Abstract: A cartridge for use in a smoking device for vaporization including a first area for including a smokeable material, a second area for including a vapor-forming material, and a perforation allowing vapor to exit the cartridge upon heating the cartridge.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to smoking substitute consumables, including an aerosol-forming article comprising an aerosol-forming substrate and a terminal filter element at a downstream axial end of the article/consumable. The terminal filter element may comprise a hollow bore extending from an upstream axial end of the terminal filter element to a downstream axial end of the terminal filter element. The hollow bore may be off-set from the axial centre of the terminal filter element.

Abstract: A non-combustible heating-type smoking article includes: a tobacco part. The tobacco part includes: a tobacco filler; and a wrapper enclosing the tobacco filler. The tobacco part has a hardness of 0.41 to 1.5 N when compressed by a length corresponding to 10% of a diameter of the tobacco part in a diameter direction of the tobacco part. The wrapper is formed by attaching two or more sheets. The wrapper has a tensile strength of 10 to 30 N in a transverse direction crossing an axial direction of the tobacco part.

Abstract: A flower cartridge for use with a portable electronic heating device for the smokeless delivery of active ingredients and volatile compounds released from heating natural consumables such as plant matter is disclosed. The cartridge contains a quantity of natural consumables and a constriction or obstruction, which together form a porous plug to which air flows freely but the consumables remain in place. The contents of the cartridge are liberated via hot air and active ingredients are delivered to the user via heating and not burning. The cartridge is made of disposable and/or biodegradable materials to reduce ecological impact.

Abstract: A cigarette filter comprises a first filter portion comprising an irregularly folded and packed polymer sheet, and a first cigarette filter wrapping paper surrounding the polymer sheet, wherein the polymer sheet comprises a first polymer layer containing polyolefin or polyester and a second polymer layer positioned on the first polymer layer and containing polyolefin.

Abstract: An elongated smoking article is described that comprises a cylindrical smoking body with a combustible material and a hollow bore filter element downstream to the cylindrical smoking body. The hollow bore filter element comprises a first base area facing the smoking body and a second base area opposite the first base area and a hollow bore extending from the first base area to the second base area. The elongated smoking article further comprises a filter membrane that is arranged between the smoking body and the hollow bore filter, that comprises at least one filter aperture aligned with the hollow bore, that is configured for filtering particles emitted by the heated smoking body, that is permeable for vapor emitted by the heated smoking body and has an effective size between 0.5 ?m and 1.5 mm.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a degradable cellulose ester. The cellulose ester may be formed into tow for use in cigarette filters or into articles, such as molded articles. A basic material, an enzymatic material, or combinations thereof is included in the cellulose ester in order to degrade the cellulose ester.

Abstract: A timed release storage assembly for restricting access to cigarettes includes a box that has dimensions sufficient to receive a pack of cigarettes. A lid is hingedly coupled to the box and the lid is positionable between an open position to restrict access to the pack of cigarettes in the box. The locking unit disengages the lid when the locking unit is in an unlocked condition at predetermined intervals of time. A lighter is coupled to the box and the lighter produces heat when the lighter is ignited to light cigarettes for smoking. A light emitter is coupled to the box to emit light outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A holder for a tobacco container is provided. The device includes a body having a base, a sidewall extending upwardly therefrom, and a top side defining an interior volume. The base includes a recession that frictionally secures a container of chewing tobacco therein. In one embodiment, the sidewall diameter tapers inwardly from an upper end to a lower end thereof, such that a funnel is formed. A clip is attached to the holder that can secure the holder to a keychain or other similar object. An opening tool will be embedded in the top side of the tobacco container holder's body. In one embodiment of the tobacco container holder, the opening tool will further comprise a sharpened edge that can puncture the wrapper on a tobacco container. The sidewall catches chewing tobacco that may be accidentally dropped when retrieving chewing tobacco from its container, thereby reducing waste.

