Abstract: The disclosure provides pouched products configured for oral use, including a material within a porous pouch, where the porous pouch has four sides of small dimension, where the porous pouch has four sides of large dimension, and/or wherein the porous pouch has a shape other than square or rectangular, e.g., a rounded shape. The disclosure further provides methods of providing a modified mouthfeel with respect to conventional pouched products by providing pouched product in such sizes and/or shapes.

Abstract: A pouched product adapted for release of a water-soluble component therefrom is provided herein. The pouched product can include an outer water-permeable pouch defining a cavity containing a composition that includes a water-soluble component capable of being released through the water-permeable pouch and has a surface area, wherein the outer water-permeable pouch can include a nonwoven web including fibers, wherein at least a portion of the fibers are selected from the group consisting of polyester fibers in an amount of 20% or greater based on the total weight of the fibers, tobacco-derived viscose, sisal fibers, corn silk fibers, long wood fibers, MCC fibers, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: An herbal pouch usable in dry-herbal vaporizers and other natural herbal inhalers is presented, the pouch comprising a smoking-safe material capable of surviving the heating environment of a vaporizer device without breaking down or affecting the vaporization process of any smoke-able product contained within and including one or more lateral seals at one or both longitudinal ends of the pouch arranged to create a handle portion for gripping and manipulating the pouch, as well as a kit containing one or more pouches along with a loading tool for loading smoke-able product into the pouch for consumption.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flavor delivery device and a cartridge that includes such flavor delivery device. The flavor delivery device includes a flavor substrate that can be formed of a porous material, and further including flavor material included within the flavor substrate. The flavor substrate is surrounded by an outer sleeve which is impermeable to the flavor material. The flavor delivery device may be positioned within a cartridge of an aerosol delivery device where the flavor delivery device is located downstream from a reservoir containing an aerosol precursor composition relative to the mouthend of the cartridge.

Abstract: A cartridge is disclosed. The cartridge includes an inner tube extending longitudinally, wherein the inner tube defines a channel with a top end and a bottom end, including a liquid substance. The cartridge includes a heat producing component on the bottom end, configured to disperse heat received from a heating element of an inhalation device, wherein the heating element is configured to heat a pre-vapor formulation of the liquid substance to form a vapor. The cartridge includes a vapor release component of the bottom end, configured to release a vapor upon being heated by the heat producing component. The cartridge includes an outer casing configured to house the inner tube. The outer casing includes a hexagon shaped mouthpiece, on a first end, configured with six air flow inlets. The outer casing includes a hexagon shaped casing connected to a second end, wherein the hexagon shaped casing is configured with at least six release holes.

Abstract: A shisha cartridge comprises a body defining a cavity. An aerosol-forming substrate is disposed in the cavity. The cartridge also comprises a heatable surface area. The ratio of the heatable surface area of the cartridge to the volume of the cavity is in a range from about 1 cm?1 to about 4 cm?1. The maximum inner width of the cavity may be 4 cm. The height of the cavity may be 3 cm or greater.

Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system is provided, the cartridge containing a nicotine source including a liquid nicotine formulation, the liquid nicotine formulation including glycerine in an amount of at least 10 percent by weight and nicotine, in which a ratio by weight of nicotine to glycerine in the liquid nicotine formulation is between about 3:2 and about 9:1. An aerosol-generating system is also provided, including: the cartridge; and an aerosol-generating device including a housing defining a device cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the cartridge, and a heating element configured to heat the cartridge.

Abstract: It is provided an electronic smoking device (10) which comprises a liquid reservoir (34), a battery (18) and a heating element (28) adapted to atomize liquid of the liquid reservoir (34). The heating element (28) has a modified surface (50) that comprises a plurality of structures (51) adapted to provide a capillary force on liquid of the liquid reservoir (34) when applied onto the heating element (28).

