Abstract: A sponge is provided that can include an absorbent layer, a scrubbing layer, and a scrubbing enhancer. The absorbent layer can comprise cellulose. The scrubbing layer can be attached to a surface of the absorbent layer. The scrubbing layer can comprise a plant material and a synthetic material. The scrubbing enhancer can be at least partially disposed within an opening of the scrubbing layer. The scrubbing enhancer can form an at least partially enclosed area. The at least partially enclosed area can be configured to receive soap.

Abstract: A frame system for a modular construction of flat mop cleaning device frames including a first carrier plate having a first length in a longitudinal direction and a first width in a transverse direction, and a second carrier plate having a second length in the longitudinal direction different from the first length and a second width in the transverse direction corresponding to the first width. The frame system includes a third carrier plate having a third length in the longitudinal direction different from the first and second length, and a third width in the transverse direction corresponding to the first and second width. The frame system further includes a first clamp forming longitudinal delimitations of the first, second and third carrier plates and a second clamp forming longitudinal delimitations of the third carrier plate. The second clamp has a greater length than the first clamp.

Abstract: A dust pan for use on grooved or uneven surfaces, such as a truck bed. The grooves of the dust pan allow the dust pan to be flush with the surface and prevent any debris from being swept under the dust pan. The ridges of the dust pan can be manufactured to conform to various grooved or uneven truck beds and other surfaces.

Abstract: A dishwasher including a tub forming a washing chamber, a door configured to open or close the tub, and a sealing member configured to seal a gap between the tub and the door. The sealing member includes a fixed body coupleable to the tub and a sealing body extending from the fixed body toward the door. The sealing body includes a contact portion configured to be in contact with the door, a support portion to connect the fixed body and the contact portion, and a bend portion to be bent toward the fixed body while the door is pressing the contact portion. The bend portion includes a bending end connected to the support portion.

Abstract: A household appliance for treating articles according to a cycle of operation includes a chassis with an interior surface at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving the articles according to the cycle of operation. A dispenser assembly can be provided with the household appliance and operably coupled to the interior surface. The dispenser can include a cartridge seat configured to receive a cartridge with a treating chemistry reservoir.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-carrying household appliance, in particular a dishwasher or a washing machine. The household appliance comprises a tub in which items to be cleaned can be arranged for cleaning, a detergent unit with a detergent reservoir and a detergent supply unit for supplying detergent from the detergent reservoir into the tub. The detergent reservoir is configured to hold detergent in the form of a solid. The detergent supply unit comprises a separating device for partially separating detergent from the solid detergent held in the detergent reservoir. The detergent reservoir is configured to hold detergent for at least two cleaning processes.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance and a wash assembly for tubular articles in a dishwasher includes a base forming a conduit, a nozzle fluidly coupled to the conduit and configured to fit within a reusable straw such that the nozzle provides a dedicated flow of wash fluid to the inside of the straw. The wash assembly includes a retainer system to removably secure the straw to the wash assembly. The retainer system may include a resilient clip secured to the nozzle and deformable to accept and release the straw.

Abstract: A smart mat provides a frame having a platform spaced apart from a base plate so as to define a compartment between the platform and the base plate wherein one or more powered brushes are operatively associated with the frame so that an operative surface of at least one of the one or more powered brushes projects above the platform, and an artificial intelligence functionality operatively associated with the one or more powered brushes so that activation thereof is based on the AIF sensing a user.

Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes a processor. An image signal includes a first image signal corresponding to first light and a second image signal corresponding to second light. The processor determines at least one of whether or not a submucosa region or a bleeding region is included in an image based on the image signal. In a case where the submucosa region is included, the processor performs conversion processing that increases a combination ratio of the second image signal to the first image signal in an image region including the submucosa region, and allocates a combined image signal to a G-channel. In a case where the bleeding region is included, the processor performs conversion processing that increases a combination ratio of the first image signal to the second image signal in an image region including the bleeding region, and allocates the combined image signal to the G-channel.

Abstract: A free space optics interface assembly includes a housing defining a free space chamber, an optical transmitter at a first end of the free space chamber, an optical receiver at a second end of the free space chamber, a first end plate secured to a first end flange of the housing, a second end plate secured to a second end flange of the housing, a first elastic material in the first end plate and located to compress against the first end flange of the housing when the first end plate is secured to the first end flange of the housing, and a second elastic material in the second end plate and configured to compress against the second end flange of the housing when the second end plate is secured to the second end flange of the housing.

