Abstract: A therapeutic pillow provides an adjustable configuration for supporting a plurality of user and user positions. The pillow comprises a center chamber having an inner volume and is adjustable. First and second adjustable side chambers each including inner volumes may be affixed to sides of the center chamber to allow supportive fill to be moveable between each of the chambers so that the configuration of the pillow may be adjusted.

Abstract: A multi-functional coaster for a cup or other vessel includes a base upon which the vessel can rest upside down, and a decorative body extending away from the base. The decorative body has at least a first electrically powered signal emitter, which preferably include a light emitter and a sound emitter. The decorative body and/or base can also include a fragrance emitter.

Abstract: A fork is provided. The fork includes a fork handle made of silicone. The fork also includes a fork head made of the silicone and integrally formed with the fork handle. The fork further includes an embedded support disposed inside the fork head and extending into the fork handle, a length of the embedded support being less than about 35% of a full length of the fork. The embedded support is made of a material having a strength greater than the silicone.

Abstract: An adsorptive anti-tipping device and a cup body matched therewith, being used to fasten the cup body to prevent it from tipping, including a driving rod, which driving rod comprises a sliding rod, a limit rod and an abutment rod, the limit rod is vertically fixed on the upper end of the sliding rod; the abutment rod is fixedly connected with one end of the sliding rod; on a fixed cover is arranged a sliding positioning hole, and the limit rod is limited above the fixed cover; the suction component is slidably clamped with the fixed cover, and has a driving slope and a driving block on it, the driving block corresponds to the position of the adsorptive surface of the suction component,. The present application is simple in structure and easy to use. Using a suction cup to adsorb the surface, the present application may prevent containers' tipping.

Abstract: A hanger-template for folding and hanging items of clothing, collapsible and articulated, which transforms into a template to facilitate the folding, transport and storage of shirts, T-shirts and other items of clothing. It comprises a flat support (1), attached to the hanging hook (2), and two divergent arms (3) featuring corresponding longitudinal guides (4); two L-shaped extensions (6), each with a short side (61) whose extremity is movable along the corresponding guide (4), and a long side (62) and a base (8) forming the shoulders of the hanger, and which is articulated to the vertices of both extensions (6). It features a folded position wherein the two long sides (62) are aligned or superimposed and the base (8) is next to the support (1), and an extended position wherein the two long sides (62) are disposed parallel and separated by the width of the hanger.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a parcel receptacle device that allows for securely receiving packages and transferring the packages to the interior side of a wall or door which the parcel receptacle device is attached. This device is comprised of a plurality of elements including an interior mounting plate, an exterior mounting plate, a housing and a drawer. The housing and drawer may be detached from an interior mounting plate that is affixed to the wall or door. This device also provides an auto-locking door that automatically closes when the housing and drawing are detached. Accordingly, the auto-locking door securely closes the opening in the garage door, which previously allowed the drawer to slide through. The receptacle can later be reattached by unlocking the auto-locking door and then raising it upward. Once it is raised up to a pre-determined position, the housing and drawer may then be reattached to the interior mounting plate.

Abstract: A food delivery container for delivering food that is not contaminated during delivery. The container is locked with an electromechanical lock that is keyed with a unique electronic code or key that is generated during the ordering process based on information collected from the consumer. The electronic key is transmitted to the user's electronic device, such as a phone, and the user transmits the key from the electronic device to the lock to unlock the container.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system particularly adapted for refrigerated or heated goods that can keep the goods at a desired temperature until the goods are picked up by the patrons. More precisely, there is disclosed a secured delivery box for storing and providing access to goods therefrom, comprising: a structure defining storage areas to store the goods; doors, wherein each door is controllably movable between a closed position and an open position respectively preventing and providing access to a respective one of the storage areas; locking mechanisms, wherein each locking mechanism is associated to a respective one of the doors, and wherein the locking mechanisms when in a lock state lock the respective door in a closed position preventing access to the respective one of the storage areas; and a processor connected to Internet and to the locking mechanisms, wherein the processor is adapted to signal the locking mechanisms to exit the locked state.

