Abstract: The invention relates to a hopper (10) for rod shaped articles (100) defining a longitudinal axis, the hopper (10) including: a chamber (20) to hold the rod shaped articles (100); a distributor device (30) to align the rod shaped articles (100) with substantially parallel longitudinal axes, the distributor device (30) including a plurality of walls (50) defining adjacent channels (40), at least one of said walls (50) including a stationary part (51) and a movable part (52) connected to the stationary part (51); and a vibrating device (70) adapted to oscillate the movable part (52) with respect to the stationary part (51).

Abstract: Various structures for interfaces for a smokable element to connect to a smoke and/or tar filter, and related methods, are provided. For example, the structures and methods enable repeatably and securely connecting or interfacing a smokable element, e.g., an herbal joint, to an air filter, e.g., a smoke and/or tar filter. For instance, an interface can have a horn-shaped end with a deformable opening that receives a smokable element, creating at least a partial seal between the deformable opening of the horn-shaped end and the smokable element. Also, the other end of the interface can have a round end that attaches to an air filter.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article (10) includes a mouthpiece (14) comprising at least one segment of filter material (18,20) and a liquid delivery element (22). The liquid delivery element (22) comprises: an upstream end and a downstream end; a double-walled annular body portion (28) comprising: an inner wall (34) defining a longitudinal channel (38) extending through the liquid delivery element (22); and an outer wall (32) integrally formed with the inner wall (34), the outer wall (32) circumscribing the inner wall (34) such that a cavity (36) is defined between the outer wall (32) and the inner wall (34), the cavity (36) having an opening in at least one of the upstream end and the downstream end and containing a liquid; and annular sealing means (40) inserted between the inner wall (34) and the outer wall (32) of the annular body portion (28) to provide a liquid tight seal at the opening or openings of the cavity (36).

Abstract: A fleece for a smokeless tobacco pouch is disclosed. The fleece comprises a material and at least one thread attached to said material.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the technical field of novel tobacco, and in particular relates to a cigarette structure for heat-not-burn cigarettes. A heat-not-burn cigarette comprising: an envelope that is cylindrical and hollow, a cleaning isolation sleeve disposed at a front end of the envelope, and a smoking article zone and a cooling and filtration zone sequentially disposed in the envelope. With the cleaning isolation sleeve, the invention prevents the tobacco shreds from dropping out when a user inserts the heating body into the cigarette, and prevents fine part in the smoking article from falling into the heater during heating, thereby ensuring cleanness of the heater.

Abstract: An atomizer (100) includes a liquid reservoir (120) and a heating assembly. The liquid reservoir (120) has a liquid storage cavity (122) for receiving an atomizing liquid, wherein the liquid reservoir (120) has an opening end (121). The heating assembly (130) includes a liquid conducting body (131) and the heating element (132), the liquid conducting body (131) is located on the opening end (121), the conducting body (131) has a liquid absorbing surface (131a) facing an inside of the liquid storage cavity (122) and a atomizing surface (131b) located outside of the liquid storage cavity (131b), the heating element (132) is formed on the atomizing surface (131b), the liquid conducting body (131) is configured to conduct the atomizing liquid in the liquid storage cavity (122) to the atomizing surface (131b), and the heating element (132) is configured to atomize the atomizing liquid conducted to the atomizing surface (131b).

Abstract: A vaporization device that includes an entertainment mode or modes including one or more game modes. The vaporization device may enhance the user experience. The entertainment mode may be engaged by a sequence of predetermined manipulations of the vaporization device. The entertainment mode may include one or more interactive games using the device, and/or one or more display modes. The interactive games may include a pattern-following game, a memory game, a triggered output game, or a chance game. The entertainment mode may also include games that may be played by one or more persons. The entertainment mode may modify the operation (e.g., heater control, appearance, user interface, etc.) of the device while still permitting the vaporization of vaporizable material.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette and a power supply device, having a power supply body provided with a receiving portion thereon; the receiving portion has a receiving chamber for accommodating an atomization device and an extending opening for a holder of the atomization device to extend outwards. The receiving chamber is internally provided with a connection assembly comprising a mounting seat for a connection joint to be detachably connected on the atomization device; the mounting seat is rotatably disposed with the atomization device, and the receiving chamber is internally provided with a position-limit mechanism defining a rotation range of the mounting seat. The atomization device and the mounting seat can be rotated to adjust a direction of rotation of the flat cigarette holder on the atomization device after the atomization device is connected to the mounting seat so as to meet different smoking needs of users.

