Abstract: A user interface, such as a visual user interface, is configured to display a static or motion image around an aerosol-generating device (10). The aerosol-generating device includes a housing having a curved outer surface surrounding a longitudinal axis and a flexible display (20) having a curved viewing surface at least partially surrounding the longitudinal axis disposed adjacent to the curved outer surface. A control circuit (54) is operatively coupled to the flexible display and includes a memory to store a motion image (30). The control circuit is configured to display the motion image on the curved viewing surface in response to activation of the aerosolizer, which may be executed according to a method, which may be stored on a non-transitory computer readable storage medium. A remote user device may be used with the aerosol-generating device.

Abstract: A package for containing rolling papers used in smoking articles to be dispensed therefrom, the package comprising a plurality of rolling papers, the rolling papers including a crease to capture a smoking product on the rolling papers and the rolling papers being rolled into a cylindrical shape to capture the smoking product within the rolling papers to create the smoking articles, a base, thr base including a container, the container sized for holding the rolling papers and the container including a slot to dispense the rolling papers, the rolling papers used to fabricate hand rolled cigarettes, a first tab, the first tab extending outward the said base at a wide side of the base, a cover, the cover extending outward from the first tab, a second tab, the second tab extending outward from the cover at a wide side of the cover a scooper sleeve, the scooper sleeve extending outward from the second tab, a spine, the spine extending outward and generally perpendicular from the cover, a plurality of filter tips, t

Abstract: A grinder having a lid and a container. The container has an interior surface defining a cavity, and at least one container tooth extending outward from the interior surface into the cavity. The container tooth extends across at least a portion of the interior surface from adjacent a center portion of the interior surface to adjacent a peripheral edge of the interior surface. The lid has a lower surface that is configured to be at least partially received within the cavity. The lid includes at least one lid tooth that extends outward from the lower surface. The lid tooth extends across at least a portion of the lower surface from adjacent a center portion of the lower surface to adjacent a peripheral edge of the lower surface.

Abstract: There is provided a cartridge for an aerosol-generating system, the cartridge including: a first compartment having a first air inlet and a first air outlet, the first compartment containing a nicotine source including a first carrier material impregnated with between about 1 milligram and about 40 milligrams of nicotine; and a second compartment having a second air inlet and a second air outlet, the second compartment containing a lactic acid source including a second carrier material impregnated with between about 2 milligrams and about 60 milligrams of lactic acid. An aerosol-generating system is also provided, including the cartridge and an aerosol-generating device including a housing defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the cartridge; and a heater configured to heat the first compartment and the second compartment of the cartridge.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conductive substrate useful for Joule heating, such as in an electronic smoking article. Particularly, the invention provides a resistive heating element formed of a conductive substrate. The conductive substrate comprises an electrically conductive material and a carbonaceous additive, such as a binder material. The conductive substrate is carbonized in that it is subjected to calcining conditions to effectively reduce the carbonaceous additive to its carbon skeleton. It has been found that such carbonized substrate has surprisingly improved resistance properties in relation a substrate of the same formulation that is not carbonized. The carbonized substrate can include an aerosol precursor material. The formed resistive heating element can be included in an electronic smoking article to simultaneously provide resistive heating and aerosol formation with a single, unitary component.

Abstract: Systems and methods to generate an inhalable vapor in an electronic vaporization device. Described herein are cartridges including a vaporizable material that may be securely connected to a rechargeable base unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. The aerosol delivery devices may include a control body, an atomizer body including an atomizer, and a cartridge including a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol precursor composition. The control body may be configured to releasably engage the atomizer body and the atomizer body may be configured to releasably engage the cartridge. The atomizer may be configured to receive an electrical current from the control body and the aerosol precursor composition from the cartridge to produce an aerosol.

Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system is provided, the cartridge including: a liquid storage portion configured to hold a liquid aerosol-forming substrate; and a heater assembly including: an electrical heating element configured to heat the liquid aerosol-forming substrate to form an aerosol, and a capillary body having a porous outer surface and being configured to convey the liquid aerosol-forming substrate to the electrical heating element, the electrical heating element being disposed along the porous outer surface, the liquid storage portion being disposed at a first side of the heater assembly and an airflow channel is disposed at an opposite side of the heater assembly to the first side and adjacent to the electrical heating element, defining an airflow path that extends past the electrical heating element and is configured to convey the aerosol. A heater assembly and an aerosol-generating system are also provided.

