The present disclosure provides a method for preparing plastic composites containing a plant fiber. The method includes providing a first raw material containing the plant fiber and a second raw material containing plastics; pretreating the first raw material; heating the pretreated first raw material for carbonization; and mixing the carbonized first raw material with the second raw material to form a composite material. The first raw material may be coffee grounds, and the pretreatment of coffee grounds includes: washing the first raw material with water to remove contaminants and water-soluble compounds, drying the washed first raw material, extracting the oily substance from the dried first raw material using a solvent, obtaining the extracted oily substance from the first raw material; and completely removing the solvent from the extracted first raw material. The plastic composites having coffee grounds prepared in accordance with the method of the present disclosure has improved mechanical properties, tensile properties and thermal stability, and has a wider range of applications.
The present invention provides a lid assembly with a rotary trigger mechanism in combination with a seal assembly useful for actuating to open or close drink orifices and/or gas vent and is also able to selectively open the type of drink orifice as desirable. The invention also relates to a beverage container comprising such a lid assembly.
B65D 47/20 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes comportant des éléments fonctionnant à la main pour commander l'évacuation
B65D 47/26 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes comportant des éléments fonctionnant à la main pour commander l'évacuation avec soupapes coulissantes, p. ex. sous forme de becs d'évacuation coulissants
B65D 47/06 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes avec goulottes ou tubes de déversementFermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes avec tuyères ou passages pour la décharge
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Lid assembly operable with one press action mechanism and container comprising the same
The present invention provides a lid assembly for use in a beverage container, having a cap, a seal assembly configured to sealably close at least one drink orifice, and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly is in operative connection with the cap and the seal assembly, and configured to synchronously actuate the cap to rotate and actuate the seal assembly to displace longitudinally, so as to open the drink orifice for dispensing and close the drink orifice via a single press action. The invention also relates to a beverage container comprising such a lid assembly.
B65D 47/26 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes comportant des éléments fonctionnant à la main pour commander l'évacuation avec soupapes coulissantes, p. ex. sous forme de becs d'évacuation coulissants
B65D 47/14 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes avec goulottes ou tubes de déversementFermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes avec tuyères ou passages pour la décharge ayant des fermetures amovibles et des moyens de retenir la fermeture
B65D 47/28 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes comportant des éléments fonctionnant à la main pour commander l'évacuation avec soupapes coulissantes, p. ex. sous forme de becs d'évacuation coulissants ayant un mouvement linéaire
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Functional fibrous membrane, method for manufacturing the same, filter comprising the same
A novel fibrous membrane comprises at least one substrate layer comprising at least 80% by weight of microfibers that carry positively charged and/or negatively charged functional groups, and at least one layer of filtration material attached to the substrate layer, wherein the layer of filtration material comprises at least 80% by weight of nanofibers that carry negatively charged and/or positively charged functional groups. The fibrous membrane is able to remove or reduce the concentration of bacteria, viruses and heavy metals while maintaining relatively high water flow. A filter comprising the fibrous membrane and a method for manufacturing the fibrous membrane are also provided.
B01D 71/82 - Matériaux macromoléculaires non prévus spécifiquement dans un seul des groupes caractérisés par la présence de groupes déterminés, p. ex. introduits par un post-traitement chimique
B01D 67/00 - Procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication de membranes semi-perméables destinées aux procédés ou aux appareils de séparation
B01D 69/02 - Membranes semi-perméables destinées aux procédés ou aux appareils de séparation, caractérisées par leur forme, leur structure ou leurs propriétésProcédés spécialement adaptés à leur fabrication caractérisées par leurs propriétés
The present invention provides a mandolin slicer adjustable for slicing item in variable thicknesses and variable shapes, wherein the adjustment is enabled by an actuator assembly, such as a ballpoint pen ratchet mechanism or a push-push latch mechanism provided on the mandolin slicer. The mandolin slicer of the present invention further comprises an indicating mechanism to clearly indicate the selected thickness and shape of the sliced item.
The present invention provides a peeler that is switchable between a T peeler mode wherein the cutting blade is perpendicular to the handle, and an I peeler mode wherein the cutting blade is parallel to the handle. The peeler of the present invention includes a ballpoint pen mechanism for easily actuating the switching between the T peeler mode and the I peeler mode.
This invention relates to a foodstuff scoop, particularly an ice cream scoop comprising a pushing portion that can be easily detached from and mounted onto a handle of the scoop. The pushing portion comprises a pushing piece for pushing scooped foodstuff out of a scoop portion of the scoop, and a retractable member for retracting the pushing piece from an active position to an inactive position after the scooped foodstuff has been pushed out of the scoop portion.
A47J 43/28 - Autres instruments à main de cuisine, p. ex. spatules, pinces, fourchettes ou articles similaires pour tenir les aliments, cuillères à pots, cuillères d'écumage, cuillères de cuisineSupports de cuillères fixés aux marmites
The present invention relates to a multi-functional cutting device for foodstuffs, especially for pizzas and herbs, which is easily transformable between a configuration adapted for cutting pizzas and a configuration adapted for cutting herbs. The cutting device of the present invention comprises covering members which, when detached from a main body, allow respective cutting means to be exposed to enable the cutting of foodstuffs. A locking mechanism for locking and unlocking the covering members is provided to ensure the attached one of the cutting means. The cutting device of the present invention can be disassembled effortlessly with easy access to the interior thereof.
