Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting coffee tamping are provided. A coffee tamping detection system can include a mat having a body and a plurality of force sensors. The body can include a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The plurality of force sensors can be arranged between the first surface and the second surface and can be configured to measure a force exerted on the first surface. Furthermore, each force sensor of the plurality of force sensors can be configured to receive a respective input representing a portion of the force exerted on the respective force sensor. Each force sensor can be further configured to provide a respective sensor output representing a measurement of the portion of the force exerted on the respective force sensor.

Abstract: An automatic machine for preparing infusion beverages has a housing and an infusion vessel inserted or insertable into the housing. The infusion vessel has a lower inner surface and a lateral inner surface, which together define an interior space serving to receive infusion material and water, as well as an outlet opening. For discharging the infusion beverage from the infusion vessel, an outlet conduit is connected or connectable to the outlet opening. An outlet valve is provided to open or close, the discharge of the infusion beverage through the outlet conduit. The automatic machine also has an inlet device for admitting a liquid into the infusion vessel, which is configured in such a way that the liquid flows uniformly over the lateral inner surface into the interior of the infusion vessel. A method for the automatic cleaning of an infusion vessel used for the preparation of an infusion beverage is also disclosed.

Abstract: A cooking tool includes a base member including a cooking region on one surface, and a coating film layer deposited on the one surface of the base member. The coating film layer includes a primer layer disposed on the base member side, a topcoat layer disposed on an outermost surface, and at least one intermediate layer disposed between the primer layer and the topcoat layer. The topcoat layer and the at least one intermediate layer are made of fluorine-based resin, and ceramic particles having different shapes are located across the topcoat layer and the at least one intermediate layer in a cross-sectional view.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated cooking element for a kitchen item or electrical cooking apparatus, comprising a metal substrate coated on one side with a peelable film, forming a cooking face, the peelable film comprising one or several layers of fluorinated polymer, a mechanical reinforcing layer and a hotmelt polymer layer arranged on the opposite side to the cooking face and having a melting point higher than 250° C. and lower than or equal to that of at least one of the other layers of the peelable film, the peelable film being assembled with the metal substrate, the hotmelt polymer layer being in contact with the face of the metal substrate. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a coated cooking element and to a cooking article or an electrical cooking appliance having said coated cooking element.

Abstract: A container for preparing food comprises a base body, a cover, and a support. The base body defines, by means of a bottom wall and a side wall, a chamber for food preparation. The cover has a central portion configured to define an upper wall of the chamber and a peripheral portion which extends away from the central portion and is peripherally external and facing the side wall while in use so as to protect the base body from the entrance of external elements (contaminants). The support is configured to distance the cover from the base body so as to maintain a lower edge of the peripheral portion at most at a same height as an upper edge of the side wall. This way allows for the free flow of an air flow to and from an external environment with respect to the chamber.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for automatic cooking control based on an intelligent cooking device, which is applied to an intelligent cooking device, the intelligent cooking device including an intelligent cookware and an intelligent stove, the method including: collecting a present ingredient parameter of a target ingredient and a present cooking temperature, the present ingredient parameter comprising at least an ingredient identification; acquiring a present cooking gear; generating a first cooking control parameter according to the present ingredient parameter, the present cooking temperature and the present cooking gear, the first cooking control parameter comprising at least a first stove control parameter and/or a first cookware control parameter; and controlling the intelligent cooking device to cook the target ingredient according to the first cooking control parameter.

Abstract: A cooking griddle having a body, a griddle plate defining at least one versatile section that can be removed, flipped over, or replaced by a secondary cooking member, and a heat source. The versatile sections include a griddle orifice and a sear griddle orifice. Secondary cooking members locate on or in the versatile sections and include a griddle dual side plate having a first side with a non-stick coating and a second side with dimples or ridges, a pizza plate, a wok, a steamer assembly, a member having a perforated surface for allowing flame to char food, a grate, and a lower profile lid. Supports may be provided below the griddle dual side plate in the form of brackets affixed to the griddle plate, a circular ring defining a shelf, and pivoting or extendable brackets. An elevation mechanism elevates a secondary cooking member for allowing air flow.

Abstract: A food thawing apparatus includes a first thawing chamber and a second thawing chamber alongside the first thawing chamber, an upright divider wall between the chambers, wherein the first thawing chamber includes a back side, a front side, an exterior lateral side spaced from the divider wall and an interior lateral side adjacent the divider wall, wherein the second thawing chamber includes a back side, a front side, an exterior lateral side spaced from the divider wall and an interior lateral side adjacent the divider wall. A plurality of air movers are located in or on the divider wall and are positioned and operable such that a looped air flow path, in top plan view, is created, through the first and second chambers.

