A blender or food processor having electronics associated therewith including at least one controller, at least one current sensor and at least one speed sensor, the controller controls the operation of the blender motor based upon the contents being blended inside the blender jar and compares measured current and speed values and measured changes in the current and speed values to predetermined values stored in memory in order to (1) determine the load size placed in the blender jar, (2) determine if cavitation exists in the blender jar, and (3) determine the final consistency associated with the output of the product placed within the blender jar as selected by the user.
A47J 43/046 - Machines de ménage non prévues ailleurs, p. ex. pour moudre, mélanger, agiter, pétrir, émulsionner, fouetter ou battre les aliments, p. ex. actionnées par moteur à outils actionnés du côté du fond
The present disclosure generally relates to a portable battery-operated blender, and more particularly, to a blender base for a portable battery-operated blender. The blender base comprises a motor having a motor shaft rotatably coupled thereto. The motor shaft is in turn operably coupled to a blade assembly. The longitudinal axis of the motor shaft is generally angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the blender base. In some instances, a load sensing controller is operatively coupled to the motor, the load sensing controller configured to change the motor direction and/or speed when a load imbalance is detected in the blender base.
A47J 43/046 - Machines de ménage non prévues ailleurs, p. ex. pour moudre, mélanger, agiter, pétrir, émulsionner, fouetter ou battre les aliments, p. ex. actionnées par moteur à outils actionnés du côté du fond
141414 layer advantageously imparts non-stick properties to the article of cookware at a level superior to conventional polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) with a surface hardness over 45,000% greater than PTFE-based non-stick coatings and a thermal stability over 340% greater than PTFE-based non-stick coatings.
A47J 36/02 - Emploi de matériaux spécifiés, p. ex. double-fonds avec une plaque de cuivre ou une plaque isolante
B22F 7/02 - Fabrication de couches composites, de pièces ou d'objets à base de poudres métalliques, par frittage avec ou sans compactage de couches successives
A drink maker system is provided that may include an ice maker system and a blender system. The ice maker system may include an ice shaver module and an ice reservoir. The ice maker system may be positioned substantially on top of the blender system. A shaft of a plunger mechanism of the ice shaver module may extend into a gear box of the ice shaver module. The plunger mechanism and shaft are downwardly biased such that ice which is placed in the ice reservoir is pressed downwardly to be shaved before it is introduced into the blender system to be blended.
A47J 43/044 - Machines de ménage non prévues ailleurs, p. ex. pour moudre, mélanger, agiter, pétrir, émulsionner, fouetter ou battre les aliments, p. ex. actionnées par moteur à outils actionnés du côté du haut
A47J 43/07 - Éléments ou parties constitutives, p. ex. outils pour mélanger ou pour battre
The present invention provides a combination pressure cooker and air fryer lid that may be selectively coupled to a vessel. When the lid and the vessel are coupled, the lid may be adjustable between two positions. In the first position, the lid may be used for pressure cooking. In the second position, the lid may be used for air frying. To transition the lid from the first position to the second position, a handle on the lid may be rotated in a particular direction. Conversely, to transition the lid from the second position to the first position, the handle on the lid may be rotated in an opposite direction. Advantageously, in performing either of the pressure cooking or air fryer cooking functions, the lid need not be replaced.
An improved blade assembly is provided for use in a cooking appliance such as a blender or a food processor. The bottom blade portions of the blade assembly include a geometry that provides an angled, sharpened portion on wing portions that extend downwardly from the bottom blade. The bottom blade's geometry, including the sharpened portions, help rotate the material so that it is blended upwardly to help prevent food from getting stuck in the void below the bottom blade, thus improving the blade's efficiency.
A beverage machine includes a nitrogen or gas infusion system operable to infuse nitrogen or other gas into a beverage by pressurizing the beverage as it is exposed to the nitrogen and/or gas, e.g., sourced from atmospheric air. The infusion system may include a fluid motive device and an infusion housing receiving a flow of the beverage via the fluid motive device. An obstruction, e.g., a restricting plate, may be positioned in the infusion housing that can exert a shear force on the flow of the beverage and create turbulence in the flow of the beverage in the infusion housing. The shear and turbulence of the flow of the beverage can promote infusion of nitrogen and/or gas into the beverage.
The present invention is a bubble maker system comprising a bubble dropper and a bubble container. The bubble dropper may be configured to receive and mix a bubble juice mixture and a desired liquid and dispense a. bubble juice. The bubble dropper may include a chamber in which the bubble juice mixture and the desired liquid are introduced, a bath paddle contained within the chamber, a. paddle motor in mechanical communication with the bath paddle such that the paddle motor is configured to drive rotation of the bath paddle, and a plunger configured to dispense the bubble juice after the bath paddle mixes the bubble juice mixture and the desired liquid to form the bubble juice. The bubble container may be configured, to receive the bubble juice which is dispensed from the bubble dropper.
