Abstract: This application relates to a vaporization device and a method thereof. The vaporization device includes a cartridge and a body. The cartridge includes a housing, a heating component and a heating component base. The heating component base comprises a storage tank, a first supporting member adjacent to the storage tank, a second supporting member adjacent to the storage tank, and the storage tank has a first depth. The first supporting member comprises a plurality of openings, the second supporting member comprises a ramp structure, the distance between the ramp structure and a bottom portion of the storage tank is greater than the first depth, and the distance between the plurality of openings and the bottom portion of the storage tank is greater than the first depth. The body has an accommodation portion. The accommodation portion covers a portion of the cartridge when the cartridge is removably engaged with the body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a releasing mechanism, an aerosol generating device, a releasing method, and a smoking producing article. The releasing mechanism comprises: a rotary portion connected to the aerosol generating device rotatably between a first position and a second position, an aerosol-forming substrate and a heating body are relatively movable in a circumferential direction during switching from the first position to the second position; both in the first position and in the second position, the aerosol-forming substrate is in contact with the heating body. By using the releasing mechanism of the present invention, a user is allowed to easily pull out the aerosol-forming substrate from the heating body, and it is convenient to use and also facilitates cleaning of the aerosol generating device by a user.

Abstract: An inductively heatable consumable for aerosol generation includes an aerosol forming substrate in the form of particles and a susceptor in the form of a plurality of particles, wherein the susceptor is a combination of an aerosol forming substrate and a susceptor for obtaining a rigid susceptor, wherein the rigid aerosol forming substrate layer has a rigidity greater than the rigidity of the susceptor layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic cigarette capable of displaying service life state of an atomizing apparatus thereof, comprising: an atomizing apparatus, comprising a liquid chamber, a heating assembly and an identification circuit; and a supplying and controlling apparatus detachably connected to the atomizing apparatus, the supplying and controlling apparatus comprising: a battery module which is electrically connected with the heating assembly and the identification circuit; and a controlling module, wherein the identification circuit comprises an identification unit configured for storing identity information of the atomizing apparatus, and a recording unit configured for recording service data of the atomizing apparatus, and wherein the controlling module comprises a reading unit capable of reading identity information and service data of the atomizing apparatus, a displaying unit configured for displaying the identity information and service data, and a controlling unit configured for cont

Abstract: The disclosure provides an automatically controlled heat-not-burn electronic cigarette device and a control method thereof. The electronic cigarette device comprises a housing, a housing lid and a heating tube arranged in the housing, a heat-insulating tube, an automatic lid opening and/or closing mechanism, a cigarette detecting mechanism, an intelligent control circuit board, a button, and a battery. The intelligent control circuit board is arranged with a main control chip, a heating control module, an automatic lid opening and/or closing control module, a button control module, a detector control module, and a charging management module. The main control chip is configured to control the electronic cigarette device to enter a smoking operation mode, or a sleep state, or an off state, on the basis of the determination of whether a cigarette is received in the heating tube within a certain time.

Abstract: An airflow heating device includes an air channel for passage of an airflow, a heating member used to heat the airflow when passing through the air channel, a first temperature sensing element, a second temperature sensing element, and a control device. The first temperature sensing element is used to detect a temperature of the airflow at an air inlet of the air channel. The second temperature sensing element is located at an air outlet of the air channel, and is configured to detect a temperature of the airflow at the air outlet of the air channel. The control device is used to control the heating member according to temperature information of the heating member detected by the first temperature sensing element and temperature information of the airflow at the air outlet of the air channel detected by the second temperature sensing element.

