Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a highly portable grill having an outer casing enclosing an inner cook box that acts as a heatsink to dissipate thermal energy, the outer casing being mechanically attached to the inner cook box at attachment points that function as thermal chokepoints for controlled conduction of thermal energy. In an illustrative example, the inner cook box may be mechanically attached to the outer casing via complementary screws and bosses to provide a limited thermal conduction pathway. The inner cook box may include a plurality of fins for added thermal energy dissipation. The outer casing may include a plurality of convection apertures to facilitate convective flow of thermal energy from the inner cook box to an external ambient environment. A limited thermal conduction pathway may beneficially allow the outer casing to be safe-to-touch while the inner cook box is still in use.

Abstract: An adjuster 3 is attached to a barrel unit 1 to be rotatable relative to the barrel unit 1 and to be prevented from coming off the barrel unit 1 in an axis direction. A ground particle size for granular food is adjusted by rotating the adjuster 3. A means is provided that inscribes an outer mill unit 4 in the barrel unit 1 and the adjuster 3, and makes the outer mill unit 4 movable in the axis direction and makes the outer mill unit 4 attachable and detachable. A rotary shaft 6 extending from a rotary operation unit 2 extends downward along a mill. An inner mill unit 5 is attached to the rotary shaft 6. The adjuster 3 is provided with a movement restricting means 44 that restricts movement of the inner mill unit 5 to a predetermined position. Releasing the restriction imposed by the movement restricting means 44 makes the inner mill unit 5 and the outer mill unit 5 extractable.

Abstract: A coffee grinder configured to allow a user to easily determine and adjust the grind produced. The coffee grinder includes a sensor operably connected to an adjustment shaft which allows for precise detection and manipulation of the position of the grinding elements.

Abstract: A wine decanter includes a control circuit board; and a water pump, an air pump, a power supply and a switch electronically connected with the control circuit board respectively. An inlet end of the water pump is connected to one end of a first connecting pipe, an outlet end of the water pump is connected to one end of a second connecting pipe; an outlet end of the air pump is connected to one end of the gas pipe, and the other end of the gas pipe is connected to any position of the liquid flow path which comprises the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe; the red wine drawn by the water pump is mixed with air injected by the air pump in the liquid flow path for decanting.

Abstract: A blender system includes a container having a rotatable blade assembly therein, a lid covering an open end of the container, and a base with a motorized unit. When the container is coupled with the base, the motorized unit is adapted to drive rotation of the rotatable blade assembly. The lid includes a hinged actuator lever adapted to actuate the motorized unit. A detent extends from the hinged actuator lever and passes through a series of apertures and presses against a slidable actuator shaft disposed in the container and maintained in its position by a spring force, thereby depressing a switch for the motorized unit. A rotatable blade system includes cutting blade(s) and crushing blade(s). The crushing blade extends longitudinally outwardly from a hub. When the hub rotates in a first direction or second direction opposite the first direction, a face of the crushing blade is leading or trailing, respectively.

Abstract: A mixing device includes a container and an agitator. The container includes cavity, a spout, and a lid. The agitator is retained within the cavity of the container. The agitator includes a core having opposing first and second ends, a plurality of alternating slots and slats in the first end of the core, and a plurality of alternating slots and slats in the second end of the core. The agitator also includes a ring extending circumferentially about the core, a first plurality of braces extending between the slats at the first end of the core and the ring, and a second plurality of braces extending between the slats at the second end of the core and the ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ice cream scoop including a handle and a bowl connected to the handle. The bowl includes a longitudinal axis and a midline perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The midline bisects the bowl. The bowl includes a dispensing portion that is intersected by the midline. The dispensing portion includes one or more dispensing nozzles configured to dispense a food sauce.

Abstract: A walk-in tub, or combination walk-in tub and shower, having a front wall with an outwardly swinging door permitting easy entry into and egress from the tub by a user and an electromagnetic door latch assembly further comprising a plurality of electromagnetic door latches that are operatively interconnected to an electrical controller, a power supply and a rapid-release touch switch that can be selectively manipulated to interrupt the power supply to the electromagnetic latches, thereby allowing the door to swing open under emergency conditions even when the tub is filled with water.

Abstract: A shower shade includes a curtain support and a curtain coupled to and hanging from the curtain support. The curtain may be made of a water impermeable material. A connector is coupled to the curtain support and is configured to releasably couple the curtain support to a shower head, a shower arm, or a shower caddy of a shower so that the curtain covers at least one hot and cold water knob in the shower. The shower shade further provides intellectual engagement.

