Abstract: A smoking path simulation system includes a case, the robotic arm fixedly provided in the case and a cigarette holder mounted at a working end of the robotic arm, and further includes a feeding device, a cigarette tapping device and a cigarette lighting device provided in the case and located at a periphery of the robotic arm, as well as an image acquisition device mounted at the working end of the robotic arm. With the smoking path simulation system, an action path of smoking a cigarette by a consumer may be simulated, and consistency of the simulated action paths may be guaranteed, thus effectively improving precision of test of indexes of a cigarette-combustion performance, such as cigarette-combustion ash integration characteristics, or the like.

Abstract: The resent disclosure relates to an aerosol-generating article including a first wrapper and a second wrapper, and an aerosol-generating system including the aerosol-generating article.

Abstract: There is described an aerosol generating article, the aerosol generating article comprising an aerosol generating material and a laminate wrapper arranged around the aerosol generating material, the laminate wrapper comprising at least three layers; wherein the outermost layer of the laminate wrapper comprises a lacquer, an intermediate layer comprises a non-combustible material, and the innermost layer comprises paper; and wherein at least part of the innermost layer is disposed in contact with the aerosol generating material. The aerosol generating article may serve to prevent a user lighting or igniting the aerosol generating material in the aerosol generating article.

Abstract: An inductively heatable aerosol-forming rod for an aerosol-generating article is provided, including a first cylindrical core portion including at least one of a first aerosol-forming substrate and a first flavoring material; a second cylindrical core portion separate from the first core portion including at least one of a second aerosol-forming substrate and a second flavoring material; at least one elongate susceptor laterally abutting the first and the second core portions in a non-bond manner such that the susceptor is sandwiched between the first and the second core portions; a sleeve portion arranged around the first and the second core portions and the susceptor, and including at least one of a filler material, a third aerosol-forming substrate, and a third flavoring material. A shaping device for manufacturing of the rods is also provided, including a core-forming device, a first sleeve-forming device, a second sleeve-forming device, and a longitudinal guide.

Abstract: A non-combustible aerosol provision system includes an article comprising a rod of aerosol generating material having a circumference greater than 19 mm and a non-combustible aerosol provision device for heating the aerosol generating material of the article, the non-combustible aerosol provision device comprising a coil.

Abstract: A filter for a smoking article or an aerosol generating product comprising a first filter section and a second filter section, the second filter section being located downstream of the first filter section the first filter section comprising filter material and two or more capsules comprising additive, the capsules being disposed in an axial region proximal a longitudinal axis of the filler and being spaced in sequence in a direction along the axis; the second filter section comprising at least one channel located in an axial region of the second filter section proximal a longitudinal axis of the filter, to facilitate, in use, drawing of an aerosol through the axial region of the first filter section in which the capsules are disposed.

Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, and methods for use during smoking. The systems may include a plurality of pipes or chambers for holding fluid and smoke and a plurality of smoke conduits connecting the chambers to form a continuous flow path for smoke. These techniques may be particularly useful, for example, for cooling and cleaning smoke prior to a user inhaling the smoke and may make a smoking safer and a more pleasurable experience for the user.

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

Abstract: A standard smoking lighter slides into a hole on top of a plastic sheath so that only the top of the lighter is exposed. The bottom of the sheath has a hammer like protrusion at one end to stuff tobacco or other herb into a pipe. The opposite end of the bottom has a pivot point for a poker which serves to mix the herb and ash within the pipe and/or clean the debris from the pipe. The poker folds up into the sheath when not in use. Thus, a three function pipe tool provides a lighter, a stuffer and a poker.

Abstract: A new cigar and cigarette holder having a base, a stem secured to the base, an adaptor secured to the base, and a topper configured to be selectively attached and removed from the adaptor. The topper may have a different sport theme. Also, a kit with a plurality of toppers, each with a different sports theme.

