Abstract: An electronic vapor device is disclosed comprising a vapor outlet, a first container for storing a first vaporizable material, wherein the first container is permanently integrated into the electronic vapor device, a second container for storing a second vaporizable material, wherein the second container is removable from the electronic vapor device, a docking bay configured to receive the second container, wherein the second container is removed from or inserted into the docking bay through a door, and a vaporizer component configured for vaporizing the first vaporizable material or the second vaporizable material to generate a vapor and for providing the vapor to the vapor outlet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of producing such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition that is contained in a reservoir and transported to a heating element by a liquid transport element. The liquid transport element may include a porous monolith.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system may include a capsule and a releasably connectable vaporizer or vaporizing unit. The capsule comprises a distal end and defines a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol-generating substrate. The vaporizing unit comprises a housing and a heating element and a transfer element disposed in the housing. The heating element is configured to heat the transfer element to vaporize the aerosol-generating substrate. The housing of the vaporizing unit has a proximal end. A portion of the transfer element extends beyond the proximal end of the housing. The vaporizing unit is configured such that the transfer element is the initial part of the vaporizing unit to penetrate into the reservoir of the capsule as the distal end of the capsule is moved towards the proximal end of the vaporizing unit.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an atomizer including an atomizing assembly and a liquid storage tube for supplying smoke liquid to the atomizing assembly; the liquid storage tube is provided with a liquid storage cavity and a liquid outlet in communication with the liquid storage cavity; the atomizing assembly includes a base, the base is provided with an accommodating cavity and at least one atomizing cavity; the accommodating cavity is correspondingly disposed with respect to the liquid outlet, each atomizing cavity is in communication with the accommodating cavity; the atomizing assembly further includes a first liquid guiding element disposed in the accommodating cavity, and a heating element and a second liquid guiding element disposed in the atomizing cavity, wherein the first liquid guiding element is in communication with the second liquid guiding element.

Abstract: A porous sintered body with an electrically conductive coating is provided. The sintered body has an open porosity in a range from 10 to 90%. The electrically conductive coating is bonded to the surface of the pores and is part of a heating device in a vaporizer. The electrically conductive coating lines the pores located in the interior of the sintered body so that when the sintered body is electrically connected and a current is applied, the current flows at least partially through the interior of the sintered body so that the interior of the sintered body is heated. A method for producing a porous sintered body with an electrically conductive coating is also provided.

Abstract: A connector includes a first member and a second member sandwiching an attachment portion of a garment having a conductive member, the first member having a first garment retaining portion to be contacted with one surface of the attachment portion and a projection made of a conductive material and disposed in a position different from the first garment retaining portion to project in a direction perpendicular to the first garment retaining portion, the second member having a second garment retaining portion to be contacted with the other surface of the attachment portion and a projection accommodating portion disposed in a position different from the second garment retaining portion, the projection having a slit extending in the direction perpendicular to the first garment retaining portion, and when the projection is fitted into the projection accommodating portion, the projection is electrically connected to the conductive member.

Abstract: A garment comprising a sensor, a body portion, a receptacle provided on the body portion, and an electronics module positioned in the receptacle. The receptacle comprises a receptacle housing, a sensor lead, and a receptacle contact. The receptacle housing forms a socket including a back wall and at least one sidewall. The sensor lead abuts the receptacle contact and is retained within a channel extending through the at least one sidewall. The receptacle contact includes a contact surface exposed to the socket with the contact surface oriented substantially perpendicular to the back wall of the socket. The electronics module is releasably positioned within the socket and includes at least one module contact. The at least one module contact abuts the receptacle contact and is electrically connected to the sensor lead when the electronics module is positioned within the socket.

