Abstract: A non-therapeutic method of improving growth performance of a weaning mammal comprises a step of administering to the weaning mammal or a maternal mammal an effective amount of beta-glucan and casein hydrolysate, wherein the weight ratio of beta-glucan to casein hydrolysate is 1:2 to 2:1. A dietary supplement suitable for oral administration to a mammal comprising beta-glucan and casein hydrolysate is also provided, wherein the weight ratio of beta-glucan to casein hydrolysate is 1:2 to 2:1.

Abstract: A device for extracting juice from fruit and/or vegetable items, in particular apples (10), wherein a pressing chamber (26) is arranged to be moved relative to said device in a repeating sequence to three different positions (31,32,33), said three positions being: a first position (31) wherein a pulp receiving opening of the pressing chamber (26) is located immediately adjacent a grater unit (16), such that in said position a grating step can take place wherein said pulp is received from the grater unit (16) directly in the pressing chamber (26); a second position (32) wherein the pulp receiving opening is located immediately adjacent a pressing plunger (34) and the pulp ejection opening is located immediately adjacent a pressing sieve (35), such that in said position a pressing step can take place wherein juice is pressed from the pulp through the sieve (35) and into juice collecting means (37); and a third position (33) wherein the pulp ejection opening is in open communication with pulp collecting means (6

Abstract: In an embodiment of a fruit and vegetable holder 101, a plurality of fruit and vegetable pins 103 that pierce and hold a fruit or vegetable and are formed such as to be sharp are arranged on one end side, the other end side serves as a connecting section that is concentrically connected to a fruit and vegetable rotation shaft 105 that can be rotated by being driven by a fruit and vegetable rotation motor 107, such as to be capable of integrally rotating with the fruit and vegetable rotation shaft 105.

Abstract: The invention consists of novel compositions of food-grade coatings comprising mixtures containing propylene glycol as at least one active ingredient and containing at least one inert food-grade acceptable carrier for controlling food pests and pest infestations and reproduction on and/or in food. The invention further provides novel food containers and methods of applying coating compositions, including those of the invention, to foods and to food containers used to store, age, and/or cure the foods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foaming apparatus wherein the apparatus includes an enclosure with a first and second cavity located therein wherein the enclosure includes at least one zone of constriction defined by internal surface(s) of the enclosure located between the first cavity and the second cavity in the enclosure, wherein the at least one zone of constriction allows the only transfer of a material between the first cavity and second cavity. The present invention also relates to a method of using a foaming apparatus to foam a material such as an egg white based liquid.

Abstract: A melt-blown fabric for pouching smokeless tobacco or a smokeless tobacco substitute can include melt-blown polymer fibers. The fabric can have a basis weight of less than 10 gsm and a tensile strength of at least 4mJ in at least one predetermined direction. Method of making the fabric can include melt-blowing a polymeric material against a support surface and bonding the fibers or arranging them in a predetermined orientation. Pouched smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitute products including the fabrics provided herein can provide desirable flavor and tactile experience.

Abstract: A non-combustion type inhalation article comprising a tobacco filler having a tobacco particle density of not more than 0.51 g/cm3.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette liquid formulation (e-liquid) comprising cannabidiol, a stabiliser and a liquid carrier; wherein the liquid carrier comprises 60-100% v/v propylene glycol, 0-40% v/v glycerol, and 0-40% v/v of one or more triglyceride compounds; and the stabiliser comprises a head portion and a tail portion, wherein the head portion includes one or more reducing moieties and the tail portion comprises a C3-C20 straight or branched aliphatic chain, wherein the stabiliser is soluble or miscible with the liquid carrier.

