Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a kamado cooker that looks like an iconic kettle-style grill are disclosed. Certain embodiments comprise a ceramic kettle base having an exterior surface and an interior surface and defining an aperture at its bottom, a ceramic lid hinged to the ceramic kettle base, a kettle support bowl defining an inner concave surface and an outer convex surface and a central aperture, a kettle securing collar defining an inner concave surface and an outer convex surface and a central aperture, and a plurality of legs mechanically received by a plurality of leg support extensions associated with the outer convex surface of the kettle support bowl.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pellet grill with an open flame switch. The grill includes a housing with an opening, a pellet bin and a burning bin. The grill further includes an oil baffle and an open flame baffle. the burning bin is provided with a burning chamber, pellets in the pellet bin are conveyed to the burning chamber to be burnt, the oil baffle is positioned above the burning chamber, the oil baffle is slidably provided with the open flame baffle, the oil baffle is provided with flame outlet grooves, and the open flame baffle can be moved so as to close and open the flame outlet grooves. With the above design, the oil baffle is further provided with the open flame baffle, and the flame outlet grooves can be blocked only by stirring the open flame baffle, such that use is easy, and safety is high.

Abstract: A portable combination grill and smoker device for portably cooking using a combination of smoking and grilling includes a grill compartment in environmental communication with a wood chip box and a smoker cabinet and having attachable gas burners and an attachable electric heating element. The grill compartment is coupled to a base with a plurality of wheels for movably positioning the device on a support surface and a hitch mount for removably coupling to a standard hitch receiver for transport. The device is configured for cooking food using one or more of smoking, charcoal grilling, gas grilling, and electric grilling simultaneously.

Abstract: A removable device is provided to prevent food from touching the back wall of a grill during cooking. The device comprises a bottom panel which rests atop the grates of a grill, and a rear panel which provides a clean surface for food items to contact. From the perspective of a food item being grilled, the rear panel effectively replaces the back wall of the grill when the food item is pushed towards the back of the grill. The device thus can eliminate a food item touching the back wall of the grill.

Abstract: A manual grinder, having a shell, a handle and a grinding assembly, wherein the top of the shell has an opening and a swivelling cover, the swivelling cover is provided with a feed port, the feed port is provided with a closing cover, the closing cover is fixed relative to the shell, the swivelling cover is rotatably connected with the shell, the grind assembly is arranged in the shell, a transmission shaft is arranged in the shell, the upper end of the transmission shaft penetrates the swivelling cover and is connected with the handle, and the lower end of the transmission shaft is penetrated in the grinding assembly. It is simple to open the cover and convenient to put materials, the opening of the cover is not affected by the handle, and the overall structure is simple.

Abstract: Disclosed is a manual coffee grinder machine for domestic use, of the compact and portable type, having a central body which integrates a hermetically sealed bean reservoir and is joined to a container for the ground powder, which is provided with a quick release clutch with magnets. The grinding unit acts on a horizontal rotation axis, with large-sized flat vertical grinders and an external actuating lever which is located on a side, with respect to the central body, so as to facilitate the introduction of the beans and improve stability during the grinding phase. The lever can be integrated in a retracted way with a snap overturning mechanism. The constructive configuration of the grinder machine optimizes the quality of grinding and the manual actuation, and it also improves the preservation of coffee and offers high efficiency and ease of use.

Abstract: A reservoir assembly for a food processing system including a vacuum mechanism includes a housing having a hollow interior, an inlet pipe extending through said housing into said hollow interior, a fluid flow path from said hollow interior to the vacuum mechanism, and a valve positioned within said hollow interior, said valve being movable to control a flow of air provided to the vacuum mechanism via said fluid flow path.