Abstract: A cigar tool includes a piercing rod, a handle, and a cover attachable over the piercing rod. The piercing rod is pointed to penetrate a densely packed cigar. The handle includes a fixed portion and a sliding portion, and squeezing the fixed and sliding portions together releases the cover exposing the piercing rod. The cover may be a simple cylindrical key fob or an added feature of a cigar lighter or ash tray.

Abstract: A smoking articles storage box includes an outer container having a base portion and a lid portion; a first storage layer element, arranged within the base portion at a lower level; and at least one higher-level element removably arranged within the base portion at a higher level; wherein the first storage layer element includes a first contact edge at one side and a second contact edge at the opposite side thereof, and wherein the first and second contact edges form support elements for the at least one higher-level element within the storage box 1.

Abstract: A smoking device container, including a main body to store at least one smoking device therein, a base removably connected to at least a portion of a first end of the main body, a lid removably connected to at least a portion of a second end of the main body, the lid including a bottom portion, a top portion hingedly connected to at least a portion of the bottom portion to move from closed over the bottom portion in a first position to at least partially opened in a second position, and from opened in the second position to closed in the first position, and a smoke straw removably disposed on at least a portion of the bottom portion, and an air pump disposed on and within at least a portion of the base to draw air from outside the base to expel the air and smoke from the at least one smoking device through the main body and the smoke straw.

Abstract: A collection and storage device comprising a bottom section including a collection cavity configured to receive unwanted ash or other organic or non-organic disposal substances to be disposed; a top section that mates with the bottom section, the top section including a disposal hole configured to allow the unwanted ash or other organic or non-organic disposal substances to be disposed there through, a funnel, a perimeter, and one or more of a cleaning spike configured to clean accessories, a plurality of cigar resting pillars, and a plurality of cigar resting notches configured to rest a cigar on the perimeter of the funnel.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette atomizing core and an atomizer are provided. The atomizing core comprises an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve which are sleeved on each other. The side wall of the outer sleeve is provided with a first e-liquid passing port communicated with an e-liquid tank. Two ends of e-liquid guide cotton are sandwiched between the outer sleeve and the inner sleeve. The two ends of the e-liquid guide cotton cover the first e-liquid passing port. The bottom of the inner sleeve is provided with an atomization cavity. The side wall of the inner sleeve is provided with a plurality of air inlet grooves penetrating axially and communicated with the atomization cavity.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device has a body, a closure, and a resilient element. The body has an aperture through which an aerosol substrate is receivable. The closure is moveable relative to the aperture between a closed position in which the closure covers the aperture and an open position in which the aperture is substantially unobstructed by the closure. The resilient element is arranged so as to bias the closure towards the closed position from a first range of positions between the closed position and the open position and to bias the closure towards the open position from a second range of positions between the closed position and the open position. The first range of positions of the closure is closer to the closed position than the second range of positions. The second range of positions of the closure is closer to the open position than the first range of positions.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes an inhaler body and a removable cartridge, the inhaler body having a power unit and a cartridge seating. The cartridge seating includes a cavity arranged to receive the cartridge in a retained position within the cavity in which the cartridge is electrically connected to the power unit. The electronic cigarette further includes a mechanical retaining arrangement having a first retaining element located on the cartridge and a second retaining element located on an inner side wall of the cavity, the retaining elements configured to engage when brought into alignment as the cartridge is inserted into the cavity. The retaining arrangement is shaped such that an insertion force is required to move the retaining elements into engagement, the insertion force sufficient to cause a contact between opposing surfaces of the cartridge and cartridge seating which produces an audible signal when the cartridge moves into the retained position.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus including: a heater configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette, the heater including a first electrically conductive heating element formed along a first path on an electrically insulating substrate, a second electrically conductive heating element formed along a second path on the electrically insulating substrate, and a temperature sensor track formed along a third path in a region between the first path and the second path; a battery configured to supply power to the heater; and a controller configured to control the power supplied from the battery to the heater and monitor a temperature sensed using the temperature sensor track.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device has a body and a closure. The body has an aperture through which an aerosol substrate is receivable into the aerosol generation device. The closure is moveable relative to the aperture between a closed position in which the closure covers the aperture and an open position in which the aperture is substantially unobstructed by the closure; the closure is stable in each of the closed position and the open position. The closure is further moveable from the open position to an activation position. At the activation position, the aerosol generation device is operable to initiate an activation signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heating assembly (1) for use with apparatus for heating aerosolisable material to volatilise at least one component of the aerosolisable material. The heating assembly (1) comprises a body (10), a heating element (30) and a coupler. The body (10) comprises a cavity (20) for storing the aerosolisable material and for insertion into a heating zone of the apparatus. A portion of the body (10) is open or openable for insertion of the aerosolisable material into the cavity (20). The heating element (20) is for use in heating the aerosolisable material when the aerosolisable material is in the cavity (20). The coupler is for coupling the heating assembly (1) to a retainer of the apparatus.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of smoking sets. Provided are a heater and a low-temperature baking smoking set comprising the heater. The heater comprises: a bracket, wherein a heating chamber accommodating a cigarette is provided in the bracket; a heating body, wherein the heating body comprises a heating part and a fixing part, the heating part extends from the fixing part along the longitudinal direction of the bracket, and the heating part is exposed in the heating chamber for being inserted into the cigarette to heat the cigarette; and a fixing seat, wherein the fixing seat is connected to the bracket, and the fixing seat abuts against the fixing part so as to fix the heating body on the bracket.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device is provided. The device has an axis and comprises, at a first end, an end member at least partially surrounded by an outer cover. The end member and the outer cover together define an end surface of the aerosol provision device, wherein the end member defines a recess which is positioned away from the end surface in the direction of the axis and is covered by the outer cover.

