Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes an aerosol generator and a mouth end insert. The mouth end insert includes a mechanical aerosol converter surface having the capacity to improve characteristics of aerosol produced by the aerosol generator, including sensory attributes.

Abstract: Disclosed are an aerosol generating article and an aerosol generating device, wherein the aerosol generating article includes a tobacco rod and a cooling segment configured to cool aerosols generated from the tobacco rod through a tobacco composition.

Abstract: A vaporizer includes: a liquid storage for storing liquid composition; an upper cap portion coupled with the liquid storage and having a cavity for introducing the liquid composition of the liquid storage; a lower cap portion coupled with the upper cap portion to form an aerosol-generating space; a liquid delivery element positioned in the aerosol-generating space between the upper cap portion and the lower cap portion, and configured to absorb the liquid composition transferred from the liquid storage; a sealing portion having a coupling recess supporting at least one of end portions of the liquid delivery element, positioned between the upper cap portion and the lower cap portion, connected to the cavity, and configured to deliver the liquid composition from the liquid storage to the at least one of the end portions of the liquid delivery element; a heating element configured to heat the liquid delivery element to generate aerosol; and a leg portion extending from the upper cap portion to the lower cap port

Abstract: A system and method for automatically receiving, sorting, filling and sealing containers is disclosed. The containers may include cartridges that may be filled with a desired substance such as distilled cannabinoids and such. The filled and sealed cartridges may then be used for specific purposes such as for use in vape pens and the like.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. In various implementations, the aerosol delivery devices comprise a control device that includes a battery, a control component, and an outer housing that defines receiving chamber, and a cartridge that includes a mouthpiece portion, a tank that contains a liquid composition, and a heater configured to heat the liquid composition. The cartridge and the control device each include at least one connector configured to provide a magnetic and an electrical connection between the cartridge and the control device such that the cartridge can be removably and operatively received into the cartridge receiving chamber of the control body, wherein the at least one connector of the cartridge is located on the mouthpiece portion.

Abstract: A heat diffuser for use with an electrically-operated aerosol-generating device is configured to be removably coupled to the aerosol-generating device. The heat diffuser includes a non-combustible porous body for absorbing heat from an electric heating element. The porous body is thermally conductive such that, in use, air drawn through the porous body is heated by the heat absorbed by the porous body. Example embodiments also provide a heated aerosol-generating article and an aerosol-generating system, both comprising the heat diffuser.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler includes: a power supply capable of supplying power to a load capable of generating aerosol from an aerosol source; and a housing accommodating the power supply, in which the housing accommodates at least one power reception coil capable of receiving the power in a wireless manner in both a case where the housing is placed horizontally and a case where the housing is placed vertically.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of portable vaporizers and methods to control temperature and operation of same. A printed circuit board in signal communications with at least one temperature sensor controls the power flow to a resistance heater to select the temperature produced by heating elements in the furnace. A rechargeable battery power supply is mounted in a body to supply power the heating element via an application or via direct interface the user communicates with the control system.

Abstract: Provided is a device including: a battery configured to supply power; a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating material by receiving power from the battery; a sensor; at least one output unit; and a controller, wherein the controller detects a user's puff by using the sensor and controls at least one output unit based on puff characteristic data based on a result of the detection.

Abstract: A frequency tracking method for an ultrasonic electronic cigarette is provided. The method includes enabling start of working of an ultrasonic atomizer and selecting an oscillation frequency range of the ultrasonic atomizer as a frequency scan range according to the natural frequency characteristics of the ultrasonic atomizer. The method further includes selecting N frequency points within the frequency scan range and controlling the ultrasonic atomizer to work at the N frequency points. The method further includes finding out a maximum current value Imax and a minimum current value Imin of the ultrasonic atomizer when working at the N frequency points, and finding out a working frequency fimax corresponding to the maximum current value Imax. The method further includes controlling the ultrasonic atomizer to work at a frequency ftracking=fimax+?f; and detecting the working current I of the ultrasonic atomizer.

Abstract: An electrically heated smoking system for receiving an aerosol-forming substrate. includes at least one heating element for heating the substrate to form an aerosol, a power supply for supplying power to the heating element, electrical hardware connected to the power supply and the heating element, and an interface for establishing a communications link with a host. The communications link may be a USB link and the host may be a personal computer.

