Abstract: A dual-source vaporizer that allows a user to produce dry herb vapor, e-liquid vapor, or a combination vapor having both dry herb vapor and e-liquid vapor. The dual-source vaporizer has a dry herb vaporizer, an e-liquid vaporizer, and a combining tank. The dual-source vaporizer has a microprocessor that directs the power flow from a rechargeable battery, and a selection slider that allows the user to select which vapor the dual-source vaporizer should produce. The dry herb vaporizer can be accessed through a removable plug located on the bottom of the dual-source vaporizer's main body, allowing for greater access and ease of cleaning.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system including a cartridge is provided, the cartridge including a liquid storage portion including a housing configured to hold a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, the housing having an opening; and a heater assembly including at least one heater element fixed to the housing and extending across an opening of the housing, wherein a width of the at least one heater element of the heater assembly is smaller than a width of the opening of the housing. The heater element may be spaced from a periphery of the opening, leading to more efficient heating and aerosol production.

Abstract: A cartridge for use in an aerosol-generating system is provided, including a liquid storage portion including a housing configured to hold a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, the liquid storage portion including at least two parts in fluid communication with each other; a first part of the liquid storage portion including a heater assembly, a first capillary material, provided in contact with the heater assembly, and a second capillary material in contact with the first capillary material and spaced apart from the heater assembly by the first capillary material; and a second part of the liquid storage portion including a container configured to hold the liquid aerosol-forming substrate in liquid form to supply the liquid to the second capillary material.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a container for storing a tobacco flavored liquid, an atomizer connected to the container to atomize the tobacco flavored liquid by an electric heating, a battery tube to power the atomizer, and an actuating film movably positioned in the battery tube to control the atomizer.

Abstract: An electronic vapor provision device comprising a power cell and a vaporizer, wherein the vaporizer comprises a heating element and a heating element support, and wherein the heating element support is a flat planar substrate.

Abstract: An e-vapor device may include a cartridge configured to hold a pre-vapor formulation therein. The e-vapor device may additionally include a dispensing body including a ratchet assembly and configured to receive a vaporizer to interact with the ratchet assembly. The vaporizer is configured to access the pre-vapor formulation in the cartridge via a coupling action and to heat the pre-vapor formulation to generate a vapor. The ratchet assembly is configured to undergo a mechanical incrementation with each coupling action to facilitate a simultaneous removal of the cartridge with the vaporizer coupled thereto after a designated number of coupling actions. Accordingly, the overuse of the vaporizer and the adverse sensory effects associated therewith can be reduced or prevented.

Abstract: BULGE FOR PANTY, INCORPORATING STUFFING FOR BUTTOCK ENHANCEMENT wherein the bulge (1) is incorporated with soft stuffing, to increase and enhance the woman buttocks, without marking or creating creases over the cloth to be dressed. In addition, by the bulge (1) design the enhancement is provided in a harmonic and natural way. In order to achieve that, the bulge (1) has sinuous flanks (2) and a top edge with rounded sections (2) concordant with a light cavity (4). From the top cavity (4) extends uprightly a discrete central crease (5), delimiting the two bands (6) of the bulge (1), which are incorporated with a soft stuffing in its doubled tissue made of 60% polyurethane and 40% polyester. After being sewed with the face (FR) made of 90% polyester and 10% elastane and the lining (F) made of 100% cotton the panty (C) is formed, which receives the bias (V), being thereby, ready for use.

Abstract: A protective undergarment having reinforced areas in particular locations, such as the knees and seat. The garment is made of an abrasive resistant fabric, such as aramid fibers, in particular, Kevlar, and is preferably made in a woven or knitted pattern so as to be soft to the touch and breathable so that the garment is comfortable to wear under clothing. The undergarment may include stirrups attached at the bottom of each leg to prevent movement of the reinforced areas in the event of a fall.

