Abstract: A portable coffee brewing system includes a top housing containing a pump and a tube. Portable coffee brewing system also includes a basket housing having a punch operatively connected to the top housing and having a receiving member; the basket housing having a receiving member configured to receive a basket. The basket being capable of holding a coffee grounds holding device which is capable of holding coffee grounds. A nozzle is attached to the lower part of the basket to create an opening for fluid to flow through. The system providing a user with a means of brewing coffee by inserting a coffee grounds holding device into a basket. A punch within the basket punctures the coffee grounds holding device; the basket then being operably connected to the rest of the system so fluid can move through the system when the system is activated to brew coffee or other beverages.

Abstract: A coffee filter holder configured to be placed on a coffee pot and to receive a filtering arrangement that is at least partially filled with coffee powder, the coffee filter holder including a conical receiver for the filtering arrangement, the conical receiver including a base side pass through opening and a base plate configured to support the coffee filter holder on the coffee pot; and a valve arrangement that is arranged below the base plate wherein the valve arrangement is actuated by a weight of the coffee filter holder when the coffee filter holder is placed on the coffee pot.

Abstract: A coffee maker and a coffee preparation method thereof are disclosed, the coffee maker includes: a stator frame; a grinding chamber including a cavity is mounted on the stator frame, and a cover; the cavity is covered by the cover to enclose a grinding cavity, a bottom of the grinding cavity having a beverage outlet communicated with the beverage cavity; a grinding device including a grinding knife tackle disposed in the grinding cavity, and a motor disposed outside the grinding cavity to drive the grinding knife tackle to rotate; a coffee strainer, circularly arranged on a peripheral of the grinding knife tackle; a lower end of the coffee strainer abuts a bottom wall of the grinding cavity to separate the grinding cavity into a grinding bean cavity and a beverage cavity disposed on the periphery of the grinding bean cavity.

Abstract: A machine (1) for preparing and dispensing a beverage (2) has: a capsule extraction unit (10) having a first part (11) and a second part (12) that are relatively movable between a distant position for inserting a capsule (3) and a close position for extracting such capsule (3); a control unit (40) for controlling the extraction unit (10) to extract such capsule (3); an outlet (20) for dispensing said beverage (2) formed by extracting such capsule (3) to a user-receptacle (4) located in a receptacle placing area; and a detection arrangement (30) connected to the control unit (40) for detecting the presence of such receptacle (4) in the placing area. The unit (10) has an actuator (13) configured to relatively move the first and second parts (11, 12) between their distant and close positions.

Abstract: A beverage preparation assembly includes: a container for storing a water soluble beverage powder, the container having a tank and a powder outlet; a dissolution chamber for preparing a beverage from the water soluble beverage powder and a diluent, the dissolution chamber having at last one diluent inlet and a beverage outlet; a chute for guiding the water soluble beverage powder from the powder outlet of the container to the dissolution chamber; and an air outlet configured for evacuating air from the dissolution chamber. The powder outlet is connected to the chute by a conduit; and the powder outlet, the conduit, the chute and the dissolution chamber are connected together through airtight connections. The assembly includes an air inlet positioned above the chute only.

Abstract: The coffee machine has at least one infusion unit and at least one filter holder that is manually connected to and disconnected from the infusion unit for preparation of coffee, and it comprises at least one added support element of the filter holder for keeping it attached to the coffee machine when the filter holder is not connected to the infusion unit, said added support element comprising heating means for heating said filter holder to a predetermined temperature. The additional support element can be implemented also as a standalone element and, therefore, not connected to the coffee machine.

Abstract: A machine (M) for preparing beverages, in particular espresso coffee, comprises a hydraulic circuit, which includes: —a brewing unit (1), comprising at least one first part (1a) and one second part (1b), which are able to define between them a brewing chamber, at least the first part (1a) being movable with respect to the second part (1b); —a fluid actuator (12), in particular a hydraulic actuator, which can be supplied for causing at least a displacement of the first part (1a) of the brewing unit (1) towards the second part (1b); —a water tank (4); —a pump (3) having the inlet connected in fluid communication with the water tank (4) and the outlet or delivery connected in fluid communication with the brewing unit (1) and to the fluid actuator (12); —at least one normally closed unidirectional hydraulic valve (9?), set between the pump (3) and the brewing unit (1), to enable a flow of water towards the brewing unit (1) when the pressure of the water delivered by the pump (3) exceeds a substantially pre-set th

