Abstract: One aspect is a heating element for a system for providing an inhalable aerosol, including a base body with an electrically insulating material, a heating structure arranged on the base body, and a cover layer adapted to fix the heating structure on the base body. One aspect further relates to a method for producing a heating element for a system for providing an inhalable aerosol, to a system for providing an inhalable aerosol, and to a vaporizer unit for such a system.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including a heater assembly including at least one heating element; an aerosol-forming substrate proximate to the assembly and including a liquid mixture including nicotine and a first aerosol-former having a boiling temperature higher than nicotine; a power supply to supply power to the assembly to generate an aerosol from the substrate; a mouthpiece to draw aerosol out of the device; and control circuitry to control the supply of power to the assembly, supply a first power to the element or to supply a power sufficient to maintain the element at a first temperature or first temperature range, between user puffs, and supply a second power to the element being higher than the first power or to raise a temperature of the element above the first temperature or the first temperature range, during user puffs, to provide preferential evaporation of nicotine over the first aerosol former.

Abstract: A temperature regulating system for an electronic vapor vapour provision system (EVPS) comprises a sensor to detect at least one parameter of the airflow within the EVPS; a user interface adapted to receive an indication from a user that a puff of the EVPS was too hot; and a processor adapted to change at least a first aspect of a vapor vapour generation process to reduce the vapor vapour temperature at the mouthpiece, based upon sensor data from the at least one parameter of the airflow, in response to the received indication.

Abstract: A breast supporting garment and a method for producing it, the garment having at least one layer made of a fabric comprises a breast receiving portion bounded by a frame portion disposed at least partially below the breast receiving portion. The frame portion comprises a fabric reinforcing element in the form of a coating made of a material having, when in a liquid state during a coating process, having a capability to stay contained within an area of the fabric, to which the material is applied, and to penetrate the fabric to a part of the thickness of the fabric, at least in a portion of the area. The material, when solidified, has a lower elasticity than that of the fabric.

Abstract: A brassiere includes a first cup and a second cup, a center bridge attaching the first cup to the second cup, and a first wing attached to the first cup, and a second wing attached to the second cup. The brassiere includes first and second cup fasteners attached to the first cup and positioned at respective first and second lateral locations, a first wing fastener attached to the first wing, and a first strap detachably connected to the first cup fastener at one end and connected to the first wing fastener at the other end, such that the first strap can be moved from a first arrangement to a second arrangement by detaching the first strap from the first cup fastener and then attaching the first strap to the second cup fastener.

Abstract: A personal protection system including a surgical garment that may be mounted to a helmet including an electrically powered assembly, such as a fan. The garment includes a shell adapted for being disposed over the helmet of the personal protection system. The garment also includes a transparent face shield coupled to the shell and positioned so that, when the garment is disposed over the helmet, the face shield is located in front of the face of the individual. The garment may includes two fastening features spaced apart from one another for releasably securing the shell to the helmet and a conductor that extends between the two fastening features.

Abstract: This present invention relates to a collapsible social distancing device for creating a physical barrier around a wearer of the device. More specifically, the social distancing device is an expandable and collapsible device that can be worn by a wearer on any part of the body. The device preferably provides a six feet radius barrier to indicate the social distancing principle and utilizes a foam construction to prevent any injury or damage to another user bumping into the social distancing device. The device includes a loop opening, a bottom circular barrier and a plurality of connecting arms attached to the loop opening and the bottom circular barrier. The device has mechanical or electronic means to reduce the diameter of the circular barrier and can be carried in a bag when not being used by the wearer for indicating social distance limitations.

Abstract: To stably provide power to a motor that drives a fan. This blower for an air-conditioned garment is provided with a blower unit having a fan driven by a motor/and a power supply unit for supplying power to the blower unit, and is characterized in that: the blower unit is provided with a first housing that houses the fan; the power supply unit is provided with a second housing that houses a battery; the first housing is provided with a first contact part through which the power supplied by the power supply unit can be supplied; the second housing is provided with a second contact part which is arranged in a position corresponding to the first contact part and abuts the first contact part; and the first housing and the second housing each have a shape detachably engageable with each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heatable garments, comprising a garment body and a heating pad adhered to at least a portion of the garment body, wherein the heating pad comprises graphene particles dispersed in a polymer matrix material. The invention also provides fabrics for making such garments, and methods of making such garments and fabrics. Also provided are heatable bedding incorporating a heating pad as described above.

