Abstract: A blending apparatus for coating product in flavouring is provided. The blending apparatus comprises a product dispenser configured to dispense a falling stream of product, a flavouring dispenser configured to dispense a falling stream of flavouring, and a deflection surface. The deflection surface is configured to deflect at least one of the falling stream of product and falling stream of flavouring, thereby bringing the falling stream of product and the falling stream of flavouring together. A method for coating product in flavouring is also provided. The method comprises the steps of dispensing a falling stream of product from a product dispenser, dispensing a falling stream of flavouring from a flavouring dispenser, deflecting the falling stream of product and the falling stream of flavouring using a deflection surface so as to bring the falling stream of product and the falling stream of flavouring together, thereby coating the product in the flavouring.

Abstract: Batter is applied to food products by depositing the products atop a coating pan which vibrates such that the products are transported along the pan. As this occurs, batter is supplied atop the coating pan and the products. The coating pan is preferably configured such that the products tumble across the pan, thereby better ensuring that the products are coated on all sides with batter. The products are then received on a vibrating drainage pan having a perforated drainage pan surface, whereby excess batter drains from the batter-coated products through the perforations as the products are transported across the drainage pan. Batter-coated products leaving the drainage pan can then be received by a fryer, oven, conveyor, or other food processing equipment.

Abstract: In order to overcome the limitations and problems that earlier apparatus and methods have experienced, a 3D printing head is disclosed having a nozzle, wherein the nozzle has: a material extrusion portion, and at least one protective gas injection portion co-acting with the material extraction portion. A related apparatus for 3D printing an article, in particular a food article, is also proposed. A related method of 3D printing an article, in particular a food article is also proposed.

Abstract: A method of making a nicotine containing sheet is provided, including steps of combining a source of nicotine salt having a cellulose content of less than about 5% by weight on a dry weight basis with a separate source of fibrous material having a nicotine salt content of less than about 5% by weight on a dry weight basis to form a mixture; and drying the mixture to form a sheet.

Abstract: A sheet is provided, including a fibrous material, one or more nicotine salts, and a binder, at least about 20% by weight of the one or more nicotine salts being monoprotic.

Abstract: This document provides methods and systems for stabilizing nicotine and incorporating nicotine into one or more oral products. This document also provides oral products. Nicotine can be stabilized by mixing liquid nicotine with cellulosic fiber such that the liquid nicotine absorbs into pores of the cellulosic fiber to form a cellulosic fiber-nicotine mixture. In some cases, a cellulosic fiber-nicotine mixture can be combined with one or more binders and molded into an oral product.

Abstract: The technology described herein generally relates to an automated packaging apparatus and system that packages loose particles into a conical container as well as the final folded packages. More specifically, loose plant matter, such as crumbled dried leaves, are supplied to successive paper cones. The apparatus packs the crumbled leaves into the cones, closes the wide top portion of the cone into a precise shape, and then runs a quality control check to ensure that the final filled cone meets preset specifications.

Abstract: A rolling paper is formed according to a modified conventional paper-making process. The end product is infused with cannabinoids from an oil extract from the cannabis plant. Since paper-making is highly water intensive and the cannabinoid containing cannabis extract is an oil that is ordinarily immiscible in the water, an emulsifier is used to allow the cannabinoids to evenly disperse in the making of the paper. The addition of the cannabinoids and the emulsifier is done prior to the drying of the paper. Preferably, the emulsifier and cannabinoids are added during the sizing step of the paper-making. Preferably the emulsifier is a starch-like carbohydrate, a modified starch, more preferably hydroxy-propyl-methyl-cellulose. The cannabinoid containing cannabis extract can be added at the pulping, web-forming step and/or preferably at the sizing step of paper-making.

Abstract: A feeding device (8, 8?, 8?, 8??) for feeding a continuous strip (9) into a continuous fibrous band, in a tobacco industry machine for manufacturing rod-like elements, wherein the fibrous band is formed to a form of a continuous rod (CR) comprising the continuous strip (9) surrounded by the continuous fibrous band, the feeding device (8, 8?, 8?, 8??) comprising: a strip supply unit (10) for feeding the continuous strip (9); a strip feeding unit (11) for feeding the continuous strip (9) into the middle of the continuous fibrous band; wherein the feeding device (8, 8?, 8?, 8??) is configured such that the strip feeding unit (11) is located in the machine for manufacturing the rod-like elements between a fibrous band preparation unit (4) and a garniture unit (15) for forming the continuous rod.

