Abstract: A heating element is provided that configured for use in an electronic cigarette. The heating element includes at least one carrier material made of glass or glass ceramic and metallic heating conductor structures. The heating conductor structures are on the carrier material and the carrier material has a thermal conductivity of less than 2 W/K2*m, a thermal capacity of less than 1000 J/K*kg, and a roughness Ra of less than 500 nm.

Abstract: A vaporizer may include a battery portion, a cartomizer connectable with the battery portion, and a sleeve fitable over the cartomizer. The sleeve and an outer shell of the battery portion may have the same or complimentary colors or patterns. The battery portion may further include a plurality of illuminable indicators, which may illuminate to indicate, for instance, remaining voltage of a battery housed within the battery portion.

Abstract: An atomizer for an electronic cigarette includes an atomizing assembly, an adjusting assembly, a bottom cover, and a collecting device. The collecting device and the atomizing assembly are arranged on the bottom cover. The adjusting assembly includes a substrate with an injecting hole and an adjusting member. Size of the injecting hole is adjustable by rotating the adjusting member. The present application also provides another embodiment, which includes an atomizing assembly with an atomizer head and an air inlet pipe, and an adjusting assembly with an air inlet in fluid communication with the outside. One end of the air inlet pipe is communicated with the bottom of the atomizer head, and the other end of the air inlet pipe is in fluid communication with the air inlet. The atomizers have an anti-leakage function. The present application also provides an aerosol generating device with the atomizer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic smoking article including components adapted for retaining an aerosol precursor composition. The electronic smoking article can comprise a shell having a reservoir housing therein. The reservoir housing can be adapted for enclosing an aerosol precursor composition and can comprise one or more apertures through which a liquid transport element may extend out of and into an interior space within the reservoir housing. The electronic smoking article further can comprise a heating element in heating communication with the liquid transport element. The disclosure also provides a method for forming a reservoir for an electronic smoking article.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods to generate an inhalable vapor in an electronic vaporization device. The vaporization device may generate a vapor with one or more defined characteristics. In some cases, the vapor may have a predetermined aerosol number density and/or a predetermined average aerosol diameter. The vaporization device may generate a vapor from a vaporizable material. In some cases, the vaporizable material may be a liquid material housed in a cartridge. The vaporization device may comprise a rechargeable power storage device.

Abstract: Vaporization devices and methods of operating them. In particular, described herein are vaporizer cartridges for controlling the power applied to a resistive heater.

Abstract: The present invention describes a highchair bib and debris catch device. The highchair bib forms a barrier over the upward facing surfaces of the highchair seat and over the child's torso that prevents food and liquids from coming in contact with the highchair seat and the child's torso and legs. It catches any mess that lands on it and prevents it from falling to the floor. The preferred embodiment of the highchair bib is designed such that it can easily be mounted on a wide variety of highchairs with no modification of the highchairs required.

Abstract: A nursing garment computing system includes a nursing garment having a pair of breast cups with an electronic sensor to indicate the status of a breast in the pair of breast cups and a computing device to record the sensor data indicative of whether the breast cup is open or closed. The data can be electronically sent to an external device such as a cell phone or personal digital assistant to keep track of which breast cup has been opened for breastfeeding event, time between breastfeeding event, amount of time for breastfeeding from each side of the breast, a record of which side was nursed last, and a record of which side was nursed first during the last breastfeeding event.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a multi-layered nursing garment. The multi-layered nursing garment includes breasts support having a pair of breast cups, shoulder straps and a chest band. Each breast cup is comprised of two or more layers. Further a clasp for attaching an outer removable layer with a shoulder strap and a clip is configured for attaching another, inner layer. The invention provides a number of combinations of clips, clasps, and layers but which a breastfeeding woman can selectively open the nursing garment to accomplish breastfeeding and/or milk pumping from either breast, and has the capacity to engage in said events simultaneously.

Abstract: A shorts garment comprising insulating fleece and durable, wind-blocking patch pockets. The shorts comprise fleece front and rear panels with high air permeability. The patch pockets comprise durable, non-stretch fabric with low air permeability. The low air permeability of the patch pockets provides wind and cold protection for the thigh areas. The air permeabilities of the pocket fabric and fleece fabric are within disclosed numerical ranges. Additionally, the pocket permeability is optionally less than ½, ¼ or 1/10 the permeability of the fleece panels. The patch pockets protect the fleece from wear and abrasion. A crotch area between the pockets has high air permeability fleece, and so the crotch receives cooling air ventilation. The patch pockets preferably cover about 20%, 30%, 40% or more of the front fleece panels. The present shorts garment is comfortably warm in cool temperatures and over a wide temperature range.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable garment for nursing. The garment includes a back body member, a left panel, and a right panel. The back body member includes a left portion, a right portion, and plurality of fastenings. The left panel attached with the back body member from the left portion of the back body member. The right panel attached with the back body member from the right portion of the back body member. The left panel and the right panel cross over each other in order to enable a user to nurse a baby. The fastenings are placed over a shoulder of the left panel and the right panel for affixing the left panel to the right panel or affixing the right panel to the left panel so that the panels are secured over a user's shoulders.

