Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel cleaning brush device. The device is a handheld brush device for cleaning crevices, between vehicle seats, floor surfaces and other tight spaces. The cleaning brush device comprises a handle component with two brush components, wherein one brush component is secured to opposite ends of the handle component. The brush components can be flexible with durable bristles for cleaning different tight and/or small areas. Thus, the cleaning brush device effectively removes bacteria, dust, dirt, debris, mold, mildew, etc.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a brush head linkage (100), a connecting mechanism (200) and a toothbrush handle (300); the connecting mechanism (200) includes a first connector (210), a second connector (220) and an elastic structural element (230) connected to the second connector (220); the first connector (100) is rotatably connected to the second connector (220), and the axis of rotation extends in a front-rear direction; and the elastic structural element (230) includes at least one return torsion spring (231), the return torsion spring (231) includes a helix spring (2311) in the form of a cylinder with an opening of the cylinder oriented in a direction parallel to an extension direction of an oscillating reference line, the helix spring is in stop fit with the second connector (220) in a direction perpendicular to the oscillating reference line, and the return torsion spring further includes a first torsion bar (2311) and a second torsion bar (2312) respectively connected to a front end and a rear end of the hel

Abstract: The cosmetic applicator includes an applying portion in which a comb member including comb teeth provided on a lower surface of a semi-cylindrical applicator body open upward, and a brush member including a brush bristle body around a core wire stem, are integrated coaxially. In the applying portion, tip ends of brush bristles of the brush bristle body are flush with and in contact with an inner circumferential surface of the body, a core wire stem front end portion engages with a bearing open downward at a front end side of the body, a core wire stem rear end portion is fixed to a bearing open upward at a rear end side of the body, and accordingly, the brush member is cantilevered on the comb member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning device for oral hygiene including a cleaning element and a handle element connected to the cleaning element. The cleaning device is characterized in that the handle element is made of an injection molded fiber material. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing a cleaning device for oral hygiene. The method includes providing a cleaning element, manufacturing a handle element by injection molding a fiber material, and connecting the handle element to the cleaning element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric toothbrush that includes an outer case including a handle part having a tubular shape, and a head part extending from the handle part and having an opening area open to front; first and second electrodes disposed in the opening area and providing electromagnetic waves corresponding to a driving signal; and a head cover having a plurality of bristle holes, a first electrode hole, and a second electrode hole, which are formed therein, and closing the opening area. The first and second electrodes may penetrate the first and second electrode holes, respectively, and be exposed to outside.

Abstract: Height adjustable angled desks are disclosed herein. An example height adjustable table includes three legs, each of the three legs including an upper section, a lower section, and an actuator; a connection system to couple the three legs; a height adjust system including drive system; a first gearbox coupled to the drive system; second gearboxes coupled to respective ones of the actuators, the first gearbox and the second gearboxes to change a transmission direction; and transmission shafts connected to the drive system and to the first and second gearboxes; and wherein the drive system is configured to drive the transmission shafts to drive the legs together to rise and fall, and wherein the drive system includes a motor, a worm connected to the motor, and a worm wheel engaged with the worm.

Abstract: A lifting desk is related to fields of lifting desks. The lifting desk includes a drive device, a gearbox, a desktop, a crossbeam, and a lifting column, the crossbeam being connected to the desktop, the lifting column being connected to the crossbeam, the gearbox including a gear assembly, the drive device being in driving engagement with the gear assembly, the gear assembly being in driving engagement with the lifting column; the lifting desk further includes a retaining plate, the retaining plate being securely connected to the desktop, the gearbox being connected to the retaining plate. The desk offers an advantage that the structure disclosed may enhance assembly precision of the lifting desk and enables lifting control of the desktop.

Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting a linear actuator to a telescopic housing includes an adapter part and a connector part. The linear actuator includes a telescopic tube system having an outer tube surrounding an inner spindle system. The telescopic housing has first, second, and third telescopic members arranged coaxially, with the third telescopic member arranged at least partially inside the first telescopic member and at least partially outside the second telescopic member. The adapter part is provided for attachment to the third telescopic part. The connector part is provided for attachment to the outer tube. The adapter part and the connector part have mechanical formations for producing a positive connection in the axial direction, which is arranged for connecting the outer tube to the third telescopic part.

Abstract: A plastic molded lip structure may extend along a perimeter of a planar element and may include an outer wall, an inner wall, structural portions, and protruded features. The outer wall may extend in a normal direction from the planar element. The inner wall may be disposed in an inward direction relative to the outer wall. The structural portions may be disposed along structural sections of the perimeter and may include first portions of the inner wall and of the outer wall. The first portions may be disposed parallel to the inner wall and separated from the first portions by a first distance along the structural sections. The protruded features may be interposed between two structural portions and an inner wall may be separated from second portions of the outer wall by a second distance that is greater than the first distance.

Abstract: A structure, such as a tabletop, may be constructed from blow-molded plastic. The tabletop may include an upper surface, a lower surface, and a hollow interior portion disposed between the upper surface and the lower surface. A lip may extend downwardly relative to the lower surface of the tabletop, and the lip including an outer surface and an inner surface. One or more supports may be disposed in the inner surface of the lip, and one or more joints may be disposed in the inner surface of the lip. A joint may be disposed between adjacent supports, and a distal portion of the lip may include a compression edge. A lower portion of the supports may contact the compression edge, and/or a lower portion of the joints may contact the compression edge.

Abstract: A storage stand, comprising at least one shelf, the shelf bounded by a perimeter, the perimeter having at least four points defining a polygon, the at least four points forming a mounting axis of rotation with respect to its adjacent clockwise point and its adjacent counter-clockwise point, and at least four mounting locations arranged within the perimeter of the at least one shelf, each of the four mounting locations having a compression centroid, each mounting location forms a compression axis of rotation with respect to its adjacent clockwise mounting location and its adjacent counterclockwise mounting location such that at least one compression axis of rotation is non-parallel to its respective mounting axis of rotation.

Abstract: Load-bearing structure comprising one vertical upright, provided with one longitudinal wall and one fastening opening made along the longitudinal wall; one fastening body, provided with one fastening wall and with one fastening portion made cantilevered on the fastening wall, insertable inside the fastening opening and movable in a sliding manner inside the latter between a fastening configuration, in which it is coupled to the fastening opening, by fastening the vertical upright to the fastening body, and one free configuration, in which it is uncoupled from the fastening opening, freeing the vertical upright from the fastening body. The fastening portion comprises a first fastening element, which extends along a first direction of extension (FDE), and a second fastening element, which extends along a second direction of extension substantially transverse to the FDE, the first and the second fastening element being adapted to fasten to the longitudinal wall in the fastening configuration.

Abstract: An electronics enclosure includes: a pair of floor panels that engage to form a floor; a pair of ceiling panels that engage to form a ceiling; a rear wall; four L-shaped supports that are fixed together to form a rectangular framework, the framework being fixed to the rear wall, the floor panels, and the ceiling panels; a pair of side wall panels attached to the framework; and a pair of door panels attached to the side wall panels.

Abstract: A method of securing fitted furniture (11) to a target surface (12) using one or more spacing devices (21, 22) is described. Each spacing device 821, 22) has a first end for engagement with the fitted furniture and a second end for contacting the target surface. The method comprises the steps of mounting one or more fixed length spacing devices (21, 22) to the rear of a unit of fitted furniture (11), positioning the furniture with respect to the target surface (12), such that at least one of the spacing devices (21, 22) is in contact with the target surface (12), and fixing the furniture (11) having the spacing devices (21, 22) mounted thereto to the target surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shelf system including a marble shelf and an associated support system. The shelf system improves aesthetics by avoiding the use of visible supports.

