Abstract: A cushion body includes a seat pad having a concave ventilation flow path extending along a pad rear surface of the seat pad, and a planar flow path lid covering the pad rear surface of the seat pad so as to cover the concave ventilation flow path. The seat pad has an expanded flow path in which a flow path width of the ventilation flow path is partially expanded, and the planar flow path lid includes a contact portion in contact with the pad rear surface, and a lid curved to cover the concave ventilation flow path including the expanded flow path at a position retracted to a seat rear side with respect to the contact portion.

Abstract: An outdoor furniture piece, including: a plurality of members coupled together to form a structure of the outdoor furniture piece; a cushion positioned adjacent to one or more first members of the plurality of members of the structure; a heating element coupled to the cushion; and a power source coupled to a second member of the plurality of members, the power source in electrical communication with the heating element such that the power source provides electrical energy to the heating element, wherein when the heating element receives the electrical energy from the power source, the heating element converts the electrical energy to thermal energy at the cushion.

Abstract: A step stool includes a first top panel rotatably connected to a second top panel. It includes a front panel rotatably connected to the first top panel and a rear panel rotatably connected to the second top panel. It includes a first side panel rotatably connected to the front panel and a second side panel rotatably connected to the first side panel and rotatably connected to the rear panel. It also includes a third side panel rotatably connected to the front panel and a fourth side panel rotatably connected to the third side panel and rotatably connected to the rear panel. It further includes a center support member having a first center panel rotatably connected to an underside of the first top panel, a second center panel rotatably connected to an underside of the second top panel and rotatably connected to the first center panel.

Abstract: A contractible sofa linkage device includes a linkage assembly, a seat frame mount hinged above the linkage assembly, and a leg assembly hinged to a front end of the seat frame mount; an inner side wall of the seat frame mount is provided with a mounting platform, wherein a height of the mounting platform is lower than an upper edge of the seat frame mount, and an angled plane where the mounting platform is positioned is a seat frame mounting surface; the leg assembly includes a footrest link assembly and a footrest member, in which the footrest link assembly is hinged to the seat frame mount, the footrest member includes a footrest plate mounting surface used to mount a footrest plate, and the footrest plate mounting surface is retracted below the seat frame mount when the footrest link assembly drives the footrest member to be retracted to a limit position.

Abstract: A travel cot has multiple lateral fences, multiple vertical posts, and a bottom frame. Each of the lateral fences is rotatably mounted between every two of the adjacent vertical posts, and includes a middle unit, two surrounding frames, and two lateral locks. The bottom frame includes a central body and multiple bottom links. The bottom links are disposed between the central body and the vertical post. In a folding process, the central body moves upward to move the vertical posts closer to each other, and then the lateral locks switch into an unlocked state, thus the middle units move downward and the lateral fences are folded. In the expanding process, the central body moves downward to expand the vertical posts via the bottom links, and then the lateral fences expand, and the middle units move upward to switch the lateral locks into the locked state.

Abstract: A data processing system is configured to sense a pressure readings of an air-mattress. If the pressure readings are below a target pressure value representing a desired pressure for the air-mattress, the data processing system can transmit, to an air-pump, first instructions to increase the air pressure of the air mattress and determine a replacement value representing the amount of air pumped into the air mattress by the air-pump. The data processing system can compare the replacement value to a slow-leak threshold and to a catastrophic-leak threshold. The data processing system can, responsive to a determination that the replacement value is greater than the slow-leak value and less than the catastrophic-leak value, transmit, to the air-pump, second instructions to increase the air pressure of the air mattress to replace air in the air mattress lost to a slow leak so as to maintain the desired pressure for the air-mattress.

Abstract: A stir stick dispenser, comprising a stir stick magazine that contains a stack of stir sticks on a support surface, and an extractor arranged below the magazine to extract stir sticks therefrom. The magazine comprises a counteracting member partially defining an outlet of the magazine having a height of the same thickness of a stir stick to allow one to pass through the outlet. Only a central portion of the stir stick at the bottom of the stack rests on the support surface and the side portions of the stir stick protrude from the support surface. The member has a width equal to the support surface, and the lower end of the magazine is spaced from the support surface greater than the height of the outlet, such that during extraction, the member and the lower end do not interfere with the side portions, even when they are downwardly or upwardly curved.

