Abstract: A beverage brewing apparatus having a beverage body, a cup, a storage holder and a filter. The beverage body has a tubular body side wall, an open body top end and closed body bottom end to form a beverage chamber. The cup has a tubular cup side wall, a closed cup top end and an open cup bottom end to form a cup chamber. The cup bottom end is removably connected to the body top end. A storage holder has a tubular holder side wall, an open holder top end and a closed holder bottom end to form a holder chamber. The holder top end is removably connected to the body bottom end. The filter is removably connected to the body top end and configured to allow fluid flow between the cup chamber and the beverage chamber.

Abstract: The method comprises the steps of loading ground coffee in a dispensing chamber; pressing said ground coffee present in the dispensing chamber by means of a piston (1) for the compaction thereof; dispensing the ground coffee; supplying the brewed coffee to a user; and determining if the position of the piston (1) varies depending on the amount of ground coffee that is loaded in said dispensing chamber. The machine comprises a dispensing chamber in which the ground coffee is loaded and in which said ground coffee is distributed; a piston (1) which presses the ground coffee in said dispensing chamber for the compaction thereof; and a motor (2) which actuates the movement of said piston (1) a predetermined distance after the dispensing if it is determined that the amount of ground coffee present in the dispensing chamber is greater than a predetermined minimum amount.

Abstract: A container includes a receptacle and a cover. The receptacle includes a base and a sidewall. The base has an interior surface and a passageway in an interior area of the base. The passageway provides fluid communication from an interior of the receptacle to an exterior of the receptacle. The sidewall extends upward from the interior surface of the base. The cover is configured to sealingly engage with a top edge of the sidewall, and includes a cover opening. The container is configured to accept input fluid through the cover opening and to provide a corresponding outflow of fluid through the passageway. The passageway allows the outflow fluid to flow from the container while accommodating an outflow needle of a beverage brewer.

Abstract: An intelligent extraction beverage cooler comprises a casing and a heating cylinder installed in the casing, a hot liquid container, a cold liquid container, a pot lid, a pot lid lifting mechanism, and a cooling system with multiple connecting pipes. The pot lid lifting mechanism drives the pot lid to lower into the hot liquid container along with an ingredient bag. The heating cylinder heats up the liquid and transports it to the hot liquid container. The ingredient bag is extracted to produce a hot beverage which is made into an iced liquid beverage by the cooling system without affecting taste thereof. This avoids bitterness or rancid taste of the hot liquid beverage. Additionally, the pot lid lifting mechanism drives the pot lid to open for convenience of putting in the ingredient bag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a beverage maker that comprises a heating device for heating water, a cold water inflow, a first hot water outlet, at least one second hot water outlet, a cold water path connecting the cold water inflow to the heating device, a first hot water path connecting the heating device to the first hot water outlet, at least one second hot water path connecting the heating device to the at least one second hot water outlet, a conveying device for conveying water, a first flow meter that is arranged in the cold water path or in the first hot water path, and at least one second flow meter that is arranged in the at least one second hot water path. The present invention additionally relates to a method of determining hot water amounts dispensed by a beverage maker and/or hot water amounts used in same for beverage preparation.

Abstract: An ovenable tray composite comprises a polymeric based liner and a fiber based component. The polymeric based liner incorporates polyolefin materials for performance in both adhesion (during use) and separation (for disposal) from the fiber based component, as well as high temperature resistant polymers that allow for the entire tray composite to be ovenable. Packages made from the lined trays described herein can be used for packaging food items intended to be heated for cooking or reheating the contents.

Abstract: A computer-assisted cooking method is provided. The method comprises operating a chef-side computer system to collect cooking session information from a chef cooking session; uploading to, and storing on, a remote server the cooking session information; and receiving at the remote server, a request from a user-side computer system for the cooking session information, and, in response, downloading the cooking session information the user-side computer system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a food processor for preparing a food in a pot. The food processor comprises the pot, a heating element for heating the pot or a food in the pot, and a temperature sensor for detecting a temperature TSUR, TMED of the pot or a food in the pot. The food processor comprises a monitoring device which is configured such that the monitoring device can detect an exceeding of a boiling point SP of a food in the pot on the basis of a temperature measurement value TNTC(k) of the temperature sensor and an electrical measurement value u(k), which depends on an energy supply to the heating element. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a process and a computer program product. A food processor with boiling point detection can thus be made available with particularly low production effort.

Abstract: Systems and methods of bun handling include a cassette with opposed side walls. The cassette includes a front wall, an open rear face opposite the front wall, and a floor between the opposed side walls. A cover extends between the opposed side walls above the floor. The cover is movable relative to the opposed side walls and the floor. A slot is defined through the floor from the open rear face in a direction towards the front wall.

