Abstract: A potato piercing assembly for preparing a potato to be cooked in a microwave oven includes a first dish that may have a potato positioned therein. A plurality of first spikes is provided and each of the first spikes is coupled to the first dish. Each of the first spikes pierces the potato when the potato is positioned in the first dish thereby preparing the potato to be cooked in a microwave oven. A second dish is hingedly coupled the first dish. The second dish is selectively positioned in a closed position such that each of the first dish and the second dish enclose the potato. A plurality of second spikes is provided and each of the second spikes is coupled to the second dish. In this way each of the second spikes pierces the potato when the second dish is closed.

Abstract: The method for manufacturing inductively heatable tobacco rods comprises the steps of providing a continuous profile of a susceptor, guiding an aerosol-forming tobacco substrate along a tobacco substrate converging device, positioning the continuous profile of susceptor in the aerosol-forming tobacco substrate and converging the aerosol-forming tobacco substrate to a final rod shape. Therein, the step of positioning the continuous profile of susceptor in the aerosol-forming tobacco substrate is performed before performing the step of converging the aerosol-forming tobacco substrate to its final rod shape.

Abstract: There is provided a heated aerosol-generating article for producing an inhalable aerosol, the heated aerosol-generating article including: an aerosol-forming substrate that is a homogenized tobacco material including tobacco, a fat having a melting point between 20° C. and 50° C., and one or more aerosol-formers, the homogenized tobacco material containing at least 60% tobacco on a dry weight basis. A homogenized tobacco material is also provided.

Abstract: There is provided a heated aerosol-generating article for producing an inhalable aerosol, the article including an aerosol-forming substrate that is a homogenized tobacco material including tobacco and a wax having a melting point between 50° C. and 150° C., a total content of wax in the homogenized tobacco material being between 5 weight percent and 15 weight percent on a dry weight basis, and the wax being evenly distributed within the homogenized tobacco material. A homogenized tobacco material and a method of making a homogenised tobacco material are also provided.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E) for axial centering of a rod-like article (3) or a group of rod-like articles wherein the rod-like article (3) or the group of rod-like articles is conveyed in a flute (4) situated on the circumference of a drum conveyor (5), moreover, the rod-like article (3) or the group of rod-like articles in the successive flutes (4) have the same or varying length, with the apparatus (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E) being provided with pusher elements (10, 13, 20, 23, 30, 33, 40, 43) of a shifting mechanism axially acting on the rod-like article (3) or the group of rod-like articles so as to change the position of the rod-like article (3) or the groups of articles in the flute (4), characterized in that the coupled pusher elements (10, 13, 20, 23, 30, 33, 40, 43) make swinging movements having opposite senses, moreover, the pusher elements (10, 13, 20, 23, 30, 33, 40, 43) have contact surfaces (10A, 13A, 20A, 23A, 30A, 33A, 40A, 43A) adapted to axially act on the rod-like article (3) o

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adjusting the diameter of an elongated rod, said method comprising: providing an elongated rod having a preliminary diameter; selecting a desired final diameter of the elongated rod; providing a diameter adjusting device including a first tubular element having an inlet and an outlet and a channel connecting the inlet and the outlet; adjusting the diameter of the outlet as a function of the desired final diameter of the elongated rod, wherein the diameter of the inlet is bigger than the diameter of the outlet when adjusted; and inserting the elongated rod in the diameter adjusting device from the inlet and outputting it from the outlet so that said elongated rod is compressed to the desired final diameter when outputted from the outlet of the first tubular element.

Abstract: A smoking article includes smokable material, a filter downstream of the smokable material, and a breakable capsule (80). The filter is plasma treated or has an increased surface energy relative to standard filter material. The breakable capsule (80) includes a core surrounded by a frangible shell. The core contains a liquid composition comprising a sensory-enhancing agent. The breakable capsule is positioned to cause the liquid composition to contact the filter material (32) when the shell is ruptured.

