Abstract: A demoulding device configured for releasing a cooked food comprises a releasing frame and a cooking container. The releasing frame comprises a top end, a bottom end, and a hollow column extending downward from the bottom end and penetrating through the releasing frame in a vertical direction. The cooking container comprises a container sidewall, and the container sidewall comprises an abutted portion which the releasing frame is configured to abut. When the releasing frame abuts the abutted portion, a bottommost part of the hollow column is higher than a bottommost part of the cooking container.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device, for storing frozen bread slices in a closed manner. In some embodiments the device comprises, a collapsible container formed to stand upright having a substantially rectangular cross-section with walls extending longitudinally therethrough. The container is characterized by two or more slice-compartments located inside the container and standing upright along the container, the slice-compartments are open at the top-ends thereof for accepting the bread slices. The device also employs a collapsible lid mounted to the container and adapted to open and close the container thereby to close the container in case the container is in closed state. The container is also adapted to collapse inwardly where the resistance of the bread slices in the slice compartments forces the compartments not containing bread slices to fold in, thereby to determine the length of the device according to the number of bread slices stored therein.

Abstract: A wall mounted dispenser has a base. A rear mount is formed on the base and the rear mount is configured to attach to a wall. A front cover is configured to fit over the base. The modular socket is formed in the base. The pump housing is configured to fit in the modular socket as a module. The pump is mounted inside the pump housing. A liquid container bracket retains a bracket socket. The liquid container bracket is mounted to the pump housing. A nozzle bracket retains a nozzle. The nozzle bracket is mounted to the pump housing. The nozzle is connected to the pump by an exit tubing. A liquid container removably connects to the bracket socket. Liquid in the liquid container flows through the bracket socket and then to an inlet tubing. The inlet tubing is then connected to the pump.

Abstract: A dispenser system includes a container. The container has a container opening. A dispenser body has a dispenser socket. The dispenser body has a dispensing mode and a waiting mode. An air inlet port and a fluid outlet port are formed on the dispenser socket. An inlet valve and an outlet valve are mounted to an interface assembly. The interface assembly is mounted to the container opening. The inlet valve connects to the air inlet port and the outlet valve connects to the fluid outlet port. The container is mounted to the dispenser socket. An air pump is mounted in the dispenser body. The air pump pumps air to the air inlet port during a dispensing mode.

Abstract: An integrated commode reclining chair device for provision of a comfortable recliner commode combination for an incontinent or mobility challenged user includes a recliner, which is padded and which comprises a seat for seating a user. The seat comprises a housing, which defines an interior space that is substantially cuboid. A front of the housing is open and an aperture is positioned in a top of the housing. A tray is selectively insertable into the front of the housing so that the tray substantially occupies the interior space. Feces and urine that is expelled by the user through the aperture is collected in the tray.

Abstract: A surface cleaner includes a suction airflow, a base air inlet, a housing, a wand coupled to the housing, a wand housing, a handle, a hose coupled to the handle, a first airflow path, a second airflow path, and a valve moveable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the suction airflow is directed along the first airflow path and the suction airflow along the second airflow path is inhibited. In the second position, the suction airflow is directed along the second airflow path and the suction airflow along the first airflow path is inhibited. The valve moves from the first position to the second position in response to the handle being uncoupled from the wand. The valve moves from the first position to the second position in response to the wand being removed from the wand housing.

Abstract: A cleaner includes an impeller generating a suction force within the cleaner, in an airflow direction, a base portion having an increasing diameter in the airflow direction, and blades each protruding from the base portion, in a direction opposite to the airflow direction, and tilted backward in a direction opposite to the rotational direction. A wind-cutting edge of the blades faces the airflow direction and includes a proximal end closest to the boss portion along the radial direction and meeting the base portion, a protruding end furthest from the boss portion along the radial direction and spaced apart from the base portion along the airflow direction, a protruding curved portion convexly curved in the rotational direction, and a recessed curved portion concavely curved in the direction opposite to the rotational direction, the recessed curved portion being closer to the protruding end than the protruding curved portion.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for use by hand and/or with a robotic device expels fluid, air or liquid, from a perimeter of an open end of a housing of the cleaning apparatus. Simultaneously, a vacuum device is suctioning debris through the housing and into a vacuum port. The simultaneous use of suction and expelled fluid through a single apparatus generates turbulent airflow and effectively loosens and removes debris attached to surfaces without the need for the housing to contact the surfaces.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a docking station and a cleaning system, where the docking station includes: at least one accommodating chamber, and a docking chamber for docking of a self-moving cleaning apparatus; and a height of the docking station is less than 350 mm. The docking station in the embodiments of the present disclosure has a smaller height and can be placed in a low space, improving adaptability of the docking station. Moreover, the integrated box is movable, and if the integrated box is placed in an embedded mode, replacement of consumables is realized by moving the integrated box, without the need to move the docking station out of the embedded space, thereby making the replacement of consumables to be more convenient.

