Abstract: A packaging device allowing for the distribution, storage and cooking of various food products, such as perishable or frozen food product(s). The packaging device includes a plurality of micro-perforations that may promote the extended shelf-life of the perishable food product and the maintenance of the quality of the perishable food product or be configured to maintain the integrity of a frozen food product. The packaging device also includes a venting system that allows the cooking of the perishable or frozen food products within the packaging device.

Abstract: The present invention related to a cooking device having a cooking glass bowl, wherein the cooking glass bowl has a large weight to improve the safety of the cooling device during operation of the cooling device equipped with a high-speed motor.

Abstract: An appliance iron for making edible spoons that dissociate into consumable predetermined clumps in order to prevent a dissociating into random granules that would make a consumption more difficult. The appliance iron includes a housing, a plate, and an electrical circuit. The plate is disposed within the housing, and is so shaped for providing the edible spoons that dissociate into the consumable predetermined clumps in order to prevent the dissociating into the random granules that would make the consumption more difficult. The electrical circuit heats up the plate.

Abstract: A grill such as a gas grill for grilling, cooking or baking food on a grill grate or the like, in particular for outdoor use. It has a combustion chamber, in which a burner arrangement is provided. The combustion chamber is provided with a hinged hood which covers the grill grate in the closed state. A simple and reliable conversion between direct and indirect grilling is achieved and enables a simultaneous and energy-saving direct and indirect grilling. The grill is provided with a guide plate, which is designed in the direction of a main axis of the combustion chamber in any width and which covers at least a part of the burner arrangement. The guide plate extends between front side and rear wall of the combustion chamber and supported on inner edges of the combustion chamber.

Abstract: An outdoor cooking assembly for that uses an open wood fire for cooking includes a fire unit that has wood positioned thereon for burning thereby generating heat for cooking. The fire unit is elevated above a support surface and the fire unit includes a circular plate. A cooking unit is coupled to the fire unit and the cooking unit is heated by the wood when the wood is burning on the fire unit. A food item is positioned on the cooking unit for cooking. The cooking unit includes a circular plate and the circular plate corresponding to the cooking unit is spaced from the circular plate corresponding to the fire unit.

Abstract: A method for managing temperature within a charcoal grill system includes: receiving a target grill temperature for a cooking chamber within the charcoal grill system; in response to receiving an ignition trigger, entering an ignition mode; during the ignition mode, activating an igniter within the charcoal grill system to ignite a charcoal cartridge arranged in a cartridge chamber within the charcoal grill system and activating a stoke fan coupled to the cartridge chamber to accelerate combustion of the charcoal cartridge; monitoring a temperature inside the charcoal grill system; in response to the temperature inside the charcoal grill system exceeding an ignition temperature, entering a temperature management mode; and during the temperature management mode, selectively activating the stoke fan and the cooling fan to maintain the cooking chamber at approximately the target grill temperature.

Abstract: A charcoal grill includes a vessel configured to hold and burn charcoal for cooking food. The charcoal grill may include a receptacle moveable between a first position in which the receptacle is positioned for collecting ashes from charcoal burned in the vessel and a second position in which the receptacle is separated from the vessel for disposal of the collected ashes. Additionally, or alternatively, the vessel may define a passage extending from an exterior side of the vessel to an interior side of the vessel for permitting a starter device to be inserted into the passage for igniting charcoal within the vessel. Additionally, or alternatively, the charcoal grill may include a vent system including at least one vent opening extending through a portion of the vessel, a vent cover movable with respect to the vent opening between a closed position and an open position, and at least one calibration associated with the vent cover between the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a cooking surface, a leveling device, an inclinometer, and an electronic controller. The leveling device is constructed and arranged to adjust a position of the cooking surface, and the inclinometer senses the cooking surface position. The electronic controller is configured to receive a position signal from the inclinometer and output a command signal to the leveling device for position adjustment.

