Abstract: An aerosol generation device includes: a load used to heat an aerosol generation article by using power that is supplied from a power source, the aerosol generation article comprising an aerosol-forming substrate configured to hold or carry at least one of an aerosol source and a flavor source; and a control unit configured to acquire a temperature of the load, and to control the power that is supplied from the power source to the load by feedback control, based on a difference between the temperature of the load and a predetermined temperature. When a drop of the temperature of the load is detected during execution of the feedback control, the control unit is configured to change a value of a variable that is used in the feedback control, so as to increase the power that is supplied from the power source to the load.

Abstract: A control device for an electronic aerosol provision system is provided. The control device is configured to receive a replaceable component to form an electronic aerosol provision system. The control device includes a communication interface for performing communications external to the electronic aerosol provision system; a memory configured to hold a set of stored identifiers; and a control system. The control system is configured to: receive control information from a remote server via the communication interface; update the set of stored identifiers based on the control information received from the remote server; receive an identifier from a replaceable component received by the control device; make a comparison of the received identifier against the set of stored identifiers; and perform a control action for the electronic aerosol provision system dependent upon the result of said comparison.

Abstract: Vaporization devices having portions to enable signal transmission therethrough. A vaporization device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and forming an internal cavity. At least a portion of the internal cavity forming a cartridge receptacle. The vaporization device includes a battery disposed within the internal cavity and a processor operatively coupled to the battery and disposed within the body. The processor is arranged to respond to a signal to switch the vaporization device between a first operational mode and a second operational mode. The vaporization device also includes a portion of the body arranged to permit transmission of the signal through the portion of the body from a location external to the body, thereby permitting the processor to switch the vaporization device between the first and second operational modes in response to the receipt of the signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible contoured masking patch to conceal female anatomical features. In various embodiments, the masking patch may include a first end having a first width and a second end having a second width, wherein the second width is less than the first width and the second end terminates in a point. The masking patch may include one or more flexible materials, which may facilitate adapting to a variety of surface contours. The masking patch may include a smooth surface and an adhering surface, wherein the adhering surface is configured to adhere to a portion of female anatomical features.

Abstract: A clothing article system provides a drop-down gusset attached to the inside of a mans article of clothing to support a man's penis. The gusset follows one of the legs of the article of clothing so that the penis is directed and controlled to eliminate bulges or unsightly evidence of a man's arousal.

Abstract: A baby sleep sack that effectively secures an infant in a safe position on their bed is implemented to prevent the baby from sleeping on his side or stomach and encourage the baby to sleep on his back, thereby decreasing the chances of suffocation and SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) while sleeping. The sleep sack, which may be comprised of cotton and/or other cloth material, has openings at the waist from which straps having respective connectors extend. The openings may be slits in the sleep sack's fabric through which the flat straps are able to extend. The sleep sack's straps may be attached to the sleep sack by stitching against the interior surface of the sleep sack. In typical implementations, the connectors may be positioned at the end of the respective straps and mate with corresponding connectors on an external strap to encourage safe-sleeping habits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a volume-adjustable compensation brassiere that is configured such that a user can conveniently adjust the brassiere to a desired volume. The volume-adjustable compensation brassiere includes: a pair of bra cups formed by arc-shaped lines in a form surrounding the overall protruding breasts; and a wearing band configured to connect the bra cups, to be worn around the chest, and to be fastened at both ends thereof through hook-eye fastening. A plurality of first coupling means is formed on the front of each of the bra cups, and compensation covers are each teamed in a shape covering the overall front of a corresponding one of the bra cups and are each provided with second coupling means configured to be coupled with the first coupling means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wearable security and entertainment device comprising, a vest for covering torso of a user, speakers for generating sound to entertain the user, a latch to transmit a signal to the speakers for generating an alarm in an emergency situation by pulling, pockets for carrying objects required by the user and reflecting strips to make the user visible to others.

