Abstract: A smokeless flavor inhalator includes a tobacco material as a flavor generator, and a heater for heating the tobacco material to allow flavor components to be released from the tobacco material while preventing smoke from being generated from the tobacco material. The heater has a carbon heat source and a cooling element. The carbon heat source and the cooling element cooperatively keep the heating temperature of the tobacco material at a temperature of 50 to 200° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to an additive releasing material comprising a carrier material having on its surface one or more additives, the additive releasing material having a desorption temperature selected to allow controlled temperature-dependent release of the additive(s). The invention further relates to filters and smoking articles including such additive releasing materials, and to methods for preparing the additive releasing materials.

Abstract: An electronic smoking device is provided comprising a housing with a mouthpiece portion and a heating element arranged within the housing. Furthermore, the electronic smoking device comprises a liquid reservoir adapted to receive a base liquid therein. Moreover, the electronic smoking device further comprises a pump mechanism that is adapted to provide at least a part of the base liquid within the liquid reservoir onto the heating element upon an actuation of the pump mechanism in a fully assembled state of the electronic smoking device.

Abstract: An applicator made from stainless steel comprising an elongated handle, a chamber, and a blade. The handle having a longitudinal axis and comprising a first end and a second end, a first section, a second section, a third section, and a fourth section, each in substantial alignment along the longitudinal axis of the handle. The chamber is substantially cylindrical and is coupled to the first end of the handle for collecting a calibrated volume of material. The chamber has an open end distal to the first end of the handle and a closed end proximate the first end of the handle, and is in substantial alignment with the longitudinal axis of the handle. The blade is coupled to the second end of the handle, the blade having a curved profile and a tip with a rounded facial contour, and being in substantial alignment with the longitudinal axis of the handle.

Abstract: A lighter includes a lighter component that is configured to ignite a smokeable item. The lighter includes a housing that is connected to the lighter component and that includes a cavity. The lighter includes a component that permits access to the cavity of the housing to permit the smokeable item to be stored within the cavity of the housing.

Abstract: There is provided a cartridge for an electrically heated aerosol-generating system, the electrically heated aerosol-generating system including an aerosol-generating device, the cartridge being configured to be used with the device, wherein the device includes a device housing; an inductor coil positioned in the device housing; and a power supply connected to the inductor coil and configured to provide a high-frequency oscillating current to the inductor coil; the cartridge includes a cartridge housing containing an aerosol-forming substrate, the housing having an internal surface surrounding an internal passage through which air can flow; and a susceptor element configured to heat the aerosol-forming substrate.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a body, a cover, a latching member, a clamping member, a pushing member, and an ejector pin. The side wall/end wall of the body has a liquid injection hole in communication with a liquid storage part arranged in the cavity of the body; the cover covers the liquid injection hole; the latching member is arranged on the body; the clamping member is arranged on the cover; and the latching member and the clamping member are mutually snapped to fix the cover on the body. The pushing member is arranged between the clamping member and the cover or at one end of the clamping; the ejector pin ejects the pushing member to enable the clamping member to move relative to the cover or enable the latching member to move relative to the body and thus unsnapping the latching member and the clamping member.

Abstract: This inhalation component generation device comprises: a load which vaporizes or atomizes an inhalation component source using power from a power supply; and a control unit. The control unit comprises: a voltage sensor which uses a predefined correlation to convert the analog voltage value of a power supply to a digital voltage value and outputs the digital voltage value; and a power control unit which controls the supply of power from the power supply to the load on the basis of the digital voltage value. The control unit is configured to be capable of calibrating the correlation on the basis of changes in the digital voltage value or the analog voltage value obtained during charging of the power supply.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device that can accurately detect the shortage or exhaustion of an aerosol source at low cost. The aerosol generating device includes: a reservoir that stores an aerosol source or an aerosol base that holds an aerosol source; a load that atomizes the aerosol source with heat generated by using power supplied from a power source; a sensor that outputs a value related to the temperature of the load; and a control unit configured to determine the occurrence of exhaustion of the aerosol source in the reservoir or the aerosol base on the basis of the cooling velocity derived from the output value of the sensor in a cooling process after the load has been heated to a temperature higher than or equal to a temperature at which the aerosol source can be atomized.

