Abstract: A cooked rice producing method is configured to include carrying out rice boiling after adding a liquid seasoning which has a solid content of saccharides of from 0 to 32% by mass, a degree of sweet taste of from 30 to 85, and an acetic acid conversion acidity of from 2.5 to 5.7. Cooked rice, produced by carrying out rice boiling after adding a liquid seasoning, includes a solid content of saccharides of from 0 to 32% by mass, a degree of sweet taste of from 30 to 85, and an acetic acid conversion acidity of from 2.5 to 5.7. A liquid seasoning includes a solid content of saccharides of from 0 to 32% by mass, a degree of sweet taste of from 30 to 85, and an acetic acid conversion acidity of from 2.5 to 5.7, to be used by being added before rice boiling.

Abstract: A functional water containing a polyfunctional amine and/or a salt thereof as a functional component, wherein the total content of water, the polyfunctional amine, and the salt of the polyfunctional amine is 95% by weight or more. The polyfunctional amine is at least a specific polyamine, a polymer having a structural unit derived from a specific cyclic amine, or a polymer having a structural unit derived from a specific unsaturated amine. The total content of the polyfunctional amine and/or salt thereof is preferably 0.0001 to 10000 ppm by weight. The functional water has functions including freshness-keeping for foods, aging of foods, antisepsis, deodorization, adjustment of plant growth, life extension for cut flowers, flowering control for cut flowers, pest control, pest repellence, improvement of bowel movement, reduction of fecal odor, reduction of blood pressure, increase of body temperature, improvement of the intraoral environment, prevention of halitosis, and prevention of body odor.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a strain of high-temperature sensitive S. pastorianus and application thereof and belongs to the technical field of microorganisms. In the disclosure, the S. pastorianus Pilsner is mutagenized by ARTP, based on the principle that yeast intracellular alkaline phosphatase reacts with BCIP to produce blue precipitates, screening of high-temperature sensitive mutant strains can be carried out according to the appearance time and shade of the blue, and finally a strain of high-temperature sensitive S. pastorianus P-510 is obtained after screening and quickly autolyzed at 37° C. Autolysis of P-510 at 37° C. can promote the dissolution of autolysates to obtain highly flavored nucleotides, glucan and antioxidant active substances, which can be used for production of S. pastorianus autolysates with high nutritional values.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol source member and an aerosol delivery device that includes an aerosol source member. The aerosol source member includes a segmented substrate portion that includes a first substrate segment and a second substrate segment. The first substrate segment includes a first aerosol former, the second substrate segment includes a second aerosol former different from the first aerosol former, and the second substrate segment is positioned between the first substrate segment and a downstream end of the aerosol source member. The first substrate segment and the second substrate segment are configured such that when heated by a heat source, the first substrate segment is heated to a first temperature and the second substrate segment is heated to a second temperature that is less than the first temperature.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pouched smokeless oral product comprising a pouch containing the filling, said filling comprising or consisting of at least one of tobacco, non-tobacco plant material and a combination thereof; and one or more flavour capsules, wherein said flavour capsule is composed of a core material comprising NaCl as a carrier and at least one flavour component being in contact with the carrier; and a shell material coating the core, wherein said shell material comprises or consists of a hydrophobic polysaccharide.

Abstract: The invention relates to cannabis products and methods for producing cannabis products.

Abstract: The invention provides a slow-release fragrance and an application thereof in a tobacco product with Chinese-style flavor. The slow-release fragrance of the invention includes the following constituents in percentage by mass: 5% to 50% of a tobacco extract and 50% to 95% of a tangerine peel extract.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device and method for forming a cigar shaped object. A mold is provided having at least one cigar shaped pocket, a rod aligned within the pocket and a separate tamping device. The tamping device has a stem and handle with a bore in the stem larger than the diameter of the rod. Tobacco or other smoking material is placed in the pocket and the tamping device is used to compress the material which forms a cigar-shaped tube by placing the tamping device onto the rod and repeatedly moving it up and down to tamp or compress the material. The rod, when removed, creates a bore through the smoking material to improve and control air draw. After removal from the mold, the packed smoking material may be wrapped in any appropriate wrapper material.

