Abstract: An aerosol generating article includes a substantially cylindrical cup containing a plant-based aerosol generating material and at least one inductively heatable susceptor element (26). The cup includes an open end and a bottom wall. The cup has a self-supporting moulded form and includes a flange at the open end and a closure attached to the flange. The closure and/or bottom wall is porous or includes one or more openings.

Abstract: An extractor configured to extract an aerosol-generating article received in an aerosol-generating device is provided, the extractor including: a body defining a cavity configured to receive an aerosol-generating article; and a resilient coupling element attached to the body, the resilient coupling element is movable independent of the body to releasably couple the extractor to a portion of the aerosol-generating device. There is also provided an aerosol-generating device and a mouthpiece for an aerosol-generating device, both including the extractor.

Abstract: A mouthpiece portion for an electronic cigarette includes a housing sleeve including an opening and a cavity having an internal side wall, the housing sleeve being connectable to a main body of an electronic cigarette; a retaining element located within the cavity, wherein the retaining element defines a receiving space for receiving a portion of a consumable and is configured to move within the housing sleeve in the axial direction of the mouthpiece portion between a first position and a second position; wherein the retaining element is compressed in the radial direction against the consumable by the side wall of the housing sleeve when the retaining element is in the second position and wherein the consumable is released or partially released from the retaining element when the retaining element is in the first position.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including a liquid storage portion including a container configured to hold a liquid aerosol-generating substrate and defining an opening; a heater assembly extending across the opening along a plane transverse to the opening and including at least one electrically operated heating element; and a first channel defining a first flow route, a portion of the first channel being arranged with respect to the plane transverse to the opening such that at least a portion of the first channel is configured to direct air originating from outside the system to impinge against and across a surface portion of the at least one electrically operated heating element. A method for guiding an airflow in an electrically operated aerosol-generating system is also provided.

Abstract: A device for generating an aerosol is provided, including: a heating chamber configured to receive an article including an aerosol-forming substrate configured to form the aerosol, the heating chamber including an upstream end, a downstream end, and first and second major boundary surfaces, the first and the second major boundary surfaces extending in facing parallel relations and defining a principal flow axis for fluid flowing through the heating chamber; a cooling chamber in fluid communication with the heating chamber and a mouthpiece end of the device; and one or more induction coils configured to inductively heat the article and each surrounding the heating chamber, the device being configured such that, in use, fluid flow from the upstream end of the heating chamber to the downstream end of the heating chamber is in a direction substantially parallel to the principal flow axis. Methods for generating an aerosol are also provided.

Abstract: An atomizer includes a housing, an atomizing assembly and a movable assembly. The housing defines a mounting opening. The atomizing assembly includes an inner tube detachably mounted in the housing through the mounting opening. The inner tube is provided with a smoke outlet. The movable assembly includes a dustproof cover movably disposed on the housing and a locking member. The dustproof cover is rotatable relative to the locking member, rotating the dustproof cover can open the mounting opening to expose the smoke outlet or close the mounting opening to cover the smoke outlet. The inner tube is provided with a locking groove engaged with the locking member. When the dustproof cover opens the mounting opening and the dustproof cover is caused to slide, the locking member moves under the driving of the dustproof cover to disengage from the locking groove, such that the inner tube can be taken out.

Abstract: A portable vapor inhalation unit, and associated components and methods, which includes some or all of: Powered iris adjustment to hold and seal to vapor source cartridges of various diameters; A cartridge receiver which, under control from the user, can be translated to protrude from the body of the unit, or retracted into the body of the unit; and/or A compact display having a screen cover to which a user can apply pressure along at least two axes.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device is provided that includes a housing, microelectromechanical systems-based (MEMS-based) sensor and microprocessor. The MEMS-based sensor is within the housing and configured to detect a pressure on the MEMS-based sensor caused by airflow through at least a portion of the housing. The MEMS-based sensor is configured to convert the pressure to an electrical signal, and output the electrical signal. The microprocessor is configured to receive the electrical signal from the MEMS-based sensor, and control operation of at least one functional element of the aerosol delivery device based thereon.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device for generating an inhalable aerosol is provided, the device including: a haptic element to provide a haptic feedback to a user; an airflow sensor to detect airflow through an airflow channel of the device; a detection element to detect at least one of: a type of aerosol-generating article inserted into a heating chamber of the device, a length of a draw of the user, a number of draws over a period of time, and a time of day of the draw of the user; and a controller, being connected with the detection element and the haptic element, and being configured to control an operation of the haptic element based on the detection element. A method for manufacturing an aerosol-generating device for generating an inhalable aerosol is also provided.

