Abstract: A tobacco smoke filter or filter element including a longitudinally extending core of tobacco smoke filtering material of perimeter 14 to 17 mm; and an additive release vessel fully enclosed within the core; wherein the filtering material is a filamentary material having a filament denier of 5.3 or greater and a total denier of 18,000 or less.

Abstract: This document presents a system and method for tracking the habits of smokers, make them aware of their habits and help them quit smoking. The system consists of an interconnected smart case, system server, and software App that is downloaded and operational on a mobile device associated with the user. The system tracks smoking activity, habits, and access to smoking materials such as cigarettes. The system also analyzes all collected information about each user to help predict when a user will next want to smoke and deter the user prior to smoking with inspirational messages, games or other activities presented on the mobile device.

Abstract: The present invention applies to vape type devices also known as e-cigarettes and e-cigars. In order to expand the acceptable use of Vape type devices, exhalation filtration is offered with a wider bore than the intake bore to permit a more comfortable exhalation. In order to avoid having to carry two devices, a Vape device and a filtration type device, the two are merged into one convenient device for portability, the larger exterior bore device to further act as a stand reducing table top foot print use and provision of the addition of some electronic features included for locating the device, theft avoidance and to electronically certify the user has diligently utilized the filter in public or regulated spaces.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a housing, heating element, communication interface and microprocessor. The heating element may to activate and vaporize components of an aerosol precursor composition in response to a flow of air through at least a portion of the housing, with the air being combinable with a thereby formed vapor to form an aerosol. The communication interface may effect a wireless, proximity-based communication link with a computing device. And the microprocessor may be coupled to the communication interface, may control at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device based on a state of the proximity-based communication link, or in response to a trigger signal received from the computing device over the proximity-based communication link.

Abstract: An exemplary atomizer includes a liquid supply and an atomizing assembly. The liquid supply is configured for storing tobacco liquid, and has an open end. The atomizing assembly is detachably connected to the open end. The atomizing assembly includes an atomizing cavity and an atomizing unit. The atomizing unit is configured for heating the tobacco liquid to form aerosol. The atomizing assembly includes a connector configured for connecting with the liquid supply. The connector defines a liquid inlet. The open end is provided with a sealing component having a liquid outlet. The connector is engaged in the open end. The liquid supply further includes a rotation component abutting against the sealing component. The connector is capable of driving the rotation component to rotate between a first position where the rotation component blocks the liquid outlet, and a second position where the liquid outlet communicates with the liquid inlet.

Abstract: An atomizer can include an atomizing pipe, a liquid storage chamber and a liquid retainer. The atomizing pipe can include an injection port in a sidewall thereof. The liquid storage chamber is defined in the atomizing pipe. The liquid retainer is movably coupled to the atomizing pipe. The liquid retainer is movable relative to the atomizing pipe to adjust states of the injection port relative to an external environment, the liquid retainer is transitionable between: (i) a first configuration in which the liquid retainer covers the injection port, the injection port is not in communication with the external environment, and (ii) a second configuration in which the liquid retainer exposes the injection port to the external environment, the injection port is in communication with the external environment. An electronic cigarette with the atomizer is also provided.

Abstract: A cartomizer of an electronic smoking article comprises a partially slit air tube configured to position a heater coil surrounding a wick.

Abstract: A personal vaporizer comprises structure enabling a user to control the configuration of the vaporization chamber in which vaporizing media is atomized. In some embodiments, a personal vaporizer has an atomizer module having a heating element and a bowl for receiving vaporizing media. An adapter module is releasably attached to the atomizer module so as to be adjacent the bowl. The adapter module receives and holds a plug that can be advanced toward and away from the heating element so as to selectively change the configuration of the vaporization chamber, which is defined between the heating element and a distal end of the adapter plug.

Abstract: A programmable smoking cessation system includes an electronic vaporizing apparatus system, apparatus, nicotine management plan. Methods for the reduction of nicotine consumption based on the nicotine management plan to reduce or eliminate nicotine dependence. The systems, apparatuses and methods described herein utilize a digital processing device in combination with a vapor release mechanism to vaporize and blend nicotine and non-nicotine liquid substances from cartridge chambers to produce vapors configured to reduce nicotine consumption and dependence at a modulated rate over a specified period of time based on the nicotine management plan. The system and apparatus are configurable to track and report data acquired during use and provide feed back to a user and/or a clinical professional.