Abstract: Food preparation apparatus and associated appliance modules and methods. Appliances modules can be selectively docked at docks of an appliance interface of a base. An appliance module includes a food container support surface movable between cooking and holding positions. An appliance module includes a receptacle having a holding well that can be selectively configured in a generally horizontal position or an inclined position.

Abstract: A grinder apparatus may include a grinder body, a burr set, and an ion generator. The grinder body may define an intake passage to receive coffee beans therein and an outlet aperture. The burr set may be disposed within the grinder body in fluid communication between the intake passage and the outlet aperture to grind the coffee beans into coffee grounds output at the outlet aperture. The ion generator may be attached to the grinder body to produce ions therefor. The ion generator may include an ion source in fluid communication with the grinder body.

Abstract: Provided is a blending system comprising a cup and a motor base. The motor base may include a sipping mechanism and a plug that operatively opens and closes access to the sipping mechanism. In a closed position, the plug may seal the sipping pathway at or near the internal wall and at or near the external wall. In an open position, the plug may insert into a plug receptacle adjacent the sipping pathway. The plug receptacle and sipping pathway may be sealed from contents of the cup in a closed position. The electrical components of the motor base, such as one or more of the motor, battery, drive shaft, and blade assembly, may be offset from a central axis of the motor base to accommodate the sipping mechanism. The blending system may be portable.

Abstract: A hinged structure of a vegetable cutter comprises a vegetable cutter body and a vegetable cutting pressing plate; the vegetable cutter body is provided with a vegetable cutting knife frame, the vegetable cutting pressing plate is provided with a material pressing plate, and the material pressing plate is capable of pressing a material on the vegetable cutting knife frame. The hinged structure of the vegetable cutter is characterized in that: a detachably connected hinged portion is arranged between the vegetable cutter body and the vegetable cutting pressing plate, the hinged portion comprises a hinged shaft and a limiting device for limiting the hinged shaft, and rotary connection between the vegetable cutter body and the vegetable cutting pressing plate is realized through the hinged shaft and the limiting device, so that a structure is simple, and a user disassembles and assembles the vegetable cutting pressing plate conveniently.

Abstract: Various juicing devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. The juicing device has a removable grinder assembly. The removable grinder assembly can be quickly and conveniently decoupled into individual components. The juicing device has a removable press chamber that can be quickly and conveniently removed from the juicing device.

Abstract: A blender includes a base. The blender further includes a sensor disposed in the base. The blender further includes a container selectively coupled with the base in a first rotational position and in a second rotational position. The container has an upper portion and a lower portion. The blender further includes a lid selectively engaging the upper portion of the container. The blender further includes a carrier in the lower portion and extending between a first end and a second end. The carrier includes a first magnet disposed proximate the first end. The carrier further includes a second magnet disposed proximate the second end. The sensor is configured to detect the first magnet in the first rotational position and the second magnet in the second rotational position.

Abstract: A mixing bowl assembly includes a bowl. A lid is removably coupled to the bowl and includes an outer circumferential frame and an inner circumferential lip. The lid defines a depressed support surface. A planar wooden trivet has a perimeter rim configured to engage the depressed support surface of the lid. A dome is removably coupled to the perimeter rim of the planar wooden trivet proximate the outer circumferential frame of the lid.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a simple, quick- and intuitively operated larding utensil for interlacing meat with fat. The utensil is made of food-compatible material with dishwasher proof mechanism. The present invention also discloses method of its use and assembly.

Abstract: An article of cookware has a cooking body. A mounting part is coupled to the cooking body and includes a threaded aperture or a threaded stud. An insulator is coupled to the mounting part and has an aperture for allowing the threaded fastener or threaded stud to pass therethrough. A handle is coupled to the plastic insulator and has an aperture for allowing the threaded fastener or threaded stud to pass therethrough. The handle is fixedly secured to the mounting part, with the plastic insulator fixedly held between the handle and the mounting part, by securing the threaded fastener to the threaded aperture through the apertures on the plastic insulator and the handle or when the threaded nut is secured to the threaded stud, which passes through the apertures on the plastic insulator and the handle. The insulator reduces the conduction of heat into the handle.

