Abstract: Generally, an enclosure and method for assembling an enclosure including a plurality of frame members connected or interconnectable to generate a framework and a plurality of panels fastened or fastenable to the framework. In particular embodiments, enclosure and a method of assembling an enclosure from a kit including prefabricated enclosure sides including interconnectable frameworks fastened to panels configured to overlap adjacent panel edges at the corners upon interconnecting the frameworks.

Abstract: A drawer unit including at least two drawers, each drawer having respective drawer runners to allow each drawer to move with respect to the drawer unit. The drawer unit further includes a drawer lock mechanism to permit the opening of a single drawer at a time. The lock mechanism includes a cam unit incorporating at least a cam lever, and a cam follower including a surface operable to engage with said cam lever associated with each drawer. The cam lever is operable to be rotated by action of the opening of its respective drawer, and engage with said cam follower, wherein movement of the cam follower and/or the cam unit causes compression of one or more compression means, and wherein the surface of the cam follower operable to engage with said cam lever is slanted when the drawer unit is in standard orientation at an angle of 15° to 25°.

Abstract: A moving foot base of furniture comprises a base body, a center of the base body being provided with an accommodating cavity; universal wheels mounted at a bottom portion of the base body, and rotatably connected with the base body; and a tray, the base body and the universal wheels being all arranged on the tray. According to the moving foot base of furniture, a supporting foot of furniture is placed in the accommodating cavity in the base body, and then the universal wheels are mounted at the bottom portion of the base body to realize movement through the universal wheels to move high-mass furniture easily; and the tray is further arranged below the universal wheels, and the tray with a large area loads the furniture to reduce a pressure on a floor caused by the high-mass furniture, thereby avoiding the floor from being damaged.

Abstract: A modular outdoor kitchen has a base with a plurality of frame subassemblies. A leveling foot is mounted at the front and rear of each frame to level the frame. An upright access tube aligned with each leveling foot allows the base to be leveled from above. A counter top and grill are mounted on the base. A water control panel disposed beneath the grill directs water outward away from the base. A refrigerator and other appliances are mounted in the base. Decorative outer panels are attached to the base. A retractable bar can be selectively raised for use, or retracted for storage flush with the counter top. A retractable television can be selectively raised for use, or retracted for storage flush with the counter top.

Abstract: Provided are polymeric furniture structure elements and their reinforcement. The reinforced furniture element includes a furniture element configured with a first face and a spaced apart second face and one or more reinforcing members extending between the first face and the second face, a plurality of throughgoing stud receiving bores extending through the one or more reinforcing members between the first face and the second face; the first face being configured with a reinforcing element bearing surface, and the second face is configured with a stud bearing surface; and a reinforcing element that is configured with a first face bearing surface, and a plurality of studs extending from first face bearing surface that are disposed in register with locations of at least some of the stud receiving bores, and a free end of the studs is configurable with a bearing head for tight bearing over the stud bearing surface.

Abstract: Concealable panel-engagement apparatus (10) for attaching a panel (16) to opposing perimeter support surfaces (40a). The concealable panel-engagement apparatus (10) comprising at least one elongate support rack (12) which is receivable in a said panel (16). The elongate support rack (12) has a plurality of rack openings (22) and an end peg (18) extendable from the panel (16). A rack driver (14) is also provided which is engageable with one or more of the rack openings (22) to move the end peg (18) into a said perimeter support surface (40a) adjacent to the panel (16).

Abstract: A zero gravity and zero wall sofa frame, comprising a base, a seat frame, a first drive mechanism, a backrest assembly, a foot rest assembly, a push rod and a second drive mechanism, wherein the seat frame is movably arranged on the base, the base and the seat frame are hinged with the backrest assembly, the seat frame and the push rod are hinged with the foot rest assembly, and the second drive mechanism is connected with the push rod to drive the push rod to move back and forth relative to the seat frame. Since the sofa frame is provided with the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism, the foot rest assembly and the seat frame can act respectively during the state transition of the sofa frame to make the movement of the sofa consistent with the body movement habit to provide a better user experience.

