Abstract: A grill or BBQ appliance that is generally intended for outdoor use has a pivoting hood disposed in hinged connection with a grill body, both of which are raised above a firebox that receives a food support grate. The hood may include overhanging lights configured to provide optimal lighting through a range of hood positions.

Abstract: A method for covering an item with a framed cover is disclosed. A rigid tubular frame that is larger than the maximum planar dimensions of the item to be covered is constructed. The rigid tubular frame is built into a cover's opening makes it possible to find the opening, lift the cover evenly, place the cover over the item, rotate the cover to the proper position and drop the cover in an even manner and without snagging. In addition, the tubular frame can be made to fold so that the cover can be stowed away for storage in a controlled manner, and by folding the tubular frame on a larger size cover it makes it easier for the user to control the covers weight because its center of gravity is held closer to the user's body until it is properly positioned and opened on top of the item to be covered.

Abstract: A robotic kitchen assistant for frying includes a robotic arm, a fryer basket, and a robotic arm adapter assembly allowing the robotic arm to pick up and manipulate the fryer basket. The robotic arm adapter includes opposing gripping members to engage the fryer basket. A utensil adapter assembly is mounted to the handle of the fryer basket, and the opposing gripper members are actuated to capture a three-dimensional (3D) feature of the utensil adapter assembly. The robotic arm adapter assembly can include an agitator mechanism to shake the fryer basket or another utensil as desired. Related methods are also described.

Abstract: A robot system includes a robot arm configured to tilt a fry basket in a first direction or in a second direction different from the first direction or lift up or lower the fry basket and a controller configured to perform a residue removal mode in which the robot arm rotates and moves the fry basket to a set residue removal path in which residue in a fryer is sifted out.

Abstract: A modular food holding system includes a plurality of individual modularized food holding chambers, each of the plurality of food holding chambers being physically and communicatively removably connected to one another. Each of the food holding chambers includes a food holding cavity and may further include a heating element and/or a cooling element for heating or cooling the food holding cavity. A chamber base is physically and communicatively removably connected to one of the food holding chambers and operation of at least one food holding chamber is controlled by the chamber base. A smart sensor is disposed within or connected to a food pan that is removably inserted within the food holding cavity of a food holding chamber. The smart sensor is configured to sense a characteristic of an interior environment of the food pan and communicate with the food holding chamber or the chamber base.

Abstract: The combination of a blending apparatus and a wireless speaker, comprising: a base having one or more battery devices and a blending blade. An electric motor is connected to the blending blade and coupled to the one or more battery devices. An electrical processing device is coupled to the one or more battery devices and controls the electric motor through a power switching device. A radio transceiver is separately coupled to the one or more battery devices and one or more speaker devices are connected to the radio transceiver. The speaker devices output an audio signal from the radio transceiver. There is a fluid compartment detachably engaged with the base and a lid detachably engaged with the fluid compartment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a multi-function lavatory fixture are disclosed. The lavatory fixture includes a first and second leg, where a first end of each leg is configured to be mounted to a deck and a second end of each leg is located over a basin of the lavatory fixture. A connecting section extends between the second ends of each leg and includes outlets to dispense water and soap to wash a user's hands. The fixture also includes indicators located proximate each of the outlets to indicate to the user the location of each outlet. A sensor located near each outlet identifies the presence of a user's hands near the outlet and dispenses water and soap, accordingly. A controller within the lavatory fixture receives inputs from each sensor and activates the appropriate pump or valve to deliver the desired product at the appropriate outlet.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a fluid pump including a plastomer spring with a captive valve element provided in an integrally formed valve chamber. The spring includes a first end portion and a second end portion and one or more spring sections connecting the first end portion to the second end portion, which spring sections can be compressed in the axial direction from an initial condition to a compressed condition and can subsequently expand to their initial condition. The valve chamber is formed in the first end portion.

