Abstract: A vapor provision device includes a primary airflow path, internal to the vapor provision device, from an air inlet to an air outlet, wherein air is drawn from the air inlet in a downstream direction through the primary airflow path to the air outlet by user inhalation. The device further includes a vaporizer for providing vapor into the primary airflow path, wherein the vaporizer is located within or adjacent to the primary airflow path, and a trap located in the primary airflow path to inhibit the flow of liquid along the primary airflow path in an upstream direction from the trap by retaining liquid.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette atomizer and an electronic cigarette are disclosed. The electronic cigarette atomizer comprises an air inlet (1), an air inlet passage (2), an atomization cavity (3), an air outlet passage (4), an air outlet (5), and a suction nozzle (6) that are communicated in sequence. The electronic cigarette atomizer further comprises a housing (8) and an adjustment mechanism (7) for adjusting the air input of the air inlet (1). The air inlet passage (2), the atomization cavity (3), and the air outlet passage (4) are all arranged in the housing (8), and a top of the housing (8) is provided with a top cover (9). The adjustment mechanism (7) comprises a movable member (10) located in the top cover (9) and movable axially along the top cover (9).

Abstract: An inhalation device controller includes a holding portion configured to hold an atomizer including a heater configured to heat an aerosol source, a power supply unit configured to supply power to the heater of the atomizer attached to the holding portion, an amplifier to which a voltage according to a voltage of a node on a current path configured to supply the power to the heater is input, and a processor configured to acquire information from the amplifier and execute control according to the information. A first range that a value of the information takes in a holding state in which the holding portion holds the atomizer and a second range that the value of the information takes in a non-holding state in which the holding portion does not hold the atomizer do not include ranges overlapping each other.

Abstract: An inhalation device controller includes a power supply unit configured to supply power to an atomizer including a heater configured to heat an aerosol source, a detection circuit configured to detect a resistance value of the heater, a processor configured to generate a control signal in accordance with a smoothed signal generated by smoothing information obtained using the detection circuit, and a holding portion configured to hold the atomizer in a detachable state. The holding portion includes a first electrical contact contacting a third electrical contact of the atomizer, and a second electrical contact contacting a fourth electrical contact of the atomizer. Information obtained using the detection circuit is affected by stress applied to the first to fourth electrical contacts when attaching the atomizer to the holding portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a controller for an inhalation device, comprising: a power supplier configured to supply power to a heater used to heat and atomize an aerosol source; a detection circuit configured to detect a resistance value of the heater; and a processor configured to execute heating processing of heating the aerosol source by controlling the power supplier in accordance with reception of an atomization request of the aerosol source, wherein the processor controls the heating processing based on the resistance value of the heater detected using the detection circuit, a reference temperature of the heater, and a reference resistance value of the heater, and updates the reference resistance value by the resistance value of the heater detected using the detection circuit after an end of the heating processing and before the reception of the next atomization request.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler includes a power supply dischargeable to a load for heating an aerosol generation source, a first sensor configured to output a signal indicating an aerosol generation request, and a processing device configured to acquire the signal. The processing device causes the power supply unit to operate in a first mode in which a maximum power consumption amount is a first amount and a second mode in which a maximum power consumption amount is smaller than the first amount, causes the power supply unit to operate in the second mode when a period during which the signal is not acquired exceeds a predetermined time in the first mode, and causes the power supply unit to operate such that a maximum power consumption amount is less than the first amount at a timing before the period exceeds the predetermined time in the first mode.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler includes: a first series circuit; a second series circuit connected in parallel with the first series circuit; a first operational amplifier including a non-inversion input terminal connected to one of a first node and a second node, and an inversion input terminal connected to the other of the first node and the second node; and an adjustment circuit connected to the first operational amplifier and configured to prevent a differential input value of the first operational amplifier from being equal to a potential of a negative power supply terminal of the first operational amplifier or a minimum value acquirable by the first operational amplifier, in a state where a potential of the node connected to the non-inversion input terminal is less than a potential of the node connected to the inversion input terminal.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler, which includes a power supply configured to discharge electricity to a load that is configured to heat an aerosol generation source and has a correlation between temperature and electric resistance values, includes: a first element connected in series to the load and having a first electric resistance value; a second series circuit that includes a second element having a second electric resistance value, and a third element connected in series to the second element and having a third electric resistance value, the second series circuit being connected in parallel with a first series circuit including the load and the first element; and an operational amplifier connected to the first series circuit and the second series circuit. The first electric resistance value is less than an electric resistance value of the load.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an aerosol provision apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material, and said aerosol provision apparatus is described.