Abstract: An aerosol inhaler includes: a first branch circuit including a load, a first resistor, and a first node; a second branch circuit including a second resistor, a third resistor, and a second node; an operational amplifier of which a non-inverting input terminal is connected to one of the first node and the second node, and of which an inverting input terminal is connected to the other of the first node and the second node; and a control device having an upper limit temperature and a lower limit temperature. A differential input of the operational amplifier is larger than potential of a negative power supply terminal of the operational amplifier or a minimum value acquirable by the operational amplifier in a first temperature range, and is equal to the potential of the negative power supply terminal of the operational amplifier or the minimum value in a second temperature range.

Abstract: An inspection device is an inspection device for a battery unit for a smoking article having a battery embedded therein, the battery unit including a suction detection part that detects negative pressure in the battery unit, the inspection device including: a suction path to be connected to the suction detection part through a suction port, a suction source disposed in the suction path, a control unit that inspects operation of the battery unit on the basis of the negative pressure detected by the suction detection part, by operating the suction source to suck the suction detection part through the suction path.

Abstract: A compression charging device includes a cigarette case charging part and a cigarette set charging part. The cigarette case charging part includes a positive electrode cover, a positive spring, a negative spring, a charging insulation sleeve, and a PCB. The cigarette set charging part includes a filter holding seat, a charging base, and an insulation fixing sleeve. The compression charging device is configured for cigarette set charging. The negative spring and the positive spring have a double function of electrical conduction and bouncing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a one-time wearable brassier for supporting and lifting sagging breast. The one-time wearable brassier includes a first layer, an adhesive layer and a removable second layer. The adhesive layer comprising adhesives adheres the first layer to the breast. The removable second layer covers the adhesive layer. The removable second layer protects the adhesive from dying until the user is ready to apply the first layer along with the adhesive layer to the breast. The first layer is having a pear shaped stretchable woven fabric. The first layer is having a curvy top end, a flat base, a central portion to cover the breast, a curved left bottom edge, a curved right bottom edge, a tapered left side extending from the curved left bottom edge up to the curvy top end, and a right side extending from the curved right bottom edge up to the curvy top end. The length of flat base is greater than the curvy top end.

Abstract: A body shaping garment element includes a garment and a bulge minimizer. The garment includes a superior edge, interior portion, and exterior portion. The bulge minimizer includes a stretchable element and a padded element. The stretchable element includes two ends and is affixed to the garment along the superior edge on the interior portion. The padded element may be removably placed between the stretchable element and the garment though a variety of means, thereby minimizing any bulging of adipose tissue of the wearer above the superior edge of the garment.

Abstract: A wearable airfoil garment for reducing the cyclist aerodynamic drag. A garment material is elastically tethered between two or more anchor locations on the garment. The anchor locations are positioned and arranged to form transient, self-adaptive, body-conforming airfoil surfaces on the garment. The self-adjustment of the airfoil surfaces preserves the cyclist's comfort as well as the aerodynamic efficiency. The airfoil surfaces change in a body-conforming manner in response to the movements of a person wearing the garment. The aerodynamic performance of the garment is adjustable to the preference of the wearer. Garment airfoils constructed with seams suitably placed to trigger transition of boundary layers.

Abstract: A smart mask includes a first material layer, at least one display, a first sensor, and a control module. The first material layer is configured to cover a portion of a face of a person. The at least one display is connected to the first material layer and configured to display images over a mouth of the person. The first sensor is configured to detect movement of the mouth of the person and generate a signal indicative of the movement of the mouth. The control module is configured to receive the signal and display the images on the display based on the movement of the mouth.

