Abstract: Rigid, when deployed, durable strip adapted to bridge a desired portion of a telescoping rod, such as a curtain rod. In such an embodiment, the strip may act as an intermediary between the individual curtain rod pieces and the curtain rings by sitting on top of the rod and allowing the rings to glide smoothly from one end to the other by circumventing or eliminating catch points that are encountered when transitioning between gradients of the telescoping rod. Related systems and methods are included.

Abstract: In one aspect, an adjustable mount assembly for mounting a covering rod relative to an adjacent architectural structure comprises a rod mount including a base plate having an inner side and an outer side opposite the inner side. In addition, the rod mount further includes a rod cradle extending outwardly from the outer side of the base plate, with the rod mount being rotatable about a mount axis to adjust a circumferential position of the rod cradle. The mount assembly also includes an engagement member supported relative to the rod mount such that the engagement member is configured to engage at least a portion of the rod mount as the mount is rotated relative to the engagement member about the mount axis.

Abstract: A suspension system for a drapery item in which the drapery item and a suspension element are provided with magnetically attracting elements. The suspension system also provides mechanical interference to assist in countering forces exerted on the drapery item so that the drapery item is not solely supported by magnetic attraction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provide a food processor, comprising: a base assembly; a food processing cup can be mounted on the base assembly, and including a cup body and a working screw rotatably mounted in the cup body, the cup body can be used to store food juice, and a first slag outlet is provided on the cup body or a second slag outlet is provided in the cup body; a feeding assembly is sealed and mounted on the cup mouth end of the cup body; a slag receiving device is hermetically connected to the first slag outlet for collecting food waste, or the slag receiving device is located in the cup body and connected to the second slag outlet for collecting food waste; a sealed cavity formed between the cup body, the feeding assembly, and the slag receiving device to conduct them to each other; and an extraction assembly can communicate with the sealed cavity and is used for extracting air in the sealed cavity.

Abstract: A filter basket for a beverage machine includes a sidewall and a strainer portion. The filter basket forms a brew chamber into which ground coffee or other products are added. The brew chamber is defined by a sidewall, a strainer surface, and a smooth contour between the tapered sidewall and the strainer surface. The brew chamber is defined by smooth lines to create better fluid flow through the extraction process. A plurality of apertures are formed in the strainer surface to filter out large particles while allowing brewed beverage to flow therethrough. The tapered sidewalls in combination with the strainer surface, the smooth contour, and the unique pozzetto shape, result in a pressure profile and fluid flow characteristics that reduce the tendency of channeling through the ground coffee and result in a more consistent and uniform extraction.

Abstract: An infuser container is disclosed comprising a container body for holding liquids and from which liquid is poured; and a removable infuser filter positioned across an interior of the container body so that liquid in a lower section beneath the infuser filter passes through the filter to dispense from the container body, wherein the filter is positioned across the container interior and retained in position against displacement thereof during pouring of liquids. Also disclosed is a container lid assembly.

Abstract: A touchless beverage dispensing valve may include a downspout assembly having a body having walls with a slot therein, a channel, an upper and a lower opening, with the slot in the channel between the upper and lower openings. The downspout assembly may include a lateral member extending laterally from the downspout assembly and engaging the wall adjacent the slot. A pinch member may be partly enclosed within the lateral member and dimensioned to move partially through the slot. A touchless push bar and the pinch member may move the pinch member in and out of the slot. A coil spring may engage the lateral member and the pinch arm urging the pinch arm at least partially through the slot of the body. A flexible insert may be dimensioned to tightly fit against the walls of the channel of the body, the insert having an open top and an open bottom.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for preparing a beverage by means of an apparatus (1) comprising: at least one brewing chamber (2); at least one pump (3) and one hydraulic circuit (4) for supplying a pressurized liquid to said brewing chamber (2); at least one heater (5) for heating said liquid; and at least one electric motor (6) for operating said at least one pump (3).