Abstract: A cigar fabricating apparatus, comprising of a container having a bottom panel, one or more side walls, an interior and an open top above said bottom panel. Said container supports an elevated panel that is positioned in between said bottom panel and said open top, said elevated panel dividing said interior into upper and lower sections with an upper closure that enables the open top to be closed. The interior has a shell holder above the elevated panel, the shell holder having multiple separate loading stations and a plurality of shells, each shell sized and shaped to removably fit and occupy a loading station. Multiple shells can be filled with smokable filler material. Panel openings in the elevated panel enable any misdirected tobacco filler that is dispensed to the shells via the open top to fall below the elevated panel and to said lower section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a smoking article comprising a tobacco rod, a filter comprising at least one plug of filtration material wrapped with one or more filter wrappers, and a tipping material attaching the tobacco rod and the filter, wherein the tipping material has a basis weight of at least 50 grams per square metre, and a thickness of between about 40 and about 55 microns.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multicomponent aerosol-forming article defining a longitudinal axis, the article comprising: —a first rod-shaped component comprising a first longitudinal surface having a first and a second axially opposed ends, said first longitudinal surface being at least partially wrapped around the longitudinal axis in a first wrapping sheet; —a second rod-shaped component comprising a second longitudinal surface having a first and a second axially opposed ends, said second longitudinal surface being at least partially wrapped around the longitudinal axis in a second wrapping sheet, the first end of the second component being in direct abutment to the second end of the first component along said longitudinal axis; —wherein a portion of said second longitudinal surface at said first end of said second component is free of said second wrapping sheet; and —wherein said first wrapping sheet is wrapped for at least an overlapping length along the longitudinal axis on the second wrapping she

Abstract: A process for reducing the permeability of a paper wrapper used in the construction of a smoking article is disclosed. The paper wrapper is treated with a film-forming composition that forms treated discrete areas on the wrapper. The treated discrete areas have a permeability within a predetermined range sufficient to reduce the ignition proclivity properties of a smoking article made with the wrapper. In accordance with the present invention, the film-forming composition contains a film-forming material. The film-forming material has a relatively low viscosity. In this manner, the film-forming composition can have a relatively high solids content and still be applied to the wrapper using conventional techniques, such as by using a gravure printer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an ultrasonic atomization piece, a manufacturing method thereof, an ultrasonic atomizer and electronic cigarette. The ultrasonic atomization piece comprises a ceramic substrate, which is provided with an upper silver layer on the upper surface and with a lower silver layer on the lower surface. The ceramic substrate, the upper silver layer and the lower silver layer form piezoelectric ceramic, and glass glaze for protecting the upper silver layer is provided on the upper surface of the piezoelectric ceramic; and a tobacco tar adsorption layer is provided on the upper surface of the glass glaze to form a piezoelectric ceramic component, and the tobacco tar adsorption layer is used for adsorbing, guiding and transferring tobacco tar.

Abstract: A nicotine dispensing apparatus and method including at least one liquid containing insert and associated solid nicotine, wherein by applying pressure to the wall of the dispensing apparatus liquid can be released from the liquid containing insert and dissolve/absorb the associated solid nicotine for release and consumption by a consumer.

Abstract: Present disclosure relates to electronic cigarettes. In certain embodiments, electronic cigarette includes: a mouthpiece, an electronic cigarette body, a vaporizer assembly having a replaceable cartridge, and an electrical power supply assembly. Replaceable cartridge includes: an E-liquid storage tank, an E-liquid storage medium for receiving E-liquid from E-liquid storage tank, and a heating element for vaporizing E-liquid. When heating element is powered by electrical power supply assembly, E-liquid stored in E-liquid storage medium is vaporized by heating element and E-liquid vapor is then generated for a user to enjoy. Electrical power supply assembly includes an electrical power supply assembly base, a rechargeable battery, an air flow activated switch, and the rotatable USB charger. Air flow activated switch turns on or off electrical power of electrical power supply assembly to electronic cigarette.

Abstract: Present disclosure relates to a vaporizer assembly having multiple heating elements, and electronic cigarettes having the vaporizer assembly with multiple heating elements. In certain embodiments, the vaporizer assembly includes a heating element assembly. The heating element assembly includes an E-liquid storage tank internal wall defining multiple E-liquid openings to allow an external E-liquid storage medium and an internal E-liquid storage medium to receive E-liquid from an E-liquid storage tank. The heating element assembly also includes multiple heating elements. These heating elements are in direct contact with surface of the internal E-liquid storage medium to heat the E-liquid received from the E-liquid storage tank. When a user is using the electronic cigarette having multiple heating elements, the user may turn on one or more of the heating elements to adjust the vaporization of the E-liquid. When all heating elements are in use, the electronic cigarette generates great amount E-liquid vapor.

Abstract: Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article includes a mass of smokable material. An exterior of the article has a length (L), a width (W) perpendicular to the length (L), and a depth (D) perpendicular to each of the length (L) and the width (W). The length (L) is greater than or equal to the width (W), and the width (W) is greater than the depth (D).