Abstract: The invention addresses the problem of providing a cloth, a multilayered cloth, and a textile product, which have flame retardancy and heat insulation and develop a relief structure when exposed to flame or heat. As a means for resolution, a cloth characterized in that a yarn A having a high thermal shrinkage rate and a yarn B having a low thermal shrinkage rate are alternately arranged in the warp direction or weft direction is obtained, then, as necessary, a multilayered cloth is obtained using the cloth as an intermediate layer, and further, as necessary, a textile product is formed using the multilayered cloth.

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: Various embodiments comprise systems, methods, architectures, mechanisms or apparatus for a helmet for reducing concussive injuries and an alarm system providing an indication of potential concussive impacts.

Abstract: A visor carrier assembly for a safety helmet includes a double-pivot mechanism attachable to each side of a safety helmet and configured to enable a visor to be selectively pivoted. An elongate arm of the double-pivot mechanism includes first and second pivotal couplings, each including a coupling member being a fixed elongate pin having rounded portions at each end, and a coupling region including an aperture defining, along its inner edge, a first notch or aperture within which one of the rounded portions of a respective coupling member is received to define a fixed pivot point, and an arcuate guide wall with which the opposite rounded portion of said respective coupling member engages and having ridges defining grooves or notches for receiving the opposite rounded portion as a respective pivotal coupling is pivoted about the fixed pivot point, each groove or notch defining a respective said visor position.

Abstract: A footwear article is provided herein. The footwear article may include a cord structure including interconnected bights in a vamp cord and a rand cord forming a loop line extending along at least a portion of the footwear article, and further including an anchor cord extending along the portion of the footwear article and parallel to the loop line. The rand cord may couple to the anchor cord. In this way, the cord structure may be tensioned independently of other upper materials.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper defining an interior void and a first cable movable in a tightening direction to move the upper into a tightened state and movable in a loosening direction to move the upper into a loosened state. The article of footwear also includes a tightening grip operable to be moved away from the upper in a first direction to move the first cable in the tightening direction and a cable lock operable in a locked state to restrict movement of the first cable in the loosening direction and operable in an unlocked state to permit movement of the first cable in the loosening direction. A release grip is operable to be moved away from the upper in a second direction to move the cable lock from the locked state to the unlocked state, whereby the release grip is separate from the tightening grip.

Abstract: Footwear including a sole and an upper, wherein the sole includes a bottom surface, suitable for contacting the ground during use, and a sidewall that extends from the bottom surface and is placed at the outer periphery of the sole, wherein the upper is removable attachable to the sole whereby obtaining the footwear. The present invention further discloses a method for assembling the footwear.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a shoe having excellent comfort. The present invention provides a shoe including an upper material that is partially or fully formed of a fiber sheet, wherein the fiber sheet exhibits specific tensile characteristics at least in one direction.

Abstract: An article of footwear can include provisions for improving the operation and use of various systems associated with the article. An automated tensioning system can be configured to provide and perform a variety of functions associated with the fastening of the article of footwear. The automated tensioning system may tighten and loosen the article of footwear through the operation of a motor. The automated tensioning system may also be able to store and recall a preset tension level.

Abstract: A clip for a hard hat includes a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a plurality of longitudinally extending fingers formed in the body, and a plurality of slots formed in the body to separate the plurality of longitudinally extending fingers. The plurality of slots is in communication with openings at the second end of the body. The plurality of slots is configured to receive a strap. The clip further includes a hook portion formed in the body at the second end of the body for removably coupling the clip to the hard hat. The hook portion curves toward the first end of the body.

Abstract: A buckle assembly has a first buckle portion that cooperates with a second buckle portion. Each of the buckle portions has a base body with exterior surfaces, interior surfaces that extend from a central circular flat, a fastening hook on one longitudinal end and a fastening opening with a first fastening wedge on another longitudinal end on an opposite side of the circular flat from the fastening hook, and a magnet under the circular flat. Placing the interior surfaces of the first buckle portion against the interior surfaces of the second buckle portion causes the magnets to engage each other and the fastening hooks of each buckle portion to enter the fastening openings of the other buckle portion, to lock the two buckle portions together and prevent disengagement under tension in opposing directions parallel to a longitudinal extent of the buckle assembly.