Abstract: Golf jackets having improved collar constructions are provided. The height of the center section of the collar is longer than the height of the first and second end sections of the collar. When closed, the collar can provide an effective weather-proof seal around the neck region. In one embodiment, the jacket has a minimal amount of panels and stitched seams. The jacket has a lightweight construction, good temperature-regulating properties, high stretch/elasticity, and an outer surface that is highly waterproof. The jacket provides the golfer with a complete range of motion so that he/she is comfortable and can play the game easily.

Abstract: A temperature management garment manufactured with stretchable fabrics as to fit tightly to the wearer's selected anatomy and contains at least one significantly insulated pocket sized to fit a heat or cold producing thermal insert. The pockets are integrated with the garment to target strategic anatomical locations, are significantly insulated as to extend the duration of use of the thermal insert, and include adjustable banding that increases or decreases the level of compression as needed or required for the wearer. The use of significantly insulated materials for pocket construction significantly improves manufacturing costs and thermal performance as indicated in the prior art. Furthermore, the garments herein improve the prior art as iterations of this modular design can be worn independently, in a multitude of combinations, worn with other clothing, and can be integrated with other apparel from other manufacturers per agreements made.

Abstract: An aquatic sport performance garment configured to improve a user's performance, enhance a user's speed and ease with which the wearer moves through water, provide better control of body temperature in diverse environments and reduce overall fatigue while wearing the garment. A garment having an upper-torso portion, a free-floating, sealing collar and sleeves biased in an arms-up configuration.

Abstract: A humanized care clothing includes: a coat body, a front body thereof including left and right front side sheets spaced a full open vacancy and a detachable connecting sheet covering the vacancy, two shoulders of the connecting sheet being connectable with or detachable from two shoulder portions of a rear body, and left and right sides thereof the two opposite sides of the left and right front side sheets; a pair of restricting sleeve, two receiving pockets, two limiting pockets, a lower body clothing, the pair of buttoning sleeves being detachable from and connectable with the respective left and right front side sheets, the receiving pocket for each restricting sleeve being sewn below it, the limiting pocket being respectively overlapped with the outer parts of the receiving pockets and capable of connecting the clothing sleeve with the lower body clothing; and a collar member.

Abstract: A glove formed of a knitted first panel conforming to at least a portion of one of a front or a back of the glove, the knitted first panel comprising four finger portions including a respective front or a back of the fingers, both sides of each of the fingers and the fingertips of each of the fingers integrally formed of a knitted material without seams, and a second panel conforming to at least a portion of the other of the front or back of the glove. The glove of the present invention is made using a flat knitting machine and the knitted first panel can comprise different yams or knittable materials that may impart different characteristics to the glove depending upon the end use or desired appearance, e.g., abrasion resistance, durability, wind protection, texture, color and the like, without a seam.

Abstract: A glove has a top panel and a bottom panel that together form a main glove body. Fingers, including an index finger and other fingers, extend from the main glove body, each of the fingers having a top side and a bottom side corresponding with the top panel and bottom panels of the main glove body. A thumb extends from the main glove body. A region, at a juncture of the index finger and the main glove body on or adjacent the top panel and/or the thumb, has an insulating pad covering a portion of the region.

Abstract: A garment for skin-to-skin bonding with an infant, comprising a back, a lower front, an upper front, a hem, sleeve holes and a collar, a receiving flap and a plurality of fasteners. The garment further comprises a receiving portion comprising a substantially lateral break in the upper front. The receiving flap is operable to be removably joined by operation of said fasteners to a portion of said upper front to cover said receiving portion and to cause said upper front to take the visual appearance of a known article of clothing.

Abstract: An article of clothing, or garment, disclosed herein includes a sleeve with a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the sleeve is coupled to the remainder of the garment, while the distal end of the garment includes a placket and a cuff. Disposed within the placket is a gusset constructed from a resilient material that enables the gusset to stretch and impart a compression fit around the arm of the user. This compression force enables the distal end of the sleeve to remain in its placement along an upper portion of the arm as the end of the sleeve is pushed or slid up the arm.

