Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of forming such devices, and elements of such devices.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette (“e-Cig”) may include functionality for monitoring and controlling the thermal properties of the e-Cig. The system and method described herein may monitor a temperature based on a resistor (i.e. hot wire) near the wick and model the thermal cycle of an e-Cig. The model can be used for controlling the temperature of the e-Cig and preventing burning. The temperature control may dictate optimal conditions for atomization and smoke generation in an e-Cig while avoiding hotspots and burning to the atomizer or cartoinizer.

Abstract: Aerosol-cooling elements for use with an apparatus for heating smokable material are disclosed. In one example, the element is a rod having a first end and a second end and comprising at least one tube within the rod, with the at least one tube extending between the first end and the second end so as to provide a through hole extending between the first end and the second end of the rod.

Abstract: A non-slip undergarment is provided which includes comprising an undergarment having a top side defining a waistband, a front panel, a back panel, and a crotch line, the front panel, back panel and crotch line defining a pair of leg openings, the front panel, back panel, and crotch line together covering at least a portion of the lower abdomen and buttocks of a wearer of the undergarment. Each of the leg openings having, on the back panel, a corresponding anti-slip strip, each anti slip strip extending from the crotch line upwards only part-way along the corresponding leg opening on the back panel.

Abstract: A detachable panel underwear system is disclosed. The detachable panel underwear system includes a fabric undergarment including three outer edges, the three outer edges including a first waist outer edge, a first leg outer edge and a second leg outer edge and a central gusset. The system further includes a detachable gusset pad in which the central gusset is located between the first leg outer edge and the second leg outer edge and the detachable gusset pad is disposed to attach over the central gusset.

Abstract: A garment that includes a main body, a waistband positioned along an upper side of the main body, and a pouch positioned centrally and frontally on the main body with respect to the user. The pouch includes an auxiliary pouch, an orifice panel forming an orifice, and a hood covering the orifice panel from an outside surface thereof. The auxiliary pouch is configured to accommodate a first anatomical part of the user. The orifice is configured to accommodate insertion of a second anatomical part of the user therethrough into a separated space. The separated space is defined by an outside surface of the orifice panel and an inside surface of the hood. The hood is attached to said garment at a top side of the hood and upper portions of both lateral sides of the hood. A bottom side of the hood is not directly attached to the garment.

Abstract: A phallus positioning garment includes a body, an outer panel coupled to the body, and a positioning system coupled to the body. The positioning system is configured to position and retain a phallus.

Abstract: An undergarment assembly for inhibiting bulges resulting from an elastic undergarment includes a garment for wearing over brassiere and beneath clothing. The garment is comprised of a deformable and non-elastic material such that said garment does not constrict when said garment is worn. In this way the garment is inhibited from forming bulges on a user's torso that may be visible through the clothing. The garment includes a pair of straps and each of the straps is releasably attached to a respective pair of brassiere straps to retain the garment on the user.

Abstract: An undergarment including a main body along with an elongated tubular and an elasticized extension. The main body of the undergarment defines a first leg opening laterally spaced from a second leg opening and includes a crotch web positioned between the first and second leg openings. The body portion of the undergarment further includes a continuous annular elastic waistband. The tubular elasticized extension is joined to and extends from the waistband of the main body portion and terminates in a continuous free annular and elasticized edge. The free elasticized and annular edge of the tubular extension is spaced from the annular waistband of the main body by a distance ranging between about 5 inches to about 15 inches.

Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for configuring a bib assembly to have a hanging portion and first and second ends with attachment features for releasable engagement. The hanging portion may, in some variants, include one or more exposed bights configured to engage a pacifier, toy, or other infant care appliance.

Abstract: An article for carrying a concealed weapon having a main body forming an undergarment, at least one holster body incorporated with said main body, said holster body defining a holster cavity, and at least one magnet positioned inside or adjacent to said holster cavity.

Abstract: Body spacer accessories for spacing adjacent body parts of a user, the body spacer accessories including a spacer having a non planar shape, the spacer being configured to reside between the adjacent body parts and to hold them apart. In some examples, the spacer is tubular. In certain examples, the body spacer accessory includes a fastener device coupled to the spacer, the fastener device being configured to secure the spacer to a desired position between the adjacent body parts.