Abstract: There is provided a cartridge (100) for use in an aerosol-generating system (10) for the generation of an aerosol comprising nicotine salt particles. The cartridge (100) comprises a first compartment (110) containing a nicotine source (210) comprising a first carrier material (211) impregnated with nicotine, the first compartment (110) having a first air inlet (132) and a first air outlet (133). The first compartment (110) defines a first airflow path (217) extending across a first surface (213) of the first carrier material (211) between the first air inlet (132) and the first air outlet (133). The cartridge (100) also comprises a second compartment (120) containing an acid source (220) comprising a second carrier material (221) impregnated with an acid, the second compartment (220) having a second air inlet (134) and a second air outlet (135).

Abstract: The present invention provides disposable capsules and electronic inhalers designed to be used therewith, and to methods for consuming cannabis in a clean, simple and efficient way, which is also cost effective.

Abstract: A cartridge includes a liquid storage chamber and an atomizing device. The atomizing device includes an atomizing base and a liquid absorbing member installed in the atomizing base. The atomizing base is provided with an atomizing chamber therein. The atomizing base is made of an elastic material. The atomizing base is provided with a through hole. The liquid absorbing member extends through the through hole, and the inner wall of the through hole closely abuts against the outer wall of the liquid absorbing member to isolate the liquid storage chamber from the atomizing chamber. No gap causing e-liquid leakage is present between the liquid absorbing member and the through hole, thereby effectively preventing e-liquid leakage, achieving good isolation between e-liquid and vapor, and simplifying the assembly process. An electronic cigarette having the cartridge is also provided.

Abstract: A method of controlling a heater of a nicotine e-vapor device includes detecting, from a removable pod included in the nicotine e-vapor device, power information indicating a first power level and a second power level; and supplying power to the heater based on the detected power information by determining a first amount of power based on the first power level, supplying the first amount of power to the heater during a first operation mode of the heater, determining a second amount of power based on the second power level, and supplying the second amount of power to the heater during a second operation mode of the heater, the second amount of power being higher than the first amount of power.

Abstract: A method of controlling a heater of a device including a removable container that stores a material includes detecting, from the removable container, power information indicating a first operating point and a second operating point; and supplying power to the heater based on the detected power information by, determining a first amount of power based on the first operating point, supplying the first amount of power to the heater during a first operation mode of the heater, determining a second amount of power based on the second operating point, and supplying the second amount of power to the heater during a second operation mode of the heater, the second amount of power being higher than the first amount of power, the device being a non-nicotine e-vaping device or a heat-not-burn aerosol-generating device, the material being a non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation or an aerosol-forming substrate.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device for generating an inhalable aerosol, the aerosol-generating device including: a housing; a heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol-generating article containing an aerosol-generating substrate; and a heating element disposed in the heating chamber and being configured to be arranged in a first position, in which the heating element penetrates the aerosol-generating substrate, and in a second position, in which the heating element is at least partly retracted from the heating chamber, and being further configured to move, during retraction from the heating chamber, relative to the housing. A method for retracting a heating element from a heating chamber of an aerosol-generating device is also provided.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette vaping device is provided and includes a first element, a heating structure and a second element. A first thread is provided at a connecting end of the first element, a second thread is provided at a connecting end of the second element. The first thread is one of an external thread and an internal thread, the second thread is the other of the external thread and the internal thread. The first thread is threadedly engaged with the second thread. Along the axial direction of the electronic cigarette vaping device, the first element is provided with a sliding groove extending from the connecting end of the first element toward a direction away from the second element. The sliding groove runs through the first thread. The vaping device can not only protect the heating member, but also facilitate the cleaning of the heating member.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices. The aerosol delivery devices may include multiple atomizers and an atomizer selector that provides for selection of one or more of the atomizers to which electrical current is directed. The atomizer selector may also alter a position of the atomizers relative to an airflow path through the aerosol delivery device. Another aerosol delivery device may include an atomizer and an additive selector that provides for selection of one or more additives added to vapor produced by the atomizer. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract: A cartridge system is provided, including a liquid storage portion including a housing to hold a liquid aerosol-forming substrate; a mouthpiece having an outlet opening removably connected to a first end of the storage portion; and a heater assembly including an electrical heating element to heat the substrate to form an aerosol, and a porous capillary material having a first face contacting part of the heating element and to convey the substrate to the heating element by capillary action, the heating element disposed across the first face of the material, the liquid storage portion disposed at a first side of the heater assembly and a first airflow channel disposed at a second side of the assembly and defining an airflow path directed at a center of the heating element, and part of a second airflow channel extending to the outlet opening via a central channel of the housing.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device for generating an inhalable aerosol is provided, the aerosol-generating device including: a heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol-generating article containing an aerosol-generating substrate; and a heating element disposed in the heating chamber, material of the heating element being configured to penetrate into the aerosol-generating article, and the material of the heating element including one or more of a shape memory alloy, a shape memory polymer, and a shape memory ceramic. A method for generating an inhalable aerosol with an aerosol-generating device is also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system for generating an aerosol from a source liquid, the aerosol provision system including: a reservoir of source liquid; a planar vaporizer comprising a planar heating element, wherein the vaporizer is configured to draw source liquid from the reservoir to the vicinity of a vaporizing surface of the vaporizer through capillary action; and an induction heater coil operable to induce current flow in the heating element to inductively heat the heating element and so vaporize a portion of the source liquid in the vicinity of the vaporizing surface of the vaporizer. In some example the vaporizer further comprises a porous wadding/wicking material, e.g. an electrically non-conducting fibrous material at least partially surrounding the planar heating element (susceptor) and in contact with source liquid from the reservoir to provide, or at least contribute to, the function of drawing source liquid from the reservoir to the vicinity of the vaporizing surface of the vaporizer.

