Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a curtain rod fixing device, comprising: a device body unit detachably installed and fixed to an installation part coupled to a curtain box or window frame; and a curtain rod supporting unit detachably coupled to at least two or more regions of the circumferential surface of the device body unit and provided with a curtain rod holder at an end thereof to support the curtain rod. The curtain rod holder is bent in multi-step and has elasticity so that curtain rods of various diameters can be mounted. This configuration allows the curtain rod to be easily and conveniently installed according to the position or shape of the curtain box or window frame where the curtain is installed, thereby having an effect of significantly reducing cost or operational loss.

Abstract: A cooking adjustment system for a cooking appliance includes a body that defines a cooking cavity. A steam generator system is coupled to the body. The steam generator system is configured to inject steam into the cooking cavity. An air temperature sensor is disposed within the cooking cavity and configured to sense a dry bulb temperature. A food probe has multiple food temperature sensors. At least one of the food temperature sensors is configured to sense a surface temperature of a food item. A controller is communicatively coupled to the steam generator system, the air temperature sensor, and the food probe. The controller is configured to determine a wet bulb temperature utilizing the surface temperature of the food. The controller is configured to adjust relative humidity within the cooking cavity in response to at least one of the wet bulb temperature and the dry bulb temperature.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application relate to the field of cooking devices. Disclosed are a lid body assembly and a cooking apparatus. The lid body assembly comprises a pot lid, an air blowing apparatus, and a check valve. The pot lid is used for covering a pot body having a cooking cavity to open and close the cooking cavity. The air blowing apparatus is arranged in the pot lid to blow air into the cooking cavity. The check valve is used for allowing airflow to flow from the air blowing apparatus to the cooking cavity in one direction.

Abstract: A machine is described, for producing and delivering coffee-based beverages comprising: a heating boiler (1); a delivering assembly (3) comprising a solenoid valve (8) and second means for heating (7) and controlling (4) the water temperature; a filter-holder (5) removably connectable to the delivering assembly (3), comprising a filter (6) in which the powder of ground coffee is pressed; a hydraulic pump (2) for delivering water from the delivering assembly (3) through the powder of ground coffee, and connected to the heating boiler (1) and to the delivering assembly (3); a first pressure sensor (21) to detect the water delivery pressure and regulate the flow-rate of water depending on the pressure value detected by a second pressure sensor (26) arranged next to the solenoid valve (8) to measure the counter-pressure exerted by the powder of ground coffee.

Abstract: A device to grind and tamp including a receptacle for receiving coffee grinds from a grinder that is drivable by a first electric motor, an auger for tamping coffee grinds in the receptacle, and a processor adapted to receive a feedback signal indicating whether the coffee grinds in the receptacle have reached a level threshold value. The auger is drivable by a second electric motor. The processor is further adapted to control the first electric motor and the second electric motor according to a tamp and grind sequence. The tamp and grind sequence includes, for a first time period, operating the first electric motor and the second electric motor and subsequently receiving the level feedback signal.

Abstract: The invention provides a mixing apparatus. The mixing apparatus includes a first container, wherein the first container comprises: a first port; and a mixing chamber. The mixing apparatus further includes a second container, wherein the second container is adapted to receive the first container, and a seal disposed between the first container and the second container. In addition, the mixing apparatus includes a channel between the first port and the mixing chamber, wherein the channel is defined by the seal and the first container. In some examples, the seal includes: a first seal portion; and a transition seal portion, the transition portion comprising: a seal split; and an air intake channel.

Abstract: To provide a container supply device which is capable of improving accommodation efficiency of containers and simplifying accommodation work. The container supply device includes: a transfer mechanism which transfers the containers a feed position opposing a feed port of the containers of the container storage; and a feed mechanism which sequentially feeds the containers having been transferred to the feed position by the transfer mechanism toward the supply position through the feed port, wherein the transfer mechanism includes: one or more container mounting lane unit in which the containers are arranged so as to be movable in a column direction, the container mounting lane unit being arranged so as to be lined up in a row direction intersecting the column direction; and a lane transfer unit which moves the container mounting lane unit in the row direction and transfers the containers on a side of the feed port mounted on the container mounting lane unit to the feed position.