Abstract: An apparel top for use by a user is worn about a user torso and a user waist. The top includes an outer shell portion having first and second panels, a back panel, shell outside and inside surfaces, and a bottom edge. The apparel top includes a snow gaiter having upper and lower gaiter edges, first and second gaiter ends, and gaiter inner and outer surfaces. The upper gaiter edge is attached to the outer shell portion at the shell inside surface and extends along the first front panel, the back panel and the second front panel. The lower gaiter edge is generally positionable about the user waist relative to the user torso with the lower gaiter edge extending away from the user torso. The top includes a liquid bladder sized and configured to be inflated with a liquid. The liquid bladder is attached to the snow gaiter.

Abstract: A blanket including a first outer layer, a second outer layer and at least one linear array of weighted sections. The second outer layer is attached to the first outer layer. There is at least one channel formed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer including a first channel. The linear array of weighted sections includes a first linear array of weighted sections, and the first linear array of weighted sections is inserted into the first channel and is secured at an end of the first channel.

Abstract: High-visibility garment for use by operatives working in hazardous environment has base garment and detachable light-reflecting apparatus. Base garment comprises outer shell constructed from florescent material and having internal pocket. Powered control unit with loom socket, is retained within internal pocket. Base garment also includes outer attachment material at positions intended for light-reflective material, with loom hole in outer shell and in outer attachment material. Detachable light-reflecting apparatus has light-reflecting outer material with light-emitting devices extending through device holes. Apparatus has inner attachment material and loom connecting light-emitting devices, in which restrained portion of loom is located between light-reflecting outer material and inner attachment material. Loom also has extended portion that connects to loom plug. Loom plug is inserted within loom socket by passing extended portion through loom hole.

Abstract: An athletic compression fit pants/shorts with gussets constructed out of moisture-wicking, high-performance fabrics with varying elasticities, cut-resistant fabrics, and protective pads. Each of the gussets have a function and targets specific leg muscles to provide a desired benefit in the overall performance of the present invention. The gussets are named: 1.) Quadriceps gusset; 2.) Sartorius and Abductor Magnus gusset; 3.) Gluteus Medius gusset; 4.) Gluteus Maximus and Hamstring gusset.

Abstract: According to techniques of this application, a garment may include a trunk, three left sleeves, and three right sleeves. Two of the left sleeves and two of the right sleeves may be short sleeves. The third left sleeve and the third right sleeve may be long sleeves. The garment may include a placket that comprises a first placket piece, a second placket piece, and a third placket piece portion. The placket may be assembled separately and then attached to a V-neck cutaway of the trunk.

Abstract: A gown (100) includes a body covering (101) disposed between a first sleeve (102) and a second sleeve (103). The body covering portion includes a first layer (106) coupled to a second layer (107) by an adhesive (108) comprising a unactivated colorant, such as an unactivated dye (109). The unactivated colorant transitions to an activated colorant (201) when wet, and the second layer absorbs the activated colorant.

Abstract: The bra strap holder is configured for use with a bra strap. The bra strap holder is adapted for use with a person. The bra strap holder is a clip that holds the bra strap in a fixed position on the person. The bra strap holder comprises a chevron and a removable adhesive. The chevron attaches to the bra strap. The removable adhesive attaches the chevron to the person.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for head wear comprising a swimming cap portion that is breathable, and protects the hair and scalp of the user from water and other watery substance(s); and a wig portion that has the versatility/appearance of natural hair, and retains a desired style even after multiple use.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method defines seams of a virtual garment or upholstery having a plurality of two-dimensional patterns (P) assembled by their edges (E0-E7). The method arranges said patterns around a three-dimensional avatar (AV). The position of each pattern depends on its situation within the assembled garment or upholstery. Next the method for each edge (E0) of each pattern, except edges previously identified as seamless or for which a seam has already been defined: b1) automatically identifies at least one edge (E1 -E7), called candidate edge, which is suitable to be seamed to it; b2) if a plurality of candidate edges have been identified, selects one of them (E1) based on at least one geometric criterion; and b3) defines a seam between the edge and the selected, or the only, candidate edge. A computer program product, a non-volatile computer-readable data-storage medium and a Computer Aided Design system for carrying out such a method.

