Abstract: The present invention provides novel non-diary frozen desserts and methods of preparation thereof, the method including forming a first mixture by mixing water and stabilizer, mixing ingredients with the first mixture to form a light mix, folding the light mix with at least one pre-pasteurized egg product to form a heavy mix and freezing the heavy mix for less than twenty minutes to form the non-dairy frozen dessert.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ice cream machine having a filling zone and an emptying zone. The ice cream machine comprises a rotatable unit having a radial extension, a mould for receiving ice cream, the mould being arranged to rotate with the rotatable unit, an extrusion nozzle for extruding ice cream into the mould, the extrusion nozzle being arranged at the filling zone. The ice cream machine further comprises an ejection mechanism for ejecting ice cream radially out of the mould at the emptying zone. The invention also relates to a method for producing an ice cream product using an ice cream machine.

Abstract: Necrotic enteritis (NE) has been largely found in commercial broiler chickens when they are produced without the use of antimicrobial growth promoters. The present invention provides a method and use of oxidized carotenoids, components thereof and compositions and products containing same, such as OxBC ('OxC-beta™, Product from Avivagen Inc., Canada) for preventing necrotic enteritis in animals, such as poultry. Related compositions, kits are also herein included in the invention.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide a beverage wherein fading of a caramel coloring is reduced. The present invention also has an object to provide a method for producing such a beverage and a method for reducing the caramel coloring fading in the beverage. The beverage meeting the following conditions (A) and (B): (A) a ratio of a content of RebD or RebM to a content of RebA is 0.45 or more, and (B) a caramel coloring is contained so that Lab values of the beverage are respectively L: 45 to 55, a: 10 to 20, and b: 25 to 35.

Abstract: A powder composition for preparation of a drink for control of post prandial glycaemic profile, the powder composition comprising: ?alpha-glucosidase inhibitor selected from the group consisting of acarbose, miglitol, voglibose and mixtures thereof, in an amount in the range of from 0.01% to 15% w/w of the powder composition; ?viscosifying agent in an amount in the range of 5% to 30% w/w of the powder composition; protein in an amount in the range of 40% to 90% w/w of the pharmaceutical powder composition.

Abstract: There are provided: a preservative composition and a preservation liquid which can improve the shelf life of fruit and vegetables and which are safer to the human body; and fruit and vegetables treated with the preservation liquid. The present invention relates to a preservative composition for fruit and vegetables, the preservative composition containing an organic acid and/or a salt thereof, and at least one selected from the group consisting of glucosamine, glucosamine derivatives, chitin oligosaccharides, chitosan oligosaccharides, and salts thereof. Moreover, the present invention relates to a preservation liquid for fruit and vegetables, the preservation liquid containing the preservative composition and a liquid medium. Further, the present invention relates to fruit and vegetables treated with the preservation liquid.

Abstract: Popcorn machines having process chambers with variable heating profiles, and associated systems and methods of operation are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a popcorn machine includes a tube having an upper tube portion and a lower tube portion. The upper tube portion and the lower tube portion form a circumferential boundary of a tubular process chamber for popping popcorn. A first heating element can be positioned to heat a first heating zone, and a second heating element can be positioned to heat a second heating zone. A first thermocouple can be positioned to measure a temperature at a transition point between the first heating zone and the second heating zone, and a second thermocouple can be positioned to measure a temperature in the second heating zone. A rotatable auger can be positioned at least partially within the tube to move ingredients through the process chamber.

Abstract: A heated air popcorn popper provides easy access and clean up through the use of a detachable popping pitcher. The detachable popping pitcher defines an interior popping volume in which heated air is used to cause unpopped kernels to pop and form popped popcorn. The detachable popping pitcher includes a pitcher handle allowing a user to grasp and manipulate the popping pitcher when selectively detaching and attaching the popping pitcher to the popcorn popper. The detachable popping pitcher is completely removable from a popper housing such that loading unpopped kernels into the popping pitcher is simplified and the user need not be concerned about access being awkward or limited. The detachable popping pitcher can be fully removed from the popper housing following popping such that any remaining unpopped or popped kernels can be emptied from the detachable popping pitcher and the detachable popping pitcher can be cleaned.