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: A smoking substitute device. The device comprising: a battery; and a connector, usable to connect a consumable to the battery. Wherein the connector includes one or more electrical connectors, for connecting a heater in the consumable to the battery, and one or more physical connectors configured to releasably retain the consumable. The connector further comprises a flexible seal, disposed between the battery and the consumable when the consumable is retained by the connector.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler includes: a power supply capable of supplying power to a load capable of generating aerosol from an aerosol source; and a charger capable of controlling charging of the power supply, in which the power supply unit further includes: a power reception coil capable of receiving the power in a wireless manner, a converter configured to convert AC power into DC power, an AC conductive wire connecting the power reception coil and the converter, and a DC conductive wire connecting the converter and the charger and having a length equal to or greater than a length of the AC conductive wire.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler includes: a power supply capable of supplying power to a load capable of generating aerosol from an aerosol source; and a connector serving as a physical and electrical contact with an external power supply, in which the power supply unit for the aerosol inhaler further includes: a power reception coil capable of receiving the power in a wireless manner.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler includes: a power supply configured to store power to generate aerosol from an aerosol source; and a charger capable of controlling charging of the power supply, the power supply unit for the aerosol inhaler further includes: a power reception coil capable of receiving the power in a wireless manner; and an inverter connected between the power reception coil and the charger.

Abstract: A control body is coupled or coupleable with a cartridge to form an aerosol delivery device, with the cartridge being equipped with a heating element. The control body includes a power source and a microprocessor. The power source is connected to an electrical load that includes the heater when the control body is coupled with the cartridge, and includes a supercapacitor configured to provide power to the electrical load. The microprocessor is configured to operate in an active mode in which the control body is coupled with the cartridge. In the active mode, the microprocessor is configured to direct power from the supercapacitor to the heating element to activate and vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a system for charging an aerosol generation device, the system including: an aerosol generation device including a heater for generating heat by resistance when a current is applied to the heater, a power storage unit for supplying electric power to the heater, and a controller for controlling the heater; and an external power supply device including a case, a charger receiving unit mounted rotatably on the case and configured to receive the aerosol generation device in a detachable and attachable manner, an auxiliary power storage device for storing electric power to be delivered to the aerosol generation device, and an auxiliary power supplying device for controlling the auxiliary power storage device to supply the electric power to the aerosol generation device, wherein the aerosol generation device is driven in one mode from among a charging mode, a cleaning mode, a preheating mode, and a smoking mode, according to where the aerosol generation dev

Abstract: The present invention is a shirt having an ultraviolet (“UV”) protection collar. The UV protection collar of the shirt covers the majority of the back of the neck to protect it from harmful UV radiation and cool the back of the neck. The UV protection collar includes a collar is attached to a collar band, which is attached to the shirt. The collar is tallest at the center to cover the majority of the back of the neck and tapers towards the edges. The shirt and the UV protection collar is constructed of fabric having at least UPF 50+ rating, four-way stretch capabilities, and moisture wicking properties. The UV protection collar is made up of multiple layers of the fabric to enhance its UV protection and cooling properties.

Abstract: Underpants (10) having two leg openings (2, 3), which (2, 3) are separated from each other by an underpants web (4) of the underpants (10). The underpants are intended to reduce or eliminate urinary incontinence while a user is wearing the underpants (10) and that for this purpose the underpants (10) have, in the region of the underpants web (4), a pressure body (6) intended to apply pressure to the user in the perineal area.

Abstract: A foot cover including a stretchable lattice configured to be worn over a foot of a user. The stretchable lattice being fitted to a shape of a human foot. The stretchable lattice is an elastomer. The stretchable lattice defines a first plurality of openings and a second plurality of openings. The foot cover includes a first end of the stretchable lattice enclosing toes of the foot of the user. The foot cover includes a second end of the stretchable lattice defining an opening for receiving the foot of the user, wherein first end includes the first plurality of openings that are smaller than the second plurality of openings associated with a body of the stretchable lattice.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a garment in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the garment comprises a front panel, a rear panel, and a fastener. Further, the rear panel is attached to the front panel along a periphery of the rear panel in at least a part forming a torso portion and two leg portions of the garment. Further, a lower torso portion of the torso portion and an upper leg portion of each leg portion of the two leg portions forms a crotch portion. Further, the crotch portion comprises a slit. Further, the slit is configured to provide access to at least the part of the torso and the leg through the slit. Further, the fastener is disposed on the crotch portion. Further, a second fastener element of the fastener and a first fastener element of the fastener is configured to be detachably fastened for openably closing the slit.

