Abstract: A method for separating fat from beef pieces containing fat. The method includes, with an apparatus, reducing the size of beef pieces containing fat when the fat is in a brittle condition into a mixture of particles that comprise predominantly fat and particles that comprise predominantly lean; and, with an apparatus, separating the fat particles from the lean particles based on color differences or size differences.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for infrared peeling of fruits and vegetables is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method of making a dry brining instrument includes inspecting a halite for use as a dry brining instrument to identify a defect in the halite, shaping the halite to a desired shape to form the dry brining instrument, wherein the desired shape is determined based on a food item in which the dry brining instrument will be at least partially inserted, polishing an exterior portion of the dry brining instrument, and heat treating the dry brining instrument according to a predetermined heating schedule, to strengthen the integrity of the dry brining instrument to temperature cycling through repeated use.

Abstract: A smokeless tobacco or non-tobacco snuff composition for oral use comprising at least 20 wt % water based on the total weight of the final composition and at least 1 wt % lactic acid or a salt thereof based on the dry weight of the final smokeless tobacco or non-tobacco snuff composition, as well as a method for its manufacture and the use of such composition.

Abstract: A smoking article includes a tobacco rod and a wrapper disposed about the tobacco rod. The wrapper includes a plurality of aggregated particles. The aggregated particles include particles of functional material and a whitener bound in a polymeric binder. The particles of functional material may be a catalyst or an oxidant, such as an iron oxide-containing particle. The whitener may be calcium carbonate.

Abstract: Cigarette filter rods having individual objects positioned at predetermined intervals therein are prepared by transferring the individual objects from a rotating horizontal pan to a rotating vertical wheel and then depositing the object into a web of filter tow. Each object is positioned within the moving web of tow. The web filter material and the objects positioned within the web are introduced into a rod-forming unit wherein the rod is formed. The rate of feed of the filter tow, the rate of rotation of the horizontal pan and the vertical wheel are controlled relative to one another such that objects are positioned at predetermined intervals along the rod. Cigarette filter elements having well controlled amounts of flavorant contained therein can be made from the rods.

Abstract: A package in the form of a pouch comprises a first flexible sheet part 6 and a second flexible sheet part 7. The pouch comprises a first permanent seal 14 between the first sheet part 6 and the second sheet part 7 along a first edge 12 of the pouch. The pouch comprises a second permanent seal 15 between the first sheet part 6 and the second sheet part 7 along a second edge 13 of the pouch opposite to the first edge 12. The pouch comprises a first temporary seal 16 between the first sheet part 6 and the second sheet part 7, the first temporary seal 16 extending across the pouch between the first permanent seal 14 and the second permanent seal 15. The pouch comprises a second temporary seal 17 between the first sheet part 6 and the second sheet part 7, the second temporary seal 17 extending across the pouch between the first permanent seal 14 and the second permanent seal 15.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette may include a suction nozzle cover and a body, wherein a paster is coated on an outside surface of both the suction nozzle cover and the body. The suction nozzle cover may be fixed to the body by coating action of the paster.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette device may include first outer electrode provided on the assembly end of the atomizer. At least one air hole may be provided at the rear of the first outer electrode. A second outer electrode may be provided on the assembly end of the battery rod. An electrode fixation base may be provided coaxially with and rotatable around a fixed axis with the first outer electrode is provided inside the second outer electrode. An air groove may be provided at the outer end surface of the assembly end of the battery rod, and is in one-to-one correspondence with and is adapted to be coaxial with the air hole. At least one protruding rib extending along the axial direction of the atomizer may be provided on the outer circumference surface of the first outer electrode.