Abstract: According to various embodiments of the disclosed technology, disclosed is a kit for storing a substance and one or more tools for preparing the substance for recreational or medicinal use. The kit may include a body with a first end and a second end; a grinder compartment positioned next the second end of the body, where the grinder compartment is configured to rotate about the body; at least a first item compartment and a second item compartment located in the body for storing tools needed to prepare a substance for recreational or medicinal use; a storage compartment for storing the substance; and a sidewall attached to a side of the body such that the sidewall slides in an upward and downward direction.

Abstract: Quick-release mechanism of a microvaporizer having a quick-release cartridge coupled to a quick-release atomizer assembly by engaging a root portion of the quick-release cartridge with a receiver mechanism in the quick-release atomizer assembly, moving a trapdoor in the quick-release cartridge, and locking the root portion in the receiver mechanism. The quick-release cartridge is provided with at least one groove or depression on a root portion extension that can be inserted into and locked with the receiver mechanism.

Abstract: Certain aspects of present invention relate to a ceramic vaporizer for electronic cigarette and electronic cigarettes having the ceramic vaporizer. In certain embodiments, the ceramic vaporizer may include a cylindrical vaporizer body, and a vaporizer heater. The cylindrical vaporizer body has an interior surface, and an exterior surface. The interior surface forms a central vapor passage and the exterior surface forms an inside wall of an e-liquid storage device. The vaporizer heater is embedded inside the cylindrical vaporizer body. The vaporizer heater may include one or more heating elements configured to heat e-liquid stored in e-liquid storage device and e-liquid is in direct contact with exterior surface of the cylindrical vaporizer body. The one or more heating elements may include certain electrothermal alloys. In certain embodiments, the one or more heating elements may include one or more mesh heating elements, and one or more spiral heating elements.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of forming such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides vapor-forming units for aerosol delivery devices, the vapor-forming units including a ceramic wick that is in contact with a heater and in contact with an aerosol precursor composition. The vapor-forming units are connectable to a power unit.

Abstract: A flue-cured tobacco device and a heating control method thereof, the flue-cured tobacco device comprises a shell, an opening section is provided at an end of the shell, a fixing canister communicating with the opening section is provided in the shell, an end of the fixing canister is communicated with a first receiving section and a second receiving section successively, at least one net filter layer structure is defined in the first receiving section, a heating element is defined in the second receiving section; one end of a cigarette inserts into the first receiving section to abut the filter layer structure, the other end of the cigarette extends out the shell from the opening section. The flue-cured tobacco device of present invention makes users experience a taste of a real cigarette without the condition of producing tar, and the taste of the cigarette is soft to improve the users' experience.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vaporizer and associated tip where the tip extension is made of a more structurally stable two-component design to reduce the probability of failure in an area prone to failure. In particular, the tip can include a first extension closer to the body and that is made of a more ductile material than a ceramic (e.g., metal), and a second extension closer to the coil of the tip that is made of ceramic. The more ductile portion can therefore absorb impacts and stresses applied to the far end of the tip, while the ceramic portion can dissipate heat from the coil in a more effective manner.

Abstract: A microvaporizer having a first switch connected to a mouthpiece of the microvaporizer and a timer, and a second switch that is connected to the timer and the battery of the microvaporizer. The microvaporizer is activated to produce vapor when the first switch is triggered and the second switch is also triggered within the timer's countdown of a predetermined period of time. When the second switch is not triggered before the timer countdown ends, the timer turns off automatically and the microvaporizer is not activated.

Abstract: A flavored mouthpiece filament for a microvaporizer that can infuse vapor with the flavoring before the vapor is delivered to a user. The mouthpiece filament covers either a substantial portion of the diameter of the mouthpiece opening on the microvaporizer, or covers a partial portion of the mouthpiece opening by having an air channel that extends through the filament.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an electronic smoking device that includes a battery portion (12) comprising a battery (18), an atomizer/liquid reservoir portion (14) comprising a multicameral liquid reservoir (34), and an atomizer (26) operable when connected to the battery (18) to atomize liquid stored in the multicameral liquid reservoir (34). The multicameral liquid reservoir (34) comprises a first chamber (202) comprising an unflavored fluid, a second chamber (204) comprising a flavored fluid, the first chamber (202) and the second chamber (204) being disposed in communication with each other via an opening (206), and a plurality of reservoir walls (208) enclosing the two chambers. A portion of the plurality of reservoir walls (208) enclosing the second chamber (204) comprising a flexible portion (40), the flexible portion (40) when acted upon causing the flavored fluid to migrate from the second chamber (204) to the first chamber (202) through the opening (206).