Abstract: A sensor apparatus may include a conduit structure including an inner surface defining a conduit extending through an interior of the conduit structure, an inlet structure coupled to an end of the conduit structure, and a plurality of sensor devices in hydrodynamic contact with the conduit. The inlet structure may couple with an outlet end of an external tobacco element to hold the outlet end of the external tobacco element in fluid communication with an inlet opening of the conduit structure, such that the conduit structure may receive a generated aerosol from the external tobacco element at the inlet opening, and draw an instance of aerosol through the conduit towards an outlet opening. The instance of aerosol may include at least a portion of the generated aerosol. Each sensor device may generate sensor data indicating a pressure of the instance of aerosol through a separate portion of the conduit.

Abstract: A smoking cartridge configured to removably engage with the bowl of a smoking apparatus comprises a receptacle, a sealing member, and an opening that comprises inwardly projecting flaps. The receptacle is configured to contain a smoking material. The sealing member is disposed along the periphery of the receptacle proximal to a lower portion of the receptacle. The sealing member is configured to removably engage and seal with the bowl of the smoking apparatus. The opening is disposed at a bottom of the receptacle, which is defined by inwardly projecting adjustable flaps. The flaps are configured to be adjustably bent to vary the size of the opening.

Abstract: A shisha cartridge (200) comprises a body defining a cavity (218). An aerosol-forming substrate (300) and an absorbent carrier (310) forming a sheet impregnated with an aerosol former are disposed in the cavity. The absorbent carrier may be disposed adjacent or in contact with the internal cavity surface, the aerosol-forming substrate, or both the internal cavity surface and the aerosol-forming substrate. As the cartridge is heated, the aerosol former impregnated in the absorbent carrier may improve aerosol formation.

Abstract: A capsule (1) made of a heat-resistant material serves for storing a smoking medium provided for extraction, in particular for storing tobacco with or without other heatable additives for an electronic hookah (30), with an air inlet (2) and an air/smoking medium outlet (3), and with a side wall (4) fixing both of these at a distance from each other, wherein both the air inlet (2) and the air/smoking medium outlet (3) have a plurality of through-holes (6, 8, 10) and/or through-slits (7, 9, 1). The air inlet (2) and/or the air/smoking medium outlet (3) with the through-holes (6, 8, 10) are plate-shaped and are designed to be connected releasably to the side wall (4) by the user and to be reusable, wherein the side wall (4) is at the same time also designed to maintain the distance between air inlet plate (5) and air/smoking medium outlet plate (12).

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including: a plurality of elements assembled in the form of a rod having a mouth end and a distal end upstream from the mouth end, the plurality of elements including an aerosol-forming substrate with an elongate susceptor arranged longitudinally within the aerosol-forming substrate, a plug element being located upstream of and adjacent the aerosol-forming substrate within the rod, the plug element preventing direct physical contact with a distal end of the elongate susceptor arranged longitudinally within the aerosol-forming substrate.

Abstract: There is provided a smoking article comprising a tobacco rod, a filter and tipping material attaching the tobacco rod and the filter. The filter comprises a plug of filtration material that defines a furthest downstream end of the smoking article, the plug being surrounded by one or more filter wrappers. The tipping material includes a ventilation zone. The tipping material and the filter wrapper or wrappers have a combined thickness (t) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the smoking article, and the smoking article, at a location about the plug of filtration material, has a diameter (DSA) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the smoking article. The diameter (DSA) to thickness (t) ratio is less than about 80 and the filtration material extends to the furthest downstream end of the smoking article.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a filter for a smoking article, or the like, which does not reduce, more than necessary, components affecting flavor which are contained in mainstream smoke, and which does not release aroma components other than an aroma component which is attributable to tobacco smoke. The foregoing problem is solved by a filter for a smoking article, the filter comprising a filter segment which does not release aroma components and which has a porous material that includes: inactive particles which do not selectively reduce components contributing to flavor with respect to raw tar in tobacco smoke; and a non-fibrous binder resin.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a filter for a smoking article that can reduce a stimulus component such as formaldehyde, and that does not reduce any more than necessary a component affecting the smoke flavor included in mainstream smoke. This problem is solved by providing a smoking article filter comprising a filter segment that has a porous material containing: a hydrotalcite particle; and a nonfibrous binder resin.

