Abstract: A refillable assembly for dispensing cosmetic product, including a base and a cartridge selectively connectable with the base. The base includes a cartridge receiving element and a cartridge locking element. The locking element is movable relative to the receiving element at least in rotation about the longitudinal axis in a first direction towards an open position and in a second direction towards a closed position. In the open position, the cartridge is movable relative to the base along the longitudinal axis; in the closed position when the cartridge is inserted into the base the cartridge is integral with the base along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A coating material feeding container has a configuration in which a first projection is provided on an outer surface of a tubular member, at least one second projection is provided on an inner surface of a container rear portion, the tubular member has a small-diameter portion that projects inward in a radial direction of the tubular member and is engaged with a movable body, the movable body has an insertion portion that is inserted in and passed through a tube hole of the tubular member and is engaged with the small-diameter portion, the insertion portion has a cut surface that is engaged with an inner surface of the small-diameter portion and extends in the tube hole in an axial direction of the tube hole, and the tube hole has a space portion between the first projection and the cut surface.

Abstract: A combination deodorant and body spray dispenser unit having a deodorant portion on one end and a spray dispenser portion on the other end. The unit comprises a container having a body portion and a cap portion; a deodorant stick movably located inside the body portion of the container for movement into and out of the body portion of the container; a deodorant stick moving system functionally connected to the deodorant stick to move the deodorant stick; and a spray system in the body portion of the container and comprising a spray nozzle, a fluid reservoir in the body portion of the container, and a control button on the body portion of the container, the fluid reservoir being fluidically connected to the spray nozzle through the control button.

Abstract: Cosmetic blenders and applicators, and more particularly to a soft, resilient blender system that includes an open-cell memory foam surface component that is easily cleanable or optionally disposable in combination with a core component that is fluid impermeable. Further, variations of the blender provide (i) patterned surface structures for makeup pickup and release together tamping features, (ii) user-controlled variable stiffness surface tamping features, (iii) actuated surface tamping features, (iv) accelerometer controlled surface tamping actuators, (v) wireless communication with smart phones and the like for controlling actuators, recording use and providing users with indications of optimal methods of use, (vi) sensors for sensing skin contacting parameters, and (vii) light and/or thermal emitters for enhancing blending and setting of cosmetic materials.

Abstract: A cosmetic preparation system may provide a diagnostic or shade matching tool, a dispenser unit, and a mixer unit. The diagnostic or shade matching tool may identify a user skin type and customize one or more ingredients to create a custom blend composition. The dispenser unit may dispense ingredients and prepare the custom blend composition in containers of various sizes. The mixer unit may provide a mixing assembly to mix the one or more ingredients using gyroscopic mixing.

Abstract: A frame for a collapsible and deployable backpack can include a plurality of struts and straps configured for carrying luggage. The struts can be attachable to form a backpack frame. The straps can be attachable to the struts for wearability. The luggage can be in the form of two or more independent pieces of luggage attachable to the frame, for example, two or more pannier bags. The frame can include upright struts bent into a bowed configuration. The bowed struts can be oriented in a splayed apart configuration to provide racking resistance. In a collapsed configuration, the backpack can have an overall width that is less than a pedal width of a bicycle, and optionally less than a width of a suspension portion of a bicycle.

Abstract: An extendable and retractable coupling system is configured with a retractable coupler that is tethered to a coupler body to retain valuable item to a person or other item. An extendable coupling system has a dual coupler having a fixed coupler that is stationary, or configured on the coupler body and a retractable coupler that is coupled to the coupler body by a tether. The retractable coupler may be coupled to a valuable item, such as a mobile phone and the fixed coupler may be coupled to a person clothing, such as to a belt loop, for example. The user may then extend the tether to use their mobile phone and place the phone back into a pocket when not in use. The tether may prevent the valuable item, such as the mobile phone, from dropping to the ground and being damaged.

Abstract: A head for an oral care implement comprises a mounting surface and at least one tuft extending from the mounting surface. The tuft comprises a first group of filaments and at least a second group of filaments. The first group of filaments is surrounded by the second group of filaments. The filaments of the first group have a first length and the filaments of the second group have a second length, the first length being different from the second length. The difference in length between the first length and the second length is about 1.1 mm to about 1.9 mm.