Abstract: A whipping and dispensing appliance is disclosed for use in the preparation of food products. The whipping and dispensing appliance may have a housing and a plurality of different caps so that it can transition between modes of operation. In a first mode of operation, the whipping and dispensing appliance can create a whipped food product. In a second mode of operation, the whipping and dispensing appliance can store the whipped food product, and in a third mode of operation the whipping and dispensing appliance can dispense the food product. The whipping and dispensing appliance may have multiple mixing elements to create the whipped food product and a plunger disc to help a plunger dispense the whipped food from the interior of the housing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cooking food products collectively called Codou (cooked dough) from hydrated milled vegetables, water, optional salt; and wrapping material (for enhanced taste, and containment). The process undergoes three stages: (a) pre-cooking in the Cooking Mixture; (b) shaping and wrapping from the Sliding Tray using the Shaper/Wrapper unit; and (c) boiling in water in the Boiler unit. This apparatus being microprocessor-controlled allows for various types of the Codou to be cooked at the touch of a button. The process ensures that each type of Codou is cooked to a consistent texture, taste, look, and feel.

Abstract: A bath support device is used to assist in washing small children, invalid patients, and infants by bracketing and cradling them inside of a bathtub. A base platform arranged as a foundation for an inclined support body, the inclined support body supporting the head, shoulders, and neck of a child. The inclined support body further provides a support surface and a neck support structure, with the support surface arranged at an inclined angle to the base platform. The neck support structure is positioned opposite the base platform along the support surface, such that a child may lay into the support surface with their neck positioned into the neck support structure. This positioning provides a caretaker with ready access to the child's annus, genitals, neck, ears, face, belly, and legs while retaining the child within the confines of the base platform and the inclined support structure.

Abstract: The shower screen device is a device that allows a stall to be left open to air circulation and light, mitigating the growth of mildew. To accomplish this, the device includes a rigid bar that is hung from a shower rod with the help of a plurality of elongated members. Further a flat shower screen is attached to the rigid bar. A plurality of rigid frames and a plurality of shower screens may be used to completely cover the shower alcove. The elongated members improve the amount of light that enters the bathtub alcove and mitigates the formation of mildew and mold. Thus, the device both reduces the amount of material used to enclose the shower stall, improves airflow in the alcove space, allows the shower screen to dry freely and quickly, and mitigate mildew and mold formation on the shower screen, thereby extending the lifespan of the shower screen.

Abstract: A monitoring device can be configured to be coupled to a product dispenser to provide monitoring functionality for the product dispenser. The monitoring device can include a network gateway microcontroller configured to perform operations. The operations can include establishing a wireless connection with one or more dispenser monitoring devices, each of the one or more dispenser monitoring devices associated with a dispenser. The operations can include obtaining dispenser data from the one or more dispenser monitoring devices via the wireless connection. The operations can include providing the dispenser data via an internet connection to a cloud-based management service.

Abstract: A re-usable sensor module for use with a dispenser for a hand hygiene product is described, wherein the dispenser comprises a container. The sensor module comprises an elastically deformable capsule with a top portion for placing a bottom of the container thereon. A sensor is arranged within the capsule and configured to measure a parameter associated with an elastic deformation of the capsule resulting from actuation or presence of the dispenser. The sensor module further comprises a processor arranged within the capsule and coupled to the sensor. The processor is configured to at least temporarily record at least one of the parameter and an event associated therewith.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a usage of rolled or stacked disposable sanitary product in a predetermined location or facility and providing information associated with said usage to one or more users, comprising: (a) one or more optical sensors mounted at respective locations associated with where the product is dispensed and configured to monitor a diameter of the roll or height of the stack and transmit data associated therewith; and (b) one or more receivers configured to receive and transmit said data to one or more databases for storage, processing, analysis and/or user notification regarding product usage.

Abstract: An outdoor bathroom system for disposing of human waste. The outdoor bathroom system includes a shovel for digging a hole, at least one tablet for breaking down the human waste, and at least one wipe. The human waste, the at least one wipe, and the at least one tablet are disposed of in the hole and the at least one tablet breaks down the human waste and the at least one wipe.

Abstract: Various embodiments set forth an apparatus comprising a base assembly configured to be positioned around a base of a toilet, a movable portion mechanically coupled to the base assembly, and a set of lifting components that lift the movable portion away from a portion of the base assembly.

