Abstract: The invention relates to a beverage production device for preparing a beverage by means of extracting a food substance contained in a capsule (10), the device comprising capsule enclosing means (29,30) for housing a dedicated capsule (10) within the device, water supply means (25,27,28,29) for providing liquid to the enclosing means (29,30) and perforating means (20) provided within the enclosing means (29,30) for perforating the capsule (10) in order to produce outlet openings in the capsule for guiding the produced beverage out of the capsule, wherein the perforating means comprise at least two perforating members (20), each of the perforating members (20) comprising a cutting edge (1) formed by two outer cutting surfaces (2,3) joined at the cutting edge, wherein the cutting edge (1) is arranged essentially parallel to a central axis (X) of the enclosing means (29,30).

Abstract: The invention relates to a beverage preparation machine having an ingredient processing module adapted to use for preparing beverages capsules of a first type having a first size and capsules of a second type having a second size. The machine comprises a positioner adapted to hold a capsule of the first or the second type. The beverage preparation machine further comprises a size sensing arrangement configured to: detect a presence of a capsule in the positioner; determine a size information by measuring a size of said detected capsule and comparing said measured size to the first and the second size; send the size information to the ingredient processing module.

Abstract: A delivery head for a beverage preparation machine comprising a movable first part and a fixed second part, the first part being movable relative to the second part between an open position and a closed position, in the open position the first part being positioned to enable loading of a cartridge into the delivery head, in the closed position the first part and second part being positioned to hold said cartridge in a dispensing position, the delivery head further comprising an inlet piercer and an outlet piercer, the inlet piercer and the outlet piercer being orientated substantially in the same direction and being pivotable relative to the fixed second part between a retracted position and a piercing position.

Abstract: An energy-saving method for preparing a fresh brewed cold coffee beverage comprises the steps of: a. filling a brewing means with a predetermined quantity of coffee powder; b. brewing a hot coffee beverage by pushing hot water and/or hot steam through said predetermined quantity of coffee powder in said brewing means; c. cooling down said hot coffee beverage by exclusively bringing it in thermal contact with a stream of cold water; and d. dispensing said cooled-down coffee beverage at a coffee outlet.

Abstract: A method of making cookware containing a bonded composite comprising the steps of providing at least two layers of materials by pressurizing and heating wherein the first of the at least two layers of materials has a plurality of spaced-apart bubbles formed on its surface, defining a cooking surface of the cookware, and a second layer of two layers of material is bonded thereto, wherein the bonding between the bubbles and the second material is of a lesser degree than the bonding between the first and second layers of materials in areas intermediate the bubbles, whereby a coefficient of heat conductivity is greater in the intermediate areas than in the bubbles. The method also includes providing a plurality of sets of bonding blank assemblies by solid state processing under pressure and heat.

Abstract: A lid for a container for cooking food, the lid for resting on a free edge of the container, the lid including a covering element, a shaped element and connector for connecting the two elements, the shaped and covering elements configured to allow them to move between: a first closure operating position of the lid, in which the two elements of the lid combine to close the cooking container on which the lid rests, and a second opening operating position of the lid, for allowing venting of the container when the lid rests thereon and to prevent escape from the container. The lid includes at least one thermal actuator, on reaching a first pre-set temperature, for automatically moving the covering element with respect to the shaped element to bring the latter into the opening position, to allow venting of the container when the lid is placed upon it.

Abstract: A rethermalizing station includes a well defined by a side wall, a food pan configured to be inserted into the well and to hold a food item, a first induction coil surrounding the side wall of the well, the first induction coil configured to warm the food item via inductive heating of the food pan, a first temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the food pan, and a control unit coupled to the first induction coil and the first temperature sensor, the control unit configured to control the first induction coil in response to the temperature of the food pan detected by the first temperature sensor such that temperature of the food pan is maintained at a targeted temperature.

Abstract: A tray or pan for preparing and serving pizza is disclosed. The tray or pan may have a first cooking region separated from a second cooking region by a partition. The tray or pan may be discoid in shape and comprise an annular partition defining a smaller discoid surface within the partition.

Abstract: A grilling apparatus for use in a cooking chamber of an oven includes an upper cooking surface, a lower cooking surface, at least one pair of connectors movably connecting the upper cooking surface to the lower cooking surface, a guide disposed about a door of the oven, and an actuator connected to the pair of connectors. The actuator is slidably disposed about the guide. The guide is connected to the door of the oven such that movement of the door causes the actuator to slide in the guide moving the upper and lower cooking surfaces towards and/or away from one another.

