Abstract: A cigarette includes lighting and mouth ends. It may include a smokable segment disposed at the lighting end. It also includes a mouth-end segment; an aerosol-generation system disposed between the lighting and mouth ends, which includes (i) a heat-generation segment adjacent the smokable segment, including a heat source and an insulation layer and (ii) an aerosol-generating segment including a substrate, which may include tobacco pellets and aerosol-forming material disposed in a substrate cavity between the heat generation segment and the mouth end; a piece of outer wrapping material that provides an overwrap around at least a portion of the aerosol-generating segment, the heat-generation segment, and at least a portion of the smokable segment and includes a foil strip laminated thereon; those segments being connected together by the overwrap to provide a cigarette rod; that is connected to the mouth-end segment using tipping material.

Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for manufacturing filters for smoking articles. The method comprises providing hollow tubes (309) of filter material. Each hollow tube has an outer diameter and an inner diameter. The method further comprises providing filter inserts (205). Each filter insert (205)has a first portion having a cross sectional dimension larger than the inner diameter of the hollow tube. The method further comprises inserting each filter insert (205) into a hollow tube (309) of filter material. During inserting, the first portion of the filter insert (205) engages with the hollow tube (309) to retain the filter insert in the hollow tube.

Abstract: An exemplary atomizer includes a housing, a solution reservoir, and an atomizing part. The housing defines an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air passage communicating the air inlet and the air outlet. The solution reservoir is received in the housing and is configured for reserving tobacco solution. The atomizing part is configured for atomizing the tobacco solution. The atomizing part includes an atomizing cup with an atomizing cavity, and an atomizing unit received in the atomizing cavity. The atomizer further includes a first solution conducting component between the solution reservoir and the atomizing part. The first solution conducting component is configured for conveying the tobacco solution from the solution reservoir to the atomizing cup for atomization. The first solution conducting component includes a porous ceramic body. The tobacco solution is absorbed and stored in the porous ceramic body, and is then conveyed to the atomizing unit for atomization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation method of a porous ceramic, the porous ceramic, and a use thereof in the electronic cigarette. The method of preparing a porous ceramic includes: mixing amorphous silica, aluminum oxide and iron oxide uniformly to obtain a mixture; sintering the mixture at a temperature of 1000° C. to 1400° C. for 0.5 hour to 3 hours to obtain a precursor; grinding the precursor to obtain precursor powder; mixing the precursor powder, sodium silicate, and porogen uniformly to obtain a premix; mixing and extruding the premix with water to obtain a molded body; and heat preserving the molded body at a temperature of 200° C. to 600° C. for 1 hour to 6 hours, and sintering the molded body at a temperature of 700° C. to 1200° C. for 0.5 hour to 3 hours to obtain the porous ceramic.

Abstract: An electronic vaporizer including a heating element for heating a fluid to produce a vapor; a power source to provide electrical power to the heating element for heating the fluid; and a power control circuit configured to regulate a supply of electrical power from the power source to the heating element based at least in part on an operating temperature of the heating element and a temperature setting to prevent the operating temperature of the heating element from exceeding the temperature setting.

Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a method of administering nicotine to a user via inhalation of the nicotine through an aerosol generating device comprising the steps of: (a) providing an aerosol-generating device in which tobacco contained in the aerosol-generating device is electrically heated to a temperature of less than about 400 degrees Celsius; and (b) allowing the user to inhale the aerosol derived from the electrically heated tobacco; wherein the aerosol contains levels of nicotine that are about the same as the levels in combusted tobacco; and wherein the level of one or more harmful or potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) other than nicotine in the aerosol is lower than the level in combusted tobacco.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes an electronic cigarette body. The electronic cigarette body is provided with an atomizer assembly for atomizing a cigarette liquid; a battery assembly for supplying power to the atomizer assembly; an airflow sensing assembly for sensing a smoking action; and a control module for controlling the battery assembly to supply power to the atomizer assembly. An accommodating space is formed between the atomizer assembly and the battery assembly, and a lamp assembly electrically connected to the battery assembly is accommodated in the accommodating space. A light-transmittable portion for transmitting light emitted from the lamp assembly to the outside of the electronic cigarette body is provided on the sidewall of the electronic cigarette body at a position corresponding to the accommodating space, and a fluorescent layer is provided on the outer surface of the electronic cigarette body at an area corresponding to the light-transmittable portion.