Abstract: A temperature controlled garment assembly for heating or cooling a user with moving air includes a jacket that is wearable on a user. A plurality of conduits is integrated into the jacket and each of the conduits is perforated for passing air outwardly therefrom. A housing is integrated into the jacket and a blower is positioned in the housing. The blower blows air into the plurality of conduits when the blower is turned on to blow air onto the user when the user wears the jacket. A heater is positioned in the housing to warm the user when the user wears the jacket and when the heater is turned on. A cooler is positioned in the housing to cool the user when the user wears the jacket and when the cooler is turned on.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an apparel item having an integrated lighting system and method of forming the apparel item having the integrated lighting system. The integrated lighting system comprises a power supply unit affixed to the apparel item, one or more light arrays having visible light sources affixed to the apparel item, and one or more conductive traces affixed to the apparel item, where the conductive traces extend from the power supply unit to the light arrays and electrically couple the two such that the light arrays are powered when the power supply unit is operating.

Abstract: Provided is a protective garment that ensures facilitated doffing. A protective garment 10 according to one embodiment includes an upper part 12 of the garment, a lower part 14 of the garment, and an open/close portion 24. The upper part 12 of the garment includes a body portion 16, a pair of sleeve portions 18a, 18b, and a hood portion 20. The lower part 14 of the garment is connected to the upper part of garment. The open/close portion 24 is formed in a front body portion 16a of the body portion for donning and doffing the protective garment. A stretchable portion 32 is formed in a boundary between a back body portion of the body portion and the hood portion.

Abstract: A garment for use by a dialysis patient is presented. The garment includes a right sleeve, a left sleeve and a plurality of zipper systems. The zipper systems are configured to provide access to a predetermined site of the arm of a dialysis patient. The garment is structured and arranged as a hooded top sweatshirt. The garment is useful to provide comfort and warmth for a dialysis before, during, and after a dialysis treatment session.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a glove which, while having a cuff, can be easily donned and removed using just one hand.

Abstract: Elastomeric articles, such as gloves, made from more than one layer, are provided. The gloves can include a first (grip side) layer in which a first colorant is compounded or integrated and a second (donning side) layer in which a second colorant is compounded or integrated. Alternatively, the gloves can include a translucent first layer and a second layer in which a colorant is compounded or integrated. Either arrangement can enable a breach of the first layer to be more easily detected, either due to the high level of contrast between the first layer and the second when a first colorant and a second colorant are utilized, or due to the translucence of the first layer as compared to the donning side layer, where the intensity of the second layer is increased upon a breach of the translucent first layer.

Abstract: A towel and mitt combination having a towel and a mitt is disclosed. In one configuration, the towel and mitt combination includes a towel that includes a front fastener. The towel and mitt combination also includes a mitt that includes a mitt fastener. The mitt fastener is configured to be releasably secured to the front fastener. The mitt is configured to be operatively and removably connected to the towel via the mitt fastener and the front fastener, when the mitt fastener is releasably secured to the front fastener. In another configuration, the towel includes a tab which includes the front fastener. These and other embodiments foster a coherent towel and mitt combination that enables a user to fasten a mitt to a towel with great convenience and ease.

Abstract: A thermoelectric cooler (TEC) headband operable to fit around a user's head. The TEC headband includes a pair of TEC devices spaced apart a predetermined distance. The predetermined distance is sized to position the TEC devices on either side of a forehead of the user. Each TEC device includes a cooling plate and a heating plate. The TEC devices are operable, via a Peltier effect, to conduct heat from the cooling plate to the heating plate when a current is conducted therethrough. A pair of heat sinks are positioned in thermal contact with the heating plate of each TEC device. Each heat sink is operable to conduct heat away from its associated heating plate. A housing is operable to contain the pair of TEC devices and pair of heat sinks. The TEC headband is operable to cool the user's forehead when placed thereon.

Abstract: The present invention provides an attachable pocket for stretchable pants comprising: a container defining an interior volume by a front wall and a back wall and having an opening; an electromagnetic fields (EMF) protection member attached to the back wall, and an attachable member attached to the back wall. Also, the present invention provides a garment with stretchable pants and a detachable pocket, the garment comprising: stretchable pants having a different shape according to a wearer; and a detachable pocket made of non-stretchable material and providing defined interior volume, the detachable pocket comprising: a container comprising of a front wall and a back wall; an electromagnetic fields (EMF) protection member attached to the back wall, and an attachable member attached to the back wall.