Abstract: A container for delivering packages comprising a plurality of package storage modules, each module comprising an individually controlled access door on an external wall of the transport, wherein one or more packages are placed in at least some of the plurality of modules at a distribution point, wherein the container is configured to be transported to multiple delivery destinations, and wherein, upon arrival at each delivery destination, the appropriate access door receives a signal to allow access to the package intended for that delivery destination.

Abstract: A window planter includes a first compartment including a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The first compartment is configured to house a first group of plants. A second compartment is slidably coupled to the first compartment. The first compartment includes a first outer sidewall. The second compartment is configured to house a second group of plants separated from the first group of plants by the first sidewall of the first compartment. A third compartment is slidably coupled to the first compartment. The third compartment includes a second outer sidewall. The third compartment is configured to house a third group of plants separated from the first group of plants by the second sidewall. At least the first compartment and the second compartment are configured to be secured to a window frame.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus (100) comprising: a housing (110); a cooking compartment (120) arranged at the housing, the cooking compartment being configured to form a first enclosed space in which food item can be received; a heating unit (130) arranged inside a second enclosed space in the housing, wherein the cooking compartment comprises an air inlet through which air can enter from a side of the cooking compartment, and an air outlet through which air can exit from an opposite side of the cooking compartment, and wherein the air inlet and the air outlet are connected to the second enclosed space such that air heated by the heating unit can circulate between the second enclosed space and the cooking compartment.

Abstract: Disclosed are a steam cooking apparatus (1) and a steam cooking method.

Abstract: A container includes a receptacle and a cover. The receptacle includes a base and a sidewall. The base has an interior surface and a passageway in an interior area of the base. The passageway provides fluid communication from an interior of the receptacle to an exterior of the receptacle. The sidewall extends upward from the interior surface of the base. The cover is configured to sealingly engage with a top edge of the sidewall, and includes a cover opening. The container is configured to accept input fluid through the cover opening and to provide a corresponding outflow of fluid through the passageway. The passageway allows the outflow fluid to flow from the container while accommodating an outflow needle of a beverage brewer.

Abstract: A method for preparing a brewed beverage has following steps: positioning a filter cartridge filled with an extraction material on a filter holder; heating water using a heating device and conveying the heated water to an inlet above the filter cartridge; moving the inlet relative to the filter cartridge in order to wet the extraction material with hot water, wherein the inlet moves relative to the filter paper cartridge in different patterns depending on the set brewing strength; the temperature of the supplied hot water is different depending on the set brewing strength, and/or the volume flow rate of hot water supplied through the inlet is different depending on the set brewing strength. A machine for preparing a brewed beverage performs the method.

Abstract: A system for heating and frothing a beverage comprises a device for heating and frothing a beverage and a froth wand. The device for heating and frothing a beverage includes a steamer, a steam conduit connecting the steamer to a steam nozzle and a froth wand holder for removably holding a froth wand. The froth wand is a disposable froth wand and comprises a tubular wall having a steam inlet end comprising a steam inlet, a steam outlet end comprising a steam outlet separate from the steam inlet and a steam channel extending between the steam inlet and the steam outlet. The froth wand holder is arranged for holding the disposable froth wand at least in an operational position in the device for heating and frothing a beverage in which operational position the steam nozzle is in communication with the steam inlet of the disposable froth wand.

Abstract: A system for heating and frothing a beverage comprises a device for heating and frothing a beverage and a froth wand. The device for heating and frothing a beverage includes a steamer, a steam conduit connecting the steamer to a steam nozzle and a froth wand holder for removably holding a froth wand. The froth wand is a disposable froth wand and comprises a tubular wall having a steam inlet end comprising a steam inlet, a steam outlet end comprising a steam outlet separate from the steam inlet and a steam channel extending between the steam inlet and the steam outlet. The froth wand holder is arranged for holding the disposable froth wand at least in an operational position in the device for heating and frothing a beverage in which operational position the steam nozzle is in communication with the steam inlet of the disposable froth wand.