Abstract: Retractable finger barrier that prevents transfer of viruses, germs, dirt, and other harmful elements onto finger when finger touches exposed surfaces or objects such as touchscreen, keypad and key board devices. Invention consists of a slim flexible flattened padded band housing a non-permeable, durable, tear-resistant fabric barrier. Encased barrier is exposed by pinching outside ends of band and inserting finger within the band's opening thereby providing finger coverage. Once tension on band is released, band sits securely, comfortably without slippage between distal interphalangeal joint and proximal interphalangeal joint or between proximal interphalangeal joint and metacarpophalangeal joint depending on user's preference. Barrier's retractability, which minimizes self-contamination and secondary transmission, consists of pulling outwardly cord located at band's end. Advertisement, custom dyes and facades can be incorporated.

Abstract: A face covering comprises a first part and a second part. The second part is attached to the first part along a border, the border extending from a) a nose region, corresponding to a nose of an individual when the face covering is worn by the individual, to b) a chin region, corresponding to a chin of the individual when the face covering is worn by the individual. The first part and the second part are separable along the border.

Abstract: A face covering is configured to obscure the nose and the mouth of a wearer. The face covering includes an upper portion including a free lower edge and a lower portion coupled to the upper portion, and the lower portion includes a free upper edge. The free lower edge and the free upper edge are relatively movable to provide an opening therebetween, and the opening is configured to permit a mouthguard to pass through the face covering.

Abstract: A facial covering is formed from a single sheet of material. The facial covering comprises a facial coverage region for covering part of a face of a wearer and two lateral regions for holding the facial coverage region in place on the wearer. Each lateral region comprises an ear retainer and an extending section. The extending section comprises a plurality of slits disposed such that the extending section is capable of elastic extension between the ear retainer and the facial coverage region. Methods of manufacturing and of assembling such a facial covering are also described.

Abstract: A face mask covering the face of a user has intended purpose of protecting the user's respiratory system. The face mask has ergonomic shaping for a comfortable fit and secure placement. The complete perimeter of the face mask has an adhesive elastic tape that is ergonomically shaped to hold properties and conform to the facial structure of the user. Removal tabs are connected to points of the elastic tape opposing the face mask contact side. The adhesive elastic tape is bordering the face mask on the area of the face mask, where there is contact to the user's facial skin. The shaping of the adhesive elastic tape conforms with the face mask's configuration, providing sufficient material overlap for bonding. Furthermore, the shape of the adhesive elastic tape has a thickness to maintain a tight grip and secure placement on the user's face with ergonomic fit attributes of facial structure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are face shields, eyewear, and kits which provide a user the ability to protect their face from solids or liquids while simultaneously providing the ability to manipulate any eyewear the user may desire to wear.

Abstract: The invention is a face shield that is adjustable to accommodate use of a variety of tools often employed in scientific or medical settings, including for example in dentistry. In some embodiments, the adjustable face shield may include a headband for securing the face shield to a head, a brim extension adapted to receive a transparent shield, and a brim frame extending from the headband, the brim frame including a channel adapted to register with a support member of the brim extension at an anterior region of the brim frame, wherein the support member of the brim extension telescopically extends and retracts within the channel from the anterior region of the brim frame to adjust a length of the adjustable face shield. In this manner, the face shield is adjustable to protect the wearer as well as the equipment that may be worn during certain tasks.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are face shields, eyewear, and kits which provide a user the ability to protect their face from solids or liquids while simultaneously providing the ability to manipulate any eyewear the user may desire to wear.

Abstract: A face shield including a flexible transparent sheet and a strap component having a strap configured to encircle a wearer's neck, with a pair of support arms disposed on the strap which are secured to a lower portion of the sheet at two spaced apart locations. The support arms extend away from the strap so as to support the sheet in front of, and spaced apart from, the wearer's face. The extended support arms further introduce a bend in the sheet to provide lateral facial coverage.

Abstract: A face shield assembly including a chassis and a removable protective shield element supported by the chassis is disclosed herein. The chassis includes vertical returns to install accessories, as well as flexible portions to increase retention. The vertical returns mounted to the chassis include mounting points for the shield, and in some embodiments, the shield may slot into the chassis. In one embodiment, the frame is molded as a single, unitary member and in another it is molded from separate pieces which can be constructed into the complete chassis. Various shield embodiments are disclosed, including where the shield extends further toward a user's ears, but includes a taper to avoid contacting wearers shoulders.

Abstract: A face shield includes a molded body portion configured to cover a wearer's eyes, nose, mouth, and chin. The body portion, which is secured to the wearer's ears by a pair of connector elements, includes at least one opening containing a replaceable filter. The face shield may part of a tracking system including multiple face shields, wherein each face shield includes a sensor that transmits data to a processor that in turn analyzes and interprets the data and transmits the results to a display device.