Abstract: Portable vaporizer with integrated charging unit that may have multiple different connectors for different devices; including but not limited to, mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, notebook computers, and other devices utilizing USB (Universal Serial Bus) “OTG” (On-the-Go) protocol. The internal charging unit and battery in one embodiment of this invention may be intended to receive charge from all devices that are able to provide power from a “female” power port such as USB Type A, Type Micro-B, Lightning, Type C, etc. This device may improve the current or conventional vaporizers and E-cigarettes by integrating the charging unit and battery into the body of the device and providing flexibility to the user with regard to what power source may be available to recharge the internal battery.

Abstract: Cartridges for use in vaporizer or vaporization devices are disclosed herein. Vaporizer or vaporization devices, atomizer components, and methods are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A personal vaporizer is constructed so that a tank module is filled with a vaporizing medium prior to being attached to a mouthpiece module. During filling, the tank module is in a first configuration in which a structure blocks media within the tank from flowing into an air path of the tank module. When the mouthpiece module is attached to the tank module after filling, the structure is modified, moving the tank module into a second configuration. However, in the second configuration an elongated tube of the mouthpiece module blocks media within the tank from flowing into the air path of the tank module.

Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system includes a storage container containing a supply of an aerosol-forming substrate, a fluid permeable heating element positioned across an opening in the storage container, a protective cover coupled to the storage container and covering the fluid permeable heating element, at least one air inlet, at least one air outlet, and an airflow path from the at least one air inlet to the at least one air outlet. The protective cover is configured such that a portion of the airflow path is between the protective cover and the fluid permeable heating element.

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 electrically operated aerosol-generating system may include a reservoir configured to hold a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, an atomizer assembly configured to vaporize the liquid aerosol-forming substrate to form an aerosol, and a pump configured to convey the liquid aerosol-forming substrate from the reservoir to the atomizer assembly. The reservoir may include a substantially rigid housing and an inlet valve that is configured to allow air into the reservoir based on a pressure difference between an interior of the housing and an exterior of the housing exceeding a threshold pressure difference. This improves the reliability and efficiency of delivery of liquid to the wick. The system may further include a robust reservoir that is configured to at least partially mitigate liquid leakage between the reservoir interior and the reservoir exterior.

Abstract: An inspection device is an inspection device for a battery unit for a smoking article having a battery embedded therein, the battery unit including a suction detection part that detects negative pressure in the battery unit, the inspection device including: a suction path to be connected to the suction detection part through a suction port; a suction source disposed in the suction path; a control unit that inspects operation of the battery unit on the basis of the negative pressure detected by the suction detection part, by operating the suction source to suck the suction detection part through the suction path.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device which is capable of generating an aerosol at an appropriate timing. This aerosol generating device 100 includes: a power source 114 which supplies power in order to atomize an aerosol source and/or heat a flavor source; a sensor 106 which outputs a measurement value for controlling the power supplied; and a controller 130 which controls the power supplied on the basis of the measurement value. The controller 130 controls a power supply amount from the power source 114 to be a first value when the measured value is equal to or larger than a first threshold and smaller than a second threshold larger than the first threshold, and the power supply amount to be larger than the first value when the measured value is equal to or larger than the second threshold.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to shapewear having an opening system that allows the wearer to urinate and/or defecate with ease and without requiring removal of the shapewear. In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to shapewear having a boning system with removable bone. In yet another aspect, the present disclosure relates to shapewear having the opening system in combination with the boning system according to the present disclosure.

Abstract: A garment, such as a bra, may include a frame, support structure, casing and/or housing. The frame may be adapted to fit underneath a wearer's breasts and partially wrap around her torso. The support structure be coupled to the frame and may include a volumetric cup positioned thereon, which may be a cantilever projection from the frame adapted so that a portion of a wearer's breasts may be inserted therein. The frame and/or support structure may be encased in a casing. Casing may increase the size of volumetric cup to cover a larger portion of the wearer's breast. Casing may also provide padding or other mechanisms to increase the comfort of wearing the frame, support structure, and/or casing for the wearer. The casings (one for each side of the wearer) may be housed in a housing that wraps around the wearer's torso thereby enabling the wearer to wear the garment.