Abstract: A sleeper garment for an infant employs an anti-flail receptacle for mitigating a startling sensation from a flailing reflex that is inherent in development. The receptacle occupies the sleeve region and provides a limited region of movement to accommodate a controlled degree of movement, but constrains the movement to avoid startling a sleeping infant awake. The receptacle has a semicircular or polygonal shape that allows hand and elbow flexure, and a elastic mesh periphery to provide an elastic, cushioned response toward the end of the allowed range of movement as the periphery of the receptacle stretches. The receptacle defines a periphery from the shoulder toward the torso. This provides a more settling response to the flail reflex than a tight swaddle, which restricts almost all movement, and may be combined with pressure accessories to provide further soothing sensations simulating a caregiver touch.

Abstract: A water sport article is provided. The water sport article includes a joint formed between a first panel having a greater thickness than a second panel. The joint includes an overlapping interface between the first and second panels where one or more of adhesive bonding, blind stitching, and taping is used to attach the first and second panels at the overlapping interface.

Abstract: A mitt for manually handled object drop safety has a fabric covering and a wrist cuff which may be worn like a loose-fitting glove to catch accidentally dropped manually handled objects. The covering has a penetrable interlace of flat bands defining a plurality of insertion points at intersections therebetween through which typically objects such as fasteners such as bolts, nuts and the like may be inserted during manual handling.

Abstract: A webbing strap device of adjustable length include an adjustment strap anchor, an adjustment loop anchor with an adjustment loop eyelet, a ladder-shaped sliding body with a first frame crossbar, a second frame crossbar spaced from the first frame crossbar and at least two intermediate crossbars arranged between the first frame crossbar and the second frame crossbar, and a webbing strap attached to the first frame crossbar and to the adjustment strap anchor. The webbing strap extends through the slider between the at least two intermediate crossbars to form an adjustment loop. In the region of the adjustment loop, the webbing strap extends through the adjustment loop eyelet.

Abstract: The presently invented apparatus is an auxiliary marking clothing for the electrocardiographic electrode position (AMCEEP) includes a marking clothing main body, a clothing positioning structure is provided on the marking clothing main body, a plurality of electrode marking holes and electrode symbols corresponding to the electrode marking holes in one-to-one correspondence The clothing positioning structure includes a heart fossa hole, a navel hole and two armpit positioning vertical lines.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to upper-body apparel having integrated gloves, wherein the gloves can easily switch between a stowed position and a donned position. The apparel comprises a pair of sleeves, each sleeve having an opening configured for extending a hand, the sleeve having an upper portion and a lower portion, the sleeve opening having an upper segment and a lower segment each extending along circumference of the sleeve opening, the upper segment extends along the upper portion of the sleeve and the lower segment extends along the lower portion of the sleeve. A glove having a palm side, a rear side, and a glove opening, a palm segment of the periphery of the glove opening extends along the palm side of the glove, and a rear segment of the periphery of the glove opening extends along the rear side of the glove. A flap having a front edge and an opposite rear edge, the rear edge having two opposite corners, the flap is made of stretchable material.

Abstract: Protective element or attachment to place on a glove finger, consisting in a resistant, hard piece with a half-round shape, closed at its end and open at the opposite end and partly on its lateral sides. Moreover, said element has its top part in the shape of an elongated semicircle connected to a half-ring. Additionally, the safety glove having at least one protective element located at the top dorsal part of one of the glove fingers is described.

Abstract: A garment prevents a wearer from moving a shoulder forward to put an arm in front of the trunk. The garment includes a front body, which is a tube extending vertically and has a front body and a rear body. An upper area of the rear body has a minimum horizontal width shorter than an upper area of the front body. The right sleeve is worn on and fits the right arm of the wearer and is connected with the right armhole. The right sleeve longitudinally stretched by 50% generates a longitudinal tension of 100 cN or more. The left sleeve is worn on and fits the left arm of the wearer and is connected with the left armhole. The left sleeve longitudinally stretched by 50% generates a longitudinal tension of 100 cN or more.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a button loop array and a method and apparatus for manufacturing the same, which are capable of improving the manufacturing efficiency of a button loop array that is cut into a plurality of button loops. The button loop array is configured such that a woven elastic yarn formed by weaving a single elastic yarn constructed by superimposing a plurality of spandex yarns is stacked on itself in a zigzag form so that one-side bent portions, lateral horizontal portions, and opposite-side bent portions are formed in multiple layers; the horizontal portions are vertically connected by a plurality of vertical connection yarns by winding the plurality of vertical connection yarns around circumferences of the horizontal portions with; and a plurality of loops protruding to one side in loop forms are each formed on one side of adjacent two horizontal portions between two or more horizontal portions.

