Abstract: A smoking article and a method of manufacturing a smoking article A smoking article has a filter section for receiving smoke and/or other aerosol generated by said smoking article, a variable ventilation arrangement configured to provide a user controllable level of ventilation into the filter section and a flavour source configured to release flavour to said smoke and/or other aerosol generated by said smoking article at a location in said smoke and/or other aerosol upstream of said ventilation arrangement.

Abstract: A smoking pipe having a smoking pipe body, a mouthpiece end and a pod end. The smoking pipe body includes a cavity shaped to receive a pod holder. The cavity is located nearer to the pod end than to the mouthpiece end. The pod holder includes a pod cavity for receiving a pod. Magnetic material is positioned on the pod holder to securely hold, via a magnetic field, the pod to the pod holder. The pod includes a bowl for holding smoking material and a lip composed of material attracted to the magnetic material. A cover secures the smoking material within the bowl.

Abstract: A hookah support device, comprising a support base, a removable interlocking panel configured to removably attach to the support base, further comprised of a top panel and a bottom panel, a semicircular groove situated on a receiving end of the support base, a semicircular groove situated on a proximal end of the top panel of the interlocking panel, wherein the support base comprises a first and a second parallelly situated interlocking grooves configured to receive therein a first and a second parallelly situated interlocking tongue pieces of the interlocking panel; and wherein interlocking panel is slidably removable from the support base.

Abstract: One or more features of an electronic cigarette or an electronic cigarette pack is configured to hold the electronic cigarette in place and inhibit it from rolling.

Abstract: Smoking articles are disclosed herein. In one aspect, a smoking article includes a heat source configured to generate heat upon ignition thereof, a first substrate material having an aerosol precursor composition associated therewith and a first end being fixedly engaged with the heat source, and an aerosol delivery component having opposed first and second ends, the first end of the aerosol delivery component being engaged with the second end of the first substrate material. In some aspects, the aerosol delivery component includes a second substrate material having the aerosol precursor composition associated therewith and being disposed about the first end of the aerosol delivery component and a tobacco material disposed between the second substrate material and the mouthpiece, the aerosol precursor composition associated with the first and second substrate materials being configured to produce an aerosol in response to the heat generated by the ignited heat source.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device includes at least one housing, a heating element, a sensor, and a microprocessor coupled to the heating element and the sensor. The at least one housing encloses a reservoir configured to retain an aerosol precursor composition. The sensor is configured to produce measurements of differential pressure between an ambient atmospheric pressure and a pressure caused by airflow through at least a portion of the aerosol delivery device. The sensor is also configured to convert the measurements of differential pressure to corresponding electrical signals. The microprocessor is configured to receive the corresponding electrical signals and operate in an active mode only in an instance in which the differential pressure is at least a threshold differential pressure. The microprocessor in the active mode is configured to control the heating element to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition.

Abstract: A product use and behavior instrument includes a housing defining a central compartment therein. A controller is positioned within the central compartment. The controller includes a first connector. The first connector is configured to operatively and removably couple the product use and behavior instrument to a battery element. A second connector is configured to operatively and removably couple the product use and behavior instrument to a tank element. A sensor circuit is structured to collect at least one use data characteristic of a smoking action. The smoking action is associated with use of at least one of the tank and battery element. Local memory is structured to store the at least one use data characteristic of the smoking action. A communication interface is structured to communicate the stored at least one use data characteristic of the smoking action to a remote computing device.

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 sheet including smokable material, and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. The sheet may be a planar sheet or a rolled sheet. Also disclosed is a system including the article and apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of the article, and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field to be used in heating the smokable material when the portion of the article is in the heating zone.

Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system, the cartridge including a housing, a storage compartment, an air flow passage, a fluid permeable aerosol-generating element, and a removavle seal. The housing having a mouth end opening and an air inlet. The storage compartment is within the housing. The storage compartment is configured to contain a liquid aerosol-forming substrate. The air flow passage extending from the air inlet to the mouth end opening. The fluid permeable aerosol-generating element is within the housing. The fluid permeable aerosol-generating element has a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface, the second surface being in fluid communication with the storage compartment. The removable seal has a seal portion and a tab portion, the seal portion in the air flow passage over the first surface of the fluid permeable aerosol-generating element, and the tab portion extending outwardly from the housing through the air inlet.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette or vaporizer may include a shell and a cartomizer receivable within a chamber within a portion of the shell. A basin may be included in the cartomizer to hold a vaporizable fluid, dry substance, or other vaporizable substance such as a wax. A heating element may be provided within the basin which may have a flexible non-conductive material and a flexible conductive material.