Abstract: A decorative holder for foodstuff trays, tins, and pans is provided. The decorative holder includes a receptacle having a partially corrugated bottom wall, a pair of opposing side walls, and a pair of opposing end walls. The side walls and the end walls extend upwardly from an outer periphery of the corrugated bottom wall and terminate in a top edge. The decorative holder further includes a lid that is hingably coupled to the top edge of the receptacle and configured to pivot between an opened position and a closed position, the lid defining a central opening providing access to an interior region of the decorative holder when disposed atop the receptacle. The receptacle and the lid are configured to hold and generally encapsulate a foodstuff tray, tin, or pan therebetween.

Abstract: The invention is a multi-firepot pellet grill that provides zoned cooking. The design incorporates two or more heat sources, strategically positioned within the cooking chamber, to provide consistent and even heat distribution, enabling a wider variety of cooking techniques, including zone cooking. In one or more embodiments, the invention incorporates a PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) controller with or without altitude compensation technology to maintain precise temperature control.

Abstract: The disclosure directed to a sandwich roll holder. The disclosure is further directed to a sandwich roll holder for use in warming, toasting, or heating sandwich rolls in proximity to a heat source, including toasting sandwich rolls over a barbeque. The sandwich roller holder may include collapsible elements that selectively receive one or more sandwich rolls while in an upright or extended position. The sandwich roll holder collapsible elements may also be configured to fold from the upright or extended position to a stowed position such that the sandwich roll holder may be conveniently stored or cleaned.

Abstract: An automated food-fryer system is configured to automatically move a food-fryer basket (4) from a food dispense (1)r to a cooking well (3) and then to a food dump (5); the system includes a basket transport system (2) that is made up of several, separate transport modules that are configured to automatically move baskets (4), and in which the movements (i) between the food dispenser (1) to the cooking well (3) and (ii) down into and up from a cooking well (3), are independent of, or asynchronous from, each other.

Abstract: An optimized thermal bottle, including a first compartment and a second compartment configured for containing drinks; a cap able to close the optimized thermal bottle in correspondence with an upper portion of said optimized thermal bottle. The first compartment and the second compartment are adjacent and form a thermos.

Abstract: A device (10) is described, for grinding plant material in grains comprising: a containing hopper (11), configured to contain the plant material in grains to be ground and comprising a dragging mechanism to withdraw the plant material in grains from the hopper (11) and pour it into a containing tank (14); a load cell (13), to weigh a preset amount of plant material in grains in the containing tank (14); a collecting tank (16), comprising dragging means (26) to receive the plant material in grains or to allow the direct insertion into the device (10) of plant material in grains; a grinding chamber (17), comprising grinding means configured to receive the plant material in grains supplied by the dragging means (26) and grind it.

Abstract: A food processor assembly is disclosed. An example food processor assembly includes an assembly base, a bowl base, a bow, a lid, and a blade storage container. The assembly base includes a rotary input shaft that selectively couples to a coupler of a blender base. The bowl base selectively couples to the assembly base with the rotary input shaft extending through the bowl based. The bowl includes a body and a central column integrally formed with the body though which the rotary input shaft extends. The lid selectively couples to the bowl. The lid includes a feed tube to receive food items. The lid having a first vertical orientation to selectively couple to the bowl and a second vertical orientation to selectively couple to the bowl. The blade storage container selectively couples to the lid when the lid in coupled to the bowl in the second vertical orientation.

Abstract: A food preparation system weighs ingredients added to a receptacle. For identified ingredient and its added weight, a corresponding amount of a set of different sugar type is estimated, and a total sugar content and a sweetness index of the overall recipe is derived. The system determines if there are suitable alternative recipes with reduced total sugar content and similar sweetness index and suggests such determined alternative recipes to the user.