Abstract: A protective helmet attachment connects a helmet to a set of shoulder pads. The attachment includes a set of links that are attached to the helmet, and are adapted to ride within an annular track situated around the head opening in the shoulder pads. The links redistribute the force from a blow to the head down to the shoulders and body. The links may be of one piece that is rigidly attached to the helmet, thus providing maximum protection. Alternatively, the links may be formed of two pieces that are pivotally connected using a shoulder bolt, thus somewhat reducing the level of protection afforded against a blow to the front or back of the head but maintaining the ability to tilt the head.

Abstract: A modular helmet is described herein. The module helmet includes an inner shell adapted to be positioned onto a user's head and an outer shell coupled to the inner shell. The outer shell is spaced a distance radially outward from the inner shell to define a climatic zone between the inner shell and the outer shell. A cooling assembly is positioned within the climatic zone between the inner shell and the outer shell. The cooling assembly includes a plurality of cooling packets that are coupled to the outer shell.

Abstract: A pivot-arm assembly is provided for attaching an ear cup to a mounting feature on an exterior of a helmet. The pivot-arm assembly comprises a mount configured to releasably couple to the mounting feature. A hinge is rotatable about a first axis and about a second axis. The hinge is coupled to a second end of the arm and disposed between the second end of the arm and the mount such that the first end of the arm is rotatable relative to the mount about the first axis and the first end of the arm is rotatable relative to the mount about the second axis. A biasing member is coupled to the arm and is configured to spring bias the first end of the arm relative to the mount in a rotatable direction about the second axis of the hinge.

Abstract: An article of footwear or an article of apparel can include provisions for facilitating the use of a sensor device and protecting the sensor device from external particles or fluid. The sensor device can include a conduit for moving air through the sensor device from one portion of the sensor device to another portion of the sensor device. An elastic membrane can be attached to an opening formed in the sensor device. The elastic membrane can deform in response to changes in air pressure within the sensor device.

Abstract: Disclosed is slip-on footwear with a concealable heel strap that is padded. Suitably, the padding of the padded heel strap is convertible into a pull-tab whenever the heel strap is concealed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sports boot for the pursuit of ski sport. The sports boot comprises a sensor arrangement (29) having several pressure-sensitive sensors (9a-d) in a distributed layout which are respectively connected or can be connected via cable connections (17a-d) to an electronic signal processing device. At least one first sensor (9a) is positioned in a forefoot portion (31) of the sole arrangement (30) of the sports boot and at least one second sensor (9b) is positioned in a heel portion (32) of the sole arrangement (30). A first cable connection (17a) between the at least one first sensor (9a) and the electronic signal processing device and a second cable connection (17b) between the at least one second sensor (9b) and the electronic signal processing device are respectively starting from the at least one first sensor (9a) and from the at least one second sensor (9b) and each run in the direction towards a sole center region (34) of the sole arrangement (30).

Abstract: An article of footwear that is adjustable so as to optimize the pressure distribution and pressure equalization on the foot surfaces. The footwear is configured to adjust to a user's anatomy so as to optimize pressure distribution and equalization on the foot, where the footwear is capable of adjusting the pressure distribution on the foot substantially in real time.

Abstract: Footwear that opens fully at its back to allow a user to easily slide his or her foot into the footwear. The footwear may particularly be a boot, such as a cowboy boot or a work boot. The footwear may have both a vertical opening and a horizontal opening, allowing the user to place his or her foot into the footwear without bending his or her ankle.

Abstract: A footwear article includes a doffing ledge that may provide a lever for pressing the footwear article in one direction, while the wearer slides his or her heel out of the footwear article in a different direction. A doffing angle of the doffing ledge is based, at least in part, on a forwardly inclined angle of a center connecting band near a rear portion of the ankle collar.

Abstract: The Sprain Arrestor is an orthotic wedge made of cut and shaped industry standard multidurometer tri-laminate material which by its size and shape and placement inside the shoe offers an inexpensive alternative to bulky bracing and or elastic minimally supportive bandages and wrappings which can restrict circulation. Its use is totally dependent upon the need of the user.

