Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing a nutritional composition comprising carbohydrate in an amount of at least 250 g l?1 of composition. The method comprises the steps of: (i) combining a first gelling agent and water; (ii) heating the mixture produced in step (i) to a temperature of between 60° C. and 100° C.; (iii) combining a second gelling agent with the heated mixture of step (ii) with mixing; and (iv) maintaining the mixture produced in step (iii) at a temperature of between 70° C. and 100° C. for between 10 and 120 minutes; with a carbohydrate component being combined with the mixture during one or more of said steps. Also provided is a nutritional composition.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to an apparatus for forming a rolled food product, generally including a transport section and a rolling section. The transport section is configured to receive a food product in an unrolled configuration. The rolling mechanism includes rolling elements positionable between an active position in which the rolling elements are disposed over at least a portion of the transport section, and a retracted position in which the rolling elements are actuated away from the transport section. The transport section is configured to feed the food product in the unrolled configuration to the rolling mechanism. The rolling mechanism is configured to roll the food product into a partially rolled food product. Rolling of the partially rolled food product into a fully rolled food product is completed by the transport section.

Abstract: A system for producing a food item includes a plate and a printhead disposed above the plate for extruding an edible printing mass to generate a three-dimensional configuration of printing mass on the plate. A cooking head is disposed above the plate for cooking a three-dimensional configuration of printing mass on the plate. A rotation device rotates the plate and the printhead and/or cooking head relative to one another about an axis of rotation, so as to position the printhead and/or cooking head above different points on the plate located on a circle around the axis of rotation. A radial device varies a radius of the circle. A control unit obtains a recipe for producing a cooked food item and controls the printhead, the cooking head and the radial device in accordance with the recipe to produce the cooked food item.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a smokeless oral tobacco product including a tobacco material and a particulate material, the particulate material having the following properties: i) a mass median particle size measured by sieve analysis of from about 0.3 mm to about 3 mm; ii) a bulk density of less than about 0.6 g/cm3; and iii) a combined starch and sugar content of less than about 7% based on the weight of the particulate material, wherein the tobacco material comprises tobacco, or a tobacco replacement or substitute.

Abstract: A flavor inhaler includes: a tubular holder extending from a mouthpiece end to a distal end; a flavor source held in the holder; and a combustion type heat source provided at the distal end, containing activated carbon, and carrying a flavorant, in which the activated carbon has a BET specific surface area of 1300 m2/g or more.

Abstract: A flavor inhaler includes a tubular holder that extends from a mouthpiece end toward a distal end, a flavor source that is provided in the holder, and a combustion type heat source that is provided at the distal end, and includes a protruding portion protruding from the distal end and a flavorant carried on the protruding portion.

Abstract: An attachable unit (3) to be attached to a smoking article rod (2) by a user to modify one or more properties of an aerosol generated by the smoking article rod. The attachable unit can include a recess (30) to receive at least a portion of the smoking article rod and a raised area (50) extending around an inner surface of the recess for contacting an outer surface of the smoking article rod. The attachable unit can include a tubular element (31) to receive at least a portion of the smoking article rod. The attachable unit can include an element (20) arranged to be inserted at least partially into a recess (13) of the smoking article rod and the attachable unit can also be arranged to form a further recess (330) for receiving at least a portion of the smoking article rod.

Abstract: A cartridge for an electronic smoking device includes a heat source comprising a bulb-encased heating element. The heat source is disposed inside a compartment of the cartridge. The compartment extends from an air flow tube. The housing includes a storage area for retaining inhalant material. The cartridge includes a threaded connector that attaches to a control unit that has a power supply such as a batter. The cartridge avoids direct contact between the inhalant material and any metal components of the cartridge by either eliminating metal components or by encasing the metal components in glass, quartz, or ceramic.

Abstract: The invention relates to dosage regimens for an inhalable formulation comprising nicotine, and to devices for delivering said dosage regimens.