Abstract: A system of wall-mounted shelves is supported by at least two uprights, ideally of hollow molded plastic. The uprights are molded with screw holes for securing to a wall. The uprights are also molded with larger upright bracket holes for the insertion of tube brackets. Each upright bracket hole may be internally supported by a hollow cylindrical sleeve. The opposite end of each tube bracket serves as a shelf insert. A plurality of shelves, ideally of hollow molded plastic, each have at least two shelf bracket holes for receiving the shelf inserts. In an ideal embodiment, each tube bracket is bent at roughly a 15° angle between the upright insert and the shelf insert, so that the shelves slope downward toward the wall and prevent items from rolling forward off the shelves.

Abstract: An apparatus that may anchor and/or protect furniture includes a compressible element and an adhesive material on opposite sides of the compressible element. The compressible element, which may comprise an expandable polyurethane foam, and the adhesive material may enable the apparatus to be secured to a piece of furniture and a wall and, when secured in position, to withstand pulling forces of at least about 50 pounds. Thus, the apparatus may prevent furniture from tilting and falling away from the wall. The adhesive material may also be removable from the surface of a wall while leaving substantially no residue or no residue on the surface of the wall. Methods for securing furniture to walls are also disclosed, as are apparatuses and methods for preventing furniture from damaging walls.

Abstract: Seating furniture, in particular, a chair having a plane of symmetry, a seat surface, a backrest, a kinematic arranged on a base of the seating furniture, which has a base arm, which is rotatable relative to the base around a base axis (A1), an end arm, which is rotatable around a base arm around an intermediate axis (A2), and a furniture part that is mounted to rotate around the end arm around an end axis (A3), where the three axes (A1, A2 and A3) intersect at a central point (Z, Z1). To achieve versatile mobility, the pivotable furniture part is the backrest, that the seat surface is mounted to rotate relative to the backrest around a connection axis running orthogonally to the plane of symmetry, and that the seat surface is connected to the base via a support kinematic that constrains at least one degree of freedom.

Abstract: A chaise lounge includes a frame, a first sling anchor, a second sling anchor, a sling and a threaded fastener. The frame includes at least two side members. The first sling anchor connects with a first side member and is movable with respect to the frame. The second sling anchor connects with a second side member. The second side member is disposed on an opposite side of the frame from the first side member. The sling is secured to the first sling anchor and the second sling anchor and spans between the first side member and the second side member. The sling defines a support surface on which an associated occupant may selectively reside. The threaded fastener engages the first sling anchor and the first side member. Rotation of the threaded fastener with respect to at least one of the first sling anchor and the first side member results in movement of the first sling anchor with respect to the first side member, which results in movement of the sling with respect to the first side member.

Abstract: A folding chair frame structure includes left and right supporting frame units, front and rear connecting frame units, and a pair of armrest supporting rods. A top of each armrest supporting rod has a spherical head. Each armrest supporting rod has an engaging groove below the spherical head. A pair of armrest rods is pivotally connected to respective rear parts of the left and right supporting frame units. A front end of each armrest rod has a joint. A lower end of the joint has an accommodating chamber. A side wall of the accommodating chamber has at least one receiving opening. An engaging plate is detachably inserted in the receiving opening. The engaging plate has a through hole. When the spherical head is inserted in the accommodating chamber and passes through the through hole, the engaging plate is engaged with the engaging groove.

Abstract: A chair is provided with a seat support frame which may be comprised of at least two tubes spaced apart by a polymer connector. The seat support frame supports a foam cushion and the frame may be embedded in the foam and may include flexible supports across the support frame also embedded in the foam. A rigid panel has a cavity and the rigid panel is arranged adjacent an outer surface of the foam cushion with at least part of the foam cushion positioned within the cavity, wherein the rigid panel is affixed to the support frame and an inner surface of the rigid panel faces the outer surface of the foam cushion.