Abstract: An inverted bottle hanging device and method of manufacturing and using the device is disclosed. The inverted bottle hanging device comprises a cord for hanging the device around a bathroom fixture and an elastomeric base unit. The elastomeric base unit includes a bottle hole adapted in size and shape to receive a bottle and maintain the bottle in a fixed position relative to the bottle hole, wherein the bottle is maintained in a fixed position relative to the bottle hole at least in part by way of friction between the base unit and the bottle. The elastomeric base unit includes one or more cord holes adapted in size and shape to receive the cord for hanging the device around the bathroom fixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental hygiene storage device that dispenses a salt and water mouthwash on demand by use of a sensor or control buttons. Salt water rinses are one of the best routines we can practice reducing the effects of, and even preventing oral diseases. Sodium chloride is an antibacterial agent which inhibits the growth and multiplication of bacteria. In addition to bacteria, more recent research demonstrates that inflammation may be responsible for a multitude of periodontal diseases to which salt water rinses also remove inflammation from the gum tissues. The invention consists of a compact base having an upstanding body, wherein the base is configured to rest on a horizontal support surface, such as a sink or countertop. The base may also include features used to mount the backside of the base to a vertical support surface, such as a wall. In addition to storage areas for dental hygiene products, the base will include reservoirs, or reservoir assemblies therein.

Abstract: A rolled paper dispenser includes a base that has a rear surface, and a front surface. The rear surface is adapted to be mounted on wall. The rolled paper dispenser also includes a dispensing section that extends from the base at an angle away from the front surface of the base. The dispensing section is a generally elongated, flat, thin member and can include a securing section and an attachment section. The securing section extends from the dispensing section and defines an angle with the front surface of the base from about 25° to about 65°.

Abstract: A disposable wipes package and a package for disposable wipes comprising improved fitments to aid removal of wipes from within a package is disclosed herein. The dispensing fitment is formed of a single material and comprises a frame for securing to a package of disposable wipes. The frame has an oval, rectangular, diamond or ring shaped rim with an internal wall defining an opening through which wipes may be dispensed. A first petal is provided having a free end extending into an opening from a first side of the frame. A second petal has a free end extending into an opening from a second side of the frame towards the first petal to define a gap between the free ends of the first and second petals. The opening includes the gap and one or more orifices and occupies between 40% and 90% of the area within the rim.

Abstract: A full body dryer. The dryer includes a semi-circular base with a plurality of air tubes extending arcuately upward therefrom. The air tubes are extendable and retractable to adjust a height of the air tubes for use or for compact storage or transport. An upper end of each air tube of the plurality of air tubes includes an air vent to direct forced air toward a portion of an individual's body to dry the individual's body.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for drying objects in low-volume enclosed spaces is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus is a hand dryer that comprises a dryer cavity including an input port, an exhaust port, and an opening for insertion of a hand having moisture thereon, an air channel, pneumatically coupling the exhaust port of the dryer cavity to the input port of the dryer cavity, the air channel substantially isolated from an interior volume of the lavatory, and a blower, communicatively coupled to the air channel, for moving air through the air channel and the dryer cavity.

Abstract: A collapsible toilet footrest has a foot platform and two collapsible sidewalls, the sidewalls having one or more hinges. When not in use, the user may collapse the sidewalls, which are closed between the foot platform and a front face. When in use, the sidewalls may be locked or otherwise secured into position so as to create a stable, raised foot platform.

Abstract: A vacuum and blower device is disclosed. The vacuum and blower device comprises a fan driven by a first motor, and a housing with a vent, a vacuum input aperture, and a blower output aperture. The vacuum input aperture and the blower output aperture are on one end of the device. The vacuum and blower device further includes an airflow director, the airflow director being held within the housing and adapted to be rotated between a first and second position. A blower output channel communicates with the airflow director and the blower output aperture. In the first position, the fan draws air through the vacuum input aperture and out the vent and airflow to the blower output channel is blocked. In the second position, the fan blows air through the blower output channel and out the blower output aperture.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has an upright support structure pivotally mounted to a cleaning head. A portable surface cleaning unit is removably mounted to the upright support structure. The portable surface cleaning unit has a cyclone chamber, a dirt collection chamber exterior to the cyclone chamber and a suction motor. When the portable surface cleaning unit is mounted to the upright support structure and the upright support structure extends upwardly from the cleaning head, the upper end wall of the dirt collection chamber and the cyclone chamber end wall are an openable upper wall of the portable surface cleaning unit.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a foreign-substance suction unit having a drum brush to suck foreign substances by the suction power rotating on a floor to be cleaned. The drum brush includes a rotary body having a cylindrical drum and foreign-substance collecting grooves formed at opposite end portions of the drum along a circumferential direction; a cleaning member disposed on a circumferential surface of the drum; at least one nozzle spirally extended across the cleaning member along a lengthwise direction of the drum to guide foreign substances toward the foreign-substance collecting groove; and a foreign-substance winding portion disposed in a portion of the foreign-substance collecting groove to wind the guided foreign substances. The drum brush may effectively guide, wind, and cut a hair and the like foreign substances on a carpet and the like bottom, thereby effectively preventing the hair and the like foreign substances from being piled up.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus may include at least one isolator configured to absorb mechanical vibration generated by contact between an agitator and a combining unit to reduce noise and/or vibration. The isolator may include at least one combing isolator disposed at least partially between the combing unit and the surface cleaning head. Alternatively (or in addition), the isolator may include a panel isolator disposed at least partially between a housing of the cleaning apparatus and a panel.