Abstract: A lighted artificial tree includes a first tree portion including a first trunk portion, first branches joined to the first trunk portion, and a first light string. The first trunk portion has a trunk connector and a first trunk wiring assembly, the first trunk wiring assembly is electrically connectable to the first light string and the trunk connector, and at least a portion of the first wiring assembly is located inside the first portion. The second tree portion includes a second trunk portion, second branches, and a second light string. The second trunk portion has a trunk connector and a second trunk wiring assembly, the second trunk wiring assembly electrically connectable to the second lighting string and the trunk connector. The second tree portion may be mechanically coupled and electrically connected to the first tree portion by coaxially coupling the first trunk portion to the second trunk portion.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for the application of a ribbon of fluid material along one or more garment crease lines by relative movement between one or more cartridges which include a reservoir in which the fluid material is provided, and the garment, the one or more cartridges including a dispensing aperture in connection with the reservoir and through which the fluid material is dispensed. Movement means are provided in the one or more cartridges to encourage the fluid material in the cartridge to move towards the dispensing aperture and a pressurised fluid supply is connected to the one or more cartridges to selectively provide pressurised fluid to the movement means and hand operated user actuable control means are provided to allow the selective provision of the pressurised fluid. The provision of hand operation of the user actuable control means allows the apparatus to be significantly more compact.

Abstract: A helmet may include a helmet body, a fit system, a bezel, and a hardware retainer. The helmet body may have an outer shell and an energy management layer. The bezel may be separate from the outer shell and coupled to the helmet body at the vent opening of the helmet, encircle the vent opening, and have a hardware opening extending through the bezel and an anchor opening in the bezel adjacent the hardware opening. The hardware retainer may be positioned behind and coupled to the bezel. The hardware retainer may include a hardware receiving aperture aligned with the hardware opening and a hardware retainer cover coupled to a rear side of the hardware retainer. The hardware retainer may further include an anchor recess aligned with the anchor opening. The bezel may be in-molded into the energy management layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for optimizing a protective helmet or other item of protective clothing with one or more enhanced principal impact zones and/or impact elements that incorporate protective features that can be particularized to a specific player-position and/or the individual behavior of a specific player or wearer.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a zero impact head gear is provided including an outer helmet and an inner helmet. The outer helmet has forward and rear retaining stops protruding from the interior of the outer helmet. The inner helmet has a forward and rear retaining stops protruding from the inner helmet to allow movement of the inner helmet within the outer helmet, but capable of limiting a forward displacement the inner helmet with respect to the outer helmet.

Abstract: A helmet liner includes an outer protective layer, an inner protective layer and a plurality of breakable connecting members. The outer protective layer has a first base layer and a plurality of first bulges. The plural first bulges are provided on the first base layer and located at the inner side of the first base layer. The inner protective layer has a second base layer and a plurality of second bulges. The plural second bulges provided on the second base layer and located at the outer side of the second base layer. The plural connecting members are connected between the first bulges and the second bulges so as to endow the helmet liner with reliable impact-absorbing capacity and ensure safety of helmet wearers.

Abstract: A connector for connecting first and second parts of an apparatus, comprising: an inner region comprising a first anchor point on a first side thereof, the first anchor point being configured to connect the connector to the first part of the apparatus; two, or more, arms extending outward from an edge of the inner region, the arms being formed from a deformable material and configured to connect the connector to the second part of the apparatus; and the inner region further comprising a sliding surface on a second side thereof, opposite the first side, the sliding surface being configured to provide a low friction interface between the inner region and an opposing surface of the second part of the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for relieving toe pain for sandals according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is formed on a top of a sole of a sandal, and includes a first unit formed on an upper surface of a sole of a sandal to surround an outer circumferential surface of a fixing rod arranged between a big toe and a second toe; a second unit formed on one side of the first unit in an up-down direction and forming a cutting open section for detachably coupling the first unit to the fixing rod; and a third unit formed on outer surfaces of the first unit and the second unit and reducing frictional resistance contacted between the big toe and the second toe. The apparatus may relieve or alleviate pain and fatigue in toes even when one wears them for a long time.