Abstract: A kit for manufacturing a shower, comprising a shower pan, one or more pre-sized and shaped floor covering panels, one or more pre-sized and shaped wall covering panels, and, in some of the embodiments, one or more pre-sized and shaped curb covering panels. The invention is also directed to a method for manufacturing a shower by the steps of: (i) installing a shower pan, (ii) installing one or more pre-sized and shaped floor covering panels, (iii) installing one or more pre-sized and shaped wall covering panels, and, in some of the embodiments, (iv) installing one or more pre-sized and shaped curb covering panels. The invention is also directed to a manufactured shower, comprising: a shower pan, one or more pre-sized and shaped floor covering panels, one or more pre-sized and shaped wall covering panels, and, in some embodiments, one or more pre-sized and shaped curb covering panels.

Abstract: A refillable solution dispenser including a dispenser housing having a base with a plurality of sidewalls defining an interior volume of the housing. A lid defining the top of the housing located on the top of the sidewalls is movably secured to allow access to the interior of the housing. A push knob is disposed through a top of the housing. At least one dispensing device is located within the housing such that it is slidably connected to a sidewall. The dispensing device includes a pressure system connected to the push knob. The pressure system will move a pressure plate located within the housing forcing a solution from a solution reservoir through a dispensing passageway and out of the nozzle.

Abstract: A fancy back scrubbing machine, comprising a scrubbing towel (1) and scrubbing panels comprising scrubbing panel A (3) and scrubbing panel B (5). During use of the back scrubbing machine, the scrubbing towel (1) is sleeved on scrubbing panel A (3). One end of scrubbing panel A (3) is hinged on one end of scrubbing panel B (5). During use of the back scrubbing machine, scrubbing panel A (3) and scrubbing panel B (5) are closed together, and the back surface of the closing surface of scrubbing panel B (5) is provided with at least one connection piece. The connection piece is connected to a connection frame (10), and an end of the connection frame (10) is connected to a power box (24) by means of a bearing. The power box (24) drives the connection frame (10) to rotate through a transmission system being provided inside the power box (24).

Abstract: A holder for a roll of toilet paper or a roll of absorbent sheet material, the roll having a hollow cylindrical core, the holder comprising a patch formed of paper, cloth, or thin plastic sheet, having an adhesive surface, cordage for insertion through the core secured to the patch. The assembly of the patch and cordage is capable of suspending the roll by adhesion of the patch to a surface. The cordage forms two legs which can be secured to the patch. Alternatively, one end of one leg of the cordage is fixed at a distal point below the patch to the other leg, the end of which is secured to the patch. The adhesive can be covered by a release sheet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a container assembly to enclose a volume. The container assembly includes a container, which may be substantially rigid, and an access portal. The access portal or aperture may be covered with a lid that is configurable in a sealed configuration, a closed configuration, and an open configuration.

Abstract: A health and wellness monitoring system includes a hand washing fixture, such as a faucet or dryer, and a sensor, such as an imaging sensor, associated with the hand washing fixture and configured to acquire data from a user's hands.

Abstract: A toilet brush with a quick replaceable cleaning head is disclosed herein. It comprises a rod body having a first end and a second end; a handle disposed at the first end of the rod body; a feeding unit for connecting the handle; an action rod accommodated in the rod body for connecting the feeding unit and having a clamping head; and a cleaning head having a sleeve and an aperture into which the clamping head is inserted.

Abstract: The improved urinal apparatus is configured for insertion in an outlet of a urinal. The urinal apparatus includes a hollow body defining an upper housing and a clamp ring/lower housing. The upper housing provides an open chamber configured to receive and retain a consumable detergent/malodour counteractant and the clamp ring/lower housing is configured to support and retain a resealing valve, which is operable to allow flow of fluid, such as urine, from above, but is operable to prevent backflow from below the resealing valve. The urinal apparatus also includes a consumable cap element, which includes an axial opening at least partway through, wherein the opening is configured to receive at least part of the upper housing. A body of the cap element comprises a plurality of radially extending fins. One of the upper housing or the consumable cap element comprise an upper member comprising an array of holes, which facilitate fluid flow and insertion and extraction of the urinal apparatus as a unit.