Abstract: A noise suppressed vacuum motor assembly (100) comprising: an inner chamber housing (3) having at least one inlet opening (3A) and at least one outlet opening (3B); and a vacuum motor (1) located within the inner chamber housing, with a clearance space (102) provided around the vacuum motor, the vacuum motor, when in use, drawing an airflow through the inner chamber housing from the inlet opening(s) and through the clearance space before exiting through the outlet opening, such that a degree of laminar flow is induced in the airflow when passing through the clearance space.

Abstract: A mobile cleaning robot an include a body, a drive wheel, a wheel stop, and an actuator system. The drive wheel can be connected to the body and can be operable to move the mobile cleaning robot about an environment. The wheel stop can be movable with respect to the body. The actuator system can be operable to move the wheel stop to engage the drive wheel to extend the drive wheel from the body.

Abstract: A bypass valve may include a body defining a dirty air passageway, a nozzle coupling port configured to fluidly couple the dirty air passageway to a nozzle of the surface cleaning device, a wand coupling port configured to fluidly couple the dirty air passageway to a wand of the surface cleaning device, a suction coupling port configured to fluidly couple the dirty air passageway with a suction motor of the surface cleaning device, a wand receptacle configured to removably couple to the wand, and a valve bypass arrangement configured to selectively redirect air flowing through the body such that a majority of the air flowing through the body transitions between flowing through one of the wand coupling port and the nozzle coupling port. The valve bypass arrangement redirects the air in response to the wand being coupled to or decoupled from the wand receptacle.

Abstract: A cleaning tool adapted to couple with a hose of an extraction cleaner including a suction source includes a tool housing and a filter receptacle. The tool housing at least partially defines a suction pathway. The tool housing includes a body defining an access opening to a tool interior, a suction nozzle defining a tool nozzle inlet that is in communication with the suction pathway, and an adapter coupling that is configured to selectively attach the cleaning tool to an extraction cleaner hose. The adapter coupling defines an outlet to the suction pathway. The filter receptacle is disposed within the tool interior and is configured to capture debris within the filter receptacle while allowing air to flow through the suction pathway.

Abstract: A hand vacuum cleaner has a hand vacuum cleaner axis that extends centrally from a front end of the hand vacuum cleaner rearwardly to a rear end of the hand vacuum cleaner. The hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclone assembly including a cyclone chamber and a dirt collection chamber. A line that extends in a common horizontal direction with the hand vacuum cleaner axis extends through the cyclone chamber and the dirt collection chamber.

Abstract: A method, performed by a cleaning robot, of performing a task, is provided. The method includes capturing an image of an object in a vicinity of the cleaning robot, determining a task to be performed by the cleaning robot, by applying the captured image to at least one trained artificial intelligence (AI) model, controlling a guard portion to descend from in front of an opened portion to a floor surface of the cleaning robot, according to the determined task, and driving towards the object so the object is moved by the descended guard portion.

Abstract: A robot cleaner including a cleaner main body configured to travel and clean a cleaning area, a sensor case arrangeable on the cleaner main body such that while the sensor case is arranged on the cleaner main body, the sensor case is configured to cover a sensor for detecting an obstacle in the cleaning area, and a sensor collision detector configured to detect an impact applied to the sensor. The sensor collision detector includes a bumper connectable to the sensor case which covers the sensor such that while the bumper is connected to the sensor case, the bumper is moveable and at least a portion of the bumper is arranged along an outer circumference of the sensor, a detecting portion to interact with the bumper to detect a collision of the sensor case, and wherein the bumper and the detecting portion are on a lower side of the sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wet duster module of a cleaner for sucking or wiping dust or foreign substance in an area to be cleaned by discharging water to a duster. The wet duster module of the cleaner according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can cause forced convection of the air in the inner space through the passage hole that communicates the suction passage and the inner space of the module housing without having a separate cooling module. Therefore, the cooling efficiency of the driving unit disposed in the inner space can be increased. Accordingly, this can not only contribute to the miniaturization of the wet duster module but also adopt the drive motor with higher output, thereby enabling high performance of the wet duster module.

