Abstract: A smoking system that smoothly switches between a charge mode and a direct heating mode is provided with: a secondary device with a load for atomizing an aerosol source or heating a flavor source and a power source capable of supplying power to the load; a primary device which, when connected to the secondary device, is capable of supplying power to the load and the power source; and a control unit capable of executing a first mode in which the power is supplied from the primary device to the load and a second mode in which the power is supplied from the primary device to the power source. During a first transition, which is from the first mode to the second mode, and/or a second transition, which is from the second mode to the first mode, the control unit executes, in a time between the modes, a transition mode involving a transition time for changing a preset variable relating to power supply.

Abstract: The present invention describes articles, such as smoking articles, that can provide an inhalable substance in a form suitable for inhalation by a consumer. The article comprises a cartridge with an inhalable substance medium therein, control housing that includes an electrical energy source and an electrical power source, and a heating member that may be located in either the cartridge or the control housing. The control housing further may include puff-actuated current actuation components and current regulation components.

Abstract: A garment includes a collar stand comprising an inner piece and an outer piece. At least one of the inner piece and the outer piece is formed from a self-fabric combined with a second material, wherein the collar stand has stretch and recovery in at least two non-laterally-opposing directions thereof.

Abstract: An undergarment includes a body having a substantially tubular shape and configured to at least partially surround a torso of a user. The body includes a pouch portion about a front surface of the body, and a gusset portion. The pouch portion connects to a body panel at lateral sides of the pouch portion, and the pouch portion has a rounded bottom periphery at a first, lower longitudinal end of the pouch portion to form a U-shaped periphery of the pouch portion. The gusset portion at least partially borders the rounded bottom periphery of the pouch portion.

Abstract: A product including a sock implement made by a sock knitting process, in which the sock implement is made from a non-slippery material. A reflexology map section being disposed on a proximate bottom portion of the sock implement, wherein a reflexology map is woven into the sock implement at the reflexology map section to maintain an integrity of said reflexology map after multiple washes. An indicator of at least a plurality of pressure points, wherein said woven reflexology map is configured to produce a variation in texture at proximate edges of each pressure point as a tactile boundary with the plurality of thread materials having different textures.

Abstract: A wader comprising a body portion and a bootie. The bootie is attached to the body portion. The bootie is comprised of a toe piece, an ankle piece, and a sole piece. The toe piece, the ankle piece, and the sole piece are adhered together to form the bootie. The toe piece has an outside surface, and the toe piece comprises a raised neoprene area on the outside surface. The ankle piece has an inside surface, and the ankle piece comprises a raised neoprene area on the inside surface. The toe piece, the ankle piece, and the sole piece are all comprised of a neoprene material. The raised neoprene area on the inside surface of the ankle piece is configured to wick moisture up and away from the foot of the wearer.

Abstract: A wader sock for use beneath a pair of waterproof boots or in a pair of hip or chest waders as would be used by an outdoorsman or fisherman. The socks are water resistant and have a neoprene construction sandwiched between two sheer layers of polymer fabric. The sock has several panels of conventional neoprene and a single panel of perforated neoprene spanning under the sole and behind calf panel that allows for the ejection of water when the wearer walks. There is a unitary piece foldable upper cuff with a top hook for connection to the waders.

Abstract: Clothing articles formed of melting yarn and non-melting yarn, and system and method of producing such clothing articles. A clothing article includes: a first garment-region which consists of, exclusively, non-melting yarn, wherein the first garment-region has a first level of rigidity; and a second garment-region which comprises a mixture of both (i) non-melting yarn and (ii) stiffed melted-yarn, wherein the second garment-region has a second level of rigidity which is greater than the first level of rigidity. A garment includes multiple garment-regions having different levels of rigidity, wherein each garment-region consists of a different ratio of non-melting yarn to stiffed melted-yarn.

Abstract: Aspects herein provide for a modesty support garment structure comprising varying layers of construction in different areas of the support garment. The modesty support garment comprises a breast contacting portion, an upper chest portion, a back portion, and a pair of shoulder straps. The upper chest portion is positioned superior to the breast contacting portion. The back portion is connected to the breast contacting portion by a pair of side portions, and the pair of shoulder straps extend from the upper chest portion to the back portion. The breast contacting portion comprises a three-layer construction comprising an outer layer, an inner layer, and a spacer mesh material positioned between the outer layer and the inner layer, which provides modesty to the breast contacting area. Additionally, the upper chest portion comprises a two-layer construction comprising an inner layer and an outer layer.