Abstract: A description is given of a tubular food casing having a fiber layer on the inside and having two or more polymer layers. The polymer layers include a first continuous polymer layer (A), with which the inner fiber layer or nonwoven-web layer is coated on the side of the tubular casing facing away from the inside, and completely covers the layer, and at least one polymer layer (B), and a monoaxially or biaxially oriented film based on polyamide and/or copolyamide. At least two of the polymer layers are joined to one another directly by a layer of adhesive. The inner fiber layer may absorb colour, smoke, aroma and/or flavour substance(s), such as liquid smoke or caramel, store these substances and transfer them to a food located within the casino. The casing is suitable as artificial sausage casing, especially for cooked-filling and scalded-emulsion sausage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a raw piece of reconstituted meat and to a raw piece of reconstituted meat combined according to the method. Many known reconstituted meat products are rejected because they contain chemical additives such as aminases; they are expensive to produce, because the meat first is reconstituted and stabilized and is then preserved; and reconstituted meat combinations often have an inhomogeneous appearance and may tend to separate out their constituents. In order to overcome these disadvantages, a reconstituted meat composition contains only glycerol and salt as the binders, is stabilized and preserved by drying in a single step in a method for producing a raw piece of reconstituted meat and provides a combined raw piece of reconstituted meat the main constituents of which contain only meat ingredients from animal origin, it has the appearance of pure meat, and has a similar elasticity and a precise residual juice content.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for bleaching a biomass of Chlorella protothecoides microalgae that is rich in protein, said biomass being produced by fermentation, characterised in that it comprises: choosing to produce the microalga biomass under heterotrophic conditions and under continuous fermentation; and varying the colouring of said biomass by monitoring the ratio of the ?/?max growth rates.

Abstract: Compositions of microalgae-derived food compositions, including flours and beverages, are disclosed from multiple genera, species, and strains of edible microalgae. Microalgae used in the invention are free of algal toxins and contain varying levels of primarily monounsaturated triglyceride oil. Also provided herein are microalgae-containing baked goods with novel properties compared to preexisting products of the same type, and foods containing microalgae biomass with high levels of lipid. Compositions and methods of the invention also relate to the creation of food products based on eggs, wherein the productions contain various raw materials made from microalgae in different forms. The invention also provides unique and novel strains of microalgae that have been subjected to non-transgenic methods of mutation sufficient to reduce the coloration of biomass produced by the strains.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing kimchi including assorted mushrooms as a filling, in which efficacy of the assorted mushrooms is maintained, a color and gloss and a flavor intrinsic to kimchi do not disappear, and a barrier of an unfamiliar taste and odor peculiar to the mushrooms is removed.

Abstract: The invention concerns particles for use in delivering a distinct and enhanced taste sensation to a drink, wherein the particles are adapted for dissolving in a drink, and wherein said particles comprise at least one flavor component incorporated therein. The invention further concerns a drink comprising these particles and a method for its preparation.

Abstract: A composition for a food supplement comprising a substance capable of exerting an anti-oedemigenous and/or anti-inflammatory action in soft organic tissues, a substance capable of exerting an antioxidant action and at least one substance facilitating penetration, through a cell membrane, of the substance capable of exerting an anti-oedemigenous and/or anti¬inflammatory action and/or of the substance capable of exerting an antioxidant action, for use in the treatment of female infertility.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for ore or both of improving sleep in a subject and treating at least one sleep problem in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject an edible lipid composition which comprises a vegetable-derived fat source, wherein the fat source is a triglyceride fat source comprising triglycerides with 15-55% palmitic acid moieties out of the total fatty acids, and wherein the level of palmitic acid moieties at the sn-2 position of the glycerol backbone is at least 30% of total palmitic acid.

