Abstract: Steviol glycosides compositions are prepared from Stevia rebaudiana extracts. The compositions are able to provide a superior taste profile and can be used as sweeteners, sweetness enhancers, flavors, and flavor enhancers in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Provided is an emulsified liquid seasoning in which degradation of taste and flavor with the storage is suppressed. An emulsified liquid seasoning comprising the following components (A), (B), and (C) blended therein: (A) ?3 fatty acids derived from a fat or oil, in an amount of 3 to 20% by mass; (B) rosmarinic acid; and (C) reduced glutathione, wherein (D) a phospholipid is blended in an amount of 0.4% by mass or less into the emulsified liquid seasoning.

Abstract: Provided is a separated liquid seasoning in which deterioration of taste and flavor with the storage is suppressed. A separated liquid seasoning comprising the following components (A), (B), and (C) blended therein: (A) ?3 fatty acids derived from a fat or oil, in an amount of from 3 to 20% by mass; (B) rosmarinic acid; and (C) reduced glutathione, wherein (D) a phospholipid is blended in an amount of 40 ppm or less in the emulsified liquid seasoning.

Abstract: This disclosure provides novel compositions comprising a pectin, a first xanthan gum, and optionally a second xanthan gum. These compositions are useful for improving mouthfeel properties of non-nutritive sweeteners, such as steviol glycosides and blends thereof, in food and beverages containing the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides nutritional supplements comprising alginate, in combination with pectin, which will form hydrogels in the stomach when exposed to the low pH of the gastric juice. The formation of a hydrogel will lead to delayed release of sugars and other active ingredients in the stomach. The nutritional supplements can comprise high concentrations of sugars and complex carbohydrates without causing unwanted gastrointestinal symptoms.

Abstract: A method to predict the risk of eczema is provided based on differences in the development of microbiota and its metabolites in healthy infants and infants that develop eczema, and nutritional remedies based on this finding, in the form of lactate utilizing bacteria and fibres stimulating lactate utilizing bacteria.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition using a SLIT-ROBO system for preventing or treating sarcopenia and, more specifically, to a composition comprising a gene selected from among slit1, slit2, slit3, robo1, robo2, and fragments thereof, or a protein expressed from the gene as an effective ingredient for preventing or treating a muscle disease or for improving muscular function.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing homogenized tobacco material, comprising the steps of: selecting a first target value for a first tobacco characteristic; separately grinding (102) different tobacco types so as to obtain a plurality of different ground tobacco powders; blending (104) at least two of the plurality of different ground tobacco powders so as to form a first tobacco powder blend; blending (104) at least two of the plurality of different ground tobacco powders so as to form a second tobacco powder blend; checking (1123) a value of the first tobacco characteristic in the first tobacco powder blend; if the value of the first characteristic of the first tobacco powder blend is different from the first target value, adding the second tobacco powder blend to the first tobacco powder blend in order to obtain a value of the first tobacco characteristic in a mixture of the first and the second tobacco powder blends different from the value of the first tobacco characteristic in the first tob

Abstract: A smokeless tobacco product or medicinal nicotine product includes nicotine and camphor dissolved in a non-flavored oily carrier. Preferably, the camphor is present in a concentration ranging from about 600 ppm to about 1300 ppm. Also disclosed are methods of making such products.

Abstract: A flavor inhaler comprising: a tubular holder that extends from a mouthpiece end to a distal end; a combustion type heat source that is provided at the distal end, contains activated carbon, and carries a first flavorant; and a flavor source that is held in the holder and carries a second flavorant, wherein the first flavorant contains at least one selected from the group consisting of anethole, 2-pinene, 3-citronellol, linalyl acetate, limonene, anisaldehyde, 4-terpineol, 2-?-pinene, jasmone, sabinene, linalool, 1,8-cineole, phenethyl alcohol, and myristicin, and the second flavorant contains at least one selected from the group consisting of ?-terpinene, ?-terpinene, nerol, geraniol, and decanal.

Abstract: A smoking article provides one or more sheets of material that can be rolled and packaged, at least one sheet including cellulose. In one embodiment, cellulose and tobacco sheet material are separately rolled layers that can optionally be wrapped around a form casing (or pre-rolled inside) and then packaged. In another embodiment, the sheet is a laminated sheet of tobacco and cellulose layers that can be optionally wrapped around (or pre-rolled inside) a form casing. These sheets can be filled with custom tobacco to make one or more new cigars for an end user. In another embodiment, a complete cigar filled with tobacco material can be disassembled by an end user to produce tobacco and cellulose sheets, enabling the end user to form two new cigars using his or her own custom tobacco.