Abstract: A wrapper (310) for a smoking article comprises a sheet material extending in a first direction (24) in which the wrapper (310) is wrapped around a smoking article and a second direction (20) perpendicular to the first direction (24). The wrapper (310) further comprises a window (312) in the sheet material, the window (312) having a perimeter. Any linear segment of the perimeter forming an angle of less than 10° with respect to the second direction (20) has a length of less than 0.5 millimetres, and any curved portion of the perimeter having a continuum of tangents each forming an angle of less than 10° with respect to the second direction (20) has a length of less than 0.5 millimetres. Such linear segments and curved portions of the perimeter are spaced apart by a distance of at least 0.5 millimetres along the length of the perimeter. The perimeter includes at least one linear segment forming an angle of less than 10 degrees with respect to the second direction (20) and having a length of less than 0.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette and a method for assembling the electronic cigarette are provided. The electronic cigarette includes an atomizer device mounting base, at least one conductive pipe, an atomizer device, and a battery device. The conductive pipe includes a first open end, a second open end, and a partition wall disposed within the middle of the conductive pipe to separate the first open end from the second open end. The atomizer device includes a first pluggable member being inserted into and electrically connected to the first open end. The battery device includes a second pluggable conductive member being inserted into and electrically connected to the second open end. When assembled, the atomizer device, the atomizer deice mounting base, and the battery device can be connected together by employing an insertion method directly, thus the assembly process can be simplified, and the leakage of the liquid solution can be prevented.

Abstract: An e-cigarette PV that includes an air pressure valve or device so that excess air can escape from an e-liquid reservoir in the PV when that reservoir is being filled under pressure with e-liquid from a parent reservoir. The valve or device is a barrier made of an air-porous material, such as a sintered polymer or metal, coated with or otherwise including a barrier or layer of an air-porous substance that is not porous to e-liquid, such as an oleophobic material or a hydrophobic or super-hydrophobic material. The oleophobic material is one of: sintered phosphor bronze, sintered stainless steel and sintered PU plastic.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including an aerosol-forming substrate and a susceptor configured to heat the aerosol-forming substrate. The susceptor includes a first susceptor material and a second susceptor material having a Curie temperature, the first susceptor material being disposed in intimate physical contact with the second susceptor material. The first susceptor material may also have a Curie temperature, the second Curie temperature being lower than 500° C., and lower than the Curie temperature of the first susceptor material, if the first susceptor material has a Curie temperature. The use of such a multi-material susceptor allows heating to be optimised and the temperature of the susceptor to be controlled to approximate the second Curie temperature without need for direct temperature monitoring.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette, comprising a casing and an electrode assembly disposed therein; the electrode assembly comprising an outer electrode (30) and an inner electrode (40), which are insulated from each other; outer electrode (30) being provided with a first through-hole (312); inner electrode (40) being provided with a second through-hole (412); first through-hole (312) and second through-hole (412) communicating to form the gas flow communication channel of the electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette causes gas to flow directly from the first through-hole (312) to the second through-hole (412), thus shortening the flow path of the gas, making gas flow changes more smoothly, and reducing noise when smoking, improving user experience.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette vaporizer comprises a vaporizer body and a filter tip. The filter tip is a cylindrical flexible body located on the outside of one end of the vaporizer and arranged coaxially with the vaporizer body. Peripheral surfaces of the vaporizer body and the flexible body are wrapped with a first sticker, by means of which the vaporizer body and the filter tip are tightly wrapped. The use of glue to adhesively bond the vaporizer body and the filter tip is no longer needed, which completely avoids the glue being harmful to the human body. Production of filter tips can be automated and user experience is improved. Furthermore, when it needs to replace the filter tip, it only needs to tear off the first sticker, which facilitates the replacement of the filter tip, thus the operation is easy and cost-save.

Abstract: A vaporizing reservoir including a containment vessel having a first shaft port exposed to ambient and one or more sidewalls defining a body portion having an interior cavity and a vaporizing portion communicated to the interior cavity; an inductive coil disposed within the vaporizing portion, the inductive coil electrically disconnected outside of the containment vessel and configured for inductive heating; and an air shaft communicated to the vaporizing portion and extending to the first shaft port. Fluid or solid material may be present in the interior cavity for vaporization. For fluid material, a wick may be included with the inductive coil to facilitate communication of the material to the inductive coil. An exterior inductive coil heats the inductive coil within the vaporizing portion and vaporizes the material communicated to the interior inductive coil. Vapor from the heated interior inductive coil is extracted through the air shaft.

