Abstract: A single-serve pod brews a beverage and drains the beverage from the pod without being obstructed by the brewing mechanism to substantially avoid contaminating the beverage and brewing mechanism. The pod has a proximal end and a distal end, where the heated water enters the pod in the proximal end to extract the beverage from the beverage ingredient within the filter and the beverage exits through the distal end of filter where the flow of the beverage is controlled by one or more retainer walls to slow the flow of beverage along the distal end of the pod, and the beverage is redirected to flow towards the proximal end of the pod where it drains between a gap formed during the brewing process.

Abstract: A coffee extraction apparatus includes: a grinder grinding whole beans into coffee powder having a preset size or less and discharging the coffee powder, a grinder inlet defined at a first side of the grinder to introduce the whole beans to the grinder, a grinder outlet defined at a second side of the grinder and discharging the coffee powder, and a first extractor. The first extractor includes: a receiver inlet that faces the grinder and that receives the discharged coffee powder, a filter part receiving the coffee powder through the receiver inlet and extracting coffee liquid by rotating the coffee powder with water of a first temperature, the first temperature being equal to or lower than 25 degrees Celsius, and a receiver that receives the water of the first temperature and that is configured to store the water of the first temperature or the extracted coffee liquid.

Abstract: This inventive system comprises at least a container (carafe), a bottom piece (Mop), and a top piece (plunger). In one embodiment, the top piece has a single hollowed handle into which the handle of the bottom piece inserts. In another embodiment, the top piece has several handles and/or legs that attach to the periphery of the base of the top piece. In this iteration, the handle of the bottom piece (Mop) inserts through a hole in the center of the base of the top piece (plunger).

Abstract: A brewing chamber works with a pod to brew a beverage and drains the beverage from the pod without being obstructed by the brewing mechanism to substantially avoid contaminating the beverage and brewing mechanism. The pod is designed to drain the beverage once a gap is formed between an extension of an internal filter that is peelably coupled with a rim of the outer container. The brewing chamber is adapted to hold the pod in a substantially horizontal orientation where a hook slides to separate the extension from the rim to form the gap and the hook is tucked away so that the beverage may drain from the pod unobstructed by the hook.

Abstract: An oven comprises a cooking cavity, a stirring member extending, in use, into foodstuff contained in a vessel disposed in the cooking cavity as well as drive means to provide, in use, relative movement between the stirring member and the vessel. The drive means comprises means to rotate, in use, the vessel with respect to the stirring member about a rotating axis. The oven comprises a swivel means comprising a motor to swivel, in use, the stirring member by means of the motor about a swivel axis extending at an angle of between 60-120 degrees, preferably substantially perpendicular to the rotating axis.

Abstract: An automated, computer-controlled, cooking system for use with user selectable ones of a plurality of different pre-sealed computerized cooking containers containing dry contents (PSCCCCDC) useful in preparing corresponding different food products, the system including a microwave radiation generator, a PSCCCCDC support for supporting a user-selected one of the plurality of different PSCCCCDCs during cooking, a computer-controlled liquid supply subsystem for supplying liquid to the selected PSCCCCDC, a computer-controlled stirrer subsystem for producing stirring of the dry contents of the PSCCCCDC together with the liquid, a cooking instructions input interface for receiving PSCCCCDC specific cooking instructions and a computer controller operative to control operation of at least the computer-controlled liquid supply subsystem, the computer-controlled stirrer subsystem and the microwave radiation generator in a predetermined sequence corresponding to and specifically adapted for cooking the contents of the s

Abstract: A grill assembly for rotating food on a grill in a single motion. The grill assembly includes a top and bottom rack that form an interior space to receive food. The racks include a handle to rotate the racks from a first side to a second side to cook each side of the food. A security bar extends from the rack to prevent the assembly from falling into the grill during operation. The racks include a series of wire members that form apertures to allow thermal energy from a heat source, such as a grill, to cook the food. The racks are supported on a stand that can be positioned on the grill. The stand includes a support arm having a groove that receives the racks thereon, and an adjustable support leg that allows for the user to adjust the height position of the racks when disposed thereon.

Abstract: A grill is provided comprising: an upper platen assembly including an upper grilling plate; a lower platen assembly including a lower grilling plate opposite the upper grilling plate, the upper grilling plate being separated from the lower grilling plate by a distance; one or more actuators operably connected to at least one of the upper platen assembly and the lower platen assembly, wherein the one or more actuators are configured to adjust the distance; and a conveyor belt located between the upper grilling plate and the lower grilling plate, wherein the conveyer belt is configured to move one or more food products between the upper grilling plate and the lower grilling plate.

