Abstract: A machine for cooking food in a container has a frame comprising a plate having an upper face and a lower face; a dispenser supported by the plate along the lower face and comprising at least one first opening for dispensing steam into the container and at least one second opening for dispensing hot water into the container; a support configured to be arranged below the container and to support the container; and a mechanism coupled to the plate and comprising at least one elastic element for pushing the support towards the dispenser; and a command unit for counteracting the force of the elastic element and lowering the support with respect to the plate.

Abstract: An appliance (100) has a vessel (120) for containing substance, the vessel (120) having an electrical energy storage component and at least one electrically powered device. The appliance (100) has a base (140) on which the vessel (120) is removably located. When the vessel (120) is located on the base (140), the base (140) is configured to charge the electrical energy storage component. The electrical storage component is configured to power the at least one electrically powered device of the vessel (120).

Abstract: A beverage brewing system includes: a container configured to contain a solid substance, wherein the container includes an upper surface having an aperture and a lateral wall, wherein the container receives the solid substance through the aperture, and wherein the lateral wall is configured to allow the liquid to flow from a region exterior to the container into an interior region of the container; a first lid removably connectable to the container to substantially seal the aperture in the upper surface of the container, wherein the first lid is further removably connectable to the container, wherein the first lid comprises at least one aperture; and a second lid configured to removably connect to the first lid, wherein the second lid includes an aperture configured to allow a flow of the liquid through the aperture when the second lid is connected to the first lid.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for brewing batches of kava beverage. Using the apparatus and method, batches of kava beverage are brewed in a mixing vessel with a motorized internal agitator and a filter lid that lid fits atop the mixing vessel and a mesh filter bag that hangs into the mixing vessel. The filter bag is filled with kava root and the vessel is filled with a beverage medium. The motorized agitator is activated and the agitation from the agitators simulates a traditional kava brewing process, creating a batch of kava beverage for serving.

Abstract: A device for opening capsules for beverages, the opening device comprising: at least a perforator configured to perforate at least one between a head portion, a bottom portion or a lateral wall of the capsule for beverages, realizing an opening such as to put an inner cavity of said capsule for beverages, within which is contained a substance (S) under pressure, in substantial communication with an outer environment, at least a striker configured to retain the capsule for beverages in a predetermined position, wherein the device for opening capsules is configured to vary a relative position between the capsule for beverages and the perforator at least between a first position wherein the perforator is positioned at a distance from the capsule for beverages and a second position wherein the perforator is positioned at least partially within said capsule for beverages, protruding itself inside the inner cavity, said device for opening capsules for beverages comprising a conveyor positioned in substantial cor

Abstract: Sensor unit for use in combination with a coffee brewing machine and a separate coffee bean grinder, wherein it is a unit separate from said coffee brewing machine and from the coffee bean grinder. It has a bottom part to be located below a coffee dispenser and in a brewed coffee dispensing area of the coffee brewing machine, one load cell for measuring the weight of a cup located on top as a function of time, at least one central processing unit collecting and at least temporarily storing the data received from said load cell and at least one wired or wireless communication for data exchange with the coffee bean grinder to transmit the data received from the load cell to said coffee bean grinder for controlling the grinding process.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a cooking appliance. The cooking appliance may include air frying in one heating compartment and steaming in another heating compartment. Each heating compartment may include at least one food container. The food container may be a drawer. One or more heating devices may be in communication with the one or more heating compartments. One or more circulating devices may be used to circulate air. A controller may be used to heat the contents of the one or more heating compartments and circulate the air.

Abstract: An IH air fryer, includes: an IH unit that includes a housing and an IH coil provided inside the housing to enable heating by electromagnetic induction; a circulation unit that is disposed on one side of the IH unit, has a body formed of a magnetic material so that it may be heated by an eddy current, and circulates a fluid so that heat energy heated by the IH unit may be transferred to food; and a loading unit that is disposed on one side of the circulation unit and includes a hollow receiving space so that food may be loaded and cooked therein.