Abstract: A machine for the preparation of beverages, comprising a hydraulic circuit that includes: —a brewing unit; —a water tank; —a pump having its inlet connected in fluid communication to the water tank and its outlet or delivery connected in fluid communication to the brewing unit; —a heating device for heating water forced by the pump towards the brewing unit; —a self-priming device (22), which comprises a hollow housing structure (27, 28), having an inlet (22a) in fluid communication with the outlet or delivery of the pump, and an outlet for spillage of water towards a collecting space, in particular the water tank. The self-priming device (22) comprises a spillage member (30), which is set between the inlet (22a) and the outlet (22b). The spillage member (30) has a body that is made of a material that is permeable to water and to air and that is such as to be traversed by water and air when the pump is active.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a system (1) for brewing ingredients in a solvent, said system comprising: -a first unit (5) for measuring a change of the electro-conductivity (?EC) of said solvent, -a second unit (6) for comparing said change of the electro-conductivity (?EC) with a predetermined threshold (TH), to generate a signal (S) indicating that the ingredients should be separated from the solvent. This system allows determining when the brewing of ingredients has to be stopped, without the need for a user to have a preset brewing time duration.

Abstract: Cleaning and sanitizing device for steam lances (10) of coffee machines, said steam lances comprising a tubular conduit (11) engaged in an upper part thereof to the coffee machine and at a lower end of which a steam head (12) is arranged, said steam lance being associated to a cleaning and sanitizing sleeve (13), comprising an upper collar (14), which adheres to the circumference of the tubular conduit, and inferiorly of which an annular cavity (15) is fashioned, open in a downwards direction, able to create a conveying zone directed towards the lower part of the conduit in the direction of the head (12), and in which the liquid and/or steam for cleaning and sanitizing coming from a conduit (16) is injected into said annular cavity (15) by means of a command device (18, 19, 21, 22) and is directable towards said head (12), striking the tubular conduit (11).

Abstract: An ovenware is a molded article of a resin composition containing a liquid crystalline polyester resin, an inorganic filler, and a fatty acid compound, in which, when the ovenware is heated at 250° C., a total generated concentration of notional and decanal derived from the fatty acid compound is 1 vol ppb or less.

Abstract: Certain embodiments herein relate to a chafer skirt that comprises a band that may be removably attached to the perimeter of a chafer dish frame via a securing mechanism. The chafer skirt may further comprise a plurality of plates coupled to the band via a plurality of fasteners, where each of the plurality of plates further comprise an attachment mechanism, to individually attach each of the plates to the perimeter of the chafer dish frame, such that the band wraps around the chafing dish frame and the plurality of plates extend downward from the band to form a wall around one or more sides of the chafing dish frame, thereby enclosing a heat source below the chafing dish frame.

Abstract: A temperature regulating fluid container assembly for regulating the temperature of a fluid positioned therein includes a cup that has a bottom wall and a perimeter wall that extends upwardly therefrom. The perimeter wall has an upper edge that defines an opening into the cup. The cup has a dividing wall therein that is spaced from the bottom wall to define a compartment between the dividing wall and the bottom wall. A temperature regulating unit is mounted on the cup and is positioned in the compartment. The temperature regulating unit is in thermal communication with an interior of the cup and detects a temperature of fluid positioned within the cup. The temperature regulating unit heats the fluid when a temperature of the fluid falls below a predetermined temperature wherein the predetermined temperature is between 120° F. and 160° F.

Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically grilling meats and other food items comprise a movable grate and a plurality of burners that are controlled by a PLC-based control system. The control system automatically controls the speed of the movable grate and the temperature of the burners to automatically grill the meets and other food items. Additional components and equipment are provided that simulate the actions and steps that an operator must perform to produce grilled meats in the style of traditional grilling in a continuous manner over prolonged time periods with no interruption. Automation of processes such as seasoning, grilling, turning over and cutting meats, and grate cleaning are also provided. The above arrangement provides a number of environmentally friendly benefits, including lower fuel use, less contamination, and greater energy savings.

Abstract: A grill roller system which is elevated with respect to a grilling surface and which may be freely swung between multiple positions. The grill roller system generally includes a base which is positioned or connected to a grill. A frame is pivotally connected to the base such that the frame may swing, pivot, or rotate between a plurality of positions including a first position which covers the grilling surface and a second position which exposes the grilling surface. A plurality of rollers on the frame may be utilized to rotate and evenly cook cylindrical food items such as hot dogs while other food items such as steaks are simultaneously cooking on the underlying grill surface. The system may also include a rotator assembly for automatically or manually rotating the rollers.