Abstract: A user-replaceable e-liquid cartridge adapted to be inserted into or attached to a portable, personal storage and carrying case for an e-liquid e-cigarette PV. The combination of cartridge and case forms in normal use a portable, personal device for the storage and carrying of the PV and its re-filling with e-liquid.

Abstract: A compression undergarment is provided that has a first compression portion configured to fit about a torso of a wearer, and a second fashionable portion connected to the compression portion and configured to appear as a neck area of a common fashionable, workplace or otherwise fashionable/stylish shirt. When worn with an over garment, only the fashionable portion is exposed, providing an appearance that a complete fashionable shirt is being worn under the over garment.

Abstract: A bustier garment may have first and second support structures that are housed within a housing. The first and second support structures may be positioned within the housing such that each of the respective support structures correspond to a position between a center and a bottom of a wearer's first and second respective breasts when the bustier garment is worn by a wearer. In one embodiment, the bustier garment may include first and second support structures that are positioned and oriented within a housing such that the respective first and second support structures are substantially perpendicular to a vertical midline of the garment and/or substantially parallel to a lower edge of the garment.

Abstract: A garment such as a jacket includes a front provided with one or more pockets, each pocket having an inner and an outer opening so that a user can get access to the interior space of a pocket through either of said openings. In one embodiment a panel is provided to hide the pockets, with an opening providing access to the external openings of the pockets. Closure elements, such as zippers, hoop-and-loop strips or buttons are used as closure means.

Abstract: A side zippered pant that zippers up to the waistband on the outside legs of the pant to provide easily removable pants. The top of the zipper with the pull is placed at the bottom of the ankle when fully zippered. The bottom of the zipper is just under the waistband so that the zipper is unzipped upwardly toward the hip.

Abstract: A convertible cover includes a cover and first and second nonrectangular panels. The first and second nonrectangular panels each have a generally horizontal set of opposing sides and a generally vertical set of opposing sides. The generally horizontal set of opposing sides is attached to the cover and the generally vertical set of opposing sides is not attached to the cover.

Abstract: Garments having an evacuation harness that are intended for connection to each other, with each garment having an outer wear unit including at least a torso portion and an evacuation harness that includes a torso strap system connected to the outer wear unit. The garments may include an outer wear pant having a leg strap system. Garments that are similar to each other conveniently may be used in a rescue garment system. Also disclosed are methods of connecting an individual to be rescued to one or more rescuers wearing similar garments.

Abstract: The invention provides an undergarment for carrying a concealed weapon such as a handgun. The undergarment includes one or more built-in pockets. The openings of the pockets are aligned with the waistband of the undergarment so that the waistband securely holds the weapon against the wearer's body while the weapon is in the pocket. The pockets are positioned along the waistband in convenient locations for concealing a weapon, such as the lower back, the left or right hip, or the left or right front groin area.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an evaporative cooling clothing system for reducing body temperature of a wearer of the clothing system. The clothing system may include a clothing article for covering the wearer and a liquid reservoir for storing liquid. The clothing system may also include a hollow transport defining a cavity. The hollow transport is connected to the clothing article and connected to the liquid reservoir to allow the liquid to pass through the cavity from the liquid reservoir to the clothing article. The clothing article exposes the liquid to an environment surrounding the clothing article for evaporation.

Abstract: A device for teaching safe affection to at least one person, the device comprising a thin, flexible membrane substantially impervious to microorganisms.

Abstract: A glove sized and shaped to enclose a human hand, the medical glove having a two-layer cuff, the two layers being fixed to one another at a plurality of locations to define a plurality of spaced apart openings in the cuff, the openings accessible only outside the glove.

Abstract: The invention relates to figure skating gloves with textured grip-enhancing padding with cut, abrasion, and puncture resistant properties located on certain strategic locations of the glove in an effort to protect the hands of figure skaters from injury.