Abstract: A bath tub equipped with magnetic oscillation mechanism for refining water molecules include a bath tub and a magnetic oscillation refining mechanism for water molecules. The mechanism is primarily set around the bath tub and is capable of directly utilizing an alternating current power source or converting a direct current power source into an alternating current power source to drive the oscillation of an alternating magnetic field. This magnetic oscillation refining mechanism generates oscillations that refine and activate the water molecules within the bath tub, making them more easily absorbed by the human body. This offers benefits to the bather's skin, such as moisturizing, maintaining elasticity without tightness, and promoting smoothness and finesse.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surround type baby bath seat, including: a seat main body, two armrests, and a locking mechanism. The seat main body includes a base, a middle supporting column located at a front end of the base, and a backrest seat located at a rear end of the base. One end of each armrest is rotatably connected to the backrest seat, and the other end of the armrest is detachably connected to the middle supporting column through the locking mechanism. The surround type baby bath seat is easy to use. The button is arranged at the front end, so that a baby cannot touch the button, thus further improving the safety.

Abstract: A method for is disclosed herein, including receiving, by a processor, a first sensor signal, retrieving, by the processor, a first dispense time for a faucet in response to the first sensor signal being a request for water from the faucet, activating, by the processor, the faucet to dispense water for the first dispense time, receiving, by the processor, a second sensor signal while the faucet is dispensing water, determining, by the processor, that the faucet is active in response to the second sensor signal being a request for soap from a soap dispenser, calculating, by the processor, a first frequency of the faucet being active when the second sensor signal is received, and decreasing, by the processor, the first dispense time in response to the first frequency being above a first threshold.

Abstract: A dispenser device is disclosed as it may be attached to a toilet for making wipes or tissues readily available to a user. An example of the dispenser device includes a container structure having an upper container portion and a lower container portion connecting to one another to form an interior storage chamber for the wipes or tissues. The example dispenser device also includes a bottom surface of the lower container portion on an outside of the container structure. The example dispenser device also includes one or more suction members attached to the bottom surface of the lower container portion. The suction members are configured for removably attaching the container structure and the wipes or tissues in the interior storage chamber to a generally smooth surface at or near a point of use.

Abstract: A potty training system includes a base, a platform, a basin and a topper. In a first configuration, the platform is installed on top of the base, the basin is supported by its support flange on the platform so as to occupy a central hole of the platform, and the topper is installed on top of the platform and basin. The platform, basin and topper are keyed to each other. An inner surface of a basin pour spout intentionally is spaced from an outer surface of a downwardly depending topper ring. Instead of keying to the inner surface of the basin pour spout, the topper has a downwardly extending blade that is received in a blade receptacle spaced from an inner margin of the platform. In a second configuration, the base is inverted and used as a step, the basin and platform are not used and the topper is placed to span an adult toilet seat.

Abstract: An adjustable toilet seat riser, including an upper seat with an upper seat bridge, a lower platform including a lower platform bridge and at least one sleeve, and a spring, where the spring is internally positioned in the upper seat bridge and the lower platform bridge when upper seat is secured to lower platform. A method of installing an adjustable toilet seat riser on a toilet, including, compressing two arms of the adjustable toilet seat riser, relaxing the two arms of the adjustable toilet seat riser when positioned on a toilet, and engaging at least one sleeve on the adjustable toilet seat riser to an inner rim of the toilet.

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

Abstract: A reconfigurable surface treatment apparatus may include a wand and a pod removably coupled to the wand. The wand may have a first distal end that is configured to couple to a surface cleaning head and a second distal end that is configured to couple to a handle. The pod may include a suction motor assembly cavity, a battery cavity, and a dust cup cavity. The suction motor assembly cavity and the battery cavity may be disposed on opposing sides of a vertical plane, wherein the vertical plane extends along a central longitudinal axis of the pod. The dust cup cavity may be disposed between the suction motor assembly cavity and the battery cavity such that at least a portion of the dust cup cavity is disposed on each side of the vertical plane.

Abstract: A handheld extraction cleaner includes a unitary body provided with a carry handle, and further provided with a supply tank, a suction nozzle, a recovery tank, and a suction source, all of which are carried by the unitary body. In one aspect, the suction nozzle includes a cleaning angle guide skid to orient the extraction cleaner at an optimal cleaning angle.