Abstract: A method of forming an aerosol provision device inductor coil comprises providing a litz wire comprising a plurality of wire strands, wherein each of the plurality of wire strands comprise a bondable coating. The method further comprises forming an inductor coil from the litz wire on a support member, wherein the inductor coil has a predetermined shape. The method further comprises activating the bondable coating such that the inductor coil substantially retains the predetermined shape, and removing the inductor coil from the support member.

Abstract: Aerosol provision devices comprising a heater component are disclosed. In one device, the heater component (132) comprises a first portion (202) having a first outer cross section and a second portion (204) having a second outer cross section. The device further comprises a support (136) comprising a receptacle (210) engaged with the second portion of the heater component to hold the heater component. The receptacle has an inner cross section corresponding to the second outer cross section of the heater component to prevent rotation of the heater component relative to the support.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aerosol generating system comprising (i) an aerosol generating article comprising an aerosol generating material, the aerosol generating material comprising nicotine and an aerosol generating agent, and (ii) an aerosol generating device comprising an induction heater; wherein during operation, the article is inserted into the device and an aerosol is generated by using the induction heater to heat the aerosol generating material to at least 150° C.; wherein (i) the mean particle or droplet size in the generated aerosol is less than about 1000 nm in an aerosol generated under an airflow of at least 1.50 L/m during a two-second period, and/or (ii) wherein the aerosol density generated during a two-second period under an airflow of at least 1.50 L/m during the period, is at least 0.1 ?g/cc.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device comprises: a storage for storing aerosol precursor liquid, the storage comprising an air bleed channel for permitting air to enter the storage as the storage empties of aerosol precursor in use; and a liquid transfer element for transferring aerosol precursor liquid from the storage to an aerosol generator, wherein the air bleed channel and the liquid transfer element are configured such that aerosol precursor liquid from the liquid transfer element forms an obstruction in the air bleed channel in use to reduce flow through the air bleed channel, the aerosol delivery device further configured such that the obstruction is removed to open the air bleed channel in response to a user drawing on the aerosol delivery device.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device comprises a battery, a battery support configured to engage and hold the battery and a resilient component adhered to the battery support and arranged between the battery support and the battery. The device further comprises a temperature sensor at least partially contained within the resilient component, wherein the temperature sensor is configured to measure a temperature of the battery. At least one of the temperature sensor and resilient component abuts the battery.