Abstract: An insulin pump compatible undergarment has a pocket to contain an insulin pump and an access port to accommodate medical tubing. The pocket has an opening overlapped with a pocket edge. A method of wearing an insulin pump includes donning the undergarment; inserting an insulin pump into the overlapped pocket; feeding medical tubing through the access port; coupling the medical tubing with the insulin pump; and coupling the medical tubing with a cannula inserted at an infusion site.

Abstract: An elastic band for an article of clothing is described comprising an elongated strip-shaped outer layer of woven, longitudinally stretchable fabric, the outer layer being hydrophilic; an elongated strip-shaped inner layer of a different woven, longitudinally stretchable fabric the inner layer being hydrophobic and a logo woven into the fabric of the outer layer. Also disclosed is a double-layer construct for an elastic band comprising a hydrophobic section having apertures, a hydrophilic section having apertures, wherein the hydrophobic and hydrophilic sections are juxtaposed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-slip footwear having a cushion separation part, in which a non-slip material is formed on an inner surface and an outer surface of a bottom of a footwear such as a sock, wherein the non-slip material of the inside and the outside are arranged alternately and a cushion separation part is formed therebetween such that maintenance of a non-slip function and prevention of skin injury are smoothly performed.

Abstract: This nursing garment of the present invention in a way that others will not know that the mother is wearing clothing accessible for nursing. This has been done by using a magnetic closure on the strap of the garment. It can be utilized in a variety of ways by using different sizes and shaped magnets. The magnets can be placed either on the front of the garment, on the shoulder of the garment, or over the shoulder of the garment. The size, shape, and placement of the magnet can vary depending upon the style (for example-formal dress, tank top, maxi dress etc.) of the garment.

Abstract: An SCBA frame for mounting self-contained breathing apparatus bottle vertically such that the frame can articulate with the back of a user, comprising an upper plate, intermediate plate and a lower plate each connected by attachment mechanisms. Each of the plates may comprise a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of sides. A first coupling mechanism coupled to the bottom edge of the upper plate and a top edge of the intermediate plate and a second coupling mechanism coupled to the bottom edge of the intermediate plate and the top edge of the lower plate. The first and second coupling mechanisms allow the upper plate, intermediate plate, and lower plate to move about the horizontal axis and torsionally in line with the user's movement. The first and second coupling mechanism comprises a pair of attachment mechanisms located proximate the sides of the upper plate and intermediate plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of sanitary products, in particular to a mask capable of preventing spectacles against mist. The mask comprises a mask body having an external surface and an internal surface, and a sponge strip fixedly connected to an upper part of the internal surface of the mask body. The side, away from the mask body, of the sponge strip is concave-convex to fit the nose bridge. The invention has the following beneficial effects: the sponge strip can well fit the nose bridge of the face of a wearer in shape, the sponge strip is compressible, the sponge strip will be squeezed by the mask body and the face of the wearer to deform to perfectly fit the face of different wearers; and the sponge is soft, so that the wear comfort of the mask can be improved.

Abstract: A filter mask for biological material has a mask body wherein the sealing member extends inwardly of the mask body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for creating a transparent face mask to be worn by the patient, to create an effective barrier protecting from the patient's own oronasal flora from contaminating the surgical field and hence risking infection; this mask may be transparent, anti-fogging, and made from semipermeable material(s), with ability to include window(s) (e.g. for entry of endotracheal tube, maintaining a seal between the tube and the mask) and sleeve(s) (e.g. for placement of the intubating blade) and/or other instruments while maintaining qualities of this sterile or clean barrier. The transparent nature of this mask could allow intubation as visualized either directly visually, or in conjunction with a fiberoptic, electrical, or other camera. This mask may be disposable and single-use, and may be used in this sterile or clean setting for medical and other uses.

