Abstract: A drinking device for the retronasal perception of an aroma substance. The drinking device comprises a storage container for drinking liquid, a head part, which can be fastened on the storage container and has a mouth end, at least one exchangeable aroma container, through which air can flow and which can be fastened on the head part, and a drinking straw, which is fixed in the head part. The drinking straw includes a transport channel for drinking liquid and an air channel for transporting aromatized air. The transport channel extends from the storage container towards the mouth end of the drinking device. The air channel extends from the at least one aroma container towards the mouth end.

Abstract: A portable drinking device capable of fitting over a typical pressurized beverage can to direct the flow of fluid from the can into a user's mouth. The portable drinking device may be positioned over the open top of a can. The portable drinking device and can are then slightly tilted sideways. A piercing device, which is stored in a storage area formed in a funnel-like cap of the portable drinking device, is used to puncture a whole in the side of the can after the drinking device and can are tilted sideways. Either just before or immediately after the can is pierced, the entire assembly is positioned so that the portable drinking device directs a rapid stream of fluid from the punctured can through the tube of the portable drinking device into a user's mouth.

Abstract: A dressing aid is disclosed. The dressing aid includes a sock aid comprising: a sock canister comprising: a reinforced edge; a heel transition opening; a pivot aperture; a connection disk comprising; an axle for the pivot aperture to rotate on; a handle connection mechanism; a push retainer for holding the connection disk to the sock canister; a handle. The disclosure further provides a position lock; wherein the sock canister is configured to enable a sock to be placed on it to facilitate putting a sock on a foot; wherein the sock canister rotates around the axle of the connection disk enabling the sock canister to rotate as a foot is placed in the sock, and to remove the sock from the canister as the foot is placed in the sock.

Abstract: There is provided a glove donning device that includes (a) a hollow tube having an annular opening, (b) a vacuum head configured to acquire a glove having an opening, (c) a pair of hooks, (d) a first transporter configured to move the vacuum head and the glove towards the pair of hooks so that the pair of hooks is inserted into the opening of the glove, (e) a hook actuator configured to move the pair of hooks apart after the pair of hooks is inserted in the opening of the glove, and (f) a second transporter configured to (i) move the pair of hooks and the glove towards the hollow tube, and (ii) move the pair of hooks to position the glove opening over the annular opening of the hollow tube.

Abstract: A curtain restraint assembly includes a shower stall that has a pair of opposing walls and a shower curtain suspended in an entry of the shower stall. A pair of hooks is each attachable to a respective one of the opposing walls of the shower stall. A pair of cords includes a key ring which can be hooked on a respective one of the hooks for movably retaining the pair of cords on the respective hooks. Each of pair of cords is extendable across the shower curtain thereby inhibiting the shower curtain from blowing into the shower stall. A pair of mating units is each attached to a respective one of the pair of cords. The pair of mating units is releasably matable to each other to attach the cords to each other.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a curtain rod fixing device, comprising: a device body unit detachably installed and fixed to an installation part coupled to a curtain box or window frame; and a curtain rod supporting unit detachably coupled to at least two or more regions of the circumferential surface of the device body unit and provided with a curtain rod holder at an end thereof to support the curtain rod. The curtain rod holder is bent in multi-step and has elasticity so that curtain rods of various diameters can be mounted. This configuration allows the curtain rod to be easily and conveniently installed according to the position or shape of the curtain box or window frame where the curtain is installed, thereby having an effect of significantly reducing cost or operational loss.

Abstract: A cooking appliance having a pan and a movable lid closing a cooking chamber in the pan has a locking element which is movable by motor and is either integrated in the pan or integrated in the lid. When the pan is in its closed state, the locking element, when in its locking position, protrudes either from the top side of the pan or the lower side of the lid and extends into the respective other part to mechanically lock it.

Abstract: A vacuum cooking appliance is provided. The vacuum cooking appliance may include a housing in which a housing mount and a vacuum packing module mount may be located at adjacent positions, a first container configured to accommodate liquid inside an accommodation space therein and coupled to the container mount, a heater configured to heat the liquid accommodated inside the first container, a vacuum pressure generator installed at the vacuum packing module mount and configured to suction air inside a food packing container, and a vacuum packing module installed adjacent to the vacuum pressure generator and including a sealer configured to heat.