Abstract: A watertight sock with vent holes for use when cleaning is made from, for example, rubber, latex, or nitrile. Vent holes provide for sufficient ventilation. Elastics, knotting, or extra stretchable material provide for the sock to stay in place. Anti-skid material provides that the wearer does not skid. A cut provides for snug fit on the foot, and a flossy inside provides that the sock is easy to put on and take off over textile or skin.

Abstract: A swaddling garment or sleep sack for infants has a main body and at least one arm sleeve which can be either removably or non-removably attached to the garment. An infant pacifier is attached, either removably or non-removably, to the remote end of the arm sleeve. A closure element is provided at the remote end of the arm sleeve to close the remote end of the arm sleeve when the pacifier is removed. The arm sleeve is formed from a material and configured such that when it is removed from the garment, can be used as a pillow or blanket for an infant.

Abstract: The invention provides bras having enhanced dynamic performance and comfort as well as a method of manufacture thereof. Two-dimensional knitting is utilized to generate three-dimensional structures in the bra that conform to unique three-dimensional shapes of the wearer.

Abstract: Pants may comprise an outer layer of material, an inner layer of material, and a pad. The outer layer of material may define an outside of the pants. The inner layer of material may be attached to the outer layer of material and may define an inside of the pants. The pad may be at a crotch area of the pants. The pad may be attached to the inner layer of material and not attached to the outer layer of material.

Abstract: A women's one-piece bathing suit garment including a bodice panel and an underwear portion is described. The bodice panel has a vertically placed connection mechanism which forms the torso of the garment. The underwear portion includes a plurality of waistband panels, a front panel, and a primary panel. The front of the bodice panel extends below waist-level to form the plurality of waistband panels. The primary panel forms the rear of the underwear portion of the garment. The primary panel is connected to the plurality of waistband panels via continuous pieces of material forming the leg openings of the garment. The primary panel is connected to the front panel to form a crotch of the garment. The front panel connects to the plurality of waistband panels via a connection mechanism, which upon connecting, the front panel forms the front for the underwear portion of the bathing suit garment.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a garment assembly and a light-reflective element mounted to the garment assembly. A light-emitting element is configured to be mounted to the garment assembly relative to the light-reflective element.

Abstract: A protective sleeve, designed to protect the user's arm, while working in the garden and/or automotive projects, comprises a sleeve portion that extends from the wrist to the bicep. The sleeve is made up of a stretchable mesh or woven material of cotton, which keeps the sleeve in place and does not require any elastic strings.

Abstract: A face shield adapted to protect the face from biohazards during medical procedures is disclosed. The central portion of the face shield includes a horizontally centered cut out that extends downwardly from a top edge. The cut out is sized and positioned to allow a loupe light to pass through. The central portion of the face shield may be hingedly connected to a pair of side portions. A pair of side portions extends outwardly from respective sides of the central portion. Each of the pair of side portions includes attachment structure, such as a clip, to attach the face shield to the temples of a pair of loupes.

Abstract: A system for use in a tote bag mode and a garment mode has a body of fabric having a first longitudinal side having a first sleeve formed along an outer edge and a parallel second longitudinal side having a second sleeve formed along an outer edge. A first drawstring operates in the first sleeve and a second drawstring operates in the second sleeve. In the tote bag mode, the entire lengths of the first and second longitudinal sides are cinched together along the drawstrings, such that the body forms a pouch extending between the first cinched longitudinal side and the second cinched longitudinal side. In the garment mode, the entire length of at least one of the first longitudinal side and the second longitudinal side is extended uncinched along its length, the system configured to selectably form any one of a plurality of garments.

Abstract: The Wind Up Mitt is an ambidextrous, single hand[,] mitt made of a plurality of materials with [a] stitched-in woven belting strap, which extends longitudinally within the length of the mitt, and further extends beyond the end of the mitt, and is equipped with either [a] buckle or hook and loop attachments[.] Corresponding buckles or hook and loops attachments are loop stitched onto both sides of the mitt's exterior to facilitate hand-loop winding, binding, and storage of linear flexible material items such as, but not limited to: electrical extension cords, electrical cables, stranded wire electrical holiday lights, ropes, cords, flexible hoses, flexible tubing, cloth measuring tapes, stranded electrical wire and solid electrical wire. This device, along with the wound up linear flexible material item, may be vertically hung on a receiving peg or hook for storage, and a hook and loop closure is stitched within the mitt's hand opening to help seal the mitt's interior during storage.