Abstract: Provided herein is a composition for use in a device for generating an inhalable medium, the composition including (a) 20-40% by weight of air-cured and/or fire-cured tobacco, (b) 0-35% by weight of flue-cured and/or sun-cured tobacco that has not been subjected to any further treatment which affects the flavor properties of tobacco, and (c) 25-80% by weight of flue-cured and/or sun-cured tobacco that has been further treated to enhance the flavor properties of tobacco.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container operative with a dispenser comprising a dispense conduit, the container comprising: a storage cavity for storing contents dispensed to the container from the dispenser; and an interface formation configured to receive the dispense conduit of the dispenser to open a conduit between the storage cavity and a reservoir of the dispenser to permit transfer of reservoir contents from the reservoir of the dispenser to the storage cavity; and wherein the interface formation comprises a rupturable, self-sealing membrane.

Abstract: An electronic smoking device is provided comprising a primary and a secondary liquid reservoir. The electronic smoking device further comprises a primary heating element adapted to atomize liquid of the primary liquid reservoir and a secondary heating element adapted to atomize liquid of the secondary liquid reservoir. Moreover, the electronic smoking device comprises a battery, an activation switch and an operation unit, electrically connected to the battery and the primary and secondary heating element respectively. The operation unit is adapted to non-simultaneously supply at least one pulse of power from the battery to the primary and the secondary heating element respectively upon an actuation of the activation switch.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an atomizer and an electronic cigarette using same. The atomizer comprises a core assembly. The core assembly comprises an airflow shell, an atomizing seat partially accommodated in the airflow shell, and an oil-guiding seat connected with a part of the atomizing seat uncovered by the airflow shell. At least one air-inlet passage is formed between an inner wall of the airflow shell and an outer wall of the he atomizing seat. An atomizing chamber is defined inside the atomizing seat, and an oil-guiding chamber is defined inside the atomizing seat. The air-inlet passage and the oil-guiding chamber both communicate with the atomizing chamber. The atomizer of the present disclosure adopts a top air-inlet structure in order to solve the question of bottom oil leakage in the traditional electronic cigarette and has a better atomizing performance.

Abstract: An atomization assembly includes a housing tube; and an atomization core disposed in the housing tube; the atomization core includes a heating element for heating and atomizing tobacco liquid, a first liquid conducting layer wrapped around the heating element, and a supporter disposed in the housing tube and configured for fixing the atomization core; the supporter includes an accommodation chamber for receiving the atomization core and at least one gap on a side wall of the supporter, in communication with the accommodation chamber configured for conveying tobacco liquid to the first liquid conducting layer of the atomization core.

Abstract: An atomizer is disclosed including a heating element, being configured for heating and atomizing tobacco liquid to generate an aerosol; a tobacco liquid reservoir, being configured for storing the tobacco liquid; and a liquid drive component, being connected with the tobacco liquid reservoir directly or indirectly, and being configured for controlling a volume of tobacco liquid conveyed to the heating element, with the tobacco liquid reservoir set on the atomizer, to control the volume of tobacco liquid in the tobacco liquid reservoir conveyed to the heating element so as to convey measurable tobacco liquid as well as generate measurable aerosol.

Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes an outer housing extending in the longitudinal direction, a liquid aerosol formulation, a heater operable to at least partially volatilize at least a portion of the liquid aerosol formulation and form an aerosol, a power supply operable to apply voltage across the heater, at least one light emitting diode, a charging button assembly including a conductive post operable to form a first external, electrical contact at the upstream end of the electronic smoking article, and a second external, electrical contact including a portion of an outer surface of the outer housing at the upstream end of the electronic smoking article. The first and second external, electrical contacts charge the power supply.

Abstract: An electronic smoke apparatus comprising an inhale sensor, a smoke source containing vapor-able smoke flavored substances, an electric heater for heating up the smoke flavored substances, and a power management controller to control power supply to operate the heater; wherein the power management controller is to adaptively supply operating power to the heater according to characteristics of a smoking inhaling event detected at said inhale sensor.

Abstract: An electronic smoking device comprises a housing accommodating a battery as an electric power source powering an electrically heatable atomizer comprising an electric heater and adapted to atomize a liquid supplied from a reservoir to provide an aerosol exiting from the atomizer. The heater of the atomizer is controlled by means of control electronics. A puff detector indicates an aerosol inhaling puff to the control electronics. The control electronics operates, for a puff, the heater of the atomizer with a predetermined level of electric power. Preferably, the electronic smoking device comprises a voltage sensor measuring the battery voltage, wherein the control electronics distributes the predetermined level of electric power, for a puff, by pulse width modulation, based on the battery voltage measured by the voltage sensor.