Abstract: The present disclosure teaches provision of a method and a portable electronic device. The method includes receiving, via a wireless communication interface capable of supporting paired interaction, a data packet from an aerosol provision device via a wireless communication network. The data packet contains information relating to at least one physical characteristic of the aerosol provision device. An identity of the aerosol provision device is determined based at least in part on the at least one physical characteristic of the aerosol provision device and an aspect of a user interface is changed based on the determined identity of the aerosol provision device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sock (10). The sock (10) has a sole part (100) which is suitable for covering the sole of a foot (1) when the sock (10) is being worn. Furthermore, a toe region (200) of the sock (10) is suitable, together with the sole part (100), for receiving the entire toe region of the foot (1) when the sock (10) is being worn. The sock (10) furthermore comprises an instep part (300) which is suitable for at least partially covering the arch of the foot (1) when the sock (10) is being worn. A heel part (400) of the sock (10) is suitable for covering the heel of the foot (1) when the sock (10) is being worn. The sock (10) comprises an ankle closure part (600) which is suitable for closing the sock (10) in a releasable manner at the ankle of the foot (1) when the sock (10) is being worn.

Abstract: Implementations of a protective and support garment are provided. In some implementations, the protective and support garment comprises a torso portion, a right arm portion, a left arm portion, an upper opening, and a lower opening. In other implementations, the protective and support garment comprises a front underlining, a front overlay, and a back portion. In some implementations, a method for using the protective and support garment comprises a wearer putting on the protective and support garment. In some implementations, the method comprises the wearer putting on and wearing a shirt, blouse, or similar clothing over the protective and support garment.

Abstract: Pullover bras for high support activities are provided. A bra includes a band that wraps around the torso. The band includes first and second cup regions as well as a gore adjoining the cup regions. An underband runs below the gore and the cup regions. Straps adjoin a respective cup region and a respective portion of the band. A neckline runs above the cup regions and between a first portion of each strap. The gore and underarm portions of the band are formed from a first pattern of fabric. The back of the bra, the straps, and the neckline is formed from a second pattern of fabric. The underband is formed from a third pattern of fabric.

Abstract: Brassiers and bikini tops have generally vertical straps such as shoulder straps and neck straps which extend over the wearer's shoulder or clavicle and below the upper edge of a breast cup as a single strap with a lower front portion branching to a multi-strap configuration. Other brassieres use a single horizontal strap which passes through lower portions of breast cups and is securable on the side of the wearer or in front of the wearer.

Abstract: In the current design of sport bras, mobile phones are stored in the upper bra areas, in front of the bra pads, under armpit, and back of upper bra. The most common sports bra pockets are without zipper closure, and use gravity and other passive compression closure design function to keep items secure and from falling out of place. A challenge with these pockets, for the storage of mobile phones and other items, is that there are no operational components for keeping items fully secure from and from falling out of place during fitness and physical activities. These are not completely practical storage pockets for a wearer engaged in a upside down position of physical activity where gravity can cause items to fall out of the pocket areas. Some sports bra pocket designs do include zipper closures, however the locations of the storage pockets for mobile phones are also not completely practical for a wearer who is engaged in physical activity, such as running, and want to easily retrieve their mobile phone.

Abstract: Insert pads used in women's clothing can be difficult to insert, remove, or adjust. The application includes independent methods for each of these scenarios, which are significant improvements over the state-of-the art method of manually massaging into place. By using a specially designed tool with the method laid out herein, it is possible to accomplish these tasks with great effectiveness and in much less time than before.

Abstract: A garment has a main body part 20 having a pair of collar parts 10 and a waistline part 40 positioned below the collar parts 10, two swinging sleeve parts 30 coupled to the main body part 20 and an obi part 100 wound around the waistline part 40. One of the collar parts 10 is fixed to the other. The swinging sleeve part 30 has a plurality of swinging sleeve convex-concave parts 35 extending in a direction perpendicular to a direction from a root 30a to a sleeve opening 30b.

Abstract: System and methods for managing apparel are disclosed. One method includes receiving information indicative of an magnetically energized sensor disposed adjacent a fastener associated with an item of apparel; determining a characteristic of the fastener based at least upon the received information; and providing a response to a wearer of the item of apparel based at least upon the characteristic of the fastener.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a limb sleeve to be worn by a wearer, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the limb sleeve may include a first opening, a second opening, a first cuff, and a second cuff. Further, the first opening located at a distal end of the limb sleeve. Further, the first opening may be configured for receiving a lower portion of a limb of the wearer. Further, the second opening located at a proximal end of the limb sleeve. Further, the second opening may be configured for receiving an upper portion of the limb. Further, the first cuff disposed adjacent to the first opening. Further, the first cuff may be configured to fasten the limb sleeve to the lower portion. Further, the second cuff disposed adjacent to the second opening. Further, the second cuff may be configured to fasten the limb sleeve to the upper portion.