Abstract: A frame is sealed in a waterproof manner to a pair of pants and/or waders, where the frame forms a frame aperture separating an outside from an inside of the pair of pants and/or waders. A lid is pivotably connected to the frame where the lid in an open position allows access through the frame aperture and the lid in a closed position does not. A seal is disposed between the frame and the lid forming a waterproof closure of the frame aperture when the lid is in the closed position. A latch is movably connected to the frame, the latch having an engagement surface configured for a user to press against. A protective protrusion is attached to the lid, wherein the engagement surface and the protective protrusion cooperatively form a finger gap configured to allow the user access to press against the engagement surface.

Abstract: Motorcycling apparel, particularly motorcycling jerseys and pants, and methods of manufacture thereof are provided. In the motorcycling pant of the invention, a compressive inner layer is integrally affixed to a protective outer layer. In embodiments, the motorcycling pant includes a zipper for securing the outer layer snugly around a leg of the wearer. The integrally affixed compressive layer and zipper mechanism permit a wearer to put on additional protective gear, e.g. knee braces, over the motorcycling pant with less time and effort than previous motorcycling pants require.

Abstract: A garment, which includes a belly panel, a back panel, a front portion, and a contoured front seamwork positioned between the belly panel and the front portion. The contoured front seamwork attaches the belly panel and the front portion and extends substantially in a U-shape to provide support to a protruding belly.

Abstract: A garment including a back panel, a belly panel, a bodice portion, and gussets. The back panel and belly panel are made of compression fabric and the bodice portion and gussets are made of stretchable fabric. The bodice portion is configured to be partially removable to expose an underlying inner nursing layer.

Abstract: A wearable garment with temperature control, that has a garment made of stretch material, having an upper waistband at a top, and a lower section at a bottom, the garment sized to extend around an upper torso of an individual, and the garment having side seams extending along the garment between the upper waistband and the lower section along two sides of the garment, the garment having a first pocket on a first side, and a second pocket on a second side, an inner insulation in each of said first and second pockets, and an outer insulation layer in each of said first and second pockets.

Abstract: A disposable scented face mask designed to provide a therapeutic scent to a user while wearing a disposable mask. The disposable scented face mask is a disposable mask having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface is designed to cover a nose and a mouth of a user. A scented area is disposed atop the exterior of the disposable mask. An adjustable nose clip disposed on the inner surface of the disposable mask along a top edge, wherein the nose clip is designed to contour to the nose of the user. At least one strap is disposed on each opposing side of the disposable mask, wherein each strap is designed to secure the disposable mask to the face of the user. In this way, a user is able to wear a disposable mask that encompasses a therapeutic scent.

Abstract: An article of clothing convertible to a seat cushion allows a user to enjoy a comfortable seating experience by folding an upper-body garment into a pocket panel in order to form a seat cushion. The upper-body garment is preferably a jacket, sweater, or other similar article of clothing. The pocket panel is a piece of material sewn onto the upper-body garment in order to form a pocket. The article of clothing convertible to a seat cushion can be used in a seat-cushion configuration and a wearable configuration. The seat-cushion configuration is arranged by folding the upper-body garment into the pocket panel. The wearable configuration allows the user to wear the upper-body garment as a jacket, sweater, or other similar article of clothing.

Abstract: A wearable protection item having a redeemable member is disclosed. The wearable protection item may include a protective glove and a redeemable member. The protective glove may include a finger region, a thumb region, a palm region, a wrist region, and a separable region. The wrist region and the separable region may define an opening into the protective glove. The opening may include an edge. The separable region may be adjacent to the wrist region and the thumb region. The redeemable member may include an exterior surface and an interior surface, where at least one of the exterior surface or the interior surface has indicia thereon, and where the redeemable member is adhered to the separable region.

Abstract: An apparel system can include: a body, the body including a first side, a second side, a first neck hole, and a second neck hole; a first elongated section coupled to the first neck hole, the first elongated section including a first elongated inner side, a first elongated outer side, and a first elongated section edge, the first elongated inner side defining a first elongated section inner cavity; and a second elongated section coupled to the second neck hole, the second elongated section including a second elongated inner side, a second elongated outer side, and a second elongated section edge, the second elongated inner side defining a second elongated section inner cavity.

Abstract: A neckwear includes a neckband, a neckband module and one or more torso segments connected by fasteners. The neckwear may include a plurality of pivoting, intra-changeable, metallic torso segments. Also provided are improved take-apart fasteners and improved quick-release buckles, for use in neckwear, jewelry, wristwatches and watchbands or for otherwise securing objects.