Abstract: A foamed product dispensing system, wherein the system includes: a product dispensing machine, configured to receive an exchangeable product container; a product container, configured to cooperate with the product dispensing machine, after placement in the machine; wherein the product container contains a foamable product, preferably a food product, for example cream, wherein the product container is provided with a product processing unit including a frothing device having a product entrance for receiving product and a product exit for discharging product, wherein the processing unit is connectable to a gas supply for supplying gas to the product, wherein the system wherein the system is configured to dispense foamed product at a predetermined overrun which is larger than 200%.

Abstract: An automated sous vide rethermalization and finishing system includes a refrigerated compartment configured to store laminated sous vide food product; a sous vide food product rethermalization channel, operatively connected to the refrigerated compartment, configured to guide conveyance of laminated sous vide food product from said refrigerated compartment; a delamination system, operatively connected to the refrigerated compartment and the sous vide food product rethermalization channel, configured to delaminate laminated sous vide food product; and a sous vide food product finishing system, operatively connected to the sous vide food product rethermalization channel, configured to create a Maillard reaction upon a delaminated sous vide food product.

Abstract: Exemplary soap and sanitize dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary soap or sanitizing dispenser includes a housing, a permanent reservoir located within the housing, a pump in fluid communication with the permanent reservoir and a refill port. The refill port is configured to connect to a refill container. A refilling vent conduit extends upward from the permanent reservoir. The refill vent conduit extends above a maximum fill line of the refill unit and a vent valve is located proximate an upper end of the refill vent conduit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet paper holder device that positions a toilet paper roll in an ergonomic and accessible position. In a first embodiment, the device is comprised of a central arm that can rotate 360 degrees around a rotation point. In a second embodiment, the device is comprised of a telescopic central arm that can be retracted into a housing when not in use. In a third embodiment, the device is comprised of a cabinet drawer comprised of at least one recessed area to receive a toilet paper roll holder.

Abstract: A wipes dispenser with a suction cup adapted to be removably attached to a flat surface to secure the wipes dispenser. The suction cup has a working face forming the bottom surface of the suction cup. The working face of the suction cup is made of an elastic, flexible material is formed with a curved surface. The top surface of the suction cup has a threaded cylindrical base projecting upward therefrom. The threaded cylindrical base is inserted into a threaded female coupling formed in the bottom end enclosure mounted to the bottom end of the wipes dispenser. The bottom end enclosure closes the bottom end of the wipes dispenser so that the latter can be readily accessible.

Abstract: The present application describes a roll of paper products that may be compressed and subsequently provided in a non-circular dispenser. The roll of paper products is coreless, rolled with a specific tension and has a specific center diameter so as to enable individual paper products to be dispensed from the center of the roll even when compressed.

Abstract: A container including a lid for storing product is disclosed. A flexible pouch has bottom, top, and side portions and contains a plurality of sheets, the sheets are stacked and connected to each other via a connection with a majority of connections connecting wipes on only one side of the stack with a majority of such connections disposed a same side of the stack, and an orifice in the top portion having a width extending between a first side edge and a second side edge and a length dimension defining the longest dimension of the orifice, wherein the second side edge is closer to the stack right end than the first side edge, and a portion of the second side edge disposed most closely to the stack right end is disposed between 30 and 50 mm from the connections on the stack right side.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to packages for disposable wipes. The packages comprise a dispensing fitment formed of a first polymer composition comprising polyethylene and a flexible package body formed of a second polymer composition comprising polyethylene. The first and second polymer composition may be the same or different.

Abstract: A dispenser (10) for cellulose products in sheet form comprising: —a container (11) defined by a substantially rectangular lower wall (12), two pairs of opposite lateral walls that extend from the lower wall (12) toward an upper end edge (15) defining an upper mouth (15A) of the container (11), opposite the lower wall (12), respectively a first pair of lateral walls (13) and a second pair of lateral walls (14); —a closing cover (16), comprising an opening (17) for picking up cellulose products in sheet form contained in the container (11), adapted to close said container (11) at said upper end edge (15), —a pushing assembly (25) for pushing the cellulose products upward, comprising an upper plate (26) adapted to slide vertically along opposite guides (29) provided on opposite lateral walls of the first pair of walls (13) and at least one elastic element (28) positioned between said lower wall (12) and said upper plate (26), adapted to push said upper plate (26) upward, wherein said pushing assembly comprises

Abstract: A toilet includes a base, a cover, and a seat. The seat is rotatably coupled to the base, and the cover is rotatably coupled to the seat. The cover and the seat define an angled axis that is oriented upward and forward toward a front end of the base. The cover and the seat are each configured to rotate about the angled axis between a lowered position in which the cover and the seat are located adjacent the base and a stowed position in which the cover and the seat are oriented in an upward direction.

