Abstract: A smoking article is formed from two component parts. These parts are a rod comprising an aerosol-forming substrate and a removable cap. The removable cap can be coupled to the rod in two configurations. In a first configuration, the removable cap is coupled to a first end of the rod and a heat source located at or near a second end of the rod heats the aerosol-forming substrate to generate an inhalable aerosol. In a second configuration, the removable cap is coupled to the second end of the rod and at least substantially covers the heat source. The smoking article is arranged in the second configuration for disposal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic smoking article that provides for improved aerosol delivery. Particularly, the article comprises one or more microheaters. In various embodiments, the microheaters provide for improved control of vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition and provide for reduced power requirements to achieve consistent aerosolization. The present disclosure further relates to methods of forming an aerosol in a smoking article.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic cigarette, and the electronic cigarette comprises an outer sleeve, a battery mounted inside the outer sleeve, and a controlling module configured to control working of the electronic cigarette; the electronic cigarette further comprises a bracket detachably mounted inside the outer sleeve; both the battery and the controlling module are mounted on the bracket. By implementing the electronic cigarette in the present invention, the following advantages can be achieved. By adopting a structure of the bracket by the electronic cigarette, the battery and the controlling module can be detachably mounted inside the outer sleeve, and the operation of replacing the battery and assembly can be achieved easily, which are conducive for automated production.

Abstract: This present invention relates to the field of an electronic cigarette, comprising an atomizer, a battery rod, and a connecting structure mounted at a butt-jointed position between the atomizer and the battery rod; the connecting structure includes a first connecting member mounted at an end of the atomizer and a second connecting member mounted at an end of the battery rod; a side surface of the first connecting member is provided with at least one snap that is capable of elastically moving inward along a radial direction of the atomizer, the second connecting member defines a butt-jointed slot configured for receiving the first connecting member, and a slot wall corresponding to the butt-jointed slot defines at least one snap-fit portion matching the snap. The electronic cigarette of the invention can prevent the used atomizer from being misused and repeatedly used.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette is provided, comprising an outer sleeve and a suction nozzle cap mounted at one end of the outer sleeve; wherein, the suction nozzle cap is sheathed on the outer sleeve, and an inner wall of the suction nozzle cap is located at the outside of an outer wall of the outer sleeve. The suction nozzle cap is sheathed on the outer sleeve, the disassembly of the suction nozzle cap is more convenient, and the structure design of the suction nozzle cap is diversified.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette is provided, and the electronic cigarette comprises an outer sleeve, a battery and a controlling module both mounted inside the outer sleeve; the electronic cigarette further comprises a mounting seat which the controlling module is mounted on, and an electrode terminal mounted on the mounting seat and electrically connected to the controlling module; an end of the electrode terminal, aloof from the controlling module, is connected to a conductive wire by soldering. By implementing the electronic cigarette in the present application, the following advantages can be achieved. The electronic cigarette adopts that the conductive wire is soldered on the first electrode terminal, the second electrode terminal or the third electrode terminal, so that the conductive wire is electrically connected to the controlling module, and soldering operation can be easily achieved, which can improve production efficiency of the electronic cigarettes and decrease product defective rate.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette comprising a battery pole, an atomizer, and a connecting mechanism disposed between the battery pole and the atomizer and configured for connecting the battery pole to the atomizer is provided; the connecting mechanism includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member; and the first connecting member includes a first buckled portion and a first connecting portion detachably connected with the first buckled portion; the second connecting member includes an accommodating portion fitting for the first buckled portion; and the first buckled portion is fixed in the accommodating portion, so that the first buckled portion is detachably buckled with the second connecting member. The electronic cigarette of the present application is easy to assemble and disassemble, and convenient to produce.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette is provided, comprising a non-metal outer sleeve, a first paint layer is configured along outer wall of the outer sleeve. The electronic cigarette of the application provides a first paint layer arranged on the outer sleeve to replace the stickers to make function of heat insulation, protection and aesthetic function, has the advantages of simple procedure, high production efficiency and has the beneficial effect of meeting the personalized needs of users.