Abstract: A shisha consumable article (101) for use with an external assembly such as a shisha assembly is described. The shisha consumable article includes a housing (110) defining a first compartment (112) and a second compartment (114) being adjacent to the first compartment. The second compartment is adjacent to, and sealed or air impermeable from, the first compartment. A combustible heat source (120) is contained within the first compartment and an aerosol-forming substrate (130) is contained within the second compartment.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette, an atomizer and an atomizing device thereof are provided according to the present application. A second liquid guide cord is arranged parallel to a first liquid guide cord in mounting holes and in contact with a heating wire, which improves the liquid supply capacity of the device, thus the amount of smoke may be effectively increased as the heating value of the heating wire increases, the risk of burning cotton may be reduced, and a better flavor and a better user experience may be provided.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that comprises a control body and an aerosol source member. In various implementations, the control body includes a housing with an opening defined in one end thereof. The aerosol delivery device also includes a resonant transformer comprising a resonant transmitter and a resonant receiver, and a driver circuit configured to drive the resonant transformer. The aerosol source member includes an inhalable substance medium, and defines a heated end and a mouth end, the heated end configured, when inserted into the opening of the housing, to be positioned proximate the resonant transmitter. The driver circuit is configured to drive the resonant transmitter to generate an oscillating magnetic field and induce an alternating voltage in the resonant receiver when exposed to the oscillating magnetic field, such that the alternating voltage causes the resonant receiver to generate heat and thereby vaporize components of the inhalable substance medium to produce an aerosol.

Abstract: An atomizing nozzle of an electronic atomizing inhaler, includes a casing body, provided with a cap at the opening of the front end, with a gas-outlet aperture on the cap, and provided with a rear closure at the opening of the rear end, with a gas-inlet aperture on the rear closure; a liquid-container and a heater provided in the cavity formed by the casing body, the cap and the rear closure, an airflow-passage being provided between the casing body and the liquid-container; a liquid-guiding device closing the mouth part of the liquid-container, with no liquid-storage medium provided in the liquid-container; and a heater provided on the top of the rear closure, contacting the lower surface of the liquid-guiding device. An electronic atomizing inhaler is also provided.

Abstract: Aerosol-generating article (10) comprising a plurality of elements assembled in the form of a rod, the plurality of elements comprising an aerosol-forming substrate element (20), with an aerosol-forming substrate bulk (22) and with a susceptor material (25) arranged within the aerosol-forming substrate element, wherein the susceptor material comprises an aerosol-forming substrate coating (21).

Abstract: A system for aerosolization of compartmentalized materials is provided. In some implementations, the system performs operations comprising vaporizing, by a heater, at least a portion of a first material to form a first vapor, wherein the first material is stored in a reservoir coupled to the heater. The operations can further comprise providing, through a draw channel comprising the heater, the first vapor to a second material within the draw channel, wherein the second material comprises one or more of nicotine and an acid, wherein the second material is positioned between the resistive heater and an exit point of the draw channel. The operations can also include forming, based on the first vapor passing through and/or around the second material, an inhalable vapor. Related systems, methods, apparatuses, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: A micro-vaporizer has a main body in which are disposed a vaporization chamber and a vaporizable liquid reservoir. A heating element disposed within the vaporization chamber is configured to vaporize liquid drawn from the liquid reservoir. An air flow passage from an inlet portal to the vaporization chamber provides a first fluid communication path between the vaporization chamber and an ambient environment external to the main body. A vaporization products flow passage from the vaporization chamber to an exit port provides a second fluid communication path between the vaporization chamber and the ambient environment. An air-permeable liquid barrier disposed within the air flow passage is configured to inhibit passage of the vaporizable liquid through the air flow passage.