Abstract: A garment has a front side, a rear side, and a waistband defining a waist opening. The garment defines respective openings to receive left and right legs of a wearer, and includes a crotch region connecting the front and rear sides which, in use, is to be located between the wearer's legs. The garment is has a pair of elongate support bands extending from and connected to the waistband at spaced positions therealong on the front side. The bands cross each other at a crossing point on the front side at a position so that when the garment is worn by a human male lie between the waistband and the wearer's external genitalia to provide a measure of abdominal support on the front side. The bands are curved to define a pouch at the front side to receive and support male external genitalia when worn by a human male.

Abstract: The inventive step is a sock consisting of two components: the foot and the shin sock. The foot is made of material commonly used for full-length soccer socks. At the ankle, the sock is directly fused to the second component, the shin sock. The shin sock is made of a think material like nylon or polyethylene, thus allowing it to have the elasticity to slide over a shin guard without getting caught.

Abstract: A modified pedicure sock for use following a pedicure, during and/or after toe nails are painted, to keep the feet warm without disturbing the toenail area includes a central sock body forming an elongated, hollow member, a toe slot section integral with the distal end of the central sock body, and a heel section integral with the proximal end of the central sock body. The toe slot section is defined by a plurality of discrete toe slots, each of which sized to receive a toe on a wearer's foot so as to allow the toe to extend outside of the modified pedicure sock when the rest of the foot is inside the modified pedicure sock. The heel section includes a retention band that encircles the foot area of a wearer above the ankle.

Abstract: A body worn hosiery/shaper uplifts the rear buttocks in an expandable thin material region, by virtue of respective left and right flank members, which cause the uplifting of the rear buttocks region. The flank members are supported from above by an annular upper waist knitted in welt, that extends circumferentially around the upper rib area. Upper thigh ring cuff portions also help with the uplifting of rear buttocks region from below while the high waisted control top control stomach and back side bulge. The body worn hosiery/shaper also optionally provides sheer leg portions that end just before the toes leaving the toe portion open. An extra wide open crotch double gusset is also provided allowing the user to utilize the restroom when nature calls.

Abstract: An improved bra assembly includes a pair of cups each having a cup boundary. An outer gore is associated with each of the cups at the cup boundary. The outer gores are configured to extend around the torso to a position anterior to the posterior axillary line, and/or anterior to the midaxillary line. A back strap is configured to removably connect with the outer gores and is preferably transparent. To attach removable shoulder straps, the bra can further include cup connection members and strap connection members, each configured to removably connect to the shoulder straps. An improved bra system includes a first back strap without strap connection members and a second back strap with strap connection members. The first back strap and the second back strap are selectively interchangeable. The first back strap, the second back strap, and/or the shoulder straps can be at least partially transparent.

Abstract: A nursing bra with nurser liner pouch for simulating breastfeeding. The bra includes multiple layers. The first outer layer can be opened and flipped down by releasing the clasp at the bra strap. The second inner layer with circular opening can be opened by un-snapping the snaps that attach the second inner layer to the back third layer. The second inner layer and back third layer create a pocket for the nurser liner pouch. The nurser liner pouch can contain fluid while the threaded cap base attached is sized to be secured to a commercially available nipple and retainer ring and can be placed into the pocket into the nursing bra with nipple protruding through the circular opening in the second inner layer. The nursing bra with nurser liner pouch is expected to far more closely simulate the experience and project the appearance of natural breastfeeding.

Abstract: A composite element for the realization of protection devices of parts of the human body includes a matrix, a reinforcing element, at least partially embedded in the matrix, wherein the reinforcing element has at least one opening shaped so as to define an undercut between the matrix and the reinforcing element, such undercut being suitable for determining a mechanical constraint between the matrix and the reinforcement element.

Abstract: The present application describes clothing that incorporates an inflation system for individual protection of permanent use. The integration method of the inflation system provides the garments to offer freedom of movement and be aesthetically appealing, allowing its use in various activities in the water and preventing death by drowning. This system can be directly applied to any type of clothing.

Abstract: A patient protection system and method for using the same includes a face mask structure configured to protect the head of a patient during surgical procedures. The face mask structure includes a foam body having an exterior surface and an interior surface configured to be oriented towards the patient's face to cover the patient's face during the surgical procedure; and at least one foam pad positioned on the interior surface of the face mask structure and configured to contact the patient's face during the surgical procedure. The face mask structure and the at least one foam pad are manufactured from different types of foam.

