A cooking system positionable on a support surface includes a housing having an internal cooking compartment and an opening formed in the housing for accessing said internal cooking compartment. At least one heating element is provided for heating said internal cooking compartment. The heating element is operable to heat the internal cooking compartment while the opening is at least partially exposed to an ambient environment to allow fluid transfer between the ambient environment and the internal cooking compartment. An output from said at least one heating element is variable across said internal cooking compartment during operation of the system.
A surface cleaning apparatus including a body defining an agitation chamber, an agitator partially disposed within the agitation chamber and configured to rotate about a pivot axis, and a debrider at least partially disposed within the agitation chamber. The agitator includes an elongated body having a first and a second end, a sidewall extending radially outward from the elongated body extending between the first and the second ends, and a plurality of bristles extending radially outward from the elongated body. The plurality of bristles are arranged in at least one row adjacent to the sidewall. The debrider includes a plurality of teeth configured to contact a portion of the sidewall as the agitator rotates about the pivot axis.
A46B 17/06 - Dispositifs de nettoyage des brosses après usage
A47L 11/24 - Machines à balayer le plancher, actionnées par moteur
A47L 11/40 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des machines non prévus dans les groupes , ou non limités à un de ces groupes, p. ex. poignées, dispositions des interrupteurs, bords, amortisseurs ou leviers
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
Produits et services
Household containers for foods; Lids for containers for household or kitchen use; Serving scoops; kitchen utensils for creating cavities in frozen confections.
A robotic cleaner may include a body having a top surface, a navigation sensor extending from the top surface of the body, a protective cover defining a sensor cavity, the navigation sensor being at least partially received within the sensor cavity, and a cover liquid diverter extending from an upper portion of the protective cover, the cover liquid diverter being flared in a direction of the body.
B25J 19/00 - Accessoires adaptés aux manipulateurs, p. ex. pour contrôler, pour observerDispositifs de sécurité combinés avec les manipulateurs ou spécialement conçus pour être utilisés en association avec ces manipulateurs
A47L 9/28 - Montage de l'équipement électrique, p. ex. adaptation ou fixation à l'aspirateurCommande des aspirateurs par des moyens électriques
A47L 11/40 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des machines non prévus dans les groupes , ou non limités à un de ces groupes, p. ex. poignées, dispositions des interrupteurs, bords, amortisseurs ou leviers
An example food processing system is provided. The food processing system include a housing. A drive shaft extends from the housing. The drive shaft includes a first end configured to receive a blade assembly and a second end opposing the first end. At least one sensor is configured to detect a position of the second end of the drive shaft to determine if the blade assembly is coupled to the drive shaft or not.
A47J 43/07 - Éléments ou parties constitutives, p. ex. outils pour mélanger ou pour battre
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
A plunger lockout assembly for use with a micro-puree machine includes a coupling on the micro-puree machine. An interior surface of the coupling includes at least one rib. The plunger lockout assembly also includes a lid assembleable to a bowl. The lid includes a lever rotatable between a first position and a second position relative to a passage extending through the lid. When an attachment portion of a plunger is inserted into the passage of the lid, the at least one rib does not prevent the lid from being inserted into the coupling. When the attachment portion of the plunger is not fully inserted into the passage, interference between the at least one rib and the lever prevents the lid from being inserted into the coupling.
An example food processing system is provided. The food processing system include a housing. A drive shaft extends from the housing. The drive shaft includes a first end configured to receive a blade assembly and a second end opposing the first end. At least one sensor is configured to detect a position of the second end of the drive shaft to determine if the blade assembly is coupled to the drive shaft or not.
In one aspect, a hair care accessory is provided and in one embodiment can include an elongate body. The elongate body can include an appliance mating portion configured to removably couple the elongate body to a hair care appliance. The appliance mating portion can have an air inlet configured to receive airflow from the hair care appliance. The elongate body can also include a clamping portion having a first heater assembly, and a plurality of air outlets extending longitudinally there along. The hair care accessory can also include an arm coupled to the elongate body. The arm can have a second heater assembly. The arm can be movable between an open position in which the second heater assembly is spaced from the first heater assembly, and a closed position in which the first and second heater assemblies are configured to clamp hair therebetween.
