Abstract: A toilet seat cover assembly includes a panel including a central section with a first arm and a second arm each attached to and extending away from a front edge of the central section. The first and second arms are spaced from each other and each has a distal end with respect to the central section. The panel has a top side and a bottom side and the bottom side is substantially planar. The central section has a break therein extending through the front edge and a rear edge of the central section to define a pair of central ends. A central hinge is attached to the central section and hingedly couples together the central ends. The central hinge is positioned on the bottom side of the panel.

Abstract: An agitator provided for a surface cleaning apparatus includes a dowel defining an axis of rotation and multiple disks extending radially from the dowel to a peripheral edge.

Abstract: A dust mitigating device is provided for use in debris handling. A dust mitigating device may comprise a rake having a head and a first axis, a collection head coupled to the rake, and an exit passage in fluid communication with the collection head. The collection head comprises a suction port and has a second axis. The collection head is configured to align with the head of a rake such that the second axis substantially parallel with the first axis and proximate the first axis. The exit passage is configured to couple to a negative pressure source.

Abstract: Certain embodiments herein relate to a vacuum attachment device that includes a tubular body having a proximal end and a distal end, where the proximal end of the tubular body removably attaches to a vacuum. The vacuum attachment device further includes an attachment head comprising a neck portion and a base. The distal end of the tubular body removably attaches to the neck portion at a first predefined angle and the neck portion is connected to the base at a second predefined angle, where the first predefined angle and the second predefined angle is between 55 and 75 degrees. The bottom surface of the base comprises an air intake opening to allow the movement of air and debris through the base and the tubular body, and then into the vacuum where the debris is collected.

Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner including an agitator in the form of a brush bar, the brush bar including a plurality of radially extending bristles and a sealing material disposed between the bristles. The sealing material extends over substantially the entire circumferential and axial extent of the regions of the brush bar between the bristles. The cleaner head further includes a housing defining a chamber which at least partially surrounds the brush bar, a dirty air inlet in a lower part of the chamber and a front opening that exposes the brush bar at the front of the housing. The brush bar is supported for rotation with respect to the housing and arranged in the chamber such that the brush bar seals against the housing thereby restricting flow of air through the front opening.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a separating and collection assembly defining a collection chamber which receives debris and has a debris outlet, and a debris ejector reciprocally moveable within the collection chamber for ejecting debris through the debris outlet. A retractable push rod can be used to displace the debris ejector relative to the debris outlet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaner filter bag made of nonwoven fabric which has a joint of the nonwoven fabric layers which seals the bag at the side at least at one place. At at least one place of the edge, a spacing means, which is configured by a double weld seam or reinforcing elements which are fitted in this region, is thereby included. A characterising feature of the vacuum cleaner filter bag according to the present invention is an increased three-point bending strength.

Abstract: An evacuation station includes a base and a canister removably attached to the base. The base includes a ramp having an inclined surface for receiving a robotic cleaner having a debris bin. The ramp defines an evacuation intake opening arranged to pneumatically interface with the debris bin. The base also includes a first conduit portion pneumatically connected to the evacuation intake opening, an air mover having an inlet and an exhaust, and a particle filter pneumatically the exhaust of the air mover. The canister includes a second conduit portion arranged to pneumatically interface with the first conduit portion to form a pneumatic debris intake conduit, an exhaust conduit arranged to pneumatically connect to the inlet of the air mover when the canister is attached to the base, and a separator in pneumatic communication with the second conduit portion.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including a dust collector having a first stage cyclonic separator, a plurality of second stage cyclonic separators, a dirt cup configured to collect dust particles separated by the first stage cyclonic separator, and a perforated tube at least partially within the dust collector. The perforated tube includes a cylindrical wall and a plurality of openings in the cylindrical wall to allow the flow of air to pass through the cylindrical wall in a flow direction from the first stage cyclonic separator toward the plurality of second stage cyclonic separators. A plurality of isolated air conduits within the perforated tube. Each of the plurality of isolated air conduits defined at least partially by walls extending in a direction inwardly from the cylindrical wall of the perforated tube and each of the plurality of second stage cyclonic separators has a corresponding one of the plurality of isolated air conduits.

Abstract: Provided is a battery discharge control system including a voltage sensor configured to sense a voltage across a battery and a controller configured to calculate an expected voltage based on a recovery voltage of the battery and the voltage across the battery, compare the expected voltage and a predetermined final discharge voltage, and determine whether to apply power to a load having the battery as a power source.

