Abstract: The present invention relates to a cookware, and in particular, relates to a multifunctional cooker. The multifunctional cooker comprises a cooker body and cooker covers, wherein the multifunctional cooker is provided with at least two cooker covers, at least one cooker cover is provided with an air fryer assembly, at least one cooker cover is provided with a pressure cooker assembly, and at least one cooker cover is connected with the cooker body. The present invention integrates the functions of pressure cooking and air baking, thereby realizing the switch between pressure cooker function and air fryer function and realizing the purpose of one cooker with multiple functions.

Abstract: In a system for liquid circulation and heating and for vacuumizing, the system comprises a base unit (1) and an accessory (100), and the base unit (1) comprises a housing, wherein the base unit (1) comprises an air/water flow path and an air flow path and the accessory (100) is connectable to one or both of the air/water flow path and the air flow path. The air/water flow path and the air flow path of the base unit (1) are connected with each other via a flow line comprising a valve, so that it is possible to connect a pump arranged in the air/water flow path and a pump arranged in the air flow path in series.

Abstract: An automated beverage brewing apparatus is provided including a controller for identifying a volume of bloom water and a bloom time for preparing a brewed beverage. A user interface provides at least one input to the controller. The controller is configured to vary the volume of the bloom water based on a type of brewed beverage and a size of brewed beverage input via the user interface.

Abstract: A beverage extracting device including a vessel for receiving and mixing a powder material and hot liquid, a filter beneath the vessel, a gas pump that connects through a duct to the vessel for supplying pressurized gas into the vessel, and an outlet for extracted liquid at an outlet side of the filter which is opposite to the vessel, wherein the outlet connects to an outlet duct for the extracted liquid, wherein the duct for supplying pressurized gas into the vessel connects to a channel or channels within the vessel having outflow openings at a lower rim of the vessel to release gas into the vessel and stir the mixture inside the vessel from below in an upwards direction.

Abstract: Apparatus and system for mixing and dispensing accurately pre-measured powdered material. The apparatus comprising of a cap, a dispensing teat or similar, a screw down top with a fixed or removable plate insert, a powder keg and a bottle or similar, together with a system, wherein by rotating a screw down top with a fixed or removable plate insert engages a pre-sealed powder keg containing accurately pre-measured powdered material which acts to open and release the accurately pre-measured powdered material into a volume of liquid or similar.

Abstract: An autonomous beverage maker, system and method for fresh brewed coffee, tea, and other beverages, responsive to sensed demand or inputted command, makes an initial beverage extract concentrate in a turbulent manner under unpressurized conditions, and then a dilute/secondary extract under pressurized conditions and mixes the initial extract and dilute to complete a beverage batch, successive secondary extracts/dilutes being made as required or desired to meet flavor, strength, etc., successive batches being rapidly made as required to meet demand, maintain level, etc.

Abstract: A method of delivering a liquid heated to a desired temperature under pressure in a microwave oven uses a device having first and second chambers adapted to receive and hold, respectively, a first and second volume of a liquid, a vapor flow path from the first chamber to the second chamber, and a liquid/vapor flow path from the second chamber to a destination outside of the second chamber. The first chamber liquid receives less microwave energy per volume than the second chamber liquid receives. The device is placed on top of a receiving vessel and placed into a microwave oven, which is activated until the first chamber liquid boils and at least partially turns into gas, flows through the vapor flow path into the second chamber, and forces some of the second chamber liquid through the liquid/vapor flow path to the destination outside of the second chamber.

Abstract: A cooking utensil 1 of the present disclosure includes a base material 2? having a cooking region 2a on one main surface side, and a coating film layer 4 applied to one main surface side of the base material 2?. The coating film layer 4 includes a primer layer 41 disposed on the base material 2? side, a top coat layer 43 disposed on the outermost surface, and at least one intermediate layer 42 disposed between the primer layer 41 and the top coat layer 43, and ceramic particles 5 are only included in the top coat layer 43. When viewed in a sectional view, at least some of the ceramic particles 5 have an average particle size of 15 ?m or more and 25 ?m or less. If the longest diameter of the largest ceramic particle 5 among the ceramic particles 5 is b, and the thickness a of the thinnest part of the coating film layer is a, a ratio a/b of the thickness a to the longest diameter b is larger than 2 (a/b>2).