Abstract: An exemplary atomizer includes a liquid supply, an atomizing head, and an air passage. The liquid supply has a liquid chamber. The atomizing head includes a liquid absorbing element and a heating element. The liquid supply includes a sealing element at an end connected with the atomizing head. The sealing element is configured for sealing the tobacco liquid in the liquid chamber. The sealing element defines a through hole. The liquid supply further includes a magnet configured for sealing the through hole. The magnet abuts against the sealing element via a magnetic force. The atomizing head further includes an electromagnet. The electromagnet is configured for lifting the magnet when powered on, so that the tobacco liquid can flow out from the through hole. The present disclosure also relates to an electronic cigarette.

Abstract: A garment has a front panel, a horizontally oriented fly comprising a slit opening having a width positioned at a substantially even with male genitalia, the slit opening having hemmed edges, the fly further comprising a flap panel having an upper and a lower edge and two opposite side edges, sewn to the front panel such that access from outside is upward into the garment, a forward-facing pouch formed in the front panel, substantially the width of the horizontal linear slit opening, and positioned above the horizontal linear slit opening, and an elastic band positioned horizontally above and parallel to the upper edge of the flap panel and below the forward-facing pouch, the elastic band extending at least the width of the flap panel, and sewn at each end to the fabric front panel.

Abstract: A foot cover in accordance with an embodiment includes: a main body part including a sole part which covers a sole and a heel part which covers a heel; and a nonslip part provided on an inside of the heel part which inside faces a back surface of the heel, the nonslip part having elasticity lower than that of a cloth of the heel part. The nonslip part includes strip-shaped parts which prevent the cloth of the heel part from expanding and contracting in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction.

Abstract: A retention container swaddles an object, such as a baby, by partially immobilizing a generally median region, such as the torso of the object, while still enabling substantially free movement by peripheral regions, such as the head and legs. A panel provides a stable surface for supporting the office. A strap adjustably wraps around the panel and the object positioned on the panel. The strap is configured to apply a pressure proximally to the middle portion of the panel. The pressure is adjustable based on the tightness of the wrap. A barrier forms a contour around the edges of at least a portion of the first end portion, and/or a middle portion, and/or a second end portion of the panel. The barrier provides a pliable, comfortable surface that restricts movement of the object beyond the edges of the panel.

Abstract: A pants garment is provided with features for storing and/or concealing flexible restraints such as plastic restraints commonly used by law enforcement. A restraint tunnel may extend along a waistband of the pants garment and include an opening. The opening may be sized and arranged so as to facilitate, when a flexible restraint is stored in the tunnel, removal of the flexible restraint from the tunnel through the opening when the plastic restraint is grasped and pulled by fingers of the wearer from a position along at least one of the interior side or the exterior side of the pants garment when the pants garment is worn by the wearer. The tunnel may attach to the interior of the pants along the waistband, or may be incorporated into the waistband with an opening to the exterior or interior side of the pants garment.

Abstract: A garment configured to be worn on a human body includes at least one fabric portion provided on a torso portion or a limb portion of the garment. The at least one fabric portion is comprised of an elastic material and is configured to provide a degree of compression to the human body depending on a degree of stretch of the at least one fabric portion. The garment further includes a compression adjustment arrangement coupled to the at least one fabric portion. The compression adjustment arrangement includes a plurality of fluid pockets positioned on an inners side of the at least one fabric portion and a pump configured to pump fluid into the plurality of fluid pockets in order to stretch the at least one fabric portion.

Abstract: Trousers with a crotch closure/opening structure includes a trouser body having a front side and a rear side. A zipper is mounted to the front side of the trouser body. The zipper extends downwards from a top end of the front side of the trouser body, extends rearwards through a crotch of the trouser body, and extends upwards to a location of the rear side corresponding to hips of a human body. A female wearer using a toilet can simply open the zipper to the hip position, opening the front side, the crotch, and the rear side of the trouser body and significantly increasing use convenience for the female wearer using the toilet.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting circuit operation in response to physical orientation of an integrated circuit (IC) coupled to a host site via direct soldering or a socket. The IC can be installed in a correct orientation or rotated and installed in an incorrect orientation. The IC may have a square, substantially symmetric footprint and the incorrect orientation may correspond to 90 or 180 degree rotation of the IC from the correct orientation. The orientations may be discerned by sensing electrical characteristics of the installed IC. For example, the IC may ground a detection line when installed in the correct orientation, while the detection line may be floating when the IC is installed in an incorrect orientation. The IC may be switchably connected to other components such as a power supply only when it is detected as being installed in the correct orientation.

