Abstract: A woven or mesh bag which holds a container/bottle of any liquid, upside-down which enables the user to fully, and completely, dispense the contents of the container/bottle. This saves money by eliminating waste of the liquid product inside the container/bottle. The mesh bag is opened and closed by using a drawstring action on top and a cord stop to keep it closed. The ends of the cord are secured using a cord clasp. The container/bottle is inserted into the mesh bag upside-down. The top of the container/bottle protrudes the elastic opening of the mesh bag and is supported, upside-down. This allows the contents inside to flow to the top of the container/bottle's lid or opening. It can then be hung from any hook or other protruding apparatus that can hold the full weight of the container/bottle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a magnetic shower curtain system that maintains a shower curtain in place along opposing shower enclosure walls. The magnetic shower curtain system includes a shower rod assembly, a mounting assembly, and a shower curtain assembly. The shower rod assembly is operable to be mounted between the opposing shower enclosure walls. The shower rod assembly includes a shower rod. The shower rod includes a first outer end and a second outer end. The mounting assembly is operable to be mounted to the opposing shower enclosure walls. The shower curtain assembly is operable to be hung between the opposing shower enclosure walls. The shower curtain assembly includes a plurality of shower rings. The shower rings are operable to be placed on the shower rod, connected to the shower curtain, and slid along the shower rod. The shower rings include a first outer shower ring and a second outer shower ring.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of manual dispensers and actuating mechanisms are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser includes a housing, a receptacle for receiving a container of fluid and an actuating mechanism for causing fluid to be dispensed from the container. The actuation mechanism has a first pivot arm having a pivot point on a first end and a cam on a second end and a second pivot arm having a pivot point a first end and a curved contact surface on a second end. The actuating mechanism includes a pushbar. One of the first and second pivot members is connected to the pushbar. When the pushbar is pushed inward, the cam is configured to travel along the curved contact surface. Movement of the cam along the curved contact surface moves the engagement mechanism upward and downward in a substantially linear motion when the engagement mechanism is connected to a pump to cause the pump to prime with fluid and dispense the fluid.

Abstract: An automatic synchronous soap dispensing and paper towel supply device comprises a soap dispensing device and a paper towel supply device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a skin scraper in the form of a blade, characterized in that said blade has two long sides a and b and two smaller sides c and d, the sides a and be having the same shape.

Abstract: A liquid application assembly having interchangeable head members designed to perform a predetermined function, releasably attached it to a distal end of a main body member, insert a chosen liquid into an interior volume of the main body member, attach a cap member to a proximal end of an elongated tube member, and activate a pump member to thereby force the liquid into a contact portion of the chosen interchangeable head member to then apply the liquid to the skin of the user using via the contact portion.

Abstract: A towel bar/hanging apparatus includes a sleeve extending through a horizontal surface of a sink rim and/or countertop is located adjacent a sink, An elongate arm is slidingly received through the sleeve. The arm is slidable through the sleeve to an extended position over the sink and to a retracted position below the horizontal surface. In its extended positon, towels can be draped over the arm for drying and water dripping therefrom falls into the sink. In its extended position, the arm is prevented from unintentionally falling into its retracted position. The arm can comprise a pair of elongate links hingedly secured together, whereby one link is pivotable relative to the other for extending over the sink. The sleeve is preferably secured to a base flange secured atop the horizontal surface. The base flange can include a sprayer head hose.

Abstract: A package including a stack of absorbent tissue paper material and a packaging, wherein, in the stack, the tissue material forms panels having a length, and a width perpendicular to the length, the panels being piled on top of each other to form a height extending between a first end surface and a second end surface of the stack; the absorbent tissue paper material including at least a dry crepe material, the stack, when in the package, having a selected packing density D0 of 0.25 to 0.65 kg/dm3, and exerting a force along the height of the stack towards the packaging, the packaging encircling the stack so as to maintain the stack in a compressed condition with the selected packing density D0.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a flex pack wipes dispensers for dispensing wipes. An exemplary wipes dispenser may include a flexible container body having an opening through which the wipes are dispensed. A plurality of wipes (e.g., a stack) is contained in the flexible container body. A closure is provided over the opening through the flexible container body, configured to allow a user to selectively open and close access to the opening. The closure may include a perimeter flange sealed to the flexible container body, a base defined within the flange which initially covers the opening in the flexible container body, and a tear-away orifice covering in the base. A shape of the covering includes a perimeter following a pathway that includes a portion forming an angle that is greater than 90° relative to a direction of pull used to tear the covering from the base.

