Abstract: A stick-shaped cosmetic material appears or disappears from a front end of the tip cylinder along with the advance or retract of the moving body, a concave portion extends to a holding portion on an inner peripheral surface of the tip cylinder, a convex portion held by the concave portion is formed on an outer peripheral surface of the stick-shaped cosmetic material, the shape of the stick-shaped cosmetic material when viewed from the front side is formed so as to be tapered as being separated from an opposing portion to the holding portion, and a width of the opposing portion of the stick-shaped cosmetic material when viewed from the front side is substantially the same as a width of the holding portion when viewed from the front side.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispensing device comprising: a) a container comprising a deformable wall, and b) a composition stored in the container, and comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: i) at least one aqueous phase, and ii) optionally at least one oily phase, iii) at least one structuring agent; the said composition having a stiffness modulus G*>5000 Pa, and c) a dispensing head closing off the container and comprising an application wall defining at least one product dispensing orifice which is a slit. The present invention also relates to a cosmetic process for treating and/or caring for human keratin materials, characterized in that it consists in applying to the surface of the keratin material a composition dispensed via the device as defined previously.

Abstract: A cosmetics container having enhanced structural strength regardless of exterior container shape is provided. In the container body of the cosmetic container, the right side wall part and the left side wall part defined by the shape of the inside of the container body are configured to have a thickness in the main body upper portion that is thicker than the thickness in the main body middle portion. Also, the front wall part and the back wall part defined by the shape of the inside of the container body are configured such that in the main body lower portion. Additionally, the portions connecting sideways with the right side wall part and the left side wall part are thinner than in the central portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a configurable bag having a main bag compartment defined by a foldable bag body configurable between at least a first configuration and a second configuration via a folding of the bag body, the main bag compartment being accessible via a closable opening disposed in the foldable bag body when in the first configuration. The configurable bag further includes a first securing means and a second securing means affixed to the bag body, wherein the first and second securing means are disposed out of position for connection when the bag body is in the first configuration. The first and second securing means are positioned for connection via folding the bag body into the second configuration. The first and second securing means are configured to secure the bag body in the second configuration when the first securing means is secured to the second securing means.

Abstract: A sporting weapon backpack includes a folding protective cover that is sized to protect the majority of a sporting weapon, at least one bag compartment attached to the exterior surface of the second side of the folding protective cover, at least one temporary fastener attached to the peripheral edge of both sides of the folding protective cover, where the at least one temporary fastener is adapted to temporarily fasten one peripheral edge of the folding protective cover to the other peripheral edge of the folding protective cover. The backpack also includes a pouch attached near the bottom of the interior surface of at least one side of the folding protective cover, and at least one strap that is adapted to support the sporting weapon, where the sporting weapon may be supported and the at least one temporary fastener may be used to close the folding protective cover over the sporting weapon to securely hold and transport the sporting weapon.

Abstract: A cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus and processes for streamlining cleaning, drying, and/or storing cosmetic brushes are described. The cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus may include elevated elements to aid in cleaning and drawing out make-up, dirt, debris, etc., in the fibrous heads of cosmetic brushes. The cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus may include draining mechanisms for removing excess water resulting from the cleaning process. The cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus may include an elevated wall that follows a contour of the cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus for retaining water within the elevated wall of the cosmetic cleaning apparatus and/or securing cosmetic brushes for drying and storing cosmetic brushes. The cosmetic brush cleaning apparatus may include one or more additional drying elements for drying and/or storing the cosmetic brushes. The cosmetic brush cleaning system enables users to deep clean cosmetic brushes efficiently and conveniently dry and/or store the cosmetic brushes.

Abstract: A table top utilising an anchor affixed to the said table top and at least one leg to support the table top above a ground surface. The anchor is adapted to engage with the leg via a pivoting joint, such that the leg can pivot between an active position where leg is presented to engage with the ground to support the table top above the ground, and a stowed position wherein the leg is disposed to extend substantially adjacent (preferably parallel) to the lower surface of said table top. The leg is releasably retained in the stowed position by the interaction of a catch and receiver at a location distal from the pivoting joint.

