Abstract: An illuminating soap module includes a shell defining a cavity for holding liquid soap. The shell may include one or more openings. The one or more openings may include a dispenser, a plug, a light module, and combinations thereof. The illuminating soap module is configured to illuminate upon a triggering event.

Abstract: The invention is a rolled paper towel dispenser with the distinct purpose of housing rolled paper towel products while being engineered to support the manual unfurling of said paper towel products to be severed from the dispenser for immediate usage. There are three essential parts to the invention: A main body with equal sides consisting of cut out grooves to hold a housing rod that holds paper towel products. Finally a hinged cover piece to hold in place the rolled paper towel while allowing for the even severance of unfurled paper towels.

Abstract: Dispenser apparatus for holding a roll of paper toweling or tissue sheet material and dispensing the sheet material, the apparatus including structure exerting drag forces on the roll to reduce overspin when pulling forces on the sheet material causing dispensing have been terminated.

Abstract: A wet/dry sheet dispenser. The dispenser has an elongate refill which holds a liquid and fits into a complementary base. Liquid is selectively dispensed from the refill by longitudinal activation of a pump. The pump may be disposed on either the refill or base. Liquid flows from the refill, upwardly to a dispensing cup. The user may then, optionally, take a sheet and wet it with liquid from the cup at the point of use. This arrangement allows for convenient and selective one hand pump operation, so the other hand is free to grasp the sheet. The sheet may be used wet or dry as desired at the point of use.

Abstract: A multipurpose rolled tissue dispensing stand with a tubular frame having a pair of tubular legs attached to a pair of tubular vertical rods further attached at their top ends to a horizontal rod which holds a tissue dispensing unit comprised of a base plate holding a tissue dispensing orifice with a serrated edge at the front end and a handle with a lock at the back end. A tubular tissue holding rod is attached to the vertical rods and holds the rolled tissue on the stand. The handle on the base plate of the tissue dispensing unit can be actuated to swing the base plate up when inserting the tissue roll into the tissue holding rod and is automatically actuated to lift up the base plate when tissue is dispensed. A standard tissue dispensing box with an open bottom can be placed over the rolled tissue dispensing stand.

Abstract: A portable foldable toilet seat overlay apparatus, foldable between a first position and a second position, deploys from a carry case to position atop an existing toilet set and prevent user contact therewith. The device includes a plurality of tractive members disposed perpendicularly projected from a bottom surface to frictionally engage with the toilet seat when the device is deployed in the first position. Each of the plurality of tractive members is arranged on the bottom surface so as to seat adjacently in contact with opposing portions of the bottom surface when the device is folded to the second position, without inhibiting movement of the device to the second position. In at least one embodiment the device is antimicrobial and, in another, biodegradable for single or limited use.

Abstract: A method and computer program product creates a customized toilet tank wrapper according to personal preferences. Information identifying a toilet and a selection of digital artwork is received. The artwork is sized to fit the identified toilet and printed to create a physical copy of the artwork, which is laminated to create a customized toilet tank wrapper. The wrapper is cut to fit the identified toilet. The toilet tank wrapper includes a first poly-vinyl material layer overlaid on a front side of the physical copy of the artwork, an adhesive coating layer covering the back side of the physical copy of the artwork, and a removable layer protecting the adhesive coating layer. Optionally, the wrapper may include a second poly-vinyl material layer overlaid on the back side of the physical copy of the digital artwork, in which case the adhesive coating layer being is to the second poly-vinyl material layer.

Abstract: A loose hair removal assembly for removing loose hair from a person includes a housing that has a body section and a venturi section. The venturi section has a distal end with respect to the body section and the distal end defines a nozzle. The nozzle has a first end and a second end and the nozzle is elongated between the first end and the second end. The nozzle is open such that the nozzle is in fluid communication with an interior of the housing. The body section has an outer wall and the outer wall has a slot extending therethrough. The slot is in fluid communication with the interior of the housing. A blower is positioned within the housing and the blower urges air outwardly from the nozzle. The blower removes hair clippings from a person.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner is provided with a wand mounted to the dirty fluid inlet of the hand vacuum cleaner and the wand has a distal inlet that is mounted on a surface cleaning head. The hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclonic cleaning stage. The dirty fluid inlet has a passage with a passage axis and the cyclonic cleaning stage has a longitudinal axis. The fluid flow motor is displaced from the passage axis in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a cyclone separator, a collection chamber below the cyclone separator, a pre-motor filter downstream from the cyclone separator, and an openable cover above the pre-motor filter. The cover provides access to an upstream surface of the pre-motor filter when open, and forms an outer surface of the vacuum cleaner that is angled forwardly at an incline.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for separating liquid from a vacuum filter. An example embodiment of the vacuum liquid separator is provided wherein the liquid separator comprises a cover inclusive of an output port, one or more input ports coupled to an elongated downpipe comprising one or more port holes; a manifold system including a crossover pipe and two 90 degree elbow joints; a vacuum source communicatively coupled to the output port; and at least one tank for holding captured material.