Abstract: The present invention is an automated cooking apparatus and its method of operation, also referred to as robotic chef, that is flexible and that a chef may program, which allows addition of a new recipe by the end users (e.g., the chef in charge of a specific restaurant or menu), modification of a recipe, or the like. Additionally or alternatively, the new recipe may be obtained from a repository of recipes such as retained in a database, in a cloud storage, or the like.

Abstract: A household appliance for preparing food cooked in the presence of fat is described.

Abstract: A canted grill has a lid, a base, a cooking grate and a charcoal grate. The lid and base collectively form a cooking chamber with the cooking grate and charcoal grate inside. The lid has a deep side on its right and a shallow side on its left. The base has a deep side on its left and a shallow side on its right. The charcoal grate holds charcoal in the deep side of the base. This provides direct heat to food placed on the cooking grate above it under the shallow side of the lid. Food placed on the cooking grate on the shallow side of the base and under the deep side of the lid is away from the charcoal and heated indirectly.

Abstract: A portable cooking apparatus including a frame, a grasping tool and a plurality of cooking implements is provided. The frame can transition between a planar configuration for use and a compact configuration for transport/storage. The frame can support one or more cooking implements simultaneously allowing for the separate cooking of foods at the same time using the same heat source. The plurality of cooking implements can be separated in an open configuration for use and are shaped to nest together in a compact configuration for storage/transport. The frame may be attached to a stand to vary the height of the height of the cooking implements above a heat source.

Abstract: The invention relates to a grinding mill (15) for grinding seasonings, particularly salt, with a stator (1) and a rotor (11) which is rotatably mounted and arranged concentrically with respect to said stator, wherein the stator (1) and the rotor (11) have, in at least some sections, milling projections (2) which are convexly curved in cross-section and the surfaces of which are devoid of discontinuities.

Abstract: A coffee grinder with a weight device to dose ground coffee includes an electric motor, a grinder group driven by the electric motor and housed inside a grinding chamber, a feed hopper for feeding coffee beans to the grinding chamber, a delivery channel for delivering ground coffee to a support fork of a filter-holder of the ground coffee, a load cell mechanically connected to the fork, and a microprocessor that controls the operation of the motor to determine a desired final dose of ground coffee inside the filter-holder. The microprocessor contains control firmware which, when weighing a new dose of coffee: (a) activates a weighing program that activates the electric motor so that the grinder group grinds the coffee; (b) continuously controls, with the load cell, the detected weight of ground coffee reaching the filter-holder; and (c) shuts the electric motor down when the detected weight reaches a desired value.

Abstract: A blade assembly and a food processor having the same are provided. The blade assembly includes an inner blade shaft, an outer blade shaft, an inner joint assembly, and an outer joint assembly. The outer blade shaft is fitted over the inner blade shaft. The inner joint assembly includes an inner blade joint, an inner motor joint, and an inner sealing head. The inner sealing head is connected between the inner blade joint and the inner motor joint, the inner blade joint is connected to the inner blade shaft. The outer joint assembly includes an outer blade joint, an outer motor joint, and an outer sealing head, the outer sealing head is connected between the outer blade joint and the outer motor joint, and the outer blade joint is connected to the outer blade shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cooking vessel (1) intended to be placed on a heating source, said cooking vessel (1) comprising a side wall (4) and a handle (10) fixed on said side wall (4) by fastening elements (15, 16), said handle (10) having a tubular gripping part (11) which extends radially to the lateral wall (4) in a longitudinal direction X, said tubular gripping part (11) having an attachment end (12) and a free end (13) provided with an orifice (14).