Abstract: A cartridge includes a cartridge shell, and a movable structure and an atomizing structure received in the cartridge shell. The cartridge shell is provided with a vent hole. The movable structure includes an isolation guiding tube received in the cartridge shell and a movable tube at least partially disposed in the isolation guiding tube. The movable tube includes an operating portion and a shielding portion connected to a lower end of the operating portion. The operating portion is located in the isolation guiding tube and one end of the operating portion extends out from the vent hole. The atomizing structure is provided with a liquid inlet hole. The shielding portion is movably sleeved on the atomizing structure to shield or expose the liquid inlet hole, to cause the liquid inlet hole to be isolated from or in communication with the liquid storage chamber.

Abstract: A method is provided for measuring a temperature of a susceptor of an inductive heating arrangement configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate, the inductive heating arrangement including: a cavity to receive the substrate, at least one inductor coil configured to generate a varying magnetic field when a varying electric current flows through the at least one inductor coil, at least one susceptor arranged relative to the at least one inductor coil such that the at least one susceptor is heatable by penetration of the varying magnetic field, the at least one susceptor being configured to heat the substrate, and at least one temperature sensor; and the method including: providing the at least one temperature sensor in thermal contact with the at least one susceptor, and measuring the temperature of the at least one susceptor when the varying electric current does not flow through the at least one inductor coil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning tool configured for cleaning a heating element of an aerosol-generating device. The cleaning tool comprises a mechanical actuator element, one or more cleaning elements, and a driving element. The driving element is configured to transmit a mechanical driving force from the actuator element to the cleaning element. The driving element comprises one or more gears. The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating device together with a cleaning tool and a method for cleaning a heating element of an aerosol-generating device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning tool configured for cleaning a heating element (22) of an aerosol-generating device (20). The cleaning tool comprises a handle (10) and a main body (12). The main body comprises one or more cleaning elements (14). The handle is rotatably attached to the main body. The present invention further relates to an aerosol-generating device and a cleaning tool and a method for cleaning a heating element of an aerosol-generating device.

