Abstract: A lower housing has a fuel grate situated at a predetermined level within the lower housing for supporting a fuel source. The lower housing has a first wall defining a plurality of air intake openings proximate the level of the fuel grate.

Abstract: A solid fuel cooking range is described herein. Embodiments enable the user to cook food on an upper grill while simultaneously heating a separate dish in a lower oven. In certain embodiments, heat may be applied to the oven from both the top and bottom. Heat and airflow may be controlled using a shroud which does not enclose the sides of the upper cooking area and separate end plates. Embodiments may be portable and lightweight which enables the solid fuel cooking range to be used while traveling and in emergency situations.

Abstract: A capacitive sensor and control system is configured to detect the presence (or absence) of a filter pan and of fluid within a filter pan. Configured in a filter pan of a deep fryer, the sensor determines when a level of liquid within the filter pan is at or above the level of the. The sensor is in communication with the control system and the sensor sends a signal to the control system representative of the presence of liquid within the filter pan and at the level of the sensor. The controller receives the signal from the sensor, and allows operation of a fluid management system and its associated plumbing to completely and safely move oil into and out of the filter pan.

Abstract: A food storage and warmer apparatus for storing food at safe temperatures and heating food for consumption includes a housing defining a housing inside. The housing has an outer wall separated from an inner wall defining a wall cavity. A divider wall is coupled to the housing within the housing inside and defines a plurality of compartments. A lid is coupled to the housing. A heating coil and a battery are coupled within the wall cavity of the bottom side. A control unit is coupled to the housing and is in operational communication with the heating coil and the battery. A temperature probe is coupled to the housing within the wall cavity and extends through the inner wall to the housing inside. The temperature probe is in operational communication with the control unit.

Abstract: A ported marinade injection system useful for injecting flavoring fluids into vacuum-packaged meats. The apparatus may include a package couple, a port support couple, an injection port, a self-sealing port, and a port cover. The apparatus may be used by attaching the package couple and the port support couple to a package, attaching the self-sealing port and the injection port to the port support couple, injecting a marinade or other flavoring, and covering the port to seal the flavoring within the package.

Abstract: A domestic appliance for processing foods including: a bowl, with an opening for introducing foods into the bowl and into which a tool for processing foods is inserted, a splash guard, which can be inserted into the opening of the bowl, such that boundary regions of the splash guard are opposite an inner wall of the opening to prevent foods from spraying out of the bowl, and a cover, which can be inserted into the opening of the bowl once the splash guard has been inserted into the opening of the bowl, wherein the splash guard includes a plate which extends substantially flat and ends with boundary regions.

Abstract: An apparatus including a cooking implement having a first surface. A first locking mechanism and a second locking mechanism, the first locking mechanism provided along the first surface of the cooking implement. A first handle support bar comprising a first end and a second end, the first end of the first handle support bar pivotally attached to the first locking mechanism. A second handle support bar comprising a first end and a second end, the first end of the second handle support bar pivotally attached to the second locking mechanism. The first handle support bar is removably lockable in one or more positions.

Abstract: A polymeric non-slip cutting mat that includes an integral layup forming a body and having a base layer of a polymeric material, at least one print layer of a polymeric material with a friction-inducing characteristic and decorative indicia disposed thereon, and a bonding print layer having a polymeric bonding agent and interposed between the base layer and the at least one print layer with the decorative indicia disposed thereon.

Abstract: A container for heating an object. The container comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces. The top surface, the bottom surface, and the plurality of side surfaces define an interior of the container in which the object is placed. The container further comprises a heating shell associated with at least one of the side surfaces, the top surface, or the bottom surface, the heating shell configured to radiate heat into the interior of the container, and a temperature control module configured to control the amount of heat radiated by the heating shell.

Abstract: A mop washing bucket has a container with an interior volume defined by a bottom and a wall extending upwardly from the bottom, a fluid inlet affixed adjacent to the bottom of the container, and a fluid outlet formed on the container in a location above the fluid inlet. The fluid inlet is adapted to be connected to a water hose. The fluid inlet extends through the wall of the container so as to have one end in the interior volume of the container and another end exterior of the wall of the container. The fluid outlet is adapted to allow water from the interior volume of the container to flow outwardly of the container.