Abstract: Disclosed is a garment, particularly a sports garment, including at least two pieces of fabric assembled to each other by a first weak seam arranged so as to give in the event of traction applied to one of the pieces of fabric so as to allow the separation of the pieces. The at least two pieces of fabric are also assembled by at least one second seam, called a strong seam, which is more solid than the first seam and arranged so as not to give in the event of traction applied to one of the pieces of fabric, and so as to become completely undone by pulling on one of the threads forming the seam so that it no longer joins the at least two pieces of fabric.

Abstract: A lower body outer garment, such as a pant or legging, is provided which has a construction and hidden support which helps to redefine the wearer's appearance. The support is in one embodiment provided in the form of internal mesh re-enforcing panels that lift the buttocks and flatten the tummy. The invention also relates to twill or denim fabric versions of the lower garment, and includes the front and rear power control panels having strategic hem placement to avoid cutting into fleshy areas on the wearer or to lift and sculpt both the front and backside of the wearer.

Abstract: A lower body outer garment, such as a pant, or trouser is provided which has an interior support assembly that provides full circumferential support and which helps to redefine the wearer's appearance. The support is in one embodiment provided in the form of internal mesh re-enforcing panels that smooth the upper buttocks and flatten the tummy. The invention also relates to twill or denim fabric versions of the lower garment, and includes the front and rear power control panels having strategic hem placement to avoid cutting into fleshy areas on the wearer.

Abstract: Methods and systems for making artificial flowers are disclosed. The method can include wrapping a first flower wrapper having between 1 and 5 petals around a foam core to form a first flower construct, or bud. The method can include wrapping a second flower wrapper having between 1 and 5 petals around the first flower construct, or bud. The method can include wrapping a third flower wrapper having between 1 and 5 petals around the second flower construct. The method can include wrapping additional layers of flower wrappers around flower constructs, including, but not limited to, 3 more layers of flower wrappers. Wrapping a flower wrapper around a core or a flower construct may be done manually or in an automated fashion. Wrapping a flower wrapper around a core or a flower construct may be done petal by petal or all petals simultaneously.

Abstract: A Set for installing hair extensions includes a plurality of connecting elements and at least one extension element. Each of the plurality of connecting elements includes a tubular element provided on an inner side with an anti-slip layer and provided on an outer side with a first magnet. The connecting elements can be connected to respective locks of hair of a person by positioning the tubular element around the locks of hair. The extension element includes a strip to which proximal ends of the hair extensions are connected. The strip further includes a plurality of second magnets which are compatible with the first magnets of the connecting elements so that the extension elements can be connected via the magnets to the locks of hair of the person.

Abstract: A systemic retaining tray for prepackaging faux eyelashes and a method of manufacturing the same is provided. Each retaining tray provides a plurality of spaced apart gutters formed into a tray substrate, each gutter provides a row of spaced apart communicating notches. First a double-sided adhesive tape substantially fills and adheres to the bottom of each notch but not the remaining portion of the gutter. Then a proximal end of a faux eyelash is attached to the portion of the double-sided adhesive tape filling each notch. Finally, a single-sided adhesive strip is lain over the row of notches sandwiching the proximal portions of each faux eyelash.

Abstract: A hat or helmet having an electric motor driven rotatable arm permanently or temporarily affixed to its top exterior. The arm holds a rally rag, banner or flag for twirling about.

Abstract: Cloth tab with fastener sewn onto the back of headwear that serves to couple the headwear to eyeglasses straps. Either, or both, of the headwear or eyeglasses can be removed and they will hang from the tab and remain in proximity to the user without the user having to hold either item. The cloth tab is comprised of cloth and fastener such as Velcro snap, or button. The cloth tab is sewn onto the adjustment strap of headwear.

Abstract: A headset includes two earcups that overlie and seal around the wearer's ears. The headset includes a system for suspension of the earcups on a helmet, as well as a speaker enclosure that provides increased structural strength without taking up additional space on the board. The headset also includes a battery compartment that can accept either one of two different size batteries to power the electrical components of the headset.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a shock-absorbent junction between. the facemask and the helmet of a user, thus minimizing the likelihood of neck and cranial injury by maximizing impact energy absorption. The shock-absorbent junction including a first plate, a resilient material, and a second plate. Due to the possible geometrical symmetry of this embodiment, it is possible that the facemask be adapted in order to be attached to the first. plate while the helmet would be adapted to the second plate.