Abstract: An autonomous vacuum implements a semi-waterproof waste bag capable of collecting dry waste from vacuum debris and liquid waste from mopping. The autonomous vacuum leverages a dual-roller cleaning head, one for dry cleaning and another for wet cleaning. The autonomous vacuum utilizes vacuum force to ingest both dry waste and liquid waste from the cleaning head into the semi-waterproof waste bag. The semi-waterproof waste bag includes a non-permeable portion formed of a waterproof material and a permeable portion formed of an air-permeable material. The semi-waterproof waste bag may further include a water-absorbent material, e.g., water-absorbing spherical beads.

Abstract: A muffler for an autonomous vacuum includes one or more chambers and one or more noise-absorbing elements for noise reduction of air exhausted into an external environment of the autonomous vacuum. The muffler is coupled to a vacuum stack inclusive of a vacuum motor. The muffler includes a main body, a foam layer, and a sealing plate. The main body includes an inlet for air exhausted by the vacuum motor and forms the one or more chambers fluidically connected to the inlet. The foam layer is disposed within one of the chambers of the main body. The foam layer absorbs sound waves incident on the foam layer. The sealing plate is affixed to the main body and includes an outlet to exhaust air from the chambers to an external environment of the autonomous vacuum.

Abstract: Provided are a floor brush assembly for a vacuum cleaner and the vacuum cleaner. The floor brush assembly includes a roller brush component and a driving mechanism. The roller brush component includes a sleeve and a roller brush body rotatably mounted in the sleeve. The roller brush body is provided with bristles. The driving mechanism includes a power source and a transmission component. The transmission component includes a first driving member, a second driving member, and a driving wheel connected to the power source. The driving wheel is connected to the first driving member through a transmission shaft to drive the roller brush body to rotate. The driving wheel is connected to the second driving member through a linkage structure to drive the sleeve to rotate. The first driving member and the second driving member are eccentrically arranged to allow the bristles to be selectively extended out of or retracted into the sleeve.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner may include a suction motor, a body defining a filter cavity, the filter cavity being fluidly coupled to the suction motor and configured to receive a filter, a filter cover removably coupled to the body, the filter cover extending over at least a portion of the filter cavity, and a release configured to transition between a releasing position and a retaining position to removably couple the filter cover to the body. The release may include a body release portion, at least a portion of the body release portion being rotatably coupled to the body and a cover release portion, at least a portion of the cover release portion being slidably coupled to the filter cover, wherein a rotational movement of the body release portion causes a corresponding linear movement in the cover release portion to transition the release between the releasing position and the retaining position.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner, comprising a cleaner body; a dust cup coupled to the cleaner body, the dust cup including a dust cup body which at least partially forms a dust cup cavity and a dust cup outlet; the dust cup including a dust cup door configured to selectively open and close the dust cup outlet; and at least one of a releasably connectable connector assembly to hold the dust cup door in a closed position, the releasably connectable connector assembly comprising a first connector, the first connector comprising a first connector magnet, and/or a deformable debris obstructor located in the dust cup cavity upstream of the dust cup outlet and dust cup door, which extends transverse to a longitudinal axis of the dust cup cavity as to shield the dust cup door from debris in the dust cup cavity. A docking station is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner may include a suction motor; one or more edge detect sensors; a headlight assembly; one or more light sensors; and a controller. The controller is configured to: determine whether the vacuum cleaner is within a predetermined distance of a vertical surface based on an input received from the one or more edge detect sensors; responsive to determining that the vacuum cleaner is within the predetermined distance of the vertical surface, increase a suction power of the suction motor to a predetermined value; determine an ambient light level in an environment of the vacuum; and adjust an intensity of the headlight assembly based on the ambient light level in the environment.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a battery module configured to supply power to a cleaner body, a motor assembly including a printed circuit board (PCB), a suction motor, and an impeller arranged in this order along a direction of a flow path in the cleaner body, a moisture detection circuit provided on the PCB of the motor assembly and configured to detect moisture introduced through the flow path, and at least one processor configured to, when it is determined, through the moisture detection circuit, that moisture has been introduced into the cleaner body, stop driving of the suction motor.

Abstract: A floor cleaning machine is provided, in particular a hand-guided and/or hand-held floor cleaning machine, including a support device, at least one cleaning roller arranged on the support device, capable of being driven in rotation and provided with a cleaning substrate, said cleaning substrate being made of a textile material; and at least one mouth towards the at least one cleaning roller that includes a first and a spaced second mouth wall having a mouth opening therebetween, wherein the first mouth wall is positioned above the second mouth wall relative to the direction of gravity, wherein the first and/or second mouth wall protrude(s) into the cleaning substrate of the at least one cleaning roller.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a carpet extractor, includes a suction nozzle for removing dirt and debris from the surface to be cleaned and an electrical system including a vacuum motor that is fluidly connected to the suction nozzle. A modular electrical cord is removably connected to the electrical system by a connector assembly for easy replacement of the electrical cord.

