Patents Issued in June 17, 2021
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Publication number: 20210177209Abstract: Embodiments of the present subject matter may include an electronic vaping device having a base and a mouthpiece having a monolithic construction. The mouthpiece may include a reservoir and a chimney. The reservoir may include a reservoir body that substantially includes a plastic. The chimney may be enveloped by the reservoir and have a chimney outlet at a first end of the mouthpiece and a chimney inlet at a second end of the mouthpiece. The base may include a base outlet connected to the chimney inlet and a base inlet connected to the reservoir. The first end may be opposite the second end. Some embodiments may include a power section coupled to the mouthpiece and configured to provide energy to contents from the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: WAREHOUSE GOODS, LLCInventors: Jason Barrett, Gabriel Alvarez-Jacobo, Aaron LoCascio
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Publication number: 20210177210Abstract: An attachment for use with a food processing system includes a container body having a sidewall, a first end configured to be mounted to a food processing base, and a second end remote of said first end. The first end is open and the second end is at least partially open. A chamber is defined by said container body and an agitating member is receivable at the first end. A displacement member is arranged at the second end to seal the second end. The displacement member is extendable into the chamber from the second end to increase a pressure within the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Joyce Chien Tu
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Publication number: 20210177211Abstract: A locking mechanism (104) for a kitchen device (101) having a vessel (105), the vessel (105) providing an interior space and having a rim (106) surrounding an opening (105a) of the space, and a lid (121) to engage the rim (106) to close the space, the locking mechanism (104) comprising: a retaining arm (107), the retaining arm (107) being attachable to the device (101) and movable between a free position, wherein the lid (121) is movable with respect to the vessel (105), and a retaining position, wherein the retaining arm (107) is engageable with the lid (121) to retain the lid (121) against the vessel (105) to at least partly close the opening (105a); a securing assembly (108), the securing assembly (108) being attachable to the device (101) to engage the retaining arm (107) and movable between a free position, wherein the retaining arm (107) may be moved between the free position and the retaining position, and a securing position, wherein the securing assembly (108) engages the retaining arm (107) to preveType: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Eddie SIU, Khon THAI, Bin GENG, Raymond George CORKIN
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Publication number: 20210177212Abstract: A safety system (4) for a kitchen device (1) having a vessel (5) and a lid (21), the safety system (4) comprising: a processor (10); a retaining arm (7) adapted to, in a retaining position, retain the lid (21) against the vessel (5); a first sensor (40) adapted to communicate a retaining signal to the processor (10) when the retaining arm (7) is in the retaining position; and a second sensor (43) adapted to communicate a function signal to the processor (10), the function signal indicating a function of the lid (21), wherein the processor (10) is adapted to select an operating mode of the kitchen device (1) in response to the retaining signal and the function signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Eddie SIU, Khon THAI, Lochana Subasekara WIDANAGAMAGE DON, Bin GENG
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Publication number: 20210177213Abstract: A collapsible colander and bowl that is extendable to an expanded configuration to selectively form a colander, bowl, or container and foldable to a compact collapsed configuration for storage. The collapsible colander includes an upper rim defining an opening, a perforated bottom panel, a sidewall, a removable top lid, and a removable bottom lid. The sidewall has an upper end secured to the upper rim and a lower end secured to the perforated bottom panel. The sidewall is expandable and collapsible between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The removable top lid attaches to the upper rim, and the removable bottom lid attaches to the perforated bottom panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Steven M. Young, Jacob B. Kemp
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Publication number: 20210177214Abstract: An apparatus for a wearable sanitizer dispenser that comprises elastic elements filled with liquid sanitizer. Each elastic element is for storing, transporting and dispensing sanitizer. The elastic element has a slit on its surface. The release of liquid sanitizer stored in the elastic element is prompted by compressing the elastic element and squeezing liquid sanitizer through the slit. The slit is also used for inserting liquid sanitizer into the elastic element. Multiple elastic elements can be strung together through the tube, or connected on the exterior of the elements by other elastic elements, and worn as a bracelet or necklace. The apparatus may also be used to dispense other types of fluid, such as lotion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Kimberly Kirby Matthews
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Publication number: 20210177215Abstract: A towel holding handle assembly includes a handle bar that can be mounted on a variety of supporting surfaces for use as an operating handle. The handle bar receives two elongate clamping elements within a hollow interior thereof which are accessible through an opening along one side of the handle bar. The clamping elements are biased from a released position in which the first and second clamping elements are spaced apart to receive a portion of a towel inserted therein and a clamped position in which the first and second clamping elements are closer to one to clamp the retain the inserted portion of the towel clamped therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Hernan Carlos Igelka, Joshua Bookey