Abstract: System involved with but not limited to an apparatus including an outdoor griddle station with a system capable of communicating grease and other food byproducts from the cooking surface to a receptacle. A downwardly sloping opening in the cooking surface of the griddle member is disposed in nesting relation to and fluid communication with a basin situated beneath the griddle member. The basin is attached to a duct, forming a fluid transfer assembly that may pass through the heat source housing of the griddle station. The fluid transfer assembly is disposed over a receptacle capable of holding fluids. The receptacle may be removably supported by a bracket seat attached to the base of the griddle station such that the receptacle may be capable of being removed and replaced. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Abstract: System involved with but not limited to an apparatus including an outdoor griddle station with a system capable of communicating grease and other food byproducts from the cooking surface to a receptacle. A downwardly sloping opening in the cooking surface of the griddle member is disposed in nesting relation to and in fluid communication with a fluid transfer channel situated beneath the griddle member. A fluid transfer channel may pass through the heat source housing of the griddle station, and may comprise a rounded duct or angular chute disposed directly beneath the cooking surface opening. The fluid transfer assembly is disposed over a receptacle capable of holding fluids. The receptacle may be removably supported by a bracket seat attached to the base of the griddle station. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A multi-functional grill comprises a supporting frame, stiffeners, wire mesh storage, grill main body, ashtray, supporting legs, wheels, side tables, top cover, chimney, rotating cap, charcoal doors, handles, rotating handles, barbecue grid, charcoal tray, U-shaped handle, thermometer, air vents, slider, fixation hook, fixed axis, warming rack. The invention has the following advantages compared to the prior art: the multiple storage locations allow grilled food to be placed directly for display, which is suitable for both civil and commercial use; the grill with a cover allows the heat gathering with increased convenience, and the foldable side tables reduce the space occupation for placement.

Abstract: Pellet grills having selectable manual modes are disclosed. An example pellet grill includes memory, machine-readable instructions, and processor circuitry. The processor circuitry is to execute the machine-readable instructions to determine whether a cook mode selection received at the pellet grill is associated with a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) cook mode or a manual cook mode. In response to determining that the cook mode selection is associated with the manual cook mode, the processor circuitry is to execute the machine-readable instructions to command at least one of an auger or a fan of the pellet grill to perform a manually-controlled cooking operation based on an auger setting selection and a fan setting selection associated with the manual cook mode.

Abstract: Food processing line including: a frying vessel, at least one storage tank arranged in fluid communication with the frying vessel, a first guided wave radar sensor arranged in the frying vessel, an analysis unit for determining a permittivity of the frying oil accommodated in the frying vessel based on measurement data of the first guided wave radar sensor, at least one additional guided wave radar sensor arranged in the at least one storage tank, a control unit to control an inflow of replacement frying oil into the frying vessel from the at least one storage tank and/or an outflow of used frying oil from the frying vessel to the at least one storage tank based on the measurements of the first guided wave radar sensor and based on measurements of the at least one additional guided wave radar sensor arranged in the storage tank.

Abstract: A frypot of a commercial deep fat fryer includes a foam deck and a front wall that is a downward extending vertical face of the frypot. The foam deck and the front wall are formed by sheet metal that has a radius bend between the foam deck of the frypot and the front wall. The radius has a bend radius of between 0.25 inches and 1.5 inches.

Abstract: There is disclosed a food processing assembly. The assembly includes: a lid for a container, wherein the lid is adapted to receive a drive for driving a tool within the container; and a wiper for wiping an inner wall of the container.

Abstract: A food processing system includes a processing container having a motor-driven processing blade positioned at a bottom of the processing container, a lid receivable atop the processing container, a motor-driven scraper assembly connected to the lid and being configured to scrape interior sidewalls of the processing container, the motor-driven scraper assembly having a hub, and a motor having a rotatable drive coupling, at least the drive coupling being moveable between a raised position where the drive coupling is vertically spaced from the hub of the motor-driven scraper assembly, and a lowered position where the drive coupling is engaged with the hub.

Abstract: A food processing system includes a processing container having a motor-driven processing blade positioned at a bottom of the processing container, a lid receivable atop the processing container, a motor-driven dasher assembly connected to the lid and being configured to scrape interior sidewalls of the processing container, the motor-driven dasher assembly having a hub, and a motor having an output shaft. The output shaft is moveable between a raised position where the output shaft is vertically spaced from the hub of the motor-driven dasher assembly, and a lowered position where the output shaft is engaged with the hub.