Abstract: An aerosol delivery system comprises an inductive heating device (1; 3) and an aerosol-forming article (2; 4), The aerosol-forming article (1; 3) comprises—a plurality of aerosol-forming segments (200, 201; 400, 401); and—at least two different susceptors (203, 204; 403, 404). The inductive heating device (1; 3) comprises—a device housing (10; 30) comprising a cavity (11; 31) to accommodate at least a portion (20; 40) of the aerosol-forming article (2; 4) comprising the plurality of aerosol-forming segments (200, 201; 400, 401); —a coil (L) arranged to surround the cavity (11; 31); —an electrical power source (12); and—a power supply electronics (14) connected to the electrical power source (12) and to the coil (L).

Abstract: The aerosol-generating article (1) for use in an electronic aerosol-generating device (8) comprises an aerosol-forming substrate, wherein the aerosol-generating article has a shape comprising a hollow frustum with an open base (10). An aerosol-generating system (8) comprising such an aerosol-generating article (1) comprises a heating element (2) having a shape comprising a frustum, wherein a height of the heating element (2) corresponds to a height of the aerosol-generating article (1).

Abstract: Disclosed are cellulose acetate films for use in an aerosol-generating device, such as an electrically heated cigarette. The cellulose acetate films comprise cellulose acetate and a plasticizer.

Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to electronic cigarettes; more particularly, to electronic cigarettes including a clearomizer. Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a clearomizer with a refillable electronic cigarette juice tank with a first fill aperture, and a mouthpiece including a second fill aperture. The mouthpiece and the refillable tank rotate relative to one another along a common longitudinal axis to align the fill apertures, and facilitate filling of the refillable tank.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an e-cigarette with a replaceable atomization core. The e-cigarette includes an e-cigarette main body, an atomization core and the power supply part. The e-cigarette with a replaceable atomization core is designed in the present invention. The atomization core is disposed between the e-cigarette main body and the power supply part, and e-liquid in the liquid storage tank produces aerosol when the atomization core is heated; in addition, the atomization core has a detachable structure, and the atomization core can be directly replaced when the atomization core is damaged, thereby reducing use costs; because the atomization core is detachable, the liquid storage tank is repeatedly added with e-liquid, thereby saving resources.

Abstract: A atomizing head includes a main body seat and a heating member. The main body seat includes a cylindrical portion. The cylindrical portion defines a pair of slots on opposite sides of the cylindrical portion. The heating sheet is installed in the cylindrical portion and is clamped in the pair of slots, the heating sheet divides the cylindrical portion into two first atomizing spaces which are opposite to each other. An atomizer has the atomizing head is installed in an electronic cigarette.

Abstract: A battery device for an electronic cigarette that comprises an atomizing device, the battery device comprising a housing with an accommodating inner cavity, a power supply assembly, a liquid storing assembly, and a connecting member, wherein the power supply assembly and the liquid storing assembly are both disposed within the accommodating inner cavity, the connecting member is disposed at an open end of the liquid storing assembly, allowing the atomizing device to be inserted into the liquid storing assembly through the open end and be detachably connected to the battery device through the connecting member. In the battery device of the present application, the liquid storing assembly is disposed therein, so that during an installation process, the user only needs to make one connection to complete the connection between the atomizing device, the battery device and the liquid storing assembly.

Abstract: An air adjusting mechanism for an electronic cigarette and method thereof provides an air adjusting assembly and a control system. The air adjusting assembly includes an air adjusting inner ring, an air adjusting outer ring, and a motor. The control system includes an input device or sensor, a storage, and a controller. Such electronic cigarette can automatically adjust the amount of air intake according to an expected working power or operating voltage or operating temperature of the atomizer as inputted by the user, or according to the value of a relative physical quantity x of smoke temperature or humidity detected by the sensor. Manual adjustment by user is not needed.