Abstract: Apparatus for determination of the position of an insert in rod-like articles (1) used in the tobacco industry, provided with a conveyor (2) for rod-like articles (1) adapted for transporting rod-like articles (1) in a direction of transporting (T) perpendicular to the lengthwise axis (Z) of the rod-like article (1) in a predetermined plane of transporting (A), a radiation source (6), and at least one detector (7, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F), characterised in that the apparatus is provided with a set of at least two sections (F1, F2) of a detector (7, 7A, 7B, 14) and/or two detectors (7C, 7D, 7E, 7F), where the sections (F1, F2) of the detector (7, 7A, 7B, 14) or two detectors (7C, 7D, 7E, 7F) are placed one behind the other in the direction of transporting (T) on the conveyor (2) of rod-like articles (1) in a predetermined spatial orientation in which the radiation (R) hitting on the sections (F1, F2) of the detector (7, 7A, 7B, 14) or the detectors (7C, 7D, 7E, 7F) passes through the rod-like article (1) at dif

Abstract: Laser supply unit for at least one laser device for processing at least one of rod-like articles of the tobacco processing industry and components of rod-like articles of the tobacco processing industry. The unit includes a supply frame structured to receive one or more supply devices for the at least one laser device and at least one of an adapter device structured to position the at least one laser device one of on or in the supply frame, at least one laser device structured to be positionable in operative connection with an adapter device of a machine of the tobacco processing industry. The at least one laser device is positionable in co-operation with the adapter device of the supply frame one of on or in the supply frame.

Abstract: A product and method of making thereof for the consumption of smokable substances such as tobacco or herbs. The product is comprised of smokable materials such as tobacco, homogenized tobacco, natural leaf materials, vegetable materials, herbal materials, paper, cellulose, and other smokable materials and has a connected form mandrel which is used during the rolling process and disconnected after substantial completion of the rolling process.

Abstract: Provided is an adsorbent which does not undergo the seeping of an oily component contained therein to an area surrounding the absorbent and has an excellent property to absorb a specific range of hydrocarbons. More specifically provided is a granular absorbent comprising a granular base material, an oil or fat having a melting point of 50° C. or higher and a polyol.

Abstract: A hookah device having a heating unit, a head for holding a cooking element, a pipe, and a base. The heating unit for use with the hookah device can be provided with optimally placed vents along a bottom wall, a sidewall, and a top wall to facilitate circulation of fresh air and heated air. An optional thermometer can be mounted to the housing for recording a temperature reading with a combustion chamber of the heating unit.

Abstract: A standard smoking lighter slides into a hole on top of a plastic sheath so that only the top of the lighter is exposed. The bottom of the sheath has a hammer like protrusion at one end to stuff tobacco or other herb into a pipe. The opposite end of the bottom has a pivot point for a poker which serves to mix the herb and ash within the pipe and/or clean the debris from the pipe. The poker folds up into the sheath when not in use. Thus, a three function pipe tool provides a lighter, a stuffer and a poker.

Abstract: A battery assembly, for an electronic cigarette, includes a main body, a cover, and a lighting assembly. The main body and the cover are combined together. The lighting assembly is positioned between the main body and the cover. The cover forms a plurality of light-pervious portions. The lighting assembly includes a light emitting module emitting light, and a light guiding module guiding the light to the light-pervious portion. The light transmit out of the battery assembly via the light-pervious portions.

Abstract: A battery assembly for an electronic cigarette includes a housing, a bracket, and a fastening member. The housing defines an opening, and a receiving space communicating with the opening. The bracket loads an object and is inserted into the receiving space via the opening. The fastening member is mounted to the housing, and configured to fasten the bracket inside the housing. The fastening member is operated from outside of the housing to release the bracket, the bracket with the object thus drops out of the housing via the opening.

Abstract: A sub-assembly for an electronic vapor provision system includes a source of liquid for vaporization; and a vaporizer for vaporizing a portion of the liquid for inhalation by a user, the vaporizer including a wick component; and an electrical heating element embedded in the wick component. The wick component includes a sheet of a porous electrically-insulating material and is arranged to wick liquid from the source of liquid to a surface of the wick component adjacent to the embedded electrical heating element for vaporization.

Abstract: An article for generating an inhalable medium using an irradiative light source. The article includes smokable material including at least two regions having a different composition from each other. The article is arranged such that the at least two regions of smokable material can be heated by light emitted by an irradiative light source of an apparatus with which the article can be engaged in use.