Abstract: Provided are a system and method for verifying electronic-cigarette authenticity, a smoking set, an electronic cigarette and a storage medium. The system for verifying electronic-cigarette authenticity includes a smoking set and an intelligent device. The smoking set is communicatively connected to the intelligent device. When an electronic cigarette is inserted into the smoking set, the smoking set scans and reads an identifier on the electronic cigarette through a scanning unit in the smoking set to acquire identifier data, transmits the identifier data to the intelligent device, and controls the heating state of the smoking set according to authentication information fed back by the intelligent device. The intelligent device receives the identifier data, decodes the identifier data, performs authenticity authentication on the decoded identifier data to obtain the authentication information, and feeds back the authentication information to the smoking set.

Abstract: A portable vaporizer battery can include an outer housing and a connector at one end of the outer housing and configured to attach the outer housing to a heating element and a mouthpiece. The connector includes an electrode. The portable vaporizer battery includes a battery cell positioned in the outer housing and configured to provide a voltage through the electrode and at least two lights coupled to the outer housing. The portable vaporizer battery includes a feedback computing device configured to instruct a sequence of a lighting display of the at least two lights in response to detecting an inhalation.

Abstract: A portable vaporizer battery can include an outer housing and a connector at one end of the outer housing and configured to attach the outer housing to a heating element and a mouthpiece. The connector includes an electrode. The portable vaporizer battery includes a battery cell positioned in the outer housing and configured to provide a voltage through the electrode and at least two lights coupled to the outer housing. The portable vaporizer battery includes a feedback computing device configured to instruct a sequence of a lighting display of the at least two lights in response to detecting an inhalation.

Abstract: Disclosed are an atomization assembly and a manufacturing method therefor. The atomization assembly comprises a main body (10) and a heating element (20). The main body (10) is formed with a liquid guide hole (11). The heating element (20) includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, and is disposed at the liquid guide hole (11) with the first surface contacting the main body (10). The heating element (20) is a sheet structure that is able to cover the main body to the maximum extent, so that the atomization area is enlarged. The atomization assembly is simple in structure, the production procedures are simple, automatic mass production is realized, the consistency and production efficiency of atomization assemblies are improved, and costs are reduced.

Abstract: A case for an aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a case housing; a holder to receive the device and being movable with respect to the case housing between a closed position in which removal of the device from the holder is prevented and a docking position in which the device is removable; a case power supply within the case housing; a case electrical connector to supply power to the device received within the holder; a charging connector to receive power from an external power supply; a sensor to sense a position of the holder and to generate a signal indicative of the position; and a controller to receive the signal from the sensor, supply power to the case power supply when the signal indicates the holder is the closed position, and supply power when the signal indicates the holder is in the docking position. A charging system is also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating apparatus includes a mouthpiece, an aerosolizing thermal reactor, and an air preheating passage. The aerosolizing thermal reactor has an air inlet upstream of an aerosol outlet, and includes an aerosolizable substance chamber and a thermal distribution casing. The thermal distribution casing surrounds the aerosolizable substance chamber and includes a laminate material with an at least three-layer construction including a metal middle layer between a metal outer layer and a metal inner layer. The thermal conductivity of the metal inner layer is at least double that of each of the metal outer and inner layers. The air preheating passage is located downstream of the air inlet and upstream of the aerosolizable substance chamber, and surrounds the aerosolizable substance chamber. The air preheating passage is defined by an air gap between the chamber outer wall and the metal inner layer.

