Abstract: The present invention is a clear plastic tube with a tube topper. It has sayings on it, for different kinds of occasions. Some occasions are “Happy Birthday”, Get Well Soon!, Congratulation on your baby,” and so on. The core components of invention is a clear plastic container, of various sizes inside diameter and length with a messaged tube topper, which, generally speaking, are configured as follows: they're similar to the Christmas candy canes with candy during the holiday season; except this is for several everyday occasions. Furthermore, it should be noted that the Candy Tube and Topper can be filled with many different items depending on the company providing the tube; such as M&M's, Reese's Pieces, nuts, small cars such as Match box cars, or even bird seeds, and confetti.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for enhancing the experience of chilled beverages are provided. In some embodiments, a set of holding structures, weights and/or magnets associated with a drinking vessel applies holding force(s) to ice within a drinking vessel. In some embodiments, a beverage is then poured over the ice, at least partially submerging it and chilling the beverage. In some method embodiments, suction-molds with customized shapes and designs are used as the water is frozen within the drinking vessel, creating ice sculptures affixed to the inside of the drinking vessel. In other aspects, holding pressure is maintained even if the frozen water partially melts. In some embodiments, a control system within weights or the drinking vessel implements lighting effects, cooling effects, and gas or other infusions, into the beverage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a temporary curtain rod bracket support. The apparatus of the present invention is operable to provide an even distribution of weight amongst the mounting member. Curtain rod brackets are often fastened to a surface with screws and/or nails; this method attaches a curtain rod bracket without damaging the mounting surface. The rod bracket takes use of joining materials which do not penetrate the mounting surface but are sufficient in their ability to support the weight of the bracket, rod, and curtains.

Abstract: A separable screw and a juice extractor using the same are disclosed. A separable screw according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a first module formed with slits by bars on an external circumferential side; and a second module formed with ribs inserted into the slit of the first module; wherein the first module and the second module are detachably coupled, and the rib is inserted into the slit and a gap is formed between the rib and the slit when the second module is inserted into and coupled with the first module.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coconut opener, which comprises a barrel-shaped main body, a blade extending outward from the periphery of the main body and a connecting rod connecting the main body. The main body has an opening end and a tail hole, the diameter of the opening end is larger than the diameter of the tail hole; the blade is connected with the opening end; the connecting rod is installed on one side of the main body. The structure of the coconut opener mentioned above is simple. The coconut shell can be cut with the blade through tapping the main body. The cone part of the coconut can be pierced through the tail hole, and the main body with the cut coconut shell is pulled out from the coconut through the connecting rod, so as to realize the opening of the coconut with high efficiency, easy operation, and no scratch to the operator.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to systems, apparatus and methods concerned with autonomous preparation of brewed beverages, such as coffee beverages. Some embodiments make use of at least one robotic arm in the brewed beverage preparation. Various embodiments use two robotic arms. Various embodiments have multiple separately controlled components with which the at least one robotic arm can interact as part of the coffee preparation process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a centrifugal coffee brewing device, comprising: a spinning assembly which is rotatable about a main axis, the spinning assembly comprising: a chamber element comprising a bottom wall, a cylinder element comprising a filter, wherein the chamber element and the cylinder element form a brewing chamber, a main drive for rotating the spinning assembly about the main axis for centrifuging the coffee, wherein the cylinder element including the filter is movable between a first, lower position in which the filter forms the circumference of the brewing chamber and in which the spinning assembly has a brewing configuration, and a second, upper position in which the circumference of the brewing chamber is open, and in which second position coffee residue can be ejected by spinning the chamber element.

Abstract: The present invention pertains in general to an apparatus and method for the drying and activating of infusing material, and the infusing, agitation and dispensation of oils in a controlled manner to produce a desired potency of an infusion while remaining below an identified maximum temperature threshold.