Abstract: A cleaning device (10) comprises a main body (10a) and a cleaning mechanism (200), the cleaning mechanism (200) being connected to the main body, wherein the cleaning mechanism (200) comprises a carrier assembly (201), a cleaning member (203) and a heating member (202), the cleaning member (203) being disposed on the carrier assembly (201) for cleaning a target area to be cleaned; the heating member (202) being disposed on the carrier assembly (201) for heating the cleaning member (203). The heating member (202) is provided on the carrier assembly (201) for heating the cleaning member (203). By heating the cleaning member (203), the cleaning device (10) enhances its ability to remove stains and improve the effectiveness of cleaning. Furthermore, heating of the cleaning member (203) can dry it out when it contains moisture, preventing mold growth and improving its cleanliness.

Abstract: A vision system for a mobile robot, the vision system comprising: a lens module; an illumination system comprising a plurality of light sources; and a lens module holder.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cleaning device, including: a device body including a first chamber, a second chamber, a liquid conveying pipeline, and a control mechanism, the first chamber being used for accommodating a medium to be treated, the second chamber being used for accommodating a cleaning liquid, the liquid conveying pipeline being located outside the first chamber and the second chamber, and the liquid conveying pipeline being connected to the first chamber or the second chamber by means of the control mechanism; and a liquid outlet assembly including a first filter assembly and a liquid outlet pipe, the first filter assembly being disposed inside the first chamber and located above the bottom of the first chamber, one end of the liquid outlet pipe being in communication with the first filter assembly, the other end of the liquid outlet pipe being in communication with the liquid conveying pipeline

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid replacement device and a cleaning system. The liquid replacement device is provided with: a first body provided with a first connection portion that can be connected to an outside, and the first connection portion provided with a clear liquid outlet for outputting a clear liquid and a dirty liquid inlet for inputting a dirty liquid. The first body is provided with a first clear liquid tank that can accommodate the clear liquid, a first dirty liquid tank that can accommodate the dirty liquid, a clear liquid output channel connected between the clear liquid outlet and the first clear liquid tank, and a dirty liquid input channel connected between the dirty liquid inlet and the first dirty liquid tank. The liquid replacement device can enhance the efficiency of the cleaning operation and has cost and aesthetic advantages.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-ply floor sweeping cloth having an abrasive strip comprising at least a cleaning layer and a core layer, wherein both the cleaning layer and the core layer contain cellulose and consist entirely of natural fibers and/or regenerated fibers, wherein a scratch strip having increased abrasive properties compared to the remaining cleaning layer is arranged on or in the cleaning layer, and wherein the scratch strip contains hemp and also consists entirely of natural fibers and/or regenerated fibers.

Abstract: The Dish Washer Track Spray System is the only product of its kind that can be installed into any exiting dishwasher and has the capability of spraying the internal water steam, in all directions, to ensure all dishes come out clean regardless of placement. This unprecedented device is uniquely designed with durable, high-quality materials to ensure long-term sustainability and can easily become a go-to-adaptation accessory for home use and commercial purposes.

Abstract: A Vertical holding rack that has cantilever engineering makes it strong enough to hold a lot of objects with weight, with it easy to install and remove in all types of countertops. A vertical holding rack that the vertical dish rack that goes up vertically along the sink wall and cantilever up above the countertop and leans over into the sink to holds cooking and eating utensils, to drip-dry into the sink without water diverter. A dish rack makes all counter tops/HHS and sinks a more efficient area to place an object when you did not have the HHS countertop to put something there before in a limited small area.

Abstract: An endoscope system according to an aspect of the present invention is an endoscope system including: a speech recognition device configured to receive input of speech and perform speech recognition; an endoscope configured to acquire a medical image of a subject; and a processor. The processor is configured to: cause the endoscope to capture time-series medical images of the subject; detect delimiters of results of the speech recognition during capturing of the time-series medical images; and group and record, in a recording apparatus, the results of the speech recognition, the results being obtained during a period from detection of one of the delimiters until detection of an other one of the delimiters corresponding to the one of the delimiters at a time later than a time at which the one of the delimiters is detected.