Abstract: A coffee grinder-doser includes a grinder-doser body enclosing a grinding chamber which houses first and second mills configured and mutually positioned to grind coffee beans into powder. An external ring-nut which is gripped and rotated by an operator integrally connects to the first mill. A nut screw with a longitudinal axis, inside the grinding chamber, is engaged with an external thread of the ring-nut to translate the first mill along the longitudinal axis. The ring-nut includes a ring-nut body and indices defining the angular position thereof. The grinder-doser body includes a fixed reference for the indices. The ring-nut is associated with a graduated ring having the indices, and a cover at least partially removable to lock the graduated ring between the cover and the ring-nut. The cover is fixed to the ring-nut body by a partially removable couple for adjusting and locking the angular position of the graduated ring.

Abstract: A mixing device is provided with rotating platform and circumferential guide for quickly and effectively stirring the contents of disposable paper and plastic cups of varying sizes without direct contact with the food beverage contents.

Abstract: A heated scooping device for dispensing ice cream includes a tube that has a first end, which is closed. A shell, which is cup shaped, is fluidically coupled to a second end of the tube. A connector that is coupled to the first end of the tube is configured to couple to a source of alternating current. A heating element that is positioned in the tube and the shell is electrically insulated from the tube and the shell and is operationally coupled to the connector. The tube is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user so that the shell is configured to insert into a substance that is positioned in a container, such as ice cream. The heating element is configured to warm the tube and the shell so that the shell is configured to melt the substance to facilitate removal of a portion of the substance.

Abstract: A device for handling seeds and grains, suitable for use in food processing and/or preparation, is disclosed. This device features a semi-spherical bowl with perforations, a wiper that is activated by engaging the handle, and measuring lines on the semi-spherical bowl.

Abstract: A cleansing device for human extremities has a tubular section comprising a water-absorbent material; and a dry cleansing composition impregnated into the tubular section, wherein the tubular section comprises at least one open end, whereby the tubular section is adapted for insertion of a human extremity (limb) into the tubular section through the at least one open end.

Abstract: A portable towel dispenser includes a housing configured to stand upright and an interior space for receiving a toweling assembly including a roll of towels on an arbor. The interior space is configured to receive in a vertical orientation the arbor for vertical support thereof during unwinding of the roll of towels. A loading door is configured to rotate relative to the housing about a generally vertical axis between a closed position, in which the loading door and housing together enclose the toweling assembly within the dispenser, and an open position, in which the dispenser is configured to receive the toweling assembly therein without obstruction by the loading door. The dispenser is battery operated, includes a handle, and is readily hand portable. A button on a bottom of the housing is depressed to enable dispensing when the housing is stood upright.

Abstract: A support structure is provided that includes a pair of spaced slanted side hand-arm rails, a commode between the slanted side hand-arm rails each of which are securely fastened to a common, portable, non-slip platform. The Self-Assist Rehab Commode Support is designed so the patient could utilize more of their core strength, to help lift, lower and balance their body weight, for the purpose of assisting the caregiver, during transfers, and when using a commode.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a surface cleaning apparatus. The apparatus has substantially elongate and laterally extending head portion and a handle portion defining a longitudinal axis generally perpendicular to the head portion. The head portion includes opposite lateral ends, a first housing defining a first chamber and a rim forming an opening via which water from a surface to be cleaned enters the first chamber, a squeegee connected to the rim for directing the water via the opening to the first chamber, and guide means for guiding the water from the squeegee to the first chamber for initial containment, thus minimizing the water from dripping away from the apparatus in use, and the handle portion includes a second housing forming the handle portion and defining a second chamber for receiving and containing the water from the first chamber for subsequent containment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a robot cleaner which adjusts a suction area of air suctioned into a suction port through a shutter and a shutter driving device configured to operate the shutter, so that a flow rate of air is adjusted, thus more effectively suctioning dust in the air by using a fan motor having a fixed capacity.

Abstract: A detachable 90 degree pivoting elbow forming an air channel that connects to a cleaning element permitting a swivel connection in orthogonal directions to provide a connection to the free end of an elongate wand of a vacuum cleaning system.

