Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to continuously and inexpensively provide an amino acid containing glycosylation composition from rice. The method for producing an amino acid containing glycosylation composition derived from rice according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: a step for compressing and kneading rice powder or rice grains within a cylinder by using an extruder to break an ?-1,4 bond in starch, and, a step for breaking the ?-1,4 bond in starch and/or an ?-1,6 bond in starch by adding an enzyme into the cylinder. Furthermore, in a preferable embodiment of the method for producing an amino acid containing glycosylation composition derived from rice according to the present invention, a step for adding water to the rice powder (or rice grains) is further carried out as preparation.

Abstract: Nutritional compositions provide a sustained protein profile to an individual while having an enhanced sensory performance. The nutritional compositions can be in the form of a nutritional powder including a protein system having a fast digesting protein source, an intermediate digesting protein source, and a slow digesting protein source.

Abstract: A method for treating autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases includes a step of identifying a subject having a gastrointestinal autoimmune/inflammatory disease. A fasting mimicking diet (FMD) is administered to the subject for a first time period.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a liquid composition containing nicotine derived from non-tobacco nicotine sources for use with electronic vaporizing devices. The present disclosure is also directed to electronic vaporizing devices for using such composition. In one embodiment, the liquid compositions are water-based and are substantially free of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions may be augmented to include additives such as flavorings, medicines, wellness elements, recreational elements, and emulsifiers.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to electrochemical reduction of tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs). According to certain methods described herein, a tobacco composition containing one or more TSNAs and nicotine is contacted with a solvent to form a tobacco mixture. In some embodiments, the tobacco mixture is introduced into an electrochemical device comprising an anode and a cathode. The tobacco mixture may, in some cases, form at least part of an initial electrolyte mixture that is in physical contact with at least a portion of the anode and at least a portion of the cathode. In some instances, an electrical potential is applied between the anode and the cathode, thereby reducing one or more TSNAs in the initial electrolyte mixture and producing a reduced electrolyte mixture. In certain cases, application of the electrical potential between the anode and the cathode does not cause non-TSNA components of the tobacco mixture (e.g.

Abstract: A filter rod for a smoking article comprising an extruded hardened tubular element formed from a filter material with entrained cured plasticiser, and a continuous core of filler material provided within the tubular element. Also disclosed is an apparatus for manufacturing such a filter rod, the apparatus comprising a duct having an inlet to receive filter tow material and plasticiser, and an outlet. The duct tapers between the inlet and the outlet. A mandrel is disposed at least partially within the duct and is fixed relative to the duct. The mandrel is hollow and includes an internal passage extending though the mandrel through which a filler material may be conveyed. The passage includes an outlet at a distal end of the mandrel though which the filler material may be expelled. A heating zone is configured to heat filter material.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol-generating article (10; 100) comprising an aerosol-generating substrate (12) and a mouthpiece (14) secured to the aerosol-generating substrate (12). The mouthpiece (14) comprises at least one filter segment (18, 20) and a substantially transparent tubular segment (22) defining an empty cavity extending substantially longitudinally through the substantially transparent tubular segment (22), wherein aerosol passing through the empty cavity during use of the aerosol-generating article (10; 100) is visible from the exterior of the aerosol-generating article (10; 100) through the substantially transparent tubular segment (22).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved water pipe comprising a chamber containing water in its lower portion, its upper compact cylindrical portion serving as a smoke collection reservoir; a bowl for combusting tobacco or medicinal herbs, the smoke directed through a tube to the water chamber below the water; and a mouth piece for applying suction to the interior of the chamber to inhale the smoke.

Abstract: The present invention is a heat management device for a hookah, wherein the device is provided to enclose a heat source such as burning charcoal. The heat source is provided on the top surface of a base which conducts heat to tobacco located at the bottom side of the base. The heat management device is further provided with a hollow riser which defines an air path from the top side of the base to the bottom side of the base while preventing particulate from the heat source from contaminating the tobacco.

