Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including a housing having a chamber configured to receive at least a portion of an aerosol-forming article; a first coil disposed at least partially around, or adjacent to, the chamber; and a second coil disposed at least partially around, or adjacent to, the chamber, with an inductance of the first coil being between 1.1 and 2 times greater than an inductance of the second coil.

Abstract: Provided according to an exemplary embodiment is a heater for an aerosol generation device, the heater comprising a plurality of segments combined together to form an insertion portion into which an object-to-be-heated is inserted; one or more electrically conductive tracks printed on one surface of each of the plurality of segments and disposed toward the object-to-be-heated; and an elastic member configured to surround at least a part of the plurality of segments.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a heating element for an atomizer of an electronic cigarette. The atomizer defines an atomizing chamber and a liquid storing chamber for e-liquid refilling. The atomizer includes a heating element, which includes a heater, a liquid absorbent, and a solid-state protective layer. The solid-state protective layer is placed between the liquid absorbent and heater such that the e-liquid in the solid-state protective layer will be melted and absorbed by the liquid absorbent when the heater heats the solid-state protective layer under current drive.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including a housing having a chamber configured to receive at least a portion of an aerosol-forming article; a first coil disposed at least partially around, or adjacent to, the chamber; and a second coil disposed at least partially around, or adjacent to, the chamber, the first coil being part of a first resonant circuit having a first resonant frequency and the second coil forming part of a second resonant circuit having a second resonant frequency.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette, comprising a housing and a suction nozzle, the housing provided with a support. The electronic cigarette further comprises a top cover capable of covering an opening of the housing, the suction nozzle is disposed at the top of the top cover, one end of the top cover is connected to the support through a rotating shaft, a clamping rib is disposed at the bottom of the top cover, and a locking mechanism connected to the clamping rib by locking and an elastic mechanism for opening the top cover when the locking mechanism is separated from the clamping rib are also disposed in the housing; the locking mechanism comprises a key handle, a transmission and a first spring, and one end of the key handle is connected to the transmission.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including: a cartridge assembly including a cartridge having an upstream end and a downstream end, and a ventilation air inlet positioned downstream of the cartridge; and an aerosol-generating device including a housing defining a device cavity configured to receive an upstream end of the cartridge assembly, an electric heater configured to heat the cartridge when the cartridge assembly is received within the device cavity, a power supply, and a controller configured to control a supply of electrical power from the power supply to the electric heater, the system being configured so that, when the upstream end of the cartridge assembly is received within the device cavity, the ventilation air inlet is positioned within the device cavity and a portion of an internal surface of the device cavity overlying the ventilation air inlet is spaced apart from the cartridge assembly.

Abstract: A vaporization device allow users to consume removable cartridges filled with vaporizable material. The vaporizer devices defines a receptacle shaped to receive a cartridge in a snug and compact nesting arrangement. The vaporizer device ensures that the installed cartridges are secured and provide a sealed fluid path. A system is disclosed for wirelessly provisioning of the vaporization device to connect to a data server.

Abstract: The present application provide a method for controlling the output power of a power supply of an electronic cigarette and an electronic cigarette, including following steps: controlling the power supply to output a first power P1 in a first time period in a first inhalation airflow flowing process, and to output a second power P2 in a subsequent second time period, where P1>P2; continuously detecting inhalation airflow; controlling the power supply to output a third power P3 in the inhalation airflow flowing process, where P1>P3; controlling the power supply to output the first power P1 in the first time period in the inhalation airflow flowing process, and to output the second power P2 in the second time period, where P1>P2; controlling the power supply to stop outputting power. According to the method of present application, energy consumption is slow, and aerosols are generated uniformly.

