Abstract: The invention concerns synthetic nutritional compositions for infants and young children up to the age of thirty-six months, particularly infant formulae and growing-up milks. The compositions vary according to the age and the sex of the infant or young child.

Abstract: The invention concerns synthetic nutritional formulations, particularly milk based compositions, for infants and children. The compositions are especially adapted to the age of the child, younger or older than three months. The invention further relates to administration of these compositions for promoting the healthy establishment of cognitive function in infant boys and girls and in young boys and girls up to the age of thirty-six months.

Abstract: A nutritional composition including an oxidizable oil and rosmarinic acid is provided. The rosmarinic acid protects the flavor and aroma of the nutritional composition by reducing oxidation of the oxidizable oil and reducing or otherwise masking off-flavors and aromas.

Abstract: This is a process to make a shelf-stable, liquid, ready-to-drink, aseptic nutritional formula for the treatment of PKU, tyrosinemia or other errors of metabolism. The liquid nutritional formula has caseino-glyco-macropeptide as the primary protein source and complementary essential amino acids to complete the requirement profile. The beverage also includes vitamins and minerals sufficient to meet daily requirements. When used as a complete diet, the nutritional formula includes a carbohydrate source and a fat source. The nutritional formula has a pleasant taste.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for causing attrition to an outer surface of a food product to provide a removed portion of the food product and a remainder of the food product. In a first aspect, an abrasive stream contacts the outer surface of the food product, thereby separating at least a portion of the outer surface of the food product from the remainder of the food product to provide the removed portion of the food product. In a second aspect, the apparatus comprises a product positioner to position the food product in an attrition zone and a nozzle for discharging the abrasive stream into contact with the food product in the attrition zone. The abrasive stream can be food grade and can comprise a food grade fluid and a food grade abrasive, for example, air and salt, respectively.

Abstract: A method of treating tobacco stalks for use in tobacco cut filler comprises the steps of: breaking up the tobacco stalks to form tobacco stalk segments; conditioning the tobacco stalk segments to increase the moisture content; and rolling the tobacco stalk segments to form tobacco stalk flakes having a rolled thickness of between 0.05 millimetres and 0.5 millimetres. Preferably, during the rolling step, the tobacco stalk segments are rolled between two counter-rotating rollers rotating at different speeds to each other.

Abstract: A tobacco composition for use in a smoking article or a smokeless tobacco composition is provided, the composition including a component derived from a seed of the Nicotiana species. The component can be a seed of the Nicotiana species or a portion thereof in particulate form or in the form of seed isolate derived from a seed of the Nicotiana species. In certain embodiments, the seed isolate is in the form of a chemically transformed seed isolate, the chemical transformation being selected from hydrogenation, acid/base reaction, hydrolysis, thermal treatment, and enzymatic treatment. The invention also provides smoking articles and smokeless tobacco compositions that include the seed components described herein, and methods for preparing a component derived from a seed of the Nicotiana species for addition to a tobacco composition.

Abstract: A smoking article includes a smokable material and a filter downstream of the smokable material. The filter includes activated carbon material having a BET of between 1000 and 2000 m2/g and exhibiting less particle breakthrough than granulated coconut shell derived activated carbon currently used for filters of smoking articles.

Abstract: A smoking article is provided, including a combustible heat source having a front portion and a rear portion; an aerosol-forming substrate downstream of the rear portion of the combustible heat source; and a wrapper circumscribing the front portion and the rear portion of the combustible heat source. The wrapper is in contact with the rear portion of the combustible heat source. All or part of the front portion of the combustible heat source is of reduced diameter compared to the rear portion of the combustible heat source so that the wrapper is radially spaced from all or part of the front portion of the combustible heat source by an air gap of at least about 0.5 mm.

Abstract: There is provided in the present application an electronic cigarette, including a block provided on an atomizer outer electrode and a slot provided on a battery rod outer electrode, with a positioning member for positioning the block being provided in the slot. In the electronic cigarette according to the present application, the positioning member is provided in the slot of a battery rod electrode such that, after the block of an atomizer electrode enters in the slot, the positioning member exerts a force on the block to position the block, thereby avoiding a return rotation of the atomizer, further avoiding a looseness and separation between the atomizer and the battery rod, and bringing a better usage experience to users.