Abstract: The invention relates to a package for accommodating products. The package comprises an inner tray, a cover and a removable sleeve. The inner tray comprises a plurality of protrusions. The package comprises a plurality of cavities and protrusions, wherein the respective cavities interlock with the protrusions. The package comprises further a plurality of unlocking elements adapted such that in the coupled state of the package, the respective cavity unlocks from the respective protrusion When a pressure is applied to the respective unlocking element.

Abstract: A package for a smoking article is provided, including a base layer and an elongate recess each having first and second ends; a cover layer having first and second ends and overlying the elongate recess, the cover layer and the elongate recess together defining a cavity configured to receive the smoking article. Each of the first end of the elongate recess and the first end of the cover layer includes a thermally insulating portion. A maximum width of the first end of the cavity between the base layer and the cover layer is greater than a corresponding maximum width of the second end of the cavity. The cover layer is moveable between an open position in which the smoking article can be removed from the cavity and reinserted, and a closed position in which the cover layer can substantially seal and extinguish the smoking article within the cavity.

Abstract: A method of forming a post of a cartridge of an electronic vaping device includes cutting a blank from a sheet of metal, drawing the blank to a desired diameter and length to form an elongate body, reverse drawing a portion of the elongate body to form a first end having an opening therein, the first end being generally cylindrical and having a generally beveled edge at an edge thereof, forming a bulged portion between the first end and a second end of the elongate body, and forming a flared section at the second end.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette, which comprises an atomization assembly and a battery assembly, the battery assembly is electrically connected to the atomization assembly. The atomization assembly comprises a light permeable e-liquid storage sleeve, an e-liquid storage cavity is formed in the e-liquid storage sleeve, an end of the e-liquid storage sleeve is an open end in communication with the e-liquid storage cavity, a connector is provided at the open end, an atomization core detachably connected to the connector is inserted in the connector. A battery sleeve of the electronic cigarette is directly detachably connected onto the e-liquid storage sleeve, which and prevents the shortcoming in which the atomization core is unplugged by the user when rotating the battery sleeve.

Abstract: A disposable electronic cigarette comprising a sleeve, an atomizing assembly and a battery component. The atomizing assembly comprises an e-liquid cup for storing e-liquid; a cup cover connected to the e-liquid cup and covering an opening of the e-liquid cup, the cup cover is provided with e-liquid permeating holes for guiding the e-liquid out from the e-liquid cup; a heating wire assembly for atomizing the e-liquid outputted from the e-liquid permeable holes; an atomizing seat for fixing the heating wire assembly, the atomizing seat and the cup cover enclose to form an atomizing cavity for accommodating the heating wire assembly. Provided in the axial direction of the atomizing seat are conductive devices and a force applying device used for applying a force in a direction toward the battery component to the conductive devices. An elastic sealing device is provided between the atomizing assembly and the battery component.

Abstract: The split airflow system for an electrically heated smoking system for generating aerosol, the split airflow system having a downstream end comprises a first channel defining a first flow route and a second channel defining a second flow route. The first flow route directs ambient air from outside the system to the downstream end of the system. The second flow route directs ambient air from outside the system towards a preferably substantially flat, fluid permeable, heating element before conveying the ambient air to the downstream end. The first channel and the second channel define a total volume of ambient air passing through the system and the first channel provides at least 50 percent of the total volume of ambient air passing through the system. The invention also refers to a method for guiding an airflow in an electrically heated smoking system for generating aerosol and an electrically heated smoking system comprising the split airflow system.

Abstract: There is described a handheld aerosol-generating device which comprises an elongate tubular component having an axial length and which accommodates an electric power source. A mouthpiece portion having at least one air inlet and an outlet communicating with one another is detachably connected with the elongate tubular component. The electric power source is of an annular configuration extending at least about a major part of the axial length of the tubular component, and encloses an elongate receptacle which is open towards the mouthpiece portion, for accommodation of a cartridge comprising a supply of aerosol-forming substrate and an electrically operated vaporizer.

