Abstract: A dynamic learning server-based logistics system includes a node-based logistics receptacle operative to receive a delivery item as part of a logistics transaction and also includes a backend server maintaining a management profile related to operation of the node-based logistics receptacle. The node-based logistics receptacle includes a plurality of monitored receptacle components, a wireless accessory sensor node having a plurality of sensors, and a bridge node operative to retrieve event information from the wireless accessory sensor node. The backend server receives the retrieved event information, compares the retrieved event information with the management profile, identifies a threshold change condition from the comparison, dynamically revises the management profile when the threshold change condition is identified, and transmits an adjustment message to the bridge node.

Abstract: A system for self-executing enhanced interaction with a node-based logistics receptacle. The system includes a wireless accessory sensor node disposed on the node-based logistics receptacle to monitor storage receptacle components of the node-based logistics receptacle to generate sensor data. The system includes a bridge node disposed on the node-based logistics receptacle that uploads information related the sensor data, detects an external device separate from the node-based logistics receptacle, communicates with the external device to establish a smart contract based connection that provides an interaction privilege, interfaces with the external device according to the interaction privilege, and transmits an update message to the backend server that corresponds to at least a portion of the uploaded information related to the sensor data and information related to interfacing with the external device.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for a self-deploying tree are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a self-deploying tree system comprises a top tree assembly, a main tree assembly, and a base. The lower end of the top tree assembly may be coupled to the upper end of the main tree assembly, and the lower end of the main tree assembly may be coupled to the base, providing a vertical orientation of the self-deploying tree system. The self-deploying tree system further comprises a deployment mechanism which may be activated to automatically convert the tree from a collapsed configuration to a deployed configuration or from a deployed configuration to a collapsed configuration. The collapsed configuration comprises a reduced height and a reduced circumference to allow for ease of handling and storage. The deployed configuration provides for the tree to be extended to a desired height and for deployment of the limbs as desired for display.

Abstract: An external punching-free mounting mechanism for a curtain, comprising a cross beam exposed outside a window frame, a first mounting assembly and a second mounting assembly supporting the cross beam in the window frame in a cooperative way, and the first mounting assembly and the second mounting assembly are oppositely connected to the cross beam; the first mounting assembly and the second mounting assembly can slide in the length direction of the cross beam in the unlocking state; the first mounting assembly and the second mounting assembly are fixed to the cross beam in the locking state; the first mounting assembly and the second mounting assembly are both connected with an auxiliary member used for clinging to the inner frame edge of the window frame.

Abstract: A track hanger (100) includes a book (103) and an extension (104), a base member (102), and a key (403). The key is detachable from the hook, and the base member is detachable from the extension. The key can include a first major surface (401) and a second major surface (402). The first major surface can define one or more barbs (404) that facilitate one-way insertion of the key into a track (106).

Abstract: A peeling device for insertion in a bowl of an electrical kitchen appliance includes a frame, a grater, and contact surfaces for a drive component of the kitchen appliance which cause the peeling device to rotate during operation of the kitchen appliance. A kitchen appliance with a bowl and a bowl bottom, wherein a cutting component are provided inside the bowl, and further include the peeling device.

Abstract: Disclosed are a separable screw and a juicer using the same. The separable screw according to the disclosure includes a first module including a cylindrical main body unit formed with a screw thread on an outer surface thereof and having an inner hollow space, and a plurality of slits formed along a circumference of the main body unit spaced apart from each other; and a second module including a cylindrical main body unit detachably coupled to the inner hollow space and formed with a plurality of ribs inserted in the slits, and a residue discharging guider placed below the main body unit as a ring shape and formed with protrusion protruding from an outer surface thereof in a radial direction and guiding residue to be discharged. Juice passes into the screw through a gap between the slit and the rib while the first module and the second module are coupled.

Abstract: A steam cooker assembly includes a cooking pot having a cooking chamber positioned above a fluid reservoir facilitating steam from a boiling fluid in the fluid reservoir to pass upwardly through the cooking chamber. A lid is positionable on the cooking pot to retain the steam within the cooking pot. A fill pipe is attached to the cooking pot thereby facilitating fluid to be added to the fluid reservoir without removing the lid from the cooking pot. A basket is positionable within the cooking pot and a plurality of steam tubes is each positionable in the basket thereby facilitating the steam from the boiling fluid to rise upwardly through the steam tubes. A plurality of disks is provided and each of the steam tubes is extendable through the disks facilitating each of the disks to support a food item to cook the food item with the steam.