Abstract: An infused beverage brewing assembly having a solvent flow management system (SFMS) operably configured to receive a solvent and induce a flow of the solvent through a first solvent conduit and a second solvent conduit, a solvent temperature modulation system (STMS) operably configured to thermally modulate a solvent within the first solvent conduit to join with a solvent in the second solvent conduit to form a resulting solvent conduit with a resulting solvent. The assembly has a brewing chamber in fluid communication with the resulting solvent conduit and for housing a solute disposed to receive the resulting solvent to produce an infused beverage, an outlet for discharging the infused beverage based on the desired resulting solvent flow and temperature desired within the brewing chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic tea brewing and making device, comprising: a tea brewing and making container, an electronically controlled valve disposed at the bottom or the lower side of the tea brewing and making container, a first electric heating element, a water inlet pipe, a water injection control device provided on the water inlet pipe, and an electric control component. The electronically controlled valve is an electric valve or a solenoid valve. The tea brewing and making container is provided with an opening for filling water and putting tea leaves. The electric control component comprises a temperature detection device; and also comprises a controller. The temperature detection device, the water injection control device, the first electric heating element and the electronically controlled valve are all electrically connected with the controller.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pot lid (10) for a household cooking pot, comprising a conical main body (12) having a lid edge (28) designed to interact with the top edge of a cooking pot or pan, which main body (12) has a central through-opening (14), wherein the lid bottom side (15) of the pot lid (10) has a downwardly projecting spiral guide wall (26) which extends from the lid edge to the through-opening (14), and which pot lid (10) has, on its lid top side (13), a channel (30) which is connected to the through-opening (14), extends at least over part of the lid radius towards the lid edge (28) and is open towards the lid edge.

Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method including warming food in an integral heat tray insert of a food container, generating heat in the food container using electrical impedance of a plurality of heat dispersing elements, using a control printed circuit board assembly coupled to a power button for activating and controlling electrical components including the plurality of heat dispersing elements, adjusting heat temperatures from the plurality of heat dispersing elements for warming food to a comfortable and safe heat level, using at least one rechargeable battery pack coupled to the control printed circuit board assembly with a power button for activating electrical components including the plurality of heat dispersing elements, and transmitting food status information to a user and receiving user instructions from a user digital device using a food warming system application which includes a timer and variable heat control.

Abstract: A corn on the cob roasting assembly for roasting corn on the cob includes a toaster oven that has a plurality of wells extending into a top side of the toaster oven for insertably receiving a corn on the cob. A plurality of heating cages is positioned within a respective one of the wells to surround the corn on the cob that is positioned in each of the wells. Each of the heating cages produces heat to cook the corn on the cob. A control unit is coupled to the toaster oven and the control unit is in communication with each of the heating cages for controlling operational parameters of the heating cages. The control unit adjusts the operational temperature of the heating cages between a low intensity, a medium intensity or a high intensity.

Abstract: A griddle system includes one or more of a variety of performance-enhancing structures and functions. For example, an adjustable latching mechanism may provide for mechanical advantage when closing the griddle, particularly when the griddle is used to compress food items. An adjustable electromagnet and adjustable ferrous plate may cooperate to help hold the griddle in the closed position. The griddle may also feature a heated upper platen with efficient and robust cable routing features.

Abstract: An electric grill configured for cooking food and a method of cooking food using the electric grill includes a housing that defines an open interior and an aperture. Element frames are positioned at the sides of the open interior. Electric heating elements are positioned within the element frames and are positioned within the open interior exterior of the aperture in a direction towards the housing. The electric heating elements generate IR energy that is directed towards a middle of the open interior below the aperture. Heat energy exits the housing through the aperture by radiative heat transfer and convective heat transfer. Such convective heat transfer includes air currents circulating within the open interior past the electric heating elements and out of the aperture.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a temperature controlled charcoal grill and smoker that enables users to better control the cooking and smoking temperature relative to previous solutions. In some embodiments, for example, a user may place a divider in the interior of a fuel basket to coarsely adjust the amount and type of solid fuel used to heat a food-cooking enclosure of the temperature controlled charcoal grill and smoker. In addition, the user can also position a heat deflector tent above one or more heat transfer openings in a grease tray to further adjust the cooking and smoking temperature. Further still, the user can provide even finer control (including closed-loop control) over the cooking and smoking temperature using a controller that controls the speed of a fan that directs combustion air into the fuel basket.

