Abstract: The present invention is a plush heat up runner with features including: Bluetooth smart app, voice control, lights, timer auto turn off, and battery powered. Heating coils are inside the runner to provide warmth to the user and also facilitate safety against spills and pet damage. The heat up runner suctions to the floor to resist shifting while a person walks on it. A user may control settings on the runner by using the accompanying app or the voice control feature. A method includes straightening a single scroll for heating via a substrate having a length, a width and a thickness, the substrate initially rolled up into a single scroll. The method also includes running a scrollable grid of internal heating coils, having an angular relation to each other, along a portion of the length and a portion of the width of the substrate within the thickness of the substrate.

Abstract: A delivery container assembly for receiving a package. The delivery container assembly includes a container having at least one wall and an open top end defining a storage space. The container includes a lid hingedly coupled to the container and is movable between an open position and a closed position. The container includes an elevator assembly disposed within the container and including an elevator floor movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The lid is movable from the closed position to the open position upon movement of the elevator floor from the lowered position to the raised position.

Abstract: A tension rod storage kit, comprising a tension rod, a tray and an optional pouch, and a plurality of attachment means for securing the kit to two parallel walls and, optionally, to one wall perpendicular to both of the parallel walls.

Abstract: A drive device for an electric curtain is provided which comprises an integrally-formed plastic housing and a drawer frame which is disposed in the plastic housing; a drive motor and a control board are mounted on the drawer frame; in the drive device of the present invention, the integrally-formed plastic housing replaces the existing aluminum profile to solve the safety problems of short circuiting, electric conduction and firing due to aluminum scraps left in the housing; such that the entire external structure of the drive device has no section difference and color difference, and there is no broken joint formed at the connection with the plastic end cover, satisfying the market requirements. Furthermore, in the drive device, the drawer frame is slidably disposed in the plastic housing and the drive motor and the control board are supported on the drawer frame, facilitating device assembly and production efficiency.

Abstract: A sleeve for a fruit squeezer for extracting juices from fruit without dripping the juices outside a container, and a method of use thereof. The sleeve can include a lower portion, a mid portion, and an upper portion. The upper portion has a top periphery, wherein the lower portion is narrowest and the upper portion is broadest. The sleeve can have a first substantially U-shaped cut along the top periphery that can extend within the upper portion and the mid portion. The first substantially U-shaped cut can receive the hinge joint of the fruit squeezer. The sleeve can further have a window in the mid portion opposite the first substantially U-shaped cut, wherein the window can receive the lower arm of the fruit squeezer. The sleeve can further have a second substantially U-shaped cut along the top periphery in the upper portion above the window and opposite the first substantially U-shaped cut, the second substantially U-shaped cut can receive the upper arm of the fruit squeezer.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a cooking chamber, a cooking plate having a visual representation distinguishing a plurality of areas on a top surface of the cooking plate, a plurality of heaters configured to supply heat to the plurality of areas and a controller configured to receive information about a cooking object including a plurality of pieces of food having different cooking conditions, based on the information about the cooking object, determine a first heating intensity to be used to heat the first piece of the food, and a second heating intensity to be used to heat the second piece of the food, control the plurality of heaters to supply heat of the first heating intensity to the first area, and control the plurality of heaters to supply heat of the second heating intensity to the second area.

Abstract: A control method of a cooking apparatus. The control method of the cooking apparatus includes controlling an operation of the water supply pump to supply water to the steam generator, controlling an operation of the water supply pump for a period of time to additionally supply water to the steam generator when a level of water supplied to the steam generator reaches a position. The method includes controlling an operation of a drain pump to discharge the water from the steam generator when the period of time expires, and respectively controlling an operation of a steam heater installed in the steam generator and a bottom heater installed on a bottom surface of the cooking apparatus, when the level of the water in the steam generator reaches the position at which the water is discharged from the steam generator.

