Abstract: A method for dispensing toppings onto topping vehicles includes: indexing a first topping vehicle to a first position adjacent a first topping module, the first topping module including a first hopper containing a first topping of a first topping type; indexing a second topping vehicle to a second position adjacent a second topping module including a second hopper containing a second topping of a second topping type; retracting a first blade of the first topping module; advancing the first blade through the first topping; retracting a first retaining plate to dispense a topping slice from the first topping onto the first topping vehicle according to a first topping order for the first topping vehicle specifying the first topping type, the first retaining plate offset from the first blade opposite the first hopper; advancing the first retaining plate; and indexing the first topping vehicle to the second position.

Abstract: A method for increasing bulkiness of reconstituted tobacco by adding tobacco stem particles includes (1) pulverizing a first portion of tobacco stems to obtain tobacco stem particles; (2) classifying the tobacco stem particles with mesh sieves and selecting the tobacco stem particles with a predetermined mesh size; (3) extracting a second portion of the tobacco stems with water and grinding to form a tobacco stem slurry that has a beating degree of 12-14° SR, and mixing the tobacco stem slurry with tobacco leaves in a weight ratio of 6:4 and grinding to obtaining a tobacco slurry that has a beating degree of 18-20° SR; (4) cutting plant fiber pulp boards and dispersing in water to form a plant fiber pulp; (5) preparing a filler solution that contains 10 wt % of a mineral filler; (6) mixing, rolling and drying to obtain the reconstituted tobacco.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a casting apparatus (100) for the production of a cast sheet (10) of a material containing alkaloids, the casting apparatus comprising: a casting box (1) adapted to contain a slurry (11) of the material containing alkaloids, the casting box having an aperture (16); a movable support (7); a casting roller (3) positioned at least partly within the casting box adapted to cast the slurry contained in the casting box onto the movable support so as to form the cast sheet; wherein said casting roller faces the movable support forming a gap (I) therebetween, and wherein the movable support is located at least partly above the casting roller. The present invention also relates to a method for the production of a cast sheet of a material containing alkaloids.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a product including a plurality of beads configured for oral use, the plurality of beads containing bleached plant material, a filler, a binder, water, and at least one flavoring agent, active ingredient, or a combination thereof. Further provided are pouched products including the plurality of beads, and a process for preparing the beads.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosolizable gel comprising (a) an active agent; (b) one or more gel forming materials, wherein the one or more gel forming materials is at least agarose, wherein the agarose is present in an amount of 1 to 12 wt. % based on the aerosolizable gel; (c) an aerosol forming material; and (d) water.

Abstract: A system for applying adhesive to wrapping material for smoking articles includes a housing configured to receive the adhesive from an adhesive holding component. The housing comprises an adhesive conduit in fluid communication with the adhesive holding component, the adhesive conduit configured to receive the adhesive from the adhesive holding component. A heater aperture extends at least partially through the housing, the heater aperture positioned adjacent to the adhesive conduit. The system further includes a pump coupled to the housing, the pump in fluid communication with the adhesive conduit and configured to apply the adhesive to the wrapping material. A heater is sized and configured to fit within the heater aperture. The heater is configured to heat the adhesive in the adhesive conduit to a target adhesive temperature that is greater than a normal operating temperature of the pump.

Abstract: A smoking article, such as a cigarette or cigar, having an outer layer and a combustible substance disposed within the outer layer. An adhesive is applied to at least a portion of the outer layer around the combustible substance to create a rolled smoking article. The adhesive includes a predetermined dosage of a cannabinoid, such as, but not limited to, phytocannabinoid thetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, and cannabigerol.

Abstract: A cigarette includes a tobacco rod, a support segment located at a downstream end of the tobacco rod, a cooling segment located at a downstream end of the support segment, and a mouthpiece located at a downstream end of the cooling segment. The cigarette further includes a corrugated inner wrapper configured to wrap the mouthpiece and an outer wrapper configured to wrap the corrugated inner wrapper.

Abstract: A bead delivery disk, system and method of delivering flavor beads to a tobacco rod or tow including a bead source, a bead delivery disk in communication with the bead source, including a central disk portion having front and back sides and a first central thickness, an inner annular rim around the central disk portion, the inner annular rim having a second thickness less than said first thickness, a series of pockets spaced around the inner annular rim and multiple vacuum transmission apertures located on one side of the disk, each aperture communicating with at least one of the pockets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water pipe with a multi-part housing (2) for smoking accessories, an electronic system, and a liquid medium (12), wherein the housing part (3) that receives the liquid medium (12) has at least one suction connection (5) and is connected to the housing part (4) that receives the heating chamber (31) and to a capsule (13) that receives the smoking medium via a suction tube (11) that passes through a housing part (7) which receives the electronic system. The suction tube (11) has a closure unit (10) in the region of the transition between the housing part (7) that has the electronic system and the housing part (3) that receives the liquid medium. The closure unit (10) is designed as a suction tube (11) end piece (38) bent in a U-shape.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing organic smoking material. The apparatus includes a first container sized to receive the organic smoking material. A second container is adjoined to the first container and is sized to receive and retain a pipe for smoking the organic smoking material. The first container includes a first lid and the second container includes a second lid, the first container and the second container are a unitary structure.