Abstract: A grill with a split lid that allows the user to safely and efficiently manage cooking food items. The grill includes a housing body, a first split lid, a second split lid, a grill tray, a charcoal tray, and a support-structure assembly. The first split lid and the second split lid cover and provide access to the housing body. The split lid and the second split lid are positioned opposite to each other, across a main opening of the housing body. The first split lid is laterally and hingedly connected to a first lateral sidewall of the housing body. Similarly, the second split lid is laterally and hingedly connected to a second lateral sidewall of the housing body. The support-structure assembly is adjacently mounted to the housing body, opposite the main opening. The grill tray and the charcoal tray are each laterally and slidably mounted into the housing body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable barbecue, said portable barbecue comprising a firebox (2), a grate (3) and a cover (4). With a barbecue (1) according to the invention the firebox and the cover are adapted to be coupled in a portable configuration, in which the cover functions as a cover of the firebox, and in a barbecue configuration, in which the cover functions as a stand of the firebox that vertically spaces the firebox at a distance from a support surface. This design of the barbecue, more in particular the cover of the barbecue, allows for an efficient use of components, and, since the firebox is simply placed on the cover, this is achieved without the requirement of complicated hinge connections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a food processor (10) comprising at least one processor device (50) and one monitoring device (200). In a preparation mode, said processor device (50) can be actuated so as to prepare food at least partly automatically, said monitoring device (200) comprising at least one sensor (52) for determining at least one first and one second recording (101.1, 101.2), wherein the second recording (101.2) such that, depending on this difference, a future specific state of preparation can be ascertained. The monitoring device (200) comprises a process unit (210) by means of which an item of analysis information can be determined based on the first and/or second recording (101.1, 101.2), an analysis (140) of said analysis information can be carried out in order to determine an analysis result specific to said future specific state of preparation, and at least one control signal (161) can be emitted to influence the preparation mode, depending on said analysis result.

Abstract: Systems and methods for shaping food items are provided. The systems and methods can shape the food items into taco shapes. A system can include a basket and an insert. The basket includes at least one trough and a handle. The insert includes at least one wedge. The insert is assembled with the basket in use, and frozen patties are placed in the insert and/or the basket. The insert is assembled with the basket such that the wedges and/or troughs contact the patties. The assembly is placed in hot oil to cook the patties. As the patties cook and soften, the insert moves downward relative to the basket, and the wedges and/or troughs urge the patties into the troughs and into a taco shape.

Abstract: An adaptable shower pan includes: a floor plate with a convex, or flat and level, upper surface; a bottom pan, including a bottom structure with a drainage aperture, and optionally an elongated drainage canal that leads from a drainage center to the drainage aperture; a plate support structure of support ribs; a side structure; and a front structure; such that a drainage gap forms on all sides of the floor, such that the bottom pan is watertight to allow water to drain omnidirectionally from all sides of the upper surface of the floor plate, via the drainage gap, to the drainage aperture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shower tray with a walking surface placed at the top of a collecting tub. The walking surface is surrounded by a coplanar perimeter frame from which it is spaced, thereby forming a continuous perimeter slot allowing water to flow into the collecting tub. The shower tray includes an automatic system to easily and conveniently access the innermost parts of the shower tray, below the walking surface.

Abstract: Dispensers with anti-ligature safety features are disclosed herein. An anti-ligature dispenser may include a back mounting plate for mounting to a surface and a front housing cover with contoured and curved features that are substantially devoid of ligature anchoring points. Dispensing systems that allow for mechanically efficient actuation without providing gaps for ligature anchoring are also disclosed.

Abstract: An automatic foam soap dispenser includes a liquid soap dispenser, an activation unit, and an actuation unit. The liquid soap dispenser includes an outlet, a fluid reservoir for containing liquid soap, and a pump being depressed for dispensing the liquid soap in the fluid reservoir to the outlet. The activation unit includes a sensor for detecting a presence of a user of the liquid soap dispenser, and a motor having a transmission shaft, wherein the motor is activated by the sensor for generating a rotational power to the transmission shaft. The actuation unit includes a pressing member and a linkage system arranged to transmit the rotational power from the motor to a linear movement to the pressing member so as to drive the pressing member to depress the pump.