Abstract: An aerosol generating system includes an aerosol generating device including an induction coil that performs a heating operation for heating a susceptor arranged in a cigarette insertion portion and a charging operation for receiving electric power from the outside to charge a power supply, and a charging device including a transmission coil that transmits electric power to the induction coil.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for determining a characteristic of an aerosol generating material of an aerosol generating device are disclosed. The aerosol generating device comprises a heater for heating of the aerosol generating material in use. The apparatus is arranged to monitor a first property of the heating of the aerosol generating material, thereby to determine a heating profile of the aerosol generating material; analyse the heating profile to identify a feature of the heating profile corresponding to a heating of one or more constituents of the aerosol generating material; and determine, based on the identified one or more features, the characteristic of the aerosol generating material.

Abstract: A vaporization device comprises a body, a plurality of illuminating indicators disposed within or on the body and visible from outside the body, and control circuitry disposed within the body. The control circuitry operatively connects one or more of the plurality of illuminating indicators with a power source disposed within the body to illuminate the one or more of the plurality of illuminating indicators in a sequence in response to a predetermined event.

Abstract: Provided is a suction component generator comprising: a first suction component source for generating a first suction component; a second suction component source for generating a second suction component; a second electrical load that adjusts the amount of the second suction component that is generated from the second suction component source; and a control unit. The control unit is configured so as to control electric power that is supplied to the second electrical load on the basis of the value related to the amount of first suction components that are generated from the first suction component source.

Abstract: A vape cleaning device for easily and thoroughly cleaning vape coils for reuse and avoiding the need for frequent replacement. The device has a base enclosing a fan oriented to direct air upwardly, a heat block suspended above the fan, a heating element coupled to the heat block, and a shield coupled to the base and having a central opening. A cup is removably positioned in the central opening of the shield and in contact with the heat block to be heated thereby. A vape coil holder may removably suspended in the cup that the vape coil is submerged in a cleaning fluid in the cup. After the cup has been warmed to a predetermined temperature for a cleaning cycle, the cup may be removed and the vape coil holder suspended from the shield. The fan may then be operated for a predetermined time period for a drying cycle.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette has an electrical heater for heating an aerosol forming substrate to generate an inhalable aerosol. Control circuitry is provided to control the supply of electrical power to the electrical heater. A first battery has a first operating voltage, when fully charged, which is above a first threshold, and the first battery supplies electrical power to the control circuitry when in use. A second battery has a second operating voltage, when fully charged, which is below the first threshold, and the second battery supplies electrical power to the electrical heater, when in use.

Abstract: A shirt collar support system is provided. The shirt collar support system embodies an arcuate U-shaped device with malleable functionality for retaining manually selected shapes so as to conform to a desired collar shape. Additionally, the arcuate device provides integrated magnets at or near the distal ends of the U-shape. The magnets enable pivotably engaging and thus selectively positioned ferromagnetic collar stays for firmly holding a shirt collar in place.

Abstract: A configurable bra provides additional support and comfort to accommodate a wide variation in breast shapes and weights. The variations can arise from factors such as: (i) asymmetry; (ii) mastectomy; (iii) period changes; (iv) maternity changes; (v) breast feeding; and (vi) orthopedic inputs (e.g., weight distribution, center of gravity change, volume shift, etc.). In one or more embodiments, adjustments for circumference and amount of vertical lifting of the breasts is provided to handle different women or changes that occur for the same woman.

Abstract: An athletic bra includes a support panel shaped to include first and second cups. Grooves are formed into the panel to provide areas of increase flexure and/or stretch. A textile layer can be secured to the support panel.