Abstract: An apparatus configurable between a stowed or collapsed position against a support surface (e.g., wall) and a deployed position extending from the support surface for support of objects thereon. The apparatus is configured to make simultaneous use of first and second perpendicular pivot axes to both rotate the apparatus about the first pivot axis through the support surface and pivot first and second pieces of the apparatus relative to each other about the second pivot axis as the furniture system moves between the stowed and deployed positions. This ergonomic and balanced arrangement advantageously allows users to move the apparatus between the stowed and deployed positions with reduced levels of effort.

Abstract: A height-adjustable work station includes (a) a partition wall having an internal wall frame and axially opposed first and second exterior wall surfaces mounted to the wall frame, the first and second exterior wall surfaces spaced axially apart by a wall thickness; (b) a carriage support located within the wall thickness and mounted to the wall frame, the carriage support including a vertical track; (c) a carriage mounted to the carriage support in sliding engagement with the track; (d) a work surface assembly movably supported by the carriage on a first side of the wall; and (e) a linear actuator mounted within the wall thickness and coupled to the carriage, the actuator configured to vertically translate the carriage along the track for facilitating height adjustment of the work surface assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved table structure, which comprises: a central post, formed as a straight post and composed by plural insertion posts, the top thereof is formed with a head portion, and a power cable is provided inside the central post for being connected to a power source; a table stand, installed at the bottom of the central post, formed in a gradually expanded state; a first layer of table surface, fastened at a proper location on the central post, the center thereof is formed with a through hole; and at least two layers of rotary plates, respectively installed at the portion of the central post defined above the first layer of table surface and at a proper location on the central post defined above the lower layer of rotary plate, the center thereof is formed with a through hole corresponding to the insertion post.

Abstract: Some implementations of a table system can include a protective member that is positionable below a table to provide protection to both a table and chairs. The protective member can extend lateral beyond a peripheral edge of the table top, for example, to protect the table and accessory furniture while allowing the table top and the peripheral edge of the table top to remain exposed.

Abstract: A set of panels includes a first panel having a first main plane and a second panel having a second main plane. The panels are provided with a mechanical locking device for locking a first edge of the first panel to a second edge of the second panel. The mechanical locking device includes an edge groove at the first edge, wherein an edge tongue of the second edge is insertable into the edge groove. A flexible tongue is arranged in an insertion groove provided in the edge section groove, and cooperates with a tongue groove provided at the edge section of the second panel. The first and the second panels are locked at a junction plane which is extending between the first main plane and the second main plane. The first edge comprises an edge tongue that extends from the junction plane.

Abstract: A self-assembly cabinet includes a box including a rectangular front frame, a rectangular rear frame, two rectangular side frames interconnecting the front frame and the rear frame, a top frame on tops of the front frame, the rear frame, and the side frames, and a bottom frame on bottoms of the front frame, the rear frame, and the side frames; a plurality of latches secured to four corners of an inner surface of each side frame respectively; and a plurality of cooperating fastening structures secured to four corners of an inner surface of each of the front frame and the rear frame respectively. The latches are releasably secured to the cooperating fastening structures respectively so that the side frames, the front frame, and the rear frame are assembled.

Abstract: A collapsible tie rack includes a frame member and a hanging assembly. The frame member is configured to be mounted on a wall and encloses a space. The hanging assembly comprises brace members hingedly attached to an inner surface of the frame member to pivot about an end of the frame member to extend from a collapsed configuration to an open configuration and retract from the open configuration to the collapsed configuration. The hanging rods are fixedly attached to the brace members and spaced apart in a parallel arrangement to hang a plurality of ties. In the collapsed configuration, the hanging assembly is retracted and positioned within the space enclosed by the frame member. The hanging assembly is detachably attached to the frame member via one or more attachment elements, for example, latches, etc.