Abstract: A chimney starter having a tubular housing including a charcoal chamber extending between the upper opening of the tubular housing and thermal insulation means, blowing means arranged on the opposite side of the thermal insulation means in relation to the charcoal chamber, and at least one duct extending through the thermal insulation means from the blowing means to the charcoal chamber and heating means arranged in the at least one duct.

Abstract: A grill drip guard device prevents drips from soiling a front panel of a grill. The device includes a plate having a first edge, a second edge, and a pair of lateral side edges extending between the first edge and the second edge. A connection flange is coupled to and extends from the first edge of the plate. A coupler is coupled to and extends along the connection flange for coupling the plate to a grill such that the plate extends outwardly from the grill, the second edge of the plate is positioned in spaced relationship to the grill, and the plate extends over a front panel of the grill.

Abstract: A method for filling a fryer pot in a fryer with a volume of cooking oil includes determining if the fryer has commenced a setpoint control operation, and opening a valve and activating a pump to fill the fryer pot with oil when the fryer has commenced the setpoint control operation.

Abstract: A thawing appliance (1), in particular a food thawing cabinet, includes a food compartment (11), a refrigeration circuit (30) comprising a cooler (37), a heater (40) switchable between at least two conditions, and an air circulating element (21) circulating an airflow across the food compartment (11). The airflow passes through the heater (40) only a part of the airflow passes through the cooler (37).

Abstract: The disclosure extends to devices, systems and methods for mixing fluids, such as a confectionary topping, and dispensing the fluids conveniently into other secondary containers.

Abstract: A beverage mixing system includes a housing, a sealing feature, a locking feature, and an agitator. The housing has an opening separating inner and outer surfaces and a boss that extends through the housing such that part of the outer surface forms an inner bore of the boss having a terminus pointing toward the opening. The agitator has a base, a shaft, and a mixing element coupled to the base such that the base, in cooperation with the sealing feature, circumferentially seals the opening of the housing to form a cavity defined by the inner surface. The shaft passes through the inner bore. The locking feature when engaged permits independent or simultaneous translational and rotational movement of the shaft while an area between the terminus of the boss and the shaft remains mechanically sealed during the movement against liquid or powder encroachment into a clean area of the inner bore.

Abstract: A blender includes a container, a cap, and a sealing module. The cap covers the container. The sealing module includes a mounting seat, a sealing member, a shaft, a valve, and an accessible member. The mounting seat is mounted movably on the cap. The sealing member is disposed in the container, and mounted to the mounting seat. The shaft extends through and is movable relative to the mounting seat, the cap and the sealing member, and has a lower end mounted co-movably to the valve. The accessible member is mounted on the mounting seat, is connected co-movably to the shaft, and is operable to move the shaft along the vertical axis so as to drive the valve between a release position and an air-tight position.

Abstract: A blender blade assembly having a first blade with two first blade arms extending from a centre plane in opposite directions, wherein each blade arm has a planar base section extending perpendicularly from the centre plane, wherein the base section merges at its outer end into a wing section angled upwards from the base section, and wherein the blade assembly further includes a second blade with two second blade arms, wherein each second blade arm have a curve shaped blade.

Abstract: An open hole food grater is provided. A hole is etched into the blade such that a cutting angle is formed with the plane of the cutting surface and the point at which the same meets the hole. This design of the open hole food grater not only increases the efficiency of food grating by allowing the use of the same in two cutting directions, it also eliminates all protrusions from the plane of the cutting surface. This substantially reduces any chance of a user being cut by coming into contact with the plan of the food cutting surface of the grater.

Abstract: A shower door assembly with at least one adjustment assembly has an adjustment device and a locking device. The locking device includes a blocking element, a pressing element and an elastic element between the blocking element and the pressing element. The elastic element is arc-shaped when unlocked. An inclined surface projects to the blocking element. The curvature of the elastic element is thus reduced until it engages with the adjustment device. A driving device includes a cam mechanism and a sliding element having one end in contact with the pressing element and the other end sliding along with the inclined surface when driven by the cam mechanism so as to push the pressing element toward the blocking element, and thus reduce the curvature of the arc-shaped elastic element until the elastic element is engaged with the adjustment device.