Abstract: A personal vaporizer mod device has a hybrid sleeve as a female tube member that receives a male tube member. A switch is at the lower end of the male tube member which when closed, completes an electrical circuit from the battery into the male and female tube members and into a rebuildable atomizer deck supported by the female tube member. A firing pin is received on a shaft of a button member and engages a battery contact of the battery when the button member is depressed, and includes a first magnet of a first polarity and a second magnet having a polarity such that the button member is repelled in a direction outward from the button housing containing the button member. A firing pin stop retains the button member within the button housing.

Abstract: A running shirt with a bib pocket and additional pockets constructed on the front of the shirt for use in distance races. The bib pocket has a sheer material front so the identifying number printed on the race bib can easily be seen. The runner simply slides the bib into the pocket and closes the pocket with a zipper in order to hold the bib in place during a race.

Abstract: Some shapewear and other similar undergarments are equipped with an open gusset, which provides an opening at the crotch region to allow the wearer to use the restroom without removing any garments. A typical double gusset construction requires two hands to pull apart both layers in order to use the restroom, which can make using the restroom more difficult for the wearer. The stretchable gusset disclosed herein addresses the limitations of existing gusset constructions. The gusset panel is fixedly or seamlessly attached to the front body panel and fixedly or seamlessly attached to the back body panel. An access space is formed by leaving at least a portion of a lateral gusset panel edge unattached to any other portion of the garment. The access space can be widened with one hand due to the highly stretchable characteristics of the gusset panel.

Abstract: A men's undergarment. The undergarment in one example comprising a main panel having an upper edge configured to encircle the torso of a wearer; the main panel having an edge forming a left leg opening; the main panel having an edge forming a right leg opening; the main panel comprising an outer pouch panel; an inner pouch panel with a perimeter edge secured to the main panel; the inner pouch panel having a surface defining a genital opening there though, through which the wearer's external genitalia protrude; the surface defining the genital opening continuously offset from the perimeter edge of the inner pouch panel; and the surface defining the opening inwardly offset from the main panel, forming an open region therebetween.

Abstract: Arm hosiery, more specifically, arm tights or arm stockings are described that provide a wearer with the same advantages as tights or stocking can provide for the legs. The arm hosiery as described are seamless hosiery that are attached to a comfortable and attractive bodice providing comfortable and attractive sheer arm covers that can be worn under a variety of tops, dresses, and the like.

Abstract: Legwear is provided having at least two interior pockets in the calf area and ankle area of the legwear for inserting pads to enhance the physical structure of a person's leg between the knee and the ankle.

Abstract: A sock having a sole that has impact zones in the toe region, the ball region and the heel region, the sole includes stimulation elements in a toe groove region located between the toe region and the ball region as well as in a metatarsal arch region located between the ball region and the heel region, but not in the impact zones.

Abstract: An infant wrap for swaddling an infant, including a base layer with a front surface having a rough texture and a rear surface having a soft texture, a pocket forming layer attached to the base layer to form a pocket with the base layer, the pocket forming layer having the rough texture at least on an inner surface facing the base layer, and configured to be detachably fastened to the base layer on at least one side of the pocket forming layer, a wire port formed proximate a bottom of the pocket forming layer to pass monitor wires therethrough, and a flap extending from one side of the base layer and having a same textured and soft surface arrangement as the base layer, and configured to fold over the pocket forming layer such that the surface of the flap having the rough texture faces inwardly toward the pocket forming layer.

Abstract: Designing shapewear for special occasion garments with low cut necklines and back lines can be especially challenging. The challenge lies in constructing a garment that effectively shapes the wearer while simultaneously eliminating significant amounts of material from the chest and/or back region. Disclosed herein are shaping garments designed to be worn underneath garments with low cut back lines. The shaping garment includes a space in the back shaping region on its rear side, such that the shaping garment is not visible beneath an ultra low-back special occasion garment. A removable back adjuster can be used to bridge the space to provide additional shaping support when ultra low-back mode is not required by the special occasion garment.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to abdominal-restraint garments comprising a lower-body garment, a first elastic support structure comprising an elastomer, and a second elastic support structure comprising the elastomer. In some embodiments, the first elastic support structure has a first superior edge attached to the lower-body garment at a waistband of the lower-body garment, a first lateral edge attached to a first sideseam of the lower-body garment, and a first medial edge attached to a first closure seam of the lower-body garment. In some embodiments, the second elastic support structure has a first superior edge attached to the lower-body garment at the waistband of the lower-body garment, a second lateral edge attached to a second sideseam of the lower-body garment, and a second medial edge attached to a second closure seam of the lower-body garment. The present disclosure also relates to methods of assembling the abdominal-restraint garments disclosed herein.