Abstract: A photosensitive pressure alarm device for electric cleaning care appliances comprises at least one light source, at least one photosensitive unit, a light reflecting surface, a detection circuit, and an alarm portion. The light source and the photosensitive unit are provided on a movable component or a movable component on a same side, and the light reflecting surface is provided on a stationary component or the movable component. Under the combined action of an external force (F1) and an elastic force (F2), the light reflecting surface or the light source and the photosensitive unit provided on the movable component can move with the movable component, and the incident angle and the reflection angle of the light on the light reflecting surface change, causing that the light receiving area of the photosensitive unit changes, and in turn resulting in change of the electrical performance of the photosensitive unit.

Abstract: A vacuuming broom assembly includes a vacuum pack that is wearable on a user's back. The vacuum pack has an intake for urging air inwardly therein when the vacuum pack is turned on and a suction hose is fluidly coupled to the intake. A broom is provided that has a head and a handle. A suction manifold is coupled to the broom and the suction manifold has a pair of inlet ports and an exhaust port. The suction hose is fluidly coupled to the exhaust port such that the suction manifold is in fluid communication with the vacuum unit. Each of the inlet ports is aligned with the head of the broom for sucking up debris that is produced from sweeping. In this way the vacuum unit reduces airborne particles produced from sweeping.

Abstract: Attachable Table Apparatus. The attachable table apparatus provides a foldable, movable, removable, serving table, work station, desk, work bench, etc. for the home or work environment or at away from home events such as sporting events and commercial applications such as restaurants, bars, catered events, promotional events, workshops, garages, etc. The attachable table apparatus includes a universal mounting bracket, attachable to deck rails, wall studs, handrails, walls, etc. in a horizontal or vertical mounting orientation, on car or truck tailgates or bumpers, in boats, inside housing, garages, workshops, etc. The attachable table apparatus is folding/collapsible for easy transport and space saving when not in use.

Abstract: A firearm storage furnishing system may be provided comprising a substrate body having a coupling portion and a base portion that may be affixed to one another via an angled joint. The coupling portion may comprise a smaller surface area than the base portion. The coupling portion may comprise a magnetic coupling element disposed at a central area of the coupling portion. The magnetic coupling element may comprise a protective exterior coating, a support substrate, a magnet comprising an adequate orthogonal pulling force, and a central aperture disposed through the protective exterior coating, the support substrate and the magnet.

Abstract: An expandable modular rack for storing at least one magazine and at least one handgun is disclosed. The expandable modular rack includes: a first member; a second member having a base and at least one protrusion extending from a medial portion of the base; and a means for joining a surface of the first member to a surface of the second member, wherein the first member is arranged to maintain the magazine in an upright position, and wherein the base of the second member is arranged to support a base of the magazine and the protrusion of the second member is arrangeable to maintain the magazine in the upright position. The rack can further include: a third member; and a means for joining the first member to the third member, wherein the third member and first member are arranged to support the handgun.

Abstract: An apparatus with a base and support elements to hold the lid of a cooking vessel. The apparatus has an upright support element attached to the base via a base element, and the upright support element is prevented from rotating in relation to the base element by nature of projections on the upright support element and corresponding indentations on the base element. Further, the apparatus has a horizontal cross member affixed to an upper end of the upright support element, and a holding element extends outwardly at an angle therefrom. The holding element has one or more projections which serve to affix the holding element to the horizontal support element, which itself has apertures and indentations that are complementary in geometry to the projections of the holding element.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly and a slide rail kit are provided. The slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a blocking member, and an operating member. The blocking member is movably mounted on the second rail. When the second rail is positioned at an extending position relative to the first rail, a blocking feature of the first rail blocks the blocking member at a first state, so as to prevent the second rail from being moved from the extending position in a retracting direction. The operating member is operated to be positioned at a position that moves the blocking member from the first state to a second state, such that the blocking feature is unable to block the blocking member at the second state. The operating member is engaged with the predetermined portion of the second rail to be retained at the position.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a blocking member, a positioning member, and an operating member, configured to operate one of the blocking member and the positioning member. The first rail includes a positioning feature; the second rail is movable relative to the first rail. The blocking member and the positioning member are movably mounted on the second rail, and are respectively at one of the first state and the second state. When the second rail is moved in an extending direction from a retracted position to an extending position relative to the first rail, the second rail is prevented from being moved in the extending direction or a retracting direction from the second extending position relatively to the first rail, through the positioning member and the blocking member respectively corresponding to two portions of the positioning feature of the first rail.