Abstract: A micro-vaporizer has a vaporization chamber within an interior of a body casing. At least one heating element is disposed within the vaporization chamber and a fluid transport material is at least partially disposed within the vaporization chamber. The fluid transport material has a vaporization surface portion positioned adjacent a surface of the at least one heating element and is configured for drawing a vaporizable liquid to the vaporization surface for exposure to the at least one heating element. An active material substrate is also disposed within the vaporization chamber. The active material substrate has an active surface portion positioned adjacent a second surface of the at least one heating element.

Abstract: A low-temperature baked vaporizer and a low-temperature baked smoking set are disclosed, the vaporizer includes a sleeve, for receiving vaporizable materials; and a heating element, manufactured by metal materials and sleeved outside the sleeve, configured for heating the sleeve; the heating element includes a plurality of through holes, configured for adjusting resistance of the heating element such that the heating element generates heat evenly. By relying on all kinds of arrays of through holes, they make the whole resistance of the heating element even, with consequently making the current to be even during the vaporizer is working, therefore, the vaporizer generates heat evenly, ensures the tobacco cigarette to be heated evenly, to improve efficiency and stability of vaporizing smoking smog.

Abstract: A cartridge assembly for an aerosol-generating system including a housing having an air outlet and an air inlet upstream of the housing air outlet; and a cartridge disposed within the housing. The cartridge includes a fluid-permeable heating element within a cartridge body; a cartridge air inlet; a cartridge air outlet; and an airflow path extending from the cartridge air inlet to the cartridge air outlet, via the fluid-permeable heating element. At least a portion of the cartridge may move between a first position, in which air from the housing air inlet is blocked from flowing to the housing air outlet, via the cartridge air inlet, the fluid-permeable heating element, and the cartridge air outlet; and a second position, in which an unrestricted airflow path exists from the housing air inlet to the housing air outlet, via the cartridge air inlet, the fluid-permeable heating element, and the cartridge air outlet.

Abstract: A low-temperature baked vaporizer is disclosed, including an electromagnetic induction coil; and a sleeve, configured for receiving solid vaporizable materials; the sleeve is made from metallic materials; the electromagnetic induction coil encircles outside the sleeve; the sleeve includes a first sleeve and a second sleeve connected with the first sleeve; a longitudinal axis extending along a same axis direction of the first sleeve and the second sleeve, and a transverse axis that is perpendicular to and shorter that the longitudinal axis; a cross-sectional area of the first sleeve is smaller than that of the second sleeve along the transverse axis, and the second sleeve has a bigger mass than the first sleeve such that increasing rate of temperature of the second sleeve is slower than that of the first sleeve.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a device main body defining a heating chamber for accommodating an aerosol generating material, a heating element made of a metal material and mounted in the heating chamber, an induction coil configured to generate an alternating magnetic field and positioned around the periphery of the heating element, a power supply connected with the induction coil to form an electrical circuit, and an adjusting element for changing a length of the induction coil which is connected into the electrical circuit, so that at least overlapping portion of the heating element corresponding to the induction coil of this length internally generates eddy currents and heats the aerosol generating material.

Abstract: A method for controlling an electronic cigarette to take account of a malfunctioning or non-functioning airflow sensor includes sensing airflow through the electronic cigarette and generating a signal according to each airflow or inhalation. The signal causes a first time counter (first stopwatch) to begin counting and the atomizer is operable, until a preset time period has been counted. Other preset time periods can be set to begin and be counted after combinations of signals and periods have occurred, to allow user to continue using electronic cigarette in a normal manner.

Abstract: A heating assembly, an atomizing head, an atomizer, and an electronic cigarette are disclosed. The heating assembly includes two or more laminated heating plates, each heating plate is provided with through hole(s) and/or through groove(s), the gap between the adjacent heating plates is capillary gap, the through hole and/or the through groove of the heating plates are at least partially in communication with the through hole and/or the through groove of the adjacent heating plates. The heating plate, the atomizing head, the atomizer, and the electronic cigarette of the present disclosure use the capillary gap between adjacent heating fins for liquid guiding. Compared with the conventional liquid guiding cotton or glass fiber, there is no odor, and there is no risk that the user in smoke the capillary fiber.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of forming such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition that is stored in and/or transported to a heater by a porous monolith, which can be, for example, a porous glass or a porous ceramic. A heater can be in a heating arrangement with an external portion of the porous monolith or can be substantially internal to the porous monolith.

