Abstract: A vapor generator has a battery module. The battery module has a battery adapter socket at an end of the battery module. The battery adapter socket has a battery adapter socket first electrical contact and a battery adapter socket second electrical contact. A vapor module is connected to the battery adapter socket. The vapor module comprises a vapor module outside tube. A vapor module inside tube is mounted within the vapor module outside tube. The vapor module inside tube has an inside tube first electrical contact, and an inside tube second electrical contact. The inside tube first electrical contact is insulated from the inside tube second electrical contact. A heater coil is installed inside the vapor module inside tube. The inside tube first electrical contact contacts the battery adapter socket first electrical contact.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette is provided, which comprises an atomizer, and a first electrode and a second electrode which are inserted in an end portion of the atomizer; wherein the atomizer is further provided therein with an atomizing element for atomizing tobacco tar, and a first lead wire and second lead wire which are electrically connected to the atomizing element; the second electrode has an extension part that extends into the interior of the atomizer; the second lead wire is electrically connected to the extension part, and the first lead wire is electrically connected to the first electrode. At least one first through-hole allowing airflow to pass through is defined on a side face of the extension part. In the electronic cigarette, a clogging phenomenon is not easy to occur when the second lead wire is electrically connected to the second electrode by means of soldering.

Abstract: An exemplary atomizer includes a liquid supply and an atomizing component. The liquid supply is configured for storing tobacco liquid. The liquid supply has an open end and a sealing layer for sealing the open end. The atomizing component is detachably coupled to the liquid supply by snap fit. The atomizing component is configured for heating the tobacco liquid to vaporize. The atomizing component includes a piercing element, a buffer chamber, and an atomizing unit. The piercing element is configured for pricking the sealing layer, so that the tobacco liquid in the liquid chamber flows into the buffer chamber, when the atomizing component is engaged with the liquid supply. The buffer chamber is configured for storing tobacco liquid flowed from the liquid chamber. The atomizing unit is configured for absorbing the tobacco liquid from the buffer chamber, and generating aerosol from the tobacco liquid.

Abstract: An exemplary atomizing device includes a main body, a mouthpiece, a liquid chamber, at least one heating element, and a permeating component. The main body defines an air inlet and an air passage. The air inlet is in communication with the air passage. The mouthpiece is arranged at an end of the main body. The mouthpiece defines an air outlet in communication with the air passage. The liquid chamber is configured for storing tobacco liquid. The at least one heating element is arranged in the air passage. The at least one heating element is configured for heating the tobacco liquid to form aerosol. The permeating component has a heat absorbing surface. The at least one heating element is in contact with the heat absorbing surface. The permeating component is configured for guiding the tobacco liquid to the heat absorbing surface for atomization.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for delivering an aerosol-forming composition and a separate functional composition for generating a functionalized aerosol vapor which emulates the organoleptic characteristics and properties of mainstream smoke experienced by smoking traditional tobacco-based smoking articles. The apparatus can comprise a battery section comprising a first housing, a battery disposed within the first housing, and a first connector coupled to the housing, an aerosol section comprising a second housing, an aerosol forming chamber disposed within the second housing, and a pod bay; and an insert section comprising a third housing, a connector, and a mouth end. The battery section can be configured to couple to the aerosol section, the aerosol section can be configured to couple to the insert section, and the connector can be configured to fit within the pod bay.

Abstract: An electrically heated smoking system includes a shell and a replaceable mouthpiece. The shell includes an electric power supply and electric circuitry. The mouthpiece includes a liquid storage portion and a capillary wick having a first end and a second end. The first end of the wick extends into the liquid storage portion for contact with liquid therein. The mouthpiece also includes a heating element for heating the second end of the capillary wick, an air outlet, and an aerosol forming chamber between the second end of the capillary wick and the air outlet. When the shell and mouthpiece are engaged or connected, the heating element is in electrical connection with the power supply via the circuitry, and a flowpath for air is defined from at least one air inlet to the air outlet via the aerosol forming chamber. In use, liquid is transferred from the liquid storage portion towards the heating element by capillary action in the wick.

Abstract: An attached collar guard positioned against an inner surface of a collared garment comprising an absorbing liner attached against the inner surface of a neck portion of a collar, where the liner is detachable; and at least two fasteners to attach the absorbing liner to the collar, where the fasteners are flat to rest flush against a wearer's neck. The collar guard protects the shirt collar from sweat and moisture thereby preventing staining on the shirt.