Abstract: A multifunctional cooker, includes a cooker body and cooker covers which are connectable with the cooker body, wherein the multifunctional cooker is provided with at least two cooker covers, the cooker covers is arranged separately with respect to the cooker body, at least one cooker cover is provided with an air fryer assembly, and at least one cooker cover is provided with a pressure cooker assembly. By integrating the functions of pressure cooking and air baking, the switch between pressure cooker function and air fryer function is realized and the purpose of one cooker with multiple functions is realized.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally related to systems and methods for producing liquid extracts from a solid raw material, as well as related equipment. Certain aspects are related to the production of multiple liquid extract products using a single system by adjusting one or more displaceable fluidic pathway segments within the system to switch between first and second (or more) extraction configurations. In certain embodiments, a first liquid extract can be produced when the displaceable fluidic pathway segment is in a first configuration, and a second liquid extract (different from the first liquid extract) can be produced when the displaceable fluidic pathway segment in in a second configuration (different from the first configuration).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a beverage capsule for use in a brewed beverage machine including a piercing element, the capsule comprising: a container defining an interior volume including a base configured for being perforated upon contact with a piercing element; a filter assembly disposed in the interior volume and dividing the interior volume into a first chamber for receiving beverage ingredients and a brewing medium and a second chamber, the assembly comprising: a filter element; and a registration element disposed above the filter element and configured for disposing the filter assembly into the container, wherein the filter element separates the registration element from the second chamber and is arranged to be contacted and pierced by the piercing element.

Abstract: A device (1; 1?) is shown and described for metering and/or preparing a medium to be prepared, in particular baby food, in particular baby milk formula or semi-solid baby food, coffee and/or tea, the device comprising a housing (3) with a first receiving region (5; 5?) and a second receiving region (7; 7?), wherein the first receiving region (5; 5?) is configured for receiving a first container (9; 9?) for a first component of the medium to be prepared, and wherein the second receiving region (7; 7?) is configured for receiving a second container (11) for a fluid, a temperature control device for controlling the temperature of the fluid, a metering device (29; 29?) for metering the first component, wherein the first receiving region (5; 5?) has a metering device receiving region (27; 27?) for receiving the metering device (29; 29?), and wherein an actuating and/or drive device (39) for the metering device (29; 29?) is arranged in the metering device receiving region (27; 27?).

Abstract: A brewing device for a beverage preparation machine, in particular coffee or tea, the brewing device includes a frame, a brewing chamber carried by the frame and having a longitudinal axis and a loading/unloading aperture for a brewable material, a closing body movable relative to the frame from and to a closing position for the aperture, and an actuator device to move the closing body. The brewing device further includes a motor and a transmission arranged between the motor and the closing body; the transmission includes a rack-and-pinion mechanism including a driving toothing carried by the frame, and a driven toothing carried by the closing body and meshing with the driving toothing to move the closing body from and to its closing position.

Abstract: A novel cleaning container is disclosed for backflushing and hence clean an espresso machine. The container may include a body having a top, an opposing bottom, and an interior cavity for holding water, detergent, and/or other cleaning fluid. A piston is slidably disposed within the interior cavity between up and down positions, wherein the piston and an opening of the body at the top define a variable volume for cleaning the machine. A spring is seated firmly within the body underneath the piston for biasing the piston to the up position. A stopper disposed about the top of the piston limits the motion of the piston at the top of the body. One or more grooves within the body are in fluid communication with one or more outlets to permit fluid to exit the body during cleaning. The body may be transparent or translucent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cooking device, and more particularly, to a cooking device in which a cooking target is accommodated in a cooking space to perform cooking. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a cooking device and its control method may be provided, wherein the cooking device comprises a cavity provided to accommodate a cooking target; a camera module configured to capture a first image of the cooking target located in the cavity; a heating module configured to heat the cooking target; an interface configured to receive an input including a cooking temperature and a cooking time; and a controller configured to: output a second image of the cooking target based on the received input, wherein the second image corresponds to a predicted image of the cooking target after cooking is finished; and control the camera module and the heating module based on the received input.

Abstract: An information processing device 10 includes a determination unit 13 that determines a force to be applied to a food material during cooking by a pressing portion on the basis of food material information regarding elasticity of the food material before cooking, and an estimation unit 14 that estimates progress of cooking of the food material on the basis of information regarding deformation of the food material when the pressing portion has applied the force to the food material during the cooking.

Abstract: A portable rotisserie spit includes a main body including an outer tube and an inner tube; a first fluid passage hole provided on one end of the main body and connected to the outer tube; a second fluid passage hole provided on one end of the main body and connected to the inner tube; a cooling chamber, which is connected to the first fluid passage hole and second fluid passage hole, and includes a first part and a second part; a compressor, which is connected to the first fluid passage hole and the cooling chamber, and which is provided for delivering the coolant in the cooling chamber to the main body in a pressurized manner; a motor, a motor lower connection and a motor shaft provided for rotation of the rotisserie spit and for connection thereof to the machine.