A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
A47J 43/07 - Éléments ou parties constitutives, p. ex. outils pour mélanger ou pour battre
The present disclosure is directed to a smoke infusion assembly for use with an appliance or cooking vessel. The smoke infusion assembly may be configured to infuse foodstuffs within the cooking vessel with smoke, via either a hot smoke or cold smoke process. The smoke infusion assembly may be a modular device or may be an integral component of the cooking vessel. The smoke infusion assembly may include a material container for retaining wood or pellets and a heater positioned proximate to the material container and configured to generate smoke by applying heat to the contents of the material container. The smoke infusion assembly may include a fan configured to remove smoke- infused air from the cooking vessel and a filter positioned adjacent to the fan and configured to filter the smoke-infused air before the smoke-infused air enters the external environment.
A47J 36/38 - Éléments, détails ou accessoires des récipients de cuisson pour éliminer ou condenser les vapeurs de cuisson dans les ustensiles de cuisine
A knife block may include a block body with a recessed portion and a block insert positioned at least partially within the recessed portion. The block insert may include a first knife slot and a second knife slot. The knife block may include a knife sharpener coupled to the block insert, where the first knife slot is sized such that a first knife is sharpened by the first knife sharpener each time the first knife is removed from the first knife slot. The knife block may include a first knife storage slot and a second knife storage slot.
A47G 21/14 - Porte-couteaux ou supports pour couteauxSupports pour ustensiles de table, pouvant se fixer aux assiettes
A47F 7/00 - Stands, systèmes de suspension ou rayonnages adaptés à des articles ou produits particuliers
A47J 47/16 - Appuis ou supports pour articles de cuisine
B24B 3/54 - Affûtage des arêtes tranchantes, p. ex. des outilsAccessoires à cet effet, p. ex. porte-outils des lames coupantes des couteaux à main ou couteaux de table
B24D 15/08 - Outils à main ou autres dispositifs pour meuler, polir ou affûter, sans mouvement rotatif spécialement prévus pour affûter des arêtes coupantes des couteauxOutils à main ou autres dispositifs pour meuler, polir ou affûter, sans mouvement rotatif spécialement prévus pour affûter des arêtes coupantes des rasoirs
A USB heating pad is provided. Specifically. a USB heating pad of at least a conventional dimension that is capable of being heated up to a desired temperature within a desired timeframe. The USB heating pad includes a heat pad comprising a series of layers with a heating element sandwiched therein. The heating clement is further coupled to a USB connector and a controller. The heat pad is further connected to an engagement mechanism to be worn by a user.
H05B 1/02 - Dispositions de commutation automatique spécialement adaptées aux appareils de chauffage
H05B 3/34 - Éléments chauffants ayant une surface s'étendant essentiellement dans deux dimensions, p. ex. plaques chauffantes flexibles, p. ex. grillages ou tissus chauffants
A venting appliance lid includes an outer sealing section having a rim and a shoulder defining a central opening and a skirt; a center cap having a flange and a cup, wherein in a fully inserted position the flange rests on the shoulder; wherein an inner diameter of the skirt is separated by a gap from an outer diameter of the cup; the skirt having an expansion notch and the cup having a locking tab, wherein the center cap is rotatable relative to the outer sealing section to align the locking tab with the expansion notch and wherein the expansion notch allows the locking tab to travel a vertical distance equal to the height of the expansion notch; and wherein pressure on the center cap raises the center cap to form a vent path that is open to atmosphere while preventing the center cap from being ejected.
An oven that includes a first chamber including a first heating element and a second heating element, a second chamber including a third heating element and a fourth heating element and a plurality of electrical devices that control power supplied to the first, second, third, and fourth heating elements from a power source. A controller of the oven being configured to alter one ore more states of the plurality of electrical devices to control the power supplied to the first, second, third, and fourth heating elements according to a selected operating mode, and/or a respective current temperature of the first and second chambers.
A handheld vacuum marinator device is provided. The device can include a suction function button configured to activate a suction procedure when depressed and a marinade function button configured to activate a marinade procedure when depressed. The suction procedure includes activating a vacuum device to pull a vacuum through a suction inlet and deactivating the vacuum device when a first vacuum level is detected, and the marinade procedure includes initiating a plurality of cycles of activating the vacuum device to pull the vacuum through the suction inlet, deactivating the vacuum device when a second vacuum level is detected, holding the second vacuum level for a first preset amount of time, releasing the vacuum after the first preset amount of time, and waiting a second preset amount of time to reactivate the vacuum device for a start of a next one of the plurality of cycles.