Abstract: A device for actuating a drawstring in a shoe with a drawstring device includes a winding disc, an actuating member movable in the axial direction relative to the winding disc, and a return spring arrangement which counteracts the force exerted by the wearer of the shoe. A simpler and clearer construction and a high level of functional safety and reliability can be achieved in that the carrier embedded in the sole of the shoe is designed as a closed housing with a base and a cover penetrated by an upper pushbutton of the actuating member. A fixed pin protrudes from the base of the housing and is assigned to a central through recess of the winding disc. The return spring arrangement engages on the winding disc and/or the actuating member and, when the blocking device is released, returns the winding disc and the actuating member to the respective starting position.

Abstract: An apparatus for buffing a shoe part includes a housing adapted to be articulated around at least a portion of the footwear part. A rotating spindle is positioned in the housing and has a buffing surface for engagement with the footwear part. A carriage is slideably connected to the housing and holds the spindle such that the buffing surface can be moved closer to and further away from the footwear part. An actuator is in the housing and in contact with the carriage. The actuator applies force to the carriage to increase the force of the buffing surface onto the footwear part. A biasing member is in the housing and in contact with the carriage. The biasing member exerts force onto the carriage in a direction opposite the force exerted by the actuator.

Abstract: A method of making an article of footwear is disclosed. The method may include the steps of selecting a family of article types, selecting a customized article type, manufacturing an article of footwear with the customized article type and shipping the article of footwear to a pre-designated shipping address. The customized article type can be configured with a user selected characteristic. The method can also include limiting the number of article types displayed to a user at any time.

Abstract: A closure device for releasably connecting two parts with each other includes a first closure member having a rigid first locking protrusion and a second closure member which is attachable to the first closure member and in a closed position is held on the first closure member. The second closure member has a rigid second locking protrusion. The second locking protrusion can be brought into engagement with the first locking protrusion in an engagement direction and in the closed position engages the first locking protrusion in a positive locking manner. The first closure member includes a first magnetic member and the second closure member includes a second magnetic member, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member being constituted to magnetically attract each other when the second closure member is attached to the first closure member for closing the closure device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an integrated buckle of metal and plastics, comprising a female buckle and a male buckle. The male buckle comprises a male buckle body and left and right pins connected to the male buckle body. The male buckle body is made of metal, the left and right pins are connected to the male buckle body by rotating shafts to form a side-to-side rotational structure. A plastic flick piece is located between two pins, the plastic flick piece is fixed to the male buckle body. An elastic arm is located on both sides of plastic flick piece respectively, the two elastic arms hold two pins respectively. The present invention uses metal material to make male buckle body and pins, and the elasticity of pins is derived from the elastic arms on both sides of plastic flick piece.

Abstract: A separable bracelet band is an apparatus that represents a significant relationship between at least two people. The separable bracelet is separated by an individual into at least two bracelets, each of which is worn by another individual. The separable bracelet includes a tubular body and at least one separation track. The tubular body represents the relationship or connection between at least two people. The tubular body, itself, may be worn as a bracelet. The tubular body is separable into at least two other bracelets along the at least one separation track. The tubular body includes a first open end, a second open end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The at least one separation track is positioned in between the first open end and the second open end. The at least one separation track is circumferentially integrated around the tubular body.

Abstract: A cane and proximity alert bracelet assembly for prevent losing a cane includes a base, a shaft coupled to the base, and a handle coupled to the shaft. A transmitter is coupled within the handle. A cane alert is coupled to the handle and is in operational communication with the transmitter. A proximity alert bracelet comprises a bracelet body configured to be worn by a user. A receiver is coupled within the bracelet body and is in operational communication with the transmitter of the cane. A bracelet alert is coupled to the bracelet body and is in operational communication with the receiver. Each of the cane alert and the bracelet alert is activated when the receiver and the transmitter reach a predetermined distance apart to alert the user.

