Abstract: Present disclosure relates to an E-liquid supply mechanism and an electronic cigarette having the same. The E-liquid supply mechanism includes a stationary portion, a movable portion, and an E-liquid bottle. Stationary portion includes an E-liquid bottle lid, an E-liquid supply mechanism body, and an E-liquid supply intake tube. E-liquid supply mechanism body is attached to E-liquid bottle lid. E-liquid supply intake tube is attached to a low end of E-liquid supply mechanism body. Movable portion is positioned inside of E-liquid supply mechanism body and includes a press button, a first E-liquid tube, a supply piston, a second E-liquid tube, a spring, and a steel ball. First E-liquid tube is attached to the press button. The supply piston is attached to the first E-liquid tube. The second E-liquid tube is attached to the supply piston. The spring positioned under the second E-liquid tube, and the steel ball positioned under the spring.

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

Abstract: A personal electronic delivery system includes a housing having a first end with an inlet and a second end with an outlet a fluid path substantially extending between the inlet and the outlet, a buffer for holding a delivery fluid, connecting means configured to transfer delivery fluid to the fluid path, a heater that is provided in, at or close to the fluid path configured for heating the delivery fluid such that at least a part of the delivery fluid atomizes and/or vaporizes in the fluid path, and an energy source configured for providing energy to the heater. The buffer substantially surrounds the heater and includes openings in a groove for transferring delivery fluid to the heater.

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

Abstract: An exemplary mouthpiece assembly includes a mouthpiece. The mouthpiece includes a sucking end, a connecting end, and an air passage. The sucking end defines an air outlet, and the connecting end defines an air inlet. The mouthpiece assembly further includes a partition element dividing the air passage into an air intake chamber and an air outlet chamber. The mouthpiece further includes a sidewall defining at least one first through hole and at least one second through hole, the first through hole is in communication with the air intake chamber, and the second through hole is in communication with the air outlet chamber. The mouthpiece assembly further includes an air adjusting ring defining at least one gap. The air adjusting ring is rotatable relative to mouthpiece, so that an overlapped area among the first through hole, the at least one gap, and the second through hole can be changed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aerosol generating device for heating solid tobacco substance. The aerosol generating device includes a housing having a first air inlet, a power supply, a cup body arranged in the housing, a coil module, and a heating element. The power supply is configured for supplying an alternating current power supply. The cup body is configured for receiving the solid tobacco substance, and defines a second air inlet. The coil module is arranged between the housing and the cup body. Two opposite ends of the coil module are connected to the alternating current power supply, such that the coil module generates a high frequency alternating magnetic field. The heating element is arranged at a center of the cup body. The heating element is configured for generating an eddy current and heat in response to the alternating magnetic field, thus heating the solid tobacco substance.

Abstract: An electronic vaporiser system including a vaporiser (1) and a single piezo-electric pump (6) that both withdraws e-liquid from a cartridge or chamber (3) and also pumps controlled amounts of e-liquid for atomizing in the vaporizer (1).

Abstract: A cartridge of an e-vaping device includes a housing extending in a longitudinal direction, a reservoir in the housing, a heater in the housing, and an absorbent material at least partially surrounding the sinusoidal shaped member. The reservoir is configured to store a pre-vapor formulation. The heater has a sinusoidal shaped member translating about an elliptical shape to define a channel there through. The absorbent material is in fluid communication with the reservoir.

Abstract: A smoking article for on-demand delivery of an increased quantity of an aerosol precursor composition, a cartridge, and a method are disclosed. In some aspects, the cartridge includes a housing, and a reservoir disposed within the housing and defining two or more chambers each having an aerosol precursor composition therein. The reservoir is in fluid communication with an aerosol forming arrangement configured to form an aerosol from any of the aerosol precursor compositions, with the respective aerosol precursor compositions of the two or more chambers being directed to the aerosol forming arrangement in substantially equal normal quantities. The cartridge further includes an actuator configured to selectively and operably engage any one of the chambers and to direct an increased quantity of the aerosol precursor composition from the chamber engaged therewith to the aerosol forming arrangement, the increased quantity being greater than the normal quantity of the aerosol precursor compositions.

