Abstract: A method and a device for controlling electronic cigarette belong to the technical field of computers. The method comprises: when a safety mode of electronic cigarette is turned on, if a cigarette lighting signal is detected, using a detection component to detect whether an atomizing head is moved out of an electronic cigarette body; if detecting that the atomizing head is moved out of the electronic cigarette body, stopping controlling the atomizing head to work according to the cigarette lighting signal, wherein when the atomizing head is moved out of the electronic cigarette body, the atomizing head is still electrically connected to battery assembly in the electronic cigarette. The method and the device solve the problem that electronic cigarette user mistakenly triggers lighting operation and causes to burn user when the atomizing head is exposed outside the electronic cigarette body, which achieving safe use effect of electronic cigarette.

Abstract: Vape devices and methods of operating the same to prevent unauthorized use, allow for remote, centralized storage of operational settings associated with unique payload identifiers, and to optimize operation based on historical usage data, real-time operating conditions, and/or user information. Vape devices for vaporizing dry material and methods of operating the same. Tablets comprising dry material for vaporization and methods of making and using the same. Vape devices and cartridges to improve flow of a fluid payload to an atomizer and to prevent leaking and spurting of the fluid payload, including vape devices and cartridges that pressurize the fluid payload. Vapor measurement systems to determine dosage based on a measured capacitance of vaporized payload. A two-lead communication system that enables the communication of a plurality of electrical signals between a control assembly and cartridge. A cartridge temperature control system that provides localized temperature control for the cartridge.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for controlling the temperature of a heating apparatus in an electrically-heated smoking system and an electrically-heated smoking system, the method includes: providing a constant or variable preset temperature value; outputting a constant current to a heating apparatus by a constant current source; and controlling an actual temperature of the heating apparatus to be maintained at a preset temperature, wherein the temperature control step comprises: obtaining a voltage value corresponding to the constant current at the two ends of the electrical heating apparatus; deriving the actual temperature value of the heating apparatus according to the voltage value; comparing the actual temperature value of the heating apparatus with the preset temperature; and maintaining the actual temperature value of the heating apparatus at the preset temperature by adjusting a heating power supply.

Abstract: A user monitoring system includes an e-cigarette including a power source, and an electronic breath alcohol testing device for detecting alcohol detachable from the e-cigarette, in which when attached, the electronic breath alcohol testing device is operable to share at least part of an airflow path of the e-cigarette, and when attached, the electronic breath alcohol testing device is operable to share the power source of the e-cigarette.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette or vaporizer may include a shell and a cartomizer receivable within a chamber within a portion of the shell. A basin may be included in the cartomizer to hold a vaporizable fluid, dry substance, or other vaporizable substance such as a wax. A heating element may be provided within the basin which may have a flexible non-conductive material and a flexible conductive material.

Abstract: A packer-support brief for releasably retaining a packer in the packer-support brief has a male underwear in the form of a brief with a waistband at an upper portion of the brief. A pocket is below the waistband. The pocket is configured to removably receive the packer. An attachment loop is attached to the waistband and extends into the pocket. An endless loop has a first end attached to the attachment loop and a second end removably attachable to the packer.

Abstract: The present invention protects undergarments during use in a public restroom. In particular, the undergarments are secured to a tail-strap by fastening a rough velcro portion and a smooth velcro portion them. This is secured to the body of the device, which then dangles from the restroom's doorknob. The entire device can securely folded together for discreet transport.

Abstract: A bib includes a bib body and a collar formed on an upper end of the bib body, wherein the bib body includes a one-way moisture conducting layer, a water absorption layer and a water blocking and air permeating layer which are arranged in order from top to bottom, and the water absorption layer is at least one layer.

Abstract: A lower body garment with shaping benefits is provided. The lower body garment may comprise an outer garment and a control panel inside the outer garment, such that the control panel is not visible from the outside of the outer garment. The control panel may have a rectangular shape and line a full circumference of an interior waist of the outer garment. Further, the control panel may be anchored to the outer garment at a top edge seam of the outer garment. In certain aspects, the lower body garment may be a legging, pant or skirt.

Abstract: An article of clothing and a method of manufacturing thereof is disclosed. The article of clothing comprises a first fabric layer and a second fabric layer. The article of clothing further comprises an elastic mesh. The elastic mesh is sandwiched between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. Herein, the elastic mesh has higher elasticity along a first direction as compared to a second direction thereof.