Abstract: An automatic edible fluid injection device of food flying machines is disclosed, comprising a machine body which is mounted with a food flying pot and an edible fluid adding device, wherein the edible fluid adding device includes a material feeding arm and a material feeding cylinder connected to the material feeding arm, and the material feeding arm is fixedly installed with a tilted material discharge fixing device and configured with a plurality of peristaltic pumps, as well as the same amount of material containers and material tube as the peristaltic pumps, and an end of each of the material tubes extends into each of the material containers and then passes around the peristaltic pump so as to detour to the material discharge fixing device to be fixed therein, and the master controller controls the material feeding cylinder and each of the peristaltic pumps such that, after activation.

Abstract: An automatic material pouring device of food flying machines is disclosed, comprising a machine body, a food flying pot, a material adding device and a master controller, in which the food flying pot and the material adding device are individually mounted on the machine body, and the material adding device includes a base and a movable seat which is used to place at least one material placement box, and the base is also further configured with a feeding cylinder and an attracting device, and the feeding cylinder and the attracting device are assembled together, and in which the master controller is used to control the feeding cylinder and the attracting device so as to control the feeding cylinder to roll and turn when the attracting device is attracted and attached to the material placement box thereby pouring the material accommodated inside the material placement box into the food flying pot.

Abstract: A pan system is provided having a male mold portion extending from a planar portion to create a pallet. Raw dough is rolled out to a sheet having a uniform thickness, which is then cut into a cut shape. The cut shape is designed to overlay the male mold portion and have overlapping seam areas. Optionally, a vacuum may be drawn through the male mold portion to draw the cut shape against the outer surface of the male mold portion. The overlapping seam areas are compacted and joined with pressure pads. Once the seam areas are joined, the dough is trimmed with a trimming die. The trimmed and seamed dough is then passed through an oven as it overlays the male mold portion to create a continuous baked pocket bun.

Abstract: Here, a ceramic roaster-purpose light rocker arm is disclosed, which belongs to technology field of ceramic roaster and includes casing, rotation shaft, roaster body and cover. Both ends of rotation shaft penetrates the casing and are connected with rotation shaft and casing. The inner wall of the casing is movably connected with lower anchor chain foot and the lower anchor chain foot is fixed with roaster body. The inner wall of casing through the shaft is movably connected with upper anchor chain foot. The inner wall of upper anchor chain foot is connected with rail shaft. The inner wall of the upper anchor chain foot is fixed with retainer and the surface of the rotation shaft is provided with torsion spring. The torsion spring provides a buffer force, which makes the roaster cover opened merely with a finger-force.

Abstract: A multi-purpose barbecue grill has a body, at least one lower grate, an upper grate, a rotating skewer assembly, a heating assembly, and a drip pan. The body has a base, a back sheet, and two side walls. The base is disposed at a bottom of the body. The back sheet is mounted on a front surface of the base. The two side walls are mounted to two side surfaces of the base respectively. Each one of the two side walls has multiple supporting sets disposed on an inner surface thereon. The at least one lower grate is detachably mounted to two corresponding supporting sets of the two side walls. The upper grate is mounted to the two side walls of the body. The rotating skewer assembly is detachably mounted in the body. The heating assembly is rotatably mounted in the body. The drip pan is detachably disposed on the base of the body.

Abstract: A system includes a firepot within a cooking chamber, an auger that delivers pelletized fuel into the firepot, and a fan that provides combustion air to the cooking chamber. The fan operates on a periodic basis to maintain the cooking chamber in a state of high relative smoke generation compared to smoke generation that would occur in a steady-state fan operation.

Abstract: A contact baking mechanism of a toaster, comprising a baking tray, a fixed bracket and a mobile mechanism, the baking tray is provided in the fixed bracket, the baking tray comprising a left baking tray and a right baking tray, the mobile mechanism comprising a bread tray and a mobile bracket, the bread tray is provided between the left baking tray and the right baking tray, the end of the bread tray is clamped in the fixed bracket through a T-shaped groove, the mobile bracket is provided outside the fixed bracket and fixedly connected with the bread tray, the left baking tray and the right baking tray are moved back and forth by the elastic mechanism when the bread tray moves up and down along the T-shaped groove.