Abstract: A halter bib athletic garment is described herein. A halter bib athletic garment may be removed or lowered without removing a jersey by simply pulling a halter strap over the head of a wearer. One or more embodiments of a halter bib allow wearers to more readily urinate or have a bowel movement because the halter bib may be easily lowered or removed. A halter bib athletic garment may include a lower body section, a chamois coupled to the lower body section, and an upper body section. The upper body section comprises a halter strap forming a portion of a loop of a head opening on the upper body section. The halter strap includes two front side portions and a rear side portion positioned between the front side portions. The rear side portion is coupled to the athletic garment only with the front side portions of the halter strap.

Abstract: A personal protection apparatus for preventing or substantially reducing injury to a wearer of the apparatus from a hazard, the personal protection apparatus comprises a wearable support structure associated with an inflatable apparatus, the inflatable apparatus comprises a bladder comprising a low-elasticity flexible material expanding to the substantially fixed volume, the bladder configured to receive a volume of pressurized gas, an inflator connected to the bladder configured to inflate the bladder with a volume of pressurized gas, and an activation mechanism system sensing ambient conditions, and in response to an ambient condition exceeding a predetermined threshold for a predetermined period of time, the activation mechanism system activates the inflator to generate a volume of pressurized gas into the bladder, the bladder expanding to the substantially fixed volume of the bladder.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a portable, reusable, and rapidly deployable protective cover configured to be worn over a person's clothing and to protect portions of the person's torso and lap from liquid and solid spills, particularly while in a seated position, such as when sitting in a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crotch liner for cycling tights and shorts of the type comprising a first portion (2) designed to protect the cyclist's perineal and ischial area and a second portion (3), positioned in front of the first portion, which is designed to protect the user's genital area, wherein the said first portion (2) is, in turn, subdivided into a plurality of sectors which comprise a pair of first pads (20), positioned at the point of contact between the buttocks and the saddle, and a second pad (21) with a Y-shaped configuration, which is positioned at the point of contact between the rear portion of the scrotum and the saddle and forks out around the external lateral ends of each of the first pads (20).

Abstract: A recovery garment including an outer garment layer having a first attachment point. The recovery garment further including an inner garment layer having a second attachment point configured to engage the first attachment point, and a support system. The inner garment layer is configured to be disposed inside the outer garment layer.

Abstract: A garment for providing warmth and insulation to dialysis patients while maintaining unobstructed visual access to a patient's needle access site is described. The garment includes a transparent window and is made from a fabric material tailored to provide front and back covering. The garment includes a head opening with peripherally connected means for adjustment; and at least one transparent window providing viewing access to a particular location.

Abstract: A composite jacket and sleeping bag apparatus for selective use as a jacket and a sleeping bag. The composite jacket and sleeping bag apparatus comprises a base jacket having an attached expandable hood and an inflatable air mattress pack. The base jacket is converted from a jacket configuration to a sleeping bag configuration by unzipping and opening it, unfolding both a fold out leg extension and a fold out top cover, and then connecting the sides of the fold out top cover to the sides of the opened base jacket and fold out leg extension, thereby forming a substantial enclosure in which a user can rest. In this configuration, the inflatable air mattress pack can be deployed to provide addition support to a user laying on the opened base jacket and fold out leg extension.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a curved pleated product and a method for manufacturing curved pleated products, which dramatically increase the degree of freedom in pleat design and are capable of providing pleats of multiple variations and which impart a novel value to products, such as pleated clothing that gives an elegant or “sexy” impression. [Solution] The curved pleated product has curved pleats (2) formed by joining together multiple fabric pieces (21), in which the two side edges (A, B, a, b) are formed as long curves, at the respective left and right side edges (A, B, a, b) along the contours of the two side edges (A, B, a, b) and alternating ridge folds and valley folds along the contours of said joined side edges (A, B, a, b).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an athletic shirt. The method including manufacturing an athletic shirt that includes a performance flare. The performance flare gradually widens as it approaches the edge of the athletic shirt. The method also includes selecting elastic to be attached to the performance flare, such that a circumference of elastic is the same as a circumference of the performance flare. The method also includes manufacturing a performance hem by attaching the selected elastic to the performance flare such that the performance hem does not include scrunching when the selected elastic is attached to the performance flare.

Abstract: Garments may include targeted vent or heat retention zones including openings or heat insulation areas in the fabric of various different sizes. The locations and sizes of these openings or heat insulation areas, at least in part, may be determined based on a thermal profile of a body from which the garment is designed. For example, openings or heat insulation areas of a larger size may be provided in the garment at locations where the body typically releases a large amount of heat, and openings or heat insulation areas of smaller sizes may be provided at other locations, e.g., where the body releases less heat. Several thermal profiles may be collected and used to develop a collection of opening patterns, e.g., corresponding to specific body characteristics, body types, and/or ultimate end uses for the garment. Custom patterns may be determined and used in garments specially designed for individual users.