Abstract: A seating arrangement including a seat member, a base, and an arm assembly including an arm base having a central portion and a receiver portion and exclusively supported from the base via a central portion at a position located between lateral outermost edges of the seat member, an arm stalk telescopingly received within the receiver portion and movable between retracted and extended positions, an arm support supported by the arm stalk, where the arm support moves in a forward direction with respect to the seat member as the arm stalk is moved from the retracted position to the extended position, and a bearing arrangement positioned between the arm stalk and the receiver portion and including a bearing member located between the receiver portion of the arm base and the arm stalk and a biasing member configured to bias the bearing.

Abstract: A foldable bed includes platforms, first and second support structures for supporting the platforms, and a pair of connection mechanisms for pivotally connecting the first and second support structures such that the first and second support structures are pivotally foldable relative to one another. The first support structure has a pair of first side rails transversely spaced and longitudinally aligned; an upper rail having two ends respectfully connected to the upper ends of the pair of first side rails; and a mounting support bar connected to the pair of first side rails and being parallel to the upper rail. The second support structure has a pair of second side rails transversely spaced and longitudinally aligned; and a lower rail having two ends respectfully connected to the lower ends of the pair of second side rails.

Abstract: A convertible bed may have a headboard including one or more panels and one or more functional features disposed on the headboard. The functional features may be electronic features. The functional features may be concealed by the headboard in a closed configuration where the headboard appears uniform. In an open configuration one or more functional features on the headboard are visible. The convertible bed may include one or more of an ambient lighting source, a motion sensor operative to control the ambient lighting source, a multifunctional supporting leg, and a power button.

Abstract: A sleeping and resting apparatus is disclosed that may include a bottom enclosure including a plurality of associated walls defining a first spatial region and an array of compartments positioned within the first spatial region defined by the plurality of walls associated with the bottom enclosure. Each compartment may store a predefined volume of granular material. A top enclosure may include a plurality of associated walls defining a second spatial region and an array of flexible containers positioned within the second spatial region. Each flexible container may store a predefined volume of granular material. At least one temperature controlling element may be positioned in physical proximity with the bottom enclosure to add or remove heat from the granular material stored in at least one compartment of the array of compartments.

Abstract: A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. A dimensionally stabilizing substrate is secured to at least some of the strings on one of the top and bottom surfaces of the strings. A scrim sheet is secured to at least some of the strings on an opposed surface of the strings to maintain the positions of the strings. The dimensionally stabilizing substrate is laterally rigid enough to maintain length and width dimensions of the coil spring assembly. However, the dimensionally stabilizing substrate is flexible enough to allow the pocketed spring assembly to be roll packed for shipping.

Abstract: Mattresses, cushions, and body-support mats or pads are disclosed. Polymer(s) at least partially define a length, width and depth, the depth extending from an upper surface proximate to where a user rests to a lower surface opposite the upper surface. Voids in the polymer traverse at least a portion of the width. The plurality of voids are located at the lower surface and/or the upper surface and are defined by polymer walls and wall(s) of polymer walls define each polymer foot of polymer feet. A first region of a plurality of lower surface regions includes at least one foot of the plurality of polymer feet that has a first size. A second region of the plurality of lower surface regions includes at least one other foot having a second size. The at least one other foot spans a greater distance along the length than the at least one foot.

Abstract: Disposable changing article systems and methods are provided. A disposable changing article may include a body including a central portion and a perimeter edge surrounding the central portion. The disposable changing article may include at least one storage pocket. Each storage pocket may be positioned at the perimeter edge and include an opening directed toward the central portion of the body. A system may include the disposable changing article and a changing accessory for positioning within the at least one storage pocket. A method of manufacturing the disposable changing article is also provided.