Abstract: A travel garment that provides a sanitary protection through covering a wearer's entire upper torso and a significant portion of their lower torso, while providing integrated mittens with touchscreen material so that the wear can engage their mobile device or any other touch-screen computer display encountered during their travel yet minimize expose to dirt and germs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus that provides therapeutic effects and a source of hydration. The apparatus includes a garment that has one or more compartments for storing a therapeutic element. The therapeutic element may include one or more herbs, essential oils, and combinations thereof. The apparatus also includes a portable drinking apparatus attached to the garment. The portable drinking apparatus includes a pouch having a liquid reservoir inserted therein and a drinking tube having a first end in fluid communication with the liquid reservoir and a second end having a mouth operated valve. Methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: A garment with selective compression may include multiple regions associated with different parts of a user's body, such as the arms, chest, midsection, buttocks, and legs. Each region of the garment may have a different level of compression. Higher levels of compression may provide support and alter the shape of the associated body part, while lower levels of compression may provide a smooth appearance without altering shape. By having selective compression levels for each region, the garment can smooth or shape different parts of the user's body in order to achieve a user's desired appearance, in addition to selectively providing different levels of support and increasing overall comfort and functionality.

Abstract: Protective sports garments are provided that include integrated cut-resistant panels located adjacent to relatively vulnerable parts of a user's body. A shirt garment may include integrated cut-resistant panels around the end cuffs of each sleeve, and such integrated cut-resistant panels may help prevent cutting injuries from a hockey skate blade or other object. The location(s) of the integrated cut-resistant panels may be selected to provide additional protection that complements protection already provided by other protective equipment, such as elbow pads, arm pads, or other padding or armor that may be worn. Additionally, in some cases, described garments may provide a pad securement mechanism that may help to secure certain pads in place relative to the garment. In other examples, protective pants are provided that include one or more cut-resistant panels, such as cut-resistant panels in a lower back leg portion to provide protection to a player's Achilles tendon area.

Abstract: A folded article formed from a protective garment, and a method of folding a protective garment to prepare the garment for donning, expose sleeve openings of the garment for ease of donning. The protective garment is folded into a folded article that is configured to be grasped by an inner surface of the garment and prevent touching the outer surface of the garment during donning. Thus, the sterility of the protective garment can be maintained during donning. The protective garment may further include a hood and visor, and the folded article formed from the protective garment may have the same size and shape as the visor.

Abstract: A muscular stress-reducing glove (100), comprising a thumb (150) with a thumb ball profile (155); a plurality of fingers (161-164) with one or more flattened fingers to improve the matching of physical profile between the glove and fingers of a glove user; flattened palm (120) and backhand (130) profile to resemble the physical profile of glove user's palm and backhand; a cuff region (110); a plurality of crotch regions; a plurality of concave profiles (145) to mimic the physical profile of glove user's finger crotches or one or more grooves (170) at the palm region (120) and/or backhand region (130) to provide additional flexibility and stretchability for the comfort of glove user.

Abstract: A semi transparent nitrile glove comprising nitrile latex, caustic alkali accelerators, vulcanizing agents, stabilizer and antifoaming agent, wherein the nitrile latex is any one selected from either acrylonitrile butadiene copolymer or carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene copolymer, wherein the caustic alkali is a combination of either potassium hydroxide and ammonia or sodium hydroxide and ammonia, wherein the accelerators are chemical compounds of dithiocarbamates, wherein the vulcanizing agents are selected from both ionic and covalent vulcanizing agents, wherein the stabilizer is any one of either sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate or sodium dodecyl sulfate and wherein the antifoaming agent is any one from a group consisting of silicone based antifoam, non-silicone based antifoam, oil based antifoam and water based antifoam wherein the semi transparent glove is without pigment and without titanium dioxide.