Abstract: A pot lid assembly includes a lid body, a plurality of lock members arranged in a circumferential direction of the lid body and each being movable between a lock position at which the lock member is close to a middle of the lid body and an unlock position at which the lock member is far away from the middle of the lid body, a connector extending in the circumferential direction of the lid body and connected to the plurality of lock members, and a drive device connected to the connector.

Abstract: A capsule is designed for insertion in a centrifugal beverage production device for preparing a beverage from a substance contained in the capsule by introducing liquid in the capsule and passing the liquid through the substance using centrifugal forces. The capsule includes a body having a bottom end and an open end spaced apart in the axial direction, an upper wall for covering the body at the open end along a direction transverse to the axial direction, and an enclosure between the body and the upper wall containing a predetermined amount of beverage substance. The capsule further includes an annular pressure-setting ring configured for adjusting the backpressure in the beverage production device. The pressure-setting ring provides an improved coffee in-cup quality. A set of capsules can have pressure-setting rings of different dimensions for setting different backpressure when engaged in a centrifuging beverage production device.

Abstract: A beverage preparation machine includes a fluid system comprising a fluid source, a pump, a heating element, at least two container holders adapted for receiving ingredient containers, and a control unit for controlling the fluid system to prepare a beverage by mixing fluid with the beverage ingredient contained in the containers to produce a mixed beverage component in each of the containers. The control unit is further arranged to dispense part or whole of the mixed components sequentially or simultaneously to produce the beverage. The container holders differ from one another for holding containers of different sizes and/or types. Separate fluid injection interfaces have different structural and kinematic configurations and are arranged for independently delivering fluid in one of the corresponding ingredient containers. Each interface is connected to the fluid system and adapted to a different container.

Abstract: A coffeemaker apparatus for brewing, storing, and reheating coffee includes a coffeemaker which brews a batch of coffee into a tank, then dispenses individual servings of coffee on demand while reheating the coffee as it dispenses.

Abstract: A coffee machine is provided that comprises one or more brewing groups and that has a system for delivering water under reduced pressure at a step of pre-infusion of the coffee panel before the step of actual infusion and brewing of the coffee-based beverage. Each brewing group (3a, 3b) of the coffee machine (1), a secondary feeding duct (9a, 9b) in which water under higher pressure flows, and a secondary bypass duct (11a, 11b), in which water under reduced pressure flows, can selectively be communicated with the respective brewing group. The pre-infusion system of the coffee machine (1) allows effecting pre-infusion in each brewing group in a separate and independent manner.

Abstract: A return pump is provided in a coffee beverage preparing device having a brewing unit, to which hot water from a hot water heater can be supplied under pressure, and a beverage outlet which is connected to the brewing unit via an outlet line and via which a freshly brewed coffee beverage can be dispensed into a drinking vessel to be placed thereunder, the return pump being connected on the intake side in a fluid-conducting manner to the outlet line and opening on the delivery side into a drain or a collecting container in order to suction coffee beverage out of the coffee line before, during or after a brewing operation and to conduct the coffee beverage into the drain or collecting container. A controller activates the return pump and the return pump during pre-heating in which hot water is introduced into the brewing unit and/or the outlet line.

Abstract: An artificial gravity heating system includes a cylindrical compartment formed of a hollow cylinder having a bottom base and an open top end. An electric motor rotates the cylindrical compartment to provide centripetal motion of materials inside the cylindrical compartment. While rotating, the materials move towards an inner wall of the cylindrical compartment. A heating element is conductively coupled along an outer wall of the cylindrical compartment for heating the materials against the inner wall via conduction. A temperature sensor is operatively coupled to the cylindrical compartment for monitoring a temperature of the cylindrical compartment. A controller is configured to control operation of the heating element based on the temperature monitored via the temperature sensor. An artificial gravity heating method is used to process materials including heating ingredients to cook food. The artificial gravity heating system may also be configured as a vapor generator dehydrator or a thermal gas generator.

Abstract: A baking or roasting pan for an oven includes a pan outlet arranged in the bottom or at the bottom of a side of the baking pan for letting out fluid in the pan, and a valve for controlling a flow of said fluid through the pan outlet. The valve has an inlet port for receiving the fluid, an outlet port in fluid communication with the pan outlet, and an actuator for opening and closing the valve. The actuator is operated by an actuator member that engages with an actuator member of a collecting device operated by a user such that the valve opens for the flow of the fluid when being engaged by the collecting device for a safe and clean emptying of the pan. The invention also relates to a kit of parts comprising the baking or roasting pan and a collecting device.