Abstract: A rack assembly is mountable within a cooking cavity of an appliance. The rack assembly includes a slide rack defining a well opening and configured to removably support a rack insert in or through said well opening. A telescoping slide is coupled to said slide rack such that said slide rack is slidable between a fully retracted position and a forward position relative to said cooking cavity when mounted therein.

Abstract: A cooking device may include a housing, a gas burner, an unburned gas vent assembly, and a vent. The unburned gas vent assembly may include a gutter disposed in the housing and at least a portion of the gutter may be disposed below at least a portion of the gas burner. The vent may be in fluid communication with an inner volume of the gutter to enable a gas disposed in the gutter to exit the housing via the vent. The gas burner may extend from the first portion of the housing to the second portion of the housing, the vent may be disposed in the second portion of the housing, and the gutter may be sloped from the first portion of the housing to the second portion of the housing.

Abstract: A multi-sensor interactive cooking device is disclosed herein. In one embodiment the device may comprise a cooking device, such as a pan or pot, integrating a plurality of sensors, a visual display, and an electronic interface. The device may have sensors for measuring, for example, food weight, food temperature, and food volume. The various sensors may be installed within or on the device as appropriate to the form factor of the particular cooking device. By way of example, a cooking device with a longer handle may have a plurality of sensors installed within the carrying handle. A device having shorter handles may have the plurality of sensors installed within its base. The multi-sensor interactive cooking device may further integrate a wireless connectivity and a proprietary software for additional functionality.

Abstract: A pivoting strainer attachable to a cooking apparatus. The pivoting strainer provides a unique, safe way to drain grease while cooking and is operated by the use of a single hand. The pivoting strainer moveable between a closed position and a raised, draining position.

Abstract: Reduced cooking liquid usage deep fryers, particularly adapted to cooking fowl, as well as other articles. Cooking liquid storage and filtering apparatus. Heating element structure configured to reduce the overall height of a deep fryer. Food support apparatus which simplify food handling. Cooking vessel configurations configured to reduce cooking liquid usage. Volume displacement members which may reduce cooking liquid usage. Fry basket construction. Food support and containment structures. Cooking liquid overflow safety structures. Passive condensation exhaust filtering. Apparatus allowing the cooking of stuffing and/or other articles, while deep frying a fowl or other articles. Removable dual food support handles. Food support apparatus for deep fryers which deep fry only a portion of unitary food article at one time.

Abstract: A fryer and method for cooking food products is provided that automates the movement of baskets carrying the food products. The fryer includes a cooking chamber with a heating element located therein for heating cooking medium in the cooking chamber. The fryer also includes at least one vertical transport assembly that selectively engages with and moves the basket vertically into and out of the cooking medium. A horizontal transport assembly selectively engages with and moves the basket horizontally between different positions. The horizontal transport assembly hands off the basket to and from the vertical transport assembly, and first and second hooks on the horizontal transport assembly engage with front and rear receiving mechanisms on the basket to continuously maintain at least two points of contact with the basket. This allows for controlled pivotal movements of the basket when food products are to be added or removed from the basket.

Abstract: A coffee scoop system includes a scoop having a handle and a bolt. The system also includes a bolt chamber into which the scoop can be selectively secured. The scoop system also includes accessories, including a tamper accessory and a cleaner accessory that can be removably connected to the bolt of the scoop. The chamber includes connection features configured to allow a user to secure the chamber to a wide variety of surfaces and structures.

Abstract: A food delivery system configured for transportation of a food product from a production site to a consumer site is disclosed having a chamber configured for housing a packaged ready-to-eat meal. The chamber defines an internal environment wherein the food product is received. The system also includes environmental temperature and humidity sensors associated with the chamber, one or more conditioning devices, associated with the chamber in such a way to condition one or more parameters of said internal environment, and a control unit, configured so that the parameters of the internal environment are continuously and adaptively adjusted so as to preserve the food product between the production site and the consumer site.

Abstract: A coffee cooking stand according to the present invention basically includes a stand having at least one stand base, at least one stand column and at least one stand upper wall, and at least one basket placed on the stand upper wall or on the stand base.

Abstract: A modular compact portable meal preparation apparatus comprising a holding assembly that is assembled from individual components to form a complete apparatus. Each holding assembly is provided with redundant locations for heating means thereby facilitating preparation of multiple dishes or courses simultaneously. Said apparatus has dimensions allowing operation within the confines of limited spaces, and disassembles for compact storage or transport. Alternate embodiments of the apparatus include means of attachment to the outer edge of picnic tables, tailgates, and other suitable objects. Additional alternate embodiments of the apparatus include means of attachment to the inner or outer surface of cabinet doors, walls, and other similar surfaces.