Abstract: An apparatus pertains to a product preparation featuring a permeable body comprising an extraction chamber(s), along with a flexible, free-motion mechanism structure appropriately coupled to the body. The apparatus is equipped with a sealing mechanism at an opening, allowing for the insertion of a predetermined portion of ingredients. In some embodiments, to enhance filtration, a sleeve filter may be inserted within the container. When the container is submerged in a vessel to a level suitable for extracting a beverage, it securely affixes to the inner wall of the vessel through the flexible structure. The depth within a vessel is adjustable to control the product quality.

Abstract: A beverage brewer includes a brewing material holder and a movable water-dispensing member configured to receive a flow of liquid and including ports configured to release received liquid into the brewing material holder. The brewer can also include a water-dispersing assembly disposed above the brewing material holder to receive the flow of liquid. The movable water-dispensing member can be couplable to the water-dispersing assembly to receive the flow of liquid. The water-dispersing assembly can include a reservoir having an outlet, such as a funnel. The movable water-dispensing member can be configured to move, such as to rotate, due to a force of pressure provided by the flow of liquid. The force of pressure provided by the flow of liquid can be caused, for example, by the weight of the liquid. The reservoir can include a constricted portion providing a venturi effect.

Abstract: Embodiments of improved generation of steam and heated liquids in a beverage system via the use of different pathways through liquid processing modules to process liquid to different, desired states are disclosed. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a beverage preparation machine includes a beverage dispenser, a cup holding region located below the beverage dispenser, a light source configured to transmit light across a portion of the cup holding region, and a receiver configured to receive at least a portion the light transmitted by the light source. A processor determines whether a transparent cup has been sufficiently inserted into the cup holding region or is at a desired height by detecting either a trough in a light level of the portion of the light received at the receiver, or an inverted trough in a light level of the light transmitted by the light source. Upon making the determination that the transparent cup is not sufficiently inserted or at the desired height, the processor prevents the beverage dispenser from dispensing a beverage.

Abstract: Systems and processes of distribution of edible products, such as beverages. In particular, a system having a product recipient, a recipient placement disposition operatively associated to an apparatus of distribution of edible products that has a control adapted for control of operation of the distribution of edible products. The apparatus further has an interface operatively associated with the recipient placement disposition and adapted to provide input to the control according to the manipulation of the product recipient, including rotation movement thereof around a reference axis.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a composite material applied to cookware, a method for preparing the same, and a cookware thereof. The composite material includes hard granular material, silicon-containing cladding material and metallic cladding material: wherein the hard granular material is clad in the silicon-containing cladding material; the silicon-containing cladding material is clad in the metallic cladding material, and the silicon-containing cladding material includes main compositions one or more selected from the group consisting of silane, siloxane, silane polymer, and siloxane polymer. There is no toxic gas prepared after the composite material is decomposed at a high temperature. The cookware with a protective layer applied with the composite material has high wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and durable cleanability, as well as safety and non-toxicity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a steam-type air fryer including a main body. A chamber is disposed in the main body. A heating element is disposed in the main body. An air duct plate is disposed on an upper side of the chamber. A hot air wind wheel and a heating tube are disposed in the air duct plate. The steam-type air fryer further includes a door sealing structure, wherein an openable door panel and a door frame are disposed on a side of the air fryer. An opening is provided in a side of the chamber facing the door panel. A second sealing ring is mounted between the door frame and the door panel. The steam-type air fryer further includes a water tank mounted at the top of the steam-type air fryer and including a water tank body and a top cover located on the top of the water tank body.

Abstract: An outdoor cooking station with a main body extending to define an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion configured to receive an insulated insert. The upper portion including heating elements supported by frame components of the cooking station and one or more heat shields suspended below the heating elements acting as a barrier to substantially prevent heat from reaching the lower portion of the main body. The lower portion of the main body defining a first storage space and a second storage space, the second storage space positioned below the first storage space, the second storage space exhibiting a drawer structure. The insulated insert is sized and configured to be removably positioned within the second storage space, the insulated insert defining a cubical type external structure to define a hollow space therein, the hollow space accessible through a lid member of the insulated insert.

