Abstract: A control body is coupled or coupleable with a cartridge to form an aerosol delivery device, with the cartridge being equipped with a heating element. The control body includes a power source and a microprocessor. The power source is connected to an electrical load that includes the heater when the control body is coupled with the cartridge, and includes a supercapacitor configured to provide power to the electrical load. The microprocessor is configured to operate in an active mode in which the control body is coupled with the cartridge. In the active mode, the microprocessor is configured to direct power from the supercapacitor to the heating element to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette atomizer has a holder connected to a base. The holder is coated with a transparent tube and the upper and lower ends of the holder are connected with the upper and lower ends of the transparent tube hermetically. The air intake tube prevents the e-liquid from leaking out and covers the upper half of the holder. The internal surface of the nozzle base is connected to the outer surface of the exhaust tube. The internal surface of the holder is connected with the outer surface of the nozzle base. The internal surface of the air intake tube is connected with the outer surface of the nozzle base. There are air intake holes in the upper end of the holder. In the lower end of the nozzle base there is a groove which is connected to the air intake holes.

Abstract: An atomizing element for an electronic cigarette is provided, which includes: a porous body comprising an atomizing surface and a liquid absorbing surface; and a porous heating film formed on the atomizing surface. An electronic cigarette and an atomizing assembly including the same are also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a reservoir configured to retain an aerosol precursor composition, a heating element, and a power source connected to an electrical load that includes the heating element. The power source includes a lithium-ion capacitor (LIC) configured to provide power to the electrical load, and a DC-to-DC converter connected to the LIC, between the LIC and electrical load. The aerosol delivery device also includes a microprocessor configured to operate in an active mode in which the microprocessor is configured to direct power from the power source to the heating element and thereby control the heating element to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a reservoir configured to retain an aerosol precursor composition, a heating element, and a power source connected to an electrical load that includes the heating element. The power source includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and a linear regulator between the power source and load, the linear regulator being configured to maintain a constant voltage level at the electrical load. The aerosol delivery device also includes a microprocessor configured to operate in an active mode in which the microprocessor is configured to direct power from the power source to the heating element and thereby control the heating element to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes at least one housing enclosing a reservoir configured to retain an aerosol precursor composition, and a heating element controllable to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition. The aerosol delivery device also includes a power source connected to and configured to provide power to an electrical load that includes the heating element, and an induction receiver connected to the power source, the induction receiver including a resonant receiver coupling device in which an alternating current is induced when exposed to an oscillating magnetic field, and a rectifier configured to convert the alternating current to a direct current from which the power source is rechargeable.

Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes a liquid aerosol formulation, a heater operable to at least partially volatilize the liquid aerosol formulation and form an aerosol and a tubular filter segment downstream of the heater. The tubular filter segment is operable to selectively filter aerosol particles and vapors from the aerosol.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a sleeve assembly for a shirt including a sleeve adapted to receive an arm and a cuff. An outer surface of the cuff is connected to a lower edge region of the sleeve at a location between upper and lower edges of the cuff to define a cuff extension portion. The sleeve assembly is foldable from the unfolded condition to a first folded condition about the location at which the cuff is connected to the sleeve. The sleeve assembly is foldable from the first folded condition to a second folded condition about a location at which a free edge of the cuff abuts the sleeve to place a portion of the sleeve on an outer side of the sleeve assembly and an outer surface of the cuff extension portion between two portions of the sleeve.

Abstract: A breast wedge support apparatus includes a top portion adapted to support an underside of a breast; a bottom portion adapted to rest on an upper abdomen underneath the breast; a curved front portion between the top portion and the bottom portion, wherein the curved front portion is curved in a similar manner as the breast; and a back portion between the top portion and the bottom portion and opposite from the curved front portion, wherein the back portion rests between the underside of the breast and the upper abdomen.

Abstract: A wearable connector for an electronic textile includes a shell having an upper ring and a lower ring configured to capture the electronic textile therebetween. The shell provides an interior channel at least partially defined by the upper and lower ring. A conductive interface member is received in the interior channel of the shell and is electrically connected to the shell. The conductive interface member has a compressible interface configured to be electrically connected to a conductor of the electronic textile. The conductive interface member is compressed against the conductor by at least one of the upper ring and the lower ring when the lower ring is coupled to the upper ring.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an intelligent fabric, an intelligent shoe and an intelligent garment.