Abstract: Provided is a flavor inhaler cartridge that comprises: a liquid storage part that stores an aerosol-generating liquid; and a porous heating body that is provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode and that, when current has been passed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, emits heat and thereby atomizes aerosol-generating liquid supplied from the liquid storage part. The relative standard deviation of the resistance value of the porous heating body as measured under prescribed experimental conditions is no more than 5.00.

Abstract: A cartridge for aerosol inhaler includes a liquid reservoir that stores an aerosol-generating liquid, and a heat-generating sheet that is provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode and that, by generating heat when a current flow is caused between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, atomizes the aerosol-generating liquid supplied thereto from the liquid reservoir. The heat-generating sheet is formed of a porous material, and slits are provided in the heat-generating sheet such that, while localization in the current density of current flowing between the positive electrode and the negative electrode is inhibited, a meandering electric path unit that is formed into a meandering shape is formed.

Abstract: An atomizing head includes an atomizing head sleeve having an atomizing chamber therein, an atomizing assembly, and a separator. One end of the atomizing head sleeve has a vent in communication with the atomizing chamber. The atomizing assembly is received in the atomizing chamber. The atomizing assembly includes heating element, the separator isolates the air vent to form an air inlet and an air outlet. The outside air enters the atomizing chamber through the air inlet, and across through or flow through the entire heating element, and then flows out through the air outlet. The vents of the atomizing heads are separated by the separator to form the air inlet and the air outlet. The air inlet and the air outlet are in communication with the inside chamber of the heating elements in the atomizing assemblies.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a user interface including a pushbutton and a display. A control component contained coupled to the user interface controls operation of at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device. The control component controls the display to present a menu including a plurality of menu items selectable using only the pushbutton. Each menu item of the plurality of menu items is associated with a respective functional element of the aerosol delivery device, and the control component is configured to navigate the plurality of menu items, and select a currently-presented menu item of the plurality of menu items for control of the respective functional element, in response to respective first and second types of presses of the pushbutton, the first and second types of presses being of different durations.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, a fourth surface, a fifth surface, and a sixth surface. The first and the second surfaces are parallel to each other, the third and the fourth surfaces are parallel to each other, the fifth and the sixth surfaces are parallel to each other. The two opposite sides of the third surface are respectively connected to the first surface and the sixth surface. The side of the sixth surface away from the third surface is connected to the second surface. The two opposite sides of the fifth surface are respectively connected to the first surface and the fourth surface. The side of the fourth surface away from the fifth surface is connected to the second surface. The angle between the first surface and the third surface and the angle between the first surface and the fifth surface are both obtuse angles.

Abstract: An atomizer changes the inflow and outflow direction by adding a shunt tube. The external air passes through the bottom of the atomizing chamber to the top of the atomizing chamber, carrying out the smoke in the atomizing chamber. In another atomizer, the air outlet pipe extends directly to the bottom of the atomizing chamber, where it is connected to the air inlet passage in the air intake member. As such, the smoke in the atomizing chamber can be carried out by the external air.

Abstract: Shapewear enhances the appearance of areas of a wearer's body, including the abdominal region. Typical shapewear that targets the abdominal area is often uncomfortable, because it uses methods to provide additional control to the area that also decrease the flexibility of the fabric. The shapewear garment disclosed herein includes a region configured to cover the abdominal region of a wearer. The abdominal region of the shapewear garment includes at least one dart provided in the fabric. The fabric of the shapewear garment is a high-elasticity fabric containing from about 20% to about 60% elastane. The darts in the abdominal region increase the control in the targeted abdominal area without significantly decreasing the flexibility and comfort of the high-elasticity fabric.

