Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring tobacco for packaging in pouches are disclosed. A system includes a hopper structured and arranged to hold a granular material in a hopper cavity. The system also includes a measuring system including a measuring cavity and a tube that is slidable in the hopper cavity between a first position unaligned with the measuring cavity and a second position over and aligned with the measuring cavity. The measuring system is configured to continuously communicate a vacuum to the measuring cavity. The measuring system is configured to move a portion of the granular material from the hopper cavity to the measuring cavity when the tube is in the first position. The measuring system is configured to move the portion of the granular material from the measuring cavity to a pouch making machine using pressurized gas that overcomes the vacuum when the tube is in the second position.

Abstract: Provided herein are bacterial strains that are capable of degrading nitrite and/or TSNAs. Also provided herein are methods of using such bacterial strains to degrade nitrite and/or TSNAs.

Abstract: A processing machine for rod-shaped articles includes a base frame including a back plate extending upward from the base frame; and a plurality of function modules each adapted to perform a manufacturing function on a rod-shaped article. Each function module includes a mounting plate adapted to removably attach the function module to the back plate as a unit, and a dedicated drive motor supported on the mounting plate and adapted to move at least a portion of the function module. The plurality of function modules includes at least one of a rod infeed module, a hopper module, a drum module, a knife module, and a gluing module. A method of configuring a modular processing machine for rod-shaped articles is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multicomponent aerosol-forming article defining a longitudinal axis, the article comprising: —a first rod-shaped component comprising a first longitudinal surface having a first and a second axially opposed ends, said first longitudinal surface being at least partially wrapped around the longitudinal axis in a first wrapping sheet; —a second rod-shaped component comprising a second longitudinal surface having a first and a second axially opposed ends, said second longitudinal surface being at least partially wrapped around the longitudinal axis in a second wrapping sheet, the first end of the second component being in direct abutment to the second end of the first component along said longitudinal axis; —wherein a portion of said second longitudinal surface at said first end of said second component is free of said second wrapping sheet; and—wherein said first wrapping sheet is wrapped for at least an overlapping length along the longitudinal axis on the second wrapping shee

Abstract: The present invention provides a package of a filter tow bale made of cellulose acetate packed with a packing material in a non-hermetic state, which can be stacked in multistage and in which tows in the same bale can be uniformly maintained. The package of the filter tow bale made of cellulose acetate is packed with the packing material in the non-hermetic state, in which the filter tow bale is tightened with the packing material in the package, the filter tow bale has a cubic shape or a rectangular parallelepiped shape with 800 to 1,400 mm in length, 800 to 1,150 mm in width, and 800 to 1,100 mm in height, and a packing initial pressure between a top surface of the filter tow bale and the packing material is 6.3 kPa or less.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette of low-temperature heating is disclosed including: a housing, having an air inlet passage and an accommodation chamber formed therein; a plurality of buttons; each button having an air conductive passage; when one of the buttons is pressed down, the air conductive passage corresponding to the button communicates the air inlet passage and the accommodation chamber, to allow exterior air to flow along the air inlet passage and the air conductive passage consecutively to the accommodation chamber.

Abstract: A storage tube for a smoking material includes a hollow tube extending along a central longitudinal axis from an open first tube end to a closed or closable second tube end. The tube has a sidewall with an inside surface and a cross-sectional dimension sized to receive a smoking material, wherein the second tube end has a lower inside end surface extending transversely to the central longitudinal axis. An upper end cap is removably attachable to the first tube end and forms an air-tight seal. A rigid protrusion extends axially into the tube from the lower inside end surface and has a protrusion body and a protrusion tip. The protrusion defines a gap between the protrusion body and the inside surface of the sidewall. Optionally, the protrusion is removable.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of forming such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a heating member that can be formed of a heating element conformed to a heater substrate configured as a truncated cone (or similar shape) having a first end of a first size and a second end of greater size. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides methods of forming an aerosol delivery device, which can include providing a shell, providing a heating member formed of a heating element conformed to a substrate, configuring the heating member as a truncated cone (or similar shape) having a first end of a first size and a second end of greater size, and inserting the heating member within the shell.