Abstract: A roller track for a merchandiser has a roller frame with longitudinally spaced pedestals having a top surface and extending vertically from the roller frame on each lateral side to form receptacles. A roller is disposed in at least a portion of the receptacles. A plurality of longitudinally spaced apart, laterally extending first protrusions is disposed on each lateral edge of the roller frame. Spaces between first protrusions define first openings. A bottom of the first protrusions is elevated from a bottom of the roller frame. A plurality of longitudinally spaced apart second protrusions extends laterally from each lateral edge of the roller frame. Spaces between the second protrusions define second openings. The first protrusions and the second protrusions are longitudinally and vertically offset from each other. A longitudinally extending rail is affixed to the pedestal top surfaces on each side of the roller frame.

Abstract: A method of providing an art rack includes placing a first base rail and a second base rail, each with a plurality of top apertures on their respective top face at least one side aperture on their respective side. The first base rail and the second base are rail joined by at least one base dowel extending from the side apertures. Storage dowels extend from the top apertures, and a space between the storage dowels is operative to accommodating artwork.

Abstract: A vibrational cup device is disclosed that prevents a drink from spilling as ice readjusts within. The vibrational cup device comprises a base component positioned on a bottom portion of a cup and sealed with O-rings. The base component is removable and comprises a rechargeable battery, a micro circuit board, a vibrational motor, a USB port with plug, and a motion sensor that tells the device when the cup is at a 45-to-60-degree angle. At these angles, the vibrational motor would engage for approximately 10 seconds to help break up the ice in the cup or to level out the ice to prevent the sudden release of ice cubes, thus spilling part of the drink.

Abstract: A straw cup is provided. The straw cup includes a cup and an upper lid which is mounted with a straw base therein and connected with a straw. A non-return pad used to prevent leakage is arranged at the straw base which is covered and fastened with an outer cover, and the outer cover is provided with a loop handle for carrying. Thereby users can drink beverages by the straw on the upper lid and the straw is protected from contamination by the upper lid. Moreover, the beverage will not leak out when the straw cup is tipped over and users can carry the straw cup easily.

Abstract: An insulating container can be configured to retain a volume of liquid, and include a canister having a first inner wall having a first end having an opening extending into an internal reservoir, and a second outer wall forming an outer shell. The opening can be sealed by a spout adapter, the spout adapter having an internal passageway extending between the internal reservoir and a spout opening, which may be smaller than the opening of the canister. The spout opening may be sealed with an upper cap that has a magnetic top surface. The upper cap may be selectively coupled to seal the spout opening, or may be magnetically coupled to a magnetic docking surface of a docking structure on the spout adapter.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system, device, and method for receiving on-site dropped packages delivered to a structure. The system preferably comprises an off-the-shelf object-receiving unit easily installable in an opening in a building, such as a standard window opening. In embodiments, the unit includes a hingeably movable section that automatically opens when a parcel intended for it is near and closes itself after delivery. The parcel may then be retrieved via a door or window on the inside of the unit by a person in the room in which the unit is installed.

Abstract: A foldable rail for an electric opening-closing curtain is provided which comprises a first rail provided with opposed first end and second end; the first end is connected to a primary transmission box; a first joint is sleeved on the second end; a second rail provided with opposed third end and fourth end; the third end is connected to a secondary transmission box; a second joint is sleeved on the fourth end; a connection piece connected to the first joint and the second joint that can rotate relative to the connection piece; a transmission component, one end of which connected to the primary transmission box and the other end]to the secondary transmission box both in a winding way; the transmission component runs through the first rail, the first joint, the second joint and the second rail in sequence along direction from the primary transmission box to the secondary transmission box.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for producing a brewed beverage using a brewing apparatus of a brewing machine to reduce the time to produce a brewed beverage through a sequence of steps. The apparatus includes structures and functions that help to maintain the reliability and cleanliness of the apparatus. The structure of the apparatus helps reduce the size and dimension of the apparatus while producing a desired brewed beverage result. The steps of the method configured using the apparatus to sequence and/or simultaneously operate various steps of the apparatus to reduce the time to produce a brewed beverage.

Abstract: A control box for a cooking appliance is described, having a housing in which at least one steam inlet, at least one water nozzle, a steam outlet, and at least one cleaning agent inlet. The cleaning agent inlet is arranged between the steam inlet and the steam outlet with respect to a flow path of the steam. A cooking appliance having a control box also is described.