Abstract: A drying device for artificial hair fibers which maintains complete airflow around all sides of the fibers by providing a ventilated surface for the hair fibers to rest on and forces air flow around the fibers being dried.

Abstract: A package assembly for a hair extension including an attachment element and hairs extending therefrom, including a box portion having a back wall, a top wall and opposed bottom wall extending from a top edge and a bottom edge of the back wall, respectively, and a pair of side walls extending from opposed side edges of the back wall. A retainer portion including a first panel having a top end, a bottom end, and a pair of side edges extending therebetween, wherein the attachment element of the hair extension is attached to the top end of the first panel and the hairs extend along the first panel to its bottom end which is curved upwardly toward the top end of the first panel, and the retainer portion is slidably received within the box portion.

Abstract: A support for holding individual eyelash extensions includes a tray that is configured to be positioned on the back of an individual's hand and/or wrist, as well as an attachment member associated with the tray to secure the tray in place on the back of the individual's hand and/or wrist. The tray includes a surface for holding individual eyelash extensions. More specifically, the surface may be configured to receive a strip that carries individual eyelash extensions and to cause the individual eyelash extensions to fan out in a manner that makes them easy to individually grasp. Methods for applying eyelash extensions to a person's natural eyelashes are also disclosed.

Abstract: Implementations of a head covering article are provided. The head covering article includes an edge portion configured to rest on a wearer's forehead and a pad configured to cover a portion of the wearer's forehead. In some implementations, the bottom edge of the pad is aligned with a portion of the edge portion of the material to create a padded edge portion. In some implementations, the corners of the pad are rounded. Either of these implementations may reduce or prevent impressions from being formed horizontally across the wearer's forehead.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device that will consist of two visors attached to a frame that will connect directly to any type of hoodie or like shape device.

Abstract: A system for a full-brimmed hat capable of accommodating a headset includes a full-brimmed hat and a headset. The full-brimmed hat allows users to simultaneously wear the headset and obtain full protection from harmful sun rays while also providing shielding from the sunlight. The full-brim is designed with brim joints which are adjusted by fasteners. The brim joints open the holes on the sides of the full-brimmed hat, and the earpieces of the headset are placed in the holes. The frame of the headset rests on top of the full-brimmed hat, which accommodates both a large headset and a small headset.

Abstract: A protective hood may comprise a piece of fabric formed to completely cover a user's head and neck, an eye hole defined in the hood, and a pair of glasses coupled to the interior edges of the eye hole. A garment may comprise a piece of fabric forming a hood to be placed over a head of a user, an opening defined in the hood at a position of the user's eyes, and an internal frame coupled to the edge of the opening comprising a nose piece to rest on the user's nose, a pair of earpieces to rest on the user's ears and a transparent medium through which the user may see.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protective helmets used in activities where there is significant risk for head injuries. More specifically to helmets enhanced with a chin strap and multiple layers which are connected in such a way that compression and torsion forces applied to the helmet as a result of impact are significantly absorbed, reducing the risk of injury to the wearer's head.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the treatment of injuries or pain associated with the head or central nervous system. The present embodiment utilizes a head covering that is activated to produce an endothermic reaction to draw heat from, or apply cold to, the head and central nervous system. Layers are used to accomplish different applications and colors are used to associate with selected sport teams colors or camouflaged as may be required in a battlefield environment.

Abstract: A method for forming a seamless knitted abutment may include a joining thread. The joining thread may extend between a first portion and a second portion in a first orientation. The joining thread may be tensioned and bring the first portion and the second portion together. The first portion and the second portion may be then oriented in a second orientation.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper assembly with an upper and an upper covering member. The upper covering member includes a lighting panel layer capable of illuminating the upper covering member. A majority of the upper covering member may be configured to illuminate.

Abstract: Footwear for an individual such as a cyclist is provided with a performance measurement device for measuring the individual's performance. A first exemplary article of such footwear includes a shoe in combination with an optional means for substantially immobilizing the shoe to a pedal of a cycle, e.g., a cleat, and the performance measurement device. A second exemplary article of such footwear is a sock in combination with the measurement device. Typically, the measurement device is embedded or located within the footwear and is not mounted to an exterior surface, e.g., the bottom sole surface, of the footwear.

Abstract: Comfort element (1) for a sports shoe innerboot, comprising at least one thermoformable foam having at least two zones of different thickness and forming at least one face of the comfort element with zones (4 to 8) in relief, which is able to form at least part of a layer of the wall of a sports shoe innerboot, characterized in that the product of the thickness times the density of the comfort element (1) differs between these at least two zones of different thickness.