Abstract: The design and structure as well as the control scheme of a smart electronic vaporizer device having a micro-machined (a.k.a. MEMS, Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) mass flow sensor and control electronics that provide the vaporizing process in proportional to the user inhalation flowrate or strength for the best simulation of the experience for traditional cigarette. The device further incorporates a MEMS gas composition sensor that is coupled with the mass flow sensor to measure the user's respiratory health data, including but not limited to asthma status and metabolism related respiratory exchange rate. The device is further capable to relay the data to the designated mobile device and further to the designated cloud for big data process and sharing.

Abstract: A patient support (100), useful for the treatment of symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) and/or pelvic girdle pain (PGP), particularly in pregnant or postpartum women. The patient support (100) comprises a crotch section (110) adapted to bear against a patient's symphysis pubis in use. The crotch section (110) bearing against said patient's symphysis pubis may effectively relieve the discomfort and/or pain associated with SPD and/or PGP, particularly when the crotch section (110) comprises a rigid insert (700) for bearing against said patient's symphysis pubis. The use of the patient support (100) in the treatment of pelvic girdle pain and/or symphysis pubis dysfunction is also described. A rigid insert portion (700) adapted for attachment to a patient support (100) and adapted to bear against a patient's symphysis pubis in use is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a convertible brassiere system with interchangeable components comprising: a right bra cup, wherein the right bra cup comprises a plurality of right cup attachment points; a left bra cup, wherein the left bra cup comprises a plurality of left cup attachment points; a first strap; a left-right bra cup attachment means for attaching the right bra cup to the left bra cup; at least one first strap-right bra cup attachment means for attaching the first strap to the right bra cup; and, at least one first strap-left bra cup attachment means for attaching the first strap to the left bra cup. The system may further comprise: a second strap; at least one second strap-right bra cup attachment means for attaching the second strap to the right bra cup; and, at least one second strap-left bra cup attachment means for attaching the second strap to the left bra cup.

Abstract: A brassiere (1) includes: a pair of cup parts (20); a front part (2) that covers front sides of the pair of cup parts (20); a band-shaped part (4) that is connected to the front part (2), is to be disposed circumferentially under the breasts of a wearer, and is formed of a member that exerts a tightening force; and link parts (21 to 24) formed of at least four stretchy tape-shaped members for each of the cup parts (20). Widthwise sides of the respective tape-shaped members are connected to an upper side portion, an upper inner portion, a lower side portion, and a lower inner portion of the cup part (20), and a side of each of the tape-shaped members opposite to the side connected to the cup part (20) is connected to either the front part (2) or the band-shaped part (4). A center area of lengthwise sides of each of the tape-shaped members is separable from the front part (2).

Abstract: A safety garment ensemble for emergency personnel includes a vest that is configured to position on a torso of a user so that the vest is coupled to the user. The vest comprises ballistic textiles and fire resistant textiles so that the vest is both bullet-resistant and fire-retardant. A first power module, a microprocessor, a plurality of microphones, a plurality of cameras, and a data storage module are coupled to the vest. The microprocessor is operationally coupled to the first power module. The microphones, the cameras, and the data storage module are operationally coupled to the microprocessor. The microphones and the camera are configured to capture audio recordings and video recordings, respectively, of events in an area proximate to the vest. The data storage module is positioned to receive and store the audio and visual recordings.

Abstract: A garment with an elastic waistband having a first leg portion, a second leg portion, and a waistband portion. The waistband portion includes a front panel portion having layers of at least one elastic material, a rear panel portion having layers of at least one elastic material, a first side panel portion having layers of at least one elastic material, and a second side panel portion having layers of at least one elastic material, each panel having a first edge and a second edge, and each panel having a top edge and a bottom edge. The number of layers in the first side panel portion and the second side panel portion is greater than the number of layers in the front panel portion and the rear panel portion. Also disclosed is an elastic band for use in a garment or other wearable article.

