COUNTERTOP COOKING SYSTEM

A cooking system positionable on a support surface includes a housing having a hollow chamber including an internal cooking chamber for receiving a food item, at least one radiative heating element arranged within the hollow interior and operable to heat said cooking chamber and a convection heater disposed within the hollow chamber and operable to heat the cooking chamber. The cooking system is operable in a convection cooking mode and during the convection cooking mode, the at least one radiative heating element is selectively energized. 1. A cooking system positionable on a support surface , the cooking system comprising:a housing having a hollow chamber including an internal cooking chamber for receiving a food item;at least one radiative heating element arranged within said hollow interior and operable to heat said cooking chamber; anda convection heater disposed within said hollow chamber and operable to heat said cooking chamber;wherein the cooking system is operable in a convection cooking mode, and during said convection cooking mode said at least one radiative heating element is selectively energized.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein a cooking cycle of said convection cooking mode includes at least one convection cooking segment during which said convection heater is energized claim 1 , and at least one pulsing segment during which said at least one radiative heating element is energized.3. The cooking system of claim 2 , wherein said convection heater includes a convective heating element claim 2 , and during said at least one pulsing segment claim 2 , said convective heating element is de-energized.4. The cooking system of claim 2 , wherein said convection heating system further includes an air movement device and a convective heating element for heating an air flow moved by said air movement device claim 2 , and during said at least one pulsing segment said air movement device is energized claim 2 , while said convective heating element is de- ...

COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

A cooking system including a housing having a hollow interior and food being receivable within said hollow interior. A support body supports food within the hollow interior and a heating element is positioned to heat the hollow interior and the support body. A temperature sensor is operable to monitor a temperature of the support body. The temperature sensor is located remotely from said heating element. 1. A cooking system comprising:a housing having a hollow interior, food being receivable within said hollow interior;a container disposable within said hollow interior;a support body supporting food within said hollow interior, said support body being disposable within an interior of said container;a heating element positioned to heat said hollow interior and said support body;a temperature sensor for monitoring a temperature of said support body, said temperature sensor being located remotely from said heating element; anda ledge formed about said hollow interior, said container being supportable by said ledge, and said temperature sensor being mounted at said ledge.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said temperature sensor is a thermistor.3. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said ledge is formed on a liner defining said hollow interior.4. The cooking system of claim 3 , wherein said container includes a step claim 3 , said support body being supportable on said step.5. The cooking system of claim 3 , wherein said temperature sensor extends through a sidewall of said liner.6. The cooking system of claim 4 , wherein said container step is alignable and supportable by said ledge.7. The cooking system of claim 1 , further comprising a processor operably coupled to said heating element and said temperature sensor claim 1 , wherein a wire connecting said processor and said temperature sensor is embedded within said housing.8. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said temperature sensor is mounted proximate but not in contact with said support body.9. ...

AUTOMATIC COFFEE MAKER AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING A COLD BREWED BEVERAGE

A method of preparing a cold brew beverage includes providing a flavorant, identifying a brew cycle for preparing the cold brew beverage, and performing said brew cycle, wherein performing said brew cycle includes steeping said flavorant within a predetermined volume of water having a temperature between about 30° C. and about 50° C. 1. A method of preparing a cold brew beverage comprising:providing a flavorant;identifying a brew cycle for preparing the cold brew beverage; andperforming said brew cycle, wherein performing said brew cycle includes steeping said flavorant within a predetermined volume of water having a temperature between about 30° C. and about 50° C.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said temperature of said predetermined volume of water is dependent of said flavorant.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising selecting at least one of a volume of beverage to be prepared and a type of flavorant provided claim 1 , said brew cycle being identified in response to selecting at least one of said volume of beverage to be prepared and said type of flavorant provided.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said flavorant is selected from at least a coffee and a tea claim 3 , said predetermined volume of water having a first temperature when said selected flavorant is coffee and said predetermined volume of water having a second temperature when said selected flavorant is tea.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said second temperature is higher than said first temperature.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein said first temperature is about between about 38° C. and 42° C.7. The method of claim 4 , wherein said second temperature is about 48° C. and 52° C.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said at brew cycle further comprises heating said predetermined volume of water within a heating mechanism.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein a temperature of said heating mechanism is substantially equal to a temperature of said predetermined volume of water provided to said ...

AUTOMATIC COFFEEMAKER PROCESS FOR PREPARING A COLD BREWED BEVERAGE

A method of preparing a brewed beverage using a beverage brewing apparatus includes providing a flavorant, identifying a process cycle including one or more infusion cycles for preparing the brewed beverage, performing said one or more infusion cycles, wherein said performing of said one or more infusion cycles includes providing fluid to said flavorant, and varying a temperature of said fluid provided to said flavorant during a single infusion cycle of said one or more infusion cycles, or between a plurality of infusion cycles of said one or more infusion cycles. 1. A method of preparing a brewed beverage using a beverage brewing apparatus in communication with a user interface , the method comprising:coupling a brew basket to a housing of the beverage brewing apparatus; anddisplaying a category of one or more input options on the user interface in response to said coupling of said brew basket.2. The method of claim 1 , further including coupling a second brew basket to said housing of the beverage brewing apparatus; anddisplaying a second category of one or more input options in response to said coupling of said second brew basket, said second category of one or more input options being different than said first category.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said first brew basket and said second brew basket are interchangeably coupleable to said housing.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein said first category of one or more input options corresponds to a coffee beverage and said second category of one or more input options corresponds to a tea beverage.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein said first brew basket defines a first brew chamber having a first configuration and second brew basket defines a second brew chamber having a second configuration claim 2 , said first configuration being different than said second configuration.6. The method of claim 2 , further comprising sensing said brew basket coupled to said housing to identify said first category of one or more ...

Hybrid receptacle beverage brewing system

A system for preparing a brewed beverage from at least one flavorant includes a housing, a receptacle connectable to the housing for holding the at least one flavorant and a reservoir connectable to the housing. The receptacle including a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet and a first fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the first fluid inlet and a second fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the second fluid inlet.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system includes a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive food, a controller configured to operate the cooking system in a plurality of modes including a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, a first temperature sensor operable by the controller to detect temperature in the hollow chamber during the conductive cooking mode, and a second temperature sensor operable by the controller to detect temperature in the hollow chamber during the convective cooking mode. The controller is configured to receive an initial user input that initiates at least one of the conductive cooking mode and the convective cooking mode and switch between operation of the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor following the initial user input and without further user input.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system includes a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive food. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber. A lid is movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The lid seals the opening to the hollow chamber when in the closed position. A portion of the lid is selectively positionable to form a pressure-tight heating volume between the hollow chamber and the portion of said lid. At least one heating element is associated with at least one of the housing and the lid. The at least one heating element is arranged within the pressure-tight heating volume.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system includes a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive food. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber. A lid is movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position. A lid lock is associated with at least one of the lid and the housing. The lid is configurable between a lid locked condition with the housing and a lid unlocked condition with the housing via the lid lock. At least one vent is disposed in at least one of the lid and the housing, and the at least one vent is configurable between an open vent condition and a closed vent condition via actuation of the lid lock.

COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

A cooking system includes a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive food. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber. A lid is movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position and has an interior lid cavity. An air movement device is positioned to move air through at least one of the hollow chamber and the interior lid cavity in a direction of flow. At least one vent is disposed in at least one of the lid and the housing and includes a leading end and a trailing end relative to the direction of flow. The at least one vent is openable to have a greater airflow capacity at the leading end relative to the trailing end or openable to have a greater airflow capacity at the trailing end relative to the leading end. 1. A cooking system comprising:a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive food, said housing having an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber;a lid movable relative to said housing between an open position and a closed position, said lid including an interior lid cavity;an air movement device positioned to move air through at least one of said hollow chamber and said interior lid cavity in a direction of flow; andat least one vent disposed in at least one of said lid and said housing and including a leading end and a trailing end relative to said direction of flow;wherein said at least one vent is openable to have a greater airflow capacity at said leading end relative to said trailing end or openable to have a greater airflow capacity at said trailing end relative to said leading end.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said at least one vent is an inlet vent and an outlet vent and said inlet vent has a greater airflow capacity at said trailing end and said outlet vent has a greater airflow capacity at said leading end.3. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said at least one vent is openable such that said leading end having said greater ...

DYNAMIC FLIP TOASTER

A cooking system positionable on a support surface includes a housing having an internal cooking compartment and an opening formed in said housing for accessing said internal cooking compartment. The housing is positionable about the support surface in both a first orientation and a second, distinct orientation. At least one heating element is associated with said internal cooking compartment. The at least one heating element is operable to heat said internal cooking compartment in both said first orientation and said second orientation. 1. A cooking system positionable on a support surface , the cooking system comprising:a housing having an internal cooking compartment and an opening formed in said housing for accessing said internal cooking compartment, said housing being positionable about the support surface in both a first orientation and a second, distinct orientation, andat least one heating element associated with said internal cooking compartment, wherein said at least one heating element is operable to heat said internal cooking compartment in both said first orientation and said second orientation.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said housing is rotatable about an axis between said first orientation and said second orientation.3. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said at least one heating element is located remotely from said internal cooking compartment.4. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein food is receivable within said opening in both said first orientation and said second orientation.5. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said at least one heating element includes a first heating element and a second heating element.6. The cooking system of claim 5 , wherein said first heating element is energized during said first cooking operation and said second cooking operation and said second heating element is energized during said first cooking operation and is de-energized during said second cooking operation.7. The cooking system of ...

DYNAMIC FLIP TOASTER

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. 1. A cooking system positionable on a support surface , the cooking system comprising:a housing having an internal cooking compartment and an opening formed in said housing for accessing said internal cooking compartment; andat least one heating element for heating said internal cooking compartment, said heating element being operable to heat said internal cooking compartment while said opening is at least partially exposed to an ambient environment to allow fluid transfer between said ambient environment and said internal cooking compartment;wherein output from said at least one heating element is variable across said internal cooking compartment during operation of the system.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said output from said at least one heating element into said internal cooking compartment at a location adjacent said opening is greater than said output from said at least one heating element at a location adjacent a rear of said cooking compartment.3. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said at least one heating element includes a first heating element and a second heating element claim 1 , said first heating element being operable to heat a front portion of said internal cooking compartment adjacent said opening claim 1 , and said second heating element being operable to heat a rear portion of said ...

SMOKE FUNCTIONALITY IN ELECTRIC GRILL-TYPE APPLIANCE

A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior, a heating element operable to heat to said hollow interior, a food support surface arranged within said hollow interior, and a combustible substrate module removably positionable in said housing. When positioned in the housing, the combustible substrate module is arranged in fluid communication with the hollow interior and the combustible substrate module is disposed remote of the food support surface. 1. A cooking system comprising:a housing having a hollow interior;a heating element operable to heat to said hollow interior;a food support surface arranged within said hollow interior; anda combustible substrate module removably positionable in said housing;wherein when positioned in said housing, said combustible substrate module is arranged in fluid communication with said hollow interior, andwherein when said combustible substrate module is positioned in said housing, said combustible substrate module is disposed remote of said food support surface.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said housing further comprises a base and a lid claim 1 , said combustible substrate module being removably positionable in said lid.3. The cooking system of claim 1 , further comprising an ignition source disposed within said housing claim 1 , wherein when said combustible substrate module is positioned in said housing claim 1 , said ignition source is operably coupled to an ignition region of said combustible substrate module.4. The cooking system of claim 3 , wherein said ignition source is separate from said heating element.5. The cooking system of claim 3 , wherein said portion of said combustible substrate module is separated from said ignition source by a gap.6. The cooking system of claim 3 , further comprising a radiation shield arranged between said ignition source and said combustible substrate module claim 3 , said radiation shield having an opening located directly adjacent said ignition region of said ...

VACUUM FOOD PROCESSING SYSTEM

An accessory for use with a container of a food processing system includes a body positionable within a base of the food processing system, said body having a first side and a second side, an opening formed in said body, a member configurable with said opening to selectively seal said opening, said member being arranged at said second side of said body, a vacuum sealing assembly for sealing a chamber of the container, and a release mechanism operable to selectively fluidly couple said chamber to an ambient atmosphere. 113-. (canceled)14. A food processing system comprising:a food processor base including a rotary component and a vacuum system; and a sealable body including a chamber having an open end; and', 'an accessory coupled to said open end of said chamber, said accessory having a sealable opening formed therein, said accessory being receivable within said food processor base when the attachment is in an inverted configuration; and', 'a release mechanism operable to selectively fluidly couple said chamber to an ambient atmosphere., 'an attachment configured for removable association with said food processor base, said attachment including15. The food processing system of claim 14 , wherein said accessory further comprises:a body including said sealable opening; anda member movable relative to said body between a first position and a second position to selectively seal said sealable opening.16. The food processing system of claim 15 , wherein said member is rotatable about an axis between said first position and said second position.17. The food processing system of claim 16 , wherein rotation of said member between said first position and said second position is out of a plane including said opening.18. The food processing system of claim 16 , wherein rotation of said member between said first position and said second position is within a plane including said opening.19. The food processing system of claim 15 , wherein said member is translatable between said ...

Knife Sharpening Systems

Knife sharpener systems and methods are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a knife sharpening system can include a support structure configured to hold a knife having a handle and a blade extending therefrom, and a carriage assembly mounted on the support structure. The carriage assembly can have a sharpening element that is configured to sharpen a cutting edge of the blade. The carriage assembly can be movable relative to the knife blade to cause the sharpening element to apply a force to the cutting edge of the knife blade. 1. A knife sharpener system , comprising:a support structure configured to hold a knife having a handle and a blade extending therefrom, the support structure having a guide track, a return track, and a cam surface; anda carriage assembly having a sharpening element configured to sharpen a cutting edge of the knife blade, the carriage assembly being movable in a first direction within the guide track in the support structure to cause the sharpening element to move against and along the cutting edge of the knife blade, and the cam surface being configured to move the sharpening element into the return track such that the sharpening element is spaced a distance apart from the cutting edge of the knife blade when the carriage assembly is moved in a second opposite direction within the guide track.2. The knife sharpener system of claim 1 , wherein the support structure includes a clamping assembly configured to maintain the knife in a fixed position.3. The knife sharpener system of claim 2 , wherein the clamping assembly includes a pair of jaws configured to engage a portion of the knife.4. The knife sharpener device of claim 3 , further comprising a release mechanism configured to at least partially separate the jaws to allow the knife to be removed from the clamping assembly.5. The knife sharpener system of claim 1 , wherein the carriage assembly includes a handle coupled thereto and extending from the support structure to allow a user to ...

COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

A cooking system includes a housing having at least one internal compartment and a cooking container receivable within said at least one internal compartment. A cooking volume is defined within an interior of said cooking container. A bottom surface of said cooking container is angled upwardly. A heating element is associated with said at least one internal compartment. 1. A cooking system comprising:a housing having a first internal compartment and a second internal compartment, the first internal compartment and the second internal compartment being separated by a dividing wall extending upward from a base of the housing;a first cooking container defining a first cooking volume, said first cooking container being removably receivable within said first internal compartment to close off an opening to said first internal compartment when inserted therein, and a second cooking container defining a second cooking volume, said second cooking container being removably receivable within said second internal compartment to close off an opening to said second internal compartment when inserted therein;a first heating element and a second heating element disposed in said housing, said first heating element being in thermal communication with said first cooking volume and said second heating element being in thermal communication with said second cooking volume, the first and second heating elements being independently operable to independently cook food contained within the first and second cooking containers; anda first fan and a second fan disposed in said housing, said first fan being in fluid communication with said first cooking volume and said second fan being in fluid communication with said second cooking volume.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said first cooking container and said second cooking container are individually insertable into said first cooking compartment and said second cooking compartment respectively.3. The cooking system of claim 1 , ...

Dual Mode Flush Actuator

A flush actuator for engaging a flush valve. The flush actuator provides a mechanism assembly for automatically flushing the flush valve. A sensor provides a presence detection to trigger the automatic flushing. A reduced flush or standard flush cycle may be initiated. 1. A flush valve assembly comprising;a valve body having diaphragm valve disposed therein with a stem extended there from;an actuator assembly coupled to the valve body;a bushing at least partially disposed within the valve body between the automatic actuation assembly and stem;a plunger slidably and tiltably disposed within the bushing, the plunger having a plunger head at an outer end and a shank extending there from to an inner end for engaging the stem, the plunger being axially slidable through a passage in the bushing; and an actuator assembly housing coupled to the valve body, the actuator assembly housing having a plunger passage there through for slidably and tiltably receiving the plunger and the plunger head being disposed within the actuator assembly housing;', 'a sensor unit disposed within the actuator assembly housing and positioned for presence detection through a sensor aperture; and', 'a roller system disposed within the actuator assembly housing adjacent the plunger, the roller system engageable with the plunger head;, 'the actuator assembly comprisingwherein rotation of the roller system in a first direction moves the plunger along a first plunger travel path to strike the stem at a first vertical point to effectuate a solid waste flush volume and rotation of the roller system in a second direction moves the plunger along a second plunger travel path to strike the stem at a second vertical point to effectuate a liquid waste flush volume.2. The flush valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first plunger travel path is substantially horizontal and the second plunger travel path is nonparallel with respect to the first plunger travel path.3. The flush valve assembly of claim 1 , ...

Flush Actuator

A flush actuator for engaging a flush valve. The flush actuator provides a mechanism assembly for automatically flushing the flush valve. A sensor provides a presence detection to trigger the automatic flushing. Redundant manual activation is provided. 1. An automatic actuation assembly for a flush valve comprising;an actuator assembly housing and a mechanism assembly disposable therein;the actuator assembly housing having a receptacle for engaging with a flush valve, the receptacle comprising an outer ring disposed about a receptacle plunger passage;a retention flange engageable with the receptacle; anda plunger having a plunger head at an outer end and a shank extending there from to an inner end, the plunger head disposed within the actuator assembly housing and the plunger shank axially slidable in the receptacle plunger passage.2. The automatic actuator assembly of claim 1 , the receptacle further comprising an inner ring disposed about the receptacle plunger passage claim 1 , between the receptacle plunger passage and the outer ring and a receptacle annular gap defined between the inner ring and the outer ring.3. The automatic actuator assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a bushing removably engagable with the receptacle claim 2 , the bushing having a bushing plunger passage for slidably receiving the plunger.4. The automatic actuator assembly of claim 3 , wherein the bushing includes a bushing outer skirt claim 3 , the bushing outer skirt at least partially disposed within the receptacle annular gap and the receptacle plunger passage and bushing plunger passage aligned to receive the plunger.5. The automatic actuator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the retention flange has an outer diameter greater than an outer diameter of the outer ring.6. The automatic actuator assembly of further comprising a bushing alignment feature.7. The automatic actuator assembly of wherein the bushing alignment feature comprises a groove on one of the bushing or the receptacle ...

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system for cooking food, the cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior and a lid movable relative to said housing. The lid and housing cooperate to form a cooking chamber. A liquid source for delivering liquid to said cooking chamber during operation of the cooking system and a heating element mounted within the lid. The heating element is operable to transform said liquid into a vapor during operation of the cooking system.

COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

A cooking system includes a housing having at first internal compartment and a second internal compartment. At least one cooking container is receivable within one of the first internal compartment and the second internal compartment. At least one cooking volume is defined within an interior of the at least one cooking container. At least one heating element is disposed in said housing. 1. A cooking system comprising:a housing having at first internal compartment and a second internal compartment;at least one cooking container receivable within one of said first internal compartment and said second internal compartment, wherein at least one cooking volume is defined within an interior of said at least one cooking container; andat least one heating element disposed in said housing.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said at least one cooking container is a first cooking container receivable within said first internal compartment and a second cooking container receivable within said second internal compartment claim 1 , wherein a first cooking volume is defined within an interior of said first cooking container and a second cooking volume is defined within an interior of said second cooking container.3. The cooking system of claim 2 , wherein said first cooking container and said second cooking container are individually insertable into said first cooking compartment and said second cooking compartment respectively.4. The cooking system of claim 2 , wherein said first internal compartment and said second internal compartment are fluidly separate.5. The cooking system of claim 2 , wherein said first cooking volume and said second cooking volume are fluidly separate.6. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said at least one heating element includes a first heating element positioned within said first internal compartment and a second heating element positioned within said second internal compartment.7. The cooking system of claim 1 , further comprising at least ...

