Abstract: Machine and method for producing substantially cylindrical articles of the tobacco processing industry; a material with cavities is fed, along a given path, through an insertion station, where powder material is inserted into the cavities, so as to obtain a strand, and through a wrapping station, in the area of which a strip is wrapped around the strand; the powder material is inserted into each cavity by a relative insertion unit, which moves in a synchronous manner along a coupling portion of the given path.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic vapor device multitool apparatus. The apparatus can comprise any vaping device including e-cigarettes, hybrid communication device electronic vapor devices, robotic vapor devices, modified vapor devices “mods,” electronic vapor devices, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods in which a message can be received from a network. In an aspect the received message can be presented. In an aspect, a liquid can be vaporized. In an aspect, the vaporized liquid can be provided for consumption.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette allows for replacing a spent liquid capsule or container with a new capsule, without requiring the user to touch the spent capsule. A capsule is positioned on a capsule seat on or in the housing of the electronic cigarette. After the liquid in the capsule is consumed and the capsule is spent, the mouthpiece of the electronic cigarette is removed, The spent cartridge is captive in the mouthpiece so that it is removed with the mouthpiece. A fresh capsule is placed on the capsule seat. As the mouthpiece is reattached to the housing, the spent cartridge is ejected out of the mouthpiece.

Abstract: The unique Cannabinoidsi and Nicotine liquid compound is a blend of any medium or compound, capable of the suspension of both the family of compounds known as Cannabinoidsi along with Nicotine, and delivery of said afore mentioned compounds simultaneously, in the form of smoke and/or vapor.

Abstract: A pre-vaporization formulation for an e-vaping device includes a vapor former, optionally water, nicotine, nicotine bitartrate and an acid. The pH of the pre-vaporization formulation is between about 4 and about 6. The acid can include one or more of pyruvic acid, formic acid, oxalic acid, glycolic acid, acetic acid, isovaleric acid, valeric acid, propionic acid, octanoic acid, lactic acid, sorbic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, succinic acid, citric acid, benzoic acid, oleic acid, aconitic acid, butyric acid, cinnamic acid, decanoic acid, 3,7-diemthyl-6-octenoic acid, 1-glutamic acid, heptanoic acid, hexanoic acid, 3-hexenoic acid, trans-2-hexenoic acid, isobutyric acid, lauric acid, 2-methylbutyric acid, 2-methylvaleric acid, myristic acid, nonanoic acid, palmitic acid, 4-pentenoic acid, phenylacetic acid, 3-phenylpropionic acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including a heater including at least one heating element; and a capillary body, wherein the capillary body is wound around the heating element, and the heating element and capillary body are intertwined with one another. The aerosol-generating system is advantageous in that the manufacturing process can be a fast and robust. The heater can be formed with high precision and consistency. Further, the heater and wick assembly are mechanically robust, allowing manual or automatic handling without affecting its dimensions. This allows for a consistent quality of production.

Abstract: A combination of an inhaler and a refill pack. The inhaler comprises a reservoir for an inhalable composition, a heating element and/or vibrating transducer to selectively volatilise at least some components of the composition and at least one inhaler capacitor arranged to supply electrical power to the heater and/or vibrating transducer when a user inhales from the inhaler. The refill pack comprises a refill reservoir of inhalable composition and a battery coupled to a refill capacitor, and is arranged to engage with the inhaler and to simultaneously refill the reservoir and recharge the inhaler capacitor from the refill capacitor. The invention also extends to the inhaler and refill pack separately and to a method of refilling and recharging the inhaler.

Abstract: A system, method, and device comprising a hybrid electronic communication vapor device comprising an electronic communication device and an electronic vapor device wherein the electronic vapor device is powered by at least one of battery, charging, and power system.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices comprising an electronic vapor device mask which delivers vapor upon the control of the user within the internal compartment of the mask covering the at least one of nose and mouth.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and apparatuses for fabricating a film based processor and using the processor in an electronic vaping device. An example apparatus can comprise an air intake, a vapor output, a container for storing a vaporizable material, a mixing chamber coupled to the air intake for receiving air, the container for receiving the vaporizable material, and a heating element configured for heating the vaporizable material and the received air to generate a heated vapor. The apparatus can comprise a processor comprising a plurality of circuit elements supported on a flexible film substrate.