Abstract: A huarache sport sandal with a unique strap systems is described. The sandal strap includes a G-hook and G-Hook strap system to facilitate the comfortable adjustment of the sandal on a foot. Additional adjustments in the strap systems include a ladder buckle and a hook and loop adjustment system. The strap system is attached to a hard rubber sole to keep the sole comfortable connected to the foot during sports activities.

Abstract: A skate includes an inverted groove-shaped base secured to a boot and including front and rear pins; an elongated frame including front and rear sets of a transverse inner groove and a transverse open groove communicating with the transverse inner groove, and a threaded hole on the transverse open groove of the front set wherein either pin is disposed in the transverse inner groove and the elongated frame abuts an underside of the base; and a locking device including a spring biased block member disposed in the transverse open groove of the front set and having two projections at two ends respectively, a screw driven through a positioning member into the threaded hole to fasten the positioning member in the transverse open groove of the front set so that the block member abuts the front pin to block same in an assembled state.

Abstract: The new apparatus is an orthopedic foot bed created using multiple materials to provide maximum comfort for an individual. The apparatus is composed of a flexible material such as, for example, memory foam on top of another material such as an impact absorbing material and an arch-support foot bed made of, for example, antimicrobial energy returning foam, with the entire apparatus covered in a stretchy suede textile in one embodiment.

Abstract: An orthotic support structure or shell may be used with footwear intrinsically or as a removable and transferable device. The footwear may be a sandal assembly including a sole, a strap and an orthotic shell. The strap is attached to the sole and configured to secure the sole against the foot. The orthotic shell is positioned within the sole and formed from a semi-rigid material. The orthotic shell includes a heel portion configured to support a heel region of the foot, and a midfoot portion connected to the heel portion and configured to support an arch region of the foot, the midfoot portion comprising an arched shank having a curved convex shape. The arched shank is configured to deflect under a downward force applied thereon which reactively rotates the heel portion toward the heel region of the foot.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a first plate, a fluid-filled bladder supported on the first plate, and a second plate supported on the fluid-filled bladder with the fluid-filled bladder disposed between the first plate and the second plate. The first plate ascends rearward of the fluid-filled bladder and the second plate descends rearward of the fluid-filled bladder with a posterior portion of the first plate above a posterior portion of the second plate rearward of the fluid-filled bladder. A method of manufacturing footwear sole structures includes assembling sole structures for plural ranges of footwear sizes, each of the sole structures including a fluid-filled bladder with a predetermined inflation pressure that is different for at least two of the plural ranges.

Abstract: Articles of footwear 1, and methods of manufacturing articles of footwear are disclosed. The footwear 1 comprises a heel portion 4 for supporting a heel of a foot 10 of a wearer. The heel portion 4 defines a channel 20 extending from a first opening 21 to a second opening 22. The openings 21, 22 are situated at laterally-facing surfaces 41, 42 of the heel portion 4. The footwear 1 may also comprises a fastening means 5 for fastening the article of footwear 1 to the foot 10 of the wearer. The fastening means 5 is arranged to extend through said channel 20 and, in use of the footwear 1, is fastenable around the dorsal region of the foot 10 of the wearer.

Abstract: An ornamental structure that is constructed and arranged to be coupled to an end of a cord includes a body with a through-hole and a cord-end receiving cavity that has a width about equal to a diameter of the cord, where the through hole and cavity are proximate one another.

Abstract: The lace down insole system provides a removable shoe insole using hook and loop type fasteners as a method for retaining shoelaces beneath the insole. The lace down insole may comprise a top side and a bottom side with a plurality of “male” hook and loop type fasteners strategically placed on the bottom side of the insole, allowing the original shoelaces to be placed underneath the heel portion of the insole. This allows an efficient way for allowing shoes to have the ability to slide on and off without the need for tying the shoelaces.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shoelace folding and releasing device, comprising: a thread reel used for winding thread, a knob device in transmission connection with the thread reel, and a position limiting device and arresting disk arranged between the thread reel and the knob device. After the knob device is pressed, both the thread reel and the arresting disk are locked with the knob device. The arresting disk restricts the clockwise or counterclockwise rotation of the knob device, and the knob device drives the thread reel to rotate so as to tighten a shoelace. When the knob device is pulled out, both the thread reel and the arresting disk are unlocked from the knob device, and the thread reel releases the shoelace, and at the same time, the position limiting device restricts the separation of the knob device.

