Abstract: A cooling appliance includes a storage compartment for receiving goods to be cooled, and an air duct assembly in fluid communication with the storage compartment. The air duct assembly includes at least one air duct for suctioning the cool air from the storage compartment. A sensing element senses the temperature of the cool air of the storage compartment. The air duct has a first duct housing part with an air suctioning entrance opening through which the cool air enters into the air duct, and an external second duct housing part on which the sensing element is provided. The external second duct housing part is configured to be selectively connected to the first duct housing part.

Abstract: A removable upper plinth or top panel structure for a domestic appliance, includes: an elongated plate-shaped cover for covering an access opening at a top portion of the domestic appliance; a plurality of attachment members disposed on the elongated plate-shaped cover for detachably mounting the elongated plate-shaped cover to the domestic appliance; and a plurality of tethers connected to the elongated plate-shaped cover, such that on condition that the elongated plate-shaped cover is detached from the domestic appliance to expose the access area, the elongated plate-shaped cover flips downward and hangs on the plurality of tethers.

Abstract: A cooling device has a body defining a storage space and at least one control unit for controlling an operation of the cooling device, and provided on an outer wall surface of the body facing outside. The cooling device further contains at least one carrier tray whereon the control unit is positioned, and wherein the carrier tray is configured to be movable between a closed position in which the carrier tray is positioned on the outer wall surface, and an open position in which the carrier tray at least partially extends outwardly from the body.

Abstract: A removable upper plinth or top panel structure for a domestic appliance, includes: an elongated plate-shaped cover for covering an access opening at a top portion of the domestic appliance; a plurality of attachment members disposed on the elongated plate-shaped cover for detachably mounting the elongated plate-shaped cover to the domestic appliance; and a plurality of tethers connected to the elongated plate-shaped cover, such that on condition that the elongated plate-shaped cover is detached from the domestic appliance to expose the access area, the elongated plate-shaped cover flips downward and hangs on the plurality of tethers.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an apparatus and a method for detecting first and subsequent drops of follicle fluid falling into a test tube during an aspiration process. A pair of optical devices (emitter and detector) is positioned at opposite side of the test tube. The emitter emits a beam of light towards the detector. As soon as a drop of the follicle fluid falls into the test tube, a signal processing circuitry detects a change in intensity of the light received by the detector. Further, the intensity of beam is compared with a pre-defined intensity. Based on the comparison, if the difference between the pre-defined intensity and intensity is greater than a pre-defined threshold value, the signal processing circuitry generates an electrical signal indicating the detection of the first drop of the follicle fluid falling into the test tube.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an apparatus and a method for detecting level of the follicle fluid falling into a test tube during an aspiration process. The apparatus may be configured for detecting the level of the follicle fluid falling into the test tube. Upon detecting that the level reaches the pre-defined threshold level in the test tube, the apparatus may be further configured to notify a doctor about the level of the follicle fluid into the test tube via an audio alarm or visually through the ultrasound monitor. The notification enables the doctor to concentrate on the aspiration process and further facilitates to prevent spilling of the follicle fluid from the test tube, once the follicle fluid reaches the pre-defined threshold level of the test tube.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foot switch to be used in medical equipment for controlling various medical operations. The foot switch may comprise a foot pedal, a pressure sensor, a tilt sensor and a control unit. The pressure sensor may be adapted to sense a pressure applied on the foot pedal. The tilt sensor may be adapted to sense tilting of the foot pedal. The control unit may be configured to receive a first control signal and a second control signal from the pressure sensor and the tilt sensor respectively. The control unit may further be configured to perform a first function and a second function based upon the receipt of the first control signal and the second control respectively. The first function and the second function may be associated with controlling parameters associated with the medical equipment, thereby facilitating to control the medical operations.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an apparatus and a method for detecting level of the follicle fluid falling into a test tube during an aspiration process. The apparatus may be configured for detecting the level of the follicle fluid falling into the test tube. Upon detecting that the level reaches the pre-defined threshold level in the test tube, the apparatus may be further configured to notify a doctor about the level of the follicle fluid into the test tube via an audio alarm or visually through the ultrasound monitor. The notification enables the doctor to concentrate on the aspiration process and further facilitates to prevent spilling of the follicle fluid from the test tube, once the follicle fluid reaches the pre-defined threshold level of the test tube.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an apparatus and method of using such apparatus for recovering oocyte from patient's uterus. The present disclosure provides hassle-free and user-interactive experience to the user using the apparatus during the oocyte recovery process. The apparatus comprises a profile control module, a user interface module, and proportional control module. The profile control module defines a plurality of profiles. Further, each of the plurality of profiles comprises a plurality of attributes having a plurality of values. The user interface module enables a user to select a profile from the plurality of profiles and a value corresponding to each attribute of the profile selected. Further, proportional control module generates a vacuum level, via a vacuum generating unit, based upon the profile and the value select by the user. Further, the vacuum level generated may be proportionally controlled based on pressure applied on foot pedal.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an apparatus and a method for detecting first and subsequent drops of follicle fluid falling into a test tube during an aspiration process. A pair of optical devices (emitter and detector) is positioned at opposite side of the test tube. The emitter emits a beam of light towards the detector. As soon as a drop of the follicle fluid falls into the test tube, a signal processing circuitry detects a change in intensity of the light received by the detector. Further, the intensity of beam is compared with a pre-defined intensity. Based on the comparison, if the difference between the pre-defined intensity and intensity is greater than a pre-defined threshold value, the signal processing circuitry generates an electrical signal indicating the detection of the first drop of the follicle fluid falling into the test tube.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for maintaining temperature of a human follicle fluid containing a human oocyte. The method may comprise a warm dry block, wherein the warm dry block may be adapted to hold a plurality of tubes. The warm dry block may further be adapted to constantly maintain the temperature of the human follicle fluid containing human oocyte in the tube. In one aspect, when the tube is displaced from the warm dry block, an outer jacket may facilitate to maintain the temperature until the tube is again placed in the warm dry block. In one aspect, the tube is wrapped around with the outer jacket, wherein the outer jacket may be composed of Aluminum (Al) or Aluminum (Al) alloy.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for controlling mobility of a trolley. The apparatus may be attached to the trolley at the bottom. The apparatus may comprise an anti-skid surface and a controlling means to control the movement of the anti-skid surface. The anti-skid surface may be enabled to move vertically downward and upward, via the controlling means, thereby arresting mobility of the trolley. The downward movement of the anti-skid surface may facilitate contact between the anti-skid surface and floor thereby arresting the mobility, whereas the upward movement of the anti-skid surface may restore the mobility by disconnecting the contact between the anti-skid surface and the floor.