Abstract: A robot vacuum cleaner includes a main body that moves along a surface, draws in dust from the surface, filters the dust, and discharges air. A water tank is detachably mounted on a lower surface of the main body, and a damp cloth is mounted to the water tank. The water tank stores water in a filling space and supplies water from the filling space through a water supply unit mounted on a lower surface of the water tank to the damp cloth. An air inlet is formed on an upper surface of the water tank. An air inflow member selectively opens the air inlet to allow outside air to flow into the filling space when the main body moves, and closes the air hole when the main body stops moving.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus engageable with a vacuum source is provided. The vacuum source can be used to draw fluid through an interior space of a housing of the cleaning apparatus through an inlet tube so that debris entrained in the fluid collects in a debris collection zone upstream of a downstream opening in the inlet tube. Methods of using the cleaning apparatus are provided.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises: a housing and a motor fan assembly mounted in the housing, the motor fan assembly arranged to generate an air flow. A removable dirt container is mountable on the housing and in fluid communication with a dirty air inlet and the motor fan assembly. A moveable dirt compactor is mounted in the dirt container and moveable between a stowed position and a dirt compacting position wherein the moveable dirt compactor is closer to one end of the dirt container in the dirt compacting position than in the stowed position. Wherein the dirt container comprises a primary handle for actuating the moveable dirt compactor with a first hand and a first auxiliary handle for allowing the user to grip with a second hand.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dirt-collection chamber (10) for a vacuum cleaner, and in particular a dirt-collection chamber (10) which is removable whereby the collected dirt can easily be disposed of. The dirt-collection chamber (10) has an air inlet (22) and an air outlet (62), a filter (60) between the air inlet (22) and the air outlet (62), and a disposal opening with an openable cover (16). The dirt-collection chamber (10) has a dirt-removal panel (40) in the chamber which is movable towards and away from the disposal opening to assist in the disposal of collected dirt and debris.

Abstract: A separator assembly including a first cyclone, a second cyclone, and a sealing plate. The second cyclone assembly includes a plurality of second cyclone separators arranged fluidly in parallel. At least a portion of the plurality of second cyclone separators is arranged in a ring of cyclones spaced radially from an axis and connected by wall portions. The sealing plate surrounds a portion of each of the second cyclone separators, configured such that each of the second cyclone separators extends through a respective opening defined in the sealing plate. A flow path is defined between the first cyclone separator to the inlets of the second cyclone separators, at least a portion of the flow path being bounded by at least a portion of an upper surface of the sealing plate and the wall portions.

Abstract: A cyclonic air treatment member comprises a cyclone and a dirt collection chamber external to the cyclone chamber. The dirt collection chamber has first and second discrete dirt outlet regions, each dirt outlet region extending around a portion of the perimeter of the cyclone chamber. The second dirt outlet region is positioned proximate the cyclone second end, and the first dirt outlet region is positioned toward the cyclone first end relative to the second dirt outlet region.

Abstract: Disclosed are a robot cleaner and a maintenance device for the same. The robot cleaner includes a body, a traveling module for moving the body, a bottom portion disposed in front of the traveling module for sliding along a floor when the body is moved, and a collection portion disposed in front of the bottom portion, the collection portion having therein a space for collecting foreign matter on the floor. The maintenance device includes a suction port configured to be inserted into the collection portion and a suction channel for guiding the movement of the air suctioned through the suction port.

Abstract: A cleaning robot, includes a body provided with a dust box, a water tank, a cleaning unit disposed at a bottom of the body, a water outlet mechanism outputting liquid in the water tank through the water discharge pipeline and a water discharge pipeline independently disposed outside the water tank and at least partially located directly below the dust box, so that the capacity of the water tank is increased, without requiring adding water frequently, thereby prolonging the time of operation, the layout of various parts in the body is more compact and feasible, a longer water discharge pipeline enables the corresponding cleaning unit to be made larger, by which a working area of the robot is expanded and the working efficiency is enhanced, the probability for damage is reduced, and the service life of the machine is prolonged.