Abstract: A vaporiser insert for an electronic cigarette product comprises at least one electrical vaporiser for vaporising fluid supplied to the vaporiser and for supplying the vaporised fluid to an airflow, a main part having a lateral face which surrounds an airflow duct through which the airflow can flow, at least one fluid opening for supplying vaporisable fluid from the outside into the vaporiser insert and to the vaporiser being arranged on the lateral face of the main part. The vaporiser insert comprises a support for retaining the vaporiser, and the support comprises a passage opening that corresponds to the fluid opening in order to supply fluid to the vaporiser.

Abstract: A circuit board for a non-combustion flavor inhaler includes a substrate and an electrically conductive ink pattern printed on the substrate. The substrate includes paper. A percentage weight loss of the paper from room temperature to 290° C. is less than 20% of a percentage weight loss of the paper from room temperature to 900° C. under a condition that allows air to flow at a flow rate of 100 mL/min while elevating a temperature of the air at a speed of 10° C./min.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for enabling smokable material to be heated to volatize at least one component of the smokable material. In one example, the apparatus has a capacitive sensor arranged to sense a change in capacitance when an article of smokable material is associated with a housing of the apparatus in use. In another example, the apparatus has a resistive sensor arranged to provide a measure of electrical resistance when an article of smokable material is associated with a housing of the apparatus in use. A combination of capacitive and resistive sensing may be used in some examples. In another example, a sensor makes use of at least two different sensing techniques. There is also provided an article of smokable material having a non-metallic electrically conductive region for detection by a sensor of an apparatus arranged to cause heating of the smokable material.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an aerosol generating apparatus having a feedback control function includes a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating substrate to generate an aerosol; a controller configured to generate a control signal for controlling power supplied to the heater; a switch configured to perform a switching operation based on the control signal to supply the power to the heater; and a comparison signal calculator configured to receive a signal by the switching operation to calculate a comparison target signal, wherein the controller is further configured to generate a cut-off signal for stopping the switching operation of the switch based on a comparison value calculated by comparing the comparison target signal with a reference signal exceeding a preset range.

Abstract: An aerosol generating apparatus includes a load that generates heat upon receipt of electric power from a power supply and atomizes an aerosol source, an element that is used to acquire a value related to a temperature of the load, a retention unit that retains an aerosol source supplied from a storage to allow the retained aerosol source to be in a feasible state of being heated by the load, and a control unit configured to distinguish between a first state of the aerosol generating apparatus in which the aerosol source stored in the storage is insufficient in quantity, and a second state of the aerosol generating apparatus in which the storage is capable of supplying the aerosol source while the retained aerosol source is insufficient in quantity, on the basis of a change in the value related to the temperature.

Abstract: An aerosol generating apparatus includes a load that generates heat upon receipt of electric power from a power supply and atomizes an aerosol source, an element that is used to acquire a value related to a temperature of the load, a fibrous or porous material that retains the aerosol source supplied from a container to allow the retained aerosol source to be in a feasible state of being heated by the load, and a controller configured to distinguish between a first state of the aerosol generating apparatus in which the aerosol source stored in the container is insufficient in quantity, and a second state in which the container is capable of supplying the aerosol source while the aerosol source retained by the fibrous or porous material is insufficient in quantity, on the basis of a change in the value related to the temperature of the load.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing wick material for use as a liquid transport element in a vapor provision system, the method including providing at least one cotton thread; and twisting the at least one cotton thread to form the wick material, wherein the wick material diameter is controlled to meet a target diameter within a tolerance of +5%/?2.5% of the target diameter.

Abstract: Vaporization devices having portions to enable signal transmission therethrough. A vaporization device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and forming an internal cavity. At least a portion of the internal cavity forming a cartridge receptacle. The vaporization device includes a battery disposed within the internal cavity and a processor operatively coupled to the battery and disposed within the body. The processor is arranged to respond to a signal to switch the vaporization device between a first operational mode and a second operational mode. The vaporization device also includes a portion of the body arranged to permit transmission of the signal through the portion of the body from a location external to the body, thereby permitting the processor to switch the vaporization device between the first and second operational modes in response to the receipt of the signal.