Abstract: An exemplary smoking topography circuit of an electronic aerosol smoking article, includes at least one sensor configured to measure user interaction with the smoking article, a processor, and memory. The processor is configured to detect a smoking event based an output of the at least one sensor, collect data associated with the smoking event, and arrange the data in a pattern that associates the smoking event to shifts in battery voltage. The memory is configured to store the data pattern in a structured multi-byte format.

Abstract: A disposable cartridge is disclosed for use with an electronic device for producing an aerosol for inhalation by a person. The cartridge comprises a liquid container containing a liquid which when aerosolized is intended for inhalation by a person; and a transducer that, when actuated, causes the liquid from the container to be aerosolized such that the aerosol may be inhaled by a person. In various embodiments, the liquid comprises: a liposomal carrier; a liquid mixture having an active agent entrapped by liposomes; and a liquid mixture comprising a nanodispersion. The liquid may include nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, or nanoparticles formed by an oil droplet covered by a monolayer of phosphatidylcholine. The transducer preferably comprises a mesh material with the transducer and the mesh material forming a piezo mesh disk for aerosolizing the liquid.

Abstract: There is provided a method of making rods having predetermined values of cross-sectional porosity, and a cross-sectional porosity distribution value for use as an aerosol-forming substrate in a heated aerosol-generating article, including providing a continuous sheet of aerosol-forming material having a specified width and a specified thickness; gathering the sheet transversely relative to a longitudinal axis thereof; circumscribing the gathered sheet with a wrapper to form a continuous rod; severing the rod into a plurality of discrete rods; determining values of cross-sectional porosity and cross-sectional porosity distribution for at least one of the discrete rods; and controlling one or more manufacturing parameters to ensure that the cross-sectional porosity and cross-sectional porosity distribution values of subsequent rods are within the predetermined values.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and related methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for controlling operation of a device based on a read request. For example, a method for performing an operation in response to a read request may include a first computing device receiving a request to read a value sent to the first computing device by a second computing device via a wireless communication link between the first and second computing devices. The method may further include the first computing device determining an operation corresponding to the value. The method may additionally include the first computing device performing the operation corresponding to the value in response to the request.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating rod is provided, including a gathered sheet of non-tobacco material circumscribed by a wrapper. The sheet of non-tobacco material includes a sorbent substrate such as paper, a nicotine salt, and an aerosol-former. The sheet of non-tobacco material is textured or crimped. An aerosol-generating article is also provided, including the aerosol-generating rod as a component element.

Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol generating system is provided, including a liquid storage portion including a rigid support portion having a nozzle defining an opening configured to dispense an aerosol-forming substrate and a collapsible portion, attached to the rigid support portion; and a wick disposed in the nozzle, extending across a full cross-section of the opening. An aerosol generating system is also provided, including the cartridge; and a method is provided for forming the cartridge including providing a rigid support portion with a nozzle defining an opening; attaching a collapsible portion to the rigid support portion to form a liquid storage portion; and providing a wick in the nozzle, the wick extending across a full cross-section of the opening.

Abstract: An e-vaping device includes a liquid storage portion for storing an e-liquid; a memory device storing cartomizer information; a vaporizer including a heating element, the vaporizer being in fluid communication with the liquid storage portion and configured to vaporize e-liquid stored in the liquid storage portion; a power supply configured to provide power to the vaporizer; a controller configured to control provision of power to the vaporizer based on the cartomizer information; and a switching architecture configured to selectively prevent a flow of current through the heating element, when the memory device sends data to the controller.

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; and a second compartment having a second air inlet and a second air outlet, the second compartment containing a lactic acid source, a ratio of flow area of the first air inlet to a flow area of the second air inlet being between about 3:4 and about 1:2. There is also provided an aerosol-generating system including the 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: A method for inspecting a heating member for an electronic cigarette is disclosed. The method improves positioning of the heating member with respect to the power electrodes of an electronic cigarette so as to provide a more reliable electrical connection between the heating member and power electrodes. The method includes image processing to calculate a distance between coils of the heating element.