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 thermoremovable 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: A pocket grip system that prevents devices from slipping out of pockets. The pocket grip system comprises a grip configured inside a pocket on a garment or accessory.

Abstract: An adhesive-backed piece material used to pull back and conceal the genitals of the wearer. The invention described here reduces the effort and discomfort involved in concealing the penis by providing a ready-made adhesive-backed piece of material possessing the proper size and shape as well as a non-adhesive padded section so that all the user has to do is peal and apply. The adhesive itself has anti-irritant proprieties and the padded section ensures that no adhesive need make contact with the sensitive skin of the penis. The piece of material does not need to be intricately folded or cut to measure in order to be worn. The material has a small surface area allowing it to be worn discreetly underneath other garments like intimate apparel. This all results in decreased effort, increased comfort, easier application, and a greater range of dressing options for the wearer.

Abstract: A wrap for an infant is provided. The wrap includes a first part configured as a loop having a through opening. A second part attached with the first part to seal off a portion of the opening and form a pouch configured to receive a bottom half of an infant. A portion of the first part including an elastic band configured for disposal adjacent a top of a diaper. Systems and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A strapless multi-use garment comprises an upper garment portion designed to cover an area above waist of a user having a front portion and a rear portion, a gathered skirt having a front portion and a rear portion attached with the upper garment portion, a waist band attached at a top portion of the gathered skirt, a plurality of front panels attached at the front portion of the gathered skirt, a plurality of rear panels is attached at the rear portion of the gathered skirt and at least one fastening means. The plurality of front panels and the plurality of rear panels, extending downwardly from the waist band, are adaptable for multiple configurations that allow the multi-use garment to be worn in a wide range of stylish designs in different occasions.

Abstract: A pullover towel is provided, including a terrycloth towel having a neckline hole formed in a center thereof. A knit fabric neckline is coupled with the towel about the neckline hole. The pullover towel includes a first, second, and third fabric section, with the third fabric section positioned between the first and second. The neckline is positioned in the third fabric section. The fabric sections and neckline are arranged such that when the pullover towel is worn, the first fabric section is draped over a user's front torso, the second fabric section is draped over a user's back torso, the third fabric section is draped over a user's shoulders, and the neckline is positioned about a user's neck. Also provided is a method of making a pullover towel, including forming a neckline hole within a towel, and coupling a neckline about the neckline hole.

Abstract: A support shirt comprising a shirt body and a pair of shirt body sleeves positioned adjacent to an upper shirt body is provided. The sleeves are attached to the shirt body at sleeve body holes, with each of the sleeves including sleeve reinforcement regions extending at least a portion of the distance from the sleeve holes to an outer edge of the sleeves. The sleeve reinforcement regions extend substantially along a centerline extending longitudinally across the sleeves and the upper sleeve body to stabilize and provide support to the shoulders of a wearer during an upward lifting motion.

Abstract: A substrate for a facial mask is provided, and the substrate is formed by a roll to roll process and to have anti-Virus function. The mask comprises an inner layer, a middle layer and an outer layer, wherein the inner layer or the outer layer comprises a cation metal-organic compound for inhibiting the virus. The cation metal-organic compound comprises a compound of synthesizing acylpyrazolone and Ni+, Cu2+, Co2+ or Zn2+, or a compound of synthesizing tetrathiosemicarbazone, two thiosemicarbazones and Ni+, Cu2+ or Zn2+.

Abstract: A hospital gown includes a front and back fabric segment that are attached on one lateral side that also includes a first sleeve. Another lateral side is open along a shoulder and below, allowing the torso and chest of the wearer to be readily accessed. The hospital gown can also be ready draped onto and closed about the wearer. An attachment strap extends from the front fabric segment for passing through one or more openings along the other lateral side to enclose the gown. To reverse which side the gown is opened on, the attachment strap can pass through an opening in the front fabric segment, allowing the gown to be reversed. The back fabric segment presents a smooth fabric substrate to avoid skin irritation.