Abstract: A base frame assembly and a chair are disclosed. The base frame assembly includes a frame body, a lifting connecting structure, a translation connecting structure, a backrest connecting structure and a control handle. The lifting connecting structure is used for driving the frame body to lift up or down. The translation connecting structure is used for driving the frame body to move back and forth and/or move left and right. The backrest connecting structure is used for driving a backrest to rotate relative to the frame body. The control handle is movable and/or rotatable in at least three different directions, to respectively drive the lifting connecting structure, the translation connecting structure and the backrest connecting structure through different motion trajectories.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a folding chair, comprising a chair fabric, a folding mechanism, and at least two support mechanisms. The folding mechanism includes a fixed portion and a movable portion that are rotationally connected with each other, and the at least two support mechanisms is connected with the fixed portion or the movable portion. The movable portion is capable of circumferentially rotating to an expanded dead center pattern or a collapsed dead center pattern relative to the fixed portion, so as to enable each of the at least two support mechanisms to expand to support the chair fabric or collapse to present a linear structure. The present disclosure has advantages of a simple and convenient structure, quick and effective for use, and a flexible switch between the rotation mode and a position-limitation mode.

Abstract: A back support for a chair includes a seat back attachment system that provides efficient shipping and ease of installation. The attachment system includes a seat back and a seat that are mounted on a base. The seat back has a support portion and an attachment portion. The support portion has a forward surface for supporting the back of a user. A locking element is connected between the attachment portion and the base, the locking element locking the attachment portion in place with respect to the base, the locking element capable of toolless attachment to the base.

Abstract: A seat back for an office chair is efficiently manufactured and assembled. The seat back includes a tensioner for tensioning a flexible support on the structural frame. The tensioner is connected between the lower edge of the flexible support and the upright members of the frame such that the tensioner stretches the flexible support between the upper and lower edges of the flexible support and maintains the flexible support in tension on the structural frame. An armrest mount may be formed integrally with each of the upright members of the structural frame, and an armrest housing vertically adjustably mounted to each of the armrest mounts. An activation mechanism is positioned adjacent to the lower end of the armrest housing, and is connected to a lock element such that movement of the activation mechanism toward the upper end of the housing causes the lock element to move to an unlocked position.

Abstract: The present model aims at making a pre-existing and independent piece of furniture, such as a chair, fully functional so that its user can also enjoy a tablet coupled to the same. Thus, a support that, being fastened to the tablet, could be easily coupled to the legs of a chair, so as to result in a set of chair with coupled table with total stability and safety.

Abstract: A convertible sofa can move between a storage/transport position and a fully expanded position. The sofa has a center section that is connected between left and right sections with actuators. The actuators are connected to sensors and a controller to move the sofa between its positions and prevent movement if components are not properly positioned. The center section has foldable seat backs that can fit under the left and right sections when the actuators are retracted and be hinged to be moved into a raised position to become backrests when the actuators are extended. The controller is connected to a slide-out to prevent the slide-out from retracting if the sofa is not in the storage/transport position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding framework for a piece of folding furniture such as a sofa bed, as well as a piece of folding furniture comprising this framework. The framework included a substantially rectangular head support mattress frame; a substantially rectangular upper body support mattress frame; a substantially rectangular lower body support mattress frame; a first hinge fixedly connected to the head support mattress frame; an elongated base beam provided in a longitudinal axis of the framework in the unfolded state; a head support coupling; a body support coupling; a front lever coupling; a rear lever coupling; a synchronization coupling; a second hinge; a pull lever; a locking coupling; a lever coupling; a foot section; and, a foot synchronization coupling.

Abstract: A hybrid mattress includes a plurality of layers, comprising a top portion predominantly formed of one or more foam layers, which may be of the same or different types, and a bottom portion comprising 50% to 100% vertically lapped nonwoven material layers. The top surface layer of the plurality of layers may be a thin chemically treated vertically lapped nonwoven material.

Abstract: The present technology relates to furniture covers, in particular, to knitted items of material that are configured to cover pieces of furniture such as chairs, couches, stools, tables, mattresses or box springs, and that are knitted from environmentally friendly fibers that constitute recycled or recyclable materials. Such furniture covers are aesthetically appealing, durable, environmentally friendly, easy to use and change, and otherwise sufficient to satisfy users' practical and design goals. They also have the advantage of permitting a user to dispose the furniture covers, and remove them, without disturbing adjacent pieces of furniture, particularly in the case of a box spring that can be covered without removing the mattress stacked on top.

Abstract: The present invention provides an intelligent bed mattress, which mainly uses a non-contact sensor to detect the physiological information of the human body. Through remote life information detection, it acquires the life information of the user by tracking the REM (rapid eye movement), monitoring the heartbeat, and detecting the breathing, and also captures and records the physiological information of the user by detecting time of leaving the bed and sleeping position. Through a control box, it can be connected with a mobile device or computer via Bluetooth pairing, and all of the captured information can be displayed or uploaded to a cloud database for storage. In this way, it can provide long-term measuring or real-time monitoring of the physiological information of the user, to facilitate the establishment of an accurate care modal.