Abstract: A wearable health monitoring fabric is provided. The wearable fabric includes a set of textrodes. The set of textrodes is configured to measure thoracic electrical bioimpedance (TEB) of a user's body. The set of textrodes include at least two first textrodes. The set of textrodes also include at least two second textrodes. The set of textrodes is fabricated on an upper part of the wearable fabric. Further, the wearable health monitoring fabric is more compatible and user friendly as the textrodes are non-invasive in nature.

Abstract: Elastic electrical connectors that may be incorporated into a garment to connect multiple electrical components in the garment. These electrical connectors are typically long strips of fabric substrate to which wires are attached along a length of one side in a sinusoidal or zig-zag pattern. The connector may also include an adhesive coating on one side to secure it to a fabric. The wires are electrically insulated, which may be a thermoremoable insulation (e.g., a polyurethane having a melting point of <400° C.). The wires may be attached to the surface of the fabric strip by a stitch at each peak and trough of the sinusoidal or zig-zag pattern with a length between peak and trough stitches between about 1 mm and 15 mm.

Abstract: An arm banner identification safety device and methods of use are presented. Embodiments include a flexible material banner with an exterior surface. Wording or lettering and/or symbols identifying an organization, organization type, occupation, and/or position is displayed on some part of the exterior banner. The banner is designed to be worn on the forearm, is held in place by use of adjustable straps, and can be easily folded to be kept in a pocket or purse.

Abstract: A garment includes a flexible layer of material configured to fit a contour of a body, a first length of an electro illuminating (EL) wire assembly is coupled to the flexible layer. The EL wire assembly includes a tubular sheath at least partially surrounding a second length of an EL wire. The tubular sheath includes a hollow interior and a water resistant outer surface. The outer surface includes one or more attachment tabs extending away from the outer surface. The EL wire assembly is attached to the garment via the one or more attachment tabs. A battery pack includes an electrical energy storage device electrically coupled to the EL wire assembly.

Abstract: An article of apparel has a surface with a first part of a fastening system, and an attachment element has an outer area with a second part of the fastening system. The first part of the fastening system is joinable to the second part of the fastening system to attach the attachment element to the apparel. The first part of the fastening system is also separable from the second part of the fastening system to separate the attachment element from the apparel. The attachment element may be formed from a polymer foam material, may include a fluid-filled chamber, or may incorporate an electronic device, for example. In some configurations, the attachment element is secured to an exterior of the apparel. In other configurations, the attachment element is secured between two layers of the apparel.

Abstract: A device for the inflation of an inflatable life vest, notable in that it includes a storage casing containing at least two cartridges of pressurized gas which are arranged side-by-side and touching one another to form a row, and a release casing comprising at least one striker device that makes it possible, in the event of activation, to puncture each of the said cartridges simultaneously or in succession to release the gas they contain in gaseous form to the outside of the inflation device through at least one orifice made on the release casing, the said storage and release casings being in the overall shape of a flattened hollow parallelepiped and joined together removably and in a manner that is gastight with respect to the gas contained in the said cartridges.