Abstract: A laparoscopic image manipulation method including: capturing a video stream of laparoscopic images of a patient using a laparoscope inserted into the patient during a laparoscopic procedure, feeding the captured laparoscopic images to a video processor configured to adding additional information as overlay over the captured laparoscopic images, producing a composite image by rendering a representation of a 3D model of a target organ or structure using a renderer and merging the rendered representation of the 3D model with the captured laparoscopic image, and displaying the composite image on a monitor.

Abstract: An endoscope device for connection with a catheter having a connecting portion and a tubular body portion includes a handgrip mechanism and a replaceable insertion tube mechanism. The handgrip mechanism includes a handgrip unit, a connecting tube having a first mating end portion, a locking ring, and a signal connector signally connected to the handgrip unit. The replaceable insertion tube mechanism includes an insertion tube having opposite second mating end portion and insertion end portion, and an image capturing unit having an image capture device mounted on the insertion end portion and a signal terminal signally connected to the image capture device. The second mating end portion is detachably and coaxially connected to the first mating end portion. The locking ring is detachably and threadedly connected to the second mating end portion so as to secure the first and second mating end portions in an end-to-end manner.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for a suction valve assembly for a medical device. The suction valve assembly includes a valve body, a sliding shaft, and a shaft seal. The valve body has central channel extending vertically between a vent opening in the top and a working opening in the bottom and a side channel extending from the central channel to the side surface. A plurality of vertical recesses in the central channel extend from the top of the valve body, having bottoms above the side channel. The shaft seal is attached to the exterior surface of the sliding shaft and moves to seat against the recess bottoms to obstruct air flow between the side channel and the vent opening.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a medical observation system, a method, and a medical observation device, which are capable of maintaining accuracy of three-dimensional information, even in a case where a change occurs in an optical system. A medical observation system acquires operative field data acquired by a medical observation device, detects a change in an optical system of the medical observation device, estimates a parameter representing a state of the optical system after a change occurs in the optical system in a case where the change in the optical system is detected, and sets a generation condition of three-dimensional information based on the operative field data by using an estimation result. The present technology can be applied to a surgery assisting system.

Abstract: Flexible elongate devices include an elongate body having an articulable body portion and an axial support structure within the articulable body portion. The axial support structure can include links longitudinally stacked on one another, where each of the links includes a body defining a plurality of pull wire openings, an outwardly protruding hinge, and a socket. The socket is circumferentially offset relative to the hinge and configured to receive the hinge of one of the links therein. The flexible elongate device can include a distal member disposed at a distal end of the axial support structure, a proximal member disposed at a proximal end of the axial support structure, and a braid sheath surrounding the axial support structure within the articulable body portion, where ends of the braid sheath are coupled to the distal and proximal members.

Abstract: An endoscope including: a handle; an insertion cord extending from the handle and including at least a distal tip; a working channel which during suction is configured to let a fluid and a mucus and a clot suctioned from the patient's body cavity flow therethrough; and a clot dissecting channel which is configured to eject a fluid stream for dissecting the clot before or while the clot enters the working channel, the clot dissecting channel being directed towards and opening up towards the working channel or a distal extension of the working channel in the distal tip.

Abstract: A medical device shaft may include a tubular member, a braided tube, and an outer tube. The tubular member may define a working channel capable of receiving an accessory instrument. The braided tube may surround and contact the tubular liner. The outer tube may surrounding and contact the braided tube.

Abstract: Systems and methods for visualizing ablated tissue are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for imaging tissue comprising: a catheter having a distal end and a proximal end; an inflatable balloon disposed about the distal end of the catheter; and an optical housing extending from the distal end of the catheter into the balloon, the optical housing being configured to position inside the balloon a light source for illuminating a tissue outside the balloon and a camera for imaging the illuminated tissue.

Abstract: A cleaning device for an imaging instrument includes a tubular member sized to receive a shaft of an imaging instrument; a collar configured to be coupled to the shaft of the imaging instrument; a collar latching element movably coupled to the tubular member; and a tubular member anti-rotation feature configured to fix a relative rotational orientation between the tubular member and the collar.

Abstract: A medical device reduces the risk of operating room fires caused by light sources by shielding the illuminated light cable from directly interacting with surgical drapes or patient skin. The device includes a silicone housing that mates circumferentially over existing endoscopic light cables and a thermal insulator can be positioned over the light emitting tip of the cable.