Abstract: Systems, techniques and methods for estimating the metabolic state or flux, e.g., the body energy state (“BES”) of a patient, are disclosed. The BES provides a deep insight into the nutritional needs of the patient, thus allowing for a sort of exquisite glycemic control with regard to the patient. The invention discloses systems and methods for estimating fractional gluconeogenesis. The invention also discloses systems and methods for estimating and targeting patient blood lactate concentration, both as a target itself and as an intermediate step to estimating and targeting patient fractional gluconeogenesis glucose production. Nutritional support methods and formulations are also disclosed. The invention is suitable for any sort of patient, including those who are injured, such as with traumatic brain injury, ill, or have other conditions that stress the metabolic system.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a food processing system (100) comprising: —one or a plurality of food containers (111) each comprising a raw food product; —one or a plurality of dispensing and reconstituting chambers (112) each linked to at least one of the food containers (111), the dispensing and reconstituting chambers (112) receiving the raw food product from the food containers (111), processing it by hydration and/or texturization, and selectively depositing it in one or a plurality of shapes and/or layers (11); —cooking means configured to selectively heat or not parts of the deposited shapes and/or layers (11). The invention further refers to a food container (111) for being used in a food processing system (100) as the one previously described, and also to a method for processing food in a food processing system (100) as described.

Abstract: Nicotine-containing solutions, kits, nomograms, delivery systems and processes for making and delivering a great number of nicotine-containing solutions of difference nicotine strengths with a minimum of containers of starting ingredients, using one of a selection of nicotine base containers having numerous concentrations of nicotine with one of a plurality of pg or vg containing solutions in predesignated volumes to create end result, nicotine-containing vaporizable solutions, and including computer implemented processes for converting e-juices and drip juices used for vaporizers, electronic cigarettes, e-cigs, e-cigars, e-pipes and the like into e-juices and drip juices containing particular concentrations or strengths of nicotine for delivery to and use by end users.

Abstract: A system for simulating ash removal from a smoking article and a related method are provided. The system includes a support arrangement supporting at least a portion of a smoking article to form a cantilever with respect to the support arrangement. The system also includes a suction device in fluid communication with the first longitudinal end of the smoking article, the suction device being configured to apply suction to the first longitudinal end to simulate a draw or puff on the smoking article. The system further includes an ignition device configured to ignite an ignitable material of the smoking article about the second longitudinal end thereof, the ignited ignitable material being transformed to an ash in response to successive draws or puffs applied by the suction device. The system still further including an ash-dislodging mechanism configured to selectively impact the cantilevered smoking article to periodically remove the ash.

Abstract: A flavouring component (43) for a smoking article (50) comprising a rod (33) of flavouring material (17). The flavouring material (17) comprises a carrier material (15) and flavouring particles (14) adhered to the carrier material (15) by means of a binder (13). The flavouring material (17) is formed by passing the carrier material (15) through a mixture (12) comprising the binder (13) and the flavouring particles (14). Also disclosed is a smoking article (50) including such a flavouring component (43), and an apparatus (10) and method for manufacturing such a flavouring component (43).

Abstract: A biodegradable cigarette filter includes a first filter tube, a second filter tube and a wrap paper. The first filter tube and the second filter tube each has an essentially cylindrical shape and has an open end and a closed end, and is filled with organic fibers. The first filter tube and the second filter tube are placed adjacent to each other with their respective open ends facing each other, and the wrap paper wraps around at least part of the outside of the first filter tube and at least part of the outside of the second filter tube to hold the first filter tube and the second filter tube together. Methods for making a biodegradable cigarette filter are also described.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette with an integral mouthpiece, comprising a vaporization assembly (1) and a battery module (2) connected mutually. The vaporization assembly (1) comprises a mouthpiece (11) with an opening, a vaporization tube (12), an outer ornamental sleeve (13), a connector (14) and a vaporizer (15); wherein the mouthpiece (11) is integrated with the vaporization tube (12), and the vaporization tube (12) and the connector (14) are telescoped within the outer ornamental sleeve (13); the vaporizer (15) is telescoped into the vaporization tube (12) in a detachable manner. The connector (14) is located at one end of the outer ornamental sleeve (13) and connected to the battery module (2) in a detachable manner; an airflow sealer (16) is provided between the integral inner wall of the mouthpiece (11) and the vaporization tube (12) and the outer wall or the periphery of the end portion of the vaporizer (15).