Abstract: A sportswear garment comprising means for adjustably compressing at least one major vein in a user's limb such that blood flow through the at least one major vein is restricted.

Abstract: An article of clothing comprising an electronic button assembly including an interface having a face and a base. The face defines a face periphery including a first top edge, a first bottom edge, a first right edge, a first left edge, a first lower slanted corner, and a first upper slanted corner. The base defines a base periphery extending beyond the face periphery on all sides to provide structural support to the face. The base periphery has a shape complimentary to a shape of the face periphery. A heater is electrically coupled to the electronic button assembly. An outer shell is coupled to the electronic button assembly. The outer shell has an outer surface and sewing edges folded inwardly and defining a shell opening receiving the interface. A shape of the shell opening follows the shape of the face periphery. The base is disposed beneath the outer shell.

Abstract: Provided is an air injection device. The air injection device includes: a body having an air passage formed therein; and an opening and closing part coupled to one end periphery of the body and having an opening and closing protrusion protruding from an inner surface thereof toward the air passage of the body by a given length in such a manner as to open and close the air passage, wherein the opening and closing protrusion is moved in a first direction toward the body or in a second direction opposite to the first direction by means of a user's control for the opening and closing part, and the movement of the opening and closing protrusion in the first direction or in the second direction is guided by means of a guide groove formed on an outer peripheral surface of one end portion of the body and a guide protrusion formed on the inner peripheral surface of the opening and closing part in such a manner as to be inserted into the guide groove.

Abstract: A mask with display (1) is characterized by comprising: a mask body part (10) made of a pliable and breathable material to cover the bottom part of the user's face; a flexible display (100) covering the mask body part (10); and ear loops (11) attached on both end sides of the mask body part (10). The flexible display (100) is characterized by having multiple through holes for breathing. The mask, while also being breathable, allows the user to alter his/her facial appearance to a makeup face simply by wearing the mask.

Abstract: Presented is a fan assembly for attachment to a mask, comprising: a fan; a controller configured to change the drive signal of the fan when a trigger signal is received. Further, a mask comprising the fan assembly is presented.

Abstract: The present invention is related to multifunctional cloth and multifunctional mask, which are antibacterial and antiviral and can block PM2.5 particles. The multifunctional cloth includes at least one polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) layer and at least one active layer. The active layer includes a carrier and a nanocomposite material formed on the carrier, and the nanocomposite material is antibacterial, antiviral and can decompose organics. The multifunctional mask includes at least one PTFE layer, at least one active layer and a skin-friendly layer. The multifunctional cloth and the multifunctional mask can further include a water-repellent layer.

Abstract: A reusable glove for meat processing plants that is able to be easily donned and doffed, and worn over a liner. A thumb crotch is defined between first sides of the glove's index finger region and thumb region. An imaginary first plane extends generally along the index finger region's first side, beyond the thumb crotch, and through the thumb region. An imaginary second plane oriented at right angles to the first plane extends along a narrowest width of the glove's wrist region and intersects the first plane at an intersection region. An imaginary third plane oriented parallel to the first plane and at right angles to the second plane, passes through narrowest width of the wrist region, and intersects the side of the wrist region at a transition region. The transition region is located outwardly beyond the intersection region and vertically below the thumb crotch.

Abstract: A reusable glove for meat processing plants that is able to be easily donned and doffed, and worn over a liner. A thumb crotch is defined between first sides of the glove's index finger region and thumb region. An imaginary first plane extends generally along the index finger region's first side, beyond the thumb crotch, and through the thumb region. An imaginary second plane oriented at right angles to the first plane extends along a narrowest width of the glove's wrist region and intersects the first plane at an intersection region. An imaginary third plane oriented parallel to the first plane and at right angles to the second plane, passes through narrowest width of the wrist region, and intersects the side of the wrist region at a transition region. The transition region is located outwardly beyond the intersection region and vertically below the thumb crotch.