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Publication number: 20210177216Abstract: A reversible toilet paper roll holder. The reversible toilet paper roll holder has a base with an arm extending through the base. The arm is rotatably secured to a locking notch that enables a user to lock the device in a pair of orientations. A horizontal support is connected to a distal end of the arm, and a pair of lateral supports are each connected to the horizontal support. In one embodiment, a pair of lateral supports can secure a toilet paper roll therebetween, while in other embodiments, the pair of lateral supports can secure a compressible rod therebetween. The compressible rod can be threaded through a central bore of a roll of toilet paper. The orientation of the arm can be rotated to reverse the direction at which toilet paper is dispensed by rotating the toilet paper roll without removing the toilet paper roll from the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Andrew Hahn
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Publication number: 20210177217Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing consumable product having a consumable product storage area configured to store the consumable product within the dispenser; a dispensing mechanism operatively coupled to the consumable product and configured to facilitate a dispensing cycle to dispense a portion of consumable product, and wherein the dispensing cycle creates a vibration event in at least a portion of the dispenser; a vibration sensing device configured to sense a vibrational characteristic of the vibration event, wherein a value of the vibrational characteristic changes as a function of an amount of consumable product remaining in the dispenser; and a data processing device configured to (i) store data describing the vibrational characteristic and (ii) communicate the data to a remote receiver separate from the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Cleary E. Mahaffey, Ricky W. Purcell
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Publication number: 20210177218Abstract: Provided are devices, compositions, and methods for surface disinfection and decontamination; the devices generally adapted to contain a single or multi-component indicator composition, and optionally a disinfectant composition, and to dispense the indicator composition and optional disinfectant composition to a disinfectant solution, a surface, or a disinfectant article upon actuation of the device; also provided is an article of manufacture in the form of a removable cartridge adapted to fit a device described here, which may be pre-filled with a single or multi-component indicator composition as described here, and/or with a disinfectant composition, and one or more optional additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Katherine Jin, Kevin Tyan, Jason Kang, Sarah-Marie Saatori, Aaron Chong, Joseph W. Pruitt, Donald A. Muntner, Noah McNeely, David R. Schiff, Jeremy M. Ridley, Reile M. Slattery, Tarun Srinivasan, Yuvprakash Singh
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Publication number: 20210177219Abstract: The invention catches the drops shed by a standing man urinating into a toilet, thereby keeping the floor dry for subsequent users who want to sit and drop their clothes. This is accomplished by automatically extending a shield covered with a disposable absorbent pad, when the seat is raised. The shield is automatically stowed out of the way when the seat is lowered.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Shirley Catherine Stevens
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Publication number: 20210177220Abstract: A cleaner includes: a suction motor that generates suction force; a dust separation unit disposed under the suction motor and separates dust from air; a handle disposed behind the suction motor; and a battery disposed under the handle and behind the dust separation unit to supply power to the suction motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Bohyun NAM, Namhee KIM, Jinju KIM, Hyeonjeong AN, Jungbae HWANG
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Publication number: 20210177221Abstract: A vacuum cleaner assembly basically includes a vacuum cleaner and a handheld vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner includes a first motor configured to create flow through a first suction path. The first motor is configured to be powered by a first power source. A first dust bin is disposed in a first housing and is in fluid communication with the first suction path. The handheld vacuum cleaner is removably connected to the vacuum cleaner. The handheld vacuum includes a second motor configured to create flow through a second suction path. The second motor being configured to be powered by a second power source. A second dust bin is connected to a second housing and is in fluid communication with the second suction path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Mark D. BOSSES
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Publication number: 20210177222Abstract: A vacuum cleaner basically includes a base, a motor, first and second inlets, and first and second flexible members. The motor is configured to create flow through a suction path. The first inlet and the second inlet are disposed in the base in fluid communication with the suction path. The first flexible member and the second flexible member are connected to the base to cover the second inlet. The first and second flexible members are movable between first positions in which the second inlet is substantially covered to substantially prevent fluid from flowing through the second inlet and second positions in which fluid is allowed to flow through the second inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Mark D. BOSSES