Abstract: An illustrated view of an exemplary lotion applicator for applying lotion or soap to hard-to reach portions of the body is presented. The lotion applicator provides a two-piece device that can easily be washed with warm water and soap. Also, the lotion applicator is useful for gently applying lotion or soap while gently massaging the skin while applying the lotion or soap.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for dispensing liquid, comprising a body (11) defining a reservoir (12) for holding liquid, a second valve (14) in fluid communication with the reservoir (12) to allow liquid to be dispensed from the reservoir (12) when pressure is applied onto the body, a refill port (16) in fluid communication with the reservoir (12) to allow liquid to be introduced into the reservoir (12) and a plurality of scrubbing elements for scrubbing and cleaning one or more surfaces.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are directed to dispensing wipes that are treated as the wipes move through a housing of a dispenser. Such in situ treatment of the wipes may facilitate, for example, achieving control over one or more of the concentration, composition, or distribution of one or more chemicals carried by the wipes. Further, or instead, the one or more chemicals may be formed within the housing (e.g., just prior to treating the wipes), which may be useful for treating the wipes with chemicals that have limited stability and/or for reducing chemical handling requirements along a supply chain.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are directed to dispensing wipes that are treated as the wipes move through a housing of a dispenser. Such in situ treatment of the wipes may facilitate, for example, achieving control over one or more of the concentration, composition, or distribution of one or more chemicals carried by the wipes. Further, or instead, the one or more chemicals may be formed within the housing (e.g., just prior to treating the wipes), which may be useful for treating the wipes with chemicals that have limited stability and/or for reducing chemical handling requirements along a supply chain.

Abstract: A dispenser for an unwindable cleaning cloth wound on a hollow cylindrical roll, in particular for a toilet paper roll, comprising a holder attached to a rear cover, whose outside diameter is smaller than the inside diameter of the roller, for accommodating the roll of the coiled cleaning cloth, wherein the holder is hollow cylindrical in shape and configured with an open end facing the rear cover, wherein inside the cavity of the holder one or more wet wipes can be stored, which can be removed and refilled through the open end.

Abstract: A toilet device (1) comprising a seat portion (2) and a pair of leg portions (6) attached to opposite ends of the seat portion (2), wherein a first end of each leg portion is pivotally attached to its respective end of the seat portion so that the leg portions (6) can be deployed from a first, folded configuration of the toilet device (1), in which each leg portion (6) extends from its respective first end towards a rear of the toilet device (1), towards a second, erect configuration of the toilet device (1) in which each leg portion (6) extends from its respective first end substantially at right angles to the seat portion (2), the leg portions (6) being connected by at least one connecting element (7, 8) pivotally connected to a second of each of the leg portions (6).

Abstract: A wireless power supply and electric control system for a toilet seat cover is provided, including a seat cover assembly, an electric device, and a direct current power supply device. The seat cover assembly includes a seat and a cover controllable to move pivotally relative to the seat. When the cover is in a closed state, the cover covers the seat, while when the cover is in a lifted state, the cover doesn't cover the seat. The electric device is provided in the seat cover assembly and includes an electric control unit for transmitting electrical control signal to an electric assembly for actuating. The direct current power supply device is provided in the seat cover assembly and includes a rechargeable battery for supplying power to the electrically connected electric device. The present invention has no exposed plug or external wire for preventing users from getting an electric shock.

Abstract: A fastening assembly is configured to couple a toilet seat hinge to a toilet bowl by a threaded shaft. The fastening assembly includes a fastening nut including a clamping portion having a resilient protrusion configured to allow axial movement of the fastening nut relative to the threaded shaft without rotation therebetween. The resilient protrusion has threads configured to engage the threaded shaft. The fastening nut includes a drive portion in which the clamping portion extends therefrom. The drive portion has a first segment coupled to a second segment by a shear segment. At least the first segment is configured to be engaged by a tool for the tool to rotate the fastening nut relative to the threaded shaft such that the shear segment fractures at a predetermined torque applied to the first segment relative to the second segment.

Abstract: A toilet assist device that has handles, handle legs, and two support bars. One of the support bars may be attached and detached from the toilet assist device as desired. The toilet assist device may be customized to meet the height and width requirements of specific users. The toilet assist device may be attached to a toilet.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus such as a vacuum cleaner (10) includes a suction source (18), a recovery container, and a base assembly (34) with at least one agitator (26) within an agitator chamber (74). The recovery container (20) can be coupled to a separator assembly (140) configured to remove dirt and debris from working fluid through the surface cleaning apparatus (10). In addition, a user interface (84) can be provided for selective operation of components of the surface cleaning apparatus (10).

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus such as a vacuum cleaner includes a suction source, a recovery container, and a base assembly with at least one agitator that can be dampened to provide damp cleaning. More specifically a fluid delivery system including at least one cleaning pad can be carried by the base assembly to provide damp cleaning.