Abstract: A glove is disclosed having a donning assister to enable a wearer of the glove to quickly and easily don a glove on a wearer's hand. In one embodiment, the glove includes a wrist cuff portion, a hem portion positioned at a base of the wrist cuff portion, an at least partially enclosed space formed within the hem portion, and a gripper positioned in the at least partially enclosed space. The at least partially enclosed space is defined by hem stitches and by a pair of laterally opposed stitches positioned on the palm side of the glove anywhere along a circumference of the hem portion between a thumb of the glove on one end and a pinky finger of the glove on the other end.

Abstract: A support shirt is provided with round sleeve holes located on a front portion of the shirt body and a notched sleeve design which spreads the stress on the fabric during lifting along the length of the sleeves as opposed to prior art shirt designs in which stress occurs in the very narrow chest plate of the shirt and at the point where the sleeves are attached to the shirt body. The notched sleeve design also results in the sleeves tilting downwardly and curving inwardly to provide additional support during lifting. As a result of the notched sleeve design, the support shirt is more durable and aids in reducing erratic bar movement during lifting, thrusting, or pushing.

Abstract: A multilayer fabric for selectively blocking or transmitting particular wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, such solar radiation, and far infrared (FIR) radiation. The multilayer fabric may include a microporous water vapor permeable layer that selectively filters particular wavelengths depending on the size of its pores. In some embodiments, the multilayer fabric may include a nanostructured layer that selectively filters particular wavelengths.

Abstract: Provided is a clothing fabric including through holes that pass through the fabric in a thickness direction, wherein the through holes are arranged along one direction of the fabric. A water-repellent or hydrophobic region is arranged at least at part of the fabric in contact with the through holes, and a hydrophilic region is are arranged at the other portions. A portion of the water-repellent or hydrophobic region may form groove portions. The clothes of the present invention include the above-described clothing fabric, wherein the through holes that pass through a portion of the fabric in a thickness direction are arranged along a direction of a wearer' height.

Abstract: A pant suspender device has a front strap that is connected to the center of the front of the wearer's pants at the front button or snap that is above the zipper. The opposite end of the suspender is a back strap that connects to the back center of the pants, such as the center belt loop, with a rear fastener. The opposing ends of the front and back strap that extend to above the pants then connect to each other via a left and right straps, each of which extend over an opposing shoulder of the wearer. The rear strap may be readily disengaged from the belt loop via alternative rear fasteners or the rear fastener can be disengaged from the rear strap by unsnapping a webbing member that passes through a slot in the rear fastener.

Abstract: An impact attenuating helmet including an outer liner having an inner mating surface, an inner liner positioned under the outer liner and having an outer mating surface configured to be received by the inner mating surface of the outer liner, the inner liner and the outer liner being configured to move relative to each other along a slip plane between outer mating surface of the inner liner and the inner mating surface of the outer liner, and one or more securing attachments, each securing attachment being coupled to the outer liner and being configured to secure the outer liner to the inner liner, each securing attachment comprising a slack element configured to permit a range of movement between the outer liner and the inner liner.

Abstract: A two sided motorcycle helmet that allows the operator to select between a full open face helmet and a fully enclosed face helmet. With the fully enclosed face orientation, a face shield protects the face of the wearer. With the full open face orientation, the wearer's face is open to the elements. A padding layer is provided on an interior surface of a shell of the helmet. A chin strap is operable to secure the helmet to the wearer's head in either orientation.

Abstract: A heating device includes an insole member which is disposed in a footwear and which includes a heating member, and an induction heating coil that heats the heating member through electromagnetic induction, the insole member being formed separately from the footwear.

Abstract: The invention relates to a footwear item comprising a device for storing information or an object. The footwear item comprises a sole (1) including a front part (201) and a rear part (101), with a hole (2) being provided in the sole (1) that opens onto the front part (200) or the rear part (100) of the footwear item (0). The footwear item (0) also comprises: a casing (3, 4) inserted into the hole (2) in the sole (1), said casing (3, 4) comprising a duct (3) for storing information or an object, said duct (3) comprising an opening (153) and a closed part (353); a means for anchoring the duct (3) in the hole (2) in the sole (1), designed to secure the duct (3) to the sole (1), allowing same to be secured to one another permanently; and a cover (4) hermetically sealing the opening (153) in the duct (3) such that the casing (3, 4) is leak-tight.