Abstract: A USB charger for an electronic cigarette includes a first interface, a control module and a second interface and a built-in battery. The control module is connected to the first interface, the second interface and the built-in battery respectively. The first interface is configured to connect an external power source so as to provide a power supply. The second interface is configured to connect a battery rod of an external electronic cigarette. The control module is configured to charge the battery rod of the electronic cigarette and the built-in battery simultaneously by using the external power source, or control the built-in battery to charge the battery rod of the electronic cigarette, based on the access state of the external power source at the first interface. The electronic cigarette can be charged by the USB charger even if there is no external power source.

Abstract: The present application discloses an electronic cigarette, which comprises a battery rod, an atomizer, and a connection structure; the connection structure includes a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece; a buckle is deposited on an exterior sidewall of the first connecting piece; a receiving hollow, a guiding slot and a stop slot are defined in the second connecting piece; the second connecting piece includes a lower electrode which elastically abuts against the first connecting piece; when assembling the electronic cigarette, inserting the first connecting piece into the receiving hollow and moving downward along the guiding slot; having the first connecting piece press down the lower electrode, which makes the buckle reaches the stop slot, then rotating the first connecting piece so that the buckle enters into the stop slot and is locked.

Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes a reservoir including a liquid aerosol formulation, a heater operable to at least partially volatilize the liquid aerosol formulation and form an aerosol, and a filter segment formed of polylactic acid fibers or a crimped polylactic acid film. The filter segment includes at least one additive and is positioned downstream of the heater.

Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes a liquid aerosol formulation, a heater operable to at least partially volatilize the liquid aerosol formulation and form an aerosol, and at least one frangible and/or crushable flavor bead. The at least one frangible and/or crushable flavor bead can be positioned in a filter plug.

Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes a reservoir containing a liquid material and having an outlet, a capillary having a capillary inlet and a capillary outlet, the capillary inlet of the capillary in communication with the outlet of the reservoir, a heater operable to heat the capillary to a temperature sufficient to at least initially volatilize liquid material contained within the capillary, and a shuttle valve between the outlet of the reservoir and the capillary inlet. The shuttle valve is operable to prevent release of liquid material from the reservoir when the shuttle valve is in a closed position and is operable to release liquid material from the reservoir when the shuttle valve is in an open position.

Abstract: A cartomizer assembly of an electronic cigarette which is formed from automated assembly compatible parts comprises a container assembly including a container and a heater coil surrounding a wick in an airflow space of the container. The entire coil of the heater coil is inside the container and the heater coil is configured to heat liquid on the wick to generate an aerosol mist during a vaporization process. A liquid storage space is in liquid communication with the wick and is operable to supply liquid to the wick. The heater, the wick, and the container are shaped such that the heater and wick can be dropped into the container during automated assembly thereof and be directed to and located at a desired location in the container.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette (“e-Cig”) may include improved charging of the battery. A more accurate battery voltage can be detected for the connectors with the chargers that can provide for an optimized evaluation of the charging process. Various battery properties may be detected based on resistance measurements from within the e-Cig. The battery charging can be controlled and optimized based on a slow control of the current and voltage.

Abstract: An electronic hookah is provided with a penis-shaped attachment which introduces a phallic nature desirable in environments such as bachelorette parties. The penis-shaped attachment is placed over a vaporizing body, the latter of which is used to produce smoke through use of a liquid reservoir and an atomizer. Power is supplied by a power source and vapors are expelled through a mouthpiece. The penis-shaped attachment has portions that resemble male genitalia, including a head with an aperture. The aperture allows vapors expelled through the mouthpiece to also pass through the penis-shaped attachment. The penis-shaped attachment is enhanced through the addition of a vein pattern on a shaft-shaped portion. Enhancements for the vaporizing body include a printed graphic and an illumination source. The combination of components allows for the use of an electronic hookah device with a phallic theme.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including a plurality of elements assembled in the form of a rod, the elements including an aerosol-forming substrate and an aerosol-cooling element located downstream from the aerosol-forming substrate. The aerosol-cooling element includes a plurality of longitudinally extending channels and has a porosity of between 50% and 90% in the longitudinal direction. The aerosol-cooling element may have a total surface area of between about 300 mm2 per mm length and about 1000 mm2 per mm length. An aerosol passing through the aerosol-cooling element is cooled, and in some embodiments, water is condensed within the aerosol-cooling element.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including a plurality of elements assembled in the form of a rod, the plurality of elements including an aerosol-forming substrate, and a mouthpiece filter located downstream from the aerosol-forming substrate within the rod. The aerosol-generating article further includes a volatile flavour-generating component disposed between the aerosol-forming substrate and the mouthpiece filter within the rod. In some embodiments, the volatile flavour-generating component is supported by a low resistance support element located between the aerosol-forming substrate and the mouthpiece filter. In some embodiments, the volatile flavour-generating component is menthol.