Abstract: A cleaning device is removably attachable to a replacement head. The replacement head includes pad that is attached to the lower side of an attachment member and is in contact with the floor during cleaning. The cleaning device is removably attached to the attachment member of the replacement head by lowering the cleaning device body downward vertically onto the replacement head until a mechanical connection is achieved.

Abstract: A cleaning device is removably attachable to a replacement head. The replacement head includes pad that is attached to the lower side of an attachment member and is in contact with the floor during cleaning. The cleaning device is removably attached to the attachment member of the replacement head by lowering the cleaning device body downward vertically onto the replacement head until a mechanical connection is achieved.

Abstract: A cleaning device is removably attachable to a replacement head. The replacement head includes pad that is attached to the lower side of an attachment member and is in contact with the floor during cleaning. The cleaning device is removably attached to the attachment member of the replacement head by lowering the cleaning device body downward vertically onto the replacement head until a mechanical connection is achieved.

Abstract: A particle receiving device for attachment to a particle outlet of a vacuum cleaner and/or of a cyclone separator and for receiving separated particles, including: a particle receiving volume for receiving the particles, an access element with an access element opening through which the particles can be transported into the particle receiving volume, and a closure element. The access element is selectively displaceable relative to the closure element into a closure position in which the closure element closes access opening, or into an open position in which the closure element releases the access element opening.

Abstract: A cleaner includes a suction unit, a main body including a cyclone unit for separating dust from air suctioned through the suction unit, and a dust container that stores dust separated in the cyclone unit below the cyclone unit. A filter unit is disposed inside the cyclone unit for filtering the air, and a movable unit disposed inside the cyclone unit includes a cleaning part for cleaning the outer circumference of the filter unit. An operation unit disposed outside the main body moves the movable unit and the cleaning part to remove dust from the outer surface of the filter unit.

Abstract: An automatic cleaning device includes: a sensor system for collecting a pre-set environment parameter of surroundings of the automatic cleaning device; and an application processor. The application processor includes a central processing unit electrically coupled to the sensor system to acquire the pre-set environment parameter collected by the sensor system. The application processor further includes a graphic processing unit electrically coupled to the central processing unit. The graphic processing unit obtains the pre-set environment parameter from the central processing unit and then generates a map of the surroundings of the automatic cleaning device based on the pre-set environment parameter.

Abstract: A cleaner includes a cleaner main body including a suction motor and a handle, and a suction nozzle that is connected to the cleaner main body and includes a housing that defines an open portion at a lower portion, a rotary cleaning unit disposed inside the housing and exposed through the open portion of the housing, and a support member that is located below the housing and supports the housing and has an open interior and at least one sub-inlet that is defined at a front surface of the support member and configured to receive foreign substances. The cleaner includes a controller disposed at the cleaner main body and configured to determine a condition of the surface by driving an artificial intelligence engine, and open and close the at least one sub-inlet based on the condition of the surface to thereby adjust a suction force of the cleaner.

Abstract: A wet cleaning device (WCD) comprises a mopping unit (MU) for wet cleaning a surface, and an arrangement (ST) for increasing a pressure of the mopping unit (MU) to the surface by means of suction. The arrangement includes a hose at a side of the mopping unit (MU), the hose having an opening for applying suction to the surface. The hose may be present at opposite sides of the mopping unit (MU). Alternatively, the hose may be present around the mopping unit (MU). Preferably, a suction power of the arrangement is controllable. Advantageously, the suction power is controllable in dependence on a detection of stains, a speed of the wet cleaning device (WCD), and/or a type of the surface. If the wet cleaning device (WCD) is formed by a mopping robot vacuum cleaner, the suction for the arrangement (ST) is advantageously a part of a suction generated for vacuum cleaning.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a cleaning device body and a replacement head. The cleaning device body includes an elongated handle, a housing and a replacement head mounting section. The replacement head has a pad that is intended to clean a surface, such as a floor and is removably attachable to the cleaning device body. The housing includes a circuit board having at least one sensor capable of sensing motion. The handle includes at least one button that can turn on/off either a vacuum source or a jet nozzle that sprays cleaner fluid. The cleaning device body further includes at least one light mounted thereon. The at least one light is illuminated when the button is pressed and then the at least one light remains illuminated until a predetermined amount of time has passed during which neither the button has not been pressed nor motion sensed by the sensor.

Abstract: A method of controlling a robot includes obtaining a first image and a second image of a plurality of objects, the first and second image being captured from different positions; obtaining, from the first and second images, a plurality of candidate positions corresponding to each of the plurality of objects, based on a capturing position of each of the first and second images and a direction to each of the plurality of objects from each capturing position; obtaining distance information between each capturing position and each of the plurality of objects in the first and second images by analyzing the first and second images; and identifying a position of each of the plurality of objects from among the plurality of candidate positions based on the distance information.