Abstract: A child bassinet includes a support frame supporting an enclosure, and a playpen coupling mechanism provided on the support frame. The playpen coupling mechanism includes an adjustable catching part that is connected with the support frame and is engageable with a playpen for installing the child bassinet thereon. The catching part is movable relative to the support frame between a first and a second position of different elevations, and is further movable relative to the support frame between a locked state where the catching part engages with the support frame for locking the catching part in the first or second position, and an unlocked state where the catching part is disengaged from the support frame for movement of the catching part between the first and second position. The catching part is adjustable between the first and second position for installing the child bassinet on the playpen at different heights.

Abstract: An intelligent baby bassinet system for soothing babies is disclosed. The intelligent bassinet can detect the baby crying and generate soothing motions with the assistance of an AI model. The system can learn and adapt to the preferences of individual babies while considering geographic locations, time of the day, baby's age, gender, and other relevant factors, providing an effective and personalized solution for soothing infants. The AI model can generate novel motion patterns by leveraging contextual factors like age, gender, location, and time of day to generate tailored motion patterns for soothing individual babies in specific circumstances.

Abstract: A foldable play yard is provided and includes a corner post assembly, a top rail assembly and a floor assembly. The corner post assembly includes a first column and a second column movable relative to each other in an extendable or retractable manner. The foldable play yard is transitionable between a folded state in which both of the floor assembly and the top rail assembly are folded, and an unfolded state in which both of the floor assembly and the top rail assembly are unfolded to define a child containment enclosure therebetween. The floor assembly is configured such that when the floor assembly is driven to fold, the floor assembly drives the top rail assembly to fold by a relative movement of the first column and the second column, thereby transitioning the foldable play yard from the unfolded state to the folded state.

Abstract: An infant playpen includes an upper frame portion having a pivot joint and two side segments, a latching device disposed adjacent to the pivot joint, a standing post connected with the upper frame portion and carrying a cable actuator and a resilient part, a cable assembly respectively connected with the latching device and the cable actuator, and a bottom linkage portion including a bar segment pivotally connected with a foot portion of the standing post. The latching device has a locking state for locking the two side segments in an unfolded state, and an unlocking state for rotation of the two side segments between the unfolded state and a folded state. The resilient part can bias the cable actuator toward an initial position, and the bar segment is rotatable to urge the cable actuator in movement away from the initial position for switching the latching device to the unlocking state.

Abstract: A theft deterrent system for mounting on a retail shelf includes a channel assembly configured to attach to a retail shelf. One or more brackets are positioned along the channel assembly, the brackets fixed within the channel assembly when the channel assembly is in a closed position. One or more corresponding stages are configured to connect to a retail product, where each stage is attached to a respective bracket.

Abstract: A display device has a wall structure including a rear wall with a reflective surface portion and an object or depiction of an object: a) at; or b) spaced forwardly of the rear wall. The wall structure has a front wall and a transparent portion. At least one indicium is at at least one location on the front wall spaced forwardly of the object/depiction. The display device is configured so that, as viewed from a first perspective through the transparent portion of the wall structure, a reflected image of the at least one indicium at the reflective surface portion appears to be: i) behind the object/depiction with the object/depiction at the rear wall; and ii) further behind the object/depiction than the rear wall is spaced behind the object/depiction, with the object/depiction spaced forwardly of the rear wall.

Abstract: A fitted sheet for use on a mattress that retains an elongated foam cylinder for preventing a child or other vulnerable person from rolling off a side of the mattress. The sheet fabric has a retaining sleeve attached to the outward surface. The retaining sleeve has a first pocket and a second pocket, each pocket made of a pocket fabric having first and second opposed lateral edges fixed along the length to the sheet fabric to provide an elongated space between the pocket fabric and the sheet fabric. The first and second pockets align along a common axis with the open end of the first pocket overlapping the open end of the second pocket to form an enclosed elongated space within the retaining sleeve. The open ends can be manually separated to insert the elongated foam cylinder, to retain the elongated foam cylinder with the retaining sleeve.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a spliced and molded pillow core and a molding method thereof. The spliced and molded pillow core includes a spliced pillow core molded by splicing a plurality of splicing blocks, the spliced pillow core is integrally formed by molding, and base materials of at least two splicing blocks are different. The present disclosure adopts a differentiated base material for splicing and molding, so as to provide a pillow area with abundant elastic differences to the pillow core, and to meet the demand combining high rebounding and slow rebounding; and the pillow core is more comfortable to use. By combining an adhesive with tenon-and-mortise, the molded structure of the pillow core is more reliable and stable, the effective service life is prolonged, and at the same time the division of the pillow area is more reasonable, so as to provide the abundant differentiated support demand.