Abstract: A smoking article (10) comprises: a tobacco rod (12); and a filter (14) connected to the tobacco rod and comprising one or more filter segments (16) circumscribed by a filter wrapper (18), including a sorbent material (20). The filter includes a ventilation zone (24) provided upstream of the sorbent material (20). The level of mainstream gas phase smoke constituents delivered (14) during smoking of the smoking article (10) with the ventilation zone (24) open is within up to 40% of the level of mainstream gas phase smoke delivered during smoking of the smoking article (10) with the ventilation zone (24) blocked.

Abstract: [Problems] The present invention provides a filter containing built-in capsule in which a tobacco flavor enhancing liquid that can enhance flavor aspects such as taste, aroma, and richness is encapsulated, along with a cigarette and cigarette substitute comprising this filter. [Resolution means] The cigarette in which filter containing built-in capsule 1 according to the present invention is incorporated includes cut leaf 2, rolling paper 3, filter 4, and tip paper 5, with easily breakable capsule 6 incorporated in filter 4, and tobacco flavor enhancing liquid 8 including natural cacao extract encapsulated in film 7. When smoking, by pinching the filter part to crush capsule 6, film 7 bursts, causing tobacco flavor enhancing liquid 8 to ooze into filter 4 and enabling enhancement of the taste, aroma, richness, etc. specific to tobacco.

Abstract: A mouthpiece lining paper of a filter cigarette, which mouthpiece lining paper is provided on surface regions to be adhesively bonded with a three-dimensional surface structure, that is to say with a surface which has elevations and/or depressions, wherein the elevations and depressions protrude from and are set back from the film/foil surface only locally, respectively. The mouthpiece lining paper is a film/foil. In one preferred embodiment, a row of elevations and/or depressions runs along an edge of the mouthpiece lining paper of the type which runs along the overlap region of the mouthpiece lining paper with itself on the finished cigarette.

Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide an adjustable keeper device for securing strands, such as strands of hair, for example. The keeper device includes one or more flexible guides for conducting a cord in a desired path. The flexible guides act as a conduit to route the cord and prevent strands from snagging with cord movement. The flexible guides and the cord are operable to secure the strands in a desired position. In some implementations, the keeper device includes an interchangeable vanity cover, removeably attached to the keeper device.

Abstract: According to one implementation, there is provided a drawing apparatus including a carriage, a cap member, and a holding/separating mechanism. The carriage holds a drawing tool including a tip. The cap member includes a tip receiving unit which covers and seals the tip. The holding/separating mechanism holds the tip of the drawing tool in a sealing state with the tip receiving unit when the drawing tool is placed in a standby position, and separates the tip of the drawing tool and the cap member from each other before starting the drawing. The holding/separating mechanism includes a move prevention member which is fixed to a certain position. The move prevention member comes into contact with the drawing tool so that the move prevention member prevents the drawing tool from moving in a direction that separates the tip from the cap member in the sealing state.