Abstract: A cleaning tool for a floor cleaning machine is proposed which includes a cleaning-action device and a supporting part on which the cleaning-action device is arranged and by means of which the cleaning tool is fixable to the floor cleaning machine, wherein the supporting part includes a seating having a wall and a seating space for a tool holding head of the floor cleaning machine which is bounded by the wall, and the wall includes a holding region for the tool holding head, wherein the wall includes an insertion region for the tool holding head to which the holding region is adjoined, wherein the seating space is widened in the insertion region in comparison with the holding region and tapers towards the holding region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to vacuum cleaners with steam functionality (steam and vacuum cleaners), preferably to canister steam and vacuum cleaners, comprising a suction hose and a steam hose for respectively suctioning dirt and conveying steam, wherein the steam hose is external to the suction hose and comprises, at each end, a detachable connector, preferably a rapid-fitting detachable connector, for optionally detaching the steam hose when using only the vacuum cleaning functionality.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cleaning ball or cleaning cloth, comprising a fluffy main body, wherein the main body is made from fiber yarn and the fiber yarn is made from polyester fibers with a low melting point of which the melting point is below 180° C. The present application can ensure that the cleaning ball or cleaning cloth does not deform or reduce the dirt removing power no matter how long it is used and has the characteristic that plastic fibers re not easy to scratch the object surface. The present invention also discloses a manufacturing method and manufacturing device for the cleaning ball or cleaning cloth.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a dispersible, nonwoven multistrata wipe material that is stable in a wetting liquid and flushable in use. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to multilayered structures including, but not limited to, two, three, or four layers to form the dispersible nonwoven wipe material. The layers contain combinations of cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers, and optionally a binder or additive.

Abstract: A sanitary containment system with multiple containers is disclosed. The sanitary containment system includes a first container, second container, and flat mop. The body of the first container is formed from side walls and a bottom to create a substantially rectangular container. Similarly, the body of the second container is formed from side walls and a bottom to create a substantially rectangular container. Each container includes a handle. The first container and second container are configured to stack when stored. Further, the first and second containers include a locking mechanism on a side wall to couple the containers while in use. During use one container can store dirty content while the other container can store clean content.

Abstract: A torsion wringer has a receiving device for receiving the head of a mop, the receiving device having an upper part and a lower part which can be interconnected by elements. The design and to development of the torsion wringer can provide a mop that can be freed from liquid in a problem-free manner. The torsion wringer has elements designed in such a manner and/or are articulated on the parts of the container such that the parts can be rotated with respect to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a washing ball case for a dishwasher, used to wash dishes by washing balls of a ceramic material and washing water without using any detergents and, more particularly, to a washing ball case for a dishwasher, wherein a case body (100) is formed by thermally bonding a top plate (10) and a bottom plate (20) and has through holes (120) formed in an outer side portion thereof so as to completely drain the washing water at the time of washing dishes such that the washing balls can be maintained in a dried state through the complete draining of the washing water and the washing efficiency of the washing balls can be maximized in next dish-washing, and through holes (120) and reference grooves (130) are provided to the outer portions of the top plate (10) and the bottom plate (20) such that, at the time of the thermal bonding, the top plate (10) and the bottom plate (20) can be bonded to each other at uniform positions in a fixed state without movement by the through holes (120) and

Abstract: A spray arm for a dishwasher is described in which the spray arm may include an inlet for a cleaning liquid, at least one spray nozzle and a feed channel for feeding the cleaning liquid from the inlet to the spray nozzle. In order to prevent larger dirt particles from reaching any of the spray nozzles, a filter may be provided within the feed channel between the inlet and the spray nozzle.

Abstract: A washing machine comprising: i) a wash tub (12), ii) a water inlet (14) and waste water outlet (16) in fluid communication with the wash tub (12), iii) a fluid pathway (18) extending from the waste water outlet (16) to the water inlet (14), iv) a pump (20) for moving water along the fluid pathway (18), v) a filter module (22) located along the fluid pathway (18), and vi) a valve (16?) located downstream from the pump (20) that selectively directs fluid flow along the fluid pathway (18) to a waste discharge port (28) or the filter module (22).