Abstract: A personal vaporizer has an atomizer module having a heating element and an atomizer cup for receiving vaporizing medium. A flow module is releasably attached to the atomizer module. The flow module intakes ambient air and directs the air into a vaporizing chamber at and adjacent the atomizer cup, where the air mixes with atomized medium to form a vapor. The vapor exits the vaporizing chamber via one or more exit passages defined through the flow module. Vapor is directed from the exit passages into a mouthpiece and further into the user's mouth.

Abstract: A vaporizer is configured to receive electric energy from an external power source, and apply that energy to atomize a vaporizing medium disposed within the vaporizer. The vaporizer may be sized and configured to fit within the downstem of a water pipe. A power source receiver is formed on a side of the vaporizer. The power source receiver comprises a first node, a second node electrically insulated relative to the first node, and a magnet. The external power source has an electrical connector that also has electric nodes and a magnet. When the power source connector is arranged adjacent the power source receiver, the opposing magnets attract one another, pulling the power source and vaporizer into properly-aligned contact so that the nodes are engaged. As such, the external power source can provide power to operate the vaporizer.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including a plurality of elements assembled in the form of a rod having a mouth end and a distal end upstream from the mouth end. The plurality of elements includes an aerosol-forming substrate disposed at or towards the distal end of the rod, and an elongate susceptor is disposed substantially longitudinally within the rod and in thermal contact with the aerosol-forming substrate, the susceptor be configured to allow the article to be consumed by an electrically-operated aerosol-generating device having an inductor.

Abstract: The invention described herein this application is new in the art of form that the undergarment with a top crotch area panel with a shaped hole in the center, whereas the shaped hole is finished by elastic around the perimeter of the center hole, and attached and adjacent to the bottom crotch area panel to secure objects in between the top crotch area panel and bottom crotch area panel directly below the female vagina. The present invention is new in the art because it conceals objects from being seen by the human eye because it is seamless when looking at the front panel and back panel of the undergarment.

Abstract: Some forms relate to an electronic system that includes a textile. The electronic system includes a stretchable body that includes an integrated circuit that is configured to compute and communicate with an external device, wherein the stretchable body further includes at least one of (i) a power source that provides power to at least one of the electronic components; (ii) at least one sensor; (iii) a sensing node that receives signals from each sensor and sends signals to the integrated circuit; and (iv) an antenna that is configured to send and receive signals to and from the integrated circuit and the external device; and a textile attached to the stretchable body.

Abstract: The present invention is a pair of pants having an upper waist area with two front pockets and two back pockets, and at least one additional utility pocket provided on one or both sides of the pants between the front and back pockets thereof, the additional pocket having a narrow top opening and an elongated interior to accommodate a small narrow object such as a pocket knife.

Abstract: A trouser assembly for allowing a user to utilize a restroom without having to drop trousers includes a pair of trousers that are laterally split wherein the trousers selectively expose a crotch of a user. A closure is attached to the trousers to allow the user to utilize a rest room without the user having to drop the trousers.

Abstract: One variation of a method for fabricating a garment includes: applying a first mask to a first side of a fabric substrate coated with a conductive material; applying a second mask—mirrored image of the first mask—to a second side of the fabric substrate opposite the first side; applying an etchant to the fabric substrate to remove conductive material outside of the first mask; arranging a conductive interface pad of a component carrier over an electrode defined by remaining conductive material on the fabric substrate, the component carrier including a flexible substrate and a rigid electrical component mounted to the flexible substrate, the conductive interface pad extending from a terminal of the rigid electrical component across a region of the flexible substrate; mechanically fastening the component carrier to the fabric substrate to form a garment insert including an electrical circuit; and incorporating the garment insert into the garment.

Abstract: An improved device configured to be worn on or at least partially around the neck of a person and intended to apply a compressive force on the neck of the person to produce an intended physiological effect that is beneficial and/or protective of the person is disclosed. The device comprises a base, a core (or structure) and a cover. The device may be formed as a molded plastic component. The device may be configured to facilitate and/or provide enhanced comfort and convenience for the person wearing the device. The device may be configured to be produced efficiently in commercial volume using developed/improved manufacturing/assembly techniques with selected/commercially-available materials.

Abstract: An integrated back support and knee protection apron configurable for individual users and multiple applications is described. The integrated knee support and knee protection apron combines external support of the lumbar spine giving some measure of protection against back injury from bending, stooping, and lifting with a knee protector system which allows for use of interchangeable knee pads to suit any variety of applications. These features are all contained within a single, unitary garment which is adjustable to fit users of varying sizes by way of separate adjustment systems for the back support elements and the knee protector elements of the device. Additional elements of the device include interchangeable knee pads, interchangeable thigh pads, and a three-tiered adjustment system for a back support belt component of the device.