Abstract: Disclosed is a synthetic hair styling apparatus, and a method of using the same to curl or otherwise style synthetic hair. The device includes an electrically heated bottle having an insulated body, a handle, a lid, and a heating unit. The device may be connected to a power adapter so that the heating unit may heat the water contained within the insulated body to a desired temperature. Thereafter, the insulated body maintains the temperature of the water for an extended period of time. The insulated body is constructed to receive strands of synthetic hair therein, so as to wet the hair with hot water without applying excessive heat directly to the hair. The device may be carried via the handle to prevent the user from burning his or her hand. In this way, the present invention provides a convenient and safe method of styling synthetic hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: —one or more keratin fibre conditioning agents; —one or more polymers of formula (I): in which: —Z1 represents a divalent group —CH2-T or -T-CH2—; T denoting an oxygen or sulfur atom, or a group chosen from the groups N(R2), N(R2)—C(O), C(O)—N(R2), S—(CO), (CO)—S, O—(CO) and (CO)—O; —Z2 represents a group OR1 or R8—CH2—NR3R4; —Z3 represents a group OR5 or R6; —p1 is equal to 1; —p2 is equal to 0 or 1; —R2 and R3, which may be identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom or a group R7; R1, R5, R6, R7 and R8, which may be identical or different, represent a C1-C6 and preferably C1-C2 alkyl group; and R4 represents a C1-C6 and preferably C1-C2 alkyl group, or a C5-C6 and preferably C6 cycloalkyl group such as cyclohexyl; R3 and R4 may optionally form, with the nitrogen atom that bears them, a 5- to 8-membered heterocycle comprising from 1 to 3 heteroatoms; —W represents a divalent polymer chain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to azomethine-type direct dyes with a tri-aromatic unit having the following formula (I): and their use for colouring keratin fibres, particularly human keratin fibres such as the hair. The invention also relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibres comprising, in a suitable medium for dyeing, such direct dyes. Another subject of the present invention is a method for dyeing keratin fibres using said dyeing composition. Finally the present invention also relates to precursors for these direct dyes.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composition, method, a device and a system of an applicator pen having a unique liquid pigment to provide instant drying on a hair strand and temporary hair coloration until a first wash. In one embodiment, a hair coloring kit includes a liquid pigment having a first property that enables the liquid pigment to dry upon contact with a hair surface, and which exhibits a second property through which the liquid pigment is removable from the hair surface upon a first wash with a shampoo material, and an applicator pen to apply the liquid pigment to the hair surface through a capillary action through which the liquid pigment is extruded through the applicator pen onto the hair surface. The liquid pigment is removable from a skin adjacent to the hair surface when washed using the shampoo material.

Abstract: A hair curler comprising a cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis and a removable rod extending through the body along the transverse axis thereof. The inventive curler enables a novel method of curling hair including the steps of curling the hair around the curler comprising a cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis and a removable rod extending through the body along the transverse axis thereof and securing the curled hair to the head of a user by inserting a rod through the body of the curler along the longitudinal axis thereof. In the illustrative embodiment, the cylindrical body is perforated and has multiple protrusions. The cylindrical body has a variable diameter with tapered ends. The diameter of the body is smaller in the middle section thereof. The rod is beaded and has bends therein.

Abstract: A hair volumizing device is designed specifically for adding lift or volume to any hairstyle. The device comprises two arms with heated interlocking plates that employ interlocking two dimensional arrays of individual treatment elements with alternating spaces. The individual treatment element design and the two-dimensional array pattern provide substantial lift and holding strength. The individual treatment elements of the volumizing device transforms the under layer of hair of a person into a matrix that can support the outer or upper visible layer of hair to create volume. The various embodiments also minimize any discernible pattern left in the hair.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compact for containing a loose powder, such as cosmetic finishing powder, including a base, a cover, a sifter, and a platform compressible against the sifter. The platform may comprise an inner portion flexibly coupled to an outer portion via a gasket disposed on at least a portion of a bottom surface of the inner portion. The compact may have an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, the cover may apply a downward force on the inner portion, compressing the gasket against the sifter and creating a seal to isolate the loose powder.

Abstract: My invention is a flosser built into a toothbrush that allows the user(s) to floss and brush at the same time. This invention is directed towards oral hygiene. What makes my invention unique is the application of my mechanism that I've designed that allows the flosser to work in the toothbrushes handle for multiply uses (see the “Details of Invention”).

Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms for cleaning a wafer are provided. A method for cleaning a wafer includes cleaning a wafer by using a wafer scrubber and cleaning the wafer scrubber in a scrubber cleaning module. An agitated cleaning liquid is applied on the wafer scrubber to clean the wafer scrubber. The method also includes cleaning the wafer or a second wafer by the wafer scrubber after the wafer scrubber is cleaned by the agitated cleaning liquid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for cleansing a glass substrate and a device for performing the method.

Abstract: A buff module and method for using the same are provided. In one embodiment, a buff module includes housing having an interior volume, a plurality of drive rollers and a pair of buff heads. The drive rollers are arranged to rotate a substrate within the interior volume on a substantially horizontal axis. The buff heads are disposed in the housing, each buff head rotatable on an axis substantially aligned with the horizontal axis and movable to a position substantially parallel with the horizontal axis.