Abstract: A heat retentive server includes a chamber defined between an upper shell and a lower shell that are connected to one another. An induction-heatable member is positioned in the chamber, and the induction-heatable member may be heated by electromagnetic induction to a first temperature that is greater than the heat deflection temperature of the upper shell. Buffering material comprising an inhibitively conductive hydrophobic material is positioned in the chamber between the induction-heatable member and the upper shell, and the buffering material is adapted for providing predetermined conductive heat transfer from the induction-heatable member to the upper shell so that at least a portion of the upper shell is heated to a second temperature that is greater than the heat deflection temperature of the upper shell. The second temperature is less than the first temperature.

Abstract: An insulated container for food particulate and beverages is described. The insulated container includes a double-walled structure composed of a metal, and a glass structure arranged within a hollow interior of the double-walled structure. The glass structure includes a body and a sipping portion extending from the body. The sipping portion isolates the user's lips from contacting the double-walled structure. The glass structure may be repeatably removed for cleaning or replacement. The insulated structure includes a deformable flange that secures the glass structure to the double-walled structure. The insulated container may be vacuum-insulated.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a multi-functional beverage container that includes a multi-walled evacuated vessel body; an integrated juicing element to releasably nest within the multi-walled evacuated vessel body; a multi-walled vessel top that realeasably seals to the multi-walled vessel body and to receive the juicing element; and a multi-walled cap that realeasably seals to the multi-walled vessel top. The container may further comprise a planar straining element for straining purposes, various sealing gaskets, integrated volumetric measuring indicators, a fluid within the dual walls comprising a freezing point below at least zero degrees Celsius to maintain a chilled nature of a stored liquid within the container. The container may comprise thermo-chromatic paint to indicate a representative temperature has been achieved, external portions to comprise textured elements to facilitate grasping and twisting, and an internal sensor to wirelessly communicate a measured weight to a secondary wireless device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multifunctional kitchen cooking utensil. The multifunctional kitchen cooking utensil includes an upper assembly and a base supporting the upper assembly. The upper assembly includes a handle, a primary connecting piece, a secondary connecting piece, and a tool piece. The handle is connected to upper ends of the primary connecting piece and the secondary connecting piece. The tool piece is detachably connected to lower ends of the primary connecting piece and the secondary connecting piece. With the above structure, a hole slot which facilitates replacements of a plurality of tool pieces is arranged on the lower ends of the primary connecting piece and the secondary connecting piece, such that multifunctionality of the kitchen cooking utensil may be implemented, and an effect of an integrated utensil is achieved.

Abstract: A roasting rack and carving board system includes a roasting rack having a number of spaced support members that support a food item. The system also includes a carving board that has a body with a cutting surface. The body and cutting surface features a number of grooves that receive the spaced support members of the roasting rack so that at least portions of some of the plurality of spaced support members are recessed into the carving board body with respect to the cutting surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides locking false filter sieve. The filter sieve includes: a sieve body and a base movably connected to the sieve body. The sieve body is machined from a metal sheet into a circular body. An upper circular edge is machined on an upper edge of the circular body by rolling upwards. A groove and a lower circular edge are machined on a lower edge of the circular body by rolling downwards. The upper circular edge and the lower circular edge at a junction of the circular body are mated with each other and movably engaged with each other. Bases having different numbers of meshes body may be mounted by disposing a fastener device at the junction of the circular body. With the above structure, a base having a desired number of meshes may be mounted during use. The structure is reasonable, and highly practicable.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multifunctional cooking utensil. The multifunctional cooking utensil includes a kitchen knife, a toothed knife, a fork, a turning shovel, and a spoon. The kitchen knife and the toothed knife are assembled to form scissors. The fork and the turning shovel are assembled to form a water filter food clip. The spoon and the fork are assembled to form a water receiving food clip. With the above structure, the cooking utensil implements the functions of the knife, the fork, the turning shovel, the toothed knife, the scissors, and the food clips, and may be applied to restaurants, barbecue restaurants, hotels, and home kitchens, and achieves an integrated use of a plurality of tools.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a grilling and cooking spatula device. The spatula device easily flips and lifts delicate food items from a cooking surface without breakage and/or slippage. The spatula device includes a handle and a slightly curved spatula plate having a beveled edge and a large curvilinear surface. More specifically, the handle is generally cylindrical having a mounting groove and a pair of ergonomic grips near the ends of the handle for comfortable gripping. The spatula plate is generally rectangular and includes a continuous curvilinear sheet. A top lateral edge of the plate is fastened within the handle. The beveled leading edge of the spatula plate is used for slipping between a food item and a cooking surface thereby enabling the food item to be slid onto the spatula plate.