Abstract: A hygienic mouthpiece cover that is easily removed between sampling by users and is made from a recyclable biocompatible material is provided. Example embodiments of a mouthpiece cover includes an inlet, into which a vaporizer cartridge can be inserted, an outlet that a user draws vapor from, and a saliva transfer inhibitor that includes a guard physical barrier between the outlet and inlet to prevent saliva transfer to the cartridge, a saliva reservoir, and one or more draw holes of a number and size that vapor can pass through unrestricted.

Abstract: An electronic vaporizer device with a sealed, disposable, fillable cartridge is described, along with a method for refilling the cartridge. The electronic vaporizer includes a body which is held by the user and houses a battery. The body receives and couples with a cartridge with a reservoir for oil or other fluid to be vaporized. The cartridge also includes an atomizer which is powered by the battery via a connector terminal, a wick to provide oil to the atomizer from the oil reservoir, a vapor tube which transmits the vaporized oil to the user though a mouthpiece. In some embodiments, the user fills the reservoir of the cartridge by inserting a needle through a self-sealing septum. Further, the electronic vaporizer device includes a haptic device to provide haptic feedback to a user of the electronic vaporizer to communicate operating states of the electronic vaporizer.

Abstract: A closure body includes a closure member and a sealing member formed on closure member. The closure member includes a closure end, an accommodation end extending downward from closure end, an e-liquid passage running through closure end and extending to accommodation end, and an air passage separated from e-liquid passage. The air passage includes a connection air passage running through top of closure end, a longitudinal air passage longitudinally running through closure end and communicating with connection air passage, and an outer-side air passage extending from outer edge of longitudinal air passage to accommodation end. A notch is formed in middle of accommodation end. The sealing member includes a first sealing portion—formed at accommodation end, a second sealing portion extending from first sealing portion toward closure end, and a third sealing portion formed at periphery of top of closure end and integrated with second sealing portion.

Abstract: An electronic atomizer includes a cartridge tube provided with an e-liquid storage cavity and a flue, a closure member closing the e-liquid storage cavity, a sealing member, an atomizing core provided in the closure member, and a base. The closure member includes a closure end, an accommodation end extending downward from closure end, a flow passage vertically penetrating through closure member, and an air passage separated from flow passage; the sealing member is integrally formed on closure member and includes a first sealing portion covering outer side of the atomizing core, a second sealing portion covering outer periphery of the closure end and abutting against inner wall surface of the cartridge tube, and a third sealing portion fitted to top end of the air passage and abutting against end edge of the flue; the e-liquid storage cavity communicates with upper end surface of atomizing core through the flow passage.

Abstract: Disclosed is material for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The material includes a mixture of smokable material and elements. Each of the elements includes a closed circuit of heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field.

Abstract: A cigarette heating device includes a cigarette holder, a heating cavity and a base which are connected in sequence. A top end of the heating cavity is communicated with the cigarette holder, the heating cavity is connected with a power supply device, and the power supply device is disposed at the base. The heating cavity includes a shell and a heating assembly for heating and baking a cigarette, the heating assembly is electrically connected with the power supply device, the shell surrounds an outer side of the heating assembly, and two ends of the shell are connected with the cigarette holder and the base, respectively. An air passage is disposed at a bottom end of the shell, and the heating cavity is communicated with an external environment through the air passage for air to enter and exit the heating cavity.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device includes a housing structured to retain an aerosol precursor composition, and an aerosol production component. The aerosol delivery device includes processing circuitry configured to operate in an active mode to control power to the aerosol production component to produce an aerosol from the aerosol precursor composition. The aerosol delivery device also has a user interface including a pressure-sensitive surface and a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is configured to measure pressure, and generate a corresponding signal, as a function of force applied to the pressure-sensitive surface. The processing circuitry is also configured to receive the corresponding signal and identify an operation based on a level of the corresponding signal and thereby an amount of the force applied to the pressure-sensitive surface.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette control method is provided, including: S1, obtaining a resistance value of a heating element when a starting unit is triggered for the first time by a resistance detection unit, storing the resistance value as an initial resistance value; S2, obtaining a target temperature of the heating element, to obtain a target resistance value according to the initial resistance value; S3, obtaining a first real-time resistance value corresponding to a first preset time of each trigger, to calculate a resistance value change in the first preset time, confirming whether the resistance value change is larger than a first preset value; if yes, turning off an input power of the heating element; if no, executing step S4; S4, obtaining a real-time resistance value according to a preset rule through the resistance detection unit, to control the input power to ensure the real-time resistance value is the target resistance value.

