Abstract: Provided are methods and devices for the delivery of material goods incorporating automatable components. An automated delivery method when implemented with the appropriate delivery receptacle allows for greater efficiency and convenience through automation. An order for consumer goods placed over the Internet can be properly packaged and connected with a delivery vehicle that may be fully automated. The delivery vehicle will transport the material item(s) to a receptacle enclosure at a delivery destination; which may be located near the buyer's residence or workplace. The receptacle enclosure may be configured to receive the material items directly from the vehicle. Whereby material items may be transported and received with less labor at any time of any day.

Abstract: A mailbox kit having a compact shipping volume and methods of assembling such mailbox are disclosed. The mailbox kit includes a roof having an arched shape and opposing elongated roof bottom edges forming the bottom of the arched shape and a mailbox floor positioned under the roof such that the floor and the roof form a compartment. A mailbox left sidewall and right sidewall are positioned within the compartment formed by the roof and the floor. A mailbox front door, handle and flag may also be positioned within the compartment. The mailbox components include lap joint flanges to attach the components of the kit to form an assembled mailbox.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods may relate to an artificial tree apparatus having a plurality of trunk segments that couple together to provide a plurality of information or command signals to load devices connected thereto. In an illustrative example, one or more branch segments having light emitting devices are connected to the trunk segments to independently receive the electrical power and command signals via a control system. In some implementations, each command signal generated by the control system may include data pertaining to light color and illumination pattern. In some embodiments, each branch segment and associated light emitting devices may be independently controlled via a multi-channel arrangement. In some implementations, each group of light emitting devices may be manually configured via one or more user-interfaces.

Abstract: An ornament hanger may include a three-dimensional ornament body including a hollow portion and a hole, and a grommet disposed in the hole, the grommet being configured to accommodate an external object into the hollow portion through the hole, and to exert a securing force on the external object to hold the ornament hanger in place on the external object.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cutting fruit, vegetables or similar, to a cutting tool (1) for cutting fruit, vegetables or similar, to an applicator (8) for use in a cutting tool (1) and to a dosing device. According to the invention, a fluid is supplied to a blade (4) of a cutting tool (1), preferably a cutting edge (6) of said blade (4).

Abstract: An electric food processor is of the type in which the user applies pressure to the food item against a rotary processing member (4) against during processing. A pressure indicator (10) is provided for displaying a signal at least representing the user-applied pressure.

Abstract: A mobile-phone controlled intelligent steam cooker is provided, including a steam cooker, a remote control server and a mobile terminal. The steam cooker includes a steam pot and a steam oven. The steam oven includes a water tank, a water pump, a steam generator, a check valve connector, and a leakproof check valve. The steam oven includes a power panel and a control panel. The control panel includes a remote Wi-Fi module and a microprocessor. The remote Wi-Fi module receives an instruction from the mobile terminal forwarded by the remote server, and also sends state information of the steam cooker and the latest cloud recipes provided by a developer from the remote server to the mobile terminal. The steam oven includes an operation panel. Local and remote control of the steam cooker through an intelligent terminal is achieved by connecting a communication module to the intelligent terminal.

Abstract: Brewing assemblies/machines and related brewing methods for brewed beverages, such as coffee and tea. In some embodiments, the assembly may comprise a brew chamber and a steam chamber, which is configured for fluid communication with the brew chamber and may be positioned below the brew chamber. The assembly may further comprise one or more valve assemblies, such as a valve assembly configured to operate between an open position in which fluid may pass between the brew chamber and the steam chamber and a closed position in which fluid is prevented from passing between the brew chamber and the steam chamber. In some embodiments, the valve assembly may be configured such that steam pressure within the steam chamber causes the valve assembly to enter the open position.

Abstract: A machine (1) comprises a frame (1?) and a capsule handling device (1?) mounted in and/or on the frame (1?). The device (1?) comprises: —a first part (10) that is movable relatively to the frame (1?) from a transfer position for inserting and/or removing said capsule (2a,2b) to an extraction position for extracting such capsule and vice versa; —a second part (20) that has a capsule receptacle (21) delimiting a cavity (21?) for receiving such capsule (2a,2b) and for forming an extraction chamber (21?) with the first part (10) in its extraction position, the second part (10) comprising a first portion (21a) and a second portion (21b) that are relatively movable between a first relative position and a second relative position to change at least one dimension of the cavity (21?) and of the extraction chamber (21?); —an actuator (30,300) connected to the first part (10) for driving the movable first part (10) between the transfer position and the extraction position.