Abstract: A base station for cleaning a cleaning system of a cleaning robot is provided. The base station includes a base station body, a cleaning assembly and at least one track-cleaning member. The base station body is provided with at least one track groove. The cleaning assembly is configured to run along the at least one track groove and is provided with a cleaning member. The cleaning member is configured to clean the cleaning system of the cleaning robot by interfering with the cleaning system of the cleaning robot. The at least one track-cleaning member is configured to run along the at least one track groove to clean the at least one track groove.

Abstract: An autonomous vacuum leverages a dual-roller cleaning head, one for dry cleaning and another for wet cleaning. The autonomous vacuum utilizes vacuum force to ingest both dry waste and liquid waste from the cleaning head into the waste bag. The autonomous vacuum further comprises a cleaning head coupled to the vacuum motor, the cleaning head forming a mop roller cavity including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein a mop opening exposes the mop roller cavity to an external environment. The cleaning head comprises a mop motor positioned at the first end of the mop roller cavity and including a driver clutch. The cleaning head further comprises mop roller core having a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, and an outer surface covered with a fabric material, the mop roller comprising a spring clutch positioned at the first end of the mop roller and removably couplable to the driver clutch of the mop motor.

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus includes a chassis (138), a cleaning unit (50), and a least one suspension device (139). The cleaning unit (50) is mounted to the chassis (138) with at least one degree of freedom relative to the chassis (138) allowing the cleaning unit (50) to be lifted and lowered relative to the chassis (138). The at least one suspension device (139) is operatively active on the cleaning unit (50) and configured to transmit to the cleaning unit (50) an upwardly directed force.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and computer-implemented methods for operating a heating element in a steam mop. In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a battery to provide battery power; a fluid reservoir for holding liquid; at least heating element in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir; one or more temperature sensors coupled to the at least one heating element; and a controller in communication with the one or more temperature sensors and the at least one heating element, the controller is configured to operate in a cordless mode to control and energize the at least one heating element in a first high power mode and a second low power mode using battery power, based on, at least in part, temperature data received from the one or more temperature sensors; wherein the high power mode provides a greater amount of power to the at least one heating element than the low power mode.

Abstract: A dishwasher (1), in particular for a coffee shop and/or for a fast-food restaurant, for cleaning washware, in particular and preferably exclusively washware provided by the coffee shop and/or fast-food restaurant, wherein the dishwasher (1) is associated with an input or insertion region (2) adapted in particular as a return device and in particular adapted as a return machine for reusable washware items (100), and a transport device (3) for transporting the washware from the input or insertion region (2) to a treatment region (4) of the dishwasher (1) and from there to an output or removal region (10) of the dishwasher (1), the treatment region (4) of the dishwasher (1) having a washing and rinsing system (5) for washing and rinsing the washware and optionally, a drying system (6) for drying the rinsed washware, the drying system located downstream when viewed in the transport direction of the washware.

Abstract: A household dishwasher includes a dishwasher cavity encompassing a dishwasher interior, and a dispensing facility designed to dispense a cleaning agent into the dishwasher interior. The dispensing facility has a receiving part including a receiving area for receiving the cleaning agent. A cover seals the receiving area. A sealing arrangement has at least one section arranged between the receiving part and the cover. The sealing arrangement includes a first sealing lip and a second sealing lip that is different from the first sealing lip. The sealing arrangement runs completely around the receiving area, with the first sealing lip running only partially around the receiving area, and the second sealing lip also running only partially around the receiving area.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub, a blower fan configured to blow air into the tub, and a blower duct configured to guide air blown by the blower fan to flow. The blower duct includes an inlet and an outlet. The dishwasher includes an outlet cap to cover the outlet, and configured to guide a direction of the air discharged through the outlet, the outlet cap comprising a first outlet cap and a second outlet cap. The outlet includes a first outlet and a second outlet spaced apart from the first outlet. The blower duct further includes an outlet cap coupling portion configured to guide the first outlet cap to a first seating position where the first outlet cap is coupled to the first outlet and to guide the second outlet cap to a second seating position where the outlet cap is coupled to the second outlet.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a tub defining a wash chamber and a wash conduit in the wash chamber. A third rack assembly is slidably positioned in the wash chamber above a second rack assembly with a third spray assembly positioned within the third rack assembly. The third spray assembly is configured to direct wash fluid at articles located in the third rack assembly. The third spray assembly includes an inlet nozzle that is removably couplable to the wash conduit. The inlet nozzle is offset in the lateral direction from a water jet lane of the third spray assembly and is offset in the vertical direction from a washing plane of the third spray assembly. A flow diverter is disposed at the inlet nozzle. The flow diverter is configured to direct flow in at least two directions within the third spray assembly.