Abstract: A robotic umbrella, comprising a base assembly, a support assembly coupled to the base assembly, one or more shading assemblies coupled to the support assembly, one or more processors and one or more memory devices. The robotic umbrella comprises computer-readable instructions stored in the one or more memory devices, accessed from the one or more memory devices which are executed by the one or more processors to: a) determine a geographical location of the robotic umbrella utilizing at least one of a wireless communication transceiver or a global positioning system (GPS) transceiver, or a combination thereof; and b) determine an orientation of a light source with respect to the robotic umbrella utilizing at least one of a compass, an accelerometer, a magnetometer or a gyroscope, or combination thereof. The robotic umbrella further comprises one or more distance sensors to calculate a distance from the robotic umbrella to the object.

Abstract: An umbrella and a method for controlling the same are provided. The umbrella includes a canopy; a support assembly configured to support the canopy; a driving mechanism configured to drive the support assembly; a photographing assembly configured to take a photograph of user's head(s) and output the photograph of user's head(s); and a control assembly configured to acquire a user information according to outputted photograph of user's head(s), and to process the user information to generate an adjustment signal, and to control the driving mechanism according to the adjustment signal, so as to adjust a coverage of the canopy.

Abstract: An umbrella with umbrella cloth connected using retaining blocks is disclosed. The retaining blocks each have a block body fastened one rib of the umbrella, and two retaining plates respectively extended from the periphery of the block body toward each other. The umbrella cloth has a plurality of radial engagement portions at the bottom side thereof that are respectively inserted in between the retaining plates of the retaining blocks and clamped in place by the retaining plates. This design achieves easy assembly, reduces manufacturing costs and extends the lifespan of the umbrella.

Abstract: The luggage article described herein provides improved stability by creating an increased footprint at the bottom to improve stability. The footprint is increase by position the supports for the luggage article outside the perimeter of the body. The supports may be a plurality of wheel spinner assemblies. The wheel spinner assemblies may have an upright axis of rotation that is positioned outside of the perimeter of the body thereby improving stability.

Abstract: An improved mobile device case with an embedded card holder is provided. The mobile device case may include a card slot recessed into the back of the case and fitted for insertion of a card, such as a credit card. A flexural binder formed from opposite-facing surfaces molded as part of the case flexes the card widthwise and lengthwise such that the forces resisting flexure exerted by the flexed card hold the card in place. One opposite-facing surface, a retainer, may be connected to non-recessed areas of the back of the case that extends over the recessed slot. Another opposite-facing surface is a raised edge on the recessed surface of the interior back of the case bordering both sides and the rear of the recessed slot.

Abstract: A theft resistant handbag assembly for thwarting purse snatchers includes a shell, a trigger, and an antitheft module, which is operationally coupled to an actuator and comprises an alarm and a heater. The shell, which defines an interior space, has a top that is open. A handle that is coupled to the shell is configured for a user to carry the shell. A line is coupled to and extends between the trigger and a wrist strap, which is configured to position around a wrist of the user. Decoupling of the trigger, which is removably coupled to the actuator, activates the actuator. In an event the shell is snatched, the line is positioned to pull the trigger to decouple it from the actuator, positioning the actuator to actuate the alarm, to sound to draw attention to a purse snatcher, and the heater so that the purse snatcher drops the shell.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hair iron, the hair iron including a first body and a second body, a first cover, a second cover, a first heater, a second heater, and a cartridge, whereby damage to user hair and a safety accident can be prevented by styling the user hair at a relatively lower temperature, and insufficient hair styling caused by low temperature can be effectively complemented by coating hair treatment material on the user hair through evaporation of the hair treatment material.

Abstract: A hair clamping device includes a clamping member and a stretching member. The clamping member is a flexible arcuate member including first and second engaging ends releasably engaged with each other. The clamping member is in an extended state when the first and second engaging ends disengage from each other. The clamping member is in a clamping state when the first and second ends engage with each other. The clamping member in the clamping state defines an annular through-hole in a central portion thereof. The stretching member has an outer diameter smaller than a diameter of the through-hole of the clamping member in the clamping state. The stretching member includes an outer surface connected to an inner face of the clamping member. A hair clamping slot is defined between the inner face of the clamping member and the outer surface of the stretching member in the clamping state.