Abstract: A garment for applying cold or heat to a digit of a wearer, which comprises at least one digit sleeve and a securing mechanism for securing the digit sleeve to a digit of the wearer. The digit sleeve is composed of a protective outer layer, a heating/freezing middle layer and an inner comfort layer. A cavity formed within the digit sleeve is configured for receiving the digit of the wearer.

Abstract: Glove structures may include front and back portions. A knuckle support assembly may be attached to the back portion. The knuckle support assembly may include a knuckle support member having at least one cutout coincident with at least one metacarpophalangeal joint and a flexible member extending across the at least one cutout. The knuckle support member may have a greater flexural stiffness than the back portion. The material of the knuckle support member may be more elastically stretchable than the material of the back portion. The material of the flexible member may be more elastically stretchable than the material of the back portion. The knuckle support member may be molded to the flexible member. Alternatively, the knuckle support member and the flexible member may be fuse bonded to one another. Methods for making such glove structures are also provided.

Abstract: A glove contact for operation of a touchscreen device, removably attachable to a fingertip portion of a glove via a pressure sensitive adhesive, is presented. The glove contact features an electrical conductivity similar to that of human skin which enables a person wearing a glove equipped with the glove contact(s) of the present invention to enter data or otherwise operate a touchscreen. The glove contact features a functional shape specially designed to allow for secure attachment to the finger portion of a glove.

Abstract: Sensing devices including pliable e-textile pressure sensors are used in gloves intended to be worn against a user's hand, or a portion of a user's hand. Additional sensors, such as accelerometer(s), gyroscope(s) and geo-referencing sensor(s), may be incorporated in electronic devices that interface electronically with the pressure sensors and are mounted on or in proximity to a glove when in use. Systems and methods for storing, communicating, processing, analyzing and displaying data collected by sensor components for remote monitoring of conditions at hand surfaces, position and orientation data, movement data, and the like, are also disclosed. Sensors and sensor systems provide substantially real-time feedback relating to current body conditions, orientation and movement, and may provide notifications or alerts to users, coaches, etc., enabling early intervention when conditions indicate intervention is appropriate.

Abstract: First and second gloves for playing games are provided, as is a method of using the gloves to play games. The gloves include four respective surfaces that each in turn include a partial image. A first and third partial image together form a first full image when the first and second gloves are arranged in a first position. A second and fourth partial image together form a second full image when the first and second gloves are arranged in a second position. The first and third images are on surfaces corresponding to backs of the gloves, while the second and fourth partial images are on surfaces corresponding to fronts of the gloves. The first and second full images may be used to play various games according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A waterproof glove that glows in the dark and incorporates an integrated system of illumination devices is disclosed. The glove, to be worn on a user's hand is covered with covered with glow-in-the-dark painted polyurethane and incorporates integrated light-emitting-diodes (LEDs). A first housing is mounted on the exterior of the glove on the second knuckle of each finger and thumb containing an LED light, with a silver-painted reflector located in front of each LED. The glove includes a battery in a waterproofed housing that is connected by wires to an on/off switch that is also connected by wires to each of the LEDs. The pair of gloves may contain magnets on each wrist area to keep them from being separated when not in use. A second embodiment of the apparatus also includes decorative designs of various types made from polyurethane models on the back and/or on fingers of the glove.

Abstract: A textile article that includes a shawl that includes functional features.

Abstract: A laminated fabric article includes a first layer of shock absorbing visco-elastic fabric; a second layer of electromagnetic barrier metallized fabric; and a third layer of moisture barrier hydrophobic coated fabric. The fabric article also may include a fourth layer of shape-memory fabric. The article may be formed as a container or as a garment or a portion of a garment.

Abstract: A method of making fabrics and coatings in a camouflage pattern with a printed camouflage pattern ink layer covered by a temperature activated color changing ink layer or layers printed in a camouflage pattern, which matches the pattern in the underlying printed camouflage fabric ink layer. The temperature activated color changing ink layer changes color state with a change of temperature to another color state or a clear state, which reveals the color state of the underlying printed camouflage fabric layer. The temperatures at which the temperature activated color changing ink changes color state occurs at a pre-determined temperature so that the camouflage pattern reveal the color states and the characteristics of the foliage of the season to which the temperature corresponds.