Abstract: A grab bar assembly including a body, first and second end caps, and first and second couplings. The body includes a first end and a second end and is formed of one of a single body section or multiple body sections. The first end cap is attached to the first end of the body by the first coupling and the second end cap is attached to the second end of the body by the second coupling. The body sections may be of differing lengths so as to provide the grab bar assembly with a modular construction readily and easily allowing for a wide range of different length grab bar assemblies.

Abstract: A central vacuum cleaning system includes an inlet valve mounted at various locations in a structure or RV and connected to the inlet end of a vacuum conduit. A section of hose is slidably mounted within the conduit and extends from the inlet valve for cleaning an adjacent area. The hose includes a hose plug of cuff connected with a distal end of the hose. The hose plug includes an annular channel and a cam to move a pin or button on the valve. The hose plug or cuff may also include a first seal and a second seal.

Abstract: A rotatable agitator is used in a surface clearing head of a surface cleaning apparatus. The agitator is coupled to the cleaning head at least partially within an agitator chamber and is rotated about a pivot axis. The agitator includes an elongated agitator body and a hair migration portion. The hair migration portion includes a continuous row of bristles and a sidewall. The continuous row of bristles and sidewall are at least partially revolved around and extend along at least a portion of the pivot axis from one of a collection area or a first end region of the agitator and either another collection area or a second end region of the agitator. The sidewall extends substantially parallel to the continuous row of bristles within the hair migration portion. The continuous row of bristles and sidewall are configured to reduce hair from becoming entangled in the bristles and to migrate hair towards the collection area or the first end region of the agitator.

Abstract: A closure device for closing a particle capture volume, in particular a bag or a container, including an access element with an access element opening for providing an access to the particle capture volume, a closure slide which can be selectively displaced relative to the access element into a release position or into a closure position. In the release position the closure slide releases the access element opening and in the closure position closes the access element opening, and a locking mechanism for locking the closure slide in the closure position with respect to the access element, where the locking mechanism 6 for unlocking requires a defined unlocking element which is separate from the locking mechanism.

Abstract: Dust separation devices are disclosed to enable separating and collecting dust particles. A parabolic cyclone chamber is disclosed. The parabolic cyclone chamber has a bottom having an opening, an upper surface, a curved sidewall connecting the bottom to the upper surface, an entry path in a top portion of the cyclone chamber, an exit path extending through the upper surface, and a diverter wall sloping downward from the upper surface of the cyclone chamber toward the entry path.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a first latch moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position and a second latch moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position, and a spring pressing the second latch to the locked position. The vacuum cleaner also includes a dust bin securable on the housing with the first latch and the second latch. When the dust bin is being installed onto the housing, the second latch is moved from the locked position to the unlocked position until the spring presses the second latch back to the locked position. The dust bin is removable from the housing when the dust bin is installed on the housing, the first latch is in the unlocked position, and the second latch is in the locked position.

Abstract: A stand for a vacuum cleaner having a hand-held main unit with a first locking arrangement for releasable locking to a second locking arrangement of a tube arrangement. The stand comprises a manually operated actuation mechanism adapted to actuate a release button or release mechanism to unlock the hand-held main unit from the tube arrangement while the vacuum cleaner is placed in the stand.