Abstract: An overheat protection circuit, an electronic cigarette and electronic equipment are provided. The overheat protection circuit includes a battery assembly and at least one overheat protector, wherein each overheat protector is in one-to-one correspondence with one battery in the battery assembly; wherein one terminal of each overheat protector is connected to a positive pole of a corresponding battery, another terminal of each overheat protector is connected to at least one power utilization circuit; when temperature of each overheat protector is larger than or equal to a preset temperature, internal metal of the overheat protector deforms and is disconnected. When the temperature is lower than the preset temperature, the internal metal is reset and conducted. And the effect that the electronic equipment can be continuously used due to automatic conduction after short circuit of the electronic equipment leads to open circuit is achieved.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device includes an electrical power supply, a cavity structure configured to receive an aerosol-generating article, and a plurality of semiconductor heaters within the cavity structure. Each of the plurality of semiconductor heaters includes a substrate layer and a heating layer on the substrate layer. The heating layer is a continuous layer. The aerosol-generating device includes a controller configured to control a supply of electrical power from the electrical power supply to each of the plurality of semiconductor heaters.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes: a case into which a cigarette is to be inserted; a cap detachably coupled to a top portion of the case; a cover configured to slide on a top surface of the cap so as to open or close a cigarette insertion hole; a first sensor configured to sense whether the cigarette insertion hole is open or closed; and a controller configured to determine whether the cigarette insertion hole is open or closed based on a signal sensed by the first sensor and set an operational mode of the aerosol generating device as an ON mode or an OFF mode based on a result of the determining.

Abstract: A control method and apparatus for an electronic cigarette are disclosed. The method includes: after a terminal establishes a wireless connection with an electronic cigarette bound with the terminal, the terminal detecting whether the terminal or the electronic cigarette enters a non-smoking area; when the terminal detects that the terminal or the electronic cigarette enters a non-smoking area, the terminal sending a smoking banning signal to the electronic cigarette; wherein the smoking banning signal is used to instruct the electronic cigarette, after receiving the smoking banning signal, to stop atomizing in response to the smoking triggering signal, thereby solving the problem that some users use the electronic cigarette in public places to reduce the air quality, and achieving the effect of improving the air quality in public places.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette, an atomizer device thereof and a method for assembling the atomizer device are provided. The atomizer device comprises an atomizer assembly (14) having an atomizer base (141), a heating member (142), and a liquid transport member (143). The atomizer base (141) includes a tubular body (1412) having an inserting end (1413); and a side wall of the tubular body (1412) defines at least one slot (1414) extending along a longitudinal direction and communicating with an end surface of the inserting end (1413). The heating member (142) is tubular and arranged in the tubular body (1412), and an air flowing channel is defined inside the heating member (142). The liquid transport member (143) comprises a tubular liquid transport body (1431) and at least one couple of connecting portions (1432) connected together in a circumferential direction of the liquid transport body (1431).

Abstract: A vaping device may include a pre-vapor formulation housing, a heating element, and an insert. The pre-vapor formulation housing may be configured to house a pre-vapor formulation and may define a channel there through. The heating element may be configured to heat at least a portion of the pre-vapor formulation into a vapor and provide the vapor to a first portion of the channel. The insert may be disposed at a second portion of the channel and positioned to receive the vapor. The insert may be subdivided into a first section and a second section. The first section may contain a first material that releases at a first temperature, and the second section may contain a second material that releases at a second temperature. The second temperature may be less than the first temperature.

Abstract: The invention discloses a power supply for an electronic cigarette, comprising a main body and a cover, wherein the main body is provided with an accommodating with an opening, the cover comprises a cover body and a handle, the outer peripheral surface of the cover body is provided with a connection thread, the inner wall of the accommodating chamber is correspondingly provided with an internal thread, so that the cover body is detachably connected to the main body, the handle is mounted to cover body, and when the cover body is mounted to the main body, the cover body is exposed to the outside of the main body, so as to drive the cover body to rotate under an external force.

Abstract: The invention discloses a power supply and an electronic cigarette having same. The power supply comprises a main body which comprises a mounting groove for accommodating an external battery. One end of the mounting groove is convexly provided with a first conductive contact and at least one supporting member, and a height at which the at least one supporting member protrudes is greater than a height at which the first conductive contact protrudes. The battery is provided with a contact head protruding from the body of the battery; when the battery is properly mounted in the mounting groove, the contact head is abutted against the first conductive contact establish an electrical connection; when the battery is reversely mounted in the mounting groove, the supporting member is abutted against the body of the battery so that the body of the battery is spaced apart from the first conductive contact.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable electronic vaporizing device for use in the inhalation of vaporizable substances.

Abstract: An anchor assembly adapted for removable securement to a garment having a first surface and a second surface, the anchor assembly including: a tube including a length, a first end, a second end and a first slit extending from the first end of the tube along the length of the tube to a location between the first end and second end of the tube; an elongated core including a leading end; and a tab extending from the leading end of the elongated core, wherein the anchor assembly is secured to the garment by disposing the tube with the first slit of the tube facing the second surface of the garment and sliding the elongated core and the tab engulfed in the garment from the first surface into the tube with the tab disposed through the first slit such that the anchor assembly is secured to the garment.

