Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems to vaporize or release organic material from plant material containing the organic material and the like, including utilizing zoned heating of a common chamber. A controller in signal communication with two or more heating elements each adjacent to a zone to be heated controls at least the heating of the elements.

Abstract: An exemplary atomizer includes a liquid supply and an atomizing assembly connected with the liquid supply. The liquid supply has a liquid chamber. The liquid supply includes a sealing piece at an end, and the sealing piece defines a liquid outlet. The atomizing assembly includes a connecting part. The liquid supply includes an engaging part. The engaging part includes a rotary sealing element rotatable relative to the sealing element. When the liquid supply and the atomizing assembly are disassembled, the rotary sealing element seals the liquid outlet. When the connecting part is inserted into the engaging part and rotated a first angle, the atomizing assembly and the liquid supply are engaged. When the atomizing assembly is further rotated a second angle, the atomizing assembly drives the rotary sealing element to rotate to open the liquid outlet, and the tobacco liquid in the liquid chamber flows into the atomizing assembly.

Abstract: A cell phone module for a modular phone providing an e-cigarette functionality. As well as making use of the battery power of the cell phone or external swappable battery, the module provides a data interface with the cell phone to provide functions such as monitoring of e-cigarette use as an aid to smoking cessation.

Abstract: A garment includes an exterior garment having a waist portion, a first leg portion, and a second leg portion. An inner lining is attached to the exterior garment at the waist portion, the inner lining including a first leg portion disposed within the first leg portion of the exterior garment, and a second leg portion disposed within the second leg portion of the exterior garment. The inner lining includes a shaping material.

Abstract: A multi-sectional bra assembly and method of use may be provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the bra assembly may include a breast support piece formed by a pair of breast support cups and adjacent side panels. A first and second back strap component may be releasably connected to the side panels via a first set of attachment elements located at the periphery of each side panel and at a first end of each back strap component. Back strap components may also be releasably connected to one another via a second set of attachment elements located at a second end of each back strap component. The breast support piece and back strap components may further include shoulder strap receiving elements to which detachable shoulder strap components may be secured. A plurality of back and shoulder strap variations may be adjustable and interchangeable about the breast support piece.

Abstract: An adjustable support brassiere comprises traditional bra elements—a bra band with closure; left and right breast cups; and respective shoulder straps. Adjustability may comprise left and right inner support cups having inner ends pivotally attached, respectively, to the left and right breast cups, and a respective support strap having a bottom end attached at a distal (outer) end of each inner support cup, with a top end of each support strap fixedly secured to a hook member. Each of the left and right hook members may be releasably secured to two or more different portions of the shoulder strap, to cause individual lifting and reconfiguring of the left and right inner support cups to produce a desired amount of lifting to each of the woman's breasts. Adjustments may be made by a woman throughout the day to alter her appearance as desired.

Abstract: A funnel support accessory attaches to a breastfeeding garment, such as a nursing bra, to support a funnel of a breast pumping system at a nipple area of the wearer's breast, so as to generally conceal the wearer's breasts and allow the wearer to perform other tasks while pumping in a hands-free manner. The funnel support accessory includes a fabric panel having at least one central opening configured to engage the funnel of the breast pumping system. The funnel support accessory also includes an engagement element disposed at an upper portion of the fabric panel to attach to an attachment feature of a breastfeeding garment. The fabric panel supports the engaged funnel of the breast pumping system generally over an exposed nipple area, such that the funnel seals against the nipple area without using a hand to support the funnel.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a garment that includes integrated waterproof impact resistant speakers. Related methods of manufacturing the garment are also provided herein.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a wearable personal thermal management system and an associated method of manufacture. The PTMS comprises a harness that includes one or more cooling components and/or heating components. The harness include an upper-torso wearable portion and/or a lower-torso wearable portion. The PTSM provides a heating and/or cooling effects to one or more thermally sensitive areas of its user when worn.