A bladeless fan is provided. In one embodiment, a bladeless fan is provided having a base, a support rod extending from the base, and a fan arm movably coupled to the support rod. The base, the support rod, and the fan arm can include a first adjustment point configured to allow the fan arm to be positioned in a first horizontal orientation and a second vertical orientation, a second adjustment point configured to allow adjustment of a radial position of the fan arm around a longitudinal axis of the support rod, and at least one additional adjustment point configured to allow at least one of rotational adjustment of at least a portion of the fan arm about a longitudinal axis of the fan arm and adjustment of a distance between the base and the fan arm.
A bladeless fan is provided. In one embodiment, a bladeless fan is provided having a base, a support arm extending from the base, and a fan arm movably coupled to the support arm. The fan arm can have nozzles configured to emit airflow along a plane. The base, support arm, and fan arm can be configured to allow independent adjustment of an amount of airflow from each of the nozzles, independent adjustment of a direction of airflow from each of the nozzles, and adjustment of a position of the plane.
A bladeless fan is provided. In one embodiment, a bladeless fan is provided having a base having an impeller disposed therein, a support rod extending from the base, and a fan arm movably coupled to the support rod at a connection joint. The impeller and the support rod can be axially aligned along a central axis of the base. At least a portion of the connection joint can be horizontally aligned with the central axis of the base. The fan arm can have nozzles disposed therein which are horizontally offset from the central axis of the base.
A flexible nozzle includes a body and an opening extending through a width of the body. The opening has a central region and at least two arms extending radially from the central region. Each of the arms has two sidewalls extending from the central region and converging to a point such that a flap is formed between the at least two arm regions. The flap is configured to bend away from a top surface of the body along a fold line extending between the two arm regions when a force is exerted on the flap from the top surface.
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A flexible nozzle includes a body and an opening extending through a width of the body. The opening has a central region and at least two arms extending radially from the central region. Each of the arms has two sidewalls extending from the central region and converging to a point such that a flap is formed between the at least two arm regions. The flap is configured to bend away from a top surface of the body along a fold line extending between the two arm regions when a force is exerted on the flap from the top surface.
A23G 9/12 - Production par fournée par l'emploi de moyens pour agiter le contenu d'un récipient immobile
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A47J 43/04 - Machines de ménage non prévues ailleurs, p. ex. pour moudre, mélanger, agiter, pétrir, émulsionner, fouetter ou battre les aliments, p. ex. actionnées par moteur
A47J 43/07 - Éléments ou parties constitutives, p. ex. outils pour mélanger ou pour battre
F16K 15/14 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à corps de soupapes flexibles
A handle for a micro-puree machine is provided. The handle includes a lever. An arm is coupled to the lever. The arm is configured to allow the lever to rotate about the arm at an angle. An electrical circuit is coupled to the arm. The electrical circuit is configured to produce a resistance based on the angle rotated by the lever.
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A handle for a micro-puree machine is provided. The handle includes a lever. An arm is coupled to the lever. The arm is configured to allow the lever to rotate about the arm at an angle. An electrical circuit is coupled to the arm. The electrical circuit is configured to produce a resistance based on the angle rotated by the lever.
An example extrusion storage is provided. The extrusion storage includes an extrusion component used in extruding food material from a micro-puree machine. The extrusion storage includes an extrusion lid of the micro-puree machine. The extrusion lid is configured to protect at least one internal component of the micro-puree machine when a processing bowl of the micro-puree machine is removed. A container stores the extrusion component and the extrusion lid of the micro-puree machine. A first side of the container is configured to internally receive and protect the extrusion component. A second side of the container is configured to be coupled to the extrusion lid resulting in an assembled container. The assembled container is attached to the micro-puree machine.
An agitator for a vacuum cleaner includes an agitator body and a resiliently deformable flap. The resiliently deformable flap includes a front face, a rear face, and one or more protrusions extending outwardly from the front face. An agitator for a vacuum cleaner includes an agitator body and a bristle strip and/or a plurality of tufts arranged in one or more rows along the agitator body. The bristle strip and/or a plurality of tufts includes a first bristle group including a plurality of nylon bristles and at least a second bristle group including a plurality of para-aramid bristles.