Abstract: A sports wave bag consists of an open bag formed by the overlayment and stitching of two pieces of cloth around three edges thereof. The pieces of cloth are selectively of the team colors of a sports team. At one end of the bag is a pair of handles and at the other end is an opening through which a fan may pass his head. The sports fan may be seated with his hands received in the bag and gripping the handles at the far end thereof, exposing a first color of the sports team. In executing “the wave,” the fan stands to his feet and, while doing so, lifts his arms above his head to expose the other piece of cloth of the second team color. The effect is adding vibrancy of color and color change to the motion of “the wave” when performed at sporting events.

Abstract: A protective garment assembly; the protective garment assembly includes an upper garment, a lower garment and protective material attached thereto. Particularly the protective material is attached to shoulder, elbow and forearm areas of the upper garment; and tailbone, hip, thigh, knee and shin areas of the lower garment. The protective material is sewn into clothing and concealed. As designed, it affords adequate, but discrete protection in the event of a trip and fall, thus reducing risk of broken bones, surgeries, and fatalities.

Abstract: A support frame for a knee pad has three major components that interlock with each other to form a rigid and strong frame capable of supporting the weight of a person who is working on knees. The three components are molded of a rigid plastic material. The upper component has a knee seat and a strap for wrapping around the leg of the wearer; the lower component has a cuff for wrapping around the wearer's ankle. Fastener devices for attaching the knee pad and the straps to the support frame are either incorporated into or provided on the support frame.

Abstract: A glove includes a glove main body that is stretchable and made of fiber; a coating layer that comprises a synthetic resin or a rubber as a principal component and covers an external face of the glove main body; at least one impact-resistant pad that comprises a synthetic resin or a rubber as a principal component and is arranged to at least a part of a dorsal side portion of an external face side of the coating layer on the glove main body; and an adhesive layer that bonds the coating layer and the impact-resistant pad together, wherein an adhesive constituting the adhesive layer is a moisture-curing urethane-based hot-melt adhesive.

Abstract: A disposable glove and system are provided that has features and characteristic that enable a cuff opening of the glove to more easily open, thereby assisting in donning the glove. The disposable glove system includes stacked glove configurations for mounting and storage. The disposable glove system also includes features that make the disposable gloves easier to dispense from a dispenser with minimal user contact with the outer surface of the disposable gloves.

Abstract: A utility glove formed of a glove blank of a fabric material in the shape of at least a portion of a hand having one or more areas of elastomeric material injection molded thereon to form one or more three dimensional molded portions, the three dimensional molded portions being the fabric material with the elastomeric material bonded thereto, wherein one or more three dimensional molded portions leave at least one area of fabric material of the glove blank without elastomeric material bonded to the fabric. The fabric material of the glove blank can be made from one or more fabrics, a treated fabric, a coated fabric or combinations thereof, or the fabric may have a portion with a coating on an area without elastomeric material.

Abstract: Sleeves for improving performance and control are disclosed. The sleeves are constructed for use on the fingers, wherein each sleeve is constructed in some embodiments with grip zones that match areas of the finger to ensure improved grip while maintaining flexibility, compression, protection, and material durability. Each grip zone is positioned to ensure that fingers are able to naturally bend without impeding grip performance. A spine on a rear of the sleeve ensures material durability, limits over extension, and provides padding and protection.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pocket for temporary attachment primarily to the lining of a woman's blazer. The pocket is attached due to pressure sensitive adhesive layers located on its rear panel. The pocket can be adjusted or relocated to another surface because the adhesive layers are stacked in a single array and the layers are detachable from the array.

Abstract: An individual who has had a limb amputation and wears a prosthetic limb on an amputated residual limb may have a difficult time adjusting the prosthetic limb discreetly in a public setting. Described herein are articles of clothing, access opening systems, clothing cuffs, or devices for securing a prosthetic limb to a residual limb fitted with the prosthetic limb and for providing access to the prosthetic limb discreetly without removing a substantial portion of the clothing.