Abstract: The present invention provides unique portable or stationary hose retraction systems in a single compact unit having a hose, a chamber or plenum for storing the hose, a vacuum source, and a unique valve mechanism attached to the chamber or plenum for holding the hose in place while it is being used, and releasing the hose to allow it to be extended by the user or retracted by the system using the vacuum source. An optional debris collection chamber with filter may be provided adjacent to the vacuum hose chamber, such that the vacuum source draws air through both the debris collection chamber and through the vacuum hose chamber.

Abstract: A pad particularly adapted for surface cleaning. The pad includes an absorbent core having the ability to absorb and retain liquid material, and a liner layer in contact with and covering at least one side of the absorbent core. The liner layer has the ability to retain and wick liquid material through the liner layer. Cleaning apparatus containing such pads and methods of using such pads are also described.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus, and in particular a steam mop, comprises a steam generator and a cleaning pad. Steam from the steam generator can be applied to a cleaning composition applied to a stain on a floor surface. The cleaning composition can be applied directly to the floor surface, or indirectly via the cleaning pad.

Abstract: An adapter for attaching a cleaning head to a mop handle of a mop. The adapter is substantially channel-shaped and includes two side webs and one connecting web interconnecting the side webs. The adapter is formed so as to be open towards the cleaning head to be received. The connecting web has an inner side which faces the cleaning head to be received and forms a stop face for the cleaning head. Each of the side webs comprises at least one latching projection formed so as to be resiliently flexible transversely to a longitudinal direction of the adapter. The latching projections are movable towards and away from each other in the manner of a clamp and are configured to be releasably snapped behind latching lugs on the cleaning head in a non-destructive manner.

Abstract: A cleaning head for a mop comprising a clamping strip and a cleaning body. The cleaning body fits in the clamping strip. The clamping strip is channel shaped and open towards the cleaning body and having two side walls and one connecting element connecting the side walls to each other. The connecting element has an inner side which faces the cleaning body and an outer side which faces away from the cleaning body. The clamping strip has a connecting region to connect the clamping strip to a mop adapter which accommodates the cleaning head. The connecting region has a stop which acts in an axial direction of a handle of the mop and is configured to be placed on a counter stop on the adapter. The stop is disposed in an imaginary plane extending parallel to the connecting strip. An attachment mechanism is in the imaginary plane.

Abstract: A cleaning head of a cleaning device for cleaning a surface. The cleaning head comprises a bracket, in which a foam body is held, an upper region of the foam body being held in the bracket and a lower region of the foam body having a wiping surface which is configured to be turned to face the surface to be cleaned. The foam body is separate from the bracket and tapers in cross section from the lower region towards the upper region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dust pan with a handle generally centrally located within the footprint of the dust pan. The handle extends toward the center of gravity of the dust pan to better distribute the weight of the payload during transportation between loading and unloading locations. The dust pan may also incorporate side handles on the upper surface of opposing side walls to provide for enhanced two-handed carrying of heavy loads.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a dishwashing machine includes a tub accommodating tableware, a nozzle assembly spraying washing water, a vane assembly changing a traveling direction of the washing water sprayed from the nozzle assembly to move linearly inside the tub, a user interface for receiving a divided washing zone selected by a user, and a control unit controlling movement of the vane assembly to wash the selected divided zone by the washing water including the changed traveling direction.

Abstract: A shoe deodorizing degerming dehumidifier includes a housing, a main control circuit installed in the housing, a fan and an ozonizer. The housing is detachable from the shoes and is in a shape suitable for putting into and out from the shoe cavity. The housing is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The ozonizer is used for producing ozone for sterilizing in the shoe cavity. The fan is used for pushing air into the air inlet and draining the air from the air outlet, so as to promote ventilation in the shoe cavity. The shoe deodorizing degerming dehumidifier can be detached from a shoe and used repeatedly. Compared with prior shoe and deodorant degerming product, this product is more convenient in use, easier for maintenance, more environment friendly, more energy saving, and may reduce the purchase cost of the buyer.