Abstract: An environmental control unit comprises a housing, a vacuum cleaner, a filtration unit, and a blower. The vacuum cleaner is positioned in the housing and is configured to receive a tool contaminant stream produced by at least one tool. The vacuum cleaner filters particulate matter from the tool contaminant stream, thereby producing a filtered air stream. The filtration unit is also positioned within the housing and comprises at least one filter. The blower is positioned within the housing downstream of the filtration unit. The blower is configured to create negative air pressure within the second compartment to draw an area contaminant stream from an exterior of the environmental control unit into the housing. A second blower may also be present. The blower draws the filtered air stream and the area contaminant stream through the at least one filter in the filtration unit to produce a filtered mixture stream.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner having a surface cleaning head and a brush supported by the surface cleaning head. A control circuit operates the vacuum cleaner. The control circuit includes a motor coupled to and operable to cause movement of the brush. Also disclosed is a method of controlling a motor for a brush of a vacuum cleaner. The method includes sensing an electrical parameter related to an amount of carpet load restricting the brush and determining a pulse width modulated duty cycle value based on the electrical parameter.

Abstract: An independent suspension system for a robot vacuum cleaner with a hinge component attached to an L-shaped bracket having a horizontal flange portion and a vertical flange portion. The vertical flange portion is attached to a wheel assembly of the robot vacuum cleaner and a spring is coupled to the horizontal flange portion. A pin is attached to and extends from the vertical flange portion. A holding component is within a wheel well of the robot vacuum cleaner and is movable between an engaged configuration with the pin and a disengaged configuration with the pin.

Abstract: An extraction cleaner is provided with a removable recovery tank having a recovery container, a drain opening quick-empty valve, and an actuator assembly for emptying the recovery container. The drain opening can be provided on a lower portion of the recovery container. The actuator assembly can selectively open the valve. At least a portion of the actuator assembly can be provided on an upper portion of the recovery container.

Abstract: A mop, including an elongated handle having a socket assembly affixed to a first end thereof; a plurality of grasping members extending from the socket assembly; a stationary plate removably attachable to the elongated handle; a ball assembly extending from a top portion of the stationary plate, the ball assembly being configured to engage the grasping members to achieve the removable attachment to the elongated handle; a trigger mechanism positioned along the top portion of the stationary plate, the trigger mechanism being axially movable relative to the ball assembly; a push plate movably coupled to the stationary plate, the push plate being configured to move from a first position proximate the stationary plate to a second position axially away from the stationary plate in response to activation of the trigger mechanism; and a substrate removably coupled to the push plate, wherein the substrate is configured to decouple from the push plate once the push plate is moved to the second position in response to

Abstract: Various embodiments of a cleaning apparatus are disclosed. The cleaning apparatus can have a working surface that is configured to interface with a cleaning surface. The cleaning apparatus can include a first material and a second material. The first material can have an open lofty structure with an adhesive on a surface which comprises at least a portion of the working surface of the cleaning apparatus. The first material configured to collect debris. The second material can be coupled to the first material and can have a sorbent structure configured to sorb a liquid from the cleaning surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning head, comprising: —a base part with a central axis; and —a number of arms extending radially with respect to the central axis each having a first end that is connected to said base part, and a second free end, wherein said second end is displaceable between a starting position in which the second end of the arms is near the central axis, and a use mode wherein the second end of the arms is at a position remote from the central axis, and wherein the second ends of the arms in the use mode are in a same plane as said base part. The cleaning head is characterized in that the arms in de use mode are bendable in tangential direction with respect to each other around said base part.

Abstract: An auxiliary gray water supply device captures used wash water from a commercial warewashing machine for supply to a pre-rinse station without substantial modification of the commercial warewashing machine. The captured wash water and treatment agent are delivered to a pre-rinse station for pre-rinsing of dishes that will be washed within the commercial warewashing machine.

Abstract: A dishwasher rack for a dish washing appliance. The dishwasher rack may be positionable between a stowed position and a deployed position. A motor may drive the dishwasher rack. The motor may be coupled to the dishwasher rack by a rack and pinion, a worm screw, and/or the like. The dishwasher rack may be in a manual configuration and/or automatic configuration.