Abstract: A swimsuits having a modesty panel are described. The described swimsuits prevent potentially embarrassing or uncomfortable effects of the swimwear clinging to the user's body caused by leaving the water. The modesty panel uses a material porous enough to allow air to pass but prevents water trapped in the swimwear from causing it to cling to the user's skin.

Abstract: A chest protector may include shoulder portions to extend over shoulders of a sport participant wearing the chest protector, a padded chest portion to extend over the chest of a sport participant wearing the chest protector, a padded torso portion and a pliable shaper extending across the padded torso portion.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a fluid-filled pad for a protective garment. The fluid-filled pad includes two or more elongate voids that extend entirely through the fluid-filled pad. The elongate voids are positioned inward from an exterior edge of a first surface of the fluid-filled pad, and one elongate void extends from another elongate at an angle that is less than 180 degrees. Other aspects are directed to a protective garment system in which the fluid-filled pad is positioned between a first textile layer and a second textile layer of a garment.

Abstract: An article of apparel is configured to cover at least part of a human head. The article of apparel includes a multi-layer face shield and a fabric panel coupled to the face shield. The multi-layer face shield includes an outer layer, a middle layer and an inner layer and is configured to cover a mouth and a nose of the human head when the article of apparel is donned by a wearer. The fabric panel is coupled to the face shield and forms a posterior loop such that the fabric panel and face shield are configured to extend completely around the human head when the article of apparel is donned by the wearer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are protective apparatuses for minimizing the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious diseases between individuals in close proximity to one another. Said apparatuses may comprise a receiving component comprising a first aperture comprising a series of flanges; as well as a substantially transparent shield component. Protective apparatuses of the present disclosure may be used to protect dentists and other healthcare workers from transmission of infectious agents through aerosols and through transmission of droplets and other bodily fluids that may contain infectious agents and likewise may be used to protect patients in the same manner. Also disclosed herein are systems comprising such protective apparatuses installed to a substantially cylindrical suctioning device such as a vacuum hose or operatively attached to an articulating mechanical arm.

Abstract: Provided are a breathing isolation mask and a breathing assistance system, the breathing isolation mask comprising an isolation mask body, a first gas non-return mechanism, a strap set and a first gas channel, the isolation mask body being provided with an inhalation port and an exhalation port, the inhalation port and the exhalation port being independent from one another or being the same port, the strap set at least comprising two straps, the two straps being respectively connected to two sides of the isolation mask body, the first gas channel extending towards two sides of the isolation mask body, the first gas channel being at least partially connected to at least one of the two straps, one end of the first gas channel at least extending to the inhalation port of the isolation mask body, the first gas non-return mechanism being mounted on the exhalation port or the first gas channel, the first gas non-return mechanism being configured to allow gas to unidirectionally exit the isolation mask from the exha

Abstract: A mask comprising a shield forming a perimeter, one or more portal penetrations through the shield, one or more suction inlets coupled to the shield, one or more ear loops coupled to the shield and a manifold coupled to the suction inlets and configured to distribute suction force.

Abstract: The embodiments disclose a method including fabricating a nasal mask configured for preventing nasal inhaling of airborne Covid-19 virus, a self-adhesive nasal strip mask for inactivating air borne viruses being inhaled by a user, making the nasal mask using a breathable fabric configured for creating a breathable fabric filter for filtering out air borne viruses, providing at least two ear straps coupled to the nasal mask configured for a user looping the at least two ear straps over the user's ears, integrating a dorsum conforming nose piece coupled to the nasal mask configured for creating a gap free fit, and fabricating structural stitching in the nasal mask configured for maintaining a breathable space fronting the nostrils.

Abstract: A cloth mask includes a body, where the body has a piece of copper ion cloth and a piece of zinc oxide antibacterial cloth, the copper ion cloth is woven by a mixture of a first yarn, a second yarn and a copper yarn, the first yarn has a hydrophobicity and a moisture permeability and can form a water-resistant surface, and has a water-repellent effect and is exposed at an inner layer of the copper ion cloth, and the second yarn has a moisture-removing property and can form an antibacterial and moisture-removing surface to be exposed together with the copper yarn on a surface of the copper ion cloth.