Abstract: The invention relates to, a cooking vessel (1) intended to be placed on a heating source, said cooking vessel (1) comprising a side wall (4) and a handle (10) secured to said side wall (4) by fastening elements (15, 16), said handle (10) comprising a tubular gripping portion (11) which extends radially to the lateral wall (4) in a longitudinal direction X and which has an attachment end (12) and a free end (13) provided with an orifice (14). According to the invention, the attachment end (12) is closed by an end wall (4a) and the attachment end (12) comprises a closed bottom wall (17) and an upper wall (18) provided with at least one through opening (20) arranged adjacent to the side wall (4) so that rising hot currents which, during cooking, travel along the side wall (4), in the place where the handle (10) is attached create suction near the at least one opening (20) in order to generate an air flow front the orifice (14) to the inside of the tubular gripping portion (11) and thereby cool it.

Abstract: A food storing and tracking system comprising: at least one food container; at least one sealing lid, each complementary to one of said at least one container; a vacuum seal inducer, and sensors for measuring freshness of the food item, wherein the system is configured to allow: placing the food item in the container; releasably sealing the container with the sealing lid complementary thereto; subjecting the sealed container to sub-atmospheric pressure by employing the vacuum seal inducer on the sealed container, and tracking the freshness of the food item with the sensors for measuring freshness.

Abstract: A shower-screen retraction system (10) for providing a temporary, self-retracting and self-cleaning barrier for a bath or a shower, comprises a screen-mounting support member (12) having a biasing means (26) and a housing (19). A screen (16) has a first screen end (62a), associated with the screen-mounting support member (12), and a second screen and (62b) opposite to the first screen end (62a). The housing (19) is an irregular polygon in cross-section into accomodate a screen-wiper (46) whilst optimising an internal volume to avoid impingement of the screen (16) once furled.

Abstract: A dispenser unit has a bottle suitable for containing a liquid product, a dispenser and a fixing system with a first plate suitable for being fixed to a wall, a second plate suitable for being fixed to the bottle in a recessed seat of the bottle and coupled with the first plate, and a key suitable for uncoupling the first plate from the second plate.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing materials is disclosed. The dispenser includes a backplate, a cover, and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket allows for level mounting of the dispenser to a mounting surface, such as a wall. The mounting bracket can be a rectangular mounting bracket having one or more ramp members and one or more ramp extensions. The mounting bracket can also be a circular mounting bracket. The dispenser includes a bracket engagement area configured to secure the dispenser to the mounting bracket.

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 sheet package including a plurality of sheets stacked, a packaging bag containing the plurality of sheets, and a retrieval opening formed in an upper surface of the packaging bag to allow one of the plurality of sheets to be pulled through, wherein the retrieval opening includes a slit extending in a first direction and an opening portion continuous with at least one end portion of the slit, and wherein, in a second direction crossing the first direction, a width of the opening portion is greater than a width of the slit.

Abstract: A toilet brush for cleaning a toilet bowl includes a handle having a connection structure and a brush head having a connection structure being configured complementary to the connection structure of the handle. The brush head and the handle can be releasably connected with each other by means of their respective connection structure. The handle further includes at least one guide structure and the brush head further includes at least one guide structure being configured complementary to the at least one guide structure of the handle, such that the brush head and the handle can be connected to one another and disconnected from one another in a guided manner.

Abstract: An autonomous cleaning robot includes a drive configured to move the robot across a floor surface, a brush proximate a lateral side of the robot, and a motor configured to rotate the brush about an axis of rotation. The brush includes a hub configured to engage the motor of the robot and arms each extending outwardly from the hub away from the axis of rotation and each being angled relative to a plane normal to the axis of rotation of the brush. Each of the arms include a first portion extending outwardly from the hub away from the axis of rotation and a second portion extending outwardly from the first portion away from the axis of rotation. An angle between the first portion of each of the arms and the plane is larger than an angle between the second portion of the each of the arms and the plane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control device for a robot cleaner providing functions and user interfaces (UI) for increasing user convenience, and according to the control device of the present invention, the user convenience can be increased by providing various user interfaces capable of receiving set values for controlling the robot cleaner.