Abstract: There are provided first and second cleaning members which are configured to clean a central zone in a rear surface of a wafer when the wafer held by an absorption pad is horizontally held, and configured to clean a peripheral zone in the rear surface of the wafer when the wafer is held by the spin chuck. Due to the provision of the first and second cleaning members, detergency can be improved as compared with a case in which only one cleaning member is used. The first and second cleaning members are configured to be horizontally turned by a common turning shaft. When the central zone in the rear surface of the wafer is cleaned, the turning shaft is located to be overlapped with the wafer. Since the turning shaft is located by using the moving area of the wafer, a size of an apparatus can be reduced.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning windows comprising: a first cleaning unit, which is positioned on one side of a window, having a built-in first magnetic module comprising a magnet or a magnetic material; and a second cleaning unit, which is positioned on the opposite side of the window on which the first cleaning unit is positioned, having a built-in second magnetic module comprising a magnet or a magnetic material so as to generate magnetic attraction with the first magnetic module of the first cleaning unit, wherein the first and second cleaning units, each attached to either sides of the window, respectively, due to the magnetic attraction, clean one or both sides of the window while moving together.

Abstract: A window cleaning robot according to the present embodiment comprises a first cleaning unit and a second cleaning unit, which are respectively attached to and move on both surfaces of a window by magnetic force. The window cleaning robot further comprises: a first magnetic module included in the first cleaning unit; a second magnetic module included in the second cleaning unit; a magnetic force sensing part for sensing magnetic force between the first magnetic module and the second magnetic module; and a magnetic force controller for controlling the magnetic force between the first magnetic module and the second magnetic module, wherein the first magnetic module comprises a first magnet which is rotationally mounted, and a second magnet and a third magnet disposed on both sides of the first magnet, and the magnetic force controller rotates the first magnet so as to control the magnetic force between the first magnetic module and the second magnetic module.

Abstract: A brush cleaning device includes a flexible body having first and second opposed surfaces defining a top and a bottom. A plurality of different brush treatment surfaces are provided on the top of the flexible body, variously configured for washing and rinsing bristles of brushes having different sizes. A positioning element is provided on the bottom of the flexible body, configured to maintain a position of the device with respect to a work area such as a wash basin, tub or sink. A drain hole extends through the flexible body, configured to drain water from the top through the bottom of the flexible body.

Abstract: A reversible brush cleaning device having alternate, reversible orientations is disclosed. The device includes first and second brush treatment textures defined in first and second surface regions, respectively. The reversible orientations alternately present the first and second surface regions on the exterior and interior of the flexible body, respectively. The textures are differently configured, in order to provide for alternate brush treatments when each is individually presented on the exterior, in each of the reversible orientations.

Abstract: The invention provides for a system and method of cleaning a plasma coating torch, wherein the method comprises subjecting a plasma coating torch to a cleaning agent in order to removed spray material particles which have adhered during coating with the plasma coating torch and during said subjecting, the cleaning agent exits a nozzle and, upon exiting the nozzle, directly changes to a gaseous state from either a solid state or a liquid state.

Abstract: A method for removing impurities from shredded plastic uses a device having a first and second cleaning disc with a first and second cleaning surface respectively. The cleaning surfaces lie opposite each other and border a cleaning gap between each other. The cleaning discs are rotated and liquid is fed into the cleaning gap. Shredded plastic is fed between the cleaning discs and conveyed through the cleaning gap, and the shredded plastic is processed abrasively by the cleaning surfaces. The temperature difference of the liquid guided through the cleaning gap during entry into the cleaning gap and the temperature of the liquid as it exits the cleaning gap and/or at least one parameter characterizing this temperature difference is measured. The distance between the cleaning surfaces is set such that the measured temperature difference and/or the at least one parameter characterizing this temperature difference achieve a setpoint value.

Abstract: A lancing crawler or head crawls along a no-tube lane (NTL) on a floor defining a reference plane oriented transverse to tubes of a steam generator, and has nozzles that generate lancing fluid jets along at least two different angles in the reference plane spaced apart by at least 45°. A rotational drive rotates the nozzles about an axis of rotation that may be offset from an axis of thrust imposed by the jets from the nozzles. An on-board sighting laser may be mounted with the nozzles, along with an on-board camera. A bladder expands to secure the lancing crawler or head between steam generator tubes adjacent the NTL. Each nozzle may include a taperlock seat. A nozzle tilt drive is configured to tilt the one or more nozzles respective to the reference plane.