Abstract: An athletic garment suitable for use as cheerleading training pants or shorts has a plurality of silicone slip resistant protrusions arranged at a left and right hip section. The silicone protrusions prevent slipping between the garment and a catching athlete's hands. Additional silicone protrusions may be arranged at a left and right ankle section of the garment.

Abstract: A double breasted raincoat has a body, two sleeves, a first collar, two cover sheets, a second collar, and at least one mounting element. The body has a top portion, a left portion, a right portion, a back sheet, a left front sheet, a right front sheet, a neckline, and two cuffs. The neckline is formed thorough the top portion of the body. The two cuffs are respectively formed through the left portion and the right portion of the body. The two sleeves are respectively connected with edges of the two cuffs. The first collar is connected with an edge of the neckline. The second collar is mounted on an inner surface of the first collar. The at least one mounting element is mounted on a right side edge of the left cover sheet and a left side edge of the right cover sheet.

Abstract: The MoBib relates to Garment Protectors under Class D02 Apparel and Haberdashery, specifically an instrument used when consuming food or beverage; for working on any kind of project or activity when there might be the chance of dumping, spilling, or splattering a substance on a person or a person's clothing. A unique covering such as the MoBib, is used for a safeguard, providing the user with adequate protection by keeping ones person from damage to the clothing. The MoBib is unlike an adult or babies apron/bib and has been invented to address the needs of all individuals who desire a covering to protect themselves while in motion, in a vehicle, or sedentary.

Abstract: A shin guard includes a protective plate having a front face and a rear face. The rear face is contoured to fit around a shin of a wearer of the shin guard. Further, the shin guard includes a three dimensional image element carried on the front face. This image element projects an image outline through a sock worn over the shin guard. A sports pad is provided including an outer shell defining a pocket and a pad received and held in the pocket. A three dimensional image element is captured between said outer shell and the front face of the pad. That image element projects an image outline through the outer shell to enhance the uniform of the player wearing the sports pad.

Abstract: Provided herein is a reversible upper-body support garment comprising a light-toned layer; a dark-toned layer; the layers overlying each other and dimensioned to together be stretched in a supporting fit around the upper body of a wearer with either the light-toned layer or the dark-toned layer facing outwards from the wearer; and at least one breast pad between the light-toned layer and the dark-toned layer, the at least one breast pad having a dark-toned surface that is adjacent to the light-toned layer thereby to face outwards from behind the light-toned layer when the light-toned layer is facing outwards from the wearer. In embodiments, the upper-body support garment is a bra.

Abstract: The disclosure provides neck collar devices and systems for the mitigation and prevention of traumatic brain injury, including concussion. Specifically disclosed are adjustable collars and systems, and collars having certain pressure sensing devices.

Abstract: A garment includes a front and a back. The garment also includes an openable seam separating the front and the back and a releasable closure to secure the openable seam together. The garment also includes a closing feature to draw the front and the back together and engage the releasable closure to enclose the openable seam.

Abstract: A garment is configured to be worn on a part of the body. The garment includes a fabric panel, a first material, and a second material. The garment includes an inwardly facing side, which faces toward the part of the body when the garment is worn, and an outwardly facing side, which faces away from the part of the body when the garment is worn. The first material is applied to the outwardly facing side to form a first unit of a first pattern, and the second material is applied to the inwardly facing side to form a second unit of a second pattern. At least one portion of the first unit is repeated to cover at least one first region of the fabric panel, and at least one portion of the second unit is repeated to cover at least one second region of the fabric panel.

Abstract: A shoulder strap for a women's bra, as well as the associated women's bra, where the shoulder strap includes a first section having a width, a second section having a width, and a ring, where the first section and the second section are attached to the ring, where the width of the first section proximal to the ring is approximately the same as the width of the second section, and where the width of the first section increases to a width larger than the width of the second section distal from the ring.

Abstract: An ear covering system for keeping ears warn while wearing earphones includes a pair of earphones. Each of the earphones is selectively worn in an associated one of a pair of ears. A pair of earmuffs is provided and each of the earmuffs is selectively worn on an associated one the ears. Each of the earmuffs has a hole therein and each of the earphones is selectively extended through the hole in an associated one of the earmuffs. In this way the earmuffs are worn in conjunction with the earphones. Each of the earmuffs is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to keep the ears warm in a cold environment.