Abstract: A protective pad is described for protecting clothing from inadvertent spills. The protective pad includes a liquid absorbent layer, a liquid impermeable layer, and an adhesive coating. The liquid impermeable layer overlies the liquid absorbent layer, while the adhesive coating covers at least a portion of the liquid impermeable layer. The adhesive coating allows the protective pad to be conveniently adhered to a user's clothing. Subsequently, if exposed to a liquid spill, the liquid absorbent layer cooperates with the liquid impermeable layer to absorb and contain the spill so that the underlying clothing remains untouched and undamaged.

Abstract: A prosthetic torso assembly includes a support structure at least partially in a shape of a human torso, where the support structure is formed by a lattice network of rigid material, and a synthetic skin disposed over the support structure and connected to the support structure. The synthetic skin has a thickness, includes silicone or ballistic gel, and is configured to imitate a human torso.

Abstract: An hooded sun shield is disclosed. The hooded sun shield includes a head piece including an opening, side vents and a plurality of fasteners, and a mask piece attachably coupled to the head piece via the plurality of fasteners over the opening, including a first layer and a second layer formed over the first layer, wherein the first layer and second layer form a horizontal vent in the mask piece. The dimensions of mask piece are greater than the dimensions of the opening of the hood piece, which creates vertical slits, facilitating the flow of breath and the movement of air through mask piece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a helmet mounting assembly for enhanced night vision goggles, and more particularly to a flip-up helmet mount (2) designed to allow for automatic shutoff of an attached ENVG (8) when stowed, and automatic activation of an ENVG when returned to the in-use position. An automatic shutdown assembly including a magnet module (26) and a magnetically-responsive sensor (36) wherein the magnet module comprising a magnet (28) that emits the necessary magnetic field (34) which influences the magnetically-responsive sensor when in the stowed position in order to turn the ENVG off.

Abstract: A helmet for work or sports, including a structure having a substantially convex outer surface and a substantially concave inner surface; a protective body of polystyrene, having a first portion engageable to the inner surface and a second portion having a concavity for receiving the head of a user. The protective body includes: a base element made up of a first material for shock and/or impacts absorption having a predetermined first density value, the base element having a concave surface defining the concavity and a housing cavity facing away with respect to the concave surface; a protective insert made of a second material for shock and/or impact absorption having a second predetermined different density value, preferably lower, than the first density value of the first material, the protective insert being at least partially insertable in the housing cavity.

Abstract: A helmet for work or sports including a structure having a substantially convex outer surface and a substantially concave inner surface; a protective body having a first portion engageable to the inner surface and a second portion having at least one concavity adapted to receive in engagement the head of a user. The helmet includes a coupling mechanism operatively interposed between the structure and the protective body to ensure a removable engagement of the latter to the structure. The coupling mechanism includes a coupling seat; a coupling element engaging the coupling seat so that the protective body can be positioned according to at least two different positions with respect to the structure of the helmet.

Abstract: A facemask for a helmet has a lower facemask section with a plurality of guard bars extending across and down the facemask section. A plurality of frame members has internal slotting, each of the frame members being attached to more than one of the plurality of guard bars extending across and down the lower facemask section. A transparent shield is located within the internal slotting of each of the frame members and the shields are fixedly secured within the slotting. The shields provide protection from outside impact to the lower part of the face of a wearer.

Abstract: An improved air supply device that is removably securable within a welding hood or similar helmet structure. The air supply device provides two thin sheets of smooth, directed air within the hood. One sheet is directed toward a lens to provide a barrier to humidity. The other sheet of air is provided back toward a user's face to provide a barrier to external fumes and to cool the user. The air supply device is designed to smooth turbulent air flow through multiple structures so supply laminar sheets of air flow within the welding hood to recreate a natural environment for the user.

Abstract: Footwear comprising a sole portion; an upper portion secured to the sole portion; and a top portion secured to the upper portion through the use of a magnet included with the top portion and a magnet included with the upper portion.

Abstract: A pair of appliances worn over a pair of shoes for exercising. Each of the appliances comprises a pocket of material having an outside surface configured to slide on a floor surface. An elastic band is coupled to an edge of the pocket that defines the pocket's interior space. First and second ends of an elastic strap are coupled to left and right sides, respectively, of the elastic band. The band is configured to be stretched open and slipped over the front portion of the shoe. The pocket is configured receive the front portion of the shoe when the elastic band is slipped on. The strap is configured to be stretched around the back of the shoe. When the elastic band and strap are released, the appliance is held onto the shoe by the contracting force of the elastic band and elastic strap.

Abstract: An outsole for an article of footwear includes a main body having a plurality of modules arranged in series from a first end to a second end, adjacent ones of the modules detachably connected to each other along one of a plurality of seams extending from a first side of the main body to a second side of the main body. The outsole further including at least one insert embedded in each of the modules and configured for selectively attaching a traction element to the outsole.