Abstract: A fire protective glove includes a palm portion and a back portion. The palm portion includes a polymer impregnated layer constructed of aramid fibers, leather, or a combination thereof; and a palm moisture barrier layer that is interior to the polymer impregnated layer, the palm moisture barrier layer being constructed of polyurethane, polytetrafluroethylene, aramid fibers, or a combination thereof. The back portion includes a first back protective layer constructed of aramid fibers, leather, or a combination thereof; and a second back protective layer that is interior to the first back protective layer, the second back protective layer being constructed of aramid fibers, modacrylic, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and methods by which a garment may be accessorized. Preferred embodiments of the present invention include one or more mountable accessorizing apparatus which may be shaped and/or shapeable to form one or more mounting surfaces for mounting the mountable accessorizing apparatus on the garment and to provide one or more display components which may be viewable for accessorizing the garment. Some embodiments may include attachment components which facilitate mounting the one or more mountable accessorizing apparatus on the garment. Attachment components may include friction pads, magnets, pressure-sensitive adhesive, and/or hooks. The one or more display components may be viewable to accessorize the garment such as through color, pattern, and/or texture. In some embodiments, the system may include one or more supplemental modules which may supplement mounting and/or accessorizing.

Abstract: A garment worn on the upper body is disclosed wherein the garment has partially but permanently attached convertible arm sleeves allowing wearing of the garment in a sleeves-on configuration or in a sleeves-off configuration, said arm sleeves always remaining partially attached to a garment body of the garment, and wherein the arm sleeves in the sleeves-off configuration can be left loose, folded, tied or otherwise secured on the garment, or to one another.

Abstract: A method of making a garment material and garment material and garments obtainable by the method. The method comprises providing a first layer, which is a shaped polymer and applying a liner to the first layer, the liner being formed of yarn and having interstices through it. A fluid polymeric material is then applied to the liner so that it permeates the interstices and is allowed to solidify to thereby form a second layer in which the liner is embedded in the solid polymeric material. Fibres are then applied to form a textile layer, which serves as a skin-contacting layer. The garment material comprises a first layer (70, 76, 78), which is a shaped polymer; a second layer (80), which is a shaped polymer that is provided at one or more locations on the first layer, the second layer taking the shape of the first layer at said one or more locations; and a textile layer (82).

Abstract: A seamless hair extension method, more particularly a seamless fast hair extension method for fast performing hair extension in a painless manner, includes a native hair processing step, a to-be-extended hair processing step, an adhesive bonding step, a bundle bonding step and a trimming step, so that the hair extension step and time can be shortened, and a hair extension effect is firm. Moreover, because they are radially serially connected into one piece, every bundle of hair is arbitrarily movable at a hair root, and no discomfort pain is caused by the long time of usage. Meanwhile, the scalp disease cannot be caused, and the personal scalp health can be promoted.

Abstract: A connector for connecting first and second parts of an apparatus, comprising a first plate; a first anchor point on one side of the first plate, configured to be connected to the first part; a second plate located on an opposite side of the first plate from the first anchor point; a second anchor point on an opposite side of the second plate from the first plate, configured to be connected to the second part; a low friction interface provided between opposing surfaces of the first and second plates; and a cuff of deformable material provided around the first and second plates, and configured to at least partially cover the side of the first plate on which the first anchor point is located and to at least partially cover the side of the second plate on which the second anchor point is located.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a helmet. The helmet preferably includes a shell, a suspension, and a connector. The suspension preferably includes a crown strap. The connector preferably couples to the shell and the crown strap. The connector preferably has a shock absorber operatively disposed between the shell and the crown strap to absorb at least a portion of a force of impact delivered to the shell.

Abstract: A multi-sectional helmet for reducing the impact of force sustained in sporting, construction, military, motorized vehicle, and other activities where the impact of force applied to the head must be mitigated. Planar compression springs between helmet sections generate gaps between sections for distribution of force from external impact as springs compress and bend radially, permitting movement of sectional parts toward and away from one another. The number of springs and spring parameters as well as the number and arrangement of helmet sections may be modulated to optimize the distribution of force. The ends of compression springs are anchored to adjacent helmet sections, and material extending from one helmet section and overlapping the adjacent helmet section prevents exposure of the interior of the helmet to the elements.