Abstract: In combination, an article containing smokable material and an apparatus for volatilizing at least one component of the smokable material. The article is engageable with the apparatus and disengageable from the apparatus. The smokable material is a layer on at least one surface of the article. The apparatus includes an irradiative light source for generating light. The article and the apparatus are arranged such that the irradiative light source and the smokable material overlap radially of the apparatus when the article is engaged with the apparatus. The irradiative light source is configured to emit light radially of the apparatus so as to impinge upon the smokable material on the at least one surface of the article to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette comprises an atomizer and a power supply assembly interconnected with the atomizer, and the atomizer comprising a top cover, a base, an atomizing assembly, and a light pervious sleeve connecting the top cover and the base, wherein the atomizing assembly is accommodated in the light pervious sleeve, and a liquid storage chamber is defined between the atomizing assembly and the light pervious sleeve; the atomizer further comprises a light-emitting assembly configured for illuminating the liquid storage chamber. The present electronic cigarette realizes the light illuminating effect and enhances the user experience.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an electronic cigarette, comprising an atomizer and a battery assembly which is provided with a main control board, wherein the atomizer comprises a top cover, a base, a light-transmitting sleeve and anatomizing assembly received in the light-transmitting sleeve, wherein the light-transmitting sleeve is connected with the top cover and the base and forms an oil storing chamber with the atomizing assembly, and the atomizing assembly is provided with an atomizing chamber, and is provided with at least one oil guiding port communicated with the oil storing chamber; the top cover comprises a cover body, a mouthpiece and a aerosol outlet pipe, wherein the cover body is provided with an oil injecting hole and an air inlet chamber, the aerosol outlet pipe is at least partially received in the air inlet chamber.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an electronic cigarette, a battery thereof is connected to an atomizing device through a first power supply circuit, the battery is connected to a first detecting device through a second power supply circuit, and first information detected by the first detecting device is used to indicate whether the electronic cigarette is in a suction state. The electronic cigarette further comprises a switching key, an on-off key, a second detecting device and an MCU, the on-off key is configured for controlling the first power supply circuit to be ON and OFF, and the second information detected by the second detecting device is used to indicate the position of the switching key; the MCU controls the second power supply circuit to be ON and OFF according to the second information.

Abstract: An electronic vapor provision system is provided including a pressure drop or air flow sensor for monitoring inhalation by a user through the electronic vapor provision system; and a control unit for detecting the start and end of inhalation based on readings from the sensor. The control unit is configured to monitor the cumulative period of inhalation (Ti) over a predetermined window (Tw); and transfer the electronic vapor provision system to a sleep mode if the cumulative period (Ti) exceeds a predetermined threshold (Th).

Abstract: A cartomizer for an electronic smoking article, an electronic smoking article capable of providing a smoking experience without combusting tobacco, and a method of achieving a smoking experience without combusting tobacco are disclosed. The cartomizer can include an annular fluid reservoir having an air flow channel therein; a liquid material within the fluid reservoir; and a heater, which surrounds the fluid reservoir and is operable to heat the fluid reservoir to a temperature sufficient to at least initially volatilize the liquid material contained within the fluid reservoir to form a saturated vapor within the air flow channel.

Abstract: An inhalation device for inhaling a vaporized substance that includes metering capabilities to inform a user when a particular amount of substance has been consumed. The inhalation device can include a sensor that senses the vaporized substance and a processor that utilizes data from the sensor to meter the amount consumed. The inhalation device can also define a session, which is a time in which a user can consume a particular amount. During the session, a user can start and stop inhaling and resume inhaling. When the user stops inhaling the inhalation device will halt vapor production and will resume production when the user resumes inhaling.

Abstract: An inhalation device for inhaling a vaporized substance that includes metering capabilities to inform a user when a particular amount of substance has been consumed. The inhalation device can include a sensor that senses the vaporized substance and a processor that utilizes data from the sensor to meter the amount consumed. The inhalation device can also define a session, which is a time in which a user can consume a particular amount. During the session, a user can start and stop inhaling and resume inhaling. When the user stops inhaling the inhalation device will halt vapor production and will resume production when the user resumes inhaling.

Abstract: An indirectly heated capillary aerosol generator comprises a capillary tube adapted to form an aerosol when liquid material in the capillary tube is heated to volatilize at least some of the liquid material therein and a thermally conductive material in thermal contact with the capillary tube. The indirectly heated capillary aerosol generator provides substantially even and uniform heating across the heated length of the capillary tube.