A46B 13/02 - Brosses à monture commandée à entraînement mécanique
A46D 1/00 - SoiesEmploi de matériaux spécifiés pour les soies
B32B 3/30 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche continue dont le périmètre de la section droite a une allure particulièreProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes caractérisés par une couche comportant des retraits ou des saillies, p. ex. des gorges, des nervures
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 25/10 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de caoutchouc naturel ou synthétique adjacent à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 25/20 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de caoutchouc naturel ou synthétique comprenant du caoutchouc au silicone
An exemplary processing bowl for a micro-puree machine is provided. The processing bowl includes an extrusion nozzle configured to extrude processed ingredients from the processing bowl. The extrusion nozzle includes an inlet arranged to receive the processed ingredient from the processing bowl and an outlet arranged to output the processed ingredients from the extrusion nozzle. A drip stop, coupled to the extrusion nozzle, is configured to close the outlet in a closed position to block extrusion of the processed ingredients and open the outlet in an open position to allow extrusion of the processed ingredients.
An exemplary processing bowl for a micro-puree machine is provided. The processing bowl includes an extrusion nozzle configured to extrude processed ingredients from the processing bowl. The extrusion nozzle includes an inlet arranged to receive the processed ingredient from the processing bowl and an outlet arranged to output the processed ingredients from the extrusion nozzle. A drip stop, coupled to the extrusion nozzle, is configured to close the outlet in a closed position to block extrusion of the processed ingredients and open the outlet in an open position to allow extrusion of the processed ingredients.
A47J 42/40 - Pièces ou parties constitutives se rapportant au vidage, au récipient récepteur ou analogueCrochets pour sacs, p. ex. comprenant des moyens pour actionner des interrupteurs électriques
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A23G 9/30 - NettoyageMaintien à l'état propreStérilisation
A47J 43/07 - Éléments ou parties constitutives, p. ex. outils pour mélanger ou pour battre
An example extrusion storage is provided. The extrusion storage includes an extrusion component used in extruding food material from a micro-puree machine. The extrusion storage includes an extrusion lid of the micro-puree machine. The extrusion lid is configured to protect at least one internal component of the micro-puree machine when a processing bowl of the micro-puree machine is removed. A container stores the extrusion component and the extrusion lid of the micro-puree machine. A first side of the container is configured to internally receive and protect the extrusion component. A second side of the container is configured to be coupled to the extrusion lid resulting in an assembled container. The assembled container is attached to the micro-puree machine.
Provided is a shared output connector assembly for connecting a first dispenser assembly and a second dispenser assembly. The shared output connector assembly includes a primary lever and at least one projection configured to mechanically connect the primary lever to a first lever of the first dispenser assembly and a second lever of the second dispenser assembly. When the shared output connector assembly is attached to the first dispenser assembly and the second dispenser assembly, the first lever and the second lever are independently actuatable. When the primary lever is actuated, the at least one projection causes the first lever and the second lever to actuate.
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
Various illustrative handheld surface cleaners and methods of using handheld surface cleaners are provided. In an exemplary implementation, the handheld surface cleaner is configured to use suction to draw debris into the handheld surface cleaner. The suction also causes air to be drawn into the handheld surface cleaner. The handheld surface cleaner is configured to separate the air and the debris on board the handheld surface cleaner to allow the air to exit the handheld surface cleaner and to allow the debris to be collected in the handheld surface cleaner for later disposal.
In one aspect, a method of using an automated beverage machine can include causing coffee beans to be dispensed from a hopper configured to contain the coffee beans and into a grinder configured to grind the coffee beans. The method can further include receiving, from a weight sensor configured to measure a total weight of the hopper and the coffee beans, data characterizing a weight of the hopper, and determining, based on the received data, an amount of coffee beans dispensed into the grinder.
A47J 31/42 - Appareils à préparer des boissons avec des moyens incorporés pour moudre ou torréfier le café
A47J 42/40 - Pièces ou parties constitutives se rapportant au vidage, au récipient récepteur ou analogueCrochets pour sacs, p. ex. comprenant des moyens pour actionner des interrupteurs électriques
A47J 42/50 - Dispositifs d'alimentation, p. ex. entonnoirsRécipients d'alimentation
A47J 42/44 - Dispositifs de mise en marche ou d'arrêt automatiquesDispositifs avertisseurs
In one aspect, a method of using an automated beverage machine can include causing coffee beans to be dispensed from a hopper configured to contain the coffee beans and into a grinder configured to grind the coffee beans. The method can further include receiving, from a weight sensor configured to measure a total weight of the hopper and the coffee beans, data characterizing a weight of the hopper, and determining, based on the received data, an amount of coffee beans dispensed into the grinder.