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Publication number: 20210177223Abstract: A nozzle having castellations provides high suction pressure while also allowing for large pieces of debris to pass through inlet openings. In more detail, a nozzle for a surface treatment/cleaning apparatus is disclosed herein. The nozzle provides a suction channel through which debris passes into a main body of the surface treatment apparatus. Castellations are provided along a leading edge of the nozzle to allow debris to pass through the leading edge to the suction channel, and into the main body during, for instance, forward and reverse strokes of the surface treatment apparatus. In an embodiment, the castellations further include receptacles/cavities to receive and securely hold wheels therein. The wheels may extend from the nozzle at a predefined angle, also referred to herein as a camber angle, to improve vacuum handling and reduce noise during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Daniel R. DER MARDEROSIAN, Nathan HERRMANN, Max P. LACOMA, Devan SCHAPPLER, Adam UDY, Donald WILLIAMS, Hanzon R. HUNT
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Publication number: 20210177224Abstract: A cleaning device for a compact HVAC unit includes a flexible belt, and a collection element attached to the flexible belt at a first end of the belt. The collection element and the belt form a collection area therebetween, and wherein the collection element has a port therein at the first end of the belt, the port configured to remove debris collected in the collection area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Jeffrey Clayton Towberman
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Publication number: 20210177225Abstract: A cleaner holder includes: a first body having a first charging port configured to charge a cleaner; a second body protruding to a front side of the first body; and a battery accommodating space recessed downward from an upper surface of the second body to accommodate a battery detachably mounted to the cleaner, wherein a second charging port configured to charge the battery is provided in the battery accommodating space, and a cleaner guide configured to perform guiding such that terminals of the cleaner come into contact with the first charging port is provided in the second body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Namhee KIM, Jinju KIM, Bohyun NAM, Sehwan BAE, Jungbae HWANG
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Publication number: 20210177226Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for assessing a health status of a cleaning head assembly in a mobile cleaning robot. The mobile robot includes motorized cleaning member that rotatably engages a floor surface to extract debris. An exemplary system includes a processor circuit that receives robot data produced by the mobile cleaning robot traversing an environment, determines a robot parameter using a portion of the received robot data corresponding to a floor area having a specific surface condition traversed repeatedly by the mobile cleaning robot, and determines a state of the cleaning head and an estimate of remaining useful life of the cleaning head based on the robot parameter. The determined state of the cleaning head system can be provide to a user via a user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Daniel J. Burns, Teresa Borcuch
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Publication number: 20210177227Abstract: Disclosed relates to a mopping member, a mopping apparatus, a cleaning robot, and a control method for the cleaning robot. The mopping member includes a first mop and a second mop; the first mop is provided with a first rotating center, the second mop is provided with a second rotating center, and the distance between the first rotating center and the second rotating center is a rotating center distance. When the first mop and the second mop rotate, a short-diameter edge of one mop corresponds to a long-diameter edge of the other mop; at a connection line position of the first rotating center and the second rotating center, a gap between the first mop and the second mop is formed between the short-diameter edge of one mop and the corresponding long-diameter edge of the other mop.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: Yunjing Intelligence Technology (Dongguan) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Junbin ZHANG, Weijin LIN
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Publication number: 20210177228Abstract: A service station and a service process for servicing cleaning machines are provided, the service station comprising a first inlet line including an electric conduit and configured to connect to a power source, a second inlet line including a fluid conduit and configured to connect to a cleaning liquid source, a control unit, a charging unit electrically connected to the first inlet line and to the control unit, the charging unit being configured to provide a charging current, a first flow controller fluidly connected to the second inlet line, a first supply line electrically connected to the charging unit and configured to receive the charging current and to deliver the charging current to a first connector plug for providing the charging current to the machine to be serviced, a second supply line fluidly connected to the first flow controller and to a second connector plug for providing cleaning liquid to the machine to be serviced.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Dieter Windmeisser
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Publication number: 20210177229Abstract: A mop pad, a flat headed mop, and a surface cleaning system is provided. The mop pad comprising a cleaning layer configured to remove contaminants from a surface being cleaned. A backing layer is coupled to the cleaning layer, the backing layer having a fastener configured to couple the backing layer to a mop head. At least one insert member coupled between at least one of the backing layer and the cleaning layer, the at least one insert being arranged adjacent an end of the mop pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Robert F. Smith, Joseph K. Patterson
