Abstract: The present disclosure provides, in one embodiment, a filter device comprising a mouthpiece, a filter assembly in communication with the mouthpiece for filtering air exhaled into the mouthpiece, and an outlet check valve which permits air to be exhaled through the mouthpiece into the filter assembly, and substantially prohibits air from being inhaled from the filter assembly into the mouthpiece.

Abstract: The present invention advantageously provides a device and system for packaging, storing, and smoking an organic smoking material, and a method of using same. In one exemplary embodiment, the system includes a loading device configured to receive organic smoking material and facilitate the depositing of the smoking material into a container. The container includes a first end defining an opening sized to receive the organic smoking material, an opposite second end, and a lateral surface extending therebetween. The loading device comprises a loading funnel sized and configured to engage at least a portion of the opening of the container and a first arm extending from the loading funnel and configured to be adjacent to the lateral surface when the loading funnel engages the opening. The first arm includes a proximal end connected to the loading funnel and an opposite distal end. Additionally, the first arm includes a first surface and an outer second surface.

Abstract: Packaging comprises a sleeve and a re-configurable container comprising first and second boxes which are hinged together and are pivotable between a folded-together configuration in which a first main panel of the first box faces a first main panel of the second box and the container is insertable into and removable from the sleeve and an unfolded configuration in which the first main panels of the first and second boxes do not face one another. The first main panel of the first box has an aperture which provides access to a first compartment. The second box has a first edge panel for providing access to a second compartment. The arrangement is such that, when the container is inserted in the sleeve, the sleeve covers the first edge panel of the second box, and, when the container is removed from the sleeve, the first edge panel of the second box provides access to the second compartment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a kit for storing a substance, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the kit may include a container body, a container lid and a smoking device. Further, the container body may include a container wall forming a container receptacle configured for storing a substance. Further, the container body may include a container opening leading into the container receptacle. Further, the container lid, attachable with the container body proximal to the container opening, may be configured to removably close the container opening. Further, the smoking device is detachably couplable with the container body using a hook and loop fastener. Further, a first part of the hook and loop fastener may be attachable to the container body and a second part of the hook and loop fastener may be attachable to the smoking device. Further, the first part and the second part are detachably couplable.

Abstract: A fluid permeable heater assembly for an aerosol-generating system includes a base including an opening through the base and an electrically conductive filament arrangement over the opening. The base includes a solid aerosol-forming substrate on the base. A cartridge includes a cartridge body including a reservoir within the cartridge body. A heater assembly is arranged at one end of the cartridge body.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices (10) for holding one or more vapor sources in a media inhaler. The devices permit vapor from the one or more vapor sources to be introduced and entrained into a stream of inhaled media. The vapor insert device includes a hollow cylinder (12) having a porous surface (11), an open anterior end (9), and an open posterior end. An anterior flange (14) is attached to the open anterior end, and a posterior flange (16) is attached to the open posterior end. The anterior flange and the posterior flange each have a diameter that is larger than a diameter of the hollow cylinder to form a circumferential space around the hollow cylinder.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system may comprise a releasably connectable capsule and vaporizing unit. The capsule may comprise a reservoir for containing an aerosol-generating substrate, an opening in fluidic communication with the reservoir, and a valve configured to control a flow of the aerosol-generating substrate from the reservoir through the opening. The valve may comprise one or more resilient closing members biased towards a closed position. The vaporizing unit may comprise a transfer element and a heating element disposed in a housing. The heating element is configured to heat the aerosol-generating substrate in the transfer element. The vaporizing unit may also comprise an elongate element configured to engage with the valve to deflect the one or more resilient closing members from the closed position to an open position so as place the transfer element in fluidic connection with the reservoir when the capsule is connected to the vaporizing unit.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system may include a liquid storage portion configured to hold aerosol-forming substrate, a vaporizer, and a pump. The liquid storage portion includes a movable wall and an outlet. The vaporizer includes a heating element having a structure that at least partially defines an internal passage. The pump may deliver liquid aerosol-forming substrate from the outlet of the liquid storage portion to the internal passage of the heating element. The pump may include a micro stepper motor with a drive shaft that is configured to rotate a particular amount based on performing an individual step, a piston connected to the movable wall, and a lead screw connecting the drive shaft to the piston and configured to translate rotation of the drive shaft into axial movement of the piston and the movable wall. The vaporizer may at least partially vaporize the delivered liquid aerosol-forming substrate.

