Abstract: A hanger organization system is provided and includes a first set of hangers and a second set of hangers. Each hanger of the first set of hangers includes a cross bar with a first hook member extending upwardly from a top edge of the cross bar. The first hook member has a first height as measured from a top edge of the hook member to the top edge of the cross bar. The second hook member has a second height as measured from a top edge of the hook member to the top edge of the cross bar, wherein the first height is greater than the second height. The first set of hangers and second set of hangers are arranged in alternating manner.

Abstract: There is provided a shoe tie-assisting device that allows a user to position themselves such that they can tie their own shoes. The shoe tie assisting device includes a frame assembly that includes support columns spaced to create a geometric space between them. The support columns are connected with support bars. The shoe tie-assisting device further includes a platform assembly positioned in the geometric space between the support columns. The platform assembly allows a user to place one of their feet thereon. The shoe tie-assisting device further includes a handle assembly having one or more components that the user can grasp. This component(s) are positioned at height that a user can grasp them from an upright position without having to bend over. Using the platform assembly and handle assembly, a user can position their body such that they can tie their own shoes.

Abstract: A drape has a longitudinal pocket on two or both sides of the drape, A stabilizer is placed within the pocket and extends the length of the pocket. The stabilizer is supported by a drapery support such as a rod or track in a manner which enables the panel to move along the drapery support from a closed, drawn position to an open, slacked position. The stabilizer is supported by the drapery support and is free to move within the pocket. The stabilizer prevents the drape from flaring at the bottom. A wand may be attached to the stabilizer or to a carrier or other assembly to which the stabilizer is attached.

Abstract: An assembly for frothing milk, including an air supply assembly including an air channel having an air inlet and a downstream end. The assembly also includes a fluid channel extending from a fluid inlet to a fluid outlet. The fluid channel subsequently includes an air inlet emanation point to which the downstream end of the air channel is connected, a frothing unit including a pump and a flow-through heating unit. The flow-through heating unit bounds a heating unit fluid channel that is a part of the fluid channel and has a small thermal mass and a steep temperature profile.

Abstract: Various beverage preparation systems and methods are disclosed. The beverage preparation system can include a dispensing unit configured to receive beverage, such as a shot of espresso, from a beverage preparation machine. The dispensing unit can include a dispensing unit with a first end and a second end. The dispensing unit can be rotatable between an upright position and an inverted position. The dispensing unit can be configured to receive the beverage through the second end when the dispensing unit is in the upright position, and can be configured to receive cleansing fluid through the second end when the dispensing unit is in the inverted position. In some embodiments, when the dispensing unit is in an intermediate position between the upright and inverted positions, the dispensing unit is configured to dispense the beverage out of the first end and into a cup or other vessel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive a food container. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening in said hollow chamber. A first lid is connectable to the housing. When the first lid is connected to the housing, the first lid has a first position where the lid is in contact with said upper portion of the housing. A second lid is connectable to the housing. When the second lid is connected to the housing, the second lid is in contact with the upper portion of the housing. The first lid and the second lid are simultaneously contactable with the upper portion of the housing so that each of the first lid and the second lid are in contact with the upper portion of the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the cooking system being functional in a plurality of cooking modes. The cooking system includes a housing having a hollow chamber, and a cooking lid movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the housing. At least one heating element is associated with said lid. The cooking system is operable in a plurality of modes including a convective cooking mode and a pressure cooking mode. The cooking lid is configurable in the closed position when the cooking system is in both the convective cooking mode and the pressure cooking mode.

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 various double wall configurations or cavities configured to protect wiring or electrical components such as lights or sensors.

Abstract: An automated bun feeding and toasting system is disclosed wherein the system is to be utilized in restaurants, particularly fast-food restaurants, in order to quickly and accurately prepare food products, such as, for example, conventional hamburger sandwiches which require two buns, or Big Mac® sandwiches which require three buns, in accordance with specific patron orders. The system comprises a plurality of bun storage tubes, discharge mechanisms for discharging bun segment into a bun separator, a chute conveyor, a bun rotator, and at least one toaster appliance whereupon completion of a toasting operation, the bun segments are picked up and conveyed downstream toward a food or sandwich preparation station. All operations are automated and are under the control of a master control unit such as, for example, a programmable logic controller (PLC).