Abstract: Display packages include a packaging including a cavity for holding an item, and a trap seal card including a first opening. The trap seal card retains the packaging such that the item held within the cavity is visible to a consumer through the first opening, and a portion of the packaging protrudes through the first opening. The trap seal card includes a front panel integral with a back panel. The packaging is between the front panel and the back panel. Blanks for the trap seal card include the back panel or the front panel having a first length and a second length less than the first length. The first and second lengths extend in a perpendicular direction to a first fold line. Blanks for the display box include a tab detachable from a remaining portion of the back panel when the back panel is separated along a ninth fold line.

Abstract: Provided is a flavor inhaler comprising: an atomizing unit that generates an aerosol from an aerosol source; a flavor source provided downstream from the atomizing unit; a mouthpiece section provided downstream from the flavor source; a control unit that controls the atomizing unit; an aerosol flow path leading to the mouthpiece section from the atomizing unit; and an information source for holding identification information associated with a correction value for correcting a reference aerosol amount that is the amount of aerosol generated by the atomizing unit and that is an amount designed in advance. The aerosol flow path branches between the atomizing unit and the flavor source into a first branch flow path through which the flavor source passes and a second branch flow path that differs from the first branch flow path.

Abstract: Article of clothing comprising at least one portion (2) having an outer fabric (3) and an inner fabric (4), mutually coupled together along at least a respective coupling edge (5); said portion (2) further comprises an insert (6) made of silicone material and interposed between said first and second fabric (3, 4); said insert (6) having at least one side (7) sewn to the fabrics (3, 4) in correspondence of said coupling edge (5), and at least one free side (8) not coupled to the fabrics (3, 4).

Abstract: The present invention is a peritoneal undergarment for alleviating unpleasant irritation while receiving dialysis treatment. The current method of taping the transfer set is not effective during dialysis treatment due to the constant irritation while the patient's skin is pressed against the dialysis port. The present invention is a specially designed peritoneal undergarment that is effective at relieving pain while dialyzing. The current invention is ideal to combat irritation and can be manufactured using a variety of materials such as cotton which may be washed with household detergent.

Abstract: An example method of marking garments to provide a plurality of garment pairs includes weaving a first tag into a first garment of a plurality of garments, the first tag having a corresponding first color. The method also includes weaving a first circumferential thread into a second garment of the plurality of garments, wherein the first circumferential thread is the first color, and wherein each garment comprises an open end and a closed end separated by a garment body, and wherein the first tag and the first circumferential thread are woven into the respective first garment and second garment proximate the respective open ends.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing sock is shown and described. In one embodiment, the sock is a shock-absorbing athletic sock generally conforming to the shape of a human foot that includes a heel portion, a mid-foot portion and a shock absorbing assembly. The shock absorbing assembly may include a cavity assembly and a shock absorbing material. In other embodiments, the sock may include a slip-avoidance system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sock having a lateral plantar arch recess, to a sock having the lateral plantar arch recess in which a certain region of a lateral plantar arch support configured to support a lateral plantar arch is formed at a bottom surface of the sock with the lateral plantar arch recess which is recessed upwardly from a lower surface by a certain thickness, so that the center of gravity of a wearer of the sock is moved rearward and outward while the wearer is standing, thereby reducing the load applied to the hallux, and the center of gravity of the wearer of the sock is moved to between first and second metatarsal bones sequentially through calcaneus, a cuboid bone, and a fifth metatarsal bone while the wearer is walking, thereby delaying pronation as much as possible and causing supination to occur more easily after pronation.

Abstract: A bib system includes a bib and a collar system. The bib includes a panel that is configured to protect clothing and includes an opening defined therethrough that is configured to receive a neck of a person. The panel has an inner surface that is configured to face the person when the bib is secured thereto and an outer surface opposite the inner surface. The collar system is secured to the inner surface of the panel about the opening and is configured to fold over clothing of the person such that a portion the clothing is isolated between the collar system and the inner surface of the bib.

Abstract: Support undergarments include a front portion including a first front panel including a first breast support section, a second front panel including a second breast support section, a plurality of fasteners coupled to one of the first front panel or the second front panel, the plurality of fasteners extending in a vertical direction and configured to selectively couple the first front panel to the second front panel, a back portion positioned opposite the front portion, the back portion including an upper shoulder region configured to cover and extend between a wearer's shoulders, and a pair of sleeves extending outward from the front portion and the back portion, each of the sleeves coupled to the front portion and the back portion.