Abstract: Vaporization devices having portions to enable signal transmission therethrough. A vaporization device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and forming an internal cavity. At least a portion of the internal cavity forming a cartridge receptacle. The vaporization device includes a battery disposed within the internal cavity and a processor operatively coupled to the battery and disposed within the body. The processor is arranged to respond to a signal to switch the vaporization device between a first operational mode and a second operational mode. The vaporization device also includes a portion of the body arranged to permit transmission of the signal through the portion of the body from a location external to the body, thereby permitting the processor to switch the vaporization device between the first and second operational modes in response to the receipt of the signal.

Abstract: Vaporization devices having portions to enable signal transmission therethrough. A vaporization device includes a body having a first end, a second end, and forming an internal cavity. At least a portion of the internal cavity forming a cartridge receptacle. The vaporization device includes a battery disposed within the internal cavity and a processor operatively coupled to the battery and disposed within the body. The processor is arranged to respond to a signal to switch the vaporization device between a first operational mode and a second operational mode. The vaporization device also includes a portion of the body arranged to permit transmission of the signal through the portion of the body from a location external to the body, thereby permitting the processor to switch the vaporization device between the first and second operational modes in response to the receipt of the signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable article continuous in longitudinal and transverse directions comprising a front elastic belt, a back elastic belt, and a crotch region; the crotch region extending longitudinally between the front elastic belt and the back elastic belt; the front elastic belt and back elastic belt being discontinuous with each other in the crotch region, wherein certain of the front/back elastic belt is a non-elastic region; the front and back non-elastic regions have a First Belt Pattern FBP and the crotch region has a First Crotch Pattern FCP; wherein the First Belt Pattern FBP as well as First Crotch Pattern FCP is a Geometric Pattern, wherein 1) both the First Belt Pattern FBP and the First Crotch Pattern FCP have a Longitudinal Orientation, or 2) both the First Belt Pattern FBP and the First Crotch Pattern FCP form a High Order Pattern HOP and have a Non-directional Orientation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable article comprising front and back elastic belt regions and a crotch region between the front and back elastic belt regions; the front and back elastic belt regions each comprising a laminate, an elastic bonding continuously bonding an elastic member in the direction of stretch, and a vertical bonding applied to at least one of inner and outer sheets to intermittently bond the elastic member to at least one of the inner and outer sheets, the vertical bonding having a transverse dimension VG2 and spaced apart from each other with a transverse pitch VG1, wherein the outer sheet comprises a repeating pattern of apertures, the repeating pattern of apertures spaced apart from each other with a longitudinal pitch DF2, and spaced apart from each other with a transverse pitch DF1, wherein VG1 is greater than DF1, and wherein the repeating pattern of apertures have a Longitudinal Orientation.

Abstract: A wearable article includes front and back elastic belts, a crotch region, a waist opening, and leg openings. Each elastic belt is a laminate having an inner sheet, an outer sheet, and a an elastic member running in the transverse direction. Elastic bonding continuously bonds the elastic member for at least about 10 mm in the direction of stretch in a region adjacent side edges of the elastic belts, and vertical bonding applied to the inner and/or the outer sheet intermittently bonds the elastic member to said inner and/or outer sheets. At least one of the inner sheet and the outer sheet comprises a plurality of deformations aligned in the longitudinal direction. The article has a Stretch Circumference Force of about 6.5 N or less and a Fit Circumference Force of at least about 3.0 N. The ratio of Stretch Circumference Force/Fit Circumference Force is less than about 1.8.

Abstract: An anchor boot including a cuff, a heel operatively attached to and positioned below the cuff, the heel including a heel flap and a heel turn, a gusset operatively attached to the heel flap, the heel turn, and the cuff, the gusset positioned below the cuff and in front of the heel, a foot operatively attached to the gusset and positioned in front of the gusset, and memory foam imbedded within sides of the gusset provides a more secure and tight fit around the ankles in any type of boot wear. The adjustable configuration allows for use of the anchor boot with any boot but is particularly useful with rubber boots and warm and cold weather wading boots.

Abstract: A footlet provided with a part manufactured on an apparatus for reciprocating knitting by knitting. The part comprises a ring-shaped opening limited by an edge and an elastic strip extending along the edge of the opening. The elastic strip comprises an elastic tape attached to the edge of the knitted part by an adhesive. During applying the elastic strip the knitted part of the ring-shaped opening is cut off at least partly along the edge so that a lateral side of the elastic strip almost coincides with a lateral side of the edge of the ring-shaped opening.