Abstract: A device and method for handling fluids released during a procedure employs a floormat with opposing surfaces. The floormat is formed, at least in part, of compressible and resilient material. An absorbent sheet is attached to one of the opposing surfaces of the floormat. At least part of the absorbent sheet is stacked to extend peripherally beyond the floormat The floormat and absorbent sheet are placed where a user is expected to stand during the procedure, and are stacked with at least part of the absorbent sheet extending beyond the floormat. A user stands atop the floormat and absorbent sheet during at least part of the procedure. During the procedure, fluids that fall onto the absorbent sheet are absorbed into it. The floormat and absorbent sheet are vacated and discarded before starting another procedure.

Abstract: A lint remover cover is provided. The cover is a substantially flat and bendable sheet having a first end, a second end, an upper surface, a lower surface, and an edge about the perimeter. A strap is attached to the upper surface and protrudes past the edge on the first end. A connector is attached to the upper surface near the second end and releasably attaches to the strap. The cover is wrapped around a lint roller covering the adhesive tape. The strap connects to the connector to further secure the cover to the lint roller.

Abstract: A dental treatment unit includes n image-generating device, which is connected to a wearable electronic device having an image processor that receives images and displays them on a screen associated to the wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device enables a visualization of diagnostic images or information of other kind coming from the image-generating device and/or from an operating unit on the screen of the wearable electronic device.

Abstract: A medical device for providing direct port-like endoscopic access to the urinary bladder, or other orifice, of a patient and a method of utilizing and inserting the medical device. The medical device can include a hollow tube with a main channel and a separate channel, a cap with an inflation port and a hollow flexible stem fluidly connecting the inflation port and the separate channel. A method can include inserting a needle above the pubic symphysis of a mammal, threading a guide wire through the needle, removing the needle and inserting the medical device. The method can optionally include determining measuring the depth between the skin surface of the patient's suprapubic region and urinary bladder.

Abstract: In an endoscope system that obtains a captured image inside of a body cavity by use of an insertion unit of an endoscope apparatus which is inserted into the body cavity of a subject, an oscillator outputs an oscillation pulse signal, and receives a reflected pulse signal. A transmission line is provided along the insertion unit near an envelope of the insertion unit, and transmits a pulse signal output from the oscillator. A time calculating unit and an insertion length calculating unit obtain a time difference between the oscillation pulse signal and the reflected pulse signal on the basis of the oscillation pulse signal output by the oscillator and the reflected pulse signal received by the oscillator, and calculate an insertion length of the insertion unit on the basis of the obtained time difference.

Abstract: An endoscopic system includes a speckle reduction unit which is reduce speckle generated on an observed portion by light that has coherence, a controller which controls an operation of the speckle reduction unit and a plurality of observation modes including a speckle observation mode of observing the observed portion based on the speckle generated on the observed portion by the light. The controller controls the operation of the speckle reduction unit in accordance with the observation modes such that the speckle reduction unit does not reduce the speckle in the speckle observation mode and the speckle reduction unit reduces the speckle in the observation modes other than the speckle observation mode.

Abstract: An endoscope system has an insertion portion, a front-view observation window that acquires a first object image, a side-view observation window that is provided in the insertion portion, and acquires a second object image, a video processor that generates a signal of an image, a setting storage section that records information on a deviation amount concerning a deviation, and an image processing section that performs, for the image, processing of changing disposition of at least either the image of the object in the first object image or the image of the object in the second object image in accordance with the deviation amount, and aligning a position of the image of the object in the first object image, and a position of the image of the object in the second object image with each other.

Abstract: An imaging system includes an imaging device connected to a first communication network, and a first server device connected to the first communication network, and each of the imaging device and the first server device includes a first logical port that is used to transfer video data, a second logical port that is used to transfer data other than the video data, a measuring unit that measures a data transfer amount of the second logical port, and a band control unit that controls transfer bands of the first logical port and the second logical port according to the data transfer amount measured by the measuring unit.

Abstract: An endoscope includes: an insertion portion including a bending portion; a cylindrical operation portion provided so as to be continuous with a proximal end side of the insertion portion; a cylindrical extension portion provided so as to be continuous with a proximal end side of the operation portion; and a bending provided pivotally at the operation portion.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a replacement cover assembly that is comprised of a universal adapter interface unit and a soft, pliable, disposable, universal camera cover detachably coupled with the universal adapter interface unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a two-part robotic device for positioning of a hand tool, comprising: a. a fixed base unit constantly fix to its position; b. a detachable body unit reversibly coupled to said fixed base unit, coupled to said current medical instrument; wherein said fixed base unit is adapted to provide independent movement to said hand tool, said independent movement selected from the group consisting of rotation and translation, and further wherein said detachable body unit is removable and replaceable from said fixed base unit such that upon exchange of said hand tool for a second hand tool, said second hand tool is placed in substantially the same location as the location of said hand tool prior to said exchange.