Abstract: A self-contained, light weight, portable sink provides running water anywhere power is available without the need for an external or outside water supply source. The portable sink comprises a reservoir recessed within a container that houses a refillable water storage tank and an electric pump comprising tubing connecting the storage tank to a swiveling faucet mounted above the reservoir. When plugged into a power supply source such as direct current, an adapter communicates with the pump, causing water to flow into the reservoir. The water may drain through a drainage hose terminating out from the container or may remain within the reservoir with the use of a drain plug. One or more holes in the wall of the container allow a user to easily access and store the drainage tube and power plug. The container may comprise a number of useful accessories including handles for easily transporting the container.

Abstract: A portable hand wash station includes a base that can set upon the ground. A fresh water tank and greywater tank are disposed atop the base. A tank cover is disposed atop the tanks. The sink member is pivotally mounted to the tank cover with a hinge. The sink member defines two sink basins that oppose one another. Each sink basin can be shaped and sized to allow the user to wash their forearms. A backsplash member can be secured to the sink member between the individual sink basins. The fresh water tank access can be secured by locking the sink member to the tank cover. A plurality of rods secure the tanks in place between the base and tank cover without protruding through a sidewall of the tanks.

Abstract: The apparatuses and methods of making and using the same are directed to bathing apparatus to support an object while bathing the object with a fluid. The bathing apparatus may comprise a support assembly constituting a support structure of the apparatus; a support surface to support the object, the support surface supported by the support portion; and a fluid catch disposed on at least three sides of the support surface, the fluid catch serving as a basin for the fluid in such manner to contain the fluid separate from the support surface.

Abstract: A system for a sanitation chamber that can attach to a building is provided. The system generally comprises a frame, crossbeam members, panels, tarp, rails, tank, tubing, and power supply. A plurality of braces and crossbeam members are configured to create a frame having the structural ability to support a tank. Rails connected to the frame are configured to hold the tank. At least one crossbeam member may be configured in a way that causes a portion of the crossbeam to extend above any horizontally aligned braces of the frame, causing any tarp connected to the horizontally aligned crossbeam members to have a pitch. A pump sucks fluid from the reservoir of the tank via tubing running from the reservoir and to the chamber created by the frame. A plurality of holes in the tubing causes the fluid to be emitted in the form of a mist within said chamber.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser includes a dispensation conduit and a refill conduit. A refill system includes a refill reservoir and a refill distribution conduit. The refill distribution conduit is configured for selective fluid coupling with the refill conduit to facilitate refilling of the fluid dispenser.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of dispensing systems, dispensers, refill units, methods for autonomously updating firmware and/or software in dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser includes a processor, dispenser memory, firmware for controlling one or more operations of the dispenser and a receptacle for receiving a refill unit. A reader for reading information from a near field communication tag is also included. The refill unit includes a near field communication tag secured thereto. Memory is located on the near field communications tag. Data stored on the memory. The data contains firmware update instructions. When the refill unit is installed in the receptacle, the reader reads the data. The processor causes the dispenser firmware to be updated by the firmware update instructions read from the near field communications tag on the refill unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a domestic appliance communication system that provides consumers with the ability to remotely access information about their domestic appliances, and in particular domestic appliances which utilize consumable resources which may need to be periodically replaced or replenished. The domestic appliance communication system may periodically receive status information from the domestic appliances owned by a consumer or household and provide updated status information to the consumer, either on demand or via alerts triggered in response to certain events. The present disclosure also describes implementations and improvements which may be made to domestic appliances in order to provide periodic measuring and transmitting of status information to a remote system, such as the domestic appliance communication system.

Abstract: A soap dispensing apparatus comprising a housing with a top face and a base directly opposite said top face; a scrubber element removably couplable to said top face; a plurality of soap dispensing channels disposed on the top face fluidly coupled to: a soap cartridge, wherein the soap cartridge is adapted to be received by said housing, the soap cartridge comprising: a reservoir adapted to receive a liquid soap; a spindle; a platform adapted to move along a length of the spindle; a handle adapted to rotate about an axis defined by the length of the spindle thereby pushing the platform up the length of the spindle and moving the liquid soap to the top face and wherein the soap dispensing apparatus is leak resistant.