Abstract: The Strapless Mask assembly which serves as a personal protection equipment that protects against airborne diseases and viruses includes two parts, A fabric covering which incorporates pockets that covers the nose and the mouth which will holds a HEPA filter that provides extra respiratory protection, and a supporting concave curved frame that fits on the cheek bones, resting on the ridge of the nose and uses the jaw lining to secure itself in place referred to as the structural component. The frame member includes a downwardly extending projection in front of the ear. The fabric covering has a slot sewn along the top of the material which extends downward along each side of the covering. The double layer fabric sewn together allows for the frame to be inserted in the covering from the center of the mask.

Abstract: A mask according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a filtering structure configured to perform an air filtering function; a buckle portion coupled to the filtering structure; and a strap connected to the buckle portion and worn on a body of a user, wherein the buckle portion includes: a body coupled to the filtering structure and having openings formed on both sides thereof; and a fixing piece having one side hinged to a sidewall of the opening and gripping the strap, wherein the strap is inserted between a side surface of the fixing piece and a side-wall of the opening to surround at least a part of an outer surface of the fixing piece, and slidably moves in one direction or both directions in the buckle portion selectively according to a shape of surrounding the fixing piece.

Abstract: Disclosed is a personal protection kit comprising a mask sized to cover a wearer's nose and mouth and having a perimeter size and shape and a tacky cured silicone material having a size and shape to match the mask perimeter size and shape. Also disclosed is a self-adhesive mask including a tacky cured silicone material. A tacky cured silicone material having the shape of a face mask perimeter is disclosed as well as a tape made of the tacky cured silicone material. Also described herein is a protective face mask including a flexible mask body sized to fit over a nose and mouth of a wearer and having central opening and a removable barrier covering the central opening.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments of a wearable retainer that are provided for holding a fire resistant glove in place on a wrist of a user. Some implementations of the retainer include a flame retardant main loop formed from flame retardant material configured to be worn about a wrist of a user, as well as a flame retardant strap coupled to the flame retardant loop. The flame retardant strap includes a coupling to be attached to a portion of a fire resistant glove. Also described are various aspects of an accountability system for emergency workers, such as firefighters.

Abstract: A heated glove having finger protrusion apertures includes a glove having a predetermined configuration and dimensions; a pocket secured to each upper portion of finger members of the glove; heating members removably disposed in each pocket secured to each of the upper portions of the finger members; and a glove aperture disposed in an index finger member and a thumb aperture disposed in a thumb member of the glove for allowing a thumb and an index finger of a user to protrude from the glove; whereby, the user is enabled to operate equipment or lift objects via the exposed thumb and index finger, the thumb and index finger ultimately returning inside the heated glove.

Abstract: A system for mitigating the transmission of infectious threats by providing an easy access to a cloth or mitt attached to a retractable cord to allow the user to grab a doorknob, subway passenger strap or pole without having skin contact with public touched surfaces. A protection cloth and retraction cord are attached to a personal attachment device, which can be worn on a belt, also has a container with sanitation solution that is applied to the protection cloth after use and can also be applied to a person's hands. A second cloth is also used to wipe down surfaces such as seats, knobs, switches, etc. providing a reusable sanitation cloth and refillable sanitation container. The invention will reduce the contact transmission of infectious disease threats in a more convenient method than current traditional methods of disposable cloths or liquids.

Abstract: The present invention improves upon contemporary shorts with integrated liners by providing a short with liner, the liner being affixed to the waistband of the short along a majority of the circumference of the short. A detached, dropped section along the front of the liner, has stretchable waistband that allows a user to enlarge the opening of the detached area.