Abstract: A nail gel removal method includes the steps of (a) absorbing warm water, which is water having a temperature higher than the room temperature, with the nail gel coated on the nail a user by soaking one or more nails in the warm water for three minutes or more; (b) softening the nail gel on the nail of the user until it is removable from the nail of the user; and (c) removing the softened nail gel from the nail of the user.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a nail powder application and recycling apparatus and method of use.

Abstract: An applicator device or dispenser includes an applicator tip assembly and a housing which may, in some examples, have a reservoir for containing a product, such as a cosmetics product or a medicinal product. The applicator tip assembly may be coupled to the housing and may comprise a thermal storage applicator portion having an application face for applying the product to a surface, the thermal storage applicator portion being made from a material that is capable of storing and retaining and/or transferring thermal energy during application of the product. The applicator tip assembly may further comprise a main body portion having a product delivery passageway extending through the main body portion for dispensing a product to the application face of the thermal storage applicator portion, the main body portion configured to at least partially enclose the thermal storage applicator portion at a periphery of the thermal storage applicator portion.

Abstract: A backpack with an improved load adjustment system includes a body, a frame, a pair of shoulder straps, a load lifting strap extending from each of the first shoulder strap and the second shoulder strap and suspended by the frame, a yoke attached to the first shoulder strap and the second shoulder strap, a back panel attached to a hip belt having a first hip pad and a second hip pad, and a torso length adjustment strap extending from a first lower side portion of the frame to a second lower side portion of the frame opposite the first lower side portion of the frame and passing through a strap receiving member fixed to the yoke. The improved load adjustment system allows for quick adjustment while wearing the backpack and increased freedom of movement.

Abstract: A backpack frame with one or more pivoting joints that allows the separate sections of the frame to move independently from one another, thus allowing the frame to match the movements of the backpack wearer's upper body.

Abstract: Some disclosed bladder closures comprise a first rigid member adapted to be secured to a first side of a bladder opening and a second rigid member adapted to be secured to a second side of the bladder opening opposite from the first side. At least one fastener is included for clamping the first and second rigid members together to seal the bladder opening. The fastener is rotatably mounted in the first rigid member and comprises a latch positioned on an outer side of the first rigid member, a shaft that passes through the first rigid member, and at least one tab that engages with a portion of the second rigid member when the latch is rotated. The latch pivots at least partially around the shaft to engage with a projection of the second rigid member that extends through a hole in the first rigid member to lock the fastener in place.

Abstract: A single mount, dock supported hammock frame that is removably securable to a pre-existing dock post. A first end of the hammock frame is configured to pivot about the connection with the dock post. A hammock can then be secured to opposing ends of the frame and positioned over a body of water near the dock when in use. The frame rises vertically from the dock and horizontally away from the mounting post to secure a hammock from above the hammock, allowing the hammock to freely swing over the water surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides convenient means to hold and carry personal electronic devices in an apparatus of flexible, semi-flexible, elastomeric, or bi-directionally elastic material incorporating a first opening sized to fit closely over an object or one end of one object, and a second opening sized to fit over an object or a second end of an object, and between the two openings, integral slots or straps to fit over ends or corners of a functional component such as a Personal Mobile Electronic Device (PMED) while securing the PMED to the apparatus with lateral and longitudinal tension so as to hold and carry the device being secured to the object.

Abstract: A system comprising an implement and dispenser containing a fluid detachably coupled to the implement. In one embodiment, the dispenser has a housing that includes a reservoir containing a fluid and an actuator for dispensing the fluid from the dispenser. The dispenser is at least partially located within the cavity of the handle. The housing of the dispenser has at least one protuberance that protrudes radially beyond an outer surface of the handle thereby forming a ridge that a user can grip to remove the dispenser from the cavity of the handle.