Abstract: A method of operating a cleaning system is provided herein. The method includes receiving a first battery pack including a first battery controller, receiving a first signal from the first battery controller, outputting, in response to receiving the first signal, a first control signal, operating a motor at a first predetermined constant power based on the first control signal, receiving a second battery pack including a second battery controller, receiving a second signal from the second battery controller, outputting, in response to receiving the second signal, a second control signal, and operating the motor at a second predetermined constant power based on the second control signal.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes: a main body; wheels movably supporting the main body; a main brush rotatably supported in (by) the main body and configured to brush up refuse on a surface-to-be-cleaned; a first dust unit, which is detachable from the main body and into which refuse brushed up by the main brush is dispatched; a second dust unit, which is detachable from the main body and into which refuse brushed up by the main brush is dispatched; and a dust-collecting assembly comprising: a dust-collecting fan; a dust-collecting motor, which rotates the dust-collecting fan; and an outflow port, from which gas that has passed through the dust-collecting fan flows out; the dust-collecting assembly being configured to suction dust swept up by the main brush. The first dust unit and the second dust unity respectively have a first passageway and a second passageway, into which gas from the outflow port flows.

Abstract: A cleaning implement including a foot, a motor, and an eccentric mass. The foot has a foot plate and an oscillation plate movably coupled to the foot plate. The motor is coupled to at least one of the foot plate and the oscillation plate. The motor rotates about a motor axis extending at a non-perpendicular transverse angle relative to the surface. The eccentric mass is coupled to the motor to generate an oscillating force between the foot plate and the oscillation plate upon operation of the motor. The oscillating force has a planar component parallel to the oscillation plate and a perpendicular component perpendicular to the oscillation plate.

Abstract: An automatic cleaning device control method, an automatic cleaning device control apparatus, a computer-readable storage medium and an electronic device are provided. The method includes: acquiring first data based on current state data of a walking wheel of the automatic cleaning device and second data based on current state data of a machine body of the automatic cleaning device when the automatic cleaning device performs cleaning; determining, based on the first data and the second data, whether the automatic cleaning device is trapped or not and controlling the automatic cleaning device to enter an accelerated-escape mode in response to that the automatic cleaning device is trapped.

Abstract: A product including a previously unopened closed container and a plurality of cleaning wipes contained in the container. The cleaning wipes include a first nonwoven having a plurality of first nonwoven strips and a second nonwoven having a plurality of second nonwoven strips. More than about 10% of the second nonwoven strips are bent so that the free ends of the second nonwoven strips are bent out of plane relative to the fixed ends of the second nonwoven strips.

Abstract: A cleaning wipe including a first nonwoven having a plurality of first nonwoven strips, a second nonwoven having a plurality of second nonwoven strips, a third nonwoven having a plurality of third nonwoven strips, and a fourth nonwoven having a plurality of fourth nonwoven strips. The cleaning wipe includes a central bonded portion and the fourth nonwoven is further joined to the third nonwoven by a pair of outboard bonds. More than about 10% of the second nonwoven strips are bent so that the free ends of the second nonwoven strips are bent out of plane relative to the fixed ends of the second nonwoven strips.

Abstract: A cleaning wipe including a first nonwoven having a plurality of first nonwoven strips and a second nonwoven having a plurality of second nonwoven strips. The first nonwoven and the second nonwoven are each gate folded. More than about 10% of the second nonwoven strips are bent so that the free ends of the second nonwoven strips are bent out of plane relative to the fixed ends of the second nonwoven strips.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning implement that includes a melamine-formaldehyde foam. The melamine-formaldehyde foam includes from about 0.1 to about 5 weight % of at least one linear polymer with a number average molecular weight Mn in the range from 500 to 10,000 g/mol. Additionally the present invention encompasses processes for making and methods for cleaning hard surfaces with a cleaning implement according to the present invention.

Abstract: A cleaning element includes: a support body; and textile strings that are elongate. At least part of the textile strings includes a plurality of strands. A first strand and a second strand of the plurality of strands run longitudinally along the at least part of the textile strings, and a third strand of the plurality of strands runs transversely to the longitudinal extent of the at least part of the textile strings. The plurality of strands includes a fourth strand. The fourth strand runs longitudinally along the at least part of the textile strings. The fourth strand is disposed between the first strand and the second strand. The first, second, third, and fourth strands are fixed to one another by a support thread.