Abstract: A hospital gown closes along the side and across the rear of the shoulder of the person wearing the gown. The side closure combined with different arm closures allows the gown to be used by the patient and the medical staff in different ways. The gown can be placed onto the patient without requiring the patient to sit up. The gown can be draped over the patient like a blanket. The gown can be removed from a patient while the patient is lying down in bed. The side opening of the gown allows the gown to be placed over a patient who is lying on his back without immediately wrapping the gown around the patient's body. When the patient is up and walking, the side closure and a long waist tie provide modesty.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for modifying the surface of an elastomer product with unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds, in particular a glove, whereby the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds in the region of the surface are at least partially saturated by a photochemical reaction with at least one thiol or by applying or dipping to apply a layer of latex to at least certain regions of the surface of the elastomer product, the unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds of which in the region of its surface are at least partially saturated by a photochemical reaction with at least one thiol.

Abstract: In accordance with the instant invention, material that is designed to absorb energy, shock, vibration and/or impact (“ESVI”) is applied to a glove to protect the wearer from injury or fatigue due to same. The material features a spongy (but essentially non-porous), elastic polymer, and may be provided in relatively thin sheets or strips. The glove modified with the ESVI ameliorating material hardly changes flexibility. The ESVI material may be applied selectively to strategic areas on the glove covering or corresponding to regions on the hand of the wearer such as bone joints, e.g., the knuckles and the wrist.

Abstract: A fastener with one or more movable locking bands in a drawstring of sweatpants. The body of the fastener is made out of a material, such as highly dense polyurethane foam, that is strong, yet flexible, or of a rigid plastic, that is strong, yet flexible. The two strings to be fastened pass through one or more gripping and/or locking holes in the fastener body. When the shoelace is passed through the gripping and/or locking holes, the dense polyurethane foam grips the lace tightly. The free ends are pulled through one or more peripheral slits extending towards, but not all the way to, the gripping and/or locking holes and then bent against the upper outer surface of the disk and locked in place in the respective one or more peripheral locking slits. Flexible and/or rigid bands encircling over the fastener drawstrings further secure the drawstrings in a locked position.

Abstract: A modular lighted artificial tree that includes first and second coupleable tree sections. The first tree section includes: a first trunk portion; a first wiring assembly having a first wire and a second wire, the first wiring assembly; a first trunk electrical connector in electrical connection with the first wiring assembly, the first trunk electrical connector including a first tree-section fuse connected electrically in series between the first wiring assembly and the first light string and a first light string in electrical connection with the first tree-section fuse. The second tree section includes: a second trunk portion; a second wiring assembly having a first wire and a second wire, the second wiring assembly; and a second trunk electrical connector in electrical connection with the second wiring assembly. The first tree section is configured to couple to the second tree section such that the trunk electrical connectors are electrically connected.

Abstract: The ornamental cactus having integral lights is a purely decorative cactus that includes a plurality of lights integrated into the construction of the decorative cactus. The plurality of lights is wired to a powering member. At least one solar cell is wired to the powering member in order to recharge the powering member. Ornamental flowers and insects may optionally adorn the decorative cactus. Lights may be wired into the ornamental flowers and insects to provide an enhanced appearance. In use, the lights illuminate the flower, insects, and decorative cactus.

Abstract: The hair band has a stretchable foundation (lateral and longitudinal) which carries a plurality of hair wefts in a brick layered pattern thereby permitting the hair wefts to move both left-right and up-down with the expanding-contracting foundation. A filament is attached to the foundation which encircles the user's head. One or two elastic members are attached between the foundation and the filament such that, when the hair band is worn, the elastic-foundation establishes a tension fit about the head of the user. Elastic elements are disposed in respective foundation tunnel cloths. The brick layered pattern of hair wefts has at least a top spaced apart weft pattern, an intermediate spaced apart weft pattern and a bottom spaced apart pattern such that respective intermediate spaces are covered by hairs falling downward.