Abstract: An ionization gas sensor includes a first electrode and a second electrode, such as cathode and anode electrodes. The second electrode is a carbon nanotube film having a carbon nanotube density such that the film behaves as a conducting sheet electrode. The sensor also includes a voltage source electrically connected to the first and to the second electrodes.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling the operation of a tool are provided. These methods and systems may be used to control the operation of any tool, for example, a drill or a saw. The methods and systems employ at least one sensor to detect at least one operational parameter of the tool, for example, drill speed or acceleration. Instrumentation is used to process the data representing the parameter to determine characteristic values of the parameter, for example, amplitudes and frequencies. These characteristic values are used to control the operation of the tool, to determine one or more properties of the material being acted on by the tool, or to monitor the condition of the tool. Though aspects of the invention may be applied to a broad range of tools and machining processes, in one aspect, the methods and systems are used to monitor and control the operation of a surgical drilling process, for example, for the drilling of bone.

Abstract: A fuel reservoir having a reticulated material, generally a felt or a foam, disposed therein is provided. The addition of this reticulated material, either alone or in combination with a viscous fuel, assists the prevention of undesired flow of the fuel, the minimization of undesired leakages, and assists in orientation independence and uniform distribution of the fuel in the reservoir. The reticulated material enables the use of a viscous liquid fuel that has fuel diffusion rates and fuel utilization characteristics that approach those of neat liquid methanol. The material also helps create a greater surface area for evaporation, thus allowing a highly concentrated, vaporous fuel substance to be delivered to an associated fuel cell.