A23L 3/00 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires
A23L 3/015 - Conservation des aliments ou produits alimentaires, en général, p.ex. pasteurisation ou stérilisation, spécialement adaptée aux aliments ou produits alimentaires par un traitement utilisant une variation de pression, une secousse, une accélération ou un cisaillement
A23L 13/75 - Morceaux de viande attendris ou aromatisésSolutions de macération ou de marinage spécialement adaptées à cet effet en utilisant des additifs, p. ex. par injection de solutions en utilisant des solutions de macération ou de marinage, p. ex. des marinades contenant des épices, des acides, des condiments ou des agents aromatisants
A23L 13/76 - Morceaux de viande attendris ou aromatisésSolutions de macération ou de marinage spécialement adaptées à cet effet par traitement dans une atmosphère gazeuse, p. ex. par maturation ou affinageMorceaux de viande attendris ou aromatisésSolutions de macération ou de marinage spécialement adaptées à cet effet par traitement électrique, irradiation ou traitement par ondes
A47J 43/00 - Instruments pour préparer ou recevoir les aliments, non prévus dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
B65B 25/00 - Emballage d'autres objets présentant des problèmes particuliers
B65B 31/04 - Mise sous vide, sous pression ou sous gaz spécial, des réceptacles ou emballages pleins, au moyen d'ajutages par lesquels on envoie ou on retire de l'air ou d'autres gaz, p. ex. un gaz inerte
A bubble cooking system including a basket, a water dispensing element, a waste container, and a lever coupled to a valve or a drain is described herein. The basket retains the bubbles, and the water dispensing element is designed to the bubbles with hot water during the cooking process. The lever is actuated to place the drain into an open configuration (in which water provided from the water dispensing element flows through the basket and to the waste container) and into a closed configuration (in which water provided is retained within the basket and is not provided to the waste container). The bubble cooking system cooks bubbles in a short period of time without requiring a user to stir, cover, or attend to the bubbles while the bubbles cook.
A47J 31/40 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens de distribution pour ajouter une quantité mesurée d'ingrédients, p. ex. du café, de l'eau, du sucre, du cacao, du lait, du thé
A47J 31/44 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des appareils à préparer des boissons
Provided herein is a blade sharpening device. The blade sharpening device may include a block configured to receive one or more blades and a sharpening mechanism. The sharpening mechanism may include one or more sharpening stones, one or more sliding mechanisms configured to receive the one or more sharpening stones, and one or more springs. When the one or more blades are inserted into the block, the one or more springs may provide upward tension to the sliding mechanisms, and the one or more sharpening stones may engage with the one or more blades to sharpen said blades. The sharpening mechanism may further include one or more gibs configured to receive the one or more sliding mechanisms.
B24D 15/08 - Outils à main ou autres dispositifs pour meuler, polir ou affûter, sans mouvement rotatif spécialement prévus pour affûter des arêtes coupantes des couteauxOutils à main ou autres dispositifs pour meuler, polir ou affûter, sans mouvement rotatif spécialement prévus pour affûter des arêtes coupantes des rasoirs
Hair clippers are provided that include a controller and one or more sensors to control operating parameters of the hair clippers, thus enabling recording of the operating parameter values, increased battery life and usage time of the clippers, reduced battery charging time, better blade speed control, and overheating protection for the motor and blades. In some embodiments, the hair clippers include a communication and/or power connection, thus enabling the operating parameters to be changed, controlled, and/or downloaded from and/or to a computing device.
The present disclosure relates generally to a modular brace system for either knee or back stabilization. The system includes either a knee brace or a back brace comprising a main body portion and side straps configured to wrap around a user's knee or back, as appropriate, and releasably secure to the brace to provide compression. The system also includes at least one of a gel pack and a heat pack to provide hot and/or cold therapy to the affected area. The gel and heat packs are releasably engageable with the brace so that they can be switched out as necessary.