Abstract: A floor cleaner including a including a base, an upright portion, and a recovery tank. The recovery tank includes a baffle configured to separate liquid and air from a liquid-laden stream entering the recovery tank.

Abstract: A cleaning tool is provided. The cleaning tool includes a first roller, a second roller, a shell and a wiper. The first roller is rotatably connected to the shell. The second roller is rotatably connected to the shell. Two ends of the wiper are wound around the first roller and the second roller, respectively. The cleaning tool further includes an operation part and a link part. The operation part moves in an axial direction of the first roller to control the link part to unlock the second roller and the operation part rotates to drive the first roller to rotate. Unlocking of the second roller and rotation of the first roller and the second roller are controlled by different motions of the operation part.

Abstract: A high-density multi-purpose cleaning device including a body member having non-abrasive fibers which are multi-strand stitched in a chained pattern to form a dense cleaning textile. The dense cleaning textile includes a dual sided cleaning shell which can be used to clean a variety of different surfaces.

Abstract: A cleaning device for removing marks from a surface includes a body of melamine foam sponge having a front side and a rear side opposed to the front side, and a holding layer secured to the rear side of the body of melamine foam sponge to prevent relative movement therebetween. The holding layer is preferably a cloth and more preferably natural or synthetic chamois which can be used to wipe and/or buff the surface after rubbing the body of melamine foam sponge on the surface to remove at least one surface mark. The body of melamine foam sponge can be pre-moistened with a liquid such as a disinfecting solution.

Abstract: A moist or wet wipe comprising or consisting of a non-woven wet laid material which contains or consists of soluble material and is coated or impregnated with cleaning or moisturising substances.

Abstract: A washing bucket has a container with an interior defined by wall and a bottom, the fluid inlet affixed to the wall of the container, and a fluid outlet opening through the wall of the container. The fluid outlet is positioned at a level higher than a level of the fluid inlet. The fluid inlet communicates with the interior of the container. The fluid inlet is positioned adjacent to the bottom of the container. In particular, the fluid inlet is a tubular member having a plurality of openings. This plurality of openings opens to the interior of the container.

Abstract: Dishwasher, in particular household dishwasher, with a washing compartment a control device for carrying out a washing program from a number of washing programs and with an automatic dosing device for automatically dosing a plurality of dosing quantities from a supply a cleaning agent present as a solid in the washing area, the control device for cleaning the automatic dosing device being set up to control the automatic dosing device to switch to a cleaning state and to control the automatic dosing device for cleaning the automatic Dosing device to carry out a specific wash program from the number of wash programs.

Abstract: A dishwasher, dishwasher sprayer, and method for assembling the same utilize a rotatable conduit that is supported in a cantilevered fashion on a wash tub wall of the dishwasher. The rotatable conduit may be supported within a conduit support and may project through an aperture in the conduit support, and may include a shoulder portion that inhibits axial movement of the rotatable conduit within the conduit support.

Abstract: Ergonomic Intelligent Dishwasher comprising of closed-loop carousel system, tableware storage holder and a Wash-Pod. Individual tableware is inserted through an opening where the tableware attaches to a closed-loop, speed-adjustable carousel-system that moves the individual tableware, in a queue-fashion, through one or more wash cycle as the attached-tableware travels towards the tableware separation-mechanism. Tableware separation-mechanism is activated or deactivated for each individual tableware in the said queue on the carousel based on user-define setting or an internal quality-control process, thus, when deactivated, attached tableware on the carousel continues to travel through additional said cleaning cycle in the loop until such time when carousel-tableware separation-mechanism is activated. Once the tableware is discharged and separated from the carousel, the tableware is directed to one or more tableware storage holder.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a sump that collects wash fluid and defines a mounting port for receiving a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly includes an adapter that defines a plurality of sensor ports for receiving different sensors, such as a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, and a turbidity sensor. The adapter is translucent to facilitate turbidity sensing without introducing leak points. In addition, the adapter defines an internal chamber for receiving the wash fluid and an air chamber defined above the internal chamber to prevent direct contact between the wash fluid and the pressure sensor.

Abstract: A household dishwasher includes a washing chamber, a control apparatus for running a washing program from a number of washing programs, a metering system having a supply unit for receiving an individual dose of a first cleaning agent and supplying the individual dose into the washing chamber at a metering point in time while running the washing program, and an automatic metering apparatus for automatically metering a plurality of metering quantities from a supply of a second cleaning agent in the form of a solid material into the washing chamber at the metering point in time, and a sensor apparatus configured to detect a state of the metering system and to emit a sensor signal depending on the detected state of the metering system. The control apparatus runs the washing program depending on the sensor signal.