Abstract: A temperature monitoring and control device and method for an atomizer heating wire, and an electronic cigarette. The temperature monitoring and control device comprises a temperature signal generation unit and a signal processing unit. The temperature signal generation unit comprises a heating wire, a first end wire and a second end wire; the first and second end wires are made of different conductor materials; when the heating wire generates heat, an electromotive force signal is generated. The signal processing unit is configured for controlling to reduce an atomizing power of the heating wire or turn off a power supply circuit of the heating wire when the current temperature value is greater than or equal to a preset value. The technical effect is to keep the temperature of the heating wire in a suitable temperature range.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a cigarette body, a cartridge, an atomizer supported in the cigarette body, a control circuitry and an analog display arrangement. The analog display arrangement includes an analog display dial provided on the cigarette body, an indicating pointer movably provided on the analog display dial, a driving unit provided in the cigarette body and connected to the indicating pointer for driving the indicating pointer to move on the analog display dial. The driving unit is connected to the control circuitry for displaying an operational parameter of the electronic cigarette in an analog manner.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a shell and a mouthpiece. The external wall of the shell has an air inlet. An atomizer and a liquid-supply are in contact with each other. The air inlet, atomizer, and an aerosol passage are interconnected.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heating device for an electronic cigarette. The heating device includes a heating part, a first conductive part, and a second electrically conductive part. The heating part has a hollow metallic tube wound in a spiral form. The first conductive part is electrically connected to a first end of the metallic tube. The second electrically conductive part is electrically connected to an opposite second end of the metallic tube.

Abstract: A shirt having an expandable collar includes a shirt body having a front placket; a collar attached to the shirt body; and a plurality of buttons extending along the front placket including a top button that is positioned proximate the collar. The shirt body has a pocket formed proximate the collar and the top button is attached to a free first end of an expandable strip that is contained within the pocket and is fixedly attached at a second end to the shirt body within the pocket. The expandable strip is positionable between a fully retracted position in which the top button is proximate an opening of the pocket and a fully extended position in which the top button is spaced from the opening of the pocket.

Abstract: An underwear with shirt tucking apparatus includes a lower undergarment, a second waist band, a plurality of attachments, and a plurality of gaps. The second waist band is circumferentially positioned around a first waist band of the lower undergarment and connected to the first waist band by the attachments. The attachments include a sagittal attachment, a first lateral attachment, and a second lateral attachment as the sagittal attachment is positioned along a sagittal plane of the lower undergarment and adjacent to a front section of the lower undergarment. The first lateral attachment and the second lateral attachment are positioned adjacent to a rear section of the lower undergarment. Resultantly, the sagittal attachment, the first lateral attachment, and the second lateral attachment are equally spaced around a circumference of the first waist band, delineating the plurality of gaps for a shirt to be tucked.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a toe sock having toe holes, which are formed by vertically backstitching between the toes of a sock and into which the toes are separately inserted; and a manufacturing method therefor and, more specifically, provided is a part, which has toe holes formed by vertically backstitching between the toes of a sock, formed into a flexible elastic part (20), wherein the elastic part (20) is manufactured by being woven with a flexible yarn and continuously forming wrinkles (22) flexible in the widthwise direction, thereby enabling the toes to be conveniently inserted and worn by the flexible movement of the elastic part (20) and providing an excellent appearance quality because of the low contraction deformation of the appearance of the sock.

Abstract: A child jumpsuit, including a top head portion with a hood and a body portion with sleeves and legs, is characterized in that the body portion includes a detachable flap located on both sides of the jumpsuit's body portion and containing a narrow part located on the front side of the body portion of the jumpsuit from the head portion to the bottom of the jumpsuit between the legs, and an expanding part, located on the back part of the body portion, which is designed with an expansion up to the width of the middle of the jumpsuit's body portion. The proposed jumpsuit design allows to perform any hygienic manipulations easily and quickly, without taking the jumpsuit off and without taking the child's legs out of the jumpsuit legs—for example, putting the child on a potty, going to the bathroom, changing diapers, daily hygiene procedures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piece of clothing (1), in particular to a bodysuit or overall for infants and young children, made from an elastic material for variably wrapping up and for supporting the sleep of an infant or young child, which can be used to cover up at least the torso and at least partially the arms of the body of the infant or young child, comprising a torso section (2) and a sleeve section (3), wherein the torso section (2) is connected to the sleeve section (3) and the sleeve section (3) has at least two regions (4) for variably fixing the arms of the infant or young child, and fastening means (5) for variably wrapping up the infant or young child, wherein the fastening means (5) are at least partially attached in the two regions (4) of the sleeve section (3).