Abstract: A non compression garment and specially “next to skin” articles based on a fabric coated with a composite material on the basis of metal oxides and inorganic material emitting in the far infrared range which comprises a composite material including a polymer matrix with embedded particles of an inorganic material capable of emitting far-infrared radiation, a fabric surrounding a body part of the user and having at least a part or the whole of it covered with the said composite material which comprises metal oxides and inorganic material, where the fabric is printed with the composite material for forming a pattern, and surrounds any body part of the user, such as arms, throat, torso, thigh, or calf for increasing of the temperature of the skin, improving blood circulation to the microcapillaries thereunder, to the upper and lower limbs, improving the muscle power, decreasing the lactic acid in the muscles and the free radicals, and for reducing the appearance of cellulite.

Abstract: A moisture control garment formed of a material that has moisture wicking (hydrophobic) properties joined to another material that has moisture absorbing (hydrophilic) properties. In certain embodiments, the moisture wicking and moisture absorbing materials are of similar thickness, have the same estimated shrinkage percentage, and the fibers of such materials are positioned in the same direction.

Abstract: The apparel is constructed from various combinations of layers of materials with moisture transfer properties. A first liner of moisture transfer fabrics abuts a second layer of structural material such as open-cell foam. The second layer can abut a breathable membrane and/or an insulating material. Finally, carefully selected outer fabric completes the combination to provide apparel with improved performance characteristics. The outer fabrics are treated in various ways to enhance performance.

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 magnetic cutting system includes a magnetic cutting mat assembly. The magnetic cutting mat assembly includes a cutting mat, and a magnetic layer attached to the cutting mat. Magnets releasably attach to the magnetic cutting assembly. A grain alignment guide having at least one opening receives one of magnets to secure the grain alignment guide to the magnetic cutting assembly.

Abstract: Headwear comprising a common baseball cap with an additional section of material permanently attached to the rear of the baseball cap. In a preferred embodiment, the section of material may either be tucked into and concealed under the baseball cap or selectively deployed over the head, ears, and neck of the wearer. The deployable protective material includes an elastic outer edge to ensure a secure fit around the wearer's head, ears, and neck. The securely fitted material provides protection to the wearer's head, ears, and neck from uncomfortably cool, hot, and/or wet climatic conditions and from uncomfortable, unfavorable, or otherwise personally damaging surrounding conditions to which the wearer may be exposed. Additionally, the sewing method for attaching the selectively deployable material to the baseball cap provides a comfortable fit and feel to the wearer whether the material is concealed under the cap or deployed from the rear of the cap.

Abstract: A disposable visor to be worn on a user's head comprises a substantially flat body made of a flexible sheet material. The flat body includes a bill section that projects forwardly from the user's head when the visor is worn by the user to shield the user's face from the sun and a head-band section that connects to the bill section and forms a continuous uninterrupted band that encircles the user's head. A head opening is formed in the flat body and is configured to receive the user's head. A plurality of flexible fingers surrounds the head opening and are adapted to engage the user's head when the visor is worn by the user. During use, the fingers bend upwardly when the visor is placed on the user's head to adjust the head opening to the size of the user's head.

Abstract: An impact-absorbing structure that includes a plurality of interconnected cells forming a sheet, each cell having a sidewall and a longitudinal axis. Each cell may be configured to absorb energy through plastic deformation in response to an applied load, and a sidewall of at least one cell may include a geometric perturbation that is oriented in a direction that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cell. The geometric perturbation may reduce the load required to cause plastic deformation of the cell.

