Abstract: A partitioned tableware including abase (1), a wall (2) extending from the base (1) defining a first space gap (3), the wall (2) has a lower edge (20) and an upper edge (21), the lower edge (20) being tangent to the base (1), a lip (4) extending radially outwardly from the wall (2), and a first partitioning member (5) and a second partitioning member (6) with a second space gap (7) between them.

Abstract: A constructible scoop is provided as a sheet of planar flexible material having front and back surfaces and bilateral symmetry along a center line that extends from a top edge through a bottom edge. The sheet includes elongate extensions that emanate from a center body, and include left and right lateral extensions, a base extension that terminates at the bottom edge of the sheet and is oriented at ninety degrees relative to the left and right lateral extensions, an optional handle extension that terminates at the top edge of the sheet opposite the base extension. The extensions form a periphery that is shaped so that each extension may be flexed from a planar configuration to a three-dimensional configuration and fixedly engaged to form a scoop having a backwall, opposing sidewalls, a receptacle, and a spout.

Abstract: An eating utensil assembly may include a first eating utensil that may include a first handle having first and second opposing ends and that includes spaced apart sidewalls defining a through-opening therebetween, and an end support member coupled between the spaced apart sidewalls adjacent the first end to define a recessed area relative to the spaced apart sidewalls. The first eating utensil may also include a first eating utensil head coupled adjacent the second end of the first handle. The eating utensil assembly may further include a second eating utensil removably carried by the end support member within the through-opening and that may have a length greater than a length of the through-opening so that the second eating utensil extends through the recessed area and across the end support member. Breakaway tabs may removably couple the second eating utensil to the spaced apart sidewalls within the through-opening.

Abstract: Ergonomic chopsticks come with low-profile protrusions that are strategically placed. These protrusions generate tactile feedback on particular surfaces of a user's fingers, without hindering normal movements of fingers and chopsticks. They guide beginners and lifelong users alike to adopt a proper chopstick grip, allowing users to extend chopstick tips wide apart over an angle of 40 degrees. They help users twirl chopsticks from the closed posture to the wide-open posture, and back, based on principles of the planetary gear train, while ensuring that fingers and chopsticks stay within the standard grip form. As a result, a user can wield ergonomic chopsticks to embrace large food items with ease, manipulate these large items with dexterity and finesse in the same way she can small items, and generate enough compression force to hold all items firmly between ergonomic chopsticks.

Abstract: The edible drinking straw is a foodstuff. The edible drinking straw is configured for use with a liquid foodstuff. The edible drinking straw is a straw that draws the liquid foodstuff from a container. The edible drinking straw is consumed after the liquid foodstuff has been consumed from the container. The edible drinking straw comprises a shell and a rouleau. The rouleau is formed through the shell. The shell is formed from a fluid impermeable material. The liquid foodstuff is drawn from the container through the rouleau.

Abstract: A coated pasta straw includes a substrate made of pasta (dry pasta) that is coated with beeswax covering the substrate. Beeswax is a biological material that, in some embodiments, is organic (produced per organic farming standards). Beeswax is bio-degradable and does not negatively impact the environment and has a higher melting point than many other waxes. During most uses as well as during storage, and transportation, the beeswax will not melt and the straws will not stick to each other. The beeswax repels liquids that are being consumed through the coated pasta straw and, therefore, impacts little or no flavor into the liquids. Therefore, the coated pasta straw will not substantially (or at all) impact the flavor and taste of the liquid being consumed by the coated pasta straw.

Abstract: A clamping device for attaching a container and a mobile device to a handlebar of a stroller includes a clamp, a cup holder and a clamping assembly. The clamp has a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm. The cup holder is mounted to the first clamping arm for receiving a container and includes a positioning member and a receiving member, an outer wall of the container is positioned by the positioning member and the bottom portion of the container is supported by the receiving member. The clamping assembly has a connecting joint, a supporting member and a clamping unit. The upper and lower ends of the connecting joint are respectively pivotally connected to the bottom of the supporting member and the top of the second clamping arm, and the clamping unit is mounted on the supporting member and used for clamping a mobile device.