Abstract: A food processing system includes a processing container having a motor-driven processing blade positioned at a bottom of the processing container, a lid receivable atop the processing container, a motor-driven scraper assembly connected to the lid and being configured to scrape interior sidewalls of the processing container, the motor-driven scraper assembly having a hub, and a motor having a rotatable drive coupling, at least the drive coupling being moveable between a raised position where the drive coupling is vertically spaced from the hub of the motor-driven scraper assembly, and a lowered position where the drive coupling is engaged with the hub.

Abstract: A method for operating an automated food making apparatus having a motor, actuator arm, and an apparatus. The apparatus may be a paddle with flexible fins. The method rotates the paddle with a pin-shaft mechanism to dispense an ingredient placed in a canister, controls the motor automatically based on weight sensor readings, and locates a position of the actuator arm with position sensors. The same motor dispenses ingredients from a plurality of canisters. The method may have a plurality of paddle rotation and weight measurement steps until a target weight is reached. The plurality of paddle rotation steps may be unidirectional or bidirectional paddle rotation. The paddle may be rotated according to one or more paddle rotation algorithms, an error recovery algorithm, or different algorithms based on the amounts of ingredients remaining in the canister. The paddle may be rocked until the target weight is achieved.

Abstract: A dispenser comprises a bowl, a dome and a cap. The bowl includes a base with an aperture extending therethrough and a rounded recess in communication with the aperture. The dome is dimensioned so as to be partially accommodated inside the bowl. The dome includes a curved top portion with a hole forming a nozzle, and further includes a bottom portion configured to be seated within the rounded recess. The cap includes an opening and is configured to be affixed to the bowl such that the dome is secured between the bowl and the cap and such that a part of the curved top portion protrudes through the opening. A ball-and-socket connection is formed once the dome is secured inside the bowl by the cap such that an orientation of the hole can be adjusted by the movement of the dome relative to the dispenser.

Abstract: A packaged consumer product having a first product element, wherein the first product element is a solid-phase material, and a second product element, wherein the second product element is a liquid-phase material, is presented. The packaged consumer product may also have a packaging material defining an interior package space, wherein the first product element and the second product element are disposed within the interior package space. The packaged consumer product may further have a first pouch disposed in the interior package space, wherein the first pouch includes a first semi-permeable material and a reactant disposed within an interior of the first pouch. The reactant is configured to generate chlorine dioxide upon exposure to water and/or water vapor.

Abstract: A toilet includes a base, a seat rotatably coupled to the base, a first counterweight fixedly coupled to the seat, wherein the first counterweight causes a center of mass of the seat to be spaced from a geometric center of the seat, a cover rotatably coupled to the seat, and a second counterweight fixedly coupled to the cover. The second counterweight causes a center of mass of the cover to be spaced from a geometric center of the cover.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner operable between ON and OFF states includes a cyclonic dust separation device operable, when the vacuum cleaner is in the ON state, to provide separation of dust from an airflow through the vacuum cleaner; a motor that generates airflow through the vacuum cleaner having a motor cover provided with at least one fluid opening which defines a part of a fluid flow path for fluid originating from a serviceable filter assembly; and a valve assembly operable to open and close, respectively, the at least one fluid opening in the motor cover. The valve assembly can be configured such that, when the vacuum cleaner is in the ON state, the valve assembly is in the closed position to prevent the airflow through the at least one fluid opening, and, when the vacuum cleaner is in the OFF state, the valve assembly is in the open position to open the fluid flow path through the at least one fluid opening.

Abstract: A dust suction device includes a dust collection barrel, a supporting ring and a dust suction assembly, the barrel includes an inner space, an assembling opening communicating with the space, and at least two connectors disposed on the barrel, the opening has an opening diameter. The ring is placed at the opening, and has a ring outer diameter larger than the opening diameter, and a ring inner diameter. The assembly includes a shell and at least two connecting structures formed on an outer surface of the shell and used to restrict the assembly from separating from the barrel, the shell has at least one shell outer diameter smaller than the opening diameter, but larger than the ring inner diameter, the assembly has a use state by using the ring as a base and stacked above the barrel, and a storage state of being placed in the space.