Abstract: The disclosure includes embodiments of a semi-permanent hair extension apparatus and a method or installing the same. The semi-permanent hair extension apparatus can include a plurality of microbeads and a plurality of hair extension wefts. The plurality of microbeads can each include an opening for receiving a plurality of strands of human hair longitudinally therethrough, and a receiving component positioned thereon so as to releasably connect the microbead to a hair extension weft. Each of the plurality of hair extension wefts can include a plurality of strands of hair connected thereto and one or more fastening components positioned thereon and being complementary to each of the one or more receiving components so as to facilitate a removable connection therebetween. The method can include securing a plurality of microbeads to one or more strands of human hair at predetermined intervals and connecting extension wefts to each of the plurality of microbeads.

Abstract: A head mounted device for a helmet includes a connection module, a flexible bracket, a power supply seat and a function module. While the flexible bracket is moved relative to the connection module, a position of the power supply seat relative to the helmet is adjusted. While the function module is moved relative to the power supply seat, an orientation of the function unit is adjusted.

Abstract: An energy absorption system is provided with a plurality of energy absorbing panels that may be releasably connected to a helmet. The energy absorbing panels are provided with a plurality of air flow channels defining a plurality of energy absorption chambers. Each of the air flow channels is designed to direct air flow from an anterior of the helmet to a posterior of the helmet when the energy absorbing panels are connected to an outer shell of the helmet.

Abstract: A shade hat for helmets that provides shade to a wearer's face, ears, head, neck and shoulders when worn under a variety of helmets, which can receive the straps thereof, enabling the wearer to secure a variety of helmets to the wearer's head in the manner which each helmet was originally intended by its manufacturer, while not hindering or otherwise reducing the impact protection or safety qualities of any one of the variety of helmets being worn therewith. The shade hat for helmets is constructed of breathable, moisture wicking, cooling, and UV protective fabrics and materials to keep the wearer's head cool, to wick moisture away from the wearer's head, to quickly dry the wearer's head and shade hat for helmets, and provide UV protection for the wearer's face, head, neck, and shoulders while wearing with a variety of different types of safety and sporting helmets or while wearing without a helmet.

Abstract: A helmet may include a helmet body and an air vent assembly. The air vent assembly may include a vent body including a vent border and a vent base; a vent cover pivotally coupled to the vent base by at least a cover anchor; and at least a first magnet disposed on at least one of the vent cover and the vent body, and at least a second magnet or attractor disposed on the other of the vent cover and the vent body opposite the at least a first magnet. The vent cover may pivot to the open position or the closed position through interaction between the at least a first magnet and the at least a second magnet or attractor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective helmet, and in particular, to a protective motorcycle helmet, comprising an antenna (1) for radio transmission, an outer shell (2) for distributing impact forces, an inner layer (3), which is accommodated by the outer shell (2), for damping impact forces, and a socket (4), which is firmly connected to the outer shell (2), for contacting a digital device (5) for wireless communication, wherein the socket (4), when contacting the digital device (5), electrically connects the latter to the antenna (1) for wireless communication. The protective helmet is characterized in that at least a partial layer of the outer shell (2) is disposed between the antenna (1) and the inner layer (3).

Abstract: A fiber bound engineered material is provided that imparts an intended characteristic at an intended relative location. A fiber layer is entangled with additional fibers in a manner to create a non-uniform engineered material. The lack of uniformity of a fiber bound engineered material may be accomplished through manipulation of the fibers and/or through fiber binding a scrim. The fiber layer binds with additional fibers through entanglement such that a mechanical connection between the entangled fibers is provided. This entanglement allows the fibers to bind without supplemental adhesives, interlacing, or connections. Variations in the fibers and/or inclusion of scrim materials prior to entanglement allows for an intended characteristic (e.g., a functional characteristic) at an intended relative location (e.g., a position determined by an article to be formed therefrom).

Abstract: A method of forming a fiber-bound engineered material utilizing carrier screens is provided that imparts an intended characteristic at an intended relative location. Also provided are articles formed of fiber-bound engineered materials manufactured utilizing carrier screens. A fiber layer is placed adjacent at least one carrier screen and entangled with additional fibers in a manner to create a non-uniform engineered material. The lack of uniformity of a fiber-bound engineered material may be accomplished through manipulation of the fibers and/or through fiber binding a scrim. The fiber layer binds with additional fibers through entanglement such that a mechanical connection between the entangled fibers is provided. This entanglement allows the fibers to bind without supplemental adhesives, interlacing, or connections.