Abstract: Provided is toilet paper which is excellent in thickness feeling and water disintegrability, has sufficient softness, gives a sense of security for human bodies during use, and is environmentally friendly. Toilet paper has three or four plies. The basis weight is 12.5 to 15.5 g/m2 per ply. 80 to 100 mass % of fiber is softwood kraft pulp that is subjected to oxygen pulping and is not bleached with chlorine. The toilet paper contains a cationic fatty acid amide-based softener, and has a paper thickness of 120 to 150 ?m per ply, a paper thickness of 400 to 600 ?m as a whole of the toilet paper, and a water disintegrability of 10 seconds or less.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a user is effectively notified of whether hand-washing is sufficient or not. A drying system according to the present disclosure includes a first sensor configured to sense a washed hand of a user and a controller configured to acquire first information on the temperature of the washed hand of the user based on data acquired from the first sensor and determine whether to provide a dry medium for the user based on the first information.

Abstract: Provided is excretion detection system (50) including: toilet seat (10) that is openable; imaging unit (2) with which toilet seat (10) is provided; and information processor (15) that estimates at least one selected from the group consisting of (i) presence or absence of urine or feces, and (ii) a property of the urine or feces, by using imaging data of imaging unit (2), excretion detection system (50) being configured not to capture an image using imaging unit (2) when toilet seat (10) opens.

Abstract: The instant invention provides an improved toilet 10 that promotes ease and convenience of cleaning and promotes simplicity without clutter, by providing easy access to implements housed by the toilet. An example provides an access port 40 formed through a toilet wall, such as a cover 25 that allows passage of an implement, i.e., a toilet brush 55, stored within the toilet.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus including an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet, a main body comprising a handle, a suction motor and fan assembly that is positioned in the air flow path, and an air treatment member removably mounted to the main body. The air treatment member has an air treatment chamber that is positioned in the air flow path when the air treatment member is mounted to the main body and a cleaning tool electrical connector. When a cleaning tool is connected to the air treatment member, the cleaning tool is connected in air flow communication with the air treatment member and the cleaning tool is electrically connected to the air treatment member.

Abstract: A cleaner reduces noise. The cleaner includes a motor assembly including a motor and a fan rotatable about a rotation axis with a rotational force generated by the motor, a cover surrounding the motor assembly, a guide that guides air from the fan at least partially to an outer surface of the cover, and a rib assembly that guides the air guided by the guide at least partially in a circumferential direction about the rotation axis along the outer surface of the cover.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including a main body and a filter assembly. The main body includes a vacuum motor for drawing a flow of air through the vacuum cleaner. The filter assembly includes a first filter, and a filter housing configured to form part of an outer surface of the vacuum cleaner. The filter assembly defines a longitudinal axis, and a through-hole which runs along the longitudinal axis through the filter assembly. Also disclosed herein is a filter assembly for said vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A housing for a handheld vacuum cleaner includes a suction opening, a cyclone chamber, and a helical passage. The suction opening is defined in the housing. The cyclone chamber is in fluid communication with the suction opening. The helical passage includes a first end, a second end, and at least one sidewall. The first end is in fluid communication with the suction opening. The second end is in fluid communication with the cyclone chamber. The at least one sidewall extends between the first end and the second end. The at least one sidewall separates the helical passage from the cyclone chamber.

Abstract: Provided is a cleaning device including a suction port; at least one sensor configured to sense at least one object; a driver configured to open or close the suction port; a memory storing at least one instruction; and a processor configured to execute the at least one instruction stored in the memory. The processor executes the at least one instruction to sense at least one object within an area to be cleaned by the cleaning device by controlling the at least one sensor, identify a relative location of the sensed at least one object with respect to the cleaning device, determine at least a partial area within an entire area of the suction port as an open/close target area, based on the identified relative location of the at least one object, and open or close the open/close target area by controlling the driver.

Abstract: A control method for carpet drift in robot motion, a chip, and a cleaning robot are disclosed. The control method includes: performing fusion calculation on a current position coordinate of the robot according to data sensed by a sensor every first preset time, calculating amount of drift, relative to a preset direction, of the robot, according to a relative position relationship between a current position and an initial position of the robot, and accumulating to obtain a drift statistical value; and calculating the number of acquisitions of the position coordinate within a second preset time, averaging to obtain a drift average value, determining a state of the robot deviating from the preset direction according to the drift average value, and setting a corresponding Proportion Integration Differentiation (PID) proportionality coefficient to synchronously adjust speeds of left and right drive wheels of the robot while reducing a deviation angle of the robot.