Abstract: A product and process for providing customized garments. The garment comprises a main body having inner and outer surfaces. At least one pocket having a first inner surface and a first outer surface defines a slot between the outer surface of the main body and the first inner surface of the pocket. The pocket is affixed to the outer surface of the main body, with the pocket having an opening there into. An insert is selectively slidably receivable within and removable from the slot. The insert has a flap portion at one end thereof and protruding outside of and at least partially over the pocket and containing inscriptions thereon. The insert is secured within the pocket such that it is easily removable there from. An inventory process of manufacture and product of the process utilizing this product allows for rapid customization with existing inventory.

Abstract: A garment includes a main member, a sealing device, and a flexible fabric. The main member includes an outer cloth and a lining attached together to form a space therebetween, and is provided with an opening to be an access of the space. The sealing device is provided on the main member to open and close the opening. The flexible fabric is received in the space of the main member and attached to the outer cloth or the lining, wherein the flexible fabric is provided with a first Velcro device at an outer side thereof. Therefore, the hidden receiving space not only reduces the risk of the items in the receiving space being stolen but increases the wholeness of the garment. In addition, the user can increase the receiving spaces through the attachment of storage devices with second Velcro devices to the first Velcro device.

Abstract: A functional garment includes a cloth member, a sealing device, and a plurality of attaching members. The cloth member includes an outer cloth and a lining attached together to form a space therebetween, and is provided with an opening to be an access of the space. The sealing device is provided on the cloth member to open and close the opening. The attaching members are received in the space of the cloth member and fixed to the outer cloth or the lining. A storage device is received in the space of the cloth member and attached to at least one of the attaching members.

Abstract: This invention is an all-in-one non-surgical hair replacement device called a one piece Weave Apparatus that is not a wig or traditional weave but provides a third option for women with thinning hair or women who desire a healthier and more attractive hair appearance that is easily detachable, light weight, highly ventilated, easily attachable by the wearer or stylist in 10 to 15 minutes, can be worn 24/7—day and overnight, that is like a weave but the weave tracks stays in place once it's taken off and can be reapplied each time without purchasing new hair or having to restyle it, it needs no other netting or top closures, it is one piece and is secured on the head by only one row of stitches to the pre-braided hairline.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for applying branched eyelash extensions, wherein two types of eyelash extensions are coupled to the user's natural eyelash. In embodiments, an eyelash extension of a first type may be coupled to a user's natural lash in a first direction, and an eyelash extension of a second type may be coupled to the user's natural lash in a second direction.

Abstract: A hair retention bonnet comprises a unitary piece of knitted fabric, the bonnet having elasticated edges and at least one cinch point and being adapted to conform closely to a wearer's head, wherein the knitted fabric comprises both non-textured and textured yarns. Hair retention articles are selected from a beard cover, a neck shield, an arm cover and a hair retention cap. There is also provided a plurality of connected bonnets. The bonnets may stretch to an appropriate size and shape to snugly fit the user's head, enabling a single size of bonnet to be worn by all users, allowing a uniform expansion or contraction of the bonnet, having a relatively large surface contact area to the user's hair regardless of head size or hairstyle and effectively gripping and holding any protruding hairs to prevent shedding.

Abstract: A hair sleeve for maintaining a collection of the free end portions of a user's hair in a substantially dry state. The hair sleeve has a flexible and substantially waterproof body that extends from an open end to a closed end. The body defines an interior cavity that is sized for receiving the collection of free end portions through an opening in the body. A closure assembly selectively constricts the opening against the rooted portions of the user's hair to seal the collection of tip portions within the interior cavity, leaving the user's scalp exposed for washing.

Abstract: A helmet having an outer shell and an inner shell placed within the outer shell. The inner shell attached to the outer shell by a plurality of elastomeric elements to isolate the inner shell from impacts and rotational forces applied to the outer shell.