Abstract: An eraser glove is provided for effectively removing ink and other marking substrates from a board while keeping the fingers exposed and free to directly handle objects, such as writing implements and sports equipment. The eraser glove includes a palmar side, a dorsal side, and a plurality of finger portions extending from an upper end of the body. Each finger portion includes a bore that can receive a corresponding finger of a wearer. Each finger portion terminates prior to a knuckle of the wearer so as to expose an interphalangeal joint of the corresponding finger. A pad is removably attached to a lateral side of the glove body at a pad receiving portion. The lateral side is opposite a thumb side and extends across the palmar and the dorsal side. The pad is able to remove and capture ink and other marking substrates from a writing surface when wiped thereagainst.

Abstract: There is provided a system for securing and retaining positions of layered outerwear, the system comprising a garment including a hood and a hood-securing element having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the hood-securing element affixed to the hood by the second side in a position on an inside of the hood proximate to a top of the hood, the hood-securing element having an aperture in the first side defining an opening to a cavity, the cavity defining a volume for engaging a hat button of a hat such that the cavity substantially encloses a hat button of a hat when the securing element is installed the hat, further comprising at least one retention element extending from an edge of the aperture towards a center of the aperture, the retention element for engaging the hood-securing element with the hat button of the hat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to upper body garments designed to provide an enhanced range of motion to the arms and shoulders of a wearer. This is accomplished by having a layered construction comprising different fabric/textile materials where the enhanced range of motion is desired. In aspects, the upper body garment includes an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve where the garment is structured so that the outer sleeve is decoupled from the inner sleeve in one or more locations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to attachments for athletic garments, especially swimsuits. One of the attachments is a pouch-like removable pocket which is directly positioned on the main body of the garment. The other attachment is a capture member having a loop of material which can be tightened around an accessory having an elongated portion such as a pair of eyeglasses. Both of the attachments are releasably attached to the garment.

Abstract: In order to provide a layered article in which shape deformation is suppressed while exhibiting compression properties that are an index of impact absorption, and further, a layered article that can control feeling when receiving impact on demand, provided is a layered article including a porous structure material containing discontinuous reinforcing fibers (A), resin (B) and voids (C), and a skin layer formed on a surface of the porous structure material, in which the porous structure material has an elastic resilience from 50% compression of 1 MPa or more, and the layered article has a plastic deformation amount of 20 ?m or less in a falling-weight impact test performed on the surface on which the skin layer is formed.

Abstract: A belt clip is adapted for storing a belt. The belt clip includes a first clip member and a second clip member that mechanically and removably attaches to the first clip member. The first clip member and the second clip member collectively form an elongated tunnel through which a belt can be looped.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interface for connecting an optical device and a mobile support which cooperates securely with an imprinted element, the interface having a base arranged to be inserted into the imprinted element, the base being a hollow body. The base accommodates mechanical play compensating structures which are movably mounted within the hollow body so as to project and are arranged in order to bear against a wall of the imprinted element.

Abstract: An Illuminating device for sports helmet eye shield includes a housing, an eye shield attachment, a light-emitting diode (LED) strip, a chipset, a rechargeable battery, and a plurality of control buttons. The housing includes a lateral wall, a rear plate, and a front opening. The lateral wall is perimetrically connected around the rear plate. The front opening is delineated within the lateral wall. The eye shield attachment is connected onto an outer plate of the lateral wall. The LED strip is perimetrically connected to the lateral wall through the front opening. The chipset and the rechargeable battery are internally mounted to the housing. The control buttons are externally connected to an inner plate of the lateral wall. The LED strip, the control buttons, and the chipset are electrically connected to the rechargeable battery. The LED strip and the control buttons are electronically connected to the chipset.

Abstract: A helmet attachment may include a body, a connector, and a fastener. The body may have a rim and a concave inner surface configured to engage convex outer surface of a helmet. The connector may be coupled to the inner surface of the body and the connector may be configured to engage a helmet connector. The fastener may extend from the rim and be configured to engage an element coupled to the helmet.