Abstract: A mid-temperature electronic cigarette that heats ingredients to a temperature range between 125 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature range is critical for a consistent cigarette-like taste, aroma, and physiological satisfaction. The ingredients can include tobacco extract, ethyl nicotinate, ethanol, nicotine and ethanol-based flavors, DMEA, but not propylene glycol (PG) or vegetable glycerin (VG). Due to the consistent temperature range, the mid-temperature electronic cigarette can consistently deliver 8-10 ?g nicotine per puff, for at least 10 puffs, over 2-8 hours.

Abstract: This specification generally discloses a system and method configured to generate vapor samples from one or more smoking articles (e.g., cigarette, tobacco product, e-cigarette, or nicotine vapor product), in which such vapor sample may optionally be used for testing purposes. The system may be configured in a manner that reduces the likelihood of exposing particular mechanical components to the smoking article vapor, which may in turn reduce effects of fouling or corroding such components of the system over a period time.

Abstract: A handkerchief holder system that allows a handkerchief to be placed inside the holder quickly and easily and prevents the handkerchief from displacing within the holder and displacing out of the pocket of a garment.

Abstract: The present disclosure reveals pants with an attached wrap for weight loss and toning one's body. The wrap being comprised of an elastic, solid material that is non-absorbent such as but not limited to neoprene or sponge neoprene. The wrap may further comprise an absorbent band to absorb perspiration.

Abstract: A fashion accessory anchor device includes a pair of garment strap receiving holes disposed laterally on the device and an engagement surface in communication with the pair of receiving holes, the engagement surface for disposing the device on a nape of a user and through which a pair of garment straps are received. The anchor device further includes a fashion accessory retention region oriented relative to the pair of receiving holes to support a fashion accessory hanging therefrom.

Abstract: A heated jacket assembly for keeping a user warm includes a jacket that is wearable on a user when the user needs to keep warm. A heating element is integrated into the jacket and the heating element comprises a carbon fiber material to produce heat when exposed to an electrical current. A remote control is provided that is carried by the user. The remote control is in wireless communication with the heating element for adjusting the temperature of the heating element and to turn the heating element on and off.

Abstract: A temperature control device includes: a first sensor that measures at least temperature; a controller to which the temperature measured by the first sensor is inputted; a temperature changer that is electrically coupled to the controller; a heat dissipation member that is provided on one of sides of the temperature changer; and a fan that ventilates an area around the heat dissipation member.

Abstract: An article of apparel is formed that is effective to regulate the temperature of the wearer. In an embodiment, a thermal regulation composition is applied to a surface of a textile substrate at a first temperature and a first pressure to form a thermal regulation membrane disposed on the surface of the textile substrate. The textile substrate with the thermal regulation membrane is compressed at a second pressure and a second temperature to position a portion of the thermal regulation membrane below the surface of the textile substrate. The textile substrate is incorporated into an article of apparel. The thermal regulation composition can include one or more system reactive components provided within a binder, where a system reactive components can include a cooling agent, a latent heat agent and/or a heat dissipation agent.

Abstract: A duty belt for providing visibility and awareness of the user wearing the belt is disclosed. The belt is worn about the waist and generally provides a lighting element which illuminates in order to improve the visibility and awareness of a person viewed from a distance. Further, the duty belt is functionally and ergonomically designed to easily attach existing duty gear including pepper spray, firearms, flashlights, etc. without interfering or snagging with the lighting element.