Various illustrative handheld surface cleaners and methods of using handheld surface cleaners are provided. In an exemplary implementation, the handheld surface cleaner is configured to use suction to draw debris into the handheld surface cleaner. The suction also causes air to be drawn into the handheld surface cleaner. The handheld surface cleaner is configured to separate the air and the debris on board the handheld surface cleaner to allow the air to exit the handheld surface cleaner and to allow the debris to be collected in the handheld surface cleaner for later disposal.
A hair care accessory is provided for use in drying and/or styling hair and includes a hollow elongate frame having an air inlet and a plurality of fluid diversion segments spaced longitudinally there along. Each fluid diversion segment can have a plurality of vanes extending around an outer surface of the frame between first and second opposed ends of the segment. The hair care accessory can also include a plurality of cover assemblies coupled to the hollow elongate frame and covering the plurality of fluid diversion segments. The plurality of cover assemblies can form a first plurality of outlets at the second end of each fluid diversion segment. The plurality of vanes can be configured to direct a fluid flow received from the air inlet through the first plurality of outlets such that the fluid flows circumferentially around outer surfaces of the plurality of cover assemblies.
A surface treatment apparatus may include a power source having one or more batteries and an apparatus controller configured to estimate a state of charge of the one or more batteries based, at least in part, on an operational mode of the surface treatment apparatus.
G01R 31/3842 - Dispositions pour la surveillance de variables des batteries ou des accumulateurs, p. ex. état de charge combinant des mesures de tension et de courant
A47L 9/28 - Montage de l'équipement électrique, p. ex. adaptation ou fixation à l'aspirateurCommande des aspirateurs par des moyens électriques
G01R 31/389 - Mesure de l’impédance interne, de la conductance interne ou des variables similaires
H01M 10/42 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien des éléments secondaires ou des demi-éléments secondaires
A robotic cleaner may include one or more driven wheels, one or more environmental sensors, at least one of the one or more environmental sensors configured to detect a first obstacle having a first vertically extending surface, one or more edge cleaning implements, and a controller communicatively coupled to the one or more driven wheels and the one or more environmental sensors. In response to detecting the first obstacle, the controller may be configured to cause the robotic cleaner to move through a rotation angle such that at least one of the one or more edge cleaning implements approaches the first vertically extending surface.
A47L 9/28 - Montage de l'équipement électrique, p. ex. adaptation ou fixation à l'aspirateurCommande des aspirateurs par des moyens électriques
A47L 9/00 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des aspirateurs, p. ex. moyens mécaniques pour commander l'aspiration ou pour entraîner une action de battementDispositifs de rangement spécialement conçus pour les aspirateurs ou les pièces de ceux-ciVéhicules porteurs spécialement conçus pour les aspirateurs
A47L 9/04 - Buses avec brosses ou agitateurs commandés
A removeable collection tray is configured for use with a frozen drink maker having a housing and an evaporator disposed in the housing. The collection tray includes a collection chamber for receiving liquid and a handle for removing the tray from the housing. The collection chamber is configured to be inserted within a slot in the housing adjacent the evaporator. When inserted into the slot, the collection chamber is vertically spaced from a bottom side of housing.
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
A23G 9/12 - Production par fournée par l'emploi de moyens pour agiter le contenu d'un récipient immobile
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
In general, a wheeled accessory for an insulated container is provided. In one embodiment, the wheeled accessory includes a wheel assembly configured to releasably fasten to a first side of an insulated container, and a handle assembly configured to releasably fasten to a second side of an insulated container. The handle can be used to lift the insulated container, causing one or more wheels on the wheeled accessory to contact a surface upon which the insulated container is resting, thereby allowing the handle to be used for pulling the container across the surface.
