Abstract: A footrest extension device for a chair includes eight connecting rods: a first connecting rod is connected to a main frame, and pivotally connected to a second connecting rod and a third connecting rod, respectively; the second connecting rod is connected to the main frame, and pivotally connected to a fourth connecting rod; the third connecting rod is pivotally connected to the fourth connecting rod, a sixth connecting rod and a eighth connecting rod, respectively; a fifth connecting rod is pivotally connected to the fourth connecting rod and the sixth connecting rod, respectively; the sixth connecting rod is pivotally connected to a seventh connecting rod; the seventh connecting rod is pivotally connected to the eighth connecting rod; and the second connecting rod, driven by a driving device, drives the other connecting rods to move, so the footrest extension device is folded or extended.

Abstract: A portable headrest assembly having a foldable, substantially planar, U-shaped platform assembly with an open proximal end. The platform assembly is adapted to support a padded assembly and a user's head. A foldable, portable stand assembly with a central support assembly is pivotally coupled to at least three laterally extendable leg assemblies adapted to support the inventive concept in a freestanding position. A telescoping rod assembly is disposed through the central support assembly of the portable stand assembly, the top end portion coupled to a longitudinally rotatable joint assembly. At least one first tightener and loosener assembly circumscribes the telescoping rod assembly, and at least one second tightener and loosener assembly is disposed through the longitudinally rotatable joint assembly, the joint and loosener assemblies designed to change and maintain the optimal height and angle of the foldable, substantially planar, U-shaped platform assembly.

Abstract: Modular mattress systems and methods are described. For example, a modular mattress can include a fabric cover configured to surround at least two foam layers. The fabric cover can include an opening to allow access to an interior region of the fabric cover. The mattress can include a first foam layer positioned within the interior region of the fabric cover, and an encasement layer positioned below the first foam layer. The encasement layer can include a recess configured to receive one or more modular support sections. The mattress can also include a plurality of modular support components received within the recess of the encasement. The mattress can also include a reversible topper having two layers of different material or density.

Abstract: A waistless baby carrier is described, which beneficially includes multiple positions for carrying a baby, including on the caregiver's chest or on the caregiver's back. The carrier may include one or more closures on each side to allow the sides of the carrier to be selectively at least partially closed so the carrier may be safely used with a small infant.

Abstract: A sleeping device including an inclined mat or an inclination segment under a mat positionable under a baby for sleep. The inclined mat or the inclination segment includes a top surface area, a bottom surface area, and a thickness area lying therebetween. The bottom surface area is configured to lie against a sleeping surface and the top surface area is configured to lie against a baby. The top surface area of the inclined mat or the inclination segment includes an elevated surface, a downwardly surface, and a lower surface configured to receive a back of the head of the baby. The downwardly surface is configured to support a side of the head of the baby lying toward the downwardly surface to prevent the head from turning to a position wherein the side of the head lies planar with the sleeping surface.

Abstract: A merchandise display includes a display base and at least one mounting bracket at the rear of the display base to support the display base at a selected angle with reference to horizontal on a support structure. A side barrier is coupled to each side of the display base by at least one connecting member that is movably engageable with the display base to enable lateral movement of the side barriers with respect to the display base. At least one roller track is disposed between the side barriers.

Abstract: A retail merchandise tray is provided. The retail merchandise tray may have a load bearing member formed from a rail attached to a mounting plate. The mounting plate and rail forming a downward opening notch for mounting to a tray support structure. The tray may have a locating flange that carries a locating pin that engages a tray support structure. The locating pin locating the tray along the tray support structure. The tray may have at least one divider assembly. The divider assembly includes outward extending offset projections that can prevent an adjacent tray from contacting the divider wall.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a shelf assembly.

Abstract: The consumer product holder device of the present invention provides a user with a centrally located, free standing device which can hold multiple beverages and other consumers products simultaneously. More specifically, the consumer product holder device provides a place for the user to hold multiple products in color-coded or personalized beverage holders to keep a beverage and other items or products within arms-length. The device also provides users with a convenient place to store trash, supplies, or sporting items, and to connect an accessory, such as a dry-erase board, light, flag, speaker or other item.