Abstract: An inhalation device controller is configured to control an atomizer including a container configured to hold an aerosol source of a liquid, a heater, and a transport portion configured to transport the aerosol source from the container to a heating area by the heater. The controller includes a control circuit configured to monitor a physical amount correlated with a temperature of the heater and configured to control power to be supplied to the atomizer such that the physical amount under monitoring approaches a target value. The target value is set such that the temperature of the heater during heating of the aerosol source falls within a range of 210° C. to 230° C.

Abstract: An electrically operated aerosol-generating system is provided, including an aerosol-generating device and a case configured to receive the aerosol-generating device. The case includes a housing having an opening and a device holder pivotally coupled to the housing and pivotable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The device holder includes an external wall and one or more internal walls arranged to releasably hold the aerosol-generating device. The device holder has a first end and a second end, opposite the first end, and the device holder is pivotally coupled to the housing at or around the first end.

Abstract: A smoking cessation device that utilizes a structured, flexible tube similar in size and shape to a standard cigarette. The tube is impregnated with flavored oils for the enjoyment of the user. The method of producing the smoking cessation device is performed by mixing the flavored oil with a high-proof alcohol and spraying the mixture onto the tube. After the alcohol evaporates, the tube retains the flavored oils, providing a pleasant taste to the user. A user can use the smoking cessation device by biting and or chewing on the end of it to restrict air flow making it feel similar to a cigarette.

Abstract: An incontinence underwear including a crotch area hosting a stitching, a first layer, a second layer, a third layer, a fourth layer, a fifth layer, a sixth layer, and a seventh layer, wherein the first layer is innermost, wherein the seventh layer is outermost, wherein the second layer extends between the first layer and the third layer, wherein the fourth layer extends between the third layer and the fifth layer, wherein the sixth layer extends between the fifth layer and the seventh layer, wherein the stitching extends through the first layer, the second layer, the sixth layer, and the seventh layer, wherein the stitching avoids extending through the third layer, the fourth layer, and the fifth layer, wherein the second layer is bonded or adhered to the third layer.

Abstract: A wearable device for lifting an area of skin on a wearer's torso below the wearable device in use includes a gripping element with an outer surface, and an inner surface formed of or coated with a non-slip material. The gripping element includes a band configured to encircle a lower part of a wearer's ribcage. The non-slip material extends along the band and contacts the skin. The wearable device further includes at least one lifting element secured to the gripping element and configured to extend over a shoulder of the wearer and to be adjustable in length. In use, the at least one lifting element is adjustable to exert a lifting force on the gripping element, the skin gripped thereby, and an area of skin on the torso below the gripping element.

Abstract: A glove attachment system that includes a hollow frustoconical inner member having a plurality of ribs and a plurality of grooves disposed on an external surface of the hollow frustoconical inner member, and a sealing collar for joining gloves to sleeves is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature regulation system for regulating the temperature of a portion of a body, in particular of a user's body. The system comprises at least one temperature sensor 1004a, 1004b, 1004c adapted to generate a temperature measurement that relates to a temperature of a given portion of a body, at least one temperature adjustment element 1006a, 1006b, 1006c adapted to provide heat and/or cold to a given portion of the body, arranged on or in the flexible support, a memory unit 1016, 1024 adapted to store at least one threshold temperature related value, a controlling unit 1022, 1024, 1032, 1034 in communication with the temperature sensor, with the memory unit 1016, 1024 and with the temperature adjustment element.

Abstract: A muscle-stimulating waist trainer is an apparatus that strengthens and tones abdominal muscles. The apparatus includes a piece of athletic wear, a plurality of muscle-stimulation pads, a pair of conductive snaps, and a controller unit. The piece of athletic wear covers and compresses the body of a user. The piece of athletic wear positioned the plurality of muscle-stimulation pads against a desired muscle group. The piece of athletic wear may be, but is not limited to, a pair of athletic pants, a waistband, and an arm sleeve. The plurality of muscle-stimulation pads stimulates the desired muscle group, promoting increased tension for the desired muscle group and a toned physique after prolonged use. The pair of conductive snaps mounts the controller unit onto the piece of athletic wear and transmits the current from the controller unit through the athletic wear, and to the plurality of muscle-stimulation pads.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first base portion coupled with a second base portion. The apparatus also includes a first backing member extending from the first base portion and a second backing member extending from the second base portion. A first length of the first base portion is equal to a second length of the second base portion and a first width of the first base portion is equal to a second width of the second base portion. A maximum distance between an outer surface of the first backing member and the first base portion is less than a maximum distance between an outer surface of the second backing member the second base portion such that a first space is less than a second space.