Abstract: A protective shield configured to be disposed over an N95 respirator worn by a user includes an inner shield and an outer shield. The inner shield defines a body, a flap, and a living hinge connecting the body and the flap with one another to enable the flap to fold under a user's chin while the body extends across a user's face. The body includes a center portion and first and second wings extending laterally outwardly in opposite directions from the center portion. The outer shield defines a body having a center portion and first and second wings extending laterally outwardly in opposite directions from the center portion. The wings of the outer shield are configured to releasably engage the respective wings of the inner shield to thereby releasably engage the outer shield with the inner shield with the center portions thereof in spaced-apart relation.

Abstract: A device for removably fastening to a protective headwear to more safely permit nourishment includes a ring-shaped body and a membrane. The body has an outer surface and defines an inner opening. The outer surface of the body is mountable about a hole in the protective headwear such that the inner opening of the body at least partially overlaps with the hole. A membrane is connected to the body to substantially close the inner opening. At least one slit in said membrane to permit passage of a utensil through the membrane.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a respiratory protection device made of soft material comprising folds in zig-zag pattern on the main body and may be adhered to wearer's face by adhesives instead of straps. The respiratory protection device with folds is expandable from flat-fold configuration to open ready-to-use configuration, collapsible from the open ready-to-use configuration to the flat-fold configuration, and flexible to keep adhered to wearer's face when the respiratory protection device is dragged in conjunction with the movement of the wearer's face. The folding structures not only reduce the storage volume but also support the main body of the respiratory protection device to provide large air chamber for breathing comfortably in a completely sealed space. The present disclosure also provides a process of manufacturing the respiratory protection device by folding and fixing barrier layers and applying adhesives on the barrier layers.

Abstract: A single use disposable respirator fit test hood includes front and rear panels joined together along a left and right side edges, and a top edge with an adhesive, particularly a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive. The front panel is provided with an aperture through which test substances are introduced into interior cavity defined by the front and back panels. The test subject inserts their head through an opening defined by the bottom edges of the front and rear panels. During fabrication, shoulder pieces are cut off the front and rear panels to give the bottom edges a generally truncated V-shape. A portion of each shaped bottom edge rests on the test subject's shoulders. The hood is able to remain upright because of the thickness of the film used for the front and rear panels and the presence of the strips of pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: An embodiment may include a face covering apparatus. The face covering apparatus includes one or more machine-washable layers of cloth. The face covering apparatus also a wire insertable and removable from the one or more machine-washable layers of cloth, where the wire is adaptable to one or more areas of a human face to secure the one or more machine-washable layers of cloth over the one or more areas of the human face without a tie, a band, a loop, and an adhesive integrated with the one or more layers of cloth.

Abstract: A shield attachment can include a brim slot and a face shield. The brim slot may be configured to receive the brim to secure the face shield attachment to the headwear. The face shield may be positioned below the brim slot, and the face shield can be configured to extend around a face of the user while the headwear is worn.

Abstract: A face shield system formed by a lay-flat headband removably joined with a lay-flat face shield. The headband having a first connection feature located at one end of the headband and a second connection feature located at an opposing end of the headband. The second connection feature removably connects with the first connection feature in order to provide a closed headband configured for placement around a user's head. A third connection feature is located between the first and second connection features. The face shield includes a fourth connection feature that removably engages with the third connection feature when the face shield is in a curved configuration in order to removably connect the headband together with the face shield. When the face shield is connected to the head band, a center of the face shield is spaced apart from a face of the user and a center of the headband.

Abstract: A protective shield is provided for use with headwear having a brim and wearable by a user. The protective shield includes an elongate suspension strap portion and a pair of attachment tabs engageable with the headwear and positioned such that the elongate suspension strap portion extends between the pair of attachment tabs. A protective portion is connected to the suspension strap portion and is configured to extend over the user's eyes, nose, and mouth when the protective shield is attached to the headwear. The suspension strap portion and the protective portion collectively define a slot sized to receive the brim of the headwear to facilitate engagement between the protective shield and the headwear.