Abstract: A concealed tear-resistant hanging-bracket group with precise depth adjustment for assembling a wall cupboard to a wall includes a plate and a hooking element. The plate has a plurality of fixing pins for engagement to a shoulder of the wall cupboard, and the hooking element couples the hanging-bracket group to a supporting element fixed to the wall. The hanging-bracket group is adjustable in depth and height by action of horizontal and vertical movement members. The horizontal movement member includes a threaded hole formed in a protrusion in the plate and a grub screw received in the threaded hole, a rotation of the grub screw causing a depth adjustment A guiding member for a screwdriver is coupled to the plate and includes a guiding element positioned in a pass-through opening of the plate, below and adjacent to the protrusion.

Abstract: A storage system includes a shelf bracket that has an elongate rigid mounting structure. The shelf bracket includes a top arm extending outwardly from, and orthogonal to, the elongate rigid mounting structure. The shelf bracket further includes a bottom arm extending outwardly from the elongate rigid mounting structure, at an angle of between 5-60 degrees. The bottom arm is in the form of a strut channel that includes a U-shaped cross section that includes a back wall, two opposed side walls extending downwardly from the back wall, each of the opposed side walls extending to an inwardly extending portion, which extends to an edge.

Abstract: The cabinet-protecting waterproof mat is specifically designed to prevent water damage for sink base cabinets and to alert the owner when there is water leakage. The main mat is waterproof, mildew resistant, and catches water that may have dripped or leaked on the main pad, surrounded by an elevated lip. The mat has a battery-powered sensor to detect when water is collecting on the mat. Furthermore, the sensor is connected to a speaker to emit beeping noises when water is detected or if the battery needs replacing. The volume of said beeping can be set to high or low, and the power can be turned on or off by corresponding buttons.

Abstract: A chair is described herein. The chair includes a first back support coupled to a base of the chair using one or more first support arms. The chair also includes a second back support coupled to the base of the chair using one or more second support arms. The first and second back supports are independently rotatable.

Abstract: A chair system including a main unit and an untethered chair is provided. The main unit includes a wireless transmitter, a subwoofer, an audio stream receiver and a processor. The untethered chair includes a plurality of speakers, a power source and a wireless receiver for receiving a processed audio stream from the main unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a unique, compact, soft-cushioned, multi-directional, 360° gliding arm rest pad device which effectively eliminates forearm-to-pad friction during movement of a user's arm in any direction when operating a device, such as a computer mouse, a joystick or any other equipment that may place stress and strain on one's hands, arms, and elbows. The multi-directional gliding arm rest pad device allows free movement of a user's forearm to glide multi-directionally with minimal tension resistance, so that shoulder strain is substantially reduced, development of bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and elbow pain is greatly diminished, and a user's functional work performance duration time is extended due to reduction of hand and arm fatigue afforded by the smooth and effortless directional movement of the arm rest pad.

Abstract: A bedding foundation has a linear actuator for moving a roller carriage forward and backwards. The roller carriage includes wheels which move along rails supported below a rigid platform having an opening extending through the platform. The roller carriage includes a lifter which raises and lowers a roller independently of the movement of the linear actuator. Regardless of the position of the linear actuator, the roller may be raised or lowered. The roller moves back and forth inside the opening extending through the rigid platform and imparts a massage movement to a mattress above the foundation.

Abstract: An inflatable bed is provided including an upper sheet, a lower sheet, a lateral confining sheet and a first internal sheet. The lateral confining sheet connects the upper sheet and the lower sheet to define an inflatable chamber. The upper sheet has a planar portion and an oblique portion. The planar portion of the upper sheet is connected to the lower sheet by means of the first internal sheet. The lateral confining sheet comprises a circumferential portion and an extension portion extending upward along an end of the circumferential portion. The extension portion and the oblique portion of the upper sheet are connected to form a backrest of the inflatable bed, and the backrest is internally provided with a second internal sheet which is used for connecting the oblique portion of the upper sheet to the extension portion of the lateral confining sheet.

Abstract: The couch pocket may comprise a cushion and a pocket. The pocket may be located within the cushion and may therefore be hidden from view when not in use. The pocket may be accessible at the top of the cushion and may be adapted to retain a portable electronic device. As non-limiting examples, the portable electronic device may be a smartphone, a tablet computer, a game controller, or a TV remote control. The pocket may be sized to permit the portable electronic device to stand upright such that the portable electronic device may remain visible while residing in the pocket.

