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MODULAR SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS FOOD ASSEMBLY
20200154949 · 2020-05-21 ·

A modular system for autonomous food assembly includes: a skid operable in a first configuration configured to transiently install on a vehicle and in a second configuration configured to transiently install in a kiosk; a set of food dispensing modules configured to transiently install on the skid and store and dispense food based on food orders; and a fixed infrastructure configured to distribute power from a first power source in the truck to the set of food dispensing modules in the first configuration, from a second power source in the fixed kiosk to the set of food dispensing modules in the second configuration, and to the set of food dispensing modules; a controller installed on the skid and configured to receive food orders and control the set of food dispensing modules to dispense food orders from the truck in the first configuration and from the kiosk in the second configuration.

MULTI-FUNCTION KITCHEN DEVICE AND METHOD
20200121132 · 2020-04-23 ·

A multi-function kitchen tool is disclosed herein. The multi-function kitchen tool includes a rolling pin, a base, and a handle cover configured in a compact combination. In some embodiments, the multi-function kitchen tool includes a mixing bowl, a rolling pin, a cheese grater, a pizza slicer, a juicer, etc., combined together into one kitchen tool. The multi-function kitchen tool is useful for providing a multi-function kitchen tool for compact storage.

Double wall cooking vessel with induction element insert
10595661 · 2020-03-24 · ·

A cooking vessel system includes a double wall cooking vessel that includes a bottom wall, an inner side wall, and an outer side wall. The cooking vessel also includes a plurality of dividers that extend between the inner side wall and the outer side wall. The plurality of dividers form one or more slots between the inner side wall and the outer side wall. The system also includes an induction element configured to fit into a slot of the one or more slots such that the induction element is positioned at least partially between the inner side wall and the outer side wall.

Cutting board
10588464 · 2020-03-17 ·

The invention relates to cutting board employable on two sides comprising a board body with two mutually opposing main sides and feet for supporting the board body, wherein a first cutting surface is located on one main side of the board body and a second cutting surface on the other main side of the board body. The feet are variably adjustable such that they alternatively support the board body in upwardly direction either with the first cutting surface or with the second cutting surface.

Accessory with sensors for determining an operating state, particularly measuring cup or cover part for a kitchen appliance
10591339 · 2020-03-17 · ·

An accessory for a kitchen appliance, particularly in the form of a measuring cup, for being attached to a cooking vessel, as well as to a correspondingly equipped kitchen appliance, wherein a sensor arrangement is arranged in the accessory and is capable of determining operating states, which are transmitted wirelessly to the kitchen appliance.

Fire pit systems and methods of making and using the same
10588455 · 2020-03-17 · ·

Fire pit systems including a base pan member having a base pan member lower wall with a pan outer periphery, and one or more side walls extending upward from the base pan member lower wall and along the pan outer periphery; at least two rod members extending upward along opposite sides of the pan outer periphery; and one or more additional accessories that are attachable to and detachable from at least one of the at least two rod members, the one or more additional accessories comprising a griddle, a grill, a coffee pot, a Dutch oven, a tubular spacer, a pot holder, a horizontal bar extending between two rod members of the at least two rod members, a warming tray, or any combination thereof. Methods of making and using the fire pit systems.

BLENDER INTERLOCK

A base of a food processing system (20) includes at least one attachment (30) selectively receivable by a base (22). The base (22) includes an attachment mounting area (42) disposed with the base (22) to selectively receive the attachment (30). The attachment mounting area (42) includes a drive coupler (26) for applying a pull down force to the attachment (30). A motor is disposed with the base (22). A motor activation assembly (70) is associated with the attachment mounting area (42) and the motor. The motor is rendered operable via a vertical force applied to the motor activation assembly (70) when the attachment mounting area (42) receives the attachment (30).

HEATING CONTAINER FOR COOKING FOOD
20200079573 · 2020-03-12 ·

The present disclosure relates to a heating container for cooking food including an outer container, a heating agent container which provides an internal space for receiving a heating agent, an inner container which is received in an internal space of the outer container, and a lid which is separably connected with the outer container to close an open top of the inner container, wherein the outer container includes an outer container bottom having a bottom opening, and an outer container sidewall which extends upward from the outer container bottom, and the heating agent container is separably connected to the outer container such that at least part extrudes outward through the bottom opening.

MODULAR COFFEE GRINDER SYSTEM
20200054162 · 2020-02-20 ·

A grinding kit includes a grinding unit having a body defining an inner cavity, the body having a receiving end a depositing end. The grinding unit includes a plurality of grinding surfaces disposed within the inner cavity of the body and a drive shaft coupled to the one or more grinding surfaces. The grinding kit includes a first handle configured to removably couple to the drive shaft and configured to rotate about a first axis of rotation while coupled to the drive shaft to drive movement of the plurality of grinding surfaces. The grinding kit includes a second handle configured to removably couple to the drive shaft and configured to rotate about a second axis of rotation while coupled to the drive shaft to drive movement of the plurality of driving surfaces, the second axis of rotation being different from the first axis of rotation

ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED SINGLE SERVE BEVERAGE DISPENSER FOR A REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE
20200029725 · 2020-01-30 ·

A brew module for use with a refrigerator appliance is provided. The brew module includes a brewing body removably mounted to a dispensing assembly of the refrigerator appliance. The brewing body defines a brew chamber configured to receive a brew pod and a flow of heated water from the dispensing assembly to mix with contents of the brew pod to create a beverage. Electrical contacts positioned on the brew module electrically couple the brew module and the dispensing assembly, e.g., to power a user interface panel and/or communicate data such as pod type, a desired temperature and volume of water, etc.