Abstract: An energy absorbing liner system and method of making it, preferably by thermoforming. A helmet has an energy absorbing inner system positioned inside the shell. The liner has thermoformed interconnected energy absorbing modules that non-destructively rebound after one or more impacts. At least some of the modules in the layer have a basal portion with upper and lower sections when viewed in relation to the wearer's head. The upper section has one or more energy absorbing units. At least some of the units are provided with a wall with a domed cap that faces the outer shell. The units at least partially cushion the blow by absorbing energy imparted by an object that impacts the outer shell. The lower comfort section has a tiered arrangement of layers. The layers are relatively compliant and thus provide a comfortable yet firm fit of the helmet upon the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a helmet configured for affording hands free weather protection, such as an air canopy, for a user of the helmet. The helmet comprises a helmet body and an induction system including an air intake fan mounted atop of the helmet body to gather ambient air into the helmet body and to channel the air through a series of vent outlets positioned around the largest circumference of the helmet.

Abstract: A footwear includes a sole and an upper. The upper is connected to the sole and cooperates with the sole to define an accommodating space that is adapted for receiving a human foot therein. The upper includes two embroidery portions, each of which includes a mesh layer unit, a reinforcing lining unit and two embroidery patterns. The reinforcing lining unit of each of the embroidery portions has an area which is smaller than the area of a respective one of the mesh layer units. The embroidery patterns are embroidered on the reinforcing lining units and the mesh layer units, and are exposed on an outer surface of the upper.

Abstract: A boot includes a boot body having a wearing space of a wearer's foot, an elastic recovering member positioned on the boot body, and a shielding sheet partially fixed on the boot body and configured to cover the elastic recovering member. The boot body includes a breaking section having an aperture positioned around a position of the boot body corresponding to an instep of the wearer's foot. The position of the elastic recovering member corresponds to the aperture of the breaking section. The aperture of the breaking section changes from a non-expanding state to an expanding state as the boot body is increasingly deformed by expansion, and the elastic recovering member is correspondingly expanded to generate a resilient recovering force for restoring the aperture of the breaking section to the non-expanding state. The shielding sheet covers the elastic recovering member when the aperture is at the non-expanding state.

Abstract: An interchangeable bootie system includes an article of footwear and a plurality of interchangeable booties. Each bootie includes a support system configured to provide targeted support to different regions of the foot. This allows a user to select a bootie that provides the desired type of support for an athletic activity. An interchangeable bootie system with midsole portions having different types of cushioning systems is also disclosed. This allows a user to select a bootie with the desired type of support and the desired type of cushioning for an athletic activity. An interchangeable bootie and midsole insert system is also disclosed. Each midsole insert fits inside a bootie and includes a cushioning system configured to provide targeted cushioning to different regions of the foot. This allows a user to select a desired type of cushioning for an athletic activity.

Abstract: The soft boot and liner include a moisture transfer system that includes an inner fabric layer carefully selected from technically advanced fabrics. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material layers, spacer fabrics and breathable membranes, in various orders. Encapsulation technology and waterproofing are used as well. The outer fabric layer is also capable of working with the other layers to promote the transfer of moisture. Frothed foams and flocking with fibers are further characteristics of the present invention. The moisture transfer system is incorporated into a soft boot or skate or as a removable liner for a shell boot. Numerous other modifications and applications are disclosed.

Abstract: A protector for the associated foot of an associated human person which includes a plastic enclosure dimensioned and configured for enclosing the associated foot of an associated human person, the enclosure having only a single opening dimensioned and configured for entrance and exit of the associated human foot; the plastic enclosure has first and second layers proximate to the opening defining a channel proximate to and surrounding the single opening and a drawstring disposed in the channel enabling the user to snuggly position the single opening proximate to the associated body of a human person. In Other embodiments use other means for snuggly gathering the plastic enclosure to embrace the associated ankle of the user including a strap for snuggly gathering the plastic enclosure to embrace the associated ankle of the user.