Abstract: A footwear warming system and device includes a boot and a footwear warming device. The footwear warming device may include a cap and be generally shaped to fill a void inside the boot. Hot water, or other liquid, may be poured into the footwear warming device to warm a boot.

Abstract: A zipper-free moisture-permeable waterproof high-top shoe includes a high-top inner sock body having a first foot portion and a first leg portion cooperating with each other to define a foot space. A moisture-permeable waterproof high-top shoe-like sleeve is sleeved on the high-top inner sock body and has a second foot portion. A moisture-permeable waterproof low-top shoe-like sleeve is sleeved on the second foot portion and has a sleeve body. A high-top outer sock body is sleeved on an assembly of the inner sock body, the high-top shoe-like sleeve and the low-top shoe-like sleeve, and has a third foot portion. A sole is fixed to a bottom portion of the third foot portion.

Abstract: An article of footwear is configured to enclose and comfortably engage a forefoot of a user. The article includes a sole having a forefoot portion and a rearfoot portion, a closed-toe, open-heel upper configured to substantially prevent lateral and forward movement of the forefoot with respect to the forefoot portion, the upper with a lower perimeter attached to a forefoot perimeter of the forefoot portion and defining an interior configured to receive the forefoot of the user, and an inter-toe stanchion extending upwardly through the interior, the stanchion with a bottom attached to the forefoot portion of the sole and a top attached to the upper, wherein the stanchion is configured to extend between and engage adjacent toes of the user to substantially prevent movement of the forefoot with respect to the forefoot portion of the sole. A method of using the footwear with toe bar is also disclosed.

Abstract: A personal earthing strap comprising multiple layers with different characteristics to give the strap durability and high conductivity. The uppermost conductive layer sits under a perforated top layer which can be printed on whilst allowing contact with the conductive layer.

Abstract: The present application discloses footwear comprising a body structure in which at least upper is made of one continuous folded composite material comprised of layered sheets of material.

Abstract: The present Invention Comprises a ‘Shoe’, ‘Boot’, ‘Sandal’, type Footwear consisting of an Actuated ‘Heel’ Portion that may also contain a portion of Said Footwear's ‘Sole’ structure. Heel Portion is affixed into place during use by way of: magnets, Velcro, hook and loop, Ball and socket or desired elements or mechanics so when manipulated in a downward—back-Motion against the Floor or Ground, will Unsecure ‘Heel’ Portion to Remove Said ‘Footwear’. Electronics, Mechanics, Mechanical, Pneumatic, or Hydraulic Elements may also assist or Actuate ‘Heel’ Portion to Open, Close or Intermediate Position upon Desire of Wearer. Another way to achieve Same Benefit of Said Footwear is by way of Elements affixing on both Sides of Wearer's Ankle or the Area there of and extending under Heel Area and attached or Fashioned to or as part of Said Footwear in an ‘Actuating’ Fashion allowing insertion and Securement upon desire.

Abstract: Sports shoe including an outer sole assembly that includes a damping layer extending over substantially the entire length of the outer sole assembly, as well as an upper fixed to the outer sole assembly. The upper includes an envelope configured to surround a portion of a wearer's foot, as well as a non-extensible flexible panel fixed to the envelope in the area of a portion of the lateral junction between the upper and the outer sole. The sports shoe further includes a reinforcement that is comprised of a rigid plastic material having a hardness greater than 40 shore D, the reinforcement including a lateral wing fixed to a portion of a lateral side of the damping layer and to an outer surface of the flexible panel.

Abstract: A method of forming a printed structure is disclosed. The method may include printing layers of a printed structure and incorporating an element within the printed structure. The element may be removed in order to form tunnels within the printed structure. In some embodiments the element may be removed and reused in the formation of additional printed structures. The element may also be retained to form a composite printed structure.

