Abstract: A swing training aid according to various aspects of the present technology may comprise batting glove having a securing strap connected on a first end to a wrist portion of the batting glove. The securing strap is configured to move between an unconnected position and a connected position wherein the securing strap is secured to a backside of the batting glove to hold the fingers in a gripping position. The securing strap may be configured to be removably connected on a second end to one or more connectors located on the backside of the glove.

Abstract: A device for holding and charging an electronic cigarette element includes a housing configured for coupling to a rear of a mobile computing device, the housing including a rechargeable battery, a first power port in the housing, the first power port conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery and configured for accepting external power for recharging the rechargeable battery, a first receptacle in the housing, wherein the first receptacle is configured to accept an electronic cigarette element, a charging terminal conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery, wherein when the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, the rechargeable battery recharges a battery of the electronic cigarette element, and, a second receptacle in the housing, wherein the second receptacle is configured to accept a cartridge for the electronic cigarette element.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette charging and management system includes a housing for coupling to a rear of a mobile computing device, the housing including a battery, a first power port for accepting external power for recharging the battery, a first receptacle for accepting an electronic cigarette element, a charging terminal for recharging a battery of the electronic cigarette element and a processor for collecting data from the electronic cigarette element including battery level, electronic cigarette liquid level, tobacco, flower or bud level and current electronic cigarette element usage. The system also includes a mobile application on the mobile computing device for communicably coupling the mobile computing device to the charging device, reading the data from the charging device, and displaying said data on the mobile computing device.

Abstract: A device including a device body for storing fuel; a spark wheel that may be used as a first fidget device is configured to rotate against a flint to produce igniting sparks; a flame setting indicator for indicating low flame (LO), high flame (HI), and flame off (OFF); a tab portion for pointing to at least one of the flame setting settings; a flame-height adjuster for decreasing or increasing a flame ignited by said sparks, or turning off a supply of fuel; a rotating disc implement that may be used as a second fidget device, wherein the rotating disc implement is configured to significantly flush-mount against the device body and to customarily rotate freely against the device body; a circular indentation implement disposed on a proximate center portion of said lighter body section is configured to generally secure said rotating disc implement.

Abstract: A device for holding and charging an electronic cigarette element includes a housing configured for coupling to a rear of a mobile computing device, the housing including a rechargeable battery, a first power port in the housing, the first power port conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery and configured for accepting external power for recharging the rechargeable battery, a first receptacle in the housing, wherein the first receptacle is configured to accept an electronic cigarette element, a charging terminal conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery, wherein when the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, the rechargeable battery recharges a battery of the electronic cigarette element, and, a second receptacle in the housing, wherein the second receptacle is configured to accept a cartridge for the electronic cigarette element.

Abstract: A device including a sleeve body, wherein the sleeve body is configured to host a lighter, and wherein the sleeve body is further configured to be operable for relieving boredom or stress; an opening portion, the opening portion is configured to be operable for accepting a lighter; a circular indentation section disposed on a proximate center portion of the sleeve body; wherein the circular indentation implement is configured to generally secure a rotating disc implement; and a rotating disc implement, wherein the rotating disc implement is configured to significantly flush-mount against the circular indentation, wherein the rotating disc implement is further configured to customarily rotate freely against the sleeve body.

Abstract: A device for holding and charging an electronic cigarette element is disclosed. The device includes a protective case element configured for coupling to a mobile computing device, the case element including a rechargeable battery, a first power port in the case element, the first power port conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery and configured for accepting external power for recharging the rechargeable battery, a cavity in the case element, wherein the cavity is configured to accept an electronic cigarette element, and a charging terminal located in the cavity such that when the electronic cigarette element is inserted into the cavity, one end of the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, and wherein the charging terminal is conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery, wherein when the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, the rechargeable battery recharges a battery of the electronic cigarette element.

Abstract: A device for holding and charging an electronic cigarette element is disclosed. The device includes a protective case element configured for coupling to a mobile computing device, the case element including a rechargeable battery, a first power port in the case element, the first power port conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery and configured for accepting external power for recharging the rechargeable battery, a cavity in the case element, wherein the cavity is configured to accept an electronic cigarette element, and a charging terminal located in the cavity such that when the electronic cigarette element is inserted into the cavity, one end of the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, and wherein the charging terminal is conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery, wherein when the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, the rechargeable battery recharges a battery of the electronic cigarette element.

Abstract: A device for holding and charging an electronic cigarette element is disclosed. The device comprises a housing having a planar surface deposited with adhesive configured for coupling to a flat surface, the housing including a rechargeable battery, a first power port in the housing, the first power port conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery and configured for accepting external power for recharging the rechargeable battery, a tubular element coupled to the housing, the tubular element having a cavity that is configured to accept an electronic cigarette element, and a charging terminal located on the housing such that when the electronic cigarette element is inserted in to the tubular element, one end of the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, wherein when the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, the rechargeable battery recharges a battery of the electronic cigarette element.

Abstract: A device for holding and charging an electronic cigarette element is disclosed. The device comprises a housing having a planar surface deposited with adhesive configured for coupling to a flat surface, the housing including a rechargeable battery, a first power port in the housing, the first power port conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery and configured for accepting external power for recharging the rechargeable battery, a tubular element coupled to the housing, the tubular element having a cavity that is configured to accept an electronic cigarette element, and a charging terminal located on the housing such that when the electronic cigarette element is inserted in to the tubular element, one end of the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, wherein when the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, the rechargeable battery recharges a battery of the electronic cigarette element.