Abstract: Article of footwear comprising a midsole, the midsole comprises an opening and closing component such as zippers or Velcro. During the manufacturing process of lasting construction, a shoe last can put into a shoe upper integrated with the midsole through the released opening and closing component of midsole to finish the put-on last step. After the opening and closing component of midsole is sealed, a procedure similar to broad lasting is finished, and a sole laying step and a formation step can be continued.

Abstract: The Enclosed Safety Pin is a device that consists of a pin, having a simple spring or bend, which is both embedded in and part of a clamshell enclosure which allows it to be used in a similar fashion to a safety pin while being nearly fully concealed by the enclosure. The enclosure itself can be either a single piece with a living hinge, or two pieces with a pin or other type of hinge, which allows it to clasp around the pin using snaps or magnets.

Abstract: A wristband locking mechanism for a wearable electronic device, a wristband, a wearable electronic device and a method of securing an article to a person. The wristband locking mechanism includes a clasp assembly with independently-operable spring-biased actuators such that the wristband locking mechanism cannot be unlocked using one hand. The use of sensors, processors, communication equipment and associated components within the wearable electronic device allows a caregiver to monitor one or more of location, environmental, physiological and activity data of a wearer of the device, while the requirement for two-handed operation for unlocking of the wristband locking mechanism provides a deterrent against intentional or unintentional removal of the attached article or wearable electronic device by the wearer.

Abstract: An earring structure, with a separate post and decoration head that are separable, and where the post fits into a recess in the earing, and is magnetically held.

Abstract: An inspection system inspects gaming chips each having a color or a display indicating a value on an outer surface in a state where the gaming chips are stored in a case in which a maximum of the number of gaming chips to be stored is limited, and a radio tag storing gaming chip information is embedded in each of the gaming chips. The gaming chips are stored in the case capable of containing a row of gaming chips stacked in a thickness direction, and the inspection system includes a reading device that reads the radio tag of the gaming chip in the case and acquires gaming chip information of the gaming chip and a determining unit that compares the gaming chip information with a maximum of the number of gaming chips storable in the case and determines an abnormality of the gaming chip in the case when the number of gaming chips obtained from the gaming chip information is different from a maximum of the number of storable gaming chips.

Abstract: An improved umbrella holder. The improved umbrella member has a cylindrical member with an upper end and a bottom end. The upper end has a pair of arms extending from the rear surface of the cylindrical member to form a ring clamp. The ring clamp can be tightened to secure an umbrella inside of the cylindrical member. A slot is defined between the ring clamp and the cylindrical member to allow adjustment of the ring clamp independently from the cylindrical member.

Abstract: A luggage case 20 comprises a main container 30 having a parallel piped shape and defining a rectangular block cavity 22. The container 30 includes six panel walls, including a base 40, a narrow rear wall 50, a narrow front wall 32, a wide side panel 34, and a closable upper lid panel 36, optionally comprising split lid panels and closed by a standard zip fastener (as is standard in the field) to the adjacent walls of the container 20, including an upper end wall 38. A base 40i shows the layout of the base 40, 40i, noting that the base 40i is much wider than the base 40. The base 40i includes a wheel base 42 comprising two sets of multi-directional wheels 44i and 44ii. Each wheel set 44i-ii includes a rigid, beam or rod 46i, ii providing a substantially rigid and non-axially compressible structure at each end of the base 40i. The structures 46i, ii may form part of a wheel base 42 frame or may be simply formed in the interior of the generally stiffly constructed base 40i.

Abstract: A convertible bag is provided to include a bottom surface including a central portion and two movable portions differently positioned with respect to the central portion depending on whether the bag is in a folded state or in an unfolded state; a first side portion foldable in response to a force applied to the bag, the first side portion having first magnets attracted to each other to facilitate maintaining the bag in the folded state; a second side portion foldable in response to the force applied to the bag, the second side portion having second magnets attracted to each other to facilitate maintaining the bag in the folded state and the second side of the bottom surface opposite to the first side of the bottom surface; and a third and fourth side portions that are respectively located at a third side and a fourth side of the bottom surface.

Abstract: A hand-held, dual-function, and enhancement device that enhances an eyelash of a user both by applying mascara to the eyelash of the user and by curling the eyelash of the user. The hand-held, dual-function, and enhancement device includes a hand grip, a mascara assembly, and a eyelash curling assembly. The hand grip is hand-held by the user. The mascara assembly is operatively connected to the hand grip, and applies the mascara to the eyelash of the user. The eyelash curling assembly is operatively connected to the hand grip, and curls the eyelash of the user.