Abstract: An automatic cleaning device of food flying machines is disclosed, wherein a food flying pot and a cleaning device are respectively installed on the machine body, the cleaning device includes a water inlet externally connected to a water source, the water inlet is connected with at least one connection tube, a water control valve is installed on the connection tube, a water outlet head is connected to the end of the connection tube, and the master controller is set up to control the water control valve, after having completed the food flying operation, the water control valve can be activated so that clean water can be sprayed into the inner flying pot through the water outlet head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herb grinding devices for grinding herbs and other plant matter into particulates, and more particularly, to an herb grinding device having a chargeable igniter or chargeable lighter. The herein disclosed device provides a combination grinding device and igniter (or lighter) so that a user may grind plant matter into smokeable and/or vaporizable particulates and then utilize the very same device to light or ignite the smokeable and/or vaporizable particulates so as to consume the plant matter efficiently. In certain embodiments, the igniter assembly may include a flameless lighter such as a coil lighter and may further include a port for receiving electrical charge from an external source to power to igniter. In an exemplary embodiment, the igniter assembly includes a rotatable lid for removably covering the igniter when the igniter is not in use.

Abstract: A grinding cup for a blade coffee grinder, includes a bottom wall; a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom wall and defining an upper opening which is to receive coffee beans; a removable lid, the removable lid having a lower surface at least substantially covering the upper opening; wherein the lower surface includes a plurality of downwardly projecting ribs configured to promote movement of coffee grinds towards the interior of the grinding cup.

Abstract: A food mixing device includes a main housing, a food sensing module and a signal control module. The food sensing module is provided in the mixing portion of the main housing for detecting a temperature and predetermined ingredients of food materials mixed by the food mixing device. The signal control module is provided in the receiving cavity of the main housing and electrically connected to the food sensing module. The is arranged to transmit information about detected temperature and detected food ingredients to at least one of a built-in display unit, an external electronic device and an external audio device.

Abstract: A blending system includes a container assembly. The container assembly includes a body. The body has a closed end and an open end. A plate insert is attached to the closed end. A blade assembly is attached to the plate insert. The blade assembly includes a blade. The blade may be balanced.

Abstract: The invention comprises an apparatus and/or a method of use thereof for dispensing whipped cream, comprising: a profi including a pressure containment housing, a first receiving port integrated into the pressure containment housing, a dispensing port integrated into the pressure containment housing, and at least a first pressure cartridge containing at least a liquid form of nitrous oxide, where the pressure cartridge includes a pressure gas delivery port and where a connection between the receiving port and the pressure gas delivery port form: (1) a section of a pressure containment unit encompassing contents of the pressure containment housing and the pressure cartridge and (2) an open path between the pressure containment housing and the pressure cartridge.

Abstract: A beverage container has a body with an open top, an interior volume and a closed bottom. A lid assembly is removably coupled to the open top of the body. A storage compartment is removably coupled to the closed bottom of the body. A mixer is coupled to the lid assembly. The mixer can mix contents located inside the body. The mixer can be silent when a user of the beverage container shakes contents located inside the body.

Abstract: The present application discloses a scalable automated kitchen system comprising: ingredient containers configured to contain or otherwise hold food ingredients wherein some ingredient containers may be closed by lids such as caps; storage room configured to store ingredient containers; lid opening apparatus configured to remove a lid from a closed container; transfer apparatus configured to move a closed ingredient container from storage area to the lid opening apparatus; cooking stations configured to cook food; a transport system comprising rail tracks and vehicles moving on the rail tracks configured to transport ingredient containers, stopping mechanisms, charging mechanisms, and track switch mechanisms. The automated kitchen system can save labor cost and can produce cooked food of consistent quality.

Abstract: The present application discloses an automated cooking apparatus that includes a cooking container to contain or otherwise hold food or food ingredients and a stirring motion mechanism to move the cooking container by fast speed yet points on the internal surface of the container are displaced by properly small distance. The stirring motion mechanism may comprise one or more kinematic mechanisms or pairs, each comprising a first mating part and a second mating part whose movement is constrained relative the first mating part, wherein the first mating part is connected to the cooking container.

Abstract: A storage system includes a container, a rim assembly coupled to the container to form a container assembly, and one or more magnets positioned in a container assembly. An effective magnetic force exerted by the one or more magnets on a support surface from which the container assembly is suspended is varied by adjusting a distance between the support surface and the one or more magnets.