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Publication number: 20210177230Abstract: A dispersible, nonwoven multistrata wipe material is provided that is stable in a wetting liquid and flushable in use. More particularly, multilayered structures including, but not limited to, two, three, or four layers are provided to form the dispersible nonwoven wipe material. The layers contain combinations of cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers, and optionally a binder or additive.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC MT. HOLLY LLCInventors: John Perry Baker, Maria Curran, Jeffrey Scott Hurley, Ronald Timothy Moose, Jacek K. Dutkiewicz, Manuel Vidal Murcia, Thomas Hess
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Publication number: 20210177231Abstract: A cleaning pad structure of stitch bonded construction incorporating one or more substrate layers of an absorbent nonwoven material with an optional additional fluid blocking substrate layer of polymer film or other suitable material in juxtaposed relation to the absorbent nonwoven layers. Stitching yarns are introduced in stitching relation through the substrate layers. One face of the pad defines a cleaning surface of raised yarn loops formed by the stitched yarns. The pad further includes an attachment surface facing away from the cleaning surface. The stitches of yarns across the attachment surface define an engagement surface for attachment to cooperating hooking elements across a surface of a mop head to define a hook and loop attachment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Martin Wildeman
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Publication number: 20210177232Abstract: The combination of a dust pan and a broom for cleaning surfaces without the need for a person to bend during use, including a dust pan having a receptacle for receiving and collecting debris, and a lifting strap extends over the receptacle. A broom is also provided having bristles and an upper section having a hook mounted thereon. In use, the hook is used to engage the strap to lift the dust pan having debris in it without the person having to bend their back or knees to lift up and lower the dust pan during use. The dust pan can be square or round or any other shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: RAYMOND SALUCCIO
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Publication number: 20210177233Abstract: Manual washing system includes a bucket (2) provided with a base (10) and a lateral wall (12) having an upper rigid edge (11), and a mop (3) including a handle (4) associated to a head (5), the head (5) has a substantially plate-shaped body (50), the body (50) being associated to the handle (4) by a joint (6). The bucket (2) includes lateral wall (12) made of preformed plastic material with two or more successively foldable wall sections. The two or more wall sections are folded on the base (10), and the upper edge (11) is provided with a perimetral recess (14) and a locking element (15).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Katia Petito
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Publication number: 20210177234Abstract: The invention relates to a machine that may include an inside space housing a frame which is configured to support at least one accessory to be washed. The frame is connected to a front shaft that is also configured to rotate during the washing of the accessory. The frame may include a cross-member connected to the front shaft, a base formed by two angular supports that include first branches which are coupled to the cross-member, and second branches on which the accessory to be washed rests. The two angular supports of the base have a first adjustment for varying the height thereof in a substantially vertical plane, and the angular supports of the base have a second adjustment for varying the distance between the two angular supports of the base in a substantially horizontal plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2018Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Vicente Monzó Peiro
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Publication number: 20210177235Abstract: A spray assembly may include a water supply conduit, a main spray arm, and a satellite spray arm. The main spray arm may be rotatably coupled to the water supply conduit to rotate about a first axis, and a satellite spray arm may be rotatably coupled to the main spray arm to rotate about a second axis. The satellite may define at least one nozzle and at least one fluid channel extending from the second axis to the at least one nozzle. The at least one fluid channel of the satellite spray arm may define an arcuate shape having a portion proximate the second axis disposed at a first distance relative to the base parallel to the second axis, and the at least one nozzle being disposed a second distance relative to the base parallel to the second axis. The second distance may be shorter than the first distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Anders HAEGERMARCK, Marie HAKKARAINEN
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Publication number: 20210177236Abstract: Dishwashing machine comprising: a controller; a spray arm assembly comprising a spray arm having one or more spray holes for spraying a washing load with water, and a pipe for delivering water to the spray arm; a pump for pumping water through the pipe and to the spray arm; the pipe being constructed and arranged to at least partially restrict flow of water from the pump to at least a part of the spray arm dependent on spray arm orientation relative to the pipe, a power consumption of the pump thereby being dependent at least in part on the spray arm orientation relative to the pipe; and the controller being configured to monitor the power consumption of the pump in order to determine rotational information of the spray arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Irfan KARAZOR