Abstract: A serving tray is disclosed. The serving tray includes a planar shaped body having a length, weight, and height. The height is substantially less than the length and the width. An upward-facing surface of the tray has at least one cutout. A magnetic element is positioned inside each at least one cutout. A connecting element attaches each magnetic element to each cutout such that an upward facing surface of each magnetic element is substantially flush with the upward-facing surface of the tray.

Abstract: A modular beverage platform unit includes an elongated body, a first connection feature extending outward from a first end portion of the elongated body and a second connection feature disposed at a second end portion of the elongated body opposite the first end portion. The second connection feature comprises a recess. Further, the modular beverage platform unit includes a retention feature configured to secure drinkware to a top portion of the elongated body.

Abstract: A hat bracket supports hats having a bill extending from a crown. The bracket has a back plate which may have bores therethrough. The back plate connects at an upper portion to a top arm which extends forwardly and downwardly relative to the back plate. A bottom arm extends forwardly and upwardly relative to the back plate and provides a hat support, such as a whale tail, onto which a rear of the crown is supported with the bill extending upwardly and prevented from outward rotation by the top arm. Multiple brackets may be connected together.

Abstract: A standing desk mat includes a base having a thickness dimension within which a cushioning material resides for supporting a bottom of a shoe of a standing user off a floor when the user is standing on the standing desk mat, and a strap operably connected to the base to form a bridge spanning a portion of the base for an upper portion of the shoe to engage a bottom portion of the strap upon the user raising the shoe above the base to raise at least a portion of the standing desk mat therewith and disengage the bottom portion of the strap upon the user lowering the shoe to lower the base to the floor therewith.

Abstract: A hook system is described that can attach to the leg of a table and be configured to hold one or more purses, handbags, shopping bags or briefcases. The system is simple, inexpensive and adaptable to fit on legs of different sizes and shapes. The hook system can comprise one or more hook members and one or more adjustable cable ties to hold the hook members in place against a table leg.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a self-learning autolocking secure mailbox system. The self-learning autolocking secure mailbox system comprises of an automatic unique size detachable auto lock system (not limited to locking direction), emote operated key pad, WIFI adaptor to enable remote control, device app (IOS and android) to control lock, mail picking assistance app. The mailbox is further attached with mounted open and close drive shafts for auto lock mechanism, remote open a losing system with event alert, alarm for force opening, on demand pickup request when mail is full, voice control system to check for new mail, internal and external camera, image recognition to detect the mail in the box and additionally enables users to create code for third parties to open box at lock time.

Abstract: A remotely managed lockable storage container includes a lid, an electronically controlled lock, an internal temperature sensor; an electronic communication module comprising a processor, a communication interface, a camera system, an interior motion detector; a computer memory containing machine instructions, that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to transmit a container interior temperature reading and a lock status to a remote computing device via the communication interface.

Abstract: A Parcel Box that is mounted on the garage door of a residential home for package and mail delivery comprises an outer box having a front door with a lock and an inner box having a back door with a lock, an inner box that allows the parcel box to be extended in volume capacity to accommodate varying sizes of packages, a barcode reader for scanning a barcode that is affixed on the package for unlocking the front door, a processor that communicates with the barcode reader to determine that the barcode matches one of the stored codes in the processor's storage and the processor sends a command to unlock the front door then the processor communicates with the wireless network that sends a message to the user's cell phone that a package is delivered inside the parcel box, a security camera that records the activity around the parcel box, a security lights for illuminating the driveway during night time, and a slot for receiving mails.

Abstract: A package retention system and method to secure one or more packages to a fixture such as a door handle are provided. When packages are delivered while home owner is away, the delivered packages can be securely and safely retained using the package retention system. The package retention system includes a bag to accommodate packages, a pull string configured to wrap around an opening of the bag, and an enclosure that includes first and second locking mechanisms. The first locking mechanism locks or unlocks the pull string, and the second locking mechanism locks or unlocks a coupling member that is configured to be coupled to a fixture such as a door handle to secure the bag to the fixture.

Abstract: A modular curtain rod assembly is provided which allows a person to use any desired thin covering material to cover a curtain rod and customize the appearance of the curtain rod. The covering material is held in place by a support clip which secures the covering material to the curtain rod and which also supports the curtain rings above the covering material to prevent wear of the covering material and to provide curtains which are easy to open or close regardless of covering material.