A61F 7/02 - Compresses ou cataplasmes procurant de la chaleur ou du froid
A61F 5/01 - Dispositifs orthopédiques, p. ex. dispositifs pour immobiliser ou pour exercer des pressions de façon durable pour le traitement des os fracturés ou déformés, tels que éclisses, plâtres orthopédiques ou attelles
A multi-function electric grill is provided. The electric grill includes a removable lid, a body having a rear heating chamber and a main cooking chamber and a plurality of accessories configured to fit within the main cooking chamber. The electric grill also includes a rear heating element and a convection fan disposed within the rear heating chamber and a lower heating element within the main cooking chamber. A control interface of the electric grill is configured to selectively activate and deactivate the rear heating element, the convection fan, and the lower heating element based on a selected heating mode, a measured temperature within the main cooking chamber, and a programmed temperature for the main cooking chamber so as to cook a food item disposed on or within one of the plurality of accessories.
A handheld vacuum sealer device is provided for drawing a vacuum to remove air from a bag or container to prolong freshness of food stored in the bag or container. The sealer device includes an activation button to initiate drawing the vacuum that is activated at the same time a user pushes downwardly on the sealer device to form a seal between the sealer device and the bag or container. A charging cradle for recharging the sealer device is also provided that charges the sealer device regardless of the orientation of the sealer device when the sealer device is placed within the charging cradle.
B65B 31/04 - Mise sous vide, sous pression ou sous gaz spécial, des réceptacles ou emballages pleins, au moyen d'ajutages par lesquels on envoie ou on retire de l'air ou d'autres gaz, p. ex. un gaz inerte
B65B 25/00 - Emballage d'autres objets présentant des problèmes particuliers
B65D 81/20 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets pour contenus présentant des problèmes particuliers de stockage ou de transport ou adaptés pour servir à d'autres fins que l'emballage après avoir été vidés de leur contenu fournissant une ambiance spécifique pour le contenu, p. ex. température supérieure ou inférieure à la température ambiante sous vide ou pression superatmosphérique ou en atmosphère spéciale, p. ex. sous gaz inerte
A blender or food processor having electronics associated therewith including at least one controller, at least one current sensor and at least one speed sensor, the controller controls the operation of the blender motor based upon the contents being blended inside the blender jar and compares measured current and speed values and measured changes in the current and speed values to predetermined values stored in memory in order to (1) determine the load size placed in the blender jar, (2) determine if cavitation exists in the blender jar, and (3) determine the final consistency associated with the output of the product placed within the blender jar as selected by the user.
A47J 43/046 - Machines de ménage non prévues ailleurs, p. ex. pour moudre, mélanger, agiter, pétrir, émulsionner, fouetter ou battre les aliments, p. ex. actionnées par moteur à outils actionnés du côté du fond
The present disclosure is directed to a heating pad that conforms to body parts of a user. The conforming heating pad can be worn to provide heat relief on different parts of a user's body. In an embodiment, a conforming heating pad includes a first layer on a posterior side of the heating pad, a second layer, a third layer, and a fourth layer on an anterior side of the heating pad. A continuous heating element is distributed throughout the second layer. The continuous heating element is capable of being selectively heated to increase the temperature of the heating pad. The third layer has a plurality of cavities formed in it. Each cavity holds a plurality of beads. When the heating pad is applied to a body portion of a user, the weight of the beads applies a force against the conductive heating element, the second layer, and the first layer to thereby conform them to the body portion of the user.
H05B 3/34 - Éléments chauffants ayant une surface s'étendant essentiellement dans deux dimensions, p. ex. plaques chauffantes flexibles, p. ex. grillages ou tissus chauffants
A61F 7/08 - Bassinoires, coussinets ou tapis chauffantsBouillottes
A blender system is provided that includes a motorized base and a mixing assembly attached thereto in which materials to be blended may be contained and blended. The motorized base includes several mechanisms for reducing noise emitted by the motor that powers the blender blades. The mechanisms may include elastic isolators in communication with components within the blender system, stiff plates positioned to absorb vibrations and noise emitted by the motor, and a sound cover that can be placed around the mixing assembly.
A47J 43/046 - Machines de ménage non prévues ailleurs, p. ex. pour moudre, mélanger, agiter, pétrir, émulsionner, fouetter ou battre les aliments, p. ex. actionnées par moteur à outils actionnés du côté du fond
The current invention provides a heating pad with a storage pouch and/or straps. The heating pad itself can store its controller and cord in a neat and compact manner within the pouch and/or secured by the straps or another fastener like a hook and loop fastener.
The present invention refers a kitchen appliance that includes a lid and a vessel. Handles associated with each of the lid and the vessel include electrical connectors (e.g., a plug, socket) so that when the lid is placed on the vessel, power is provided to the lid via the electrical connectors associated with the lid and vessel, respectively.
