Abstract: The invention relates to tobacco substitutes, and specifically to tobacco-free smoking compositions, and is principally intended for smoking using a hookah.

Abstract: The present invention describes the flat smoking pipe with advanced smoking effect. The invented smoking pipe offers the means for making a full draw of the low temperature smoke into the lungs using minimal suction effort.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods comprising receiving, from an input device, a first signal indicating a desired rate of flow of vapor to each of at least two tubes of an electronic vapor device, receiving, from the input device, a second signal indicating a selection of whether each of the at least two tubes is to receive vapor from a first vaporizable material or a second vaporizable material, and causing the electronic vaporization device to provide vapor to each of the at least two tubes from the respective selected vaporizable materials at the desired rate of flow.

Abstract: A battery rod according to the present application includes a main body having one end arranged with a connecting member configured to fit an atomizer and the other end arranged with an end cap. A first battery sleeve and a second battery sleeve are coaxially sleeved on an outer periphery of the main body, and outer peripheral surfaces of the first battery sleeve and the second battery sleeve constitute an outer peripheral surface of the battery rod. The first battery sleeve is a metallic member, and the second battery sleeve is a non-metallic member. The first battery sleeve and the second battery sleeve have a light whole weight while ensuring the structural stability of the electronic cigarette, thereby improving touch feeling of the electronic cigarette. An electronic cigarette with the battery rod is further provided.

Abstract: A sampling device for tasting different types of liquid smoke, the device comprising a central fixed member adapted to receive a heating element for vaporizing liquid smoke and a circular tray comprising a plurality of compartments loadable with different types of liquid smoke, the circular tray is rotatable around the central fixed member. The device further comprises a dipper arm pivotally mounted on the central fixed member for transferring liquid smoke from plurality of compartments to the heating element upon rotation of the circular tray and a base chamber adapted to receive vaporized liquid smoke from the central fixed member through a plurality of holes for sampling.

Abstract: A capsule for an aerosol-generating device is provided, including a shell including a base and at least one side wall extending from the base, the shell containing an aerosol-forming substrate; and a lid sealed on the at least one side wall for forming a sealed capsule, wherein the base includes a recess extending into said shell along the longitudinal axis for receiving a heater of an aerosol-generating device. An aerosol-generating device is also provided, including a power supply; at least one heater; a cavity for receiving the capsule containing the aerosol-forming substrate; and a mouthpiece including a piercing element for piercing the lid of the capsule, wherein the at least one heater is configured to be insertable into a recess of the capsule. An aerosol-generating system including the aerosol-generating device and the capsule is also provided.

Abstract: At least one example embodiment discloses a non-combustible smoking element including a pre-vapor formulation reservoir element configured to contain a pre-vapor formulation material, a pre-vapor heating element coupled to the pre-vapor formulation reservoir element and configured to heat at least a portion of the pre-vapor formulation material into a vapor and provide the vapor to a channel, a tobacco heating element configured to heat at least a portion of tobacco and generate an aroma and a tobacco housing configured to contain the tobacco and provide the aroma to the channel.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus comprising an audio connector configured to be received by and to receive a signal from an audio socket of an electronic device, a power connector configured to be coupled to and to transmit a power signal to a vapor device, and an adapter electrically coupled to the audio connector and the power connector and configured to convert a signal received via the audio connector into a power signal to be provided to the power connector.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heating module of an electronic cigarette atomizer, comprising a ceramic rod (20), a connecting element (21) and a heating wire (22), wherein the heating wire (22) is wound around the ceramic rod (20), the connecting element (21) is connected to two ends of the heating wire (22) respectively, and the ceramic rod (20) is of a hollow micro-porous structure. After the heating module is powered on, heat energy produced by the heating wire (22) is evenly distributed on the ceramic rod (20), the penetration speed of cigarette oil of an electronic cigarette is increased, automated production is facilitated, and the production costs are lowered.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an exemplary atomizer for coupling with a power supply to form an electronic cigarette. The atomizer includes a liquid supply and a connecting component. The liquid supply is configured for storing tobacco liquid. The connecting component is configured for connecting the liquid supply and the power supply. The connecting component includes a liquid conducting element and a heating element in contact with the liquid conducting element. The connecting component has a first end and an opposite second end. The first end is configured for connecting the liquid supply, and the second end is configured for connecting the power supply. The liquid supply is detachably engaged with the connecting component by snap fit.