Abstract: A helmet for protecting the head of a user. The helmet includes an outer shell, an inner shell having padding that contacts the head and a cavity formed between the inner and the outer shells, wherein the cavity is filled with a fluid such as air. The helmet also includes a plurality of resilient strands located in the cavity and affixed between the outer and inner shells, wherein an impact force on the outer shell causes the head to impact the padding with a reaction force that compresses the cavity. Compression of the cavity pushes fluid through the strands to increase fluid friction and alter a velocity of the fluid. This decreases the energy of impact and consequently reduces an amount of force transferred to the head thereby protecting the head from normal and shear force.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a head lamp including a front main band and a rear main band present along the sagittal suture, wherein a front surface of the rear main band in contact with the back head of the user is concave. The head lamp has improved wearing comfort and reduced failure rate.

Abstract: A protective helmet comprising a head mountable shell (10) and a transparent visor (24), the head mountable shell defining a rear portion and an opposing front portion (12) when oriented for use, the front portion being recessed, the helmet further comprising a cover portion (16) mountable over the recessed front portion so as to define a cavity, the transparent visor being pivotally mounted across the recessed front portion by means of a pair of pivot mechanisms (28), the pivot mechanisms being located at opposing sides of the recessed front portion and substantially wholly within the cavity, and configured to enable the transparent visor to be pivoted from a first position substantially within the cavity to a second, operable position generally perpendicular to a user's eyeline.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure and an upper coupled to the sole structure. The upper includes a forefoot region, a heel region, and a midfoot region disposed between. The upper defines a throat opening sized to receive a foot. The upper includes a main upper body and a strap coupled to the main upper body, wherein the strap extends from the midfoot region of the upper at the throat opening, down toward the heel region of the upper, wherein the strap is configured to provide stability, and the strap is configured to keep a wearer's heel contained down and back in the article of footwear.

Abstract: A thin, low profile, one time use, disposable non-padded and non-metallic material of ornamental shape, thickness, and flexibility with a low tack pressure sensitive adhesive side to adhere to the bottom of the foot, that protects a passenger's clean/healthy feet from contaminated floor surfaces, while keeping other passengers with dirty/unhealthy feet from transferring their own personal foot disorders onto the floor surfaces of security screening lines. The foot liner is used when passengers are required to remove their shoes during the security screening process before boarding their flight. The foot liner needs to be cost effective due to the large volume of passengers (1.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole coupled to the upper. The article of footwear includes an inflation system. The inflation system includes an inflatable bladder, a pump in fluid communication with the bladder, and a control circuitry operatively linked to the pump. The pump adjusts the air pressure of the inflatable bladder. The control circuitry receives a command signal from a remote device, and upon receipt of the command signal, the control circuitry transmits an actuation signal to the pump to adjust the air pressure of the inflatable bladder.

Abstract: A shoe particularly useful as maternity footwear comprising a sole, and an upper portion connected to the sole and configured to wrap a foot in combination with the sole, the sole including a midsole and an outsole, a space for accommodating the outsole is provided on the midsole on the side near the ground, and the shape of the outsole is consistent with the pressure region of the foot. The shoe can provide pregnant women with increased walking safety and comfort.

Abstract: A warp knit element for an article of footwear includes a plurality of cell structures that extend from a sole structure to a lacing region of an upper.

Abstract: An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The article comprises an upper fixedly attached to a sole structure. The upper may comprise a wall including an inner layer and an outer layer coupled to the inner layer, such that the inner layer and the outer layer define a closed pocket therebetween. A layer of scrap particulate matter is disposed in the closed pocket. The method comprises dividing scrap material into a plurality of discrete pieces of scrap particulate matter via a grinding or shredding process, inserting a layer of the discrete pieces of scrap particulate matter into the closed pocket formed between the inner layer and the outer layer of the wall of the upper. The outer layer may be formed of a sufficiently transparent material, such that the layer of scrap particulate matter is at least partially visible therethrough.