Abstract: A collar support device functions as an adjustable support structure for a collar on a garment. The collar support device can accommodate a wide range of shirt collar and neck sizes, with the device provides additional structural integrity to a shirt collar to resist folding, puckering, bending, or slipping under a heavier garment worn over the shirt, i.e. a jacket. The collar can be readily concealed within the collar and includes a pair of components that can be adjustably secured to one another in order to accommodate the particular size collar with which the device is used. The rigid yet flexible structure of the components of the device are designed to naturally move with the garment and wearer's body movements, while simultaneously providing the right amount of rigidity to the collar.

Abstract: Aspects herein include a sock having integrally knit grip strips where a first area of the grip strip has a first number of grip yarn knit courses and a second area of the grip strip has a second number of grip yarn knit courses different from the first number of grip yarn knit courses.

Abstract: Protective outer garments as well as improvements in the use and manufacture thereof. Protective outer garments disclosed herein can include an integrated, or connected, substantially resilient front protective portion and a moisture impervious barrier. The moisture impervious barrier can have sleeves and extend past the waistline of the child and at least over the wearer's shoulders to keep the front of the wearer's clothes clean and dry. The substantially resilient front protective portion can include a holder, like a traditional bib, for catching and holding food and liquids dropped or spilled by the wearer while eating, painting, making crafts, or other activity. The wearer can be a child, baby, elderly person, disabled or special needs person, for example.

Abstract: The present invention relates to baby clothing having a bottom opening/closing line and a side opening/closing line.

Abstract: A hip protective, disposable undergarment is described. The hip protective, disposable undergarment includes a brief having a body between a first end and a second end. The first end includes a waist opening, and the second end includes two leg openings. A first pocket is included in the body, and a first hip protective insert is removably attached to the first pocket of the body. The first hip protective insert is configured to be disposed over a first trochanteric region of the wearer when the undergarment is worn. A second pocket is also included in the body and a second hip protective insert is removably attached to the second pocket of the body. The second hip protective insert is disposed over a second trochanteric region of the wearer when the undergarment is worn.

Abstract: An automated system and method for the manufacture of facemasks from a web of a textile product in a production line is provided. The web is conveyed in the production line along a machine direction. A first tie is attached at a tie attaching station to the web of the textile product, such that the first tie extends from the web in a cross-machine direction perpendicular to the machine direction. The web and first tie are cut at a cutting station in the cross-machine direction across a width of the web in the cross-machine direction to form a facemask separate from the web.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the head cradle including 5 two head band members fastened to each other is provided, where the head band member includes: a support member extending in one direction; a first fastening part formed at one end portion of the support member and having an insertion hole formed to pass therethrough; a second fastening part formed at the other end portion of the support member; and a strap connection part which is formed at an end portion of the first 0 fastening part or the second fastening part and to which a strap connected to a mask main body is connected, where the support member includes a hole-section on which at least one slit hole having a shape extending at a predetermined angle with respect to the one direction is formed.

Abstract: A hand warmer for use with a long gun or crossbow having a sleeve of fabric configured to circumvolve a user's forearm. A user inserts his or her forearm at the second end of the tube. The first end of the tube is configured to attach to a long gun or crossbow. The first end can be configured with a section of fabric that fits between the barrel and pump action of a pump action shotgun. The first end can be configured to attach to the forend of a crossbow such as by hook and loop fastener, snaps, or zippers. The first end can be configured for positioning over the barrel of a rifle such that the first end is below a line of sight through a scope attached to the rifle.

Abstract: A protective device for use in a high temperature and liquid environment provides a glove integrally formed with a protective member in the thumb webbing region. The protective member is not readily detectable when viewing the outside of the glove. The protective member is cut resistant and constructed to protect a workman's hand as a sharp and hot object passes over the protective member contacting the outer surface of the glove.