Abstract: A foaming dispenser has a mixing chamber configured to mix a liquid and a gas to foam the liquid, a first liquid passage configured to supply the liquid to the mixing chamber, and a discharge opening configured to discharge the foamed liquid, the mixing chamber includes a plurality of second liquid passages branching and extending from the first liquid passage, a liquid passage meeting where one second liquid passage meets another second liquid passage, a gas passage configured to supply the gas to the liquid flowing from the plurality of second liquid passages to the liquid passage meeting, and a hole that is provided on a downstream side of the gas passage and communicates with the discharge opening.

Abstract: A multi-headed personal care assembly includes an appliance having at least first and second drive assemblies configured to selectively oscillate at least first and second personal care portions. An interface assembly is configured to removably attach two or more personal care portions to two or more drive assemblies of an appliance, wherein the two or more drive assemblies are configured to selectively oscillate the two or more personal care portions. A method of treating an application surface includes removably attaching a first personal care portion to an appliance, removably attaching a second personal care portion to the appliance, and selectively oscillating the first and second personal care portions in response to one or more inputs.

Abstract: A toilet paper dispenser has a toilet roll container defining a chamber sufficient to enclose a first toilet paper roll and a second toilet paper roll positioning the first and second paper rolls in an end to end orientation. The container has a longitudinal opening to allow dispensing of toilet paper sheets from the toilet paper rolls. A central divider within the container divides the container into two spaces for accommodating two toilet paper rolls. Each space containing toilet paper rolls includes a positioning insert centered on and located on opposite sides of the central divider that extend within the length of the container. The positioning inserts stabilize the toilet paper rolls within the container. A retaining member at each end of the container secures the toilet paper rolls within the container. A support fixes the container to a wall structure may allow rotation of the container around the center point of the container's longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A dispenser for web of absorbent paper, tissue or nonwoven material in the form of a roll is provided. The dispenser has a housing with a first dispensing opening for the web and a drive roller extending along a longitudinal axis. The drive roller is arranged in the housing in, or at, the first dispensing opening. The roll is arranged to abut the drive roller to be frictionally engaged with the drive roller. The dispenser has a feeding mechanism for rotating the roll to feed the web in a direction from the roll towards the first dispensing opening. The feeding mechanism has a bar extending at least partially along the drive roller. When the bar is pushed from a start position to rotate about the pivot axis, the drive roller and the roll are caused to rotate. The bar is biased towards the start position.

Abstract: A tissue paper package not prone to losing shape. Film-packaged tissue paper comprising a pop-up type substantially cuboid bundle of tissue paper packaged with a flexible resin packaging film, and characterized in that air vents for providing communication between the inside and the outside of the package are formed at positions on the packaging film facing short-side surfaces of the bundle of tissue paper where no folded edges are arranged.

Abstract: A tissue dispensing assembly for discrete tissue access includes a first shell that defines an interior space and a second shell that defines an internal space. The second shell has an upper end that is open. A plurality of tissues, which is rolled, is configured to position in the internal space. A first hole and a second hole are positioned in a top and a bottom of the first shell, respectively. A panel is coupled to and extends between a perimeter of the first hole and a circumference of the second hole to defines a chamber in the interior space. The second hole is positioned to insert the second shell into the chamber so that a terminal sheet of the plurality of tissues is positioned through the first hole. The terminal sheet is extracted by pulling concurrent with positioning of an adjacent sheet through the first hole.

Abstract: A toilet seat assembly for enhancing comfort of a toilet seat includes a toilet seat that is hingedly coupled to a toilet. A cover is removably positioned to cover the toilet seat such that the cover is sat on. Moreover, the cover is comprised of a thermally insulating material to inhibit thermal communication between a user and the toilet seat. In this way the cover enhances comfort for the user with respect to sitting on a cold toilet seat.

Abstract: A child toilet seat assembly includes a base member configured to be coupled to an adult toilet seat assembly having an adult toilet seat and a lid pivotably coupled to a hinge post. The child toilet seat assembly also includes a child toilet seat coupled to the base member via a hinge joint. The hinge joint enables the child toilet seat to pivot about a pivot axis between an operating position and a storage position. The hinge joint also enables the child toilet seat to move along a translational axis between a locked state inhibiting movement of the child toilet seat relative to the base member and an unlocked state allowing movement of the child toilet seat relative to the base member.