Abstract: An intraoral scanner includes a probe housing disposed at a distal end of an elongate wand. The probe housing forms an interior volume. The intraoral scanner further includes a distributed projector disposed in the interior volume. The distributed projector includes a diode module including a laser diode configured to emit a beam of light. The distributed projector further includes a lens module including a first pattern generating optical element configured to generate structured light based on at least a first portion of the beam of light. The lens module is disposed at least a threshold distance from the diode module.

Abstract: A dental imaging system for capturing images of a patient's arches and teeth includes a central processor for storing images, a camera having a camera lens and a camera housing, and a camera holder having a tray, an angled column extending from a front of the tray and an engagement mechanism positioned at a distal end of the angled column. The engagement mechanism is configured to releasably engage the camera to orient the camera lens toward the patient's arches and teeth.

Abstract: The present invention provides a 3D visual acuity test method, including: (a) making a subject cognize how to solve a problem; (b) providing the subject with a 3D image including the problem; and (c) receiving an answer to the problem from the subject, wherein steps (b) and (c) are performed together with measuring the brain waves of the subject, and a time from when the 3D image is provided in step (b) to when a cognitive peak for the answer to the problem appears in the brain waves is measured and used as data for determining the 3D visual acuity.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided herein. One aspect of the invention provides a computer-implemented method including: (a) displaying a marker at a location on a display screen; (b) repositioning the marker in different locations across the display screen; (c) receiving, from a user input mechanism, user input; (d) determining a given location of the marker when the user input is received; and (e) determining from the received input, that a user views double vision of the marker at the given location.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, an ophthalmic system for examining the eye of a patient includes a detector and computer. The detector detects waves reflected from the eye, and the waves convey information about the eye. The detector then generates a detector signal that communicates the information about the eye. The computer performs a contact lens check by determining a characteristic from the eye information indicating the potential presence of a contact lens. The computer generates a notification warning of the potential presence of a contact lens and instructs an output device to provide the notification.

Abstract: A line-field parallel swept optical coherence tomography (OCT) system optimized for high-resolution ophthalmic imaging and capable of broad industrial applications. The system employs a gain chip using gallium-aluminum-arsenide (GaAlAs) for light amplification within a specific “water window” wavelength range, suitable for deep tissue imaging. The design incorporates a hermetically sealed packaging with an optional thermoelectric cooler and utilizes a single angled facet (SAF) with high reflectivity and antireflective coatings to enhance laser performance. The optical path includes a collimating lens, a cat's eye focusing lens, and a bandpass filter adjustable via an angle control actuator for dynamic wavelength tuning. The system features a rotator-derotator mechanism utilizing Dove prisms or k-mirror devices, for example, for precise radial scanning. This allows for quick, accurate imaging, making it ideal for capturing high-resolution images of the retina and other surfaces.

Abstract: A retinal vessel shadow view optical coherence tomography (RVSV-OCT) image can be created by receiving, at an enhanced OCT processing system, volumetric OCT scan of a patient. The system can segment the volumetric OCT scan to determine layer boundaries and delineate a boundary of interest based on the determined layer boundaries of the segmented volumetric OCT scan. En face vascular information can be extracted to create an RVSV-OCT image by determining a first offset from the boundary of interest and a second offset from the boundary of interest; extracting volumetric data from an area between the first offset and the second offset to create a three-dimensional volume; and identifying a two-dimensional surface from the three-dimensional volume, the two-dimensional surface being the RVSV-OCT image. The RVSV-OCT image can be provided for analysis, for example, to evaluate retinal vascular disease in preterm infants at risk for retinopathy of prematurity.

Abstract: A retinal camera, comprises a light source, a light guide, optical components and a light sensor. The light source emits light according to a first light emission geometry. The light guide has an illuminated end receiving the light from the light source with a geometry corresponding to the first light emission geometry of the light source. The light source also has a light emitting end receiving the light from the illuminated end and emitting the light according to a second light emission geometry. The optical components direct the light from the light emitting end of the light guide on an illumination path to reproduce the second light emission geometry on an eye of a subject and direct light reflected by the eye of the subject on an imaging path. The light sensor receives the reflected light on the imaging path and creates an image based on the reflected light.