Abstract: A tubular garment or scarf that is constructed as an elongated tubular body length, and having internal components with corresponding apertures, a medial aperture and two distal open ends that enable a user to exercise multiple optional configurations and uses while maintaining aesthetic shape and appeal. The tubular garment can be used to keep multiple parts of the human body warm, to support a person's head for sleeping, to secure possessions for storage, and to protect the hair of the user. In different usages, the tubular garment can be worn as sleeves, a hood, mittens, pockets, a hair wrap, a neck pillow, an infinity scarf, or a traditional scarf.

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 one or more curves or other features that conform to the facial features of the wearer. In some variations, a sweat-diverting device is configured to be worn at various heights on the forehead, over or under the brow line, and/or over the eyes. A sweat-diverting device can also be used in pairs, for example, where one device is positioned over each eye. Sun-shading devices, with or without sweat-diverting features, are also described.

Abstract: An athletic shirt with a pocket on the sleeve configured to receive a mobile device. The sleeve also features a receiver for a strap, wherein the strap can be attached and used to wrap around the user's arm and pocket with the mobile device to securely hold and store the mobile device during exercise, such as running, walking, or weight lifting. The athletic shirt may also feature an interior pocket within the pocket on the sleeve that is configured to carry keys, cash, cards, or other personal items. The athletic shirt can also be worn in casual environments with the strap removed, so that individuals can transition seamlessly from exercising to a casual environment.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems for the quick release of a garment or work clothing used in workplaces when entangled with machinery. A garment body or an article of work clothing with one or more garment or work clothing components removably attached thereto at a first seam on each. A plurality of quick-release fasteners each have a first fastener part affixed to the first seam on the garment body or article of work clothing and a second fastener part affixed to the first seam on the removable components where the second fastener parts are removably engageable with the first component parts.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for a sustainable clip is shown and described. The sustainable clip may be formed from compressed board. The sustainable clip may be formed to provide a functionality that is the same or improved over known clips, while also decreasing manufacture cost and reducing waste associated with those clips.

Abstract: An article of headwear that includes at least a first bladder member that defines a bladder interior that includes a non-Newtonian fluid disposed therein, and a fabric member that surrounds the first bladder member. The fabric member includes an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer is configured to be positioned adjacent a wearer's head when the article of headwear is worn.

Abstract: A neck cover and a helmet are provided that improve quietness of a helmet interior and that do not cause inconvenience for a wearer. In order to eliminate a gap between an opening portion of a helmet and a neck periphery of a wearer, insert-through holes, which are for passage of a chin strap that is attached to an inner side of the helmet, are formed in a portion, which covers a front portion (throat) of a neck, of a neck cover that is attached to a peripheral edge of the opening portion.

Abstract: Helmet padding systems are disclosed. One helmet padding system includes a rigid shell and a spacing pad. The rigid shell is configured to cover a top of a user's head and be worn under a piece of headgear. The rigid shell includes a pair of slots extending in a direction from a lower rear edge of the rigid shell toward a lower front edge of the rigid shell. The pair of slots define a central portion and opposed side portions of the rigid shell. The central portion includes at least one pair of flaps, with each of the at least one pair of flaps extending outwardly from the central portion into a respective slot. The central portion further includes a tail extending outwardly from the central portion into each of the slots. The spacing pad is positioned within the rigid shell. The spacing pad includes a layer of elastomeric material.

Abstract: A helmet assembly that includes an outer shell having an outer surface and an inner surface and defines a shell interior, a pad system disposed in the shell interior, and at least a first bladder member positioned between the inner surface of the outer shell and the pad system. The first bladder member defines a bladder interior and a non-Newtonian fluid is disposed in the bladder interior.

Abstract: A hard hat liner defined by a plurality of twisted loops on the interior and exterior surface thereof, adapted to be worn on the head of the wearer under a hard hat, structured from a symmetric panel of dual sided twisted loops pile fabric, pleated at the fore head so as to conform to the head of the wearer, extending horizontally across the fore head and curving downward at approximately 90% relative to the headband horizontal position, over the ear, extending to the shoulder, and continuing to cover the head and back neck of the wearer, ear to ear, having an elongated head band housing elastic portions and buckles for head size adjustability, with a bias tape hem to secure the edge of said symmetric panel not attached to said headband.

Abstract: An improved protective helmet, suitable for use in marine environments, is formed with a plurality of internal ventilation channels.

Abstract: A vapor-permeable insert for item of clothing or accessory, including a collector element adapted to absorb solar radiation, a window element that is transparent to the solar radiation absorbed by the collector element, and an interspace formed between the window element and the collector element, the collector element and the window element being arranged at two opposite faces of the interspace.