Abstract: An eyeglasses holder on a shirt includes a horizontal strip of material and a gap formed between the strip of material and the shirt. The horizontal strip of material is coupled to a front side of a shirt with two couplings, and includes an unattached portion positioned between the two couplings. The gap extends continuously from a top edge of the strip of material to a bottom edge of the strip of material and has a width of between approximately ¼? and approximately ¾?. In some embodiments a horizontal gap is positioned within 1.5? of the button hole edge between a second button hole and a fourth button hole or within 1.5? of the button edge between the second button and the fourth button.

Abstract: A wireless push-up brasserie having unique construction providing lift and support is disclosed. A cup portion has innovative materials, fabric cuts, seams and layers providing push-up and push-in to a wearer's bust line. Further to the enhanced look, the invention also provides substantial comfort and feel. Specialized elastic bands are additionally included to shoulder straps and a chest strap providing lift similar to spring force. The invention also adds versatility to its design to include size adjustment and optional crisscrossed back straps or adjusted to be worn as a halter around the wearer's neck.

Abstract: A bra comprised of separate left and right breast support members where each breast support member comprises a section of flexible sheet material formed to define a concave cavity and having tabs projecting radially outwardly from the cavity rim. Each breast support member defines a rear facing surface encompassing the cavity and tabs, which carries a pressure sensitive adhesive for adhering to a user's skin. The concave cavity constitutes a cup for accommodating the user's breast while the tabs enable the user to readily manipulate the support member for optimally positioning the user's breast relative to the cut of a deep plunge garment.

Abstract: A breast support (10a, 10b, 50) for a garment or garment part is disclosed as including at least two support elements (12a, 12b, 14a, 14b, 16a, 16b, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60) pivotally engaged with each other.

Abstract: A cover up for trousers comprises a piece of clothing having two cover up legs, and wherein each of the cover up leg is configured so as to wrap around a front portion and side portions of a user's legs. The cover up for trousers has a plurality of hook or loop straps to tie it around a user's legs, and releasably attach onto complementary hook or loop attachment patches.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method providing an improved fly system for use in youth athletic apparel as well as other apparel. An embodiment of the improved fly system may be integrated into a pant and comprises a buckle arrangement consisting of a single D-ring, a belt feature with a hook or loop material patch, an anchor patch of hook or loop material positioned on the waist of the pant, and a hook and loop fly.

Abstract: Garments may include: (a) one garment portion having an air permeability of less than 550 ft3/min per ft2; and (b) another garment portion including one or more vented zones, wherein a material forming the vented zones has an air permeability of at least 550 ft3/min per ft2. The vented zones may extend along a center back portion and/or along at least one side portion of the garment. Methods for forming such garments may include: (a) providing one garment portion having an air permeability of less than 550 ft3/min per ft2; (b) providing another garment portion including at least one vented zone, wherein a material forming the vented zone has an air permeability of at least 550 ft3/min per ft2; and (c) forming a garment structure including these garment portions. The vented zones may extend along a center back portion and/or along at least one side portion of the garment structure.

Abstract: A sanitizing palm glove is provided. The palm glove of the present invention includes a film having a rubber elasticity. The film includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The film has a palm portion formed to cover a palm of a user, a plurality of finger pockets, each sized to fit a finger of a user within, and a thumb pocket sized to fit a thumb of a user within. A disinfectant is disposed on the film.