Abstract: A shirt-collar stabilizer may include a collar stand surround, a first collar insert rotatably coupled to a first end of the collar stand surround, and a second collar insert rotatably coupled to a second end of the collar stand surround.

Abstract: A brassiere includes two cups attached by a central link, a lateral band affixed onto a side of each cup and terminating at a central rear hook, and a strap supporting an upper part of each cup. Each strap extends forward via an internal reinforcement edge meeting the central link and via an external reinforcement edge separate from the cup forming an upper contour of the lateral band. A support edge, starting underneath the cup, extends outwardly, rising continuously to terminate at a rear attachment point of the strap, where the support edge forms an upper contour of a support piece independent of the lateral band.

Abstract: A backless bra in a halter form comprises a pair of breast engaging cup panels formed of a circular, flattened elastic, preferably nylon knit material. The L-shaped cup panels can be secured to a waistband and can also be provided with rearwardly and side engaging side panel pieces. When the breasts are placed within the cup panels, the weight of the same causes the knit nylon to become rigid and support the breasts from below in a sling like manner. In the halter embodiment of the invention, a view from the rear, has only the back of the neck engaging segments of the straps and the rear of the waist band visible. Preferably, the primary component of the bra is elastic, tubular knit nylon, formed from conventional circular nylon knitting machines.

Abstract: An example bra clip is described. The bra clip includes a body defining a proximal end and a distal end, a first body half extending between the proximal and distal ends, and a second body half extending between the proximal and distal ends. The first and second body halves define an enclosure therebetween. The bra clip includes first and second side openings extending between and separating the first body half from the second body half. The bra clip includes an opening at the distal end of the body. The opening extends into the enclosure between the first and second body halves.

Abstract: This document describes techniques using, and objects embodying, an interactive fabric which is configured to sense user interactions in the form of single or multi-touch-input (e.g., gestures). The interactive fabric may be integrated into a wearable interactive garment (e.g., a jacket, shirt, or pants) that is coupled (e.g., via a wired or wireless connection) to a gesture manager. The gesture manager may be implemented at the interactive garment, or remote from the interactive garment, such as at a computing device that is wirelessly paired with the interactive garment and/or at a remote cloud based service. Generally, the gesture manager recognizes user interactions to the interactive fabric, and in response, triggers various different types of functionality, such as answering a phone call, sending a text message, creating a journal entry, and so forth.

Abstract: Making a control top garment includes forming a pocket bag from a first fused composite material and a second material, the first fused fabric composite having stretch and recovery properties in at least one direction thereof; and attaching the pocket bag to an garment by (i) attaching a first side of the pocket bag to a side of the garment; and (ii) attaching a second side of the pocket bag adjacent a connector of the garment.

Abstract: A garment for motorcyclists which includes a pair of trousers, a belt portion, at least one adjusting insert and at least one protective element which is removably applied to the knee portion of the garment. Said at least one protective element is removably housed in a pocket arranged in the garment. The garment is also provided at the bottom portion of said pair of trousers with fixing means suitable for defining a plurality of height positions with reference to the belt portion of the garment. Said at least one adjusting insert is suitable for being removably fixed to the fixing means in order to adjust the length of the trousers. The garment is also provided at its knee portion with fastening means suitable for defining a plurality of height positions with reference to the belt portion of the garment. Said fastening means are suitable for adjusting the configuration of the pocket in which the protective element is housed in order to adjust the positioning of said protective element.

Abstract: A color coded garment and color coded bedding can be used in a medical setting to identify the location of a medical procedure to take place. A medical patient would wear a specific color coded garment that identifies, through color, the location of a medical procedure to take place. The medical patient's bedding would also reflect this location using a similar color coded identification mechanism. The combination of the two (garment and bedding) provide unmistakable visual indicia that will help limit or reduce wrong site medical procedures.