Abstract: A fitting assembly for attaching an elongate member to a surface within a shower or bath area includes a clamp including a collar arranged to receive and abut the elongate member, the collar having an axially extending split, the clamp further including a finger extending outwardly from the collar adjacent one side of the split. A cover includes an aperture arranged to receive the elongate member, the cover arranged to retain the clamp within such that the collar is axially aligned with the aperture. A bracket is arranged to be fixed to the surface and to receive and retain the cover containing the clamp, the bracket comprising a receiving portion arranged to urge the finger so as to compress the collar portion at the split, thereby clamping the elongate member within the collar.

Abstract: Vacuum cleaning devices include foldable wands to provide a storage configuration and/or facilitate use. A vacuum cleaning device includes a wand having a first end coupled to a vacuum unit and a second end coupled to a vacuum head or surface cleaning head. The wand defines an air passage allowing air to pass from the surface cleaning head to the vacuum unit and includes a flexible air passage along at least a portion of the wand. The wand also includes a plurality of segments pivotably connected together such that the wand is foldable about 180° in a forward direction until the vacuum unit is positioned proximate a top of the surface cleaning head, thereby providing a storage configuration.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a vacuum cleaner, a stand, a first coupling portion, a plurality of suction units, and an extension holder. The vacuum cleaner includes a main body configured to receive and discharge air. The vacuum cleaner is mounted in the stand. The first coupling portion is formed in the stand and is positioned behind the vacuum cleaner. One of the suction units is selectively coupled to an air inlet through which air is suctioned into the main body. A first connector coupled to the first coupling portion is located at one end of each of the suction units. The extension holder includes a second connector and second coupling portions. The second connector is coupled to the first coupling portion. The second coupling portions are respectively positioned on either side of the second connector.

Abstract: A cleaning head for a floor cleaner including a brushroll assembly configured to clean a surface to be cleaned and reduce brushroll maintenance, such as removing hair and debris wrapped around the brushroll assembly and removing debris from a bearing of the brushroll assembly. The brushroll assembly may comprise agitator members to assist in cleaning and maintenance.

Abstract: Applicant has created vacuum apparatuses with improved stability and methods for improving the stability of a wet/dry vacuum. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a motor, a removable drum adapted to store debris collected by the apparatus, and a base that can be adapted to receive the removable drum. The motor can be adapted to be interposed between the removable drum and the base. The methods can include the step of providing a base, the step of providing a removable drum adapted to be coupled to the base, and the step of coupling a vacuum motor to the base such that the vacuum motor is adapted to be disposed beneath the removable drum when the drum is coupled to the base. By relocating the motor of vacuum apparatus beneath the drum, the vacuum's center of gravity can be lowered significantly and, thus, its propensity to tip over is minimized.

Abstract: Applicant has created vacuum apparatuses with improved stability and methods for improving the stability of a wet/dry vacuum. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a motor, a removable drum adapted to store debris collected by the apparatus, and a base that can be adapted to receive the removable drum. The motor can be adapted to be interposed between the removable drum and the base. The methods can include the step of providing a base, the step of providing a removable drum adapted to be coupled to the base, and the step of coupling a vacuum motor to the base such that the vacuum motor is adapted to be disposed beneath the removable drum when the drum is coupled to the base. By relocating the motor of vacuum apparatus beneath the drum, the vacuum's center of gravity can be lowered significantly and, thus, its propensity to tip over is minimized.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cleaning robot capable of allowing a driving apparatus to move along a cleaning apparatus when the cleaning apparatus is separated from the driving apparatus, and a controlling method thereof. In addition, a cleaning robot having a driving apparatus capable of storing a position from which a cleaning apparatus is separated when the cleaning apparatus is separated from the driving apparatus, and capable of moving to the stored position when the cleaning apparatus is mounted to the driving apparatus, and a controlling method thereof. The cleaning robot includes a driving apparatus provided with a mounting groove configured to allow a cleaning apparatus to be removably mounted, and the cleaning apparatus removably mounted to the mounting groove.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a cleaning robot and a cleaning mechanism thereof. The cleaning robot comprises a shell and a cleaning mechanism. The cleaning mechanism comprises a flexible roller, a motor for driving the flexible roller to rotate, a water squeezing roller, a roller brush, and a sewage collection tank. The sewage collection tank is located above the flexible roller. The water squeezing roller is disposed adjacent to the sewage collection tank. The center of the water squeezing roller is disposed in parallel with the center of the flexible roller, and the surface of the water squeezing roller is pressed against the surface of the flexible roller. The roller brush contacts the flexible roller. When the flexible roller rotates, the water squeezing roller presses sewage in the flexible roller into the sewage collection tank. The cleaning mechanism of the disclosure has strong squeezing capability, can reduce energy consumption, and reduce noise.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes include at least a recovery system for removing the spent cleaning fluid and debris from the surface to be cleaned and storing the spent cleaning fluid and debris. The recovery system is provided with a recovery tank having a removably strainer that is configured to strain large debris and hair out of the recovery tank prior to emptying the recovery tank.