Abstract: The invention is a soft, comfortably fitting upper body undergarment constructed for the comfort and convenience of individuals whose medical treatment or condition requires using a gastric feeding tube comprising a tubular pocket which is open at one end to accommodate a gastric tube safely, cleanly and comfortably.

Abstract: A glove having a hand-coloring marking area for encouraging user's to wash their hands is provided. The glove includes a hand receiving portion and individual finger compartments. The glove further includes an interior surface having a marking area containing a marking substance therein that is adapted to transfer and leave a colored stain on a user's hands after use. In one embodiment, the marking substance is colorable, or changes color, in response to the heat created by a user's hand when wearing the glove. In a second embodiment, the marking substance changes color upon reaction to the perspiration created by a user's hand when wearing the glove. Upon removal of the glove, users will have a colored stain on their hand that corresponds to the marking area containing the marking substance, thus encouraging users to wash their hands to remove the stain and any germs or bacteria remaining thereon.

Abstract: The present invention reduces the minimum detectable volume of a piece of a glove in the detection using a metal detector. A glove made of a rubber or resin film which contains magnetic particles, wherein the quantity of the magnetic particles is 0.2 to less than 40 mass % relative to the whole of the film; and the magnetic particles comprise secondary particles formed by the agglomeration of primary particles.

Abstract: In the sports playing by grasping a grip such as baseball and golf, even when a glove is used, feeling of grasping the grip with bare hand can be provided to the player. A player grasps a sports tool so that the pad portions of fingertips of other fingers except a thumb are in contact with a skin of a palm throughout the contact holes formed at the palm side of a base portion of the thumb of a sports glove in a stationary posture before starting a motion. Since the pad portions are in contact with a skin under the contact holes, the player feels as if the player grasps the sports tool with bare hand.

Abstract: An apparatus is described that forms a disposable hygienic liner, in order to provide a sanitary barrier while trying on garments such as bathing suits and underwear. Using the hygienic liner while trying on garments helps to minimize the exposure to potentially harmful bodily fluids while simultaneously minimizing damage to the garments.

Abstract: Provided is an attaching device for a partial wig, including: a first elastic body; and a second elastic body, wherein punching holes of the first elastic body are coupled with the punching holes of the second elastic body, the improvement including: extension pieces integrally formed with the second left and right frames of the second elastic body from the outside of respective lower ends of the second left and right frames to respective upper sides; hook portions having respective ends in a pointed shape and provided on one side of respective inner sides of the extension pieces; second projection portions having a pointed shape and integrally provided with the extension pieces at the near to respective lower ends; and first projection portions having a pointed shape and provided on respective outer circumferential surfaces close to respective upper parts of the second left and right frames of the second elastic body.

Abstract: An illuminating helmet cover configured to connect with a helmet, such as a motorcycle helmet, bicycle helmet, construction helmet, or the like. The illuminating helmet cover includes a plurality of illuminating elements, such as light-emitting diodes, lamps, or reflective surfaces, which allow a user to be more easily visible. The plurality of illuminating elements are coupled with one or more strands that are configured to extend over the helmet, such as in the form of a netting. The illuminating helmet cover fastens with the helmet via one or more coupling components, such as clamps, hooks, adhesives, Velcro, etc. A power source is connected with the one or more strands for providing power to one or more of the plurality of illuminating elements. Operation of the plurality of lights may he customized by the user, for example, by changing colors, strobe patterns, and/or brightness or intensity.

Abstract: A helmet includes a shell defining a ventilation aperture passing from the outer surface of the shell to the inner surface of the shell. A ventilation control is secured to the inner surface of the shell. The ventilation control is configured to be reversibly displaced between a first position blocking a flow of air through the ventilation aperture and a second position permitting flow of air through the ventilation aperture. The ventilation control is configured to be reversibly displaced between the first position and the second position by a force applied upon an outer surface of the ventilation control opposite to the inner surface of the shell from within to an internal volume of the helmet.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ironing apparatus for a hat. The ironing apparatus for a hat includes: a hollow spherical conductor having an opening formed at a lower portion thereof; supports installed under the spherical conductor to support the spherical conductor with being spaced apart from a bottom plate; and a hot air supplier installed under the opening formed at the lower portion of the spherical conductor to vertically supply hot air to an inner space of the spherical conductor. According to the present invention, it is possible to rapidly and economically ironing the hat, thereby improving a commercial value of the hat. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible for a user to freely use his/her two hands while adjusting heat required for ironing by using his/her foot during ironing the hat, thereby improving ironing quality of the hat.