Abstract: Provided is a robot cleaner. The artificial intelligence robot cleaner includes a traveling driving unit configured to allow the artificial intelligence robot cleaner to travel in an indoor space of a home, a cleaning unit configured to remove pollutants, a sensor configured to acquire data that is used to identify a plurality of members, and a processor configured to control the traveling driving unit and the cleaning unit so as to determine one or more subordinate spaces corresponding to each of the plurality of members among a plurality of subordinate spaces by using the data and a map of the indoor space, determine a return time of some or all of the plurality of members, determine a cleaning priority of the plurality of subordinate spaces based on the return time, and perform cleaning according to the cleaning priority.

Abstract: A layered scrub having an aspect ratio of between 0.75 and 1.25 is presented, comprising: a) a scrubber layer; b) a sponge layer; optionally c) a rigid boundary layer, which optionally is directly bound to layer c) and/or layer b); and optionally d) a dense sponge layer. In some such embodiments, layers d) and b) are unitary. In some embodiments, the layered scrub has a height of between 5.0 centimeters and 11.0 centimeters and may be generally cubic. In some embodiments, the scrubber layer comprises a non-reticulated hydrophobic polyurethane foam, the sponge layer and/or the dense sponge layer comprises a hydrophilic polyurethane foam, and the rigid boundary layer comprises polyurethane. In some embodiments, dense sponge layer d) bears printed designs or information.

Abstract: A dry sheet for cleaning includes fiber layers, each arranged in front and back surface layers, and a nonwoven fabric layer between the fiber layers. The fiber layers are interlaced with the nonwoven fabric layer in an interlaced part which includes slightly interlaced parts and highly interlaced parts. The highly interlaced parts in the front surface layer are formed at almost same spots as those in the back surface layer. The front and back surface layers each include polyethylene terephthalate fiber having a diameter of 3.3 dtex or more at a rate of 80% or more. An area ratio of the highly interlaced parts to the front and back surface layers is 20 to 90%. The highly and slightly interlaced parts each extend in a direction almost perpendicular to a wiping direction of the sheet and are formed alternately and successively in the wiping direction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein include steam appliances and methods which apply steam and a liquid containing a cleaning agent to the floor via separate outlets. In some embodiments, the liquid containing a cleaning agent is applied to an area of the floor that is physically separated from a steam application area. The steam may be applied to the floor through a steam-permeable fabric. The liquid containing a cleaning agent may be heated before being applied to the floor or being mixed with steam.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing moisture as liquid from moisture-laden air in an appliance is provided. The apparatus includes a body that defines a channel extending from a first position to a second position and a serpentine flow path between the first position and the second position that operates to redirect the moisture-laden air to remove the liquid from the moisture-laden air. The body includes an opening at the serpentine flow path that is closed when the apparatus is secured to the wall of the appliance. In operation, the body cooperates with the wall to cause the moisture-laden air entering the channel at the first position through an inlet opening in the wall to pass into the serpentine flow path to remove the liquid from the moisture-laden air before the liquid exits the channel at the second position through an outlet opening in the wall.

Abstract: A dish washer includes: a main body; a tub positioned in the inside of the main body, wherein an object that is to be washed is washed in the tub; and an accommodating container positioned in the inside of the tub and accommodating the object that is to be washed, wherein the accommodating container includes: a frame forming an accommodating space in which the object that is to be washed is accommodated; and a shaft rotatably supporting a roller configured to move the accommodating container, wherein both ends of the shaft are supported on the frame.

Abstract: A dishwasher having a structure to prevent deformation of an accommodating container includes a main body, a tub provided inside the main body and including an opening, a door provided to open and close the opening of the tub, a guide rail mounted on an inner wall of the tub, an accommodating container provided to accommodate tableware and be movable along the guide rail, and including a front portion facing the opening and a rear portion, at least one roller rotatably mounted on the rear portion of the accommodating container so that the accommodating container is movable along the guide rail, and a support holder formed on the front portion of the accommodating container to be supported on at least one of the guide rail and the inner wall of the tub.