Abstract: A battery rod and an electronic cigarette are provided. The batter rod includes a battery cartridge, a battery accommodated in the battery cartridge, and a connection unit inserted at one end of the battery cartridge and for connecting with an atomizer. A charging assembly used to electronically connecting with a charger is inserted at one end of the battery cartridge away from the connection unit, and includes an internal electrode, an insulation holder inserted inside the battery cartridge, an insulation ring and an external electrode. The insulation ring is sleeved on an outer circumferential surface of the internal electrode. The external electrode is sleeved on an outer circumferential surface of the insulation ring. The internal electrode and the external electrode are electronically connected to two electrodes of the battery, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of a porous ceramic material, which includes the following steps: mixing a silicate material and a porogen to obtain a premix, wherein the silicate material includes sodium silicate and other compounds being at least one selected from the group consisting of oxides, nitrides, and carbides; drying the premix to obtain a silicate aggregate; mixing the silicate aggregate and an adhesive to obtain an injection molding material, wherein in a weight percentage, the silicate aggregate is in the range of from 50% to 60%, the adhesive is in the range of from 40% to 50%; injection molding the injection molding material to obtain a green body; and degumming and calcinating the green body successively to obtain the porous ceramic material.

Abstract: An atomization assembly configured to be combined with a battery assembly to form an electronic cigarette comprises a mouthpiece and a body detachable with the mouthpiece. The body includes an open end to discharge smoke into the mouthpiece, an oil storage cavity for storing tobacco oil is defined inside the body, a receiving groove is defined at the open end, an filler hole connected to the oil storage cavity is defined on a bottom wall of the receiving groove, and an elastomeric seal for sealing up the filler hole is received in the receiving groove. By implementing the filler hole, it is easier to add the tobacco oil, and by implementing the elastomeric seal, the tobacco oil can be avoided leaking out. Further, the atomization assembly is provided with simple structure, compact connection and easy assembly.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette with a limited service life includes a battery, a switch assembly and an atomizer, and further includes a control module and a smoking trigger module. The control module includes a counting sub-module and a main control sub-module; the counting sub-module is connected to the main control sub-module, and is configured to record the number of puffs according to a monitoring signal transmitted from the smoking trigger module to the main control sub-module; and the main control sub-module is connected to the battery, the switch assembly and the smoking trigger module, and is configured to control the electronic cigarette according to the number of puffs and the monitoring signal, and permanently disable the electronic cigarette in a case that the number of puffs reaches a preset value.

Abstract: A battery assembly for an electronic cigarette, an electronic cigarette and a control method therefore are provided. The battery assembly includes a microcontroller which is connected to a battery and an atomisation assembly, and hence the battery and the atomisation assembly may form a current loop. The microcontroller is also respectively connected to a high voltage end and a low voltage end of a heating wire of the atomisation assembly via different pins. The microcontroller can obtain parameters from the heating wire via the various pins, and thereby determine a resistance value of the heating wire. When it is determined that the resistance value of the heating wire exceeds a predetermined resistance range, the microcontroller controls to open a circuit connected between the battery and the heating wire.

Abstract: The object of the invention finds application in the field of clothing, and more precisely in the shirts with the neck ready to use of the tie. Very often the shirt is worn without a tie and with open neck. The aesthetic result is decidedly inelegant. The idea is to solve the need for freedom of movement of the neck and at the same time to maintain a formal elegance. The invention addresses this need with an accessory, applicable to normal shirts, using the slot and the little button in the neck. The accessory is a visible link with significant aesthetic value. The accessory is made from a button (1), a lanyard shot to double back on it-self (twisted pair) (2), two sliders (3). The pair, to length, is the flexible element that brings together the button and two sliders, hooks up to the shirt stud (5) and acts as a spacer between the stud and the slot of the neck. The sliders run on twisted and tighten the accessory to the stud (5) and to the slot (4) of the neck.