Abstract: A flume for supplying vegetable pieces in a supply of liquid, the flume extending between a flume inlet and a flume outlet, the flume comprising: a gulley section having an upstream inlet end at the flume inlet and a downstream outlet end, the gulley section having opposed sidewalls and a gulley floor therebetween, and a spreader section having opposed first and second lateral walls and a spreader floor therebetween, the spreader section having an upstream end connected to the downstream outlet end of the gulley section, the spreader section progressively increasing in width between the opposed first and second lateral walls in a downstream direction from the upstream end to a downstream end of the spreader section, wherein the opposed first and second lateral walls are each outwardly inclined away from a longitudinal axis of the spreader section by a respective angle ?° for the first lateral wall and ?° for the second lateral wall, in respective opposite directions, which extends from the upstream end of the

Abstract: A tortilla fryer incorporating a plurality of cone pairs, each cone pair among the plurality of cone pairs including an inner cone which is horizontally received within an outer cone; the tortilla fryer further incorporating a support frame, wherein each cone pair is fixedly attached to and supported within the support frame; the tortilla fryer further incorporating cone binding chain and spring arm assemblies which operatively interconnect the support frame and the cone pairs' inner cones, the chain and spring arm assemblies resisting horizontal movements of the inner cones out of the outer cones.

Abstract: Electric cooking utensils that are adapted to be electrically heated to further the cooking process by contacting and heating food while the food is being manipulating by the utensil. In particular, an electrically heated spatula is adapted to transfer additional heat to a food item being cooked while being manipulated by the utensil and thereby expediting and improving the cooking process.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes three cooking modules supported on a cart. The first cooking module is a barbecue grill or a teppanyaki device. The second cooking module is an electric oven. The third cooking module is an air fryer. The air fryer includes a casing and a drawer. The casing is inserted in the cart in a non-movable manner. The drawer is movable into and from the casing.

Abstract: Cutting board system with bowl/container attachment ring is a cutting board or butcher block with a free floating rigid bowl/container attachment ring around the perimeter of the cutting board or butcher block that is used to reversibly attach a special bowl or container thereto. The rigid free floating bowl/container attachment ring is a strong and sturdy support member that will not bend, twist, or deflect under the pressure of rigorous use of the cutting board or butcher block. Rigid free floating bowl/container attachment ring works in tandem with an L-shaped flange or rib on a bowl or container wherein the L-shaped flange or rib on a bowl or container is reversibly attachable to the rigid free floating bowl/container attachment ring.

Abstract: A bathtub, including a bathtub body and a cover body provided at the internal bottom surface of the bathtub body, wherein a water passing gap is provided between the cover body and the internal bottom surface of the bathtub body. The bathtub further includes: a water discharging component, wherein the water discharging opening of the water discharging component is covered by the cover body, and water in the bathtub body flows into the water discharging opening via the water passing gap for water discharging; and/or a water inlet component, wherein the water of the water inlet component is covered by the cover body, and water flows from the water inlet into the bathtub body via the water passing gap.

Abstract: A portable, foldable, collapsible bathtub for infants or younger children that can collapse allowing for easy storage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for installing bases and supports for shower and bathtub fixture components in a level and secure manner. Compressible supports, and templates and fixture bases comprising the compressible supports to aid installation are also contemplated herein.

Abstract: The invention is a towel formed of an absorbent material for drying an object having one or more extensions protruding outward. The towel has a center portion and multiple extension panels extending from the center portion formed by a slit(s), resulting in each extension panel being independently moveable. Adjacent extension panels are optionally secured by a first and second means for securing such that the adjacent extension panels are removably connectable. In use, when placed over an object, e.g., a dog, for drying, the extension panels of the towel extend in length to the dog's paws and are used independently to dry the legs of the dog while allowing the remaining portions of the towel to remain in place over the dog.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet paper holder device that can be used to store toilet paper rolls vertically within a bathroom or other room in a manner that saves space. The device is primarily comprised of a base member, a hanging line, an end piece and an outer covering. The base member allows the device to be attached to a ceiling, wherein the line can be attached to the base member. Toilet paper rolls can then be stored vertically upon the line, wherein the line runs through each cardboard core of a toilet paper roll. To keep the rolls secured on the line, the device also comprises an end piece. In addition, the device comprises an outer covering that conceals the line and toilet paper rolls.