Abstract: A bed frame structure includes a bottom assembly, two support assemblies, and two armrests. Each support assembly is provided with a pivotally connected point allowing two ends of the support assembly to rotate into folding. One end of each of the two support assemblies is fixed to the bottom assembly, and the two armrests are spaced apart between the two support assemblies. Two ends of the armrests are respectively disposed on the two support assemblies in a manner of being movable up and down. The bottom assembly, the two support assemblies, and the two armrests form a rest space. The two armrests are slid down to positions below the pivotally connected points to fold the two support assemblies respectively.

Abstract: The invention provides a new stirrup design for children, that secures the foot preventing unwanted movement, thus making the footing more stable and safer, preventing bouncing off, sliding forward, or sliding sideways. In the event the passenger dismounts, the invention is specially designed to release its grip on the foot enabling easy removal. In the event the passenger falls backward, the invention has a specific malleable design to enable the foot to pivot up and back, thus preventing the foot from getting entangled or trapped.

Abstract: An apparatus for soothing a baby on a mattress has a mattress support or base having weight detecting means for detecting weight of the baby on the mattress, cry detecting means for detecting baby cry, and vibration means for vibrating the mattress. The apparatus has control means configured to determine a center of gravity of the baby on the mattress and baby agitation in response to the weight detecting means. The control means control the vibration means to vibrate the mattress in a position different from the center of gravity of the baby on the mattress within and not beyond a maximum time in response to detection of the baby's cry and/or agitation.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a control unit provided in the cabinet and controlling an operation of the refrigerator, a main door that opens or closes the cabinet and has an opening formed therein, a main hinge that couples the cabinet to the main door and allows the main door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-door formed on a front surface of the refrigerator and opens or closes the opening, a sub-hinge that couples the main door to the sub-door and allows the sub-door to be pivotably mounted, a sub-hinge cover that simultaneously shield a main hinge shaft of the main hinge and a sub-hinge shaft of the sub-hinge, and a wire disposed to extend from an inside of the sub-door, to be connected with the control unit, and to sequentially pass through the sub-hinge shaft and the main hinge shaft along an inside of the sub-hinge cover.

Abstract: Woven sheets, more particularly to fitted sheets having a woven fabric top cover to cover the top surface of a mattress, and drop area for fitting around all the four sides and corners of the mattress. The woven fabric for the top cover is consisting of flat fabric of natural fiber and/or natural fiber blends and/or natural and manmade fiber blends. The woven fabric for the drop area is consisting of flat fabric of manmade fiber and/or manmade fiber blends. The drop area is stitched around the top cover. The stitched woven sheet is sustainable, economic, quick dry, durable and suitable for bedding applications.

Abstract: A system includes a piece of fabric having a first end, a second end, two sides, a first surface, and a second surface. The system also includes a pillow configured to be removably coupled to the first surface of the piece of fabric closer to the first end than the second end, the pillow defining a face cradle therein. In some situations, the face cradle of the pillow has an opening that is configured to face towards the second end of the piece of fabric when the pillow is coupled to the piece of fabric and the piece of fabric is unfolded.

Abstract: A cushion member is provided which can stabilize a head position while sinking a head moderately. The cushion member is a cushion member for a pillow which is formed using a filament three-dimensional bonded member obtained by three-dimensionally fusing filaments formed of a thermoplastic resin, in a width direction, repulsive forces in regions on the sides of both end portions are higher than a repulsive force in the region of a center portion and in a depth direction, repulsive forces in regions on the sides of both end portions are higher than a repulsive force in the region of a center portion.