FLUSH ACTUATOR

A flush actuator for engaging a flush valve. The flush actuator provides a mechanism assembly for automatically flushing the flush valve. A sensor provides a presence detection to trigger the automatic flushing. Redundant manual activation is provided. 1. An automatic actuation assembly for a flush valve comprising;an actuator assembly housing having a sensor aperture; anda sensor assembly positioned adjacent the sensor aperture and having a first angled emitter, a second angled emitter and a sensor receiver, the first angled emitter and the second angled emitter being non-parallel and non-perpendicular to a vertical longitudinal plane of the actuator assembly housing;wherein the sensor receiver and at least one of the first angled emitter and the second angled emitter are at an angle respect to each other, the sensor receiver positioned to not receive rays emitted by the at least one of the first angled emitter and the second angled emitter that are specularly reflected.2. The automatic actuation assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first angled emitter and the second angled emitter are non-parallel and non-perpendicular to a horizontal longitudinal plane of the automatic actuation assembly.3. The automatic actuation assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first angled emitter and the second angled emitter are 2-15 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane and 6-30 degrees with respect to the vertical plane.4. The automatic actuation assembly of claim 2 , wherein the first angled emitter and the second angled emitter are 5-11 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane and 12-20 degrees with respect to the vertical plane.5. The automatic actuation assembly of claim 2 , wherein the sensor receiver is angled 5-11 degrees from perpendicular with respect to the horizontal longitudinal plane.6. The automatic actuation assembly of further comprising a sensor aperture cover engageable with the sensor aperture claim 1 , the sensor aperture cover being transparent to an emitted ...

COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior and food is receivable within said hollow interior. A heating element is associated with the housing and a support body supports food within the hollow interior. The support body includes a body having a plurality of diffuser ribs. A plurality of channels is formed between the plurality of diffuser rib and at least one of the plurality of diffuser ribs and the plurality of channels is operable to deflect a relatively downward flowing fluid relatively horizontally across said support body. 1. A cooking system , comprising:a housing having a hollow interior configured to receive food therein;a heating element associated with the housing; anda support body configured to support food within the hollow interior, the support body including a support surface and an outer edge, wherein the support surface includes a plurality of diffuser ribs, the plurality of diffuser ribs including first ribs, second ribs, and third ribs, the first ribs extending radially inward from the outer edge to a first radial position on the support surface, the second ribs extending radially inward from the outer edge to a second radial position, and the third ribs extending radially inward from the outer edge to a third radial position, the first, second, and third radial positions being different from one another.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of diffuser ribs are curved.3. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein the third radial position is concentrically arranged within the second radial position.4. The cooking system of claim 3 , wherein the second radial position is concentrically arranged within the first radial position.5. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein the support body includes a center opening therein.6. The cooking system of claim 5 , wherein the third ribs extend radially inward from the outer edge to the center opening.7. The cooking system of claim 6 , wherein the support body further ...

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior and food is receivable within said hollow interior. A heating element is associated with the housing and a support body supports food within the hollow interior. The support body includes a body having a plurality of diffuser ribs. A plurality of channels is formed between the plurality of diffuser rib and at least one of the plurality of diffuser ribs and the plurality of channels is operable to deflect a relatively downward flowing fluid relatively horizontally across said support body.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system including a housing having a hollow interior and food being receivable within said hollow interior. A support body supports food within the hollow interior and a heating element is positioned to heat the hollow interior and the support body. A temperature sensor is operable to monitor a temperature of the support body. The temperature sensor is located remotely from said heating element.

COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior including a cooking zone for receiving food to be cooked, a heating element associated with said housing, and a grill plate having a support surface for supporting food within said hollow interior. The grill plate has a thermal mass sufficient to maintain a temperature required to achieve a Maillard reaction of said food At least a portion of said cooking zone is disposed between said support surface and said heating element. Said heating element is operable to heat said support body to impart contact cooking from said support surface to food supported thereby in said cooking zone. 1. A cooking system comprising:a housing having a hollow interior including a cooking zone for receiving food to be cooked;a heating element associated with said housing; anda support body with a support surface for supporting food within said hollow interior, said support body having a thermal mass sufficient to maintain a temperature required to achieve a Maillard reaction of said food, wherein at least a portion of said cooking zone is disposed between said support surface and said heating element;wherein said heating element is operable to heat said support body to impart contact cooking from said support surface to food supported thereby in said cooking zone.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein a bottom of said cooking zone is defined by said support surface.3. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said support surface in integral with said support body.4. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said support surface is located separately from said support body.5. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein a top of said cooking zone is defined by said heating element.6. The cooking system of claim 1 , further comprising a guard positioned between said heating element and said cooking container claim 1 , said top of said cooking zone being defined by said guard.7. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein a side of said ...

Guard for cooking system

A cooking system including a housing having a hollow interior, a heating element associated with said housing, a support body for supporting the food within said hollow interior such that the food is positionable on a support surface of said support body, and a guard located between at least a portion of the support surface and said heating element. The guard is permissive of convective airflow between said hollow interior and said heating element, and is generally impermeable to projectile matter generated during a cooking operation.

STOWABLE COUNTERTOP COOKING SYSTEM

A cooking system positionable on a support surface including a housing having an internal heating compartment and an opening formed in said housing for accessing said internal heating compartment. The housing is movable between a first position and second position. The opening is arranged within a first plane when said housing is in said first position, and the opening is arranged within a second plane when said housing is in said second position, said first plane and said second plane being distinct. 117.-. (canceled)18. A cooking system mountable on a support surface , the cooking system comprising:a housing having an internal heating compartment and an opening formed in said housing for accessing said internal heating compartment; anda swivel structure arranged at an exterior of said housing, said swivel structure defining a swivel axis, wherein said housing is rotatable about said swivel axis between a first position and a second position.19. The cooking system of claim 18 , wherein said opening is arranged at a first extent of said housing claim 18 , and said swivel axis is positioned at a location of said housing proximate a second extent of said housing generally opposite said opening and said first extent.20. The cooking system of claim 18 , wherein said housing includes a plurality of walls includes a bottom and a rear wall claim 18 , said swivel axis being located at an interface between said rear wall and said bottom.21. The cooking system of claim 18 , wherein said swivel structure includes a rounded feature.22. The cooking system of claim 21 , wherein said rounded feature is distinct from a plurality of rounded edges of said housing.23. The cooking system of claim 18 , wherein said swivel structure includes an at least one arcuate feature connected to said housing.24. The cooking system of claim 18 , wherein said swivel structure includes a base and at least one support arm connectable to said housing claim 18 , said at least one support arm includes a ...

VACUUM FOOD PROCESSING SYSTEM

An accessory for use with a container of a food processing system includes a body positionable within a base of the food processing system, said body having a first side and a second side, an opening formed in said body, a member configurable with said opening to selectively seal said opening, said member being arranged at said second side of said body, a vacuum sealing assembly for sealing a chamber of the container, and a release mechanism operable to selectively fluidly couple said chamber to an ambient atmosphere. 1. A container assembly for a food processing system , the container assembly comprising:a sealable body including a chamber having an open end; a body including an opening; and', 'a member configurable with said opening to selectively seal said opening, wherein when said opening is sealed by said member, said accessory is receivable within a base of the food processing system., 'an accessory connectable to said open end of said chamber, said accessory including2. The container assembly of claim 1 , wherein said member is rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position.3. The container assembly of claim 2 , wherein rotation of said member between said first position and said second position is out of a plane including said opening.4. The container assembly of claim 2 , wherein rotation of said member between said first position and said second position is within a plane including said opening.5. The container assembly of claim 1 , wherein said member is translatable between a first position and a second position.6. The container assembly of claim 1 , wherein said member includes a sealing element complementary to said opening and when said member is in said second position claim 1 , said sealing element is associated with said opening.7. The container assembly of claim 6 , wherein association between said sealing element and said opening forms an air-tight seal.8. The container assembly of claim 1 , wherein said container ...

COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior and a container disposable within the hollow interior and including a bottom surface. The container defines a container cavity for receiving food to be cooked. A support body is positionable within the hollow interior to support food. The support body is disposable within the container cavity. The container cavity includes a clearance area between a bottom of the support body and the bottom surface of the container. A heating element operably coupled to the support body. 1. A cooking system comprising:a housing having a hollow interior;a container disposable within said hollow interior and including a bottom surface, said container defining a container cavity for receiving food to be cooked;a support body positionable within said hollow interior to support food, said support body being disposable within said container cavity, said container cavity including a clearance area between a bottom of said support body and said bottom surface of said container; anda heating element operably coupled to said support body.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said heating element is embedded within said support body.3. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said container further comprises:a sidewall extending from said bottom surface; anda step formed at a central portion of said sidewall, said support body being supportable on said step.4. The cooking system of claim 3 , wherein a diameter of said container adjacent a first side of said step is different than a diameter of said container adjacent a second side of said step.5. The cooking system of claim 4 , wherein said diameter of said container at said first side of said step is greater than said diameter of said container at said second side of said step.6. The cooking system of claim 3 , wherein said housing further comprises a ledge formed about at least a portion of said hollow interior claim 3 , said container being supportable by said ledge.7. The ...

AUTOMATIC COFFEE MAKER AND METHOD OF PREPARING A BREWED BEVERAGE

A beverage system includes a housing and a brew basket associated with the housing. The brew basket includes a brew chamber. A pressurization system is associated with the brew chamber. The pressurization system is selectively operable to increase a pressure within the brew chamber to control a rate at which a fluid passes through the brew chamber to an outlet formed in said brew basket. 1. A beverage system , comprising:a housing;a brew basket associated with said housing, said brew basket including a brew chamber; anda pressurization system associated with said brew chamber, said pressurization system being selectively operable to increase a pressure within said brew chamber to control a rate at which a fluid passes through the brew chamber to an outlet formed in said brew basket.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said pressurization system includes a pressure source claim 1 , said pressure source being arranged in fluid communication with said brew chamber via a pressure passageway.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein said pressure source is an air pump.4. The system according to claim 2 , further comprising a heating mechanism for supplying a heated fluid to the brew chamber claim 2 , said heating mechanism being configured as said pressure source.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein said pressure passageway is distinct from a flow path for providing said heated fluid from said heating mechanism to said brew chamber.6. The system according to claim 4 , wherein at least a portion of said pressure passageway is part of a flow path for providing said heated fluid to said brew chamber.7. The system according to claim 2 , further comprising a valve disposed within said pressure passageway claim 2 , said valve being movable between a plurality of positions to control a volume of pressurized fluid provided to said brew chamber.8. The system according to claim 2 , further comprising at least one sensor configured to sense said pressure within ...

AUTOMATIC COFFEE MAKER AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING A COLD BREWED BEVERAGE

A method of preparing a brewed beverage using a beverage brewing apparatus includes providing a flavorant, identifying a process cycle including one or more infusion cycles for preparing the brewed beverage, performing said one or more infusion cycles, wherein said performing of said one or more infusion cycles includes providing fluid to said flavorant, and varying a temperature of said fluid provided to said flavorant during a single infusion cycle of said one or more infusion cycles, or between a plurality of infusion cycles of said one or more infusion cycles. 1. A method of preparing a brewed beverage using a beverage brewing apparatus comprising:providing a flavorant;identifying a process cycle including one or more infusion cycles for preparing the brewed beverage;performing said one or more infusion cycles, wherein said performing of said one or more infusion cycles includes providing fluid to said flavorant; andvarying a temperature of said fluid provided to said flavorant during a single infusion cycle of said one or more infusion cycles, or between a plurality of infusion cycles of said one or more infusion cycles.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said temperature is varied from a first temperature to a second temperature claim 1 , and said first temperature is greater than said second temperature.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said temperature is varied from a first temperature to a second temperature claim 1 , and said second temperature is greater than said first temperature.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said temperature of said predetermined volume of fluid is dependent of said flavorant.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising selecting at least one of a volume of beverage to be prepared and a style of beverage to be prepared claim 1 , said one or more infusion cycles being identified in response to selecting at least one of said volume of beverage to be prepared and said style of beverage to be prepared.6. The method of claim 1 , ...

COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior and food is receivable within said hollow interior. A heating element is associated with the housing and a support body supports food within the hollow interior. The support body includes a body having a plurality of diffuser ribs. A plurality of channels is formed between the plurality of diffuser rib and at least one of the plurality of diffuser ribs and the plurality of channels is operable to deflect a relatively downward flowing fluid relatively horizontally across said support body. 1. A cooking system comprising:a housing having a hollow interior, food being receivable within said hollow interior;a heating element associated with said housing;a support body for supporting food within said hollow interior, wherein said support surface includes a plurality of diffuser ribs; anda food container in said hollow interior, said support body being positionable within an interior of said food container;wherein said support surface includes a plurality of channels formed between said plurality of diffuser ribs.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of diffuser ribs extend upwardly from said surface into said hollow interior.3. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said support body further comprises a plurality of openings extending through the body.4. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said support body has a thermal mass between about 200 g and about 3 kg.5. The cooking system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one handle extending from said support body.6. The cooking system of claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor for monitoring at least one of a temperature within said hollow interior and a temperature of said support body claim 1 , said temperature sensor being located remotely from said heating element.7. The cooking system of claim 6 , wherein said temperature sensor is operable to monitor if a temperature of said support body is above a minimum threshold ...

COOKING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS THEREOF

A cooking system includes a housing having at least one internal compartment and a cooking container receivable within said at least one internal compartment. A cooking volume is defined within an interior of said cooking container. A bottom surface of said cooking container is angled upwardly. A heating element is associated with said at least one internal compartment. 1. cooking system comprising:a housing having at least one internal compartment;a cooking container receivable within said at least one internal compartment, wherein a cooking volume is defined within an interior of said cooking container, wherein a bottom surface of said cooking container is angled upwardly; anda heating element associated with said at least one internal compartment.2. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said bottom surface of said cooking container is oriented at an angle to a surface for supporting the cooking system.3. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said bottom surface of said cooking container is not orthogonal to a back wall of said cooking container.4. The cooking system of claim 1 , wherein said cooking container includes a front wall and a back wall claim 1 , and a height of said cooking container adjacent said back wall of said cooking container is greater than a height of said cooking container adjacent said front wall of said cooking container.5. The cooking system of claim 1 , further comprising an insert positionable within said interior of said cooking container claim 1 , said insert including a food support surface having at least one opening formed therein.610.-. (canceled)11. The cooking system of claim 5 , wherein an air duct separate from said cooking volume is defined between said insert and a portion of said cooking container.12. (canceled)13. The cooking system of claim 1 , further comprising an air movement mechanism disposed in said housing.14. The cooking system of claim 13 , further comprising a motor operable to rotate said air movement ...