Abstract: A capsule device with density control is disclosed, where the density of the capsule device is set to desired specific gravities when it travels to designated regions of the gastrointestinal track. The density control means will cause at least two specific gravities of the capsule device for at least two designated regions of the gastrointestinal track respectively, wherein each of said at least two specific gravities is selected from a first group consisting of a greater-than-one state and a less-than-one state. In one embodiment, the greater-than-one state correspond to the specific gravity of about 1.1 or larger and the less-than-one state corresponds to the specific gravity of about 0.94 or smaller.

Abstract: Provided is an endoscope including a hand piece held by a hand and a main body connected to the hand piece. The hand piece may include a high-strength bar having an optical path providing unit formed therein, the main body may include: a light source unit for providing light; and a light processing unit for processing light, and the light processing unit may include: a beam splitter for splitting the light of the light source unit into a first beam serving as a reference beam and a second beam serving as a sample beam; and a scanner provided at the rear of the beam splitter so as to vary the angle of the second beam.

Abstract: A panning stereo endoscope which maintains an up-down orientation as the stereo endoscope pans an operative field, the panning stereo endoscope comprising: a shaft having an axis; first and second optical channels extending along the shaft, each of the first and second optical channels having an off-axis direction of view; and an actuating mechanism carried by the shaft and adapted to (i) synchronously rotate the first and second optical channels about their respective axes, and (ii) synchronously, inversely piston the first and second optical channels along their respective axes.

Abstract: An in-vivo monitoring camera system that includes: a camera support tube (13) of which one end part is introduced into a body; a camera unit (11) which joins with the camera support tube in the body; a joining portion which joins the camera unit and the support tube to each other; a camera side cable (12) which is connected to the camera unit, and is drawn out toward the outside of the body through the camera support tube; a control system which is on the outside of the body, is connected to the camera side cable, and includes at least a display apparatus; and a cooling system (77) which cools the camera support tube to which heat of the imaging unit is transferred.

Abstract: An endoscope reprocessor includes: a processing tank including a first tank that is arranged at a lowermost tier, and a second tank that communicates with the first tank, the processing tank allowing an endoscope to be placed in the processing tank; a drainage port arranged in the first tank; a first water level detection section that detects whether or not a first water level set to be a water level that is equal to or below a boundary between the first tank and the second tank is submerged in water; a circulation port that opens at a level that is below the first water level; a circulation conduit including one end connected to the circulation port and another end that opens at a position that is above the first water level in the processing tank; and a circulation pump that is provided in the circulation conduit.

Abstract: A laryngoscope and system are provided, the laryngoscope comprising a handle, an arm, a camera harness comprising a deployable camera, and a light. The arm comprises a first canal adapted to receive the camera upon deployment and a second canal adapted to transmit light from the handle into an oral cavity. The handle comprises a remote ejection element. The laryngoscope system comprises a handle capable of direct wireless communication with a display unit.

Abstract: Methods and systems in ophthalmic imaging are presented that increase the sensitivity of automated diagnoses by the use of a combination of both functional and structural information derived from a variety of ophthalmic imaging modalities. An example method to analyze image data of an eye of a patient includes processing a first image dataset to obtain one or more functional metrics; processing a second image dataset to obtain one or more structural metrics; comparing the one or more structural metrics to the one or more functional metrics; and processing the results of said comparison to derive the probability of a disease or normality of the eye.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for evaluating an eye of a patient from a set of OCT data. A layer segmentation component is configured to identify and segment a plurality of retinal layers within the set of OCT data. The plurality of layers include a layer of interest. A mapping component is configured to generate at least one of an en face representation of the layer of interest and a three-dimensional reconstruction of the layer of interest from the segmented plurality of layers. A parameter generator is configured to derive at least one parameter, representing a thickness of the layer of interest, from the at least one of the en face representation of the layer of interest and the three-dimensional reconstruction of the layer of interest. A user interface is configured to provide the determined at least one parameter to a display.