Abstract: A padded travel scarf includes a padded central portion. Each tail of a first non-padded fabric tail and a second non-padded fabric tail extend respectively from an opposite end of the padded central portion. An integral scarf storage pocket is attached to the padded central portion, the integral scarf storage pocket receivable of the padded travel scarf.

Abstract: A wig includes a cap, a plurality of hair wefts and an internal layer adjacent a user's head. The cap is formed from an expandable material. The hair wefts are attached to the cap in a particular pattern. The internal layer is located internally within the cap to protect the user's head. To make the wig, a user locates the material for the cap on a surface, ideally a scalp of a person who will wear it or a mannequin. The scalp is measured. The hair wefts are attached. A user may optionally locate one or more clips or combs to secure the wig to a user when complete. When making the wig on a user's head, a secondary cap may be located between the cap and the user's head for protection.

Abstract: A hair topper volume piece and method of using same. The hair topper has a generally semilunar (i.e., crescent-shaped) construction and can be made out of flexible and breathable material. The hair topper is clipped onto a person's natural hair, and may be used in a variety of positions; including the top of a person's head or at any desired location offset therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a silica gel/resilient eyelash stem structure and artificial eyelash having the same. The silica gel/resilient eyelash stem structure is integrally formed by enclosing root portions of eyelash strands to be adhered by an adhesive; ingredients for preparing the adhesive comprises the following components in parts by weight: 70-80 parts of a silica gel base, 15-20 parts of a filler, 4-6 parts of a cross-linking agent, 0.2-0.4 parts of a catalytic agent, 0.02-0.05 parts of an inhibiting agent. The silica gel/resilient eyelash stem structure is integrally formed by enclosing root portions of eyelash strands by an adhesive which is made of multi-component silica gel material. The silica gel/resilient eyelash stem structure obtained is non-poisonous, safe, anti-allergic, high temperature and low temperature resistant, highly stable, water washable and repeatedly usable.

Abstract: Computer-implemented method for determining production values for producing a custom-tailored, in particular skin-tight, knitted garment (31) for a limb (3) of a person, comprising the steps of receiving a three-dimensional dataset (11) of the limb (3) acquired using a 3D scan device (21), receiving at least one height value describing the dimension of a knitting row (9) in the lengthwise direction of the limb (3) and at least one total length value for at least one lengthwise section (4) of the garment (31) and determining a number of knitting rows (9) for the at least one section (4) of the garment (31) by dividing the total length value by the height value, evaluating the three-dimensional dataset (11) to derive a circumference information describing the circumference of the limb (3) along at least the length of the limb (3) covered by the at least one section (4), from the circumference information, determining a circumference value for each n-th knitting row (9) or each knitting row (9) except every n

Abstract: A helmet safety system comprises a first set of sensors coupled to a helmet, a second set of sensors coupled to a vehicle, and one or more microcontrollers coupled to the first and second sets of sensors. The one or more microcontrollers can receive sensor data from the first and second sets of sensors and determine, based on the sensor data, that a user is using the bicycle but not wearing the helmet. Responsive to determining that the user is using the bicycle without wearing the helmet, the one or more microcontrollers perform remedial actions, such as disabling or limiting a functionality of the bicycle, emitting an alarm or alert, sending a notification to a first device of the user reminding the user to wear the helmet, and sending a notification to a second device indicating that the user is using the bicycle without wearing the helmet.

Abstract: A filter mask for biological material is provided wherein the filter mask has a fan assist for inhalation.

Abstract: A helmet with a gear-constraint type transformable chin guard structure may include a shell body, a chin guard and two branches on the chin guard, wherein a supporting base, the branch, an inner gear, an outer gear and a drive member form an associated mechanism, the inner gear and the outer gear are rotatable about fixed axes and constitute a meshing constraint pair, the inner gear and the branch are in sliding fit with each other and constitute a sliding constraint pair, and the drive member transfer the motion of the outer gear to the branch and causes the chin guard to make an extension/retraction displacement relative to the shell body, such that the chin guard makes an turnover motion while also recombining a reciprocating motion, thereby realizing a transformation between a full-helmet position and a semi-helmet position.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a heel section, a mid-foot section, and a toe section. The heel section, the mid-foot section, and the toe section collectively have a geometric shape having a first slope of a polarity along an inner edge of the apparatus from the toe section to the heel section and a second slope of the polarity along the inner edge of the apparatus to an outer edge of the apparatus at the toe section.