Automatic coffee maker process for preparing a cold brewed beverage

A method of preparing a brewed beverage using a beverage brewing apparatus includes providing a flavorant, identifying a process cycle including one or more infusion cycles for preparing the brewed beverage, performing said one or more infusion cycles, wherein said performing of said one or more infusion cycles includes providing fluid to said flavorant, and varying a temperature of said fluid provided to said flavorant during a single infusion cycle of said one or more infusion cycles, or between a plurality of infusion cycles of said one or more infusion cycles.

Flush actuator

A flush actuator for engaging a flush valve. The flush actuator provides a mechanism assembly for automatically flushing the flush valve. A sensor provides a presence detection to trigger the automatic flushing. Redundant manual activation is provided.

Cooking system with guard

A cooking system including a housing having a hollow interior, a heating element associated with said housing, a support body for supporting the food within said hollow interior such that the food is positionable on a support surface of said support body, and a guard located between at least a portion of the support surface and said heating element. The guard is permissive of convective airflow between said hollow interior and said heating element, and is generally impermeable to projectile matter generated during a cooking operation.

Automatic coffee maker and method of preparing a brewed beverage

A beverage system includes a housing and a brew basket associated with the housing. The brew basket includes a brew chamber. A pressurization system is associated with the brew chamber. The pressurization system is selectively operable to increase a pressure within the brew chamber to control a rate at which a fluid passes through the brew chamber to an outlet formed in said brew basket.

Automatic coffee maker and process for preparing a cold brewed beverage

A method of preparing a brewed beverage using a beverage brewing apparatus includes providing a flavorant, identifying a process cycle including one or more infusion cycles for preparing the brewed beverage, performing said one or more infusion cycles, wherein said performing of said one or more infusion cycles includes providing fluid to said flavorant, and varying a temperature of said fluid provided to said flavorant during a single infusion cycle of said one or more infusion cycles, or between a plurality of infusion cycles of said one or more infusion cycles.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system including a housing having a hollow interior and food being receivable within said hollow interior. A support body supports food within the hollow interior and a heating element is positioned to heat the hollow interior and the support body. A temperature sensor is operable to monitor a temperature of the support body. The temperature sensor is located remotely from said heating element.

Countertop cooking system

A cooking system positionable on a support surface includes a housing having a hollow chamber including an internal cooking chamber for receiving a food item, at least one radiative heating element arranged within the hollow interior and operable to heat said cooking chamber and a convection heater disposed within the hollow chamber and operable to heat the cooking chamber. The cooking system is operable in a convection cooking mode and during the convection cooking mode, the at least one radiative heating element is selectively energized.

Automatic coffee maker and process for preparing a cold brewed beverage

A method of preparing a brewed beverage using a beverage brewing apparatus includes providing a flavorant, identifying a process cycle including one or more infusion cycles for preparing the brewed beverage, performing said one or more infusion cycles, wherein said performing of said one or more infusion cycles includes providing fluid to said flavorant, and varying a temperature of said fluid provided to said flavorant during a single infusion cycle of said one or more infusion cycles, or between a plurality of infusion cycles of said one or more infusion cycles.

Smoke functionality in electric grill-type appliance

A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior, a heating element operable to heat to said hollow interior, a food support surface arranged within said hollow interior, and a combustible substrate module removably positionable in said housing. When positioned in the housing, the combustible substrate module is arranged in fluid communication with the hollow interior and the combustible substrate module is disposed remote of the food support surface.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system includes a housing having at least one internal compartment and a cooking container receivable within said at least one internal compartment. A cooking volume is defined within an interior of said cooking container. A bottom surface of said cooking container is angled upwardly. A heating element is associated with said at least one internal compartment.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system includes a housing having at least one internal compartment and a cooking container receivable within said at least one internal compartment. A cooking volume is defined within an interior of said cooking container. A bottom surface of said cooking container is angled upwardly. A heating element is associated with said at least one internal compartment.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior including a cooking zone for receiving food to be cooked, a heating element associated with said housing, and a grill plate having a support surface for supporting food within said hollow interior. The grill plate has a thermal mass sufficient to maintain a temperature required to achieve a Maillard reaction of said food At least a portion of said cooking zone is disposed between said support surface and said heating element. Said heating element is operable to heat said support body to impart contact cooking from said support surface to food supported thereby in said cooking zone.

Grill plate

Cooking system with steam

A cooking system for cooking food including a housing having a hollow interior and a cooking container receivable within said hollow interior. The cooking container has an upper end and a feature formed at the upper end. At least one heating element is associated with the feature and a fluid source is arranged to deliver fluid to said feature.

Automatic coffee maker and process for preparing a cold brewed beverage

A method of preparing a brewed beverage using a beverage brewing apparatus includes providing a flavorant, identifying a process cycle including one or more infusion cycles for preparing the brewed beverage, performing said one or more infusion cycles, wherein said performing of said one or more infusion cycles includes providing fluid to said flavorant, and varying a temperature of said fluid provided to said flavorant during a single infusion cycle of said one or more infusion cycles, or between a plurality of infusion cycles of said one or more infusion cycles.

Automatic coffee maker and process for preparing a cold brewed beverage

A method of preparing a cold brew beverage includes providing a flavorant, identifying a brew cycle for preparing the cold brew beverage, and performing said brew cycle, wherein performing said brew cycle includes steeping said flavorant within a predetermined volume of water having a temperature between about 30°C and about 50°C.

Blender system with vibration proof seal

Disclosed are a container assembly and a food processing system (20) comprising thereof. The container assembly includes a sealable body including a chamber (32), a chamber opening (56) formed in the sealable body, and a vacuum sealing assembly (52) mounted to the sealable body adjacent the chamber opening (56). The vacuum sealing assembly (52) includes a needle valve (60) having a needle valve opening formed therein. The needle valve (60) is movable relative to the chamber opening (56) such that the needle valve opening is movable into and out of the chamber (32). A biasing mechanism (74) is operably coupled to the needle valve (60) to move the needle valve opening out of the chamber (32).

Vacuum food processing system

An accessory for use with a container of a food processing system includes a body positionable within a base of the food processing system, said body having a first side and a second side, an opening formed in said body, a member configurable with said opening to selectively seal said opening, said member being arranged at said second side of said body, a vacuum sealing assembly for sealing a chamber of the container, and a release mechanism operable to selectively fluidly couple said chamber to an ambient atmosphere.

Countertop cooking system

A cooking system positionable on a support surface including a housing including at least a top wall, bottom wall, and side walls, said housing defining a hollow chamber including a cooking chamber and a convecting chamber. A convection heater is disposed within the convecting chamber. At least one fluidly communicable opening extends between the convecting chamber and the cooking chamber. The at least one fluidly communicable opening fully extends between the top wall and the bottom wall of the housing.

Smoke functionality in electric grill-type appliance

A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior, a heating element operable to heat to said hollow interior, a food support surface arranged within said hollow interior, and a combustible substrate module removably positionable in said housing. When positioned in the housing, the combustible substrate module is arranged in fluid communication with the hollow interior and the combustible substrate module is disposed remote of the food support surface.