Abstract: A floor cleaner including a base movable over a surface to be cleaned, the base including a front side, a back side opposite the front side, and a brushroll chamber. A supply tank is configured to store a cleaning fluid and a distribution nozzle is in fluid communication with the supply tank, the distribution nozzle operable to dispense the cleaning fluid onto the surface to be cleaned. A brushroll cover is removable from the base to access the brushroll chamber. A brushroll is within the brushroll chamber. The distribution nozzle is disposed adjacent the front side of the base and carried on an upper exterior portion of the base and configured to spray forwardly of the base in a direction from the back side toward the front side.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a mop assembly that collects falling liquids from a mop head while the mop head is oriented towards a ceiling. The assembly includes a collection bucket, the collection bucket having one or more sides and a base forming a cavity with an opening, the base having an aperture, a mop handle having a first end, the mop handle passing through the aperture, the opening of the collection bucket oriented towards the first end, and a mop head in communication with the first end, the mop head extending beyond the cavity.

Abstract: A batch dishwasher is realized as a hood-type dishwasher having a treatment chamber (2) with at least one recirculating wash system for spraying wash liquid in the treatment chamber (2), and has at least one final rinse system for spraying final rinse liquid in the treatment chamber (2). The treatment chamber (2) has a first treatment zone (6) and at least one further, second treatment zone (7), wherein items of washware can be treated independently of one another and at least temporarily at the same time in the first and in the at least one second treatment zone (6, 7).

Abstract: A dishwasher and method for operating the same utilize a diverter valve to control via rotation the flow of fluid such as wash fluid or pressurized air to a rotatable conduit supported in the rack of a dishwasher. A valve member may be disposed at a predetermined rotational position about an axis of rotation of the conduit such that a fluid inlet on a rotatable valve body may be rotated to the predetermined rotational position to restrict fluid flow to the conduit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water inlet assembly (T) and a washing device (C) comprising same, particularly a dishwasher. Said water inlet assembly (T) comprises at least one body (1) having a first opening (1a) on a side thereof; a connection area (1b) located on a surface of the body (1), and including a hole; and a cover assembly (2), at least a part of which is inserted into the body (1) through the first opening (1a), and including a cover body (2a) closing the first opening (1a), a water inlet section (2b) extending from one side of the cover body (2a), a second opening (2d) located on the water inlet section (2b) and allowing air to enter the interior of the water inlet section (2b), a condensation section (2e) in the form of a chamber, extending into the body (1) from the other side of the cover body (2a), and located on the other part of the cover body (2a), and a third opening (2f) located on a part of the cover body (2a) where the condensation section (2e) is situated.

Abstract: A dishwashing appliance and a spray assembly, as provided herein, may include a manifold body, and a cammed diverter valve. The manifold body may be mountable within a wash chamber. The manifold body may define a fluid inlet, a first spray zone, and a second spray zone. The first spray zone may include a first spray outlet. The second spray zone may include a second spray outlet spaced apart from the first spray outlet. The cammed diverter valve may be mounted within the manifold body and be movable between a first zone position and a second zone position. The first zone position may direct wash fluid to the first spray zone and restrict wash fluid to the second spray zone. The second zone position may direct wash fluid to the second spray zone and restrict wash fluid to the first spray zone.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a sump that defines a transition fill level where the cross sectional area of the sump increases. A pressure sensor is operably coupled to the sump for monitoring sump pressure and wash fluid level. A controller calibrates the pressure sensor by monitoring a sump pressure and determining when the wash fluid has reached the transition fill level. A measured transition pressure is taken at this point and compared to a target transition pressure that is known based on the sump geometry. A slope correction factor is calculated based on the measured transition pressure and the target transition pressure to obtain improved pressure readings and wash fluid level measurements.

Abstract: A turbidity sensor for a water-bearing domestic appliance includes a sensor housing having a housing main part and two housing projections protruding from the housing main part side by side and at a distance from one another, where the two housing projections delimit between them a measuring channel for a liquid to be measured. One of the housing projections emits a measuring light beam along a measuring path which runs transversely through the measuring channel to the other housing projection. The measuring path crosses the measuring channel in the channel longitudinal direction remote from a point of smallest channel width of the measuring channel or the measuring channel has a constriction at a longitudinal distance from its longitudinal midpoint, at which constriction the channel width is smaller than in a region of a longitudinal midpoint.