Abstract: A garment has a hood including a shell for covering a wearer's head. The shell includes a solid portion, a vented portion, an interior surface, and an exterior surface. The hood further includes a cover connected to the exterior surface to overlap the vented portion and define a channel for air to flow past a wearer's head. The channel includes an air intake configured to direct air into the channel and an air outlet configured to discharge the air out of the channel.

Abstract: A multi-colored optical fiber shoe lamp has a control unit, a plurality of light emitting units and a plurality of light guiding units. Each of the light emitting units can emit at least two colored lights, and the control unit includes a launch unit and a time-sequence control unit. The launch unit senses a jolt action to generate a pulse signal to deliver to the time-sequence control unit, and the time-sequence control unit receives the pulse signal from the launch unit so as to control the time sequence of each of the light emitting units for emitting lights according to the pulse signal. Each of the light emitting unit is connected to one light guiding unit so as to guide and emit the light from the end of the corresponding light guiding unit.

Abstract: A separable waterproof shoe comprises a shoe body (1) made of hard waterproof material and a shoe shaft (2) made of soft waterproof material. The opening at the bottom portion of the shoe shaft (2) is detachably sleeved onto the opening of the shoe body (1); an anti-slip edge (12) is provided at the opening of the shoe body (1); an elastic waterproof layer (23) is provided on the inner side of the bottom portion of the shoe shaft (2); the bottom portion of the elastic waterproof layer (23) is bonded to the bottom portion of the shoe shaft (2), and the top portion thereof can be detachably fastened under the anti-slip edge (12).

Abstract: A light-weight sole of golf shoe includes a plurality of thin TPU receptacles, a plurality of detachable spikes, a thin TPU sheet which be pierced some spaces, a mesh and a light-weight EVA middle sole. The thin TPU receptacles and the thin TPU sheet which be pierced some spaces pass through the mesh and anchor thereon via an injection process. The detachable spikes are removable and can be fastened into the thin TPU receptacles. The thin TPU receptacles mate shallow cavities formed and bond under the light-weight EVA middle sole. Thus, with the thin TPU receptacles and the thin TPU sheet which be pierced some spaces passing through the mesh via the injection process, the mesh functions as a bridge, the thin TPU sheet which be pierced some spaces functions as a framework to support the bottom surface to join the thin TPU receptacles to form a sheet.

Abstract: An indicator for a heated article of footwear that includes an outer shell and a removable inner liner is described. The inner liner includes a heating system with an indicator disposed on a forefoot region of the inner liner. The heating system is integrated within the inner liner and is removable with the inner liner from the outer shell. A viewing window is disposed on the outer shell at a location corresponding to the indicator located on the inner liner. With this arrangement, the status condition of the heating system on the inner liner may be communicated to a wearer of the article through the viewing window from within the interior of the article.

Abstract: Various embodiments described herein relate to a shoe that utilizes cushioning. The cushioning can be a variety of materials, including polymers such as SEBS. The cushioning can be positioned in various locations of the shoe, including the counter, the insole, and the outsole. Additionally or alternatively, the cushioning can also be located in recesses to enhance the functionality of the cushioning.