Abstract: In one aspect, a headgear for engaging and supporting protective headwear is provided. The headgear includes a first side member positioned on a first side of the headgear, a second side member positioned on a second side of the headgear, a forehead strap extending between the first and second side members and positioned on a front half of the headgear, and an occipital strap having a first end, a second end and a body between the first and second ends. The first end is pivotally coupled to one of the first side member and the second side member on the front half of the headgear and the body extends rearward and downward from the first end toward the second end to a position on a rear half of the headgear. A tightening member is coupled to the occipital strap near the second end on the rear half of the headgear.

Abstract: A protective helmet includes an outer shell and a controlled air dissipation (CAD) assembly installed within the outer shell. The CAD assembly includes an inner shell liner releaseably mounted to the outer shell, a primary bellows unit disposed between an outer surface of the inner shell liner and the inside surface of the outer shell, and a secondary bellows unit disposed between an inner surface of the inner shell liner and the head of a person wearing the protective helmet.

Abstract: A helmet (1) comprising: a rigid outer shell (2); at least one inner portion (4) comprising a first energy absorbing material; wherein the helmet (1) further comprising a protection device (3) comprising a protective section (3a), wherein the protective section (3a) comprises a surface portion (3b), wherein a second energy absorbing material (5) is arranged between the first energy absorbing material (4) and the surface portion (3b) of the protective section (3a).

Abstract: In one aspect, a headgear for engaging and supporting protective headwear on a wearer's head is provided. The headgear includes a first side member positioned on a first side of the headgear, a second side member positioned on a second side of the headgear opposite the first side, a forehead strap coupled to the first and second side members and positioned on a front half of the headgear, and an occipital strap having an end coupled to one of the first side member and the second side member on the front half of the headgear and the occipital strap extending to a rear half of the headgear.

Abstract: An article includes a knitted component. The knitted component includes a knit element that is configured to stretch between a neutral position and a stretched position. The knitted component also includes a tensile strand. The tensile strand is at least partially inlaid within the knit element. The tensile strand includes a portion that is arranged as a stretch limiter element that is configured to move between a slack position and a taut position as the knit element moves between the neutral position and the stretched position. The stretch limiter element is in the slack position when the knit element is in the neutral position, and the stretch limiter element is in the taut position when the knit element is in the stretched position to prevent stretch of the knit element beyond the stretched position.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic pedometer comprising a power generation module, a step-counting module, and a display module. The power generation module stores an electric energy and supplies the electric energy. The step-counting module receives the electric energy from the power generation module and senses a user's motion by a solid-state three-axis acceleration sensor chip to counting the step count. The display module shows the step count to the user. By the design of the present invention, the user can count the steps of exercise or jogs precisely.

Abstract: A sports boot that includes a lower portion designed to surround the foot of a user, an upper portion provided to surround the lower leg of the user and movable in relation to the lower portion, mechanisms for blocking the lower portion in relation to the upper portion. The upper portion includes a lateral portion and a medial portion, disjointed and each rotationally articulated with the lower portion. The blocking mechanisms includes a blocking element movable in relation to the lower portion between a blocking position, in which the blocking mechanisms at least partially lock the movements of the upper portion in relation to the lower portion, and an unblocking position in which the blocking mechanisms allow free movements of the upper portion in relation to the lower portion.

Abstract: the invention provide an effective way to eliminate bad shoe odor completely once for all. Once anybody wear on the foot-wear's protector over a sock or on the bare feet after buying a brand new shoe, there will be no more bad shoe odor or bad smelling shoe at all. Using the foot-wear's protector, smelling shoe will be a thing of the past. The foot-wear's protector design with inward and outward breathe channel groove for an effective air circulation inside and outside of the foot-wear's protector and the heel, the instep, the insole, the leg, the straight-up ribbed top, the toe, the ventilator, the square dent, rectangular dent for effective and appropriate design. The foot-wear's protector can be use by anyone of different ages to protect any bad shoe odor after any long period of use of any kind of shoe completely. Therefore, my invention is a completely new invention in the art of science.

Abstract: A sole is provided having multiple levels of hardnesses. Different levels of hardness may be provided at various locations of the sole. Varying levels of hardness may be provided to, among other things, accommodate varying levels of wear, tear, abrasion, and force experienced at different locations of the sole. Additionally, the sole may have multiple traction structures. Traction structures may be strategically located on the sole in order to, among other things, provide varying levels and orientations of traction to a wearer.

