Abstract: A cartridge assembly may be utilized in combination with an electronic nicotine delivery system for the safe, efficient and cost-effective means for delivering a controlled dose of nicotine to a user on demand. The cartridge assembly includes a reservoir with a material for holding liquid nicotine or a liquid nicotine solution and is constructed from a material that is chemically resistant to nicotine or nicotine solution. The cartridge assembly includes an anti-counterfeit feature to prevent use of an unauthorized cartridge in the electronic nicotine delivery system. The cartridge assembly also includes an anti-reuse feature that precludes reuse of the cartridge assembly once removed from the electronic nicotine delivery system. Essentially, the cartridge assembly is designed for a single use only.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chewing gum comprising at least a gum core comprising nicotine polacrilex, at least a one outer coating covering the core, comprising at least one sugar alcohol or mixtures of sugar alcohols and, at least a one portion fused onto the outer coating, wherein the portion comprises nicotine bitartrate or nicotine ditartrate dihydrate and at least one sugar alcohol or a mixture of sugar alcohols and at least one buffer present in the coating and/or in a portion fused to the coating.

Abstract: A computing device may be configured for user interaction with specific timing mechanisms and access rules that may improve a user's preparedness for and ultimate success with a behavior change effort, such as smoking cessation, healthy eating, and/or behaviors to promote a healthy pregnancy. The computing device may include a processor that executes an enforcement module on the condition that both a user attempts to access a first content-interaction module between the first end time on a first scheduled date and a second start time on a second scheduled date and the user did not attempt to access the first content-interaction module between the first start time on the first scheduled date and the first end time on the first scheduled date. The enforcement module may indicate that the first content-interaction module is no longer available and that a second content-interaction module will become available on the second scheduled date.

Abstract: A device for providing nicotine replacement therapy may be provided. The device may comprise a dispenser for dispensing a nicotine formulation. The device may comprise an actuating member mounted to actuate the dispenser. The device may comprise a lockout mechanism that may be movable between an operative position that may allow the actuating member to move so as to actuate the dispenser, and a non-operative position that may prevent the actuating member from moving. The device may comprise a processor. The processor may be configured to determine an amount of nicotine that was previously consumed by a user. The processor may be configured to send a lockout mechanism signal to the lockout mechanism that causes the lockout mechanism to move to the non-operative position.

Abstract: A system to generate a vapor from a liquid includes an electric heater and an elongate wick. The electric heater defines an interior void having an inner surface and a plurality of apertures, and it is formed of an electrically resistive material contained within a heat diffusing material. The elongate wick is formed of a durable elongate structure having a plurality of liquid-conducting features on the outer surface. At least a portion of the liquid-conducting features of the elongate wick proximate the first end engage at least a portion of the one inner surface of the electric heater and are capable of conducting a the liquid from a source proximate the second end of the wick along the outer surface of the elongate wick to the electric heater.

Abstract: A novel disposable cartridge for use in an electronic nicotine delivery system having an electric heater includes a reservoir containing a nicotine-containing liquid, a port in liquid communication with the reservoir, a liquid barrier disposed proximate the port to prevent undesired leakage of the nicotine-containing liquid from the reservoir, and a durable, elongate wick arranged and configured to be slideable in the port and to contact the nicotine-containing liquid in the reservoir.

Abstract: A system to generate a vapor from a liquid includes an electric heater and an elongate wick. The electric heater defines an interior void having an inner surface and a plurality of apertures, and it is formed of an electrically resistive material contained within a heat diffusing material. The elongate wick is formed of a durable elongate structure having a plurality of liquid-conducting features on the outer surface. At least a portion of the liquid-conducting features of the elongate wick proximate the first end engage at least a portion of the one inner surface of the electric heater and are capable of conducting a the liquid from a source proximate the second end of the wick along the outer surface of the elongate wick to the electric heater.

Abstract: A novel disposable cartridge for use in an electronic nicotine delivery system having an electric heater includes a reservoir containing a nicotine-containing liquid, a port in liquid communication with the reservoir, a liquid barrier disposed proximate the port to prevent undesired leakage of the nicotine-containing liquid from the reservoir, and a durable, elongate wick arranged and configured to be slideable in the port and to contact the nicotine-containing liquid in the reservoir.

Abstract: A novel disposable cartridge for use in an electronic nicotine delivery system having an electric heater includes a reservoir containing a nicotine-containing liquid, a port in liquid communication with the reservoir, a liquid barrier disposed proximate the port to prevent undesired leakage of the nicotine-containing liquid from the reservoir, and a durable, elongate wick arranged and configured to be slideable in the port and to contact the nicotine-containing liquid in the reservoir.

Abstract: A system to generate a vapor from a liquid includes an electric heater and an elongate wick. The electric heater defines an interior void having an inner surface and a plurality of apertures, and it is formed of an electrically resistive material contained within a heat diffusing material. The elongate wick is formed of a durable elongate structure having a plurality of liquid-conducting features on the outer surface. At least a portion of the liquid-conducting features of the elongate wick proximate the first end engage at least a portion of the one inner surface of the electric heater and are capable of conducting a the liquid from a source proximate the second end of the wick along the outer surface of the elongate wick to the electric heater.

Abstract: Solid pharmaceutical dosage form for the release of at least one Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) in the oral cavity comprising a core coated by at least one film coating. The core comprises at least one API. One or more organoleptically disturbing sensations induced by one or several of the APIs and/or of inactive components of the solid pharmaceutical dosage form is/are reduced by constituents of said film coating. Said constituents comprise at least one film-forming polymer and at least one flavoring agent or at least one sweetener.

Abstract: A post cure tire inflator is provided for use with a tire press to inflate and cure vulcanized tires. The post cure inflator includes a frame fixed between a pair of outer support columns, a first movable beam that is linearly movable relative to the frame, and a second movable beam that is linearly movable relative to both of the frame and the first movable beam. A pair of inflator stations is arranged in a vertically separated formation with each inflator station including a pair of axially aligned, vertically separable tire inflating chuck rings. One of the tire inflating chuck rings from each pair of inflator stations is secured to the frame, and the other tire inflating chuck ring from each pair of inflator stations is secured to one of the first and second movable beams.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods for disrupting biofilms. In some embodiments, the compounds and compositions comprise unsaturated long chain alcohols and/or aldehydes, or combinations of such compounds. In further embodiments, the present invention contains therapeutic actives to help reduce and/or eradicate the bacteria in the biofilm once the film is disrupted.

Abstract: A tire curing press for curing vulcanized tires includes an upper cavity part and a base that at least partially forms the lower cavity part. A movable platen is supported by the base that supports a tire mold section received within the upper cavity part. In various examples, an outer riser column is secured to the base and extends vertically upwards from the base to support the upper cavity part, a multi-height lock ring is disposed upon the base and is configured to interface with an annular flange of the upper cavity part via a bayonet connection, first and second cylinders are configured to apply a substantially equal squeeze pressure to the movable platen to thereby establish a final tire curing pressure within the press cavity, and/or a lock plate is carried by the upper cavity part and includes a locking surface for selective engagement with an abutment shoulder.