Abstract: An apparatus includes multiple first reservoirs and multiple second reservoirs joined with a substrate. Selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs include a reducing agent, and first reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs are proximate to a first substrate surface. Selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs include an oxidizing agent, and second reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs are proximate to the first substrate surface.

Abstract: A facial shield for a protective headgear system includes a polymeric sheet having an upper portion configured to be coupled to a support and a lower portion having a lower extremity, wherein the upper portion includes a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole, each one of the first, second, and third holes laterally spaced from the other two of the first, second, and third holes, and the first hole including a first section having a first hole gap and a second section laterally adjacent the first section and having a second hole gap, wherein the first hole gap of the first hole is greater than or equal to the maximum vertical dimension of a first hook of the support, and wherein the second hole gap of the first hole is greater than a vertical base thickness of a base of the first hook and is less than the maximum vertical dimension of the first hook.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a face shield including one or more airstream-deflecting protrusions for deflecting airstream away from the wearer so as to avoid bacteria, virus or any other hazardous materials in the airstream from depositing on the head and/or hair of a wearer. The present disclosure further provides a full face shield including a flexible sheet, and the flexible sheet has a top portion comprising two folding structures located adjacent to lateral edges of the flexible sheet respectively for bending the top portion towards a forehead of a wearer. As the top portion of the full face shield is bent towards a forehead of the wearer through the folding structure, the face, forehead and a large portion of the front skull of the wearer can be protected.

Abstract: An apparatus includes multiple first reservoirs and multiple second reservoirs joined with a substrate. Selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs include a reducing agent, and first reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs are proximate to a first substrate surface. Selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs include an oxidizing agent, and second reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs are proximate to the first substrate surface.

Abstract: An apparatus includes multiple first reservoirs and multiple second reservoirs joined with a substrate. Selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs include a reducing agent, and first reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple first reservoirs are proximate to a first substrate surface. Selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs include an oxidizing agent, and second reservoir surfaces of selected ones of the multiple second reservoirs are proximate to the first substrate surface.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first base portion having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The apparatus also includes a second base portion having a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The apparatus further includes a bridge portion coupling the first base portion and the second base portion. The apparatus additionally includes a tether one or more of extending from or coupled with at least one of the first base portion, the second base portion, or the bridge portion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a garment with a storage hem band. The garment has a front panel, a back panel and a hem band connected to a lower edge of the front panel and a lower edge of the back panel. The hem band has an elastic inner panel facing a wearer's body, an elastic outer panel, a closed bottom edge, a top edge and a body extending around a torso opening of the garment. The inner and outer panels of the hem band are connected together at least at two connection points on the top edge. A storage pocket is formed between the elastic inner panel and the elastic outer panel of the hem band, the storage pocket having an entrance opening extending along at least a portion of the hem band.

Abstract: The invention relates to multifunctional face masks/coverings, compositions used in the multifunctional face masks, alternatively solutions of the compositions, manufacturing methods. The multifunctional face mask includes at least one composite layer comprising at least one layer of a nonwoven material and a composition coupled to the at least one layer of the nonwoven material such that the at least one composite layer is super-hydrophilic, adhesive, antiviral and/or antibacterial to trap and/or deactivate one or more of airborne virus, bacteria, pollen particles, and hazardous chemicals. The composition comprises food-grade adhesives, biodegradable adhesives, anions and/or cations of antivirus salts, antifreeze agents, moisture-holding substances, or a combination of them.

Abstract: Provided are fabrics having retroreflectivity, products produced therefrom and methods of their manufacture.

Abstract: An undergarment positioner apparatus for assistance putting on undergarments includes a ring body having an outer side, an inner side, a first end, and a second end. The ring body is semi-rigid and elastically bendable into a circular position with the first end overlapping the second end. A first engagement member is coupled to the outer side of the ring body adjacent the first end and a second engagement member is coupled to the inner side of the ring body adjacent the second end. The first and second engagement members are selectively engageable to maintain the ring body in the circular position. A waistband of the undergarment is folded around the ring body in the circular position before being stepped into.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is generally directed to a device that can be used to construct or repair a wig. Particularly, the device comprises a tray or other support surface for housing a hair bundle. The device further includes one or more needles of various sizes that can be used to knot the hair into the apertures of an associated mesh cap. The device includes various sensors and controls that allow the size, shape, and location of the hair insertion to be customized by the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides an artificial hair and a method for producing same. The method for producing an artificial hair according to the present invention comprises: a step of mixing polyamide 6 powder and a master batch at a predetermined weight ratio; a step of drawing an artificial hair from the mixture; a step of forming a loop part by knotting a distal end of the drawn artificial hair; a step of cutting the distal end of the artificial hair, leaving just 1-1.5 mm from the knotted part of the loop part; a step of trimming the artificial hair to a predetermined length after the cutting; and a step of bundling a plurality of the trimmed artificial hair.