Abstract: A buckle has a main body, a strap retaining bar connected to the main body, two locking legs formed as separate pieces from the main body and pivotably connected to the main body; and a spring formed of two L-shaped sections disposed between the two locking legs. The spring is attached to both of the locking legs, and exerts a force against the locking legs when they are pressed inward toward each other. The spring keeps the locking legs in an outwardly tensioned position, but does not let the legs flex outwardly in an unlimited manner, since the spring is directly connected to the legs. The spring allows the main body and locking legs to be formed of an inflexible material, such as metal. The locking legs are separate pieces from the main body and are connected to the main body via a pivot pin or other hinged mechanism.

Abstract: A buckle includes two coupling modules coupled separably to each other. Each of the coupling modules includes a main unit including a hook member and a coupling member that has a retaining portion, and an operating member having an operating portion and a pushing portion. The hook member of each of the coupling modules is engaged with the retaining portion of the other one of the coupling modules. The operating portions of the operating members of the coupling modules are movable toward each other, during which the pushing portion of each of the coupling modules pushes the hook member of the other one of the coupling modules to disengage said hook member from the retaining portion of the coupling module.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an eyelet which is easily fastened and has a strong coupling force, and the eyelet of the present disclosure includes an eyelet base and an eyelet washer, wherein the eyelet base includes: a disk-shaped base part having a circular hollow hole formed at a center portion thereof; a cylindrical fastening part formed to extend from an inner circumference of the base part formed by the hollow hole to be orthogonal to the base part, and inserted into a circular hollow hole in a center portion of the eyelet washer to be fastened to the eyelet washer; and a fixing protrusion formed in a ring shape on an outer circumference of the fastening part to prevent separation of the eyelet washer from the fastening part.

Abstract: A touch fastener product having a base sheet with a resin side surface and a male touch fastener element having a head disposed at a distal end of a resin stem and overhanging the base sheet. The head has an overall shape, as projected in a plane parallel to the base sheet, with a perimeter that defines spaced apart extremities corresponding to head sections of different engagement characteristics and disposed at different distances from a centroid of the overall shape. In one example, the head projection has a polygonal perimeter consisting of straight edges of differing lengths connected at radiused corners. In another, the perimeter comprises an unbroken series of at least three arc segments of different curvatures, with centers of the arc segments disposed at different distances from the centroid.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a collar attachment comprising a disk having a first collar band loop integrally formed with the disk along a first arcuate perimeter portion of the disk and a second collar band loop integrally formed with the disk along a second arcuate perimeter portion of the disk that is opposite the first arcuate perimeter portion of the disk; a keyhole in the disk; friction attachment means formed in an underside of the disk and configured to receive at least a first tab of an attached device and to snugly hold the first tab against the underside of the disk after rotation of the attached device in the keyhole.

Abstract: A flexible jewelry cable includes a plurality of helical links. Each link has a body that extends helically about a central axis of the link. Each link includes a protrusion extending from an inner surface of the body at or near ends of the body. Each protrusion defines a through hole that is coaxially aligned with the body. The body defines a female recess on the inner surface of the body, each recess corresponding to one protrusion. The recesses are at or near the ends of the body. One recess of a first one of the links is configured to receive one protrusion of a second one of the links and align the hole of the received protrusion with the hole of one protrusion of the first link. The cable includes a string extending through the aligned holes of the protrusions of the links.

Abstract: A magnetic jewelry attachment assembly for selectively coupling mechanical clasps at opposite free ends of an article of jewelry, including a pair of clasp-retaining cases magnetically-couplable to each other. Each clasp-retaining case incorporates an elongated clasp-retaining body having a clasp-receiving channel extending into a proximal end of the elongated clasp-retaining body, the clasp-receiving channel extending from a proximal channel end to a distal channel end, the distal channel end terminating within the elongated clasp-retaining body. A clasp securement device is provided mounted within the distal channel end of the elongated clasp body-retaining and configured for releasably-engaging a first mechanical clasp at a first one of the opposite free ends of the article of jewelry.