Abstract: A multi-functional integrated machine for automatic caring of footwear includes a multi-color combined footwear brush system, a color selection drive system and an automatic polish ejecting system. The multi-color combined footwear brush system is respectively connected to the color selection drive system and the automatic polish ejecting system. The automatic polish ejecting system automatically ejects the polish to the multi-color combined footwear brush system. The color selection drive system drives the multi-color combined footwear brush system to switch the brush by circular motion and to polish the footwear by moving and rotating. The polish of different colors can be selected as needed and applied in the manner of automatic ejecting, which solves the technical problems of inconveniences caused by various polish applying footwear products in the prior art.

Abstract: A working channel device is mountable on the outer circumference of an endoscope, such as an endoscope of the flexible shaft design. The device has a tubular or hose-like working channel and a distal fixing element that can be fixed to the working channel. The distal fixing element can engage around the endoscope in a clamping manner at the endoscope head of the endoscope. A proximal fixing element can be fixed to the working channel, which can engage around the endoscope, preferably at the endoscope grip of the endoscope. A preferably sleeve-like adapter can be mounted at the proximal end of the working channel of the working channel device. The adapter has or forms the proximal fixing element and additionally forms a connection point/interface for the connection of medical devices.

Abstract: An endoscope 100 is provided with an insertion unit 110 including an imaging unit 120 and an operation unit 130 that bends a part of the insertion unit 110. At least a part of the insertion unit 110 includes a tube 110a formed of a resin. The tube 110a includes a plurality of channels 110b formed of the resin included in the tube 110a.

Abstract: A medical system includes: an elongated medical device having flexibility; an elongated over-tube having flexibility and having a channel into which the medical device is inserted in a longitudinal direction; a movement mechanism including a slider attached to a proximal end of the medical device, the movement mechanism being configured to move the medical device in the longitudinal direction relative to the over-tube; a wire fixed to a distal end of the over-tube and extending parallel to the channel, the wire being supported in a movable manner only in the longitudinal direction relative to the over-tube; a sensor that detects a protruding length of the wire from the proximal end of the over-tube; and a controller that calculates a path length of the channel based on the protruding length of the wire detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A variable stiffness actuator includes a shape-memory member, and a heater configured to receive power to heat the shape-memory member so as to cause the shape-memory member to change from a first phase as a low stiffness state to a second phase as a high stiffness state showing a higher stiffness than the low stiffness state. The actuator also includes a first conductive wire having one end connected to the heater and constituting a part of a power supply line for the heater, and a second conductive wire having one end connected to the other end of the first conductive wire, thicker than the first conductive wire, and having an electrical resistance per unit length lower than that of the first conductive wire.

Abstract: An endoscope aid attachably and detachably attached to a treatment tool insertion channel of an endoscope includes a flexible tubular-member longer than a total length of the treatment tool insertion channel. The tubular-member has a treatment tool insertion pipe line and a suction pipe line. A distal end part of the tubular-member has a sliding contact part that has an outer periphery coming in sliding contact with an inner peripheral surface of an outlet portion of the treatment tool insertion channel maintained in the shape of a straight pipe irrespective of bending of a bending part of the endoscope and is disposed in the outlet portion, and an extending part that extends from the sliding contact part to a distal end side and is disposed to protrude from an outlet of the treatment tool insertion channel. A distal-end-side opening of the suction pipe line is provided in the extending part.

Abstract: A protective sheath for an endoscope includes an elongated shaft with a longitudinal bore extending from a proximal opening at the shaft proximal end to a distal opening at the shaft distal end. The longitudinal bore is sized for receiving an endoscope tube inserted axially into the bore. The shaft distal end includes a hood having a proximal portion and a distal portion and defining a hood interior space. The hood proximal portion has a width that is greater than a maximum width of the shaft at the bore distal opening. The hood proximal portion defines an opening to the hood interior space, which opening is laterally offset from the shaft distal end and is configured to receive a portion of a surgical instrument within the hood interior space.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device comprising a tubular drape for covering surgical equipment and furthermore comprising a container adapted to accommodate a substantial portion of the drape in an axially compressed state in a ring-shape, the container comprising a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are oppositely arranged, the first sheet having a first opening and the second sheet having a second opening, wherein the first opening is configured for withdrawal of the drape from the container, and wherein the first and the second openings are configured for passing the surgical equipment to be covered therethrough, wherein the accommodated ring-shaped drape portion has a mechanical stiffness substantially contributing to the overall stiffness of the device. The present disclosure further relates to a method for manufacturing a device comprising a tubular drape and a container.