Abstract: A passage in first fabric of a garment has a substantially rectangular opening sufficient to pass a hand or foot, the opening having a length between a first and a second edge, and a width between a third and a fourth edge, a first flap of fabric joined continuously along the third edge, and from the third edge continuously along the first and second, a second flap of fabric joined continuously along the fourth edge, and from the fourth edge continuously along the first and second edges, the second flap of fabric overlapping the first flap of fabric for at least a portion of the width, wherein a passage is formed between the overlapped flaps, through the substantially rectangular opening, from one side of the first fabric of the garment to the opposite side of the first fabric of the garment.

Abstract: A sports trouser is provided, comprising: a trouser portion having a waistband portion (11) from which a bifurcated leg portion (12) depends; and a halter portion (13) extending from the waistband portion to loop, when worn, around the back of the neck of the wearer, thereby to apply an upward force to the waistband portion, wherein the halter portion is anchored to the waistband portion so as to apply force at at least two positions arranged on either side of the body sagittal plane each being rearward of the body coronal plane, the halter portion being anchored so as to extend to the neck crossing the body coronal plane beneath the arms of the wearer. The trouser may thereby be more convenient to don and doff, and may thereby be more comfortable to wear.

Abstract: A hands-free bra tool kit system is disclosed for removing milk from the human breast while attaining privacy, comprising: a breast pump strap, nursing cover and transformable fabric piece. The breast pump strap requires a user to wear a nursing bra in order to securely attach the breast pump flanges and bottles. It comprises alligator clips, plu buttons, lanyard end cords, ring connector, and toggle button cords. A user can attach the breast pump strap to the nursing bra and insert the breast pump flanges and bottles to the strap around the breast nipple. This creates a vacuum suction thereby allowing breast milk to flow into a baby bottle; Or a user can breast feed a baby directly. The fabric piece is also used as a cover and can transform into a storage bag to hold all items for a user.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a protective apparatus that includes an impact shell and an impact attenuating component, which is less rigid than the impact shell. The impact attenuation component may include a series of channels or grooves on a posterior side, facing away from the impact shell.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases.

Abstract: A sport equipment for absorbing and dispersing, at least in part, an impact force, thereby reducing the impact force. The sport equipment can be a helmet having an outer shell, an inner shell, and a tensile sheet located between the outer and inner shells. The outer shell includes an interior side featuring a plurality of outer shell detents extending out therefrom. The inner shell includes an exterior side featuring a plurality of inner shell detents extending toward the outer shell. The tensile sheet is configured to dissipate and redirect, randomly directed impact force applied to the outer shell, to a tensile loading directed along a respective longitudinal axis of the tensile sheet. The outer and inner shells are in a spaced apart relationship with and movable to each other. The outer shell detents extend toward the inner shell.

Abstract: A torso load distribution assembly. The torso load distribution assembly includes one or more plate portions and a plate engaging member. The one or more plate portions includes a body having a front surface, a rear surface and a side surface. The side surface joins the front surface to the rear surface. The body includes a plurality of body portions that are spaced apart from a substantially central body portion. The plate engaging member includes a body having central body portion, a first body portion connected to the central body portion and a second body portion connected to the central body portion. Each of the first body portion and the second body portion that attach to the plurality of body portions of the one or more plate portions.

Abstract: A fashionable versatile mask garment made of a plurality of layered materials conceals a respiratory filter element releasably retained within, and as part of the garment, to protect a wearer's nose and mouth from airborne particulates. Two right and left upper straps and two right and left lower connectors extend outwardly from each of the opposing side edges, contain engaging mechanisms to secure garment at the wearer's lower-face, head, and neck. For versatility in purpose, the mask garment is adaptable from a first alternative position as a mask, into a second alternative position as a neck warmer, or a third alternative position as a head cover, while continuing to contain the filter element in a concealed state so as to be accessible to a wearer at a moment's notice. Its function as a fashionable versatile mask garment with a concealable capability, is accomplished by using design methods, sewing techniques, embellishment and fabric applications common to casual and professional fashion attire.