Abstract: A bra including: an elongated front strap; and an elongated back strap; wherein at least one end portion of the back strap is adapted to overlap and be fastened to at least one corresponding end portion of the front strap, so that the bra can be put on and fastened to a wearer's torso by using a single hand; and wherein at least one of the end portions of at least one of the front strap and the back strap includes an elongated stiffening element, the stiffening element stiffening the end portion horizontally to maintain a horizontal orientation of the end portion when the bra is hanging on the wearer's body before being fastened.

Abstract: A therapeutic posture correcting and chest expanding bra invention for improving posture and thoracic mobility, including a method of manufacture thereof in the posture recovery, chest expansion, shoulder and spine muscle rehabilitation, occupation risk prevention, anti-aging posture training and athletic enhancement space. A bra that is uniquely designed, manufactured and fabric woven to improve scapular kinematics and spinal biomechanics, and overall proprioceptive posture rebalance, correction and comfort that allows for breathability, functionality, range of motion, and a fashionable nature. The kinematic bra is uniquely designed and narrows the distance between the scapulae with proprioceptive shoulder muscle relaxation and spinal muscle activation, and, secondarily, allows for chest expansion to provide better breathing and overall improvement of women's health and wellness.

Abstract: A revolutionary garment is disclosed that fits precisely to a pregnant woman's evolving body shape. Using a bonded film band instead of traditional seamless shapewear provides superior support, strength and comfort. By adding a bonded front band, the legging has the support of a medical maternity belt with the clean sleek look of a performance legging.

Abstract: A hand grip support device is provided which includes a shaft having a tapered leading edge portion formed on a first side of the shaft and a curved edge portion formed on a second side of the hand aid device where the first side is opposite to the second side. A user may grasp the hand grip aid device so that the tapered leading edge portion is supported by the fingers in a closed first position while the curved edge portion is configured to receive a round or cylindrically shaped object, allowing the user to properly grasp round or cylindrical objects resulting in greater grip strength and less hand fatigue.

Abstract: A neckwear includes a neckband and a neckband module and may further include one or more fastener members and one or more display segments for coins, medals or bars. The neckband is connected to said neckband module, and said one or more fastener members pivotably connects said neckband module and said one or more display segments. Also provided for a neckwear are a hermetically sealed neckband module or display segment, a display segment configured to be intra-changeable, display inserts for a neckband module or display segments, torso segments, and a neckband module with a member of a fastener to accommodate interchangeable display segments.

Abstract: A liner includes a fabric body that covers at least a hip area and an abdomen area of a wearer or the hip area and buttocks area of a wearer. The fabric body having several regions that include at least a first region and a second region. The first region and the second region each having a different modulus than another of the several regions. The first region is an abdominal region or a buttocks region. The second region is selected from the following group of regions, namely a first abdominal border region, a second abdominal border region, a buttocks region if the buttocks region is not the first region, a bottom buttocks surrounding region, a top buttocks surrounding region, a side buttocks surrounding region, a side hip region, a waist whittler region, a waist transition region, a super waist whittler region, an abdominal region if the abdominal region is not the first region and any combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention as described is an elastic hair band ponytail to be worn in any type of hat for individuals that have hair loss for many different reasons. The elastic hair band ponytail has two alternating layers of sewn in hair tracks completely around the elastic band. The one inch elastic band and hair can be many variations of color to fit the needs of the user. The elastic band that has the hair tracks sewn in will be worn under any type of hat, visor, beanie, cap, or headband.

Abstract: A hair extension anchor fastening device includes hair anchor tubes, which has a tube wall. The tube wall includes a top opening, a bottom opening, a first hole and a second hole that is opposite to the first hole. A wire passes through the holes of the hair anchor tubes whereby the hair anchor tubes can slide along the wire. Hair fixing devices are provided. The hair fixing device includes a bead thread forming a loop and a bead handle that connects both ends of the bead thread and the bead thread passes through the hair anchor tube. The device may be provided as attached to a hair weft by sewing a hair weft band through the holes of the tube wall or sewing the wire to the weft band.

Abstract: A helmet cover includes a cover configured to extend over a helmet and at least one mount attached to the cover. In one embodiment, a backing plate is coupled to the at least one mount and the cover is sandwiched between the backing plate and the at least one mount.