An add-on expansion module is provided that can be used with existing cooking appliances in order to allow the cooking appliance to perform multiple cooking functions. The module is designed to fit on top of a cooking appliance's vessel, with the cooking appliance's lid able to fit on the module. Therefore, the module does not require an additional lid to store. The module includes a support structure that may include one or more housings in which cooking accessories may be retained. The cooking accessories may carry out many cooking functions, including steam, air fry, smoke, sous vide, timed ingredient add, and food processor functions. The module further includes two openings that allow a user to access the contents of the vessel during the cooking process, for example to add or stir ingredients, without having to remove the module.
A multi-cavity air fryer is provided that includes a main body having a cooking chamber where one or more cooking containers may be placed when an air frying function is carried out. A movable lid is hingedly attached to the main body. The cooking containers may be removed from the main body by way of an opening provided when the lid is opened. Similarly, when the lid is opened a user may check cooking progress without having to remove a cooking container from the cooking chamber.
An easy release filter for espresso brewing is provided. The easy release filter comprises a portafilter having a circumferential recessed groove within its interior wall. A spring may be placed and secured into the recessed groove. The spring is preferably controllable, for example by a tab member, to either of an open or closed position. When toggled to the closed position, added tension can cause the spring to bend or flex into the interior of the portafilter to secure a filter basket therein. When in the open position, the spring may retract into the recessed groove so that the filter basket may easily be removed from the portafilter.
The present disclosure generally relates to a portable battery-operated blender, and more particularly, to a blender base for a portable battery-operated blender. The blender base comprises a motor having a motor shaft rotatably coupled thereto. The motor shaft is in turn operably coupled to a blade assembly. The longitudinal axis of the motor shaft is generally angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the blender base. In some instances, a load sensing controller is operatively coupled to the motor, the load sensing controller configured to change the motor direction and/or speed when a load imbalance is detected in the blender base.
A47J 43/07 - Éléments ou parties constitutives, p. ex. outils pour mélanger ou pour battre
A47J 43/046 - Machines de ménage non prévues ailleurs, p. ex. pour moudre, mélanger, agiter, pétrir, émulsionner, fouetter ou battre les aliments, p. ex. actionnées par moteur à outils actionnés du côté du fond
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PORTABLE ICE SHAVER SYSTEM FOR A PORTABLE DRINK MAKER SYSTEM
A drink maker system is provided that may include an ice maker system and a blender system. The ice maker system may include an ice shaver module and an ice reservoir. The ice maker system may be positioned substantially on top of the blender system. A shaft of a plunger mechanism of the ice shaver module may extend into a gear box of the ice shaver module. The plunger mechanism and shaft are downwardly biased such that ice which is placed in the ice reservoir is pressed downwardly to be shaved before it is introduced into the blender system to be blended.
A vibrating massage and heat therapy roller is provided that features an elongated cylindrical shell within the core of the roller. The rolled houses at least one vibrating motor inside the elongated cylindrical shell and a DC battery that powers the roller, and a low voltage DC battery powered heating wire that wraps evenly around the outside of the roller. An exterior cover may be provided to trap and evenly spread heat. Due to its thermal abilities, the roller may be effective in relieving muscle pains which may be beneficial after or before an exercise or stretching.
A61H 23/02 - Massage par percussion ou vibration, p. ex. en utilisant une vibration ultrasoniqueMassage par succion-vibrationMassage avec des membranes mobiles à entraînement électrique ou magnétique
A vibrating massage and heat therapy roller is provided that features an elongated cylindrical shell within the core of the roller. The rolled houses at least one vibrating motor inside the elongated cylindrical shell and a DC battery that powers the roller, and a low voltage DC battery powered heating wire that wraps evenly around the outside of the roller. An exterior cover may be provided to trap and evenly spread heat. Due to its thermal abilities, the roller may be effective in relieving muscle pains which may be beneficial after or before an exercise or stretching.
A61H 23/02 - Massage par percussion ou vibration, p. ex. en utilisant une vibration ultrasoniqueMassage par succion-vibrationMassage avec des membranes mobiles à entraînement électrique ou magnétique
A grill plate configured for use within an oven is provided that includes a cooking surface and one or more projection members projecting outwardly from the cooking surface. The one or more projection members may be configured to abut a support element within the oven. Further, when the one or more projection members abut the support element, the cooking surface may slope downwardly from a rear side toward a front side of the cooking surface. That way, cooking byproducts, like grease, may be directed forwardly toward drain holes provided near the front side of the grill plate. The cooking byproducts may then be collected in drain pans located below the drain holes.
A grill plate is provided that includes a top cooking surface and a bottom surface configured to rest on the wire rack in a countertop oven when the grill plate is in use. The bottom surface of the grill plate may include one or more projections configured to abut tines of the wire rack and limit movement of the grill plate relative to the wire rack in a forward and rearward and a side-to-side direction.