Abstract: Easily wearable and removable garments are disclosed. The garments are designed to be easily put on and removed by a wearer having a condition, such as a shoulder, neck, or back injury that causes the wearer difficulty in putting on or removing a conventional torso-covering garment. The garments disclosed may be comprised of a neckline, left and right shoulder portions, left and right fastening devices configured to allow opening and closing of a corresponding shoulder separation, a back portion, and a back fastening device configured to allow opening and closing of the back separation. The garments disclosed allow a health care professional, such as a physician or physical therapist, to easily access a wearer's injury to examine or provide treatment to the wearer.

Abstract: Undergarments that are configured to be worn by a patient during a medical procedure is described. For example, this document provides undergarments that covers the patient's genitalia while leaving the patient's hip area unobstructed to facilitate a medical procedure that requires hip access.

Abstract: A skin care mask glove is disclosed. The skin care mask glove comprises a glove portion. The glove portion includes an opening section, a hand section, a thumb section and a set of finger sections. The opening section includes an opening configured for receiving a hand and a tightening strap for tightening the opening section after a hand is inserted. The thumb section includes a first perforated line and a removable thumb end-portion. Each of the finger sections includes a second perforated line and a removable finger end-portion. The removable finger end-portions are connected via connector fabric. The glove portion is constructed having, among other things, a first outer layer, a first inner layer and a layer of a first skin care product.

Abstract: A garment includes a lower garment of pant portion, and an upper garment having an elastic bellyband portion having first fastening elements and/or camisole portion having second fastening elements. Each of the first fastening elements of the bellyband portion is adapted to engage releasably a corresponding one of the second fastening elements of the camisole portion. The bellyband portion is attached to the pant portion is neither accommodating nor compressing.

Abstract: An adaptable garment having a torso portion with a neck opening that is adapted to encircle the wearer's neck and a sleeve portion for encircling the wearer's arms, a hood with a top portion, a rear portion, and two opposing side portions with the top portion of the hood adapted to at least partially cover the top surface of the wearer's head, a rear portion attached to the top portion and to the neck opening of the torso portion of the garment, and the opposing side portions being attached to the rear portion and the top portion of the hood, and a channel portion positioned within the interior of the lower rear area of the hood and the two opposing side portions extending from a first forward facing aperture around the wearer's neck to a second forward facing aperture for accommodating one or more fashion accessories around the wearer's neck area.

Abstract: A spectator celebration system includes a plurality of celebration devices, each having a belt selectively attached to a user's waist and an emblem mounted to the belt. An electronics compartment coupled to the emblem defines an interior area for holding a battery and a controller electrically connected to the battery is programmed with light and sound data. A plurality of lights in data communication with the controller is spaced apart on the belt. A speaker is operatively coupled to one of the emblem or belt and electrically connected to the controller such that the speaker emits sound data when actuated by the controller. A toggle switch is in data communication with the controller and electrically connected to the plurality of lights for manual control over light actuation. A receiver is in data communication with the controller for selectively receiving an activation signal from a remote transmitter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clothing item (1?), in particular a jacket or a pair of trousers, in particular a motorcycle jacket for motorcyclists, including a chamber (4?) for accommodating a body part (2?) of a wearer of the clothing item (1?), in particular a leg or an upper body, and including an outer material (3?) which encloses the chamber (4?) externally at its circumference, and including a substantially breathable, wind-resistant and waterproof membrane (5?, 6?) which is arranged at the internal side of the outer material (3?), wherein the membrane (5?, 6?) is fastened with a fixed membrane portion (5, 5?) internally on the outer material (3, 3?) and extends with the fixed membrane portion (5?) over part of the circumference of the chamber (4?). It is proposed that the membrane (5?, 6?) with a loose membrane portion (6?) is not fastened to the outer material (3?).