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Publication number: 20210177237Abstract: A dish treating appliance for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation can include a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber with an access opening. A sump is fluidly coupled to the tub. A liquid recirculation circuit fluidly couples the sump to the treating chamber. The liquid recirculation circuit includes a sprayer having an elongated body defining a longitudinal body axis, with an internal fluid passage and a set of spray openings extending through the body to the internal fluid passage. A deflecting assembly has a carrier and a plurality of deflectors coupled to the carrier, with at least some of the deflectors associated with a corresponding spray opening in the set of spray openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Mark S. Feddema
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Publication number: 20210177238Abstract: An automatic dishwasher with a treating chamber, at least one dish holder, and a sprayer. The sprayer can be coupled to the dish holder and include a set of fan spray nozzles or a set of jet nozzles. The set of fan spray nozzles or the set of jet nozzles fluidly connect the sprayer and treating chamber. One or more angles in which fluid flows from the set of fan spray nozzles or the set of jet nozzles into the treating chamber can be adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Sujit S. Naik, Floyd Jackson
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Publication number: 20210177239Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishwasher and a method of controlling the same. The dishwasher may determine an amount of foam in a wash space using a turbidity sensor measuring a turbidity value of wash water. Additionally, the dishwasher may perform a foam removal operation based on the amount of the foam in the wash space. In this case, the turbidity value measured by the turbidity sensor may be used. The foam removal operation may include a drainage operation, a water supply operation, and a wash operation that are consecutively performed, and may be performed in one or more of a pre-wash course, a main wash course, and a heating and rinsing course.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Changwoo SON, Junhwa SONG
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Publication number: 20210177240Abstract: A dishwasher washing agent dispenser includes (a) a dispenser body, configured to be set partially into an opening of an inner side of a dishwasher door and the dispenser body has a receptacle for containing a washing agent, (b) a dispenser door mounted in a guided way with respect to the dispenser body, for being slidable between positions of closing and opening of the receptacle, the open position allowing dispensing of the washing agent from the receptacle, (c) guides between the dispenser body and the dispenser door, for guiding displacement of the dispenser door between the positions of closing and opening in such a way that, when the dispenser door is open, a portion of the dispenser door projects from the dispenser body, in a substantially cantilever fashion, and (d) a supporting element extending in length downwards from the dispenser door and configured to counter bending of the portion of the dispenser door that projects from the dispenser body when the dispenser door is in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Daniele CERRUTI
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Publication number: 20210177241Abstract: In an imaging system, an image transmission circuit is configured to output image data to a signal line in a first mode. A signal reception circuit is configured to receive a clock control signal for adjusting a frequency of a camera clock from an image reception unit in a second mode. A signal output circuit is configured to output a first electric potential and the clock control signal to the signal line. The first electric potential corresponds to a signal level that is not included in a range of a signal level of the image data output to the signal line. A communication control circuit is configured to switch communication modes from the first mode to the second mode when the communication control circuit detects the first electric potential in the first mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventors: Takanori Tanaka, Masato Osawa
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Publication number: 20210177242Abstract: An air-water valve assembly is provided for regulating the flow of both water and air through an endoscope. The valve assembly includes a tripartite stem having a plurality of seals disposed thereon and a hub configured to releasably couple the valve assembly to an endoscope for an endoscopic procedure. The stem includes a lower stem member, an upper stem member, and a cap that may be coupled together in a variety of configurations. Each of the lower stem member, upper stem member, and the cap may include a channel or bore extending therethrough to permit fluid communication between a distal opening of the lower member and an aperture of the cap once the stem is assembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Mallory Remus
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Publication number: 20210177243Abstract: Provided are a balloon for an ultrasonic endoscope, the balloon being formed of a synthetic elastomer, in which the balloon is used such that a relation between a width W of a bead portion of the balloon and a width X of a bead-portion attachment groove provided in an ultrasonic endoscope insertion section to fix the balloon is 1.1?W/X?2.5, and a relation between an inner diameter Y of an opening of the balloon, the opening being surrounded by the bead portion, and an outer diameter Z of a part of the bead-portion attachment groove in the ultrasonic endoscope insertion section, the part being surrounded by a top of a wall surface of the bead-portion attachment groove, is 0.30?Y/Z?0.55; an ultrasonic endoscope including the balloon for an ultrasonic endoscope; and a method for producing the ultrasonic endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Kazuhiro HAMADA, Yoshihiro NAKAI