Abstract: A bracelet has a metal wrist piece in an arc of a user's wrist, T-bars implemented on opposite ends, each T-bar comprising a round bar of a length substantially the width of the body of the wrist piece, spaced apart from the body of the wrist piece by a T element, a first compound strap of flexible material with a through passage at one end in the direction of the width, a central slot opening into the passage, and a male snap element presented on a surface of the compound strap proximate an end of the strap opposite the through passage, and a second compound strap like the first but with a female snap element. The bars at the ends of the body of the wrist piece are inserted into the through passages through the slots into the through passages, joining the straps to the wrist piece on opposite sides.

Abstract: An apparatus and method can be configured to adjustably block natural light and/or overhead lighting to provide a use desired amount of light within a particular work space. Embodiments can help permit a user to adjust the light affecting that user's work space so a common lighting arrangement affecting many different work spaces' within a common area (e.g. an office floor or large office room within a building, etc.) so that the illumination provided by one or more light sources to illuminate the common area can be adjusted to meet a particular user's preferences within a particular work space within that common work area.

Abstract: A system for identifying and following a moving electronic device, the system includes an antenna for receiving a transmitting signals, a plurality of sensors for distance measurement, a processor, and a memory in communication with the processor. The memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to determine a speed and a direction of the moving electronic device; adjust a movement path of the system based on the determined speed and direction of the moving electronic device; determine a distance between the moving electronic device and the system; command the system to follow the moving electronic device within a predetermined range of the distance while identifying and avoiding an obstacle in the movement path of the system.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to a frame to removably attach bags. For example, an apparatus includes a frame, at least one frame wheel connected to the frame, and an extender device attachable to the frame. The extender device includes a platform, at least one platform wheel connected to the platform, and a first extender connector device on the platform to removably attach the platform to the frame and to removably attach the platform to a first bag of a first size. The apparatus also includes a frame connector device on the frame to removably attach the first bag to the frame.

Abstract: This foldable bag (A) includes a container main body (B) having: a set of foldable surfaces (5) positioned on a front surface and a rear surface when the foldable bag is in a folded state; inner bottom pleats (6) formed from one longitudinal end side (M1) of each of the foldable surfaces toward an inner other end side, and having a width corresponding to a bottom gusset (20); a plurality of sets of top inner pleats (7,8) formed from the other longitudinal end side (M2) of each of the foldable surfaces toward an inner one end side, and having pleat widths that become gradually narrower toward the inner-facing side. After use, the container main body can be flipped over and folded into a flat rectangular shape by tensioning bundling end parts (C), at which side end parts (4) are sealed, in a direction pulling the bundling end pails apart.

Abstract: A device for the storage of emergency information or items provided in a water-resistant protective case wherein the case is easily transportable or may be molded or formed into a larger structural component, the protective case including a base and a top hinged to said base to provide water-resistant sealing allowed in an open or closed position. The case base and top having side walls to create a volume within the case to provide storage within the case for items or emergency information.

Abstract: An exemplary protective case for photography equipment includes a housing having a plurality of layers for providing impact protection and thermal protection to the photography equipment, an open end, and a closed end. The plurality of layers includes a non-abrasive inner layer, an impact resistant outer layer, and a malleable intermediate layer formed between the inner and outer layers. A cover is attached to a surface of the outer layer, and is formed of at least one of an abrasive-resistant and waterproof material. The cover is configured to establish at least one of an air-tight and water-tight seal for the protective case.