Abstract: A glass with integrated rests for tobacco products is disclosed. The glass has a base, an open top, and a closed loop sidewall. The glass has a series of integrated rests at the rim and near the open top. The integrated rests receive and securely hold a cigar or other tobacco product near the top of the glass. Optional inward projections surround each of the integrated rests. Inward projections help to avoid spilling of the beverage while tilting the glass for drinking. Inward projections act as a block to keep the beverage from pouring through the depressions that form the rests.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oral pouched product, such as an oral pouched smokeless tobacco product, which comprises a filling material, such as tobacco material, and a saliva-permeable pouch enclosing the filling material, the product having a rectangular shape with a maximum length and a maximum width, wherein the maximum width of the product is within the range of from 3 mm to 10 mm, the maximum length of the product is within the range of from 25 mm to 40 mm, the ratio of maximum length to maximum width is within the range of from 3 to 6, and the oral pouched product has a weight within the range of from 0.3 to 0.7 g.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided. The aerosol delivery device comprises a control component and a humidity sensor. The humidity sensor is configured to measure a property thereof that is variable with relative humidity in an environment of the aerosol delivery device to which the humidity sensor is exposed. The humidity sensor is also configured to generate a corresponding signal that indicates a value of the property from which the relative humidity is calculable. The control component, or the humidity sensor, is configured to calculate the relative humidity from the value indicated by the corresponding signal, and control operation of at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device based on the relative humidity so calculated, including output of the relative humidity for presentation by a display.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided. The aerosol delivery device comprises a control component and a digital pressure sensor. The digital pressure sensor is configured to measure a pressure imposed thereon, and generate a corresponding signal that indicates the pressure so measured. The he control component or the digital pressure sensor is further configured to control at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device based on the pressure indicated by the corresponding signal, or a condition of the aerosol delivery device or a user thereof determined from the corresponding signal. Control of the at least one functional element includes output of the pressure or the condition for presentation by a display.

Abstract: A charger for an aerosol delivery device is provided. The aerosol delivery device includes a control body equipped with a power source, and a cartridge equipped with a heating element and containing an aerosol precursor composition. The control body is coupled or coupleable with the cartridge to form the aerosol delivery device. The charger comprises a housing, a connector and a power supply from which the power source is rechargeable when the charger is engaged with the control body. The connector is coupled to the housing and configured to engage the charger with the control body. The power supply comprises a photovoltaic cell configured to convert light energy to electrical energy and generate a corresponding voltage output, and a buck converter configured to step down the corresponding voltage output to a lower voltage from which the power source is rechargeable.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided. The aerosol delivery device comprises at least one housing that defines a reservoir configured to retain aerosol precursor composition, and contains a heating element and power source within the at least one housing. The heating element is controllable to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition. The power source is configured to power to heating element to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition. The power source comprises a supercapacitor having a corrugated graphene-based structure.

Abstract: A vapor delivery device having a reservoir for containing an amount of fluid. An ejector receives the fluid, and a controller fires the ejector to express a given dosage of the fluid through a number of nozzles in the ejector into an airstream at a firing frequency and for a firing duration. As the amount of the fluid within the reservoir decreases, the controller also at least one of reduces the firing frequency of the ejector, increases the number of nozzles, and increases the firing duration.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a reservoir configured to retain an aerosol precursor composition, a heating element, and a power source connected to an electrical load that includes the heating element. The power source includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery having a carbon-based anode, an electrochemically-active cathode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte in contact with the anode and the cathode, with the non-aqueous electrolyte including a lithium salt in a carbonate solvent or solvent mixture. The aerosol delivery device also includes a microprocessor configured to operate in an active mode in which the microprocessor is configured to direct power from the power source to the heating element and thereby control the heating element to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes an atomizer (26) having a coil-less heating element (4). The coil-less heating element (4) may include a heating section (6), two leads (3,3?) electrically connected to the heating section (6), and a liquid guiding structure. The liquid guiding structure includes two pads (13,13?), a first pad (13) and a second pad (13?) sandwiching at least a portion of the heating section (6). Optionally, the electronic cigarette further includes a gasket (21) which is placed between a liquid supply (34) and the first pad (13) such that liquid is conducted from the liquid supply to the first pad (13).

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol generating device and a capsule adapted for use with the aerosol generating device. The aerosol generating device comprises a cavity positioned on one side of the aerosol generating device. The cavity is configured to host a capsule and the capsule is configured to contain an aerosol generating substance. The capsule comprises an external shell arranged to retain an aerosol generating substance and an outlet in the external shell configured to engage with the aerosol generating device when the capsule is retained in the cavity.