Abstract: A combined vegetable peeler and fruit peeler includes a handle and at least one leg extending from the handle. A slotted blade is mounted to the handle for peeling vegetables. The leg includes a citrus slicer having a cutting edge for slicing the rind of fruit. The leg may further include a peeling blade in the form of a protrusion having reduced thickness, with the peeling blade having utility in peeling the rind from fruit.

Abstract: An evaporator device for water, which is intended to produce steam for, for example, a steam cooking device, has a container which is closed apart from a water inlet and a steam outlet, and has heating elements on the outside of the container. An inner body is arranged inside the container and is, everywhere on its outer surface, which faces toward the heating element, spaced apart from the inner side of the container. Said inner body is permeable to steam and water and consists of a non-solid material or of a porous material or of a fabric material.

Abstract: Improvements in and relating to a cooking apparatus A container (201) for storing and steaming food is disclosed, together with a packaged food product, a method of packaging food items and a method of cooking food items. The container (201) comprises a first compartment (202) for containing a steam source and a second compartment (203) for containing at least one food item. The second compartment (203) is disposed above the first compartment (202). Preferably, the first compartment (202) is separated from the second compartment (203) by a partition (221) and an adjustable barrier (240), the partition (201) comprising at least one opening (223) for admitting water vapour into the second compartment (203) from the first compartment (202).

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods and apparatus for a beverage brewer. The beverage brewer including a burner, a reservoir, a controller, and a thermoelectric generator. The burner produces combustible heat across a surface. The reservoir stores a brewing fluid. The controller controls a brewing process. The thermoelectric generator is structured with a supply side, a waste side and a power output. The supply side is directed towards the surface of the burner. The waste side contacts the reservoir. The power output powers the controller.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cold brew coffee maker and related methods of making cold brew coffee. The cold brew coffee maker can include a rotation plate assembly, a removable cup, a brew chamber and a filtration assembly. The rotation plate assembly can include an internal magnetic component for generating rotational movement of a selectively attachable component of the cup. The removable cup can include a detachable impeller and removable plate. In other embodiments, the impeller may be non-removably affixed to the cup. The impeller can engage with the rotation plate assembly by a magnetic connection. In the “on” mode, the impeller engages with the rotational plate assembly and internal magnetic component, allowing for rotational movement of the impeller. In the “off” mode, the impeller and magnetic component are freely moveable and able to disengage, allowing for easy separation of all assembly components for cleaning or replacement.

Abstract: A beverage preparation capsule including front and back sheets that are bonded together along a top edge, first and second side edges, and a bottom edge. A region of bonding along the bottom edge may be releasable to allow escape of beverage from the capsule during beverage preparation. There may be a transverse seal that is interrupted by a gap that provides fluid communication between a beverage ingredient chamber located above said gap and a beverage outlet chamber located below said gap. A folded filter strip extending across the capsule includes a fold extending transversely below said transverse seal and front and back side panels extending upwardly through said transverse seal that are bonded to the front and back sheets of the capsule, respectively. The front and back side panels may not extend more than about 10 mm into said beverage ingredient chamber above said transverse seal.

Abstract: The invention concerns A container (10) for storing, metering and dispensing bulk material, the container comprising: —a tank (1) to store the bulk material, said tank comprising a close top end and an opened bottom end, and said tank presenting an essentially cylindrical shape, —a dispensing closure (2) to dispense the bulk material from the opened bottom end of the tank, said dispensing closure comprising:.

Abstract: A beverage preparation device, in particular for preparing coffee, tea or milk beverages, having a milk system for dispensing milk and/or milk froth, and having a control unit for controlling the beverage preparation device to dispense beverages portion by portion. The milk system here has a connectable conveying line to a milk container, and a milk pump which is attached to the conveying line. A first mechanical flow meter is arranged in the conveying line, this flow meter meters the volume of milk conveyed by the milk pump and is connected in terms of signaling to the control unit.

Abstract: A method for controlling a beverage maker (1) involves the steps of preparing (101) a first beverage having a first value of a beverage-preparation parameter, preparing (102) a second beverage having a second value of the beverage-preparation parameter different than the first value, receiving a user input that selects the first or the second beverage, and storing (105, 106) the beverage-preparation parameter of the selected beverage as a specification for the preparation of the beverage. A beverage maker (1) includes a beverage-preparation device (3) with at least one variable beverage-preparation parameter, which can assume at least two different values, and a control device (2) configured to carry out the method.