Abstract: In one possible embodiment, the inventive subject matter is directed to a foot covering, comprising: a thin, flexible compartment for receiving a foot. The compartment has a forefoot section, a midfoot section, and a rearfoot section of selected rigidity. The compartment has a top surface for securing the foot and a ground-facing surface having a sole divided into at least two portions comprising (1) a forefoot portion and midfoot portion and/or (2) a midfoot portion and a rearfoot portion. At least one sole portion comprises a midfoot portion disposed between a forefoot portion and/or a rearfoot portion. In the foot covering, each pair of sole portions is divided along a flexural line running generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the foot.

Abstract: A shoe sole comprises a bottom surface including a plurality of grooves arranged in a longitudinal direction of the shoe sole for engaging the engagement parts 6a, 6b that are formed parallel to the pedal shaft 8 of the bicycle pedal, and a protrusion having a ground contact surface between the grooves adjacent in the longitudinal direction, the sole characterized in that the protrusion has a width W2 in the longitudinal direction on an inner side in the left-right direction with respect to both feet of a wearer that is wider than a width W1 on an outer side in the left-right direction with respect to both feet of a wearer.

Abstract: A method of forming a plate for an article of footwear is disclosed. The method includes applying a first strand portion to a base layer including positioning adjacent segments of the first strand portion to form a first layer on the base layer. The adjacent segments of the first strand portion having a greater density across a width of the plate between a medial side and a lateral side at a forefoot region of the plate than at a midfoot region of the plate and at a heel region of the plate. The method also includes applying at least one of heat and pressure to the first strand portion and to the base layer to conform the first strand portion and the base layer to a predetermined shape.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure including a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid, the chamber having a top portion, a bottom portion, and side portions around a periphery of the chamber. The sole structure also includes a central structure located in a central portion of the chamber between opposing side portions of the chamber, such that the chamber is devoid of additional structures in a surrounding region around the central structure and extending from the central structure to the side portions of the chamber. On all sides of the central structure, a dimension of the surrounding region between the central structure and the nearest side portion is one third or more of a span across the chamber between opposing side portions.

Abstract: An article comprises a cushioning assembly that comprises a first bladder element forming a first fluid chamber. The cushioning assembly further comprises a second bladder element within the first bladder element. The second bladder element forms a second fluid chamber sealed from and within the first fluid chamber. At least one reinforcement element is operatively connected to and in contact with at least one of the first bladder element and the second bladder element. The at least one reinforcement element is configured to reinforce the cushioning assembly under a load applied to the first bladder element. A method of manufacturing an article with the cushioning assembly is provided.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a light-weight waterproof shoe/boot includes steps of cutting waterproof leather, arranging and stacking vamp section, forming through hot pressing, sewing heel section, hot-pressing heel section, combining midsole, and injecting sole to accompany fabrication of a waterproof shoe/boot, in which fabrication of a vamp section and a shaft section is accomplished through hot pressing the waterproof leather that is coated with a hot-melt adhesive; a sewing line of a heel section is covered by a heel water-resistant plate that is attached thereto through hot pressing to provide an effect of waterproofness; and a sewing line between a midsole and the vamp section is covered by an upper rim of a sole to achieve an effect of waterproofness. The vamp section and the shaft section are made with the waterproof leather that is light and thin so that the weight of the waterproof shoe/boot is greatly reduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe, especially to a sports shoe, having a shoe upper. The shoe upper consists at least partially of a knitted fabric. The shoe upper has a plurality of loops for threading a lace to allow the tying of the shoe at the foot of a wearer by means of the lace. To provide an easy and efficient method for adjusting the lacing or tying of the shoe at the foot of the wearer individually, at least a part of the loops consist of a knitted fabric. The loops have the shape of a tubular body which forms a passage for the lace.