Abstract: A smoking article includes a housing having a mouthpiece and configured to receive a nicotine-containing aerosol generating substance. The smoking article also includes control electronics configured to control delivery of an amount of nicotine-containing aerosol from the nicotine-containing aerosol generating substrate through the mouthpiece. The smoking article further includes a nicotine metabolite sensor positioned at the mouth piece and operably coupled to the control electronics. The sensor is positioned such that when a smoker places their lips in contact with the mouthpiece the sensor can detect an amount or concentration of a nicotine metabolite in the smoker's saliva. The smoking article can store or report data regarding the amount of nicotine metabolite detected by the sensor to, for example, the smoker. In addition or alternatively, the control electronics can receive data from the sensor to control whether the amount of the nicotine-containing aerosol is delivered.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an atomizer and an E-cigarette thereof, which use a holding portion movably provided on a terminal to achieve securing of a heating element, such that a user uses only hands for operation but without the help of an additional mounting tool. The present invention also discloses an atomizer and an E-cigarette thereof, which can adjust a dimension of a bore for mounting a heating wire by fitting a securing head with a sleeving, and thus various heating wires having different diameters can be mounted, such that the heating wires can be quickly and conveniently mounted, thereby achieving easy operation and good user experience.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an aerosol generator, an electronic cigarette, and a detachable atomizing device. The aerosol generator includes a housing, a storage chamber, a heating device, and an aerosol discharging channel. The storage chamber is formed in the housing and configured for storing an aerosol forming substance. The heating device is disposed in the housing and configured for heating the aerosol forming substance to generate aerosol. The aerosol discharging channel is configured for discharging aerosol generated by the aerosol forming substance to the outside of the housing. The heating device includes a quartz glass body and a heating element. The heating element is encapsulated inside the quartz glass body, and the heating element is capable of generating thermal radiation and infrared radiation outwardly through the quartz glass body to heat the aerosol forming substance.

Abstract: An atomizer includes a housing and a liquid storage cup. The housing has a mouthpiece thereon. The liquid storage cup is provided in the housing and configured for storing tobacco liquid. The liquid storage cup has an opening at one end thereof. A microporous liquid conducting body is plugged inside the opening for conducting the tobacco liquid in the liquid storage cup into an atomizing unit. An atomizing unit is connected to the opening and configured for heating the tobacco liquid to generate aerosol. An air flow channel is provided between the mouthpiece and the atomizing unit. The atomizing unit includes a support, a liquid guiding component located in the support, and at least one vertically arranged heating sheet. The heating sheet includes a side surface in contact with the liquid guiding component.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette, an atomizer and control method thereof are provided. The atomizer includes a housing defining a gas passage and an accommodation space communicated with the gas passage, an atomizing unit arranged in the accommodation space and configured to generate aerosol passing through the gas passage for user, a detecting unit arranged in the gas passage and configured to detect a gas flow quantity in the gas passage and a control unit electrically connected to the detecting unit and configured to adjust an atomizing quantity of the atomizer according to the gas flow quantity detected by the detecting unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling disabling of an electronic smoking device. An electronic smoking device includes a body through which a flow path at least partially extends, an air inlet in the body that is fluidly connected to the flow path, a liquid compartment for storing a liquid within the body, a vaporizer positioned in the body and configured to receive liquid from the liquid compartment and air from the flow path to generate vaporized liquid, an outlet in the body configured to receive vaporized liquid from the vaporizer, and circuitry connected to the vaporizer. In one embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device based on activation time of the vaporizer. In another embodiment, the circuitry is configured to shut off the electronic smoking device after a determined amount of usage has occurred.

Abstract: A shirt has a collar stand attached to a shirt body. The collar stand comprises an inner piece and an outer piece, wherein at least one of the inner piece and the outer piece is formed from a self-fabric combined with a second material, and wherein the collar stand has stretch and recovery in at least two directions thereof.