Abstract: A scrubbing tool for cleaning a surface that has a handle for holding by a user in a cleaning operation. The handle has a first connector. The scrubbing tool also has a cleaning head having a second connector configured to mate with the first connector in order to attach the cleaning head to the handle in an engaged position. The cleaning head is comprised entirely of a material configured to dissolve in water and has a cleaning agent.

Abstract: A handheld extraction cleaner system includes a wet cleaning head including a wet suction nozzle, a dry cleaning head including a dry suction nozzle. A handheld base includes a modular receiver configured to interchangeably couple to the wet cleaning head and the dry cleaning head. A suction source is configured to generate a suction air stream through the wet suction nozzle when the wet cleaning head is coupled to the modular receiver and through the dry suction nozzle when the dry cleaning head is coupled to the modular receiver. A fluid delivery system includes a fluid distributor configured to dispense a cleaning solution on a surface to be cleaned, where at least one of the handheld base and the dry cleaning head is configured to at least partially prevent the fluid delivery system from dispensing the cleaning solution when the dry cleaning head is coupled to the modular receiver.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device structure for automatically opening and closing a wastewater tank valve of a cleaning machine, including a cleaning machine body which is provided with a water-air separation chamber at a top and is detachably mounted with a wastewater tank at a bottom, the water-air separation chamber is provided with one end connected to a water drawing pipe and the other end connected to a main motor having a suction function, and provided with a drain port at a bottom end, the wastewater tank is provided with a wastewater tank inlet at a top end, and the drain port is communicated with the wastewater tank inlet. The wastewater tank inlet is cooperated with a water closing valve which is connected to a drive device, the drive device is capable of driving the water closing valve to open and close the wastewater tank inlet.

Abstract: A cleaning system may include a vacuum cleaner having a body and a cleaner dust cup coupled to the body and a docking station, the vacuum cleaner configured to dock with the docking station. The cleaner dust cup may include an open end that is configured to be selectively received within the body and a dust cup outlet that is configured to be selectively opened and closed, the dust cup outlet and the open end being on different sides of the cleaner dust cup. The docking station may include a base having a suction motor and a station dust cup, an up-duct extending from the base, and a receptacle having a station inlet, the receptacle being configured to receive at least a portion of the vacuum cleaner, the up-duct fluidly couples the station inlet to the suction motor and the station dust cup.

Abstract: A cleaner system provided to remove dust from a dust bin of a cleaner is proposed. The cleaner system includes a first station coupled with a first cleaner, and a second station docked with a second cleaner, thus allowing dust to be collected from both a dust bin of the first cleaner and a dust bin of the second cleaner. Further, it is possible to selectively switch a suction path between a first suction path for sucking dust from the dust bin of the first cleaner and a second suction path for sucking dust from the dust bin of the second cleaner according to the opened or closed state of a door without the necessity of adding components for switching the path.

Abstract: A door opening mechanism is operable by an actuator (1140) to open a dirt chamber door (1070) to a dirt collection chamber (1066). The door (1070) is movable about a pivot (1072) between a closed position and an open position. In some examples, the actuator (1140) may be located on the same side of the dirt collection chamber (1066) as the pivot (1072). In some examples, the actuator (1140) may be positioned vertically higher than the pivot (1072) when the dirt collection chamber (1066) is in the emptied position.

Abstract: An accessory tool usable with an extraction cleaner having fluid delivery and recovery systems includes a conduit body, spray nozzle, and first and second valves. The conduit body contains a fluid delivery pathway and an airflow pathway. The fluid delivery pathway connects to the fluid delivery system at a hose end of a wand. The airflow pathway connects to the fluid recovery system at the same hose end. The spray nozzle is in fluid communication with the fluid delivery pathway. The second valve is operable for selectively directing a liquid stream, i.e., cleaning fluid provided by the extraction cleaner, to the spray nozzle when the hose end is attached to the extraction cleaner via an accessory hose. The first valve is operable for selectively diverting the liquid stream into the airflow pathway to clean the hose.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided. The vacuum cleaner includes a main body and a front detection sensor disposed to face forward in a suction head coupled to one end of a connection pipe extending from the main body, configured to transmit a forward signal, and receive a signal reflected from an obstacle located in a forward signal area by the forward signal, so as to detect the obstacle. The front detection sensor includes a transmission unit configured to transmit a first forward signal for detecting an obstacle located in a first signal area, and a second forward signal for detecting an obstacle located in a second signal area included in the first signal area, thereby diffusing the transmitted forward signals.

