozzle for sucking up a liquid-air mixture from the suction opening, a separation chamber arranged between the suction nozzle and the suction unit and having a separation device arranged within for separating liquid from the liquid-air mixture, and a tank accommodating compartment in which a dirty liquid tank for receiving the separated liquid is releasably held. The tank accommodating compartment includes at least one supporting element engaged under a lower tank section of the dirty liquid tank, and at least one holding element releasably connectable to an upper tank section of the dirty liquid tank. The portable hard surface cleaning appliance includes two holding elements which receive between them the upper tank section of the dirty liquid tank.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner comprises a main body has a driving handle and houses a suction motor and fan assembly, the suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation wherein the driving handle has a hand grip portion that extends upwardly and forwardly when the hand vacuum cleaner is oriented with the upper end above the lower end. An air treatment member has a dirt collection region having an openable door provided on a front end of the air treatment member.

Abstract: A handheld cleaner is provided. The handheld cleaner includes: a dust cup assembly comprising: a cup casing; a device housing configured to have a tube shape and disposed in the cup casing, wherein an outer end face of the device housing at an axial side thereof abuts against or extends out of a partial inner surface of the cup casing, and a dust removal chamber is defined between an inner surface of the cup casing and an outer peripheral surface of the device housing and surrounds the device housing along a circumferential direction of the device housing; and a negative pressure device located within the device housing and configured to enable dusty air to enter the dust removal chamber for dust and air separation; a holding assembly mounted to the dust cup assembly and configured for handholding.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner may have a first stage cyclone having a first stage cyclone chamber, a first stage cyclone air inlet, a first stage cyclone air outlet and a first stage longitudinal cyclone axis about which the air rotates in the first stage cyclone chamber. A second stage cyclone may be downstream from the first stage cyclone and may be at least substantially nested in the first stage cyclone. The second stage cyclone may have a second stage cyclone chamber, a plurality of second stage cyclone air inlets, a second stage cyclone air outlet and a second stage longitudinal cyclone axis about which the air rotates in the second stage cyclone chamber. A length of the second stage cyclone chamber may be shorter than a length of the first stage cyclone chamber.

Abstract: A floor tool for a cleaning appliance including a cleaner head rotatably attached to a conduit carried by a pair of wheels that converge beneath the conduit.

Abstract: A cleaner includes: a cleaner body having therein a module mounting portion; a rotation driving portion provided at one side of the module mounting portion; and a cleaning module detachably mounted to the module mounting portion through one side of the cleaner body, wherein the cleaning module includes: a holder linearly inserted into or withdrawn from the module mounting portion in a side direction of the cleaner body; and a cleaning member supported by the holder so as to be inserted or withdrawn into or from the module mounting portion, together with the holder when the holder is inserted thereinto or withdrawn therefrom, and the cleaning member rotated by a driving force provided from the rotation driving portion.

Abstract: A vacuum accessory having an elongated axis, the accessory comprising an adapter configured to provide fluid communication with a vacuum appliance, at least first and second air outlet ports spaced along the elongated axis of the accessory. The ports are configured to balance airflow along the elongated axis of the accessory.

Abstract: A mobile robot configured to travel across a residential floor or other surface while cleaning the surface with a cleaning pad and cleaning solvent is disclosed. The robot includes a controller for managing the movement of the robot as well as the treatment of the surface with a cleaning solvent. The movement of the robot can be characterized by a class of trajectories that achieve effective cleaning. The trajectories include sequences of steps that are repeated, the sequences including forward and backward motion and optional left and right motion along arcuate paths.

Abstract: A driving mechanism for an autonomous planar surface cleaning robot is disclosed. The driving mechanism includes a first transmission component and a second transmission component spaced apart in parallel relationship relative to the first transmission component. Each of the first and second transmission components defines first and second ends and first and second sides, wherein the first sides face each other and the second sides face away from each other in a direction transverse from the direction of motion and the first and second ends are oppositely spaced along the direction of motion. Each of the first and second transmission components are independently controllable by a control unit of the autonomous planar surface cleaning robot.

Abstract: A sink-type washing machine comprises a case having a sink body; the sink body has a recess at least at the center of the bottom portion; a drain board having a same shape as the recess which is covered on the recess; the drain board has a plurality of drain holes; the recess under the drain board defines into a drain region; the surface of the drain board is flush with the bottom portion of the sink body around the drain board; the water pump is disposed in the drain region for pumping the water in the drain region to above the drain board. By having the water pump arranged in the drain region of the sink body, the water pump is provided with a great water replenishment effect, arrangement of a water outlet component is facilitated, and an improved spraying effect can be acquired.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance is provided having a drain pump assembly including a hub mounted to a drive shaft that is driven in a first direction during a drain cycle and in a second direction during a wash/rinse cycle. One or more vanes are mounted to the hub and are rotatable between a retracted position during the drain cycle and an extended position during the wash/rinse cycle. A biasing member is mounted to each vane for urging the vanes to the retracted position to counteract the centrifugal force exerted on the vanes during operation. In this manner, the drain pump assembly pumps wash fluid during a drain cycle but does not pump wash fluid during a wash cycle.

Abstract: A dishwasher including a cabinet assembly having a tub in which dishes are received, a sump, having a water collection unit configured to store wash water disposed therein, which is coupled to an interior of the cabinet assembly to collect wash water and to supply steam generated in the water collection unit into the cabinet assembly, and a heater module located outside the sump to transfer heat to the water collection unit and to heat the wash water in order to generate steam. The heater does not contact the wash water, preventing corrosion or oxidation of the heater.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a household appliance (1) comprising a front wall (2); an opening (3) that is disposed on the front wall (2) and that enables the items to be placed therein; a cover (4) closing the opening (3), a tenon (5) disposed on the cover (4); and a lock (9) disposed on the front wall (2) and having a body (6) that remains behind the front wall (2), a latch (7) that is pivotally connected to the body (6), that the tenon (5) rotates by pushing while being placed into the body (6), that enables the tenon (5) to be kept inside the body (6) and that has a locking position (C) wherein the tenon (5) is kept inside the body (6) and a free position (O) changed by rotating as the tenon (5) is dislodged, and the lock (9) further having a spring (8), one end of which is connected to the body (6), one end to the latch (7), that is compressed by the rotation of the latch (7) and that enables the latch (7) to resume its former position by transferring the stored energy to the latch (7) when the latch

Abstract: A dish washing machine includes a plurality of jet nozzles which jet washing water, a sump which stores washing water, a pump which includes a pumping motor pumping the washing water stored in the sump and a housing comprising a plurality of outlets, and a distributor which distributes the washing water pumped by the pump to the plurality of jet nozzles through the plurality of outlets. The distributor includes at least one opening and closing member configured to be rotatable in the housing of the pump to selectively open and close the plurality of outlets, and a distributor motor which rotates the at least one opening and closing member about a motor shaft which faces a direction different from a direction which a motor shaft of the pumping motor faces.