Abstract: An insulated container for food particulate and beverages is described. The insulated container includes a double-walled structure composed of a metal, and a glass structure arranged within a hollow interior of the double-walled structure. The glass structure includes a body and a sipping portion extending from the body. The sipping portion isolates the user's lips from contacting the double-walled structure. The glass structure may be repeatably removed for cleaning or replacement. The insulated structure includes a deformable flange that secures the glass structure to the double-walled structure. The insulated container may be vacuum-insulated.

Abstract: An electric motor operated kitchen appliance has a base unit having an electric motor and a preparation vessel, which can be connected to the base unit and into which a rotating element protrudes, which can be rotationally driven by means of the electric motor, wherein a grinding element, which, with a grinding area of a grinding vessel held on the preparation vessel, forms a grinder, can be connected to the rotating element. To advantageously further develop the kitchen appliance, the grinding element is connected to the rotating element via a coupling element having at least one elastic partial area.

Abstract: An apparatus for obtaining personalized coffee blends includes a plurality of supply units each configured to supply a specific type of coffee bean to a collection container and each provided with at least a containing device in which the coffee beans of the specific type of coffee are contained. Each supply unit includes a first volumetric feed device and a second volumetric feed device.

Abstract: A bidet chair, having legs and a seat, for use in cleaning the body is disclosed. The seat has a spray port extending from the top side to the underside dimensioned to receive the face of a showerhead. Preferably a screen, extending completely or partially across the spray port prevents the showerhead from extending past the seat. A showerhead retaining member places the showerhead under the seat, positioning the face to expel water out the spray port. Preferably the seat also contains drain holes for water drainage during use. The showerhead retaining member can be a showerhead tray having a showerhead receiving area and support system to enable vertical movement of the showerhead tray. In another embodiment the showerhead retaining area can be a pair of rails to hold a retaining element containing the showerhead.

Abstract: The apparatuses and methods of making and using the same are directed to bathing apparatus to support an object while bathing the object with a fluid. The bathing apparatus may comprise a support assembly constituting a support structure of the apparatus; a support surface to support the object, the support surface supported by the support portion; and a fluid catch disposed on at least three sides of the support surface, the fluid catch serving as a basin for the fluid in such manner to contain the fluid separate from the support surface. The bathing apparatus may be used in combination with a support wall that includes a plurality of channels to hold household items.

Abstract: Shower curtain liner assemblies include a shower curtain liner with a plurality of openings for hanging the shower curtain liner from a shower rod. A plurality of rigid members are included in the assembly. In implementations a plurality of couplers coupled with the shower curtain liner are configured to couple the rigid members to the liner in a vertical configuration so that a longest length of each rigid member is perpendicular to the shower rod when the shower curtain liner is hanging from the shower rod. In implementations the rigid members are permanently integrally formed in the shower curtain liner itself. In implementations each rigid member includes a first angled portion and a vertical portion below the first angled portion. In implementations a lowermost extremity of each rigid member abuts an outside surface of a tub. In implementations each rigid member includes an opening for hanging on a shower rod.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a stackable toilet cabinet comprising a shower unit 101 arranged in the upper portion of said cabinet; a commode unit 102 arranged in a lower portion of said cabinet; and a wash basin 103 arranged in the upper portion of said cabinet alongside the shower unit 101. The shower unit 101 comprising a concealed shower head in a top housing of said cabinet; and a hand shower and a mixer to actuate the shower unit 101. The commode unit 102 further comprising a pull doors 126a, 126b; a commode 144 connected with a back plate 128 arranged on a wheel base 124, the commode 144 being connected with a soil pipe 130 and two or more telescopic rails 129 for enabling the forward movement of the commode unit 102; and a handle 125 to pull the commode 144.

Abstract: An dispenser includes a housing, a container disposed in the housing for holding a liquid, a nozzle, and a pump. The pump is disposed between the container and the nozzle. The pump includes a pump inlet, a pump outlet, a pump chamber, a first check valve, and a second check valve. The pump inlet is in fluid communication with the container and the pump chamber, and the pump outlet is in fluid communication with the pump chamber and the nozzle. The pump chamber is movable between an expanded position and a compressed position. The first check valve is disposed between the container and the pump, and the first check valve has a first cracking pressure. The second check valve is disposed between the first check valve and the pump, and the second check valve has a second cracking pressure. The first cracking pressure of the first check valve is greater than the second cracking pressure of the second check valve.