Abstract: A shisha cartridge comprises a body defining a cavity and an internal cavity surface. The cartridge comprises an aerosol-forming substrate disposed in the cavity and comprises a layer of gel disposed in the cavity adjacent the internal cavity surface. As the cartridge is heated, the gel may improve aerosol formation.

Abstract: A consumable for a smoking substitute device, the consumable comprising: a tank for storing an e-liquid; an outlet, wherein the outlet is configured to provide fluid communication between the tank and a mouthpiece aperture, so that the mouthpiece aperture receives an aerosol vapour formed from the e-liquid in use, wherein the outlet is integrally formed with the tank; and a support for maintaining a position of the outlet relative to the tank.

Abstract: There is provided aerosol-generating system (200) comprising a cartridge (100). The cartridge comprises a heater assembly comprising at least four individually activatable heating elements (116, 118 . . . 140) arranged in an array. There is an aerosol-forming substrate on each of the heating elements. The system also comprises an aerosol-generating device (201) configured to engage the cartridge. The aerosol-generating device comprises a power supply (206) and control circuitry (212). The control circuitry is configured to control a supply of power from the power supply to each of the heating elements to generate an aerosol. The control circuitry is configured to activate the heating elements sequentially such that no two spatially adjacent heating elements are activated consecutively.

Abstract: A cartridge includes a cartridge housing, an atomizing head, and a sealing member. A liquid storage cavity for storing e-liquid is formed inside the cartridge housing. The atomizing head is located at one end of the cartridge housing, and the sealing member is located at the other end of the cartridge housing opposite to the atomizing head. The atomizing head is in communication with the liquid storage cavity and the outside. When a liquid injection needle is used to inject liquid into the cartridge, the liquid injection needle pierces the sealing member and extends into the cartridge housing to inject e-liquid into the liquid storage cavity. The air in the liquid storage cavity is discharged out through the end of the cartridge housing with the atomizing head. After the liquid injection needle is pulled out, the sealing member will form a self-sealing at the pierced position.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device for generating an inhalable aerosol is provided, the device including a heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol-generating article containing aerosol-generating substrate, the heating chamber including a heating element, and the heating element being an electrically resistive coating. A method of manufacturing an aerosol-generating device for generating an inhalable aerosol is also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device for generating an inhalable vapor is provided, the aerosol-generating device including: a heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol-generating article, an inner wall of the heating chamber including a coating, the coating including a binder material and metal particles embedded in the binder material or the coating includes a metal alloy, and the coating being configured to be heat-reflective and dirt-repellent. A method for manufacturing an aerosol-generating device to generate an inhalable vapor is also provided.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a main body, a base assembly, an atomizing assembly, a power supply device and a cigarette lighting device. The main body forms an accommodating cavity therein. The base assembly is movably arranged on the main body. The atomizing assembly is connected with the base assembly and is movably received in the accommodating cavity under the driving of the base assembly. A first triggering member is installed on the main body, a second triggering member is installed on the base assembly. When the atomizing assembly is received in the accommodating cavity, the first triggering member and the second triggering member form a first relationship of a triggering state. When the atomizing assembly moves out of the accommodating cavity, the first triggering member and the second triggering member form a second relationship of a disconnected state.

Abstract: A cartridge for a personal vaporizing device includes a liquid store, a liquid transfer element, a heating element, a first power terminal and a second power terminal connected to the heating element, and a memory configured to store a first reference value indicating the resistance of the heating element at a reference temperature or reference. A method of manufacturing such a cartridge is also provided. A main body of a personal vaporizing device has a cartridge seating configured to receive such a cartridge.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic cigarette equipped with double air pressure sensors and a control method thereof. Herein, the vaporizer of the electronic cigarette comprises a heating member, wherein a heating resistor is disposed in the heating member, and a battery, a control circuit board and an intake passage are disposed in the battery stick. The control circuit board is arranged with a micro-controlled switch, a microcontroller and a power adjustment module. Double air pressure sensors are disposed in the intake passage, including a switching air pressure sensor for detecting the suction force and determine whether the suction force reaches a switching value to switch on or off the micro-controlled switch, and a digital air pressure sensor for detecting the magnitude of the suction force during the working of the heating resistor to allow controlling of the amount of the vapor.