Abstract: An automatic guiding method for a self-propelled apparatus (10) is provided. The self-propelled apparatus (10) turns and irradiates when a signal light emitted by a charging dock (20) is sensed by a flank sensor (103), and changes its turn direction when another different signal light from the charging dock (20) is sensed by a forward sensor (102). The charging dock (20) switches to emit another signal light different from the signal light currently emitted when each time is triggered by the signal light emitted by the self-propelled apparatus (10). Repeatedly execute the above actions and make the self-propelled apparatus approach the light-emitting unit (202) until the self-propelled apparatus (10) reaches a charging position. It can accurately guide the self-propelled apparatus (10) to the charging position by arranging only two sensors on the self-propelled apparatus.

Abstract: An electrostatic protection system for hand-held wireless vacuum cleaner comprises an electrostatic collecting unit and an electrostatic dissipating unit. The electrostatic collecting unit comprises an electrostatic collecting device; the electrostatic dissipating unit comprises a battery pack assembly, and the electrostatic collecting device is electrically connected to a negative electrode of the battery pack assembly. The electrostatic collecting unit is electrically connected to the electrostatic dissipating unit, and an electrostatic charge is transmitted to the negative electrode of the battery pack assembly through the electrostatic collecting device to realize electrostatic charge transfer. The electrostatic protection system effectively transfers the accumulated electrostatic charge, thereby avoiding the phenomenon of electrostatic shock, e.g. on the human's hand, and also protecting important components inside a machine from electrostatic damage.

Abstract: New and novel structure(s) for cleaning surfaces have been disclosed. The device may include: a wiping surface, which may be disposable; a brush roll/larger debris gathering mechanism: a wiping surface, which may be disposable; a brush roll/larger debris gathering mechanism; a local debris storage and/or staging area, and a larger remote debris storage structure. Additionally, there are mechanisms and structures disclosed for powering the brush roll, activating the brush roll from an out of use position to an in use position, and moving the waste from one area to another. The invention at hand uniquely and inventively improves upon the known devices in this field.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence robot includes a camera configured to acquire image data, a memory configured to store an object recognition model used to recognize an object from the image data, and a processor configured to acquire a speech command, determine whether an intention of the acquired speech command is object search, recognize an object from the image data based on the object recognition model during traveling when the intention of object search, and output a notification indicating that the object has been recognized when the recognized object is an intended object.

Abstract: A roller brush assembly and a cleaning device are provided. The above roller brush assembly is applied in the cleaning device, including: a main roller brush; an electric motor configured to drive the main roller brush to rotate to sweep a surface to be cleaned; and an auxiliary roller brush driven by the main roller brush to rotate and sweep the surface to be cleaned towards the main roller brush.

Abstract: A dishwasher may utilize a multi-level dishwasher rack that in some instances may be reconfigurable into different configurations to optimize the rack for different types and/or combinations of utensils. A movable divider may be used in some instances to selectively expose a deep portion of a rack, and a drawer may be used in some instances to provide access utensils stored underneath a divider. A movable portion of a bottom of a rack may also be used in some instances to provide different support surfaces in the rack at different elevations. A tubular spray element or another rotatable spray tube may also be positioned relative to a multi-level dishwasher rack in some instances to facilitate concentrated washing of different facing surfaces of different utensils stored in the rack.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishwasher equipped with an automatic cleaning filter including a tub 12 provided with a washing space 12a that accommodates cooking vessels, a sump 100 disposed under the washing space 12a and configured to store a washing liquid, an automatic cleaning filter 200 disposed in the sump 100, and a washing pump 150 connected to the sump 100 and configured to re-circulate a washing liquid. The automatic cleaning filter 200 includes a rotating filter 210, an inlet guide 220, a filter housing 230, and a driver 270. The rotating filter 210 includes a plurality of first holes 213 and a lateral surface portion 212 surrounding a predetermined vacant space. The inlet guide 220 includes a first outlet 224 which discharges the washing liquid including foreign substances into the rotating filer 210.

Abstract: A household appliance includes a functional cavity and an insulation arrangement which is arranged on an outside of the functional cavity for thermal and/or acoustic insulation of the functional cavity. The insulation arrangement includes a one-piece insulation element of a synthetic material which is selected such that a surface of the first insulation element in facing relation to the functional cavity adheres to the functional cavity and is separable therefrom in a non-destructive manner.