Abstract: An undergarment is provided having a biased cut central panel and the biased cut middle section along with bias threading along the periphery of the bottom section so that when in an unworn, seated position the undergarment may form a “buttock pouch” having a curved shape analogous to the curved shape of a boxing glove,

Abstract: A system is provided for pairing matched articles of clothing. In one embodiment, the system comprises a device comprising a needle, a hook, a body, and a handle; and a first connector and a second connector. The needle of the device is configured to create a first perforation in a first article of clothing and a second perforation in a second article of clothing. The hook of the device is configured to pull the first connector through the first perforation to attach the first connector to the first article, and to pull the second connector through the second perforation to attach the second connector to the second article. The first article is paired with the second article by securing the first connector to the second connector.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing a knitted article with two leg pieces and one body on a circular knitting machine with at least one circular needle bed. The method comprises the following steps: a) knitting a first leg piece (3) with continuous motion; b) knitting a first pocket (17) of fabric with continuous motion, starting from an end course (23) of the first leg piece (3); c) knitting a central part (15) of said body with continuous motion; d) knitting a second pocket of fabric (19) with continuous motion starting from the central part of the body up to a start course (29) of a second leg piece (5); e) knitting the second leg piece (5) with continuous motion starting from the start course.

Abstract: A multi-panel support foundation garment includes a front panel, a rear panel, a left side panel, and a right side panel. The front panel is constructed of a first piece of non-stretch fabric having a larger degree of mechanical ease in a first direction than a second direction, the rear panel is constructed of a second piece of non-stretch fabric having a larger degree of mechanical ease in the first direction than the second direction, the left side panel is constructed of a first piece of stretch fabric having a larger degree of elastic stretch in the first direction than the second direction, and the right side panel constructed of a second piece of stretch fabric having a larger degree of elastic stretch in the first direction than the second direction.

Abstract: An adjustable support brassiere comprises traditional bra elements—a bra band with closure; left and right breast cups; and respective shoulder straps. Adjustability may comprise left and right inner support cups having inner ends pivotally attached, respectively, to the left and right breast cups, and a respective support strap having a bottom end attached at a distal (outer) end of each inner support cup, with a top end of each support strap fixedly secured to a hook member. Each of the left and right hook members may be releasably secured to two or more different portions of the shoulder strap, to cause individual lifting and reconfiguring of the left and right inner support cups to produce a desired amount of lifting to each of the woman's breasts. Adjustments may be made by a woman throughout the day to alter her appearance as desired.

Abstract: A need for a flexible bra that can be worn with multiple different necklines has been identified. Thus there is provided a garment including: a band arranged in use to extend around the torso and two cups attached to the band via a releasable attachment means.

Abstract: An illuminated garment is provided including at least three panels including a flexible fabric back panel, a flexible fabric front panel, and a planar light panel. The flexible fabric back panel forms the interior of the garment to be positioned adjacent to a person's body. The flexible fabric front panel forms the exterior of the garment. The planar light panel produces light and is positioned between the back panel and front panel. Preferably, a blackout layer is positioned on the interior side of the front panel to be adjacent said light panel. The flexible fabric front panel includes one or more openings in the form of decorative designs which permit the passage of light from the planar light panel.

Abstract: A band includes a tubular body configured to be worn on a user's body and a pocket supported by the tubular body, where the pocket defines a cavity and has an access opening providing access to the cavity, and where the pocket is configured to removably receive an electronic module in the cavity through the access opening. An input device is connected to the tubular body and has a port exposed to the cavity of the band, where the port is configured for removable connection to a connector of the electronic module when the electronic module is received in the cavity. The input device may include a button configured to receive user input and a wireless transmitter to transmit a signal to an external device based on the user input. The input device may also include a haptic feedback mechanism for communicating haptic signals to the user.

Abstract: A garment for regulating temperature is provided, with a body including a back panel and at least one front panel and at least partially joined along at least one common edge, an inner liner panel fastened to an inner surface of at least one of the back panel and to the at least one front panel with a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface of the inner liner panel, and at least one pocket with top, bottom and side edges, being fastened to at least one of the first and second surfaces of the inner removable liner panel. The at least one pocket has at least one side opening.

Abstract: A tie towel may comprise a tie and a towel. The tie may comprise a terry cloth belt of similar composition to a typical cotton towel, or may comprise another material, for example, a cotton/polyester blend or microfiber. The tie may also further comprise an elastic material. The tie may be secured to the towel by weaving the tie through loops on the towel or by other means for securing the tie to the towel. The tie towel may be secured onto a user's body by wrapping the tie around the body and attaching the ends of the tie to one another by tying a knot or by other means such as a buckle, buttons, a hook and loops, or Velcro.