Abstract: A toilet convenient to assemble and disassemble includes a toilet body (10) of which the upper end is provided with a supporting seat (30) and a toilet cover plate (20) of which the rear end is provided with a pivot shaft (40), wherein the supporting seat (30) is provided with an embedding hole (31) and the pivot shaft (40) is provided with an inserting column (41), the inserting column (41) being embedded into the embedding hole (31). In this way, whether the inserting column (41) is aligned to the embedding hole (31) or not can be seen clearly during the installation process, thereby the inserting column (41) may be directly aligned and embedded, thus, the operation is very convenient, blind installation is avoided and the installation efficiency is obviously improved.

Abstract: A toilet hook for use in storing a child's toilet seat cover. The toilet hook may have an upper body and a stopper attached to the upper body. The toilet hook may also have a lower body and a hook adjacent to the lower body. The upper body of the toilet hook may be able to twist in relation to the lower body.

Abstract: A central vacuum cleaning system includes an inlet valve mounted at various locations in a structure or RV and connected to the inlet end of a vacuum conduit. A section of hose is slidably mounted within the conduit and extends from the inlet valve for cleaning an adjacent area. The hose includes a hose plug connected with a distal end of the hose. The hose plug includes an annular channel and an orthogonally aligned slot. The hose plug may also include a first seal and a second seal.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus comprising a housing, at least one agitator configured to be rotatably coupled to the housing, a combing unit comprising a plurality of spaced teeth configured to contact the agitator for preventing build up and removing debris, and a switch configured to cause the combing unit to move between an active mode in which the plurality of spaced teeth are configured to contact the agitator for preventing build up and removing debris, and an inactive mode in which the plurality of spaced teeth are configured to not contact the agitator. The switch may be configured to cause the combing unit to rotate about a pivot axis between the active mode and the inactive mode. The switch may be configured to convert linear motion of the switch into the rotational motion of the combing unit about the pivot axis.

Abstract: A blowing device includes a motor including a rotor rotatable about a central axis extending in an up-down direction, an impeller fixed to the rotor and rotatable together with the rotor, a motor housing on a radial direction outer side with respect to the motor and housing at least a portion of the motor, a blower case on the radial direction outer side with respect to the motor housing, and connection portions that connect the motor housing and the blower case to each other in the radial direction. The connection portions include a first connection portion with a communication hole that communicates an inner portion of the motor housing and an outer portion of the blower case to each other.

Abstract: A blowing device includes a motor including a rotor rotatable, an impeller, a motor housing, a blower case, and stator blades including at least a first stator blade provided with a stator blade recess portion. A communication hole in the motor housing is provided in the first stator blade and is in communication with the stator blade recess portion. The first stator blade includes front and rear wall portions. Axial directions of the front and rear wall portions are longitudinal directions thereof. The communication hole is provided in the circumferential direction and between the front wall portion and the rear wall portion. The first stator blade includes a connection wall portion. An upper surface of the connection wall portion extends towards an axial direction lower side as the upper surface extends towards a radial direction inner side.

Abstract: A cleaning machine and path control method therefor has a main motor and fan blade unit arranged between upper and middle housings. Three groups, each including edge wheel motor, edge wheel gear set and edge wheel worm are distributed in a triangle between its middle and lower housings. When the main motor is turned on, it draws air through the fan blade unit, from between its chuck and a surface to be cleaned, with the chuck attached to the surface to be cleaned. When the edge wheel motor is turned on, it drives a cloth through the edge wheel gear set, so that friction is generated between the cleaning cloth structure and the surface to be cleaned, thereby cleaning the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a recovery tank support structure for a surface cleaning device such as an extractor. The support structure partially encircles and supports the recovery tank removably mounted to a base in order to prevent any unwanted movement of the tank or its contents during operation of the extractor. The support structure creates a void for housing the recovery tank, wherein a locking mechanism may be employed to engage the recovery tank and secure it in position. An upper portion having a handle for propelling the extractor is pivotable about the base independent of the support structure thereby allowing a user access to a wide range of pivoting motion and maneuverability during extractor operation.