Abstract: A detachable air cooling device for headgear that provides a cooling effect to wearer. The cooling device includes a fan assembly, a U-shaped compression clip, and a rechargeable battery. The fan assembly includes a motorized fan and a cover housing. In particular, the fan assembly is positioned adjacent to a second leg of the U-shaped compression clip, opposite a first leg of the U-shaped compression clip. The cover housing holds the motorized fan and is adjacently mounted along the second leg. The motorized fan is mounted within the cover housing. An air intake of the fan assembly traverses into the cover housing, opposite the first leg. An air outlet of the fan assembly laterally traverses out of the cover housing to blow air directly onto the wearer's face. The rechargeable battery is mounted to the U-shaped compression clip and is electrically connected to the motorized fan.

Abstract: Hats and methods of making the hats. The hats include a closed front and an open back. A band extends around the back to attach the hat to the user. The band is constructed to securely attach the hat to the user, and also have an attractive appearance. Further, the band is adjustable to accommodate a variety of different users. The band includes a variety of materials that are secured in an overlapping arrangement with extensions.

Abstract: An adjustable, configurable hat is described that can be configured to accommodate a variety of hairstyles. In general, the adjustable, configurable hat has a crown member, an enlarged opening and a panel that is releasably attachable to the crown member. In one example, the adjustable, configurable hat generally has an open configuration and a closed configuration. In the closed configuration, the panel is releasably attached to the crown member by the fastening mechanisms, covers the enlarged opening and generally has the appearance of a hat that is not adjustable and configurable. In the open configuration, the panel is releasably attached to the inside of the crown member by the fastening members such that it is not visible when the hat is worn and the enlarged opening allows the wearer of the hat to wear a variety of hairstyles while wearing the hat. In both configurations, the fastening mechanisms and the panel are hidden by the crown member.

Abstract: A helmet including fit system straps with illuminable strips on them or woven into them and one or more light sources positioned adjacent the tops of the fit system straps on the helmet body to emit light toward the illuminable strips. The light sources may be connected directly to the illuminable strips to emit light into an end of the illuminable strips. The light sources may emit light from or near a lower surface of the helmet body toward the illuminable strips.

Abstract: A protective component for a helmet includes a liner or shell that is coupleable with the helmet so that the liner or shell is positioned on an interior surface of the helmet. The liner or shell is made of a low-friction material and is coupled with the helmet so that the liner or shell is moveable relative to the helmet in response to a force being exerted on the helmet. A rear support member is removably coupled with the liner or shell and a tightening mechanism is attached to the rear support member. The tightening mechanism is configured to tension a tension member and thereby tighten the liner or shell, and the helmet, about the wearer's head.

Abstract: A helmet may include an upper-body comprising a first outer shell coupled to a first energy-absorbing shell formed of expanded polypropylene (EPP), expanded polystyrene (EPS), expanded polyurethane (EPU), or expanded polyolefin (EPO). A lower-body may include a second outer shell coupled to a second energy-absorbing shell formed of EPP, EPS, EPU, or EPO, wherein an upper portion of the lower-body is nested within the upper-body and a lower portion of the lower-body extends to an outer surface of a lower portion of the upper-body. A strap anchor may be disposed between the upper-body and the lower-body, and be sandwiched between the upper-body and the lower-body with the strap anchor being adjacent to, and oriented towards, the lower-body. A strap may be coupled to the fastening device and coupled to the strap anchor for coupling the helmet to a head of a user.

Abstract: In one aspect, a protective headwear is provided and includes a headgear, an outer shell, a duct and a manifold. The headgear is configured to engage a wearer's head and at least partially support the protective headwear on a wearer's head. The headgear includes a front, a rear opposite the front, a right side, and a left side opposite the right side. The outer shell is coupled to the headgear at a coupling location and includes a shield positioned to the front of the headgear. The duct is at least partially coupled to and at least partially positioned in an interior of the outer shell. The duct is located below the coupling location.

Abstract: A method of producing a custom mask and strap assembly for an aviator's helmet, including: creating a custom mold using additive manufacturing based on at least two physiognomy parameters; forming the custom mask made of an elastomer from the custom mold; assembling the custom mask with a hard shell; and, securing the custom mask and the hard shell to the helmet by a strap assembly, the strap assembly including a strap anchor securable to the helmet and a strap slidably connected to the strap anchor. The strap includes a first side and a second side and further includes a first end securable to a first portion of the mask with the first side facing the mask and a second end securable to a second portion of the mask with the second side facing the mask.