Abstract: A doormat has a base member. A slot is formed in the base member, the slot running along a length and width of the base member. An opening is formed through a top surface of the base member into the slot. An insert is provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a modular floor mat comprising a plurality of interconnected thermoplastic trays with textile substrate inserts. The textile substrate inserts contain visual images, such as printed logos or advertisements. The modular floor mat is advantageous for use by businesses in entryways and other locations where advertising or messaging is desirable.

Abstract: A processor includes: a table configured to retain first control parameter information for controlling operations of a light source section; a reading circuit configured to read information stored in a memory from an endoscope including the memory that is capable of storing second control parameter information for controlling the operations of the light source section or the like; and a determination circuit configured to determine whether or not the reading circuit can read the second control parameter information. When it is determined that the second control parameter information can be read, the second control parameter information read by the reading circuit is outputted. When it is determined that the second control parameter information cannot be read, the first control parameter information retained by the table is outputted.

Abstract: A battery-powered medical device comprising: an outer housing having an opening formed therein; a power source housed within the outer housing, the outer housing being configured to at least partially enclose the power source so as to prevent contamination of the power source with biohazardous materials, the power source being removable from the outer housing via the opening; and a cover configured to cover the opening in the outer housing and to retain the power source within the outer housing, wherein the cover is configured to be operated by a user to expose the opening in the outer housing, when the cover is operated to expose the opening, the outer housing is configured to release the power source via the opening without requiring physical contact between the user and the power source, and when the cover is operated to expose the opening, the outer housing is configured to provide a direct path for release of the power source via the opening, such path providing no contact with contaminated surfaces of t

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for fluid management in an endoscopic procedure are disclosed. In one embodiment, a fluid management device may comprise a pair of electrodes and a controller connected to the pair of electrodes. In at least some embodiments, the controller may be configured to receive signals from the pair of electrodes and determine whether a fluid in a fluid reservoir is an ionic fluid or a non-ionic fluid based on signals received from the pair of electrodes. In at least some additional embodiments, the controller may be further configured to automatically set a fluid deficit alarm threshold based on the determination of whether the fluid in the fluid reservoir is an ionic fluid or a non-ionic fluid.

Abstract: A direct visualization catheter includes a handle, a balloon, an elongate shaft, and a camera assembly. The elongate shaft has a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end. The proximal end is coupled to the handle. The distal end is coupled to the balloon and defines a longitudinal axis. The camera assembly is coupled to the distal end of the elongate shaft and is disposed within the balloon. The camera assembly includes a camera and an adjustment mechanism for varying a configuration of the camera relative to the distal end of the elongate shaft between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration. The camera faces primarily in a radial direction in the delivery configuration and the camera faces primarily in an axial direction in the deployed configuration.

Abstract: Provided is an endoscope cap or the like with an elevator which is easily attached to and detached from the distal end of an endoscope. An endoscope cap attachable to and detachable from an endoscope including a lever pivotally provided at a distal end of an insertion part of an endoscope and a pivot part causing the lever to pivot comprises: a cylindrical cover; and an elevator which is pivotally supported at the inside of the cover, is connected to the lever when the endoscope is attached to the cover, and pivots in response to pivoting of the lever.

Abstract: An endoscope system and particularly but not exclusively a water bottle cap assembly for an endoscope/endoscopic device. An endoscope system includes an endoscope device and means for directing a fluid adjacent a tip of the endoscope device. The fluid directing means includes a fluid container for containing the fluid, the container including an inlet and an outlet. The system further includes separating means for separating liquid or solid particles from gas entering the container through the inlet.

Abstract: An assistant clamper having lens and adapted to clamp at an apparatus is provided, which includes a tube, an optical lens, at least one light emitting element and a working channel. The tube extends along a lengthwise direction. The optical lens is disposed at the tube. The light emitting element is disposed at the tube and located on the same side of the optical lens. The working channel is disposed in the tube and penetrates two opposite sides of the tube along the axial direction of the tube, and the working channel is communicated to an opening portion of a side of the tube, and the apparatus is capable of passing into the working channel through the opening portion.