Abstract: Footwear for rehabilitation after an ankle sprain or for preventive training to avoid an ankle sprain includes a sock body including a foot section and a leg section. The footwear further includes a leg strap device and an adjustable tensioning device connected to the leg strap device. A tensioning element is defined with a first end section, a second end section and an intermediate section between the first and second end sections, where the first end section is connected to the foot section, the second end section is connected to the adjustable tensioning device and the intermediate section is provided below, or integrated as part of, an arch section of the foot section. The adjustable tensioning device is connected to the leg strap device.

Abstract: An assembly for a shoe or other footwear comprising computer controlled individually configurable inflatable air bladder orthotic structures that are monitored by a flexible pressure sensor pad. Comprising of a plurality of regions, each region including a respective plurality of air bladders; each respective air bladder being individually feed by a separate tube; each tube having a self-sealing valve disposed thereon and configured to allow air to enter the bladder through the valve while maintaining air pressure within the air bladder; and each self-sealing tube valve configured to allow air to escape through the valve via a computer controlled mini compressor integrated pump and release valve device. Where the air bladders are feed air through a mini smart compressor, which additionally can be controlled by a smart phone or computer. Said smart compressor connects with the shoe assembly at the heel pad plug in.

Abstract: A footwear includes a shoe sole, a shoe upper member coupled on the shoe sole, and a toe guider device which includes first and second spacers. Bottom ends of the first and second toe spacers are retained by the shoe sole while top ends of the first and second toe spacers are retained by the shoe upper. The first toe spacer is retained for being worn between first and second toes of a wearer. The second toe spacer is retained for being worn between second and third toes of the wearer.

Abstract: A shoe includes a first plate and a second plate that are located in a portion of the shoe between an upper and an outsole of the shoe, and a nest formed as a bag filled with one or more gasses located between the first plate and the second plate. The shoe may further include one or more springs located in cavities in the gas filled nest for biasing the first plate and the second plate apart from each other. Pods may be located within the openings in the center of the springs, and the pods may be filled with one or more gasses. The pods may protrude from a bottom or a top surface of the nest. Spring sandwiches including one or more springs positioned between plates may be constructed and placed in various portions of a shoe. The shoe may also include piping with lights.

Abstract: An interchangeable shoe. The interchangeable shoe includes a base, where the base includes a footbed, and an upper. The interchangeable shoe also includes an attachment, where the attachment releasably attaches the upper to the base, The attachment includes a groove in the footbed and a rail attached to the upper, where the rail is configured to be inserted into or removed from the groove.

Abstract: A method for interlocking a shoe sole can provide the ability for the shoe sole to be attached or removed. For example, a shoe wearer may want the ability to change his or her shoe soles for aesthetic purposes. The shoe sole can also comprise additional functionality for the shoe wearer. For example, a method of also using the shoe sole as storage is discussed herein.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the present subject matter is directed towards an apparel. The apparel in accordance with one embodiment may be a sock. The apparel in accordance with another embodiment may be a wearable insole. The apparel comprises a plurality of cushions configured on a base of the apparel at various locations to relieve effects of one or more feet ailments. The apparel comprises a first cushion for supporting a heel of the user, a second cushion for supporting a longitudinal arch of the user, a third cushion for supporting a first metatarsal of the foot, and a fourth cushion for supporting the toes of the user. The first, second, third, and fourth cushions may be made of at least one of a thicker yarn, a foam material, and a gel material.