Abstract: A pouch comprising first and second rectangular pieces of a first material attached to each other along at a portion of at least three sides to form a first pouch. The pouch further comprises a fastener attached to a first outer side of the first rectangular piece, a fastener attached to a first outer side of the second rectangular piece, and a second pouch of a second material attached inside the first pouch. The second pouch having an opening aligned with at least a portion of an opening of the first pouch and for receiving an item inside.

Abstract: Technologies are described for devices and methods to contain water within a bath tub. The device may comprise a first portion of a shower curtain. The device may comprise a second portion of the shower curtain. The device may comprise connectors. The connectors may connect the first portion of the shower curtain and the second portion of the shower curtain. The connectors may be configured to hang over and be supported by a shower rod so that the first portion of the shower curtain may be in contact with a first side of a wall of the bathtub and the second portion of the shower curtain may be in contact with a second side of the wall of the bathtub. The second portion of the shower curtain, in contact with the wall of the bath tub, may contain water from a shower head within the bath tub.

Abstract: The foot scrubber shower brush is a personal care implement that may be placed on a floor and may be adapted to clean a foot without requiring a user to bend down. As a non-limiting example, the floor may be the bottom surface of a shower stall. The foot scrubber shower brush is adapted to clean a right foot by placing a left foot on the left side platform to hold the foot scrubber shower brush in place while the right foot is brushed. The foot scrubber shower brush is adapted to clean the left foot by placing the right foot on the right side platform to hold the foot scrubber shower brush in place while the left foot is brushed.

Abstract: A soap-dispensing bath sponge assembly is adapted to house a liquid soap product within a body thereof, and further adapted to dispense soap through an exfoliating material, such as a brush and/or sponge material, thereby creating a foamy lather for application to the body of a user or non-human surface, such as a vehicle. The body of the soap-dispensing bath sponge assembly is adapted to be flexibly-modulated (squeezed), thereby generating pressure within an internal volume of the body, forcing the liquid soap product through slit valves (or similar features) and into a volume of the exfoliating material.

Abstract: A lockout system that is configured to limit use of a rolled web material dispenser assembly to dispense only authorized rolls of web material. The lockout system includes respective first and second mating registration elements that removeably cooperate with one another and provide a rotational cooperation therebetween when engaged with one another. One of the registration elements is non-removeably associated with each authorized roll of web material and the mating registration element is associated with the rolled web material dispenser assembly. The first registration element is supported by the bore of discrete authorized rolls of web material. The corresponding and mating second registration element is supported by the roll dispenser. Mating of the first and second registration elements provides a rotatable linkage that facilitates rotation of the roll relative to the dispenser assembly during the dispense activity.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing consumable material can include a housing, first and second support frames, a mandrel, and a lever. The mandrel can be movably mounted to the support frames between upper and lower positions and configured to hold upper and lower rolls. In some embodiments, when the mandrel is in the upper position, only the lower roll is accessible, and when the mandrel is in the lower position, both of the upper and lower rolls are accessible. The lever can be operatively connected to the first support frame and moveable between first and second positions. In some embodiments, when in the first position, a portion of the lever presents a physical interference that inhibits the mandrel from moving from the upper position to the lower position and, when moved to the second position, the physical interference is removed, thereby allowing the mandrel to move.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing absorbent product having an outer cover having a first cover portion, a second cover portion and an interior region configured to hold the absorbent product and at least partially defined by one or more of the first and second cover portions, wherein the first cover portion is removably engaged to at least a portion of the second cover portion along a cover joint; and wherein the outer cover includes a hydrophobic section proximate the cover joint to direct any liquid on the cover near the cover joint away from the cover joint.

Abstract: An apparatus, product monitoring system, and a method of measuring an amount of product on a roller are provided. The method includes receiving a first position distance between a position sensor and an exterior edge of the roller. The method also includes comparing the first position distance with a predetermined position distance. The predetermined position distance defines the distance between the position sensor and the exterior edge of the roller at a specific amount of product left on the roller. The method further includes determining the amount of product left on the roller based on the comparison of the first position distance and the predetermined position distance. The method still further includes causing the transmission of a signal relating to the amount of product left on the roller.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wall-concealed drying apparatus, comprising of a housing chamber with at least one temperature element within the housing chamber and one fan coupled to at least one motor output disposed within the housing chamber to control air flow via a control circuit proximal. Additionally, at least one duct coupled to the fan and the temperature element to direct a temperature-treated air flow through the housing chamber. The housing chamber is flushed against a wall, such that at least one spaced dispensing vent on a front wall of the housing chamber is aligned with at least one spaced apertures through the wall and fastened in place where, the apertures are in substantial alignment with the dispensing vents for a user to receive the temperature-treated airflow to accomplish drying.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dispensing a variable air flow from a pivotable housing chamber. The method comprising the steps of: generating an air flow from a fan assembly, wherein the air flow is in communication with a heating element through a duct to be dispensed via a dispensing vent/outlet exposed via a front wall of the housing chamber; and resting a base on a flat surface in pivotal communication with the housing chamber, wherein the housing chamber and/or base pivots on at least one of a x, y, or z axis for enabling up to a parallel tilt in relation to the floor/base for relaxing a prone or supine user.