Abstract: A shoe including: an upper configured to receive therein a foot of a wearer, the upper comprising a closure and a tongue configured to cover a top portion of the foot; at least one wire lace coupled to opposing edges of the closure and configured to pull the opposing edges of the closure closer together to tighten the closure around the foot, and configured to release and allow the opposing edges to move away from each other to loosen the closure around the foot; and at least one support wire coupled to the at least one wire lace, wherein the at least one support wire wraps around a lateral, bottom and medial side of the upper such that when the at least one wire lace tightens the closure around the foot, the at least one support wire tightens around the lateral, bottom and medial sides of the upper.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an outsole structure, where the outsole structure includes a plurality of layers with at least two rubber layers and at least one textile layer disposed between the two rubber layers. The outsole structure can further include a base structure including the plurality of layers and a plurality of ground engaging structures coupled with and extending from a surface of an exposed rubber layer of the base structure.

Abstract: A shoe and method of manufacturing same, the shoe including: an upper configured to receive therein a foot of a wearer of the shoe, the upper comprising a closure and a tongue configured to cover a top portion of the foot; a front sole portion attached to a front portion of a bottom surface of the upper; a heel sole portion attached to a heel portion of the bottom surface of the upper; and a torsion control bridge connecting the front and heel sole portions, wherein a window is formed between the torsion control bridge and a portion of the bottom surface of the upper located between the front and heel sole portions.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, and a sole structure including a midsole structure and an outsole structure, where the midsole structure is located between the upper and the outsole structure. The midsole structure includes a plurality of members arranged in layers within the midsole structure, the plurality of members including a first cushion member formed of a first compressible material, a second cushion member formed of a second compressible material, and a plate disposed between the first and second cushion members, where the plate includes at least one flexure groove extending along a surface of the plate that is transverse a length of the plate such that the plate is configured to bend at the flexure groove.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a method of making a custom article of footwear. Further, the article of footwear can include a knitted upper and means for cushioning. In addition, the components of the article of footwear can be selected from a wide range of options, and can be easily removed and replaced, as desired.

Abstract: A sole structure for shoes includes a midsole and a plate member made of a hard resin harder than the midsole, which is joined to a lower surface of the midsole. The plate member includes a first reinforcement portion extending rearwardly from a position corresponding to a portion in the rear of a thenar of a user along a medial side arch region and a second reinforcement portion extending rearwardly on a lateral side from the position corresponding to the portion in the rear of the thenar of the user so as to avoid a position corresponding to a portion more frontward than a center of a fifth metatarsal bone.

Abstract: A shoe insole is provided which has a balance adjustability and a shock absorbability, can maintain a balance with a standard foot shape without discomfort, and improves fit and comfort by fitting to a user's foot. The insole is used by insertion into an inner bottom part of a shoe and includes a part that supports an arch of the foot, a part that recovers the balance of the foot to standard values, and a part that supports a heel of an underside of the foot, which improves stability and fit feel. A shock absorbing member is attached by pressure at least to a back side of the part that supports the heel of the underside of the foot. The body part is made of a hard material, and the shock absorbing member is made of a soft material.

Abstract: An insole designed for supporting a foot after the insole is inserted in a shoe and which abuts a sole section of the shoe includes an integral plastic material forming a flexible planar base layer out of which numerous resilient studs arise. The insole is easily manufactured and provides a comfortable feeling. The planar base layer is designed as a contact surface for the foot. The studs are designed to extend from the base layer to the sole section of the shoe, and are shaped of different heights so that upon weight-loading by the foot the flexible planar base layer is deformed so as to conform with the shape of the underside of the foot as a three-dimensionally shaped footbed.

Abstract: A shoe has a heel and an embellishment fitted around the heel and which is detachably clamped around the heel. The embellishment includes a clamping bracket as well as an ornament which has the look of an artistically shaped artificial flower. The clamping bracket has a slightly conical shape as has the top part of the heel of the shoe, where the angle of the conical shape of the clamping bracket and that of a part of the heel are equal.