Abstract: An agitation unit includes an agitation tank to which a liquid is supplied and an agitation member which agitates the liquid supplied to the agitation tank. The agitation tank has an area of opening in a horizontal direction decreasing in a downward direction.

Abstract: A beverage preparation machine (1) comprises a user-interface (10, 10?, 20, 30, 40, 50) that has: a generally peripheral illuminatable arrangement (11, 11?, 21, 31, 41, 51) formed of illuminatable parts (11A-11F, 11A?-11H?, 21A- 21G, 31A-31F, 41A-41B, 51A-51H, 51X) and extending around an inner portion (110,120); and a control arrangement (100,105) for activating and deactivating an illumination of the illuminatable parts. The control arrangement (100,105) has at least one configuration for activating part of the illuminatable parts (11A-11F, 11A?-11H?, 21A-21G, 31A-31F, 41A-41B, 51A-51H, 51X), for instance to successively activate consecutive parts (11A-11F, 11A?-11H?, 21A-21G, 31A-31F, 41A-41B, 51A-51H, 51X) in a turning sequence about the inner portion (110,120) and optionally either deactivate all the parts simultaneously after activation of all the parts or successively deactivate previously activated parts at the same pace as the activation pace or at a lower pace.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system interworking between a cooking apparatus for cooking food and a kitchen device in communication with the cooking apparatus, the system comprising a cooking apparatus comprising a first transmitter transmitting an electrical signal to the kitchen device; and a first controller controlling the first transmitter to transmit the electrical signal to the kitchen device; and a kitchen device comprising a second receiver receiving the electrical signal transmitted by the first transmitter; and a second controller controlling the driving of the kitchen device according to the electrical signal received by the second receiver.

Abstract: A baking tray that includes a supportive frame having a left portion, a right portion, a front portion, and a rear portion, wherein the front portion includes a front crossbar and wherein the rear portion includes a rear crossbar; and a detachable baking insert adapted to be releasably mounted on the supportive frame that includes a left portion, a right portion, a front portion having an outermost edge, and a rear portion having an outermost edge, wherein the outermost edge of the front portion of the detachable baking insert includes at least one foldable tab formed thereon for releasably engaging the front crossbar, and wherein the outermost edge of the rear portion of the detachable baking insert includes at least one foldable tab formed thereon for releasably engaging the rear crossbar.

Abstract: A rotisserie configured for roasting meat cuts or meat mass comprising a horizontal surface, a horizontal spit configured for translational movement above said horizontal surface, and at least one heating zone.

Abstract: Tongs for manipulating shish-kebob on a barbeque grill, the tongs having two arms, the two arms being in parallel relationship at an insulated handle end, which includes a pivot point, the arms diverging at the opposing end of the handle end, to form two opposing, spaced apart arms having kebob engaging ends, each end having a horizontal slot formed in the tip of the kebob engaging ends, the slit having a notched closed end, the slot and notch for the receipt of the ends of a skewer, the tongs being compressed so that the kebob engaging ends engage the outer food items on the skewer preventing their rotation so that the kebob can be flipped for even cooking on the opposing side and for removal from the grill.

Abstract: A BBQ grill insert includes a main body and a plurality of dimples, wherein the main body has a pot-like shape for containing charcoals, and has a base inside the pot-like shape and an opening opposite to the base. The dimples are disposed on the base, and each of the dimples rises to form a top and a hole on the top. The holes promote the under flow of the BBQ grill insert, and the dimples keep the holes clean and prevent ashes migrate through the holes when the charcoals burn in the main body. Therefore, the heat transferring efficiency of the BBQ grill insert could be promoted and the cleaning the BBQ grill assembly, which using the BBQ grill insert, becomes easier.

Abstract: A flexible, expandable, insulated food delivery bag system for maintaining heated foodstuffs at temperature having plural arrays of openings for permitting heated moist air to escape from the interior of the bag system to prevent the contained foodstuffs from becoming soggy. The bag system closure is effected by adhesion of paired hook and loop strips located on the elongated closure flap and on the bag exterior or an adhesive strip located on the closure flap and overlaid onto the exterior of the bag system with a tear strip located in the flap for reopening the bag upon delivery.