B62B 1/26 - Voitures à bras ayant uniquement un essieu portant une ou plusieurs roues servant au déplacementAppareillage à cet effet caractérisés par des supports spécialement adaptés à des objets de forme définie
Various systems, devices, and methods for insulated containers with wheels are provided. In general, an insulated container, such as a portable cooler, includes wheels and a drawer. The insulated container also includes a handle. The insulated container further includes a main chamber and includes a drawer chamber that is separate from the main chamber and is configured to movably receive the drawer therein. The main chamber is configured to hold a cooling agent that is configured to cool any items in the main chamber and also any items in the drawer.
A surface cleaning apparatus may include a fluid distributor, a supply tank configured to receive a cleaning fluid, the supply tank configured to be fluidly coupled to the fluid distributor, one or more batteries, and a heat exchanger in a heat exchange relationship with the one or more batteries, wherein the heat exchanger is fluidly coupled to the supply tank such that at least a portion of heat generated by the one or more batteries is absorbed by the cleaning fluid as the cleaning fluid flows through the heat exchanger.
A47L 9/28 - Montage de l'équipement électrique, p. ex. adaptation ou fixation à l'aspirateurCommande des aspirateurs par des moyens électriques
A47L 11/40 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des machines non prévus dans les groupes , ou non limités à un de ces groupes, p. ex. poignées, dispositions des interrupteurs, bords, amortisseurs ou leviers
H01M 10/613 - Refroidissement ou maintien du froid
In general, a wheeled accessory for an insulated container is provided. In one embodiment, the wheeled accessory includes a wheel assembly configured to releasably fasten to a first side of an insulated container, and a handle assembly configured to releasably fasten to a second side of an insulated container. The handle can be used to lift the insulated container, causing one or more wheels on the wheeled accessory to contact a surface upon which the insulated container is resting, thereby allowing the handle to be used for pulling the container across the surface.
B62B 1/20 - Voitures à bras ayant uniquement un essieu portant une ou plusieurs roues servant au déplacementAppareillage à cet effet dans lesquelles la charge est disposée entre l'essieu et les poignées, p. ex. brouettes comportant des parties rabattables, attachables, détachables ou transformables
(1) Refrigerators; freezers; apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes; apparatus for cooking and heating including microwaves
A beverage system and methods for preparing flavored beverages are provided. In one embodiment, the beverage system includes a housing, a flavorant system, and a processor. The housing includes a mixing chamber configured to operably couple to a fluid reservoir and pressurized gas source. The processor is disposed in the housing and can be configured to cause, in response to at least one input, the separate dispensing of a fluid and a flavorant into a receptacle. The processor can also cause the delivery of gas from the pressurized gas source to the mixing chamber, where it can be used to form a carbonated fluid.
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 31/41 - 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 d'ingrédients liquides
A47J 31/46 - Becs verseurs, pompes, soupapes de vidange ou dispositifs analogues pour le transport de liquides
B01F 23/236 - Mélange de gaz avec des liquides en introduisant des gaz dans des milieux liquides, p. ex. pour produire des liquides aérés spécialement adapté à l'aération ou la carbonatation des boissons
B01F 101/14 - Mélange d'ingrédients pour boissons non alcooliséesDissolution de sucre dans l'eau
A removeable collection tray is configured for use with a frozen drink maker having a housing and an evaporator disposed in the housing. The collection tray includes a collection chamber for receiving liquid and a handle for removing the tray from the housing. The collection chamber is configured to be inserted within a slot in the housing adjacent the evaporator. When inserted into the slot, the collection chamber is vertically spaced from a bottom side of housing.
A dispensing assembly for a frozen drink maker has a housing including a first portion attached to an outer surface of the frozen drink maker adjacent to a spout and a second portion spaced apart from the spout and extending outward from the outer surface. A lever attached to the second portion of the housing is rotatable relative to the second portion of the housing about a first pivot member. A seal operatively coupled to the lever is configured to seal the spout in a closed position. Rotation of the lever causes the seal to move into an open position to allow dispensing of a drink product through the spout.
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
B67D 1/14 - Soupapes de réduction ou robinets de commande
A shroud for a dispenser assembly of a frozen drink maker has a first panel section and a second panel section extending substantially parallel to the first panel section. A front section extends between the first and second panel sections. The first and second panel sections are configured to form a removable snap fit with a dispenser housing of the frozen drink maker. A length and shape of the shroud is selected to direct a drink product dispensed from a spout of the frozen drink maker downward.