Abstract: An air fryer with a steaming function includes a cooking chamber and a water tank arranged inside a housing. A steam generator is also arranged in the air fryer. A heating chamber is provided in the steam generator. The heating chamber in the steam generator is connected to a water tank via a water pump. High-temperature steam produced in the heating chamber of the steam generator is introduced into the cooking chamber. The steam generator is equipped with an over-temperature protector and a temperature sensor. Each of the over-temperature protector, the temperature sensor, the water pump, and the steam generator is electrically connected to the controller.

Abstract: An adjustable grill cover assembly includes a cover that has an upper portion, a lower portion and a medial portion extending between the upper portion and the lower portion. The cover is positionable over a cooking grill to protect the cooking grill from the elements. The cover is positionable in a shortened position to cover only a top portion of the cooking grill. Conversely, the cover is positionable in a lengthened position to cover a full height of the cooking grill. A set of first mating members is each coupled to the upper portion of the cover. A set of second mating members is each coupled to the lower portion of the cover. Each of the second mating members releasably engages a respective one of the first mating members to retain the cover in the shortened position.

Abstract: An embodiment of a support assembly for a grill may include a leg subassembly comprising a first leg and a second leg, a leg subassembly comprising a first leg and a second leg, the first leg defining a retaining aperture, and a rotatable pin collar assembly configured to couple the first leg to the second leg in a slidable and lockable connection, the rotatable pin collar assembly including a spring pin configured to be retained in the retaining aperture at a first longitudinal position on the first leg when the grill is in a standing locked configuration and configured to be positioned at a second longitudinal position on the first leg when the grill is in a collapsed configuration.

Abstract: A dual purpose outdoor device that combines the benefits of a portable fire pit that allows the construction of an open fire of charcoal or wood on the ground or just above the ground, with a portable grill that allows for cooking food over a wood or charcoal fire. The device has upper and lower fire chambers, top and bottom lids, and an adjustable ancillary ring shaped grill and grill cover. Latches on the components and lids allow the device to be closed and transported and/or to be used for storage of utensils and grilling accessories.

Abstract: A conveyor toaster includes a toaster cabinet, an opening extending through the toaster cabinet and configured to receive a food product, and a conveyor assembly positioned in the toaster housing and associated with the feed opening. The conveyor assembly includes a conveyor belt configured to be operated by a drive motor to transport the food product past a heating element. The conveyor toaster further includes a an input sensor arranged proximate the opening and configured to detect the food product and a processor operably coupled to the input sensor and the conveyor assembly. The processor is configured to change between an operating condition with a first belt speed and an idle condition with a second belt speed based upon a signal from the input sensor.

Abstract: An illustrated view of an exemplary electric skillet for cooking is presented. The electric skillet is useful for providing an easy, efficient and safe way to cook using the electric skillet. The electric skillet is useful for avoiding scratches and nicks which can cause a shortened lifespan of the skillet, avoid creating spaces for bacteria to grow and an easy removing of food and clean-up of the electric skillet. The electric skillet preferably has a square or oblong shape, however other shapes are hereby contemplated, including, but not limited to, round, rectangular, octagonal, etc.

Abstract: Device for dispensing a food item into a hot fluid comprises a bowl having a permanent base and a movable plate positioned about the permanent base. A bottom of the bowl defines an opening for receiving a shaft extending therethrough. The shaft is coupled to the movable plate. A shank is selectively engaged with the bowl, the shank having a handle at a proximal end thereof. A lever is pivotably attached to the shank. The pivotal attachment is spaced apart from the bowl. The lever is detachably coupled to the shaft to impart translation of the movable plate. During operation, the lever is manipulated from a first position to a second position to push the shaft to move the movable plate to thereby eject the food item out of the bowl and into a hot fluid.

Abstract: An oven for heating food and associated components and methods. The oven includes a food heating compartment bounding a food holding space for holding food to be heated. The food holding space has an open top. A bottom wall of the food heating compartment supports food in the food holding space and has gas flow inlets. A gas supply plenum is disposed below the food holding space and is in fluid communication with the food holding space via the gas flow inlets. A gas supply duct defines a gas supply passageway disposed below and fluidly coupled to the gas supply plenum. A heater heats the gas as the gas flows through the gas supply passageway. A blower blows the gas through the gas supply passageway, into the gas supply plenum and through the gas flow inlets into the food holding space for heating the food.