Abstract: A bra or a garment, and an associated method of construction, where the bra or garment includes a first front panel configured to support a user's breast, a first pair of straps integrally formed and extending from the first front panel, the first front panel and first pair of straps formed from a unitary tube of an elastomeric or mechanical stretch material, where the first front panel is capable of stretching to an extended position when the bra or garment is worn by the user.

Abstract: A garment comprising a support structure adapted to support breasts of a wearer; a first engagement feature coupled to an outer edge of the support structure on a first lateral side of the wearer and adapted to extend to a shoulder on a second lateral side of the wearer; a second engagement feature coupled to an outer edge of the support structure on a second lateral side of the wearer and adapted to extend to a shoulder on a first lateral side of the wearer, wherein, as viewed in-use, a vertical line extending along a back of the wearer intersects only the first and second engagement features, and wherein the first and second engagement features lie along best fit lines that intersect one another.

Abstract: An article of clothing, such as a post-surgical support brassiere, may include a cup, a band configured to secure the cup to the body of a wearer of the article of clothing, and a rigid arcuate element having a lateral end and a central end and coupled to the cup so as to support the cup. The rigid arcuate element may be disposed under the cup so as to be adjustable relative to the cup, wherein the lateral end of the rigid arcuate element is adjustable so as to alter the tension applied to the body by the central end.

Abstract: A nursing garment system to facilitate selective nursing and hands-free breastpumping having at least one connector configured to selectively connect a nursing bra to at least one of a hands-free breastpumping device, a nursing cover, and a breast cup of the system is disclosed. The at least one connector may include a closing device partially attached to each of the at least one of the hands-free breastpumping device, the nursing cover, and the breast cup of the system, the closing device configured to connect to a nursing bra closing device. The system may include a pumping garment having a partial FIG. 8 edge.

Abstract: A halter bra/camisole top support garment, comprising a lower skirt section, a sleeveless halter-top section attached to the lower skirt section, and a pair of behind-the-neck straps extending from the halter-top section, the straps being joined in a bow for positioning behind a wearer's neck. The camisole-style support garment gives ample support to the lower portion of the breast for enough support without cutting off circulation, no under wire, and with no strain on the shoulders or the breasts in any way.

Abstract: An undergarment clip constraining the undercup support bands and wires of a brassiere or similar undergarment, and in particular a novel clip designed to attach to the edge of a brassiere having an underwire support to limit the protrusion of the underwire through the brassiere material.

Abstract: An apparel system including a base layer component and a vest component that safely may be worn by a child in a child safety seat with a five-point harness (including convertible, combination, and forward facing with a harness). This may provide warmth for the child while transitioning from indoors to the vehicle and while traveling in the car. This apparel system also may provide protection from the elements should the child be involved in a vehicle accident. The apparel system may include a vest component, such as with a hood, that may be worn over the base layer, such as a jacket, to provide added warmth for outdoor activities. In embodiments, the vest component may not be intended to be worn, and in embodiments should not be worn, while the child is in the child safety seat. This system may be safe, versatile, and convenient.

Abstract: A garment, especially to a sports garment, including a textile substrate which covers a part of the body of the wearer of the garment, wherein at least a section of the textile substrate is coated with at least two different Phase Change Materials, wherein a first Phase Change Material is arranged which has a phase transition temperature between 27° C. and 29° C., wherein a second Phase Change Material is arranged which has a phase transition temperature between 35° C. and 37° C., wherein both of the Phase Change Materials are in thermal contact with at least one thermochromic dye. By doing so, an improved thermal regulation during sporting activities is obtained which can be controlled visually.

Abstract: The invention provides a body garment particularly a sweat sauna vest for upper body of a user. The body garment includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion is connected to the upper portion. Further, the lower portion of the body garment includes an internal neoprene lining that helps increasing sweating for a user. The body garment is helpful for users trying to increase fat loss from upper body areas like chest, upper back, love handles etc.

Abstract: A device for performing blood flow restriction training during the day, integrated with a garment, and controllable to apply a desired compression level to a range of muscles with the intent on improving the health and fitness of a user doing normal daily activities.

Abstract: A garment includes a first plurality of panels including a rigid material and a second plurality of panels including a stretch fabric material. According to an exemplary embodiment, the first plurality of panels are selectively positioned so as to correspond in location to desired anatomical regions of a wearer of the garment. According to an exemplary embodiment, the second plurality of panels are selectively positioned to facilitate independent movement of each of the first plurality of panels relative to one another.