Abstract: An electronic aerosol provision system includes an airflow sensor operable to measure an airflow parameter, a profile recall unit operable to recall one or more inhalation airflow profiles, a comparison processing unit operable to compare a measured airflow parameter with at least a first inhalation airflow profile while providing aerosol to a user, and a feedback unit operable to provide feedback to the user responsive to the difference between a compared measured airflow parameter and inhalation airflow profile.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler that causes an aerosol generated from an aerosol source to pass through a flavor source to add a flavor component of the flavor source to the aerosol includes a power supply configured to be dischargeable to a first load configured to heat the aerosol source, and a processing device configured to determine a remaining amount of a flavor component contained in the flavor source based on a time of discharging from the power supply to the first load and a variable different from the time in a period during which the discharging is performed.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a vapour generating device, which generates vapour through use of a consumable, includes a data storage medium and a communication means for communicating with the device. The data storage medium is arranged to store data associated with control of activation of the device and data associated with control of the vapour generating device in use. The communication means communicates with the device such that, in use, both activation and operation of the device can be controlled based on the stored data.

Abstract: An inhalation system for generating a vapour for inhalation by a user includes an inhalation device including a controller and a vapour generating article including a vapour generating material and a heating element. The controller is configured to provide a power supply profile adapted for a single use of the vapour generating article and having at least two sections with differing values of intensity per unit time of power supplied to the heating element. During a first section, the intensity per unit time of power supplied to the heating element has a first value arranged to maintain a target temperature at which a vapour is generated due to heating of the vapour generating material. During a second section, the intensity per unit time of power supplied to the heating element has a second value which is higher than the first value.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler that causes an aerosol generated from an aerosol source to pass through a flavor source to add a flavor component of the flavor source to the aerosol includes a power supply configured to be dischargeable to a first load configured to heat the aerosol source, and a processing device configured to cause determined power to be discharged from the power supply to the first load in response to a signal from a sensor configured to output the signal indicating an aerosol generation request. The processing device is configured to determine the power based on a time of discharging and a variable different from the time in discharging from the power supply to the first load in response to the signal before a previous time.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler that causes an aerosol generated from an aerosol source to pass through a flavor source to add a flavor component of the flavor source to the aerosol includes a power supply configured to be dischargeable to a first load configured to heat the aerosol source and a processing device. The processing device is configured to control discharging from the power supply to the first load in response to a signal from a sensor indicating an aerosol generation request, and the processing device is configured to control the discharging such that a unit flavor amount converges to a target amount based on an output of an element configured to output information on a temperature of the flavor source, the unit flavor amount being an amount of a flavor component added to an aerosol generated for each aerosol generation request.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler that causes an aerosol generated from an aerosol source heated by a first load to pass through a flavor source heated by a second load to add a flavor component of the flavor source to the aerosol includes a power supply dischargeable to the first load and the second load and a processing device. The processing device is configured to control discharging to the first load in response to a signal indicating an aerosol generation request, to control discharging to the second load such that a temperature of the flavor source converges to a target temperature based on information on a temperature of the flavor source, and to increase the target temperature based on a cumulative number of times of discharging to the first load or a cumulative time of discharging to the first load in response to the signal.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler that causes an aerosol generated from an aerosol source heated by a first load to pass through a flavor source heated by a second load connected in parallel to the first load to add a flavor component of the flavor source to the aerosol includes a power supply configured to be dischargeable to the first load and the second load, and a first boosting circuit connected between the power supply and the first load.

Abstract: A volatizer is provided including a multifunction cap secured over the open end of a body or other device, the chamber or other part of the device holding an amount of material to be extracted by selective volatization therein and including a thermo-indicator thereon or therein capable of deforming, actuating or otherwise indicating upon heating to a preselected temperature to provide an indication of the proper temperature for volatilization and extraction of the selected and or target compound from the material within the device.

Abstract: Provided herein are identification collars or devices for a lifeguard. The identification collar and the identification device are generally unitary collars to which a plurality of reflective elements and a plurality of indicia are attached circumferentially on the outer surface of the collar so the wearer is easily identified from any direction. The unitary collars are made from stretchable elastic material.

Abstract: There is described a male garment having a body including a front portion and leg openings for a wearer's legs. A resiliently elastic stretch panel is attached to an interior of the body and includes an opening for receiving therethrough the wearer's genitalia. A pouch is defined between the stretch panel and the front portion for receiving therein the wearer's genitalia. A padded member is attached to the interior of the body for cushioning one or more areas of the wearer, such as their crotch and buttocks.