Abstract: A marking apparatus facilitates blind mounting of an object to a mounting surface in a desired alignment using the object as an alignment template. One end of the apparatus is configured to be affixed to a mounting slot or edge of the object, then the other end used to mark the appropriate supporting fastener location on the mounting surface. The object's mounting slots or edges may be represented by mounting hardware components that are flush with, recessed in, or protruding from the local planar surface of the object. To accommodate a broad variety of mounting conditions and mounting hardware, certain embodiments of the apparatus may include selectively adjustable or interchangeable head adapters, distinct head and retention configurations and/or a hardware relief channel A channel adapter is disclosed for use with embodiments of the apparatus having a hardware relief channel. Embodiments of a slot- securable point marking tool are also disclosed.

Abstract: A bedsheet having a stress relieving foam insert around a sewn edge. The foam insert is preferably constructed from closed-cell polyurethane foam rubber and may include a fluid bladder when the foam insert is formed for segments. The fluid bladder for use in enlarging the foam inserts, and may include reed apertures positioned between segments wherein audible sounds are created when fluid is transferred between segments. The squeezing of the foam inserts providing stress relief to an individual and promoting restful sleep. The foam inserts attached to bedsheet to prevent misplacement.

Abstract: An adjustable pillow includes a pillow cover having a plurality of removable pillow layer inserts. The pillow layer inserts can be of various thicknesses and firmnesses to permit adjustment for overall pillow height, overall firmness, and surface firmness upon insertion into the pillow cover. The total height of the pillow depends on the total height of the various inserts being used, the overall firmness depends on whether the inserts are soft, medium, or hard, and the surface firmness depends on the firmness of the topmost inside layer. To avoid movement of the inserts relative to each other while sleeping, at least one portion of each of the inserts is removably attachable to a corresponding portion of at least one other insert.

Abstract: An apparatus for alerting a sleeping subject, the apparatus has a wireless device that stores an application program configurable for control of the apparatus; and a pillow that is configured to be in signal communication with at least the wireless device. The pillow has a charge storage source for storing electrical energy; a control processor that is configured with a set of encoded instructions for maintaining communication between the wireless device and the pillow; and one or more actuators configured to receive a signal from the control processor and respond to provide an awakening stimulus to the sleeping subject.

Abstract: A NEW TABLECLOTH FOR FAST FOOD TRAYS (BELONGING TO FOOD COURT, DINERS, AIRPLANES OR TRAINS , WHICH HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MADE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN NOTABLECLOTH ADVANTAGES IN THE HYGIENIC, PRACTICAL AND ECONOMIC ORDER, REGARDING OTHER EXISTING MEANS OF ANALOGUE PURPOSES. THE DESIGN IS INTENDED TO GUARANTEE HYGIENE AND NOT CONTAMINATION OF THE USERS HANDS, IN THE TRANSPORT OF THE TRAY.

Abstract: The Invention is a standard set of round, cylindrical and spherical pieces that form objects to hold other objects and food, to transport things and to build modular elegant and beautiful constructions. For example, the Invention's pieces can be used as spherical flowerpots that are arranged along a walkway with flowers, and those same flowerpots can be stacked to support a flowerpot a few feet off the ground. Furthermore, the flowerpots can be stacked to form columns that vines grow on. Pieces can be made exponentially larger and smaller, and features on pieces can also be made exponentially larger and smaller, while maintaining compatibility within the system of Invention pieces. For example, the stacked boxes that are FIG. 33 can be elongated to stack in a manner that forms the pattern of a standard brick wall's interlocking pieces.

Abstract: This present invention relates to a protective barrier for a rim of a beverage container, such as a glass, cup, mug, or the like. More specifically, the protective barrier is removably attachable on the rim of the beverage container, thereby allowing the user to place his or her lips and mouth on the protective barrier, rather than directly on the beverage container. The protective barrier may be disposable or reusable, and may further be comprised of an antimicrobial substance, an adhesive and a plurality of flavor crystals that release a flavor to the beverage as it is consumed across the protective barrier.

Abstract: A container has a removable base assembly. The base assembly has a resilient portion. The base assembly is removably attachable to the container in a recess of the container. The base assembly being dimensioned to have a fixed fit with the recess such that when the base assembly is assembled with the container, the resilient portion is exposed from the recess allowing the container to be supported on a support surface by the resilient portion of the base assembly.

Abstract: A multifunctional knife holder is disclosed, which includes a falling prevention base, a knife holder body, a top cover and a locking bar. The knife holder body is of a cylinder structure with an opening at a top thereof and with a cavity inside. A plurality of partition plates are provided inside the knife holder body, are vertically arranged at intervals and divide the cavity into a plurality of sub-chambers. The top cover is connected with the top of the knife holder body and provided with a plurality of through slots communicated with the sub-chambers. A tension spring is provided on an inner wall of the knife holder body. The locking bar is connected with a plurality of magnetic pressing plates arranged at intervals along a length direction of the locking bar. The locking bar is disposed through the plurality of partition plates and abuts against the tension spring.