Abstract: An insole which provides cushioning and support to a user's foot subjected to ground forces and/or differing weather conditions encountered during active sports, for example triathlons, is herein disclosed. The insole comprises a base having a bottom side which defines recesses adapted to receive pads and pods having particular properties. The location and materials of the various pads and pods work together to provide ankle and foot stabilization, enhanced cushioning features, and resistance to insole movement during shoe operation.

Abstract: A high-heeled shoe for a human foot which enables a person wearing it to stand and walk in an anatomically correct (suitable) position, i.e. to walk just like when she walks with heelless flat shoes; enables the body to stand in balance and the foot to rest on all points. The high-heeled shoe is formed with a curving inclined supporting sole which extends into the heel with the curve being adjusted with arctangent values and a correction factor and toe and heel angles appropriate for a human foot to provide perfect conformity with the human foot for straight body posture suitable to anatomy.

Abstract: A shoe comprising a shoe insole for receiving a foot and shoe outsole for ground engagement by the wearer of the shoe, the outsole including a plurality of discrete wear depth indicator datums indicative of outsole wear at each such datum, the datums being arranged at positions below the foot prone to wear, such as under the heel, to thereby provide a visual indication of wear over time at each such datum. The invention also extends to a method of analysing the wear pattern of the wear indication datums of a shoe, including the steps of providing a reference 3D geometry of the sole of the unworn shoe on a computer, thereafter uploading subsequent 3D geometry of the sole of the shoe at intervals during the life of the shoe and comparing such geometry with the reference to thereafter ascertain the wear pattern across the sole for the wearer of the shoe.

Abstract: An improved article of footwear and a related method of manufacture are provided. The article of footwear can include a sole construction including a midsole and an outsole that are configured to promote the natural motion of the wearer's foot and conformance to the ground. The sole construction can additionally include an insole construction having enhanced flexibility in the forefoot region to further accommodate dorsi-flexion and plantar-flexion of the wearer's foot. The related method of manufacture provides the assembly of an article of footwear having these and other features, which can be suitable for athletic wear, outdoor wear and casual wear by adults, adolescents and small children.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mould for producing soles of footwear, and to the sole produced by said mould, which includes a moulding surface consisting of a plurality of recesses and projections forming protuberances, inside the sole, that compress and bend during the footstep, where the projections are inclined in relation to the surface of the footstep, said projections being designed and separated such that they are formed only by moulding, since it is not possible to insert a machining tool in the separation between said projections nor is it possible to machine the recesses between the projections.

Abstract: A sole structure that includes at least one auxetic structure and methods of making are disclosed. A sole structure includes a sole having an upper surface and a base surface. The base surface includes a ground contacting surface and a base surface. The base surface is closer to the upper surface than the ground contacting surface. An auxetic structure is integrally formed into the base surface.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a midsole connected to the upper, and an outsole connected to the midsole. The midsole includes a platform extending along a perimeter portion of the midsole and a lattice structure integrally formed with the platform, the lattice structure including a network of laths.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a performance enhancing shoe sole that includes an anterior support structure and a posterior support structure that are connected by a first support structure. The anterior support structure and posterior support structure are flexible bent spring structures. The first support structure provides a plantar interface that includes a midfoot arch. The shoe sole is positionable in a shoe to provide shock absorption and controlled energy return from the posterior support structure to the first support structure. The shoe sole is an interconnected bent spring system that can be a single ribbon of flexible material defining multiple pivot angles or a multi-layered cantilevered flexible bent spring. The shoe sole can also include inserts that dampen shock.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a support structure for an article of footwear, which may include upper and lower support elements, upper and lower members, a compression element disposed between the upper and lower members, and a torsion element. A vertical force applied to the upper support element compresses the compression element, rotationally displaces in a first direction the upper member relative to the lower member, rotationally displaces in the first direction a second portion of the torsion element relative to a first portion of the torsion element, deflects a torsion loading portion of the torsion element, and moves the upper member vertically toward the lower member. Upon release of the force, the torsion loading portion rotationally displaces in a second direction opposite to the first direction the second portion of the torsion element relative to the first portion. Embodiments of methods of manufacturing a support structure are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sole structure that includes at least one auxetic structure and methods of making are disclosed. A sole structure includes a plate, a first cleat, and an auxetic structure. The plate has an upper surface and a lower surface. The first cleat extends from the lower surface, the first cleat having a first height and having a first tip surface. The auxetic structure has an inner surface affixed to the lower surface and having an outer surface. The inner surface is constrained by the lower surface. The outer surface is spaced closer to the lower surface than to the first tip surface.