Abstract: Techniques for implementing a support garment with at least one support assembly to provide lateral support to a body part, such as the male genitalia. The techniques may be used to provide immobility of the male genitalia following surgical or therapeutic procedures. A support garment for providing support to a male genitalia includes a lower torso portion including an interior surface and an exterior surface. The lower torso portion further includes a groin portion and at least one support assembly extending alongside at least a portion of a male genital region.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are reversible compression garments. In some embodiments, the garments are two-layer, reversible compression garments. In some embodiments, the garments are inside-out reversible, forward/backward reversible, or a combination thereof. The reversible compression garment can be, for instance, a mid-thigh pant or a tank top. Also disclosed herein are methods of assembling and using the reversible compression garments disclosed herein.

Abstract: A heatable football glove that provides heat to a wearer's hand. The glove includes a body member that includes a pocket therein to accommodate a heating element of substantially the same size as the pocket such that the heating element after activation is introduced through an opening into the pocket where it is snugly received therein and conforms to the pocket in order to be retained therein substantially without movement during use of the glove. A covering member that is selectively movable between open and closed positions is provided for closing the opening and retaining the heating element in the pocket during use of the glove. An attachment member is associated with the covering member for releasably attaching or adhering the covering member to the glove to retain the heating element in the pocket during use.

Abstract: Aspects herein provide for an apparel item having an integrated parachute structure and a set of intake ducts. The parachute structure is configured to transition from a first slack state to a second inflated state subsequent to air entering the set of intake ducts incident to ground locomotion of the wearer thereby increasing air resistance to wearer movement.

Abstract: A hair bundle apparatus is provided. The hair bundle apparatus includes: a first section comprising a loop member, a first end and a second end, wherein the first section is constructed of a first material comprising one of synthetic hair, an elastic band, wire, and thread; a second section comprising a locking member; and a third section comprising a third end and a fourth end, wherein the third section is constructed of a second material comprising human hair.

Abstract: A cap for accommodating objects in an imperceptible manner, having elements in common with the sport-type caps, namely a visor, a body formed by a front panel and one or more rear and lateral panels, and a hatband. The cap has a pocket inside, formed by one or more internal panels, having a pocket opening, and a flap is positioned on top of the internal panels, in order to cover the pocket opening. In addition, the flap has a small sub-pocket sewn into the internal side. The space inside the pocket is delimited by the visor, the front panel, the internal panels and the hatband. In this way, the pocket can store, inter alia, spectacles, keys, cigarettes and lighters, while the sub-pocket can store, inter alia, coins, notes and cards.

Abstract: A football helmet comprising a one-piece shell and an energy absorbing layer includes a crown portion, a front portion, a left side portion, a right side portion, and a rear portion. The shell has a non-linear channel spaced in its entirety from an edge of the shell that partially surrounds and defines a shell section within the front portion such that the shell section is moveable relative to the remainder of the shell upon the shell section receiving an impact energy to dampen the impact energy.

Abstract: A footwear ornamentation assembly includes at least one insert and a plurality of design members that can be mounted on the insert or a flip-flop for decoration purposes. The at least one insert is releasably affixed on top of a flip-flop sole. The plurality of design members present different appearances. A method for decorating a flip-flop using the flip-flop ornamentation assembly includes selecting the at least one insert from a plurality of inserts, affixing the selected insert to a top of the flip-flop sole, selecting one or more design members from the plurality of design members, and mounting the selected one or more design members to the at least one of the selected insert and the flip-flop.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes projection members providing sensory feedback. The projection members are movable relative to an upper of the article of footwear. When the upper encounters a surface of an object, the projection members may be displaced in a direction towards wearer's foot. The projection members may be configured so that they are inserted into apertures located on the upper, and extend above an outer surface of the upper.

Abstract: An insole for controlling and adjusting the temperature of the foot. The insole includes a first heat conductive layer made of fabric, a second heat insulating layer comprising a Peltier cell. The Peltier cell includes a first surface and has a predetermined polarity such that, when the Peltier cell is on, the first surface is heated or cooled. A third heat dissipating layer includes an accelerometer and a logic control unit connected to the accelerometer and to the Peltier cell. The insole further includes a first flexible printed circuit configured to measure the temperature of the foot, through at least a first temperature sensor and the temperature of the first surface of the Peltier cell, through a further first temperature sensor.