Knife sharpening system and method

Knife sharpener systems and methods are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a knife sharpening system can include a support structure configured to hold a knife having a handle and a blade extending therefrom, and a carriage assembly mounted on the support structure. The carriage assembly can have a sharpening element that is configured to sharpen a cutting edge of the blade. The carriage assembly can be movable relative to the knife blade to cause the sharpening element to apply a force to the cutting edge of the knife blade.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system includes a housing having at least one internal compartment and a cooking container receivable within said at least one internal compartment. A cooking volume is defined within an interior of said cooking container. A bottom surface of said cooking container is angled upwardly. A heating element is associated with said at least one internal compartment.

Food preparation device

Guard for cooking system

A cooking system including a housing having a hollow interior, a heating element associated with said housing, a support body for supporting the food within said hollow interior such that the food is positionable on a support surface of said support body, and a guard located between at least a portion of the support surface and said heating element. The guard is permissive of convective airflow between said hollow interior and said heating element, and is generally impermeable to projectile matter generated during a cooking operation.

Collapsible handle for cookware lids

Cookware lids are provided having a collapsible handle that is movable between a first extended configuration for use during cooking, and a second collapsed configuration with a reduced profile to enable the lids to be stored. In certain exemplary embodiments, the lids can include attachment features to allow the lids to be arranged in a stacked configuration, with the collapsible handle mated to the attachment feature on an adjacent lid.

Grease trap

A grill plate includes a body having a top surface for supporting food, a grease trap associated with said body, a cavity defined by said grease trap, and an opening to said cavity disposed proximate said top surface.

Cooking system

A cooking system comprising:a housing (26) defining a hollow chamber (30) configured to receive food, said housing having an upper portion defining an opening (38) to said hollow chamber;a lid (24) movable relative to said housing between an open position and a closed position, said lid sealing said opening to said hollow chamber in said closed position, wherein a portion (46) of said lid is selectively positionable to form a pressure-tight heating volume between said hollow chamber and said portion of said lid;and at least one heating element (70, 74) associated with at least one of said housing and said lid, said at least one heating element being arranged within said pressure-tight heating volume

Cooking system

A cooking system comprising a housing (26) defining a hollow chamber (30) configured to receive food, a controller (18) configured to operate the cooking system in a plurality of modes including a conductive cooking mode and a convective cooking mode, a first temperature sensor (S1) operable by said controller to detect temperature in said hollow chamber during said conductive cooking mode, and a second temperature sensor (S2) operable by said controller to detect temperature in said hollow chamber during said convective cooking mode, wherein said controller is configured to receive an initial user input that initiates at least one of said conductive cooking mode and said convective cooking mode, and switch between operation of said first temperature sensor and second temperature sensor following said initial user input and without further user input.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system comprising a housing (26) defining a hollow chamber (30) configured to receive food, said housing having an upper portion defining an opening (38) to said hollow chamber; a lid (24) movable relative to said housing between an open position and a closed position a lid lock (52) associated with at least one of said lid and said housing, said lid being configurable between a lid locked condition with said housing and a lid unlocked condition with said housing via said lid lock, and at least one vent (100, 102) disposed in at least one of said lid and said housing, wherein said at least one vent is configurable between an open vent condition and a closed vent condition via actuation of said lid lock.

Cooking system

Cooking device and components thereof

Cooking system

A cooking system includes a housing (26) defining a hollow chamber (30) configured to receive food. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber. A lid (24) is movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The lid (24) seals the opening to the hollow chamber when in the closed position. A portion (52) of the lid (24) is selectively positionable to form a pressure-tight heating volume between the hollow chamber and the portion of said lid. At least one heating element (70, 74) is associated with at least one of the housing and the lid. The at least one heating element is arranged within the pressure-tight heating volume.

Cooking system

Cooking system

Cooking system

A cooking system includes a housing (26) defining a hollow chamber (30) configured to receive food. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber. A lid (24) is movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The lid (24) seals the opening to the hollow chamber when in the closed position. A portion (52) of the lid (24) is selectively positionable to form a pressure-tight heating volume between the hollow chamber and the portion of said lid. At least one heating element (70, 74) is associated with at least one of the housing and the lid. The at least one heating element is arranged within the pressure-tight heating volume.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system includes a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive food. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to said hollow chamber. A lid is movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The lid seals the opening to the hollow chamber when in the closed position. A portion of the lid is selectively positionable to form a pressure-tight heating volume between the hollow chamber and the portion of said lid. At least one heating element is associated with at least one of the housing and the lid. The at least one heating element is arranged within the pressure-tight heating volume.

Knife sharpening systems

Knife sharpener systems and methods are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a knife sharpening system can include a housing configured to receive a knife blade at a proximal end thereof and a sharpening element movably mounted to the housing and configured to sharpen a cutting edge of a knife blade by moving relative to the housing along and against a cutting edge of a knife blade disposed in the housing. The knife sharpening system can include an access door pivotally coupled to a distal end of the housing and configured to allow access to the sharpening element to allow removal of at least a portion of the sharpening element.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior and a container disposable within the hollow interior and including a bottom surface. The container defines a container cavity for receiving food to be cooked. A support body is positionable within the hollow interior to support food. The support body is disposable within the container cavity. The container cavity includes a clearance area between a bottom of the support body and the bottom surface of the container. A heating element operably coupled to the support body.

Hybrid receptacle beverage brewing system

A system for preparing a brewed beverage from at least one flavorant includes a housing, a receptacle connectable to the housing for holding the at least one flavorant and a reservoir connectable to the housing. The receptacle including a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet and a first fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the first fluid inlet and a second fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the second fluid inlet.

Automatic coffee maker and method of preparing a brewed beverage

An automated beverage brewing apparatus is provided including a controller for identifying a volume of bloom water and a bloom time for preparing a brewed beverage. A user interface provides at least one input to the controller. The controller is configured to vary the volume of the bloom water based on a type of brewed beverage and a size of brewed beverage input via the user interface.

Blender system with vibration proof seal

Disclosed are a container assembly and a food processing system (20) comprising thereof. The container assembly includes a sealable body including a chamber (32), a chamber opening (56) formed in the sealable body, and a vacuum sealing assembly (52) mounted to the sealable body adjacent the chamber opening (56). The vacuum sealing assembly (52) includes a needle valve (60) having a needle valve opening formed therein. The needle valve (60) is movable relative to the chamber opening (56) such that the needle valve opening is movable into and out of the chamber (32). A biasing mechanism (74) is operably coupled to the needle valve (60) to move the needle valve opening out of the chamber (32).

Countertop cooking system

A cooking system positionable on a support surface includes a housing having a hollow chamber including an internal cooking chamber for receiving a food item, at least one radiative heating element arranged within the hollow interior and operable to heat said cooking chamber and a convection heater disposed within the hollow chamber and operable to heat the cooking chamber. The cooking system is operable in a convection cooking mode and during the convection cooking mode, the at least one radiative heating element is selectively energized.

