A combination dressing and seasoning dispenser includes an upper section removably attached to a lower section. Each of the sections includes its own internal storage area. The upper sections includes a spout and the lower section is partially open. In one example the upper section stores liquid to be poured from the spout and the lower section is a mill that stores seasoning for grinding and dispensing.

A combination dressing and seasoning dispenser includes an upper section removably attached to a lower section. Each of the sections includes its own internal storage area. The upper sections includes a spout and the lower section is partially open. In one example the upper section stores liquid to be poured from the spout and the lower section is a mill that stores seasoning for grinding and dispensing.

A calibration tool for a coffee grinder can receive an image from a camera. The image can depict coffee grinds produced by the coffee grinder. The calibration tool can analyze the image using one or more image processing techniques to determine a representative grind size for the coffee grinds. The calibration tool can determine whether the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from a predefined reference size by at least a threshold amount. In response to determining that the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from the predefined reference size by at least the threshold amount, the calibration tool can output an instruction indicating how to calibrate the coffee grinder to more closely adhere to the predefined reference size.

A calibration tool for a coffee grinder can receive an image from a camera. The image can depict coffee grinds produced by the coffee grinder. The calibration tool can analyze the image using one or more image processing techniques to determine a representative grind size for the coffee grinds. The calibration tool can determine whether the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from a predefined reference size by at least a threshold amount. In response to determining that the representative grind size of the coffee grinds deviates from the predefined reference size by at least the threshold amount, the calibration tool can output an instruction indicating how to calibrate the coffee grinder to more closely adhere to the predefined reference size.

The milling device for a seasoning product, in particular for salt, a spice or a condiment includes a mill, an annular bowl and a frustoconical bulb able to be rotated in the bowl, when the mill is actuated. An axial rod is used and connected to its apex. The inner face of the bowl and the outer face of the bulb is provided with teeth. There is a flange for securing to the mill, the flange being in the shape of a U having two lateral branches connected by a transverse branch. The distance between the two lateral branches is adjusted to the diameter of the bowl. There is a device for aligning the rotation axis of the bulb with the axis of the bowl.

The milling device for a seasoning product, in particular for salt, a spice or a condiment includes a mill, an annular bowl and a frustoconical bulb able to be rotated in the bowl, when the mill is actuated. An axial rod is used and connected to its apex. The inner face of the bowl and the outer face of the bulb is provided with teeth. There is a flange for securing to the mill, the flange being in the shape of a U having two lateral branches connected by a transverse branch. The distance between the two lateral branches is adjusted to the diameter of the bowl. There is a device for aligning the rotation axis of the bulb with the axis of the bowl.

A coffee bean grinding system for coffee machine comprising a coffee bean grinding box, a lower grinding blade assembly disposed within the coffee bean grinding box and a gear box, wherein the coffee bean grinding box further comprises a bottom wall, the lower grinding blade assembly further comprises a transmission joint disposed on the bottom wall, and the gear box further comprises an output shaft that is drivingly connected to the transmission joint; the transmission joint is movably connected to the output shaft.

A coffee bean grinding system for coffee machine comprising a coffee bean grinding box, a lower grinding blade assembly disposed within the coffee bean grinding box and a gear box, wherein the coffee bean grinding box further comprises a bottom wall, the lower grinding blade assembly further comprises a transmission joint disposed on the bottom wall, and the gear box further comprises an output shaft that is drivingly connected to the transmission joint; the transmission joint is movably connected to the output shaft.

The present invention is an improved method to grind coffee where grinding speed can be adjusted either on demand or according to a programmed profile. By lowering the rotational speed of the grinding burrs, the user can insure more consistent particle size for types of coffee or methods of brewing where it is desirable, or dramatically increase speed for greater productivity. By incorporating a load cell, the grinder is able to identify coffee brewing device and deliver portioned ground coffee according to program settings or user input. The device also features an improved hopper design to reduce waste and ease whole bean removal. More importantly is a new method to calibrate the distance between the grinder mills and to automatically adjust grinder particle size so that a given numerical value is consistent for each grinder and every user.

The present invention is an improved method to grind coffee where grinding speed can be adjusted either on demand or according to a programmed profile. By lowering the rotational speed of the grinding burrs, the user can insure more consistent particle size for types of coffee or methods of brewing where it is desirable, or dramatically increase speed for greater productivity. By incorporating a load cell, the grinder is able to identify coffee brewing device and deliver portioned ground coffee according to program settings or user input. The device also features an improved hopper design to reduce waste and ease whole bean removal. More importantly is a new method to calibrate the distance between the grinder mills and to automatically adjust grinder particle size so that a given numerical value is consistent for each grinder and every user.