Abstract: A mobile cleaning robot can include a body movable within an environment and can define a suction duct. The cleaning assembly can be connected to the body and can be configured to at least partially define, together with a floor surface of the environment, a debris port connected to the suction duct. The cleaning assembly can be engageable with a surface of the environment to direct debris through the debris port, and the cleaning assembly can include a guide adjustable to alter suction through the debris port.

Abstract: A method for identifying an obstacle, including: acquiring current identification feature information of the obstacle; bypassing to a position around the obstacle in response to determining that the current identification feature information does not satisfy an identification condition, and acquiring identification feature information of the obstacle at the position correspondingly; and determining a target type of the obstacle based on all identification feature information of the obstacle.

Abstract: An extraction cleaner includes a base, a supply tank assembly, and a recovery tank assembly. The base has a housing with a supply tank seat adjacent to a first side wall and a recovery tank seat adjacent to an opposite second side wall. The base has a handle extending from the first and second side walls and above the housing. The supply tank assembly is received by the supply tank seat, with an inner wall interfitting with the first side wall and with a first leg portion of the handle and extending along the first leg portion to a grip portion. The recovery tank assembly is received by the recovery tank seat, with an inner wall interfitting with the second side wall and with a second leg portion of the handle and extending along the second leg portion to the grip portion.

Abstract: A modular cleaning set includes one or more separable components magnetically attached to each other, and including a broom, dustpan, mini-brooms, and one or more brushes. The handles and rods of the cleaning set may be reversibly attached to any of the individually separable components.

Abstract: A modular cleaning set includes one or more separable components magnetically attached to each other, and including a broom, dustpan, mini-brooms, and one or more brushes. The handles and rods of the cleaning set may be reversibly attached to any of the individually separable components.

Abstract: A modular cleaning set includes one or more separable components magnetically attached to each other, and including a broom, dustpan, mini-brooms, and one or more brushes. The handles and rods of the cleaning set may be reversibly attached to any of the individually separable components.

Abstract: A dishwasher is provided. The dishwasher has an inner container, a door body, a door lock mechanism, an ejection mechanism and an auxiliary door opening mechanism. The an inner container has a washing chamber and an opening in communication with the washing chamber. The door body is rotatably connected to the inner container by a hinge for opening or closing the opening. The door lock mechanism locks the door body to the inner container. The ejection mechanism is disposed in the inner container for exerting an acting force to the door body to cause the door body to be unlocked from the inner container. The auxiliary door opening mechanism is provided on the inner container for exerting the acting force to the hinge, to cause the door body to exhibit a tendency to rotate and open relative to the inner container.

Abstract: A hygienic footwear equipment rack unit to maintain a hygienic environment of a premise and to prevent outdoor footwear handling. Slippers for indoor use are provided in various sizes. The slippers may be provided via a conveyor hanger with magnets to secure the slippers. Further provided may be a method of sanitizing outdoor shoes using UV lamps and hot air fans.

Abstract: An information content of a section of a current image of a series of images of a video signal is calculated, wherein the video signal has to be fed to an algorithm for calculating and indicating detections of objects in the video signal. If the calculated information content of the section of the current image is smaller than a threshold value, the calculation and indication of detections of objects for the section of at least the current image or the current image and further images of the series of images is suppressed.

Abstract: An image pickup unit includes: an image sensor; a physical quantity detection sensor; and a holding member that is provided with a wiring connection member to which a cable is connected, in which a distal end of the stress detection sensor is provided between the physical quantity detection sensor and the wiring connection member.