B26B 25/00 - Outils coupants à main comportant des lames en forme de disques, p. ex. entraînées par un moteur
B26B 29/00 - Protecteurs ou gaines pour outils coupants à mainDispositions pour le guidage d'outils coupants à main
B26D 1/143 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant autour d'un axe avec un élément circulaire, p. ex. un disque tournant autour d'un axe fixe
The present invention relates to a condiment mill capable of separately accommodating and grinding two condiments depending on the axial position of the means for driving the grinding mechanisms of the two condiments and independent of the direction of the rotation of the cover part. The condiment mill of the present invention also comprises an indicator mechanism to clearly indicate which one of the condiments is being ground.
The present invention provides a cheese slicer adjustable for slicing cheese in variable thicknesses, comprising a handle; a guiding plate pivotally connected to the handle; a slicing plate having a slicing blade, wherein the slicing blade and the guiding plate together define a gap as slice thickness; a linkage movably resting against the guiding plate so that the movement of the linkage enables the guiding plate to pivot around the handle relative to the slicing blade thereby to provide variable slice thickness for the item to be sliced; an actuator assembly in operative connection with the linkage to move the linkage on the guiding plate. The cheese slicer of the present invention further comprises an indicating mechanism to clearly indicate the selected thickness of the sliced cheese.
The present invention relates to a tool for preparing an avocado, which comprises a scoop and a slicer. The tool is transformable between a first state in which the scoop and the slicer are positioned at a same end of the tool and used cooperatively to scoop and slice the pulp of the avocado simultaneously, and a second state in which the scoop and the slicer are positioned at opposite ends of the tool and used separately.
The present invention relates to a whisk comprising a whisk member, which whisk member is transformable between an expanded spiral configuration, which is suitable to be used in a deep container, and a substantially flat configuration, which is suitable to be used in a shallow container.
The present invention provides a mandolin slicer adjustable for slicing item in variable thicknesses and variable shapes, wherein the adjustment is enabled by a ballpoint pen ratchet mechanism provided on the mandolin slicer. The mandolin slicer of the present invention further comprises an indicating mechanism to clearly indicate the selected thickness and shape of the sliced item.
The present invention discloses a mandolin slicer kit assembly comprising: a main body having two opposite side panels; a cutting blade mounted on the main body; a slicing plate carrier mounted between the two side panels of the main body; a plurality of slicing plates of different types, each of the slicing plates having a plurality of slicing teeth mounted on a top surface thereof and at least one recess formed on a bottom surface thereof; and an adapter plate having a leading portion, wherein said leading portion has at least one elastic rib for detachable engagement with the at least one recess of the slicing plate to form a slicing plate assembly, and said slicing plate assembly detachably is mounted on the slicing plate carrier. The mandolin slicer further comprises a slicing plate holder separate from all of the main body, the cutting blade, the slicing plate carrier, and the adapter plate.
The present invention relates to a lid for a container, which lid is capable of sealing and being removed from the container through simply rotating a handle mounted on the lid. The lid comprises two parts to provide the ease of cleaning of the lid. The two parts of the lid can be conveniently disassembled by pushing at least one locking plate provided on the lid, and can be easily re-assembled. The present invention also provides a sealing ring which provides better sealing effect and easier mounting. A container comprising the sealable lid and the sealing ring is also provided.
B65D 43/26 - Mécanismes pour ouvrir ou fermer, p. ex. à pédale
B65D 39/12 - Fermetures disposées dans les cols, les orifices verseurs ou les ouvertures de décharge, p. ex. bouchons dilatables, p. ex. gonflables
B65D 45/32 - Dispositifs de serrage ou autres dispositifs presseurs pour fixer ou retenir les éléments de fermeture exerçant une pression radiale, p. ex. bandes contractables encerclant l'élément de fermeture
A device for roasting fowl includes a base pan shaped to have a first supporting surface and a second supporting surface; an insert extending vertically from the first support surface of the base pan for mounting the fowl; wherein the first supporting surface of the base pan rests in a cooking apparatus to allow for roasting of the fowl in a vertical manner, and the second supporting surface of the base pan rests in the cooking apparatus to allow for roasting of the fowl in a horizontal manner.
A salad spinner is disclosed, comprising an outer bowl; an inner basket receivable in the outer bowl; a lid placed over the outer bowl; a drive and brake mechanism combination comprising a rotary drive plate, a drive assembly engageable with the rotary drive plate, and a brake assembly; and a foldable handle operatively connected with the drive and brake mechanism combination, wherein the handle is allowed to be folded up to a locked position where the brake assembly interferes with the rotary drive plate to prevent spinning operation of the inner basket, and to be opened to an unlocked position where the brake assembly disengages from the rotary drive plate and manipulation of the handle in a horizontal direction enables the drive assembly to cause rotation of the driving rotation of the rotary drive plate and the inner basket.
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