Abstract: An apparatus for aiding a toilet user in standing up, has a simple structure for aiding a toilet user in standing up, in which a movable seat where the toilet user sits is automatically movable to have lifting movement and pivoting movement, and minute pivoting movement is possible, thereby simplifying the structure and assisting the toilet user in safely standing up.

Abstract: This application discloses a cover device, a toilet cover assembly and a toilet, the cover device including a cover (2), at least one shaft sleeve (2-1, 2-2) provided on one end of the cover (2), the cover device further including at least one helical spring (5-1, 5-2) and at least one damper (4-1, 4-2); an outer end of the at least one helical spring (5-1, 5-2) is fixedly connected to the at least one shaft sleeve, such that the cover (2) applies a compression force to the at least one helical spring (5-1, 5-2) when rotating downward; and a bearing of the at least one damper (4-1, 4-2) penetrates through the center of the at least one helical spring (5-1, 5-2) and is fixedly connected to an inner end of the helical spring (5-1, 5-2), and an outer cylinder part of the at least one damper (4-1, 4-2) is fixedly connected to the at least one shaft sleeve (2-1, 2-2), such that the at least one damper (4-1, 4-2) resists against elastic force release of the at least one helical spring (5-1, 5-2), wherein the rated

Abstract: A splash shield assembly for blocking splashes from a toilet bowl includes a pair of first panels and a pair of couplers. Each coupler is coupled to a respective first panel proximate to a first end of the respective first panel. The first coupler is configured to couple to a toilet seat proximate to a respective opposing edge of the toilet seat so that the respective first panel extends substantially perpendicularly from a lower face of the toilet seat. The first panel is configured, with the toilet seat in a raised position, to shield an area proximate to an associated opposing side of a toilet, to which the toilet seat is hingedly coupled, from splashes that originate from a bowl of the toilet.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner has an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet with a suction motor positioned in the air flow path. A cyclone chamber positioned in the air flow path has a cyclone axis of rotation that extends in the forward/rearward direction. A pre-motor filter overlies the cyclone chamber.

Abstract: The filter can receive timely maintenance. A dust collection system includes a hammer drill, a dust collection attachment connected to the hammer drill and including a dust collection motor that generates a suction force and a filter that catches sucked dust, and a dust collection controller that monitors a state of the dust collection attachment to determine a time to perform maintenance.

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. A pair of seals within the inlet valve retains a nozzle handle mounted on the end of the hose in a stored position when the hose is in a retracted position and provides an air seal between the handle and vacuum supply conduit. A locking mechanism mounted on one embodiment of the inlet valves automatically locks the hose in a selected extended position when manually pulled from the inlet valve. A mounting bracket enables the inlet valve to be mounted at various locations in the structure and a pair of seals enables the inlet valve to be open to the ambient atmosphere.

Abstract: The invention relates to a relief valve (100) for portable, industrial dust collectors. It has actuating means (102, 104) for actuating the valve (100) between a closed position and an open position. According to the invention, the valve further includes retaining means (107) for maintaining the valve in the open position. The invention also relates to a hose device for a cleaner of a dust collector a dust collector. The hose device is arranged such that it covers the bottom of the grid means in the cleaner when the dust collector operates and falls down when the vacuum in the dust collector is released. The invention further relates to a cleaner, to a dust collector, to a grinding machine and to a method for operating a dust collector. These are in conjunction with the relief valve and/or the hose device.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprising a first cyclonic cleaning stage having a first cyclone chamber and a first dirt collection chamber external to the first cyclone chamber. The first cyclone chamber has a cyclone first end, an opposed cyclone second end, a cyclone sidewall extending between the cyclone first end and the cyclone second end, a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet, a cyclone dirt outlet in communication with the first dirt collection chamber and a cyclone longitudinal axis extending from the cyclone first end to the cyclone second end. The dirt outlet comprises a plurality of apertures.