Abstract: A ladies undergarment in the form of a body, comprising shaping cups, support elements (1), a length adjuster (10), connecting means (2, 3), where, as support elements, only vertical support elements (1) are used, which fasten to the upper and lower side parts of the shaping cups with the aid of connecting means (2, 3), and connecting means (2) consists of a closed portion, which is sewn into a vertical support element (1), and an open portion having an elongated G-shape.

Abstract: A pushup pad for brassieres, dresses, tops, athletic wear, swimwear, and other garments. The right and left pads are mirror images of each other and not interchangeable. The pad enhances the cleavage of cup sizes D and above without substantially adding volume.

Abstract: This document describes techniques using, and objects embodying, an interactive fabric which is configured to sense user interactions in the form of single or multi-touch-input (e.g., gestures). The interactive fabric may be integrated into a wearable interactive garment (e.g., a jacket, shirt, or pants) that is coupled (e.g., via a wired or wireless connection) to a gesture manager. The gesture manager may be implemented at the interactive garment, or remote from the interactive garment, such as at a computing device that is wirelessly paired with the interactive garment and/or at a remote cloud based service. Generally, the gesture manager recognizes user interactions to the interactive fabric, and in response, triggers various different types of functionality, such as answering a phone call, sending a text message, creating a journal entry, and so forth.

Abstract: One-piece swimsuit and method of manufacture provide for easy extraction of one or both legs without removing the top of the swimsuit. A top and bottom portion of the swimsuit can be partially separated by an openable closure that connects the top portion to the bottom portion when closed. An integral joining strip that secures the top portion to the bottom portion at one side of the swimsuit, so that when both legs are removed from the bottom portion, the bottom portion of the swimsuit is retained at the side of the wearer. An elastic expansion may be provided in the joining strip to facilitate pulling the bottom portion downward when extracting the wearer's leg(s). The closure may be an elastic band or elastic zipper to facilitate reconnection of the bottom portion to the top portion. A flap or skirt may be included to hide the closure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermochromic garment comprising a thermochromic pigment. The present invention also relates to a process for making a thermochromic garment comprising a thermochromic pigment. The present invention further provides methods for using a thermochromic garment comprising a thermochromic pigment, including, inter alia, methods involving monitoring changes in temperature of a human subject or a portion of the human subject that is in contact with the garment. The present invention also provides an apparatus for measuring temperature changes at or near one or more areas of a human subject, where the apparatus comprises a thermochromic pigment based garment.

Abstract: A system for providing wearable inflatable impact protection, the system having a wearable airbag garment, a first airbag chamber connected to the wearable airbag garment, an airbag igniter connected to the first airbag chamber, a controller connected to the airbag igniter, a sensor array connected to the controller, and a power source connected to the controller. The sensor array detects at least one of use, movement, location, and acceleration of the wearable airbag garment. The controller triggers the airbag igniter to inflate the first airbag chamber in a case where the controller determines at least one of a set of performance criteria has been exceeded.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting fungal and bacterial infections of the foot enables a foot to be covered with a flexible, waterproof sheath while an upper region of the body is being washed. The sheath is donned on the foot before the upper region of the body is washed, so as to protect against carriers of the fungal contaminants, such as liquids, debris, and soap that flow towards the foot. The sheath is sufficiently sized and dimensioned, so as to snugly encapsulate the foot, and thereby inhibit moisture, soap, fungus, and bacterium that originate at the upper regions of the body from engaging the foot, anywhere from the ankle to the toes. The method enables the entirety of the foot to be covered with the sheath through a simple tugging motion. After washing the upper region of the body, the sheath is urged off the foot, and the foot is washed independently.