Abstract: A cordless endoscope assembly includes a housing, an endoscope tube and an eyepiece. Electronics are housed in the housing and operable to operate one or more light sources in the endoscope, the electronics including one or more batteries and a printed circuit board. The housing includes a connector configured to removably couple with a cannula connector of a cannula when the endoscope tube is inserted through the cannula. The cordless endoscope is a disposable single use endoscope that can optionally be sterilized with an ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization process.

Abstract: A buckling prevention device for an endoscope overtube according to an embodiment is a buckling prevention device for an endoscope overtube, which includes a plurality of supports capable of supporting an endoscope overtube and a base for supporting the plurality of supports. The plurality of supports includes: an endoscope support which is slidably connected to the base and can support an endoscope body; an overtube support which is fixed to a side of the base and supports an overtube connected to the endoscope body; and at least one additional support for supporting the overtube, the additional support being installed between the endoscope support and the overtube support and slidably with respect to the base, wherein according to a sliding operation of the endoscope support, spacings between every pair of supports, which are most adjacent to each other, among the plurality of supports may have the same amount of change.

Abstract: A distal end portion of an endoscope includes: a moving mechanism configured to change a protruding direction of a treatment instrument; a base made of metal and including a supporting portion configured to rotationally support the moving mechanism; a cover member made of resin, the cover member being fitted to the base so as to cover the moving mechanism and including an opening portion formed at a position at which the moving mechanism is placed; an electronic component disposed in the cover member; and a wiring pattern electrically connected to the electronic component, the wiring pattern being provided in the cover member.

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, an optical coupling apparatus is disclosed. The optical coupling apparatus is an apparatus for transmitting an optical signal from a static signal path to a rotating signal path, and may include: a fixing portion comprising a first optical path having an optical termination directed in a downstream direction; a rotating portion comprising a second optical path and having a source of a rotation motion, the second optical path including a first end portion directed in a direction where the optical termination is located and a second termination directed in a direction where a downstream rotation optical path is located; and a connecting portion providing a connection between the rotating portion and the downstream rotation optical path.

Abstract: An image pickup unit includes: an image pickup device; a flat circuit board; a three-dimensional circuit board; plural electronic components; and plural cables, in which the three-dimensional circuit board includes: a first surface; a second surface; a third surface; a fourth surface; a fifth surface; and a sixth surface, in which on one of the first surface to the sixth surface, a recessed portion is formed and a connection terminal portion is formed in an inner surface of the recessed portion, one of the plural electronic components or the plural cables is mounted on or connected to the connection terminal portion, the recessed portion is formed, in a site where the first surface and the sixth surface cross each other, from the second surface toward the third surface, the recessed portion having a wall surface parallel to the second surface, and one of the electronic components is mounted.

Abstract: Methods and systems for coupling a tube set to an endoscope. An illustrative adaptor for coupling a tube set to an endoscope may include a planar head portion having at least one aperture, at least one floating cylinder extending from a proximal end at least partially disposed within the at least one aperture of the planar head portion to a distal tip and having a first lumen extending therethrough, at least one O-ring positioned at the distal tip of the at least one floating cylinder, and at least one biasing element disposed about an outer surface of the at least one floating cylinder and extending from a first end adjacent the at least one aperture of the planar head portion to a second end proximal to the distal tip of the at least one floating cylinder.

Abstract: An elongate covering can be used such as to cover an outer surface of an endoscope. For example, the elongate covering can include or use a flexible thin-walled tube. The thin-walled tube can include a distal end and an open proximal end, and an elongate tubular portion extending therebetween. The elongate tubular portion can be sized and shaped such as to surround and engage an elongate portion of the duodenoscope. The covering can also include or use an expandable stabilizer, such as an inflatable balloon, disposed at a part of the flexible thin-walled tube.

Abstract: An endoscope including a handle and an insertion cord extending from the handle, the insertion cord including a main tube, the tip part, and a bending section body. The bending section body includes segments interconnected by hinges. The segments include a proximal end segment, a distal end segment and intermediate segments. A steering wire passes through the proximal end segment and at least some of the intermediate segments, forming an active portion of the bending section, and does not pass through segments distal of the active portion.