Abstract: A face mask for filtering air has a mask body for extending over a nose and mouth area of a user. The mask body and integrally joined supporting straps are formed of an elastomeric material that is unitary in structure so as to be continuous and seamless throughout. The elastomeric material has physical properties that provide shape retention and elasticity such that the peripheral edge of the mask conforms and seals to a face of the user while the mask spans over the nose and mouth area of the user. A disposable filter cartridge is releasable mounted within a filter opening in the mask body. Upon removal of the filter cartridge, the remaining mask body and straps are devoid of any crevices inaccessible to a finger whereby all surfaces of the mask body are accessible for wiping with the finger. An optional sterilization case receives the mask therein for sterilization.

Abstract: A garment configured with an adjustment mechanism to add or subtract measurements at its hem is implemented to provide a parent or wearer more control over their garment's size. The size can be permanently adjustable so that the wearer can change the length of the garment daily. Exemplary garments can include pants, jeans, leggings, shorts, shirts, dresses, skirts, pajamas, coats, jackets, etc. The garment is configured with an upper connection segment, middle connection segment, and lower connection segment positioned on the garment's interior (i.e., the inside-out section). In typical implementations, the connection segments are arranged near an end portion of a garment, such as at or near the bottom of a pair of pants, the sleeves of a shirt, the bottom of a skirt, etc.

Abstract: The present invention is a disinfectant glove that prevents viruses from living on the surface of the embodiment thus preventing contamination. In particular, the invention allows a user to utilize gloves that kills viruses and diseases on contact. The proposed embodiment provides a unique experience for a user by providing a safe experience for the general public.

Abstract: A garment having a draping material extending from a collar portion thereof. The draping material may extend in a flat condition for up to four feet from the collar portion but also be adapted to move to a retracted condition bunched up along the collar portion. In certain embodiment, a cinching cord and locking element may be operatively associated with the draping material to enable the wearer of the garment to move the draping material between the extending and retracted conditions with a tug of the cinching cord.

Abstract: A garment, in particular an outer garment having a play surface with an enhanced play function, wherein a play figure and a movable fastening device are provided, wherein the movable fastening device is connected to the garment and/or integrated in the garment, wherein the movable fastening device is partially movable relative to the garment and/or to the play surface and/or has a moving element that is movable relative to the garment and/or to the play surface, and the play figure is detachably fastened to the movable fastening device and/or to the moving element.

Abstract: A warming cell pattern is provided that may be arranged on an interior portion of a garment or other outdoor equipment to improve the warming qualities of the garment or equipment. The warming cells may take on a number of shapes, sizes, and patterns, but they are preferably cube-shaped and arranged in a “running-bond” or offset brick-like pattern so that vertical and horizontal channels are formed between adjacent cells. When the garment is worn or the equipment is used, an air-filled space may be formed by the channels and the user's body. Because air is a strong insulator, the air-filled pockets retain heat so that the jacket or garment including the warming cell pattern will have improved warming properties.

Abstract: Relatively lightweight laminate structures having an outer textile layer, a heat reactive material, a middle layer, a flame retardant adhesive material and an inner layer, wherein the flame retardant adhesive material is positioned in a pattern so as to form a plurality of pockets, each of the pockets defined by (a) the middle layer, (b) the inner layer, and (c) a portion of the flame retardant adhesive material. The laminate structures can provide protection from an exposure to an electrical arc.

Abstract: The electrostatics shield for attracting, capturing and binding expelled electrostatics charged aerosols in the air. The eShield guarding and shielding facial coverings and orifices and gaps between said facial coverings and faces to prevent the transmissions of respiratory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a functional, removable, and reusable closure system for articles. In particular, the system is useful for clothing and apparel containing pockets or openings. The invention describes a closure system incorporating fasteners which are magnetically positioned and magnetically held on the article material. The fasteners are easily removed with a change in fastener piece geometry, do not damage or modify the article during attachment or removal, and therefore comprise a temporary, reversible, and reusable closure system. The closure system can be opened and closed with simple one-handed motion to interrupt the magnetic inter-fastener attraction. The closure system provides independent self-closure through magnetic inter-fastener attraction.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for protecting the hair of an individual from exposure to water during swimming and/or other water activities.

Abstract: A cheek pad for a helmet, the cheek pad comprising: an outer layer; an inner layer; and a sliding interface between the outer layer and the inner layer; wherein the outer layer and the inner layer are configured to slide relative to each other at the sliding interface, in response to an impact to the helmet, and the inner layer is configured to contact a side of the wearer's face, when the cheek pads are arranged in the helmet and the helmet is worn.