Abstract: A splatter control apparatus for covering foodstuffs during cooking, having a flexible tension ring member, a frame member and replaceable disposable splatter control element. The frame is configured to cradle the ring member and the splatter control element, also is suited to rest on the top edge of any size and shape cooking vessel. The flexible ring member configured substantially to be properly held inside the inner side of the frame member securing the replaceable disposable splatter element between the ring member and the frame member during a cooking process thereby performs as a splatter control and filtration means. After use, the disposable splatter element is easily discarded creating minimal waste due to its negligible material content, averting the need for messy cleanup.

Abstract: A server apparatus which includes a memory that stores recipe information including a plurality of cooking processes, and circuitry that acquires the recipe information, specifies, in the acquired recipe information, a cooking process described with a qualitative expression, searches the recipe information stored in the memory for the qualitative expression described in the specified cooking process, converts the qualitative expression described in the specified cooking process into a quantitative expression based on a result of the search, and sends, to a user terminal via the internet, quantitative recipe information including the quantitative expression which corresponds to the acquired recipe information, for controlling a cooking appliance based on the quantitative recipe information.

Abstract: Provided is a system (100) for determining the main ingredients of a food recipe. The system comprises a first input (102) for receiving the identity and mass fraction (wri) of each ingredient (i) in the food recipe (r), and a second input (104) for receiving the identity of ingredients of each known recipe of a population of known recipes. The system further includes a controller (106) configured to calculate, for each ingredient (i), the fraction (P(i)) of the population which uses the ingredient. The controller then calculates, using the fraction (P(i)) and the mass fraction (wri), a value (Vri) which positively correlates with the mass fraction (wri) and negatively correlates with the fraction (P(i)). The main ingredients are then determined according to the ingredients which have values (Vri) equal to or greater than a threshold value.

Abstract: A cooking system includes a housing having at first internal compartment and a second internal compartment. At least one cooking container is receivable within one of the first internal compartment and the second internal compartment. At least one cooking volume is defined within an interior of the at least one cooking container. At least one heating element is disposed in said housing.

Abstract: Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill movable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a valve and regulator assembly and a tank blocker. The valve and regulator assembly includes a tank connector configured to removably couple a fuel tank to the valve and regulator assembly. The tank blocker is configured to prevent the portable grill from being moved from the erected configuration into the collapsed configuration when the portable grill is in the erected configuration and the fuel tank is coupled to the tank connector.

Abstract: A smokeless baking tray is provided, comprising a baking tray main body, a fan assembly and a control assembly. A pull-out sliding filter tray and a pull-out bracket are provided on the baking tray main body. First limiting portion is provided on the baking tray main body and second limiting portion is provided on the pull-out bracket. First sliding gap is between the first and second limiting portions. Side wing is provided on the filter tray and slides in the first sliding gap, and is supported on the first limiting portion. The second limiting portion acts limiting function on the top of the side wing. The fan assembly and the control assembly are respectively and detachably arranged on the baking tray main body. The fan assembly comprises a motor and an electrical connection male connector. The control assembly comprises a control main board and an electrical connection female connector.

Abstract: Currently, outdoor activities are on the rise. The most common activities are those done to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and/or spend long periods of time together, which therefore imply cooking outside the home or taking food preparation out of the conventional kitchen. Accordingly, a lightweight portable butane gas grill was created, which has the purpose of being easily and comfortably transported, and that allows a 22-inch disk to be incorporated in order to cook food without the need to light coal or firewood as is traditionally done outside a conventional kitchen.

Abstract: Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill movable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a frame, a leg unit, and a leg lock assembly. The leg unit is movably coupled to the frame. The leg unit includes a first leg and a second leg spaced apart from the first leg. The leg lock assembly is operatively coupled to the leg unit and located partially within the frame. The leg lock assembly is configured to lock the leg unit in a first position relative to the frame when the portable grill is in the erected configuration, and to unlock the leg unit from the first position to enable movement of the portable grill from the erected configuration into the collapsed configuration.

Abstract: Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill movable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a frame, a cookbox, a lid, and a lid lock assembly. The cookbox is coupled to the frame. The lid is movably coupled to the cookbox. The lid is movable relative to the cookbox between a closed position and an open position. The lid lock assembly is coupled to the frame. The lid lock assembly is configured to enable movement of the lid from the closed position into the open position when the portable grill is in the erected configuration, and to lock the lid in the closed position in response to the portable grill being moved from the erected configuration into the collapsed configuration.