Abstract: The primary function of the Bootstrap invention is to provide a flexible elastic woven band material that has a high heat resistant that connects to the bottom of the person's boots to their pants. The invention also provides a means to reduce the thermal heat from traveling between the person's pants by eliminating the separation distance between the pants and the boots. The invention is simple to install and provides a high degree of flexibility to insure that it maintains operation while connected to the person's boots and pants. The invention is either wrapped around the outside of the bottom of the person's boot or the inside the person's boot like a stirrup. The invention has multiple applications for people such as, firefighter bunker pants, commercial and military situations where the boots and pants need to be a close as possible during heat related and other situations.

Abstract: A bandanna is provided that includes a generally square piece of material defining a first, second, third, and fourth corner. A first diametric axis bisects the first and second corners and a second diametric axis bisects the third and fourth corners. The material defines a first pair of diametrically opposed openings respectively at the first and second corner. The material is configured to be folded about the second diametric axis into a triangle to align the openings of the first pair of openings. The material is configured to interconnect at least one of the third and fourth corners with the first and second corners through the first pair of openings. The openings may be formed as elongated slits, which may extend along or parallel to the first diametric axis. The material may have at least one region for displaying indicia, including at least one of sports related graphics, non-sports related graphics, and corporate logos.

Abstract: A hat with multifunctional bill portion has a sheath portion and a top sheath attachment portion is fitted over bill of a hat that has been trimmed to fit. A plurality of screws attach the multifunctional bill portion to the bill. The sheath has two magnets and an alignment portion to removably hold a bill tool such as a knife in place. The alignment portion fits within a matching finger portion of the bill tool and helps stabilize the tool within the multifunctional bill portion during use. A variety of bill tool portions may be selected to match a specific use such as knife, bottle cap opener, divot tool, wrench, screwdriver, etc.

Abstract: An athletic protection system for preventing a facemask foul during the game of football includes a helmet that including a cage. The cage is coupled to the helmet. A shield is coupled to the cage. The shield inhibits the cage from being grabbed when the helmet is worn.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprising a sole constructed for receiving a foot having a toe section and an ankle section with at least two loops fixedly attached to the toe section; an interchangeable upper, or several interchangeable uppers, having loops for securing the upper to the loops of the sole of the footwear; such uppers and soles attached by specialized clips adapted to facilitate a wide variety of advantages.

Abstract: A lightweight foot encompassing shoe which contains hidden connective material to provide a wide range of width and arch variations, and provides uniform ventilation but prevents rocks and pebbles from invading the foot “cocoon”, yet allows small unobtrusive elements such as sand and water to access and egress.

Abstract: An insole is proposed for a shoe. The insole has a lower side configured to face a shoe outsole, and an upper side opposite the back side for contacting the sole of a shoe wearer's foot. A projection projects upwardly from the upper side. The insole is configured to position the projection at a location of the user's foot directly under a medial side of the cuboid bone. A kit for assembling an insole for a shoe is also provided. A method for treating a disorder of the foot is further provided.

Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber is provided and includes a first barrier layer, a second barrier layer, a foam structure, and a tensile member. The second barrier layer is secured to the first barrier layer to define an interior void between the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer. The interior void contains a predetermined volume of fluid. The foam structure and the tensile member are disposed within the interior void, whereby the tensile member includes a plurality of fibers extending in a first direction between the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for aligning an accessory with a mesh carpet to provide an improved transition between the components. Various embodiments include the use of one or more alignment points or features on a portion of the mesh carpet to be aligned with an accessory. The alignment features may identify one or more high points on the coil structures comprising the mesh carpet at the portion of the mesh carpet to be aligned with an accessory. Once identified, the alignment features may be used to guide the alignment of the accessory with the mesh carpet.

Abstract: Portable decorative element with a metal structure (2) made from cutout metal plate with decorative openings, on the back face of which there is a lining forming a plate that can be seen through these openings, that can be elastically bent (4), the back face of the metal plate comprising attachment means (10, 12) holding the lining (4) in place and clamping this lining, pressing it into contact with the back face of the structure.