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
A drink maker includes a mixing vessel arranged to receive a drink product and a dasher, driven by a drive motor, arranged to mix the drink product within the mixing vessel. A cooling circuit is arranged to cool the drink product within the mixing vessel, while a temperature sensor is arranged to detect a temperature associated with the drink product and output a temperature signal, and a memory is arranged to store a recipe including a first temperature value corresponding to a first target temperature. A controller, in communication with the memory, is arranged to: i) receive the temperature signal, and ii) control the temperature associated with the drink product by controlling the cooling circuit based on the received temperature signal, the first temperature value, and a manual temperature adjustment. A user interface is arranged to receive a user input to adjust the manual temperature adjustment.
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.
A drink maker includes a mixing vessel arranged to receive a drink product and a dasher, driven by a drive motor, that is arranged to mix the drink product within the mixing vessel. A refrigeration circuit is arranged to cool the drink product within the mixing vessel. The refrigeration circuit including a condenser. A cooling fan is configured to concurrently cool the drive motor and the condenser.
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
A23G 9/12 - Production par fournée par l'emploi de moyens pour agiter le contenu d'un récipient immobile
H02K 5/20 - Enveloppes ou enceintes caractérisées par leur configuration, leur forme ou leur construction avec des canaux ou des conduits pour la circulation d'un agent de refroidissement
H02K 9/06 - Dispositions de refroidissement ou de ventilation par l'air ambiant s'écoulant à travers la machine comportant des moyens pour établir la circulation d'un agent de refroidissement avec des ventilateurs ou des dispositifs d'entraînement mûs par l'arbre de la machine
A drink maker includes a mixing vessel arranged to receive a drink product and a dasher, driven by a drive motor, that is arranged to mix the drink product within the mixing vessel. A refrigeration circuit is arranged to cool the drink product within the mixing vessel. The refrigeration circuit includes a condenser. A cooling fan is configured to concurrently cool the drive motor and the condenser.
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.
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.
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.
An extraction cleaner may include a base, an upright body pivotally coupled to the base, a supply tank for supplying cleaning fluid to the base or a cleaning tool coupled to a hose, a recovery tank removably coupled to the upright body for recovering the cleaning fluid and/or debris through at least one inlet at the base and at least one inlet at the cleaning tool. A suction changeover valve may include a valve drive arrangement coupled between the base and the upright body to automatically provide suction at the cleaning tool when the upright body is in an upright position relative to the base, and suction at the base with the upright body is in a reclined position relative to the base. A diverter valve may be provided in the base and may be coupled to a diverter valve switch, such as a diverter valve switch in contact with the surface to be cleaned, for automatically directing suction to a nozzle when the base is moved in a rearward direction and to a suction inlet in an agitator chamber when the base is moved in a forward direction.
A47L 11/40 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des machines non prévus dans les groupes , ou non limités à un de ces groupes, p. ex. poignées, dispositions des interrupteurs, bords, amortisseurs ou leviers
A47L 11/30 - Machines à frotter le plancher caractérisées par des moyens pour évacuer le liquide sale à aspiration
A47L 11/34 - Machines pour le traitement des tapis en place par un liquide, une mousse ou une vapeur, p. ex. par de la vapeur d'eau
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Drink Maker Having Phase Change Detection and Notification
A drink maker is provided for phase change detection and notification. The drink maker includes a mixing vessel arranged to receive a drink product. The drink product is mixed within the mixing vessel. The drink maker also includes a cooling circuit configured to cool the drink product within the mixing vessel. The drink maker further includes a temperature sensor configured to repeatedly detect a temperature associated with the drink product and output temperature signals indicative of the detected temperatures. The drink maker further includes a controller. The controller is configured to determine that a condition associated with a phase change of the drink product has been satisfied based on the temperature signals. The controller is also configured to, in response to determining the condition, alert a user of the drink maker.
A drink maker is provided for phase change detection and control. The drink maker includes a mixing vessel configured to receive a drink product. The drink product is mixed within the mixing vessel. The drink maker also includes a cooling circuit configured to cool the drink product within the mixing vessel. The drink maker further includes a temperature sensor configured to periodically detect a temperature associated with the drink product and output periodic temperature signals indicative of the periodically detected temperature. The drink maker further includes a controller. The controller is configured to determine whether a phase change of the drink product has occurred based on the periodic temperature signals. The controller is also configured to control the cooling circuit based on determining whether the phase change has occurred.