Abstract: A method and underwear system that mitigates the genital chafing discomfort in human males.

Abstract: A novel genital support undergarment for men is disclosed comprising a material pouch which supports male genitalia such that in use a back edge of the pouch tucks underneath the scrotum above a lowest point of the pouch. The back edge includes a thickened material seam that contacts the scrotum of the user. The pouch is a soft material and can be simply attached to an elastic waistband or affixed to a larger undergarment, such as briefs or boxers. No strap or other material between the legs is used to connect the bottom of the pouch to a waistband at the back.

Abstract: A pair of underwear for males, comprising a pair of form-fitting male underwear extending from approximately the waistline to the upper thighs, with an opening for the waist and two openings for the thighs. Two flaps positioned at the front mid-line of the waistline, have a single button-hole closure at the waistline. The two flaps in a closed positioned formed by the fastened single-hole closure overlap each other with a right flap including a button hole, and the left flap including a button, with the right flap overlapping the left flap.

Abstract: An article of manufacture comprising an undergarment is disclosed. A fly pouch is formed by connecting an outer panel to an inner portion of the undergarment. The fly pouch is configured to be opened by pulling the outer panel away from the inner portion of the undergarment. The pulling of the outer panel away from the inner portion of the undergarment allows a portion of a body that has been inserted or is visible through an opening in the inner portion of the undergarment to be exposed.

Abstract: Free cut edges on undergarments help to minimize the appearance of visible panty lines. However, typical free cut undergarments are flat and do not conform to the shape of the body. The undergarment disclosed herein has free cut edges and a gusset panel that addresses the limitations of existing free cut undergarments. The gusset panel is gathered along its left and right edges using elastic thread or elastic bands. The gathering provides elasticity and shape to the gusset panel, and limits the extent to which the gusset panel slides and becomes displaced on the wearer.

Abstract: A system, method, and foot cover for preventing slippage. The foot cover includes a stretchable lattice configured to be worn over a foot of a user. The stretchable lattice defines a plurality of openings providing ventilation to the foot of the user. A first end of the stretchable lattice encloses toes of the foot of the user. An opening of the stretchable lattice defines an opening for receiving the foot of the user.

Abstract: A swaddle device includes a body portion and a pair of laterally extending wings. The first wing includes a first opening defined therein so that the infant's first arm can be inserted through the opening when swaddling the infant. A second opening is defined in the first wing adjacent to the first opening. A third opening can also be provided through the second wing to allow for the option of the infant to be swaddled with their first arm intentionally protruding, yet captured.

Abstract: The invention relates to a women's garment comprising a constructed bust part having two cups, and two shoulder straps attached to the cups. The cups are formed from at least two foam layers joined together via thermoforming. The two cups have a thickening at the lower edge thereof, which is formed during the thermoforming of the foam layers and runs along the breast. A stabilization element is arranged between the foam layers, having a section starting from the shoulder straps at an outer edge of the cups and extending down to the lower edge of the cups, and a section starting from the shoulder straps and extending along a part of an upper edge of the cups. A part of the upper edge of the cups and a central region of the cups are free from the stabilization element.

Abstract: A breast cup assembly including an outer fabric layer, an inner fabric layer, and a molded core assembly having two cup regions and disposed between the outer and inner fabric layers, the core assembly including an inner core foam layer laminated with an outer core fabric layer. Each of the inner and outer fabric layers may have a range greater than the extent of the core assembly, and the inner core foam layer at each of the two cup regions of the core assembly has varying thickness but substantially the same density across the cup region.