Abstract: The inventive subject matter is directed to inflatable pillows that are useful in the context of non-pharmaceutical therapies. Pillows of the inventive subject matter comprise a hexagonal top surface, a hexagonal bottom surface, and one or more pockets that allow users to place warming/cooling pads beneath the top surface of the pillow. In some embodiments, up to three pockets can be included, where each pocket is accessible along an edge of the top surface. When divided into third, each pocket can be accessible along an edge of the hexagonal outer edge of the top surface such that a user's neck can rest along that edge to improve contact with a warming/cooling pad. Embodiments include an air hub to facilitate inflation and deflation, and a stiff pillow base can be included as well.

Abstract: Provided are systems, methods, and apparatuses directed to a container for storing a liquid, the container including a textured surface configured to increase the liquid's dissolved oxygen content, the textured surface having fluid-obstructions configured to disrupt a flow of the liquid in at least one direction, said disruptions being effective to decrease a surface tension associated with the liquid and increasing a surface area associated with the liquid.

Abstract: A multi-piece floor arrangement and assembly forms a floor covering that includes a top, or upper, rug portion and bottom, or lower, mat portion, and pocketed corner areas in each corner of an underside surface of the rug portion into which corresponding corners of the mat portion are insertable. The pocketed corner areas secure the rug portion with the mat portion when both are placed on an underlying surface while enabling a flow of air between the rug portion and the mat portion. The mat portion includes multiple interlocking sections that help to maintain the floor covering in a uniform planar shape and provide an aesthetically-pleasing appearance when placed on an underlying surface. The multi-piece arrangement and assembly does not move relative to that surface, yet does not require either a cumbersome installation or removal process.

Abstract: An exterior door mat includes a mat cover and a base. The mat cover has a top surface and a bottom surface that extends to a perimeter edge. The base includes a plurality of drainage holes therethrough, and is adapted to removably and interchangeably receive the mat. The bottom surface of the mat has a first mechanical fastener which removably engages a second mechanical fastener of the base, for removably engaging the mat with the base.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a container notification system. In accordance with one aspect, the container notification system, includes a sensing device to generate a sensed signal; a detection device coupled to the sensing device, the detection device configured to detect a transition state of the sensed signal wherein the transition state is based on receipt of one or more content inputted to a container area; and a keep-alive component configured to transmit a diagnostic query based on a timetable to one or more components of the container notification system and further configured to receive one or more self-initiated health signals from at least one of the one or more components.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a receptacle constructed to receive deliveries from a drone. The receptacle can comprise an automatically openable lid; and a wireless receiver that is constructed to receive data concerning a delivery from the drone. The automatically openable lid can open to receive the delivery from the drone.

Abstract: A rod connector is provided having a body defining a first shaft portion, a second shaft portion, and a circumferential ridge projecting radially from the body between the first shaft portion and the second shaft portion. The first shaft portion is configured to engage a first rod and the second shaft portion is configured to engage the second rod. In some embodiments, the first rod and the second rod abut the circumferential ridge when the rod connector is inserted into the first rod and the second rod, the circumferential ridge providing a smooth transitional surface between the first rod and the second rod.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a juicer, including: a main body, a material barrel, and a squeezing barrel, where the material barrel is in communication with the squeezing barrel, a cutting device is disposed in the material barrel, a screw rod is disposed in the squeezing barrel, a power unit is disposed on the main body, the power unit powers the cutting device and the screw rod, a first fitting portion is disposed below the cutting device, a second fitting portion is disposed on the main body, and the first fitting portion cooperates with the second fitting portion to enable the material barrel, the squeezing barrel, and a transmission mechanism to be separated from the main body in a first direction as a whole. The juicer of the present invention achieves integral assembly and disassembly of the squeezing barrel, the material barrel.