Abstract: A vaporizer device includes various modular components. The vaporizer device includes a first subassembly. The first subassembly includes a cartridge connector that secures a vaporizer cartridge to the vaporizer device and includes at least two receptacle contacts that electrically communicate with the vaporizer cartridge. The vaporizer device includes a second subassembly. The second subassembly includes a skeleton defining a rigid tray that retains at least a power source. The vaporizer device also includes a third subassembly. The third subassembly includes a plurality of charging contacts that supply power to the power source, and an end cap that encloses an end of the vaporizer device.

Abstract: A heater assembly for an aerosol-generating system includes a glass substrate including perforations and a heater element. The heater element may be located in the glass substrate, on the glass substrate, or both in and on the glass substrate. The heater element may include a plurality of parallel strips and a plurality of transversal strips. The plurality of parallel strips and the plurality of transversal strips form a grid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments for full body garments having wide, abdominal-shaping portions stitched onto an inner shaping liner, and methods of making the same. The garments disclosed herein have wide, abdominal-shaping portions with features constructed to smooth and restrain the garment-wearer's abdominal area, back, and upper hip. The combination of the outer shell, liner, and inner third partial layer create the unique shaping garment.

Abstract: A foot positioning device is described. The device includes a strap, which can be utilized to place the foot in a desired position. The device can further include an article of footwear, such as a sock, which can assist with placement of the strap. The strap can include a first portion that is laterally offset from other portions of the strap adjacent to opposing sides of the first portion.

Abstract: A neck protection device (10) includes a ring (14) that is configured to extend around a wearer's neck and that includes a plurality of elements (12) each defining a passage (16). A tether (18) extends along the passages (16) and a tension device (38) is configured to grip the tether (18) releasably and hold it under tension. The elements (12) are free to move relative to one another, when the tether (18) is not under tension, so that the ring (14) is flexile and can be fitted around the neck, but the elements (12) are drawn into abutting relationship to form a stiff ring (14), when the tether (18) is under tension.

Abstract: An item of personal protective equipment including a face shield. The face shield includes a transparent planar plastic element that extends from below the eyes to the chin configured to have a portion shaped and sized to match the contours of a person's face. The face shield further includes a soft plastic portion that comes into contact with person's face below the eyes, and a retention mechanism, such as an elastic band or temples, affixed to the face shield allowing the face shield to be retained on the face of the person in a manner that prevents exposure to viruses/diseases while avoiding obstruction of the person's eyes.

Abstract: An adhesive soft fabric corner to increase garment comfort. The soft corners are folded fabric elements with an adhesive layer applied to secure to a garment. The soft corners covers irritating garment corners, increasing apparel comfort and lifespan. Soft Corners will introduce soft fabric that you want to have near your skin. Soft Corners will proactively protect the skin without sticking to the skin. Soft Corners can be produced in an endless variety of colors and shapes and sizes which can provide comfort in any style of clothing. Soft Corners will increase the lifespan of our clothing, reducing the waste of time, money and materials associated with clothing manufacturing and most importantly the consumer.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a fiber for artificial hair which can freely change the hairstyle at home while maintaining the wave shape of the fiber. A fiber for artificial hair having a bending rigidity maintaining ratio defined by formula (1) is 40 to 80% and a heat shrinkage ratio defined by formula (2) is 0.0 to 5.0% is provided. bending rigidity maintaining ratio (%)=100×{(bending rigidity in a state after conditioning for 24 hours at 30° C.×90% RH)/(bending rigidity in a state after conditioning for 24 hours at 23° C.×50% RH)}??(1) heat shrinkage ratio (%)=100×{(length before heat treatment)?(length after heat treatment for 5 min at 155° C.)}/(length before heat treatment)??(2).

Abstract: A method of applying an artificial eyelash extension system includes positioning a first eyelash extension unit above a wearer's natural eyelashes, positioning a second eyelash extension unit below a wearer's natural eyelashes, contacting a support strip of the first eyelash extension unit with a support strip of the second eyelash extension unit, and engaging the support strips such that the support strips are sandwiched about and retained on the natural eyelashes. The method may include attaching the support strips such that the support strips are sandwiched about and retained on the natural eyelashes. The method may include retaining the support strips such that the support strips are sandwiched about and attached to the natural eyelashes.