Abstract: Provided is a double doormat including an upper mat and a lower mat, and in detail, to a double doormat in which foreign substances, such as dirt on shoes, are accommodated in a space between an upper mat and a lower mat such that an area around an entrance is clean, a cleaning cycle is extended by making the space where the foreign substances are accommodated big, and the accommodated foreign substances are prevented from contaminating an area around the double doormat by escaping upward from the upper mat due to an impact of dusting the shoes.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise a fiber optic guidewire having a hypotube with a plurality of openings that provide variable stiffness and tracking characteristics between at least one proximal segment and one distal segment of the guidewire. In some embodiments, the guidewire further comprises a mandrel disposed within the hypotube, the mandrel cooperating with the optical fibers to permit the distal end of the hypotube to be shaped as desired by a user. Methods of manufacturing and using the guidewire are also disclosed.

Abstract: An image type laryngoscope apparatus includes a laryngoscope (3), a fastening device (1) and an image device (2). The image device is attached to the laryngoscope by the fastening device, and the signal transmitting unit (21) of the image device transmits image signals to a monitor (24) in a wire transmission manner or to a mobile device (4) in a wireless transmission manner, so that the operator can clearly inspect the present condition of a patient's throat by the image signals.

Abstract: To accurately generate the three-dimensional ultrasound data and/or determine the position of the ultrasound scan relative to pre-operative data, a tracking sensor is releasably connected with the ultrasound probe. The connection positions the tracking sensor near a distal end of the probe for insertion into the patient. A needle guide may be similarly releasably connected with the probe and, at least in part, inserted into the patient.

Abstract: The present specification provides an apparatus for supporting one or more monitors. The apparatus includes a base stand having one or more wheels for enabling movement of the apparatus; a first rigid frame having a top end and a bottom end attached with the base stand; a second extendable frame having a top end and a bottom end and telescopically movable within the first rigid frame; a monitor arm assembly removably coupled with the top end of the second frame and configured to receive a plurality of monitors. The apparatus is transformable from a first collapsed configuration for transport and storage into a second operational configuration by rotating or removing the monitor arm assembly and by moving the second extendable frame relative to the first rigid frame.

Abstract: An insertion instrument includes an insertion portion having a curving portion, and an operation portion body coupled to the proximal side of the insertion portion. The operation portion body includes a first surface, and a second surface extending from the first surface and extending in a direction different from the direction in which the first surface extends. A finger side other than a thumb of a grasping hand is located in the second surface. The operation portion body includes a first curving operation portion which is provided in the first surface and which curves the curving portion in a first direction, a functional switch which is provided in the second surface and which operates a predetermined function of the insertion instrument, and a second curving operation portion which is provided in the second surface.

Abstract: A contact detecting apparatus detects contact between a body tissue and a probe for emitting illumination light onto the body tissue and receiving return light of the illumination light scattered from the body tissue. The contact detecting apparatus includes: a laser light source that emits laser light to irradiate a specified region of the body tissue via the probe; a photoelectric conversion unit that converts light received via the probe into an electric signal; and a signal processing unit that determines whether or not there is contact between a distal end of the probe and the body tissue based on whether the electric signal includes a component of a beat signal caused by interference of the return light of the laser light scattered from each of a surface of the body tissue and a surface of the distal end of the probe.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a medical device assembly. The medical device assembly described herein may include a medical device and a control unit. The medical device may include an imaging apparatus, an electrical wire coupled to the imaging apparatus, an illumination device, an illumination connector coupled to the illumination device, and a connector coupled to the electrical wire and the illumination connector. The control unit may include an electrical interface, a light source, and a port, wherein the port is configured to receive the connector to operatively couple the electrical wire to the electrical interface, and to operatively couple the illumination connector to the light source, the connector being removably attachable to the port.

Abstract: A medical device including a long main body having a distal end portion; two or more movable portions arranged at the main body or in a vicinity of the distal end portion; a single input interface part operated by an operator; and a control part switching and controlling the respective movable portions in accordance with an operation amount input to the input interface part.

Abstract: A treatment device comprises: a power reception coil having a solenoid shape that is inductively coupled with a power transmission coil that generates an AC magnetic field, and receives an electric power wirelessly; a treatment portion that treats a subject with the electric power received by the power reception coil; a horn inserted through an inside of the power reception coil; and a magnetic flux concentration member that is made of a soft magnetic material and secured inside of the power reception coil.