Abstract: A device for donning a face mask. Straps on either side of the back of the mask are connected to each other through a looped handle. When pulled by the user, the handles tighten the straps of the mask to create an airtight seal on the mask. The handles eliminate the need to separately tighten each individual strap to create the airtight seal and allow the user to tighten the mask even if the user is wearing gloves. The device may also include an adherent material attached to the back of the mask and the handles such that the handles have a resting platform once they are adjusted by the user.

Abstract: An ornament clamp apparatus attachable/removable to/from a lace including an ornament body and a clamping assembly for cooperating therewith for attaching the ornament body to the lace; the clamping assembly including a male connector and a female connector, the male connector having curved arms extending downwards from the ornament body, and the female connector possessing a U-shape structure which fits onto the male connector.

Abstract: Stop member includes: a first member including a first insert to be inserted into a slider via a rear mouth of the slider, and a first base positioned rearward of the first insert; and a second member including a second insert to be inserted into the slider via a slit extending between the rear mouth and a front mouth of the slider, and a second base to be overlaid onto the first base. The first and second bases are configured to effect magnetic attraction and/or repulsion between the first and second bases when the first and second bases are overlaid. The second base rotates relative to the first base in accordance with the magnetic attraction and/or repulsion to allow the second insert to pivot toward the slit.

Abstract: A slide fastener includes a resin sheet that joins tapes on one surface among both surfaces of the tapes in a thickness direction, and that extends from a stop on a side opposite to element rows and is integral with the stop. The stop includes recesses on a boundary portion with the sheet of left and right side portions that respectively correspond to the tapes, and includes a recess region in a surface of the stop that is a region whose range in a left-right direction is defined by leftmost and rightmost ones of the recesses. A surface of the sheet includes a flat portion that is a region extending from the recess region toward the side opposite to the element rows.

Abstract: Link for an item of jewelry or watch jewelry, comprising an external link (10) comprising at least one opening (111) in a visible upper surface, characterized in that it comprises an internal frame (20) comprising a receptacle (21) positioned facing the at least one opening (11) in the external link (10), and at least one decorative element (30) visible on top of the external link (10), comprising for fastening purposes a lower extension (32) passing through the at least one opening (11) in the external link (10) and the receptacle (21) in the internal support (20).

Abstract: An air blowing device includes: an air blower provided in connection with a support stand, the air blower being configured to generate rising air; a support frame attached to the support stand; and a wind-direction changing device configured to change a wind direction to a direction crossing a direction of the rising air upon receipt of the rising air, wherein descending air blown to periphery around the air blower is generated by the wind-direction changing device, and the wind-direction changing device is supported by the support frame.

Abstract: The present invention is a compact wallet designed to present a minimal silhouette in a shirt, pants or purse pocket. Novel features hold the silhouette to the minimal dimensions of a credit card while affording maximal expandability for content storage and accessibility. A novel method makes additional features modularly available.

Abstract: A portable storage device having a main storage compartment and an expandable storage compartment. The main storage compartment may have a front wall, a rear wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a bottom wall, with each of said walls being of a cloth like material. The main storage compartment may have a removably coupled top coupled to the main storage compartment through a fastener. The expandable storage compartment may have a front folding section, a first side folding section, a second side folding section, and a bottom folding section.

Abstract: A portable storage device having a foldable storage compartment. The portable device having a main storage compartment defined by a front wall, a rear wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a bottom wall, with each of said walls can be coupled together. The portable device further having a top portion that is coupled to one or more of the walls and capable of covering an opening defined by the main storage compartment, wherein the top portion has at least one securing mechanism to couple to a counterpart securing mechanism on the outer side of the wall opposing the wall that the top portion is coupled to. The main storage compartment of the portable device can be shaped to house at least one folding storage compartment. A system including a storage tray that is sized and configured to fit within the portable device.