Abstract: Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill movable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a frame and a leg unit coupled to the frame. The leg unit includes a first leg, a second leg spaced apart from the first leg, and a foldable foot pivotally coupled to and extending between the first and second legs. The foldable foot is movable relative to the first and second legs between an unfolded configuration and a folded configuration. The foldable foot contacts an underlying surface to support the portable grill when the foldable foot is unfolded and the portable grill is erected and oriented horizontally relative to the underlying surface. The foldable foot provides a handle by which the portable grill can be picked up when the foldable foot is folded and the portable grill is collapsed and oriented horizontally relative to the underlying surface.

Abstract: Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill movable between an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a frame and a leg unit coupled to the frame. The leg unit includes a first leg, a second leg spaced apart from the first leg, and a support bar coupled to and extending between the first and second legs. The support bar further extends at an angle away from the first and second legs. The support bar is configured to contact an underlying surface to support the portable grill when the portable grill is in the collapsed configuration and oriented horizontally relative to the underlying surface. The support bar is further configured to provide a handle by which the portable grill can be hung when the portable grill is in the collapsed configuration and oriented vertically relative to the underlying surface.

Abstract: Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill includes a frame, a leg unit, and a leg latch assembly. The leg unit is coupled to the frame. The leg latch assembly includes a post rigidly coupled to the leg unit, and a swing plate pivotally coupled to the frame. The swing plate includes an opening to receive the post when the portable grill is in a collapsed configuration. The opening includes a first post-receiving portion having a first diameter, and a second post-receiving portion having a second diameter less than the first diameter. The swing plate is pivotable to selectively locate the post in the first post-receiving portion or the second post-receiving portion. The swing plate is separable from the post when the post is located in the first post-receiving portion, and inseparable from the post when the post is located in the second post-receiving portion.

Abstract: Portable grills are disclosed. An example portable grill includes a cookbox, a lid, a cooking grate, and a grate retainer. The lid is movably coupled to the cookbox, and is movable relative to the cookbox between a closed position and an open position. The lid and the cookbox define a cooking chamber when the lid is in the closed position. The cooking grate is located within the cooking chamber and supported by the cookbox. The cooking grate is movable relative to the cookbox when the lid is in the open position. The grate retainer is coupled to the lid, and extends inwardly from an inner surface of the lid. The grate retainer is configured to restrict movement of the cooking grate relative to the cookbox when the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: A gas grill charcoal holder for using charcoal with a gas grill includes a plurality of mounting rods and a pair of charcoal supports. Each of the plurality of mounting rods has a central engagement portion and a pair of lateral support portions. The central engagement portion is configured to selectively engage a burner heat shield of a gas grill. The pair of charcoal supports is coupled to the pair of lateral support portions of each of the plurality of mounting rods. Each of the pair of charcoal supports is configured to hold a plurality of charcoal briquettes.

Abstract: A conveyorized contact toaster includes a toasting platen and a conveyer mechanism. The toasting platen includes a planar toasting surface. The conveyer mechanism is arranged in a loop and includes a bun interface portion and a return portion. The bun interface portion is in opposed relation to the planar toasting surface and comprises a base including a pair of lateral edges, and a plurality of gripping bodies extending from the base. The gripping bodies may be resilient and independently compressible. The plurality of gripping bodies are positioned along a plurality of gripping axes, with each gripping axis extending orthogonal to the pair of lateral edges and having at least two of the plurality of gripping bodies residing thereon.

Abstract: This invention concerns a herb grinder, comprising two cutting half-chambers with complementary curved inner forms configured to be coupled to each other, each curved inner form having a curved inner surface and a plurality of protrusions on the curved inner surface, forming a cutting area, each protrusion extending continuously along the radial direction and having a length equivalent to at least a part of the radius length, the protrusions in cutting areas of the two complementary curved inner surfaces being aligned to push and to cut the herb, when the two half-chambers are coupled to realize a relative movement to each other.