Abstract: A dishwashing appliance, as provided herein, may include a cabinet, a tub, a water tank, a wet air duct, a dry air duct, a water supply conduit, a diverter valve, and a diverted branch. The tub may be housed within the cabinet and may define a wash chamber. The water tank may be mounted within the cabinet outside of the wash chamber. The wet air duct may extend from the wash chamber to the water tank. The dry air duct may extend from the water tank to the wash chamber. The water supply conduit may extend to the wash chamber. The diverter valve may be disposed along the water supply conduit upstream from the wash chamber. The diverted branch may extend from the diverter valve to the water tank to selectively guide water from the water supply conduit to the water tank.

Abstract: An image signal processing device includes: a base component extractor that generates an original base component signal; a base component adjuster that generates a first base component signal by performing weighted average processing; a detail component extractor that generates a first detail component signal based on the first base component signal; a relative emphasizer that outputs a second base component signal and a second detail component signal by relatively emphasizing the first detail component signal to the first base component signal; a combiner that generates a combined image signal by combining the second base component signal and the second detail component signal; and a storage that stores control parameters regarding similarity between the image signal and the first base component signal. The base component adjuster generates the first base component signal by performing the weighted average processing by using a weight coefficient determined in accordance with selected control parameter.

Abstract: A medical device includes a long insertion unit; and a drive unit, wherein the nsertion unit has a first lumen, a second lumen, and a third lumen, wherein the drive unit has a first pulley and a second pulley disposed to be movable advance and retraction, a first wire wound on the first pulley, a second wire wound on the second pulley, and a pulling mechanism that is configured to pull the first pulley and the second pulley toward a proximal end side, wherein the first wire has a first end that is inserted into the first lumen and fixed to a distal end side of the insertion unit and a second end that is inserted into the second lumen and fixed to the distal end side of the insertion unit, and wherein the second wire has a first end that is inserted into the third lumen and fixed to the distal end side of the insertion unit and a second end that is fixed to the drive unit.

Abstract: A medical signal processing device includes: an acquisition unit is configured to acquire a first image signal acquired by emission of first light onto an object, and a second image signal acquired by emission of second light onto the object, the first light being in a wavelength band including visible light, and the second light exciting a fluorescent substance included in the object; a detection unit configured to detect each of a signal level of the visible light included in the first image signal and a signal level of fluorescence included in the second image signal; and a calculation unit configured to calculate a correction coefficient to correct the signal level of the fluorescence by using a result of the detection by the detection unit.

Abstract: An image processing device for an endoscope includes a processor. The processor receives, as input, a generated image acquired by performing predetermined processing on an image pickup signal acquired by an endoscope, analyzes a withdrawing speed of the endoscope based on at least one of the generated image and information relating to an operation state of the endoscope, detects a lesion part from the generated image, performs a diagnosis support action on the lesion part, decides a factor affecting the diagnosis support action based on an analysis result of the withdrawing speed, and outputs the factor.

Abstract: An optical transducer for endoscope includes an optical device, a ferrule including an opaque first holding member including a first principal surface, a second principal surface, and a through-hole, and a transparent second holding member including a third principal surface and a fourth principal surface, the third principal surface of the second holding member abutting on the second principal surface, the optical device being bonded to the fourth principal surface, the third principal surface including a recess including an opening and having a bottom, the recess having the bottom communicating with the through-hole, and an optical fiber provided in the recess through the through-hole.

Abstract: Certain aspects relate to manually and robotically controllable medical instruments. A manually and robotically controllable medical instrument can include an elongated shaft articulable by pull wires. The elongated shaft can be connected to an instrument handle that attaches to an instrument drive mechanism. The instrument handle can include a pulley assembly on which the pull wires can be mounted. Rotation of the pulley assembly can actuate the pull wires to cause articulation of the elongated shaft. The medical instrument also includes a manual drive input connected to the pulley assembly such that manual actuation of the manual drive input causes rotation of the first pulley assembly and a robotic drive input configured to engage with a robotic drive output of the instrument drive mechanism such that rotation of the first robotic drive output causes rotation of the pulley assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus including an enclosure configured to receive an endoscope having an electromagnetic radiation sensor. The apparatus also includes an electromagnetic radiation source having at least a portion disposed within the enclosure. The electromagnetic radiation source is configured to emit electromagnetic radiation based on a calibration instruction. The electromagnetic radiation sensor is configured to receive at least a portion of the electromagnetic radiation when at least a portion of the endoscope is coupled to the enclosure.