Abstract: A cleaning robot and an automatic cleaning method thereof, to implement automatic cleaning. The cleaning robot includes a lifting mechanism and a cleaning base, where the cleaning base includes a base body, a scraping mechanism disposed on the base body, and a spraying assembly provided with nozzles. The nozzles are arranged along a mopping component of the cleaning robot and formed into a structure for spraying water or mist to the mopping component. The scraping mechanism includes a scraper, and the scraper comes into contact with and moves relative to the mopping component, to scrape off the attachment on the mopping component while squeezing out the water. The lifting mechanism causes the mopping component to lift or move down by causing the mopping component to come into contact with or separate from the scraper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a robot cleaner capable of receiving a user input setting a reference distance for detecting a surrounding environment of a space to be cleaned through an external control device, and controlling driving based on the user input, and a robot cleaner system including the same, and according to the present invention, the actuator of the robot cleaner is controlled based on the reference distance set by the user, so that the robot cleaner can be controlled not to fall into inability to drive according to a cleaning environment.

Abstract: A method for removing stains, in particular tea stains, during a cleaning cycle of a household appliance, such as a dishwashing machine. The cleaning cycle comprises at least a main wash cycle. A cleaning agent is released during the main wash cycle when the temperature inside the household appliance during the main wash cycle exceeds a predetermined temperature threshold, the threshold being higher than about 40° C., for example higher than about 55° C.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and a green and economical method for washing and sanitizing cookware including pots, pans and containers suitable for all types of cookware, wherein the washing and sanitization method is a two stage process involving utilization of cold water jet for washing of utensils and heating water for sanitization of the cookware without the use of detergents or chemicals.

Abstract: The automatic cookware cleaning apparatus, covered in the present invention, personalizes cookware cleaning and drying operations, reducing energy consumption and water wastage. Cleaning method, plan, duration and intensity, among other parameters, can be optimized considering variables such as the cookware geometry, materials, amount and type of dirt. Moreover, assigning an ID of the cookware combined with a computer vision, which determines the amount and type of residue on the cookware and identifies its properties, enables utilization of the cleaning and drying process parameters. Nevertheless, the cleaning and drying process is utilized when the apparatus is combined with an automated cooking system and dish cooking parameters, such as ingredients and heating regime, are analyzed.

Abstract: Disclosed are a rack assembly capable of enhancing usability by improving a rack assembly structure, and a dishwasher having the rack assembly. The dishwasher includes: a washing tub; and a rack assembly provided inside the washing tub, wherein the rack assembly includes: a frame; a tray on which dishes are accommodated and which is movably supported on the frame; and a link unit connecting the frame to the tray and moving the tray to one of a first location and a second location that is lower than the first location, the link unit being rotatably coupled with the frame and the tray.

Abstract: Lint removal tool including a handle, an inner assembly rotatably attached to the handle, and an outer cover translationally attached to the handle. The handle has a free end and a connecting end. The inner assembly rotates around an axis of the handle when the handle is longitudinally activated between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the outer cover.

Abstract: Described herein is a video laryngoscope apparatus for inspection of an oral cavity region of a patient is disclosed. The video laryngoscope includes an apparatus body, a camera arm unit configured to receive and releasably attach thereto a disposable laryngoscope blade, a light source coupled to the camera arm unit, a communication unit, and a power source. The apparatus body includes a proximal end and a distal end, and the apparatus body is elongate and configured to be hand-held by an operator of the video laryngoscope. The camera arm unit includes a proximal end and a distal end with a camera, and the proximal end of the camera arm unit is connected to the distal end of the apparatus body utilizing an adjustable rotary position linkage member. The communication unit is connected via a linkage device to the proximal end of the apparatus body, and the power source is housed by the apparatus body.

Abstract: An endoscope system includes an endoscope, a video processor, and a parameter control device. The parameter control device causes the endoscope and the video processor to execute predetermined processing by controlling a plurality of parameters used in the endoscope and the video processor. The parameter control device includes a data collection unit, a determination unit, and a parameter determination unit. The determination unit determines contents of constraint processing by determining a plurality of pieces of information acquired by the data collection unit, and determines contents of recovery processing so that a function for displaying an endoscope image is recovered, the function being degraded through the constraint processing. The parameter determination unit determines one or more parameters used in the constraint processing and one or more parameters used in the recovery processing.