Abstract: An automated coffee machine grinder (1, 25, 30) features two grinding bodies (4) that are rotatable relative to one another about a rotational grinding axis (5) by means of a driveshaft device (10, 31), as well as an outlet opening (2) for ground material arranged laterally of the grinding elements (4). The driveshaft device (10, 31) is positioned divergent from the rotational grinding axis (5). The output opening (2) and the driveshaft device (10, 31) can be positioned differently relative to one another.

Abstract: An egg cracker may include a platform with a generally planar upper surface and a protrusion may extend upwardly from the generally planar upper surface of the platform to form an egg cracking structure. The platform may be connected to an annular support ring and connecting members may connect the platform and the annular support ring. The annular support ring may be sized and configured to be disposed within an upper portion of a container and, when a lid is attached to the container, the egg cracker may be enclosed by the container and lid.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a method is disclosed including cutting an opening in a sidewall of a bathtub and providing an overlay to cover the bathtub. The overlay can include an assistance feature such a tread, door, or capsule.

Abstract: A motorized body cleansing apparatus includes a base plate detachably attachable to a support structure, rollers, a guide slide plate (GSP), a split cover plate, a motion transmission assembly, and a base member. The base plate includes guideways positioned on a front surface of the base plate for accommodating the rollers. Elongate guide projections extend from a rear surface of the GSP and slide on the rollers at the front surface of the base plate. The split cover plate secures the GSP to the base plate. The motion transmission assembly is positioned in a cavity of the base plate and is operably coupled to the GSP for moving the GSP upwards and downwards. The base member is detachably attached to a front surface of the GSP. The base member includes one or more cleansing members for cleansing a user's body part during the movement of the GSP upwards and downwards.

Abstract: Layered fibrous structures and more particularly to layered fibrous structures containing a plurality of hydroxyl polymer filaments present in at least one exterior layer of the layered fibrous structure at a level greater than the level of hydroxyl polymer filaments present in known layered fibrous structures and methods for making such layered fibrous structures are provided.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin and method of use. The sanitary napkin includes a length of material having a first end and a second end. A marking is disposed on a first end of the length of material. The length of material includes a plurality of perforations dividing the length of material into individual panels. The length of material is configured to maintain a folded configuration via folding of the individual panels along the perforations. A method of using the sanitary napkin includes folding the first end over the second, tearing the length of material along one of the perforations, folding an endmost panel over an adjacent panel, folding the first end over the second end, applying the panel having the marking thereon to the anus region in order to remove fecal matter therefrom, and folding the panel having the marking thereon downward toward the endmost panel.

Abstract: A hand dryer that includes a capacitance-detection-type proximity sensor structure that detects a capacitance generated in a capacitance detection electrode to detect a presence or absence of an object to be detected, includes a plurality of capacitance-detection-type proximity sensor structures. While one of the capacitance-detection-type proximity sensor structures is in operation, an operation of at least another of the capacitance-detection-type proximity sensor structures is stopped to operate the capacitance-detection-type proximity sensor structures during different periods of time.

Abstract: A waterless composting toilet comprises a seat, a solid waste transfer vessel, two waste containers for separating the liquid and the solid waste. The seat bowl has a liquid outlet in the front and a large opening in the back for solid waste transfer. The solid container has a venting system on the top, a humidity-providing liquid container at the bottom and a set of porous plates inside the container to create a multi-layer composting space. The transfer vessel is controlled manually through a mechanical assembly and serves either a waste receptor when the toilet is in use or a container lid after the waste is transferred into the container. The vessel is supplied with a bed of peat moss prior to use to keep the solid waste separating and spreading inside the container. The toilet provides sufficient aeration for waste decomposition without physically mixing of waste and is suitable for both private and public sanitation.