Abstract: A method of matching/combining distinct fabrics into a single article of clothing comprises obtaining a first fabric defining a color pattern, obtaining a second fabric that is distinct from the first fabric, the second fabric being a plain or solid color fabric, using a digital fabric printer to print the color pattern of the first fabric onto the second fabric to obtain a modified second fabric that also defines the color pattern, and combining the first fabric and the modified second fabric into the single article of clothing. The digital fabric printer can also be used to print the color pattern onto the first fabric. The first and/or second fabrics can also be formed using a yarn-dye process. A system for matching/combining distinct fabrics into a single article of clothing includes a yarn weaving/knitting system and/or a digital fabric printer, a fabric combining system, and an optional color pattern analyzer.

Abstract: An adhesive bra comprised of left and right breast support members where each support member includes a cup portion and a vertically extending strap. The rear facing surface of the cup and strap carry reusable pressure sensitive adhesive for adhering to a wearer's skin.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a joint protection device that has a frame of an elastomeric material. The elastomeric material has a flash point above 500 degrees Celsius. A solid face is attached to the frame. The solid face has a first side and a second side and has a high gas permeability for an elastomer. A hardness adjustable structure is attached to the second side of the solid face. The hardness adjustable structure does not support microbiological growth. In one case, the elastomer is a silicone rubber, which meets the flame resistant or flame retardant clothing (FRC) requirements. This also makes the device flexible so that it is more comfortable to wear.

Abstract: A convertible insulated glove capable of being reconfigured into the form of two separately detachable half sections for the handling and placement of hot or cold objects intended to be worn on a person's hand when joined together, or alternatively used with one or both hands as pot holders when separated to protect the hands from exposure to temperature extremes. Alternatively, an insulated glove that can be partially opened or fully separated to form one or more trivets to protect a surface from a hot or cold object placed therebetween. Further, a convertible insulated glove having additional features rendering it easier to clean and resist the growth of microorganism for improved sanitation and safety with the handling of foods, as well as preventing stains and malodors from developing during use.

Abstract: A support stay for an article of clothing includes an elongated body with first and second ends, first and second generally parallel outer edges and a longitudinal axis disposed midway between the outer edges, and tabs extending longitudinally from each of the first and second ends. A series of generally v-shaped notches defined by an angle no greater than 30° are formed along each of the first and second generally parallel outer edges and extend from one outer edge past the longitudinal axis towards the other outer edge. The projected surface area of the elongated body excluding the areas formed by the notches may be between 80% and 95% of a first generally rectangular projected surface area bounded by the first and second ends and the first and second outer edges of the elongated member. This support stay is less visible through fabric in which it is inserted.

Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure comprise a pocket access for providing rapid and secured access to the interior of a pocket.

Abstract: Provided among other things is a cut-resistant article comprising: a cut-resistant synthetic fabric; and adherent to the fabric a layer of polyurethane polymer in which is dispersed mineral fibers of hardness about 4 Mohs or higher and having L/D ratio between about 8 and about 16, wherein the article has a cut resistance by ISO 13997:1999 of 2 or higher.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of magnetising a substrate comprising the steps of: preparing a magnetising coat by dispersing a plurality of particles of at least one magnetisable material in a binder; applying the magnetising coat on a surface of the substrate; setting the magnetising coat; and magnetising the magnetisable material in the magnetising coat by exposing the magnetising coat to a magnetic field.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fastener (100, 400, 700, 1000, 1300) for clothing or lingerie. The fastener comprises a front element (200, 500, 800, 1100, 1400) having at least one seat cavity (201) and a back element (300, 600, 900, 1200, 1500) having at least one bump (301) for location in the seat cavity. The front element and back element each comprise magnets (235, 329) to assist in the location of the bump in the seat cavity. The front and back elements additionally comprise a plurality of complementary catch faces (203, 205, 211, 213, 501, 303, 305, 311, 313, 601) which secure the engagement of the front and back elements and are operable to prevent inadvertent release of the back element from the front element when the back element is subjected to forces in any of a plurality of disparate directions.

Abstract: A wig clip having a set of comb teeth movable into and out of engagement with a clamping member on a frame is provided with a layer of fusible solid material on the frame in a quantity sufficient to enable the wig clip to be secured to the net material of a wig base by the application of heat to the layer of solid material. The application of heat causes the solid material to melt so that, when the wig clip is brought into contact with the net material, the fusible material flows through apertures of the net material, and then resolidifies, the wig clip is securely attached to the net material. The preferred fusible solid material is ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.