Abstract: A method of operating a blender having a rotatable cutting blade in a food preparation chamber includes providing a sensing light assembly, generating at least one sensing light beam below the food preparation chamber, inserting a cup containing food to be blended into the food preparation chamber, generating an error signal if a foreign object crosses the sensing light beam, and preventing or stopping rotation of the cutting blade in response to the error signal.

Abstract: A container comprises a body and a base. The body includes an open end and a closed end. The closed end is attached to the base. The closed end may be welded to the base. Cross-sectional perimeters of the body decreases from the closed end to the open end.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable shaker comprising a) a first body configured as a drinking glass, and comprising a first cavity, and a first rim; b) a second body comprising a second rim, and a second cavity configured with multiple compartments; wherein each compartment comprises a cocktail ingredient of a cocktail to be prepared; wherein the first body and the second body are releasably attached to one another such that the first and second rims are positioned close to each other; and c) a tear-off or peel-off sleeve covering at least the upper part of the first rim's face.

Abstract: A bath tub 100 for neonatal bathing including a backrest 112 that provides support for the baby at an inclined position, and a seat 152 to cooperate with the backrest 112 to flex the baby's hips to suppress the baby's urge to sit up or squirm. Embodiments may include side supports 136, 138 and/or stabilizer ribs 166, 168 to resist baby rotation about the seat 152. The tub 100 may be structured to reduce leverage to the baby to resist baby's turning over during a bath. A drain path 180 is desirably provided to maintain thermal equilibrium in the water during a bath. A system 240 may include a plurality of bathing accessories and a disposable sterile liner 264 to permit reuse of the tub 100, and/or an optional storage bag 268 to store the tub 100, and even a system 240, at a convenient location.

Abstract: A shower gripping accessory device is provided which may comprise an elongate cylindrical body having a plurality of terminal ends. The elongate cylindrical body may comprise an outer shell body and a cavity therein. The thickness value of the outer shell body may be substantially between one-quarter to one-half a radius value of the cavity. Further, a multilayered frictional surface substrate may be disposed over the outer shell body. The multilayered frictional surface substrate may comprise a flexible polymer base layer, one or more adhesive resin layers and a frictional material layer. The one or more adhesive resin layers may couple the frictional material layer to the flexible polymer base layer.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a Smart Soap according to embodiments described herein. The Smart Soap may be incorporated into a system that includes any combination of the Smart Soap device, the retention tray, and remote electronic device. Exemplary embodiments may include a soap dispenser, soap dispenser with station, soap dispenser in communication with an electronic device, method of using the soap dispenser, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A retractable, height-adjustable urinal requiring no water that can be enclosed into a separate closed compartment for cleaning/disinfecting along with a waterless toilet that packages and disposes of solid waste, in a smaller place.

Abstract: A foldable portable toilet assembly for facilitating toiletry in a remote location includes a series of panels that is bendably coupled together. The series of panels defines a triangular shape when the series of panels is in a deployed position. In this way the series of panels can be stood on a support surface. A toilet seat is hingedly coupled to the series of panels and the toilet seat is positionable in a lowered position when the series of panels is positioned in the deployed position. Thus, the toilet seat can be sat upon by a user. A bag is positionable beneath the toilet seat when the series of panels is positioned in the deployed position to capture waste from the user.

Abstract: A device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is for assisting in sitting on and getting up from a toilet stool and having a communication module for transmitting an emergency call signal. The device assists in sitting on and getting up from the toilet stool which is provided in a restroom for users with restricted mobility, such as the elderly and the weak, patients with arthritis, patients with spinal disorders, etc. More particularly, the device assists in sitting on and getting up from the toilet stool which assists the restroom users to sit on or get up from the toilet stool so that the users may use the toilet stool more conveniently and safely, and has a communication module provided therewith for the users to transmit an emergency call signal that may notify a guardian or a relevant organization when an emergency occurs.