Abstract: Vaporizer and/or electronic cigarette chargers useful for the recharging of rechargeable vaporizer or electronic cigarette power supplies such as batteries, compatible vaporizers and/or electronic cigarettes, their components, charging contacts, methods of their use and kits containing such chargers are disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply region including liquid material and a heater-wick element operable to wick liquid material and heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol. The heater-wick element is formed of a carbon or graphite foam.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for creating a body suit from a shirt or blouse. A main panel section has a panel front and a panel rear. At least two front connectors, the front connectors attached to the panel front and for attaching to the shirt or blouse; and at least two rear connectors, the rear connectors attached to panel rear and for attaching to the shirt or blouse, are provided. The main panel section has a longitudinal axis for following a crotch area, and the rear connectors extend from the panel rear at an angle between 60 and 120 degrees from the longitudinal axis. Other devices and a method are also provided.

Abstract: An undergarment having a body portion, a channel and a tubular member. The body portion has a front portion, a back portion and a crotch portion positioned between the front portion and back portion wherein the crotch portion has a first end and a second end. The channel extends between a first end and a second end of the crotch portion. The tubular member is positioned in the crotch portion of the body portion of the undergarment so as to fit between the buttocks of an individual.

Abstract: An undergarment that provides improved seam stretch, includes a center-front pouch, a front-side-and-rear panel and, in some embodiments, a crotch gusset panel. The front-side-and-rear panel is joined to the center-front pouch on either side of the center-front pouch. The center-front pouch is composed of two layers of material, an inner layer and an outer layer, the inner and outer layers and being joined by a center seam of the center-front pouch. In certain embodiments, each leg hem is a combination feature comprising a self-turnback fold, bonded with adhesive stretch tape. In certain embodiments, a seam allowance of the center-front pouch seam of the center-front pouch is folded within the inner layer and the outer layer of the center-front pouch.

Abstract: A single-layer sock preferably formed of interconnected pieces with at least one of the pieces strategically placed for stabilizing a foot within a shoe and at least one piece comprised of gripping material.

Abstract: Far-infrared fibers, and components and uses of the same are provided. The far-infrared fibers can be used together with other optional fibers to provide a product containing far-infrared fibers. The product does not emit harmful radiation and could raise a user's body temperature safely to increase the volume and rate of the user's blood flow without affecting the blood pressure and pulse of the user. Furthermore, the product can be male underpants that can improve male sexual function without affecting the physiological state.

Abstract: While the described functional brassiere can include any suitable component, in some cases, it includes a first breast cup that has a medial portion and a lateral portion, with the medial portion being configured to be disposed near a midline of a user's chest. The brassiere further includes a first breast cup connector that is made from an elastomeric material and that extends along the lateral portion of the first breast cup. The brassiere further includes a first shoulder strap that is coupled to the first breast cup connector. In some cases, a first end of the first shoulder strap is coupled to the first breast cup connector, the first shoulder strap includes an elongated portion that is configured to extend around a torso of the user, and a second end of the first shoulder strap couples to the medial portion of the first breast cup. Other implementations are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to undergarments for use in active environments, where the wearer of such an undergarment is engaged in an activity that requires accelerating movements. In some preferred embodiments, these undergarments may be sports bras constructed from a stiffened or reinforced material and may include decoupled, damping cups for supporting breast tissue, and a fastening system incorporated into a reinforced underband that allows the wearer to more easily wear and remove the undergarment without compromising underband support.

Abstract: A jacket with openings for harness rings includes a jacket having sleeves and an interior side and an exterior side. There is a hole in a back of the jacket. A weather tight material extends from the hole away from an exterior side. The jacket has similar openings for other safety rings, which commonly include two roughly at the hips and one against the chest of the wearer. The weather tight material is can be made of an elastic material, which seals around the safety ring of the safety harness that provides a weather resistant opening. The jacket and weather tight material are made of fire resistant material in one case. This invention provides a jacket that protects the wearer from the elements and does not interfere with the safety harness.

Abstract: A method of producing a variable compression garment. The method includes: identifying, in a base textile having a first elongation and memory characteristic, a first region having a second elongation and memory characteristic; applying to the base textile, in the first region, a first layer of an elastomer; drying the first layer of the elastomer to adhere the first layer of the elastomer to the base textile; applying to the base textile, in the first region, at least a second layer of the elastomer; drying the second layer of the elastomer to adhere the second layer of the elastomer to the first layer on the base textile; and baking the first and second layers of the elastomer to cure the first and second layers of the elastomer.