Abstract: There is described an assembly for holding a beverage container. The assembly includes a beverage holder having a base and one or more sidewalls extending from the base. The one or more sidewalls define with the base a space for receiving a beverage container. The base includes a recess formed in the base. The base further includes an aperture extending from the recess to an exterior of the beverage holder. The assembly further includes a fastener for inserting through the aperture.

Abstract: An article hanging device including a hub having a first side and an opposing second side, the first side having a plurality of openings; and a plurality of arms, each arm having a body portion located between a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of each arm is received within one of the openings of the hub and wherein the arm is in pivoting relation to the openings. The plurality of arms are adapted to support one or more articles. One or more attachments may be secured to the arms, such as one or more hooks, upon which the one or more articles may hang.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a production method of continuous carpet mat, it includes the following process steps: providing carpet, buffering, commence gluing, drying, and commence pressing and cutting. With the implementation of the present invention, process steps of different production speeds in production lines can be coordinated and combined to make whole production line easy to be maintained and non-stop producing even when any process step stopped for maintenance or malfunctioning. Manpower, production time, machinery cost, material cost and the whole production cost can be greatly reduced, thus efficient production lines are provided and competitiveness of the industry is greatly improved.

Abstract: An object disposing structure is adapted for being disposed with an object. The structure includes a main body, a character unit fixed to the main body and provided with one or more strokes, and a retaining and coupling unit disposed with the main body for retaining and coupling the object in a way that a shape of the object and the character unit are substantially and visually located on a same plane. As soon as the object is coupled with the retaining and coupling unit or after the object is coupled with the retaining and coupling unit for a predetermined period of time, the shape of the object forms a part of the at least one stroke of the character unit to result in that a semantic meaning of the character unit remains unchanged, changes, or becomes a pun, thereby creating interactive fun.

Abstract: A vehicular-themed ornamental mailbox includes a storage compartment, a lid, a speaker module, a first ornamentation, a second ornamentation, a third ornamentation, and a fourth ornamentation. The storage compartment includes a top panel, a rear panel, a bottom panel, a left panel, and a right panel thus completing an internal storage area. The lid is hingedly connected to the bottom panel so that the storage area can be closed. The speaker module is connected to the storage compartment and provides a specific sound effect when the lid is opened. The first ornamentation is removably mounted to the top panel. The second ornamentation is removably mounted to the left panel. The third ornamentation is removably mounted to the right panel. The fourth ornamentation is removably mounted to the lid. All four aforementioned ornamentations provide a decorative-theme for the storage compartment.

Abstract: A controller for a refrigerator for an entrance gate according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to: register a user authentication means through a user authentication method setting process; and to open an outer door only when user authentication has succeeded, if an article delivery command is input, thereby preventing theft of the article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a grommet spacer tool. More specifically, the spacer tool is a cylindrical or tubular shaped structure of a predeterminable length having a longitudinal slit. The longitudinal slit of the spacer tool allows the slit edges to be pulled apart to fit the spacer tool on a curtain rod/panel between consecutive or adjacent grommet rings of the curtains. Once the spacer tool is placed between the grommet rings, the spacer tool maintains a consistent gap between the grommet rings to maintain uniform, neat, and structured pleats, while obviating additional maintenance, adjustment, and upkeep to the curtain spacing.

Abstract: A beverage strainer includes a piston and a push-rod. The piston is configured to slide within a length of a tube, or along an inner sidewall of a container. The push-rod is configured to be coupled to the piston and to be manipulated to cause the piston to slide within the length of tube. The piston includes a plurality of apertures sized to allow passage of particulate matter through the piston within the tube.

Abstract: Apparatus for automatic and fast cooking of food comprising: a base structure (12) in the form of a vessel open at the top housing a vertical pressure cooker (10); said apparatus comprises a solenoid (13) positioned close to said cooker; said solenoid is positioned below the cooker and beside the cooker covering a height ranging from 50% to 70% of the total height of the cooker starting from the bottom; said solenoid is made of coils with variable pitch widening from bottom to top; said pressure cooker (10) comprises: a lid (15) having a closing system; a pressure release valve (30); a temperature measurement system (70-76); where said cooker operates at a temperature higher than 140° C.