Abstract: A cooking system includes a housing having a hollow interior including a cooking zone for receiving food to be cooked, a heating element associated with said housing, and a grill plate having a support surface for supporting food within said hollow interior. The grill plate has a thermal mass sufficient to maintain a temperature required to achieve a Maillard reaction of said food At least a portion of said cooking zone is disposed between said support surface and said heating element. Said heating element is operable to heat said support body to impart contact cooking from said support surface to food supported thereby in said cooking zone.

Abstract: Disclosed is a grill with an integrated air filtration system. The air filtration system is configured to draw smoke from the cooking chamber of the grill and filter the smoke prior to expelling it from the grill. An example air filtration system comprises a duct that includes a series of filters, an air handling chamber positioned within a cabinet assembly of the grill, and an exhaust blower. The air filtration system is in fluid communication with the cooking chamber of the grill via at least one vent in a portion of the grill body that separates the cooking chamber and the duct. The exhaust blower is configured to draw smoke from the cooking chamber, through the duct and the series of filters, and then through the air handling chamber, before expelling filtered smoke from the grill.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an improved design for a pizza oven insert for use with a barbecue grill or smoker. In one form, an oven insert comprises a base defining an aperture; an exterior enclosure positioned on a top of the base; an interior wall positioned within an interior area defined at least partially by the exterior enclosure, the interior wall defining an aperture at a top inner wall of the interior wall; and a cooking insert positioned below the aperture defined by the top inner wall and positioned above the aperture defined by the base. The exterior enclosure and the interior wall are positioned within the oven insert to provide an airflow from the aperture at the bottom of the base, through a hollow chamber between the exterior enclosure and the interior wall, and through the aperture defined by the top inner wall.

Abstract: Methods and equipment to apply a decorative surface on a building panel wherein the surface includes a mix of fibres, binders, wear resistant particles and pigments. Layers may be applied as separate layers with equipment that applies essentially only one of the materials in the surface mix. A method of forming a surface layer on a substrate, the method including forming a first layer of a first material, applying a second layer of a second material on the first layer, mixing the first and second layers into a mix comprising the first and the second material, and applying the mix on a substrate for forming a surface layer.

Abstract: A vacuum blender is disclosed. The vacuum blender includes: a soundproof cover defining a first space therein and comprising a soundproof cover packing allowing the first space to be switched between a vacuum state and an atmospheric pressure state; a container mounted in the first space, defining a second space for processing ingredients therein, and having at least one opening formed through an upper end thereof and allowing passage of air therethrough; an operation unit including a control knob movable between an evacuation position and a ventilation position and a relief button pressing the soundproof cover packing, and a main body coupled to the soundproof cover and including a vacuum motor evacuating the first space or the second space, wherein the container includes a relief valve opening or closing one of the openings in response to external force applied by a user and a container check valve opening or closing the other opening in response to rotation of the control knob.

Abstract: One example food preparation appliance includes a base having a motor and an adaptor, a weight sensor coupled to the adaptor, and a communication component. The adaptor is configured to support a food preparation accessory. The weight sensor is configured to detect a weight applied to the adaptor. The communication component is configured to transmit data associated with a weight detected by the weight sensor. An example remote communication device includes a display device, a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor. The remote communication device is configured to display a first instruction on the display device, the first instruction including a first target weight of a first substance; receive a measurement from a food preparation appliance indicative of a weight applied to an adaptor of the food preparation appliance; and display a second instruction when the weight is substantially equal to the first target weight.

Abstract: An apparatus, such as a blender, has a food container including an inner wall, a food processing tool configured to be rotated in the food container, and a scraper disposed in the food container. The scraper is movable within the food container and is configured to wipe down the inner wall towards the food processing tool.

Abstract: Described herein are devices and methods for cooking and supporting meat and poultry with a meat and poultry support rack. The meat and poultry support rack comprises a meat and poultry support element, a first stand element, and a second stand element. The meat and poultry support rack preferably holds meat or poultry above a cooking pan, on an angle, enabling even, fast cooking, and retaining juices in the meat and poultry. The meat and poultry support rack comes apart into three pieces for easy storage and cleaning.

Abstract: A cooking utensil assembly for visually indentifying the structure of a culinary spoon being stored in a container includes a plurality of spoons which each has a handle and a bowl. The bowl of each of the spoons has a unique structure with respect to each other thereby facilitating each of the spoons to perform a specific culinary task. Each of the spoons has a hole extending through the handle and the hole in the handle of a respective one of the spoons is shaped to match the structure of the bowl of the respective spoon. In this way the hole in the handle of each of the spoons facilitates a user to visually indentify the specific culinary task of which each of the spoons is structured to perform when the plurality of spoons is stored in a container.