Abstract: A cutting board with one or more cut-out sections is provided. Each cut-out is defined by a ledge, and one or more containers may be installed in a cut-out, by engaging their rims/edges with a cut-out ledge. After installation, and during use of the cutting board, no container extends above a work surface of the cutting board. Therefore, food ingredients, remnants, scraps, and so on can be easily and directly scraped or otherwise moved from the work surface to the installed containers. A portion of the cutting board that comprises the work surface is placed on a counter or other support and may be weighted to offset the weight of the containers, which overlie open space or an area lower than the counter (e.g., a sink).

Abstract: A food mixer, including: a bottom container, for containing raw food, the container including a top opening; a top container, including a bottom outlet and a seal for normally closing the bottom outlet, the top container for disposing thereof above the bottom container, for dispensing water from the top container through the bottom outlet thereof the bottom container through the top opening thereof; at least one compartment, each for containing a spice; and a handle extending from the seal, for lifting the handle for opening the bottom outlet together with opening the at least one compartment.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a bathtub closure system having a step, the step having a first side panel, a second side panel, and an elongated platform defining a cavity, where the cavity can be configured to facilitate ingress and egress into a bathtub. The bathtub closure system can include a closure, where the closure can be coupled with the step and can cooperate with the step to form a substantially watertight seal when the closure is in a closed position.

Abstract: An apparatus for a wearable sanitizer dispenser that comprises elastic elements filled with liquid sanitizer. Each elastic element is for storing, transporting and dispensing sanitizer. The elastic element has a slit on its surface. The release of liquid sanitizer stored in the elastic element is prompted by compressing the elastic element and squeezing liquid sanitizer through the slit. The slit is also used for inserting liquid sanitizer into the elastic element. Multiple elastic elements can be strung together through the tube, or connected on the exterior of the elements by other elastic elements, and worn as a bracelet or necklace.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a heated towel rack that includes at least one lateral support, at least one forced air heating unit in fluid communication with a channel within a lateral support, and at least one cross bar coupled to the at least one lateral support. The at least one cross bar including at least one vent that traverses into a conduit within the cross bar. The channel is in fluid communication with the at least one vent by way of the conduit.

Abstract: Toilet paper includes at least two sheets on which embossments are formed and that are joined together in a nested manner. The area of a top part of an embossed protrusion of each of the embossments is between 0.8 mm2 and 1.5 mm2, and the area percentage of top parts of embossed protrusions of the embossments is between 5% and 10%.

Abstract: A dispenser assembly and method of providing a web material dispenser assembly that is configured to dispense towel and wipe web materials, whether continuous or interwoven, in a pull-through manner from a core of a roll of material. The dispenser assembly includes a housing having a base and a moveable cover. A roll guide is disposed in the housing and defines a portion of the dispense passage associated with extraction of material from the dispenser assembly. A restrictor plate is supported by the roll guide and is rotatable and axially translatable relative thereto. The restrictor plate defines a number of dispense openings that can be selectively aligned with the portion of the dispense passage defined by the roll guide such that the characteristics associated with the pull-through dispense activity of the dispenser assembly can be quickly and conveniently configured to achieve a desired dispense action.

Abstract: A sanitary toilet seat assembly is improved with a removable tray for capturing fluid and filth transported into the housing by the tubular protective film traveling from the toilet seat on to the take up spool in the housing. The removable tray is configured to be placed between a lower inner surface of a base member and the take-up shaft of the sanitary toilet seat assembly. The base member can include spaced vertical partitions extending from the inner surface of the base member and the removable tray can be positioned between the vertical partitions. The removable tray can include side walls in sliding contact with the vertical partitions. The base member can include a concave rear surface extending from the lower inner surface and the removable tray can include a corresponding shaped rear wall to slidingly engage the concave rear surface. The removable tray can also include a front wall extending from the side walls.