Abstract: A beverage can cleaning apparatus for cleaning beverage cans before they are dispensed from vending machines. The apparatus has a can holder, a hinged platform, tubes, a first nozzle, a second nozzle and a sensing block that matches the profile of the can top periphery. The sensing block is depressed a compressed distance, the distance being dependent on the orientation of the can, and cleaning fluid or compressed air is selectively directed through the first or second nozzle. Subsequent to air or cleaning fluid being dispensed against the top of the beverage can, the can holder releases the hinged platform sending the beverage can into the vending machine's dispenser.

Abstract: In order to remove the particles attached to the wafer W, the distance between a front end of a nozzle unit 4 and the wafer W is set to be in a range of from about 10 mm to about 100 mm, a pressure within a cleaning chamber 31 is set to be an adequate level, and then, a gas cluster is irradiated to a surface of the wafer W. Therefore, the particles are rapidly removed with high efficiency. Further, since the gas cluster is vertically irradiated to the surface of the wafer W from the nozzle unit 4, damage of a recess pattern is suppressed. Furthermore, by supplying a mixed gas containing a carbon dioxide gas and a helium gas to the nozzle unit 4 and generating the gas cluster, the particles are removed with high efficiency.

Abstract: Provided are a washing device and a washing method that can remove burnt body fluid adhered to a medical instrument. The washing device can remove the burned component which adhered to a tip end portion of a surgical instrument by applying a physical force caused by the pressure of cleaning agent-dissolved water ejected from a cleaning nozzle member in addition to a chemical force caused by a cleaning agent contained in the cleaning agent-dissolved water.

Abstract: A liquid processing apparatus for performing liquid processing with respect to a substrate using processing fluid, includes: a plurality of substrate holding units arranged side by side in a left-right direction; a nozzle configured to supply the processing fluid to the substrate held in each of the substrate holding units; and a nozzle moving mechanism configured to move the nozzle forward and backward in a front-rear direction intersecting an arrangement direction of the substrate holding units between a supplying position in which the processing fluid is supplied to a region including a central portion of the substrate and a waiting position which is defined at a rear side of a row of the substrate holding units opposite to a front side of the row of the substrate holding units at which the substrate is loaded and unloaded.

Abstract: A basin can contain a cleaning solution and a support assembly configured to support one or more containers of the type commonly used during home brewing of beverages. An adapter can mount to the basin and a plurality of nozzles can extend through an aperture defined by the adapter. One or more inverted containers can overlie a respective nozzle. A retainer in the carriage frame can receive one or more inverted or upright containers, and a nozzle can eject a stream of wash solution into an inverted container. The adapter can direct residual wash solution drained from the inverted container to the basin.

Abstract: An emergency shelter including a support frame and an outer covering. The covering includes an upper panel positioned on top of the frame, and a side panel wrapped around the frame. The upper panel has at least one downwardly extending flap with one or more fasteners. The side panel has an upper edge portion with one or more fasteners removably fastened to the fastener(s) of the at least one downwardly extending flap. Optionally, a lower panel having at least one upwardly extending flap with one or more fasteners is positioned under the frame. The side panel may have a lower edge portion with one or more fasteners removably fastened to the fastener(s) of the at least one upwardly extending flap of the lower panel. One or more packs configured to change a temperature inside the shelter relative to a temperature outside the shelter may be placed inside the shelter.

Abstract: A tent comprising a projector-holder, a free standing projector-holder for use in a tent, and a system for projecting images upon an interior of a tent are described and disclosed. In some embodiments, the tent may comprise: a tent-covering, at least one tent-frame-member, and a projector-holder. The at least one tent-frame-member may be configured to provide a three-dimensional-shape of the tent when the at least one tent-frame-member may removably attach to the tent-covering. The projector-holder may comprise a tent-communication-means, a movement-damper, and a projector-mount; wherein these three components may all be connected in serial fashion. In exemplary embodiments, the tent-communication-means may be a clamp, the movement-damper may be a flexible-gooseneck-arm configured to reduce undesirable movements, and the projector-mount may be a bolt-turning-means configured to removably attach the projector-mount to a projector.

Abstract: Systems and methods of generating power in a wellbore extending through a subterranean formation are described. A swirling flow of pressurized fluid is passed through a vortex tube to generate a temperature differential between first and second outlets of the vortex tube. The temperature differential is applied to a thermoelectric generator configured to convert the temperature differential into a voltage. The thermoelectric generator produces electrical power that is transmittable to down-hole tools within the wellbore such as an inflow control valve.