Abstract: A liquid pump mechanism for a soap dispenser includes a pump body, and an outlet tube, an upper wave-shaped pad, a piston, a spring, an annular internal sleeve, and a lower wave-shaped pad which are sequentially disposed inside the pump body from top down. A dividing member formed in the pump body divides an inner cavity of the pump body into a main chamber and an inlet chamber. An outlet passage is formed in the outlet tube. The outlet tube and the main chamber are movably sealed and engaged. The piston divides the main chamber into a compatible chamber and a liquid soap chamber. An outlet hole communicating the outlet passage and the liquid soap chamber is disposed on the piston. An inlet hole communicating the liquid soap chamber and the inlet chamber is disposed on the dividing member. The upper wave-shaped pad is disposed between the outlet tube and the piston and movably closes the outlet hole.

Abstract: Dispensers of the present technology are configured to receive a replaceable refill cartridge, and may include a back housing, a front cover, a control unit, a refill housing configured to receive a refill cartridge, and a switch board positioned between the refill housing and the back housing. Dispensers may also include at least one refill guide removably connected to the refill housing. The switch board may include at least one switch operatively connected to the control unit. The at least one switch may be a refill recognition switch configured to send at least a refill recognition signal to the control unit indicating that a refill cartridge is present in the refill housing, or a refill size switch configured to send a refill size signal to the control unit indicating a size of the refill cartridge.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a back scrubbing device that can selectively dispense a lotion, soap, or medicinal substance to a user. The device includes a rear support that can be secured to a surface of a tub or shower via an array of suction cups. An elastomeric padding is secured to the rear support. The padding is soft and includes a curvature to accommodate a user with a spinal curvature, which will fit the natural lordosis and kyphosis curvature. A series of bristles are secured to the outer surface of the padding. A dispenser is optionally included for allowing the soap, lotion, or medicinal substance to be applied to the bristles. The entire apparatus is machine washable.

Abstract: A toiletry wiping device. The toiletry wiping device includes an elongated handle connected to a head having a pair of opposing jaws for clamping on objects positioned between the jaws. A sliding sleeve is mounted around the jaws that is configured to slide from one end of the jaws to the other end, causing the jaws to move towards and away from each other, respectfully. The head is pivotally connected to the elongated handle via hinge that allows a user to selectively adjust the relative angle of the head. In one embodiment, the handle includes a telescopic arrangement having one or more elongated sections that adjust the length of the handle. Further, one end of the jaws includes a high friction dry to prevent objects from accidentally slipping from between the jaws.

Abstract: Provided is a portable bidet capable of maintaining the quality of cleaning water. A portable bidet is configured to include a tank portion formed to be compression-deformable and restorable to its original shape, a nozzle that is connected to the tank portion and can discharge a fluid, and a sealing portion that is provided continuously to the nozzle. The tank portion and the nozzle are connected via a cylindrical portion having a cylindrical shape. In a sealed state where the fluid is sealed by the sealing portion, the fluid is fully filled in a storing chamber in a state where the tank portion is compressed, and in an opened state where sealing by the sealing portion is released, the tank portion is restored to its original shape, and a volume of the storing chamber is expanded as compared with a volume of the storing chamber in the sealed state.

Abstract: A film-packaged tissue in which wrinkles or twisting is less likely to occur in tissue paper stored in the film package. A bundle of pop-up type tissue paper is film-packaged by a resin packaging film. The inner circumferential length of the packaging film in a short direction of the bundle is 91 to 97% of a theoretical outer circumferential length in the short direction of the bundle, and the compression characteristic (RC) of the film-packaged tissue by KES measurement at a longitudinal center of a bundle upper surface is 45 to 60%.

Abstract: Various tissue dispensers are disclosed. The tissue dispenser can hold a main roll of tissue and a stub roll of tissue. In response to the tissue of the stub roll being exhausted, an advance system of the tissue dispenser can automatically transition the tissue dispenser to dispensing tissue material of the main roll.