Abstract: Ligament repair. Some examples are directed to methods and related systems for calibration of optical equipment for use in a computer-guided endoscopic ligament repair, such as repair of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Other examples are directed to methods and related systems verification of registration between three-dimensional bone models and bone visible through an endoscope during ligament repair. Yet still further examples are directed to intraoperative changes to the tunnel plans for ligament repair.

Abstract: A push switch device of an endoscope includes an electric operation switch and a switch button that pushes the operation switch. The switch button includes: a shaft inserted through a hole of a case body of an operation portion; a button top arranged outside the case body and configured to receive an operational force orthogonal to the shaft; a spherical-shaped pusher configured to push in the operation switch by receiving the operational force; and a flange having an arc and provided at midway of the shaft, the flange being configured such that a part thereof abuts against an inside of the operation portion when the shaft is tilted by the operational force.

Abstract: In some aspects, a sheath device includes a sheath shaft defining a lumen. The sheath shaft is configured to be inserted into the body of a patient. The sheath device includes a valve assembly coupled to a proximal end portion of the sheath shaft. The valve assembly includes a connector and an elastic member. The elastic member is coupled to the connector. The connector includes an arm portion that extends from a sidewall of the connector. The elastic member is configured to operate as a valve. The elastic member defines a lumen.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a medical device, including a handle body, a first valve body housed at least partially within the handle body, a second valve body housed at least partially within the handle body and positioned adjacent to the first valve body, a lens wash inlet port extending from a first side the second valve body at a first angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the second valve body, and a lens wash outlet port extending from a second side of the second valve body at a second angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the second valve body. The first side of the second valve body faces a first direction and the second side of the second valve body faces a second direction, where the first direction is substantially opposite to the second direction.

Abstract: An ultrasound endoscope includes an insertion part including a distal end part having an ultrasound transducer array of ultrasound transducers, a cable inserted into the insertion part, and a substrate, including electrode pads, that electrically connects the ultrasound transducers and the cable, and is disposed in the distal end part. The cable has a non-coaxial cable including a first cable bundle consisting of signal wires and ground wires, and a first shield layer with which the first cable bundle is coated, and an outer coat with which a second cable bundle consisting of the non-coaxial cables is coated. Each first cable bundle is individually led out from the cable, and each signal wire of the first cable bundle is led out and electrically bonded to the corresponding electrode pad. The ultrasound endoscope further includes a fixing part that fixes relative positions of the substrate and each first cable bundle.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to an endoscope for facilitating a medical procedure by creating an anatomic space in or adjacent a target bodily tissue to be imaged. The endoscope can comprise a flexible, elongate tubular member defining a central lumen and an expandable dissecting member coupled to a distal end of the tubular member. The tubular member can further include at least one imaging channel extending longitudinally therethrough. The at least one imaging channel can include a visualization system for conveying an image from the distal end of the tubular member to a user. The expandable dissecting member can define a channel in fluid communication with the central lumen of the tubular member. The expandable dissecting member can extend beyond the distal end of the tubular member.

Abstract: A device is for facilitating an over-the-scope application of a tissue treating element and includes an end cap and control members. The cap includes a proximal portion mounted over a distal end of a scope device and a distal portion including flaps. The proximal portion extends along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end and includes a proximal channel extending therethrough. A proximal end of each flap is pivotally connected to the distal end of the proximal portion so that the flaps are movable between a closed configuration and an expanded configuration. A distal end of each of the members is connected to a corresponding flap so that a longitudinal movement of the members relative to the proximal portion of the cap moves the flaps relative to the proximal portion between the closed and expanded configurations.

Abstract: A distal tip of a medical device may comprise: a housing and an elevator. The elevator may include an opening extending from a first surface of the elevator to a second surface of the elevator. The opening may be configured to receive an accessory medical device therethrough, such that the accessory medical device extends distally of a distalmost end of the housing.

Abstract: A system may comprise a flexible delivery device including a tool channel extending therethrough and an elongated instrument configured to extend within the tool channel. The elongated instrument may include a flexible section and a rigidizable section. The system may also include a selective rigidization system at least partially extending within the elongated instrument and a sensor system configured to determine position information for the rigidizable section relative to a distal portion of the delivery device. The selective rigidization system, responsive to the position information, may be configured to transition a portion of the rigidizable section of the instrument from a bendable state to a rigid state.