Abstract: A personal protective equipment (PPE) isolation gown is provided that can be used by workers in the healthcare industry. The isolation gown has a front opening configuration and is further designed with fasteners that facilitate ease of adjustment and donning and removing without substantial risk of the transfer of potentially harmful microorganisms, particularly to the hair on the head or neck of a wearer, and also is relatively more efficient to manufacture, thereby providing a cost-effective alternative to various styles of currently available isolation gowns.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are described including a lift garment having a fabric-like material shaped to encircle a torso and at least a portion of arms and legs of a subject; at least one lift attachment element associated with the fabric-like material at at least one of one or more lift attachment sites, the at least one lift attachment element configured to attach the lift garment to a lift apparatus; a load sensor associated with at least one of the one or more lift attachment sites or along at least one load path between the one or more lift attachment sites; a microcontroller including circuitry configured to receive and process information regarding the measured load; and a reporting device operably coupled to the microcontroller and configured to transmit one or more signals indicative of the processed information regarding the measured load.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are described including a lift garment having a fabric-like material shaped to encircle a torso and at least a portion arms and legs of a subject; at least one lift attachment element associated with the fabric-like material at at least one of one or more lift attachment sites, the at least one lift attachment element configured to attach the lift garment to a lift apparatus; one or more physiological sensors configured to measure at least one physiological parameter of the subject; a microcontroller including circuitry configured to receive and process information regarding the measured at least one physiological parameter of the subject; and a reporting device operably coupled to the microcontroller and configured to transmit one or more signals indicative of the processed information regarding the measured at least one physiological parameter of the subject.

Abstract: A lower-body garment that includes a detachable portion which allows the wearer to easily perform personal/biological needs without removing the garment. The lower-body garment includes a front panel, a detachable rear panel, a waistband, and a crotch panel. The front panel and the detachable rear panel each include a top edge, a first lateral edge, and a second lateral edge. The crotch is connected in between the front panel and the detachable rear panel. The front panel is connected to the waistband along the top edge of the front panel. The detachable rear panel is attached to the front panel. Specifically, a first fastening mechanism is connected along the first lateral edge of the front panel and the detachable rear panel. A second fastening mechanism is connected along the second lateral edge of the front panel and the detachable rear panel. The fastening mechanisms allow for easy detachment.

Abstract: A garment and accessory attachment for displaying adornments, messages, and logos is used to display reminder or reinforcement messages to a user. The garment and accessory attachment attaches to garments or accessories including, but not limited to, clothing, shoes, and athletic bags. garment and accessory attachment incorporates an adornment, message, or logo superimposed onto an interchangeable image tag to remind or reinforce a thought process to encourage specific behavior or focus to improve the user's performance. The image tag is pressed against a clip base of the garment and accessory attachment and secured with a first tag restraint and a second tag restraint of the garment and accessory attachment. The garment and accessory attachment is mounted to a garment or accessory through a clip arm. The clip arm is adjacently connected to the clip base, opposite to the first tag restraint and the second tag restraint.

Abstract: A storage compartment equipped costume for convenient storage of candy within an integral storage compartment includes a garment that has a front portion that is positioned over the torso of a user when the garment is donned. A panel that has opposing edges, a lower edge and an upper edge is positioned on the front portion. The opposing edges and the lower edge are coupled to the front portion of the garment defining a pouch has a top opening. The costume includes a plurality of bags that is substantially complementary to the pouch. Each bag has a top perimeter defining an upper opening. The pouch is positioned for reversible insertion of a respective bag through the top opening to line the pouch. The upper opening of the bag is configured for insertion of items into the bag.

Abstract: An apparatus for properly displaying ribbons, name tags, insignias, and badges on a garment; wherein predetermined arrangements of awards can be quickly and reliably established using a plurality of labeled holes, slots and measurements in a template. Military, police, firefighters, and other civil uniformed organizations use name tags, ribbons, awards, and insignias on their shirt, blouse, jackets, and head cover to display name, rank, and awards. This invention introduces an easy to use way to properly apply name tags, ribbons, awards, badges, pins, and insignias at predetermined positions in the template for military and civil uniformed services. This template will make it easier and quicker to accurately apply the said items to uniform garments with the use of predetermined holes, slots, and etched markings.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a performance garment having a realistic visual effect of being constructed from abraded denim. The performance garment comprises a number of fabric panels that are adjoined together to form the garment. Each fabric panel is made of a stretch performance fabric that contains at least 50% polyester and at least 10% of one or more elastomeric materials. Each fabric panel is printed with a pattern that provides the fabric panel with the visual effect of abraded denim. For instance, each fabric panel may be printed with an original digital pattern that was not produced from imaging a denim garment.