Abstract: A face shield attachment for a hat brim is removably attached to a hat, such as for example a common baseball cap. The face shield pivots upward in order to temporarily remove it from in front of a wearer. The invention includes two side shields, or lateral shields, to which the face shield may be pivotally attached. The upper edge of the side shields are attached to the sides of a brim of a hat using fasteners such as clamps.

Abstract: The present application discloses a helmet, a retention system for a helmet, and a method of adjusting a helmet. In certain embodiments, the helmet comprises a helmet shell and a retention system attached to the helmet shell. The retention system generally comprises a rear portion connected to the rear of the helmet shell, at least one strap extending from the rear portion to a front portion of the helmet shell, and an adjustment device attached to the rear portion and configured to selectively adjust the length of the strap between the rear portion and the front portion of the helmet shell.

Abstract: An article of footwear can include provisions for facilitating the installation of various components. A sole plate can include one or more specialized compartments designed to receive a component. The sole plate can be configured to provide greater stability to a sole structure. In some cases, the sole plate can be used to receive a component that can be used to perform different functions in a motorized tensioning system.

Abstract: Provided is a shoe that includes: a bottom surface that is adjacent to the ground in normal use; a sole that forms at least a portion of the bottom surface; an upper portion extending above the sole; and individual particles bonded to the bottom surface of the shoe. The individual particles include at least one of corn husk, hemp or a natural plant material that has been ground into the individual particles.

Abstract: An article of footwear with an insert system is disclosed. The insert system can include an insert that may be introduced to a side portion of the upper. The insert is configured to adjust properties of a side portion of an upper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a shoe sole comprising a hybrid material made of a polyurethane foam as matrix material and of foamed particles of thermoplastic polyurethane by preparing an inlay of joined expanded particles (c?) of thermoplastic polyurethane and placing the joined expanded particles of thermoplastic polyurethane in a mould and embedding the inlay with a reaction mixture obtainable by mixing (a) polyisocyanates with (b) compounds having hydrogen atoms reactive toward isocyanates, and if appropriate, with (d) chain extenders and/or crosslinking agents, and with (e) catalysts, and with (f) blowing agents, and with (g) further additives and reacting the reaction mixture to give the shoe sole. The present invention further relates to shoe soles, obtainable by such a process.

Abstract: An improved article of footwear and a related method of manufacture are provided. The article of footwear can include a sole construction including a midsole and an outsole that are configured to promote the natural motion of the wearer's foot and conformance to the ground. The sole construction can additionally include an insole construction having enhanced flexibility in the forefoot region to further accommodate dorsi-flexion and plantar-flexion of the wearer's foot. The related method of manufacture provides the assembly of an article of footwear having these and other features, which can be suitable for athletic wear, outdoor wear and casual wear by adults, adolescents and small children.

Abstract: An article comprises a chamber that includes a barrier formed from a polymer material. The barrier has a first portion that forms a first surface of the chamber, and a second portion that forms an opposite second surface of the chamber. The barrier forms at least one interior cavity between the first portion and the second portion. The at least one interior cavity is filled with fluid retained by the barrier. Tethers of different configurations operatively connect the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: A method of making an article of footwear may include applying an environmental pressure differential across a sheet of upper material to conform the sheet of upper material to a portion of a footwear last, thereby forming at least a portion of an upper of the article of footwear. In addition, the method may include assembling the article of footwear including fixedly attaching the upper of the article of footwear to a sole structure.

Abstract: An article, such as an article of footwear or an article of apparel, includes an upper having a gradient-like coloring pattern. The article further includes protruding elements configured in a pattern that corresponds to the coloring pattern. The article may have a layered structure including a base layer, a coloring ink layer and a layer of protruding elements.