Abstract: An apparatus for dosing coffee beans for the purpose of selecting a metered quantity to be ground comprises a portioning device with a metering chamber having a receiving volume for receiving the coffee beans. The receiving volume is variable. Preferably, the setting of the metered quantity is performed mechanically, wherein the effect of the settings on the portioning device takes place mechanically. Preferably, the apparatus comprises a setting ring for manually adjustment of the metered quantity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a food processor along with a corresponding method for performing a food preparation process by heating, chopping and/or mixing a food in a food preparation vessel. The food processor comprises a control device configured such that the control device ensures, based on one or more cooking parameters, that in a cooking mode a food is heated, chopped and/or mixed in the food preparation vessel. A sampling mode for taking a food sample is provided and the control device is configured such that at least one of the cooking parameters is modified compared to the cooking mode for a modified continuation of the food preparation process when the sampling mode is activated. A particularly reproducible cooking result can be achieved in this way despite taking a food sample.

Abstract: A portable sink washing station including a sink assembly with a reservoir assembly mounted thereon and a container assembly connected thereof. The sink assembly includes a sink with an elongated L-shaped body that includes a napkin dispenser and a soap dispenser. The reservoir assembly includes a reservoir which conforms with a top surface of the sink and is configured to allow water to flow into the sink by a faucet attached thereof. The container assembly includes a container that is connected to a bottom portion of the sink by a hose adapter to permit the flow of water and store drained water therein. The reservoir includes a mirror and a trash can to cooperate with the use of the sink when washing the user's hands. The sink with the reservoir and the container are configured to be portable to different environments by handles and an attaching portion.

Abstract: A hygienic paper roll holder that is gentle for elderly and toddlers and can be replaced without touching a used paper roll core and a replacement paper roll with a relatively simple configuration and easy operation with one hand. The paper roll holder comprises a U-shaped holder body, support parts for moving and supporting both sides of toilet paper, the support parts being attached to the U-shaped holder body, and a movable tray that has a stationary part for placing a replacement toilet paper and a holding part for temporarily holding a used core. By moving this movable tray up and down by hand, the used core supported by the support parts and the replacement toilet paper on the stationary part can be exchanged.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods that facilitate identifying, logging, mapping, and/or tracking of the movements and/or activities of individuals throughout a facility using a plurality of dispensers are positioned at selected locations about the facility. The systems and methods further allow for capturing infrared radiation of one or more individuals within a prescribed detection range, area, or zone covered using at least one passive infrared radiation sensor. The control system of a dispenser of the plurality of dispensers can be disconnected from a power source of the dispenser when the at least one passive infrared radiation sensor does not capture infrared radiation of one or more individuals within the prescribed detection range, area, or zone. Other aspects also are described.

Abstract: The present disclosure is in one aspect to a dispenser for rolled sheet materials. The dispenser includes a feed roller that is rotatably mounted to a housing of the dispenser housing, and that is configured to feed a predetermined amount of sheet material from the supply of sheet material through a discharge provided along the housing of the dispenser. The dispenser also has a feed roller drive assembly with a drive motor, and a belt transmission assembly. The belt transmission assembly has a drive belt coupled to the drive motor and to the feed roller such that rotation of the feed roller is driven by operation of the drive motor.

Abstract: A wipe dispenser and related methods are disclosed herein. In one form, a wall mounted wipe dispensing system is disclosed comprising a wall mount support bracket, a dispensing bag of wipes having a rigid collar from which to suspend the dispensing bag from the wall mount support bracket, and wherein the wall mount support bracket and dispensing bag have first mating structures for mating the dispensing bag to the wall mount support bracket. In other forms, a wall mounted support bracket is disclosed and/or replaceable wipe packaging is disclosed. In still other forms methods related to these are also disclosed.

Abstract: A forced airflow drying apparatus includes a body including an air inlet, a flow guide having a first end coupled to the air inlet and a second end opened to an upstream side of a filter unit, and an airflow generator to generate a forced airflow. The airflow generator has a first end and a second end, where the first end of the airflow generator is opened to a downstream side of the filter unit. An air outlet is in communication with the second end of the airflow generator to receive the forced airflow from the airflow generator and to expel the forced airflow out of the body.