Abstract: A liquid storage portion for an aerosol-generating system includes a container configured to hold a liquid aerosol-forming substrate. The container has an opening for dispensing the liquid aerosol-forming substrate, and includes at least one transparent wall portion, such that the liquid level in the container can be visually monitored by the vaper. The container is further configured such that the liquid aerosol-forming substrate is held in a contiguous volume area of the container. The aerosol-forming substrate in the contiguous volume is confined near the dispensing opening of the container without regard to the orientation of the liquid storage portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of producing such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition that is contained in a reservoir and transported to a heating element by a liquid transport element. The liquid transport element may include a porous monolith.

Abstract: An ultrasonic electronic cigarette atomizer are disclosed. The atomizer includes an ultrasonic atomization sheet (1), an atomization cotton (3), a liquid chamber (2), an air inlet tube (6), an air outlet channel (7), and a suction nozzle (8). The atomization cotton (3) is communicated with the liquid chamber (2) and is in contact with an atomization surface of the ultrasonic atomization sheet (1). An inlet of the air inlet tube (6) is communicated with the outside. The air inlet tube (6), an atomization region of the ultrasonic atomization sheet (1), the air outlet channel (7), and the suction nozzle (8) are communicated in sequence. An outlet of the air inlet tube (6) is opposite to the atomization region of the ultrasonic atomization sheet (1).

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a housing having a chamber configured to receive at least a portion of an aerosol-generating article; an inductor coil disposed around at least a portion of the chamber; a plurality of elongate susceptor elements projecting into the chamber and spaced apart from each other, the susceptor elements each extending substantially parallel to a magnetic axis of the inductor coil; and a power supply and a controller connected to the inductor coil and configured to provide an alternating electric current to the inductor coil such that the inductor coil generates an alternating magnetic field to heat the susceptor elements and thereby heat at least a portion of the article received in the chamber, the inductor coil being helical and having a non-circular cross-sectional shape. An aerosol-generating system including the device, the article, and the susceptor elements, is also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol generating apparatus includes a case including an insertion pipe for surrounding and supporting at least a portion of a cigarette and an extraction member that includes a disk for supporting a lower end of the cigarette, the extraction member being slidably installed on the case. The insertion pipe includes a step portion that is concaving away from an external surface to form an internal surface of the insertion pipe to allow mounting of the extraction member on the step portion, and based on the extraction member being removed from the case, the disk is configured to pressurize the lower end of the cigarette so that the cigarette is removed from the case.

Abstract: An e-cigarette PV that includes an air pressure valve or device so that excess air can escape from an e-liquid reservoir in the PV when that reservoir is being filled under pressure with e-liquid from a parent reservoir. The valve or device is a barrier made of an air-porous material, such as a sintered polymer or metal, coated with or otherwise including a barrier or layer of an air-porous substance that is not porous to e-liquid, such as an oleophobic material or a hydrophobic or super-hydrophobic material. The oleophobic material is one of: sintered phosphor bronze, sintered stainless steel and sintered PU plastic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic atomizing device and a liquid injecting structure thereof. The liquid injecting structure includes an outer tube and a liquid injection assembly in the outer tube. The outer tube defines an inlet port, the liquid injection assembly includes a switch assembly rotatable between an injecting position and a working position relative to the outer tube; the switch assembly includes a liquid injection tube defining an injecting port. When the switch assembly is in the injecting position, the injecting port is fluidly communicated with the inlet port, such that liquid can be injected into a liquid storage cavity; when the switch assembly is in the working position, the injecting port is isolated from the inlet port. The rotation operation is child-resistant; when the switch assembly is in the working position, the liquid injecting structure is shielded by a battery and cannot be opened accidentally.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of electronics, and provides a boosting circuit, a battery device, and an electronic cigarette. An output end of the boosting module is connected to a first end of the protection capacitor; an anode of the rectifier diode is connected to a second end of the protection capacitor, and a cathode of the rectifier diode is connected to the first end and a load of the voltage feedback module; the second end of the voltage feedback module is connected to a feedback end of the boosting module and a first end of the output control resistor, and a second end of the output control resistor is grounded; an enabling end of the boosting module is connected to a controller.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a case, a cover having a metallic body and configured to be coupled to the case, a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating material, a magnetic force generator arranged in the case and configured to generate magnetic force acting on the metallic body according to a current applied thereto, and a controller configured to adjust coupling force between the cover and the case arising, which is generated by the magnetic force, by controlling the current applied to the magnetic force generator based on an operating state of the heater.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a control body adapted for use in an electronic smoking article. The control body includes a shell and a coupler that is adapted to connect the control body to a cartridge of an electronic smoking article. The coupler further is adapted to communicate a pressure reduction within the coupler to a pressure reduction space in the shell. Also positioned within the shell is an electronic circuit board having a pressure sensor attached thereto. The electronic circuit board can be positioned to be parallel to a central axis of the shell. A first end of the pressure sensor can be isolated within the pressure reduction space, and a second end of the pressure sensor can be in communication with a normal pressure space within the shell. One or more light emitting diodes can be attached to the electronic circuit board. At least a portion of the coupler can be light transmissive so that light from the LED is visible through the coupler.