Abstract: A Strobel Insole of fully recyclable stitch-bonded fabric for use in construction of a shoe using the “California Slip Last” construction method. The stitch-bonded fabric is substantially 100% polyester stitched with two different yarns in different patterns. One side of the stitch-bonded fabric is subject to abrasion to break filaments of a relatively low denier stitching yarn to yield a soft brushed surface. A method of insole fabric production is also provided.

Abstract: Articles of footwear (e.g., soft snowboard boots) that may be tightened from the rear side to enhance heel hold are disclosed. A lace may be coupled to a strap that extends along a portion of the rear side of the boot body. The lace and strap may be arranged such that, upon tightening of the lace, the strap is pulled toward the front side. Tensioning of the lace may cause the lace to be pulled inward so as to exert a normal pressure against the medial and lateral sides of the boot, resulting in the sides being drawn inward toward the shaft region of the boot. The lacing system may employ one or more tightening zones where separate regions of the boot may be tightened independently from, or simultaneously with, one another.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a braid tip includes a first weaving step, a second weaving step and a heat cutting step. In the first weaving step, a plurality of yarns are woven in a loose manner so as to form a braid body. in the second weaving step, the yarns are woven in a tight manner so as to form a dense braid part connected to the braid body, wherein a cross-sectional area of the dense braid part is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the braid body, and the braid body and the dense braid part are integrally connected. In the heat cutting step, the dense braid part is heat cut so as to form the braid tip, wherein the yarns are fixed in a heat cutting end of the braid tip.

Abstract: An attachment system for securing footwear to a wearer, the attachment system including a buckle assembly and a receiver. The buckle assembly may include a clasp adapted to be coupled to a first portion of a footwear upper. The clasp may have an elongated portion with a first pivotable surface. The receiver may be adapted to be coupled to a second portion of the footwear upper. The receiver may have an elongated recess adapted to slideably receive the elongated portion, and the receiver may have a second pivotable surface that is sufficiently complementary shaped to the first surface so that the surfaces pivotably engage each other in a transverse direction of the attachment system when the buckle assembly is locked in the receiver.

Abstract: A necktie retaining device that is inserted through the loop on the back of a necktie and then is secured by fitting the device's two ends behind two buttons on a shirt by inserting the thread connecting each button to the shirt into a slot. By the device's placement between the shirt and the necktie, the device is hidden from view. The device can be used with almost all shirts, including shirts designed for men, women, or children, by accommodating a large range of different shirt button spacings. The device does this by having long, open slots at each end of the device, which in one embodiment of the invention accommodates shirts with buttons spaced anywhere from 1.5 inches to 4.5 inches apart.

Abstract: A key ring including a continuous loop of material including a first section extending for the majority of the circumference of the continuous loop of material having a thickness of D1, and a indented second section extending for the remainder of the circumference of the continuous loop having a thickness D2 less than D1. The key ring also includes a securing device slidable about the continuous loop to cover and uncover the indented second section. One or more spring clips including a moveable arm having a tip end and a fixed member to which the movable arm is attached, the moveable arm moving between an opened position and a closed position, wherein a distance D3 is provided between the tip end of the moveable arm and a hook end of the fixed member when the moveable arm is in the opened position abutting the fixed member.

Abstract: An article of jewelry, e.g. necklace, bracelet or the like, comprising a flexible strand and one or more ornaments shaped, configured and dimensioned to be slidably retainable on the strand; one or more spaced apart magnetic components associated with (e.g. embedded) inside the strand; and a magnetic insert embedded in at least one of the ornament or ornaments which magnetic insert is attractable to the magnet components, whereby the one or more ornaments can be releasably retained on the strand by the force of magnetic attraction. Some examples of the strand can also have no ornaments and be stackable together using the force of magnetic attraction, and also a magnetic connector assembly comprising a first part coupled to a first end of the strand, and a second part coupled to a second end of the strand, each part having a magnetic component attractive to each other, the first and second parts being adapted to releasably connect together to form the strand into an endless loop.