Abstract: A protective apparatus comprising a cantilever yoke system including a left arch slot, a right arch slot and one or more swivel slots, a left distal arch including attachment points configurable with the left arch slot of the cantilever yoke system, a left proximal arch including attachment points configurable with at least one of the attachment points of the left distal arch to join the left proximal arch to the left distal arch, a right distal arch including attachment points configurable with the right arch slot of the cantilever yoke system, a right proximal arch including attachment points configurable with at least one of the attachment points of the right distal arch to join the right proximal arch with the right distal arch, and a swivel including proximal arch slots configurable to join the left proximal arch with the right proximal arch.

Abstract: A special purpose glove includes a palmar portion that includes one side plate constituting one side surface of the glove, the other side plate constituting the other side surface of the glove on the opposite side of the one side plate, and a front plate constituting a front surface of the glove and connecting the one side plate and the other side plate, and a dorsal portion that includes a rear plate constituting a rear surface of the glove and connecting the one side plate and the other side plate on the opposite side of the front plate.

Abstract: A heat rated scouring glove having a hand section, an arm section, and a layer of heat rated material. A sleeve having an abrasive surface is configured to receive the hand section of the glove.

Abstract: A detachable wrist coach has a detachable sheet of football plays in a transparent pocket joined to a sweatband by hook-and-loop fasteners. The detachable sheet can be separated from the sweatband so that the sweatband can be cleaned without degrading the transparent pocket or getting water into it. The hook-and-loop fasteners may have a fold over configuration for greater strength while still retaining the ability to be pealed apart.

Abstract: The “SPADES BOWTIE SYSTEM” is the only multi-modular product of its kind that introduces a new easier way to assemble, disassemble and reassemble the bowtie in seconds and yet still keep the traditional look. One of the most interesting features of the “SPADES BOWTIE SYSTEM” is the ability to create unique combinations. The Bow-Flaps and center piece consist of different colors, texture, pattern, and fabrics that work simultaneously with one another. This allows the consumer to arrange 36 different combinations.

Abstract: A necktie knot cover has two straps, one to go around the neck and the other to receive a tie. The cover provides an easy way to show color contrast on the wearer and a more sophisticated look.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing external assistance during a throwing motion include a detachable sleeve comprising a torso and an arm. A first elastic portion has a first end affixed to a front side of the torso and a second end affixed to a top surface of the arm. A second elastic portion has a first end affixed to a back side of the torso and a second end affixed to the top surface of the arm. A third elastic portion is provided with a first end, a second area, a third area, and a second end, wherein the first end is affixed to the torso, the second area is disposed on the top surface of the arm, the third area is disposed on a bottom surface of the arm, and the second end encircles the user's throwing hand.

Abstract: A device and method for protecting clothing are disclosed and claimed. The clip has a core and a sleeve. The sleeve encases the core. The clip is substantially rectangular in shape and has a first end and a second end. The clip is bendable into a shaped configuration. In the shaped configuration the first end of the clip is positioned next to the second end of the clip, the first end of the clip being substantially parallel to the second end of the clip, the first end of the clip and the second end of the clip defining an internal space between the first end of the clip and the second end of the clip. The clip is placed over the waist band of a user's pants to prevent portions of the waist band from rubbing on the underside of a user's shirt.

Abstract: Golf jackets having improved collar constructions are provided. The golf jacket includes a shaped collar having lower and upper edges. The height of the center section of the collar is longer than the height of the first and second end sections of the collar. When closed, the collar can provide an effective weather-proof seal around the neck region. The jacket is durable and the collar construction protects the wearer from rain, wind, and other inclement weather conditions. The jacket and collar also are comfortable and sufficiently flexible. The jacket provides the golfer with a complete range of motion so that he/she can play the game more easily.

Abstract: A knit or woven article of unitary construction for forming a double-layer trim piece is provided. The article includes a first zone having a first set of apertures, a second zone having a second set of apertures, and a third zone interposed between the first zone and the second zone.

Abstract: An article of clothing that includes first layer incorporating an opening defined by first and second edges, each edge being demarcated by first and second ends. The article of clothing includes an adjusting mechanism that modifies the position of the first end of the first edge in relation to the first end of the second edge, such that the first edge deforms projectingly in relation to the second edge, the first edge, when deformed, defining an inlet of an air duct.

Abstract: A hair extension attachment apparatus for removably securing a hair extension to the user's hair. The hair extension attachment apparatus includes an elongated strip that is composed of a flexible material so that it can contour to the shape of the user's head. The front surface of the elongated strip includes one or more clamps thereon for securement to the user's hair. Each clamp includes a comb member and a closure member, wherein the closure member can be pivotally opened and closed in order to secure hair therein. The front surface further includes one or more hooks thereon for removably securing a hair extension to the elongated strip. The user can removably secure the hair extension within the hooks on the strip, and the strip is concealed by the hair extensions when applied to the user's hair.