Abstract: A race vest has a front base portion, a back base portion, shoulder straps, a neck aperture, and one or more elastic couplers. In one example of use, a user would insert their head through the neck aperture, which is formed between the shoulder straps. The user would then use the elastic to couple the front base portion to the back base portion, the coupling positioned on the sides of a user. The race vest configured to run the length of the sternum, leaving the breasts substantially exposed, the back portion running along the spine, leaving the shoulder blades substantially exposed.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a garment that is comfortable to wear and can safely, with easy accessibility, securely store a cell phone and other important items. A preferred embodiment of the invention is a pair of shorts, with an elasticized waistband that can be tightened by a non-elasticized drawstring cord. There is a seamless, knitted inner layer similar to “boy short” style underwear. This seamless, knitted “boy short” style underwear inner layer provides comfort to the user. Two vertical side hip interior pockets are sewn to the inner layer at the outside of the seamless, knitted “boy short” underwear at the hips of the user, making it comfortable for a user to carry a cell phone and/or other items. The shorts have a thin line of reflective fabric on the seams and hem of the shorts, providing safety for the user.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a garment that is comfortable to wear and can safely, with easy accessibility, securely and inconspicuously store a cell phone and other important items. A preferred embodiment of the invention is a pair of shorts, with an elasticized waistband that can be tightened by a non-elasticized drawstring cord. There is a seamless, knitted inner layer similar to “boy short” style underwear. This seamless, knitted “boy short” style underwear inner layer provides comfort to the user. Two vertical side hip interior pockets are sewn onto the inner liner of the seamless, knitted “boy short” underwear at the hips of the user, making it comfortable for a user to carry a cell phone and/or other items. The shorts have a thin line of reflective fabric sewn into the hip seams and on the hem of the shorts, providing safety for the user during times of low visibility.

Abstract: A waistband for an article of clothing, the waistband including an exterior waistband portion formed from a fabric layer that is continuous with a base fabric panel of the article of clothing, an elastic layer positioned on an interior side of the exterior waistband portion and attached to the exterior waistband portion, an interlining layer disposed at least partially between the exterior waistband portion and the elastic layer, and a pleat defining a bottom edge of the waistband, the pleat being formed from one or more folds in the fabric layer between the exterior waistband portion and the base fabric panel.

Abstract: An artificial flower that attaches to the neck of the side view mirror of a vehicle. The artificial flower attaches to a clamp that attaches to a strap. The strap is secured to the neck of the side view mirror via a fastener. The artificial flower is made of a polymer or of an equally resistant material.

Abstract: A magnetic hair extension apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus can use a magnet, which enables the apparatus to be conveniently applied and removed from the hair of a user. The apparatus includes a first portion having a magnet and a hair weft, and a second portion having magnetic material and a hair weft. To wear, the second portion is placed over the first portion with the hair of the user sandwiched between the first portion and the second portion. The magnet is attracted to the magnetic material and thus, can securely attach the apparatus to the hair of the user. A combination of these materials results in an easy to use, easy to remove, easy to transport, and harmless hair extension apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fixable sleep-aid cap, which comprises: a hood, an affixing set and a strap; the hood comprising: a forehead flap, an occiput guard, a left guard and a right guard, the forehead flap and the occiput guard being connected to each other, and the left guard and the right guard extending forward along two sides of the occiput guard respectively, so that the hood forming an accommodating space with a downward opening to accommodate a user's head; the affixing set being disposed on side surfaces near edge of the left and right guards, the affixing set allowing the edges of the left and right guards to be connected and fixed at location of the user's chin; the strap being partially bound to the occiput guard and the strap being able to wrap around a headrest of a seat.

Abstract: Whiplash reduction systems and devices and methods to use the same. In an embodiment of a system of the present disclosure, the system comprises a front anchor strap coupled directly or indirectly to a headgear; a top anchor coupled to the front anchor strap, the top anchor having a connector coupled thereto, the connector configured to connect to at least one rear strap; a first retainer configured to fit within apertures defined within the headgear and to wrap around at least part of the headgear and at least part of the front anchor strap to secure the front anchor strap to the headgear at or near the apertures; and a plate having a central portion defining a recessed portion and further having a first side portion and a second side portion.

Abstract: A safety helmet includes a shell, a flexible frame attached to the shell from inside, and a slide-facilitating member attached to the flexible frame from inside. In virtue of the slide-facilitating member, the shell when receiving incoming impact can slide with respect to a head of a user wearing it, so that the safety helmet can absorb and convert energy of the incoming impact force into other forms of energy, thereby enhancing protection to the user's head.

Abstract: An arc-flash protective hood device. The protective hood is fitted with a passive ventilation device formed with facing plates, each plate having a plurality of slots therethrough, the slots in one plate being in offset registration with the slots in the other plate, thereby creating a semi-tortuous path for air flow through the ventilation device. The semi-tortuous path for air flow is so formed to prevent arc-flash energy from passing through the ventilation device. Alternatively, the ventilation device may be a single, integral element, or each plate may be made in two or more segments. The ventilation device may be mounted in an opening in a hood, and several ventilation devices may be mounted in several openings in the hood.