Abstract: An improved method of using a magnetic repulsive sports equipment to reduce the impact force received by a wearer by providing a first sport equipment on a first wearer, and a second sport equipment on a second wearer. The first and second sport equipment each has a body, and at least one magnetic element associated with the body. The magnetic elements each have a pole orientated in a direction exterior of the sport equipment. They produce a repulsive magnetic force when the magnetic elements are at a predetermined distance from each other prior to the first and second sport equipment making contact. The magnetic elements (+) are made from any material that produces a magnetic field between a north and south pole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a retractable collapsible visor system secured to the person's head, sometimes via headphones, such that the visor can be extended over the wearer's face for many utilities, including protecting the wearer against communicable diseases, displaying visual data, aiding with the privacy of spoken words, protecting against glare and sunlight.

Abstract: An elastomeric abrasion and cut resistant coating or coated glove, including a polymeric, elastomeric, or latex layer and, optionally, a fabric liner, is disclosed. Methods for manufacturing an elastomeric abrasion and cut resistant coating or coated glove substantially are also disclosed.

Abstract: A form fitting glove device that includes: a container; a top roll of nitrile within the container; a bottom roll of nitrile within the container; a first opening between the top roll and bottom roll of nitrile; and a second opening adjacent to the first opening between the top roll and bottom roll of nitrile. In one particular embodiment, the container may include a removable lid. Preferably, the first opening receives a left hand of a user and the second opening receives a right hand of the user. The container includes a means to seal a portion of the top roll of nitrile and a portion of the bottom roll of nitrile around each hand of the user.

Abstract: A system for colourizing a sports pad includes: at least one sports pad; and at least one decal having a colourized outward side, and an inward side including a fastener for coupling said at least one decal to the sports pad. The at least one sports pad includes at least one visual indicator indicating an application surface shaped complementary to the at least one decal for affixing the at least one decal on the at least one sports pad.

Abstract: An article of clothing can be personalized with indicia communicating a travel history of a person wearing the article of clothing. A unique identifier can be assigned to the person wearing the article of clothing and displayed on the article of clothing. Further, the unique identifier can correspond to a data record on a database, and the data record can comprise information related to the travel history of the person wearing the article of clothing. The information in the data record can be accessed, such as through a social network interface, to associate the information with the person wearing the article of clothing.

Abstract: A product and process for providing customized garments. The garment comprises a main body having inner and outer surfaces. At least one pocket having a first inner surface and a first outer surface defines a slot between the outer surface of the main body and the first inner surface of the pocket. The pocket is affixed to the outer surface of the main body, with the pocket having an opening there into An insert is selectively slidably receivable within and removable from the slot The insert has a flap portion at one end thereof and protruding outside of and at least partially over the pocket and containing inscriptions thereon. The insert is secured within the pocket such that it is easily removable there from. An inventory process of manufacture and product of the process utilizing this product allows for rapid customization with existing inventory.

Abstract: A sleeve extension to be worn on a particular body part of the wearer having an elasticized upper edge and a plurality of folds or pleats or gathers extending from the upper edge to a lower edge for covering or concealing a portion of the body part.

Abstract: A go pocket system and method. A front panel and attachable fastening means provides on-the-go individuals with receptacle storage.

Abstract: A laminated material for clothing comprises at least three layers of flexible elastic material, the first, outer, layer comprising a material with a plush surface having a multitude of mini-loops for forming a hook and loop connection with a material, which does not form part of the material of the invention, having a surface having a multitude of mini-hooks, the middle layer being of an elastomeric material and the third, inner, layer being of a non-allergenic elastic material, wherein the material is omnidirectionally stretchable and the strength of the material is such appropriate weighty articles can be attached to the outer surface of a garment made from the material without dragging the garment out of shape, and has moisture wicking and antimicrobial properties, is non-allergenic and has no undesirable skin effects and at least one layer is perforated.