Abstract: A foam-dispensing pump includes an actuator, a collar, a housing, an air piston, a liquid piston, a mesh element and an air valve structure. The collar is constructed and arranged for attachment to a liquid storage container and a portion of the actuator is received by the collar. The air piston is constructed and arranged to be moveable within the housing. The liquid piston is constructed and arranged to be moveable within the housing. The mesh element is constructed and arranged to receive air and liquid for the production of foam. The air valve structure includes an annular valve lip which is formed as part of the liquid piston and a cooperating annular valve element which is received by the air piston.

Abstract: A combination hand towel and pot holder assembly for use by an amateur cook or professional chef, the assembly having an elongate, cloth web formed of an absorbent material, the ends of the elongate web formed with pockets of the same absorbent material, the pockets formed on the same side of the web, the opposing side of the web, proximate the formed pockets would be overlaid with a heat resistant material layer, such as neoprene. The elongate web of the assembly would be of sufficient length to allow the assembly to be worn over the shoulder of the amateur cook or professional chef, the absorbent web material serving as a hand towel, and the terminus pockets in combination with the heat resistant material, such as neoprene, or a silicon compound, serve as potholders for the movement or transport of hot pots, pans or dishes. The assembly when not in use by the chef can be folded such that the heat resistant materials in the form of neoprene can serve as a trivet for hot plates, casseroles, or pots or pans.

Abstract: A towel includes a towel body having four corners and each corner has an L-shaped reinforcement rib connected to two sides of each corner. The density of each of the L-shaped reinforcement ribs is larger than that of the towel body. Each corner has a hole defined therethrough and located close to the reinforcement portion. Each hole has a reinforcement portion connected to the inner periphery thereof. The holes are respectively located at corners of the towel body or at positions close to sides of the towel body.

Abstract: A fibrous structure having a substantially continuous relatively low density network at least partially defining a plurality of relatively high density, irregularly shaped, discrete elements situated in an irregular pattern. Each of the discrete element has at least one arcuate portion on their outer perimeter, a major axis, A, and a minor axis, B, and wherein the length of the major axis, A, is greater than or equal to the length of the minor axis, B.

Abstract: A fibrous structure having a plurality of relatively high density, irregularly shaped, discrete elements. Each element is at least partially defined by a substantially continuous relatively low density network that extends about an area of the fibrous structure, wherein the plurality of relatively high density discrete elements and the substantially continuous relatively low density network together form a background pattern. The macro pattern can have a perimeter, wherein the macro pattern comprises alternating relatively low density and relatively high density regions within the perimeter.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toilet roll comprising a scented inner paperboard with a vacuum sealed container for maintaining fragrance and moisture prior to use. The fragrance or scent is emitted during use and provides a means for controlling bathroom odors without the need for fresheners or potpourri.

Abstract: A toilet paper wetting device for moistening a desired amount of toilet paper. The device includes a housing that can be mounted onto a wall adjacent to a roll of toilet paper in a bathroom. Water is supplied to the housing from a water source and can be dispensed as a fine mist by a spray mechanism within the upper end of the housing. The housing further includes a reservoir in which an antibacterial or scented solution can be stored. The reservoir is in fluid communication with the spray mechanism so that the solution can also be dispensed. The spray mechanism is actuated via one or more levers disposed on the housing. The lower end of the housing includes an upper surface with slots that allow liquid to pass into a removable tray slidably positioned on the lower end of the housing that collects excess liquid.

Abstract: A dispensing container for wet wipes includes a pop-up style dispensing means formed by a rigid port which surrounds a flexible, rubber-like material or sheet having one or more slits through which the wet wipes are dispensed. The configuration of the slits, in combination with the flexibility of the rubber-like material, enables the user to insert at least one finger through the slit to thread a wipe through the slit. The dispensing means has a Penetration Index of greater than 600 grams.

Abstract: A dispensing container for dispensable wipes generally comprises a base at least partially defining an internal compartment for storing the wipes and a dispensing partition connected to the base. The dispensing partition comprises a flexible material having an aperture defined therein through which the wipes are individually removable. The dispensing partition is configured to move from a first position to a second position when one of the wipes is removed from the container through the aperture. The dispensing partition is biased towards the first position, and is at least partially inverted from the first position when in the second position.