Abstract: An electrically operable aerosol-generating system is provided, including: a charging device including a primary power source; and an elongated aerosol-generating device including a secondary power source and having a proximal end, a distal end, and a body extending between the proximal end and the distal end, the charging device having a docking arrangement configured to engage with the elongated aerosol-generating device, the docking arrangement including a docking space defined between a first end, and an opposing second end spaced from and fixed relative to the first end, the docking space accommodating a longitudinal dimension of the elongated aerosol-generating device, in which electrical contacts are disposed on at least one of the proximal end or the distal end of the elongated aerosol-generating device and are configured to engage with corresponding electrical contacts disposed on at least one of the first end and the second end of the docking arrangement.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette and a method for adjusting the power thereof are provided. The electronic cigarette includes an atomizer and a battery device. The battery device includes a casing, and a controller and a power output module disposed inside the casing. The atomizer is detachably connected to the battery device. The casing is provided with an indication module. The controller is electrically connected to the indication module and the power output module, separately. The controller controls the indication module to alternately issue different indication signals When it is detected that the atomizer is connected to the battery device, the controller determines the target output power corresponding to the indication signal currently issued by the indication module according to the pre-stored correspondences between the indication signals and the output powers. When a suction signal is detected, the controller controls the power output module to output the target output power.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette, including an atomizing assembly, a battery assembly, and a box assembly. The atomizing assembly is disposed on the battery assembly. The atomizing assembly includes an e-liquid storage unit and an atomization unit. The atomizing assembly and the battery assembly are disposed in the box assembly. The e-liquid storage unit includes a mouthpiece, a seal ring adapted to seal the mouthpiece, a thread ring, a seal plug, an e-liquid tank, and a tank cover. The atomization unit includes an O-ring, a limit cover, an e-liquid conductive cotton, a heating wire, an insulation ring, and a joint. The battery assembly includes a seal, a support, a first battery cell, a base plate, a first magnet, a cartridge, and a battery cover. The box assembly includes an outer sliding cover, a first screw, an inner sliding cover, a second magnet, a fixed part, a flexible circuit board.

Abstract: An improved vaporizer including a capsule having a reservoir configured to hold a substance intended to be vaporized. The capsule includes and a centrally aligned mouthpiece, chimney, and heating coil. The heating coil configured to be heated to a predetermined temperature, wherein the predetermined temperature vaporizes the substance. The capsule advantageously provides at least one wedge surface positioned in the reservoir. The wedge surface is configured to continuously feed the substance towards the heating coil.

Abstract: An atomizing core includes a liquid guiding element and a heating element. The liquid guiding element includes a first liquid guiding unit and a second liquid guiding unit that are superimposed one upon another. The second liquid guiding unit includes a first surface and a second surface that are opposed to one another. The first surface is in contact with the first liquid guiding unit. The second liquid guiding unit is provided with a plurality of liquid storage tiny chambers extended through the first surface and the second surface. The heating element is in contact with the first liquid guiding unit, configured to heat an atomizing liquid conveyed from the first liquid guiding unit to generate an aerosol for inhaling.