Abstract: A magnetic coupling is provided having two rings that are arranged concentrically in relation to one another, which are each mounted to be rotatable in relation to one another. An arrangement of at least three magnetic dipoles is respectively arranged on both rings, the magnetic dipoles facilitating magnetic coupling of the rings and a transmission of torque from a driving ring to a driven ring of the two rings. The magnetic dipoles of the arrangements at the driven ring and/or at the driving ring is/are aligned such that two like magnetic poles, which adjoin one another on the respective other ring, are always followed by an unlike magnetic pole, and the magnetic poles adjoining one another at the respective other ring are arranged in a manner corresponding to one another such that the two rings are magnetically coupled in an equilibrium position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system for wireless capsule endoscope with adaptive frame rate, comprising: a recorder data processor to filter the first posture information of a capsule endoscope and the second posture information of a portable recorder to obtain a quaternion p0 of the first posture information and a quaternion p1 of the second posture information, and to calculate an interpolated median s0 between p0 and p1 at time t0, and an interpolated median s1 between p?0 and p?1 at time t1; the recorder data processor also calculates a difference diff0 between the interpolated median s0 and s1, and works out the dot product of the difference diff0 and unit quaternion [1, 0, 0, 0].

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include minimally invasive imaging system. Systems according to embodiments of the invention include: an access device having a proximal end and distal end and an internal passageway extending from the proximal to distal end; and an elongated member dimensioned to be slidably moved through the internal passageway of the access device and having a proximal and distal end. In the systems of the invention, at least one of multiple visualization elements and multiple illumination elements are positioned among the distal ends of the access device and the elongated member. Also provided are methods of using the systems in imaging applications, as well as kits for performing the methods.

Abstract: Improved fluoresced imaging (FI) endoscope devices and systems are provided to enhance use of endoscopes with FI and visible light capabilities. An endoscope device is provided for endoscopy imaging in a white light and a fluoresced light mode. A chromatic adjustment assembly, typically implemented with prisms, compensates for a chromatic focal difference between the white light image and the fluoresced light image caused by the dispersive properties of the optical materials or optical design employed in the construction of the optical channel. The assembly is placed optically between the most proximal rod lens of the endoscope and the focusing optics, typically at an internal telecentric image space, to improve the chromatic correction. The prism assembly directs incoming light with different spectral content along separate paths which compensate for chromatic aberration.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical system, a surgical control method, and a program enabling image processing with high accuracy in a case of changing an amount of light applied to a subject of a surgical imaging device. A light source control unit changes the light amount of the light applied to the subject imaged by an endoscope from a default value to a high light amount larger than the default value. An image processing unit performs image processing using a high light amount image which is an intraoperative image captured by the endoscope in a state in which the light amount is the high light amount. The image processing unit adjusts brightness of the high light amount image on the basis of the high light amount to generate a display image and displays the display image on a display device. The present disclosure is applicable to, for example, an endoscopic surgical system and the like.

Abstract: An imaging device includes: a pixel unit including a plurality of pixels that are arranged in a two-dimensional matrix, each pixel being configured to generate an imaging signal corresponding to an amount of light received and output the image signal; an A/D converter configured to conduct A/D conversion on the imaging signal generated by the pixel unit or on a drive power for driving the pixel unit, to generate a digital signal and output the digital signal to an external unit; a switch that is capable of switching a connection of the A/D converter to the pixel unit or a transmission line for transmitting the drive power; and a first controller configured to control the switch to connect the A/D converter to the transmission line in predetermined timing to cause the A/D converter to output a voltage value of the drive power to the external unit.