Abstract: A device for protecting a smoking apparatus; the device has a jacket constructed of a semirigid and/or shock absorbent material configured receive a glass body of the smoking apparatus and may cover at least 50% of the outer surface of the glass body when on an open state. The jacket further may be configured to protect, at least 80% of the outer surface of the glass body against impacts against the outer surface of the glass body while in the closed state. Additionally, a fastener may be fixed to the jacket, and configured to secure the jacket to the smoking apparatus. The device for protecting the smoking apparatus is useful for providing a reusable covering/jacket for protecting the smoking apparatus against impacts.

Abstract: A reclosable package for containing smoking papers to be dispensed therefrom, the package comprising: a body for holding the smoking papers; the body having a cover which overlays a surface of the body of the package for closure; wherein the cover opens to form a tray; and wherein the cover and/or body include a closure positioned to form a clasp when the cover is folded over the body.

Abstract: Provided is a heating device, which has an electric heating tube disposed in a sleeve-type carrier. The electric heating tube has two electrode portions and an opening end exposed from an opening of the carrier. When in use, a cigarette is placed in the carrier with tobacco of the cigarette filling the electric heating tube and encapsulating a periphery of the electric heating tube. As such, the tobacco of the cigarette can be directly and uniformly heated by the electric heating tube so as to achieve the purpose of heating the tobacco at low temperature.

Abstract: A vaporiser insert for an inhaler comprises at least one electrical vaporiser for vaporising liquid fed to the vaporiser, and electrical contacts for making electrical contact with the vaporiser insert for supplying with electrical energy and/or for receiving control signals for the vaporiser. The vaporiser insert has a base part with opposingly arranged faces and a jacket side between the faces arranged around at least one flow channel through which vapour can flow, wherein at least one liquid opening for feeding vaporisable liquid from the outside into the vaporiser insert to the vaporiser is arranged on the jacket side of the base part.

Abstract: A method for delivering a drug to a user including an electronic cigarette wherein the electronic cigarette itself includes a liquid formulation. The liquid formulation can include at least one drug and at least one biologically acceptable carrier. The at least one drug can be formed with an acid or alcohol and has a first vapor pressure at a first temperature, and is heated by a heating element within the electronic cigarette resulting in the generation of an aerosol suitable for inhaling by the user. Often, the drug can include nicotine, but may also be configured to include cannabinol or can be associated with nicotine replacement therapies, or other medication-assisted therapies. The drugs may also have a salt or co-salt added in order to increase the effectiveness of drug delivery while lowering the need for a higher powered heating element.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette device having a disposable tank are described. The disposable tank may have a sealed liquid chamber, an atomizer element and a tank well.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of portable vaporizers forming isolated vapor paths through vapor dispensers wherein a material chamber is part of a unitary furnace formed above a resistive heater and aliquots of heated air are drawn through plant-based material in the formed material chamber. A printed circuit board in signal communications with at least one temperature sensor controls the power flow to the resistance heater to select the temperature produced by heating elements in the furnace. A rechargeable battery power supply is mounted in a body to supply power the heating element.

Abstract: A modular multifunctional electronic smoking paraphernalia includes a main body module provided with a slide rod a and a slide rod b, a cigarette holder module provided with a slide groove a, and an atomization module provided with a slide groove b. The cigarette holder module is detachably and slidably connected to the main body module by the slide rod a and the slide groove a. The atomization module is detachably and slidably connected to the main body module by the slide rod b and the slide groove b. In the present invention, the smoking paraphernalia is designed as three detachable modules, namely, the main body module, the cigarette holder module and the atomization module, which is convenient for the smoker to operate.