Abstract: A storage rack for supporting a plurality of containers has an elongated body configured for mounting in a vertical orientation to a support structure such as a wall. The rack includes laterally extending container mounting apertures configured to engage the narrowed elongated neck portions of the containers. Each container is retained and supported in a cantilevered manner from the rack by their necks. Various configurations of mounting apertures include closed and open geometries. One embodiment of mounting apertures includes an entrance opening having a larger cross-sectional area than an opposite exit opening. The entrance opening includes obliquely angled wall surfaces which facilitate insertion of the container neck into the mounting aperture.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail and a third rail. The second rail is movably mounted between the first rail and the third rail. The slide rail assembly further includes a sliding auxiliary device and a gear. The sliding auxiliary device is arranged between the second rail and the third rail. The gear is arranged in the sliding auxiliary device and configured to mesh between the second rail and the third rail.

Abstract: A utility rack includes a pair of end supports for supporting one or more shelves there between. Each end support includes a first vertical support having one or more cross members mounted thereto and a second vertical support. The cross members may be mounted to one or more cross member mounts of the first vertical support and are configured to be movable relative to the first vertical support between a stored position in which they are disconnected from the second vertical support and are collapsed inwardly towards the first vertical support for storage or transport and an extended position in which free ends of the cross members may be attached to the second vertical support using fasteners.

Abstract: An apparatus that supports a user in a variety of positions to comfortably perform tasks, such as applying one or more tattoos to skin of a subject is herein disclosed. The apparatus can be reconfigured to optimally position and support the arms and/or chest of the user. A method for using a stool can involve rotating armrests of the apparatus from a stowed position to a deployed position. The armrests can support the user's forearms while supporting the user's chest such that the user can comfortably perform tasks in front of a chest support of the stool.

Abstract: A versatile item of home furniture having multiple sections joined by glides to allow all sections to be nested or encapsulated together in an ottoman configuration or, alternatively, be positioned as steps in a step configuration. The sections may include being in a seating configuration wherein the steps are disengaged from each other and include cushions received in recesses at the tops of the structure.

Abstract: A seating unit such as a chair, daybed, love seat or sofa. The seating unit includes a base adapted to provide a seating surface for a user and a seat back adapted to provide a surface for supporting a back of the user. A flexible joint connects the seat back as a cantilever to the base creating a horizontal pivot adapted for rotating the seat back along its Z-axis between a first stowed position and a second deployed position while substantially preventing movement of the seat back along its X-axis and Y-axis. In one embodiment, the base is a split base comprising a first portion and a second portion foldable for storage and shipping and unfoldable for use.

Abstract: An adjustable foundation and process includes a mattress support surface including a head/back section hingedly connected to an intermediate section at one end and a leg/foot section hingedly connected to the intermediate section at another end, wherein the intermediate section includes a first second portions, wherein the first portion is hingedly connected to the head/back section and the second portion is hingedly connected to the leg/foot section. The intermediate section is configured to increase in length upon articulation of the head/back section and/or the leg/foot section from a flat position or an increase in inclination of any section. Likewise, the intermediate section is configured to decrease in length upon articulation of the head/back section and/or the leg/ foot section from an inclined position to a flat position or a decrease in length upon declination of any section.

Abstract: A child carrier having a waist belt, an upper torso support, a hammock coupled to the waist belt and to the upper torso support, and a thigh support strap extending to each side of the hammock. Each thigh support strap has an inward end portion proximate to the hammock and an outward end portion configured for selective coupling to the upper torso support in multiple positions. When the thigh support straps are coupled to the upper torso support, the hammock and the thigh support straps form a seat to support a child in an ergonomic spread-squat position in inward and outward facing orientations. The shape of the seat adjusts depending on the positions in which the outward end portions of the thigh support straps are coupled to the upper torso support.

Abstract: A trim and molding support assembly includes an upright member and a collapsible leg arrangement connected to a lower end of the upright member. The collapsible leg arrangement includes a plurality of support legs and having expanded and collapsed positions. At least a first support arm extends outwardly from the upright member above the collapsible leg arrangement. With the collapsible leg arrangement in the collapsed position, the plurality of support legs and the first arm all extend from a common side of the upright member.

Abstract: Example item alignment tools for aligning items on a shelf are described. The item alignment tools include an elongated planar body defining a proximal end, a distal end, a bottom straight edge, a top edge, and first and second opposing sides extending between the bottom straight edge and the top edge. The item alignment tools include a handle coupled to the proximal end of the elongated planar body. The item alignment tools include a wrap positioned over and covering at least a portion of the bottom straight edge of the elongated planar body to provide a protective layer for sliding along a surface of a shelf to facilitate alignment of items on the shelf.