Abstract: A chafing dish assembly for use with first and second food trays. The chafing dish assembly includes a support pan and a stopper rail. The support pan further includes a support pan lip with a lip top surface sized and configured to support the food trays. The support pan lip has stopper grooves disposed along the lip top surface. The stopper rail includes first and second positioning tabs extending at each end of the rail. The stopper rail is cooperatively sized and configured with the first and second positioning tabs respectively received in the stopper grooves with the rail spanning across an open top of the support pan and with the first and second food trays positioned in the support pan and supported by the stopper rail.

Abstract: The present utility model discloses an oil-smoke removal device, including an oil-smoke removal device body, which is provided with an air inlet at one end, and an air outlet at the other end, and an absorption and decomposition device for decomposing and absorbing the oil-smoke is provided in the middle of the oil-smoke removal device body. The oil-smoke removal device provided by the present utility model is a structure mainly applied for absorbing oil-smoke during barbecue, and it uses the absorption and decomposition device in the structure to achieve the objective of effective adsorption and decomposition of the oil-smoke contained in the oil-smoke gas, which greatly reduces the environmental pollution caused by oil-smoke emissions, resulting in a very good effect in the practical application.

Abstract: An air inlet device of an air fryer, which has a heating chamber, includes an upper housing, and an upper cover disposed above and covering the upper housing. The upper cover and the upper housing cooperatively define a flow guide channel therebetween. The flow guide channel has an air inlet opening for entry of air into the air inlet device, and a chamber entry opening located inwardly of the air inlet opening for flowing of the air into the heating chamber. The flow guide channel has a curved shape from the air inlet opening to the chamber entry opening.

Abstract: A portable outdoor grill and method for cooking in windy outdoor environments protects food on a grill grate from wind-blown debris by retaining the grill grate at an offset position away from a rim that forms at an open grill end of the portable outdoor grill. The food is circumferentially surrounded by the sidewalls at the grill end of the portable outdoor grill. The heat fuel is circumferentially surrounded by the sidewalls at the base end of the grill. Multiple fastening apertures and grate support fasteners enable height adjustability of the grill grate along the length of the housing. Multiple vent apertures form in the sidewalls to enable air circulation for enhanced grilling. Insulated handles facilitate gripping and manipulation of the portable outdoor grill. A Z-shaped spatula facilitates access to the offset grill grate below the rim.

Abstract: In a latent heat controlled toaster and process of toasting, the toaster includes at least one heating element. A controller receives electrical measurements including at least one of a voltage or a current and calculates a power delivered to the at least one heating element. The controller iteratively accumulates a system energy from the calculated power over time. The controller compares the accumulated system energy to a target energy and ends the toasting process when the accumulated system energy reaches the target energy.

Abstract: A grinder includes a hopper having a top and a bottom and a shaft disposed within the hopper and configured to rotate about a shaft longitudinal axis with respect to the hopper. The shaft includes both a first end nearer to a top of the hopper as compared to a bottom of the hopper and a second end nearer to the bottom of the hopper as compared to the top of the hopper. A blade extends a radial distance outward from the shaft a smaller radial distance at a location on the shaft nearer to the first end of the shaft as compared to a second location on the shaft nearer to the second end.

Abstract: A food processor for use in processing food matter, the food processor including: a receptable configured for holding food matter; an electric motor; a blade configured for being rotatably driven by the electric motor so that the blade is able to blend, mix, stir, agitate or chop the food matter within the receptacle; and a pulsing mode module configured for effecting pulsed operation of the food processor with variable speed or variable torque during blending, mixing, stirring, agitating or chopping of the food matter in the receptacle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a blender including an outer case made of a metal material and forming an outer appearance, an inner case configured to be received inside the outer case, a jar configured to be seated on a seating portion formed on an upper surface of the inner case and provided with a blade for processing food, a motor assembly provided inside the inner case and connectable to the blade to rotate the blade, a mounting portion recessed from the upper surface of the inner case, and a touch device mounted on the mounting portion and through which a user's manipulation is inputted, in which the touch device is in close contact with a rear surface of the outer case in a state of being mounted on the mounting portion and recognizes a touch manipulation of the outer case by the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a blender including a main body including an outer case forming an outer appearance and an inner case configured to be received inside the outer case, a jar configured to be seated on the main body and provided with a blade device for crushing food, a motor assembly provided inside the inner case and configured to generate rotation power of the blade device, a main PCB device which is provided inside the inner case and on which a knob rotation shaft is mounted to input rotation of the knob rotation shaft, a knob assembly mounted on the knob rotation shaft and protruding outwardly through the outer case so that the operation of the knob assembly is manipulated by a user for operation manipulation of the motor assembly, and a supporter provided inside the inner case and supporting the main PCB device.