Abstract: A vacuum attachment for a vacuum tube of a vacuum for a non-destructive screening of an object and/or a living creature. The vacuum attachment includes a suction tube, a collection unit, and an adapter unit. The suction tube has a first end and a second end. The first end is arranged opposite to the second end. A suction opening is arranged at the first end. The collection unit for the non-destructive screening is arranged in the suction tube downstream of the suction opening in a suction direction. The collection unit has at least one opening for a flow of a suction air stream, and an air-permeable impact protection material arranged upstream of the at least one opening in the suction direction. The adapter unit is arranged at the second end of the suction tube. The adapter unit connects to the vacuum tube of the vacuum.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cleaner system and a method of controlling the same, the cleaner system including a cleaner including a dust bin configured to collect dust, and a cleaner station to which the cleaner is coupled, in which the cleaner includes a suction motor configured to generate a suction force to the dust bin, a suction force of the suction motor is changed at least one or more times, and a flow direction of the dust in a flow path part connected to the dust bin is changed reversely at least one or more times, such that when debris firmly caught by the dust bin has strong resistance against an airflow in one direction, an airflow may be applied in the opposite direction to effectively remove the debris.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cleaner station which is coupled to a cleaner in order to collect dust within a dust bin of the cleaner. A user can use either the first collector formed in the form of a bin having the fixed-sized dust receiving space or the second collector in the form of a bag having the variably-sized dust receiving space in combination with the cleaner station. Therefore, there is an advantage that it is possible to satisfy various preferences of users who prefer different types of collectors.

Abstract: This invention relates to a bagless vacuum cleaner, and most preferably a battery-powered vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner may be a cylinder vacuum cleaner, an upright vacuum cleaner or a hand-held vacuum cleaner. The bagless vacuum cleaner has a dirt-collection chamber with an inlet and an outlet and a filter at its outlet. According to the invention the vacuum cleaner has an agitator to agitate the filter and dislodge dirt and dust which has adhered to the filter, whereby to extend the period before the filter becomes blocked.

Abstract: Described is a nozzle (6) for a vacuum cleaner and a vacuum cleaner. The nozzle comprises at least one electrical terminal and an electrical circuit (10) configured to provide identity data about the nozzle via said at least one electrical terminal. Hereby it is enabled to via a wire line connection identify the nozzle in a unit such as the main unit (3) of a vacuum cleaner. This in turn enables correct control of the nozzle from the main unit since the main unit can gain access to important data about the nozzle and thereby provide an improved control of the nozzle.

Abstract: A method for improved cleaning of a spatially delimited region by using a robot vacuum cleaner having a fan, includes increasing a fan rotation speed of the robot vacuum cleaner, and therefore increasing a vacuuming power, shortly before reaching the region. The fan rotation speed is reduced again after leaving the region, so that increased power and increased noise emission only occur in the delimited region. A robot vacuum cleaner with a sensor facility, a fan and a computer facility for carrying out the method, is also provided.

Abstract: A method for collision-free wall-cleaning and/or edge-cleaning by a mobile, self-driving appliance, in particular a floor cleaning appliance for autonomous processing of floor surfaces, such as a robotic vacuum cleaner and/or a sweeping and/or mopping robot, which includes a laterally disposed wall tracking sensor and a distance sensor, includes travelling along a wall section at a first distance determined by measured values of the wall tracking sensor, and simultaneously measuring a second distance to the wall using the distance sensor. A difference is determined between the distance values of the wall tracking sensor and the distance sensor by a computer facility of the appliance. A collision-free distance value with respect to the wall section is determined as a function of the difference by the computer facility. Subsequent cleaning journeys are controlled by a closed-loop distance control as a function of the collision-free distance value that is determined.

Abstract: A pedestal assembly, a pedestal device and a laundry processing apparatus are provided. The pedestal assembly includes a base and a dust collecting component. The base includes an accommodation space for accommodating a cleaning robot. The accommodation space is provided with a dust collecting port. The dust collecting component includes a dust collecting container communicated with the dust collecting port. The dust collecting container is arranged on either lateral side of the accommodation space. The dust collecting container and the accommodation space are arranged side by side in a lateral direction.