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Publication number: 20210177244Abstract: Improved methods and devices for performing an endoscopic surgery are provided. Systems are taught for operatively treating gastrointestinal disorders endoscopically in a stable, yet dynamic operative environment, and in a minimally invasive manner. Such systems include, for example, an endoscopic surgical suite. The surgical suite can have a reversibly expandable retractor that expands to provide a stable, operative environment within a subject. The expansion can be selectively asymmetric to maximize space for a tool and an endoscope to visualize a target tissue and treat the target tissue from outside the patient in a minimally invasive manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Barry Weitzner, George T. Roberts, Paul Smith, Gregory Piskun, John T. To, Jeffrey P. Radziunas
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Publication number: 20210177245Abstract: For determining a precise orientation and positioning of an endoscope in an electromagnetic field, an endoscope device has a proximal insertion head and has a shaft extending distally therefrom having a center axis. The shaft extends with at least one elongated lumen through the device. A sensor rod has at least two sensor coils arranged with finite spacing in relation to one another in the longitudinal direction. The at least two sensor coils are oriented in relation to one another at a finite angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Wolfgang RIES, Martin GERMANN
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Publication number: 20210177246Abstract: An endoscope stereo imaging device includes an endoscope lens assembly and an imaging module. The imaging module includes first, second and third lens assemblies, a beam splitter, first and second image sensors and a micro lens array. A light beam from the endoscope lens assembly is transmitted to the beam splitter after passing through the first lens assembly and is split into first and second portions of the light beam. The first portion light beam is transmitted to the first image sensor via the second lens assembly and forms a two-dimensional image. The second portion light beam is transmitted to the second image sensor via the third lens assembly and the micro lens array sequentially and forms a first three-dimensional image.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chy-Lin Wang, Yen-Chang Wang, Chih-Cheng Hsu, Hsiao-Yue Tsao
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Publication number: 20210177247Abstract: A work channel arrangement of an endoscope for guiding medical tools and/or for the through-flow of media. The work channel arrangement has a work channel which is flexible at least in part and extensible relative to the endoscope and which can be moved from a first position, in which the work channel outlet is oriented in the axial direction of the endoscope head, to a second position in which it is extended in the distal direction relative to the first position and in which the work channel outlet is or can be deflected, by means of a guide mechanism, to a predetermined lateral or rearward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Konstantin Bob
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Publication number: 20210177248Abstract: An endoscope system includes an image obtaining unit that obtains an image obtained by image capturing of a photographic subject, a recognition unit that performs a recognition process of recognizing the photographic subject by using the image, an identification unit that identifies an operation performed on the photographic subject, a setting unit that enables or disables the recognition unit in accordance with the result of identification by the identification unit, and a notification unit that gives a notification of whether the recognition unit is enabled or disabled.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: FUJIFILM CorporationInventor: Toshihiro USUDA
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Publication number: 20210177249Abstract: An endoscope having a convex observation optical system at the distal end of an insertion portion is provided with an air supply/water supply nozzle for injecting a cleaning fluid toward the observation optical system. The air supply/water supply nozzle is provided with a plurality of outlets from which the fluid is emitted in directions not intersecting with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: HOYA CORPORATIONInventor: Toshiki WATANABE
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Publication number: 20210177250Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing an effective and reliable approach for cleaning an exposed surface of an imaging element (e.g., a lens) of apparatuses including but not limited to medical imaging instruments such as endoscopes and laparoscopes and the like. In the case of medical imaging instruments, cleaning apparatuses configured in accordance with embodiments the present invention can be cleaned while the distal end portion of the endoscope is in vivo. Such apparatuses have a cleaning member incorporated therein (e.g., a resilient polymeric wiper, a sponge, an absorbent pad or the like) that is used for cleaning the exposed surface of the imaging element. The apparatus is preferably adapted for being mounted on the imaging apparatus but can also be entirely or partially integral with one or more components of the imaging apparatus or system of which it is a component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: ClearCam Inc.Inventors: James Landon Gilkey, Mitchell Ross Gilkey
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Publication number: 20210177251Abstract: The inventive film clamping element (10) is held using a lip ring (14) and a vestibular ring (16), between which and possibly beyond which a film (12) extends. The film (12) and also said rings (14, 16) are elastically deformable and it is provided that the film (12) comprises an attachment (24, 26) each at two positions opposite one another. Between these attachments (24, 26) at least one elastic band (20, 22) extends which is suitable to constrict the film (12) radially towards the inside.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: André Schmid, Lukas Enggist, Frank Müller, Eser Atilim