Abstract: A device for manipulating toilet seats and toilet lids including a handle; a first elongated member attached to the handle; and a second elongated member attached to the handle, wherein the first elongated member and the second elongated member are configured to engage toilet seats and toilet lids for manipulation.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a base unit configured to be moved over a surface to be cleaned, an upper unit coupled with the base unit, and a handle coupled with the upper unit and moveable between a folded position and an upright position.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner disclosed that includes a cyclone dust collector. The vacuum cleaner includes a cyclone chamber configured to whirl air introduced from an inlet part to separate dust from the air and including an outlet part provided to discharge the air from which dust is separated from the cyclone chamber. The vacuum cleaner also includes a grill rotatably provided at the outlet part. The vacuum cleaner also includes a rotor including a first fan and a second fan configured to generate an air flow in a direction opposite an air flow direction of the first fan. The vacuum cleaner further includes a case in which the rotor is rotatable accommodated with a gap provided between the grill and the case. The case includes a plurality of holes, and includes a dust removal flow path to discharge air introduced from the plurality of holes through the gap.

Abstract: A blower includes a rotor including a shaft disposed along a central vertical axis, a stator positioned radially outward of the rotor, a tubular housing accommodating the rotor and stator, and an impeller attached to the shaft at a position above the stator. The stator includes an annular core back portion, tooth portions extending radially inwards from the core back portion, coils wound around the tooth portions, and at least two walls circumferentially arranged with a gap therebetween. In a radial direction, radially outer ends of the walls constitute an outer opening of the gap, and radially inner ends constitute an inner opening thereof. The housing includes a first through-hole radially penetrates the housing and is connected to the outer opening. At least one of the walls arranged adjacently in the circumferential direction includes a side surface facing the gap and inclined with respect to the radial direction.

Abstract: Pre-moistened cleaning pads, for example floor cleaning pads, that are suitable for attachment to an implement, such as a cleaning pad holder and handle, wherein the pre-moistened cleaning pads have an attachment portion comprising pulp fibers and a liquid composition, and methods for making same are provided.

Abstract: Cleaning pads, for example pre-moistened cleaning pads, that are suitable for attachment to an implement, such as a cleaning pad holder and handle, wherein the cleaning pads a split core component, and methods for making same are provided.

Abstract: Fibrous structures, for example pre-moistened fibrous structures, having a novel contact surface (micro protrusion surface) and methods for using the fibrous structures and making the fibrous structures are provided.

Abstract: A cleaning tool comprises a mop, a cleaning base and a bucket, wherein the mop comprises a mop rod, and a cleaning head provided with a wiper is arranged at the lower end of the mop rod; the cleaning base is connected to the bucket through a guide rail and can move up and down relative to the bucket in a guided mode through the guide rail; the cleaning base can abut against the wiping surface of the cleaning head erected in the bucket and can move up and down relatively. The cleaning tool is characterized in that a water pumping device is arranged in the bucket or between the cleaning base and the bucket, and the cleaning base moves up and down relative to the bucket so that the water pumping device can be driven to deliver water in the bucket to the wiping surface of the cleaning head of the mop for cleaning.

Abstract: A method of operating a dish treating appliance includes a user interface disposed along the top edge of a door for selectively opening and closing access to a treating chamber. The user interface can be illuminated and operating the user interface can include operating a user input mode when the door is open and a status mode when the door is closed.