Abstract: There are provided an endoscope system, a processor device, an operation method, and a distance measurement device for accurately measuring the observation distance even if a colorant or residues are present in a subject. An endoscope system 10 includes a light source device 14, an endoscope 12, and an observation distance measurement unit 63. The light source device 14 emits signal light, which has a wavelength band absorbed by hemoglobin contained in the subject, to the subject. The endoscope 12 has an image sensor 48 that images the subject with reflected light of the signal light and outputs an image signal. The observation distance measurement unit 63 measures the observation distance based on the image signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for producing an image in light deficient environments and associated structures, methods and features is disclosed and described. The features of the system may include controlling a light source through duration, intensity or both; pulsing a component controlled light source during the blanking period; maximizing the blanking period to allow optimum light; and maintaining color balance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wireless transmission unit for use in a dental instrument with a built-in camera, which is capable of wirelessly transmitting camera images to various destination apparatuses and achieving an improvement in visibility of an affected part while improving operability for a dentist or the like during treatment, and the promotion of patient understanding of the contents of treatment.

Abstract: An endobronchial tube comprising at least two lumens of different lengths for selectively associating with a patient about at least two locations relative to the Tracheal Carina.

Abstract: Medical instruments, particularly structurally-adjustable speculums and retractors for obstetrical and gynecological operations, procedures, and examinations, including a minimally obstructive compact speculum or retractor. The compact speculum may comprise a first wing and a second wing; and a hinge comprising at least one hinge component. The compact speculum may further comprise a ratchet that releasably holds the wings in an open position. The hinge component may comprise the ratchet, an illumination source, a fluid handler, a light guide, a lubrication source, or a combination thereof. The compact speculum may be a vaginal speculum.

Abstract: An ophthalmic visualization system can include an imaging device configured to acquire images of a surgical field; a computing device configured to determine an area of interest based on the images; and a display device in communication with the computing device and a surgical microscope, wherein the display device is configured to provide a graphical overlay onto at least a portion of a field of view of the surgical microscope, and wherein the graphical overlay includes a magnified image of the area of interest. A method of visualizing an ophthalmic procedure can include receiving images of a surgical field acquired by an imaging device; identifying an area of interest; generating a graphical overlay including a magnified image of the area of the interest; and outputting the graphical overlay to a display device such that the graphical overlay is positioned over a field of view of a surgical microscope.

Abstract: A method of compensating for distortion, in a plurality of retinal image frames, arising from eye movement receives at least one reference image frame and plural other image frames of the eye. For each frame, the method determines a plurality of shifts relative to the reference image frame, and an initial eye movement trajectory based on at least an initial reference frame distortion, and the shifts within each of said other image frames. The method estimates a current reference frame distortion using the initial trajectory and the shifts within each of the other image frames, and a current eye movement trajectory based on the estimated current reference frame distortion, and the shifts within each of said other image frames to provide a smooth transition between the other image frames in the eye movement. With this the method compensates for distortion in said frames using the current eye movement trajectory.

Abstract: Apparatus for testing a patient's visual field, the apparatus comprising: means for recording the results of the patient's responses to one or more visual field targets (5) presented during a visual field test; and a fixation loss switch activatable by an observer observing the patient during the visual field test for identifying periods of fixation loss by the patient. The results recorded during periods of fixation loss are identified as being unreliable. Also disclosed is a method of testing a patient's visual field.

Abstract: An ophthalmic visualization system can include an ocular lens positioned between a macular contact lens coupled to a procedure eye and a surgical microscope. The ocular lens can guide a light beam through the macular contact lens and into the procedure eye, and in combination with the macular contact lens generate an intermediate image of the procedure eye at an image plane between the procedure eye and the surgical microscope. The system can include a reduction lens positioned in the optical path between the surgical microscope and the ocular lens. The reduction lens and/or ocular lens can align a focus plane of the surgical microscope with the image plane. A method of visualizing a procedure eye in an ophthalmic procedure can include positioning an ocular lens and a reduction lens between a macular contact lens and a surgical microscope; and scanning the procedure eye with a light beam.

Abstract: Systems and methods for classifying abnormalities within optical coherence tomography images of the eye are presented. One embodiment of the present invention is the classification of pigment epithelial detachments (PEDs) based on characteristics of their internal reflectivity, size and shape. The classification can be based on selected subsets of the data located within or surrounding the abnormalities. Training data can be used to generate the classification scheme and the classification can be weighted to highlight specific classes of particular clinical interest.

Abstract: A method of screening a pupil of a subject to determine whether the pupil reflex resembles a canonical pupil reflex is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of stimulating the pupil with a stimulus source, such as a pupilometer and determining whether one of various pupillary response conditions is met.