Abstract: A dual speed manual stand mixer. The mixer has a bowl with a cover fixed to the bowl. The cover includes a ring selectively mounting to the rim of the bowl, and a turntable mounted for rotation within the ring. Multiple whisks extend downward from the turntable into and within the bowl. Gearing is provided to cause both rotation of the turntable, as well as rotation of each individual whisk. A transmission is also provided to selectively connect a manual crank arm in one of two possible limit positions. The gearing ratios differ between these two position to thus drive the turntable and whisk rotation at two different speeds.

Abstract: A pile of folded or interfolded paper sheets for use in cooking or food applications includes sheets having a rectangular shape defined by a side that shapes the length of the sheet and a side that shapes the width of the sheet. The length of the sheet is from 20 cm to 42 cm and the width of the sheet in a range from 25 cm to 40 cm. A dispenser for containing the pile of folded or interfolded sheets is configured to contain, and enabled to collect, the above described sheets.

Abstract: A portable device is described that allows for on-site washing of bodies, conveniently, inexpensively and without the need for assistance from the body, which may be incapacitated, immobile, resistive or dead.

Abstract: A portable restroom system provides multiple restroom units and an arrangement which allows the size of the system to be reduced for easy storage and transportation. The system includes a first restroom array, a second restroom array, a water-supply manifold, and a waste-removal manifold. The first restroom array and the second restroom array each preferably provide at least four restroom units. The first restroom array and the second restroom array are structurally arranged to allow retractability of the walls, the ceilings, and the floors of the restroom units in order to allow the system to be easily stored and transported when not in use. The water-supply manifold provides clean water to the associated restroom units of the first restroom array and the second restroom array. The waste-removal manifold removes any waste produced after use of the associated restroom units of the first restroom array and the second restroom array.

Abstract: A countertop foam dispenser has a spout made of a spout extension front housing and a spout extension rear housing. The spout includes a spout nozzle with a spout opening. A spout mounting shaft is mounted to the spout at a mounting shaft bracket. A mixer pump housing has a spout retainer latch. The mixer pump housing houses a mixer pump. The mixer pump includes a motor. A retainer notch is formed on the lower portion of the spout. The retainer notch is configured to engage the spout retainer latch. A bottle contains liquid soap. The bottle has a connection to the mixer pump housing.

Abstract: A countertop foam dispenser has a spout made of a spout extension front housing and a spout extension rear housing. The spout includes a spout nozzle with a spout opening. A spout mounting shaft is mounted to the spout at a mounting shaft bracket. A mixer pump housing has a spout retainer latch. The mixer pump housing houses a mixer pump. The mixer pump includes a motor. A retainer notch is formed on the lower portion of the spout. The retainer notch is configured to engage the spout retainer latch. A bottle contains liquid soap. The bottle has a connection to the mixer pump housing.

Abstract: A finger wiping device having a base portion and a wiping portion, the wiping portion extending over at least a portion of the base portion and configured with a plurality of flexible wiping elements extending from a top face of the base portion, the wiping elements disposed in close proximity to one another and disposed along at least a finger wiping path.

Abstract: To provide toilet paper which is hardly torn in wiping other than the human body and is excellent in texture at the time of wiping humans. To solve such problem, in three or four-ply toilet paper, a basis weight per ply of the toilet paper is 14.9 g/m2 or more and 16.2 g/m2 or less, an overall paper thickness is 297 ?m or more and 435 ?m or less, a dry tensile strength in a longitudinal direction is 451 cN/25 mm or more and 1001 cN/25 mm or less, and a ratio of a wet tensile strength in a horizontal direction to a dry tensile strength in a horizontal direction is 0.09 or more.