Abstract: A flippable toilet footrest has a first foot platform on a first side, the first foot platform having a toilet contour; a second foot platform on a second side, the second foot platform having a toilet contour; wherein in a first position, the first foot platform has a first height, and in a second position, the second foot platform has a second height. Therefore, a user may adjust the height of the footrest by flipping the footrest from one foot platform to the other.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a first housing configured in a cylindrical shape, an inlet port provided to the first housing to suck air therein, an inlet pipe communicating with the inlet port and extending to a front side of the housing with a length-directional axis positioned side by side with a ground surface, a cyclone forming part provided to separate dust from air flowing into the first housing, a second housing communicating with the first housing and coupled to a rear side of the first housing, a fan provided with the second housing to provide a suction force to enable air to be sucked into the first housing through the inlet port, a battery provided to supply power to the fan, and a handle part including a handle base coupled to a top side of the first housing and a handle body connected to the handle base.

Abstract: A cleaner includes: a main body including a motor, a stick extending from a front side of the main body and defining, at an end thereof, an inlet hole configured to suction a substance based on an operation of the motor, and a handle disposed on the main body. The handle includes a hinge coupling portion disposed on the main body and including a hinge shaft that extends along a lateral direction of the main body and a grip portion including a hinge portion that is rotatably coupled to the hinge shaft and extending from the hinge coupling portion.

Abstract: A working trolley with built-in dust suction system includes a dust suction system and a trolley. Through directly assembling the dust suction system with the trolley, useless structures in the dust suction system is eliminated, so that the dust suction system can be assembled with the trolley with a more simplified structure. Through directly assembling the dust suction system with the trolley, the trolley breaks the old and stereotyped way of using, and the trolley is no longer just a carrying tool of a vacuum cleaner, thereby greatly increasing the effectiveness of usage of the trolley. On the other hand, the present invention enables a dust storage bucket of the dust suction system to have a feature of being independently dismountable, so that an operator does not need to dismount other components when replacing the dust storage bucket, thereby facilitating operation for the operator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suction cleaning attachment (1) of a cleaning device (2) for use for the interior cleaning of motor vehicles by means of a suction air flow and provided for insertion and for holding in a quiver (3) when not in use, with a housing (5) having an internal suction channel (4) for guiding the suction air flow and a grip region (6) provided on the outside of the housing (5), wherein the suction channel (4) leads into a suction opening (8) at its outer end (7). According to the invention it is proposed that on the outside of the housing (5) between the suction opening (8) and the grip region (6), a stop (9) constructed as a step or a stop (9) projecting beyond the grip region (6) is provided for interaction with the outer edge (10) of the quiver (3).

Abstract: A cleaner is disclosed. The cleaner includes a cleaner body, including a first connection passage for guiding external air thereinto, and a cleaning nozzle. The cleaning nozzle includes a case including a suction port and a second connection passage connected to the first connection passage to guide air sucked into the case through the suction port to the outside, a push button penetrating one surface of the case so as to be movable in the direction in which the push button is pressed, and a rotary member mounted to the outer surface of the second connection passage so as to be rotatable. The rotary member couples the first connection passage and the second connection passage to each other at normal times, and decouples the first connection passage and the second connection passage from each other when the rotary member is rotated along with movement of the push button.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a main body and a suction nozzle that suctions up dust on the floor. The suction nozzle includes a housing, a driver, and a rotating brush. The housing includes an entrance through which the dust travels to the main body, a first shaft member, and a first rib disposed along a circumference of the first shaft member. The rotating brush includes a cylindrical body rotated by the first shaft member. The rotating brush also includes a brush member attached to an outer surface of the cylindrical body. The brush member rubs against the floor to direct the dust on the floor towards the entrance. As the brush member rotates, it also comes into contact with the first rib. The brush member includes a plurality of filaments. Some of the filaments are elastically deformed in the direction of the rotation axis upon contacting the first rib.

Abstract: A cleaning head for a floor cleaner including a brushroll assembly configured to clean a surface to be cleaned and reduce brushroll maintenance, such as removing hair and debris wrapped around the brushroll assembly and removing debris from a bearing of the brushroll assembly. The brushroll assembly may comprise agitator members to assist in cleaning and maintenance.