Abstract: An atomizer includes a liquid storage pipe having a liquid storage chamber, a connecting member, an adjusting member rotatably received in the connecting member, a pressing cover, and an air intake cover provided with a clamping claw capable of driving the adjustment member to rotate. A bottom wall of the connecting member is provided with a first liquid inlet hole communicating with the liquid storage chamber. The adjusting member is provided with a third liquid inlet hole corresponding to the first liquid inlet hole. The pressing cover is provided with at least one clamping groove. When the air intake cover is rotated, the clamping claw drives the adjusting member to rotate along the clamping groove, to cause the third liquid inlet hole to communicate with the first liquid inlet hole or to cause the adjusting member to close the first liquid inlet hole.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a battery module and an atomizing module. The battery module is provided with a battery joint surface. The atomizing module is provided with an atomizing joint surface. The atomizing joint surface is provided with a guide rib, and the battery joint surface is provided with a guide groove, or the atomizing joint surface is provided with a guide groove, and the battery joint surface is provided with a guide rib. The guide rib is fitted in the guide groove so that the battery module and the atomizing module are assembled together.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a device (100) specially designed to provide rigidity and fall to textile garments, which includes a laminar body with a globally rectangular cross section that at one of its ends has an angled tip (101), where said tip has at its end a rounding (102) which is responsible for shaping the tip, also has a beveled profile (103); in its middle section (104) it has a rectangular shape and is arranged to give an exact dimension to the size of a piece of fabric; in an area proximal to the lower part there are two pointed endings (105) located in each of the ends that in its lower part has a tongue (106). The invention also relates to a portion of fabric comprising said device and a garment.

Abstract: A garment, in particular a swim nappy, with an improved fit and formed from one or more substantially impermeable panels (6, 7, 8, 9) intended, in use, to cover a wearer's body between the waist and thighs. A top edge of the rear of the garment extends beyond the top edge of the front of garment in use so that the garment extends further up the wearer's back than the wearer's front. The top edge of the back of the garment may be convex, and the top edge of the front of the garment may be concave. The top edge of the garment may be formed by a waist band.

Abstract: Article, such as sports bras, and methods of making the same are described. A sports bra may comprise a front panel comprising a bust panel, a first shoulder strap, and a second shoulder strap. The sports bra may comprise a rear panel comprising a first back strap and a second back strap. The first back strap may coupled to the first shoulder strap at a first shoulder seam and the second back strap may coupled to the second shoulder strap at a second shoulder seam. The first back strap may be coupled to the bust panel at a first side seam and the second back strap may be coupled to the bust panel at a second side seam. One or both of the back straps may have the second a curve-linear shape exhibiting a tapered width.

Abstract: A bra has a flexible sheet that includes a top surface and a bottom surface which extend to a perimeter. The flexible bra sheet extending laterally so that the flexible bra sheet has a width that is greater than a distance between a woman's nipples. An adhesive layer covers at least part of the bottom surface of the flexible bra sheet. Nipple covering portions are formed on the bottom surface of the flexible bra sheet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brassiere having breast cups configured with inflatable bladders specifically positioned and configured to manipulate the breast tissue of a target breast into a lifted position whilst simultaneously displacing laterally sideways/outward and downward a contra-lateral breast. The brassiere is configured to lift the target breast away from the chest wall and to stabilise the breast so as to increase treatment accuracy and reduce radiation dosage to high risk organs such as the heart and lung. The brassiere according to the subject invention is advantageous to be worn by women for the treatment of either the left or right breast whilst providing modesty during treatment delivery.

Abstract: An underwire for a brassiere comprises an elongate, substantially u-shaped body having a chest-engaging portion and a breast-engaging portion. The underwire is constructed from a unitary piece of plastic material. The chest-engaging portion and the breast-engaging portion are connected together along their lengths in a dogleg-shaped configuration, with, in an embodiment, an angle of between 110° and 140° with respect to each other. The breast-engaging portion has a shorter length dimension than the chest-engaging portion and thereby leaves a substantially flat chest-engaging portion at each end of the elongate body. In embodiments, these flat ends of the chest-engaging portion are rounded or thinned compared to the remainder of the chest-engaging portion. The configuration provides good support to the wearer's breast, increases comfort, and is less likely to injure than other configurations.

Abstract: A smart garment has a smart garment body, a control module and a sensing module. The control module and the sensing module are disposed at the smart garment body. The control module electrically connects to the smart garment body for controlling the smart garment body. The sensing module has two sensors for obtaining two different sensed data from a wearer and the external environment, respectively. The two different sensed data obtained from the wearer and the external environment serve as the basis for controlling the smart garment or are merely used for data analysis.