Abstract: A wig includes a basic member and a plurality of hairs, it also comprises the baby hair and the baby hair is set in the basic member. It has baby hair, such as fine hair, to fit the basic member to cover the basic member and improve the appearance and the biofidelity of the wig.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the disclosed technology, a hair clip having a rectangular base frame, with a plurality of prongs forming a unitary structure with the base frame, is disclosed. Two weft clips are fixedly attached to, or form a unitary structure with, the base frame. The weft clips which are attached thereto form a three-tined or pronged attachment on either side of the rectangular base frame and attach at an uppermost extremity of the rectangular base, while the lower end of the rectangular base has openings of prongs for attaching hair thereto. The weft clips, in embodiments, hold the weft of a hair extension between the weft clip and rectangular base, such that two tines are at an acute angle to a direction opposite a larger middle tine.

Abstract: An artificial eyelash container for securely holding items, such as artificial eyelashes or eyelash packages is provided. In one embodiment, the artificial eyelash container includes a body and a tray. The body forms a cavity therewithin and defines a longitudinal axis. The tray includes an upright member extending parallel to the axis and a plurality of longitudinally spaced-apart crossmembers extending from the upright member perpendicular to the axis. The artificial eyelash container further includes a base, which is configured to be attached to the body. The body can be in the shape of a mascara bottle and may include a dividing indicator to create the visual impression of a bottle cap.

Abstract: Described are artificial eyelashes that have a curved cross-section with a concave recess, similar to a half moon shape. The concave recess provides a broad surface with increased surface area to allow an eyelash technician to apply adhesive to the eyelash extension (or natural lash) and, thereafter, adhere the eyelash extension to the user's natural with the natural lash resting within the curved recess.

Abstract: A computer program product including machine executable instructions stored on machine readable media for implementing a method for controlling color reproduction during manufacture of fabric for a garment is provided. The method includes: obtaining appearance information descriptive of the appearance desired for the fabric; obtaining color profile information for a device that generated the appearance information; updating the appearance information with the color profile information; selecting parts information descriptive of the geometry of at least one part of the garment and applying the updated appearance information to provide updated parts information; and storing the updated parts information for reference during the manufacture. A system and a method are described.

Abstract: A garment is disclosed having a water-resistant fabric formed into a substantially domical shape. The substantially domical shape has a perimeter, an outer surface, and an inner surface, and at least a portion of the perimeter has an elastic. The garment also includes a non-waterproof fabric secured to at least a portion of the perimeter of the water-resistant fabric and configured to cover at least a portion of the outer surface of the water-resistant fabric.

Abstract: Provided is a container for a welding helmet. The container includes an outer box and a removable insert wedge that is removable from the outer box. The removable insert wedge includes a tongue portion, extending through a headband of the welding helmet, and attached to the welding helmet. The outer box forms an opening in at least one vertical side of the outer box, thereby enabling the welding helmet and a lens of the welding helmet to be accessed from outside of the outer box through the opening. The opening is sized to prevent removal of the insert wedge and attached welding helmet through the opening without damaging the outer box.

Abstract: Provided is a safety helmet that exhibits more than one color. Methods of manufacturing such safety helmets are also provided.

Abstract: A protective helmet having multiple protective zones, including an inner shell having a first inner surface and a first outer surface, a padded inner lining attached to the first inner surface, an outer shell having a second inner surface and a second outer surface, the outer shell functionally attached to the inner shell, an elastomeric zone between the first outer surface and the second inner surface, a plurality of energy dissipation devices arranged between the inner and outer shells, and a plurality of sinusoidal springs positioned in the elastomeric zone. Each of the plurality of sinusoidal springs includes a first end, and a second end connected to one of the plurality of energy dissipation devices.

Abstract: A forehead support band for work or sports protective helmets, having an elongated structure, and able to assume an arched configuration in the mounted condition on a respective helmet is provided. The structure has at least one fixing appendage, for its fixing to the helmet, interposed between two opposite ends of the structure. The band has two movable connection brackets for the engagement of the structure to the helmet and to a size-adjustment device arranged to engage a user's nape.