Abstract: A dishwasher configured for drying dishes with the dishwasher having a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and a closed loop condensation system for extracting liquid from air within a treating chamber of the dishwasher and a controller configured to control the dry cycle for drying of the dishes in the treating chamber of the dishwasher.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher comprising a body; a heat pump that is disposed inside the body and that has a first heat exchanger providing the heating of the water to be used in the washing step, a second heat exchanger transferring the heat received from the first heat exchanger to the wash water and a compressor fluidly connected to the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger, realizing the refrigerant cycle; a water collection tank that is disposed just under the first heat exchanger, wherein the water condensing on the first heat exchanger is collected, and a water softening unit that enables the water taken from the mains to be softened so as to be used in the washing step.

Abstract: In one aspect, a dishwasher having sidewalls at least partially defining a treating chamber and defining an access opening, a rack rail mount, and a rack rail coupled to the tub mount slidably mounting a dishrack. The tub mount includes at least a light source and an electrical connection configured to provide electrical connection from the light source to a wiring harness adjacent the sidewall.

Abstract: In an endoscope system according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is not necessary to touch an actual keyboard, mouse, or button to operate an endoscope apparatus, and thus it is not necessary to shift an instrument from one hand to the other hand or peel of/put on gloves in a medical setting. Accordingly, a necessary operation can be easily performed by using a line of sight and a gesture. In addition, it is not necessary to provide a keyboard, mouse, or button for operating the endoscope apparatus, and restrictions on the arrangement of the apparatus can be reduced. Furthermore, virtual objects corresponding to an apparatus to be operated and operation details are displayed in a pseudo manner, and thus the virtual object on which an operation is to be performed can be easily determined.

Abstract: A shape detection device includes a flexible insertion section, a curved-shape detection sensor and a flexible exterior tube member arranged in the insertion section. The sensor includes an optical fiber, one or more detecting parts to change characteristics of light propagated by the optical fiber in accordance with a curved shape of the optical fiber, and a light detector. The flexible exterior tube member is arranged in the insertion section to include at least part of the optical fiber, and configured to be curved into a similar shape to the curved shape of the insertion section. The curved-shape detection sensor is partly held and fixed to at least one of the exterior tube member and a distal hold member provided at the distal end of the insertion section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a deflection movement transmission means including a control pivot member for effecting a deflection movement, and a base body including a ball head on which the control pivot member for effecting a deflection movement is arranged such that a pivot movement of the control pivot member can be performed relative to the base body. The control pivot member includes an inner shell, which is elastic or made of several movable pieces and has an inner surface facing towards the ball head. At the outer surface of the inner shell facing away from the ball head, at least one press-on body is provided, by which the inner shell can be pressed against the base body to lock a deflection position of the control pivot member. The invention further relates to an endoscope and an endoscope bending control means including such a deflection movement transmission means.

Abstract: Exemplary imaging apparatuses are described. Various imaging apparatuses may implement optical coherence tomography (OCT) and/or optical frequency domain imaging (OFDI) gastrointestinal tissue imaging methods and technologies. Furthermore, the imaging apparatuses may include a rotatable imaging element to scan a bodily lumen, such as the esophagus. The imaging element may be housed within an inflatable balloon. Still further, the imaging apparatuses may include a shaped tip. The shaped tip may aid in guiding an imaging apparatus through the esophagus, or other bodily lumen.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system, a device, and a method of a lubricant applicator device to be used with an insertion tube of an endoscope. In one embodiment, a video system center having a processor and a memory; a monitor coupled with the video system center; a light source coupled with the video system center; an endoscope coupled the video system center having a control section; an insertion tube having a camera at a distal end of the insertion tube that permits viewing of an area of an internal structure that is directly in front of the camera; and a mirror to be mechanically extendable at a distance from the camera and reflected backward, so that the camera permits viewing of an area behind the camera through a reflection of an image produced by the mirror when an operator of the endoscope utilizes the control section of the endoscope.

Abstract: A spray cap for use with an endoscope. The endoscope includes a liquid channel and an open channel. The spray cap includes a body portion connectable with an endoscope having an end wall defining an obstruction portion configured to obstruct the liquid channel of the endoscope and an open portion configured to permit use of the open channel. The spray cap having an orifice system extending through the obstruction portion in fluid communication with the liquid channel to direct fluid flow from the liquid channel into a treatment volume of a patient along a modified flow pattern.