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Publication number: 20210177252Abstract: Disclosed embodiments integrate a camera into an intraoral mirror. Integrating a camera into an intraoral mirror provides an efficient way to record and display what is visible to the healthcare provider in the mirror.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: Dental SmartMirror, Inc.Inventors: Gidon Oded ELAZAR, Dan Zidkiahu HARKABI, Joshua Israel WACHSPRESS, Yael Miriam HARKABI
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Publication number: 20210177253Abstract: Various methods and systems for improved anterior segment optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging are described. One example method includes collecting a set of B-scans over a range of different transverse locations on the cornea, segmenting each B-scan to identify an anterior corneal layer and an outer edge of Bowman's layer, calculating thickness values for each B-scan by computing the distance from the anterior corneal layer to the outer edge of the Bowman's layer, combining the thickness values from the B-scans to create a polar epithelial thickness map, converting the polar epithelial thickness map to a Cartesian epithelial thickness map using a fitting method, and storing or displaying the Cartesian epithelial thickness map or information derived from the Cartesian epithelial thickness map.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Homayoun BAGHERINIA
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Publication number: 20210177254Abstract: A method of performing an optometric examination of a patient includes positioning the patient behind a phoropter; presenting visual stimuli to the patient using a computer-controlled device; recording the patient's response to the stimuli; automatically adjusting the settings of the phoropter to improve one or more characteristics of the patient's vision; and automatically determining the prescription for the refractive error correction for the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Gareguin Mikaelian
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Publication number: 20210177255Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a computer program for determining a refractive error of an eye of a user are provided. The method for determining the refractive error of the eye of the user, wherein the eye of the user has a choroid, includes: ascertaining at least one value for a layer thickness of the choroid of the eye of the user over at least one region of the choroid; and determining a value for the change in the refractive error of the eye only from at least two values for the layer thickness of the choroid which were each ascertained at different times for the at least one region of the choroid, wherein the at least one region is selected from a nasal perifoveal region or a nasal parafoveal region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Arne Ohlendorf, Katharina Breher, Siegfried Wahl
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Publication number: 20210177256Abstract: The disclosure provides a system that may: produce the laser beam; determine multiple focal point distances associated with respective multiple positions of a plane orthogonal to the laser beam via for each position of the multiple positions: adjust at least one mirror to target the laser beam to the position; determine multiple intensity values associated with respective multiple interim focal point distances; determine a maximum intensity value of the multiple intensity values; determine an interim focal point distance of the multiple interim focal point distances respectively associated with the maximum intensity value; and determine a focal point distance of the multiple focal point distances as the interim focal point distance of the multiple interim focal point distances respectively associated with the maximum intensity value; and determine a topography of a surface of a patient interface based at least on the multiple focal point distances associated with the respective multiple positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Arun Paudel, Olaf Kittelmann, Matthias Foesel
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Publication number: 20210177257Abstract: The present invention is to non-invasively, objectively, and quantitatively identify a temporal filter associated with visual function by using an eye movement. According to the invention, an initial image having a constant luminance in an entirety of the initial image, a first stimulus pattern having a mean luminance that is the same as that of the initial image, and a second stimulus pattern that induces an apparent motion in conjunction with the first stimulus pattern are presented in this order. Eye movement is measured in a period of time while the second stimulus pattern is being presented. Also, the eye movement is associated with presentation time length of the first stimulus pattern and then stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Kenichiro MIURA, Yusuke OHNISHI
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Publication number: 20210177258Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for calibrating an optical diagnostic system. The calibration device includes at least one pupil configured to receive light transmitted from an optical diagnostic system and to reflect the light back to the optical diagnostic system and a machine-readable label containing information to calibrate the optical diagnostic system, wherein the machine-readable label is disposed on the at least one pupil. The method includes positioning and aligning the optical diagnostic system with the calibration tool, scanning a machine-readable label disposed on at least one pupil of the calibration tool using the optical diagnostic system, storing setpoint values acquired from the machine-readable label into a storage medium of the optical diagnostic system, measuring actual values of the at least one pupil, comparing the actual values with the setpoint values, and determining that the actual values are within a tolerance of the setpoint values.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Stefan Bornemann