Abstract: In an elastic member, a first sheet layer and a second sheet layer are formed of a material having translucency. An elastic sheet can be visually recognized through the first sheet layer and the second sheet layer. First non-joint bands linearly continuous along a first direction intersecting an stretchable direction at an acute angle are repeatedly present at intervals in a direction orthogonal to the first direction as non-joint bands in which a portion not having sheet joined portions is continuous in an unfolded state in a stretchable region. Sheet joined portions and joint holes are provided at intervals between adjacent first non-joint bands in the stretchable region. A unit structure including a plurality of first non-joint bands having different first widths determined as widths in the direction orthogonal to the first direction is repeatedly present in the direction orthogonal to the first direction in the stretchable region.

Abstract: An elastic member which has low stretching stress in a stretchable direction in a stretchable structure of an elastic sheet and is excellent in a feeling of wearing in the case of being applied to an absorbent article. An elastic sheet stretchable structure is provide in which an elastic film is stacked between a first sheet layer having air permeability and a second sheet layer having air permeability, and the first sheet layer and the second sheet layer are bonded through joint holes penetrating the elastic film at a plurality of sheet joined portions arranged at intervals. The joined portions have first joined portions and second joined portions, a plurality of rows of the first joined portions is formed at intervals in a stretchable direction, and rows of the second joined portions having a short length are formed between the rows of the first joined portions.

Abstract: A textile undergarment includes an inner side directed toward a body of a wearer, and an outer side which is arranged opposite to the inner side. At least one region of the textile undergarment is formed in at least two layers via an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer forms the inner side of the textile undergarment from a liquid-absorbing textile material. The outer layer forms the outer side of the textile undergarment from a 3D knitted fabric which prevents a transfer of a liquid from the inner layer to the outer side of the textile undergarment.

Abstract: Athletic socks and associated methods of manufacturing are disclosed. An example athletic sock includes a body defining a closed end proximate a user's toes and an open end that at least partially encircle the user's leg. The sock includes an ankle portion formed of a cut-resistant material that at least partially surrounds the ankle of the user. The sock includes a leg portion extending between the ankle portion and the open end. The leg portion defines a calf section that surrounds at least a portion of the user's leg and a shin section that accommodates a shin guard received by the athletic sock. The sock includes a foot portion extending between the closed end and the ankle portion. The foot portion defines a heel section and toe sections that include tacky yarn knitted such that the same yarn is disposed on both an exterior and interior surface of the sock.

Abstract: Aspects herein relate to a waistband construct designed to provide support to a torso area of a wearer and more specifically, a mid to lower torso area of a human wearer, (i.e. a pelvic area of a wearer). The waistband construct in accordance herein may have a multiple modulus of elasticity construction with at least one variation in modulus of elasticity along a circumference of the waistband construct. For example, the waistband construct in accordance with aspects herein may have a first portion having a first modulus of elasticity and a second portion having a second modulus of elasticity, where at least the portion having the higher modulus of elasticity may have a multiple layer construction for providing an effective support mechanism to at least a portion of the mid to lower torso area of the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a brassiere having excellent fitting properties, allowing a greater number of wearers to obtain a sufficient fit for their breasts. The brassiere has a cup part for covering the wearer's breasts. The cup part includes an inner cup provided inside the cup part. The inner cup has an upper side portion. The upper side portion has a wave-shaped structure.

Abstract: A garment includes a first material layer including a first surface, a second material layer laminated to the first material layer, where the second material layer includes a second surface, and a laminate material disposed in a non-continuous manner between the first and second surfaces of the first and second material layers. An amount of laminate material disposed between the first and second material layers varies at different zones defined along the first surface of the first material layer. The laminate material can be applied via a dot lamination process so as to form an array of laminate dots that varies by one or more of spacing between laminate dots, dimensions of laminate dots and shapes of laminate dots at the different zones.