Abstract: Implementations of hair extension device are provided. In some implementations, the hair extension device comprises a plurality of strips arranged to form an opening on an inner side of the hair extension device to fit about a wearer's head. In some implementations, the hair extension device may comprise a band secured about the periphery of the opening. In some implementations, the hair extension device may comprise a plurality of fasteners arranged on the strips to attach a plurality of hair wefts or other hair pieces having mating fasteners. In some implementation, the plurality of fasteners may be either the male or female portion of a snap.

Abstract: A novel assembly for a hat comprised of removably coupled socks, fabric panels, gloves, and/or mittens. The present disclosure relates generally to a hat comprised of fully intact, yet selectively removable, socks, fabric panels, gloves, and/or mittens that are connected together by various disclosed methods. The socks, fabric panels, gloves, and/or mittens may be comprised of a variety of materials and styles, and can be coupled together through a number of disclosed combinations to form a winter hat that can be converted to one or more pairs of socks, fabric panels, gloves, and/or mittens.

Abstract: There is provided a convenient-to-carry helmet stand. The portable helmet stand includes a first body portion, a second body portion, and a receipt surface on which a crown portion of a helmet can be placed in an operating mode of the portable helmet stand. The first body portion and the second body portion are operationally connected to one another such that the first body portion and the second body portion can be disposed, in an operating mode of the portable helmet stand, to delimit an operating mode width between themselves.

Abstract: A helmet comprises a protective shell shaped to protect a head of a user. The protective shell has an exterior surface, an interior surface, and at least on one opening extending from the exterior surface to the interior surface. At least one detachable cap is sized and shaped to fit the at least one opening.

Abstract: An anchoring system for securing a strap to an in-molded helmet can include a strap anchor that includes an anchor housing and an in-molding flange coupled to the anchor housing. The anchoring system can include a bar tack clip sized to fit partially within the anchor housing, the bar tack clip including a cross beam, an opening adjacent the cross beam, and at least one clip coupled to the cross beam and sized to mateably couple with the anchor housing. The anchoring system can also include a strap disposed through the opening in the bar tack clip and looped around the cross beam, the strap being coupled to itself with a bar tack. The at least one clip of the bar tack clip can be disposed at an in-bound side of the bar tack clip or can include two side clips.

Abstract: A method of forming a decorated midsole element for articles of footwear includes obtaining a decorated film having one or more graphic elements applied to a first surface of the film and placing the decorated film in a mold. A midsole element is obtained and placed in the mold, and pressure is applied to the mold to form a midsole element having a decorated surface. The decorated film may include a layer of polyether-block co-polyamide polymer and the midsole element may be formed of ethylvinylacetate. A midsole assembly and an article of footwear having decorated midsole top layers are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to devices and methods for designing and manufacturing customized footwear, and components thereof. An exemplary method includes a method of designing at least a portion of a sole of an article of footwear customized for a user. The method includes the steps of determining at least one input parameter related to a user, analyzing the at least one input parameter to determine at least one performance metric of a foot of the user, and determining at least one customized structural characteristic of at least a portion of a sole of an article of footwear for the user based on the performance metric.

Abstract: An article of footwear configured for prolonged casual and non-casual uses having an upper configured for easy installation and removal of the article of footwear with or without the use of fasteners, a sole, and a substantially continuous series of alternating ribs and grooves on a footbed of the sole extending from a forefoot region to a heel region. The ribs and grooves have base widths that are greater in an arch region of the footbed than the forefoot and heel regions of the footbed. The series of alternating transverse ribs and grooves are oriented from a lateral side region of the footbed to a medial side region of the footbed.

Abstract: A shoe has a sole member which has a fluid chamber in the front, a fluid chamber in the back, and a channel which connects the two fluid chambers. A viscous fluid is contained in each of the fluid chambers. An orifice or a valve is disposed within the channel, where the orifice or valve provides for limited flow of the viscous fluid between the two chambers as the chambers are subjected to a change in loading as a user walks in the shoe.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an outsole for footwear that reduces grip and enables controlled slippage on a surface during wear. The outsole includes a plurality of low profile tread projections, each tread projection having at least one long, thin, and flexible extension member. An increased width of the extension member where it adjoins the tread projection acts as a pivot point at which the extension member may flex and bend degrees. During wear, the flexible extension members bend over or collapse, becoming sandwiched between the tread projections and a surface. The bent extension members reduce the contact area between the tread projections and a surface, thereby reducing grip and enabling slippage.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an article of footwear including an upper configured to receive a foot and a sole component fixedly attached to a bottom portion of the upper. The sole component may include a baseplate having a bottom surface and at least a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate and a first elongate support member extending substantially downward from the bottom surface of the baseplate, abutting the first ground engaging member at a side portion, and extending horizontally from the side portion of the first ground engaging member. The first support member may extend horizontally away from the first ground engaging member in a direction toward a region of the sole component adjacent to a gap in the sole component.