Abstract: A pressure cooker includes: a base configured to provide heat to an internal chamber for pressure cooking; a lid that engages the base to seal the chamber; a controller that controls one or more operational parameters of the pressure cooker, the controller located external to the internal chamber; and a temperature probe, the temperature probe comprising a temperature sensor positioned in the internal cavity, the temperature probe configured to communicate temperature signals to the controller.

Abstract: A beverage apparatus, the beverage apparatus being hand-holdable by a user of the beverage apparatus to be portable, can include a beverage chamber housing that includes a chamber for storing a consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus can include a dispensing assembly that includes a receptacle. The receptacle can retain a vessel. The vessel can include an electronic tag and can contain an additive. The dispensing assembly can be operatively controllable by a controller to output the additive from the vessel into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus can include one or more sensors, devices, or assemblies that can be used to detect a volume of liquid in the chamber or a liquid level in the chamber. The beverage apparatus can include an apparatus processing portion (ACP) and an apparatus database portion. The beverage apparatus of the disclosure can include various additional features.

Abstract: The invention relates to a domestic machine for dispensing beverage, comprising a removable water tank, a water filtration system, at least one circulation pump for moving the water to a dispensing point associated with a beverage capsule, the machine comprising a heating section comprising a heater configured to heat the water to be dispensed, a cooling section comprising a cooling device configured to cool the water to be dispensed, and a carbonating section comprising a carbonating device configured to dissolve CO2 in the water to be dispensed, the machine comprising a control panel for selecting a hot drink, a cold drink or a carbonated drink, by activating at least one of said sections.

Abstract: A dual brewing mechanism is provided. The dual brewing mechanism includes a hot water pipe, an espresso brewing device, a first solenoid valve, a pour over device and a second solenoid valve. The espresso brewing device includes a brewing head that has a flow channel configured therein, and hot water can be transported to the flow channel through a first pipe body of the hot water pipe. The first solenoid valve is in communication with the flow channel of the espresso brewing device, the hot water is transported to the pour over device through the second pipe body of the hot water pipe, and the second solenoid valve is in communication with the pour over device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement comprising a coffee machine (100) and a coffee grinder (200), wherein said coffee machine is able to prepare a plurality of different coffee-based drinks according to several recipes. In order to avoid errors when preparing a specific recipe, the coffee machine (100) comprises a plurality of brewing groups and a corresponding plurality of filter holder assemblies (1), and at least one filter holder assembly (1)—preferably each filter holder assembly (1)—comprises an electronics (11) equipped with a memory (15), in which the parameters of one or more of said recipes are stored, and with communication devices (13) that allow said filter holder group to communicate on one hand with the electronics (101) of the coffee machine (100) and, on the other hand, to communicate with the electronics (201) of the coffee grinder (200), whereby said filter holder assembly communicates to each device the data necessary for preparing the selected recipe.

Abstract: Disclosed is a substantially tubular device reversibly applicable to a knockbox bar for espresso coffee machines to cover the bar. The device is elastically deformable and is applicable to a knockbox bar by spreading a slot extending longitudinally into the device over the entire length thereof. The device protects the knockbox bar on which it is applied from both the impact against the filter holder assembly and the coffee powder ejected therefrom. The device includes, close to a first end, flaps arranged longitudinally allowing easy cleaning of the filter edge from any powder possibly compacted therein. The device further includes, close to a second end opposite the first, grooves acting as facilitated cutting lines and by virtue of which it is possible to shorten, if required, the device so as to adapt it to the length of the knockbox bar to which it is be applied.

Abstract: An automatic cooking machine includes: an upper portion provided with a connection port thereon; a control interface arranged to operably generate control commands based on a user's manipulations to control operation of the automatic cooking machine; a base; a heater arranged on the base; a supporting portion coupled between the upper portion and the base, and arranged to support the upper portion; a hopper for receiving materials and having a hollow feeding tube, wherein the feeding tube is detachably inserted into the connection port; a cooking pot capable of being heated on the heater; and a strainer capable of being placed in the cooking pot and receiving materials. The automatic cooking machine further comprises: a blender, comprising: two cantilever arms, multiple blending arms, a ring-shaped flange, and a positioning pillar.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus including circuitry configured to initiate display of information associated with a plurality of cooking processes for cooking a food item and robot information indicating one cooking process of the plurality of cooking processes to be performed by a robot.