Abstract: A sole assembly for an article of footwear defines a base support plane. The sole assembly also includes a cushioning assembly with a first end and a second end. The cushioning assembly includes a first cushioning member and a second cushioning member. The first cushioning member includes a first overlapping surface, and the second cushioning member includes a second overlapping surface. The first and second overlapping surfaces overlap each other over the base support plane and each slope at a positive acute angle relative to the base support plane. The first cushioning member is thicker than the second cushioning member adjacent the first end of the cushioning assembly, and the second cushioning member is thicker than the first cushioning member adjacent the second end of the cushioning assembly. The first cushioning member has a resistance to resilient deformation less than that of the second cushioning member.

Abstract: An article of footwear has an auxetic sole structure formed from members surrounding apertures. The members may have a trapezoidal geometry. Adjoining members are hingedly connected, so that they can rotate with respect to each other in the plane of the sole structure. The rotation allows the auxetic sole structure to expand when tension is applied.

Abstract: A lace-tightening device for a shoe lace in a shoe comprises a rotating cam within a housing disposed within the shoe. The cam is connected to the opposite ends of the shoe lace and includes an outer surface for receiving the shoe lace as the cam rotates to pull the lace. A driven gear disposed is rotatably coupled to the cam through a one-way clutch configured so that rotation of the driven gear in one direction rotates the cam in the one direction, thereby tightening the shoe lace connected to the rotating cam. A ratchet arm is slidably disposed within the housing and includes linear teeth arranged to engage the teeth of the driven gear as the ratchet arm translates in a linear direction. to rotate the gear in the one direction. The ratchet arm is pulled by at least one shape memory alloy (SMA) wire attached at one end to the ratchet arm and at its opposite end to a controller.

Abstract: A locking tongue for a seat belt has a deflecting portion for a webbing. The deflecting portion includes a webbing passage and a clamping element. The clamping element is displaceable between a home position in which the webbing is freely movable and a blocking position in which the clamping element is displaced against a wall of the webbing passage so that the webbing is clamped between the clamping element and the wall of the webbing passage. The clamping element includes a clamping surface which in the blocking position clamps the webbing against the wall of the webbing passage. The clamping element is guided along a curved guide path extending in an area of the blocking position substantially perpendicularly to the wall so that in the blocking position the clamping element is moved against the wall substantially perpendicularly with the clamping surface.

Abstract: A sleeve for use in an assembly for coupling a wristworn device to a first end of a strap. The sleeve has a first end dimensioned to be received in the recess in the inner face of the first lug of a wristworn device, an inner cavity dimensioned to receive therein the first end of a conventional spring bar, and a retractor coupled to the sleeve for urging the first end of the spring bar towards the second end of the spring bar. The second end of the spring bar is coupled to the second lug, the spring bar is coupled to the strap, the first end of the spring bar is positioned in the inner cavity of the sleeve and the first end of the sleeve is coupled to the first lug. A removable retractor for use with a spring bar, which allows for the use of a plurality of spring bars and therefore, lends itself to widespread use and retrofitting of an assembly that couples a strap to a wristworn device, is also provided.

Abstract: A necklace adapter for use with a smart watch is described. The necklace adapter generally includes an adapter base for connection to the smart watch and a retainer assembly for releasable attachment to a necklace of a user. The retainer assembly includes a hollow lower stem attached to the adapter base and having a first clasp member and a solid shaft, movably mounted within the lower stem, having a second clasp member. The solid stem and second clasp member are movable from a first closed position forming a closed loop with the first clasp member to a second open position spaced from the first clasp member. A spring is provided to bias the solid stem and second clasp member to the first closed position. In one embodiment, the retainer assembly is connected to the adapter base by a ball joint connection to adjust the position of the smart watch for the convenience of the user.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a method for producing an ornamental piece, comprising a step of forming a first, closed ring (32), comprising a step of cutting out a first template comprising a sheet of base material configured to be cut out and pierced, and a step of at least partial winding of the first template with a first set of threads; a step of forming a second, open ring (33), comprising a step of cutting out a second template (43) comprising a sheet of base material configured to be cut out and pierced and a step of partial winding of the second template (43) with a second set of threads (24); a step of intertwining the second ring (33), comprising partial winding of the second template (43) with the first ring (32), comprising at least partial winding of the first template; and a step of closing the second ring (33).