Abstract: Disclosed are various examples of automated dispensers to dispense consumable products, such as paper towels, gels, liquids, gases, aerosols, foams, and other consumables. Automated dispensers can operate in various modes. Examples of the disclosure can utilize a dispense profile to adjust the speed at which consumable products are dispensed.

Abstract: A dispenser comprising a body comprising a front side and a back side, and a product holding area defined by the front side and the back side, wherein the product holding area is configured to store the consumable product within the dispenser; a dispensing mechanism operatively coupled to the consumable product, and wherein the dispensing mechanism is configured to facilitate a dispensing cycle to dispense a portion of the consumable product in response to a user pulling on an exposed portion of the consumable product; a product advancement device coupled to the dispensing mechanism and accessible external to the body, and wherein the product advancement device is configured to allow a user to manually actuate the dispensing mechanism; a product advancement sensor configured to sense the manual actuation; and a data processing device configured to communicate with the product advancement sensor and transmit an alert indicating the manual actuation.

Abstract: A cleaning product includes an elongated sheet having a length. The elongated sheet is divided into a plurality of individual sheet sections that extend in series along the length. At least one of the individual sheet sections is a moist sheet section having a moist center section impregnated with a cleaning solution, and at least one of the individual sheet sections is a dry sheet section having a dry center that is impregnated with a hydrophobic solution. The cleaning product has a plurality of the moist sheet sections that are spaced from one another and a plurality of the dry sheet sections that are spaced from one another along the length of the elongated sheet. The moist sheet sections and the dry sheet sections are arranged in a binary pattern that alternates back and forth between one of the moist sheet sections and one of the dry sheet sections.

Abstract: A drying apparatus includes a main body composed of a front end frame and a rear end frame. A fan receiving part may be disposed on the upper end of the front end frame and protruding forward therefrom, and a fan assembly may be located in the fan receiving part. The open part may be disposed at the lower part of the fan receiving part of the front end frame, and the outlets may be located along the upper end edge and opposite edges of the open part. Air may be delivered to the outlets through the duct disposed at the main body.

Abstract: The present invention is new art with a new function and is comprised of a potty-training apparatus for adults or children that temporarily clips onto the toilet seat and provides an ornamental target (target has a hole through it) that boys aim and pee through and urine goes directly into the toilet to be flushed.

Abstract: A toilet frame includes a left side frame, a right side frame, and a crossbar that connects the left and ride side frames at the front of the toilet frame. Each of the left and right side frames is movable between a folded position and an unfolded position. The left and right side frames are not connected by a crossbar at the back of the toilet frame.

Abstract: A surface cleaning robot includes: a first cleaning unit arranged at a bottom of a main body; and a second cleaning unit arranged on one side of the main body. The second cleaning unit rotates under the action of a drive mechanism. Compared with the prior art, the surface cleaning robot cleans, by means of the second cleaning unit on one side of the main body, a surface to be cleaned. The driving of the second cleaning unit is independent from the walking of the surface cleaning robot, which is different from the prior art where bottom cleaning is performed while the surface cleaning robot walks. Therefore, rollers having a large volume are omitted. By driving the second cleaning unit to rotate, the cleaning effect is better improved.

Abstract: A blower apparatus includes a motor including a rotor including a shaft extending along a vertically extending central axis, and a stator opposing the rotor in a radial direction, an impeller below the stator and fixed to the shaft, and a housing surrounding an outer side of the impeller in the radial direction. The impeller includes a base portion that widens in a direction intersecting the central axis, and blades arranged on an upper surface of the base portion along a circumferential direction. An annulus is fixed to an upper end portion of the shaft.

Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner includes a suction cavity comprising an opening through which debris enters the cleaner head, and an outlet. An agitator is mounted in the suction cavity in a cantilevered manner for rotation relative thereto. The agitator includes a core having a first, free end, a second end remote from the free end, and upstanding helical ridges extending between the free end and the second end, and a row of bristles located between the helical ridges and inclined relative to the core in a direction extending towards the free end of the core.

Abstract: Vacuum cleaner nozzle (N), comprising an air inlet area (AIA) having a front- end boundary (FEB), the front-end boundary (FEB) having a predetermined number of front openings (FO), and front guide elements (FGE) having a surface at an angle to the front-end boundary (FEB) for guiding dirt towards the front openings (FO), openings left by the front guide elements being aligned with the front openings (FO), a width of the openings left by the front guide elements (FGE) not exceeding 300% of a width of the front openings (FO). The front-end boundary (FEB) preferably has between 4 and 6 front openings (FO). An aperture of the front openings (FO) is preferably between 5×5 mm2 and 7×7 mm2.

Abstract: Connector assemblies including a first subassembly having a recessed portion and a pair of locator tracks and a second subassembly having a pair of locator projections, vacuum assemblies including these connector assemblies, and methods of using the same are provided herein.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprising: a cleaner main body configured to generate suction power; and a suction unit configured to suck dust using the suction power. The suction unit comprising: a drum brush comprising a cylindrical drum rotatable to brush away dust from a floor, and conductive bristles provided on an outer circumferential surface of the drum; and a conductive dust guide unit comprising a guide portion connectable to the cleaner main body and configured to guide the sucked dust to be transferred to the cleaner main body, and a contact portion formed to extend from the guide portion, provided to be in contact with the bristles of the drum brush, and configured to transfer static electricity, which is charged as the vacuum cleaner is operated, from the cleaner main body to the conductive bristles of the drum brush.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cleaning robot, a control method thereof, and a ground treatment system, where the ground treatment system includes the cleaning robot and a base station. The cleaning robot includes a cleaning device, configured to be mounted on the body, where the cleaning device includes a mopping module; a control device, configured to control the walking device to drive the cleaning robot to move; and a power device, configured to supply power to the walking device. The cleaning robot further includes a lifting device, and the control device can control the lifting mechanism to lift the mopping module from a first position relative to a working surface to a second position; and the control device controls, according to a detection result of a detection device, the cleaning robot to return to the base station and replace a mop in the base station.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for cleaning a surface and sub-surface or flooring, such as a carpeted flooring and/or fabrics including carpet backing, padding, upholstery, mattress, etc., using a sub-surface fluid injector, such as a pulsation fluid injector are disclosed. The systems, methods, and devices enable spot cleaning a surface or flooring, such as a carpet and cleaning underneath the carpet surface, thereby eliminating reoccurring spots from spills and embedded odors, such as pet urine, using a sub-surface pulsation fluid injector to flush-clean through the sub-surfaces of the flooring thoroughly. The device of the disclosure safely provides a continuous free-flowing stream of fluid through all areas above and below the surface or flooring, for example the carpet face fibers, carpet backing and padding or underlay, in order to chemically treat, break down, carry out and/or remove certain contaminants embedded in the carpeted flooring.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a water tank and a cleaning robot, the water tank is applied to the cleaning robot, internally provided with a water storage cavity. The water tank has a splicing side, the splicing side is provided with an accommodating area recessed towards the inside of the water tank, the splicing side of the water tank is configured to splice with the body of the cleaning robot, and the accommodating area is configured to accommodate part of the structural parts of the body of the cleaning robot.

Abstract: An entertainment enabled cleaning device, referred to generally as a musical cleaning device. The musical cleaning device, illustrated herein as a mop, comprises a main body, illustrated herein as an elongated rod. The main body has a first end and a second opposing end. Removably attached to the first end is an entertainment member. Attached to the second end is a cleaning member. The main body may also contain an extension member, allowing the length of the main body to expand, and lock in place, if desired. The entertainment member is configured to wirelessly communicate with an electronic device, such as a smart phone. Accordingly, the musical mop can be used to 1) play music loaded onto the electronic device, and/or 2) use the electronic device to receive telephone calls through the musical mop.