Abstract: A device can include one or more inputs, which, in operation, receive one or more signals indicative of toilet-lid positions and one or more signals indicative of user-toilet proximity; and control circuitry coupled to the one or more inputs. The control circuitry can, in operation, determine a position of a toilet lid based on the one or more signals indicative of toilet-lid positions; respond to a determination that the toilet lid is in a closed position by entering a power-save mode of operation; and respond to a determination that the toilet lid is not in a closed position by selectively generating, based on the one or more signals indicative of user-toilet proximity, toilet-lid-actuator control signals to cause a toilet-lid-actuator to move the toilet lid toward a closed position. Related methods and systems are also provided.

Abstract: A seat warming device and method suitable for toilet seats is provided. The device includes two or more leaves connected to a control unit. Each leaf includes a soft layer surrounding a compressible layer with a heating element embedded in the compressible layer and a temperature sensor. In some configurations, each leaf includes a soft layer that is textured and anti-microbial, a compressible layer under the soft layer with a heating element embedded in the compressible layer, a substrate layer under the compressible layer, a pressure sensor configured to send an activation signal based on a threshold pressure, a biosensor configured to send a bio-signal, and a temperature sensor that sends a temperature signal. The control unit activates the heating element based on the activation signal. A remote control is configured to send a desired temperature to adjust the heating element temperature.

Abstract: A retractable wall mounted storage system comprising at least one lever and a method for conveying rotational energy in a retractable manner. A plurality of storage compartments, which are in a predetermined retractable configuration. The retractable storage system is capable of opening and closing vertically, whereby simultaneously revealing stored items within. Optionally, depending upon user preference, the retractable storage system is equipped with a plurality of changeable front theme panels that provide an unparalleled option for personalization.

Abstract: A cleaning device and methods for cleaning are provided. In one embodiment, the cleaning device includes a head assembly, a body assembly, and a handle assembly. The cleaning device also includes components that enable the cleaning device to operate in dry cleaning modes and wet cleaning modes. Dry cleaning modes can employ a vacuum assembly, including a motor, tubing, and a fluid recovery tank in order to draw in debris and waste into a fluid recovery tank. Wet cleaning modes can further employ a fluid supply tank, a pump, and tubing in order to supply fluid to a brushroll to aid in a cleaning process.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a recovery tank, a suction nozzle in fluid communication with the recovery tank, and a suction source in fluid communication with the suction nozzle and the recovery tank to generate a working air path to transport debris-containing fluid including air and liquid from the suction nozzle into the recovery tank. An air/liquid separator can be provided within the recovery tank for separating liquid from air in the debris-containing fluid.

Abstract: A household appliance includes a control device configured to carry out a treatment program from a plurality of treatment programs, each of the plurality of treatment programs being determined by a plurality of program parameters. An output unit outputs a feedback survey in accordance with a feedback cycle to a user of the household appliance, and an adjustment unit adjusts a content of the feedback survey depending on a user feedback detected.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a chemical dosing system for an appliance, such as a laundry washing machine or a dishwashing machine, having a water inlet, the system comprising a meter for determining the volume of water supplied to the appliance, a pump for dispensing a quantity of a chemical to the appliance and a control unit arranged to receive a signal from the meter and to cause to be dispensed to the appliance a volume of chemical that is proportional to the quantity of water supplied to the appliance. The disclosed system may enable a correct quantity of chemical to be automatically dispensed to many types of appliance, without the need to know anything about the appliance, or to derive electrical signal from the appliance.

Abstract: A fluid flow structure for a washing machine is located within a wash tank of the washing machine, which includes a fluid flow guide surface, and a support for the guide surface. The guide surface includes at least one region contoured inconsistently from the contour of at least one corresponding wall of the washing machine wash tank. The contour of the guide surface is generally curved so as to aide in reducing and/or preventing the pinning of items that often occurs in rectangular wash tanks of the prior art. The support for the guide surface creates a gap between the guide surface and at least one wall of the washing machine wash tank.

Abstract: A dishwasher having a treating chamber with one or more sprayers through which liquid is recirculated into the treating chamber, whereby the impact of the spray emitted from the sprayers impacts the structure forming the treating chamber to generate noise. Damping material is applied to structure forming the treating chamber to reduce the sound level of the impact exterior of the dishwasher.