Abstract: A surgical system for performing a surgical procedure includes an ex-vivo positioning mechanism and an in-vivo instrument magnetically attracted to the ex-vivo positioning mechanism. The in-vivo instrument can be positioned within a patient by moving the ex-vivo positioning mechanism. In addition, the surgical system includes a percutaneous member introducible into the patient independent from the ex-vivo positioning mechanism, the percutaneous member comprising a connector at a distal end thereof, wherein the connector is selectively couplable to the in-vivo instrument within the patient.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes a scope including an imaging unit provided at a distal end of an insertion section to be inserted into an observation object, and a main body including a light source unit configured to emit illumination light that illuminates the observation object through the scope. The light source unit is configured to emit first narrow band light selected based on an absorption spectrum of a first characteristic substance, and second narrow band light selected based on an absorption spectrum of a second characteristic substance. The main body includes an image processing circuit configured to process image information acquired by the imaging unit. The endoscope apparatus also includes a display configured to display image information processed by the image processing circuit.

Abstract: The present specification describes a system and method for computing the temperature of the tip of a multiple viewing elements endoscope based on a measurement of junction temperatures of light emitting diode (LED) illuminators inside the tip. The measurement of temperature is used for taking corrective action if the temperature exceeds a limit. The temperature measurement is used for optimizing image parameters, as the performance of image sensors is affected by changes in ambient temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a surgical tool (10?, 10?) for use in surgical removal of hemorrhoidal tissue (50). The surgical tool includes an anoscope (51?, 51?) with a proximal end (55?, 55?) and a distal end (57). The anoscope (51? 51?) has a slot (53) near the distal end (57) to receive the hemorrhoidal tissue (50). The surgical tool also includes a probe (16) for delivering electrical current to the hemorrhoidal tissue (50). The probe (16) includes a base (48) with a distal end and a proximal end and elongated probe electrodes (36, 38) extending from the distal end of the base. The probe (16) is removably attached to the anoscope (51?, 51?) such that distal ends (37, 39) of the elongated probe electrodes (36, 38) are positioned within the slot (53) for electricity-conducting engagement with said hemorrhoidal tissue (50).

Abstract: A speculum, comprising a lower member including a handle and a lower blade extending at an angle from the handle, an upper blade movably engaged with the lower member by an angular adjustment mechanism so as to allow continuous adjustment of an angle between the upper and lower blades, and the angular adjustment mechanism comprising: a guiding arm, a rotational lever connected to the upper blade and operable by a user to change the angle between the upper and lower blades, the rotational lever being movably engaged with the guiding arm and configured to move relative to the guiding arm to continuously change the angle between the upper and lower blades, and a locking member movable between a locked position to lock a positional relationship between the rotational lever and the guiding arm and an unlocked position to release a locked positional relationship between the rotational lever and the guiding arm, wherein the locking member is configured to: (1) automatically lock the positional relationship between t

Abstract: In a perimetry to be conducted, designating an inspection region through a region designator, a perimeter is configured to set a required time of the perimetry (upper limit time) through an upper limit condition setter and to determine total number or positions of stimulus presentation spots based upon the upper limit time. In such a configuration, an examinee knows the time to finish the inspection, and is able to highly keep his (her) concentration in comparison with a case where the required time is not known, thereby improving precision of the inspection.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for capturing images of an eye of an unresponsive subject using a photo-refraction device comprising a computing unit and an optical adapter. The method comprises acts of detecting by an image capturing unit face of the unresponsive subject, navigating by processing unit, the image capturing unit towards eye region of the unresponsive subject upon detecting face of the unresponsive subject. The method further comprises acts of capturing by the image capturing unit, images of the pupil in real time, analyzing by the processing unit, captured images of the pupil to determine feasibility of pupil position. The method also comprises acts of activating by the processing unit, a plurality of light sources configured in the optical adapter of the photo-refraction device for sequentially illuminating light on the pupil and capturing by the image capturing unit, images of the pupil during sequential illumination of light.

Abstract: A microscope, comprising an observation beam path that renders an eye to be examined observable, a wavefront measuring device for measuring the refraction of the eye to be examined, an OCT device comprising an OCT illumination beam path, by means of which OCT illumination radiation can be focused as an OCT spot into the eye to be examined, and a control unit that is supplied with at least one measurement value of the wave front measuring device, is provided, wherein the control unit sets the beam diameter and/or the beam shape of the OCT spot on the basis of the at least one supplied measurement value.