Abstract: Waistbands and wristbands include separable clasps suitable to join woven Paracord around a user's waist or wrist. Matching clasp pieces are attached to opposite ends of single lengths of woven Paracord and magnetically snap together and hold firm until twisted by the user or pulled apart by excess hauling force applied to the woven Paracord. Side slippage between matching magnetic plates of the clasps are textured with indentations and matching protrusions to control such slipping. In particular, such indentations and matching protrusions are concave and convex oval cones of matching height and base. These cones impart a ramping leverage effect that translates lateral movements into separating forces that both assist a user in dismounting the clasp by twisting and in the predicable and controllable release of the clasp subjected to longitudinal single-vector excess hauling force.

Abstract: A system for the professional preparation and implementation of eyelash and hair extension application which may include the use of chemically reduced bonding agents such as cyanoacrylate based adhesive, non-adhesive bonding gel, micro-fiber skin protection strips and staging pallets, brushless micro-applicators and tweezers including an affixed UV light source.

Abstract: A headgear accessory encompasses and encases the edge of a brim typically found on headgear such as a baseball cap. The elastically pliable band slips over and engages the upper and lower surfaces of the brim of a hat, encompassing the forward edge of the brim, and extending longitudinally along the curvilinear length of the brim. A channel runs the longitudinal length of the band which includes an area void of material and is configured to accept and secure the edge of the brim. As the surfaces of the channel expand apart to accept the edge of the brim, the brand is elastically deformed creating a normal force between the band and the respective surfaces of the brim. The normal force combined with the applicable coefficient of friction and other mechanical/structural configurations results in a frictional force that secures the band to the brim of the headgear.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hat. In particular, to a hat adapted for clearance around the ears.

Abstract: A helmet including a lighting system integrated into said helmet, the lighting system comprising a first layer; light emitting means mounted to said first layer; controller means mounted to said first layer for controlling said light emitting means; wiring means for linking said light emitting means to said controller means; a second layer fixably attached to said first layer thereby providing an area between said first and second layer for said light emitting means, controller means, and wiring means; power means fixably attached to said second layer for powering said controller and light emitting means; and operating means functionally linked to said controller means for operating said controller means. The application also discloses lighting system contained in a shell that that can be attached to an existing helmet. This application also discloses a lighting system contained in a flexible material that can be fitted onto an existing helmet.

Abstract: Sensor module for sensing forces to the head of an individual and wirelessly transmitting signals corresponding thereto for analysis, tracking and/or reporting the sensed forces.

Abstract: A helmet comprising an energy absorbing layer (2) and a sliding facilitator (5) is provided. The sliding facilitator is provided inside of the energy absorbing layer (2). A method of manufacturing a helmet comprising a sliding facilitator is further provided. The method comprising the steps of: providing an energy absorbing layer in the mould, and providing a sliding facilitator contacting the energy absorbing layer.

Abstract: A device for removably connecting a lining layer to an inner shock-absorbing portion of a helmet, mainly made of foam is disclosed. The device includes a first element constrainable to the lining layer and a second element constrainable to the inner shock-absorbing portion. The second element has a threaded portion that can be inserted by screwing it in the foam of the inner shock-absorbing portion. The device also includes means for the mechanical snap-fit coupling between the first and the second element.

Abstract: Systems and methods of a safety helmet for protecting the human head against repetitive impacts, moderate impacts and severe impacts so as to significantly reduce the likelihood of both translational and rotational brain injury and concussions may be provided. The helmet may include an outer shell, an outer liner disposed within and coupled to the outer shell, and an inner liner disposed within and coupled in spaced opposition to the outer liner by a damper array. The damper array may allow for omnidirectional movement of the inner liner relative to the outer liner and the outer shell.

Abstract: A lid liner adapted for use as an add-on for a garment such as a hat or cap. The inventive lid liner is a removable multilayer construction of absorbent material adapted for easy manual removal without the use of scissors or tools of any kind. The lid liner includes: a first wicking layer, a second absorbent layer, a third water repellent layer and a fourth adhesive layer for retaining the layer of absorbent material between a wearer and the garment. The first, second, third and fourth layers are disposed in adjacent parallel relation whereby the first layer has first and second edges thereof that extend at least partially over the second and third layers and terminate on and are secured by the fourth adhesive layer. The material is positioned in the cap or hat to absorb perspiration from the wearer and thereby protect the garment.