Abstract: There is provided herein an endoscope assembly comprising at least one front-pointing viewing element on a front end of a distal section of the endoscope assembly, at least one side-looking viewing element on at least one side wall of the distal section of the endoscope assembly, a working channel configured for insertion of a medical tool towards the distal section, and a system for regulating the direction of exit of medical device wherein said system enables the medical device to exit at multiple angles to the long dimension of the endoscope device either from the front end or through side walls of the distal section of the device.

Abstract: The present technology relates to articulating endoscopes and methods for manufacturing articulating endoscopes. An example endoscope includes an outer jacket extending a length of the endoscope; an outer wall, interior to the outer jacket, of an extrusion extending at least 80% of the length of the endoscope and ending at a bendable region of the endoscope; an inner wall, interior to the outer wall, extending at least 90% of a length of the endoscope and through the bendable region, the inner wall defining a working channel through the endoscope; a plurality of fins extending from the inner wall to the outer wall and defining a plurality of auxiliary channels between the inner wall and the outer wall; a first pull wire extending through a first auxiliary channel of the plurality of auxiliary channels; and a second pull wire extending through a second auxiliary channel of the plurality of auxiliary channels.

Abstract: A method of affixing a window on an endoscope. The method including positioning the window on or in an end part of the endoscope and creating a bezel for the window by overmoulding a lateral edge of the window with amorphous metal.

Abstract: A medical system includes an insertion device including a handle, an insertion portion with at least one lumen, a port fluidly coupled to the lumen, and a connection portion. The medical system also includes a medical device including a handle, an insertion portion, and a connection portion configured to be coupled to the connection portion of the insertion device. The connection portion of the medical device is configured to be coupled to the connection portion of the insertion device to form an electronic and physical connection between the insertion device and the medical device.

Abstract: Tools and systems for the delivery of medical devices or components, and more specifically, to tools and systems that assist or facilitate the delivery of one or more medical device or component over, onto, into, or against, another medical device or component are provided. More specifically, delivery tools and systems for the placement of an endoscopic device over, onto, into, or against, another instrument or endoscope are provided.

Abstract: A scope adapter system includes an adapter body coupled to a handle of a scope device, a rigid shaft, and a mounting mechanism removably coupled to the shaft. The shaft includes a shaft lumen which is sized and shaped to slidably receive a flexible elongated member of the device. A distal end of the lumen is sized so that, when a distal end of the member is received therein, the distal end of the member is snugly held so that an aim of the shaft aims the distal end of the member. The mechanism mounts a proximal end of the shaft to the body so that, when the body is coupled to the handle, the mechanism is mounted on the body and coupled to the shaft and the member is inserted into the lumen so that movement of the handle effects corresponding movements of the distal end of the member.

Abstract: The bite block for endoscopic procedures includes a tubular body, a front plate, a movable surface member and an elastic member. The tubular body has an internal lumen configured to receive an endoscope, and has an upper outer surface and a lower outer surface. The front plate has an upper wall and a lower wall, both connected to the tubular body and the upper wall extending in a first direction and the lower wall extending in a second generally opposite direction. The movable surface member is mounted to one of the upper outer surface and the lower outer surface of the tubular body and is configured to move relative to the tubular body. The elastic member is configured to join the movable surface member and the tubular body. The elastic member exerts a force against movement of the movable surface member in the direction of the tubular body.

Abstract: An endoscope device includes an operation processor and a detection module. The detection module is electrically connected with the operation processor. The detection module includes a tube, an optical transmission component, an optical detector, a signal transmission component, a first holder and a second holder. The optical transmission component has a first part and a second part bent to each other. The optical detector is located above the first part. The signal transmission component is coupled with the optical detector, and is parallel to the second part, and bent from a detection surface of the optical detector. The first holder includes a first accommodating structure adapted to accommodate the optical detector. The second holder includes a second accommodating structure adapted to accommodate the first part, and the optical transmission component and the optical detector are assembled between the first holder and the second holder to install inside the tube.