Abstract: Problem: To provide a shield and an eye protection method where it is possible to improve the convenience of handling. Resolution Means: A shield (1) for protecting the eyes of a user wearing a non-woven mask (2) is provided with an attachment section (E1) formed on a lower edge section (12) side of the shield (1), overlapping with the non-woven mask (2), and attached to the non-woven mask (2), and with an eye protection section (E2) formed on an upper edge section (11) side of the shield (1) and capable of protecting the eyes of the user, a linking section (20), which is fixed to be able to be attached and detached to and from the non-woven mask (2), being formed on the attachment section (E1).

Abstract: A hospital gown includes a sheet of material forming a body portion and having first and second end panels to overlap each other. A first pair of magnetic components are horizontally spaced and attached to the first end panel proximately to a top edge. A second pair of magnetic components are horizontally spaced and attached to the second end panel proximately to a top edge to correspond to and to magnetically adhere to the first pair of magnetic components when the first and second end panels are overlapped. The width of the overlap ensures coverage of the body for modesty. The magnetic components enable quick donning of the gown. In one or more embodiments, one or more sleeves are attached to the body portion. Each sleeve includes a shoulder access slit for introduction of medical device wires or fluid hoses.

Abstract: A hospital gown includes a sheet of material forming a body portion and having first and second end panels to overlap each other. A first pair of magnetic components are horizontally spaced and attached to the first end panel proximately to a top edge. A second pair of magnetic components are horizontally spaced and attached to the second end panel proximately to a top edge to correspond to and to magnetically adhere to the first pair of magnetic components when the first and second end panels are overlapped. The width of the overlap ensures coverage of the body for modesty. The magnetic components enable quick donning of the gown. In one or more embodiments, a pair of sleeves are attached to the body portion. Each sleeve includes a shoulder access slit for introduction of medical device wires or fluid hoses.

Abstract: An upper body undergarment with detachable handwears includes an undergarment arm sleeve, a hand cover garment, and a fabric-fastener as left and right arms of the upper body undergarment implement the same configuration within the respective components. The hand cover garment is removably attached with the undergarment arm sleeve through the fabric-fastener so that the user is able to attach or detach the hand cover garment upon his or her discretion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a necktie of the bow or bat type that is configured to contain at least one slit on at least one side. The presence of the slit permits tying of such bow tie in such a fashion as to achieve a symmetrical finish once tied.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a body wrap for wrapping around and along left and right appendages of a human body from a right end of the right appendage across the body to the left end of the left appendage. The body wrap includes an elongated elastic fabric band having a width of between 2? to 4?, the elastic fabric band being formed as opposite first and second looped portions having opposite first and second ends, respectively. The first and second looped sections are immovably coupled together at a center point between the first and second looped portions. The body wrap has a length extending from the first and second ends of the first and second looped sections, respectively, the length being substantially equal to a distance extending along the left and right appendages and across the body between the left and right ends of the left and right appendages, respectively.

Abstract: Systems and methods for anatomy shading and the garments that result therefrom are provided herein. More specifically, anatomy shading is any deliberate manipulation or addition of shading (a brightness gradient) to a garment in order to change the perceived shape of a wearer of the garment toward a desired appearance.

Abstract: An illuminated garment is provided including at least three panels including a flexible fabric back panel, a flexible fabric front panel, and a planar light panel. The flexible fabric back panel forms the interior of the garment to be positioned adjacent to a person's body. The flexible fabric front panel forms the exterior of the garment. The planar light panel produces light and is positioned between the back panel and front panel. Preferably, a blackout layer is positioned on the interior side of the front panel to be adjacent said light panel. The flexible fabric front panel includes one or more openings in the form of decorative designs which permit the passage of light from the planar light panel.