Abstract: A shoulder strap device and method provides a movable and/or swiveling attachment arrangement which spreads the load to the wearer's specific shape. Embodiments of the device include a set of strap ring components, each strap ring component having a substantially linearly extending base portion and a substantially curvilinearly extending retention portion, first and second connector items or straps secured to respective subsets of the strap ring components, and a body garment secured to the strap ring components.

Abstract: The disclosure relate to an ornament assembly, which is an ornament itself, to form a ring hole for a string or a latch through fabric or leather goods. The ornament assembly includes a first body and a second body. The first body includes a first base defining a first through hole at a center of the first base and a first protrusion protruded from a boundary of the first through hole. The second body includes a second base defining a second through hole at a center of the second base and a second protrusion protruded from a boundary of the second through hole. The first protrusion defines an insert groove at a surface which is opposite to the second protrusion. The second protrusion is configured to be inserted into the insert groove to be combined with the first protrusion.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system of an electronic device. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing includes a catch member or other such locking assembly configured to relaseably secure the attachment unit within the housing.

Abstract: A convertible tool-chain with a counterweight designed to hold and carry tools in various configurations for maximum efficacy and comfort. Example configurations include but are not limited to: a tool-belt chain or a utility necklace with arrangements for receiving tools on the front, and a pendant or weight arranged on the rear to counterbalancing the weight tools on the front. In a second embodiment, the necklace is a decorative jewelry item, with an accessory pendant affixed to the back to counterbalance the weight of the decorative features on the front. A set of interchangeable counterweights may be provided with the necklace, possibly in different weights, for being attached to selected position(s) for counterbalancing loads in various positions. In addition, a method includes steps of selecting and positioning counterweight(s) on the rear of a necklace with weights and positions for counterbalancing load(s) on the front.

Abstract: A coin comprises a core made of a first metal, an outer ring surrounding the core concentrically and made of a further metal, and a central ring between the core and outer ring fixedly connected thereto. The central ring consists of an electrically insulating material. Further, the central ring is transparent to electromagnetic waves of a first wavelength range and is less transparent or not transparent to a second wavelength range. Methods for testing the coin are also described.

Abstract: An improved jewelry member comprises a transparent cover or shield member, a frame housing including a top surface, a bottom surface and a top peripheral wall portion bounded by an outer peripheral wall portion and an authentic or natural and polished wood member secured to the top surface of the frame housing. A shank fastening member secured to the bottom surface of the frame housing. At least one feather arrangement is disposed and fixed to the top surface of the authentic or natural polished wood member. The transparent cover or shield member is secured by a bonding material to at least the top surface of the authentic or natural polished wood member to completely cover the at least one feather arrangement and at least a portion of the authentic or natural and polished wood member and the frame housing to protect them from damage.

Abstract: A jewelry item for supporting a living plant includes a stylized base member that is handmade from a polymer clay to resemble a whimsical article. Structurally, the jewelry item is formed with a lumen (passageway) that extends between two open ends. The living plant is preferably a tillandsia that can live in a soil-free environment, when periodically hydrated.

Abstract: A garment bag includes a rectangular bag having a zipper opening, a pocket flap mounted at an inner bottom side of the bag with a narrow gap defined between the pocket flap and the bag and having two windows located on two opposite lateral sides thereof, two buckle modules each including a first buckle member positioned in one respective window and a second buckle member mounted near the top of the bag and fastenable to the first buckle member to secure the bag in a folded condition for allowing the top side of the folded bag to be received in the narrow gap.

Abstract: A hard-sided luggage bag includes at least one shell portion, and has a front side, a back side, and a bottom side extending between the front and back sides. The least one shell portion encloses a storage compartment and includes an access opening permitting access to the storage compartment. The access opening is formed in at least part of the front side and is spaced apart from the bottom side. At least one lid is releasably coupled to the at least one shell portion to cover the access opening.