Abstract: A solar power conversion kit allows converting of a standard umbrella into a solar charging umbrella, which can then use solar power to charge electronic devices. The solar charging umbrella is self-sustained, capable of charging electronic devices in locations away from electrical outlets. The umbrella has a rechargeable battery that is recharged by sunlight. When charged, the umbrella's battery can charge devices when sunlight is not available. The umbrella supports simultaneous charging of higher power devices such as tablet computers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-functional waterproof protective sleeve for a mobile terminal comprising a face cover comprising a screen window and a face cover affixing portion provided in the peripheral edge of the screen window; a middle frame provided with a middle frame affixing portion and a middle frame clamping portion, a rear cover comprising a rear cover body and a rear cover clamping portion adapted to the middle frame clamping portion; a solar charging module, a wireless charging module, a portable power, a control mainboard and a charging plug connected with the control mainboard are provided in order on the side of the rear cover body in the vicinity of middle frame. The invention can obtain waterproof function without using seal ring, and is provided with solar charging module, wireless charging module and portable power, which improve the endurance ability of mobile terminal greatly.

Abstract: A cord pouch organizer includes a pouch or other enclosure with a zipper or other closure on one end; a slit or other aperture in each end from which cords could be pulled through; two areas on which to write or provide labels to identify device type and owner's name/initials or other identifying indicium or indicia.

Abstract: The present invention provides a load conveyance system. The load conveyance system includes: an adjustable retaining harness that fits around a user's shoulder and arm; a first shoulder pad that fits on the user's other shoulder; a suspension strap; a handle, and a member. Methods of using the load conveyance system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hairstyling device for curling hair, includes a housing which includes a rolling chamber, an introduction slot which extends over the length of the housing and which opens into the rolling chamber, and an extraction opening arranged on a side end of the housing onto which the rolling chamber opens. The device includes a mandrel which extends into the rolling chamber, and a roller arranged in the rolling chamber and configured to roll the strand of hair around the mandrel, during rotation thereof. The introduction slot includes two walls which extend longitudinally and which cross the thickness of the housing, the side walls including a guiding system configured to promote the penetration of the strand of hair into the rolling chamber.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a hair clip with a flexible arm. The hair clip is adapted to fasten around a portion of the user's hair. The flexible arm is adapted to bend around a section of the user's hair such that the effective length of the flexible arm changes, and then lines up with a clip on a mating portion of the clip. The clip with the flexible arm puts less pressure on the hair than a standard hair clip.

Abstract: Apparatus and method deliver consecutive foil leaves of a selected length from a supply of foil of indeterminate length. An actuator system maintains a cutter at an elevation above a shearing blade, and then releases the cutter, in response to a sensor sensing that a selected length of foil has been delivered, so that the cutter, biased by gravity, drops to shear a foil leaf of selected length from the indeterminate length of foil. Subsequently, the actuator system returns the cutter to the elevation above the shearing blade where the cutter is maintained in readiness for a next-consecutive shearing operation.