Abstract: A height adjustable bassinet with two height adjustable columns and associated assist cylinders. The bassinet includes a height adjustment assembly to operate the assist cylinders from manual actuators, such as paddles, located approximately in four corners of the bassinet support surface. The height adjustment system may include a pair of paddle assemblies mounted under the bassinet support surface. The paddle assemblies may be coupled to the assist cylinder by a dual linkage that translates pivotal movement of any individual paddle into movement sufficient to simultaneously actuate both assist cylinders. The dual linkage may include a pair of drive rods coupled to a pair of actuator rods by a plurality of pivot arms. The pivot arms may be generally “L” shaped and arranged in a rectangular configuration so that each drive rod is operatively coupled to two pivot arms and each actuator rods is operatively coupled to two pivot arms.

Abstract: A temperature-controlled cradle and method of cooling same are provided. The temperature-controlled cradle may include a base having an outer housing and a cooling unit disposed within the outer housing, and a bassinet coupled to the base. The cooling unit may include a cooling plate having a first side configured to chill an interior portion of the bassinet, at least one thermoelectric cooling module coupled to a second side of the cooling plate, and a heat dissipation device configured to dissipate heat from the at least one thermoelectric cooling module.

Abstract: A modular cradle system for children's gear includes a modular cradle assembly having a hinge frame, coupling hubs extending from the hinge frame, and a child receiving receptacle connectable with the hinge frame. The modular cradle system can be detachably coupled to various gear product bases such as a rocker base, swing, highchair, bassinet, play yard or other desired product base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a three-position child carrier that transitions between a front-carry position, a back-carry position, and a hip-carry position. The three-position child carrier is a soft, buckle-style infant carrier that comprises separate components that include a shoulder strap, a waist strap, and a body portion that secures the child. In an exemplary embodiment, the shoulder strap and the waist strap slide through corresponding channels on the top and bottom of the body portion and attach in a variety of configurations. An advantage, in the present invention, is the ability to change the body portion and thus the body portion size to accommodate growing children and usage in different climates and weather conditions.

Abstract: A device for dispensing a bulk product such as cereals or condiments, including at the top a threaded nozzle for securing to the neck of a container and at the bottom a dispensing opening. A rotary shutter is provided, including a first portion provided with an actuating handle movable relative to a second portion, these two portions comprising respective walls and openings overlapping in a proportion that is dependent on the position of the handle.

Abstract: A portable advertising platform system for store front, street side and indoor promotions. The platform can elevate signs and products above obstacles. Items are fastened at their tops only allowing them to freely swing; wind resistant. This rugged, lightweight platform is made from plastic or aluminum and consists of several joints interconnected by square shaped insert tubes; thumb screw fastening. Tubes can couple together to form longer members. Joints can rotate 90 degrees to create perpendicular branches. The platform consists of a lower cart with several vertical mounts, supporting an upper web with multiple tiers and overhanging arms. The platform can substantially stretch horizontally, vertically and in width providing numerous configurations. The 4 leg levelers telescope multiple feet both horizontally and vertically to level the cart on rough uneven terrain. Leg levelers also act as durable brakes; friction with ground. Detachable large 8 inch wheels swivel for easy maneuvering.

Abstract: A retail shower door display assembly is provided with a point-of-sale display unit sized to be received within a retail store aisle. A first array of shower door glass panes is oriented within the display unit. Each shower door glass pane of the first array has a height, a thickness and a width. A second array of shower door glass panes is oriented within the display unit. Each shower door glass pane of the second array has a height, a thickness and a width that is different than the width of the first array of shower door glass panes. An array of shower door tracks is oriented within the display unit. Each shower door track of the array has a common length. An array of towel bars is oriented within the display unit. Each towel bar of the array has a common length.

Abstract: A repositionable frame system includes a repositionable wall mount configured for being repositionably secured to a support surface. The repositionable wall mount includes a first magnetic element. The system further includes a frame having a rear face that includes a second magnetic element that is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic element resulting in a magnetic coupling between the frame and the repositionable wall mount.

Abstract: A weighted blanket that includes a multilayered fabric of a predetermined width and a predetermined length; a plurality of distinct zones formed in the fabric, wherein the zones are adjacent to one another; and weighted material placed between the fabric layers within each zone, wherein the relative weight of the zones is non-uniform. The blanket may further comprise a plurality of compartments formed across each zone, wherein the compartments are operative to minimize movement of the weighted material. The blanket may further comprise padding placed around the weighted material within the zones.