Abstract: A hinged flip cover mechanism of toilet seat cover, includes a main body, a toilet seat cover, and a hinge module. The toilet seat cover is connected to the main body via the hinge module. The hinge module comprises a first hinge crank and a second hinge crank, the first end of the first hinge crank is slidably coupled to the rear portion of the toilet seat cover, the second end of the first hinge crank is rotatably connected to the main body; the first end of the second hinge crank is slidably coupled to the main body, the second end of the second hinge crank is rotatably connected to the rear portion of the toilet seat cover; the central portions of the first hinge crank and the second hinge crank are pivoted to each other.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner is provided with a first cyclonic cleaning stage, a pre-motor filter and a fluid flow motor. The first cyclonic stage has a bottom end, an upper end spaced longitudinally from the bottom end along a first stage axis, an air inlet and an air outlet, the first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising a first cyclone chamber and a first dirt collection region, the first dirt collection region having an end wall at the bottom end that is openable to empty the first dirt collection region. The pre-motor filter is positioned downstream from the first cyclonic cleaning stage and spaced from the openable end wall of the first dirt collection region in a direction of the first stage axis. The fluid flow motor is downstream from the pre-motor filter.

Abstract: A dust collector includes a dust-collector main body, a coupling-hose part, an operation unit, and a belt or harness. The dust-collector main body serves to collect dust by generating a suction draft (partial vacuum). The dust-collector main body includes a housing, a motor, a dust-collection chamber, and at least one battery pack mount. The belt or harness is attached to the dust-collector main body and is designed for the user to carry the dust-collector main body on his or her back. The operation unit is connected to the dust-collector main body via an external, flexible cord. The operation unit includes one or more LEDs for illuminating the area to be cleaned and an ON/OFF switch for controlling operation of the motor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nozzle (1) for a vacuum cleaner. The nozzle (1) has a base (3) having an edge (4, 5) and a suction aperture (11) in the base (3). At least one flexible flap (24, 26) protrudes from the base (3) between the edge (4, 5) and the suction aperture (11). The flexible flap (24, 26) has first and second sections (32, 33) separable by an opening (35). The first and second sections (32, 33) are urged towards each other when the nozzle (1) is moved in a first direction in which the edge (4, 5) is a leading edge to close the opening (35) or tend the opening (35) towards closure, and the first and second sections (32, 33) are biased away from each other when the nozzle (1) is moved in a second direction in which the edge (4, 5) is a trailing edge to open the opening (35) or to further open the opening. The present invention also relates to a vacuum cleaner comprising a nozzle (1) for a vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: To provide a vacuum cleaner capable of effectively preventing damage to a fan and a fan case without significantly decreasing the suction force. The vacuum cleaner includes a suction portion, a centrifugal separation portion, and a first collection portion that are provided on an upstream side of a fan stored in a fan case; and a second collection portion provided on a downstream side of the fan. The vacuum cleaner is configured to, with rotation of the fan, separate a part of air introduced into the centrifugal separation portion via the suction portion to the first collection portion side, thereby collecting sucked objects contained in the air into the first collection portion, and separate another part of the air introduced into the centrifugal separation portion to the fan side, thereby collecting sucked objects contained in the air into the second collection portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device in the form of a suction nozzle (10) for an urban or industrial aspirator (1), preferably self-propelled, comprising a rigid hose or tube (1000), said rigid hose or tube comprising gripping means (100, 200, 300, 400) that comprise a first gripping element (110, 210, 310, 410) in the form of a handle, a support element (120, 220, 320, 420) serving as a lever, and a second gripping element (130, 230, 330, 430) and optionally a base (101, 201, 301, 401).

Abstract: A bare floor cleaner with an upright assembly pivotally mounted to a base assembly, a steam generator, a fluid distributor which distributes steam onto the surface to be cleaned, and a brush assembly provided on the base assembly. A steam distribution manifold is provided within an interior of the brush assembly and fluidly coupled with the steam generator to distribute steam through the brush assembly.

Abstract: A utility vehicle can comprise a wheeled platform, a motor coupled to the platform and configured to propel the platform, at least one cleaning element coupled to the platform, wherein the at least one cleaning element is movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position, and one or more controls configured to move the at least one cleaning element between the collapsed position and the expanded position. The at least one cleaning element can also be movable between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the wheeled platform, and the one or more controls can further be configured to move the at least one cleaning element between the raised position and the lowered position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cleaning a floor surface with a floor cleaning device, in which method, during the cleaning movement of the floor cleaning device over the floor surface, a first recording of a floor surface portion before the cleaning is created with an optical recording unit, the floor cleaning device is moved with at least one cleaning unit over the floor surface portion, which is cleaned, a second recording of the floor surface portion after the cleaning is created with an optical recording unit and the recordings are compared with one another in order to check the cleaning result. The invention further relates to a floor cleaning device for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A cleaning tool includes a handle having a longitudinal axis and a cleaning device having a longitudinal axis. The cleaning device is releasably securable to the handle and is moveable between a first position where the longitudinal axis of the cleaning device is generally aligned with the longitudinal axis of said handle, and a second position where the longitudinal axis of the cleaning device is arranged at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the handle.