Abstract: An assembly and method of use for a dispensable personal care product wherein the dispensing assembly includes a base having a housing having an outer surface, a first side having a container receiving feature, a second side having a substantially flat surface, and a cavity between the first side and the second side, wherein the substantially flat surface is configured for selective fixed attachment to an external mounting fixture, the assembly also including a retention member for selectively receiving and retaining a container containing the dispensable personal care product.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a fluid from a source of fluid comprises a roller and a tray member. The tray member comprises a pair of spaced walls having a contiguous tapered inner surface for defining an arcuate recess in an outer surface of the tray member, the outer surface tapering to an outer edge of each wall. Roller mounting means includes a pair of resilient spaced arms, each one of the arms spanning between and interconnecting the ends of the spaced wall. The tray member defines a pair ports spaced along a central longitudinal axis of the tray member for providing fluid communication between the source of fluid and the tray member. The roller is rotatably mounted to the spaced arms for receiving fluid from the tray member and applying the fluid onto a surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foundation container configured by an outer container main body (100) and an outer container lid (150) opened/closed while being hinge-coupled to the outer container main body (100), the foundation container having a discharge pump having a short stroke distance and a content diffusion member, the foundation container comprising: an inner container main body (300) formed inside the outer container main body (100); an auxiliary container (370) formed in the inner container main body (300) and configured to receive contents; an inner container lid (400) for covering the upper portion of the inner container main body (300); an inner container shielding plate (350) inwardly coupled to the upper portion of the inner container main body (300); a discharge pump (600) coupled to the central portion of the inner container shielding plate (350); a content diffusion member (700) coupled to the discharge pump (600); an impregnation member (800) coupled to the upper portion of the conten

Abstract: Disclosed is a lip balm applicator that can be used with just one hand. The applicator has a cover and base connected by a semi-flexible hinge. Within the base is a container for holding lip balm. The base and cover lock together when their edges are aligned and compressed, and they are opened by breaking the alignment. There are grips on the base for easy, one-handed manipulation of the applicator. Lip balm is applied by pressing the lips on the balm material in the container.

Abstract: A device for dispensing and applying a cosmetic product includes a bottle, a cosmetic dispensing member, and a cosmetic applicator. The bottle contains a volume of cosmetic product and comprises a closed end and an open end. The cosmetic dispensing member is coupled to the open end of the bottle. The cosmetic dispensing member includes an outlet and an actuating element configured to be actuated to enable delivery of a portion of the volume of cosmetic product through the outlet. The cosmetic applicator is coupled to the closed end of the bottle by one or more collar members.

Abstract: A mirror for a mobile device, the mirror configured as a flexible multilayered laminate electrostatically and removably adhered to a viewing screen or other smooth surface of the mobile device. The laminate has at least one reflective layer adhered to an optically transparent bottom layer made of a plastic-silicone material. In another embodiment, the laminate includes a switchable film layer that when current is applied becomes optically opaque, allowing a split screen use of the viewing screen. For instance, when current is applied to the laminate, half of the viewing screen is a mirror and the other half allows use of software and other features of the mobile device. In yet another embodiment, a true mirror is created using software to create a reflective surface beneath a glass of the viewing screen. Control of the mirror using software and physical switches are also provided. LED lighting is also provided.

Abstract: An adjustable-length tensile member, for example, a strap for a wearable pack, can include a fastener member defining first and second apertures and a cross-member positioned therebetween. A strap can extend through the first aperture in a first direction, over the cross-member and through the second aperture in a direction opposite to the first direction. A cover plate can matingly engage with the fastener member to obscure a segment of the strap from view. Wearable packs can incorporate such adjustable-length tensile members. Methods for assembling such adjustable-length tensile members are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bag carrier for hand, including a handle, a fastener and a button. The handle includes a handheld portion and a bag carrying portion. The handle is provided with an opening between the handheld portion and the bag carrying portion. The fastener includes a closing portion for closing the opening. A passage for placing the button is disposed at the end of the handheld portion. The button is movably placed in the passage and is fixedly connected to the first elastic rod. The button is pressed to drive the first elastic rod to deform so as to open the closing portion.

Abstract: A paint brush comprises an elongate handle having a proximal end and a distal end, a tuft of bristles having properties according to at least two distinct directions, and a ferrule. The bristles are arranged substantially parallel to an axial direction and the cross section of the tuft of bristles is in a plane that has a width in a lateral direction. One end of the handle is operatively associated and is in substantially longitudinal alignment with the tuft and the ferrule is adapted to surroundingly encircle and connect said handle to said tuft of bristles so as to support the bristles against splaying in the lateral direction and limit deflection of the width.