Abstract: A pressure sensor apparatus is provided. In another aspect, a wireless intraocular pressure sensor includes a deformable or stretchable inductor having a three-dimensionally serpentine or wavy shape. A further aspect of an intraocular pressure sensing system includes a closed loop, deformable and variable inductor of an undulating shape in lateral and depth directions, within a ring-shaped and polymeric carrier layer, sized to contact an eye. A method of making a wireless intraocular pressure sensor, including a three-dimensionally deformable metal layer, is also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting the psychological or physical state of a person. The system includes a signal transmitter coupled with a signal receiver, a signal receiver coupled to a signal transmitter, and a sensor element coupled to a body capable of determining the heart rate of the wearer. A first transmitter transmits a request for the physiological state of the wearer of a sensor to a signal receiver. The signal receiver, preferably coupled to the sensor, obtains the heart rate from the sensor, which measures and transmits back to the receiver a heart rate, which in turn determines the physiological state of the wearer of the sensor to determine the degree of acceptance, satisfaction, rejection or anger.

Abstract: A method includes receiving intraoral scan data of dental site of a patient, generating a virtual three-dimensional (3D) model of the dental site using the intraoral scan data, and outputting a view of the virtual 3D model to a display. The method further includes identifying a plurality of areas of interest (AOIs) on the virtual 3D model, determining adjustments to the view of the virtual 3D model to transition between views of the plurality of AOIs, and automatically adjusting the view of the virtual 3D model based on the determined adjustments.

Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses for detecting defects on at least one tooth in the dentin or tooth enamel area that include providing an intra-oral camera that includes a confined light injector; projecting a spatially confined light in a first direction via the confined light injector at an illumination point of the at least one tooth; recording, by an image sensor, one or more surface light distribution images received via captured light that is backscattered from the tooth; and computing, by a tooth defect detection module, a defect condition of the at least one tooth by classifying the one or more surface light distribution images based on computation of light distribution differences in the one or more surface light distribution images caused by defective tooth material.

Abstract: Light is projected from a light source in a first direction towards a tooth. The light source generates at least infrared light in the wavelength range of 950 nm to 2500 nm. A colloidal quantum dot (CQD) sensor records one or more surface light distribution images produced at the surface of the tooth by the projected light and the one or more surface light distribution images are used to compute a defect condition of the tooth.

Abstract: A photoacoustic flow cytometry (PAFC) device for the in vivo detection of cells circulating in blood or lymphatic vessels is described. Ultrasound transducers attached to the skin of an organism detect the photoacoustic ultrasound waves emitted by target objects in response to their illumination by at least one pulse of laser energy delivered using at least one wavelength. The wavelengths of the laser light pulse may be varied to optimize the absorption of the laser energy by the target object. Target objects detected by the device may be unlabelled biological cells or cell products, contrast agents, or biological cells labeled with one or more contrast agents.

Abstract: A system and method for performing optoacoustic classification prediction is provided. The method utilizes one or more processors in connection with receiving OA feature scores in connection with OA images collected from a patient examination for a volume of interest. The volume of interest includes a lesion. The method applies the OA feature scores to a classification model to obtain a predictive result indicative of a trait of the lesion.

Abstract: Systems configured to acquire temperature signals from an Abreu Brain Thermal Tunnel (ABTT), to analyze the temperatures signals, and to determine a condition of a human body from the analysis, and a method for doing the same, are described. In addition, systems for application of thermal signals to the ABTT for treatment of conditions are described.

Abstract: A tool for measuring a density of a clot within a vessel of a patient includes a first depth indicator wire disposed in the lumen of the flexible catheter. The second end of the first depth indicator wire extends distally beyond the second distal end of the catheter. A chamber has a piston disposed within the chamber. The proximal end of the first depth indicator wire is connected to the distal side of the piston. A spring is disposed within the chamber. A second depth indicator wire is connected to the proximal side of the piston. A proximal end of the second depth indicator wire extends proximally beyond the proximal end of the chamber and has a plurality of depth indicator markers on an exterior surface thereof.

Abstract: A system for potassium measurement comprising: a chemical sensor configured to output a chemical sensor output signal indicative of a first estimate of a potassium level of a user of the system; a cardiac sensor configured to output a cardiac sensor output signal indicative of a second estimate of the potassium level of the user; and a controller configured to generate an output indicative of the potassium level of the user based on the first and second estimates.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-object biometric information measurement device, which includes at least one sensor module and a processor connected to the sensor module, and the processor recognizes at least one of sneezing information, heart rate/respiratory rate information and core temperature information of an object located in a measurement target space based on sensing data collected through the sensor module.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a wearable device includes multiple sensors and a processor. The processor is designed to: identify a user's heart rate using a heart rate sensor in contact with a first body part; determine if the heart rate is at or above a reference level; provide a guide to contact a body temperature sensor with a designated second body part if the heart rate is high; acquire body temperature data via the sensor after the guide is given; and output a notification based on the acquired body temperature data.