Abstract: An atomizer device is combinable with a cap for dissipating heat around the cap. The atomizer device includes a carrier formed with at least one water storage space; at least one opening formed in a bottom of the carrier and in communication with the water storage space; an ultrasonic wave generation circuit arranged in the carrier, an electric cell supplying electrical power to the ultrasonic wave generation circuit; and at least one ultrasonic oscillator arranged in the at least one opening of the carrier and is electrically connected to the ultrasonic wave generation circuit. The ultrasonic wave generation circuit generates an ultrasonic wave signal that drives the ultrasonic oscillator to generate ultrasonic wave energy to cause vibration of water in the opening to form atomized water particles that form a water mist sprayed out of the at least one opening.

Abstract: A helmet system having an outer helmet, an inner helmet, and one or more orbital connectors joining the outer helmet to the inner helmet. Each orbital connector may include: a slip disc housing, a slip disc, and a post. The slip disc housing is mounted on one of the outer helmet and the inner helmet and has a first face and an opening through the first face. The slip disc has a second face abutting the first face, and the second face is movable in sliding contact with the first face relative to a spherical center. The post extends through the opening and mounts the slip disc to the other of the outer helmet and the inner helmet. The post is dimensioned to move within the opening to allow the second face to move tangentially to the spherical center in sliding contact with the first face.

Abstract: A helmet system having: an outer helmet, an inner helmet, at least one connector resiliently joining the outer helmet to the inner helmet, the resilient connector being configured to allow the outer helmet to rotate about the inner helmet, and one or more straps configured to be connected to the inner helmet to secure the inner helmet to a wearer's head. The helmet system does not have any straps configured to secure the outer helmet directly to the wearer's head. A helmet visor and other helmet configurations are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an impact protection structure, in particular for a helmet, to absorb kinetic energy during an impact, in particular a fall, comprising a plurality of cells arranged next to one another, wherein each cell has a hollow interior (1), which is delimited by at least one side wall (2), wherein cells adjoining one another have at least one common side wall (2), wherein the interior (1) and the side walls (2) run from an outer side (3) of the impact protection structure to an inner side (4) of the impact protection structure opposing the outer side (3), wherein at least one side wall (2) of a cell has at least one recess (5).

Abstract: A safer football helmet including a soft shell not covering an underlying rigid shell, and thereby tending to minimize otherwise-injurious radial forces acting upon the head on contact. Preferably, the soft shell is a fabric-covered, padded material. The soft shell includes a portion that extends substantially over the forehead, and also includes opposing portions lapping over the jaw area to edges of the mouth.

Abstract: The presented invention is a light weight protective bump cap hat. The bump cap hat has an insert comprised of flexible joints and wings that allow for adjustable horizontal and vertical dimensions of the insert to more readily accommodate various head shapes and sizes. The bump cap insert also has venting channels to allow better venting around the comfort pad and out the crown of the bump cap while being worn by a user.

Abstract: A helmet has a helmet shell and a visor. The visor is attached to a visor heating element. The helmet has a controller adapted to control the amount of electrical power being supplied from a power source to the visor heating element.

Abstract: A shoe insole assembly for enhancing the odor of a shoe includes an insole that is insertable into a shoe. The insole is comprised of a resiliently compressible material to enhance comfort for a user wearing the shoe. Additionally, the insole is infused with a chemical odor eliminator to reduce odors associated with shoes. The insole is infused with a volatile chemical scent that is released from the insole to enhance the scent of the shoe. A cushion is coupled to the insole and the cushion is comprised of a resiliently compressible material to enhance comfort for the user.

Abstract: A footwear article includes a hinged portion in a heel region that may be biased in various positions to increase or decrease a size of a foot-insertion opening. The hinged portion may be arranged in a first position, in which the hinged portion is more upright and is in position to cup a wearer's heel or Achilles region when the footwear article is worn. In addition, the hinged portion may be hingedly rotated downward or rearwardly (e.g., away from the foot-insertion opening) to a second position, which may increase a size of the foot-insertion opening and/or may change an angle along which a foot can pass through the foot-insertion opening when the footwear article is being donned or doffed. One or more elastic members may be attached to the hinged portion and to some other portion of the footwear article to bias the hinged portion.