Abstract: A toilet seat includes a toilet seat frame having a first support surface and an edge defining an aperture extending through the toilet seat frame. The first support surface is configured to at least partially support a user on the toilet seat. The toilet seat also includes a flexible support member having an outer rim coupled to the edge of the toilet seat frame such that the flexible support member is suspended across the aperture of the toilet seat frame. The flexible support member includes a second support surface configured to at least partially support the user on the toilet seat.

Abstract: A toilet seat assembly includes a base configured to be attached to the toilet bowl, the base including a toilet seat, a lid, and an energy source. A hydraulic cylinder in the base is operable to open and close the seat and lid using water from the mains water supply. The assembly can include a cleaning assembly at least partially housed in the base, such as one that includes a cleaning cassette configured to contain a cleaning product. A processor and valve assembly are configured to control a flow of water between the mains water supply and the toilet bowl in response to sensor or user input. The assembly is configured to clean the toilet bowl automatically and can also or alternately be configured for automatic opening and closing of the lid and toilet seat.

Abstract: A decontamination apparatus for a viewing window includes a cylinder and a rotating module disposed at one end of the cylinder. The rotating module is connected with a viewing window. The rotating module can be driven to rotate, which further drives the viewing window to rotate for removing dirt attached to the viewing window. Besides, a decontamination apparatus for a viewing window includes a cylinder connected with a viewing window and a rotating module disposed at one end of the cylinder. The rotating module is connected with a wiper in contact with the viewing window. The rotating module can be driven to rotate, which further drives the wiper to turn for removing dirt attached to the viewing window.

Abstract: A cleaner includes: a suction motor that generates suction force; a dust separation unit disposed under the suction motor and separates dust from air; a handle disposed behind the suction motor; and a battery disposed under the handle and behind the dust separation unit to supply power to the suction motor.

Abstract: A cleaner includes: a suction motor that generates suction force; a dust separation unit disposed under the suction motor and separates dust from air; a handle disposed behind the suction motor; and a battery disposed under the handle and behind the dust separation unit to supply power to the suction motor.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a backpack vacuum cleaner, which includes a dust collection part, a base part, a vacuum electric fan and an air pressure alarm unit. The vacuum electric fan introduces dust-containing airflow into a dust collection bag from a dust inlet and guides air entering an exhaust space to an exhaust port. An air pressure detection element arranged in the tank detects the pressure in the exhaust space. The alarm sends an alarm signal to the outside and can decide whether to give an alarm to the outside based on a detection result of the air pressure detection element.

Abstract: An improved shop vacuum with wet/dry capability uses a vacuum tube that terminates in a space between the canister and the vacuum compartment such that the substance and content exiting the vacuum tube is not directly opposed the negative pressure source. This allows the substance to drain into the canister in a more controlled and less volatile condition, reducing splashing and entrainment of the substance. Moreover, a second exit for the vacuum has been added to the canister to improve the efficiency of the vacuum and the overall performance of the device.

Abstract: A device for covering a plurality of different sized robotic systems. The device can include a cover sized to at least partially fit over the robotic system; one or more sidewalls extended from the cover, wherein the one or more sidewalls is configured to removably engage with each of the plurality of different sized robotic systems; and one or more apertures in the cover and/or the one or more sidewalls. The one or more apertures are selectively positioned and sized so as to prevent obstructing the one or more onboard sensors of the respective robotic system when the device is in an assembled state with the respective robotic system.

Abstract: Applicant has created vacuum apparatuses with improved stability and methods for improving the stability of a wet/dry vacuum. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a motor, a removable drum adapted to store debris collected by the apparatus, and a base that can be adapted to receive the removable drum. The motor can be adapted to be interposed between the removable drum and the base. The methods can include the step of providing a base, the step of providing a removable drum adapted to be coupled to the base, and the step of coupling a vacuum motor to the base such that the vacuum motor is adapted to be disposed beneath the removable drum when the drum is coupled to the base. By relocating the motor of vacuum apparatus beneath the drum, the vacuum's center of gravity can be lowered significantly and, thus, its propensity to tip over is minimized.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an intelligent robot cleaner. The intelligent robot cleaner primarily senses foreign matter sucked through a suction unit under the control of a control unit, and secondarily senses an article collected in a collection unit, if articles other than the foreign matter are sensed, thus allowing a use to recognize accurate information about the article collected in the collection unit and preventing valuables or small articles from being lost. The intelligent robot device may be associated with an artificial intelligence module, a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a robot, an augmented reality (AR) device, a virtual reality (VR) device, devices related to 5G services, and the like.