Abstract: A trim piece assembly is provided herein comprising a first set of apertures providing access to a drawstring channel, and a second set of apertures that do not provide access to the drawstring channel. The trim piece assembly may be incorporated into various apparel items, such that the trim piece assembly allows for a drawstring to be positioned on an interior surface or exterior surface of the apparel item.

Abstract: A cap with an illuminated plastic bill assembly. An illumination assembly provides power and controls for a light source that is used to illuminate the edge or surface of a plastic cap bill. The light passes into and through the plastic cap bill, causing the plastic cap bill to light up and glow in a variety of ways. The plastic bill can also be further decorated in various ways to allow for unique designs to light up and stand out. A cap crown portion provides the foundation to which the illumination assembly and plastic cap bill can be connected to through connection means. All of the listed components combined provides an assembly for a cap with an illuminated plastic bill.

Abstract: An airbag inflation system includes a processing circuit configured to receive object data including positional data regarding an object and at least one of a relative velocity and a relative acceleration of the object relative to a first helmet and control operation of an inflation device to inflate an airbag based on the object data.

Abstract: A helmet mounted visor includes a lens that may be configured to extend across substantially all of a user's face. The helmet mounted visor may include a pair of mount arms coupled to the lens and each configured to releaseably mount to a mount attached to a helmet. The pair of mount arms may each including first, second and third portions. The first portion may be rotatably coupled to the second portion about a first axis. The first portion may be rotatably coupled to the third portion about a second axis. The second axis may be generally perpendicular to the first axis. A locking mechanism may be provided and configured to selectively retain the first portion relative to the second portion in and between a use position where the lens is positioned in front of the user's face and a stowage position where the lens is positioned proximate the top of the helmet.

Abstract: An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the article of footwear are disclosed. The footwear may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper incorporates a textile element with edges that are joined together to define at least a portion of a void for receiving a foot. The textile element may have a first area with a first property and a second area with a second property. Various warp or weft knitting processes, including flat knitting, may be utilized to form the textile element.

Abstract: An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the article of footwear are disclosed. The footwear may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper incorporates a textile element with edges that are joined together to define at least a portion of a void for receiving a foot. The textile element may comprise one or more of an inner layer, outer layer, or intermediate layer of the upper. Various warp or weft knitting processes, including circular knitting, may be utilized to form the textile element.

Abstract: An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the article of footwear are disclosed. The footwear may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper incorporates a textile element with edges that are joined together to define at least a portion of a void for receiving a foot. The textile element may comprise one or more of an inner layer, outer layer, or intermediate layer of the upper. Various warp or weft knitting processes, including flat knitting, may be utilized to form the textile element.

Abstract: A wearable step-counting shoe includes a shoe body and a pedometer. The shoe body includes a shoe sole having opposite inner and outer sides, and a groove surface defining amounting groove. The pedometer is removably disposed in the mounting groove and includes a pedometer body having opposite first and second faces and configured to detect and record the number of steps taken by a user, and a screen disposed on the second face and configured to display the detected number of steps. An engaging unit is provided to fix the pedometer on the shoe body, and includes a first engaging portion provided on the groove surface, and a second engaging portion provided on the pedometer and releasably engageable with the first engaging portion.

Abstract: A sandal comprising a sole, foot strap portion, and toe post portion. The toe post portion is an elongated material, similar to a rope, and forms cow hitch through a hole in the foot strap portion. The toe post portion is further attached to the sole through a hole in the sole. The foot strap portion crosses the wearer's foot, and attaches to the sole on both sides, left and right, of the sole.

Abstract: A huarache sport sandal with a unique strap systems is described. The sandal strap includes a G-hook and G-Hook strap system to facilitate the comfortable adjustment of the sandal on a foot. Additional adjustments in the strap systems include a ladder buckle and a hook and loop adjustment system. The strap system is attached to a hard rubber sole to keep the sole comfortable connected to the foot during sports activities.