Abstract: Helmet padding systems and apparatuses are disclosed. A helmet padding system includes a rigid frame and a spacing pad. The rigid frame is configured to be positioned on the head of a user. The spacing pad includes a layer of elastomeric material. The spacing pad includes a central portion and a plurality of extending portions projecting outward from the central portion. The plurality of extending portions are fixed to the frame.

Abstract: A pre-tensioned article and method of making an article of footwear involving pre-tensioning a sole structure during manufacturing. In some embodiments, the sole structure may include a plurality of apertures that provide an auxetic effect. In further embodiments, the upper may also be pre-tensioned in a similar manner as the sole structure.

Abstract: Apparatus to facilitate putting on and removing footwear. The apparatus may be swivelably coupled to a chair where handles are provided to rotate an arm which is coupled to a footrest. By moving the arm, which is at seat level, the footrest is movable between a stowed position and an operative, forward position.

Abstract: Sole for footwear that includes configurations that improve the cushioning in a user's tread with respect to known soles, comprising a lower layer and a side wall, the lower layer comprising a front part, a middle part and a rear part; in at least one portion of the front or rear part of the lower layer there are at least two protrusions, each arranged and extended transversely to the longitudinal axis of the sole and each of them comprising a first segment in contact with the lower tread and a second segment; between the side ends of each protrusion and the side wall there is a first separation that allows the full bending of each protrusion, the second segment being inclined with respect to the first segment; between two adjacent protrusions there is a second separation so that the second segment rests at least partly on the adjacent protrusion.

Abstract: An impact absorbing footwear device employs opposed planar sole portions engaged by a selective resistance coupling that biases the opposed planar sole portions in a non-linear manner in response to forces exerted by the wearer against the sole portion in frictional contact with a floor surface. The planar sole portions are disposed in a footwear appliance that takes the form of an athletic shoe sole. The selective resistance coupling includes a plurality of resilient deformation members that engage the planar sole portions in an opposed circumferentially aligned manner, selectively deform in response to pressure exerted by the wearer for preventing ACL and other impact related injuries, and recover to an undeformed rest position without breakaway to allow the wearer uninterrupted usage while dampening forces that surpass an injury threshold from the resilient deformation that allows the planar sole portions to temporarily misalign.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to articles that include a tightening mechanism, such as reel-based lace tightening mechanism, configured to tighten the article by rotation of a knob. The articles can include a concealing portion that is configured to conceal or protect at least a portion of the tightening mechanism, such as the knob. The concealing portion can be configured to prevent unintentional actuation of the tightening mechanism, such as during contact sports. The concealing portion can be configured to hide the tightening mechanism from view to improve the visual appearance of the article. The concealing portion can be collapsible such that a user can press the concealing portion down to expose the knob of the tightening mechanism.

Abstract: A flexible fastener includes a plurality of arrays of studs engaged with complimentary arrays of rings. The studs of each array are connected to diagonally adjacent studs via arms adjoining the stem of the stud. Interstitial recesses defined by the arms and stems are sized and configured to engage with the heads of studs on an engaging fastener piece. In embodiments, the fastener provides high tensile strength, continuous adjustment in two directions, and improved comfort when used in a garment. In some embodiments the fastener includes features which ensure alignment between pieces.

Abstract: A method includes sensing position of a slide of a zipper using at least one sensor, communicating the position of the slide of the zipper to a computing device, and executing one or more instructions on a processor of the computing device to perform an action based on the position of the slide of the zipper.