Abstract: A suit wearable by a human user includes a torso section, an arm section extending from an upper portion of the torso section, and a leg section extending from a lower portion of the torso section. An exterior surface region of the suit is uneven and has at least one of a different surface friction property and a different surface roughness property in relation to another exterior surface region of the suit.

Abstract: A composite fabric is disclosed in which an information beacon is embedded within the composite fabric to assist with loss prevention, anti-counterfeiting, locating lost individuals or the like. In embodiments, layers of fabric may be joined using adhesive, stitching, quilted stitching, riveting, or other means to securely house an information beacon. In embodiments of the invention, an information beacon may be encased in a housing that provides resistance to environmental factors such as moisture and temperature and allows the fabric to be washed in a conventional laundry cycle. In embodiment, Bluetooth Low Energy device that utilizes a smartphone and mobile application software to provide the location of the beacon. In alternate embodiments, RFID or other technology may be used. The composite fabric of the present invention has myriad uses and may be used to fabricate articles such as clothing, handbags, wallets, shoes, and so forth.

Abstract: A glove comprising cut-resistant fibers, the glove comprising a glove body and a cuff, the cuff further defining an opening in the glove and having a circumferential inner surface that faces a body when worn, the cuff being further provided with a plurality of magnetic pieces, wherein when the glove is not being worn, the magnetic pieces compress the cuff and close the opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for putting on a necktie, and provides a device for putting on a necktie, enabling a necktie to be conveniently and quickly worn since there is no need to tie the necktie in a knotting manner like a normal necktie and, also, allowing a body portion functioning as a necktie knot ornament to sense a difference in material, pattern, and the like, which are different from those of the necktie, thereby enabling individual and new aesthetics to be expressed according to the sensed difference.

Abstract: A ‘placard’ lighting system of shapes, such as a logo, or other common form, that is attached to apparel, such as a shoe, backpack, jacket, etc. The placard receives display information communications via radio frequency (RF) signals transmitted through an application (APP) running on a smartphone. Varieties of colored light and intensity of luminance signals are generated and received from a user's smartphone APP to the apparatus, or from a nearby user running the APP on his or her smartphone (when the APP is in an ‘OPEN’ channel mode). In this scenario, as the two individuals operating their apparatuses pass each other in close proximity (within range), they would ‘share’ display information data in unison, making apparel images illuminate in a harmonious manner. As they would separate again, out of each other's range, they would go back to their original, independent display settings.

Abstract: A knit or woven article of unitary construction for forming a double-layer trim piece is provided. The article includes a first zone having a first set of apertures, a second zone having a second set of apertures, and a third zone interposed between the first zone and the second zone.

Abstract: A fabric includes a first textile layer, a second textile layer, and a middle textile layer. The first textile layer includes a plurality of first fiber yarns. The second textile layer is separated from the first textile layer, and the second textile layer includes a plurality of second fiber yarns. The middle textile layer is between the first textile layer and the second textile layer, and the middle textile layer includes a plurality of middle fiber yarns. One or more of the middle fiber yarns has one or more peak and one or more valley. The peak is knitted with the first textile layer and the valley is knitted with the second textile layer. Sizes of the fiber yarns are 30 deniers, weaving densities of the fiber yarns are less than 28 and the opacity rate of the fabric is less than 15%.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a hand apparatus, such as a glove or a mitten, with attachable securing members is disclosed. The hand apparatus can have a hand receiving portion, one or more finger portions, a thumb portion, and a body portion. The body portion comprises a dorsal side, a palm side, a first securing member, and a second securing member. The body portion can also comprise of a third securing member attached between the far side and near side of the body portion. The securing members can be attachable to the other securing members by fasteners.

Abstract: A brassiere comprising a front panel comprising a top, a bottom, a first side and a second side, a first bra cup and a second bra cup, the top of the front panel coupled to a first strap and a second strap, wherein one of the first side and the second side of the front panel is a shorter side, a back panel coupled to the first shoulder strap and the second shoulder strap and at least one reopenable and reclosable lateral side closure formed by coupling a first end region of the at least one short side to a second end region of the at least one back pane at a side of the wearer, the at least one second end region of the at least one back panel comprising at least one handle region.

