Abstract: An extendable straw includes a relatively smaller diameter tube, a relatively larger diameter tube, and a collar. The smaller diameter tube includes a radially enlarged section adjacent one end. The larger diameter tube receives the smaller diameter tube and is more flexible than the smaller diameter tube. The radially enlarged section contacts and seals against an inner surface of the larger diameter tube. The collar is connected at a non-drinking end of the larger diameter tube, the collar being more rigid than the larger diameter tube and receiving the smaller diameter tube. The smaller diameter tube is movable in an axial direction with respect to both the collar and the larger diameter tube. At least one of the collar and the larger diameter tube cooperates with the radially enlarged section to inhibit further axial movement of the smaller diameter tube with respect to the collar beyond an extended position.

Abstract: A fan is provided that includes a fan blade movable relative to a housing. The housing and the fan blade are configured such that the fan generates a pink noise sound profile both when air is exiting the fan housing through an air outlet vent and when air is not exiting the housing through the outlet air vent.

Abstract: An otoscope device is disclosed comprising a radiation sensing unit configured for detecting radiation reflected by the patient's outer ear, especially by the eardrum. The otoscope device further comprises electronic and/or optic means configured for determining spectral information of reflected radiation, especially with respect to wavelengths shorter than 500 nm to 480 nm, and configured for determining a ratio of radiation in the spectrum below 480 nm to 500 nm to radiation in the spectrum above 480 nm to 500 nm, especially based on a specific intensity of reflected radiation within the spectrum of blue light and/or UV radiation. Further, a method is disclosed for identifying and/or locating objects in a subject's ear or to a method of identifying or characterizing an eardrum. Still further, a method is disclosed for determining the risk of a pathologic state of the eardrum and its vicinity and to provide the user with a risk index for inflammation.

Abstract: A foldable bath tub includes a base, a rim, and a basin wall. The basin wall includes at least one circumferential crease. The basin wall is configured to be positioned in one of a folded condition and an extended condition. When in the extended condition, the basin wall defines opposing lateral sides, a first back rest adjacent a first end of the bath tub and a second back rest adjacent a second end of the bath tub. When in the extended condition, the first back rest extends at a first angle relative to an associated subjacent surface and the second back rest extends at a second larger angle, and respective ends of the opposing sides of the basin wall nearest to the first end of the bath tub are offset a greater width distance as compared to respective ends of the opposing sides of the basin wall nearest to the second end.