Abstract: A synchronous opening and closing structure and a backpack including the same are provided. The synchronous opening and closing structure includes: a first opening and closing structure including a first sliding member and a first tape assembly, wherein the first sliding member is slidably disposed on the first tape assembly so that the first tape assembly is in a closed state or in an open state; a second opening and closing structure including a second sliding member and a second tape assembly, wherein the second sliding member is slidably disposed on the second tape assembly so that the second tape assembly is in the closed state or in the open state; and a connecting structure including a connector connecting the first sliding member and the second sliding member, wherein the connector moves to a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: Presented is an ergonomic wristband or a watchband for a wrist wearable device such as a smartwatch. The proposed wristband is structurally designed in a way to position the face of the wrist wearable device in a natural line of sight or convenient line of sight for a wearer. The proposed wristband when worn by the wearer would require no rotation or least rotation of the wearer's hand while viewing the face/display portion of the wrist wearable device mounted over the wristband.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are retractable umbrella frame devices comprising a base body structure at least partially surrounding a central axis structure. The central axis structure can be connected to a skeletal frame structure comprising a plurality of arms having a first end connected to the central axis structure and a second free end. The plurality of arms can be moveably connected to the central axis structure, such that the arms can be retracted into or extended from the base body structure. In some embodiments, the base body structure comprises open portions along its length. In some embodiments, the retractable umbrella frame devices further comprise one or more secondary support structures at least partially surrounding the base body structure. In some embodiments, the retractable umbrella frame devices can further comprise guide structures connected to the one or more secondary support structures and the arms of the skeletal frame structure.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator comprises an applicator head for applying a product including a cosmetic or a care product. The applicator head comprises a first applicator member and a second applicator member. The first applicator member is cylindrical in shape and has a cavity extending throughout a length of the first applicator member. The second applicator member is received within the cavity of the first applicator member. A portion of an outer surface of the first applicator member includes a first application surface having a plurality of application elements and a distal end surface of the second applicator member includes a second application surface for applying the product in onto human skin or keratinous fibers.

Abstract: There is a container that allows the movement of a cosmetic product in a holder within a sheath from a first position to a second position with the force translated from a button slider outside the sheath to underneath the product holder; the button slider engages a wave shaped channel on the sheath structure, which provides a smooth amount of resistance to maintain the product at a desired position but said amount of resistance can be easily overcome by the user.

Abstract: A cosmetic container, including a tubular housing, an inner sleeve disposed in the tubular housing, and an elastic mechanism. The inner sleeve includes a first part, a second part, and a partition between the first part and the second part. The first part and the second part are disposed on the partition. The elastic mechanism is disposed between the first part of the inner sleeve and the inner wall of the tubular housing. The first part of the inner sleeve is a hollow structure and includes a limit column, an elastic column, and an axial gap between the limit column and the elastic column. The second part of the inner sleeve includes a tube adapting to accommodate cosmetics. The elastic column includes an outer surface facing the elastic mechanism, and the outer surface of the elastic column is provided with a first stopping point.

Abstract: A baked powder pencil includes a housing having a base portion with a hollow interior and an opening that opens into the hollow interior. A stick or pellet of baked powder cosmetic material is disposed at least partially within the hollow interior of the base portion. The stick or pellet of baked powder cosmetic material has an end portion that is arranged to extend through the opening of the base portion. The stick or pellet of baked powder cosmetic material is formed into a pre-defined three-dimensional shape and is configured to maintain its three-dimensional shape. The three-dimensional shape of the stick or pellet may have a head section with multiple, generally planar surfaces extending in multiple respectively different planes, or a head section with a semi-spherical or semi-spheroid shape.

Abstract: A backpack that uses magnetic forces to alter the load distribution on a user in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a backpack for changing load distribution on a user comprising: an outer portion comprising; a compartment to hold an inner portion; an opening; the inner portion comprising; a compartment configured for a load; an opening; a first plurality of magnets on the outer portion, wherein the first plurality of magnets is: oriented such that a consistent magnetic pole of each magnet points towards the compartment; a second plurality of magnets on the inner portion, wherein the second plurality of magnets is; oriented such that a consistent magnetic pole of each magnet points towards the compartment; wherein the first plurality of magnets is oriented such that a magnetic field of the first plurality of magnets exerts a repulsive force on the second plurality of magnets.

Abstract: A 3 dimensional shape retaining light weight pouch and method for making the same, for mounting on a carrier such as a garment such as, but not limited to, a vest, belt, cummerbund, pack, or the like, and more particularly, that utilizes standing portions of stiffened fused together edges of laminated or composite panels of the pouch to hold the pouch in a predetermined 3 dimensional shape. The pouch is durable and wear resistant, allows easy insertion and removal of articles, accessories, and objects to be held and/or carried thereby, and is simple and easy to manufacture, while being configurable to be compatible with some known systems mounting systems such as MOLLE PALS and the like.