Abstract: A control box for a cooking appliance includes a housing, in which at least one steam inlet and at least one steam outlet are present, wherein at least one grid structure for shielding high-frequency radiation is present in the housing, wherein the grid structure is arranged between the steam inlet and the steam outlet with respect to a flow path of the steam, and wherein the grid structure has a plurality of flow channels which form in sections a flow path to the steam outlet for the steam entering through the steam inlet. A cooking appliance is furthermore described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hot air cooking appliance comprising a base seat provided with a receiving chamber, the base seat is provided with a heating device and an air supply device capable of supplying and circulating hot air in the receiving chamber, the hot air cooking appliance is provided with an air exhaust port disposed distally from the air supply device, and during the process of cooking by the hot air cooking appliance, the water vapor generated in the receiving chamber is discharged into the atmosphere through the air exhaust port. The hot air cooking appliance of the present application is structurally simple and capable of reducing heat loss, noise, oily fume emissions, and indoor air pollution, as well as ensuring adequate amount of water vapor is generated to accomplish cooking.

Abstract: A rack assembly is mountable within an oven cavity of a cooking appliance. The rack assembly includes a cooking stone; an insulating mat defining a recess configured to accommodate the cooking stone; and a rack configured to support the insulating mat. A superficial area of the insulating mat is at least 70% of a superficial area of the rack.

Abstract: A collapsible grill system that transitions between an upright configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a two-part base, a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a plurality of legs. The front wall, the back wall, the first side wall, the second side wall are hingedly connected to each other and the front wall is hingedly connected to the first part of the base and the rear wall is hingedly connected to the second part of the base. Each leg is attached to a wall adjacent to a corresponding stopper that is attached to the same wall. In the upright configuration, each leg is configured to rotate and extend down below the two-part base and be restricted from further rotation by the stopper to position the foot of the leg for contacting the surface on which the collapsible grill system is supported.

Abstract: A grill includes a main body with a main body rear right corner and a main body rear left corner. A lid cover includes a lid cover left sidewall and a lid cover right sidewall. A hinge linkage assembly connects the grill body to the grill lid. The linkage assembly includes a right front hinge link, a right rear hinge link, a left front hinge link, and a left rear hinge link. The right rear hinge link has a right rear hinge link upper joint connected to the lid cover right sidewall, and a right rear hinge link lower joint connected to the main body rear right corner. The left rear hinge link has a left rear hinge link upper joint connected to the lid cover left sidewall, and a left rear hinge link lower joint connected to the main body rear left corner.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically igniting fuel within a fuel source hopper of a grill are disclosed. In one form, a fire starter tray of a fuel source hopper is positioned beneath a stack of fuel, wherein when a starter block of the fire starter tray is ignited, the starter block ignites the stack of fuel. A heating element of the fuel source hopper is configured to ignite the starter block and a fan of the fuel source hopper is configured to provide an airflow to an area beneath the stack of fuel where the starter block ignites the stack of fuel. A controller in communication with display and user controls and the heating element and the fan is configured to operate the heating element and the fan to automatically ignite the stack of fuel based on information received from the user via the display and user controls.

Abstract: The present application relates to the technical field of liquor sets, and specifically relates to a liquor container convenient for accurate liquor mixing and a method convenient for liquor mixing. The liquor container convenient for accurate liquor mixing comprises a liquor bottle. Liquor having a specified height is packaged in the liquor bottle. A liquor mixing rod having a specified depth is immersed in the liquor, and is used for increasing liquor mixing space by reducing the immersion depth of the liquor mixing rod. The liquor mixing rod is provided with a first liquor mixing scale. In the present application, by providing the liquor bottle with the liquor mixing rod and immersing the liquor mixing rod in the liquor of the liquor bottle, a drinker can increase the liquor mixing space by reducing the immersion depth of the liquor mixing rod.

Abstract: A cooking vessel includes a side wall and a handle. The handle includes a connecting piece attached to the side wall. The connecting piece includes an axial portion that extends parallel to the side wall and that is attached to the side wall by at least two rivets. The at least two rivets are arranged in at least two parallel horizontal planes H1, H2, separated by a distance D and the axial portion extends laterally to a vertical plane, perpendicular to the side wall, over a width L less than 30 millimeters, preferably less than 25 millimeters.