Abstract: A multi-purpose handheld kitchen appliance includes a controller configured to customize various aspects of the appliance based upon a type of attachment coupled to the appliance, e.g., to controllably vary a motor speed, to selectively disable an activation control, and/or to rotate a display based on a type of attachment and/or a gyroscope input.

Abstract: A magnetic safety device for food processing machines includes a motor block containing a motor axis, a processing cuvette incorporating a paramagnetic transmitter, and a cover. A rotary downholder rotates on the cover through an opening-closing axis and incorporates an insertion mouth. There is a magnetic detector existing in the motor block and having a tilting positioner body which at one end has a permanent magnet and at the opposite end a rotating bushing capable of receiving the opening-closing axis. In the broken central part of the tilting positioner body, there is at least one abutting protrusion which in its free rotation abuts against at least one abutting and pushing projection of the rotating downholder.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system comprising a food processor and a mixing device having at least one vessel with a mixing tool. The vessel can be both part of the food processor and part of the mixing device. The maximum possible rotational speed at which the food processor can rotate the mixing tool may be at least five times greater than the maximum possible rotational speed at which the food processor can rotate the mixing tool. The present disclosure also relates to a stand part for the mixing device of the system. The stand part may be configured to rotate the mixing tool at or below a predetermined rotational speed as well as at or below a predetermined torque level.

Abstract: Tongs are provided, where the tongs have a pair of tong arms each having a first end and a second end. Each tong arm comprises a substantially cylindrical hinge component at the first end formed from a structural material and a gripping component at the second end formed from the structural material. A handhold extends from the hinge component to the gripping component and is formed from a handhold material, and a substantially linear linking element extends from the hinge component to the gripping component of the corresponding tong arm. The linking element is formed from the structural material. The structural material is stronger than the handhold material, and the linking element is surrounded on at least three sides along its length by the handhold.

Abstract: A removable handle is designed to cooperate with a cooking container having a side wall extended upwards by an outwardly-curved portion including a free end and includes a latch that can be moved between an open and a closed positions. The latch includes a locking panel designed to generate a force on the free end in the closed position, under the action of a means of pressurization, the force having a vertical component F for locking the free end against an upper supporting body. The latch has a protruding body and the handle includes a hollow body or reciprocally. In the closed position, the protruding body and the hollow body are fitted into each other to prevent the latch from recoiling when the free end generates, on the locking panel, a force having a component F1 opposite to the vertical component F with an intensity greater than a predetermined value.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a disposable cutting board assembly. The assembly includes a homogenous sheet of cut-resistant paper material having an inner cutting area. A plurality of peripheral outer borders and a plurality of corners extend from said inner cutting area to an endless exterior edge. The inner cutting area, said outer borders and said corners each have a top surface and a bottom surface. A coating of plastic is disposed on said top surface of said inner cutting area, said outer borders and said corners of said homogeneous sheet of paper material. The coating of plastic provides a sterile durable surface to prevent liquid absorption into said sheet of paper material and reduces cross contamination. An embossed pattern is within said inner cutting area. The embossed pattern includes plurality of embossed lines that intersect to form a plurality of repeating geometric shapes. Each of the plurality of repeating geometric shapes include at least one acute angle.

Abstract: A disposable liner for use with a reusable infant's bathtub. A workable liner may be formed from two parallel flat sheets of plastic film, bonded together around an outside boundary. The liner is disposable in a flat configuration of minimum thickness, and can then be folded to form a space-efficient rectangular package of substantially constant thickness. Certain liners may include a backrest cushion.

Abstract: A shower curtain comprising one or more affixed mirror panels to increase reflection images available to the bathroom user. In the preferred embodiment, a lightweight, removable three-panel full-length mirror is suspended with magnets from the external surface of the shower curtain to create a hinged tri-fold mirror system such that the user can selectively fold and unfold the panels off the main curtain to achieve multiple targeted reflections for personal care and enhanced viewing without occupying valuable bathroom space. In the preferred embodiment, all three mirror panels have respective magnetic contact points with the main curtain so the three-panel mirror lays flat atop the fabric curtain when all magnetic contact points are engaged. Alternative embodiments of the mirrored shower curtain may utilize shorter mirror panels, for example, when the intended use is home haircare.