Abstract: A mid-sole for shoes includes a body on which there is a lower portion for joining to a tread and an upper portion for supporting an insole. The upper portion includes a plurality of elastically compressible protrusions that protrude toward the outside of the body from a bottom surface of the upper portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a custom article of footwear, a method of making the same, and a method of conducting retail and Internet business. In particular, the components of the custom article of footwear can be selected from a range of alternative options, and the selected components can be easily removed, replaced, and recycled.

Abstract: A sole of a shoe has a plurality of lower protrusions and a plurality of upper protrusions arranged at least at a portion of the sole corresponding to a forefoot of a wearer of the shoe. A support includes a planta rest that is arranged in an internal space surrounded by a shoe upper and bridges between a position of the shoe upper corresponding to a medial side of the foot of the wearer of the shoe to a position of the shoe upper corresponding to a lateral side of the foot of the wearer of the shoe in a foot width direction. The planta rest is configured to receive a portion of the planta of the foot of the wearer of the shoe near a base of metatarsal bone and lift the base of metatarsal bone above the sole.

Abstract: A sole structure for a footwear article includes a system of support structures. Each support structure includes a tubular body with an inwardly curving wall, which compresses under load to attenuate a force or impact and returns to a resting state when the load is removed.

Abstract: Footwear with vertically lapped nonwoven layers in upper and sole structures for enhanced breathability and moisture wicking is disclosed. Exemplary vertically lapped nonwoven dual layers comprise one or more hydrophobic layers and one or more hydrophilic layers that are adhered to each other by a plurality of methods and are further integrated into the inside of the upper and sole of the footwear so that the hydrophilic layer is in direct contact with the feet. The hydrophilic part of the dual layer wicks sweat or bodily fluid from the wearer into the nonwoven and transports the moisture to the hydrophobic layer for fast evaporation, thus keeping the feet dry. The nonwoven footwear is environmentally friendly as the nonwoven layers can be made of recycled materials and may be fully recyclable.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a bootie configured to enclose a wearer's foot, and a midsole secured to the bootie. The article of footwear further includes a knit upper secured on the bootie. The knit upper covers an exterior surface of the bootie and the midsole.

Abstract: A tongue for a skate boot includes a body having a first segment and a second segment at a lower end. One or both of the first and second segments are displaceable toward the other to a sandwiched position. The first and second segments overlap in the sandwiched position and position part of a toe portion of the boot between the first and second segments. The first segment includes two mating tabs spaced apart from each other, and the second segment includes two segment apertures spaced apart from each other. In the sandwiched position, the first segment engages an inner surface of the part of the toe portion and the second segment engages an outer surface, two toe portion apertures are aligned with the two segment apertures; and the two mating tabs pass into the two toe portion apertures and into the two segment apertures.

Abstract: A fastening device including a case unit and a spool is provided. The case unit includes a wall forming a receiving space, an upper opening communicated with the receiving space, and a lower opening opposite to the upper opening and communicated with the receiving space. The spool is within the receiving space. The spool is limited by the wall, and the wall prohibits the spool from leaving the receiving space from the upper opening.

Abstract: An adjustable, detachable cleat support device panel and method of cleat securement to a shoe which also provide lateral and medial support to an ankle. The cleat securement device comprises, in some embodiments, a resilient body panel having a generally elongated rearwardly-protruding component that encapsulates the heel of the shoe. The device and allows cleats to pass through apertures, which may be circumscribed with a polymeric coating, on a base member of the device. The resilient body panel defines an open end. The detachable body panel adheres to the shoe through the use of a fastening mechanism such as hook-loop fastener. Stitching may provide enhanced stability. The present invention improves the fit of shoes, protects cleats from tire crumb, and provides orthopaedic support to players' ankles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a versatile cleat for a sport shoe, including a front face and a rear face extending between a base and a tip. The tip is offset in relation to the base of the cleat and the cleat includes two cavities separated by an intermediate wall, each cavity being open towards both the tip and the rear face of the cleat.

Abstract: Provided is a cam buckle including a body having at least one slot, and a cam arm movably coupled to and pivotable relative to the body. The cam arm has teeth for engaging a webbing and at least one boss for engaging the at least one slot. The cam arm is biased in an unlocked position where the teeth are configured to engage the webbing, and the cam arm is movable to a locked position where the teeth are configured to be disengaged from the webbing and the at least one boss is held in the at least one slot.