Abstract: Designing garments that include brassiere cups can be challenging due to the natural fluctuation of a woman's breast size, as well as a possible disconnect between the size of her breasts and the size of the rest of her body. The high range of size variability places pressure on stores to stock inventories that include great ranges of sizes. This places an inventory risk to the store, since rarer sizes may never sell. The disclosed garment addresses these issues by including a fit-adjustable brassiere portion. The cups of the fit-adjustable brassiere portion include fit-modifying panels that increase their flexibility and elasticity. The rear side of the fit-adjustable brassiere portion includes a back adjuster with highly elastic regions that enables the brassiere portion to fit a broader range of chest sizes. Each of these features give the garment a more universal fit and enable stores to carry fewer sizes.

Abstract: Designing garments that include brassiere cups can be challenging due to the natural fluctuation of a woman's breast size, as well as a possible disconnect between the size of her breasts and the size of the rest of her body. The high range of size variability places pressure on stores to stock inventories that include great ranges of sizes. This places an inventory risk to the store, since rarer sizes may never sell. The disclosed garment addresses these issues by including a fit-adjustable brassiere portion. The cups of the fit-adjustable brassiere portion include fit-modifying panels that increase their flexibility and elasticity. The rear side of the fit-adjustable brassiere portion includes a back adjuster with highly elastic regions that enables the brassiere portion to fit a broader range of chest sizes. Each of these features give the garment a more universal fit and enable stores to carry fewer sizes.

Abstract: An accessory for use with a conventional brassiere, includes elements for securing the accessory to a conventional brassiere, and in one embodiment includes a pad of cushioning material having a central portion adapted to receive a portion of a brassiere containing an under wire and wing portions adapted to be folded over said portion of a brassiere containing an under wire and secured together in an manner enabling release; and in another embodiment includes a flexible sleeve for receiving a therapeutic element, and securing elements on respective end portions of the sleeve, the securing elements each being adapted to be secured to the straps of a brassiere.

Abstract: Difficulties with designing strapless bras include ensuring that they are comfortable, breathable, and that they do not slide down on the wearer's body. Many strapless bra designs use elastic bands or high friction polymer coatings to keep the bra in place. These additions can be uncomfortable and add weight to the bras. The bra wings disclosed herein have exposed elastic threads that grip the wearer's body to resist sliding. They are comfortable and light-weight, with free-cut edges that ensure a smooth look on the wearer's body. Single-layer construction and lack of high-friction coatings or elastics ensure breathability. Methods of making the bra with integrated gripping technology are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: This document describes an interactive object with at least one electronics module and a touch sensor. The interactive object may be a garment, garment accessory, or garment container. The interactive object may be configured to provide at least a haptic, audio, or visual output. The interactive object may also contain conductive threads and a touch sensor containing said conductive threads.

Abstract: A breastfeeding towel is described, having an absorbent cloth and an adjustable shoulder strap that attaches to the absorbent cloth. A privacy shade may be attached to the end of the absorbent cloth that is opposite from the shoulder strap.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to trousers with a waist protection belt. The trousers include the waist protection belt that is detachably attached to a belt cloth of the trousers, a trouser body that includes a stretchable cloth at a position corresponding to a waist part of a back body part of the trousers, and a position adjusting part that is provided at substantially a center of the waist protection belt and is provided at a position on a back surface of the belt cloth corresponding to the waist part of the trouser body. The position adjusting part is configured to adjustably change an attachment position of the waist protection belt in a vertical direction with respect to the trouser body.