Abstract: A frame for the interchangeable and selective display of panels of artwork or text, where at least one interior surface of the frame defines a cavity in which one or more panels may be disposed, and channels are formed on the interior surface to receive a rod that slidably engages the channels to secure and accessibly store one or more panels within the frame. Also disclosed is a technique for disposing one or more panels within a frame for display and securing the one or more panels by advancing a rod along channels to exert force against the one or more panels.

Abstract: Disclosed is a double walled vessel for use in an AR system. The AR system includes AR software and an AR display device having a camera and a video screen. The double walled vessel includes an inner vessel disposed within an outer vessel to form an isolated space between the inner and outer vessels. An AR target is located in the isolated space so that it is protected, but visible through the walls of the vessel. The AR display device is configured to take an image of the AR target by its camera, whereupon the AR system's software processes that image to produce an augmented reality image which is provided on the AR display device's screen for viewing by a user.

Abstract: A cup holder includes a holder body having a peripheral wall surrounding an accommodation space, a tray provided in the accommodation space and vertically shiftably supported by the peripheral wall, and a height adjuster configured to vertically shift the tray. The height adjuster includes at least one rack gear extending vertically on the peripheral wall, at least one pinion gear rotatably supported by the tray and meshing with the rack gear, and an energizing member provided at the tray and energizing to rotate the pinion gear for upward shift of the tray.

Abstract: A fastener pull assist apparatus arranged within a housing that is configured to assist in sealing a zipper at the back of a garment, such as a dress. The fastener pull assist apparatus includes a housing, a spooling mechanism arranged within the housing and a fastening assembly that is fixed to the spooling mechanism and releasably fixable to an object to aid in pulling the object. The spool mechanism can include a spool about which a cord is windable, a spool plate that is fixable to the spool, a retraction button that is arranged between the spool and the spool plate, a cap that is contactable with the spool plate and a plurality of springs.

Abstract: An article of manufacture includes a wall portion having a wall inner surface and a wall outer surface, a base portion having a base inner surface and a base outer surface, at least a portion of the wall portion and the base portion forming a vessel to retain fluid therein, at least part of the base portion configured to receive heat, and a plurality of shaped portions extending above, each shaped portion of the base inner surface including at least three sides, the top of each being hexagonal in shape, each of the plurality of shaped portions capable of supplying heat from the sides to fluid adjacent to the sides, the plurality of shaped portions including the hexagonal shaped tops to assist in uneven heat transfer from the heating source to the fluid retained in the article of manufacture.

Abstract: An automatic tea brewing system may include a first container configured to hold a first liquid; a second container configured to hold a second liquid; a brew pot configured to be fluidly coupled to the first container and to the second container; a heating element; and a controller programmed to dispense the first liquid from the first container to the brew pot at a first time, heat the first liquid in the brew pot to a first temperature, dispense the second liquid from the second container to the brew pot at a second time later than the first time to produce a liquid combination in the brew pot, heat the liquid combination in the brew pot to a second temperature, and, at a third time later than the second time, begin decreasing the temperature of the liquid combination.

Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a post mounted grill assembly comprising of a post for vertical mounting in the ground and a grill assembly configured for resting on top of the ground embedded post. The grill assembly comprises a pipe, a load screw and a cooking frame. Grill assembly is rested on top of ground embedded post by sliding over bottom end of pipe onto upper end of the post. Load screw enables user to adjust height of grill assembly by turning clockwise to raise and counter clockwise to lower grill assembly. The grill assembly is 360 degrees rotatable in either direction using a second handle attached to pipe for loading fuel to campfire, for turning over food that is cooking and for returning cooking assembly back to campfire to resume cooking. Dismantling of grill assembly is done by lifting grill assembly off the embedded post on completion of cooking.