Abstract: A body covering garment for use after water exposure includes a shell that is substantially complementary to a body of a user. A slit is positioned in a front of the shell and is configured to insert the body of the user into the shell. The slit extends from proximate to a waistline to a neckline of the shell. An aperture that is positioned in the shell extends from the front to a back of the shell between legs of the shell. The aperture is configured to allow urination and defecation by the user. A panel that is complementary to the aperture is selectively couplable to the shell to close the aperture. A hood is coupled to and extends from the neckline. The hood is configured to position over the head of the user such that a face of the user is substantially exposed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suit for aquatic activities, having a central part intended to cover the torso of the wearer as a close fit, the central part being formed between a ventral panel and a dorsal panel which are connected to one another laterally creating a top opening. The suit also includes two lateral openings and two lower openings with the ventral panel having a main slit extending between the upper opening and a lower end, the main slit to being equipped with a reversible opening device to allow the suit to be put on and taken off by transversely opening the ventral panel. The suit comprising an additional slit which extends in the dorsal panel between two ends, respectively an upper end and a lower end, the additional slit being equipped with a reversible opening device so as to allow the dorsal panel to be released transversely to make the suit easier to take off.

Abstract: A glove has a body portion configured to engage a user's hand. One or more protrusions extending outward from the body portion, wherein the one or more protrusions extend at an acute angle relative to one another. A contacting member attached to a distal end of each of the one or more protrusions.

Abstract: A disposable face mask that changes color as an indicator of fever to provide hospitals with a quick and inexpensive method for triaging infected patients while limiting exposure to others.

Abstract: A jacket that features separate front pockets when unfastened but when the jacket is fastened the front pockets combine to form a single continuous pass-through front pocket. A double zipper mechanism is used to close the jacket and simultaneously join the two front pockets. A pair of internal zippers are used to open each pocket individually allowing full through access across the combined pocket.

Abstract: An ambidextrous or hand-specific glove including a wrist region, a palm region, and a digit region. The glove may be fabricated of nitrile rubber that is free of or essentially free of zinc, sulfur and accelerators to reduce allergic reactions in populations required to frequently wear protective gloves. A band region that partially or fully encircles a user's finger knuckles may be provided for easier finger bending. Texturing may be provided on glove surfaces that are used to grip articles. The fingertip regions on the front surface of the index and middle finger regions may be un-textured or smooth to enable a user to take a patient's pulse. These fingertip regions may be of reduced or smaller diameter and circumference so as to pull the glove material tightly around the tips of the user's finger and thereby applying pressure thereto so that even a faint pulse in a patient may be detected.

Abstract: A combination headband and neck scarf in an endless loop is provided. A neck scarf portion has a first width and a headband portion has a second width wherein the first width is larger than the second width. The neck scarf portion and the headband portion form one continuous piece.

Abstract: Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. A technique includes using machine learning to create or extract a laser input file for wear pattern from an existing garment. Machine learning can be by a generative adversarial network, having generative and discriminative neural nets. The generative adversarial network is trained and then used to create a model. This model is used generate the laser input file from an image of the existing garment with the finishing pattern. With this laser input file, a laser can re-create the wear pattern from the existing garment onto a new garment.

Abstract: Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. A technique includes using machine learning to create or extract a laser input file for wear pattern from an existing garment. Machine learning can be by a generative adversarial network, having generative and discriminative neural nets. The generative adversarial network is trained and then used to create a model. This model is used generate the laser input file from an image of the existing garment with the finishing pattern. With this laser input file, a laser can re-create the wear pattern from the existing garment onto a new garment.

Abstract: A medical, in particular orthopaedic, aid (1, 1?, 1?), such as for example an orthosis (1), bandage (1?) or compressive item of clothing (1?), consisting of at least one base body (2, 2?, 2?) of at least one elastic and/or non-elastic textile material (3, 3?, 3?), which is designed for the supporting of tissue and/or parts of the body of a patient, wherein the at least one textile material (3, 3?, 3?) of the base body (2, 2?, 2?) is designed at least partially to be substantially transmissible with respect to UV radiation.