Abstract: A modular dispenser system is described that can enable users to carry and use items and liquids that can be used together in a convenient, cost effective, and portable manner. The system includes a body, a bottle that is removably secured to the body, and a cover removably engaged to the body. When the body, bottle, and cover are secured together, it may form a unitary object. In this way, a user can easily carry and store the system and its items and liquids simultaneously. The modular dispenser system provides versatility to a user by enabling the user to use the items and the liquids together or separately.

Abstract: A portable toilet stall for a sanitary fixture has a floor, a roof above the floor, and a plurality of upright posts extending between the roof and the floor. At least one of the posts is hollow. A plurality of side wall panels are provided between the posts and also between the roof and the floor. There is a rinse-liquid tank inside the hollow support post and connected to the sanitary fixture.

Abstract: An accessory for an advanced hygienic excreta system comprising a base disposed around a bowl having a retracted position and an operational position; a seat having a convex surface configured to position a user's rectum below a user's knees when a user is seated on the seat and the seat is in a seated position; a footrest assembly having a footrest wherein the footrest is configured to be received into the base and to extend away from the base to support feet and legs of the user when the user is in a seated position; and, a controller carried by the base and connected to a motor set connected to the seat, footrest assembly and arm rest assembly and configured to receive input from an input device and actuate the motor set to extend and retract the seat, footrest, and arm rest.

Abstract: A system is provided comprising a recessed, wall-mounted cabinet for sanitary and discreet storage of items and internal flanges along at least one of a top and a bottom interior cabinet edge. The system also comprises external flanges situated around an entire perimeter of the cabinet, a hinged door, and a magnetic latch. The cabinet is mountable in a wall. The cabinet stores cleaning tools and toilet cleaning agents. The cabinet comprises containers for hosting the tools and the agents. The internal flanges promote prevention of the containers from falling from the cabinet. The containers promote prevention of a toilet brush from contacting surfaces of the cabinet. The cabinet is installable with one of right-door and left-door opening capability. The cabinet is constructed from galvanized steel. The galvanized steel does not absorb bacterial and is powder coated.

Abstract: Industrial vacuum cleaner configured for servicing at least one construction tool (2), said vacuum cleaner (1) comprising a vacuum inlet (3), wherein said vacuum cleaner (1) further comprises a controller (8) and connected to said controller (8) a wireless transceiver (10), a memory (12), and at least one location and/or orientation sensor (11) configured for detection of vacuum cleaner location and/or localization of other objects in relation to the vacuum cleaner (1) and wherein the vacuum cleaner (1) further comprises means for propulsion (13) controlled by said controller (8).

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a chassis, a driving wheel support provided with at least two first cooperation parts, a driving wheel having an adjustable height relative to the chassis, and being rotatable relative to a hood. The vacuum cleaner further includes the hood being provided with at least two second cooperation parts, and an elastic member. The first cooperation parts or the second cooperation parts are in the form of long track portions, the remainders are in the form of sliding portions capable of moving along the track portions, and lengths of the at least two track portions extend along directions not parallel to each other.

Abstract: A brushless vacuum device may include a vacuum head having a bottom side, a first and second exterior wall, a front end, and a back end. The first exterior wall and second exterior wall may be positioned on the bottom side and may be coupled together at the front end. A suction aperture may be positioned proximate to the front end. A first plurality of jets may extend along the first exterior wall between the suction aperture and the back end. A second plurality of jets may extend along the second exterior wall between the suction aperture and the back end. A suction conduit may be in communication with the suction aperture and may generate negative air pressure in the suction aperture. A pressure conduit may generate a positive air pressure in the first plurality and second plurality of jets. Air exiting the jets may be collected by the suction aperture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dust collector that includes a filter frame, a cartridge filter, and an end cap and a cover that are connected to the cartridge filter. The filter frame is provided with a center column. The cover is operative to rotate around the center column along and against a rotating direction. The cover is limited to rotate between a first angular position and a second angular position relative to the end cap. The end cap is provided with a plurality of clamping members. When the cover is located at the first angular position, the plurality of clamping members clamp the center column; when the cover is located at the second angular position, the plurality of clamping members do not clamp the center column. Rotating from the second to the first angular position, the cover pushes the plurality of clamping members towards the center column to clamp the center column.