Abstract: A household appliance includes a cabinet, a door, and a handle. The cabinet includes a plurality of panels and defines an internal chamber therein. The door includes a front panel and an interior panel, the front panel and the interior panel defining a door cavity between the front panel and the interior panel. The front panel may include a handle cavity edge. The front panel can define a handle cavity at the handle cavity edge. The handle cavity edge may include a plurality of flanges angled into the door cavity. The handle may be disposed in the handle cavity and may include an outer surface and an inner surface. The handle further may include a plurality of snaps located on a periphery of the inner surface. The snaps may be lodged against corresponding flanges and may attach the handle to the front panel of the door.

Abstract: A household appliance includes a cabinet defining a chamber, a door assembly mounted to the cabinet to selectively restrict access to the chamber, the door assembly includes a front panel defining a handle cavity. The door assembly also includes a pocket handle received in the handle cavity, the pocket handle having a flange with a plurality of tab passages. A plurality of bend tabs are positioned around the handle cavity and received in a first position through the plurality of tab passages. The bend tabs are deformable into a second position where they engage the flange to secure the pocket handle to the front panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher, especially a domestic dishwasher, comprising a body, a washing chamber provided in the body wherein the washing is realized, at least one rack which is located in the washing chamber for loading dishes to be washed and at least one spray arm which rotates around itself and provides water into the washing chamber for washing the dishes. The dishwasher, especially the domestic dishwasher, comprises furthermore a checking mechanism which is configured to translate the sliding movement of the at least one rack into rotation of the at least one spray arm.

Abstract: A shoe treating apparatus includes an upper cabinet, a lower cabinet disposed below the upper cabinet, an electronic component part disposed below the lower cabinet, a sensor part, and a processor electrically connected to the electronic component part and the sensor part. The processor may identify at least one of a material, a type, and a condition of at least one shoe in the upper cabinet, and based on the identification, perform normal treatment on the at least one shoe in the upper cabinet through the electronic component part. The processor may identify at least one of a material, a type, and a condition of at least one shoe in the lower cabinet, and based on the identification, perform intensive treatment on the at least one shoe in the lower cabinet through the electronic component part. A method of operating the shoe treating apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A suction connection adapter for a suction device includes at least one machine connection unit and at least one suction device connection unit. The at least one machine connection unit is detachably connected to a machine tool, in particular a hand-held power tool. The at least one suction device connection unit is detachably connected to a suction hose of the suction device. The suction connection adapter has at least one sensor device.

Abstract: A medical control apparatus includes a circuitry configured to: generate an irradiation image represented by illuminating-light irradiation, based on a brightness distribution of a captured image captured by an imaging device; and control generation of a projection image and projection of the projection image onto a subject by an image projector provided in an optical member based on the irradiation image and a rotation angle for rotation of the optical member rotatably coupled to the imaging device about a longitudinal axis of the optical member relative to the imaging device.

Abstract: An endoscope or other endoscopic instrument is provided with multiple image sensors incorporated into the distal tip, each capturing a portion of the image provided from an optical imaging system. The output from the multiple sensors is combined and manipulated into a single image of a resolution higher than is possible with only one of the sensors. The resulting image, or a portion thereof, can then be displayed to the user. A digital panning feature is also provided where the region of interest displayed from the combined field of view including data from the multiple image sensors is changed.

Abstract: There are provided a medical image processing device, an endoscope system, a medical image processing method, and a program which detect an optimal lesion region according to an in-vivo position of a captured image. Images at a plurality of in-vivo positions of a subject are acquired from medical equipment that sequentially captures and displays in real time the images; positional information indicating the in-vivo position of the acquired image is acquired; from among a plurality of region-of-interest detection units that detect a region of interest from an input image and correspond to the plurality of in-vivo positions, respectively, a region-of-interest detection unit corresponding to the position indicated by the positional information is selected; and the selected region-of-interest detection unit detects a region of interest from the acquired image.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a medical image processing system including a light source that irradiates an observation target with light; an image capturing control unit that controls capturing of an image of the observation target irradiated with the light and an endoscope including a scope having a tubular shape and made from a rigid or flexible material, a camera head including an imaging element that captures an image, and an optical element insertion unit provided between the scope and the camera head. Further, the optical element insertion unit includes two or more optical elements having the effect of extending the depth of field, and at least one of the optical elements is movable.