Abstract: A telescopic suitcase handle is provided for including a telescopic handle housing disposed within a suitcase, a lower extendible handle section movably disposed within the telescopic handle housing, and an upper extendible handle section movably disposed within the lower section. A spring loaded bullet disposed within the upper section releasably engages with one of a plurality of openings along the length of the lower section for temporarily holding the upper extendible handle section in place. A spring-loaded protrusion releasably engages with the lower extendible handle section for temporarily holding the lower section in place.

Abstract: An item of luggage, comprising: a plurality of sides sufficient to define a first volumetric space, an expandable section disposed within the space between first and second opposing sides, wherein at least the first opposing side defines a boundary for the volumetric space and provides an exterior surface for the item of luggage; the expandable section having a first configuration wherein it is stored within the space and has an expandable side that is adjacent to the first opposing side, and a second configuration wherein the expandable side extends a predetermined distance from the first opposing side to define a boundary for a second volumetric space that is the same as or different from the first volumetric space.

Abstract: The cargo carrier of the present invention is a cargo container that comprises at least one immobilizing flap that allows it to be secured inside a vehicle without shifting position as the vehicle moves. The immobilizing flap is securely affixed to one side of the container, and is protrudes through the base of the tailgate, trunk or door of the vehicle, stabilizing the cargo carrier in the cargo area of the vehicle. Another embodiment of the immobilizing flap is a loop of fabric through which the vehicle's seat belt can be extended, stabilizing the cargo carrier in a vehicle's seat. The cargo carrier take any number of forms found in the prior art to include collapsible coolers, golf bags, reusable grocery totes, food catering bags, and other carrying devices.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a hair accessory includes a base and a curved hollow tube coupled to the base. The base is configured to be positioned against a head of a person. The curved hollow tube is configured to provide structural support to a portion of hair of the person gathered around the curved hollow tube. The curved hollow tube has a first end that is coupled directly to the base and a second end distally located from the base. The curved hollow tube includes a plurality of ridges positioned along a length of the curved hollow tube. Each of the plurality of ridges extends along a perimeter of the curved hollow tube.

Abstract: A light curing device includes a plurality of LEDs, a driver, a switch module and a timer. The timer includes a plurality of time-setting buttons corresponding to different timing configurations, respectively. When the timer is activated by the switch module and one of the time-setting buttons is operated, the timer outputs an activating signal, and outputs a deactivating signal when a time duration defined by the corresponding timing configuration has elapsed. The driver drives at least one of the LEDs to emit curing light into an irradiation space in a housing module when triggered by the activating signal, and stops driving the LEDs to emit the curing light when triggered by the deactivating signal.

Abstract: A drawing apparatus is provided. In the apparatus plural drawing tools for applying ink on an object are held by plural drawing tool holding units respectively. A drawing unit takes one of the plural drawing tools from the plural drawing tool holding units to draw an image on the object. An imaging unit images an identification image, which includes first information representing colors of inks to be applied respectively by the plural drawing tools and second information representing an arrangement of the plural drawing tools held in the plural drawing tool holding units. A controlling unit controls the drawing unit to draw a design image having at least one color on the object, based on the first and second information included in the identification image and the color of the design image.

Abstract: A filing device that allows an animal to have its nails trimmed without human interaction or interference. The filing device includes a casing, a rod, a wall, housing, cap, motor, motor cover and power source. The rod is concentrically nested within the casing and covered in a grit material. The casing has a cutout on its bottom or top surface that allows the rod to be exposed. The rod is powered by a motor and when the power is turned on it causes the rod to rotate. An animal may mount itself on the casing of the filing device. When the motor is turned on it vibrates the device which causes the quick within the animal's vein to retract. As the animal sits on the casing its nails are exposed to the rotating rod which causes the nails to be filed.

Abstract: A drawing apparatus including a drawing head to which a drawing tool is mounted, the drawing tool drawing on a drawing object; a drawing testing portion having a drawing media on which an image is drawn by the drawing tool; and a control unit. The control unit interrupts drawing on the drawing object by the drawing tool and attempts drawing on the drawing media by the drawing tool in the drawing testing portion when the drawing on the drawing object by the drawing tool is not performed correctly.