Abstract: A portable handheld system for imaging of a throat of a patient, including: a mouthpiece including at least one bite guide for stabilizing the mouthpiece with respect to teeth of the patient when the patient bites on the at least one bite guide; intraoral optics operable to collect light from the throat of the patient and to direct the light towards an imaging sensor; and an imaging sensor operable to capture light directed by the intraoral optics to provide an image of the throat; wherein a mechanical connection between the mouthpiece and the intraoral optics constrains a spatial relationship of the intraoral optics with respect to the mouthpiece so that when the patient bites on the at least one bite guide: the intraoral optics is stabilized by the mouthpiece inside a mouth of the patient having a FOV which includes at least part of a tonsil of the patient.

Abstract: An imaging mini-scope for use with an endoscope system includes an elongated body having a first length. The elongated body includes at least one passage extending along the first length. A flexible distal tip portion is coupled to the elongated body. An imaging device includes an imaging sensor disposed at the flexible distal tip portion and a signal transmission connection extending through the at least one passage to connect the imaging sensor to a processing system. The imaging sensor is configured to detect image information and the signal transmission connection is configured to transmit one or more signals indicative of the detected image information from the imaging sensor to the processing system. A light source is disposed at the flexible distal tip portion. The light source extends through the at least one passage.

Abstract: A method for washing a treatment tool stand of an endoscope using a stand washing tool having a first washing member formed to a first height position and a second washing member formed to a second height position lower than the first height position. The washing method comprises a first washing member inserting step of inserting the first washing member into a gap between a stand storage wall section of the endoscope and the treatment tool stand; a second washing member abutting step of making the second washing member abut against a treatment tool guide surface of the treatment tool stand; and a stand washing tool moving step of moving the stand washing tool along the treatment tool guide surface in a state where the first washing member is inserted into the gap and the second washing member is made to abut against the treatment tool guide surface.

Abstract: A preheating device for endoscopy includes a flexible bag, a plurality of first welded joint, and a mark member. The flexible bag is disposed with a saturated sodium acetate solution and a trigger. The flexible bag includes a closed circumference around the outer periphery thereof. The closed circumference includes a longer side and a shorter side next to each other. The plurality of the first welded joint is arranged into a folding line along a longitudinal direction, wherein every two adjacent first welded joints of the folding line forms a flowing space. The folding line is substantially parallel to the longer side. The first welded joint nearest to the shorter side is the last first welded joint, and the mark member is disposed on the flexible bag between the last first welded joint and the shorter side. The mark member is used for indicating a placement of an endoscopy.

Abstract: A system includes a housing assembly having a top, side, middle, and bottom portions, a pair of hollow, tubular, elongated members having a top and a bottom end, the top portion of the housing assembly attached to the bottom end of the elongated members, the top end of the one or more elongated members having a brackets configured and arranged to mount to an overhead surface area, one or more ambient lighting assemblies attached to side portions and top portion of the housing assembly to provide general lighting, each ambient lighting assembly including an ambient housing and fluorescent bulbs, a horizontal tracking rail suspended attached to a bottom portion of the housing assembly, the tracking rail extending along a portion of the housing assembly, a carriage mechanism slidably engaging the tracking rail, and an intra-oral light assembly connected to the carriage mechanism.

Abstract: A radial imaging system is provided for capturing an image of an object which extends radially around an image sensor in an object plane. A reflector (42) is used for reflecting incident light (46) to a generally axial direction. The image sensor (40) receives the generally axially directed reflected light, and it has a stepped reflector surface having a series of reflecting linear facets (48) which together form a generally curved, e.g. concave surface. This design enables improved uniformity of the imaging performance with respect to the radial distance to the object being imaged.