Abstract: An arm warming device including a sleeve. A shoulder cover is connected to a proximal end of the sleeve. A strap is connected to the shoulder cover to secure the arm warming device to the user. A heating element is disposed within the sleeve for applying heat to the arm of the user. The heating element comprises far infrared fiber material. The sleeve includes an interior layer, a central layer, and an outer layer of a substantially waterproof material. The heating element is integrated with the central layer for applying heat to the arm of the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sports utility apparatus for protecting a body part comprising, a sleeve for covering hand of a user, an anti-slip rubber band for protecting the sleeve from losing down from hand of the user, number of protection shields for protecting hand of the user from injuries and number of cavities for carrying the protection shield.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are form-fitting garments configured to hold an ostomy pouch close to the body via a shaped interior pocket creating a barrier between the pouch and skin of an individual. The garment may include a plurality of pockets such that an unused pocket may serve to hold additional supplies. The garment is preferably configured to have a maximum stretch in the horizontal direction allowing for the expansion of the pouch while having minimal stretching in the vertical direction to prevent the interior pocket and garment from sagging under the weight of the pouch.

Abstract: Garments configured for medical access are disclosed. An upper-body garment comprises a torso portion, a neck opening, and a pair of sleeves. The upper-body garment further comprises at least one access configured to provide access to the underlying body. The at least one access may be a chest access, an arm access, or combinations thereof. Each access is openable and closable via a resealable element. A lower-body garment comprises a waistband and a pair of legs. The lower-body garment further comprises at least one access configured to provide access to the underlying body openable and closable via a resealable element. A clothing ensemble configured for medical procedure access comprises the upper-body garment and the lower-body garment.

Abstract: A stowable and wearable item includes a garment configured to be worn by a user. The garment includes an inner surface opposite an outer surface. The inner surface is facing the user when worn by the user. A pouch is coupled to the inner surface. The pouch includes an opening defined by an upper rim. The opening leads into an internal compartment of the pouch. The garment includes a deployed position and a stowed position. The deployed position includes the garment outside of the pouch. The stowed position includes the garment disposed within the internal compartment of the pouch.

Abstract: A protective glove for athletes includes a glove body and a protective layer structure. The glove body includes a palm portion and a plurality of finger portions. Each of the finger portions has an elasticity constrained portion provided at a front end thereof The glove body has an inner side defined as a palm side and an outer side opposite to the inner side defined as a back side. The protective layer structure has one side surface disposed on the inner side of the glove body and the other side surface provided with an anti-slip buffer layer. The protective layer structure is adhesively disposed on the palm portion and the plurality of finger portions, and the protective layer structure is sewed and fixed along an edge portion of the protective layer structure with a sewing thread, such that the palm side is defined as a buffer protective surface.

Abstract: One embodiment is a flat body of material having a diagonal front pocket and opposing back pocket containing a secured counter weight. The open front pocket is internally lined with grip fabric. The pocket with grip liner enables the operator to hold the bottle securely in place. The slanted base of the front pocket holds the bottle at a comfortable angle to feed the infant. Within the longest portion of the material, there is an indent for shoulder placement. In addition, the back pocket is draped over the operator's back with a secured counter weight at the base of the pocket. The envelope flap of the back pocket covers the opening to the pocket.

Abstract: Aspects herein provide for a pocket structure for a garment that is configured to effectively stow and secure objects such as balls. The pocket structure comprises a gusset insert located on an outer-facing panel of the pocket structure and a pleat structure located on an inner-facing panel of the pocket structure. The gusset insert and the pleat structure work in combination to increase the interior volume of the pocket structure to effectively accommodate the stored object.

Abstract: A garment with insulated liner including a short pant attached to an insulated undergarment. The insulated undergarment is adapted to cover and fit closely to the body of a wearer to preserve an elevated temperature of the body of the wearer under the insulated undergarment. A pair of front seams are provided to secure the short pant to the insulated garment. The front seams extend from a waist area through a pelvic area to a crotch area to prevent the insulated undergarment from drastically shifting in turbulent water.

Abstract: Holster systems useable with pants including a plurality of outer belt loops and a plurality of inner belt openings around a waist portion of the pants are described. The inner belt openings may be disposed at a first spacing around the waist portion. A holster or holder may also be provided including an opening configured to at least partially receive a firearm, preferably a handgun, and a plurality of slots configured to receive a strap of webbing or similar material therethrough. The slots may be spaced apart from one other at approximately the same distance as the first spacing.