Abstract: A sweeping method and apparatus, a sweeper, and a computer-readable medium are proposed. The sweeping method includes: performing first sweeping on an area to be swept in a turn-back manner along a first sweeping direction; and performing, based on a sweeping parameter fulfillment condition, second sweeping on the area to be swept in a turn-back manner along a second sweeping direction, where the second sweeping direction is perpendicular to the first sweeping direction.

Abstract: A cleaning robot with a housing and a flat cleaning element to be moved along a floor surface. A portion of the cleaning element projects from a periphery of the housing, and the cleaning element is flexible such that it can be vertically deformed when colliding with an obstacle. A pressing device for pressing a portion of the cleaning element located under the housing against the floor surface.

Abstract: A device base includes a housing having a first opening penetrating the housing; a first water tank; a water pump within the housing; a water passage opening on the housing; a first water pipe connecting the water passage opening with the water pump; a second water pipe connecting the water pump with the first water tank; a first infrared module within the housing, with its signal terminal facing the first opening and configured to transmit or receive an infrared signal that indicates a position of the device base or of a cleaning robot connected with the device base, to assist the device base in docking with the cleaning robot; and a first positioning member on the housing, configured to limit the cleaning robot when the device base is docked with the cleaning robot, and make a water injection port of the cleaning robot keep docked with the water passage opening.

Abstract: Fibrous structures containing one or more particles, and methods for making same are provided.

Abstract: A drying rack apparatus with dynamic airflow includes a drying rack operably connected to at least one fan, and a power source. The drying rack may be vented and may comprise a hollow housing with an exterior surface, an interior surface, a housing interior cavity, and a plurality of housing airflow openings in fluid communication with at least one fan located within the housing interior cavity. The drying rack apparatus may comprise a lower apparatus comprising a dish rack and an upper apparatus comprising an exterior fan support to which at least one exterior fan may be mounted. The power source may comprise one or more of a battery and a power cord connected to an AC power or solar power source. The battery may be rechargeable. In some embodiments, the apparatus may include a timer. The apparatus may be used to quickly dry kitchenware or other objects placed therein.

Abstract: A medical system, including: a surgical instrument having at least one sensor, the at least one sensor being configured to acquire measurement data, and a medical device configured to interact with the surgical instrument. Where the surgical instrument further includes: a first data communication interface; and a non-volatile storage medium for storing the acquired measurement data. The medical device further includes: a second data communication interface, wherein the first and the second data communication interface are configured to establish a data link and the surgical instrument is configured to communicate the measurement data stored in the non-volatile storage medium via the data link to the medical device, a processor comprising hardware, the processor being configured to generate output data from the measurement data; and an output interface for outputting of the output data.

Abstract: An articulating flexible endoscope is provided. The endoscope comprises: a proximal portion comprising a driving mechanism for applying a force to a pull wire, the pull wire for articulating a bending section of the articulating flexible endoscope upon the force; and an anchoring mechanism coupled to the driving mechanism. A terminal end of the pull wire is configured to wind around the anchoring component with a pre-determined number of windings thereby reducing a holding tension at the terminal end of the pull wire.

Abstract: A coupling device for a medical system includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a first body and a first connector. The first connector extends from the first body and is configured to couple a first medical device to the first portion. The second portion includes a second body and a second connector. The second connector extends from the second body and is configured to couple a second medical device to the second portion. The first portion and the second portion are removably couplable, and, when coupled, the second portion are rotatable relative to the first portion.

Abstract: An endoscope system includes: an endoscope configured to acquire an image; and at least one processor including hardware. The at least one processor is configured to: acquire a distance from a treatment tool to target, acquire an operation state of the treatment tool, and determine a necessity for zooming in and zooming out on the basis of at least one of the distance and the operation state.

Abstract: An endoscope (1) including an insertion cord (3) and a handle (2) including a control device (60). The insertion cord (3) includes a distal tip (10) having a discharge opening (13, 14); a bending section (20) having a distal end connected to the distal tip; a main tube (30) extending from the handle; at least one steering wire (25) attached to the control device (60) and running through the insertion cord (3) so that manipulation of the control device causes bending of the bending section; a working channel (31); and a first media tube (7) available for transporting a fluid from the handle to the discharge opening (13, 14) of the distal tip, the first media tube including a first portion (27) located in the main tube and a second portion (28) located in the bending section, the second portion including at least one corrugated section (17).