Abstract: Endoscopes include a shaft having a diameter extending about a longitudinal axis to a distal housing. An image sensor is carried by the distal housing, and a channel extends through the shaft and distal housing. A distal portion of the channel is adjustable or curved to accommodate introduction of a tool while maintaining a reduced shaft diameter. In some embodiments, a diagonal dimension of the image sensor when combined with a channel diameter is greater than a shaft diameter. In some embodiments, the distal housing is flexible to accommodate passage of a straight tool through a curved distal portion of a working channel. In some embodiments, a curved distal portion of a working channel may be reoriented to deflect a flexible tool.

Abstract: Aspects extend to methods, systems, and computer program products for forecasting eye condition progression for eye patients. When a patient visits an eye practitioner, the patient (or when appropriate their guardian) may be interested in the current eye condition as well as a prediction of eye condition progression in the future and/or as the patient ages. Aspects of the invention can be used to predict the progress of an eye condition for a patient (e.g., a child) at a number of different post-examination times after an examination. Predicting the progress of an eye condition for a patient over time can be used to assist the eye practitioner in tailoring a treatment plan and/or tailoring a subsequent examination schedule for the patient.

Abstract: Disclosed is a patient interface for affixment on onto a patient eye, said patient interface including a negative pressure cavity with a top wall and a circumferential outer wall, an optical passage, wherein the top wall circumferentially surrounds the optical passage and wherein the circumferential outer wall projects from the top wall and circumferentially surrounds the optical passage; a number of rib members, the rib members projecting separately from each other from the top wall into the negative pressure cavity between the circumferential outer wall and the optical passage.

Abstract: A method for administering a low luminance dysfunction vision test to a patient using a computer, by displaying, a first character at a first acuity level on a display at a first luminance level, receiving an input signal from the patient indicating whether the patient recognizes the first character, displaying a second character at a second acuity level and the first luminance level, receiving a second input signal from the patient indicating whether the patient recognizes the second character, calculating a first score using the first and second input signals, which score corresponds to a first visual acuity at the first luminance level, displaying a third character at a third acuity level and a second luminance level, which luminance level replicates a specific low luminance real environmental condition, receiving a third input signal from the patient indicating whether the patient recognizes the third character, displaying a fourth character at a fourth acuity level and the second luminance level, receivi

Abstract: Provided is an ophthalmologic apparatus including: an acquisition unit configured to acquire tomographic information of an eye to be examined using information on interference light between return light from the eye to be examined, which is irradiated with measurement light, and reference light; and a vitreous structure detection unit configured to detect a vitreous structure of the eye to be examined using tomographic information of the eye to be examined that is acquired after at least one of the difference in optical path length between the measurement light and the reference light and the in-focus position is controlled, wherein the acquisition unit is configured to acquire tomographic information of the vitreous structure.

Abstract: A procedure is performed on at least one section of an ocular component. At least one first electro-magnetic radiation is provided to the section so as to interact with at least one acoustic wave in the ocular component. At least one second electro-magnetic radiation is produced based on the interaction. Multiple portions of the second electromagnetic radiation are received. Each portion was emitted from a different corresponding segment of the section. A visco-elastic modulus of the section is monitored based on the multiple portions during the procedure. Feedback is applied to the procedure based at least in part on the monitored visco-elastic modulus, including at least one of: (1) guiding a trajectory of an incision based on different respective monitored values of visco-elastic modulus for the segments, or (2) determining a number of incisions to be made based on different respective monitored values of visco-elastic modulus for the segments.

