Abstract: There is provided a multi-segment component for an aerosol generating article, the multi-segment component including a combustible heat source having at least one shaped recess on an outer surface thereof; an aerosol-forming substrate downstream of the combustible heat source; a wrapper circumscribing the combustible heat source along at least part of a length of the combustible heat source; and an inorganic glue located between the combustible heat source and the wrapper, the inorganic glue at least partially filling the at least one shaped recess.

Abstract: There is provided a multi-segment component for an aerosol generating article, the multi-segment component including a combustible heat source; an aerosol-forming substrate downstream of the combustible heat source; a wrapper circumscribing the combustible heat source along at least part of a length of the combustible heat source; and an intumescent layer between the combustible heat source and the wrapper and circumscribing the combustible heat source, the intumescent layer being formed from an intumescent inorganic glue.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing cigarette filter rods comprises providing a continuous supply of filter material in a direction of travel; forming the filter material into a continuous rod; and rotating a wheel in a vertical plane, in operable communication with the filter material such that a portion of the wheel contacts the filter material at a predetermined location, and such that general direction of travel of the rotating wheel and the filter material, when in contact, are in generally the same direction. The method also comprises providing a lower hopper in operable communication with the rotatable wheel; providing an upper hopper in operable communication with the lower hopper; and wrapping an overwrap material around the filter material. The method further comprises controlling speed of rotation of the wheel relative to feedback from an inspection system; and subdividing the continuous rod at pre-determined intervals.

Abstract: A rotating pipe. The rotating pipe includes a housing having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end includes a depression along an upper side of the housing. The depression further includes an aperture at a base of the depression, wherein the aperture is connected to an opening in the second end via a channel. A bearing is affixed to a center of the housing, such that the housing can rotate about the bearing along a longitudinal axis of the housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a handheld apparatus that vaporizes plant-based or synthetic compounds, for the purpose of inhalation, or diffusion into an external environment. More specifically, the disclosure describes a handheld apparatus wherein a laser beam from an internal laser unit heats compounds, such as dried plant, tinctures, resins, or essential oils, to the compound's vaporization temperature for inhalation, or diffused as part of aromatherapy or other holistic therapeutic treatments.

Abstract: A handheld portable recreational vaporizer has a rechargeable battery and a vaporizing chamber held within a unitary body. The vaporizing chamber is exposed on one end. A mouthpiece is attached over the chamber and held in place using magnets. The mouthpiece includes a removable screen bracket that holds a screen flush against the vaporizing chamber. When the mouthpiece is detached from the body, the screen bracket may be removed and cleaned using harsh chemicals and/or other sterilization procedures. This allows the screen to be cleaned more thoroughly than other components of the device. Indicator lights signal which predetermined temperature ranges the device currently operates at.

Abstract: A cartridge assembly for an aerosol-generating system is provided, including a cartridge and a mouthpiece. The cartridge includes a cartridge body and a cartridge cover, the body having a first side defining a first recess and a second side defining a second recess. The cover includes a cartridge cover cavity in which the cartridge body is slidably received and an actuation aperture configured to receive an actuation portion of an aerosol-generating device. The cartridge assembly is configured so that, when an actuation portion of an aerosol-generating device is received against the cartridge body through the actuation aperture, the cartridge body is slidable within the cartridge cover cavity from a first position to a second position. In the first position, airflow through the first and second recesses is prevented. In the second position, airflow through the first and second recesses is enabled.

Abstract: An electronic vaping device (10) includes a power supply portion (12) comprising a power supply (18), an atomizer/liquid reservoir portion (14) comprising a liquid reservoir (48) storing a liquid (30) in a free floating manner, and an atomizer (28) adapted to atomize the liquid (30) stored in the liquid reservoir (48) when operated by the power supply (18). The atomizer (28) includes a plurality of heating elements (36a, 36b, 36c, 36d, 36e) that are arranged inside the liquid reservoir (48) at different levels (ha, hb, hc, hd, he).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems to vaporize extract, plant material containing organic material and the like, including utilizing a cartridge with a heaty transfer body which may be disposable. The cartridge may be heated in zones or portions. The cartridge may form the inhalation pathway thereby reducing the accumulation of dirt and odor in the heating device. One disclosed vaporizer system has a base with a cartridge interface, a heater element, an on/off switch, a battery, a temperature sensor in proximity to the heater element; a controller in signal communication with the heater element, battery, temperature sensor and the on/off switch; that mates with a disposable cartridge.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a sensor, an atomizing assembly and a liquid storage unit, which are disposed in a housing. The atomizing assembly is provided with a first airflow passage. A second airflow passage is provided in the housing, and the sensor is disposed in the second airflow passage. The housing is defined with a first air inlet and a second air inlet. The first air inlet is in fluid communication with the first airflow passage. The second air inlet is in fluid communication with the second airflow passage. The first airflow passage and the second airflow passage are isolated from each other by a partition member. Since the first airflow passage is isolated from the second airflow passage by the partition member, the sensor is unaffected when a user inhales smoke from the smoke passage, the sensitivity of the sensor is not reduced, the smoking experience for the user is improved.