F24C 15/18 - Disposition des compartiments additionnels autres que ceux de cuisson, p. ex. pour le chauffage ou pour le rangement d'ustensiles ou des bacs à combustiblesAménagements d'appareils additionnels de chauffage ou de cuisson, p. ex. grils
The present invention is a bubble maker system comprising a bubble dropper and a bubble container. The bubble dropper may be configured to receive and mix a bubble juice mixture and a desired liquid and dispense a. bubble juice. The bubble dropper may include a chamber in which the bubble juice mixture and the desired liquid are introduced, a bath paddle contained within the chamber, a. paddle motor in mechanical communication with the bath paddle such that the paddle motor is configured to drive rotation of the bath paddle, and a plunger configured to dispense the bubble juice after the bath paddle mixes the bubble juice mixture and the desired liquid to form the bubble juice. The bubble container may be configured, to receive the bubble juice which is dispensed from the bubble dropper.
The present invention provides a combination pressure cooker and air fryer lid that may be selectively coupled to a vessel. When the lid and the vessel are coupled, the lid may be adjustable between two positions. In the first position, the lid may be used for pressure cooking. In the second position, the lid may be used for air frying. To transition the lid from the first position to the second position, a handle on the lid may be rotated in a particular direction. Conversely, to transition the lid from the second position to the first position, the handle on the lid may be rotated in an opposite direction. Advantageously, in performing either of the pressure cooking or air fryer cooking functions, the lid need not be replaced.
A contrast therapy device is provided. The contrast therapy device may include a thermoelectric device that produces a positive temperature differential between a first surface and a second surface when supplied with a first voltage having a first polarity and a negative temperature differential between the first surface and the second surface when supplied with a second voltage having a. second polarity opposite the first polarity. The contrast therapy device may also include a fluid circulation system that regulates an average temperature of the thermoelectric device and a control interface that cycles between supplying the first for a first period of time and supplying the second for a second period of time.
A venting appliance lid includes an outer sealing section having a rim and a shoulder defining a central opening and a skirt; a center cap having a flange and a cup, wherein in a fully inserted position the flange rests on the shoulder; wherein an inner diameter of the skirt is separated by a gap from an outer diameter of the cup; the skirt having an expansion notch and the cup having a locking tab, wherein the center cap is rotatable relative to the outer sealing section to align the locking tab with the expansion notch and wherein the expansion notch allows the locking tab to travel a vertical distance equal to the height of the expansion notch; and wherein pressure on the center cap raises the center cap to form a vent path that is open to atmosphere while preventing the center cap from being ejected.
A heated probe is provided that cooks food from the inside-out in order to help reduce cooking times. The probe may be used within an oven, or it may be used as a standalone cooking source. The probe may include heat control, such that foods may be cooked at a low temperature for extended periods of time without drying out the food. Such heat control may help keep proteins tender to produce a result similar to proteins cooked in a sous vide style.
H05B 1/02 - Dispositions de commutation automatique spécialement adaptées aux appareils de chauffage
H05B 3/44 - Éléments chauffants ayant la forme de tiges ou de tubes non flexibles le conducteur chauffant disposé à l'intérieur des tiges ou tubes en matériau isolant
A blender system is provided that includes a first jar, and second jar, and a blender base. The blender system is operable in a first mode wherein the first jar is coupled to the blender base and the objects within the first jar are blended or processed. The blender system is also operable in a second mode wherein the first jar and the second jar are coupled to the blender base. In this configuration, the objects to be processed are contained within the second jar. Advantageously, in the second mode, the first jar acts as a sound shield by which the sound generated by the blending process is dampened, resulting in a quieter experience for the user.
A47J 43/07 - Éléments ou parties constitutives, p. ex. outils pour mélanger ou pour battre
A47J 43/046 - Machines de ménage non prévues ailleurs, p. ex. pour moudre, mélanger, agiter, pétrir, émulsionner, fouetter ou battre les aliments, p. ex. actionnées par moteur à outils actionnés du côté du fond
A USB heating pad is provided. Specifically, a USB heating pad of at least a conventional dimension that is capable of being heated up to a desired temperature within a desired timeframe. The USB heating pad includes a heat pad comprising a series of layers with a heating element sandwiched therein. The heating element is further coupled to a USB connector and a controller. The heat pad is further connected to an engagement mechanism to be worn by a user.