Abstract: A bathing seating assembly for facilitating washing of one's genitalia and anal region includes a panel, which substantially rigid. A plurality of legs is attached to and extends from a lower face of the panel. A pair of cutouts is positioned in the panel and extend singly into a front edge and a rear edge of the panel. Each cutout is positioned substantially equally distant from opposed side edges of the panel. The legs support the panel above a surface of a bathing enclosure, such as that for a tub or shower. A user can sit upon the upper face of the panel with their genitalia and anal region being accessible for bathing via the cutouts in the front edge and the rear edge, respectively. A plurality of orifices that is positioned in the panel drains water from the upper face.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for automatic shutoff of a handheld shower head. In one embodiment, a shower system includes a shower head and a shutoff device arranged along a flow path of water to the shower head configured to control a flow of water to the shower head based on a position of the shower head. The shower system may further include a mount shaped to receive the shower head, where seating the shower head within the mount actuates the shutoff device to maintain a flow rate of water from the shower head below a pre-determined threshold flow rate.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser includes a liquid pump and bottle containing liquid product. A product management system manages helps track usage information, e.g., number of pump actions, how much product in a dispenser has been used or remains. The user may provide a seller with feedback based on a use indicator. A system tracks usage, maintains usage database, processes machine learning and artificial intelligence to acquire understanding of usage and facilitates replenishing personal care liquid product. The dispenser includes a product usage indicator and/or feedback mechanism or dispensing metering device for detecting pump actuation. The usage indicator mechanism may include a display component adapted to display a number or other indicia representing number of pump actions performed or remaining. The indicia provides the user and/or seller with an approximation of one or both of the amount of product used/dispensed and the amount of product remaining in the dispenser.

Abstract: A toe and foot cleaning device comprising a telescoping handle with multiple sections that enable users to extend and retract the device to their desired length. One end of the handle includes a female threaded connector to enable the attachment of different toe and foot cleaning attachments. The handle has a spin or rotation switch for rotating the handle and a switch for adjusting the length of the handle. Each attachment has a male connector adapted to connect to the female threaded connector. The device has a fully extended length of about 36 inches and a retracted length of about 12 inches. The device and the attachments can be stored in a wall-mounted storage box.

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus (1) is provided including a cleaning assembly (500), a suction unit (10), an inlet channeling unit (20), and an outlet channeling unit (30). The suction unit (10) has a motor (11) and an impeller (12). The inlet channeling unit (20) is in fluid communication with at least one portion of the cleaning assembly (500). The outlet channeling unit (30) connects the suction unit (10) to an exhaust aperture (40). The outlet channeling unit (30) includes a first expansion chamber (31) and at least one intercepting wall (100). The first expansion chamber (31) faces the outlet side of the impeller (12). The at least one intercepting wall (100) comprises a plurality of through holes (101). The intercepting wall (100) operates inside the first expansion chamber (31).

Abstract: A cleaning system and a base station. In a working process, an airflow is generated by a drawer, to draw garbage on the ground on a traveling path into a dust box. Before the airflow entering the dust box is discharged outside a cleaning robot, the airflow flows through an air filter, and dust carried by the airflow is filtered out under a filtering function of the air filter. When dust accumulation in the air filter needs to be cleaned or the dust box needs to be emptied, the air filter is driven by a dust cleaner to vibrate, so as to shake off dust in the air filter, and the garbage in the dust box is collected by using a collector of the base station.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner system is provided. The vacuum cleaner includes a wireless vacuum cleaner for discharging dust to a station device, wherein the wireless vacuum cleaner is configured to, when performing a dust discharge operation to the station device, determine a state of a dust collection part included in the station device, based on a pressure ratio between pressure values measured by a sensor mounted on the wireless vacuum cleaner, and output a notification indicating the determined state.

Abstract: A handheld blowing-suction integrated dust remover includes a main body, a handle, and a drive assembly. A first air vent and a second air vent are respectively formed at two opposite ends of the main body. A ventilating chamber is formed in the main body. Both the first air vent and the second air vent communicate with the ventilating chamber and the outside of the main body. The first air vent and the second air vent are respectively connected to elongated air tubes. The handle is connected to the main body. The handle is formed into an included angle with the main body to be held conveniently. The drive assembly is provided in the ventilating chamber and can utilize the elongated air tubes at two sides to drive the first air vent and the second air vent to suck air and blow air.