Abstract: A wetsuit is provided, the wetsuit comprising: a sleeve, formed from at least a first material and a second material, the sleeve having an upper arm portion and a forearm portion, wherein the first material defines a boundary that is arranged to extend from the forearm portion, around a bicep region in the upper arm portion and back to the forearm portion, and the second material is arranged to be positioned within the boundary in the bicep region and forearm portion, and wherein the first material has a first elastic modulus and the second material has a second elastic modulus, the first elastic modulus being greater than the second elastic modulus.

Abstract: Disclosed is an outwear garment including a housing configured to fit around a human upper torso, the housing having a detachable inner and including a pair of sleeves to receive arms of the human, wherein each sleeve has a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the housing further having a back portion to cover the back of the human, a left side portion to cover from front the left side of the human and a right side portion to cover from front the right side of the human; at least one glove pocket configured near the distal end of each sleeve of the housing, the glove pocket having a zipper opening; and an elastic cord loop sewn in the lining; at least one glove configured to store inside each glove pocket; a hook attached to the glove and further configured to detachably attached with the elastic cord loop of the glove pocket; a hood having detachable inner lining detachably attached to the housing for covering the head of the human; a collar detachably attached to the hood to snap around the neck of the hu

Abstract: Disclosed is a chain mail constituted of a lattice of interlinked metal rings, in particular for personal protective equipment. The chain mail rings are made using a stainless steel wire whereof the mechanical tensile strength (Rm) is between 1,600 and 2,550 N/mm2, limits included.

Abstract: A camouflage garment. The camouflage garment provides one or more appendages that are affixed to a base fabric, such as a shirt, pants, and jacket, that alters the appearance of the wearer from the surrounding area. The appendages include one or more panels in an overlapping relation that can be fastened at a first end to expose a desired indicia present on each side or face of the panels. In one embodiment, each appendage has a shape of one or more artificial leaves. The indicia are configured such that a user may match corresponding indicia of the panels, the base garment, and a first region of the camouflage garment. In this way, the camouflage garment is reconfigurable and can correspond with various environments or seasons.

Abstract: An accessory fastener device including front and back magnets for securing an accessory to a fabric item or other surface. The front and back magnets may include fabric shields covering a portion of the magnets and are configured to interface with the front and back sides of a fabric item. The accessory fastener may also include an accessory coupling configured to removably couple with the accessory. The device is used to add a plurality of accessories to fashion items, and also as a decorative means for holding and securing items in place.

Abstract: A wig cap. The wig cap includes an annular band including an upper edge, a lower edge, an inner layer, and an outer layer. A crown portion includes a first edge and a second edge, wherein the first edge is connected to the upper edge of the annular band. A mesh portion includes a first edge and a second edge, wherein that the first edge of the mesh portion is connected to the second edge of the crown portion, and the second edge of the mesh portion is connected to the upper edge of the annular band. The mesh portion is configured to contact a rear area and side areas of a wearer's head when worn thereon, and the crown portion is configured to contact a crown area of a wearer's head when worn thereon. The wig cap protects the scalp and hair follicles from wigs and other head coverings.

Abstract: A hat cover. The hat cover includes a flexible wrap having a first side, a second side, and a lower edge. A first fastener is disposed on the first side at a first end of the wrap. A second fastener is disposed on the second side at a second end of the wrap. The first fastener can removably secure to the second fastener to removably secure the wrap about a crown of a hat such that the lower edge rests flush with an upper surface of a brim of the hat. A plurality of clips is disposed on the second side configured to removably secure the wrap to the crown.

Abstract: The present invention is a removable, reusable and interchangeable multi-shell lining configured for placement within a hat member, cap or any sort of head-wear for adjustable thermal comfort, moisture retention, reduction of friction thus reducing frizz and breakage of naturally dry and curly hair. The lining is comprised of a satin outer shell, satin-encased thermal middle shell and waterproof inner shell. The three shells, which are not bonded together, provide optimal moisture retention, reduction of friction of hair and thermal comfort. The three constituent shells are intended for contact with the wearer, can be interchanged and or used as a single shell lining while still maintaining hair moisture and reducing hair frizz and breakage.

Abstract: A protective helmet with a dome having a bottom edge. A chin-strap system comprises a rigid right arm and a rigid left arm. Each has an attachment portion fastened to a respective side of the dome and a substantially horizontal portion projecting forwardly from the attachment portion. A reception space is formed between the bottom edge of the dome and an arm for receiving an ear of the user of the protective helmet. The reception space is open towards the front and is defined, towards the back and downwardly, by the arm under consideration and upwardly by the bottom edge of the dome. A flexible strip is fastened between the two front ends of the arms.