Abstract: A forehead support band work or sports protective helmets is provided. The band has a structure which is elongated and flexible so as to assume an arched configuration in the mounted condition on a protective helmet. The structure has a first portion intended to permanently face, from the inside, the front part of a helmet on which the forehead support band is mounted and a second portion adapted to engage a user's forehead when the helmet is being used. The structure has an interspace interposed between the first portion and the second portion of the structure to help the aeration at the contact area between the forehead support band and the forehead of a user's head.

Abstract: A forehead support band work or sports protective helmets, having a structure which is elongated and flexible so as to assume an arched configuration in the mounted condition on a helmet is provided. The structure has a first portion intended to permanently face, from the inside, towards the front part of a helmet on which the forehead support band is mounted and a second portion adapted to engage a user's forehead when the helmet is being used. The portions of the structure are removably engaged and disengageable to allow the separation of the same or the temporary removal of the second portion or the replacement of the second portion with another second portion identical to the removed one or different from the removed one.

Abstract: A face protection accessory for work or sports protective helmets is disclosed. The accessory has a support structure having two engagement portions for its engagement to an outer surface of a helmet and a face protection structure, transparent or perforated, to allow a user wearing the helmet to see through the latter. The face protection structure is engageable to the support structure and is removable from the support structure to remove the face protection structure from the helmet or to replace the face protection structure with another different face protection structure.

Abstract: A work or sports protective helmet, with a structure having a substantially convex outer surface; a substantially concave inner surface adapted to receive a user's head in engagement is provided. The helmet also has two coupling and decoupling elements for engagement an accessory, such as a visor, a mask, a net or a similar accessory, each of which can be engaged on a lateral portion of the outer surface of structure. Each coupling and decoupling element can be removed from the helmet and has a body having a coupling mechanism which allows the engagement and the disengagement of the accessory to/from the helmet when the coupling and decoupling elements are engaged on the latter.

Abstract: Helmet assemblies with flip-type welding visors are provided. A representative helmet assembly includes: a grinding shell having a grinding view port; a welding visor mounted to the grinding shell and having a welding view port; and a connector extending between the grinding shell and the welding visor. The welding visor is rotatable between lower and upper positions. In the lower position, the welding view port is aligned with the grinding view port. In the upper position, the welding visor is rotated toward the back of the grinding shell such that the line of sight of the wearer is unobstructed by the welding view port. Interaction of the grinding shell, the connector and the welding visor, responsive to rotation of the welding visor between the lower and upper positions, provides a biasing force to urge the welding visor towards a selected one of the positions.

Abstract: A helmet comprising an outer shell and a chin bar collar is disclosed. The outer shell comprises an interior surface and an open front portion. The chin bar collar comprises a chin guard and a collar segment forming a continuous loop. The collar segment is coupled to the interior surface of the outer shell. A majority of the collar segment is positioned within an interior space of the outer shell, and a majority of the chin guard is positioned outside the interior space of the outer shell. The outer shell may include at least two coupling points, at least one on each side of the open front portion, coupling the chin bar collar to the outer shell. The helmet may include at least one bracket coupled to the interior surface of the outer shell. The chin bar collar may be releasably coupled to the interior surface of the outer shell.

Abstract: Described are shoe uppers for a shoe, in particular, for a sports shoe, with a rear section and a front section, wherein the front section is smaller graded than the rear section, and wherein the front section is more flexible than the rear section.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dual-density insole (or sock liner) for a shoe. According to aspects set forth herein, the insole includes a carrier with two cavities. Two inserts with a density or hardness level that is different from that of the carrier are positioned in the cavities for increased performance. The disclosed insole further exhibits a molded geometry marked with shaped protrusions.

Abstract: A method to prevent irritation of deformed toes of a patient uses an adjustable toe protector formed from a loop of a tubular material with a pile layer on the inside where the length of the loop is adjustable, and pads the top the toes with a double thickness of the material so that shoe pressure straightens the toe out while a crest pad formed by a resilient insert into the tubular material beneath the toe lifts the toes.

Abstract: A removable and adjustable insert for footwear has slots placed in the insole and/or midsole of the shoe to allow access to the arch and/or metatarsal and/or heel regions of the insole and/or midsole. In an embodiment, an insert placed into the arch insert slot that establishes how much the arch protrudes above the remainder of the top surface of the insole. One or more inserts are provided having different thicknesses so that the height of the arch can be varied by the user or at the direction of a third party, such as a doctor or a trainer.