Abstract: A cooking system including a housing having a hollow interior, a heating element associated with said housing, a support body for supporting the food within said hollow interior such that the food is positionable on a support surface of said support body, and a guard located between at least a portion of the support surface and said heating element. The guard is permissive of convective airflow between said hollow interior and said heating element, and is generally impermeable to projectile matter generated during a cooking operation.

Abstract: A control method including acquiring target sensory information, acquiring initial cooking parameter information used for cooking performed by a cooker on the basis of the acquired target sensory information, acquiring sensory information during cooking of a cooking object during cooking performed by the cooker, changing the initial cooking parameter information to modified cooking parameter information including one or more modified cooking parameters on the basis of the target sensory information and the sensory information during cooking, and outputting control information including the modified cooking parameter information.

Abstract: A method and system for vacuum extraction of brewed beverages is described. The process includes the steps of preparing a liquid water or solvent to a desired temperature, combining the liquid water or solvent with a first brewing material in a brewing vessel, removing air from the brewing vessel until a first desired pressure set point is reached, steeping the mixture of the liquid water or solvent and the first brewing material in the brewing vessel for a desired low-pressure steeping time, adding a filler gas to the brewing vessel until a second desired pressure set point is reached, steeping the mixture of the liquid water or solvent and the first brewing material in the brewing vessel for a desired steeping time at atmospheric or high-pressure and directing the liquid water or solvent and the first brewing material through a filtration system to yield a filtered brewed beverage. A system capable of performing these steps is also described.

Abstract: Various illustrative systems, devices, and methods for beverage machines are provided. In one exemplary implementation, a system includes a portafilter and a plurality of baskets. The portafilter is configured to be removably coupled to an espresso machine. The plurality of baskets each define a filter, each is removably receivable in the portafilter, and each is configured to hold coffee grounds. The plurality of baskets including a first basket, a second basket, and a third basket. The third basket has a volume that is about 105 mL to 135 mL. The third basket is configured to permit brewing of a beverage using pressurized and unpressurized brewing methods.

Abstract: Various illustrative systems, devices, and methods for beverage machines are provided. In one exemplary implementation, a system includes a portafilter, a filter basket, a funnel, and a tamp. The portafilter is configured to be removably coupled to a housing of a beverage machine. The filter basket is configured to be removably disposed within the portafilter for receiving coffee grounds. The funnel is configured to be removably mounted on the portafilter and has a passageway configured to receive the coffee grounds therein and to direct the coffee grounds into the filter basket. The tamp is slidably insertable into the passageway of the funnel and configured to advance through the funnel to press the coffee grounds in the filter basket.

Abstract: Various illustrative systems, devices, and methods for beverage machines are provided. In one exemplary implementation, a system includes a housing, a grinder, a portafilter, a filter basket, and a tamp. The grinder is disposed within the housing. The portafilter is removably coupled to the housing. The filter basket is configured to be removably disposed within the portafilter for receiving coffee grounds. The tamp is configured to be disposed within the housing and has a tamp head, a tamp body, and a spring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method and apparatus for brewing and extracting coffee in a coffee machine. The preferred embodiments of the present invention disclose a method and apparatus for even and efficient extraction of coffee solubles from coffee grounds in the brewing chamber, by inserting water into the coffee grounds at two or more locations. These two locations may, as described in the preferred embodiments of the present invention, be on opposite sides of the coffee grounds.

Abstract: Various illustrative systems, devices, and methods for beverage machines (e.g., drip coffee machines, espresso machines, etc.) are provided. In an exemplary implementation, an espresso machine is configured to brew and dispense espresso. In an exemplary implementation, the espresso machine is configured to determine a recommended coffee bean grind size for a beverage, e.g., an espresso or a sprover-style drink, selected by a user and to provide the recommended coffee bean grind size to the user.

Abstract: Various illustrative systems, devices, and methods for espresso machines are provided. In general, an espresso machine is configured to brew and dispense espresso. In an exemplary implementation, the espresso machine includes a grinder configured to grind coffee beans. The grinder is configured to be adjustable to allow for adjustment of coffee bean grind size, which may help that ensure that a particular beverage brewed and dispensed by the espresso machine is prepared using an optimal grind size. The espresso machine is configured to prevent jamming of the grinder automatically in response to grind size adjustment.