Abstract: Several methods of automatically measuring blood pressure are disclosed, which may include applying a sphygmometer cuff coupled to a transducer or detector capable of detecting an imaging signal to an extremity of a patient. The detector may include an ultrasonic or photoacoustic means of determining blood pressure. A device for automatically measuring blood pressure utilizing several methods and having a variety of configurations for obtaining blood pressure data from a patient is also disclosed.

Abstract: The current disclosure provides systems and methods for monitoring a whole-body fatigue (WBF) of a worker while the worker performs physical activity (e.g., labor) via a wearable WBF assessment device worn by the worker. The WBF is calculated using a critical power (CP) bioenergetic model that is individually calibrated to the worker based on periodic WBF self-assessments performed by the worker via the WBF assessment device. The WBF assessment device includes a biosensor that monitors the worker's heart rate. The customized CP model is based on estimating a physical intensity of the physical activity based on a percentage of heart rate reserve (% HRR) of the worker calculated from the heart rate.

Abstract: Head-mounted apparatus and a sensing method are provided. The head-mounted apparatus include a pair of frames, a bridge part, a pair of nose pads, a sensing device and a processing circuit. The sensing device includes a first light source and a first light sensor disposed in one of the pair of nose pads according to a first arrangement, and a second light source and a second light sensor disposed in another one of the pair of nose pads according to a second arrangement. The first arrangement is opposite to the second arrangement. The processing circuit is configured to determine whether or not the head-mounted apparatus is in a wearing state according to first through fourth sensed signals, and obtain a heart rate of a user by processing the first through fourth sensed signals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of identifying or monitoring circulatory failure in a subject, which method comprises assessing the microcirculation in the limbus and optionally also the bulbar conjunctiva of the subject, said method comprising assessing the following parameter(s) in the subject's limbus and optionally also in their bulbar conjunctiva: (i) functional capillary density (FCD); and/or (ii) capillary flow velocity (CFV); wherein parameters (i) and (ii) are assessed by microscopy. The present invention also relates to apparatus and software designed for performance of such a method.

Abstract: A surgical stapler includes a stapler cartridge having a plurality of staples. The surgical stapler also includes a spectroscopy assembly disposed within the stapler cartridge and having a plurality of light sources and a plurality of photodetectors interspersed among the plurality of light sources. The surgical stapler further includes a controller coupled to the spectroscopy assembly. The controller is configured to activate the plurality of light sources to irradiate tissue contacting the stapler cartridge with a light. The controller is further configured to receive signals from the plurality of photodetectors based on reflected light detected by the plurality of photodetectors and to determine a degree of blood perfusion in the tissue based on the signals.

Abstract: Spinal device/implants are provided, comprising a spinal device/implant and a sensor.

Abstract: A system and method for minimizing signal interference in coaxial cables carrying signals for electrical impedance tomography (EIT) by compensating for losses from both the series and shunt elements on the path from the source to the load, providing a compensated load current and voltage. One or a series of two-port networks is used to modify a current source with applied current to compensate for losses in the cable to attain the desired load current. The input current is adjusted using the measured voltage and the shunting output and stray impedance, preferably determined during a calibration process.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance (MR) imaging system, comprising a magnetics system having a plurality of magnetics components configured to produce magnetic fields for performing magnetic resonance imaging, and a sensor configured to detect electromagnetic interference conducted by a patient into an imaging region of the MR imaging system. The sensor may comprise at least one electrical conductor configured for electrically coupling to the patient. The MR imaging system may further comprise a noise reduction system configured to receive the electromagnetic interference from the sensor and to suppress electromagnetic interference in detected MR signals received by the MR imaging system based on the electromagnetic interference detected by the sensor.

Abstract: Magneto-mechanical capsules can include a body, a first magnet attached to a first end of the body, a second magnet attached to a second end of the body, and a third magnet disposed between the first magnet and the second magnet. In some cases, the third magnet is configured to oscillate in response to an external magnetic field to produce a second magnetic field.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for imaging of a scope during an endoscopy procedure. The apparatus comprises an endoscopy device configured for placement at or around an abdomen of a patient during the endoscopic procedure; one or more sensors comprised in the endoscopy device and configured to obtain or provide information related to positioning of an endoscope in relation with the front portion of the endoscopy device or with a set of anatomical landmarks of the patient; and a visual indication component that changes visual output relative to a position of an endoscope.