Abstract: An upper body apparel with concealed pouches includes an upper body garment, an opening, a concealed section, and a releasable fastener. The concealed section is positioned within the upper body garment, and the opening, which is positioned along a front pouch of the upper body garment, allows a wearer of the upper body garment to access the concealed section. The concealed section includes a left pocket, a right pocket, and at least one intermediary pocket so that the wear is able to store electronic device or any other personal items. The releasable fastener perimetrically positioned with the opening and allows the wear selectively open and close the opening upon wear's discretion.

Abstract: A loss prevention mechanism may be attached to an article of clothing to prevent the removal of the article and/or at least one covering worn by the child. One implementation has a first connector coupled to a first covering, the first connector having a connector capable of forming a connection with a second covering, and a second connector coupled to the first connector and the first covering, wherein the second covering is positioned in a proximity to the first covering. The covering(s) may be any number of type of covering including socks, shoes, gloves, mittens, hats, and the like. The coupling mechanism is easy to operate yet requires a combination of skills not often exhibited by young children. Further, the components are all interconnected thereby preventing separation of and choking on any of the components.

Abstract: A shirt and lower undergarment are disclosed that provide a system for keeping a shirt in a tucked-in position. The shirt having strips of fabric attached to the interior on the front, back and sides with snaps on the strips of fabric. The lower undergarment disclosed may also have snaps attached using strips of fabric, with the snaps on the undergarment positioned to receive the snaps on the shirt and hold the shirt in a tucked position.

Abstract: A hair attachment including a plurality of hair wefts attached to a base is provided.

Abstract: An adjustable hair piece includes a hair fixing band, a plurality of hair strands, a first detachable attaching portion, a pair of second detachable attaching portions, and one or two hair-fixing portions. The hair fixing band has a bottom surface and a top surface. The first detachable attaching portion is provided on the top surface of the hair fixing band. The pair of second detachable attaching portions are for being attached detachably to corresponding portions of the first detachable attaching portion. The one or two hair-fixing portions are connected to the pair of second detachable attaching portions and fix the adjustable hair piece to user's hairs. The pair of the second detachable attaching portions are detachably attached and fixed to the corresponding portions of the first detachable attaching portion with an adjustable length between the second detachable attaching portions. The hair-fixing portion may include an adjustable string or fine-toothed combs.

Abstract: An adhesive device for false eyelashes and false eyelash kit for reducing the feeling of irritation by foreign matter, producing more natural looking eyelashes, making processing easier and reducing the rate of occurrence of defective products, and false eyelash kit that includes said adhesive device for false eyelashes. The adhesive device for false eyelashes with one of the sides attached to the upper portion of the false eyelashes and the other side to the skin is made by solidifying the liquid phase adhesive with the special feature of any one of the stick type line, arc type line and dot configurations when viewed from the top. The lateral aspect of the adhesive device for false eyelashes with either stick type line or arc type line configuration has lateral aspect that is in any one of the shapes including circle, star shape, rectangle, oval shape, semi-circle, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon and octagon.

Abstract: False eyelash apparatus and methods for applying false eyelashes. A false eyelash holder for holding a false eyelash has a support member for supporting the false eyelash and is adjustable to cause inversion of the false eyelash from a convex shape to a substantially concave shape. An inverter-loader device is configured to receive the holder and operable to adjust the holder to cause the false eyelash inversion. An applicator for applying an inverted false eyelash to an eyelid may have a unitary structure or may be a clamp for gripping the inverted false eyelashes. The applicator is operable to carry the inverted false eyelash for allowing the applicator to roll the false eyelash lengthways onto an eyelid and allowing the rolling false eyelash to release from the applicator. The applicator may be disposable.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a mask on a user utilizes a head piece which the user dons over at least part of the face and which supports a separate mask such a Halloween mask to hold the mask in position relative to the eyes of the user

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a bespoke cap for covering and gathering dreadlocks. More specifically, two distinct fabric patterns are layered to form a cap. The first layer's fabric pattern is a crown having a front facing brim and a half oval cut into its rear surface. The crown provides a deep volume to accommodate a large amount of dreadlocks. The second layer is a five piece fabric pattern that is sewn onto and over the first layer. Both layers combine to provide an adjustable oval like aperture at the back of the cap, which allow dreadlocks to be covered and gathered naturally without being damaged. Top panels associated with the second layer have rear closing straps that cinch the aperture at an angle. Each top panel stretches and folds over the first layer's front facing brim to its underside, providing a stylish flat-cap appearance.