Abstract: An assist garments worn on or below the waist has finger loops mounted on a band to assist in dressing and undressing.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a sock that has a leg that extends up a person's calf and a foot integral with the leg that cover's the person's foot. The sock further has a footie coupled to the foot, coupled partially up the sides of the foot, coupled partially to the heel turn, and coupled around the toes, the footie comprising a coarse material and configured to receive water such that when the sock is worn, the coarse material sloughs off dry skin, dead skin, callouses and removes toxins from the person's feet.

Abstract: A method for swaddling and a baby garment having pouches along opposite sides of the baby garment sufficiently large to accommodate enclosing a baby's arm. The pouch has openings that can be closed so as to allow the arms to be free while the baby is awake, and secure the arms inside the pouch against the baby's body while the baby is sleeping. The pouches can be opened and closed with typical fasteners. The pouches can have some elasticity to allow the pouches to stretch.

Abstract: A method and sensor for testing and evaluating a sports bra for a level of support provided by the sports bra includes selecting a sports bra and removably attaching one sensor to the wearer of the sports bra. The wearer of the sports bra completes an exercise regimen corresponding to a support level indicated for the sports bra and the vertical, lateral and backward/forward movement of a bust supported by or within the sports bra is measured with the single sensor. A largest change in movement in each of the vertical, lateral and backward/forward directions is calculated to determine the level of support actually provided by the sports bra for accurate labeling of the support level of the sports bra for accurately informing consumer purchasing.

Abstract: A min-brush for use in cleaning and clearing obstacles from within a carryover tube in a furnace. The brush having a handle coupled to a first end of a flexible shaft, a guide point coupled to a second end of the flexible shaft, and a plurality of bristles coupled along a length of the flexible shaft, the plurality of bristles having a first side located adjacent to the guide point and extending along the flexible shaft towards the handle.

Abstract: A clothing article including a tourniquet disclosed. In one implementation, the clothing article is worn high at the waist or on the leg. The clothing article includes a belt. The belt presents a holster having a tourniquet. The tourniquet provides a tourniquet strap, a windlass rod and a V-ring. The tourniquet strap mounts to the holster and the windlass rod mounts to the tourniquet strap. When a user gets injured on the leg, the user tightens the tourniquet strap by twisting the windlass rod to further tighten the tourniquet strap such that bleeding stops from the injured area. Further, the V-ring locks the position of the windlass rod once it is determined that adequate pressure is achieved on the leg. In another implementation, the clothing article comes in a vest configuration and the tourniquet mounts at sleeves of the clothing article. The tourniquet helps to stop blood flow to the injured area on the arm.

Abstract: The application provides a sports pants. The advantageous effect of the application is to set a knee protection portion and a popliteal fossa portion, which are convenient for human body to wear and improve wearing comfort. The popliteal fossa portion corresponds to the popliteal fossa of the human body to ensure the comfort of human wearing, and the knee protection portion corresponds to the knee of the human body. The double-layer fabric structure is adopted for the knee protection portion, and the cross stitch structure is provided on the front side of the outer fabric layer of the knee protection portion. The cross stitch structure can improve the wrapping strength of the inner fabric layer of the knee protection portion. After bending or squatting, it is conducive to the recovery of the knee and enhance the protection of the knee.

Abstract: A face mask apparatus is formed with a breathing chamber that provides adjustable warm and humidified air for inhalation. The breathing chamber heats cold air that is breathed in through the face mask during normal breathing, which is worn over the nose and mouth of a person. A temperature gauge monitors temperature for future adjustment of the amount of heat generating current. The air in the chamber is heated for inhalation by a resistive carbon fiber tape. The temperature of the resistive material (and by extension the warm air generated), is regulated/adjusted by increasing or decreasing the current output settings on the power source. Warm and humidified air is produced. The face mask may be part of a balaclava hood or a hat, or to other head gear, or as a stand-alone with straps around the head, optionally with an adjustable solar powered battery.

Abstract: Disclosed is a waterseal virus-killing mask, including a mask body, a liquid virus-killing assembly, and two elastic ear loops. A breather valve is disposed on an outer surface of the mask body. The two elastic ear loops are disposed on two sides of the mask body, respectively. The liquid virus-killing assembly includes a U-shaped tube within which disinfectant is provided. A disinfectant replenishing tube is vertically disposed at an upper end in the middle of the U-shaped tube. A first horizontal straight tube and a second horizontal straight tube are separately disposed at two ends of the U-shaped tube. A left end of the first horizontal straight tube is in communication with an opening of the breather valve. A first filter mesh used to separate water and air is disposed at a right end of the first horizontal straight tube.