Abstract: A peroxide-resistant endoscope comprises an interface portion; a control portion coupled to the interface portion; and an insertion portion coupled to the control portion. The insertion portion comprises a bending portion; an insertion tube extending from a distal end of the control portion to a proximal end of the bending portion; a bending portion coupled to a distal end of the insertion tube; and a distal tip at a distal end of the bending portion. The peroxide-resistant endoscope also comprises a light carrying bundle (LCB) that extends from the interface portion to the distal tip. An outer casing of the bending portion consists essentially of fluorocarbon rubber, the LCB is lubricated by a first lubricant that comprises at least one solid lubricant and does not contain more than ten percent by weight of molybdenum disulfide, and an outer casing of the insertion tube is bonded to the outer casing of the bending portion by an epoxy adhesive.

Abstract: Methods and systems for redirecting a flow of air/gas to flush fluid channels. An illustrative container and tube set for redirecting a flow of air may include a container, a water supply tube including a first lumen extending therethrough, a gas supply tube including a second lumen extending therethrough, a manifold including a first inlet for receiving air, a second inlet for receiving fluid from the container, a first air outlet, and a second fluid outlet, and a valve positioned within the manifold. When the valve is in a first configuration, the first inlet is in fluid communication with the first air outlet, and the second inlet is in fluid communication the second fluid outlet and when the valve is in a second configuration, the first inlet is in fluid communication with the second fluid outlet.

Abstract: Methods and systems for refilling a container during an endoscopic procedure. An illustrative container may comprise a container configured to contain a fluid, a water supply tube including a first end, a second end, and a first lumen extending therethrough and in fluid communication with the bottom portion of the container, a gas supply tube including a first end, a second end, and a second lumen extending therethrough and in operative fluid communication with container, a manifold configured to couple the water supply tube and the gas supply tube to the container and including a first end positioned interior to the container and a second end positioned exterior to the container, and a port positioned adjacent to the top portion of the container. The port may be configured to be in selective fluid communication with an interior of the container.

Abstract: Medical devices and methods for using medical devices are disclosed. An example fluid reservoir and tube set arranged and configured to couple to an endoscope for use in an endoscopic procedure includes a fluid supply tube wherein the fluid supply tube includes an extendable region positioned along a length of the fluid supply tube, and a lumen in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir. Further, the extendable region is configured to shift between a first configuration having a first length and a second extended configuration having a second length longer than the first length.

Abstract: An ingestible device includes a cylindrical capsule having a central axis defined therethrough, a proximal end portion, and an atraumatically shaped distal end portion. A propulsion unit is disposed at the proximal end portion of the capsule for effecting movement of the capsule within an in vivo environment.

Abstract: An endoscope including a handle or interface; and an insertion cord configured to be inserted into a patient's body cavity and including a distal tip; the distal tip including a distal tip housing and a camera module configured to be inserted into and accommodated in the distal tip housing; the distal tip housing including a tubular wall portion having an inner wall surface, an outer wall surface and a wall thickness, wherein the tubular wall portion comprises at least one bulged portion of increased wall thickness, the at least one bulged portion being formed on the outer wall surface in an area, where on the inner wall surface the camera module is arranged.

Abstract: An image pickup module includes a first case including an image sensor and one or more of first connectors, and a second case including a power source and one or more of second connectors. A first one of the first connectors is electrically connected to a first one of the second connectors to form a power supply connection between the image sensor and the power source. A second one of the first connectors is electrically connected to a second one of the second connectors to form a ground connection between the image sensor and the power source.

Abstract: An endoscope includes a light emitting module incorporated in a distal end portion of an insertion tube, the light emitting module includes a mounting substrate on which a plurality of light emitting elements is mounted, the mounting substrate has an annular shape in which a hole through which an image sensor using the light emitting elements as a light source is to be inserted is provided in a central portion and includes a first surface on which the light emitting elements are surface-mounted and a side surface located at a peripheral edge of the first surface, a conductive portion electrically connected to the light emitting elements is provided on the side surface, and a power supply line for supplying power to the light emitting element is connected to the conductive portion.