Abstract: Boots with external heel counters are disclosed herein. An external heel counter can include a heel counter body that is configured to form at least a portion of an external surface of a boot, where the heel counter body is configured to extend around a heel portion of the boot between an outsole of the boot and an upper of the boot. An external heel counter can further include a spur rest configured to support a yoke of a spur. Boots having an outsole and an upper, where the upper is configured to receive a wearer's foot, can receive and couple with an external heel counter according, wherein the external heel counter is configured to support the wearer's heel when the wearer wears the boot.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear is provided. The upper can include a multi-layered outer portion having a first region that includes a first, second, and third layer, and a second region that includes the first and third layers. The multi-layered outer portion can include at least one contiguous embroidery stitching that can couple the first, second, and third layers together in the first region, and the first and third layers together in the second region. The contiguous embroidery stitching can provide structural support and/or wear resistance to the upper.

Abstract: Described are articles of wear including with a material with color changing properties. The material includes at least one elastic portion having an unstretched colored appearance and a stretched colored appearance. The material also includes at least one fixed portion having the stretched colored appearance regardless of a magnitude of an external force applied to the at least one fixed portion.

Abstract: A surface element including a recycled polyurethane and a glycol or polyol additive is provided. The surface element has an increased tearability as compared to the recycled polyurethane. An article of footwear and methods of preparing an article of footwear are also provided.

Abstract: A method of using an inflatable member to customize an article is described. An inflatable member includes at least one adjustable portion. The inflatable member may be inserted into an article. The position of the adjustable portion can be changed according to the size of the article. The inflatable member can also be filled with fluid according to the size of the article. The inflatable member may be used to adjust the size of an article. The inflatable member may be used to apply a graphic to an article.

Abstract: A quick on/off belt with a belt member having two end portions that overlap when the belt is worn around the waist area, a ladder strap fixed to one portion of the belt member, and a ratcheting buckle fixed to another portion of the belt member. The belt is donned by pushing the strap into the buckle and ratcheting the buckle to the desired tightness, and the belt is loosened by operating the buckle so as to release the strap from the buckle.

Abstract: [Object] To effectively reduce a noise generated during engaging operation of a tongue. [Solution] A slider 13 held in a non-locking position, at which the slider 13 does not lock a latch 9, turns together with the latch 9 and moves so as to enter a space between the latch 9 and the locking pin 10 during operation of the latch 9. A front end 13a of the slider 13 comes in contact with a front end 25a4 of a damper 24 before coming in contact with a stop 11f of an operation button 11, and the slider 13 moves while compressing a damper spring 26. As a result, the movement of the slider 13 is slowed down. When the front end 13a is in contact with the stop 11f, the slider 13 is positioned in a locking position, at which the slider 13 locks the latch 9 positioned in the latching position. The slider 13 that has been slowed down comes in contact with the stop 11f, reducing the noise generated when the tongue engages with the buckle 7.

Abstract: There is provided a locking arrangement that includes an entry element and a housing element, the entry element having a portion that is selectively disposable in the housing element via a movement of the portion of the entry element and the housing element relatively toward one another in an insertion direction, the entry element and the housing element being in a releasably secured disposition when the portion of the entry element has been disposed in the housing element via a movement of the portion of the entry element and the housing element relatively toward one another in the insertion direction and the entry element and the housing element being releasable from their releasably secured disposition via a movement in a release direction that is other than a direction opposite to the insertion direction.

Abstract: A releasable interlocking device includes a pair of interactive plates, for fastening to apparel utilizing a system of two interactive pistes which when slid together diagonally utilizes the thickness of the apparel and, stud of a male plate to engage through a single angled flexible vane or lip to snap fit and lock over a solid edge of a female plate without damage to the aforesaid apparel.

Abstract: A fastening system for mounting detachable covering components, like panels, on other components (17), like carriage parts (19), has at least one spacer (1) with a spacer body (3). One spacer body side can be attached to the covering component. The opposite side has an adhesive closure part (7) detachably engaged with a corresponding adhesive closure part (16) attached to the other component (17). At least on one border of the side of the spacer body (3) connected to the covering component, a flat mesh (21) abuts to enlarge the connection area between the covering component and the spacer (1).