Abstract: A pillow may include a pillowcase having a first end, a second end opposing the first end, and first and second opposing sides extending between the first end and the second end. The pillowcase also may include first and second end chambers respectively adjacent the first and second ends, a medial chamber between the first and second end chambers, and baffles extending between the first and second opposing sides and defining the first and second end chambers and the medial chamber. The pillow also may include a pillow insert within one of the first and second end chambers, and the medial chamber.

Abstract: A bedding product having a cooling layer and a method therefor. The bedding product has a gel layer having an outside surface, a bonding surface opposite the outside surface, and a perimeter. A memory foam layer surrounds the perimeter and is disposed on the bonding surface. A textile layer having a first rectangular portion and a second rectangular portion affixed on a perimeter thereof to the first rectangular portion retains the gel layer and memory foam layer therebetween. The textile layer has a cooling surface, an opposing surface opposite the cooling surface, and at least one vent disposed adjacent to an edge portion of the first or second rectangular portion. The gel layer contains a plurality of hexagonal prism-shaped peaks and valleys on the outside surface thereof, and the gel layer and memory foam layer have a plurality of air conduits for air flow communication with the vent.

Abstract: A pillow is provided having an elongated main body having a first end and a second end and a length from the first end to the second end. The pillow may further have a first notch at a top edge of the elongated main body adjacent the first end and a second notch at the top edge of the elongated main body adjacent the second end. The pillow may then have a first pocket at an inner surface of the elongated main body between the first notch and a bottom edge of the elongated main body and a second pocket at the inner surface between the second notch and the bottom edge.

Abstract: An eating utensil includes a holder, a shaft, and a utensil head. The holder includes an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end, and a flange extending from the distal end of the body. The shaft has a first end fixedly attached to the distal end of the body and a second end that extends from the distal end of the body such that at least a proximal portion of the shaft including the first end extends parallel to a longitudinal axis of the body, the utensil head being connected to the second end of the shaft. The holder being configured to be received within a user's hand such that a bottom surface of the flange contacts a portion of a dorsal surface located between an index finger and a thumb while the proximal end of the body is adjacent a palm.

Abstract: An improved beverage holder for supporting a beverage or beverage container while also providing pest repellant properties.

Abstract: An apparatus for hanging articles comprises a plate having a top hanger and extending between first and second side edges, a pair of side plates extending from each of the first and second side edges of the plate, the pair of side plates having a plurality of mounting bores therethrough and first and second brackets each extending between top and bottom connectors receivable in two of the plurality of mounting bores.

Abstract: Millions of packages get shipped and stolen from home door steps, with mail often getting placed in wrong mailboxes and sometimes the mailman or package carrier needs to speak to someone at or from the residence. Video Smart Package Pillar was created with all of these issues of the world in mind, combining the idea of a Pillar, compartmentalized, with two compartments, a mail compartment and package compartment, and one to two doors in a rear to obtain packages that have been delivered; while leaving an original mail pull down opening for the mail being delivered.

Abstract: A package receiving device 10 includes: a casing 12 having an opening 12a formed in an upper surface thereof; a placement table 22 configured to move up and down between a raised position at which the placement table 22 is located at the upper surface opening 12a of the casing 12 and a lowered position at which the placement table 22 is located inside the casing 12; a lid member 32 configured to move between an opening position and a closing position so that the lid member 32 opens/closes the upper surface opening 12a of the casing 12. After the package is placed thereon, the placement table 22 is moved to the lowered position from the raised position, and subsequently the lid member 32 is moved to the closing position from the opening position, whereby the package placed on the placement table 22 is housed inside the casing 12.

Abstract: A self-serve, communion containment, presentation and service device for presenting individual servings of a host and cup of wine that are kept isolated and covered until such a time that they are presented for consumption. The device includes a first end, second end, front side, rear side, top side and bottom side. The device comprises a frame; a platform attached to the frame, the platform including a top surface and defining through slots to receive communion hosts and apertures to receive a wine cup; and hinged covers covering the slots and the apertures, each hinged cover configured to cover only one slot and one aperture when the hinged cover is in a closed position. Each individual serving of one host and one cup of wine is positioned under one of the caps and held stationary in a single respective slot and a single respective aperture, until removed by the communicant.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a rotatable electric mounting base and an artificial tree applying the electric mounting base. The rotatable electric mounting base includes a base main body and a mounting shaft. The mounting shaft is inserted into the main body mounting hole of the base main body. An electric device is mounted on the periphery of the mounting shaft in a sleeving mode. The electric device includes an upper joint component and a lower joint component. The rotatable electric mounting base has a novel structural design, good stability and reliability, and convenience in mounting and connecting. The artificial tree includes an artificial tree main body, a decorative light string, and the abovementioned rotatable electric mounting base.