Abstract: To accurately position a past photography position and a photography position this time in follow up using polarization OCT images. In follow up, multiple polarization-sensitive tomographic images are positioned based on multiple polarization planar images of an object, corresponding to multiple polarization-sensitive tomographic images obtained by photographing the object at another time.

Abstract: A method of processing a 3D OCT dataset is present. A method according to some embodiments of the present invention includes obtaining an OCT data from the 3D OCT dataset; obtaining an OCTA data from the 3D OCT dataset; performing segmentation for at least one boundary on the OCT data; processing the OCTA data in a region of interest to create at least one image representation by assigning a value to each pixel of each of the image representation; and displaying at least one image representation.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining an orientation of anatomical cornea structures includes: a lighting device, configured to direct a first luminous radiation, polarized with an orientable polarization direction, towards a cornea, when the cornea is in an observation seat; a control device, configured to modify an orientation of the polarization direction; an image acquisition device, arranged so as to receive a second luminous radiation, transmitted through the cornea arranged in the observation seat and illuminated by the first luminous radiation; and an acquisition polarizing filter, arranged so as to intercept the second luminous radiation directed towards the image acquisition device.

Abstract: An ocular alignment system for aligning a subject's eye with an optical axis of an ocular imaging device comprising one or more guide light and one or more baffle configured to mask the one or more guide light from view of the subject such that the one or more guide light is only visible to the subject when the eye of the subject is aligned with the optical axis of an ocular imaging system.

Abstract: A system for detecting biomolecules in a user's eye having a head and tracking system positioned a comfortable distance from the user that provides positioning cues for the user, an optical system for providing scans of the user's eye, and a controller that operates the head and tracking system and the optical system and perform a risk analysis based on data from the scans.

Abstract: A physical configuration of cables and a wireless communication system for connecting a monitoring apparatus to a human patient, where said patient and his immediate surroundings define a potentially infectious contaminated zone. The configuration provides for the monitoring apparatus and a wireless receiver to lie outside of the contamination zone, and one or more serial cables to interface with said patient within said infectious zone. A wireless transmitter is connected to said serial cable proximal end and configured to wirelessly transmit patient information to said wireless receiver which is connected to the monitoring apparatus. This physical configuration prevents contamination of the monitoring apparatus and wireless receiver, so they may be reused on successive patients, and prevents the transfer of infective agents to a subsequent patient in a series of patients. The serial cable(s) used to contact the patient within his contamination zone may be disposable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a selective data transmission method and a system based on a central monitoring system. The selective data transmission method includes a wireless sensor, wherein the wireless sensor executes the following steps of: A. collecting data; B. sending the data to a designated receiving end; C. selecting a receiving end according to an instruction, and taking the receiving end as the designated receiving end; and D. establishing a wireless connection with the designated receiving end. The present invention has the advantageous effects that the method and the system realize selective data transmission through transmitting the data to a selected receiving end, which not only can be applied to the field of medical monitoring, but also can be applied to such fields as security prevention, data backup and the like; working nodes can be switched.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein provides methods for presenting glucose level data. Glucose data for a patient may be received. A current glucose level and a rate of change of the current glucose level may be determined based on the received glucose data. A first interface may be displayed on a screen of a device. The first interface may include a unitary icon. The unitary icon may display the current glucose level and a visualization of the rate of change. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.

Abstract: A Wireless Catheter Module (WCM) is adapted for attachment to a diagnostic catheter to enable the bio-electrical signals, analog signals picked up by the probing electrodes imbedded in the attached catheter, to be captured and digitized by A-to-D converter electronics in the WCM whereupon packets of the digitized signals can then be transmitted wirelessly from the WCM to a remote Wireless Base Station (WBS) forming a receiver component of the present system. The WBS is adapted for operative connected to an EP recording and cardiac stimulation system. In cases where multiple catheters are to be used in a study, each catheter may be fitted with an appropriately configured WCM and the catheter modules can communicate simultaneously with the WBS.

Abstract: An actively-powered temperature data logger patch with wireless data communication includes a sealed, flexible battery comprising a printed electrochemical cell with an anode and a cathode, and a flexible circuit including a microprocessor, a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature of a target subject, a wireless communication transmitter and an antenna. In one example, the temperature sensor is located at a first end of the patch, and the antenna is located at an opposite, second end of the patch. The patch is configured to conform to a curved surface of the target subject and includes an adhesive configured to be removably applied to skin of the patient. An external computing device is capable of receiving communication from the wireless communication transmitter of the patch via an electromagnetic field.