Abstract: A compound garment has a first garment of contiguous material from a waist band to a genital area, having opposite leg openings proximate the genital area, with at least a pelvic region made from a four-way stretch fabric, a second garment of contiguous material from a waist band to a genital area, having opposite leg openings proximate the genital area, with at least a pelvic region made from a four-way stretch fabric, and a waist band of non-stretch fabric, having a contiguous back portion and a front portion with a fly opening having closure elements enabling the fly opening to be opened and closed. The compound garment is formed by imposing the second garment over the first garment with waistband and leg openings aligned, imposing the non-stretch waistband over the assembled first and second garments, and joining the three along the waistband in the back.

Abstract: A temperature controllable textile having first, second and third conductive cloths and first and second conductive type semiconductor films is illustrated. When positive and negative ends of a direct current power electrically connect to the first and second conductive cloths respectively, first and third junction ends which first and second conductive cloths respectively contact and electrically connect to the first and second conductive type semiconductor films function as a cooling end, and second and fourth junction ends which the third conductive cloth contacts and electrically connect to the first and second conductive type semiconductor films function as a heating end, or the first and third junction ends function as the heating end, and the second and fourth junction ends function as the cooling end.

Abstract: A temperature controllable textile illustrated by the present disclosure has a first conductive cloth and a second conductive cloth. The first conductive cloth has a first metal while the second conductive cloth has a second metal different from the first metal. The first conductive cloth and the second conductive cloth have a thickness. A side surface of the first conductive cloth is in contact with a side surface of the second conductive cloth, and the first conductive cloth electrically connects to the second conductive cloth, to form two junction portions. When a negative end and a positive end of a direct current power electrically connects respectively with a top surface and a bottom surface of the first conductive cloth, the two junction portions form a cooling end and a heating end, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a portable, reusable, and rapidly deployable protective cover configured to be worn over a person's clothing and to protect portions of the person's torso and lap from liquid and solid spills, particularly while in a seated position, such as when sitting in a vehicle.

Abstract: A knee pad support apparatus which includes at least one waistband clip operably attachable to user's pant waistband or belt, the waistband clip having a body portion having an upper end and a lower end. The width of the body expands from the upper end to the lower end, an upper length integral with the upper end which is folded back upon the body forming a hook portion adaptable to urge the user's belt or pant waistband therebetween. There is at least one length adjustable strap having an upper end and a lower end, wherein the upper end is operably attached to the waistband clip and the lower end is attached to the top portion of the knee pad.

Abstract: A hockey sock with an adjustable mechanism that provides a wearer with a continuous range of sizing options is provided. The adjustable mechanism may be used to adjust the size of the hockey sock, and to secure other protective equipment, such as shin pads, worn underneath the sock. In a preferred embodiment, the adjustable mechanism comprises at least one strap housing affixed to the inner layer of the sock and configured to receive a strap extending circumferentially about the sock and within the strap housing. The strap extends into a strap adjustor, which in conjunction with the strap forms the adjustable mechanism for the sock. The wearer is able to adjust the size of the hockey sock by exerting a tightening force to the strap adjustor to conveniently adjust the sock to the desired fit. A user may access the adjustable mechanism while the sock is being worn for the purpose of changing the inner circumference of the sizing of the sock so as to obtain a better fit.

Abstract: A protective sleeve designed to prevent the passage of bodily fluids therethrough. The protective sleeve includes an elongated member having an interior and an exterior. The interior of the elongated member has a perimeter, wherein the perimeter defines a top side, a bottom side, and at least one side edge. The top side and the bottom side each have an elastic band disposed therein. The elongated member is designed to seal around an arm of a user and thereby prevent fluid penetration therethrough. In this way, a user is able to protect their arm from exposure to bodily fluids, such as blood.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for constructing a separable one-piece garment. The system may include a top coupling along a waist portion of an upper body garment. The upper body garment may include a neckhole, a first armhole, a second armhole, a first waist opening, and a torso portion. In some implementations, the system may include a bottom coupling along a waist portion of a lower body garment the lower body garment may comprise a waist opening, a main portion, and one or more leg holes. The upper body garment and the lower body garment may be separated and/or joined utilizing the top and bottom coupling.