Abstract: A head-worn air pump is provided which directs a stream of air to the goggles between the user and the transparent/translucent surface. The air pump can be attached to the rear portion of the goggle strap, or to an auxiliary or supplemental strap, so as to be behind the user and out of the line of sight of the user. One or more flexible tubes or hoses can be attached to a manifold or plenum receiving air under pressure from the pump, and lead from the rear of the head to one or both sides of the goggles. A rechargeable battery can power the air pump, and the pump can be switched on and off by a button on the pump housing, even by a user wearing gloves or hand coverings. The battery can be recharged by a conventional USB connection. The air can be supplied either at ambient temperature or refrigerated and/or heated, as desired in particular applications.

Abstract: A climbing shoe comprising: a shoe-upper shaped so as to accommodate and cover substantially the entire foot of the user; a front sole made of polymeric material, which is fixed to the bottom of the shoe-upper so as to cover at least the front part of the bottom of said shoe-upper; and at least a front tensioning band made of elastomeric material, which is substantially U-bent and is fixed to the tip of the shoe-upper so as to surround/enclose the front part of the bottom of the shoe-upper, joining the front sole; the front tensioning band has a ribbon-like monolithic structure and is longitudinally divided into a lower ribbon-like portion which is immediately adjacent/contiguous to the front sole, and into an upper ribbon-like portion which flanks the lower ribbon-like portion while remaining spaced from the edge of the front sole, and which has a hardness lower than that of the lower ribbon-like portion.

Abstract: A climbing shoe comprising: a shoe-upper shaped so as to completely cover the foot of the user; a sole which is fixed to the bottom of the shoe-upper so as to cover the front part of the bottom; a rear tensioning band made of elastomeric material, which is substantially U-bent and is fixed to the rear part of the shoe-upper so as to cover the area of the shoe-upper immediately above the heel portion of the shoe-upper, and then to extend obliquely along the two lateral sides of the shoe-upper towards the sole; and a substantially ribbon-like sagittal tensioning band made of elastomeric material, which extends longitudinally on the bottom part of the shoe-upper, from the tip of the shoe-upper up to the rear tensioning band crossing, in succession, the bottom and the heel portion of the shoe-upper while remaining underneath the sole, and which is firmly fixed to the shoe-upper substantially along its entire length.

Abstract: The disclosed sole structure of the present invention comprises a first sole layer, a second sole layer and spikes. The first sole layer has an upper surface and a lower surface, a plurality of openings penetrating the upper surface. The spikes arrange at a side close to the lower surface and correspond to the openings. Each of the spikes has a gap with the corresponding opening. The second sole layer envelops the first sole layer. Wherein a portion of the second layer is attached to the upper surface, and another portion of the second sole layer is attached to the lower surface, and the second sole layer located to a side of the lower surface extends into the openings and connects to the spike.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes an outsole, a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, and a first cushioning layer. The plate includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. The first cushioning layer is disposed between the concave portion and the upper.

Abstract: In an anti-slipping device for a shoe sole having an anti-slipping or anti-sliding component such as nails or spikes which are not secured to the sole but are secured on support elements which can be overturned to be hidden in slots made on the sole itself, each overturning support element is hinged at its ends on cubic blocks which are anchored to the sole due to a mushroom-shaped coupling element which is molded in once piece to the cubic block itself, made of the same thermo-polyurethane material as the support elements and which is snap-fitted in its seat arranged in the sole next to the slot where the overturning support element is accommodated after the overturning, without interfering with the integrity of the sole itself and thus allowing the replacement thereof without difficulty. Also included is a mechanism for avoiding the accidental loss of the support element when walking.

Abstract: This disclosure includes dual-layer insole apparatuses for diabetic foot lesion prevention and related methods. Some insole apparatuses have a body defining a plurality of cavities configured to be coupled to a fluid source such that the fluid source can deliver fluid to vary internal pressures of the cavities, and where the body defines an insole-shaped structure.