Abstract: A device including a sleeve body, wherein the sleeve body is configured to host a lighter, and wherein the sleeve body is further configured to be operable for relieving boredom or stress; an opening portion, the opening portion is configured to be operable for accepting a lighter; a circular indentation section disposed on a proximate center portion of the sleeve body; wherein the circular indentation implement is configured to generally secure a rotating disc implement; and a rotating disc implement, wherein the rotating disc implement is configured to significantly flush-mount against the circular indentation, wherein the rotating disc implement is further configured to customarily rotate freely against the sleeve body.

Abstract: A device for holding and charging an electronic cigarette element is disclosed. The device comprises a housing having a planar surface deposited with adhesive configured for coupling to a flat surface, the housing including a rechargeable battery, a first power port in the housing, the first power port conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery and configured for accepting external power for recharging the rechargeable battery, a tubular element coupled to the housing, the tubular element having a cavity that is configured to accept an electronic cigarette element, and a charging terminal located on the housing such that when the electronic cigarette element is inserted in to the tubular element, one end of the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, wherein when the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, the rechargeable battery recharges a battery of the electronic cigarette element.

Abstract: A device including a device body for storing fuel; a spark wheel that may be used as a first fidget device is configured to rotate against a flint to produce igniting sparks; a flame setting indicator for indicating low flame (LO), high flame (HI), and flame off (OFF); a tab portion for pointing to at least one of the flame setting settings; a flame-height adjuster for decreasing or increasing a flame ignited by said sparks, or turning off a supply of fuel; a rotating disc implement that may be used as a second fidget device, wherein the rotating disc implement is configured to significantly flush-mount against the device body and to customarily rotate freely against the device body; a circular indentation implement disposed on a proximate center portion of said lighter body section is configured to generally secure said rotating disc implement.

Abstract: A device for holding and charging an electronic cigarette element is disclosed. The device comprises a housing having a planar surface deposited with adhesive configured for coupling to a flat surface, the housing including a rechargeable battery, a first power port in the housing, the first power port conductively coupled to the rechargeable battery and configured for accepting external power for recharging the rechargeable battery, a tubular element coupled to the housing, the tubular element having a cavity that is configured to accept an electronic cigarette element, and a charging terminal located on the housing such that when the electronic cigarette element is inserted in to the tubular element, one end of the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, wherein when the electronic cigarette element contacts the charging terminal, the rechargeable battery recharges a battery of the electronic cigarette element.

Abstract: A mobile phone case comprising a protective case element designed for coupling to a mobile phone with a first rechargeable battery, a wireless charging system embedded in the case element, a terminal conductively coupled with the wireless charging system, the terminal configured for conductively coupling with a power port in the mobile phone, an electronic cigarette element removably coupled to the case element, wherein when the terminal is conductively coupled with the power port in the mobile phone, and the case element is placed in proximity to a charging station, the wireless charging system charges the first rechargeable battery of the mobile phone and the second rechargeable battery of the electronic cigarette element.

Abstract: A mobile phone case comprising a protective case element designed for coupling to a mobile phone with a first rechargeable battery, a wireless charging system embedded in the case element, a terminal conductively coupled with the wireless charging system, the terminal configured for conductively coupling with a power port in the mobile phone, an electronic cigarette element removably coupled to the case element, wherein when the terminal is conductively coupled with the power port in the mobile phone, and the case element is placed in proximity to a charging station, the wireless charging system charges the first rechargeable battery of the mobile phone and the second rechargeable battery of the electronic cigarette element.

Abstract: A mobile phone case comprising a protective case element designed for coupling to a mobile phone; a mobile phone power port for conductively coupling the case element with the mobile phone; a housing embedded within the case element; a rechargeable battery located within the housing and conductively coupled to the mobile phone power port; an external power port conductively coupled to the battery, the external power port for accepting power so as to recharge the battery; an electronic cigarette element embedded within the housing and comprising a heating element, conductively coupled to the battery, for heating a liquid into a vapor and a tubular element designed to allow a user to suck said vapor through said tubular element; and a processor configured for routing power from the mobile phone, via the mobile phone power port, and to the first and second rechargeable batteries.

Abstract: A mobile phone case comprising a protective case element designed for coupling to a mobile phone; a mobile phone power port for conductively coupling the case element with the mobile phone; a housing embedded within the case element; a rechargeable battery located within the housing and conductively coupled to the mobile phone power port; an external power port conductively coupled to the battery, the external power port for accepting power so as to recharge the battery; an electronic cigarette element embedded within the housing and comprising a heating element, conductively coupled to the battery, for heating a liquid into a vapor and a tubular element designed to allow a user to suck said vapor through said tubular element; and a processor configured for routing power from the mobile phone, via the mobile phone power port, and to the first and second rechargeable batteries.

Abstract: A mobile phone case comprising: a protective case element designed for coupling to a mobile phone via a fiction fit; a mobile phone power port for conductively coupling the case element with the mobile phone; a housing embedded within the case element; a rechargeable battery located within the housing and conductively coupled to the mobile phone power port; an external power port conductively coupled to the battery, the external power port for accepting power so as to recharge the battery; an electronic cigarette element embedded within the housing and comprising a heating element, conductively coupled to the battery, for heating a liquid into a vapor and a tubular element designed to allow a user to suck said vapor through said tubular element; and a processor configured for routing power from the battery to the mobile phone power port and to the heating element of the electronic cigarette element.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method of isolating a biological macromolecule in a composition. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a method of isolating a biomacromolecule in a composition containing an impurity, the method comprising (a) lowering the pH of the composition, (b) adding a divalent cation to the composition, and (c) separating the biomacromolecule from the impurity.