Abstract: A utensil supporting device includes a body that defines a first utensil rest configured to receive a first dining utensil for resting thereupon and preventing a food-engaging portion of the first dining utensil from resting on a supporting surface. The body further defines a second utensil rest adjacent the first utensil rest, the second utensil rest being configured to receive a second dining utensil for resting thereupon and preventing a food-engaging portion of the second dining utensil from resting on the supporting surface. An article holder extends up from the body. The article holder is adjacent to one or more of the first and second utensil rests.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a beverage holder includes a beverage receptacle, an accessory receptacle, and a shaft. The beverage receptacle defines a cylindrical volume and includes a flat base for supporting a beverage container, the flat base having a circular shape with a first diameter; a first arm having a second diameter and at least partially encircling the cylindrical volume; and a spine connecting the base and the arm The accessory receptacle defines a rectangular volume and is connected to the base and to the first arm of the beverage receptacle. The shaft includes a first section connected to the base, and a second section with a pointed end for securing the beverage holder into the ground where the first and second sections are connectable by a threaded section.

Abstract: Two articles, such as a cooler and an article of drinkware, are magnetically coupled to each other by interaction of a magnet disposed in a patch, which is adhesively bonded to the cooler, and a ferrous metal element disposed in the article of drinkware. The patch includes shell made of plastic material, and an adhesive layer is activated by removing a peel and stick sheet. Two patches can be provided, one with a magnet and one with a ferrous metal element, in situations where both the cooler and the drinkware are without magnetic elements.

Abstract: The modular bed linen hanger and storage system enables one to store and easily transport multiple bed linen items. These items can include sheets, blanks, bedspreads, and pillow cases. This hanger and storage system has multiple panel sections having front and back surfaces. Openings through these panel surfaces allow for inserting items through these openings. After partial insertion of an item, the item can rest in that panel section until needed. Multiple openings in the multiple panel sections enable this hanger storage system to hold and store many bed linen items simultaneously. Rollers attached to the bottom of this hanger and storage system allow more accessible transport of the system when desired. Further, foldable and detachable panel sections enable one to vary the length of the hanger. The foldable panel sections also facilitate easier transport of the hanger and storage system when not in use.

Abstract: Disclosed is an artificial tree having a plurality of electrified tree sections that couple together to provide power and/or command signals to devices connected thereto. One or more tree sections may have a trunk portion, one or more electrical connectors having a plurality of terminals, branches, a light string, and an electrical distribution system located at least partially within the trunk portion. A first tree section may be configured to couple to a second tree section such that an electrical connector of the first tree section is in electrical connection with an electrical connector of the second tree section, thereby mechanically and electrically connecting the first tree section to the second tree section such that power and/or the control data are transmitted to the second tree section. Further, each trunk segment may include an axial electrical connector that permits adjacent trunk segments to connect in a plurality of radial orientations relative to each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic cymbal which comprises an externally-mounted holing-free mounting mechanism for a curtain, comprising a cross beam exposed out of a window frame, a first mounting assembly and a second mounting assembly; the first mounting assembly and the second mounting assembly are supported in the window frame in cooperation with the cross beam, and both the first mounting assembly and the second mounting assembly are in slide cooperation with the cross beam. The length of the cross beam is greater than a width of the window frame, the curtain assembled on the cross beam can fully cover the entire window frame without light leakage. In addition, the first mounting assembly and the second mounting assembly are arbitrarily slidable on the cross beam, and thus, it is applicable to the window frames of multiple widths.

Abstract: The technology includes an accessory hanger that allows a horizontally mounted pipe to be supported from an adjacent vertically mounted pipe. A pipe-mounted coupler mounts on the vertically configured pipe end to allow one or more accessory connections to be affixed to a vertical rectangular extrusion. Channel openings and channel walls on the accessory hanger are mated with the grooves on the pipe-mounted coupler creating a clamped, friction mating such that the accessory hanger is securely fastened to the pipe-mounted coupler. The accessory hanger has a hook or other circular section that is affixed to the channel walls to support a substantially cylindrical, horizontally mounted pipe or tube. The circular section may snap around the pipe and secure the pipe in place.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for cooking seitan and other food products are provided. An example device includes a semi-cylindrical lower portion coupled to a semi-cylindrical upper portion coupled together on one side by a hinge allowing the device to open and close. The device, in the open configuration, is structured to receive a food product such as seitan. The device can be closed around the food product, enclosing it in a cylindrical chamber. A fastener is structured to fasten the device shut on the side of the device opposite the hinge. The device has several openings allowing liquid to flow into the chamber during the cooking process. The device includes supports which allow cooking liquid to drain from the chamber.