Abstract: A device for creating a body suit from a shirt or blouse including a front panel, the front panel having a front panel front and a front panel rear. A rear panel has a rear panel front and a rear panel rear, the rear panel front attached to the front panel rear via a detachable connection. At least two front connectors are attached to the front panel front for attaching to the shirt or blouse; and at least two rear connectors are attached to the rear panel rear and for attaching to the shirt or blouse. A method and modular bodysuit are also provided.

Abstract: Provided is an intelligent breast adjustment model. The model includes a model main structure provided with a pressure sensor and a model periphery structure provided on the model main structure. The model main structure includes an upper portion, a middle portion and a lower portion. A first motor of the middle portion controls an up and down movement of a left breast model through a first gear. A second motor of the middle portion controls an up and down movement of a right breast model through a second gear, and a third motor of the middle portion simultaneously controls a left and right movement of the left breast model and the right breast model through a drive structure. A method for assembling the intelligent breast adjustment model is disclosed.

Abstract: A protective insert for headgear includes a malleable main body member having an inside facing surface, an outside facing surface and an impact resistant material that is disposed between the inside and outside facing surfaces. A plurality of connectors are disposed along the insert, and removably engage complementary connectors positionable inside a traditional hat. A plurality of air vents are disposed throughout the main body, and the impact resistant material includes polyurethane foam and polyborodimethylsiloxanea, which is malleable in a non-compressed state, and becomes firm and rigid when receiving an impact force.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for interlocking a shared bicycle and an intelligent safety helmet, and the method comprises the following steps: (1) providing an electronic frame lock and an intelligent safety helmet for using cooperatively on a shared bicycle respectively, interlocking both of them when the shared bicycle is parked; (2) checking the current state information of an electric lock and a safety helmet lock simultaneously when a user uses the mobile intelligent terminal to scan the shared bicycle; (3) unlocking of the electric lock and the safety helmet lock when the verification is passed; (4) wearing an intelligent safety helmet before using the bicycle; (5) beginning to record the trip information by the intelligent helmet after the user puts on the intelligent safety helmet; (6) stopping the voice broadcast function and terminating the recording of the trip information when the state information of the electronic frame lock and the safety helmet lock which is checked shows that the

Abstract: An integrated headwear and headlight system includes a headwear having an exterior and a recess wherein the recess has at least one edge. The recess is configured to receive a lamp housing nested within the recess. An energy source is affixed onto the integrated headwear and headlight system. A light source is coupled mechanically within the lamp housing and electrically coupled to the energy source. A window with a latch is pivotably connected on at least one edge of the recess. The window is configured to cover the recess when in its latched position. A toggle button is mounted to actuate the light source and a controller circuit changes the brightness and modes of operation. The integrated headwear and headlight system is useful for providing light in work environments.

Abstract: A protective helmet, including an outer shell including at least one aperture, an inner shell slidingly connected to the outer shell, and at least one expandable bladder positioned between the outer shell and the inner shell, wherein, when a force strikes the helmet, the at least one expandable bladder is operatively arranged to displace radially outward in the at least one aperture and protrude beyond an outer surface of the outer shell.

Abstract: A strap system for a motorcycle helmet that includes: a first earflap on the helmet; a second earflap on the helmet, where the second earflap includes a receiving ring; a chin strap extending from the first earflap; a pair of hook and loop connectors on the chin strap; and a securing button at one end of the chin strap. The second earflap includes an opening adapted to receive the chin strap, where the receiving ring is a D-ring.

Abstract: A helmet for receiving a head of a hockey or lacrosse player, the helmet comprising a front shell; a rear shell, the rear shell comprising inner and outer surfaces and an elongated slot extending along a longitudinal axis of the helmet; a rear inner pad for facing the back and left and right side regions of the head, the rear inner pad being mounted to the rear shell; an occipital inner pad located below the rear inner pad for facing the occipital region of the head; a central member extending along the longitudinal axis of the helmet, the central member comprising an upper part hingedly mounted with respect to the rear shell and a lower part mounted to the occipital inner pad; and a single wedging member located between the rear shell and the central member, the single wedging member being movable along the longitudinal axis of the helmet from a first position to a second position wherein, in use, in the first position, the occipital inner pad applies a first pressure upon the occipital region of the head, a

Abstract: A helmet for wearing by a sports player comprises: a bubble-shaped body having a hollow interior surrounded by a wall and an opening formed in the wall for inserting a head of the player, and a fastening device for releasably fastening the body to shoulder pads being worn by the player. At least a portion of the wall is formed of a transparent material. Alternate designs are also disclosed, including a helmet constructed of a plastic-coated wireframe, and a non-transparent plastic helmet with a face mask, where in all cases the helmet is rigidly but releasably attached to a chest pad or shoulder pad worn by the player, so that impact forces on the helmet are not transferred to the player's head.