Abstract: A paint brush and method of making the same is disclosed. The paint brush includes a velutinous painting portion having a body including a cavity and an opening, an insert disposed within the body, a handle coaxial with the body, and a ferrule connecting the body to the handle to seal the insert within the body. The body includes an interior face having a rigid surface and an exterior face having velutinous members. The velutinous members include animal fur, synthetic filaments, and/or natural fibers. The method includes sewing fabric having a velutinous surface into a pocket having a cavity, positioning the pocket so the velutinous surface faces an exterior of the pocket, inserting a semi-rigid foam insert into the cavity to form a velutinous painting portion, and connecting the velutinous painting portion to a paint brush handle with a ferrule to form a paint brush having a velutinous painting portion.

Abstract: A one-piece applicator device for applying a fluid or pasty product to keratin fibres includes a core that extends along a longitudinal axis XX and at least one flexible stem that is embedded at at least a first and a second point along the longitudinal core, the stem extending substantially along the longitudinal axis XX, spikes being provided on the core and/or on the at least one stem. The core is provided with at least one through-opening and the at least one flexible stem extends substantially in a radial plane and has at least a first and a second curve along its length, such that the stem crosses the at least one opening without contact in order to ensure mobility in a radial plane of the device.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to oral care mouthpieces and methods of forming oral care mouthpieces. A disclosed oral care mouthpiece includes a base shaped to a dental arch. The base elastically deforms in response to pressure variations in the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece also includes a set of one or more supports attached to the base and placed to allow the base to elastically deform in response to the pressure variations in the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece also includes a set of oral care elements attached to the set of one or more supports and placed to transmit pressure to the dental arch when the base elastically deforms in response to the pressure variations in the mouthpiece.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing brush for applying a fluid to hair includes a plurality of bristles that is coupled to and extends from a housing. The bristles are tubular and are in fluidic communication with an interior space defined by the housing. Each of a plurality of holes is positioned in a respective bristle. A handle extends from a first end of the housing. A channel extends through the handle to the housing. A pump is positioned in the channel proximate to the housing and is in fluidic communication with the interior space. A reservoir is selectively insertable into the channel so that a nozzle of the reservoir sealably couples to an inlet of the pump. The pump is configured to selectively pump a fluid that is positioned in the reservoir through the interior space and the bristles to exit through the holes to apply the fluid to the hair.

Abstract: An oral care implement and a method of forming the same. In one aspect, the invention can be an oral care implement having a handle and a head. The head has a basin cavity formed therein which has an open top end. An aperture is formed into the basin cavity that forms a passageway to an outer surface of the head. An applicator is positioned within the basin cavity so that a portion of the applicator protrudes through the aperture. The oral care implement also includes a head plate with a plurality of tooth cleaning elements mounted thereon. The head plate is coupled to the head and encloses the open top end of the basin cavity.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods of cleaning and drying applicator tools, such as brushes, cosmetic applicators, or cosmetic tools, are disclosed. An applicator tool cleaning apparatus according to various embodiments includes an applicator tool holder configured to hold multiple applicators of various sizes with the applicator heads facing down. The applicator tool cleaning apparatus further comprises a cleaning chamber that can dispense liquid to saturate the applicator heads and contact the applicator heads with a textured surface to dislodge collected materials on the applicator heads. Additionally, the applicator tool cleaning apparatus may comprise a drying chamber where drying mechanisms blow air or dissipate heat at the applicator heads until dried. The applicator tool holder may be moved vertically between the cleaning chamber and the drying chamber via a motor and drive mechanism of the applicator tool cleaning apparatus.

Abstract: A drawer guide for guiding a drawer which is extendable out of a carcass in an extension direction is provided with a guidance unit configured as a vertical guidance unit and a guidance unit configured as a lateral guidance unit. The two guidance units each comprise a carcass-side guidance rail and a drawer-side guidance unit mounted on rolling bodies. The two guidance units are coupled to each other by a coupling device.