Abstract: An infant bathing device, including a main body to be inserted in a sink, a cushion layer disposed on at least a portion of the main body to absorb an impact thereon, and a speaker disposed on at least a portion of the main body to emit at least one sound therefrom.

Abstract: A pivot assembly for a shower door includes a hub, and a linkage having a first end and second end, where the first end is configured to couple to the hub. The assembly also includes a first pin connection coupled to the first end of the linkage and to a first clamp, and a second pin connection coupled to the second end of the linkage and to a second clamp, where each of the first pin connection and the second pin connection include a plurality of apertures, and where a configuration of the plurality of apertures is based on a configuration of the pivot assembly.

Abstract: A cleansing machine used for cleansing a skin surface of a user is provided. The cleansing machine includes a cleansing machine body, a vibration application mechanism, and a supply mechanism. The vibration application mechanism includes a vibration body configured to apply vibration to the skin surface when the vibration body is in contact with the skin surface. The supply mechanism includes a supply port from which a liquid or gel cleansing agent is supplied to the skin surface.

Abstract: The invention provides a plurality of display devices such as hand dryers, each with a programmed computer display, and all communicating to a central location via a high speed link system. A display screen is mounted to each of the hand dryers and viewable by a user while drying the user's hands. A processor is located within the housing and is in signal-communication with the display screen. The high-speed link system is in signal-communication with each processor and an external data source, wherein the data source communicates with the processor to change the image displayed on the display screen. Sensors communicate ambient conditions outside of the display screen to a database.

Abstract: A table carried at the distal end of a table leg that is configured for anchoring entirely on a toilet. The table leg is anchored at its proximal end to an upside-down J-bracket configured to couple with the rim of a toilet bowl. A J-bracket typically includes a clamping mechanism to horizontally squeeze the rim. Table elevation above floor level may be adjusted by way of a telescopic table leg, and/or a coupling mechanism between the proximal table leg end and the J-bracket. Horizontal orientation of the table top surface may be maintained by an anti-twist mechanism and an anti-roll mechanism.

Abstract: A toilet armrest, including a fixed seat and an armrest body; a first limit part is formed on the armrest body, the fixed seat is formed with a second limit part to limit the armrest body continues to swing at a lower limit position; a first clamp part is formed on the armrest body, a second clamp part is formed on the fixed seat; at least one of the first clamp part and the second clamp part is capable of being elastically deformed, so that the first clamp part passes through the second clamp part to provide resistance when the armrest body is swung into or out of the lower limit position. It enables the armrest to be securely swung to the side of the toilet seat for use by those with limited mobility, or to be swung to a position that avoids the toilet seat.

Abstract: A foot placement toilet accessory device is provided which may utilize a support frame system having a plurality of vertical support frame members and a plurality of horizontal support frame members. The plurality of vertical support frame members may be coupled in an orthogonal relative orientation to the plurality of horizontal support frame members in a removable manner. The plurality of vertical support frame members may utilize a central deformable stabilization element disposed upon an outer surface thereof. The plurality of vertical support frame members may be respectively coupled to a plurality of proximal side horizontal support frame members via respective hinges. The plurality of proximal side horizontal support frame members may be respectively coupled to a plurality of distal side horizontal support frame members. Further, the foot placement device may also utilize a plurality of foot support substrates which are coupled together via a horizontal stabilization support member.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention described herein relate to vacuum cleaners. The vacuum cleaners described herein can include a motor, a lid, a collection receptacle, and at least one support member to permit access to the interior of the vacuum cleaner. Also described herein are vacuum cleaners having a motor, a lid, a collection receptacle, and an accessory holder that can be pivotally mounted to the collection receptacle to permit access to the contents thereof.

Abstract: A wet/dry surface cleaning apparatus with an air flow path from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet with a motor and fan assembly positioned in the air flow path. The apparatus includes a first stage air treatment member comprising an air inlet and an air outlet, and a second stage air treatment member downstream from the first stage air treatment member. A partially treated air flow path extends between the first stage air treatment member and the second stage air treatment member. A valve is associated with the partially treated air flow path and operable to close the partially treated air flow path based on a water level in the first stage air treatment member.