Abstract: A dirtiness level determining method applied to an electronic device comprising an image sensor. The method comprises: (a) capturing a first image at a first time point according to first type of light; (b) capturing a second image at a second time point after the first time point according to the first type of light; (c) calculating a first fixed pattern according to a first difference between the first image and the second image; and (d) calculating a first dirtiness level of the image sensor according to the first fixed pattern; (e) generating a first notifying message if the first dirtiness level is higher than a dirtiness threshold.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a robot cleaner, comprising: a receive module, configured to receive a first image information around said robot cleaner; a processor module, configured to identify a material of the floor around said robot cleaner, and a position of said first image information according to said first image information; a control module, configured to send a control signal to control movement of the robot cleaner according to the material of the floor which is identified by said processor module and the position of said first image information; and a motion module, configured to control operation of a motor to drive the robot cleaner with a cleaning mode according to said control signal.

Abstract: A cleaner includes: a suction motor that generates a suction force; and an operation unit that is configured to input control instruction for the suction motor. The operation unit includes: a support frame; a first push part that is rotatably seated on the support frame and allows an instruction to turn on or off the suction motor to be input when being rotated in a first direction; and a second push part that allows the intensity of the suction force of the suction motor to be adjusted when being rotated in a second direction.

Abstract: An autonomous mobile robot includes a drive system to support the robot above a surface, a sensor system configured to generate a signal indicative of a location of the robot on the surface, and a controller operably connected to the drive system and the sensor system. The drive system is operable to navigate the robot about the surface. The controller is configured to execute instructions to perform operations including establishing a behavior control zone on the surface, controlling the drive system, in response to establishing the behavior control zone on the surface, to maneuver the robot to a location of the behavior control zone on the surface, and maneuvering, using the drive system, the robot about the surface and initiating a behavior in response to determining, based on the signal indicative of the location of the robot, that the robot is proximate the behavior control zone.

Abstract: A dishwashing apparatus may include a sump. The sump may include a sump pan configured to couple with a wash chamber of the dishwashing apparatus. The sump may include a sump well coupled to the sump pan and configured to collect the liquid from the sump pan. The sump well may include a well inlet in communication with the sump pan. The sump pan may convey the liquid to the well inlet. A recirculation port extending through a first wall of the sump well. A drain port may extend through a second wall of the sump well. The second wall defines a bottom of the sump well. The dishwashing apparatus may include a controller. The controller may monitor electrical characteristics of a pump. The controller may provide a notification if fluid is not flowing through the pump.

Abstract: A dish rack (1) for dishwashers (2), the dish rack (1) having a grid-shaped rack base (4), which is formed from base webs (3), and side walls (5), the side walls (5) together with the rack base (4) surrounding a rack interior space (6) of the dish rack (1), and the rack base (4) and/or the side walls (5) having standing surfaces (8) on an underside (7) of the dish rack (1). These standing surfaces end in a standing plane (9) of the dish rack (1), and the base webs (3) have angled web regions (10) which, as seen in a sectional plane (11) orthogonal to the standing plane (9), are arranged at least in regions at an acute angle (12) to the standing plane (9).

Abstract: A dish rack for dishwashers, with side walls and a grid-shaped rack base together surrounding a rack interior space of the dish rack, and the rack base and/or the side walls having standing surfaces that end in a standing plane of the dish rack. In at least one of the side walls at least one washing liquid deflecting surface is formed for deflecting a washing liquid jet, which penetrates the standing plane, into the rack interior space. The washing liquid deflecting surface extends between inner and outer wall portions of the side wall. The washing liquid deflecting surface has at least one deflecting surface region which, as seen in a sectional plane parallel to the standing plane, is arranged at an obtuse angle relative to an inner surface of the inner wall portion, this inner surface facing the rack interior space, and the deflecting surface region has a height extent of at least 5 mm in a vertical direction normal to the standing plane.