Abstract: The present invention concerns generally with devices and methods for adjusting a finger ring size, and, more particularly, with a finger ring size-adjusting device that comprises no moving parts, and a method for adjusting the size of said finger ring using said device without a need for cutting or otherwise altering said ring. The device and the method of its use allow performing size adjustments without compromising the integrity of the ring. The device can be quickly added, adjusted or removed by any jeweler and without cutting, drilling or modifying the original design of the ring.

Abstract: A timepiece (1) comprising:—at least one coloured transparent stone (10),—a support (20) comprising at least one opening (200) for receiving this coloured transparent stone (10) characterised in that—the ratio between the height (h) and width (L) of the coloured transparent stone (10) is less than 50%,—the support (20) is made from anodised titanium or anodised aluminium. Advantageously, according to the invention, the colour of the coloured transparent stone (10) in the timepiece (1) according to the invention is enhanced by that of the support (20).

Abstract: A reversible bracelet includes a series of open insert or panel holding frames, wherein each frame holds a two sided panel therein with each side of the panel including an ornamental design. Each frame may be rubber or silicon or similar materials and maybe i) generally “C” shaped in cross section to receive and retain one panel therein, or ii) includes a retaining bead received within a matching groove in the associated panel to receive and retain the panel therein. The panels may be press fit into the frame. Each frame/panel may be pivoted relative to the adjacent frame/panel to provide selective reversibility to the bracelet or the bracelet may be flipped in its entirety. The panels may be formed of two separate facing halves coupled together and may be designed by the user's themselves in an on-line panel creation system.

Abstract: A covering device wraps around a mobility aid, such as a walking cane, to display a decorative design. The device includes at least one panel that can be triggered to form a tensioned grip on a mobility aid and display a decoration, message, or image on a portion of the mobility aid. A spring layer having a slight curve and woven metal coils creates a tension therebetween. The tension is released upon contact with the mobility aid to enable the panel to wrap around the mobility aid and form a snug grip. The panel also utilizes a mounting layer having a frictional polyurethane composition creating friction with the mobility aid and creating a non-slip surface. While joined with the mobility aid, the covering device displays a decoration, message, label, or symbol in the form of a decorative portion, like rhinestones, enabling personal expression.

Abstract: A handbag assembly including a top side, a bottom side, an exterior surface, an interior surface, and an interior portion, the interior portion including at least a first compartment and a second compartment is provided. The first and second compartments may be separated by a dividing member. The first and second compartments may not include any fluid communication there between. The handbag assembly may further include a first access opening to the first compartment and at the top side of the handbag and a second access opening to the second compartment and on the bottom side of the handbag. The handbag assembly may further include a reusable bag removably retainable within the second compartment, wherein at least a portion of the reusable bag comprises a first pattern and at least a portion of the exterior surface and/or the interior surface comprises the first pattern.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a case for a portable electronic device includes first and second panels and a bottom wall defining an interior storage compartment in which an internal support is coupled to the two panels. The internal support is configured to provide convenient access to and/or impact protection for a portable electronic device enclosed therein. When the case is in an open position, the internal support may provide structure and support to allow convenient use of a portable electronic device without the need to remove it from the case. Whereas, when the case is in a closed position the internal support may cradle an enclosed portable electronic device and provide impact protection. Thus, the case may be used to support a portable electronic device in an upright position, or protect it from damage during transit.

Abstract: This briefcase or conservatory of ties is offering a new style in the exhibition and sales of ties, with this fantastic idea investors of the high fashion going to have the opportunity to give the public the right to choose a briefcase with a variable collection of classic ties. This luxury case is going to mark the difference in the sale and exhibition of ties. It is a unique piece in the market, On the art and confession of ties, it was missing the implementation of a case who shows the ultimate expression of the tie, is going to give a touch to many prestigious shops. Our purpose is to provide a new detail, useful, and luxury to our customers. It not necessary to do a market study to determine that the sales of ties is going to increased and impact nationally and internationally, surely this is our main objective.