Abstract: The device for dispensing gel or liquid contained in a container comprising a reservoir provided with a pump set in motion relative to the reservoir, comprises a body. The body comprises in the lower part, an actuating pedal and at the top, above a support for a reservoir of said container, a space for receiving any gel or liquid container having dimensions less than predetermined maximum dimensions. The body also comprises a piston for transferring the vertical movement of the pedal to the reservoir support, setting the reservoir in upward movement under the action of the pedal, and a stop for retaining the pump of the container provided with a pouring spout. The pump causes a part of the gel or liquid contained in the reservoir to be expelled when the reservoir is moved by the action of the pedal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shower brush having its own internally-generated liquid soap or other types of personal cleansing gels or liquids. The device is disposable after two-to-three uses, and enhances an overall sanitary bath or shower experience. The Brush is particularly suited for expedient use during travel or emergency scenarios at sites having limited hygiene facilities, due to natural disasters or precautionary re-location of large groups of persons. The Brush comprises essentially three main components: (1) a basin having at least one compartment or pod containing a quantity of liquid or gel, the basin further manifesting at, its outer surface, a plurality of bristles; (2) a lid which attaches to one or more perimetral edges of the basin, and (3) a hand strap connected across the outer surface of the lid. The strap enables a user to maintain the Brush secured within the grasp of the user's hand.

Abstract: A cleansing device includes a body, a head, an applicator, and a diaphragm. The body can define a handle. The head can be mechanically coupled to the body. The applicator can be arranged on a top of the head. The applicator can include an application surface and a back surface, and can define a plurality of openings. The diaphragm can be disposed within the head and against the back surface of the applicator. The diaphragm is configured to move in a reciprocating manner towards and away from the back surface of the applicator to create a suction force within the plurality of openings configured to draw contaminates away from pores of a cleansable surface that abuts the application surface of the applicator.

Abstract: A sheet product dispenser for dispensing sheet product from a roll of sheet product is provided. An example sheet product dispenser includes a housing defining an interior space for receiving a first roll of sheet product (170a, 170b) therein, a mandrel (150a, 150b) positioned within the interior space, and a spindle (100) positioned over at least a portion of the mandrel and configured to support the first roll of sheet product for rotation about the mandrel The spindle comprises abase portion (102) and a nose portion (104) configured to translate relative to one another along a longitudinal axis of the mandrel (150a, 150b). At least a portion of the spindle is configured to translate relative to the mandrel from a first configuration to a second configuration to cause a remainder of the first roll of sheet product (170a, 170b) to deform and enable movement of a dispensing door (186) to enable access to a second roll of sheet product.

Abstract: An assembly, kit, and method for water-proofing a rolled web material dispenser. The assembly includes a mounting plate that is constructed to engage a back surface of a housing of the web material dispenser and includes a gasket that is disposed between a front surface of the mounting plate and the back surface of the housing to form a watertight seal therebetween. A plurality of ribs extend in a rearward direction towards a mounting surface from a back surface of the mounting plate and define a plurality of channels that guide water sprayed above the dispenser away from a cavity enclosed by the housing. The assembly preferably includes a plug that is preferably tethered to the mounting plate and is constructed to cooperate with a keyhole of the dispenser housing and form a watertight seal therewith.

Abstract: A handicap palm assist system includes a first shell, and a second shell, and at least one connector for removably attaching a first shell to the second shell. The first shell and the second shell are sized to fit a handrail, such as for disabled individuals. In some embodiments, the handicap palm assist system includes a handrail. The first shell and second shell are sized to removably attach to the handrail. In still another embodiment, a collar is formed integrally with the handrail. In other embodiments, a plurality of collars are formed integrally with the handrail.

Abstract: A wet vacuum assembly and suction head combination assembly for dislodging and cleaning landscaping materials, such as landscape rock includes a wet vacuum assembly and a suction head. The wet vacuum assembly generates an airflow through a tube thereof. The suction head is engaged to the tube distal from the wet vacuum assembly so that an interior space, which is defined by the suction head, is in fluidic communication with the tube. The suction head has an opening positioned in a bottom thereof. A set of nozzles is coupled to a top of the suction head and is engageable a hose, which extends from a source of pressurized water. The nozzles direct a spray of water from the hose through the interior space to dislodge objects, such as landscape rock embedded in a surface, and to clean the objects that now are entrained in the airflow.