Abstract: A turkey cooking apparatus provides a pot and a specially configured insert (e.g., basket) that rests upon the pot bottom. A lower funnel shaped section and upper tube shaped section are provided inside the pot. The insert (e.g., basket) sits upon funnel shaped portion. The insert has a central opening that is receptive of the tubed portion. Both the insert and the tube section can have openings that enable steam to travel upwardly to cook the turkey carcass.

Abstract: A cooking appliance is provided. The lid comprises a pressure-limiting valve, a lever, and a button assembly comprising a steam-discharging button and a button seat, the steam-discharging button being fastened to the button seat and being vertically movable for actuating the lever to activate the pressure-limiting valve for steam discharging. The button assembly comprises a guiding rod, the steam-discharging button comprises a heart-shaped groove. A downward movement of the steam-discharging button causes a first end of the guiding rod to slide within the heart-shaped groove. When the steam-discharging button is released, the first end of the guiding rod slides to a position for lockingly engaging with the heart-shaped groove, to keep the steam-discharging button at a steam-discharging position.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, when drip coffee is extracted, it may learn drip coffee recipe information of a barista to be imitated and extract the drip coffee based on the learned reference acidity and reference concentration. The extracted drip coffee may be compared with the learned reference acidity and the reference concentration and evaluated, and when the acidity and concentration of the drip coffee are matched with the reference acidity and the reference concentration, the drip coffee having the same acidity and concentration as the drip coffee may be extracted. Alternatively, when the acidity and concentration of the drip coffee are not matched with the reference acidity and the reference concentration, drip coffee having the same or/and similar acidity and concentration as or/and to the reference acidity and the reference concentration may be extracted by changing extraction conditions of the drip coffee through reinforcement learning.

Abstract: There is described a beverage preparation machine comprising a centrifugal brewing unit (2) for preparing a beverage by centrifugation of an ingredient contained in a capsule and mixed with a carrier liquid, the centrifugal brewing unit (2) comprising a centrifugal cell (3) for receiving such a capsule (2A, 2B, 2C); driving means (5) for rotating the centrifugal cell (3); a regulator for regulating a rotation speed of the centrifugal cell (3) by controlling the driving means (5) based on a feedback signal representative of a difference between a desired rotation speed and a measured rotation speed of a capsule (2A, 2B, 2C) rotated in the centrifugal cell (3); the machine further comprising: liquid supply means (6, 4) for supplying carrier liquid to the centrifugal brewing unit (2); an optical reading arrangement (100) for reading a code on a periphery of a capsule (2A, 2B, 2C) while the capsule (2A, 2B, 2C) is rotated relative to the optical reading arrangement (100) in the centrifugal cell (3) and generating

Abstract: The invention relates to a beverage machine (1) having an external housing (10) and a movable beverage preparation module (20, 30) that is configured to process a beverage and/or a beverage ingredient to be dispensed. The housing (10) has a front opening (10?) and forms a cavity (10?) for housing the module (20, 30). The module (20, 30) is insertable as a unit into an operative position into the cavity (10?) and removable as a unit out of the cavity (10?) via the front opening (10?). The housing (10) has a cavity connector (11) in the cavity (10?) and the module (20, 30) has a module connector that is connected to the cavity connector (11) when the module (20, 30) is located there against while reaching its operative position and that is disconnected from the cavity connector (11) when the module (20,30) is removed from the cavity (10?).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for venting a liquid supply of a beverage machine, e.g., by permanently open orifice and/or pressure relief valve. The orifice may always vent a heater tank, even while liquid is delivered to the tank by a liquid pump and/or while the tank is pressurized by an air pump to deliver liquid from the tank. A filter may be positioned between a heater tank and orifice and/or air pump. The pressure relief valve may be positioned between the liquid pump and the inlet side of the heater tank, e.g., so relatively cool water is released by the pressure relief valve when open.