A handheld vacuum marinator device is provided. The device can include a suction function button configured to activate a suction procedure when depressed and a marinade function button configured to activate a marinade procedure when depressed. The suction procedure includes activating a vacuum device to pull a vacuum through a suction inlet and deactivating the vacuum device when a first vacuum level is detected, and the marinade procedure includes initiating a plurality of cycles of activating the vacuum device to pull the vacuum through the suction inlet, deactivating the vacuum device when a second vacuum level is detected, holding the second vacuum level for a first preset amount of time, releasing the vacuum after the first preset amount of time, and waiting a second preset amount of time to reactivate the vacuum device for a start of a next one of the plurality of cycles.
B65B 31/04 - Mise sous vide, sous pression ou sous gaz spécial, des réceptacles ou emballages pleins, au moyen d'ajutages par lesquels on envoie ou on retire de l'air ou d'autres gaz, p. ex. un gaz inerte
B65B 25/00 - Emballage d'autres objets présentant des problèmes particuliers
An improved blade assembly is provided for use in a cooking appliance such as a blender or a food processor. The bottom blade portions of the blade assembly include a geometry that provides an angled, sharpened portion on wing portions that extend downwardly from the bottom blade. The bottom blade's geometry, including the sharpened portions, help rotate the material so that it is blended upwardly to help prevent food from getting stuck in the void below the bottom blade, thus improving the blade's efficiency.
Hair clippers are provided that include a controller and one or more sensors to control operating parameters of the hair clippers, thus enabling recording of the operating parameter values, increased battery life and usage time of the clippers, reduced battery charging time, better blade speed control, and overheating protection for the motor and blades. In some embodiments, the hair clippers include a communication and/or power connection, thus enabling the operating parameters to be changed, controlled, and/or downloaded from and/or to a computing device.
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
(1) Electric coffee grinders;
(2) Bubble tea making machines; coffee capsules sold empty for electronic coffee machines; coffee filters, not of paper, being parts of electric coffee makers; coffee pods sold empty for electronic coffee machines; coffee tampers for electric coffee machines; electric cappuccino machines; electric coffee makers; electric espresso machines; iced tea making machines; mug warmers, electric; portafilters for electric coffee machines; steam wands for electric coffee machines; tea making machines; water filtering units for domestic use;
(3) Paper coffee filters;
(4) Coffee pour over sets; coffee scoops; coffee storage containers; French press; manual milk frothers; mugs; pump pots; tea infusers; tea kettles; thermally insulated beverage carafes; thermally insulated beverage pots; travel bottles; travel mugs;
(1) Electric steam irons;
(2) Chemically activated cold compresses for therapeutic purposes; chemically activated cold gel packs for therapeutic purposes; chemically activated hot compresses for therapeutic purposes; chemically activated hot gel packs for therapeutic use; elastic bandages; electric heating pads for therapeutic purposes;
(3) Air purifiers for household use; air purifying units for commercial use; electric garment steamers; electrically heated pads, cushions and blankets, not for medical purposes; fabric steamers; hand-held electric hair dryers; humidifiers;
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
(1) Hand mixers; kitchen machines, namely, electric standing mixers; food processors; electric knives
(2) Electric hair trimmers; trimmer blades; shears; electric animal nail grinders; electric irons
(3) Electric kettles; electric rice cookers; electric sandwich makers; electric panini makers; electric skillets; accessories for coffee makers namely coffee capsules sold empty for electronic coffee machines; coffee filters, not of paper, being parts of electric coffee makers; coffee pods sold empty for electronic coffee machines; coffee tampers for electric coffee machines; portafilters for electric coffee machines; steam wands for electric coffee machines; countertop ovens, electric; toaster ovens; toasters; electric roaster ovens; electric woks; electric waffle makers; air fryers; bread makers; fondue pots; electric indoor grills; electric griddles; electric warming trays; hot plates; deep fryers; electric omelet makers; electric food steamers; slow cookers; electric pressure cookers; multicookers; electric saucepans; electric fans for personal use; garment and fabric steamers
(4) Hair combs; brushes for grooming animals; bakeware
A multi layer advanced heating pad comprising a reflective layer proximate to a heating layer and a black body a layer configured to concentrate and amplify heat emitted from the heating layer and reflected by the reflective layer.