Abstract: A helmet includes a helmet body, and a sweat-collecting strap extending between opposed ends along an interior of the helmet body. The sweat-collecting strap has a gutter between the opposed ends thereof. Each end of the sweat-collecting strap is mounted along one of the side portions of the helmet body. The sweat-collecting strap is displaceable with respect to the helmet body to bias the gutter against a forehead of the wearer above the eyes.

Abstract: A helmet (1) comprises: an outer shell (2); an inner shell (3) lining an inner surface of the outer shell and formed from an energy absorbing material configured to protect against a radial component of an impact to the wearer's head; and a low friction sliding interface (4) between the inner shell and the outer shell configured to facilitate sliding of the inner shell relative to the outer shell in response to an impact to the wearer's head to protect against a tangential component of the impact; wherein the inner shell comprises a plurality of shell segments (30) each shell segment being configured to slide relative to the outer shell at the sliding interface and each shell segment being configured to move relative to each other shell segment.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insole including a lower layer, an upper layer and an intermediate layer arranged between the lower layer and the upper layer. The lower layer or base of the insole is a supporting layer designed to be placed, in use conditions of the insole, above a sole of an item of footwear. The upper layer is designed to be placed, in use conditions of the insole, in contact with a foot, with or without a sock, of a user. The intermediate layer includes natural feathers distributed uniformly and treated so as not to allow displacement thereof along the intermediate layer. The disclosure further relates to an upper of an item of footwear.

Abstract: A pressure sensing insole according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first electrode layer including a first conductive region; a first adhesive layer disposed on the first electrode layer and including an insulating region; an intermediate layer disposed on the first adhesive layer; a second adhesive layer disposed on the intermediate layer and including an insulating region; and a second electrode layer disposed on the second adhesive layer and including a second conductive region.

Abstract: Embodiments of a ballet pointe show may include a pre-stressed elastic band surrounding at least a portion of the periphery of the throat of the upper. The pre-stressed elastic band in some embodiments may be interposed between an outer fabric and an inner liner of the upper to conceal the band completely from external view. The elastic band may have a cross sectional shape whose aspect ratio is greater than 3:1 so that pressure exerted on the foot of a ballet dancer by the elastic band during use is kept sufficiently low to avoid discomfort yet still provide adequate securement of the throat to the foot. Some embodiments of a ballet pointe shoe may include an improved heal seam construction which is secure and inconspicuous even though devoid of an a exterior binder strip.

Abstract: A shoe that contains two zippers or two series of hook and loop strips as well as two tongues is disclosed. The zippers or two series of hook and loop strips are positioned in the location where one would typically see the eyelets from shoes located. The two tongues are present both for comfort and for aesthetics.

Abstract: A shoe outsole includes a propulsion strengthening part, corresponding to the plantar arch of a wearer, between a front end portion of a sole-corresponding part and a toe-corresponding part, thereby enabling propulsion to be strengthened. The toe-corresponding part is formed to be upwardly inclined toward the front and a heel-corresponding part is formed to be upwardly inclined toward the back such that a shock absorbing function is performed and a wearer is helped with a foot moving action, thereby enabling brisk gait and running and reduced exhaustion of physical strength of a wearer.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole system with a plurality of cushioning units, each having multiple cushioning layers configured to work together as a system to absorb a compressive load, such as a dynamic compressive load due to impact with the ground, in stages of progressive cushioning according to the relative stiffness values of the layers. Various midsole systems disclosed include isolated cushioning units, linked cushioning units, sole layers having stanchions interfacing with the midsole system, midsole systems with sole layers having keyed and unkeyed portions overlying a bladder, and midsole systems with vertically-stacked cushioning units disposed in inverted relationship to one another.

Abstract: A fluid-filled chamber is provided and includes a first barrier layer, a second barrier layer, a foam structure, and a tensile member. The second barrier layer is secured to the first barrier layer to define an interior void between the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer. The interior void contains a predetermined volume of fluid. The foam structure and the tensile member are disposed within the interior void, whereby the tensile member includes a plurality of fibers extending in a first direction between the first barrier layer and the second barrier layer.

Abstract: Described are methods for manufacturing a sole, in particular, a sole for a sports shoe, comprising providing at least one first sole element and at least one second sole element; and injecting at least one second sole element through the at least one first sole element. Also described are methods for manufacturing a shoe, in particular a sport shoe, wherein the method comprising: providing a flexible sock element and at least one sole element; injecting the at least one sole element on the flexible sock element, such that the at least one sole element comprises a stiffening element below the arch of the foot.