Abstract: An endoscope system includes an endoscope, a video processor, and a parameter control device. The parameter control device causes the endoscope and the video processor to execute predetermined processing by controlling a plurality of parameters used by the endoscope and the video processor. The parameter control device includes a data collection unit, an operation mode determination unit, and a parameter determination unit. The operation mode determination unit selects one or more operation modes from among an electric power consumption reducing mode, a wireless transmission amount reducing mode, a high image quality achieving mode, and a standard mode by determining the plurality of pieces of information acquired by the data collection unit. The parameter determination unit determines the plurality of parameters based on one or more operation modes selected by an operation mode selection unit.

Abstract: To provide an endoscope processor (2) and the like that can output the aggregation results of lesions for each examination part. The endoscope processor (2) according to one aspect includes an image acquisition unit that acquires a captured image from a large-intestine endoscope (1), a part identification unit that identifies a part in a large intestine based on the captured image acquired by the image acquisition unit, a polyp extraction unit that extracts a polyp from the captured image, an aggregation unit that aggregates the number of polyps for each part identified by the part identification unit, and an output unit that outputs an endoscope image based on the captured image and an aggregation result aggregated by the aggregation unit.

Abstract: A location estimation apparatus 1 includes: a feature amount extraction unit 2 configured to extract, a feature amount of a living-body internal image, from the living-body internal image captured using an endoscope; a similarity degree output unit 3 configured to output similarity degrees with a plurality of locations inside a living body using the feature amount; and an estimation unit 4 configured to estimate a location of the captured living-body internal image inside the living body using the similarity degrees.

Abstract: A device to screen for and treat cervical precancerous lesions combines features in an examination and treatment device, including an examination portal defined by an elongated body adapted for visual observation of an examination area, and an imaging apparatus disposed in an interior of the examination portal for capturing images of the examination area. An automated analysis with higher diagnostic accuracy may also be performed. A treatment probe is adapted for access to the examination area, such that the treatment probe is responsive to operator control for remedial medical contact with the examination area. Premalignant and some malignant lesions can often be treated by surface remedies such as electrocautery, cryotherapy, laser therapy, chemical ablation, or excision. The treatment probe is operable from the operator position concurrently with rendering of the captured images, combining the diagnosis and treatment procedures in the same examination, visit or transaction.

Abstract: A signal processing device includes a first internal module 61 that executes hardware processing, and second internal modules that execute software processing. The first internal module outputs an image signal, division position information indicating division positions, at which a frame of the image signal is divided by a predetermined amount of data, and a timing signal, to the second internal modules, and generates, based on the image signal that has been subjected to the software processing and input from the second internal modules, a video signal for display. Based on the timing signal and the division position information, the second internal modules sequentially execute image processing by the software processing on the image signal per the predetermined amount of data, and sequentially output the image signal per the predetermined amount of data that has been subjected to the image processing, to the first internal module.

Abstract: An integrated single use device with vision capabilities is provided. The device may comprise: an endoscope comprising: i) a disposable elongate member comprising a proximal end and a distal end and ii) a camera module located at the distal end, and the proximal end is removably attached to a supporting member; and one or more disposable instruments integrated to the endoscope, and the device is configured to perform functions of both the endoscope and the one or more disposable instruments.

Abstract: A device for attaching an optical element, such as an otoscope, to a smart phone for diagnosing and/or identifying problems of an outer ear, a middle ear, and/or an ear canal of a patient. The device may comprise a main body. The main body may comprise an aperture and a first engagement member configured to engage with a second engagement structure that belongs to the optical element. A first surface may be connected to the main body and configured may be to contact a first smart phone surface. A piston may be provided that may comprises a second surface that may be parallel to the first surface and may be configured to contact a second smart phone surface. A threaded knob may be provided and may be connected to the piston through the aperture.