Abstract: A roller for a mobile cleaning robot can include a roller core, a first elongated member, a second elongated member, and a spacer. The roller core can extend along a longitudinal axis of the roller. The first elongated member can be engageable with a floor surface. The first elongated member can at least partially surround a first portion of the roller core. The second elongated member can also be engageable with the floor surface. The second elongated member can at least partially surround a second section of the roller core. The spacer can at least partially surround the roller core between the first elongated member and the second elongated member. The spacer can be engageable with the floor surface and can be configured to prevent debris collection between the first elongated member and the second elongated member.

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

Abstract: A surface cleaning head includes a housing having a front side and back side, a brush roll rotatably mounted to the housing within a suction conduit and having at least a portion proximate the opening of the suction conduit, a leading roller mounted to the housing in front of the brush roll, and a drive mechanism operatively coupled to the brush roll and the leading roller for driving the brush roll and the leading roller at same time. The brush roll includes an agitator body and a first bristle/flap arrangement comprising a first deformable flap extending from the agitator body and a first bristle strip and/or row of tufts extending from the agitator body and disposed adjacent to the first deformable flap. The first deformable flap is disposed at an aggressive angle and the first bristle strip and/or row of tufts is arranged at a passive angle.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus has an air treatment member comprising a collection chamber, a lid, an air inlet and an air outlet. The lid is moveable from a closed position in which the collection chamber is closed and an open position in which the collection chamber is open. A bag is positionable in the collection chamber when the lid is open. The lid comprises the air treatment member air inlet whereby, when the bag is positioned in the collection chamber and the lid is closed, the collection chamber is downstream from the dirty air inlet and at least a portion of the air treatment member air inlet is positioned above an upper end of the bag.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cleaning device, a control method therefor, and a computer readable storage medium.

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus (1) includes at least one cleaning unit (50). The cleaning unit (50) includes a support frame (63), at least one cleaner roller (110), and a first and a second connector (111, 112). The first and a second connector (111, 112) are interposed between the support frame (63) and opposite ends of the cleaner roller (110), in order to rotatably engage the cleaner roller (110) itself with the support frame (63) around a substantially horizontal axis of rotation (X). At least one of the first or the second connector (111, 112) comprises a male component (113) and a female component (114) coupled together in a removable manner.

Abstract: An extraction cleaning machine includes a housing with a fluid delivery system that includes a fluid distributor for delivering a cleaning fluid to the surface to be cleaned. A fluid extraction system includes a suction nozzle for recovering soiled cleaning fluid from the surface. A steam delivery system is operably coupled to the housing and supplies steam or heated liquid to the surface. A controller is operably coupled to the steam delivery system and at least one ultraviolet light emitting element to selectively control the steam delivery system in accordance with a first timed duty cycle to generate at least one of the steam and the heated liquid that is supplied to the surface and the at least one ultraviolet light emitting element to emit ultraviolet light to the surface in accordance with a second timed duty cycle.

Abstract: An autonomous mobile robot can include a body, at least one sensor configured to detect aspects of the environment in the vicinity of the autonomous mobile robot, and a control unit configured to process data received from the sensor to identify a position of a workpiece of the autonomous mobile robot and to define a safety field that has a position referenced to the position of the workpiece. The safety field is an area or a volume in which the presence of an object triggers a safety response by the autonomous mobile robot.

Abstract: The invention relates to a floor cleaning system comprising: a self-propelled and self-steering floor cleaning apparatus for cleaning a floor surface; at least one controllable display unit; and at least one storage unit, wherein the floor cleaning apparatus comprises a running gear for traveling on a floor surface, a control unit, a sensor unit, at least one cleaning unit and an operating unit, wherein surroundings can be detected by means of the sensor unit in order to locate and/or navigate the floor cleaning apparatus, in particular during movement, wherein at least one cleaning path on the floor surface can be stored or is stored in the at least one storage unit, wherein the floor cleaning apparatus is designed and configured to create a cleaning path, which can be stored in the storage unit, in a teaching mode of operation while being guided by an operator at the operating unit, and wherein at least one cleaning event relating in particular to the at least one cleaning unit, and/or at least one interact