Abstract: A flexible, two-part bag. The bag has a first outer section for containing common toiletry items, such as toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, etc., including a small shovel, clean toilet paper, or package of moist wipes etc. The walls of the first outer section are preferably of transparent material or netting material to enable viewing of the contents. A second center section, formed inside the first outer section, and extending slightly above the first section, enables the contents of the sections to be separated, such that the bag forms at least two compartments.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes a first and a second arm each having a heatable plate and an arm member. The first and second arms are moveable between a closed position, in which the heatable plate of the first arm is adjacent the heatable plate of the second arm, and an open position, in which the heatable plates of each arm are spaced apart. The heatable plate of at least one of the arms is coupled to a respective arm member about a pivot arranged to allow the heatable plate to move relative to the respective arm member about an axis transverse to the length of said respective arm member such that the plate pivots.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas supply device for lightening hair color, including a separating layer and a functional unit wrapped in the separating layer, wherein the functional unit includes a metal peroxide, an activator and a catalyst, the gas supply device further wraps a composition that generates carbon dioxide, nitric oxide, and/or hydrogen. The present invention discloses a use and method of a gas supply device for lightening hair color, including supplying oxygen to the scalp and the hair, and further reacting to generate active oxygen. The present invention further discloses a method for eliminating a dye on the hair by using the gas supply device.

Abstract: Methods and devices for producing artificial nails are disclosed, comprising: automatically recognizing user nail information by means of a 3D scanner (S100); recognizing a selected nail decoration design of a 2D or 3D form by means of a UV 3D printer (S200); a step in which the UV 3D printer, equipped with a device capable of adjusting a Z axis, forms a decoration layer corresponding to a curved surface of a user's nail shape with the nail decoration design recognized in step S200, on the basis of the user nail information recognized in step S100 (S300); a step in which the UV 3D printer forms an adhesive layer to be attached with the decoration layer produced in step S300; and a step of completely curing the decoration layer and the adhesive layer in a short time by subjecting same to heat treatment by using a UV lamp of the UV 3D printer, thereby printing an artificial nail in which the adhesive layer is coupled to the bottom of the decoration layer.

Abstract: The invention is a lipstick container assembly that houses a plurality of lipsticks. Specifically, the disclosed assembly includes a housing and a lid. The interior of the container includes a plurality of lipsticks that can be advanced from the container via a slide as desired by the user. Particularly, a desired lipstick color can be selected by the user. The corresponding compartment slide can be moved in an upward direction along a groove to elevate the desired lipstick from an outlet in the lid. The lipstick can then be applied as needed by a user. When the slide is manipulated in a downward direction, the lipstick is reverted into the container interior for storage.

Abstract: A cosmetic material container includes a container body, a leading cylinder, and a cap forming a hole to receive the leading cylinder. A leading cylinder front portion forms an opening and is tapered toward the opening. A cross section of the leading cylinder front portion forms a flattened shape extending in a first major axis and a first minor axis. A closed-ended closing portion inside the cap covers the opening of the leading cylinder, and has an inner surface to contact the leading cylinder front portion. A cross section of the hole of the cap forms a flattened shape extending in a second major axis and a second minor axis. The hole includes a guide surface so that the first major axis of the leading cylinder front portion coincides with the second major axis of the hole of the cap when the leading cylinder is inserted into the hole.

Abstract: A hand-held applicator includes a first applicator layer adjacent a first reservoir and a finger-receiving space for holding the applicator. When the first applicator layer is external facing, the fill material is dispensed outside the applicator and when the first applicator layer faces into the finger receiving space the fill material is dispensed into the finger-receiving space and applied to the finger or fingers in the finger-receiving space. The applicator may further include a second applicator layer adjacent a second reservoir and opposite the first applicator layer and first reservoir to securely store and dispense a second amount of the fill material. Reservoir access layers separate applicator layers and reservoirs, transform between a first, closed position where the fill material is securely stored in a reservoir and a second, open position where fill material is dispensed from a reservoir through an applicator layer.

Abstract: An applicator comprises a first structural element which has a shape determined according to a digital geometric representation of a target structure, the applicator further comprises an active agent located according to a diagnostic scan of the target structure.

Abstract: A bead assembly for a formulation dispenser includes a bead container configured to store a plurality of formulation beads, a singulator assembly configured to regulate dispensation of the formulation beads from the bead container, a sub-frame configured to support the bead container and the singulator assembly. A modular bead unit includes the bead container and at least a portion of the singulator assembly, and is removably attachable to the sub-frame.