Abstract: A method of detecting colon polyps disclosed in the present disclosure includes: (a) receiving an image captured by an endoscope inserted into colon of a test subject; (b) recognizing each image section including colonic mucosa and colonic blood vessels in the image; (c) determining whether a colonic vascular bed is disconnected in each image section; (d) displaying a first visual effect representing a vascular bed in which the colonic blood vessels are disconnected; and (e) displaying a second visual effect representing a continuous vascular bed of the colonic blood vessels, wherein operation (b) is configured to recognize each image section through a deep learning model, which is machine learned based on blood vessel data in a plurality of colonic images of the test subject obtained from external annotators, and a degree of disconnection of the vascular bed and a blood vessel pattern.

Abstract: An illumination device for an endoscope includes illumination means for coupling light into a light guide. The illumination means has an LED matrix array having a plurality of LED pixels forming an emission area, and further includes a light guide port associated with the illumination means for positioning a light-guiding transmission area, which is disposed at an end of the light guide. The device also includes LED pixels configured as sensor elements configured to detect LED pixels of the emission area that are directed at non-light-guiding portions of the light guide, and wherein the device has a control unit which is configured to selectively operate the LED pixels of the LED matrix array for coupling light into the light guide in such a manner that at least some of the LED pixels directed at the non-guiding portions of the light guide in the main emission direction are operated at lower power or deactivated.

Abstract: An endoscope used for insertion into a patient's body is disclosed herein. The endoscope can comprise an outer sleeve defining a longitudinal axis. The outer sleeve can comprise a first deflecting segment and a second deflecting segment at a distal portion of the outer sleeve and one or more slots at the distal portion. The endoscope can further comprise an inner sleeve positioned within the outer sleeve and comprising a working channel. The inner sleeve can comprise one or more extending elements at a distal portion of the inner sleeve, the one or more extending elements being coupled to the first deflecting segment of the outer sleeve. The endoscope can further comprise a tool advanceable through the working channel, wherein advancement of the tool transitions the distal portion of the outer sleeve between a straight profile and a deflected profile.

Abstract: A medical device includes a handle including a first slot, a first control device movable within the first slot in a proximal direction and a distal direction, and a sheath extending from the handle and having a longitudinal axis, the sheath defining a first lumen extending from the handle to a distal end of the sheath. A first tube extends within the first lumen, the first tube is connected to the first control device and moves between a first position, where a distalmost end of the first tube is flush with or proximal of a distalmost end of the sheath, and a second position, where the distalmost end of the first tube is positioned distal of the distalmost end of the sheath. The first slot extends parallel to the longitudinal direction of the sheath.

Abstract: Certain aspects relate to manually and robotically controllable medical instruments. A manually and robotically controllable medical instrument can include an elongated shaft articulable by pull wires. The elongated shaft can be connected to an instrument handle that attaches to an instrument drive mechanism. The instrument handle can include a pulley assembly on which the pull wires can be mounted. Rotation of the pulley assembly can actuate the pull wires to cause articulation of the elongated shaft. The medical instrument also includes a manual drive input connected to the pulley assembly such that manual actuation of the manual drive input causes rotation of the first pulley assembly and a robotic drive input configured to engage with a robotic drive output of the instrument drive mechanism such that rotation of the first robotic drive output causes rotation of the pulley assembly.

Abstract: A medical device includes a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, and an articulation member integral with or attached to a distal end of the shaft. The articulation member includes a first portion coupled to a second portion, the second portion is receivable in a slot defined by the first portion, and the handle is coupled to each of the first portion and the second portion and to articulate the first portion independently of articulating the second portion.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates generally to devices, kits, and related methods for collecting biological samples for genetic testing. In various embodiments, a DNA collection device for collecting cells from an orifice of a human subject includes an elongate arm. The DNA collection device further includes a swab head disposed at a distal end of the elongate arm, wherein the swab head is sized to at least partially enter the orifice, and wherein the swab head comprises a plurality of bristles disposed on a surface of the swab head.

Abstract: A biopsy device includes a body, a needle, a cutter, a tissue sample holder, and a gate assembly. The needle extends distally from the body. The cutter is longitudinally translatable relative to the needle and defines a cutter lumen. The tissue sample holder is coupled proximally relative to the body. The cutter lumen of the cutter defines at least a portion of a fluid conduit extending between the cutter and the tissue sample holder. The gate assembly is configured to selectively arrest movement of a tissue sample holder within the fluid conduit between the cutter and the tissue sample holder.