Abstract: Apparatuses of electrochemical antimicrobial face masks and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. In one embodiment, an electrochemical antimicrobial face mask may include an electrochemical antimicrobial section configured to inactivate microbes that are in contact with the electrochemical antimicrobial section, and a filtration section configured to provide additional protection that prevents a user from breathing in the microbes, and where the electrochemical antimicrobial section is attached to the filtration section. The electrochemical antimicrobial section may include a galvanic corrosion cell membrane configured to generate antimicrobial agents via a galvanic electrochemical reaction, a hydrophilic antimicrobial membrane configured to inactivate microbes using the antimicrobial agents, and a regeneration pad configured to supply materials to the galvanic corrosion cell membrane for generating the antimicrobial agents.

Abstract: There is provided a glove for protecting fingers of a wearer against impact from an object. The glove includes a plurality of finger portions for receiving the fingers of the wearer. Each finger portion defines a palm side and a dorsal side. At least one substantially rigid force transferring element is attached to at least one of the finger portions and extends at least partially between the palm side and dorsal side of such finger portion. The force transferring element is configured, upon receiving a compressive impact force from the object on the dorsal side of the finger portion, to at least partially transfer the compressive force past the wearer's fingers. A palm side edge of the force transferring element is operatively spaced away from the palm side of the finger portion when the glove is worn by the wearer.

Abstract: A two sizes in one is provided. The two sizes in one, for a garment may include sleeved portions in a size different from the body portion of a second size. The sleeved portion may be united at the armholes of the body portion of a garment thereby, forming a two sizes in one, for a garment. The present disclosure allows for a garment to accommodate an individual with a disproportionate figure that desires two different sizes. It alleviates having an oversized, baggy, boxy, tight, or misshapen fit due to the disproportionate body-dimensions, and provides a shapely and or uniform appearance for an intended wearer. A two sizes in one, for a garment can be constructed within an array of apparel for all genders.

Abstract: A garment configured for retaining a beverage container and for use on the lower body of a user. The garment includes a pocket coupled to the garment, and a tab coupled to the garment at first and second locations. The pocket includes a lower closed edge, first and second closed side edges and an open upper edge. The pocket is sized to removably receive and retain the beverage container. The first and second locations are spaced apart from each other to define an unattached region of the tab between the first and second locations. The unattached region configured for facilitating the opening of the beverage container by the user.

Abstract: An air-conditioning garment includes a garment main part that is worn on the upper body of a wearer, and two fans that are attached to a lower part of a back part of a garment main part, and configured to feed outside air into the inside of the garment main part. Each of the two fans includes a fan main body and a case that houses the fan main body and includes two air outlets. The two air outlets are formed so that their blowing directions are restricted to being upward or obliquely upward. The two air outlets are formed in such a manner that their blowing directions have an upwardly-opened V-shape.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device which supplements an amount of hair on a human head. More specifically, the device allows a wearer to give an appearance of having a fuller thicker head of hair while the use of the device is undetectable to others. That is, the device enhances desirable aesthetic characteristics of hair in manner that makes the hair appear to be part of the wearer's natural hair growth.

Abstract: A shower cap is provided with ear loops, with the ear loops defining through openings such that when the shower cap is worn, the wearer's ears are accessible to e.g cleaning or to headphones. The ear loops are also useful for hanging up the cap to dry.

Abstract: A mask securing clips for attaching a face mask typically to the rim of a hat, such as a baseball cap, is typically fabricated a single unitary piece that includes a clip portion and a hook portion. The clip portion is generally U-shaped and configured to clip over an edge of a hat's rim typically on the left and right sides of the hat to be securely held thereon. The hook portion is typically formed on the outside surface of the U-shaped clip portion. The hook is configured to receive a loop strap of a face mask.