Abstract: A drawing apparatus and a drawing method for a drawing apparatus whereby only an amount of drying necessary to dry the ink can be efficiently performed, and both high-definition drawing and expedited drawing processing can be realized. The drawing apparatus includes a drawing unit 40 that performs a drawing on a surface of a nail T by applying ink to the surface of the nail T, and a fan 92; a drying unit 90 that performs a drying operation for drying the ink applied to the surface of the nail T; a drying condition determination portion 813 that determines a drying condition for the drying unit 90; and a drying control portion 814 that controls the drying operation of the drying unit 90 in accordance with a determination by the drying condition determination portion 813.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rotary-push type cosmetic container. The rotary-push type cosmetic container includes: a lower case; an upper case opening up and closing down with respect to the lower case; an internal container disposed in the lower case and filled with a cosmetic through the back; a rotary plate having an extraction hole at the center and moving up the internal container by rotating about a middle case in the lower case; a piston combined to the lower portion of the rotary plate to generate pressure for extracting the cosmetic in the internal container; and a nozzle plate elastically moved up and down by a spring between the piston and the rotary plate.

Abstract: A container for a cream-type cosmetic. The container for a cream-type cosmetic is configured to allow a button part to, when a user presses the button part, move downward by an elastic force of the button part itself and then return to the original position thereof while changing the pressure inside a body of the container to discharge contents therefrom. Thus, the container can easily discharge contents having a high viscosity through a simple structure without a separate pumping member. Therefore, manufacturing costs can be reduced assembly time can be shortened.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator includes a dispensing member including a space, perforations on one surface, an opening on the other opposite surface, and an externally extending rim formed around the opening; a sponge in the space; a central shaft seat including an annular base in the opening, an annular lip formed on the base and supported by the rim, and a hollow cylinder having an axial channel; first and second half housings each including a curved trough adjacent to a bottom; a check valve in the channel; and a cap including a hollow stem partially disposed in the channel. The lip is fastened in the troughs of the first and second half housings. The first and second half housings are complementarily secured together. The central shaft seat is fastened in the first and second half housings.

Abstract: Media cord managing zipper systems in accordance with the present invention may comprise a zipper slider and a pull tab. Prongs may extend from the pull tab on opposing sides of a longitudinal axis of the pull tab. The prongs may be shaped to hold portions of a media cord in a cavity of the pull tab. The media cord managing zipper system may be incorporated into articles of clothing, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Abstract: A dual-purpose hair styling and retention device including a curved handle having a top surface couplable to a user's head and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, the top surface and the bottom surface forming a hand gripping surface. The dual-purpose hair styling and retention device also includes a base pivotally coupled to the handle, the base having an upper surface and a bottom surface opposite the upper surface, the upper surface including a plurality of bristles coupled thereto. The dual-purpose hair styling and retention device further includes an extended configuration in which the handle extends from the base to expose the hand gripping surface and a hair-retention configuration in which the base is selectively coupled to the bottom surface of the handle to at least partially obstruct the hand gripping surface and expose the plurality of bristles.

Abstract: A toothbrush head comprises a head base and a head frame framing the head base. The head base comprises a substrate with multiple sockets for inserting bristles. The substrate has an outer frame, a central component, and two lateral components. The outer frame comprises a space, a front inner wall, a back inner wall, and two lateral inner walls. The central component is positioned in the space of the outer frame and links to the front inner wall and the back inner wall thereof. Each of the two lateral components is positioned between the central component and each of the two lateral inner walls and links to each of the two lateral inner walls with junctions, respectively, allowing the two lateral components to be rotatable. The toothbrush head helps users to brush the teeth with Bass method without injuring the gingiva, and keeps the toothbrush clean after brushing the teeth.