Abstract: A dishwashing appliance, as provided herein, may include a cabinet, a tub, a pump, a spray assembly, a fluid recirculation duct, and a cold water line. The tub may be housed within the cabinet and define a wash chamber. The fluid recirculation duct may extend from a path inlet to a path outlet to recirculate air within the wash chamber. The path inlet may be defined in fluid communication between the wash chamber and the path outlet. The path outlet may be defined in fluid communication between the path inlet and the wash chamber downstream from the path inlet. The cold water line may extend through the fluid recirculation duct. The cold water line may define a cold water nozzle that is disposed within the fluid recirculation duct to provide a condensing, cold-water flow into the fluid recirculation duct between the path inlet and the path outlet.

Abstract: A kit for cleaning an object such as the soles of shoes having debris accumulated during use. The kit includes a carrying case that accommodates a cleaning tool. A hand-held means for generating rotational movement is adapted to spin a shaft about a driving axis. At a distal end of the shaft there is an assembly of bristles that are adapted to rotate with the shaft. The bristles engage the sole of a shoe. The bristles preferably include Nylon® or a polyester. They are flexible and tend to sweep away debris from between for example golf shoe cleats, rather than scratch or abrade the soles of the golf shoes.

Abstract: Endoscopic viewing systems for use in diagnostic and therapeutic medical procedures. More specifically, an imaging and control system and coupler that allows for control of imaging and fluid management from a hand-held unit coupled to a conventional multiple-use, sterilizable endoscope.

Abstract: A measurement apparatus includes a time measurement unit that measures an observation time from when a distal end portion of an endoscope arrives at the predetermined site in a subject to when an endoscopy ends.

Abstract: A bending tube is constructed of a first bending piece including a first upper-side opening and a first lower-side opening formed on an outer surface in a longitudinal axis direction, and a first upper-side wire accommodating groove and a first lower-side wire accommodating groove continuous with a first upper-side opening and a first lower-side opening respectively and formed in a direction crossing two up and down bending directions at an angle of 90 degrees, and a second bending piece including a second upper-side opening and a second lower-side opening formed on an outer surface in the longitudinal axis direction, and a second upper-side wire accommodating groove and a second lower-side wire accommodating groove continuous with a second upper-side opening and a second lower-side opening respectively and formed in a direction crossing the two up and down bending directions at an angle of 270 degrees.

Abstract: A stylet assembly and method of forming an in vivo image acquiring stylet assembly. The stylet assembly includes an elongate flexible body and an image acquiring device that is supported at a location that is offset from an in vivo facing terminal end of the stylet assembly. A terminal end portion of the stylet assembly is defined by a manipulator that is oriented to extend in a crossing direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the elongate body. The terminal end portion of the stylet assembly is steerable relative to the elongate body and is operable to manipulate positions or adjacent anatomy and/or effectuate guidance of the imaging device relative thereto during use.

Abstract: A link for an articulation arm includes a vertebra, two outer bearing portions, two inner bearing portions and four control bore holes. The vertebra has a first base and a second base. The two outer bearing portions are formed on the first base and are located on a radial line of the first base. The two inner bearing portions are formed on the second base and are located on a radial line of the second base. The two of the four control bore holes enter the second base and exit a respective one of the outer bearing portions. The other two of the control bore holes enter the first base and exit a respective one of the inner bearing portions.

Abstract: A steerable shaft for an endoscope includes a plurality of shaft segments extending about an axis and positioned in axially end-to-end and pivotable relationship with one another between a first shaft end and a second shaft end. Each of the plurality of shaft segments define at least one wire lumen, with the wire lumens disposed in axially aligned relationship with one another in a neutral position of the steerable shaft. At least one control wire extends through the aligned wire lumens between t for pivoting the plurality of shaft segments relative to one another and moving the steerable shaft from the neutral position to a deflected position in response to tensioning of the control wire. At least one spine element is connected to the plurality of shaft elements for limiting the pivoting movement of the shaft segments and related movement of the steerable shaft to an articulation plane.

Abstract: A camera head includes: a mounting portion having an abutting surface on which an eyepiece portion of an endoscope abuts in a direction along an optical axis of a subject image emitted from the eyepiece portion; and an elastic portion including elastic material and detachably attached to the mounting portion, the elastic portion being configured to sandwich the eyepiece portion with the abutting surface, and bias the eyepiece portion toward the abutting surface.