Abstract: An automatic doner kebab cutting robot comprises; position sensors perceiving positions of the engine to introduce to the processor providing rotation movements of first engine providing vertical movement of cutting rod in second axis, a second engine providing horizontal movement of cutting rod in third axis, an engine providing movement of the knife of cutting rod in first axis, an engine providing rotation movement of doner kebab skewer in fourth axis, at least one scanner and/or laser perceiving starting point, height and diameter of doner kebab on it to introduce to the processor, at least 1 temperature sensor perceiving the value achieved by measuring temperature of doner kebab to introduce to the processor, a scanner and/or laser, control system (PLC/PIC) sending commands transferred by position sensors and temperature sensors and in this direction, to make furnace, doner kebab skewer, cutting rod and cutting knife it is connected to, move synchronously.

Abstract: A sandwich maker is provided, including a support structure, a pressing mechanism, a hot-pressing structure, a bearing structure, a conveying mechanism, and a controller. The pressing mechanism includes a first motor set, a first transmission rod, and a connecting base, where the connecting base performs linear reciprocating motion along a first direction driven by the first motor set and the first transmission rod. The hot-pressing structure includes a heating device and a pressing mold. The pressing mold has a first mold cavity. The bearing structure includes a heating furnace and a bearing mold. The bearing mold has a second mold cavity. The conveying mechanism includes a second motor, a second transmission rod, and a conveying base, where the conveying base performs linear reciprocating motion along a second direction driven by the second motor and the second transmission rod. The controller controls operation of the sandwich maker.

Abstract: An air cooking device is equipped with a cooking cavity and includes a heating device located above the cooking cavity, a temperature measuring device, and a fan, wherein the fan is used to suck up the wind in the cooking cavity and blow it towards the heating device, and the hot air blows to the cooking cavity to cook food. The temperature measuring device is used to detect the temperature in the cooking cavity. The air cooking device also includes a shielding cover between the heating device and the temperature measuring device, where the shielding cover shields the heating device from radiating to and heating the temperature measuring device, so as to improve the accuracy of the temperature measurement of the temperature measuring device.

Abstract: An outdoor cooking station configured to simultaneously and independently cook food with separate cooking modes. The cooking station includes a main body defining separate first and second cooking portions fueled by separate fuel sources for cooking food in the separate modes. The first cooking portion includes gas-fueled first heating elements configured to heat a first cooking surface associated with the first cooking portion of the main body. The second cooking portion of the main body extends to define a chamber, the chamber being accessible with a door or hood pivotably coupled to the main body. The chamber includes an upper region and a lower region separated by an inner panel, the upper region including a second cooking surface suspended within the upper region. The lower region includes a second heating element sized and configured to electrically heat pellet elements to supply heat and smoke to the upper region.

Abstract: A safety system relating to outdoor cooking devices, such as wood pellet grills. An enclosure around a grease drain bucket. The enclosure designed to create a thermal buffer around the grease drain bucket and to securely mount to a drain of the outdoor cooking device increasing stability. The enclosure providing both burn safety and spill prevention, while still allowing ventilation of the heat from the grease collected. Adjustable vents in the walls of the enclosure allowing optional dampening of ventilation and suppression of fire potential inside the enclosure. Increasing safety of the outdoor cooking devices through cleanliness, stability and control of oxygen and flow of heat in the fire prevention triangle.

Abstract: Embodiments of a side shelf for coupling to an outdoor cooking station configured to control placement of objects adjacent a cooking surface of the outdoor cooking station. The side shelf includes an upward facing flat surface extending to a front periphery, a rear periphery, an outer periphery and an inner periphery. Further, the upward facing flat surface includes an upstanding elongated ridge, the upstanding elongated ridge extending above the upward facing flat surface and extending at least partially along the inner periphery of the upward facing flat surface. With this arrangement, the upstanding elongated ridge extends to define a set-back from the cooking surface for controlled placement of the objects on the upward facing flat surface.

Abstract: An electronic grinder powered by a smartphone has an electronics housing removably attached to a container section. The electronics housing has a motor and a microcontroller powered by a smartphone connected by a universal serial bus connector. The container section is sealed at the top by an openable, swivel-mounted cap. The motor has a blade that extends into the container section. The blade connected to the motor by a magnetic connection and the blade is configured to grind material disposed in the container section when the container section is closed.