Abstract: Presented are intelligent electronic footwear with controller automated features, methods for making/using such footwear, and control systems for executing automated features of intelligent electronic footwear. An intelligent electronic shoe (IES) includes an upper that attaches to a user's foot, and a sole structure that is attached to the upper and supports thereon the user's foot. An alert system, which is mounted to the sole structure and/or upper, generates predetermined outputs in response to electronic command signals. The IES system also includes a wireless communications device that wirelessly communicates with a remote computing node, and a footwear controller that communicates with the wireless communications device and alert system.

Abstract: A capacitive pressure detection insole is disclosed. The capacitive pressure detection insole includes a plurality of capacitive sensing nodes and an operating chip. When the capacitive pressure detection insole is subjected to a pressure provided by a foot of a user, the capacitive pressure detection insole uses the plurality of capacitive sensing nodes to sense a plurality of capacitance variations corresponding to a plurality of detection positions of the foot respectively. The operating chip receives the plurality of capacitance variations from the plurality of capacitive sensing nodes and obtains a pressure distribution information corresponding to the plurality of detection positions of the foot to determine a motion physiological status information of the foot of the user.

Abstract: A shoe with a rotatable cleat, comprising a shoe and rotating cleats. The shoe has a sole and the sole has engagement portions, which engage with the rotating cleats. The rotating cleats comprise a cleat, a rotating portion, and a bearing portion. The cleat and the shoe are freely rotatable with respect to each other.

Abstract: An outsole includes: a first stud projecting downwards in a stationary manner in a vertical direction from a reference surface and having a first projection surface; and a second stud having a second projection surface. The second stud moves in the vertical direction so that, when an external force acts on the second projection surface, the outsole hollow is compressively transformed and the second projection surface comes close to the reference surface.

Abstract: Footwear includes a sole, an upper secured to the sole for covering a foot of a wearer of the footwear, and an external toe cap located at a toe portion of the upper and outside of the upper to form a portion of an exterior surface of the footwear. The toe cap includes a horizontal bottom flange that extends between the upper and the sole and is secured to the sole with adhesive.

Abstract: This invention provides a sole structure including an outsole, a carbon fiber sheet and a midsole. The outsole essentially comprises, from top to bottom, an upper rubber layer, an intermediate fabric and a lower rubber layer. The carbon fiber sheet is disposed on the outsole and comprises a base, a lateral bending portions, and a rear bending portion. The intermediate fabric is disposed on the carbon fiber sheet. Two sides of the lateral bending portions bend from the base towards the intermediate fabric and towards each other. The rear bending portion bends from the base towards the intermediate fabric and the lateral bending portions.

Abstract: Articles of footwear and soles are disclosed. The article of footwear may include an upper, a midsole with a midsole core and a midsole rim, and an outsole. The midsole core may be manufactured from a plurality of portions that are arranged in a particular order before being placed in a mold. The plurality of portions may be arranged so that the portions at least partially overlap each other. The plurality of portions may be arranged in longitudinal strips. The plurality of portions may be arranged in lateral portions. The plurality of portions may be adhered to each other before being placed in the mold. The mold may apply heat and pressure for a predetermined amount of time to form the midsole.

Abstract: A fiber bound engineered material is provided that imparts an intended characteristic at an intended relative location. A fiber layer is entangled with additional fibers in a manner to create a non-uniform engineered material. The lack of uniformity of a fiber bound engineered material may be accomplished through manipulation of the fibers and/or through fiber binding a scrim. The fiber layer binds with additional fibers through entanglement such that a mechanical connection between the entangled fibers is provided. This entanglement allows the fibers to bind without supplemental adhesives, interlacing, or connections. Variations in the fibers and/or inclusion of scrim materials prior to entanglement allows for an intended characteristic (e.g., a functional characteristic) at an intended relative location (e.g., a position determined by an article to be formed therefrom).