Abstract: The invention is an article of footwear incorporating insulation material, such as a low bulk insulation material, to provide warmth in cold weather, yet with the style, agility, and breathability of a typical conventional shoe or boot. Additionally, in a further embodiment, the invention includes these features in a shoe or boot which is also waterproof and breathable. These aspects of the present invention are achieved through a placement, or mapping, of low bulk insulation to maximize the footwear article attributes of warmth, style, agility, and breathability.

Abstract: A sole assembly for an article of footwear defines a base support plane. The sole assembly also includes a cushioning assembly with a first end and a second end. The cushioning assembly includes a first cushioning member and a second cushioning member. The first cushioning member includes a first overlapping surface, and the second cushioning member includes a second overlapping surface. The first and second overlapping surfaces overlap each other over the base support plane and each slope at a positive acute angle relative to the base support plane. The first cushioning member is thicker than the second cushioning member adjacent the first end of the cushioning assembly, and the second cushioning member is thicker than the first cushioning member adjacent the second end of the cushioning assembly. The first cushioning member has a resistance to resilient deformation less than that of the second cushioning member.

Abstract: An adaptive fluid system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The adaptive fluid system includes a fluid chamber that provides cushioning and shock absorption for a foot. The adaptive fluid system includes an adjustable pressure regulating valve that may be used to control the pressure of the fluid chamber. The adaptive fluid system includes a valve that prevents fluid from escaping from a fluid chamber during use.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure with a midsole component. The midsole component includes a plurality of holes arranged in an auxetic configuration. The plurality of holes includes through holes and blind holes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a skin film for uppers of shoes, which includes a polyurethane skin or a thermoplastic polyurethane film having a colored layer and a thermoplastic polyurethane hot melt film. The skin film is manufactured when an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer is formed between the TPU film and the hot melt film. The skin film can prevent dyes of a fabric material from being transferred to the skin film when the skin film is bonded to the fabric material, thereby preventing pollution of the colored layer of the skin film.

Abstract: A closure system for a shoe includes a single shoelace which can be secured and tightened through the use of one hand. The shoe includes a button around which the shoelace is wrapped to facilitate easy removal of the shoe. In one embodiment one end of the shoelace is secured under the upper of the shoe near the toe and a second end of the shoelace is secured in a slider that is slidably mounted on the rear of the shoe to provide micro-adjustments of the tightness of the shoe. Alternatively, the shoe includes a strip of piping around the rear of the shoe and a slider in which the second end of the shoelace is secured slides along the piping when the user wants to make micro-adjustments. The adjustment of the tightness of the shoe can also be made by sliding a barrel that is located over the top of the tongue.

Abstract: A jig for an article of footwear includes a base plate and a footwear support assembly supported by the base plate. The support assembly includes an anchoring member extending from the base plate in a first direction, a toe last assembly extending from the base plate in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction and including a toe last, and a first engaging member pivotally connected at first end thereof to the base plate.

Abstract: The present invention is to develop a wet masking coating solution which is used to protect a shoe sole from contaminants and dust generated during a post-processing treatment of the shoe sole, such as laser etching or hot knife. The present invention proposes a water-washable masking coating solution for post-processing a shoe sole which can be perfectly removed just when the masking coating solution dried after post-processing treatment of the shoe sole is washed with water, thereby making consecutive work and mass production possible. Moreover, the present invention proposes a method for using the water-washable masking coating solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a necklace for holding a smart device, which enables a user to conveniently use a smart device even while on the move, the necklace including a coupling part, which an earphone and a smart device are fixable to or attachable/detachable from and has the function of rotating in the direction of a user's intended motion, and a distribution part, which distributes the weight of a smartphone. Since the necklace according to the present invention includes first coupling parts, to which an earphone receiver is fixable, and a second coupling part, which a smart device is attachable/detachable from, a smart device may be conveniently used even while on the move or during physical activity. In addition, the necklace of the present invention may be equipped with the distribution part for preventing the weight of a smart device from being applied to a user's neck, whereby a user may conveniently use a smart device even while on the move or during physical activity.