Abstract: To provide a medical observation system, an apparatus for controlling an endoscope system, and a method for controlling the same. A medical observation system includes a multi-link structure in which a plurality of links is mutually coupled by joint parts, a medical observation apparatus attached on the multi-link structure, a control part configured to control the multi-link structure or the medical observation apparatus, and a user interface part by which a user inputs an instruction to change a visual field of the medical observation apparatus. When a user instructs to move a visual field of the medical observation apparatus vertically or horizontally to rotate an oblique-viewing endoscope, or to change a magnification of the visual field via the user interface part, the control part controls the multi-link structure or the medical observation apparatus.

Abstract: An endoscope is provided. The endoscope incorporates a disposable flexible endoscope shaft that comprises an insertion tube and a distal articulating section. The insertion tube comprises a central core, two or more pull wires, each located with a concentric compression coil, an outer braid, and an outer sheath. The distal articulating section comprises a deformable element for articulating the distal tip. In an alternative embodiment, the distal articulating section comprises of a plurality of articulating links that, when assembled, create a plurality of concentric tab and socket pivot joints, said plurality of concentric tab and socket joints being alternatingly located in two perpendicular planes when the central axis of all links are aligned. Each concentric tab and socket joint providing the means for rotation in a single axis. Methods of manufacturing are also disclosed.

Abstract: An image pickup module includes a stacked device in which a plurality of elements are stacked, adjacent elements are electrically connected together by element joints and a rear surface electrode is arranged on a rear surface, a wiring board in which a first electrode electrically connected to the rear surface electrode by a relay joint and a second electrode electrically connected to the first electrode via a relay wiring pattern are arranged, and a signal cable electrically connected to the second electrode via a cable joint, and in the stacked device, of a first region and a second region obtained by dividing the rear surface into two portions, the element joints are arranged only in a first space in which the first region is extended in an optical axis direction and the rear surface electrode is arranged only in the second region.

Abstract: A device for diagnosing a tissue is insertable into a patient's cavity. The device includes: (a) a housing; (b) sensors configured for diagnosing tissues within the cavity; (c) light sources having emission spectrum effective for diagnosing the tissue within the cavity; (d) a manipulating element for manipulating the light sources and sensors; (e) at least one display configured for presenting data obtained by the sensors. The manipulating element includes a first member rotatable within the housing around a first axis and a second member rotatable within the first member around a second axis. The second axis is parallel displaced relative to the first axis. The first and second rotatable members are mounted flush with each other and form a front surface, which carries the light sources and sensors facing the tissue to be diagnosed.

Abstract: A flushing tube for endoscope includes a mounting section configured to be attached to a liquid feeding device, an endoscope connection section configured to be connected to an endoscope, a tubular portion interconnecting the mounting section and the endoscope connection section, an expansion section arranged between the mounting section and the tubular portion, between the endoscope connection section and the tubular portion, or in at least a portion of the tubular portion and configured to be expanded in response to a rise in an internal pressure, and a cover section arranged at an outer circumference of the expansion section and having a color different than a color of the outer circumference of the expansion section, where the cover section causes the outer circumference of the expansion section to be exposed when the expansion section is placed in an expanded state.

Abstract: A system for accessing a body cavity, such as a paranasal sinus, may include a sinus access member and a handle. The sinus access member may include a rigid support tube, a curved shape memory member slidably disposed at least partially within the rigid support tube, a flexible tube slidably disposed over at least part of the curved shape memory member, and proximal coupling end. The handle may include an engagement mechanism at a distal end for releasably attaching to the proximal coupling end of the sinus access member, a housing for gripping with a hand, a curving slider for extending and retracting the curved shape memory member, and an extension slider for extending and retracting the flexible tube relative to the curved shape memory member and the rigid support tube. The handle may be reusable, and the sinus access member may be disposable.

Abstract: A device for use during a medical imaging process, the device including a support structure and a plurality of radiopaque markers, the support structure configured to be positioned in proximity to at least a portion of a body of a patient during the medical imaging process, the plurality of radiopaque markers attached to the support structure, the plurality of radiopaque markers being positioned in a pattern such that an image capturing a given portion of the pattern is unique from an image capturing any other given portion of the pattern.

Abstract: A medical monitoring device comprises at least one inspection sensor, configured to detect one or more events, changes or characteristic of tissue, when interfaced with a patient's body, and at least one auxiliary sensor configured to provide data regarding actuation of the device with relation to the anatomy of the patient's body.