Abstract: A collapsible toilet enclosure has a base portion having a toilet aperture and a holding receptacle in fluid communication with the toilet aperture. The base portion has walls defining an inner space. An upper frame portion is pivotally connected to the base portion, the upper frame portion having a front wall, the upper frame portion being pivotable relative to the base portion between a collapsed position where the upper frame portion forms a lid for the base portion and a vertical position where the upper frame portion and a front wall of the base portion form a front wall of the toilet enclosure. The collapsible toilet has may be selectively secured to the upper frame portion in the vertical position. A doorframe is formed by an opening in the front wall of the upper frame portion and an opening in the base portion, the openings aligning to form the doorframe when the upper frame portion is in the vertical position.

Abstract: A portable toilet set having a base, a foldable stand and a pivoting lid is provided. The base includes a top surface, a bottom surface, an outer edge, and an inner edge. The inner edge forms an opening through the base. The stand is pivotally connected to the base and may include a deployed position and a retracted position. The deployed position includes the stand pivoting away from the base and operable to support the base in an elevated position. The retracted position includes the stand pivoting towards the base. The lid is pivotally connected to the base and includes an open position and a closed position. The open position includes the lid pivoting away from the base and exposing the opening. The closed position includes the lid pivoting towards the base and covering the opening.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hands free lifting mechanism for a toilet. The lifting mechanism includes a foot pedal assembly having at least one foot pedal, the foot pedal has a starting position and a finishing position. In the start position, the seat is down, in the finishing position the seat is up, depressing the foot pedal causes the pedal to go from the start position to the finishing position. In an exemplary embodiment, the mechanism includes a passive locking means for holding the foot pedal travel in any position and soft lowering structure for limiting the rate of travel of the pedal from the finish position to the start position. Additionally, the mechanism includes a lifting assembly having a cylinder housing attached to the toilet, the cylinder housing having at least one lifting cylinder attached to the seat and a stabilizing rod between the cylinder housing and the foot pedal. A cable attached at one end to the foot pedal and the other end to the lifting cylinder.

Abstract: A foldable stool for improving bowel posture of a user includes a footrest platform, a first leg, and a second leg. The foldable stool is configurable into a plurality of positions including an opened position and a closed position. In the opened position, the first and second legs are arranged substantially perpendicular to the footrest platform, and the first platform member and the second platform members are arranged to form a footrest surface having a cutout profile to facility placement of the foldable stool adjacent to a toilet basin. In the closed position, the footrest platform is folded to form a cavity that houses the first and second legs.

Abstract: A glass-wiping robot comprising a glass-wiping robot housing (1), a power cord (2) extending outward through the housing (1), a protruding mechanism (3) provided on the housing (1) and protruding from the surface thereof, and a power cord positioning sheath (4) provided on the housing (1), where the power cord (2) passes through a central through-hole of the power cord positioning sheath (4) and is fixed. By providing the power cord positioning sheath (4), the glass-wiping robot ensures that the power cord (2) does not interfere with other parts on the surface of the machine body of the glass-wiping robot, prevents the power cord (2) from hanging downward and winding when the glass-wiping robot is working, provides a simplified structure, and greatly improves the operational safety of the glass-wiping robot.

Abstract: Floor cleaning apparatus (1) comprising: a) a front portion (16) and a rear portion (17); the rear portion (17) comprising two lateral rear wheels (3); b) a chassis (2) and c) a cleaning unit (4) attached to the chassis (2), wherein the cleaning unit (4) comprises at least one rotatable brush (20) which is arranged in the front portion (16) of the cleaning apparatus (1) so as to be contactable with the floor (12) to be cleaned and a suction device (25) including a front suction unit (8) arranged in front of the at least one brush (20) and a rear suction unit (7) arranged rearward of the at least one brush (20), wherein the front suction unit (8) comprises a front suction channel (29) and a closing member (26) for closing the front suction channel (29).