Abstract: A footwear heel 40, including a storage cavity 32 provided within the heel 40; the cavity 32 provided for storing an item. The cavity 32 includes an access opening 52 providing access to the storage cavity 32 through the inside of an associated item of footwear 36. A cover 50 is provided for covering the access opening 52. The cavity 32 is formed in the heel 40 during manufacture of the heel 40 by providing at least one of a surround and a last within one of a footwear heel mould and a footwear sole mould, and then adding a heel material in a fluid form into the mould about at least one of the surround and last.

Abstract: A shoe in form of a slipper or sandal, includes a body 100 adapted to have a first fluid casing 12 and a second fluid casing 14, each having an elastic property, embedded in the front and rear portions of the body, respectively, and an instep strap 120 supported to the body in such a way as to be rotated in a specific section. A rotating shaft 16 is rotated in conjunction with the instep strap, and it includes a first connecting portion connected to the first fluid casing and a second connecting portion connected to the second fluid casing and an internal passage having respective check ball seating portions formed on the inside of the first and the second connecting portions, and with check ball received in the internal passage. When the rotating shaft is inclined by rotation of the rotating shaft, the check ball closely adheres to any one of the check ball seating portions by gravity or buoyancy and regulates a fluid flow to any one of the first and the second connecting portions.

Abstract: Boot covers are created as a way to change the way a cowboy boot looks by covering the worn out or old shaft with a decorative cover that is easily pulled on and taken off. This is a practical way to make boots seem new again if they are worn out and old. The boot covers, made of stretch fabric, are worn along with the cowboy boot and a heel strap unit. The heel strap unit made of stretch fabric provides stability to the boot cover with the cowboy boot. Stretch fabric allows for the boot cover to be pulled directly over the cowboy boot for a snug and proper fit without any hooks, or other attachments to fit well. The stretch fabric is then secured at the bottom of the boot with the heel strap unit which snaps closed on the exterior side of the elongated hollow shaft unit.

Abstract: A thin footbed having incorporated spring structure that can adapt to a person's gait to avoid injuries and has minimal heel center pressure for prolonged comfort. The spring structure is made a carbon fiber and textile fabric hybrid material for high energy absorption capacity to prevent injuries from hard surface impacts.

Abstract: A sole structure for a sport shoe is proposed that can increase accelerating force during activities and achieve quick movements. A sole assembly 1 for an indoor shoe includes a sole body 2 formed of a soft elastic member and a plate-like member 3 that is disposed at a position right under the first to fourth distal phalanx DP1-DP4 of the foot on a foot sole contact surface 2A of the sole body 2 and that has a higher hardness than that of the sole body 2. The plate-like member 3 extends arcuately substantially in the foot width direction along the toes and has a narrow part 3C of a short length in the foot length direction at a region between the first toe and the second toe.

Abstract: A shoe device comprises a padded portion, an adhesive applied to one side of the padded portion and a covering for the adhesive. The device can be adhered to an inner surface of a shoe or to an external surface, such as the sole of the shoe as a friction or non-slip device. The shoe device can come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and can be adhered and removed.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole and an upper at least partially formed of a textile element. The textile element includes a yarn matrix having a plurality of interlocked strands oriented in predetermined directions. A structural element may be captured within the matrix at selected locations. In operation, the matrix is stitched onto a temporary substrate. The substrate is removed and the article coupled to a sole structure to form the article of footwear.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole and an upper at least partially formed of [a textile element. The textile element includes a yarn matrix having a plurality of interlocked strands oriented in predetermined directions. A structural element may be captured within the matrix at selected locations. In operation, the matrix is stitched onto a temporary substrate. The substrate is removed and the article coupled to a sole structure to form the article of footwear.

Abstract: A lace-retention unit in the form of a retention clip or plate is configured to maintain retention of a shoe lace. The clip or plate includes a plurality of barbs.