Abstract: An endoscope with an outer cladding tube has a working channel with a front opening and a rear opening. In a longitudinal direction, which extends from the rear opening to the front opening, the endoscope includes a working tube with a front end and a rear end. The rear end can be inserted into the rear opening of the working channel and includes at least one light guide channel for guiding laser radiation, at least one flushing channel for guiding a flushing gas and/or a flushing liquid, and at least one suction channel.

Abstract: A video endoscope for fluorescence imaging, with an elongate shaft and video camera at a distal end. The video camera includes an objective lens system and image acquisition system. The objective lens system configured to receive light and/or reflect from and to transmit the received light towards the image acquisition system. The image acquisition system includes: a beam splitter for splitting light first and second optical beam paths, first and second imaging chips for receiving light transmitted along the first and second beam paths, respectively. The beam splitter, and first and second imaging chips configured to facilitate concurrent acquisition of a white light image obtained by illuminating the target with white light and receiving light reflected from a target, and a fluorescence image obtained by illuminating the target with excitation light and receiving fluorescence light emitted by the target in response to illumination with excitation light.

Abstract: An apparatus of serializer/deserializer is provided. The apparatus comprises an ISP and capture device at a back end with a disposable image-capture module, a synthetic-image module, and a MIPI serializer at a front end; and, after use, only the disposable image-capture module is discarded, which extends into human body at the front end, but keep the other parts reusable, where cost is thus effectively reduced to solve the shortcoming of high cost of the use of modern disposable endoscope.

Abstract: Real-time performance in image recognition is improved, and a deterioration in robustness is inhibited. A medical observation system according to an embodiment includes: a first imaging unit (11) that includes a plurality of pixels (110) each of which detects a change in luminance of incident light as an event and that acquires an image of an environment in an abdominal cavity of a living body; a polarizing filter (15) disposed on an optical path of the incident light incident on the first imaging unit; and an adjustment unit (20) that adjusts luminance of the incident light incident on the first imaging unit by adjusting luminance of light transmitted through the polarizing filter based on the image acquired by the first imaging unit.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a body and a shaft assembly extending distally from the body. The shaft assembly includes a malleable distal portion and an enlarged tip positioned at a distal end of the malleable distal portion. The shaft assembly further includes a position sensor positioned within the enlarged tip. The position sensor is configured to generate a signal indicating a position of the enlarged tip in three-dimensional space. The shaft assembly further includes an illuminating element positioned within the enlarged tip. The illuminating element is configured to emit light. The shaft assembly further includes an inflatable balloon positioned proximal to the enlarged tip. The inflatable balloon is configured to dilate a passageway in an ear, nose, or throat of a patient.

Abstract: In one aspect, an optical system is disclosed, which comprises a lens having an input surface for receiving light from at least one light source and an output surface through which the light exits the lens, said lens further comprising a peripheral surface extending between said input surface and said output surface and configured to direct, via total internal reflection, at least a portion of the light incident thereon through said output surface to an output focal point. The optical system can further include a tapered light pipe optically coupled to the lens and a light guide (e.g., one or more optical fibers) that is optically coupled to the tapered light pipe. The lens directs the received light to an output focal point that is disposed within the tapered light pipe.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for controlling the temperature of a distal window of an endoscope, the method comprising: generating light from at least one light source of an illuminator and directing the light to the distal window of the endoscope; reflecting a temperature-dependent fraction of the light from the distal window; detecting the temperature-dependent fraction of the light; and modulating the light from the at least one light source based on the detected temperature-dependent fraction of the light to control the temperature of the distal window.

Abstract: A surgical laryngoscope blade made of a metallic base material with a shaft having an elongate base body is presented. The base body extends between a proximal and distal end and forms a central main channel and an auxiliary channel. The main channel comprises a proximal end profile and a distal end profile. The proximal end profile has an approximately oval design. The distal end profile is geometrically adapted to a vocal cord apparatus. The major axis of the proximal end profile and the major axis of the distal end profile are oriented orthogonal to one another. The auxiliary channel is spaced apart from the main channel in a proximal end region adjacent to the proximal end of the base body. The auxiliary channel opens into the main channel in a distal end region. A method serves to produce such a surgical laryngoscope blade.