Abstract: An electric cigarette including a detachable cover for enclosing the battery. The cigarette allows for replacing the battery. In addition, the cigarette includes an indicating light for reflecting the state of the battery. In addition, the cigarette includes an atomizing assembly that includes detachable components for maintenance or replacement. In addition, the cigarette includes a transparent casing disposed in atomizing assembly. The cigarette of the invention allows for saving materials and reducing cost burden on a user.

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: A cigarette cartridge, used in electronic cigarette, includes a cigarette cartridge, an atomizing seat, and a liquid guiding member. The cigarette cartridge housing defines a liquid storage chamber therein, the liquid storage chamber forms a liquid intake hole for flowing the tobacco liquid. The atomizing seat includes an inserting portion, the liquid guiding member is positioned on the inserting portion, the inserting portion is movably received in the cigarette cartridge housing, when under an external force, the inserting portion moves relative to the liquid intake hole and reaches a first position, the inserting portion seals the liquid intake hole, the liquid guiding member is staggered from the liquid intake hole.

Abstract: The present invention provides shirts, such as shirts that are worn as work uniform shirts, which are configured to provide significant improvements in a wearer's comfort, performance, and mobility over a predefined range of motions. Embodiments of the shirts comprise one or more stretch panels that are configured to provide for stretching of the shirt at an identified micro site in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility. In other embodiments, the manner in which the various portions of the shirt are shaped and connected together, and specifically the connection between the sleeve and the rear panel of the shirt, may be adjusted in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention pertain to men's apparel, and specifically, men's undergarments. Aspects of the present invention pertain to an adjustable supporter.

Abstract: An adjustable shoulder strap, an assembling method thereof, and an adjustment buckle applied to the adjustable shoulder strap are provided. The adjustment buckle includes: a fastening portion, configured to fasten one end of the shoulder strap; and at least one threading portion, where the other end of the shoulder strap passes through the at least one threading portion, and the at least one threading portion includes an opening configured to enable the other end of the shoulder strap to pass through the adjustment buckle.

Abstract: A flexible garment combining knitted portions with an expansive panel comprised of expansive materials and specifically four way stretch materials to accommodate a range of leg sizes and provide a compression gradient when worn. An article of manufacture and a method of producing a flexible garment with an expansive panel are disclosed.

Abstract: A sock, comprising a toe portion, a heel portion, and a body portion disposed between the toe portion and the heel portion. The body portion comprises a trigonomic arch support system. The trigonomic arch support system comprises a first panel configured to support an exterior edge of an arch of a user's foot, a second panel configured to support an interior of the arch of the user's foot, and a third panel configured to support a top of the arch of the user's foot.

Abstract: A garment, such as sheer hosiery or other toeless garment, includes a body portion configured to encircle at least part of a lower leg of a wearer of the garment, and a welt portion adjacent an end of the body portion. The welt portion is configured to encircle a foot of the wearer, and defines an opening for a portion of the foot of the wearer. The welt portion can include a turned welt.

Abstract: A garment portion comprises a flexible resilient belly panel portion adapted to substantially conform to and cover a wearer's belly. The belly panel portion extends from an upper edge portion below the wearer's breast area and over the wearer's abdomen to a lower edge portion below the wearer's waist. A waistband is selectively connected with the lower edge portion of the belly panel. The belly panel portion is removably attached to the waistband.

Abstract: A bra without a backstrap, includes two cups joined together laterally, each cup having an upper edge and a lower edge which are provided respectively with a shoulder strap and with a tightening strap and an external lateral edge connecting the upper and lower edges. The bra includes a connecting element connecting the tightening strap to the cup, the connecting element extending under the cup and having a triangle-shaped arrangement, two of the vertices of the triangle constituting points of connection of the element to the lower edge of the cup, the third vertex constituting a point of connection of the element to the tightening strap, the connecting element being arranged in relation to the cup such that the tightening strap in the vicinity of the point of connection extends in a direction that diverges from the horizontal plane at an angle of between 45° and 90°.