Abstract: An anti-slip structure comprises a base sheet and a plurality of anti-slip units disposed on the base sheet at intervals in a matrix manner. Each of the anti-slip units has a central axis and comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, two side surfaces and front and back surfaces. The top surface is a planer surface having a substantial square shape that is centered on the central axis. The bottom surface is opposite to the top surface and also centered on the central axis. The two side surfaces respectively extend obliquely from two opposite side edges of the top surface outwardly toward two opposite side edges of the bottom surface, and are symmetrical to each other with respect to the central axis. The front and back surfaces respectively extend between the top and bottom surfaces and the two side surfaces.

Abstract: A protective glove includes at least a first finger section and a second finger section, each finger section comprising a protective layer configured to be at least partially arranged over a finger part of a user; and a pivot connecting said first finger section and said second finger section. The pivot has a pivot axis that substantially coincides with a finger joint of a user's hand. One of the first and second finger section comprises a rounded protrusion and wherein the other of the first and second finger section comprises a corresponding rounded recess configured to receive said rounded protrusion, said protrusion and recess together forming said pivot connecting said first finger section and said second finger section. The first and second finger section and said pivot define a substantially continuous and flush wall.

Abstract: A heated hand garment includes a body having a wrist section, and a plurality of digit sections extending therefrom. The heated hand garment further includes a heating element positioned on the body and operable to heat at least a portion of a hand of a user. The heating element includes a connecting portion configured to be positioned on the wrist section, a first digit portion extending from one end of the connecting portion, and a second digit portion extending from an opposite end of the connecting portion. The first digit portion is positioned on a first digit section of the plurality of digit sections, and the second digit portion is positioned on a second digit section of the plurality of digit sections.

Abstract: A wrist band having a flexible band portion with inward and outward sides, a cover of an absorbent material, and a badge. A first band end portion has a first band end wall and a second band end portion has a second band end wall. The band end walls positioned adjacent to each other and may be joined together. The badge has an inward badge portion attached to inward sides of the band end portions and an outward badge portion attached to outward band sides of the band end portions. The outward badge portion has an outward facing display surface.

Abstract: Described herein are sweat-diverting devices which can be adhered to a wearer by an adhesive. The sweat-diverting devices described here may be adhered over a portion of the face without circumscribing the head. Such sweat-diverting devices may comprise a first leg and a second leg that are joined at a base of the device to form a channel therebetween, where at least a portion of the base is more rigid than the first and second legs such that an acute angle between the first and second legs is maintained when the sweat-diverting device is applied on a wearer's forehead. In some variations, the thickness of the base is greater than the thickness of either of the legs, which may help to maintain a separation between the tips of the legs even when the sweat-diverting device is applied to a wearer's forehead.

Abstract: Sports apparel, such as a skirt or shorts, integrates racing bib coupling therein via snap closures within a protective flap that is simple, effective, elegant and not cumbersome to enhance use and acceptance by participants. The skirt may fit over existing shorts, or such shorts may be incorporated into the skirt. The protective flap forms a downward facing slot or opening for receipt of the top of a conventional race bib wherein the eyelets or openings of the racing bib align with or are aligned with two of the snap connections to couple the racing bib to the skirt. The flap serves to protect the bib and prevent the bib from being a distraction to the athlete. The flap may have end seams to form a closed downward pocket for the bib and the seams will keep the flap in the desired overlapping protective position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for putting on or taking off a piece of clothing (1) or for closing, putting on, opening, or taking off a piece of luggage, wherein the piece of clothing (1) or the piece of luggage has: a rotary closure (2) for tightening or loosening by means of a tensioning element (3), wherein the rotary closure (2) has a driven tension roller (4), and a switching element (6) which is connected to a controller (7), wherein the tightening or loosening takes place by actuation of the switching element (6) by the user of the piece of clothing (1) or of the piece of luggage.