Abstract: A dishwasher according to one embodiment may comprise a storage part for storing an object to be washed. The storage part comprises: a base in which a plurality of horizontal bars and a plurality of vertical bars intersect each other; a supporter protruding from the base; and a first holder mounted to the supporter and provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the supporter, wherein the first holder may be supported by the supporter so as to maintain a posture at a set angle with respect to the supporter.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance includes a third rack assembly which includes a wire framework that defines a perimeter of the third rack assembly and a wire insert that removably couples to the wire framework. The wire insert includes a front portion and a back portion. The front portion forms a slot along the transverse direction, and the back portion forms a slot in the vertical direction. The slot of the back portion is removably couplable to the wire framework with respect to the vertical direction and the slot of the front portion is removably couplable to the wire framework.

Abstract: A washing stand includes an open-ended, truncated cone formed of a dishwasher-safe and food-safe material. The cone has a sidewall with evenly spaced holes. The holes permit fluid to pass through the sidewall and flow into an article placed over the open-ended, truncated cone. A method of manufacturing the washing stand includes cutting a sheet of the material to a predetermined size; puncturing the sheet to form the holes; rolling the sheet into the open-ended truncated cone, with a first edge overlapping a second edge; and bonding the first edge to the second edge. The size corresponds to a size of a pastry bag. The holes are spaced about 0.25 inch-about 1 inch apart throughout the sheet. The support allows the pastry bags to be cleaned, disinfected, and sanitized inside and out. It also enables more than one bag to be washed simultaneously, saving time.

Abstract: A carrier for one or more straws of an appliance such as a dish washing appliance. The carrier and/or rack may be in fluid communication with one or more spray elements when in a stowed position within a dishwasher tub. The one or more carriers may route fluid from the one or more spray elements to wash an interior and/or an exterior of at least one straw. The carrier may include one or more bridges projecting inwardly towards the one or more straws defining one or more pathways for received fluid. The body of the carrier may include one or more adjustable portions. The carrier may be adjustable to engage one or more straws of varying lengths/diameters. The carrier may include one or more fixed portions. The carrier may include one or more biasing mechanisms.

Abstract: An adhesive wiping cloth is provided. The adhesive wiping cloth mainly includes a cloth layer and an oily vinyl acetate copolymer resin-based adhesive layer. The oily vinyl acetate copolymer resin-based adhesive layer is an adhesive layer formed on a surface of the cloth layer, and oily vinyl acetate copolymer resin is infiltrated into fibers of the cloth layer. Dirt such as dust and particles attached on a surface of an object can be removed easily by the oily vinyl acetate copolymer resin-based adhesive layer with adhesiveness without causing scratches or damage to the surface of the object.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus is disclosed, which includes an operation portion and an endoscope data transmission cable. The operation portion includes a housing and an image processing component. The endoscope data transmission cable includes a second interface, a first optical module, at least one optical fibre, an electrical connector and a second optical module. “Electro-optic-electro” conversion is realized at two ends of the endoscope data transmission cable, respectively through the first optical module, the electrical connector and the second optical module. A high-speed video signal in the cable is transmitted by using the optical fibre, thereby ensuring the quality and reliability of signal transmission. The optical fibre also reduces its diameter and weight, thus improving a hand feeling of the user.

Abstract: A system may comprise an elongate flexible instrument including an imaging device disposed at a distal end portion of the elongate flexible instrument. The imaging device may include a multi-directional imaging array. The elongate flexible instrument may also include a localization sensor extending within the elongate flexible instrument. The system may also comprise a controller comprising one or more processors configured to register the localization sensor to a patient anatomy and receive orientation data for the distal end portion of the elongate flexible instrument from the localization sensor. Based on the orientation data, an imaging plane of the imaging device may be selected. An image in the selected imaging plane may be displayed. The image may be generated by imaging data from the multi-directional imaging array of the imaging device.