Abstract: The invention addresses the problem of providing a cloth, a multilayered cloth, and a textile product, which have flame retardancy and heat insulation and develop a relief structure when exposed to flame or heat. As a means for resolution, a cloth characterized in that a yarn A having a high thermal shrinkage rate and a yarn B having a low thermal shrinkage rate are alternately arranged in the warp direction or weft direction is obtained, then, as necessary, a multilayered cloth is obtained using the cloth as an intermediate layer, and further, as necessary, a textile product is formed using the multilayered cloth.

Abstract: Garment, and method for forming a garment, comprising a fabric configured to conform to a body portion of a wearer, wherein resistive zones are seamlessly integrally formed in the fabric, and wherein the resistive zones are positioned in the fabric to resist movement of the body portion of the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heatable garments (1), comprising a garment body (3) and a heating pad (5) adhered to at least a portion of the garment body (3), wherein the heating pad (5) comprises graphene particles dispersed in a polymer matrix material. The invention also provides fabrics for making such garments, and methods of making such garments and fabrics. Also provided are heatable bedding incorporating a heating pad as described above.

Abstract: Footwear, in particular a sock, includes a leg, with an upper end for receiving a lower leg, a foot part arranged on the leg and having an upper and a lower for receiving a foot, and a toe flap arranged at the foot part, for receiving the toes. The footwear includes at least one heating element with connections for a voltage source, the heating element being provided in the area of the foot part on the upper of the foot part.

Abstract: The present application discloses a headwear with the inflatable cushion including a main body and the inflatable cushion. The inflatable cushion is coupled to the main body. The main body includes a top portion, a right side portion, a left side portion and a rear portion. The inflatable cushion is coupled to the right side portion, the left side portion and the rear portion. The jacket with the inflatable cushion including a clothing and the headwear is also disclosed. The main body is coupled to the clothing. Methods for wearing the headwear and the jacket are also disclosed.

Abstract: An arm covering assembly includes a shield that is selectively worn on a left forearm of a vehicle driver. The shield is comprised of a reflective material to protect the left forearm from sunburn when a vehicle is being driven. A pad is coupled to the shield and the pad abuts the left forearm when the shield is worn. The pad is comprised of a resiliently compressible material to enhance comfort of the shield. A plurality of first mating members is provided and each of the first mating members is coupled to the shield. A plurality of second mating members is provided and each of the second mating members is coupled to the shield. Each of the second mating members is selectively matable to an associated first mating member. Thus, each of the first and second mating members is selectively wrapped around the left forearm to retain the shield on the left forearm.

Abstract: An ambidextrous glove has partial finger sheaths and left- and right-side thumb openings, and portions of the palmer side of the glove and finger sheaths comprise fastening material. A ball is partially covered by a complementary fastening material so that the fastening material on the glove and the complementary fastening material on the ball releasably adhere to one another.

Abstract: The present application provides low thickness synthetic elastomeric gloves, comprising (a) a thickness at the palm of less than 0.050 mm; (h) a modulus at 500% above 6.5 MPa; and/or (c) an elongation at break below 700%. Also provided is a method for the manufacture of such gloves involving dipping a glove-shaped former into an elastomeric film-forming composition; and curing the elastomeric film-forming composition on the former so as to produce the synthetic elastomeric glove. Corresponding low thickness finger cots are also described, as are formers suitable for the preparation of such gloves.

Abstract: A modular tie-making device that is made of a tie-knot shaped manifold, the manifold capable of accepting a tie-knot fabric on the outside, and at the same time facilitating a tie to be guided through the manifold, resulting in a modular and fully personalizable tie. The device can be used to make two-toned ties or any combination of tie-knot and tie. The manifold is made of three tubes joined together at their ends. By following the geometry of the manifold, a user easily forms the two loops and hanging ends of a necktie.