Abstract: Provided is a walkable shoe having a glass-like appearance. The shoe has a heel portion, a sole portion provided on the heel portion, and an upper portion provided on the sole portion; wherein the heel portion and the sole portion are made almost entirely of an organic glass, and the upper portion is made almost entirely of an organic glass.

Abstract: Provided in a smart shoe module mounted to a smart shoe for analyzing the motion of a wearer and providing various functions, the smart shoe module comprising: an upper case which forms an upper outer experience of a pressure switch and elastically behaves by means of a pressure, which is applied in a first direction and has a particular value or larger, in order to accurately measure the motion of the wearer by measuring the pressure generated during walking of a wearer, as digital signals such as on-signal and an off-signal, and, moreover, minimize a manufacturing tolerance so as to prevent an error in distinguishing between an on-signal and an off-signal from being caused by the pressure generated during walking of the wearer; a lower case coupled to the lower end of the upper case and forming a lower end outer experience of the pressure switch; a substance amounted to the inside of the upper case and generating a signal in the first circuit unit through the elastic behavior; and a control unit for process

Abstract: An article of footwear or an article of apparel can include provisions for facilitating the installation of a control device. The control device can include a panel comprising a plurality of buttons that can provide manual control to a user. The control device can be installed in a compartment within the article after initial manufacture of the article of footwear. In some cases, the control device can be used to perform different functions in a motorized tensioning system.

Abstract: An article of footwear with a dynamic support system that controls arrays of tiles in the upper of the footwear to adjust the level of support provided in different regions of the upper. Sensors in the sole of the footwear, in the upper of the footwear and/or in an article worn by the wearer of the footwear measure the level of stress or other characteristics and provide input to one or more microprocessors that control motors located in the sole or in the upper of the footwear. When the motors are activated, they may compress or loosen arrays of tiles to adjust the stiffness of the upper in one or more regions of the upper.

Abstract: Described are shoes having an upper, and at least one of an outer sole and a midsole connected to the upper. At least one of the outer sole and the midsole is formed of knitwear.

Abstract: Described are shoes having an upper, and at least one of an outer sole and a midsole connected to the upper. At least one of the outer sole and the midsole is formed of knitwear.

Abstract: An article of footwear with an upper and a sole. The upper has a flap portion while the sole has a lip portion. The flap portion of the upper is configured to removably attach to the lip portion of the sole, allowing a user to wear the article of footwear in a closed or open orientation.

Abstract: An article of footwear is provided, which may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper may include an exposed outer layer forming at least a portion of an external surface of the upper. The upper may also include a polymer foam material selectively located on an inner side of the exposed outer layer and adjacent portions of the exposed outer layer, thereby forming padded portions of the upper. The padded portions of the upper may be located in areas of the article of footwear that correspond with predetermined bones of a foot of a wearer of the article of footwear.

Abstract: A ski boot is provided of the type comprising a substantially soft inner liner, a substantially rigid outer shell and a cuff articulated to the shell, and further comprising a spoiler articulated to the shell and arranged between the inner liner and the cuff. The ski boot comprises a locking device for selectively allowing or preventing rotation of the cuff relative to the shell and, at the same time, for selectively allowing or preventing the movements of the spoiler relative to the cuff, and consequently also relative to the shell.

Abstract: A foot orthotic device is disclosed. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. The device is designed using a method and system that applies sequential pressure to regions on a plantar foot surface, and obtaining positional information about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.

Abstract: A contoured insole especially advantageous for users with medium to high arches is disclosed. It comprises a generally foot-shaped base extending from a heel end to a toe end, which comprises a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the base preferably further comprises two indentations formed integrally therein in a forefoot area and a heel area. A forefoot pad and a heel pad are secured to each of said indentations. Preferably, the base is made from a polyurethane foam. The pads are made from rubber or synthetic rubber. A top sheet is coextensive with and secured to the top surface of the base. The top sheet is generally a fabric which preferably has antimicrobial characteristics. In use, the foot of the wearer, with or without a sock or stocking thereon, rests upon the top sheet in the foot-receiving compartment of a user's shoe.