Abstract: A shoe having a sole and an upper including a tongue, secured to the sole, a row of eyelets along each side of the tongue, including topmost eyelets and foremost eyelets, and a pocket accessory which includes a pocket member that has an anchor portion and a pocket flap which defines a pocket for receiving the knotted shoe lace via a pocket opening. There may be a cover member attached to the shoe, which can removably engage the pocket member to cover or expose the pocket opening. The pocket member may be sewn to the tongue of the shoe or attached thereto otherwise.

Abstract: Various embodiments of protective footwear are disclosed with improved ventilation characteristics. The protective footwear includes a toe cap having a ventilation channel, and various other ventilation structures to improve heat-transfer properties of the footwear.

Abstract: Construction of a shoe relies on application of pressure to form the shoe portions to a desired shape and configuration. The application of pressure is accomplished with an adjustable width roller that conforms to different sizes of shoes while still contacting the shoe portion to conform the shape. Additionally, vibrational energy may be transmitted from the roller to the shoe portion to aid in the forming and shaping process of the shoe portion.

Abstract: Provided is a fastener, which has advantages over the prior art in that a retaining force is not dependent upon the biasing force of a spring, the fastener hardly comes out, and is less restricted in size than the prior art. The fastener has another important advantage over the prior art in that it forms no hole in plain cloth. A fitting portion (2) and a base portion (3) are assembled to have a clamping unit (1) opened. A stopper (4) is pushed together with the plain cloth into the inside of the clamping unit (1). This clamping unit (1) is closed to hold the plain cloth between the outer circumference of the stopper (4) and the leading ends of holding means (26 and 36). With slide portions (22) being fully fitted in groove portions (32), retaining pawls (23) are fitted in pawl receivers (33b).

Abstract: A bracelet defined by an elongated band having first and second terminal end sections that collectively define a clasp and a plurality of interconnected sockets extending along the length of the band. The bracelet further includes a first charm that is sized, shaped and adapted to pressingly fit within a first half section of a first one of the sockets; and a second charm that is sized, shaped and adapted to pressingly fit within a second half section of a first one of the sockets. Each charm is embossed, imprinted, or otherwise demarcated with a letter of the alphabet. Pairs of charms may thus be used together to provide the initials of a friend in one of the sockets. Multiple friends' initials can therefore be displayed with charms positioned within each or many of the plurality of sockets forming bracelet.

Abstract: A light-emitting jewelry piece includes a gemstone, a head, and a mounting. The head is configured to interconnect the gemstone to the mounting. The mounting is arranged secure the light-emitting jewelry piece to a person or a personal adornment.

Abstract: A wallet comprises a pouch body having a pouch portion for the carrying of items, a flexible strap extending from the pouch body, and a pair of mutually attractable magnetic elements spaced apart a distance on the wallet and associated with the strap allow the strap to be folded about an edge of a layer such that the magnetic elements are in alignment at opposite sides of the layer to retain the wallet in position upon the layer. The wallet is particularly adapted to be mounted on an article of clothing or a footwear item at a hem or edge, with the flexible strap being wrapped about the edge to maintain the wallet in position. The pouch body may be positioned adjacent an interior surface of the clothing or footwear article to keep it out of sight.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a customizable electronics carrying case with a magnetized, modular accessory system. More particularly, the case is designed to protect and carry electronic devices of different sizes and specifications, from laptop and tablet computers to smartphones. The case is available in different sizes and configurations scaled for each respective device, or alternatively, any combination thereof. The case is also designed to store accessories for the devices in question, as well as every-day sundries and specialty items to facilitate a cosmopolitan, “work-on-the-go” lifestyle. Finally, the case features a magnetized inner spine, whereby to integrate the optional ferrous-metal containing or magnetized accessory flaps and/or “sub-cases.” By virtue of their ease of attaching to and detaching from the magnetized spine, the accessory flaps and/or “sub-cases” permit the device to be customized, which permits the device to carry a unique array of everyday, niche and hobbiest affordances.