Abstract: A sports helmet kit has a shell, attachable face guard, composite helmet liner, and fit pods to improve and customize the fit of the helmet to the wearer. The composite liner consists of a base liner and a selected group of fit elements, for example, fit pods, removably attached to the inner surface of the base liner (i.e., the surface of the base liner facing the wearer's head). The fit pods are selected from a set of fit pods having different properties, for example, different sizes, thicknesses, densities, and cross-sections. The selection of fit pods from the set may be aided by taking anatomical measurements of the wearer's head and analyzing the measurements with respect to the geometry of the helmet to produce a pressure map. The measurements may be taken by physical contact or by non-contact means. The fit pods may be selected to optimize a pressure map, and thus optimize the fit, for a given wearer of the helmet.

Abstract: A device for inserting into a sporting equipment (such as a helmet or headgear) of a sport participant (such as a player, coach, or official) and for attaching to the face-guard of the sporting equipment, where the device has a body made of durable and pliable material that is suitable for inhibiting droplets emitted from the participant from escaping the sporting equipment to reduce the spread of airborne illnesses, and where the body of the device has recessed portions intended to maintain the unobstructed sightline of the participant during gameplay.

Abstract: A surgical garment for use with a helmet, wherein the garment comprises a shell, a transparent face shield, and an attachment element coupled to the transparent face shield. The garment may be configured to define a barrier between the wearer and the environment. The attachment element configured to removably couple with a coupling member of the helmet, wherein the attachment element and coupling member comprise complementary coupling surfaces. The attachment element comprises a head having a distal surface and a proximal surface, and defining a coupling recess, the coupling recess is defined in the proximal surface of the head. The garment may comprise a first and second attachment element, with the first attachment element being coupled to upper portion of the transparent face shield and the second attachment element being coupled to lower portion of the transparent face shield.

Abstract: A protective face mask has a face shield arranged to fully span a face area of the user while being secured relative to a protective helmet worn by the user. The face mask has a central viewing portion formed of a transparent material that is rigid so as to resist deformation when impacted. One or more breathing openings are formed in the face shield so as to be arranged to receive breathing air when inhaling and/or exhaling. A control structure is supported on the face shield in operative association with each breathing opening in non-interference with the central viewing portion of the face shield in which the control structure is one of (i) a filter member spanning across the breathing opening, or (ii) a valve member operable between open and closed positions so as to only allow flow through the breathing opening in one direction.

Abstract: A weighted band assembly for an article of headwear includes an elongate body having an article engaging portion and an outer portion, the elongate body extends at least partially around at least one internal compartment of the weighted band assembly, and at least one weighted insert positioned in the at least one internal compartment to provide a downward force on the article of headwear in a direction of a head of a wearer of the article of headwear. The elongate body is for being secured to at least one portion of the article of headwear so that the force provided by the at least one weighted insert maintains contact of the article with the head of the wearer in the presence of substantial wind or air resistance.

Abstract: A sandal has a removable strap and a sole. The removable strap has a first end and a second end. Each of the first end and the second end having a clip. The sole has a front edge, a read edge, a first side edge, a second side edge, a stop surface and a bottom surface. Each of the first side edge and the second side edge have a clip receiver. The clip receiver on the first side edge and the clip receiver on the second side edge are positioned opposite to each other. Each of the clip receivers is positioned between the top surface and the bottom surface of the sole such that they are positioned entirely within the sole. The clip receiver is mateable with the clip.

Abstract: Golf shoes having improved constructions are provided. The golf shoes include upper, midsole, and outsole sections. The upper may be made of a soft, breathable leather material. The midsole includes an upper region formed from a first material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA); and a lower region formed from a second material such as a foamed ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), wherein the materials have different hardness levels. A fiber-reinforced composite plate such as, for example, a carbon fiber plate is disposed in the midsole. The composite plate has a molded three-dimensional shape to provide additional stiffness to the golf shoe, particularly in the rear foot region of the shoe. The outsole contains different traction members arranged in a precise geometric structure that helps provide improved stability and traction.

Abstract: An insole comprising a foot stimulating device having an upper surface for contact with a foot and a lower surface, at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the insole having a first region in which a plurality of elevations are formed adapted to apply stimulating pressure to the lower surface of a wearer's foot, the first region being located between the heel and the toes and surrounded by a second region in which no elevations are formed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a sole structure of a high-heeled shoe that may have a walking mechanism similar to movement of human walking when a pedestrian wears and walks in high-heeled shoes. A sole structure of a high-heeled shoe of the present invention includes: a front portion supported on the ground; a bending portion that extends from the front portion to be positioned at a rear side of a metatarsophalangeal joint and is bent in an opposite direction to the ground; and a rear portion extending from the bending portion.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a first midsole body and a second midsole body. The first midsole body defines a ground-facing surface and a foot-facing surface opposite the ground-facing surface and includes a first midsole material, which has a first hardness. The second midsole body extends through the first midsole body. As such, the second midsole body extends beyond the ground-facing surface of the first midsole body. The second midsole body includes a second midsole material, which has a second hardness, and the first hardness is greater than the second hardness.