Abstract: A blending device having an interlock system which may comprise a plurality of subassemblies. A thermal detector may be configured to be proximity with matter being blended for human consumption. Interlock system may further include a blade interlock contact and a compressive contact. The blender vessel may be configured to compress the compressive contact to a communicative configuration when connected with the blade assembly. Interlock system may utilize a blender base assembly that has base interlock contacts and a motor. The blade assembly may be configured to releasably mount to the blender base assembly and may cause the base interlock contact and the blade interlock contact to come into electrical communication with each other. The interlock system may ultimately result in the motor being obstructed from operation unless certain conditions are met. The interlock system may further utilize one or more than one logic circuit element.

Abstract: Provided is a bidirectional simultaneous rotary blade bundle for a mixer, the bidirectional simultaneous rotary blade bundle comprising: a housing (110); a forward rotary shaft (120) installed on the housing (110); a forward rotation blade (K1) provided on the forward rotary shaft (120); a central gear (130) axially installed on the forward rotary shaft (120); horizontal insertion gears (141, 142, and 143) engaged with the central gear (130); a reverse rotor (160), of which inner gear teeth (164) are engaged with and rotate on the outside of the horizontal insertion gears (141, 142, and 143); and a reverse rotation blade (K2) installed on the reverse rotor (160), wherein the horizontal insertion gears (141, 142, and 143) are rotated in the reverse direction according to the forward rotation of the central gear (130) such that the inner gear teeth (164) are rotated in the reverse direction.

Abstract: A milk beverage heating mixer comprises a cup, a stirrer, a base, a heating plate, a temperature measurement assembly and a first lever assembly. A cavity for accommodating the cup is formed in an upper end of the base. A first radial opening and a second radial opening are formed in a cavity wall of the cavity. The heating plate is disposed at the bottom of the cavity. The first lever assembly is rotatably disposed outside the cavity, and a protrusion at a first end of the first lever assembly stretches into the cavity via the first radial opening. When accommodated in the cavity, the cup presses the protrusion and pushes the temperature measurement assembly by means of the second end of the first lever assembly to stretch into the cavity via the second radial opening to make contact with a side wall of the cup.

Abstract: An apparatus for creating custom recipes is disclosed. The apparatus may comprise a body that may hold cartridges having flavouring agents and a cooking chamber connected to the cartridges via a plurality of valves. The apparatus may be controlled by a microcontroller. The apparatus may receive custom formulas for creating custom recipes from users. Upon receiving the formula, the apparatus may determine the quantities of flavouring agents that are to be added from each cartridges and the mode of cooking to create the custom recipe. The apparatus may constantly communicate with the client devices, so that user can monitor real time status of cooking, level of cartridges and so on.

Abstract: A removable, retrofit, and/or rotatably attached handle is attached to a top wire of a wire chafing stand in embodiments of the disclosed technology. The handle can be rotated upwards such that a curved bend within the handle locks in place a first pan resting on the top wire of the wire chafing stand. A second pan, oriented upside down compared to the first pan, can be placed thereover, as a lid, on the first pan and held in place by the curved bend within the handle. The top and bottom pan are held in place by the same curved bend or bends of one or more such handles.

Abstract: A cutting board with one or more cut-out sections is provided. The cutting board includes at least one work surface and a frame that transitions from a first (e.g., closed, stowed) position to a second position in which the frame at least partially defines a cut-out for removably holding one or more containers. The work surface may be used to prepare food ingredients, which are easily transported to the one or more containers. When work is complete, the containers are removed and the frame is returned to the first position, in which the cutting board occupies less space than in the second position.

Abstract: A roasting/serving device has a base rack and a removably attachable raised rack. The assembled base and raised racks are held within a single pan or between a lower pan and an oppositely-oriented upper pan. The pan or pans containing the assembled base and raised racks is/are placed within a wire chafing stand with rotatable handles. The handles are rotatable to clamp together rims of the upper pan and lower pan.

Abstract: An apparatus for washing hands may have a chamber having a water outlet and a vessel at least partly in the chamber. An axle extending into the chamber is configured to attach to the vessel such that the vessel rotates relative to the axle to pour water out of the vessel and into the chamber. The vessel has a valve mechanism configured to close a valve and thereby block further entry of water into the vessel when a water level in the vessel reaches a certain level, for example when it exerts an upward force on a float. A water inlet delivers water to or into the vessel through a vessel wall to the valve and is configured to allow a constant flow of water into the vessel until the water inlet is closed by the valve mechanism. In some embodiments without a chamber, water drains external to the apparatus.