Abstract: An autonomous floor cleaner can include a brush chamber, a brushroll rotatably mounted in the brush chamber, a controller for controlling the operation of the autonomous floor cleaner; and a fluid delivery system with a supply tank and at least one fluid distributor configured to deposit cleaning fluid onto a surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: Steam cleaning spray nozzle systems and methods of use are described herein. The spray nozzle includes a substantially rigid conduit a support member in fluid communication with a steam source. A portion of the conduit is angled. During use, sufficient eccentric force is produced by the steam to rotate the support member such that steam is ejected from the substantially rigid conduit at an oblique angle relative to the center to of the substantially rigid conduit.

Abstract: A combined cleaning-pad and squeegee-wiper trowel assembly suitable for a natural wrist-controlled hand-held action to wash and dry a counter or tabletop surface more efficiently (quickly, and with less paper waste generation). The cleaning-pad permanently or temporarily adheres to a trowel base having a squeegee-wiper extending substantially parallel to the base of this assembly and substantially perpendicular to its central handle. The spacing between cleaning pad and squeegee-wiper, and the angle of the latter relative to the surface being dried therewith are critical to this invention. A method for using this combination cleaning-drying trowel is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the multipurpose glove having a scrubber side, which easily cleans even stubborn residues on kitchen containers, tableware, kitchen sink, bathroom sink and car without scratching said surfaces. The multipurpose glove is also heat-resistant and can be used to handle hot surfaces or items. The scrubbing bristles are on one side the glove, while its opposite side has an anti-slipping embossing pattern, and the inner part of the glove has a plurality of raised projections.

Abstract: Wiping device (1), comprising a shaft (2) and a wiping plate (4) connected to the shaft (2) via an articulation (3), a wiping material (5) being arranged on the wiping plate (4) on the side facing the floor to be cleaned, it being possible to set the wiping plate (4) in rotation along with the wiping material (5) for rinsing and for removing excess cleaning fluid, a spindle drive (6) being assigned to the shaft (2), the spindle drive (6) comprising a spindle (7) and a sleeve (8), the spindle (7) being integrated into the shaft (2).

Abstract: This method for cleaner dishes is a preferred method over prior art because it is ecology saver, saves money and energy resources while removing bacteria and generally making life more pleasant. This method uses a leak proof water tank with the dish washing machine to hold the water that is changed by Lightening Clean Technology™ and then is used in the last rinse. This makes the dishes genuinely clean as well as the quality of the environment. This invention detoxifies, deodorizes and disinfects dishes without using chemicals or too hot of water which can cause melted items and burns if unloaded too soon.

Abstract: A warewash machine includes a chamber with a wash zone and front, left and right access openings. At least one spray arm is disposed to spray liquid toward the wash zone. A multi-sided hood assembly includes movable front, left, right and top wall sections, and is movable between a lowered and closed position for washing and a raised open position for inlet and outlet of wares. A stationary chamber rear wall includes an outlet opening fluidly connected with a vapor extraction unit at a back side of the rear wall. The vapor extraction unit includes an enclosure with a condenser therein, wherein incoming water to the machine from a cold water input passes through the condenser, wherein the enclosure includes an air outlet to surrounding ambient environment and at least one air mover.

Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a manifold, a rotatable sprayer that is rotatable about a rotation axis and has an inlet and multiple nozzles collectively forming an outlet and a bushing creating a sealing interface between the manifold and the rotatable sprayer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher for washing the dishes and the cooking utensils by spraying washing water, and a control method thereof. The control method of a dishwasher according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a water supply step of opening a water supply valve to supply washing water to the sump; and a variable spray step of spraying the washing water by at least one of the plurality of spray arms by changing the number of revolutions of the washing pump stepwise, so that the washing water can be sprayed evenly.

Abstract: A conveying system for conveying a rack of a dishwasher between a displaced position and a start position along a path as well as a dishwasher including the conveying system are disclosed. In the displaced position, the rack may be displaced with respect to the start position in at least a first direction perpendicular to a main extension plane of the rack. An elevating arrangement may bias the rack towards the displaced position when the rack is located at a portion of the path. A locking arrangement may releasably lock the rack in an intermediate position between the displaced position and the start position when the rack is located at the portion of the path, thereby preventing the rack from being biasedly retracted to the displaced position or preventing the rack from being displaced away from the intermediate position due to weight of articles carried by the rack.

Abstract: A tool with two sets of cleaning elements disposed at first and second radii about a common axis thus providing cleaning surfaces for all the spaces between a blender blade on a stepped shaft and its supporting base. Depending on the size of the step the cleaning elements are either vertical blades or nodules in the edge of a planar body.