Abstract: An insole for ergonomic shoes according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, including: a plurality of first polygonal grooves that are formed to be arranged in polygonal shapes on a lower surface of the insole; a first wall portion forming a rim of the first polygonal groove; and a second polygonal groove that is disposed in a pressure distribution portion, which is a part of an inner and lower surface of the insole, and is formed of a rim including a second wall portion having a height lower than a height of the first wall portion.

Abstract: A convertible shoe may include a sole and a plurality of interchangeable heel portions, each selectively attachable to the sole. The heel portions may each include a mounting surface configured to interface with a heel receiver of the sole. The heel receiver may include a fixed hook and a movable hook, with the movable hook being operable by an actuator coupled to a bottom surface of the sole. In some examples, an upper is secured to the sole of the shoe by one or more clamping plates. In some examples, the sole of the shoe is configured to be biased into a default bend corresponding to a high-heeled state even when a low heel is attached to the heel receiver.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a strobel stitched to the upper at a series of stitches disposed in stitch holes that extend through the strobel. The strobel and the upper define a foot-receiving cavity with an inner surface of the strobel disposed at the foot-receiving cavity. A midsole is secured to the upper and an outer surface of the strobel is disposed at the midsole. The stitch holes are obstructed such that the stitch holes are not exposed to both the midsole and the foot-receiving cavity. Accordingly, when a flowable polymeric material is injected in a mold cavity to form the midsole with the lower portion of the upper and the strobel in the mold cavity, the stitch holes will not provide a path for entry of the flowable polymeric material into the foot-receiving cavity. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear is disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a buckle assembly having a female buckle component and a male buckle component. The male buckle component configured to mate with the female buckle component and comprising a main body, a mating guide beam, and one or more lateral arms coupled to the main body and configured to deflect about pivot points. Each lateral arm having a distal end configured to engage said female buckle component via a latching ledge of a button. Each lateral arm is shaped to define an effective length between the latching ledge and the pivot point that is greater than a linear distance between the latching ledge and the pivot point.

Abstract: A selectively attachable garment-to-appendage interface. The interface includes a seal having a first portion to a garment and a second portion coupled to an appendage such as a glove, a hood or footwear. The first portion includes one of a projection or a groove. The second portion includes the other of the projection or a groove. The projection and the groove are configured to releasably engage for selectively attaching the garment to the appendage.

Abstract: This manufacturing method of a molded surface fastener involves a primary molding step for forming a primary molded body and a secondary molding step for compressing a provisional element of the primary molded body while heating the same. A molding apparatus is provided with a mold member comprising multiple penetration holes and multiple concave portions, whereof each penetration hole communicates to at least one concave portion; in the primary molding step, the molding apparatus is used to form a primary molded body comprising a provisional element having a primary stem portion and a pawl portion is formed from the protruded portion by compressing the provisional element. By this means, it is possible to stably manufacture a molded surface fastener that has an engaging element comprising a pawl portion that projects from the outer peripheral edge of an engaging head portion.

Abstract: A wristband-container combination “Saniband” that secures to the wrist of a user so as to provide an accessible cavity for dispensing fluids or solutions retained therein.

Abstract: An end piece arranged to be detachably fixed to a bar, the end piece including: a groove intended to house the bar; a rotating part able to pivot about an axis parallel to the bar between a locking position, in which the rotating part prevents the bar from leaving the groove, and a release position, in which the rotating part allows the bar to be respectively introduced into or extracted from the groove; and a locking mechanism arranged to block the rotation of the rotating part. This end piece can be handled by the user, who can fix it to a bar and detach it from the bar without requiring any tooling.

Abstract: A clasp for a wristlet has at least two movable blades (4), (5) articulated with respect to one another about an axis of the blades (51) and a locking device (10) making it possible to lock or unlock a first blade (5) relative to a second blade (4), respectively in closed and open configurations of the clasp. The locking device (10) is linked to the first blade (5) and has an actuation lever (2) intended for the actuation of the locking device by a user, a locking element (1) capable of cooperating with a complementary locking element (4a) of the second blade (4), and an intermediate element (3) linked to the locking element (1) by a first link device and to the actuation lever (2) by a second link device, at least one of these two link devices being provided with at least two degrees of freedom.