Abstract: Ground-engaging components for articles of footwear include: (a) an outer perimeter boundary rim that at least partially defines an outer perimeter of the ground-engaging component, wherein the outer perimeter boundary rim defines an upper-facing surface and a ground-facing surface opposite the upper-facing surface, wherein the outer perimeter boundary rim defines an open space at least at a forefoot support area of the ground-engaging component; and (b) a matrix structure extending from the outer perimeter boundary rim (e.g., the ground-facing surface and/or the upper-facing surface) and across the open space at least at the forefoot support area to define an open cellular construction with plural open cells across the open space at least at the forefoot support area, wherein a plurality (e.g., at least a majority) of the open cells have curved perimeters with no distinct corners.

Abstract: A chest buckle for a harness for carrying a handheld motor-driven work tool, the chest buckle including first and second parts, wherein the first and second part, each includes at least two mechanisms attaching straps of the harness thereto. The first part includes a recess defining a cavity arranged to accommodate the second part therein. The second part includes a resilient locking member arranged to protrude through a hole in the first part when the second part is accommodated in the cavity to lock the first and second parts together.

Abstract: The molded surface fastener has a base portion, right and left resin-intrusion-preventing wall portions standing on the base portion, and a plurality of engaging elements disposed between the right and left resin-intrusion-preventing wall portions. The resin-intrusion-preventing wall portions contain magnetic particles, and at least a part of a region formed of the resin-intrusion-preventing wall portions and the base portion has a concentration gradient portion in which a concentration of the contained magnetic particles is decreased toward at least one direction. This makes it possible to enhance the adhesion property between the part containing the magnetic particles and the part substantially containing no magnetic particles, and to suppress occurrence of cracks or the like between the containing part and the non-containing part of the magnetic particles at the time of manufacturing the molded surface fastener and at other times.

Abstract: A luggage zipper lock and a luggage, including a lock and a zipper, wherein the zipper includes a slider and a puller, the puller being provided on the slider, a first end of the slider is provided with a locking portion corresponding to the lock; when in a locked state, the locking portion on the slider is inserted into the lock and locked; when in an unlocked state, the lock is unlocked, and the locking portion on the slider can be pulled out from the lock. By moving the locked portion from the puller to the slider, the function of locking by pulling the slider is realized, which is simpler as compared to locking by buckling the puller into a lock hook, and the locking portion corresponds to the lock, so that only the zipper is pulled without making mistakes.

Abstract: A stretchable watch band can include braided strands that provide a comfortable fit around the wrist of the user. The watch band can stretch and conform to the user based on the elasticity within each strand and based on the ability of the strands to move relative to each other. End sections of the watch band can include attachment elements that securely connect the watch band to a housing of the watch. The end sections can be configured to releasable connect to the housing in a manner that is reliable and easy for a user. Additionally, the watch band can provide a smooth transition from the size and/or shape of the housing to a size and/or shape of a continuous section of the watch band. Additionally, the watch band can conceal portions thereof other than the braided strands when connected to the housing of the watch.

Abstract: A stretchable watch band can include braided strands that provide a comfortable fit around the wrist of the user. The watch band can stretch and conform to the user based on the elasticity within each strand and based on the ability of the strands to move relative to each other. End sections of the watch band can include attachment elements that securely connect the watch band to a housing of the watch. The end sections can be configured to releasable connect to the housing in a manner that is reliable and easy for a user. Additionally, the watch band can provide a smooth transition from the size and/or shape of the housing to a size and/or shape of a continuous section of the watch band. Additionally, the watch band can conceal portions thereof other than the braided strands when connected to the housing of the watch.

Abstract: A crushed piercing needles with installed-back-pin, which can pierce into human tissues easily and reduce pain and bacterial infection caused by secondary piercing. The crushed piercing needles with installed-back-pin includes a piercing needle body and a piercing needle tip, with the piercing needle tip disposed at an output end of the piercing needle body; further includes a pin needle, there is a crushed region arranged between the piercing needle body and the piercing needle tip, and the pin needle is bonded to an input end of the piercing needle body as a whole.

Abstract: The present invention provides one or more head sections having a setting that are releasably engaged with one or more bases.