Abstract: Devices and methods for measuring a refractive value of an eye are described. A device includes a wavefront sensor that includes an infrared light source, an array of lenses, and an image sensor. The wavefront sensor is configured to transmit infrared light from the infrared light source toward the eye, transmit light reflected from the eye through the array of lenses, and collect, with the image sensor, an image of the light transmitted through the array of lenses. The wavefront sensor also includes a target, and a beam splitter configured to reflect visible light from the target toward the eye and transmit infrared light from the eye; or transmit the visible light from the target toward the eye and reflect the infrared light from the eye. The target is positioned away from a conjugate focal plane.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a small gauge extendable-retractable mirror for use in intraocular surgery. The mirror of the present disclosure can be used in intraocular surgery to enable visualization of areas of the eye currently difficult or impossible to view, such as, e.g., behind the iris.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for measuring blood flow of vessels are provided. A light source, a light splitting module, a reference arm module, a sample arm module, a probing module, and a control system are arranged; the sample arm module includes a scanning unit and an optical-path shifting device; a probe light is obtained from the light splitting module, and a main light of the probe light is on a rotating shaft of the scanning unit; the probe light is reflected by the scanning unit to the optical-path shifting device, when the optical-path shifting device is in a first position and in a second position respectively, the probe light scans a vessel in fundus to obtain a first phase shift signal and a second phase shift signal blood flow rates and total blood flow of all the vessels near an optic disc are determined.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus including a base, a hollow receiving element joined to the base, and at least one positioning attachment that positions an imaging device received by the hollow receiving element to capture an image of at least one eye of a user. The present invention also relates to a method of capturing at least one image of at least one eye of a user using the above described apparatus.

Abstract: An eye imaging apparatus can include a housing, an optical imaging system in the housing, and a light source in the housing to illuminate an eye. The optical imaging system can include an optical window at a front end of the housing with a concave front surface for receiving the eye as well as an imaging lens disposed rearward the optical window. The apparatus can comprise a light conditioning element configured to receive light from the light source and direct said light to the eye. The apparatus can further include an image sensor in the housing disposed to receive an image of the eye from the optical imaging system. In various embodiments, light conditioning element includes at least one multi-segment surface. In some embodiments, the housing is provided with at least one hermitic seal, for example, with the optical window. In some embodiments, time sequential illumination is employed.

Abstract: Rehab Ready Application assists users in their efforts to diagnose injury and suggest treatments through audiovisual recordings, photographs, written or oral instructions for treatment, and teleconferences or referrals to medical providers. Users indicate location of pain, mechanism of injury, level of pain, type of pain, degree of pain, range of movement and other symptoms. The application recommends specific exercises, repetitions, and duration for the treatment. Users can choose to view photos or recorded demonstrations of the treatment, written instructions, or a teleconference with a medical professional who can demonstrate the treatment and/or observe the user perform the treatment and offer feedback. Depending on the user's progress, additional treatment may be recommended or the user may be scheduled for an in-office visit with a medical professional if the injury is too severe for treatment via the application.

Abstract: The present invention provides a signal obtaining method and system, which includes functions of signal collection, analysis, calculation and output. The system can be configured to obtain vital signs by: collecting two or more physiological signals, calculating relation information between the two or more physiological signals, obtaining the vital signs by calculation based on the relation information, and output the obtained vital signs.

Abstract: A glucose monitoring system, includes a glucose sensor strip or package of strips. The strip includes a substrate and a glucose monitoring circuit that has electrodes and a bodily fluid application portion of selected chemical composition. An antenna is integrated with the glucose sensor strip. A RFID sensor chip is coupled with the glucose sensor strip and the antenna. The chip has a memory containing digitally-encoded data representing calibration and/or expiration date information for the strip.

Abstract: A web server based digital healthcare practice system to provide digital transformation of physician practice to twenty first century. Physician can provide in home remote patient examination using a smart pocketable integrated multi function device to perform all head to toe examination similar to his office. And can perform computer assisted cardio and pulmonary, abdominal sound diagnosis, ear, nose, throat analysis, and skin analysis from remote to pin point accurate ailment and write prescription to pharmacy, and bill insurance companies. Invention allows patients seek health care 24/7 in state, out of state, out of country and use in state insurance company to pay for the services. A virtual reality model of physician is available for normal everyday ailments.

Abstract: A photoacoustic, noninvasive, and continuous blood glucose measurement device includes: a diode laser for irradiating a living body with a pulsed laser signal having a specific wavelength; and an ultrasound transducer for measuring a photoacoustic signal in a form of ultrasonic waves generated by a reaction of the living body with the pulsed laser signal.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting and monitoring core body temperature are disclosed. The system includes a patch device and an electronic module coupled to the patch device. The method includes providing a patch device, coupling an electronic module to the patch device to provide a wearable device, and monitoring core body temperature of a user using the wearable device.