Abstract: A bubble creation device is disposed in a sole of a shoe and include a soapy water container for storing soapy water, a bubble blowing module, and at least one tube having two ends connected to the soapy water container and the bubble blowing module respectively and being in fluid communication therewith. The bubble blowing module includes a channel in a housing and having an outlet open to the atmosphere, and an air inlet open to the atmosphere; a blowing unit in the housing for flowing air from the channel to the outlet; a film forming unit through the outlet and communicating with the at least one tube; a power unit in the housing for supplying power to the blowing unit; and an on/off switch on the sole for controlling an activation of the blowing unit.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a plate having a top surface facing the upper and a bottom surface formed on an opposite side than the top surface, the plate extending from a first end in a forefoot region to a second end in a heel region. A first cushioning element is attached to the bottom surface of the plate in the forefoot region and a second cushioning element is attached to the bottom surface of the plate in the heel region, the second cushioning element being separated from the first cushioning element by a first gap formed in a mid-foot region. One or more fluid-filled bladders are each at least partially surrounded by the first cushioning element in the forefoot region and have a top surface attached to the bottom surface of the plate.

Abstract: A method for forming a molded article having an insert includes temporarily protecting features of the insert during a molding process using a malleable plugging material. In one step, the method includes disposing a plug including the plugging material within a receptacle of the insert, where each receptacle includes an engagement feature. The insert and the plugging material are placed into a mold, and a liquid molding material is applied to an exterior surface of the insert. The liquid molding material is solidified, forming the molded article including the insert embedded in the solidified molding material. The molded article is removed from the mold, and the plugging material is removed from the receptacle of the insert that is embedded in the molded article to expose the engagement feature.

Abstract: When a midfoot portion of a sole is divided by a predetermined sole center line into a medial midfoot region and a lateral midfoot region one on each side in the foot width direction, a rigidity lowering portion, which is provided in the medial midfoot region, is provided and, in such a manner that the bending rigidity of the medial midfoot region around a foot width direction axis becomes smaller than that of the lateral midfoot region, the rigidity lowering portion in the medial midfoot region reduces the bending rigidity of the medial midfoot region due to another factor other than the shape of the medial edge and the shape of the lateral edge of the sole in a planar view.

Abstract: A dual-layered midsole for footwear includes an internal midsole layer and an external midsole layer, which are coupled to and separated by a Strobel board. The internal midsole layer may compress and expand with the movement of a wearer of an article of footwear including the dual-layered midsole, while the external midsole may provide stability and cushion for the wearer. Materials selected for the internal and external midsole layers may provide tuned viscoelastic properties to different areas of the midsole as a function of midsole layer thickness at each sole area.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a heel region, a forefoot region, and a midfoot region disposed between the heel region and the forefoot region. The sole structure also includes a fluid-filled chamber including a first barrier layer cooperating with a second barrier layer to define a first segment extending along a medial side of the sole structure within the heel region, a second segment extending from the medial side in the forefoot region to a lateral side in the heel region and along a lateral side of the sole structure within the heel region, and a web area disposed between and connecting the first segment and the second segment. The first barrier layer being attached to the second barrier layer within the web area.

Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive.

Abstract: Shoes that are comprised of at least one outsole with a heel and an upper connected with the outsole. At least a part of the upper is made up of a printed lenticular foil and/or a lenticular foil behind which images are stuck.

Abstract: A self-lacing system includes an air bag assembly and a vacuum pump respectively attached on an upper portion and a sole portion of the shoe. The vacuum pump includes a first cover and a second cover. A chamber is formed between the first cover and the second cover when the second cover is located at the first position relative to the first cover. Volume of the chamber changes during movement of the second cover relative to the first cover. During the movement of the second cover relative to the first cover, the vacuum pump drives fluid inside the air bag assembly to flow into the chamber via a suction communication channel to collapse an air passage on the air bag assembly for shrinking and reshaping the air bag assembly, which drives the upper portion of the shoe to shrink and reshape for tightening the shoe.