Abstract: The implementation improves in the best possible way the integration between the insole and a modified sock, different than those currently known. The present implementation describes an insole-sock type insert for shoes, which presents a novel configuration that consists of an insole, which has a short, medium, or modified sock attached to it, totally or partially, within the extension of the insole; a short, medium, or modified sock, partially attached to the insole, remaining loose or free in the front part where the toes go and/or part of the instep as well as the front part of the foot, and; an attachment mechanism between the insole and the short, medium, or modified sock, which allows for their attachment, where such mechanism is a seam, Velcro, adhesive, or any other type of method that has the same function.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus related to an automated footwear platform including a button assembly for controlling a footwear lacing apparatus are discussed. In an example, the button assembly can include a bushing and an actuator. The bushing can include an actuator housing surrounded by an outer flange. The actuator housing can include an exterior side and an interior side relative to the footwear platform. The actuator can include a plurality of actuator bodies disposed within the actuator housing. Each actuator body of the plurality of actuator bodies can include a switch interface adapted to interact with a switch on a lacing engine.

Abstract: A system and method for a locking mechanism that includes an ability to indicate that a fall event has occurred as well as indicate proper engagement via a signal cable coupled through a harness. The locking mechanism includes a mechanical indicator that is disposed within the locking mechanism (as opposed to far away from the locking mechanism at a remote cable attachment point) that can visually indicate that a fall event has occurred. Further, the locking mechanism includes electronic components including three magnetic actuators and corresponding electronic switches that signal change of state. Locking tabs and a leading edge of the insert respectively include the three magnetic actuators. The electronic switches, which may be magnetically activated reed switches, signal status change to an external controller and, optionally, an external computer.

Abstract: The present teachings provide for a fashion accessory, a kit comprising components of the fashion accessory, and method for constructing the fashion accessory utilizing adhesive decorations for the imaginative configuration of wearable articles. The adhesive decorations are combined to form charms, which are capable of being affixed to wearable articles. The fashion accessory includes one or more first adhesive decorations and one or more second adhesive decorations, which provide for one or more charms, which affix to wearable articles.

Abstract: A container for transporting beach supplies includes a container body, a handle and wheel assembly. The body includes a bottom wall, a pair of side walls, a front wall, and a curved rear wall defining a chamber that is open at its upper end. A top wall is removably connected with the side, front or rear walls, and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The handle is attached to the front, side or bottom walls of the body, and the wheel assembly includes at least one wheel that is connected with the body.

Abstract: A protective case for a bicycle which is an enclosed hollow rectangular cuboid including a top half; a lower half; wherein said top and lower halves releasably connect together to form the enclosed cuboid; and wherein each of said halves has: rigid outer wall sections for each surface of the cuboid so that the cuboid is fully enclosed; wherein at least the lower half has a stand attached thereto and said stand being adapted to connect to a bicycle frame of the bicycle and said case being adapted to support said bicycle when the stand is in, either: a non-extended position; and an extended position.

Abstract: A contact lens storing device (100) includes a casing (10) and a control unit (20). The casing (10) is formed with at least one accommodating space (12) for accommodating a contact lens and a contact lens care solution. The control unit (20) includes a control module (21), and a pair of electrodes (22) electrically connected to the control module (21) and disposed in the at least one accommodating space (12). The electrodes (22) and the control module (21) are operable to apply an electric current to the contact lens care solution accommodated in the at least one accommodating space (12) so as to generate an intermolecular interaction between the contact lens care solution and the contact lens. A method for storing a contact lens is also provided.

Abstract: A hair retaining device is provided. The hair retaining device includes a tubular base member which defines an interior volume. When the hair retaining device is worn the tubular base member surrounds a length of a wearer's hair. The tubular base member has a first terminal end and a second terminal end. A flexible opening on the first terminal end can be widened to allow a wearer to pass their hair therethrough. A strap is disposed outwardly from the second terminal end of the tubular member with a clip disposed on a distal end of the strap. The clip can be utilized to secure the hair retaining device to an article of the wearer's clothes. The hair retaining device can contain a wearer's hair while still allowing the wearer to move around in an unrestricted fashion.