Abstract: A cyclonic separator includes a cyclone chamber, and a vortex finder and diffuser arranged sequentially to form an outlet passage for the cyclone chamber. The vortex finder and diffuser have respective tapered portions which co-operatively define a narrowed waist in the outlet passage.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cleaning robot, controlling method thereof, and cleaning robot charging system, and more particularly, to a technology for a cleaning robot to select a charging device by taking into account whether the charging device is occupied and a distance to the charging device when the charging device is returning to the charging device for charging. The cleaning robot includes a main body; a movement module moving the main body; a communication module configured to request identification information of a charging device occupied by another cleaning robot to the other cleaning robot; and a controller configured to determine a charging device not occupied by the other cleaning robot based on the identification information of the charging device received from the other cleaning robot through the communication module, and to control the movement module to move the main body to the non-occupied charging device.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus having an on board energy storage member and an air flow passage from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet with an air treatment member and a suction motor provided in the air flow path. The on board energy storage member operably connected to the suction motor and in thermal communication with the air flow path at a location upstream of the suction motor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that mechanically removes liquid and debris from a brushroll and stores the mechanically-removed liquid and debris onboard the apparatus in a first collection area. The surface cleaning apparatus also collects further liquid and debris from the brushroll by a source of suction including a vacuum motor or a pump and stores the collected liquid and debris onboard the apparatus in a second collection area.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes: a liquid container; a heating element; and a pump for conveying liquid out of the liquid container in a direction of the heating element. The heating element at least partially vaporizes the liquid. The heating element is connected to a cleaning head, from which the vaporized liquid exits. A compensating device is arranged between the pump and the heating element.

Abstract: A system for monitoring cleanliness in a store. The system may include a server, a database and at least one sensor. The database may be in communication with the server and may store cleanliness parameters. The system includes at least one sensor configured to transmit measured cleanliness characteristics to the server and the server is configured to transmit a message based on a comparison of the measured cleanliness characteristics and the cleanliness parameters stored in the database.

Abstract: A wet cleaning device, in particular a wet wiping device, has a cleaning roller which is rotatable about a roller axis and has a cleaning lining. In order to create a wet cleaning device in which the regeneration effect is optimized, in particular while using a minimum of liquid, the wet cleaning device has a decelerating element to assist the removal of liquid and/or of dirt from the cleaning roller, which element has an impact edge directed radially outwards with respect to the roller axis and is arranged between fibers of the cleaning lining during a regeneration operation in such a way that the free ends of the mechanically unloaded fibers project outwards in the radial direction beyond the impact edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning cart which comprises a support body (1) and a communication device holder (2) for receiving a mobile communication device (3), the communication device holder (2) being secured to the support body (1).

Abstract: A dish overflow protection system for a dishwasher. The dishwasher has a conveyor mechanism, a holding area, and a washing system. The dish overflow protection system has a housing including a user interface. A first sensor is disposed on the housing and is configured to take a first reading. A second sensor is remote from the housing and is configured to take a second reading. The dish overflow protection system has a control unit configured to halt operation of the conveyor mechanism where a difference between the first reading and the second reading is greater than a threshold. The user interface is usable to modify the threshold.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a method for operating or controlling an operation of a household appliance (100, 300) performed by at least one device (100, 200, 300, 400). The method includes: obtaining external information representative of at least one external given situation outside the household appliance (100, 300); and operating or controlling an operation of the household appliance (100, 300) at least taking into account the external information obtained. In addition, the present disclosure concerns a device and a system for performing such a method.

Abstract: A dishwasher for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber receiving dishes for treatment and a spray system providing treating liquid to the treating chamber. A dish rack is located in the tub and has a bottom wall and at least a side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. A depending portion extends downwardly from the bottom wall and is oriented at an angle to the bottom wall to define an incline angle. At least one spray tube is carried by the dish rack.

Abstract: A dishwasher utilizes multiple rack-mounted corner sprayers disposed in corners defined between a side wall and front and rear walls of a dishwasher rack to direct fluid inwardly from the corners to wash utensils supported by the rack. The corner sprayers are in fluid communication with one another by a fluid channel that extends along the side wall of the rack, and an inlet port coupled to the first corner sprayer conveys fluid to each of the corner sprayers.

Abstract: An automatic dishwasher can include a tub having a bottom and at least partially defining an open face treating chamber, a base supporting the bottom of the tub and defining a mechanical area beneath the bottom of the tub, at least one sprayer emitting liquid into the treating chamber, and a rotating inlet filter assembly fluidly coupling the treating chamber to the at least one sprayer. A mounting bracket can be provided to secure the rotating inlet filter assembly to the base.