A drink maker is provided with ventilation and baffling. The drink maker includes a mixing vessel configured to receive a drink product. The drink product is mixed within the mixing vessel. The drink maker also includes a cooling circuit configured to cool the drink product within the mixing vessel. The drink maker further includes a housing including at least one ventilation panel. The at least one ventilation panel includes at least one array of holes configured to permit airflow to ventilate the housing. The at least one ventilation panel also includes at least one baffling proximate to an interior surface of the at least one ventilation panel, the at least one baffling configured to at least partly occlude a set of holes in the at least one array of holes.
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
F25D 17/06 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissementDispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. convection naturelle par circulation d'air forcée
A compact countertop drink maker is provided. The drink maker includes a mixing vessel configured to receive a drink product and a base configured to support the mixing vessel. The drink maker also includes a dasher configured to mix the drink product within the mixing vessel. The drink maker further includes a cooling circuit configured to cool the drink product within the mixing vessel. In some embodiments, a total height of the drink maker is less than 20 inches. Additionally, or alternatively, a maximum dimension of the mixing vessel along a vertical axis is greater than or equal to 40% of the total height of the drink maker.
A23G 9/04 - Production de desserts glacés, p. ex. de glaces
A23G 9/12 - Production par fournée par l'emploi de moyens pour agiter le contenu d'un récipient immobile
A23G 9/22 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents
A23G 9/28 - Détails, éléments constitutifs ou accessoires d'appareils dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas spécifiques à un seul des groupes précédents pour partager ou débiter
A device for making drinks is provided that includes a housing, a mixing vessel, a drive motor, a dasher, a cooling circuit, and a coupling mechanism. The mixing vessel is configured to receive a drink product. The drive motor is positioned in the housing. The dasher is configured to mix the drink product in the mixing vessel and is driven by the drive motor. The mixing vessel has an opening through which the dasher is received in the mixing vessel when the mixing vessel is engaged with the housing. The cooling circuit is at least partly positioned in the housing and is configured to cool the drink product while the drink product is mixed in the mixing vessel. The coupling mechanism is configured to releasably retain the mixing vessel against the housing in the engaged position. The mixing vessel is configured to engage the housing to seal the opening.
A first wet/dry crevice tool (100) is provided that can be coupled to a vacuum source and a cleaning fluid source. The first tool (100) includes a vacuum orifice (104) and a cleaning fluid nozzle (108) assembly coupled to a cleaning fluid actuation mechanism (110) to controllably deliver cleaning fluid to a target area to be cleaned. The vacuum orifice (104) is configured to sealingly interface with another cooperating tool. The first tool (100) includes latching mechanisms (122) and tolerance rails (114A) to enable secure coupling of the first tool (100) to another cooperating tool, for example a dry containment tool.
A47L 7/00 - Aspirateurs adaptés à d'autres emploisTables avec orifices d'aspiration en vue du nettoyageRécipients pour articles de nettoyage par aspirationAspirateurs conçus pour le nettoyage des brossesAspirateurs conçus pour l'absorption de liquides
An extraction cleaner (100) may include a base (104), an upright body (102) pivotally coupled to the base (104), a supply tank (106) for supplying cleaning fluid to the base (104) or a cleaning tool (105) coupled to a hose (103), a recovery tank (108) removably coupled to the upright body (102) for recovering the cleaning fluid and/or debris through at least one inlet at the base (104) and at least one inlet at the cleaning tool (105). A suction changeover valve (127) may include a valve drive arrangement (158) coupled between the base (104) and the upright body (102) to automatically provide suction at the cleaning tool (105) when the upright body (102) is in an upright position relative to the base (104), and suction at the base (104) with the upright body (102) is in a reclined position relative to the base (104). A diverter valve (150) may be provided in the base (104) and may be coupled to a diverter valve switch (156), such as a diverter valve switch (156) in contact with the surface to be cleaned, for automatically directing suction to a nozzle when the base (104) is moved in a rearward direction and to a suction inlet (154) in an agitator chamber (116) when the base (104) is moved in a forward direction.
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.
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.