Abstract: A foot pain relief device formed as a shoe or boot insert comprising a plurality of removable pieces designed to be selectively removed from the insert to thereby create a hollow portion, indentation, dip, concavity, groove, or impression area of the insert that allows the injured area to be free from impact of any sort while going through its healing process while the user continues daily activities without feeling discomfort or pain from the injured area of the foot.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear may include a first tubular knit structure, where the first tubular knit structure includes a first layer and a second layer, the first layer and the second layer being separable such that a first passage is located between the first layer and the second layer. A second tubular knit structure may be included, where the second tubular knit structure includes a third layer and a fourth layer, the third layer and the fourth layer being separable such that a second passage is located between the third layer and the fourth layer. A longitudinal direction of the first tubular knit structure may be angled at least 5 degrees relative to a longitudinal direction of the second tubular knit structure.

Abstract: An article of footwear can include a ferromagnetic body disposed in the article, and a magnetometer to measure a strength or direction of a magnetic field that is influenced by a position of the ferromagnetic body. One of the ferromagnetic body and the magnetometer can be configured to move relative to the other one of the ferromagnetic body and the magnetometer, for example according to movement of a foot in the article. In an example, the ferromagnetic body is disposed in a compressible insole and the ferromagnetic body moves in response to compression or relaxation of the insole. The magnetometer can be disposed in a platform or sole portion of the article that is relatively stationary compared to the ferromagnetic body. Rate of change information about the magnetic field can be used to control article functions or to provide information about a foot strike or step rate.

Abstract: A shoe last with a back part and a front part connected by a joint for de-lasting. The joint is operated by the rotation of a threaded component, possibly with a drill. The relative motion of the back and front parts may be restricted to sliding. The shoe last and joint are optimized for 3D printing.

Abstract: Last devices and methods for forming an article of footwear are disclosed. The last device comprises a last body having a surface for receiving material for the article of footwear and at least two sets of fluid conduits extending separately within the last body and opening to the surface of the last body. The at least two sets of separate fluid conduits are provided to subject the material on the last body to at least two different types of treatment. The last body can be produced by means of additive manufacturing.

Abstract: A clip-on belt buckle, including a buckle part and a connecting part. A fixed end of a belt is fixedly connected to the connecting part. The buckle part comprises a buckle body, a first clamp plate and a second clamp plate. An upper end and a lower end of the buckle body are provided with an oblique hole, respectively. An upper part and a lower part of a back of the buckle body are provided with a sliding groove, respectively. Centers of an upper end and a lower end of the first plate are provided with an elongated hole along a front-and-back direction, respectively. A vertical shaft is provided at a middle of the second plate. Two ends of the vertical shaft extend through the elongated holes, and then extend through the oblique holes. A movable end of the belt is inserted between the first plate and the second plate.

Abstract: A medical alert necklace is formed with a container loop wearable around a neck of a user and contains a medical dose as an ingestible for the user. The medical alert necklace includes a personalized pendant that uniquely identifies the user as having a medical condition, and includes a quick response (QR) code accessible to identify an emergency contact person for the user and/or medical information about the user. The medical alert necklace can also include an alert system that receives an alert activation from a smartphone and activates to warn of a hypoglycemic condition of the user. The medical alert necklace has a fastening system to secure the container loop around the user, such as a magnetic clasp. The fastening system includes a plunger press-fit into the container loop. The ingestible is distributable for user consumption through the plunger, and the container loop is refillable through the plunger.

Abstract: A band piece including a first piece, a second piece which covers one of front and back surface sides of the first piece, a pin which connects the first piece and the second piece and connects the band piece and another band piece.

Abstract: Earrings, featuring a dual fastening mechanism combining threading with a ring of receiving substance.

Abstract: A flexible wearable ring assembly wherein a circular band portion is designed to encircle a human finger and a top portion is designed to hold a removable portion displaying a logo or other symbol. The flexible wearable ring assembly is made from a silicone-based compound or other flexible material. The flexible wearable ring assembly may include a radio-frequency identification tag containing data that may include blockchain data. The flexible wearable ring assembly may include other text, symbols, patterns, or color codes for either or both presenting information and accessing other data or systems.