Abstract: A helmet (10) formed of a plurality of layers wherein at least one of the layers comprises a plurality of beads (16) encased within a liner (28), and a second liner selected from the group consisting of a hard layer (36) and a soft layer (26).

Abstract: Provided are active Thermoelectric Cooling (“TEC”) systems/apparatuses for the purpose of cooling a person's head with or without the person wearing a safety helmet or hard hat.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved shoe cover with a bistable latch that allows for easy securing and removal of the shoe cover while providing a strong connection between the shoe and the shoe cover when in use. The shoe cover includes at least one bistable spring band at or around the toe, midsection, or heel of the cover for securing the cover to the shoe. In addition, a secondary attachment mechanism may be employed as well, which may include: a string-like material to encircle the shoe about its center, a semi-rigid structure on the inner-side of the cover; and/or an impressionable material located on or within the inner-side of the cover, so that it is directly exposed to the specialized shoe. The impressionable material will create a mold that is at least partially impermanent, permanent or semi-permanent.

Abstract: Described are uppers for a shoe, particularly a sports shoe. The upper includes a plurality of first portions for receiving at least one toe of the foot, wherein the first portions can be moved substantially independently of each other and wherein the first portions comprise knitwear.

Abstract: An intelligent temperature controller for shoes includes a master chip, a heating unit, a temperature detecting unit detecting a current temperature of the shoes, a power source and a charging circuit connected with the power source, wherein the master chip is respectively and electrically connected with the heating unit, the temperature detecting unit and the power source, wherein the master chip controls the power source to supply power to the heating unit, wherein the master chip is communicated with an electric device to control the temperature of the shoes and provides operating states feedback to the electric device.

Abstract: A footpad is provided having a foam structure with a non-directional planer shape, a thickness, a first surface, and a second surface opposite the first surface, one of the first and second surfaces having an adhesive for adhering to bare skin.

Abstract: In general, certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide an augmented heel cup protective insert device for shoes. The insert device includes a posterior segment corresponding to the curvature of a heel of a shoe. The device also includes a medial wing, a medial parabolic formation that extends in a direction from top to bottom of the device, an inferior segment, and an angulated segment to meet the beginning of the edge of the heel on the medial side of the shoe.

Abstract: A material that includes at least one layer made of an auxetic structure and articles of footwear having soles comprising the materials. When the material is under tension, it expands in both the direction under tension and in the directional orthogonal to the direction under tension. The articles of footwear have soles that have at least one layer made of a material that has a pattern of apertures to provide the auxetic structure. The apertures are surrounded by sole portions that can rotate or pivot to change the size of the apertures.

Abstract: A shoe such as a pump, high heel shoe, or stiletto, has an insole and a heel. In the heel, the insole and/or the ball region, at least one damping element is integrated. The damping element has a Shore D hardness in the range of 28-33, a modulus of elasticity in the range of 28-38 MPa, and a tensile stress of 9-11 at 600% elongation. In this way, a shoe is realized that is elegantly fashioned and can be provided with a high-quality design without having to compromise on comfort and convenience.

Abstract: An article of footwear having a sole structure including a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid is described, along with a method of making the article. The chamber may include a tensile member extending between a first chamber barrier layer and a second chamber barrier layer. The tensile member may include a first tensile member layer bonded to the first chamber barrier layer, a second tensile member layer bonded to the second chamber barrier layer, and a plurality of tethers connecting the first tensile member layer to the second tensile member layer. The second tensile member layer may include a first section and a second section separate from the first section. In addition, a portion of the second chamber barrier layer may extend toward the first tensile member layer between the first section and the second section, the portion being joined to the first tensile member layer.

Abstract: A method of making an article of footwear. The method may include forming a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid, including a first chamber barrier layer, a second chamber barrier layer, and a tensile member extending between the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer. The tensile member may include a first tensile member layer, a second tensile member layer, and a plurality of tethers connecting the first tensile member layer to the second tensile member layer. The method may also include extending a portion of the second chamber barrier layer toward the first tensile member layer between a first section of the second tensile member layer and a second section of the second tensile member layer, and joining the portion of the second chamber barrier layer to the first tensile member layer between the first section and the second section of the second tensile member layer.

Abstract: A multilayer insole for removable placement in an article of footwear, the multilayer insole including a bottom insole layer having a top side, a top insole layer having an underside, an intermediate layer that is (a) an insole material layer, (b) a flexible circuit layer or (c) a bonding region for joining the bottom insole layer with the top insole layer, a location data receiving means for receiving an input signal relating to a location of the insole, and a location data transmitting means for transmitting an output signal relating to the location of the insole, wherein the location data receiving means and the location data transmitting means are both integrally associated with the multilayer insole. Also provided are a unitary insole, data transfer systems with methods involving the different insoles and methods of manufacturing the different insoles.