Abstract: A container assembly has a soft-sided insulated wall structure. It has an internal chamber in which to place objects, such as foodstuffs, to be kept cool or warm. There is a first closure member that opens and closes to permit objects to be place in, or removed from, the chamber. The wall structure includes one or more accommodations in which to place a warming or cooling element, such as an ice pack. The accommodations are externally accessible without opening the main chamber, and have their own closure. The outside of the accommodation may be insulated; the inside is a thin web through which to transfer heat. The container may be a collapsible foldable bag; a tote bag; back pack or a non-collapsible lunch box. The thermal storage elements may have a flat disk shape. The external access for the thermal storage elements permits them to slide sideways into place.

Abstract: An apparatus for agitating liquid foodstuff, comprising a whisk that includes a magnetic rotor of a brushless electromotor assembly, and a main body including a liquid foodstuff container in which the whisk is receivable such that it is rotatable around a rotation axis thereof, and a stator of the electromotor assembly. The stator is configured to electromagnetically drive the rotor in rotation, and includes at least one magnetic sensor configured to provide a signal that reflects positional changes of the magnetic rotor relative to the magnetic sensor. The main body also includes a controller configured to detect an initial, manually effected rotational movement of the whisk around its rotation axis from the signal of the magnetic sensor, and, once such initial movement of the whisk is detected, to operate the apparatus independent of said initial, movement.

Abstract: A mixing assembly includes a container having a wall that defines an interior chamber within which a product is received. A mixing structure is received within the interior chamber and mixes the product. The mixing structure has a body portion that extends along a body axis between a first end and a second end. The first end of the body portion has a first cross-sectional size. The second end of the body has a second cross-sectional size that is larger than the first cross-sectional size. The body portion has a wall that extends helically about the body axis between the first end and the second end. The wall defines a channel that extends helically about the body axis. An end axis extends perpendicular to the body axis radially outwardly to an exterior of the body portion through an opening defined by the wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a table that can be placed in a bathtub, remain stationary in the bathtub, and be used by the occupant of the bathtub.

Abstract: Movable bathtub assembly characterized in that all arms, joints and mechanism mounting structures are arranged below an upper edge (29) of a bathtub (1) supported by its legs (7) on a base (30) and situated in the bathing position, in principle horizontally, completely inside the space defined by the upper edge (29) of the bathtub (1), the base (30) and walls (36) adjusted to the bathtub (1), in such way, that the bathtub is displaced following the rotation of arms (2, 3) from its bathing position to its vertical position, where the concave side of the bathtub is directed towards the place of its center in the bathing position.

Abstract: The paper towel roll holder attaches to the pole of a patio umbrella and holds a roll of paper towels off of the surface of the patio table.

Abstract: A sheet product dispenser is provided including a housing including a roll holder configured to receive a product roll, a dispensing mechanism configured to dispense a portion of the sheet product from the product roll, a sensor configured to emit a signal toward the product roll and receive a reflection of the signal from a surface of the product roll, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive an indication of replacement of the product roll, determine a time-of-flight of the signal, and determine an expected time-of-flight (or corresponding distance of travel) of a theoretical signal to a theoretical full product roll. The controller is further configured to compare the time-of-flight (or a corresponding distance of travel) of the signal to the product roll to the expected time-of-flight or distance, and adjust a product depletion curve based on the comparison.

Abstract: A dispensing system has a dispenser for sections of a material web wound onto a roll. A support bar is provided, on each end, a bearing journal protruding out from the roll. At least one of the two bearing journals has a mating surface which is not designed as a rotational surface. The dispenser has a guide for each bearing journal that extends to a dispensing position. A counter surface for the mating surface is provided at the beginning of the guide for each bearing journal that has the mating surface. The insertion of the roller into the dispenser is only possible if the mating surface coincides with the counter surface, which extends to in the dispensing position. The roller is rotatably arranged about the central area of the supporting rod, which does not rotate in the dispensing position.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for debris separation generally comprise a vacuum hose attachment comprising a collar and an attachment body. The attachment body further comprises an external face, external face openings, nubs, valley, an internal baffle, and internal baffle openings. In some embodiments, the external face openings are arranged in a lattice pattern and separated by nubs in a first direction and valleys in a second direction. In some embodiments, the attachment body may further comprise handgrips. The present invention also includes a method for separating debris via a vacuum hose attachment.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner has an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet. An air treatment member is positioned in the air flow path. A removable pre-motor filter assembly is positioned downstream of the air treatment member and upstream of a suction motor, the pre-motor filter assembly comprising a pre-motor filter and a filter support member, the filter support member having an outlet conduit wherein a terminal end of the outlet conduit extends at a first angle to a direction of air flow through the outlet conduit.