Abstract: Endoscopes having a tip section with viewing elements coupled to a CMOS image sensor and/or a CCD image sensor for transforming light captured by the viewing element into digital and/or analog signals are described. A main connector is coupled with the tip section for transmitting the signals to a main control unit of the endoscope. The main connector includes a pad for transmitting digital signals provided by the CMOS image sensor to a push pin probe in a receptacle of the main control unit. The main connector also include another interface for transmitting analog signals to the main control unit.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus, device or tool for performing endoscopic (that is, minimally invasive) surgery. An exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a video endoscope whilst in another embodiment of the invention includes an endoscopic surgical tool which, when equipped with one of a suite of endoscopic surgical instruments, can be used by a surgeon to perform surgical procedures inside a body. Another embodiment of the present invention includes a suite of endoscopic surgical instruments designed to work co-operatively with the endoscopic surgical tool. In another embodiment of the present invention, a video-assisted endoscopic surgical tool system is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes the video-assisted endoscopic surgical tool and a suite of at least one endoscopic surgical instrument.

Abstract: A stereo endoscope including: a shaft; and an objective lens including: a distal objective lens portion, where beam paths of right and left partial images extend through common optical components; a proximal objective lens portion, where the beam paths of the right and left partial images extend through separate optical components; and a transition portion, where the beam paths of the right and left partial images, which emerge from the distal objective lens portion at an angle to one another, are aligned parallel to one another; the transition portion comprises a lateral spreading arrangement including optical components for increasing a distance between the beam paths of the right and left partial images; and the lateral spreading arrangement is configured to laterally spread the beam paths of the right and left partial images asymmetrically in relation to an optical axis of the distal objective lens portion.

Abstract: A stopcock for a liquid channel of a medical endoscope, having a housing, a spring element and a plug rotatably mounted in the housing, wherein the plug in a working position lies with its conical surface against a seal surface of the housing and can be placed in a medium access position in which the conical and the seal surface have no contact and the housing and the plug remain connected, characterized in that the plug includes one or more transverse grooves, in the outer wall of a conical piece, running transversely to the longitudinal axis of the conical piece and having straight groove bottoms, and the spring element in the medium access position engages with one or more transverse grooves. A medical endoscope having at least one liquid channel, characterized in that it includes at least one stopcock, by which the liquid flow through the channel can be regulated.

Abstract: Provided is an endoscope tube that has flexibility to withstand use in a flexible endoscope even in a case where the diameter is increased and easily detects damage to a fluororesin layer that forms an inner peripheral surface. The endoscope tube 100 includes an airtight inner layer tube member 101 that is made of a fluororesin, a permeable outer layer member 102 that has a hardness lower than that of the inner layer tube member 101 and covers an outer peripheral surface of the inner layer tube member 101, and a coil-shaped reinforcing member 103 that is wound around a spiral groove part 104 formed on an outer peripheral surface of the outer layer member 102. The endoscope 2 includes a treatment tool insertion channel 23 formed by the endoscope tube 100 in an insertion part 10.

Abstract: Disclosed is a peroral endoscopic apparatus of a swallowable type, the peroral endoscopic apparatus including: at least one imaging unit configured to perform imaging of a human body digestive system and output image data; at least one ultrasonic unit configured to output ultrasonic data on a submucosal region of the digestive system and a peripheral organ located therearound; a magnetic unit configured to adjust a position, a posture, and a proceeding direction of the peroral endoscopic apparatus in response to an external magnetic force; a transceiving unit configured to transmit the image data and the ultrasonic data to an external device or receive an external control signal; a control unit configured to control the imaging unit and the ultrasonic unit to perform imaging of the digestive system and the submucosal region simultaneously or individually; and a power supply unit configured to supply power.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a capsule endoscope system, a method of identifying stained area in endoscopic images, and a computer readable storage medium. The method comprises: obtaining a basic image taken by a photographing device; removing abnormal pixels from the basic image and recording it as a processed image; obtaining the hue, saturation and value of each pixel in the processed image of HSV format; setting a first condition that the hue is in a D1 range, the saturation is in a D2 range, and the value is in a D3 range; obtaining the b component of each pixel in the processed image of Lab format; setting a second condition that the b component is in a D4 range; collecting and processing the pixels that meet the first condition and/or the second condition to form a set C; calculating the initial range area S1 of the set C.