Abstract: An upper for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, includes at least one tape covering at least 50% of the upper. At least one tape portion includes a plurality of connected tapes. A further aspect relates to an upper for a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, including at least one tape portion including a plurality of connected tapes. In some connected tapes, the tapes are zig-zag stitched to each other on their edges.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a textile component. The textile component of the upper includes a textile element and a tensile element. The tensile element defines a first segment disposed on a first side of the upper. The first segment of the tensile element is configured to attach the securement device to the textile element on the first side of the upper. The tensile element further includes a second segment that is disposed proximate the lower portion of the upper on the second side. The second segment is fixed relative to the lower portion of the upper on the second side. The tensile element further includes an intermediate segment that extends continuously from the first segment, across the heel region, to the second segment.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a component for attachment to an article includes an upper component that is made of a thermoplastic material having a first melting temperature and a flange member that is molded onto the upper component and made of a thermoplastic elastomer material having a second melting temperature that is lower than the first melting temperature of the upper component. The flange member extends laterally from a bottom end of the upper component so that a bottom surface of the flange member is flush with or positioned axially below a bottom surface of the upper component. The melting temperature of the thermoplastic elastomer material enables the flange member to be directly coupled to the article via heat welding and the like without substantially affecting the upper component.

Abstract: An article of footwear may include various first strands and second strands. The cutting and second strands may extend from an area proximal to lace-receiving elements to an area proximal to the sole structure. The first strands may have a substantially vertical orientation and the second strands may have a rearwardly-angled orientation. The first strands may be located in a midfoot region of the footwear and the second strands may be located in both the midfoot region and a heel region of the footwear. Angles between the first strands and the second strands may be at least 40 degrees. Additionally, the second strands may have at least fifty percent greater tensile strength than the first strands.

Abstract: Manufacturing of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by executing various shoe-manufacturing processes in an automated manner. For example, shoe parts may be retrieved and temporarily assembled according to preset relative positions to form part stacks. The part stacks may be retrieved with the relative positioning of the shoe parts being maintained and placed at a stitching machine for more permanent attachment via stitching of the parts to form a shoe assembly. Movement during stitching of a conveyance mechanism that transfers the part stack from the stacking surface to the stitching machine and movement of a needle associated with the stitching machine may be controlled by a shared control mechanism such that the movements are synchronized with respect to one another. Vision systems may be leveraged to achieve movement and position information between and at machines and locations.

Abstract: An attachment system includes a first portion including a first hook-and-loop fastening element and a first magnetic coupling element, and a second portion including a second hook-and-loop fastening element and a second magnetic coupling element, with the first portion and the second portion to be magnetically coupled by the first magnetic coupling element and the second magnetic coupling element and to be mechanically fastened by the first hook-and-loop fastening element and the second hook-and-loop fastening element.

Abstract: A display position of an image is moved in accordance with positional information of a display device having a curved display surface. Displacement of a display device is sensed by a camera portion and an acceleration sensor, and the display position is determined in accordance with the displacement, so that the image is displayed in the display position. In the case where the display device rotates and the like, a desired piece of information can be displayed automatically in a display region that can be easily seen.

Abstract: A customisable item of jewellery comprises a grid (18) with a plurality of openings (20) defining a plurality of distinct closely contiguous adornment locations, and attachment means (30) suitable for releasably retaining a pin of an adornment in each selected one of said plurality of openings; whereby once a plurality of adornments are attached to said attachment means, a cluster of releasable adornments is formed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a walking assistance method and apparatuses, wherein a walking assistance apparatus is configured to adaptively control at least one of a length or a stiffness based on a gait motion of a user to assist an upper body of the user.

Abstract: An umbrella includes a shaft, a cap connected to the shaft, a runner movable on the shaft, long and short ribs, a controller unit and rib-collapsing units. The runner includes recesses. Each of the long ribs includes upper, middle and lower sections. The short ribs connect the upper sections of the long ribs to the runner. The controller unit is operable to allow the long ribs to stretch and collapse. Each of the rib-collapsing units includes a cap magnet connected to the cap, a runner magnet inserted in a corresponding one of the recesses and two middle-section magnets. The first middle-section magnet is connected to the middle section of a corresponding one of the long ribs and adapted for attraction to the cap magnet. The second middle-section magnet is connected to the middle section of a corresponding one of the long ribs and adapted for attraction to the runner magnet.