Abstract: A wearable band may be coupled with an electronic device, and a user can secure the electronic device around a body part of the user with an attachment mechanism of the wearable band. The wearable band and/or the attachment mechanism can include an incremental adjustment mechanism. The attachment mechanism can produce an initial fit or tightness when the wearable band is secured around the body part of the user. The incremental adjustment mechanism can be used to incrementally adjust the initial fit of the wearable band on the body part. The incremental adjustment mechanism is configured to allow the user to adjust the fit or tightness of the wearable band around the body part more finely than the attachment mechanism.

Abstract: A band configured to couple a device to a body of a user is disclosed. The band includes a first link comprising a recess defined in a body of the first link, a leaf spring positioned in the recess and comprising a tongue portion protruding from the leaf spring, and a second link coupled to the first link and comprising first and second lip portions extending away from a body of the second link and separated from one another by a gap. The tongue portion is positioned in the gap between the first and second lip portions, and the first and second lip portions engage the leaf spring to retain the second link to the first link.

Abstract: A band for a wearable electronic device is disclosed. The band comprises a first link body and a second link body, and a pair of joints joining the first link body to the second link body. Each joint comprises a first arm pivotally coupled to the first link body at a first end of the first arm, and a second arm pivotally coupled to the second link body at a first end of the second arm. A second end of the first arm is pivotally coupled to a second end of the second arm.

Abstract: A band is disclosed which attaches to a portable electronic device. The band includes a flexible length of material which forms a loop into which a pin is inserted. In one embodiment, the loop has an insert with a protrusion therein. The protrusion frictionally contacts the pin. In another embodiment the pin includes an elastomeric surface. The elastomeric surface may include O-rings between two pin portions such that the amount of the elastomeric surface extending beyond the pin may be adjusted. In another embodiment, the elastomeric surface includes a sleeve on the pin.

Abstract: A quick release system which may be used for example with jewelry or apparel provides a push button release that connects/disconnects the ends of jewelry more readily than conventional clasp systems. First and second connector portions are caught and released from one another using the push button release. A clasp may be on one connector portion while a fastener may be on the other connector portion so that the conventional ends of jewelry may be fastened to respective ends of the quick release system without modification.

Abstract: An adjustable jewelry ring comprising: a first elongated member having a first length; a second elongated member having a second length, a second end of the second elongated member being attached to a first end of the first elongated member and a first end of the second elongated member being attached to a first bead; the second elongated member being flexible; a third elongated member having a third length, a second end of the third elongated member being attached to a second end of the first elongated member and a first end of the third elongated member being attached to a second bead; a slider coupling the second and third elongated members, arranged to be slidable to any position along the lengths of the second or third elongated members; wherein the combined lengths of the first, second and third elongated members is comprised between 50 and 150 millimeter.

Abstract: A jewelry piece includes a first strand having a first end releasably fixable to a second end thereof. A second strand has a first end and a second end. The first end of the second strand is fixed to the first strand and the second end of the second strand is releasably fixable to the first strand.

Abstract: A rope guiding device includes a base seat, two limiting link assemblies connected to the base seat, and a limiting rope. Each of the limiting link assemblies has a retaining space therein, and a guiding groove in spatial communication with the retaining space. The limiting rope includes two head pieces respectively and movably retained in the retaining spaces of the limiting link assemblies, and a rope body having two opposite end portions that respectively extends through the guiding grooves of the limiting link assemblies and that are respectively connected to the head pieces. Each of the head pieces has a width greater than the width of each of the guiding grooves and the width of the rope body.

Abstract: A rotating mechanism of a sunshade is disclosed to overcome the shortcomings of complicated structure, large weight, low stability, large package volume, high cost, and carrying hard in daily using according to the prior art. The rotating mechanism of a sunshade includes a sunshade canopy, a sunshade pole, a cantilever rod and a rotary device; wherein the rotary device is installed on a top end of the sunshade pole, the cantilever rod is detachably fixed to the rotary device, and the sunshade canopy is installed at one end of the cantilever rod; wherein the rotary device drives the sunshade canopy rotating around the sunshade pole via the cantilever rod.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an umbrella stand comprises a central pole having a first and second end. The first end is adapted to receive an umbrella pole. The second end is adapted to retain the central pole in an upright position and comprises a spike as well as a plurality of pivotally mounted ribs extending radially from the central pole and material attached to each of the ribs also extending radially from the central pole. Each rib has one or more along the rib joints, which may be double joints in an embodiment. The stand device further comprises a locking mechanism rigidly holding the stand device in place. The ribs are moveable between a closed storage position wherein the base and central pole are folded together and an open position wherein the ribs extend away from the central pole and the material spreads.