Abstract: An article of clothing is provided and includes a body having a first panel and a second panel cooperating to define a pair of leg openings that receive respective legs of a person during use, whereby at least one of the first panel and the second panel is formed from a first material having a first modulus of elasticity. A waistband is coupled to the first panel and the second panel and includes a waist opening that is positioned at a waist of a person during use. The waistband includes a first portion partially surrounding a first length of the waist opening and formed of a second material having a second modulus of elasticity and a second portion partially surrounding a second length of the waist opening and formed of a third material having a third modulus of elasticity greater than the second modulus of elasticity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clothing item made of stretch fabric (6) comprising at least one insert (4) arranged on each side of the clothing item (1; 101; 201). The insert (4) comprises a layer of elastic mesh fabric with a knitted structure (5) internally coupled to a portion of stretch fabric (6) by means of a series of seams (7) passing through the layer of elastic mesh fabric with a knitted structure (5) and the stretch fabric (6). The seams (7) define a plurality of bands (8) formed by the layer of elastic mesh fabric with a knitted structure (5) coupled to the stretch fabric portion (6).

Abstract: An underwear brief comprising an undergarment comprising a second waistband and position holder straps that are designed to hold a shirt down in place while inside the pants.

Abstract: The purposed of the pant strap is to create a fastening system for pants around the part of the leg in where the user wants to create a cuff for their pants.

Abstract: An apparatus for fastening objects comprises a flexibly deformable wire having a length extending between first and second opposed wire end surfaces and an elastically deformable tube having a length extending between first and second opposed tube end edges, the tube surrounding the wire along the length of the wire between the first and second end surfaces of the wire. The apparatus further comprises a cover having a length extending between first and second opposed distal cover ends wherein the cover surrounds the tube wherein the length of the wire, the length of the tube and the length of the cover are substantially equal to each other and wherein the wire, tube and cover are all securedly coupled to each other along a coupling distance extending from each of the first and second ends thereof so as to form a unitary fastening body having a common length.

Abstract: A cuffing device including a button hole interfacing section, a cord attached at both ends to the button hole interfacing section, defining a loop, and a cinching device attached to the cord and configured to change a size of the loop by translating along a length of the cord.

Abstract: A cooling headgear is disclosed. Absorbent material within the headgear retains cold water. When worn by a user, the headgear holds the cold water to the head of the user, cooling the user.

Abstract: Multifunctional headwear comprised of a pliable fabric tubular top attached to a brim or visor. The headwear has a compatible attachment apparatus connected to the tubular top and the brim or visor respectively, so the parts can be quickly and easily interchanged to accommodate rapid changes in environments and style situations. This headwear allows for customizing the fit of the tubular top while attached to a brim or visor, by twisting, knotting, draping or folding it to offer optimal comfort and protection while on the head. The brim has a slit in the rear where the excess fabric of the tubular top can pass through and be held in place. Likewise, the visor has a elastic fabric tab attached to hold excess fabric from the top in place. The pliable brims, visors and tubular top make the headwear easy to pack and fit into pockets and compact bags without compromising the hat's shape and integrity.

Abstract: A helmet for protecting the head of a user. The helmet includes an outer shell, an inner shell having padding that contacts the head and a cavity formed between the inner and the outer shells, wherein the cavity is filled with a fluid such as air. The helmet also includes a plurality of resilient strands located in the cavity and affixed between the outer and inner shells, wherein an impact force on the outer shell causes the head to impact the padding with a reaction force that compresses the cavity. Compression of the cavity pushes fluid through the strands to increase fluid friction and alter a velocity of the fluid. This decreases the energy of impact and consequently reduces an amount of force transferred to the head thereby protecting the head from normal and shear force.

Abstract: A helmet having an inner shell with a first projection and a second projection, an outer shell, and at least one shock absorption system. Each shock absorption system comprises a first recess disposed in the first projection, a second recess disposed in the second projection, and a leaf spring having a first leg, a second leg, and a curved middle portion. The first leg is received by the first recess and the second leg is received by the second recess. The leaf spring is adapted to flex and extend into the first and second recesses in response to an external impact to the helmet. The inner shell and outer shell may be composed of a synthetic fiber. The shock absorption system may also include a compression spring disposed between a flange of the leaf spring and the second projection of the inner shell.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a protective sports headgear device and method for manufacturing a protective sports headgear device. The device may include various padding materials that can reduce the risk of head injury for the wearer. One or more external covering layers can be connected to the padding or can surround and retain the padding. The protective sports headgear device may provide protection for the ears of the wearer as well. Additionally, the protective sports headgear device can be suitable for use in the sports of water polo, wrestling, or other sports.