Abstract: An article of footwear is provided having an elevated plate structure incorporated in the sole structure and optionally including a fluid-filled chamber. The elevated plate structure can include an upper plate and a plurality of legs extending downward toward the outsole. End portions of the legs can engage an upper region of the outsole. The elevated plate structure can form a cage region that can optionally include a fluid-filled chamber substantially disposed therein. The elevated plate structure can further include a lower plate disposed at an upper region of the outsole, which can form a lower portion of the cage region. Portions of the legs can be integrated with impact-attenuating members in the heel region in various configurations and can provide features for the impact-attenuating members, such as support, impact-attenuation and adjustable impact-attenuation features.

Abstract: A protective headgear device, or helmet, protects against head injuries such as concussions and CTE by imposing a network of constant force members (CFMs) between an outer impact shell and an inner fitted capsule engaging the skull/head surface. CFMs exhibit a force absorbing behavior that differs from conventional linear spring behavior that impose a counterforce proportional to the displaced distance. CFMs occupy a compact void between the outer impact shell and the inner fitted capsule by component miniaturization and tethers that redirect forces within the void. An absence of conventional foam and straps increases accommodation for the CFMs and connection tethers/attachments. The CFMs exhibit a substantially constant force that avoids a sharp impactful response associated with head injuries.

Abstract: The present invention is referred to as a Lego-style system for football or other athletic sports footwear. The Lego style system may join, snap, combine, and connect to form limitless options based on individual footing profiles. The tracking system may snap to the railing tracts molded underneath the athletic shoe that they utilize.

Abstract: Foot support components for footwear include a sole member made from one or more parts and including a base surface. A plurality of medial side primary traction elements (e.g., soccer cleats) and a plurality of lateral side primary traction elements (e.g., soccer cleats) extend in a direction away from the base surface. A central space is defined between interior extents (e.g., interior-most surfaces) of the plurality of medial and lateral side primary traction elements, and this central space may be free of primary traction elements (e.g., free of cleats). A projection field comprising a plurality of projections is located at least partially in the central space. These projections can readily bend under the weight of the user and help provide better “feel” for a ball, e.g., by transmitting force from the ball to the wearer's foot and providing audible feedback when contacting the ball.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an article of footwear having a sole structure effective to increase traction on a support surface. The article of footwear includes a sole structure comprising a first sole structure and a second sole structure. The article of footwear includes a forefoot region, midfoot region, and hindfoot region. The first sole structure is disposed in the forefoot and hindfoot regions. The second sole structure is disposed in the midfoot region. An extension of the second sole structure that extends through the forefoot region is substantially covered by the first sole structure. A plurality of lugs extend downwardly from the bottom surface of the first sole structure. At least one lug extends downwardly from the extension of the second sole structure through the first sole structure. The first sole structure and the second sole structure have different durometers.

Abstract: The waterproof/breathable moisture transfer liner for alpine, snowboard and hiking includes an inner liner selected from technically advanced fabrics which are carefully selected. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material and insulated nonwoven layers, breathable membranes, a supportive mesh included in a moldable foam, or moldable a spacer material and an outer shell fabric. The applicability of the liner to alpine boots, snowboard boots, cross country boots, hiking boots, protective gear, helmets, bouldering shoes, paddling apparel and gear along with appropriate variations for each application are disclosed.

Abstract: A sports shoe includes a bottom sole and an upper vamp attached to the bottom sole. The bottom sole is provided with a compressible and stretchable air cushion. The upper vamp is provided with at least one airbag configured for covering and abutting against the foot. An air-charging valve is provided between the air cushion and the airbag. An air-intaking valve is provided between the air cushion and the external environment. An air-discharging duct is provided between the airbag and the external environment. The air-discharging duct is provided with an air-discharging valve. When the sports shoe is taken on the foot, the air cushion is used to inflate the airbag of the upper vamp automatically. After being inflated, the airbag surrounds the foot to cause the upper vamp of the shoe to fit well with the foot, to improve wearing comfort of the shoe.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure. The article of footwear further includes a first member that extends away from the sole structure. The first member at least partially defines a medial side and a lateral side of the article of footwear. Moreover, the second member has a body, a first support arm, and a second support arm. The body is attached to the first member such that the first member and the body cooperate to define a void that is configured to receive a foot. The body is also attached to the sole structure. The first support arm is attached to the first member on the medial side, and the second support arm is attached to the first member on the lateral side.