Abstract: An exemplary wig grip apparatus includes a first securement member, a second securement member and a mesh element. The securement members are comprised of a flexible fabric. The mesh element is transparent and affixed to inboard portions of the securement elements. The outboard portions may be configured to be placed into releasable gripping engagement with one another by way of mutually-engageable complementary fastener elements. The securement members each include a forward edge and an opposing rearward edge. The mesh element may include a frontal segment having a forward periphery. The forward periphery is preferably in alignment with the forward edges. The mesh element may include a parting-line segment extending oppositely of the forward periphery. The width of the frontal segment may be greater than the corresponding width of the parting-line segment. Moreover, the parting-line segment may include a rearward periphery in alignment with the rearward edges.

Abstract: Systems and methods for manufacturing eyelash prostheses are described.

Abstract: A wearable display device includes a wearing device, a linking-lever set, a bracket and an optical imaging device. The linking-lever set includes a first rod and a second rod, and the first rod is pivotally connected to the wearing device and the second rod, respectively. The bracket is fixedly connected to the optical imaging device, and is pivotally connected to the second rod of the at least one linking-lever set.

Abstract: A hat for a person to wear on the golf course and off the golf course is provided. The hat is lightweight and comfortable to wear and yet is also durable to be worn in all weather conditions. The hat includes a crown and a wide brim than extends around the circumference of the crown to protect the wearer from outdoor weather elements such as sun, rain, wind, and snow. The hat also includes a detachable chin strap that can be removed and stored inside an interior pocket of the hat. In one embodiment, the rear region of the crown includes an opening for receiving a portion of the hair, for example, a ponytail, of the person wearing the hat. This opening can be closed by opposing first and second flaps.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic elastomer yarn with improved unwinding, weaving and yarn shrinking property, and a manufacturing method thereof. According to the present invention, the thermoplastic elastomer yarn according to the present invention is excellent in improved unwinding, weaving and yarn shrinking property. Furthermore, the thermoplastic elastomer yarn according to the present invention is excellent in yarn shrinkage rate, unwinding, weaving, tensile strength and elongation rate to be adequate for manufacturing textile fabric and footwear in terms of physical properties.

Abstract: A footwear apparatus has a bottom portion on which a foot of a user is positioned. The bottom portion has a heel portion and a toe portion. Further, the footwear apparatus has a rear portion operably attached to the heel portion. Additionally, the footwear apparatus has a force-to-energy conversion device that is operably attached to the heel portion in proximity to the rear portion. The force-to-energy conversion device receives one or more external forces from an environment external to the shoe. Further, the force-to-energy conversion device converts the one or more external forces to electrical energy. Moreover, the footwear apparatus has a removable power supply assembly that is operably connected to the rear portion. The removable power supply assembly has a power supply that stores the electrical energy.

Abstract: In an example, a wearable article includes a nonwoven textile sheet having a first portion and a second portion contiguous with the first portion. The first portion has a first density and a first modulus of elasticity. The second portion has a second density less than the first density and has a second modulus of elasticity less than the first modulus of elasticity. The first portion is shaped differently than the second portion as an integral implement of the wearable article. A method of manufacturing a wearable article may comprise thermoforming the first portion while the second portion contiguous with the thermoformed first portion is not thermoformed.

Abstract: An article of apparel, a system, and methods include a structural material configured to enable the article of footwear to the worn on a body. A wireless transmission circuit is included and a piezo-electric generator is positioned with respect to the structural material in a configuration to be flexed to induce a voltage signal output. A voltage sensor is configured to sense the voltage profile and output a sensor signal indicative of the voltage profile. An electronic data storage, coupled to the voltage sensor, is configured to store voltage profile information based on the sensor data. A comparator, coupled to the electronic data storage, is configured to identify a change in the voltage profile information over time. The wireless transmission circuit is configured to transmit data indicative of a physical status of the article of footwear based on the change in the voltage profile information over tune.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-ventilating shoe that is comprised of at least one tube running along an outer surface of a wall of the shoe. The tube contains an inlet opening outside the show and an outlet opening pointing into the cavity of the shoe. The up and down motions of a foot will cause a circulation of air as air is extruded into the cavity from the tubes during the downward motions and sucked back into the tubes through upward motions. Debris is excluded from the system through utilization of filters on one or all openings of the tubes.

Abstract: An arch support may include a base plate having a base plate top surface. The arch support may further include a contoured arch plate attached to the base plate at a joint. The arch plate may include an arch plate bottom surface. The arch plate bottom surface may face and be separated from the base plate top surface, with an extent of the separation increasing toward a medial side of the arch support.