Abstract: An article of footwear that includes an upper that secures the article of footwear to a wearer. The footwear also includes a sole assembly that is operably coupled to the upper. The sole assembly includes an outsole having a plurality of cleats and a groove. The groove includes a first internal surface and a second internal surface. The first and second internal surfaces move away from each other as the sole assembly flexes in a first direction, and the first and second internal surfaces abut each other to limit movement of the sole assembly in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A replaceable tuning wedge-shaped piece of a variety of hardnesses, is inserted in the midsole of shoes for enhancing the rate of compression. As the shoe breaks down or compresses, the tuning wedges will help the midsole rate of compression in each individual's gait. Such wedges can be made of elastomers, rubbers, plastics, wood, air bladders, Skydex brand thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material, D3O® Set Foam, or the like. A method of adjusting the density and compression of the midsoles or platforms of footwear includes using these wedges in shoes. An athletic or casual or dress shoe can include an upper component, a midsole, an outsole, and a void or voids along the midsole borders for housing wedges of different durometers for controlling compression rates of each foot of the individual wearer.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a sole component having a plurality of hollow polymeric elements in contact with one another or with binder between the hollow polymeric elements and fixed relative to one another. Each of the hollow polymeric elements defines a sealed, fluid-filled internal cavity capable of retaining fluid at a predetermined pressure. A method of manufacturing a sole structure for an article of footwear includes placing a plurality of hollow polymeric elements in contact with one another or with binder between the hollow polymeric elements, and fixing the plurality of hollow polymeric elements relative to one another to form a sole component. Each of the hollow polymeric elements has a sealed, fluid-filled internal cavity capable of retaining fluid at a predetermined pressure.

Abstract: An automated system for painting a shoe sole portion of a shoe is provided. The automated painting system is adapted to use a variety of stations and components to automatically paint a side surface of the shoe sole portion while it is secured in a jig, transition the jig to an open position, and remove the painted shoe sole portion from the jig.

Abstract: A closure device is provided. The closure device includes a first closure element, a second closure element, which can be arranged on the first closure element in a fixing direction and which is connected to the first closure element in a closed state, and at least one actuating element, which is movably arranged on the second closure element. The at least one of the closure elements has a receptacle into which the other closure element can be shoved at least partially. The second closure element in the closed state is held on the first closure element via the actuating element and for this the second closure element interacts with the actuating element, while in an unloaded state the second closure element can be loosened from the first closure element by activating of the actuating element.

Abstract: Hardened cobalt alloys for forming jewelry, including finger rings as well as methods and processes for producing such alloys. In one illustrative embodiment, such an alloy can contain cobalt in an amount of from about 35 wt % to about 65 wt %, in combination with chromium in an amount of from about 16 % wt to about 32 wt %, and molybdenum in an amount of from about 8 wt % to about 31 wt %. Aluminum, silicon, boron, titanium, and other hardness enhancing materials may also be present. Hot investment casting may be used to form items from the alloys, which may then be shaped or polished to a final form. Annular finger rings constructed from these materials may have a white appearance similar to white gold or platinum, may have increased resistance to scratching compared to traditional cobalt chromium rings, and may be easily be removed by cracking in an emergency situation.

Abstract: A dual-mode cane includes a tip. The tip includes a low-friction surface that contacts a walking surface when the tip rests on the walking surface at an angle less than or equal to a transition angle. The tip includes a high-friction surface that contacts the walking surface when the tip rests on the walking surface at an angle greater than or equal to the transition angle.

Abstract: A rigid suitcase includes first and second shells defining a first storage volume, the outer surface of the first shell including a recess, and an auxiliary container defining a second storage volume, physically separate from the first storage volume, and adapted to be moved between an inserted state in which the auxiliary container is at last partially housed in the recess and a removed state, in which the auxiliary container is completely extracted from the recess. The rigid suitcase further includes guide members operable to guide the auxiliary container as it moves from the inserted state to the removed state and vice versa, and removable attachment members operable between the first shell and the auxiliary container and adapted to be actuated between an attached state, in which the auxiliary container cannot be removed from the recess and a released condition in which the auxiliary container can be removed.

Abstract: A mountable case assembly for protecting and securing a portable electronic device. The mountable case assembly includes a mountable case to receive the portable electronic device. The mountable case assembly includes one or more coupling components for detachably coupling a mountable case with a mounting plate. The mounting case and the mounting plate can be physically coupled and/or magnetically coupled. The mounting case is detachably coupled to a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly is detachably coupled to a wall mount which can be coupled to a flat surface.

Abstract: A transportable container, of the type of a trolley case, suitcase, trunk, backpack and the like, which includes at least one shell, which delimits an inner compartment for accommodating items of clothing and other objects, and at least one handle, which can be gripped by a user. The container further includes at least a removable component of interlocking the handle with at least one respective abutment, which is associated with the shell.