Abstract: This application provides a robot base station, robot system, pedestal module, and functional components of the base station. The robot base station includes: a pedestal for docking the robot and multiple functional components, each with at least one functional module, providing various services to the robot. Any of these functional components can be combined with the pedestal, and at least some of the functional components can be assembled together and then combined with the pedestal, forming a base station with various functional combinations and quantities. The robot base station is designed modularly. By combining various functional components with the pedestal according to the actual needs of users, a base station that meets diverse needs of different users can be obtained.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes an indicator configured to display a visual image by projecting a light beam to an external floor, wherein the indicator including a holder including an accommodating space, a light source module positioned in the accommodating space, the light source module being configured to generate the light beam, a first lens configured to refract the light beam generated in the light source module, an LCD module configured to generate the visual image by partially blocking the light beam having passed through the first lens, a reflector configured to change a traveling path of the visible light beam having passed through the LCD module toward the external floor, and a second lens configured to refract the visible light beam of which the traveling path is changed, wherein a stopper rib is provided on an inner surface of the holder, and wherein the reflector is supported by the stopper rib.

Abstract: A drying appliance may include a drying rack and a rapidly drying absorptive drain tray assembly. Some embodiments may include adaptable and interchangeable accessories for selectable placement and scaling of the size, amount and placement of features for managing the capacity and location of the drying accessories. The drain tray may include an absorptive base. The absorptive base may wick, absorb, and evaporate water away from the drying kitchenware to lower relative humidity and to prevent mold and bacteria from growing thereon. The drying rack may include a built-in cutting board holder that provides extra space for pots, pans, and bowls. The legs of the drying rack can support the absorptive drain tray above the surface of a counter allowing for 360-degree evaporation.

Abstract: A portable computing device of a medical imaging system that is connectable to a controller includes: a medical device connector for connecting a medical device that includes an imaging device to the computing device, at least one memory storing instructions, and one or more processors including an image processor. Execution of the instructions by the processors cause the computing device to perform operations, including to determine a connection status of the computing device and the controller, operate the computing device in a first or second operating mode based on the connection status, and receive image signals from the imaging device. When the computing device is operating in the first operating mode, the image signals are processed, by the image processor, to generate image data. When the computing device is operating in the second operating mode, the image signals are provided to the controller for processing.

Abstract: In the endoscopic examination support apparatus, the lesion candidate detection means detects a lesion candidate from an endoscopic image acquired by imaging an interior of a luminal organ. The flag setting means sets a flag according to a position in the interior of the luminal organ at which the endoscopic image including the lesion candidate is acquired. The risk determination means determines a risk of the lesion candidate based on at least a size of the lesion candidate and the flag. The display image generation means generates a display image including information relating to a position of the lesion candidate in the endoscopic image, information relating to a position in the interior of the luminal organ corresponding to the flag, and information relating to the risk of the lesion candidate.

Abstract: An endoscope device includes an imaging device, a determination unit, and a control unit. The determination unit is configured to determine the position and the size of a region including the distal end of a treatment tool seen in an image. The control unit is configured to set a control region in the image based on the position and the size. The control unit is configured to execute exposure control of controlling brightness of the image by using a value of a pixel in the control region. The control unit is configured to display the control region on a display. The control region includes a first region and excludes a second region. The distal end is seen in the first region. Abase end of the treatment tool is seen in the second region. The second region is in contact with a boundary of the image.

Abstract: A method for self-checking of an endoscope reprocessing device having a fluid source, supply channels for supplying the fluid to endoscope channels of an endoscope(s) connected with the supply channels, and a controller for controlling the reprocessing of endoscope(s). Each of the supply channels having a switchable valve configured to block or unblock the supply channel in response to a control signal. The method including: reprocessing the endoscope(s); carrying out a running self-check of the reprocessing device comprising keeping a history of flow test results, updating the history with latest flow test results and carrying out an analysis of the history of flow test results for each of the supply channels; and indicating a problem with one or more supply channels or a valve associated therewith if the history of flow test results contains one or more flow test result anomalies that meet at least one or more predefined criteria.

Abstract: A locator device and system with an expandable element facilitating imaging of the locator device at a target site at a first anatomical location within a patient from a remote second anatomical location within the patient. The locator device may be formed of a material capable of being imaged from the remote second anatomical location. The locator device may be expandable to contact the interior of the anatomical structure at the first anatomical location to facilitate deployment and to resist movement with respect thereto. The locator device may be separable from the delivery system used to deliver the locator device and left in place at the target site. The locator device may expand the anatomical structure at the first anatomical location to facilitate imaging of such structure from the remote second anatomical structure. In some instances, the locator device may be returned to the delivery configuration and removed from the target site.