Abstract: Provided are a child lock control method, a child lock control apparatus, a computer-readable storage medium and an electronic device. The child lock control method is applied to a robot. The robot includes at least one button. The child lock control method includes: receiving a child lock activation instruction when the robot is in a charging state; and turning off a button response corresponding to the at least one button according to the child lock activation instruction. The solutions in the present disclosure can improve the safety in use of the robot.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a self-moving cleaning device, comprising a main body, a sweeping apparatus and a lifting and lowering apparatus, wherein the sweeping apparatus is connected to the main body by means of the lifting and lowering apparatus; the lifting and lowering apparatus includes a synchronous linkage assembly, a connecting rod mechanism and a driving portion, the connecting rod mechanism comprising a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod being rotationally connected to the main body around an axis in a horizontal direction, and the first connecting rod being rotationally connected to the second connecting rod by means of the synchronous linkage assembly; and the driving portion is configured to drive the first connecting rod to enable the sweeping apparatus to be lifted and lowered relative to the main body.

Abstract: A surface cleaner (10) includes a housing (12) having a first tank guide projection (82) that is received in a first recess of a supply tank (14) when the supply tank is in a supply tank operating position and the first tank guide projection includes a cooling air inlet (85) in fluid communication with a cooling air inlet of a pump housing (72). The housing further includes a second tank guide projection (84) that is received in a second recess of the supply tank when the supply tank is in the supply tank operating position and the second tank guide projection forms a cooling air flow path between the cooling air inlet of the first tank guide and the cooling air inlet of the pump housing.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a cleaning robot maintenance system. The maintenance system includes a mop picking device and a first storage compartment, where the first storage compartment is configured to store at least two first sheet mops that are stacked; and the mop picking device is configured to pick a single first sheet mop from the first storage compartment, to connect the single first sheet mop and a mop board. Therefore, dirt is prevented from being left on a mop component of the cleaning robot and the base station during cleaning, thereby improving the user experience.

Abstract: Described is a cleaning assembly 11, such as a mop bucket, for use with a cleaning liquid. The cleaning assembly comprises a drying mechanism 12; a collecting receptacle 13, for receipt of the cleaning liquid, fluidly connected to the drying mechanism 12; and a rinsing receptacle 14, also for receipt of the cleaning liquid, fluidly connected to the collecting receptacle 13 via a filter 15, wherein the collecting receptacle 13 is positioned relative to the rinsing receptacle 14 so as to promote flow of the cleaning liquid from the collecting receptacle 13 to the rinsing receptacle 14 through the filter 15. A method of cleaning using the cleaning assembly is also described.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a squeeze bucket with a bucket body and a handle, a flat mop, and a water squeezing section. The water squeezing section has an opening for accommodating a flat mop working part and a squeezing element. The flat mop provides a mop rod, the flat mop working part rotatably mounted on the mop rod, and a cleaning cloth mounted on the flat mop working part. The bucket body is divided into a main chamber and a squeezing chamber by a vertical wall mounted between side walls of the bucket body, and the water squeezing section is mounted above the squeezing chamber of the bucket body. A rinsing section is provided with an opening for accommodating the flat mop working part and a cleaner that is mounted above the main chamber of the bucket body, the water squeezing section and the rinsing section are rigidly connected to each other, located in the same horizontal plane, and mounted in the upper part of the bucket body.

Abstract: A medical visualisation system and a monitor device for the medical visualisation system and configured to execute a method including: receiving a plurality of image frames captured by an image sensor including a first series of image frames, determining based on the first series of image frames a movement pattern of a distal cord end, determining whether the movement pattern satisfies one or more movement criteria, and in accordance with the movement pattern satisfying a first movement criterion of the one or more movement criteria activating a first function of the medical visualisation system.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus (2000) detects an abnormal region (30) from a moving image frame (14). The abnormal region (30) is a region that is estimated to represent an abnormal part inside a body of a subject. The information processing apparatus (2000) generates and outputs output information based on the number of detected abnormal regions (30).

Abstract: Provided are a surgery assistance apparatus, a surgery assistance method, and a computer readable recording medium that includes a surgery assistance program recorded thereon that improve the accuracy of endoscopic surgery by identifying a target part image. A surgery assistance apparatus 1 includes a feature amount calculation unit 2 that calculates, from a human-body internal image captured using an endoscope, a feature amount of a target part image corresponding to a target part, a similarity degree calculation unit 3 that calculates a similarity degree of the features amount between different human-body internal images, and an identification unit 4 that identifies the target part image in each of the different human-body internal images if the similarity degree is greater than or equal to a predetermined value.