Abstract: A replacement head for a vacuum device includes a plastic tray, a filter and a pad. The plastic tray includes a dust chamber and a front guard portion. An opening is provided that allows air, dust and debris to be drawn into the dust chamber during use. The front guard portion preferably has at least a portion that has a triangular cross-sectional shape and defines an interior space. The pad is attached to the lower side of the plastic tray and is in contact with the floor during cleaning. The filter is connected to the plastic tray such that the filter substantially covers a top opening in the dust chamber.

Abstract: Provided is a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner includes: a driver; a suctioner configured to suck external air by the driver; a discharger configured to discharge the sucked air to the outside; and a filter including a first filter provided in a flow path between the suctioner and the discharger to separate dust from the sucked air and having a first surface, a second filter having a second surface surrounding an outer circumference of the first surface, and a joint configured to join the first surface and a seam contacting the second surface.

Abstract: A cleaner is disclosed, which comprises a main body including an suction inlet through which air containing dust enters, a dust separator provided to separate dust from the air while the air entering from the suction inlet is moving, a first dust collector configured to collect the dust separated by the dust separator, a cyclone portion configured to rotate the air to separate the dust from the air, and a second dust collector collecting the dust separated by the cyclone portion. The dust separator is provided with a plurality of plate shaped members arranged at a predetermined angle with respect to a moving direction of the air, and arranged to be spaced apart from one another to move the air.

Abstract: A multi-cyclone dust collecting device according to the present disclosure comprises: a primary cyclone formed to primarily separate contaminants from introduced contaminant-containing air; and a plurality of second cyclones which are installed in the primary cyclone so as to separate fine dust from air discharged from the primary cyclone, and each of which has a plurality of introduction ports and one discharge port, wherein the plurality of introduction ports arranged on each of the plurality of secondary cyclones protrude outward from a body of each of the plurality of secondary cyclones and are formed in tangential directions to the outer circumferential surface of the each of the plurality of secondary cyclones.

Abstract: A method for operating a vacuum cleaning appliance, having a filter element, a filter element cleaning device, a control device, a turbine, a first pressure sensor and a second pressure sensor.

Abstract: In order to achieve the objective of the present invention, a self-driving vacuum cleaner according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a main body for traveling through a cleaning area and sucking foreign substances from the floor in the cleaning area; a drive unit for moving the main body in the cleaning area; a pattern irradiation unit, disposed on a front surface of the main body, for irradiating light in a predetermined pattern toward the lower front side of the main body; a camera, disposed on the front surface of the main body, for photographing the front of the main body; and a controller for detecting a light pattern formed by the pattern irradiation unit using an image photographed by the camera, determining whether an obstacle exists in front of the main body on the basis of the brightness of the detected light pattern, and controlling the drive unit to pass or avoid the obstacle on the basis of the determination result.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a roller brush device and a cleaning apparatus. The roller brush device includes a roller brush and a mounting assembly. The roller brush is connected with the mounting assembly. The roller brush is rotatable relative to the mounting assembly, and the mounting assembly is able to drive the roller brush to move. One side of the mounting assembly defines an avoidance notch, and the roller brush is exposed at the avoidance notch.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus is provided with a dispensing system for applying a treating agent stored on the surface cleaning apparatus to the surface to be cleaned. The dispensing system can include at least one container for storing a supply of treating agent and a dispenser for dispensing the treating agent to the surface to be cleaned. The dispensing system uses filtered working exhaust air to blow treating agent off the treating agent dispenser.

Abstract: A scouring article include a three-dimensional non-woven web of fibers bonded to one another to form a lofty, non-woven substrate. An abrasive coating is coated on the substrate. The abrasive coating includes a binder; a first plurality of abrasive particles and a second plurality of abrasive particles dispersed in the binder. The first plurality of inorganic abrasive particles has a Mohs' hardness of 7 greater and a median particle size in the range of 20 microns to 100 microns. The second plurality of organic abrasive particles has a Mobs' hardness in the range of 1 to 5 and a median particle size greater than 100 microns. The average surface roughness created by use of the scouring article, according to the surface roughness test, is less than 8 microns.