Abstract: A protective shield for use with headgear includes a unitary panel having a protective portion including opposing first and surfaces The unitary panel additionally includes at least one lateral tab connectable to the headgear. The protective portion is sized to extend over the face of a user when the at least one lateral tab is connected to the headgear and the headgear is worn on the user's head. The unitary panel is selectively connectable to the headgear in at least one of a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the at least one lateral tab is connected to the headgear such that the first surface assumes a convex configuration and faces away from the user. In the second configuration, the at least one lateral tab is connected to the headgear such that the first surface assumes a concave configuration and faces toward from the user.

Abstract: A protective non-helmeted single molded facemask for sports includes a frame structure formed of a polycarbonate polymer and an integrally molded rigid eye shield formed of a transparent polycarbonate polymer composition. The peripheral frame structure is structured and configured to engage a user's forehead, side and cheek facial structure and chin. An arrangement of vertical and horizontal bars in the lower portion of the face area of the facemask are structured and configured to protect the users nose and mouth from direct contact with external objects, while the rigid eye shield on the upper face area of the facemask protects the users eyes from direct impact and contact with external objects. Upper and lower straps extend from slotted openings on the sides of the facemask and are positioned and arranged to extend around the lower back of the wearer's head to secure the facemask on the wearer's head.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for manufacturing a functional textile product with microbicidal activity, which can preferably have a text or image in color or black and white printed on it, which is aimed at solving the problem of impregnating and fixing a microbicidal solution in simple steps and without the use of fixing or dispersing chemicals, and in another aspect that the textile fabric may also have a predetermined digital image on the surface thereof, where the image has definition, contrast and durability of the print without neglecting or affecting the microbicidal activity on the textile substrate. Preferably, without intending to limit the scope of the invention, the functional textile woven material may be bed linens such as covers, duvets and the like, clothing, articles for hospitals or the health sector, such as face covers, the industrial sector, food or any other sector that requires contagion prevention devices.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and device for inactivating or killing airborne bacteria, fungi, molds and viruses by passing the air through a filter material formed of a fabric having particles of zinc disposed in discrete physically isolated locations, wherein the particles of zinc and oxygen from the air form half cells of a battery whereby to create an electrical field that inactivates or kills airborne bacteria, fungi, molds and viruses passing through the filter material.

Abstract: A mask assembly having antimicrobial properties is provided. The mask is preferably worn on a user's face and it comprises a material layer, preferably a polyester fabric, and an applied emulsion or combination of chemical components (a silver containing stabilized solution and a phosphorescent compound). The combination provides enhanced antimicrobial properties in the mask via the silver containing stabilized solution and the phosphorescent compound, which emits a controlled field around the mask of microbe destroying UV-C radiation, preferably in the 200-290 nm wavelength range. The emulsion may be applied to other surfaces wherever antimicrobial properties are desired.

Abstract: A face mask completely made from hemp fabric.

Abstract: Disclosed are a pair of gloves having weights rigidly attached to outer surfaces of fingers and palm. The fingers may be partially cut off or have removable tips. At least several of the fingertips having crush resistant caps embedded within the outer layer of the fabric. A user may utilize touchscreen technology without remove the gloves as the outer layer of the gloves and liner are embedded with current conductive threading.

Abstract: A reusable protective glove with antimicrobial properties. The reusable protective glove is formed from several layers incorporated together. A palm side of the reusable protective glove is formed from a polyester base layer and an antimicrobial outer layer. The antimicrobial outer layer is manufactured from copper mesh fabric or copper metal powder mesh. A back side of the reusable protective glove is formed from an expandable fabric material which is attached to the palm side along a seam. The reusable protective glove is tear resistant. Additionally, the antimicrobial outer layer is capable of killing pathogens on contact preventing retransmission of the pathogens.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a textile, and garments produced from the textile, having one or more insulation zones and one or more pile zones where the pile zones seamlessly extend from the insulation zones. The textile includes a first woven layer, a second woven layer, and a nonwoven layer positioned between the first and second woven layers. In the insulation zone, the first woven layer, the second woven layer, and the nonwoven layer are unaffixed from each other. In the pile zone, fibers/filaments from the nonwoven layer are entangled with fibers, filaments and yarns from each of the first woven layer and the second woven layer.