Abstract: A headband for a mask capable of adjusting a position of a guard, connected to a side of a guard disposed at a position corresponding to the face of a worker and is worn on a side of the worker's head, the headband including: a band worn on a side of the worker's head, having a protrusion partially cut on a side and protruding outward, and having a plurality of grooves continuously formed at a side of the protrusion; a moving body coupled to a side corresponding to a side of the band where the protrusion is formed to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the band; and a rotary lever rotatably disposed at a side of the moving body and rotating such that another side is inserted into or separated out of any one of the plurality of grooves. ?-shaped inclined portion is formed between the grooves of the protrusion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sports helmet comprising an outer shell (2) and an inner liner (1), said sports helmet being characterized in that said shell and said liner define between them firstly a ventilation circuit (A) designed to remove hot air, and defined between slots (11a, 11b, 21a, 21b) provided, respectively, through the inner liner (1) and through the outer shell (2), and secondly a venting circuit (V) designed to defog an independent piece of vision equipment (M), and defined between suction inlets (10) provided in the front portion of the helmet and discharge outlets (20) provided in the outer shell (2), said helmet further comprising an adjustable shutter (3) making it possible to modify the air flow of the ventilation circuit (A) and the air flow of the venting circuit (V) in reversible manner.

Abstract: A foldable helmet for use in various athletic activities, and which includes a structure that facilitates folding the helmet into a compact position for storage and/or transport of same. The helmet includes an outer shell having an inner cavity, and one or more inner members positioned within the inner cavity that slideably engage same. The inner members are not fixedly attached to each other at any point, and are therefore slideable relative to each other. The helmet's inner member(s) and outer shell are made of flexible materials, whereby the helmet is foldable from an open position to a closed position. A packaged helmet assembly is also disclosed, including the foldable helmet and a storage container dimensioned so as to receive the helmet in its closed position.

Abstract: An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the article of footwear are disclosed. The footwear may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper incorporates a textile element with edges that are joined together to define at least a portion of a void for receiving a foot. The textile element may also have a first area and a second area with a unitary construction with varying stitch configurations. The upper may also incorporate longitudinal ribs extending along the lateral and/or medial sides of the upper. Various warp knitting or weft knitting processes, including circular knitting, may be utilized to form the textile element.

Abstract: A shoe cover for covering a shoe to present the look like the wearer is wearing a different pair of shoes. The shoe cover includes an upper piece configured to cover the shoe of a wearer, the upper piece sized to cover a specific shoe without being attached to the shoe while the shoe is worn. The shoe cover includes a sole piece coupled to a bottom of the upper piece and configured to grip surfaces as the wearer uses the shoe cover and a gripping insert secured within the cavity created of the upper piece to guard against slippage of the cover on the shoe with the intent of ensuring the safety of the wearer.

Abstract: A pair of shoes that includes a left foot shoe and a right foot shoe. Each of the shoes include an upper shoe portion and a sole coupled to the upper shoe portion. The sole provides an athletic positioning of a left big toe area of the left shoe at a lower position than a left heel area of the left shoe and at a lower position than an outer small toe area of the left shoe and wherein, from an inner edge to an outer edge of the left shoe, the left heel area has substantially no slope.

Abstract: A shoe sole composition and method for making a shoe sole are provided. The shoe sole includes a composition comprising a foamed silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer having a density less than 0.50 g/cm3. The shoe sole exhibits a compression set of from about 5.0% to about 20.0%, as measured according to ASTM D 395 (6 hrs @ 50° C.). The foamed silane-crosslinked polyolefin elastomer can be produced from a blend including a first polyolefin having a density less than 0.86 g/cm3, a second polyolefin, having a crystallinity less than 40%, a silane crosslinker, a grafting initiator, a condensation catalyst, and a foaming agent.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly positioned beneath the upper. The sole assembly has a vertically extending channel formed in its bottom surface inward of a periphery of the sole assembly, the channel including opposed sidewalls and an end surface. The sole assembly includes a first portion having a first color; and a second portion having a second color that is different than the first color. An interface between the first portion and the second portion is positioned at a central portion of one of the sidewalls of the channel. A method of forming such an article of footwear is also disclosed.

Abstract: A three-layered shoe construction having a slotted outsole with two different types of oval shaped projections, one set of oval projections with channels and one set of oval projections with a non-skid texture, the oval projections with channels creating flow channels to guide liquid off the outer surface of the outsole and the oval projections with a non-skid texture providing traction; a dual density midsole having a first density in the forefoot area and a second density in the hind foot area, the second density being greater than the first density; and an insole having a plurality of apertures that extend from a terminal end of the toe area and cover the rest of the top face except for the arch portion, the toe and arch areas of the insole being substantially smooth. The specific construction associated with the outsole, midsole and insole enhance traction, flexibility, cushioning, comfort, and breathability.