H05B 3/34 - Éléments chauffants ayant une surface s'étendant essentiellement dans deux dimensions, p. ex. plaques chauffantes flexibles, p. ex. grillages ou tissus chauffants
A61F 7/00 - Appareils de chauffage ou de refroidissement pour traitement médical ou thérapeutique du corps humain
H05B 3/14 - Éléments chauffants caractérisés par la composition ou la nature des matériaux ou par la disposition du conducteur caractérisés par la composition ou la nature du matériau conducteur le matériau étant non métallique
A multi -function electric grill is provided. The electric grill includes a removable lid, a body having a rear heating chamber and a main cooking chamber and a plurality of accessories configured to fit within the main cooking chamber. The electric grill also includes a rear heating element and a convection fan disposed within the rear heating chamber and a lower heating element within the main cooking chamber. A control interface of the electric grill is configured to selectively activate and deactivate the rear heating element, the convection fan, and the lower heating element based on a selected heating mode, a measured temperature within the main cooking chamber, and a programmed temperature for the main cooking chamber so as to cook a food item disposed on or within one of the plurality of accessories.
An oven that includes a first chamber including a first heating element and a second heating element, a second chamber including a third heating element and a fourth heating element and a plurality of electrical devices that control power supplied to the first, second, third, and fourth heating elements from a power source. A controller of the oven being configured to alter one ore more states of the plurality of electrical devices to control the power supplied to the first, second, third, and fourth heating elements according to a selected operating mode, and/or a respective current temperature of the first and second chambers.
A blender system is provided that includes a motorized base and a mixing assembly attached thereto in which materials to be blended may be contained and blended. The motorized base includes several mechanisms for reducing noise emitted by the motor that powers the blender blades. The mechanisms may include elastic isolators in communication with components within the blender system, stiff plates positioned to absorb vibrations and noise emitted by the motor, and a sound cover that can be placed around the mixing assembly.
A47J 43/046 - Machines de ménage non prévues ailleurs, p. ex. pour moudre, mélanger, agiter, pétrir, émulsionner, fouetter ou battre les aliments, p. ex. actionnées par moteur à outils actionnés du côté du fond
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
Produits et services
(1) Electronic air quality sensors; Downloadable mobile applications for retrieving and displaying information to users regarding health, wellness, and fitness; Downloadable mobile application for setting, tracking, and monitoring health, wellness, fitness and sleep statistics and goals of users; Downloadable mobile application that provides information to users regarding meditation, wellness, fitness, sleep health instruction, research, and guidance; Downloadable mobile applications used to monitor, analyze, track and report data concerning sleep; Downloadable mobile applications used to monitor, analyze, track and report data concerning air quality; Downloadable mobile application for displaying, measuring, tracking, organizing, transmitting, manipulating, and reviewing information, namely, biometric data, body movement, time, date, steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, weight, heart rate, fitness and duration of sleep, sleep and fitness measurements; Downloadable mobile application featuring pre-recorded audio and video recordings of meditation, wellness, and sleep programs and exercises
(2) Electric blankets for therapeutic purposes; electric heating pads for therapeutic purposes; electric pillows for therapeutic purposes; therapeutic pillows; therapeutic weighted blankets
(3) Multi-function electronic ambient sound machine for sleep and relaxation incorporating a night light and a fragrance diffuser
Promotional, marketing and advertising services, namely, providing consumer information about vacuum sealing products by means of indirect methods of marketing communications, namely, social media, internet marketing and other forms of passive, sharable or viral communication channels; arranging and conducting an incentive reward program for customers through the distribution of a reward based system for the purpose of promoting the sale of vacuum sealing products
An add-on expansion module is provided that can be used with existing cooking appliances in order to allow the cooking appliance to perform multiple cooking functions. The module is designed to fit on top of a cooking appliance's vessel, with the cooking appliance's lid able to fit on the module. Therefore, the module does not require an additional lid to store. The module includes a support structure that may include one or more housings in which cooking accessories may be retained. The cooking accessories may carry out many cooking functions, including steam, air fry, smoke, sous vide, timed ingredient add, and food processor functions. The module further includes two openings that allow a user to access the contents of the vessel during the cooking process, for example to add or stir ingredients, without having to remove the module.
Home vacuum packaging machines, namely, electric vacuum food sealers for household purposes and parts therefor; electric vacuum food sealers for household purposes
An easy release filter for espresso brewing is provided. The easy release filter comprises a portafilter having a circumferential recessed groove within its interior wall. A spring may be placed and secured into the recessed groove. The spring is preferably controllable, for example by a tab member, to either of an open or closed position. When toggled to the closed position, added tension can cause the spring to bend or flex into the interior of the portafilter to secure a filter basket therein. When in the open position, the spring may retract into the recessed groove so that the filter basket may easily be removed from the portafiIter.
(1) Blenders, electric, for food and drink preparation
(2) Electric coffee makers; electric cooking ovens for household purposes; electric espresso machines; electric indoor grills; electric slow cookers; electric toaster ovens; electric toasters; electric waffle makers