Abstract: A shoe insole includes a semi-rigid shell for providing a wearer with extended comfort. The semi-rigid shell includes a notch which is located on the outward side of the wearer's foot and accommodates pronation of the foot during use. Additionally, the semi-rigid shell includes an extended side portion which is located opposite of the notch side on an inner side of the wearer's foot. The semi-rigid shell is shorter in length than the length of a shoe sole and slightly shorter in width and may be combined with an insole comfort cover to provide cushion between the wearer's foot and the semi-rigid shell.

Abstract: A foot presence sensor system for an active article of footwear can include a sensor housing configured to be disposed at or in an insole of the article, and a controller circuit, disposed within the sensor housing, configured to trigger one or more automated functions of the footwear based on a foot presence indication. In an example, the sensor system includes a capacitive sensor configured to sense changes in a capacitance signal in response to proximity of a body. A dielectric member can be provided between the capacitive sensor and the body to enhance an output signal from the sensor.

Abstract: Described are methods for the manufacture of a shoe, an apparatus to perform such method, as well as a shoe manufactured by such method. According to certain examples, the method for the manufacture of a shoe includes providing a three-dimensionally pre-shaped first shoe component and processing the three-dimensionally pre-shaped first shoe component, wherein the processing includes an individually controllable succession of processing steps.

Abstract: A fixing belt which includes: a double-sided hook surface fastener having hook-like engaging elements on both surfaces thereof; and a double-sided loop surface fastener having loop-like engaging elements on both surfaces thereof. The double-sided hook surface fastener is an extrusion molding surface fastener, the double-sided hook surface fastener is folded back in a length direction in a shape of an alligator's mouth, and the double-sided hook surface fastener is fixed to a first mounting object at a folded-back portion by a rivet. One end portion of the double-sided loop surface fastener is tucked by the alligator's mouth, the double-sided loop surface fastener is folded back by an annular part fixed to a second mounting object, and the other end portion of the double-sided loop surface fastener engages with an outer side surface of the alligator's mouth.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a resin article having a plurality of filamentous projections that are formed in a contact surface of a resin article body may include a thrusting step to thrust acute-angled leading edges of plate-shaped metal parts into the contact surface of the resin article body, a heating step to heat the plate-shaped metal parts before or during the thrusting step, and a pulling out step to pull out the plate-shaped metal parts in a condition in which portions of the resin material of the resin article body is melted around the leading edges of the plate-shaped metal parts and in which melted resin portions are formed on unmelted portions of the resin material of the resin article body.

Abstract: A method of visually accenting a piece of jewelry requires mounting a prominent decoration over an annular jewelry piece integrated with a plurality of inset ornaments. The method utilizes an annular jewelry piece, a plurality of prongs, a collar, and a prominent decoration. A plurality of inset ornaments is integrated into the jewelry piece. The prominent decoration is mounted over the plurality of ornaments by clearing a foundational surface from the outer surface. More specifically, the plurality of prongs is mounted into a plurality of mounting holes drilled into the foundational surface. The collar is then affixed onto the plurality of prongs, and the prominent decoration is affixed to the collar.

Abstract: This invention provides an umbrella rib and a light umbrella, wherein the umbrella rib includes a main body and a light emitting unit. The main body has a light groove, and the light emitting unit is detachably embedded inside the light groove for the convenience of replacement and maintenance. The light emitting unit can adopt a printed circuit board configured with a plurality of lighting lamps, or a light guide plate lighted by the lighting lamps. In addition, the first tube stopper and the second tube stopper are inserted into two ends of the light groove to ensure a sealing property of the umbrella rib. An umbrella frame and the light umbrella adopting the umbrella rib not only have a lighting function, but also provide a good lighting atmosphere, which provides convenience and fun for people's leisure life.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, an umbrella hub assembly comprises an a cylindrical portion and a socket coupled to the cylindrical portion. The socket can have a fixed end, a free end, and a cylindrical wall defining a concave space extending from the free end toward the fixed end. The socket can have an access aperture disposed through the cylindrical wall. The assembly can further include an umbrella rib comprising a first end, a second end, and an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis. The first end can be configured to be received in the concave space through the free end such that the socket engages the umbrella rib and such that the first end is accessible through the access aperture.

Abstract: A wine and spirit carrying suitcase system comprising spaces with customizable forms comprising customizable cavities to safely transport bottled beverages.