Abstract: A user-protection apparatus includes an elongated foam member configured to be resiliently deformable (at least in part). The elongated foam member is also configured to be force dispersive (at least in part). This is done in such a way that an impact force transmitted to the elongated foam member is dispersed (at least in part). The user-protection apparatus also includes a flexible sleeve configured to form an erected flexible U-shaped band in response to insertion (at least in part) of the elongated foam member into the flexible sleeve. This is done in such a way that the flexible sleeve urges (at least in part) the elongated foam member to resiliently deform (in use) as the elongated foam member is received (at least in part) in the flexible sleeve.

Abstract: An impact awareness device (IAD) may include an impact switch configured to transition from an open-circuit state to a close-circuit state when a force is exerted on the IAD in a first direction and exceeds a force threshold. The IAD may further include a headliner configured to couple with a protective headgear. The headliner may include a flexible band comprising one or more substrates configured to conform to a headband of the protective headgear, and an electronic circuit coupled to the flexible band and electrically coupled to the switch and wherein when the force threshold is exceeded the electronic circuit transmits an indication signal to provide an indication of the likelihood of a head and a vertebral column injuries when the indicator signal is received.

Abstract: A catcher's mask comprises a two-piece plastic shell composed of a rigid front shell and a rigid rear shell. The front and rear shells are connected by a strap harness attached to the front shell and have padding assemblies. The front shell has ventilation holes including dual ear holes positioned over the wearer's ears and a full jaw protector integrally formed as part of front shell. A wire faceguard is removably attached to the front shell extending over the ear holes. A front liner is installed in the brow area, crown area, and side areas of the front shell, a middle liner extending around the rear inner surface of the front shell, a suspended foam jaw pad, and a central chin pad. The rear shell has a concave padding assembly comprised of a concave TPU shock absorbing layer, and a nested concave comfort layer.

Abstract: A pivot-arm assembly is provided for attaching an ear cup to a mounting feature on an exterior of a helmet. The pivot-arm assembly comprises a mount configured to releasably couple to the mounting feature. A hinge is rotatable about a first axis and about a second axis. The hinge is coupled to a second end of the arm and disposed between the second end of the arm and the mount such that the first end of the arm is rotatable relative to the mount about the first axis and the first end of the arm is rotatable relative to the mount about the second axis. A biasing member is coupled to the arm and is configured to spring bias the first end of the arm relative to the mount in a rotatable direction about the second axis of the hinge.

Abstract: A headband for installation in a hat includes a strip of material including a wearing surface and an attachment surface. The attachment surface is configured to be secured to the hat and the wearing surface is moisture-wicking.

Abstract: An electricity shoe is disclosed, comprising a shoe body, comprising a shoe bottom, a heel disposed movably on the shoe bottom, and a shoe top-face disposed on a top face of the shoe bottom; an electricity mechanism, disposed at the heel of the show body and driven by the heel; and a chargeable battery, disposed within the shoe bottom and connected movably to the electricity generating mechanism. As such, an electricity generating mechanism may be driven by a heel portion of the shoe when a user wears and walks on the shoe, so that the electricity generating mechanism charges a chargeable battery and the efficacies of charging without requiring a power, energy saving and environmental protection may be achieved.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device used to change the visual appearance of the straps of a shoe. The interchangeable shoe device comprises an insole and a shoe base, wherein the insole is removably secured to the shoe base by one or more fasteners, such as a snap. The shoe base and insole each comprise a toe end opposing a heel end, wherein the heel ends are removably secured to one another so as to allow one or more front straps to be disposed there between.