Blender system with vibration proof seal

Automatic coffee maker and process for preparing a cold brewed beverage

A method of preparing a cold brew beverage includes providing a flavorant, identifying a brew cycle for preparing the cold brew beverage, and performing said brew cycle, wherein performing said brew cycle includes steeping said flavorant within a predetermined volume of water having a temperature between about 30°C and about 50°C.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system comprises a housing, a lid, a user interface (120), and a movable lid lock. The cooking system (20) is operable in a conductive cooking mode when the lid (24) is in a locked condition, and in a convective cooking mode when the lid (24) is in an unlocked condition. The user interface (120) includes a first portion associated with the conductive cooking mode, and a second portion associated with the convective cooking mode. A respective portion of the user interface (120) is energized, for selection by a user, responsive to an indication of the position of the lid lock.

Cooking system with steam

A cooking system for cooking food including a housing having a hollow interior and a cooking container receivable within said hollow interior. The cooking container has an upper end and a feature formed at the upper end. At least one heating element is associated with the feature and a fluid source is arranged to deliver fluid to said feature.

Cooking system with steam

Cooking system with steam

A cooking system for cooking food including a housing having a hollow interior and a cooking container receivable within said hollow interior. The cooking container has an upper end and a feature formed at the upper end. At least one heating element is associated with the feature and a fluid source is arranged to deliver fluid to said feature.

Cooking system

A cooking system includes a housing (26) defining a hollow chamber (30) configured to receive food, said housing having an upper portion defining an opening (38) to said hollow chamber, a lid (24) movable relative to said housing between an open position and a closed position, said lid including an interior lid cavity, an air movement device (78) positioned to move air through at least one of said hollow chamber and said interior lid cavity in a direction of flow, and at least one vent (100, 102) disposed in at least one of said lid and said housing and including a leading end and a trailing end relative to said direction of flow, wherein said at least one vent is openable to have a greater airflow capacity at said leading end relative to said trailing end or openable to have a greater airflow capacity at said trailing end relative to said leading end.

Knife sharpening systems

Knife sharpener systems and methods are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a knife sharpening system can include a support structure configured to hold a knife having a handle and a blade extending therefrom, and a carriage assembly mounted on the support structure. The carriage assembly can have a sharpening element that is configured to sharpen a cutting edge of the blade. The carriage assembly can be movable relative to the knife blade to cause the sharpening element to apply a force to the cutting edge of the knife blade.

Knife sharpening system and method

Knife sharpener systems and methods are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a knife sharpening system can include a support structure configured to hold a knife having a handle and a blade extending therefrom, and a carriage assembly mounted on the support structure. The carriage assembly can have a sharpening element that is configured to sharpen a cutting edge of the blade. The carriage assembly can be movable relative to the knife blade to cause the sharpening element to apply a force to the cutting edge of the knife blade.

Grease trap

A grill plate includes a body having a top surface for supporting food, a grease trap associated with said body, a cavity defined by said grease trap, and an opening to said cavity disposed proximate said top surface.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system comprises a housing, a lid, a user interface (120), and a movable lid lock. The cooking system (20) is operable in a conductive cooking mode when the lid (24) is in a locked condition, and in a convective cooking mode when the lid (24) is in an unlocked condition. The user interface (120) includes a first portion associated with the conductive cooking mode, and a second portion associated with the convective cooking mode. A respective portion of the user interface (120) is energized, for selection by a user, responsive to an indication of the position of the lid lock.

Grease trap

A grill plate includes a body having a top surface for supporting food, a grease trap associated with said body, a cavity defined by said grease trap, and an opening to said cavity disposed proximate said top surface.

Hybrid receptacle beverage brewing system

A system for preparing a brewed beverage from at least one flavorant includes a housing, a receptacle connectable to the housing for holding the at least one flavorant and a reservoir connectable to the housing. The receptacle including a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet and a first fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the first fluid inlet and a second fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the second fluid inlet.

Hybrid receptacle beverage brewing system

A system for preparing a brewed beverage from at least one flavorant includes a housing, a receptacle connectable to the housing for holding the at least one flavorant and a reservoir connectable to the housing. The receptacle including a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet and a first fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the first fluid inlet and a second fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the second fluid inlet.

Hybrid receptacle beverage brewing system

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system includes a housing having at least one internal compartment and a cooking container receivable within said at least one internal compartment. A cooking volume is defined within an interior of said cooking container. A bottom surface of said cooking container is angled upwardly. A heating element is associated with said at least one internal compartment.

Automatic coffeemaker process for preparing a cold brewed beverage

A method of preparing a brewed beverage using a beverage brewing apparatus includes providing a flavorant, identifying a process cycle including one or more infusion cycles for preparing the brewed beverage, performing said one or more infusion cycles, wherein said performing of said one or more infusion cycles includes providing fluid to said flavorant, and varying a temperature of said fluid provided to said flavorant during a single infusion cycle of said one or more infusion cycles, or between a plurality of infusion cycles of said one or more infusion cycles.

Countertop cooking system

A cooking system positionable on a support surface including a housing including at least a top wall, bottom wall, and side walls, said housing defining a hollow chamber including a cooking chamber and a convecting chamber. A convection heater is disposed within the convecting chamber. At least one fluidly communicable opening extends between the convecting chamber and the cooking chamber. The at least one fluidly communicable opening fully extends between the top wall and the bottom wall of the housing.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior including a cooking zone for receiving food to be cooked, a heating element associated with said housing, and a grill plate having a support surface for supporting food within said hollow interior. The grill plate has a thermal mass sufficient to maintain a temperature required to achieve a Maillard reaction of said food At least a portion of said cooking zone is disposed between said support surface and said heating element. Said heating element is operable to heat said support body to impart contact cooking from said support surface to food supported thereby in said cooking zone.

Grease trap

A grill plate includes a body having a top surface for supporting food, a grease trap associated with said body, a cavity defined by said grease trap, and an opening to said cavity disposed proximate said top surface.

Cooking device and components thereof

A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior and food is receivable within said hollow interior. A heating element is associated with the housing and a support body supports food within the hollow interior. The support body includes a body having a plurality of diffuser ribs. A plurality of channels is formed between the plurality of diffuser rib and at least one of the plurality of diffuser ribs and the plurality of channels is operable to deflect a relatively downward flowing fluid relatively horizontally across said support body.

Oven

Automatic coffee maker and process for preparing a cold brewed beverage

A method of preparing a brewed beverage using a beverage brewing apparatus includes providing a flavorant, identifying a process cycle including one or more infusion cycles for preparing the brewed beverage, performing said one or more infusion cycles, wherein said performing of said one or more infusion cycles includes providing fluid to said flavorant, and varying a temperature of said fluid provided to said flavorant during a single infusion cycle of said one or more infusion cycles, or between a plurality of infusion cycles of said one or more infusion cycles.

Countertop cooking system

A cooking system positionable on a support surface includes a housing having a hollow chamber including an internal cooking chamber for receiving a food item, at least one radiative heating element arranged within the hollow interior and operable to heat said cooking chamber and a convection heater disposed within the hollow chamber and operable to heat the cooking chamber. The cooking system is operable in a convection cooking mode and during the convection cooking mode, the at least one radiative heating element is selectively energized.