Abstract: A foot presence sensor system for an active article of footwear can include a sensor housing configured to be disposed at or in an insole of the article, and a controller circuit, disposed within the sensor housing, configured to trigger one or more automated functions of the footwear based on a foot presence indication. In an example, the sensor system includes a capacitive sensor, and the sensor is configured to sense changes in a foot proximity to the sensor in footwear. Information about the sensed proximity can be used to determine a foot velocity characteristic, which in turn can be used to update an automated footwear function, such as an automatic lacing function, or can be used to determine a step count, foot strike force, a rate of travel, or other information about a foot, about an activity, or about the footwear.

Abstract: A machine for vamp shaping has a body, at least one vertical device, and at least one horizontal device. The at least one vertical device and the at least one horizontal device are mounted to the body, respectively. A vamp may be made with a toe-cap shaping process through a toe-cap inner mold and a toe-cap outer mold of the at least one vertical device, and further be processed with a heel-cap shaping process through a heel-cap inner mold and a heel-cap outer mold of the at least one horizontal device. As a result, the machine not only enables workers to easily accomplish the toe-cap shaping and the heel-cap shaping of the vamp, but also is applicable in a limited space.

Abstract: A buckle joint structure has a first body, a second body and a buckle module with a cross section of a C-shape. A first flange of the first body is fixed or buckled to a second flange of the second body via the buckle module with the cross section of the C-shape. When assembling, merely a sliding manner is required to make the first flange of the first body and the second flange of the second body buckled to the buckle module. When detaching, merely a sliding manner is required to withdraw the buckle module away from the first body and the second body. Thus, the buckle joint structure is easily assembled or detached without an extra tool or help of another person.

Abstract: A rotary belt buckle includes a belt fastener connection part, a belt connection part, and a spring mechanism. The belt connection part is connected with the belt fastener connection part through the spring mechanism, the belt connection part rotates around the belt fastener connection part; the belt fastener connection part has a slot, a strip unit which is located on the belt connection part tits with the slot; the belt connection part includes a cover plate and a box body, the strip unit includes an upper strip and a lower strip. The upper strip is located on the cover plate, and the lower strip is located on the box body. The upper strip is fixed with the lower strip to avoid the belt from being easily taken out of the belt buckle, to achieve a quick replacement of the belt, saving time of a user to replace the belt.

Abstract: A web-adjustment clamp includes a main body including a first lateral channel, a second lateral channel, a fold channel, and an exit channel. The first lateral channel, the second lateral channel, the fold channel, and the exit channel are configured to accept, have passed through, and retain a first webbing. The fold channel may be further configured to accept, have passed through, and retain a second webbing. In at least one embodiment, a locking door is pivotally coupled to the main body. The locking door is configured to be moved between an open position and a closed position. The first webbing is adjustable in relation to the web-adjustment clamp when the locking door is in the open position, and locked in place when the locking door is in the closed position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a magnetic assembly structure which utilizes a magnetic attraction or repulsion effect generated by two magnetic components to make two buckle structures automatically engaged to each other. The magnetic assembly structure of the present disclosure has a first main body and a second main body, and via the hardware design of disposing magnetic components and buckle structures respectively on the first main body and the second main body, the first and second main bodies rotate in respect to each other due to the magnetic attraction or repulsion effect, so as to efficiently engage the two buckle structures each other. Thus, it actually eases the installation and uninstallation of the appliance to which the magnetic assembly structure is applied, and the costs of installation and consuming time are reduced.

Abstract: A fastening strip for touch fasteners is provided which includes a corrugated portion as well as fastening elements. The corrugated portion allows the strip to be bent in a plane perpendicular as well as parallel with the longitudinal axis of the strip such that it may be applied to curved surfaces and remain substantially flat. Fastening elements such as hooks, loops, mushroom-shaped, bulbous and double hooks may be included on both sides of the strip and on the walls of the channels that form the corrugations as well as between the corrugations. The corrugated fastening strips may be useful for automotive seating and diaper applications. Processes for forming the corrugated fastening strip area also disclosed.

Abstract: A composite article of jewelry, and a method of making the article, cast an arcuate cast shank part from a molten metal material. The cast shank part has solid, arcuate segments that extend in opposite circumferential directions about an axis, and solid, cylindrical projections that extend past the arcuate segments along the opposite circumferential directions. An arcuate, hollow tubular shank part is connected to the cast shank part to form an annular shank that is centered on the axis. The tubular shank part is preferably rolled from sheet metal and has a selected circumferential length to match a desired shank size. The tubular shank part has openings at its opposite ends, and the openings snugly receive the projections when the tubular shank part is connected to the cast shank part.