Abstract: The Auto Water Steam Away is a portable or non-portable, automatic, multifunctional device for steaming away Unwanted water and or non-hazardous liquids without the use of any drain system. The wet vacuum sucks up and stores the water and or non-hazardous liquids, the float switch on a submersible pump contained within the tank discharges water and or non-hazardous (to the air we breathe) liquids into an outer steamer and the steamer vaporizes water into the air. The Entire device is can be on wheels which can make it portable.

Abstract: A dust collector for use with a hand-held power tool includes a housing, a suction pipe coupled to the housing, and an electric motor positioned in the housing. The dust collector additionally includes a suction fan driven by the electric motor and operable to generate a vacuum in the suction pipe, and a depth stop assembly. The depth stop assembly is configured to limit the axial movement of the suction pipe. The depth stop assembly is configured to be alternately positioned on opposite sides of the suction pipe in a first configuration and a second configuration, respectively.

Abstract: A robotic vacuum cleaner equipped with a holonomic drive that can drive in a given direction, e.g., north (with its assigned orientation being north) and move in a different direction, e.g., east, north-east, or any direction) while maintaining its assigned orientation or that of any desired portion of the robot such as an intake, bank of sensors, or any other portion of the robot that is needed for a particular maneuver.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus can include a housing adapted to move across a surface to be cleaned, and an edge cleaning brush provided on the housing. The edge cleaning brush can include an attachment hub connectable with a drive coupling for rotating the brush, a cleaning implement configured to contact the surface to be cleaned, and a tensioner hub applying downward force onto the cleaning implement. Drive couplings for the edge cleaning brush are also disclosed, such as drive couplings including a worm and belt that are indirectly drive via a brushroll.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus including a vacuum cleaner and a docking station is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a vacuum cleaner including a dust collecting chamber in which foreign substances are collected, and a docking station configured to be connected to the dust collecting chamber to remove the foreign substances collected in the dust collecting chamber. The dust collecting chamber is configured to collect foreign substances through centrifugation, and configured to be docked to the docking station, and the docking station includes a suction device configured to suction the foreign substances and air in the dust collecting chamber docked to the docking station.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus including a vacuum cleaner and a docking station is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a vacuum cleaner including a dust collecting chamber in which foreign substances are collected, and a docking station configured to be connected to the dust collecting chamber to remove the foreign substances collected in the dust collecting chamber. The dust collecting chamber is configured to collect foreign substances through centrifugation, and configured to be docked to the docking station, and the docking station includes a suction device configured to suction the foreign substances and air in the dust collecting chamber docked to the docking station.

Abstract: A dust collecting device with an extendible and flexible air tube including a housing, a cover, an air tube, a dust collecting head, a filter material and a gas guiding device. The cover is detachably disposed on the housing and has an accommodating groove. The air tube is positioned in the accommodating groove and extendible and flexible, the air tube is capable of being extended to outside the accommodating groove and retracted to be accommodated in the accommodating groove, and a bending angle and an extension direction of the air tube is changeable by flexibility. The dust collecting head is disposed at the air tube, and is positioned in the accommodating groove when the air tube is shortened to be accommodated in the accommodating groove. The filter material is disposed inside the housing and close to the cover. The gas guiding device is disposed inside the housing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved control of nonholonomic robotic systems are disclosed herein. According to at least one non-limiting exemplary embodiment, a holonomic reference point on or nearby a nonholonomic robot may be determined and utilized to navigate the robot along a target trajectory. Due to the holonomicity of the reference point, control logic of the robotic system may be greatly simplified, thereby enhancing accuracy of navigation and navigation capabilities of nonholonomic robotic systems.