Abstract: Provided is an self-propelled cleaning robot that can efficiently clean a flat surface even if a step is formed. The self-propelled cleaning robot that self-travels on a structure to clean a flat surface of the structure, the structure being installed in an outdoor location, the robot includes: a robot main body (2) in which a self-propelled moving means(4) is provided; a cleaning unit (10) that is provided in a front portion and/or a rear portion of the robot main body (2); and a controller (30) that controls activation of the moving means (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning brush for a floor cleaner, in particular, a self-propelled and self-steering floor cleaner, including at least one brush unit having a brush body defining a brush axis and being provided with cleaning bristles and having a first end and a second end, the at least one brush unit including at the first end or in the region of the first end a torque receiver device for coupling with a drive device of the floor cleaner. To provide such a cleaning brush which can be reliably mounted on a floor cleaner in a constructionally simple way, the at least one brush unit includes a bearing device for mounting on the floor cleaner, which is arranged between the first end and the second end. The invention also relates to a floor cleaner with a cleaning brush, in particular, a self-propelled and self-steering floor cleaner.

Abstract: An adaptive suspension for a rotary cleaning machine includes a hub ring configured to receive a hub member, a plurality of rigid arms that extend radially from the hub ring and each have a proximal end rotatably connected to the hub ring and a distal end configured to be rotatably connected to a suction shoe, and a plurality of flexing arms that extend radially from the hub ring and each have a proximal end rotatably connected to the hub ring at substantially the same angular position as a rigid arm and a distal end connected to the same rigid arm at a radial distance from the proximal end of the rigid arm. The adaptive suspension adapted for use in a rotary cleaning machine and enables independent upward and downward movements of the suction shoes over an uneven surface.

Abstract: A ventilating cleaning assembly includes a cleaning agent bottle, a cover, and a cleaning cloth. The cleaning agent bottle has an opening end and a bottom end opposite to each other. The cover has an open end and a closed end opposite to each other. The open end of the cover is detachably assembled to the cleaning agent bottle. An accommodating room is formed between an upper portion of the cover and the cleaning agent bottle. A plurality of permeable holes are formed in a peripheral wall of the cover corresponding to the accommodating room. The cleaning cloth is stored in the accommodating room. The cleaning agent bottle and the cleaning cloth are integrated together by utilizing the cover. In addition, the cleaning cloth stored in the accommodating room of the cover can be kept dry because of the permeable holes of the cover.

Abstract: A wide area mop is a device that is utilized to clean a large surface area such as an indoor court. The device features a rectangular mop base onto which a grommeted foldable cleaning cloth is removably attached via a plurality of fasteners and a plurality of hook fasteners. The rectangular mop base is physically dragged along behind the user via a pull cord, allowing the grommeted foldable cleaning cloth to accumulate dirt and grime. A set of circular weight plates is placed atop the grommeted foldable cleaning cloth once the grommeted foldable cleaning cloth is folded onto and secured to the rectangular mop base. The set of circular weight plates is able to provide additional weight to the rectangular mop base and the grommeted foldable cleaning cloth, allowing the device to more effectively scrub a surface.

Abstract: A cleaning pad structure of stitch bonded construction incorporating one or more substrate layers of an absorbent nonwoven material with an optional additional fluid blocking substrate layer of polymer film or other suitable material in juxtaposed relation to the absorbent nonwoven layers. Stitching yarns are introduced in stitching relation through the substrate layers. One face of the pad defines a cleaning surface of raised yarn loops formed by the stitched yarns. The pad further includes an attachment surface facing away from the cleaning surface. The stitches of yarns across the attachment surface define an engagement surface for attachment to cooperating hooking elements across a surface of a mop head to define a hook and loop attachment system.

Abstract: A foldable spin flat mop (100) is disclosed that comprises a handle (10); and a mop head (20) connected to the handle. The mop head comprises: at least two independent cleaning plates (21), which together being able to form a coplanar and flat cleaning flat surface; and a connection mechanism disposed to rotatably connect the at least two independent cleaning plates to the handle. The connection mechanism comprises: a plurality of seats (23) provided respectively at the at least two independent cleaning plates; and at least one joint member (24) connecting the plurality of seats; wherein each of the at least two independent cleaning plates is rotatable with regard to the joint member, such that the at least two independent cleaning plates each is capable of freely rotating relative to the handle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning washware, in particular dishes, is provided. In the process, the washware is subjected to at least one wash process in which adhering dirt is at least largely removed. The washware is then subjected to a final-washing process which has at least two substeps. The washware is acted on by a first rinse liquid in a first substep, with the first rinse liquid containing a disinfectant. The washware is acted on by a second rinse liquid in a subsequent second substep, with the second rinse liquid comprising at least one permeate which is produced by reverse osmosis.