Abstract: A magnetic snap fastener for releasably coupling a first material to a second material. The fastener includes a first fastening assembly affixable to the first material, and disposed in a first water-resistant enclosure. The fastener includes in one embodiment a second fastening assembly affixable to the second material. The first and second fastening assemblies each include a ferromagnetic eyelet having an integrally formed flange and protrusion magnetically coupled to a toroidal-shaped magnet. Alternatively, the second fastening assembly is a ferromagnetic cap or button. The first and second fastening assemblies provide magnetic coupling to releasably couple the first and second materials.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a hat. The hat may include a crown. The hat may include a bill coupled to the crown. The bill may protrude away from the crown. The apparatus may include a strip of pliant, resilient material. The strip may be coupled to the hat. The pliant, resilient material of the strip may include a high-density, closed-cell foam. The strip may be coupled to the bill of the hat.

Abstract: The present application relates to helmet pads (120) comprising a ballistic protection layer (126). It also relates to a ballistic helmet (100) that comprises a helmet pad comprising a ballistic protection layer. Further, the present application also relates to a helmet pad replacement set wherein one or more of the replacement helmet pads comprises a ballistic protection layer.

Abstract: The releasable impact mitigating fasteners is an adaptable mechanism that may be used as the main energy management source and/or be used as a supplemental energy management source. The improved releasable impact mitigating fasteners are easily incorporated into protective devices such as helmets and/or other protective gear for a variety of activities, applications and/or industries, that require enhanced impact absorption, reusability, and/or quick release capabilities under specifically designed impact loads, etc. Each of the releasable impact mitigating fasteners comprise a first end, a second end and an impact mitigation structure. The first end comprises a face plate, the second end may comprise at least one flange. Each of the releasable impact mitigating fasteners may further comprise a base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a helmet comprising a shell; and a force redirection member disposed between the shell and a head when the helmet is worn, the member configured to redirect a force impacting on the shell to a direction different from the original direction of the impact on the shell. The present invention also relates to a method to decrease the risk of injury to a person wearing a helmet, caused by rotational forces when the helmet is impacted by a force characterized by a specific direction having a first vector, the method comprising redirecting the force into a different direction having a second vector, wherein the direction of the second vector is selected to reduce the risk of a specified injury associated with acceleration of the head in the direction of the first vector.

Abstract: A body part protector includes an inner layer defining an interior space that is configured to be occupied by a human body part, an outer layer connected to the inner layer and forming at least one chamber therebetween, and a plurality of separate dampers. A damper is at least partially disposed in the chamber. Each damper extends into the interior space along a respective longitudinal axis. Each damper has an outer end disposed at a fixed position relative to the outer layer and an inner end disposed longitudinally opposite the outer end in the interior space. The protector includes a plurality of separate engagement members corresponding to the plurality of dampers. Each engagement member is disposed at the inner end of the corresponding damper and is configured to engage the body part of the user. Each damper includes a plurality of compressible damper elements concentrically arranged about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a helmet comprising an inner shell (3) a detachable outer shell (2) and an intermediate layer (4) between the inner shell and the outer shell. At least one connecting member (5) is configured to directly connect the inner shell to the outer shell, and allow sliding between the inner shell and the outer shell, when the outer shell is attached to the helmet. When the outer shell is attached, the outer shell and the inner shell are configured to slide relative to one another in response to an impact. A sliding interface is provided between the intermediate layer and one or both of the outer shell and the inner shell.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear may have a knitted component, where the knitted component has a first edge extending from a first side of a throat area of the upper, through a heel area of the upper, and to a second side of the throat area. At least a portion of the first edge may include a lattice structure, the lattice structuring having a first lattice band and a second lattice band, the first lattice band and the second lattice band having loops that are intermeshed in at least one location, where a plurality of first openings are located between the first lattice band and the second lattice band. At least one of the lattice bands may include a yarn having a tenacity of at least 5 g/d, and/or the first and second lattice bands may be formed from separate yarns.

Abstract: An article of footwear can include provisions for facilitating the installation of various components such as a lighting apparatus. During manufacture of the article of footwear, the upper and/or sole structure can include a chamber designed to receive the lighting apparatus. The lighting apparatus can be installed in the chamber after manufacture of the article of footwear. In some cases, the lighting apparatus can include provisions for facilitating the installation of the lighting apparatus in the chamber, including a removable handle portion that can help guide the lighting apparatus within the chamber.