Abstract: There is provided a moving robot including a light projector, an image sensor and a processing unit. The light projector projects a vertical light segment and a horizontal light segment toward a moving direction. The image sensor captures, toward the moving direction, an image frame containing a first light segment image associated with the vertical light segment and a second light segment image associated with the horizontal light segment. The processing unit recognizes a plush carpet in the moving direction when a vibration intensity of the second light segment image is higher than a predetermined threshold, and an obstacle height calculated according to the first light segment image is larger than a height threshold.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surface cleaning apparatus that includes a housing including a base adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned, a fluid delivery system, and a recovery system. The surface cleaning apparatus can be configured to clean multiple surfaces, including hard and soft surfaces, and for different cleaning modes, including wet cleaning, dry vacuum cleaning, and self-cleaning. Methods for self-cleaning a surface cleaning apparatus are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dry-wet separation cleaning floor brush. The dry-wet separation cleaning floor brush includes a housing, a stiff roller brush and a soft roller brush, wherein the housing is provided with a partition plate dividing the inner part of the housing into a first storage chamber and a second storage chamber which are disconnected to each other, wherein the stiff roller brush is partially contained in the first storage chamber and is movably connected to the housing, and the stiff roller brush partially protrudes the housing; and the soft roller brush is partially contained in the second storage chamber and movably connected to the housing, and the soft roller brush partially protrudes the housing.

Abstract: The cleaning robot includes a robot body provided with an inner cavity, a travelling mechanism mounted at the bottom of the robot body to drive the robot body to move, a cleaning component detachably connected to the robot body and configured to clean a surface through which the robot body passes, and a laser radar mounted in the inner cavity. A light transmissive window is formed in a side wall of the inner cavity of robot body. The laser radar comprises a ranging component rotatable relative to the robot body. The ranging component emits and receives laser signals via the light transmissive window within a preset scanning angle, wherein the ranging component emits a detection signal through the light transmissive window, the detection signal is reflected upon encountering an obstacle to form a reflected signal, and the reflected signal is returned to the ranging component through the light transmissive window.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described, which relate to internet-of-things (IoT) feedback systems, in which data received from a given IoT device may be analyzed by a controller and used as a basis for controlling another IoT device and/or sending an alert to a user. The controller may activate a dehumidifier upon detecting activation of a sump pump. The controller may monitor water level data and alert a user and/or request maintenance of the sump pump upon detecting the water level exceeds a threshold. The controller may monitor dishwasher data to detect suboptimal performance of a dishwasher, in response to which the controller may instruct valves of a manifold and water heater to close to isolate the dishwasher, and instruct a water softener to elevate salt levels of softened water during a self-cleaning cycle of the dishwasher.

Abstract: A counter system (10) for transferring at least partially unpackaged foodstuffs, wherein the counter system (10) has a first region (11) assigned to the counter staff and a second region (12) segregated therefrom and assigned to the customer. The counter system (10) has a dishwasher (1) for cleaning items of washware (2). The dishwasher (1) has at least one treatment zone (3) and at least one conveyor apparatus (6) for conveying the items of washware (2) to be cleaned from an introduction region (4) of the dishwasher (1) through the treatment zone (3) of the dishwasher (1) to a removal region (5) of the dishwasher (1), wherein the introduction region (4) of the dishwasher (1) is accessible from the second region (12) of the counter system (10) and the removal region (5) of the dishwasher (1) is accessible from the first region (11) of the counter system (10).

Abstract: A dishwasher including a cabinet with a treating chamber is selectively closed by a door assembly. The door assembly has an outer door spaced from an inner door to define an interior space between the outer and inner doors. A stiffener is located between the inner and outer doors.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishwasher.

Abstract: An automatic dishwasher configured to implement an automatic treating cycle of operation, comprising a tub defining a dish treating chamber, a dish rack located within the dish treating chamber, and a utensil caddy removably mounted to the dish rack. The utensil rack including a first set of utensil holders provided on a first side wall of the utensil caddy and a second set of utensil holders provided on a second side wall of the utensil caddy.

Abstract: A dish rack for use in a dishwasher is provided. The dishwasher includes a tub defining a washing chamber for cleaning kitchenware and the like. The dish rack includes a wall bounding a space. A dispenser unit is mounted to the dish rack and is configured to hold an additive. A hydraulic circuit is disposed within the walls of the dish rack and is placed in fluid communication with the dispenser. Fluid pressure from the hydraulic circuit is operable to eject the additive from the dispenser unit into the washing chamber.

Abstract: A shoe sole sanitizing assembly includes a housing that has a bottom wall, a top wall and a perimeter wall. The top wall has an opening extending therethrough. A cylinder is rotatably mounted to the housing and extends through the opening. An outer surface of the cylinder is comprised of an adsorptive material. A sanitizing fluid is positioned within the housing and the adsorptive material is in contact with the fluid. The sanitizing fluid coats the cylinder and applies the sanitizing fluid to a bottom of a shoe sole when the shoe sole is moved across the cylinder while the cylinder rotates relative to the housing.