Abstract: A luggage piece includes a luggage housing and a personal accessory arrangement. The personal accessory arrangement includes a utility desk panel pivotally connected to the luggage housing to move between an idle position and a working position, wherein in the idle position, the utility desk panel is pivotally moved toward the luggage housing to align with the surrounding surface of the luggage housing, wherein in the working position, the utility desk panel is pivotally moved to be securely held at a predetermined angle of inclination with the surrounding surface for allowing a user to work on the utility desk panel.

Abstract: A cell phone case/accessory that provides a storage compartment for containing articles, such as a reusable bag. The cell phone case/accessory has a carrier cap that houses a reusable bag, which improves on the reusable bag industry. With a reusable bag that is always connected to the consumers cell phone, that consumer will always have a bag in his or her possession when they enter a store, eliminating the need for the consumer to pre-plan a shopping trip or remember to carry a separate reusable bag.

Abstract: A frame construction (10) for a piece of luggage comprises a shell (100) with an end portion (101) and a frame (1) with a profile (4) having a profile base (43) and a first profile wall (44) and a second profile wall (45), a seat (41) for receiving the end portion (101) of the shell (100) being delimited by opposing first and second inner surfaces (46; 47) of said first and second profile walls (44; 45). The frame construction (10) further comprises at least one fastening element (42; 62; 106) being configured to be removably inserted in the seat (41) of the profile (4) so as to removably fasten the end portion (101) of the shell (100) being received in the seat (41) to the frame (1).

Abstract: System for washing the hair, including a first reservoir for receiving a first liquid (L1) constituted by or comprising water, a second reservoir for receiving a second liquid (L2) comprising a treatment product diluted in water in an amount of less than or equal to 2.5% by weight relative to the total weight of the second liquid (L2), a shower head with a supply rate of between 0.3 and 5 L/min, configured to deliver a jet of droplets onto the hair, and a means for supplying the shower head with liquid, taken exclusively from one or other of the reservoirs, with an overpressure.

Abstract: A hair dryer attachment that slides over and removably attaches to a barrel end of a hair dryer so that while a user uses a conventional brush with one hand, the user can hold the hair dryer in the other hand and use the hair dryer attachment to comb intermittently during blowouts.

Abstract: Hairdressing device (1) for shaping hair, comprising a holder (2) arranged with an air distribution chamber (3) and arranged with a plurality of teeth projecting from the holder (2), the plurality of teeth comprises combing teeth (20) and hollow teeth (50, 5) wherein each hollow tooth (50) comprises a channel (51) with at least one outlet opening (52, 52a, 52b) for the air to flow from the air distribution chamber (3) and exit through the at least one outlet opening (52, 52a, 52b). The hollow teeth (50) and the combing teeth (20) are positioned in an alternating pattern (10) where a hollow tooth is placed next to a combing tooth, and the hollow teeth (50) is configured for the air to flow out from outlet openings (52) at opposite sides (AB) of a central longitudinal plane through the holder (2).

Abstract: A method for providing an augmented reality service using an AR sticker comprises: a step where a mobile terminal requests, from a server, an AR sticker template enabling a user to edit an AR sticker, and the server transmits the AR sticker template; a step where the mobile terminal directly edits the AR sticker image using the AR sticker template and creates AR content corresponding to the AR sticker image; a step where the server receives the AR sticker image and the AR content from the mobile terminal and stores same in an AR database, and creates an AR sticker including the AR sticker image and the AR content; a step where the mobile terminal receives the AR sticker, transmits the AR sticker to a printer, and requests printing of the AR sticker; and a step where the printer prints the AR sticker and conveys the printed AR sticker.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic container having a comb member, comprising: a cosmetic refillable container; a main cover arranged at the upper portion of the cosmetic refillable container; and a comb member arranged on the lower surface of the main cover and disposed in the cosmetic refillable container. The comb member covered with cosmetic can be taking out for hair caring, therefore, the cosmetic container has effects of use convenience, simplicity and good storage performance.

Abstract: A multi-cavity container includes two or more cavities in which a first container portion containing a first cavity is juxtaposed with a second container portion containing a second cavity which is physically separated from the first cavity, such that an image is created by the juxtaposition.