Abstract: A dust collection box and a robot vacuum cleaner are disclosed. The dust collection box is used in the robot vacuum cleaner. The dust collection box includes a box body, a filter holder arranged in the box body, a dust separation structure configured to block dust, and a filter. The box body defines an air inlet and an air outlet. The filter holder defines an opening in a side surface thereof. The dust separation structure is arranged in the box body and located at an air inlet side of the opening. The filter is arranged to the filter holder and located at an air outlet side of the opening.

Abstract: A dirt collection and separation module can include a suction air flow around the perimeter of a tank to ingest fine dust that becomes airborne during the emptying process. Additionally, a trash can suction nozzle around a rim, a hand vacuum docking station, and an auxiliary suction nozzle that can fluidly couple the hand vacuum.

Abstract: A fan unit in which a structure of a fan and a driving source thereof is improved to realize stable and high-efficient fan driving, thereby obtaining a high suction force in a stick type electric cleaner. The fan unit installed in a stick type electric cleaner includes a first fan and a second fan disposed in a line on the same rotation axis and a driving motor configured to drive the first fan and the second fan. The second fan is configured to be rotated in a direction opposite of a direction in which the first fan is rotated.

Abstract: A cleaner includes: a suction motor that generates a suction force; and an operation unit that is configured to input control instruction for the suction motor. The operation unit includes: a support frame; a first push part that is rotatably seated on the support frame and allows an instruction to turn on or off the suction motor to be input when being rotated in a first direction; and a second push part that allows the intensity of the suction force of the suction motor to be adjusted when being rotated in a second direction.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a housing including an upright handle assembly and a base mounted to the upright handle assembly and adapted for movement across a surface to be cleaned. The surface cleaning apparatus is further provided with a fluid delivery system comprising a fluid dispenser configured to dispense fluid to a brushroll and at least one fluid delivery channel forming a portion of a fluid delivery pathway. The fluid delivery channel can extend adjacent to a portion of the suction nozzle assembly. An interference wiper interfaces with a portion of the brushroll to remove excess liquid from the brushroll.

Abstract: A popcorn ceiling scraper includes a scraping head with multiple blades, at least one of which is oriented horizontally in the same plane as the scraping head with other blades extending vertically from the scraping head. The ceiling scraper has a funnel arranged below the scraping head, and the funnel and the scraping head are formed to reach to an edge or juncture between a ceiling and a wall.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a recovery tank, a suction nozzle in fluid communication with the recovery tank, and a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and the recovery tank to generate a working air path to transport debris-containing fluid including air and liquid from the suction nozzle into the recovery tank. An air/liquid separator can be provided within the recovery tank for separating liquid from air in the debris-containing fluid.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishwasher. The dishwasher, which is installed in a built-in manner in a system kitchen including a cabinet having a receiving space and a counter disposed on the cabinet to include an opening, includes a tub including a front opening, a front door configured to open and close the front opening, a cover frame disposed in the opening of the counter, an upper door rotatably coupled to the cover frame to open and close the opening of the counter, a trigger configured to lock or unlock the upper door, and a lift apparatus disposed to be spaced apart from the trigger and configured to open the upper door by a predetermined angle when the trigger releases the locking of the upper door.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub that accommodates dishes; a nozzle assembly that sprays washing water; a vane assembly that is moved between a first position and a second position of an inside of the tub and changes a progression path of the washing water so that the sprayed washing water can be directed toward the dishes; and a controller that moves the vane assembly to the second position if the vane assembly is disposed at the first position. When a linear washing portion washes a small quantity of dishes by spraying washing water while making a reciprocal motion in part of an inside of a washing chamber, a washing time can be reduced, and concentrated washing can also be performed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dishwasher ejecting wash water containing microbubbles. The dishwasher according to an embodiment includes a tub accommodating dishes therein, a plurality of wash arms spraying wash water into the tub, a bubble nozzle ejecting wash water containing microbubbles to the bottom of the tub, a sump disposed below the bottom of the tub and collecting wash water therein, a wash pump pumping wash water collected in the sump, a channel-switching unit supplying wash water pumped by the wash pump to at least one of the plurality of wash arms, and a bubble module generating microbubbles in wash water pumped by the wash pump and supplying the wash water containing microbubbles to the bubble nozzle, and a controller operates the wash pump and controls the channel-switching unit and the bubble module to spray wash water through at least one of the plurality of wash arms and simultaneously to eject wash water through the bubble nozzle.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of a storage compartment for detergent items in a dish washing appliance. The dish washing door may include one or more storage compartments in a variety of locations. The storage compartment may be out of registry with a dispenser for the dish washing tub. The storage compartment may include a safety feature. The storage compartment may include a sealing mechanism.