Abstract: A robot system and a control method for nasotracheal intubation are provided. The robot system for nasotracheal intubation includes an operation console and an intubation operation device arranged at a bedside end of a mobile operating bed through a passive supporting arm. The intubation operation device includes a bronchoscope and a catheter connected with the bronchoscope, a bronchoscope bending device for controlling a tip of the bronchoscope to bend, a bronchoscope rotating device for controlling the bronchoscope to rotate integrally, a bronchoscope conveying device for controlling the bronchoscope to feed and withdraw, and a roller conveying device for controlling the catheter to feed in an auxiliary way. The intubation operation device is installed on the passive supporting arm through a supporting frame, and the tip of the bronchoscope corresponds to a position of a nasal cavity of a patient on the mobile operating bed.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and apparatuses for cleaning a surgical scope, the apparatus comprising: a sheath for removably receiving a tube of the surgical scope, the sheath comprising: a wall defining a channel for receiving the tube, where a distal portion of the wall is configured to extend only partially around a circumference of the tube, a first conduit that defines a liquid flow path, and a second conduit that defines a gas flow path; and at least one nozzle located at a distal end of the distal portion of the wall and configured for directing a flow of liquid from the first conduit across a lens of the surgical scope and directing a flow of gas from the second conduit across the lens of the surgical scope to clear the liquid from the lens.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for controlling an endoscope, comprising a. an endoscope adapted to provide real time images of FOV within a body cavity; said FOV defines FOVx-axis, FOVy-axis and FOVz-axis, b. a maneuvering system for maneuvering said endoscope; said maneuvering system defines an X-axis, a y-axis; and, a z-axis; c. control means adapted to receive commands of motions from a user to maneuver said endoscope; and d. a data processing system in communication with said control means, adapted to instruct said maneuvering system to maneuver said endoscope according to said commands of motions; wherein said data control means instructs said maneuvering system to maneuver said endoscope according to said commands of motions relative to said FOVx-axis, said FOVy-axis and said FOVz-axis, regardless of said X-axis, said y-axis and said z-axis as defined by said maneuvering system.

Abstract: A processor is configured to: obtain image signals of multiple kinds different from each other in a first exposure period in which observation illumination light is emitted and in a second exposure period in which correction illumination light is emitted; calculate image signal brightness from image signals that differ from each other among the image signals; output a control amount that changes depending on the image signal brightness; generate exposure control signals different from each other based on the image signals; and control a light source and an image pick-up optical system depending on the exposure control signals.

Abstract: In an oxygen saturation mode, an oxygen saturation image is generated that includes a high-oxygen-saturation region in which a color tone of a base image is controlled by a first color tone control method and a low-oxygen-saturation region in which the color tone of the base image is controlled by a second color tone control method different from the first color tone control method. In a threshold value determination mode for determining a threshold value, a threshold value calculation region is displayed on a display, and the threshold value is calculated based on at least oxygen saturations in the threshold value calculation region, which are calculated in accordance with a threshold value calculation operation.

Abstract: Medical device reprocessing systems, such as endoscope reprocessing systems, can include a processing chamber configured to receive one or more medical devices to be cleaned and a spray arm assembly configured to rotate relative to processing chamber. The spray arm assembly can include a spray arm and a passive emitter. A non-contact receiver coupled to the processing chamber can detect the presence of the passive emitter, and a controller in communication with the non-contact receiver can detect when the passive emitter is positioned at the detectable position proximate the non-contact receiver and increment a count of detected rotations of the spray arm assembly each time the passive emitter is positioned at the detectable position proximate the non-contact receiver and compare the count to an expected count. If the count is lower than expected, the controller can output an alert or shut down the system.

Abstract: A tray for a cleaning machine is hereby disclosed. In some examples, the tray has a coupling block configured to couple to a module of a cleaning machine while the tray is inserted into the machine. The coupling block can include through-holes configured to fluidly connect at least one medical apparatus lying in the tray to cleaning fluid ports of a cleaning machine. A blind groove and/or C-shaped jaws may be adapted to provide engagement between the coupling block and the cleaning machine.

Abstract: A method of detecting connectivity of a biopsy channel of an endoscope during an endoscope reprocessing procedure may involve connecting a fluid supply line to the biopsy channel and a fluid detection sensor to a suction connector on the endoscope. After connection, a fluid can be introduced into the fluid supply line connected to the biopsy channel of the endoscope. The reprocessing machine can determine whether the fluid supply line is adequately connected to the biopsy channel of the endoscope based on detection of the fluid by the fluid detection sensor.