Abstract: A mop includes a base assembly fixed to a pole and a sleeve assembly releasably attached to the base. The sleeve assembly includes a sleeve body and a finned clamping mechanism actuated with a button that extends through a port in the sleeve body. Pressing the actuator towards the sleeve body deflects a cantilevered arm and fin towards an opposite finned side of the body. When detached from the base, the sleeve assembly may be slid to engulf a mop head, actuated to grip and rotated to wring the mop head. A toothed clamp assembly releasably secures a mop head to the bottom of a pole.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mobile cleaning device with a sterilization function.

Abstract: A control method for layered washing in a dishwasher and a dishwasher itself, which includes: S101: determining a rack that holds items to be washed; S102: determining a first spray water path corresponding to the rack that holds the items to be washed; S103: controlling a water divider piece to rotate to a position that opens the first spray water path, thereby connecting the first spray water path to a water supply device and closing other spray water paths; S104: performing a pre-washing step, so that the spray water path sprays towards the rack holding the items to be washed. The method first determines the rack holding the items to be washed, and then determines the first spray water path of the rack, so that the first spray water path is connected to the sink, and other spray water paths are blocked from the sink.

Abstract: A dishwashing appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber therein for receipt of articles for washing. A method of operating the dishwashing appliance includes initiating a cycle of the dishwashing appliance. The method also includes, during the cycle of the dishwashing appliance, monitoring audio feedback from a component of the dishwashing appliance using a microphone mounted to the dishwashing appliance outside of the wash chamber.

Abstract: A shoes care device includes an inner cabinet configured to accommodate shoes inside; a outlet configured to suck air inside the inner cabinet; a nozzle duct having one end hinge-coupled to the inner cabinet so as to protrude into the inner cabinet, and which forms a passage for air; a nozzle hinge-coupled to the other end of the nozzle duct so that the shoes can be inserted into the inner cabinet, and configured to inject air into the shoes; a nozzle connector, of which one end is hinge-coupled to the inner cabinet and of which the other end is hinge-coupled to the nozzle; a connection path from the suction to the nozzle; a blowing part in the connection path and configured to ventilate air from the outlet to the nozzle; and a dehumidifying part in the connection path and capable of dehumidifying the ventilated air.

Abstract: A system and method for handling auxiliary components, including a first auxiliary component and a second auxiliary component, of a medical system, wherein each auxiliary component is configured to be coupled to a respective main device part and includes a rechargeable battery configured to power electronic components of the auxiliary component and of the respective main device part, each auxiliary component further including an auxiliary memory and an auxiliary communication interface.

Abstract: A control system for a device comprises a processor configured to receive, via one or more sensors, a contact signal indicating that an operator is in contact with an input control of an input control console coupled to the control system. The processor is further configured to determine whether the contact signal is an activation signal. The processor is further configured to receive an input representing a commanded motion of the device at the input control. The processor is further configured to execute the commanded motion if the processor determines that the contact signal is the activation signal.

Abstract: A system for detecting abnormalities in medical devices during medical procedures within a patient can include an inflow tubing defining an inflow lumen configured to provide a fluid from a fluid source to a site of the medical procedure. An inflow sensor can be in communication with the inflow lumen to sense an inflow parameter of the fluid within the inflow lumen. An outflow tubing can define an outflow lumen configured to extract debris from the site of the medical procedure. An outflow sensor can be in communication with the outflow lumen to sense an outflow parameter of the debris within the outflow lumen. A memory including instructions; and processing circuitry that, when in operation, can be configured by the instructions to identify an abnormality in either the inflow tubing or the outflow tubing based on comparing the inflow signal or the outflow signal, respectively, to a pre-determined threshold.

Abstract: The present specification describes a circuit board design that uses circuit boards for illuminator sets associated with the various optical assemblies. In one configuration, front and side illuminators are assembled on front and side illuminator circuit boards. Leaf connectors associated with each illuminator are provided to interface with a common base board.