Abstract: A skeleton clothing, comprising: an adjustable skeleton (2), a cloth (3) and a filler that match each other and the materials of which may be selected as required. The adjustable skeleton (2) realizes a small void between the body and the clothing. The present invention is beneficial for heat dissipation, and has a masking and beautifying effect, and a dynamic aesthetic feeling. There can be a variety of skeleton clothing, for example, skeleton raincoat, skeleton thermal clothing, skeleton fire-proof clothing, skeleton bullet-proof clothing, skeleton diving clothing, skeleton space clothing, skeleton flying clothing, skeleton anti-radiation clothing, and skeleton motorcycle clothing.

Abstract: A full sleeve winter apparel is disclosed where the sleeves of the apparel have an envelope inside the sleeve for concealing gloves, gauntlets or mittens that attached partially from the edge of hand access openings onto the sleeve opening when not used to cover the hands.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include devices and methods pertaining to gloves for protection of a wearer's hand. According to various embodiments of the disclosed technology, disclosed is a glove. The glove may include a glove body comprising a cuff portion, a palm portion, a thumb portion, and finger portions. The plurality of finger portions comprises at least one of an index finger portion, a middle finger portion, a ring finger portion, and a pinky finger portion. The glove may include a plurality of impact disbursement pads. The impact disbursement pads comprise finger pads, knuckle pads, metacarpal pads, and a thumb pad. The glove may include a webbing portion and knuckle pads. The glove body is formed from a first material, the webbing portion is formed from a second material, and the impact disbursement pads are formed from a third material.

Abstract: A fixture, system, and method for coating a glove with a coating material are described. A fixture includes a support member and a clamping member movable relative to the support member to a closed position. The clamping member is configured to be at least partially received in a cuff of the glove. In the closed position, the cuff is captured between the clamping member and the support member. In this configuration, a majority of an external surface of the glove is exposed for being coated. A glove-coating system can include one or more fixtures on a conveyor that move the fixture around various processing stages of the glove-coating system. In certain methods of coating a glove, coating material is applied to the glove while the glove is suspended from the fixture. The coated glove can be removed from the fixture without being everted.

Abstract: A therapeutic energy patch is an apparatus that is mounted onto a user's clothes and transfers therapeutic energy into the user's body. The apparatus includes an apparel, a patch, and a quantity of gemstones. The patch allows the apparatus to restrain the quantity of gemstones onto the apparel. The quantity of gemstones generates the therapeutic energy, which radiates into the user's body.

Abstract: A pocket for a garment comprising a first compartment and secondary compartment adapted to storing a smart phone.

Abstract: A racer back ring is an apparatus that converts a traditional bra with a couple of bra straps into a racerback bra. The traditional bra includes a couple of straps that are parallel to each other, whereas the racerback bra includes a point of connection between the couple of straps. In order to convert the parallel orientation of the couple of straps of a traditional bra into an X-shaped orientation, the apparatus includes a left curved arm, a right curved arm, and a connecting bar. The left curved arm secures a left bra strap around the connecting bar. The right curved arm secures a right bra strap around the connecting bar. The connecting bar connects the left curved arm to the right curved arm. The apparatus preferably includes a first rounded protrusion in order to alleviate the pressure of the apparatus against the back of the user.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and kit for restraining garments, including one or more upper bands, one or more intermediary materials connected on one end to the one or more upper bands, one or more lower bands connected to the one or more intermediary materials on an end opposite the one or more upper bands, and one or more fastening members operationally connected to each of the one or more upper bands and the one or more lower bands, where each of the one or more upper bands and the one or more lower bands may be independently tightened and fastened irrespective of the tightness of another band.

Abstract: The present invention is applicable to the field of bicycle motion protection and safeguard equipment. The present invention discloses a light emitting helmet, including a helmet main body and a light emitting lamp band, a fixing groove is formed in the surface of the helmet main body, a through hole is formed in the fixing groove, the light emitting lamp band is provided with a control line, the light emitting lamp band is fixed in the fixing groove through a fixing mechanism, and when the light emitting lamp band is fixed, the control line is in signal connection with a controller by penetrating through the through hole. As the light emitting lamp band is fixed in the fixing groove, the control line of the light emitting lamp band forms the signal connection with the controller by penetrating through the through hole.