Abstract: A finger glove that is worn on a finger for use to clean the rectal and vaginal areas and prevent direct contact between the bare finger and the excretions. Furthermore, upon completion of the cleaning and drying, the said finger glove, is disposed of with only a simple flick by the thumb. the hand, the fingers, and the thumb will not touch or be exposed to the excretions. The said finger glove can be used with or without toilet paper, wet ones, or water. The person cleaning his or her rectal area can wear a finger glove on one or more fingers as they feel comfortable with and need only use the thumb alone to dispose of immediately and directly into a toilet or trash bin. The said finger glove will provide a cleaner rectal area post defecation, superior hand sanitation, elimination of disease transfer, and decreased use of toilet paper, all of which makes for a healthier environment.

Abstract: A glove for use in hair styling applications, comprising: a glove body with an inner cavity therein generally conforming to a shape of a human hand, the body portion including an outer surface defining a front side with a palm area and an opposing back side of the glove body, a first end portion having an opening to the inner cavity and an opposing second end portion including a plurality of finger stalls extending from the glove body, the body portion being constructed of a first material; and a plurality of elements coupled to discrete areas of the body portion, wherein the elements are constructed of a second material, the second material having a property of greater thermal conductivity as compared with the first material.

Abstract: A jersey for management of perspiration having a perspiration absorption towel. The perspiration absorption towel is removably or permanently affixed along the front interior of the collar of the jersey. The perspiration absorption towel has a collar-region width less than the collar width by an amount which optimizes access to and removability of the perspiration absorption towel. The perspiration absorption towel has a length which relative to the collar-region width which balances usefulness and ease of return to the non-use position of the perspiration absorption towel.

Abstract: The invention features a holder for prosthetic eyelashes comprising a clamp having two jaws and a closure linkage designed to retain and convey the two jaws in and between an open conformation and a closed conformation. Each jaw has one or more articulated linkages, with the articulated linkages being designed to permit adjustment of a jaw curvature conforming to a desired curvature of a prosthetic eyelash. The two jaws provide rigidity in a dimension for permitting an application of clamping force against the prosthetic eyelash. A spring is fixedly attached to each of the two jaws, and the spring is biased to urge the jaws into the closed conformation. A stand may be attached to the spring, with the stand being designed to hold the clamp in a working position for retention of the prosthetic eyelash for preparation of application to a human eyelid.

Abstract: An automated pattern generation application obtains an image as an input, where the image is of a design element such as a unique building. The automated pattern generation application extracts essential design features from the image and determines how to represent those essential design features in a fashion object (e.g., a garment or wearable accessory).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying a dart on a pattern piece receives a position of a second dart to be generated in association with a first dart included in at least one pattern piece that forms a garment, sets a pivot point by an intersection point between a first extension line extending from the first dart and a second extension line extending from the second dart, generates the second dart in the pattern piece based on a width of the first dart that is changed by rotating at least a portion of the pattern piece around the pivot point, and displays a pattern piece including the generated second dart.

Abstract: A system allows a user to create new designs for apparel and preview these designs before manufacture. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. Users may collaborate while designing the apparel and designate what items should belong in specific collections.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high-temperature virus-killing mask, including a sunhat, a heating component and a mask body. A high-temperature microtube with a resistance wire is arranged in the sunhat. The resistance wire may be energized to generate heat to enable the temperature in the high-temperature microtube to rise up to about 200° C., so that, when a user inhales air, the NCP in air flowing through the high-temperature microtube will be killed by the high temperature.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for allowing a user to adjust a length of a headband includes a stationary case, a clutch, and a knob. The stationary case defines an opening and a circular recess. The clutch includes a cam arranged within the circular recess and a pinion extending axially from the cam such that the pinion is positioned outside the case via the opening to engage with the headband. The clutch also includes a roller located adjacent to a first cam portion of the cam. The knob has an actuating element arranged between the roller and a tab of the cam. The knob is rotatable in a first direction for allowing the user to shorten the length of the headband. The knob is rotatable in a second direction allowing the user to increase the length of the headband.

Abstract: An adjustable brim for use with a hat, such as a baseball-style hat includes a sheath having a rounded shape for positioning around the hat and including a channel, a body, a cord positioned within the channel of the sheath, and an adjustment fastener positioned on the cord for adjusting the size of the sheath. The body includes an inner edge, an outer edge opposite the inner edge, an outer surface, and an inner surface opposite the outer surface, and the inner edge of the body is connected to the sheath.