Abstract: A system for protecting a dishwasher from freezing using components within a dishwasher. The system comprising: a control circuit, a heating element, a water pump, drain hose, hot water supply, water valve, door sensor to determine whether dishwasher door is closed and a temperature sensor.

Abstract: Bottle washer assemblies for dishwasher appliances are provided. A bottle washer assembly includes a main conduit defining a main passage for flowing wash fluid therethrough. The bottle washer assembly further includes a spray tine, the spray tine including a conduit defining a passage for flowing wash fluid therethrough. The passage is in selective fluid communication with the main passage. The conduit is movable between a first position wherein wash fluid flow into the passage is permitted and a second position wherein wash fluid flow into the passage is restricted relative to the wash fluid flow in the first position.

Abstract: A control device includes: an acquisition unit that acquires, from a first endoscope connected to the control device, identification information that contains switch information indicating the number of switches of the first endoscope and contains function information indicating a function that is executable or not executable by the first endoscope; a recording unit that records setting information that assigns predetermined functions to be executed corresponding to signals respectively input from switches of a second endoscope; a setting unit that generates function setting information that assigns and sets functions to be executed corresponding to signals respectively input from the switches of the first endoscope, based on the identification information and the setting information; and an executing unit that, when one of the signals is input from a switch, executes one of the functions assigned to the switch which inputs the one of the signals according to the function setting information.

Abstract: An endoscope includes in a tip portion of an insertion unit: an image sensor having plural terminals including a video terminal which outputs a video signal; and a tip potion of a treatment tool channel which extends in a longitudinal direction of the insertion unit, and a distance of the video terminal is longest among distances of the respective terminals from a center of the treatment tool channel in a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An image processing system includes: a light source portion configured to emit illuminating light to be radiated to an object; a light receiving optical member for guiding return light from the object: a light detecting portion configured to receive the return light caused to be incident through the light receiving optical member to generate an electric signal, amplify the generated electric signal, convert the amplified electric signal to a digital signal and output the digital signal; an image processing portion configured to generate an image based on the digital signal outputted from the light detecting portion and perform gain adjustment for the generated image; and a parameter adjusting portion configured to adjust a predetermined parameter based on a variable range of an output value of the light source portion and a variable range of a gain value in the gain adjustment.

Abstract: According to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, apparatus, device and method can be provided which can provide imaging of biological tissues, e.g., luminal organs in vivo, using optical techniques in an automatic or semiautomatic manner. The exemplary apparatus, device and method can utilize a tethered capsule catheter with a mechanism for manual, semi-automatic or automatic traversing in the luminal organ with a controlled velocity and/or image quality. The exemplary apparatus can include feedback information about tension applied to the catheter during its movement that can be used to adjust velocity and assure patient comfort and safety for example during passing through natural sphincters and/or narrowing of the luminal organs and preventing from breaking of the catheter. The exemplary apparatus can also adjust velocity in order to provide good quality of acquired images, for example to engaged peristalsis and provide contact with the tissue.

Abstract: A pump device for use in operating theatres and to arrangements composed of corresponding pump devices and endoscopes. A pump device according to the invention for use in operating theatres includes a pump unit with a pump and a control unit, and a pump hose attached to the pump unit. The pump unit further includes a light source that can be controlled by the control unit to display the operating state of the pump unit. The pump hose has a fibre optic which extends along the pump hose, wherein the first end of the fibre optic is designed to couple in light from the controllable light source. The arrangement according to the invention includes a pump device according to the invention and an endoscope, which is designed to deliver flushing liquid to the operating site.

Abstract: An endoscope and a treatment tool are respectively inserted through an endoscope insertion passage and a treatment tool insertion passage of an overtube inserted into a body wall. A forward and backward movement operating part provided in a cable part provided to extend from a base end of an endoscope insertion part of the endoscope is arranged at a position adjacent to an operating part of the treatment tool. The forward and backward movement operating part includes a hook part having an opening, and a forward and backward movement operation of the endoscope can be performed by passing the index finger of a right hand gripping the treatment tool through the opening. Therefore, the forward and backward movement operation of the endoscope can be performed with the forward and backward movement operation of the treatment tool using only the one hand that operates the treatment tool.