Abstract: A ski boot comprising a lower part or shell, suitable for enclosing the user's foot and an upper part or cuff, suitable for enclosing the lower part of the skier's leg, wherein the cuff is hinged to the shell so as to rotate relative to the shell around hinges defining a rotation axis, forward, toward a tip of the boot, and backwards toward a heel of the boot, wherein the boot comprises fastening means suitable for selectively locking and/or unlocking the rotation of the cuff with respect to the shell depending on whether the user wants to switch from a skiing configuration to a walking configuration, respectively.

Abstract: A skate boot comprising an outer shell and an inner liner made of a first material and comprising an outer surface mounted to the inner surface of the outer shell, an inner surface adapted to contact the player's foot or a sock covering the player's foot, an ankle portion comprising a medial upper inner region and a lateral upper inner region, and an overlay at least partially covering one of the medial and lateral upper inner regions of the ankle portion of the inner liner, the overlay being made of a second material having more abrasion resistance than the first material of the inner liner.

Abstract: An improved article of footwear is disclosed herein. The footwear includes a midsole, an upper, and a support member. The midsole of the footwear contains a forefoot region, a heel region, a middle region. The midsole contains a medial recess and a lateral recess in the sidewall, and a central opening in the bottom surface, where the recesses and the central opening are in fluid communication with one another. The upper of the footwear is disposed on the midsole, but the bottom surface of the upper that is proximate to the central opening, the medial recess, and the lateral recess of the midsole is exposed. A support member is disposed on the bottom surface of the upper proximate to the central opening of the midsole. The support member is configured to extend from the bottom surface of the upper through the central opening of the midsole.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is provided. The stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively applied to the foot of a patient for providing relief from plantar fasciitis. A portion of the stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively attached to the bottom surface of the foot for reducing stress on the plantar fascia.

Abstract: A shoe (A) provided with an internal side (LI) and an external side (LE) and comprising a sole (I), an intermediate sole (3) and a reinforcement insert (4) joined with the intermediate sole (3) and comprising at least one lateral wing (42,43) which is inclined and disposed on the internal side (LI) or the external side (LE) of the shoe (A).

Abstract: A shoe body comprises an outsole, a midsole, a vamp, a first girdle and a second girdle. A lower edge of the vamp extends from a periphery to a bottom surface of the midsole, and is connected between the midsole and the outsole. The first girdle has a bottom end formed with two fork pieces so that end portions of the fork pieces are fixed to a side edge of the midsole, and a top end going from one side of an arch portion of a foot bottom to a location above an instep. The second girdle has a bottom end fixed to the other side edge of the midsole, and a top end of the second girdle passing through the two fork pieces of the first girdle and then going from the other side of the arch portion of the foot bottom to a location above the instep.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antistatic sport device (3) comprising a basic body (52) and a basic element (53) placed at the basic body (52), made of a running surface layer (17) and side edges (15). At least one of the side edges (15) forms a contacting surface (14) that can be turned towards the terrain. Between a rear surface (66) of the running surface layer (17) and the basic body (52), a contacting element (67) made of an electrically conductive material is placed at least in sections. The running surface layer (17) is electrically conductively connected to the contacting element (67) via a discharge path and further the contacting element (67) to the contacting surface (14) formed by the at least one side edge (15). The invention further relates to a sport system with antistatic function and a sport clothing system for such sport system.

Abstract: Sole structures for articles of footwear (e.g., outsole components) have one or more of: a base plate having a V-shaped support structure with lateral and medial support members extending forward from a base support area located in a heel or rear midfoot area of the outsole component; a base plate having a matrix structure with recesses or openings formed between rib elements that make up the matrix structure; and/or a base plate having a rear heel support. The base plates may be made, at least in part, as unitary, one-piece constructions, using selective laser sintering or other three-dimensional printing and/or rapid manufacturing additive fabrication techniques.