Abstract: Provided is a vacuum cleaner including a cleaner body; a cover member installed at an upper portion of the cleaner body to be opened and closed and configured to form a part of a front surface and an upper surface of the cleaner body; a suction hose provided at a front surface of the cover member; a hole formed at the front surface of the cover member to be in communication with the suction hose; and an outlet port formed at a rear surface of the cleaner body to be located at a position lower than the hole, wherein air introduced through the hole is discharged to the outlet port via an inside of the cleaner body.

Abstract: A disposable cleaning pad having a grout cleaning brush includes a bristle attachment for use with a disposable pad. The bristle attachment is molded into a rectangular base piece forming a stand-alone removable brush that can be removably attached to a disposable pad. A top rectangular piece of similar dimensions to the base is connected to the end portion of the base by way of a hinge. The ends opposite the hinge have mating clasps that allow for the brush assembly to be securely yet removably fastened to an existing cleaning pad which is then mounted in the normal manner to the cleaning system. The brush assembly enjoys a longer life than that expected from a disposable cleaning pad thus the brush assembly may be reused many times before it needs to be replaced.

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: A batch-type warewash machine includes a chamber for receiving wares to be cleaned, the chamber having a chamber access opening and a single spray zone, with at least one spray system for spraying liquid onto wares in the single spray zone. A door is movable between a closed position covering the chamber access opening and an open position away from the chamber access opening to allow wares to be moved in and out of the chamber. A curtain structure is mounted on the machine, the curtain structure located behind the door when the door is in the closed position. The curtain structure remains in position and at least partially covers the chamber access opening when the door is in the open position so as to retain hot moist air within the chamber when the door is moved to the open position upon completion of a ware cleaning cycle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dishwasher having a structure improved to enhance the efficiency of washing. The dishwasher includes a main body, a washing tub provided in the main body, a door configured to close or open an open side of the washing tub, a fixed nozzle fixed on another side of the washing tub and configured to spray washing water, a vane configured to reflect the washing water sprayed via the fixed nozzle toward dishes while being moved within the washing tub, and a rail assembly configured to guide the movement of the vane. The vane is rotationally coupled to the rail assembly to change a direction of movement of the washing water sprayed via the fixed nozzle.

Abstract: A dishwasher is disclosed. The dishwasher includes a cabinet, a tub defining a washing space therein, a sump disposed under and coupled to the tub, a pump for transferring washing water stored in the sump, and a base defining a lower part of the cabinet, wherein the sump includes a sump mount, the sump mount being temporarily mounted on the base, and the base includes a first position guide, the sump mount being mounted on the first position guide so as to guide the sump to a coupling position with respect to the base.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dishwasher including a spray unit fixed to one sidewall of a wash tub and a reflecting plate assembly to reflect wash water sprayed from the spray unit onto dishes and to linearly reciprocate in a spray direction of the wash water sprayed from the spray unit. The dishwasher further includes a drive unit to drive the reflecting plate assembly, and a cam unit to transmit driving force of the drive unit to the reflecting plate assembly. The drive unit includes a motor to generate rotational force, and a belt forming a closed loop and caused to make cyclic movement by the motor. The cam unit is engaged with the belt to transmit power of the belt to the reflecting plate assembly. The cam is alternately engaged with first and second portions of the belt to cause the reflecting plate assembly to reciprocate.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a vent duct that is positioned within a door. A tub channel is separate from an ambient channel within the vent duct. An insert is positioned within the vent duct. The insert and the vent duct collectively define an outlet of the tub channel and an outlet of the ambient channel. The insert is positioned between the outlet of the tub channel and the outlet of the ambient channel along a transverse direction. The outlet of the tub channel and the outlet of the ambient channel each have a width along a lateral direction that is perpendicular to the transverse direction. The width of the outlet of the tub channel may be about equal to the width of the outlet of the ambient channel.

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.