Abstract: Shoe securing apparatus including multiple straps adjustably coupled together where a first support strap is configured to extent between one of the shoe counter or back and insole and the shoe shank and insole and the second locking strap is configured to extend between the other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing an insole for a shoe. The method comprises providing instructions to a person to attain a first pose; capturing a first three-dimensional image of a first foot of the person in the first pose; providing instructions to the person to attain a second pose, wherein the second pose is different from the first pose; capturing a second three-dimensional image of a second foot of the person in the second pose; generating a first three-dimensional model of the first foot from the first three-dimensional image; generating a second three-dimensional model of the second foot from the second three-dimensional model; manufacturing a first insole for the first foot based on the first three-dimensional model of the first foot; and manufacturing a second insole for the second foot based on the second three-dimensional model of the second foot.

Abstract: An example buckle assembly includes a body and a latch. The body includes an integral whistle portion. The latch is configured to snapably mate with the body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a quick release tool belt for the waist of a user, which includes a support strap, a release band with belt teeth on a first end and a binding with a release mechanism on the second end and slidably coupled to the release band. The binding has a base, a release rotationally attached to the base with a tooth lock, a tooth coupling rotationally attached to the base and engaged with the release and the release band, and a lever rotationally attached to the release and engaged with the release band with a tightening tooth. When the release is in the engaged position the tooth coupling and the lever are engaged with the release band and when the release is in the release position, the tooth coupling is operably engaged with the release and the tooth coupling and the lever are disengaged with the release band.

Abstract: A band of the present disclosure includes: a spring bar including a shaft member and an operation portion; an outer piece including a first arm portion and a second arm portion; and a middle piece disposed between the first arm portion and the second arm portion. The first arm portion includes a first recessed portion provided along an axial direction of the shaft member, the second arm portion includes a first insertion hole provided along the axial direction, and the middle piece includes a second insertion hole provided along the axial direction, and a second recessed portion provided along the axial direction and in communication with the second insertion hole. The spring bar is inserted through the first recessed portion, the second insertion hole, the second recessed portion, and the first insertion hole. The operation portion is disposed protruding from an opening of the second recessed portion.

Abstract: An earring post construction that includes an elongated earring post and a cup that is for the support of a decorative piece. The elongated earring post and cup are integrally formed in a single piece construction so as to eliminate the use of any attachment means between the elongated earring post and the cup; in combination with a securing stud that engages with the elongated earring post, and wherein there is provided an elongated passage in the elongated earring post so as to minimize the amount of precious metal used in constructing at least the elongated earring post.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a jewel of the polycrystalline type, in particular for a timepiece, the jewel including, for example, poly-ruby of the type al2O3Cr or Zirconia of the type ZrO2, the method including a first step of producing a precursor, and a second step of pressing the precursor in order to form a body, the pressing being carried out using a pressing device provided with an upper die and a lower die defining a pressing space in which the precursor is disposed, the device being provided with a wire passing through at least part of the lower die to open out into the pressing space, the lower die being capable of sliding about the wire, the pressing taking place by bringing the lower die and the upper die closer to one another to form a body comprising a bottom face provided with a hole.

Abstract: A setting or mounting includes a ring carrying elements for setting a decorative element, this setting or mounting being arranged to be placed radially inside a hollow provided in a substrate of an item to be decorated. The setting includes a circular slot arranged to receive a ring-like element made of a shape memory alloy which can undergo a reversible transformation. The ring-like element is able to move from a retracted position in which it rests in the slot, to an open position in which the ring-like element at least partially protrudes from the slot to hold the setting in the substrate.

Abstract: An adjustable and wearable device for hands-free carrying of an umbrella having an umbrella shaft and an umbrella canopy extending from the umbrella shaft. The device may include a holder assembly designed to partially surround and contour to a user's upper torso, the holder assembly being a curved and contoured elongate strap body having a first end and a second end, wherein strap body includes at least two semi-circular and curvy openings sized to accommodate the umbrella shaft; and a securing strap removably engaged with the first end and the second end of the strap body.