Abstract: A biocomposite material and methods and systems for forming a biocomposite material are provided. In one example, a biocomposite material includes a biopolymer material and an internal structure imparting zonal properties to the biocomposite material, where the biopolymer material at least partially surrounds and/or extends through the internal structure. The biopolymer material includes mycelium grown from a fungal strain.

Abstract: A wearable article and methods and systems for forming a wearable article are provided. In one example, a wearable article includes an internal structure and a biopolymer material at least partially surrounding and/or extending through the internal structure, thereby forming a biocomposite material having zonal properties. The biopolymer material includes mycelium grown from a fungal strain.

Abstract: An article of footwear or an article of apparel can include provisions for facilitating the installation of a control device. The control device can include a panel comprising a plurality of buttons that can provide manual control to a user. The control device can be installed in a compartment within the article after initial manufacture of the article of footwear. In some cases, the control device can include a raised standoff assembly that can be configured to decrease inadvertent pressure being applied to the buttons.

Abstract: An article of footwear with a dynamic support system that controls arrays of tiles in the upper of the footwear to adjust the level of support provided in different regions of the upper. Sensors in the sole of the footwear, in the upper of the footwear and/or in an article worn by the wearer of the footwear measure the level of stress or other characteristics and provide input to one or more microprocessors that control motors located in the sole or in the upper of the footwear. When the motors are activated, they may compress or loosen arrays of tiles to adjust the stiffness of the upper in one or more regions of the upper.

Abstract: A charging system can include provisions for providing power to various systems or components associated with the article of footwear. A charging system may include a charging device dimensioned to be used with one or more articles of footwear, where the articles of footwear can include different sizes. In some cases, the charging system can be used to facilitate the transfer of power to components in a motorized tensioning system.

Abstract: A footwear cover that includes a sole portion that includes an inner layer and an outer layer that cooperate to define at least a first interior space therebetween, at least a first bladder member disposed in the first interior space, and an upper connected to the sole portion. The first bladder member defines a bladder interior that includes a non-Newtonian fluid disposed therein. The upper includes at least a first securement strap for securing the footwear cover in a closed position.

Abstract: A system assesses activity and displays a unitless activity value. A detector senses activity of a user. A processor reads sensed activity data from the detector. A display displays the unitless activity value. An enclosure houses the detector and the processor. The processor periodically reads the sensed activity data from the detector and processes the data to generate an activity number, the number being used to generate the unitless activity value based upon a maximum number and a display range.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for treatment of plantar fasciitis. The apparatus includes an insole for wear within a shoe, or footwear, of a patient afflicted with plantar fasciitis. The insole has an opening, or void, defined in a top surface of the insole such that the opening is positioned below a locus of the plantar fasciitis injury. The opening is positioned so that the insole does not impart a contact pressure about the point of injury. The method includes opening a space in the top surface area of an insole under the Plantar Fascia ligament tear to immediately relieve the pressure from the insole that causes Plantar Fascistic pain.

Abstract: A footwear includes a shoe sole, a shoe upper member coupled on the shoe sole, and a toe guider device which includes first and second spacers. Bottom ends of the first and second toe spacers are retained by the shoe sole while top ends of the first and second toe spacers are retained by the shoe upper. The first toe spacer is retained for being worn between first and second toes of a wearer. The second toe spacer is retained for being worn between second and third toes of the wearer.

Abstract: Described are methods for manufacturing a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel, a plastic component manufactured with such methods, for example a sole or a part of a sole for a shoe, and a shoe with such a sole. The method for the manufacture of a plastic component includes loading a mold with a first material includes particles of an expanded material and fusing the surfaces of the particles by supplying energy. The energy is supplied in the form of at least one electromagnetic field.

Abstract: Variable stiffness apparatuses using an interconnected dual layer fluid-filled cell array. One example of the present apparatuses comprises: a substrate having a first side and a second side; and a plurality of structures coupled to the substrate, where each structure comprises: a flexible first portion having a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end, the first portion defining a first chamber; and a second portion having a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end, the second portion defining a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber; where each of the plurality of structures is coupled to the substrate such that the first portion is disposed on the first side of the substrate, and the second chamber is disposed on the first side or the second side of the substrate.