Abstract: A portable laparoscope is disclosed. In implementations, the portable laparoscope includes a housing and an elongated tube coupled to the housing. A lighting source and a camera are disposed proximate to an end of the elongated tube opposite the housing. The camera is configured to capture an image in a viewing area that is illuminated by light provided by the lighting source. The portable laparoscope includes an image display apparatus configured to display the images acquired by the camera and/or to transmit the images to a remote display device. The housing may be configured to hold and position an insufflator.

Abstract: A medical connecting device, having a proximal end and a distal end; the medical connecting device includes an insulating layer (3, 123, 222, 322) and a spiral tube (2, 124, 223, 323), the insulating layer (3, 123, 222, 322) covering the outermost layer of the whole device; the spiral tube (2, 124, 223, 323) has a conductive hollow tubular structure; and the spiral tube (2, 124, 223, 323) has a spiral structure, and a pitch of the spiral structure gradually changes in the direction from the proximal end to the distal end. The medical connecting device is able to integrate multiple functions such as electricity conducting, liquid passage, powder spraying, negative pressure suction, sealing, insulation, and support.

Abstract: An applicator for positioning a sleeve accessory on medical speculum, and a method for using the applicator, is provided. The applicator has a flat, oblong shape with a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being broader than the distal end. The distal end of the applicator includes a first prong and a second prong. At least a portion of the distal end of the applicator is configured to slide into a lumen of a sleeve accessory to facilitate positioning of the sleeve accessory on a medical speculum.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to propulsion devices, systems, or components thereof, for progressing instruments along passages, as well as associated methods of manufacture. For example, the instruments may include tools, sensors, probes and/or monitoring equipment for medical use (such as endoscopy) or industrial use (such as mining). The described embodiments may also be suitable for applications in other fields to progress an instrument along a passage. Some embodiments relate to an endoscope comprising or configured to receive a propulsion tube configured to assist in progressing the endoscope along a passage.

Abstract: An air feeding device includes: an endoscope connector connected to an endoscope conduit; a compressor connector connected to a compressor which discharges a gas; an air feeding conduit having one end connected to the endoscope connector, and another end connected to the compressor connector, an opening and closing valve disposed in the air feeding conduit; an atmosphere release valve connected to the air feeding conduit at a position between the other end and the opening and closing valve, the atmosphere release valve being capable of adjusting an atmosphere release rate of the gas from the air feeding conduit; a sensor configured to detect an internal pressure in the air feeding conduit; and a processor connected to the opening and closing valve, the atmosphere release valve, and the sensor.

Abstract: A gas feeding apparatus communicating with a gas feeding source that feeds a predetermined gas and configured to supply the gas to a lumen of a patient through a gas feeding conduit provided in an endoscope includes: a gas feeding bottle provided between the gas feeding apparatus and the gas feeding conduit of the endoscope, and having the gas reserved; and a control circuit configured to detect a timing of start of decrease in a state where a predetermined value is kept, and configured to control a gas feeding amount from the gas feeding bottle to the gas feeding conduit, at the detected timing.

Abstract: A gas feeding apparatus configured to supply the gas to a lumen of a patient through a gas feeding conduit provided in an endoscope, the gas feeding apparatus including: a flow rate sensor configured to measure a flow rate of the gas in the gas feeding conduit; and a control circuit configured to time-sequentially calculate an integrated amount of the gas fed to the lumen in a period from a first timing to a second timing, the first timing being a timing when the gas starts to be fed from the gas feeding conduit to the lumen by an operation of a gas feeding button of the endoscope, the second timing being different from the first timing. The control circuit controls a notification unit to activate an alarm, when the integrated amount of the gas reaches the first threshold.

Abstract: An endoscopic instrument (1, 134), for inserting into a body of a patient, has through a tubular the shaft (3, 47, 137) and at least two electrical, mechanical and/or optical line (11, 13, 15, 57, 59, 65, 67, 123, 181) extending through the shaft (3, 47, 137): a fluid channel (7, 53) which directly surrounds the at least two line (11 ,13, 15, 57, 59, 65, 67, 123, 181) which run through the shaft (3, 47, 137) is formed in the shaft (3, 47, 137).