Abstract: A tine assembly for a dishwasher appliance is provided. The tine assembly includes a plurality of segmented tines. Each segmented tine of the plurality of segmented tines includes a plurality of tine segments. Each tine segment of the plurality of tine segments is pivotally or rotatably mounted to a respective adjacent tine segment of the plurality of tine segments such that the segmented tines of the plurality of segmented tines are compliant. A related dishwasher appliance is also provided.

Abstract: An endoscope system comprises an LED light source unit, an image sensor, an imaging distance calculator and a light source controller. The LED light source unit generates illumination light. The image sensor has a blue pixel, a green pixel, a red pixel and a specific pixel receiving at least light in a blue wavelength band and a green wavelength light, and images an observation object by reflected light of the illumination light from the observation object. The imaging distance calculator calculates an imaging distance that is a distance between the image sensor and the observation object. The light source controller controls the light source unit to increase a component of the blue wavelength band or the green wavelength band included in the illumination light according to the imaging distance.

Abstract: An endoscope system includes an endoscope including an image pickup section that picks up an image of a subject lumen organ, a recording section that records three-dimensional image information of a lumen organ acquired from a medical diagnosis apparatus, a position estimating section that estimates a distal end position of the endoscope, a lumen-diameter acquiring section that acquires a lumen diameter of the organ in the estimated position of the distal end, a condition determining section that determines whether the acquired lumen diameter is smaller than the reference lumen diameter, an image-change-amount detecting section that detects a change amount of a predetermined parameter in an endoscopic image picked up by the image pickup section, a virtual-endoscopic-image generating section that generates a virtual endoscopic image from any visual point position, and an information recording section that records a position of a distal end of an insertion section and the virtual endoscopic image.

Abstract: A flexible tube for an endoscope includes a flexible tube base, an outer coating layer including a soft resin layer and a hard resin layer, a ratio changing portion, and a tapered portion. In the ratio changing portion, a percentage of a thickness of the hard resin layer decreases and a percentage of a thickness of the soft resin layer increases toward a distal side from a proximal side of the base. In the tapered portion, a ratio between the thickness of the hard resin layer and the thickness of the soft resin layer is maintained, which ratio is the same as that at a position in the ratio changing portion where the percentage of the thickness of the hard resin layer is a lower limit. In the tapered position, an outer diameter of the outer coating layer decreases toward a distal end of the flexible tube base.

Abstract: An endoscope includes an insertion unit, a hardness varying member, a hardness varying wire and a relay member. The insertion unit includes a tip portion, a bending portion, and a flexible portion. A hardness of the hardness varying member increases in accordance with compression in a tube center direction. The hardness varying wire which is inserted into the hardness varying member compresses the hardness varying member by a pulling operation. The relay member which is provided between one end of the hardness varying member and a connecting ring or a bending piece, is more flexible than the hardness varying member, and is attached in a state of having deflection when the flexible portion is in a straight state, Alternatively, the relay member is made of an elastic material, and is attached in an extended state when the flexible portion is in a straight state.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic endoscope and an electronic endoscope device with increased noise resistance. An electronic endoscope includes a connector that is connected to a processor device, and transmission and reception of electric power and signals are performed between the connector and the processor device. In the connector, an input and output portion for transmission and reception of electric power and signals is insulated from the processor device, and only a contact portion connected to a ground of the electronic endoscope is electrically connected to a ground of the processor device.

Abstract: A display device configured to display an endoscopic image obtained by an endoscope for observing an object is provided. The display device includes a projecting unit configured to project coordinate axes set to the object onto the endoscopic image, and a display unit configured to display thereon the endoscopic image and the coordinate axes projected onto the endoscopic image.

Abstract: Provided herein is an endoscope comprising an end portion configured to take an image; a controller configured to control the end portion and process the image input by the end portion; and a connector configured to connect the end portion and the controller, wherein the end portion is provided with at least one lens apparatus surrounding an exterior surface of the end portion, the lens apparatus being adapted to be brought to various focuses, thereby providing an effect of obtaining images from various viewpoints at a short period of time, and when used as an endoscope, obviating the need to move the multi-view and multi-focused variable lens at the end portion, making it possible to reduce the thickness of the connector that connects the end portion of the endoscope with the controller.