Abstract: Ocular surface interferometry (OSI) devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for measuring a tear film layer thickness (TFLT) of the ocular tear film, including lipid layer thickness (LLT) and/or aqueous layer thickness (ALT). The measured TFLT can be used to diagnosis dry eye syndrome (DES). In certain disclosed embodiments, a multi-wavelength light source can be controlled to illuminate the ocular tear film. Light emitted from the multi-wavelength light source undergoes optical wave interference interactions in the tear film. An imaging device can be focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture optical wave interference interactions of specularly reflected light from the tear film combined with a background signal(s) in a first image. The imaging device can also be focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture a second image containing the background signal(s) present in the first image.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided to obtain refractive correction with superior visual acuity (e.g., 20/10) by achieving an astigmatism-free customized refractive correction. The astigmatism-free customized refractive correction involves obtaining an objective and precise measurement of cylindrical power in a resolution between 0.01 D and 0.10 D in an eye using an objective aberrometer, reliably relating the cylindrical axis obtained from the objective aberrometer to that in a phoroptor, determining an optimized focus error of an eye through subjective refraction with a phoroptor, generating a customized refraction by combining the objective measured cylindrical power, the objective measured cylindrical axis, and the subjectively measured focus power, fabricating a custom lens with a tolerance finer than 0.09 D based on the generated customized refraction, and delivering an ophthalmic lens that can provide an astigmatism-free refractive correction for an eye.

Abstract: Described herein are improved systems and methods for diagnosis and therapy of vision stability dysfunctions in a patient. One embodiment provides a device (1) for obtaining data from a patient (3). Device (1) includes a frame (5) configured for mounting to the patient (3), a target module (8) for providing a drive signal to define a selectively movable target object, an eye tracking module (12) mounted to the frame (5), the module (12) being responsive to the drive signal for obtaining first data indicative of one or more characteristics of the patient's eyes; and a head tracking module (16) mounted to the frame (5), the head tracking module (16) being responsive to the drive signal for obtaining second data indicative of one or more characteristics of the motion of the patient's head.

Abstract: A method of illuminating and imaging the eye on or near the visual axis, without interrupting vision, useful for gaze tracking, micro-tracking, choroid self-examination, and long term fixation

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fixation measurement includes projecting, by an image projector, a stimulus onto one or more eyes of a patient via a beam splitter, and capturing, by one or more image sensing devices disposed conjugate to the one or more eyes, a reflected image including light reflected from the one or more eyes in response to the stimulus, the reflected image including information indicating the fixation of the one or more eyes.

Abstract: Systems and methods for biosignal acquisition, and in particular, electrocorticography signal acquisition, are disclosed for small area, low noise recording and digitization of brain signals from electrode arrays.

Abstract: A variety of device constructs are contemplated in the wearable sensing devices of the present invention, each of which facilitate the monitoring of physical and physiological parameters in humans. Wearable sensing devices are incorporated into a wearable and comprise a small portable power supply; monitoring electronics mounted to or used in the wearable; a processing unit or component; and a memory unit or component to continuously or intermittently record parameter data—such data then being stored in an onboard portable memory unit and/or wirelessly transmitted to another electronic device or devices. The wearable sensing device incorporates a wireless data transmission unit or component to link to a personal computing device. The memory unit can be synchronized with the processing unit to save and then later download monitoring data for detection of any physical or physiological condition that is benign or a condition that requires mediation of some sort.

Abstract: An optical sensor includes an irradiation system including at least one light irradiator to irradiate light onto an object under test; and a detection system detecting the light that is irradiated from the irradiation system and is propagated in the object under test. Further, the light irradiator irradiates non-parallel plural light beams on a same position of the object under test.

Abstract: Systems and methods for non-invasive brain stimulation using focused ultrasound are provided. An exemplary method of non-invasive brain stimulation in the brain of a subject can include securing the subject in a fixed position relative to an ultrasound source and providing a focused ultrasound having one or more ultrasound parameters to a location in the brain of the subject, the location and the one or more ultrasound parameters selected to evoke a physical response of the subject, and measuring the physical response of the subject.

Abstract: An illumination device that has an orange light, with LEDs having a wavelength in the range of 580-620 nm, and/or a red light with LEDs having a wavelength of light in the range of 620-650 nm for side-transillumination of the veins. Orange light has been found to be beneficial for transillumination of superficial veins, while red light has been found to be beneficial for transillumination of deeper veins. In addition, the device has white light which is used for illumination of the surface of the skin. The illumination device contains a manual or automatic switch or switching mechanism that allows the user to easily switch between the orange light/red light and the white exam light by simply pressing a button or moving the device.

Abstract: A system for imaging and quantifying shear wave and shear modulus under orthogonal acoustic radiation force (ARF) excitation using the OCT Doppler variance apparatus. The ARF perpendicular or with at least a perpendicular component to the OCT beam is produced by a remote ultrasonic transducer. The OCT Doppler variance apparatus, which is sensitive to the transverse vibration, is used to measure the ARF induced vibration. For analysis of the shear modulus, the Doppler variance apparatus is utilized to visualize shear wave propagation. The propagation velocity of the shear wave is measured and then used to quantitatively map the shear modulus.