Abstract: A near field communication ring that can be read by nearby NFC-enabled devices. The ring comprises an annular shell and a near field communication transponder mounted on the annular shell. The near field communication transponder has a coil antenna that has a plurality of turns that each extend around the entire circumference of the annular shell. The rings has various potential applications including, for example, contactless payment, ticketing on mass transit systems, operation of NFC door locks or other access systems, identity authentication, venue or event entry/ticketing and the sharing of information with NFC-enabled smartphones.

Abstract: A jewelry head for mounting a precious or semi-precious gem to an article of jewelry, the jewelry head having a ferrimagnetic body with an inner cavity configured to accept a precious or semi-precious gem; and a near field communication circuit having a near field communication chip electrically connected to an antenna, where the antenna is wrapped around and against the ferrimagnetic body.

Abstract: The invention is wallets whose exterior is formed from a single, unitary sheet of a flexible material, like rubber, that includes a rubber tubular central body, a rigid support means lying within the tubular central body and adapted to impart its outer shape onto the tubular central body, a first lip attached to a lower portion of the front side of the rigid support means, a flap about the top portion of the tubular central body, which is devoid of the rigid support means and adapted to hang partially over at the front portion of the front side of the rigid support means.

Abstract: The present application discloses a smart luggage case and a method for controlling the operation of the assisting luggage case, wherein, the smart luggage case comprises a case body, an auxiliary wheel mounted on the bottom of the case body, a power wheel elevatably mounted on the bottom of the case body, a swinging device connected to the power wheel, and a driving mechanism configured to drive the swinging device to swing and elevate the power wheel; another smart luggage case comprises a case body, a power wheel mounted on the case body, a tension bar provided with a wireless controller signally connected to the control system and configured to control the power wheel, a control system connected to the power wheel and a battery connected to the control system.

Abstract: Implementations of a jewelry storage apparatus (“jewelry case”) are provided. In some implementations, the jewelry case comprises one or more pockets formed in a flexible transparent material. In some implementations, the jewelry case further comprises one or more attachment components configured to attach jewelry held in the pockets to the jewelry case. In some implementations, a method of using the jewelry case comprises inserting jewelry into the pockets of the jewelry case. In some implementations, the method comprises attaching the jewelry to the jewelry case. In some implementations, the method comprises storing, carrying, and/or displaying the jewelry in the jewelry case.

Abstract: A card holder for storing a plurality of transaction cards in a stacked alignment inside a case with a lever arm that when lifted, forces the lateral edges of the cards outward in a fan-like manner through a side opening formed on the case. The case includes a close cavity configured to hold a stack of transaction cards and a finger slot. Located inside the case is a lower frame configured to hold the cards in a stacked configuration inside the case and to allow the cards to rotate so that the top edge of the cards fan outward through a side opening. In one embodiment, the case includes a rotating lever arm coupled to a push arm that extends into the case and positioned adjacent to the inside edges of the cards. When the lever arm is lifted, the push arm travels in an arc inside the case causing the cards to rotate and extend in a fan-like manner through the side opening.

Abstract: A suitcase, in particular, a suitcase with a detachable portion comprising: a suitcase main body with an upper side and a lower side, wherein a concaved cavity is provided in at least one of the upper side and the lower side, a bottom wall of the concaved cavity is provided with at least one assembly hole, and a top end of the main body is provided with a locking means, the suitcase further comprising a detachable portion and a bottom stopper; wherein when the detachable portion is put in place and secured within the concaved cavity, at least a part of the detachable portion is confined within an inner space defined by the front stop and the bottom stop of the bottom stopper, and the at least one projection on the lower surface of the bottom stop is secured within the at least one assembly hole; the securing mechanism at the top end of the detachable portion is releasably secured to the locking means.

Abstract: A waterproof, breathable bag that defines an interior space completely surrounded by waterproof material, at least part of said waterproof material also being a breathable multi-layered material that includes a layer of waterproof, breathable material to prevent the passage of water and to allow the passage of air therethrough; wherein the waterproof, breathable bag includes in its interior a heating device that includes a heating resistor in thermal contact with the inside air of the bag, a battery also housed in said bag and connected to a heating resistor and a controller device.