Abstract: A diffuser assembly for diffusing fluid in a brewed beverage system is provided. The diffuser assembly includes a diffuser housing having an inlet port configured to receive fluid from a fluid supply, a channel in fluid communication with the inlet port, and a cavity in fluid communication with the channel. The diffuser housing further includes multiple elongate openings formed in an inner surface of the diffuser housing for allowing fluid within the cavity to flow there through. The diffuser housing also includes multiple ridges projecting from the inner surface of the diffuser housing and positioned to distribute the fluid evenly across the inner surface prior to outputting the fluid via the plurality of elongate openings. The diffuser assembly can further include a cover removably coupled to the diffuser housing. Related systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: Various illustrative systems, devices, and methods for beverage machines are provided. In one exemplary implementation, a system is provided that includes a milk receptacle and a housing. A whisk is configured to agitate the milk held by the milk receptacle. The whisk includes a magnet. The housing has a steam frother arm with a fluid flow path configured to deliver steam into the milk receptacle. The housing also has a motor configured to drive the whisk. The motor has a motor magnet configured to magnetically interact with the magnet of the milk receptacle such that rotation of the motor magnet drives rotation of the whisk to agitate the milk held by the milk receptacle.

Abstract: Various illustrative systems, devices, and methods for beverage machines are provided. In one exemplary implementation, a system is provided that includes a beverage machine configured to brew a beverage and to froth milk. A user interface of the beverage machine is configured to receive a first user input requesting the beverage machine to start performing a first task and to receive a second user input requesting the beverage machine to start performing a second task. The performance of the second task is queued to begin automatically after the performance of the first task, and, after the first task has been performed, the beverage machine is prepared for the performance of the second task based on whether the first task is brewing the beverage or frothing the milk. The second task is the other of brewing the beverage and frothing the milk.

Abstract: A drink maker including a mixing vessel and a dasher, driven by a drive motor, arranged to mix the drink product. A cooling circuit is arranged to cool the drink product within the mixing vessel. A temperature sensor is arranged to detect a temperature of the drink product and output a temperature signal. A motor condition sensor is arranged to detect a motor condition associated with the drive motor and output a motor condition signal. A memory is arranged to store a first temperature value corresponding to a first target temperature and store a motor condition limit. A controller is arranged to: i) receive the temperature signal, ii) receive the motor condition signal, and ii) control the temperature associated with the drink product by controlling the cooling circuit based at least on the received temperature signal, the received motor condition signal, the first temperature value, and the motor condition limit.

Abstract: Various illustrative systems, devices, and methods for beverage machines (e.g., coffee machines, espresso machines, etc.) are provided. In general, an espresso machine is configured to brew and dispense espresso. In one exemplary implementation, a system includes a boiler, a temperature sensor, a water outlet, a plumbing system, a housing, a controller, and a memory. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the boiler. The plumbing system is configured to deliver water from the boiler to the water outlet. The housing includes a reservoir coupled thereto and configured to contain a cleaning liquid therein. The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the controller, cause the controller to perform operations including measuring a temperature of the boiler, comparing the temperature of the boiler to a predetermined temperature, operating the pump, and terminating the operation of the pump.

Abstract: Various illustrative systems, devices, and methods for beverage machines are provided. In one exemplary implementation, a system includes a steam frother arm of a beverage preparation machine, a hot water outlet of the beverage preparation machine, a group head of the beverage preparation machine, a housing of the beverage preparation machine, a controller, and a memory. The housing includes a reservoir coupled thereto and configured to contain a cleaning liquid therein. The housing also includes first, second, and third flow paths therethrough through which the cleaning liquid is configured to flow in a descaling operation.

Abstract: A system includes a warming base including a body having a top surface, a recess formed in the top surface, and an induction coil positioned within the body below the recess; a fluid container having an opening; and a lid including a lid body and a conductive heat plate positioned within the lid body, wherein the lid is configured to be removably attached to the opening to close the fluid container, wherein the lid body has a size and shape that are complementary to the recess of the warming base, so as to allow lid to mate with the recess to position the conductive heat plate a suitable distance from the induction coil such that, when a current is applied to the induction coil, a magnetic field generated by the induction coil causes the conductive heat plate to heat, thereby heating contents of the fluid container.

Abstract: A cooking method includes, in response to a cooking instruction, obtaining cooking parameters corresponding to a type of target food indicated by the cooking instruction, and controlling a first heating device, a second heating device, and a fan of a cooking appliance to operate based on the cooking parameters. The cooking parameters include a first heating temperature for the first heating device, a second heating temperature for the second heating device, and a set duration. The first heating device is arranged below a pot body of the cooking appliance. The second heating device is arranged above the pot body. The method further includes, in response to a heating duration being longer than the set duration, turning off the first heating device and the second heating device.