Abstract: A method of operating a cooktop appliance includes receiving a rice cooking mode initiation signal. The method also includes operating a heating element to provide a first target temperature at a utensil during a preheat stage and measuring the temperature at the utensil during the preheat stage. The method further includes exiting the preheat stage when the measured temperature at the utensil reaches a temperature threshold. The method also includes operating the heating element to provide a second target temperature at the utensil during a simmer stage after the preheat stage. The second target temperature is different from the first target temperature. The method further includes operating the heating element to provide a third target temperature at the utensil during a sensing stage after the simmer stage and providing a user notification that the rice cooking mode is complete.

Abstract: According to one example, a system comprises a plurality of cooking device systems that are each operable to be used in cooking a food item during a cooking process; a heat source system comprising a plurality of heat sources that are each operable to provide an amount of energy to be used to cook the food item; and a sensor operable to detect information associated with the cooking process. The system further comprises a processor operable to determine an identity of a first cooking device system and determine an identity of a first heat source. The processor is further operable to receive an indication of the detected information; determine whether there is an error in the cooking process based on the indication; and following a determination that there is an error in the cooking process, transmit an indication of the error in the cooking process.

Abstract: A coffee beverage production device capable of using various information related to coffee beverage production. A coffee beverage production device for producing a coffee beverage by acquiring recipe information used for a part or all of steps of coffee beverage production and referring to parameters included in the recipe information, the coffee beverage production device including a storage part configured to store comments related to the parameters.

Abstract: A device for delivering constant doses of products, comprising one or more containers (1), connected to respective vacuum pumps and inside which products to be selected and dosed are inserted. Each container (1) is mechanically connected to a rotor group (2), which is configured to select and dose the product in constant quantities. In particular, the rotor group (2) comprises an upper casing or shell (4), coupled to a lower casing or shell (5), and a cylindrical rotary selector (6) placed therein; the upper casing (4) has one or more through openings (13) placed at the container discharge hole (1) and the selector (6) is rotated by a motor (18), placed externally to the rotor group (2), by means of a joint (9) placed on the axis of the selector (6). The selector (6) also has a through opening (10), where an insert (11) is housed, adapted to collect a prefixed quantity of product or dose delivered from the container (1).

Abstract: A beverage maker includes a receptacle, a piston, a fluid circuit, a first heater, and a second heater. The receptacle is configured to receive a flavoring capsule. The piston is configured to compress the flavoring capsule to direct flavoring fluid from the beverage flavoring capsule and into a container via a channel. The fluid circuit has an outlet configured to direct water into the container adjacent to the channel. The first heater is disposed within the receptacle and is configured to heat the beverage flavoring capsule. The second heater is disposed along the circuit and is configured to heat the water flowing through the circuit.

Abstract: According to present invention, a basket for brewing coffee is disclosed. The basket includes an interior volume intended to receive an amount of ground coffee. The basket includes a plurality of openings that are sized to permit water to pass therethrough but to retain ground coffee in the interior volume. The basket includes at least one attachment point for attaching to a complementary connector on the coffee machine. The coffee machine includes a complementary connector intended to be inserted into the attachment point on the basket containing ground coffee. The attachment point and complementary connector enable a user to attach and detach a basket filled with coffee grounds to the coffee machine in a quick and efficient manner.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a heating pad which can support a pizza inside the pizza delivery box and keep it at an ideal temperature for consumption. The heating apparatus comprises a disc-like housing with a conductive top surface and a heating element such as an induction heating coil contained within, and with non-conductive supporting legs to prevent the box itself from burning. Various additional safety features and convenience features may be incorporated into the apparatus.