Abstract: A paper towel roll holder attachable to a galley wall or interior surface of a vehicle is disclosed. The paper towel roll holder includes a fixed carrier section mountable to the wall and terminating in a fixed support arm extending therefrom, the support arm including a circular or rounded boss capable of fitting into an inner cardboard sleeve of a paper towel roll of variable length. The paper towel roll holder includes a sleeve section terminating in an opposing support arm also including a rounded boss capable of fitting the inner sleeve. The sleeve section slides along the fixed carrier section to accommodate paper towel rolls of varying lengths.

Abstract: A drying device includes a head unit, an air delivery system, and an air tube that couples the head unit to the air delivery system. The head unit includes an outlet port adapted to eject air into an environment, an activation switch configured to initiate ejection of the air, a supply port adapted to receive airflow, and a mounting bracket. The activation switch can be a mechanical switch or an electrical switch. The air delivery system includes an air valve coupled to an air tank and adapted to provide the airflow from the air tank to the supply port of the head unit responsive to activation and a timer device configured to activate the air valve for a period of time. The air tube couples the air valve of the air delivery system to the supply port of the head unit.

Abstract: A toilet protective overlay device assembly, comprising a body for fitting over a toilet bowl rim, sized to the approximate dimensions of the outer edge of the rim to overlap the rim, the body having a top side and a bottom side. The body includes plurality of openings to receive a clamp having a non-mar surface in contact with the rim, with a plurality of clamps positioned individually through the openings to secure the body to the toilet rim, and clamps able to move within the openings to adjust the fit of the body on the rim. A flexible hose is connected so as to provide a conduit through an opening in the body, with the conduit passing from the top of the body past the bottom of the body, with a portion of the flexible hose inserted into a toilet fixture trap.

Abstract: A battery powered portable seat cover device including a cushion member formed by an integrated top layer and bottom layer. The cushion member including a power source connector element, a level adjustment control element, and a heating element enclosed between the top layer and the bottom layer. The power source connector element receives a detachable power source and connects the heating element to the power source. The level adjustment control element controls the temperature of the cushion member, and the heating element includes one or more coils for providing heat to the cushion member. The cushion member is configured to lay atop a seat.

Abstract: A smart portable toilet bowl is disclosed including a bottom tank releasably connected to a top tank, a hollow ball valve means operative to open when the toilet seat is open and close when the toilet seat is closed, and a controller operative to detecting when a user starts to use said smart portable toilet, starting a deodorizing fan to introduce antibacterial and deodorizing materials into the top tank and at the same time start an extractor fan to draw out odor, and when the user finishes using the toilet, activating a spray nozzle to clean the user for a first predetermined amount of time, drying up the user using drying fan for a second predetermined amount of time, and cleaning the toilet bowl using a flushing ring for a third predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, are vacuum-based systems, products, devices, and methods for de-odorizing, disinfecting, or cleaning articles such as clothing, shoes, toys, or dishes. A system or device can comprise a vacuum chamber comprising an housing defining an internal space having an internal pressure and an opening; a vacuum lid adapted to engage with the opening of the vacuum chamber; and a vacuum source connected to the vacuum chamber, wherein operation of the vacuum source reduces the internal pressure of the internal space of the vacuum chamber, wherein the lower internal pressure enhances the vaporization and removal of odors located on one or more articles disposed within the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: The invention comprises a vacuum attachment with multiple ports which easily attaches to an open top container to remove concrete/mortar dust and particulates from the air when mixing concrete/mortar with water. The vacuum attached in configured to fit securely on a variety of containers of different sizes. Further, the vacuum attachment attaches easily to any standard vacuum machine. The vacuum attachment may have lateral segments which provide spacing for two curved portions which terminate in multiple ports. The curved portions may be positioned at the top of the container with the ports facing downward into the container. When a vacuum machine is attached and activated, the vacuum attachment is able to efficiently remove dust particles from the air inside the container. Multiple vacuum attachments may also be used simultaneously by connecting a Y splitter hose to each of the vacuum machine attachment ports of the vacuum attachments.