Abstract: A device for drying and polishing a plurality of items including glasses and cutlery is provided. The device includes a plurality of movable cleaning elements configured to at least one of dry and polish the items and an enclosure defining a chamber, the movable cleaning elements being within the chamber. The enclosure includes a first aperture at a first enclosure location, a second aperture at a second enclosure location, a third aperture at a third enclosure location, and a channel assembly located in the chamber. The first aperture is adapted to receive a first item, the second aperture is adapted to receive a second item, and the third aperture is adapted to enable the second item to exit the chamber. The channel assembly defines a channel path between the second aperture and the third aperture.

Abstract: A method for identifying material to be removed from a patient may use an imaging device, a display, a control unit, and an insertion device. The method may include obtaining a first set of image data from the imaging device, sending the first set of image data to the control unit from the imaging device, and analyzing the first set of image data based on at least one of a darkness, a contrast, or a saturation. The method may include generating a coded image identifying the material to be removed from the patient to be displayed on the display. The method may further include displaying the coded image on a first screen of the display, and indicating the material to be removed with the insertion device based on the displayed coded image.

Abstract: A portable endoscope includes: an operation portion; a video display device provided with a display portion and a device body; and a suction valve or a gas feeding adapter including a tube connecting portion provided on a fluid pipe sleeve. The body attaching portion of the device body is provided at a predetermined position positionally displaced from a central part of the device body; and the tube connecting portion is arranged along a back face of the device body and arranged in a display portion projection range projecting outward from the operation portion left side face viewed from the video display screen side.

Abstract: In a mono-light emission mode, specific illumination light is emitted and a specific observation image obtained from the image pickup of an object to be observed illuminated with the specific illumination light is displayed on a monitor 18. In a multi-light emission mode, first illumination light and second illumination light are emitted while being switched according to a specific light emission pattern and a first observation image and a second observation image are displayed on the monitor 18 while being switched according to a specific display pattern. In a case where a designated condition set in advance by a user is satisfied, a mode is automatically switched to the mono-light emission mode from the multi-light emission mode.

Abstract: A medical device includes an elongate body and an inflatable balloon attached to and partially surrounding at least a section of the elongate body. The inflatable balloon is selectively inflatable between a deflated state and an inflated state. Engagement between the balloon and a physiological lumen is provided, in part, by multiple protrusions extending from the inflatable balloon and having various physical and functional characteristics. In certain implementations, the balloon may be configured to exhibit various separation forces by applying different strains to the balloon, such as by varying the degree to which the balloon is inflated or deflated.

Abstract: An observation instrument comprises an instrument shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, and an optical arrangement extending at least sectionally through the instrument shaft. The optical arrangement comprises at least one optical component that is accommodated in a support shaft. The support shaft is arranged in the instrument shaft in an at least sectionally axially displaceable manner and is preloaded distally.

Abstract: An inflatable in-vivo capsule endoscope and method of operation is provided. The inflatable in-vivo capsule endoscope may include a sensing device for capturing in-vivo images and one or more permanent magnets for magnetically guiding the endoscope, housed interior to a capsule-shaped body. The inflatable in-vivo capsule endoscope may include an inflatable buoy attached externally to the capsule-shaped body. An inflation device may inflate the in-vivo capsule endoscope to reduce its specific gravity by injecting gas into the inflatable buoy, such that when the inflatable buoy is injected with an above threshold volume of gas, the inflatable in-vivo capsule endoscope floats in liquid. The inflatable in-vivo capsule endoscope may be magnetically guided via its permanent magnets when exposed to an externally generated magnetic field. A reduced magnetic field strength and external magnet size may be used to magnetically navigate an inflated capsule floating in liquid than a conventional uninflated capsule.