Abstract: An outer port sheathing an overtube, includes: a first cylindrical member having a distal end opening from which the overtube is delivered; a second cylindrical member that is rotatably connected to the first cylindrical member and has a base end opening into which the overtube is introduced; rotation restriction means that restricts rotation of the overtube with respect to the second cylindrical member; a spring member that is deformable between a rotation locked state where rotation of the second cylindrical member with respect to the first cylindrical member is restricted by engagement of the spring member with the first cylindrical member, and a rotation unlocked state where the engagement is released and the rotation is allowed; and a rotation operating member that is rotatable in an axial direction of the second cylindrical member and deforms the spring member between the rotation locked state and the rotation unlocked state.

Abstract: An overtube to be inserted into a body wall is provided with an endoscope insertion passage and a treatment tool insertion passage, the treatment tool insertion passage is provided parallel to a reference axis of the overtube, and the endoscope insertion passage is provided obliquely to the reference axis. A slider, which is engaged with the endoscope and the treatment tool inserted through the respective insertion passages and causes the endoscope and the treatment tool to interlock with each other and move forward and backward, is arranged inside the overtube so as to be movable in a forward-backward direction of the overtube. An endoscope engagement part engaged with the endoscope in the slider is movable in an upward-downward direction, and moves upward and downward along the position of the oblique endoscope insertion passage together with the movement of the slider in the forward-backward direction.

Abstract: A rigid endoscope set according to the invention includes a rigid endoscope body having a first insertion portion inserted into a subject, a first channel provided in the first insertion portion and an ultrasound observation section disposed at a distal end of the first insertion portion to observe the subject, a treatment instrument guide having a second insertion portion configured to be inserted into or removed from the first channel and a second channel provided in the second insertion portion, and an optical telescope having a needle portion configured to be insertable into or removable from the second channel, a third insertion portion configured to be insertable into or removable from the first channel instead of the treatment instrument guide and an optical observation section disposed at a distal end of the third insertion portion to observe the subject.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to bite blocks for endoscopic and related medical procedures, specifically bite blocks that achieve and maintain patient mandibular advance.

Abstract: A syringe device includes a syringe body; a first space defined inside the syringe body; a plunger body being slidable inside the syringe body and varies the volume of the first space; a second space defined inside the plunger body; a plunger rod being slidable inside the plunger body and varies the volume of the second space; a coil spring that urges the plunger rod in a direction expanding the volume of the second space; a first communication passage and a second communication passage that communicate the first space with the second space; and a check valve member that forms an orifice that restricts the flow of a fluid between the first space and the second space in the first communication passage, and a check valve that allows only the flow of the fluid from the second space to the first space in the second communication passage.

Abstract: An endoscope includes a bending section, an operation section including first and second operation sections, a grasping section housing, an exterior housing, a main frame, first and second towing members, first and second towing-member-adjusting sections, a first fixing member for fixing the first-towing-member-adjusting section, and a second fixing member for fixing the second-towing-member-adjusting section. The first and second fixing members are formed by flat plates having a same shape, selected to be fixed to the main frame with one end side directed to the insertion section on the first operation section side or fixed with the other end side directed to the insertion section on the second operation section side, and formed asymmetrically with respect to the center axis orthogonal to a direction in which the first and second towing members extend such that fixed sections are closer to the one end side than the other end side.

Abstract: An illuminated microsurgical probe may include a handle, a diffuser, an aspiration conduit, and an optic fiber bundle. The diffuser may include a diffuser distal end, a diffuser proximal end, and a diffuser inner bore. The handle may include a handle distal end, a handle proximal end, and a handle inner bore. The aspiration conduit may include an aspiration conduit distal end and an aspiration conduit proximal end. The aspiration conduit distal end may be disposed in the diffuser inner bore and the aspiration conduit proximal end may be disposed in the handle inner bore. The optic fiber bundle may include an optic fiber bundle distal end and an optic fiber bundle proximal end. The optic fiber bundle distal end may be disposed in the diffuser inner bore.