Abstract: Provided are a surgery assistance apparatus, a surgery assistance method, and a computer readable recording medium that includes a surgery assistance program recorded thereon that improve the accuracy of endoscopic surgery by identifying a target part image. A surgery assistance apparatus 1 includes a feature amount calculation unit 2 that calculates, from a human-body internal image captured using an endoscope, a feature amount of a target part image corresponding to a target part, a similarity degree calculation unit 3 that calculates a similarity degree of the features amount between different human-body internal images, and an identification unit 4 that identifies the target part image in each of the different human-body internal images if the similarity degree is greater than or equal to a predetermined value.

Abstract: A tomographic image processing device generates a pseudo tomographic image from a moving image in which a cross section is captured via a light-receiving surface of a puncture member that punctures a living body. Herein, an acquirer acquires the moving image in which the cross section is captured via the light-receiving surface of the puncture member that punctures the living body. A corrector performs image correction of each frame of the moving image, based on a shape of the light-receiving surface. A tracker tracks a candidate for a picture of tissue of the living body that satisfies a desired tracking condition. An estimator estimates a representative vector, based on a movement vector of the candidate. An extractor extracts a candidate in which the movement vector is similar to the representative vector.

Abstract: A vessel harvesting system removes a target vessel from a patient for use as a bypass. An elongated harvesting instrument inserts into a body along a path of a target vessel which includes at least one side branch. The harvesting instrument includes a cutter for applying thermal energy to sever and cauterize the side branch. An endoscopic camera captures visible-light images from a distal tip of the instrument within a dissected tunnel around the target vessel. A thermal camera captures thermograms coinciding with the visible-light images to characterize a temperature present at respective surfaces in the tunnel. An image processor (e.g., an electronic controller) renders a video stream including the visible-light images and an overlay depicting the temperatures present on at least some of the respective surfaces when applying the thermal energy. A display presenting the video stream and overlay to a user can be an augmented-reality display.

Abstract: A medical image processing device includes a storage and one or more processors. The storage stores notification setting information for setting a notification content regarding which method a notification is performed in accordance with part information. The one or more processors are configured to acquire a medical image including a subject; perform image analysis processing on the medical image, wherein the image analysis processing detects a part in the medical image; and perform the notification to notify a user of a result of the image analysis processing with different methods of the notifications for different parts according to the notification setting information. The notification setting information includes at least one instruction of an instruction for a notification information output or a sound output instruction performed by the one or more processors, wherein the different methods of the notifications are different in at least one of a notification information or a sound.

Abstract: A scope system including a handle that may be changed from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration by removing a removable handle lock is provided. The handle includes features for storage of a movable elongate member on the side of the handle when the handle is in the locked configuration. In the unlocked configuration, the movable elongate member can be connected to the handle to perform desired procedures.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include methods and systems for attaching an articulation section. In an embodiment, a medical instrument includes a first tubular member including a first end. The medical instrument also includes a second tubular member including a first end. The second tubular member includes a plurality of layers including an inner layer and a first layer including a fluorinated material. The inner layer includes a first section disposed under the first layer and a second section extending out from under the first layer. A portion of the first tubular member overlaps and is bonded to at least a portion of the second section of the inner layer of the second tubular member.

Abstract: There is provided an ultrasound endoscope of which a distal-end-part body of an insertion unit can be reduced in size. In an ultrasound endoscope according to an embodiment of the invention, a straight pipe portion of a first three-way pipe and a straight pipe portion of a second three-way pipe are arranged adjacent to each other in a direction orthogonal to the direction of a longitudinal axis of an insertion unit, and a branch pipe portion and the straight pipe portion are arranged at positions overlapping with each other in a case where the first three-way pipe and the second three-way pipe are projected onto a plane perpendicular to the direction of the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Surgical handheld devices are essentially made up of a device body or main body and of a tubular shaft. In the production of known surgical devices, the tubular shafts are welded to the device bodies. A large number of very complex work steps are necessary for this purpose. On account of the high quality demands placed on surgical handheld devices in respect of mechanical stability and sterility, the weld seam has to meet the most stringent requirements. The invention makes available a method for producing a surgical handheld device, which can be used particularly easily and reliably. This is achieved by the fact that at least one device body (18) and at least one tubular shaft (13) of a surgical handheld device are connected to each other with form-fit engagement by hydroforming.