Abstract: A brassiere design that is wireless, that reduces uncomfortable rubbing and chafing of the breasts, and that provides sufficient lift to the breasts to give comfort to the wearer. The brassiere design may comprise left and right cups that are configured as socks for the breasts of the wearer, each of the socks defining a recess into which one of the breasts of the wearer can be received. Each of the socks acts as a stretchable sling or pocket to suspend and hold a breast, and to shape the breast into an attractive teardrop shape.

Abstract: A female anti-wolf suit based on a comprehensive positioning technology, relating to a technical field of clothing, is provided, which effectively protects women from wolves. The female anti-wolf suit includes a suit main body, wherein: a control module is arranged at an abdominal position of the suit main body; the control module includes a GPS (Global Positioning System) chip, an NFC (Near Field Communication) module, and a battery supply, which are electrically connected to a CPU (Central Processing Unit) chip; the NFC module is for receiving a signal of a smartphone; and the GPS chip is for positioning a wearer.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are jacket systems with interchangeable elements that can form a jacket with configurable or swappable components. For instance, a customizable jacket that includes components of the jacket system includes a jacket body, a sleeve-receiver fastener, and a waist-receiver fastener. The jacket body is configured to fasten into a closed configuration and to unfasten into an open configuration. In the closed configuration, the jacket body defines an inner space interior to the jacket body. The sleeve-receiver fastener is integrated with the jacket body at a shoulder of the jacket body and is configured to attach a detachable sleeve, such that the detachable sleeve is toollessly detachable from the body. The waist-receiver fastener is integrated with the jacket body along a lower portion of the body, and the waist-receiver fastener is configured to attach a detachable waistband, such that the detachable waistband is toollessly detachable from the body.

Abstract: A combination nursing article includes a first piece and a second piece. The first piece may include an upper portion, a lower portion, and an empire waist between the upper and lower portions. The upper portion may include an upper inner layer configured to extend around a bust of a wearer. The second piece may include an upper outer layer configured to be worn as a camisole bra over the upper inner layer. The second piece may also include an elastomeric band configured to extend over the first piece, below breasts and around a torso of the wearer. When worn, a lower edge of the second piece is configured to be lifted and pulled upwardly to expose an upper edge of the upper inner portion and the upper edge of the upper inner portion is configured to be pulled downwardly to expose a nipple for nursing.

Abstract: A seal for a garment comprising a body portion. The body portion having an upper edge, a lower edge, a first end and a second end. The lower edge fixed to the garment at an opening; and wherein the second end of the seal comprises a tab which is adapted to cover a portion of the first end to form a seal.

Abstract: The invention features methods and devices for controlling bleeding from blood vessels that may be damaged as a result of trauma or impact with an object, such as a bullet or shrapnel. The device may be wearable by a user and include one or more components, such as wound sealant and multiple inflatable balloons/bladders. The device may be integrated into a garment, e.g., a vest, jacket, trousers, or full body suit. Once triggered (automatically or manually), the device may be used to deliver wound sealant to a wound site and/or pressure to the wound site by selective inflation of one or more balloons over exsanguinating blood vessels that may be damaged, thereby stopping or minimizing the bleeding. Alternatively, or in addition, the device may be used to stabilize a wounded wearer for, e.g., transportation purposes, or to provide buoyancy. Devices of the invention may also be used as a blood pressure monitor, as a massaging device, and as a breast pump.

Abstract: Arm protector kits are disclosed. Methods of making and using arm protector kits are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hand protection device that is multi-purpose and protects hands from touching surfaces. A hand-held, flexible, hollow, tube-type apparatus composed of an antiviral material, both on the hand-held gripper and its carrying case with a cushioned middle layer composed of antimicrobial foam. The carrying case has a hollow inner storage chamber to store accessories such as but not limited to, a metal key and sanitizing wipes. This hand protecting, clutching and/or gripping device has multiple uses and purposes which includes, but are not limited to, holding onto or grabbing onto metro-poles, subway-poles, bus-poles, handrails, grocery carts, grocery baskets and similar, door handles, and other objects that have been designed for public use.

Abstract: A glove includes a glove body in a shape of a hand and having a palm side and a dorsal side opposite the palm side. A protective structure is located on the dorsal side and includes a first layer of material, a second layer of material and a plurality of foam members sandwiched between the first layer of material and the second layer of material.

Abstract: A novel airtight protective mask comprises: a mask body sequentially having at least an outer layer, a middle layer and an inner layer; at least two airtight sheets; each one of the aright sheets comprising a fixation portion and a sealing portion extending from the fixation portion; the fixation portion configured to cover one side of the mask body and fixedly attached to the outer layer and the inner layer; the sealing portion arranged corresponding to a direction of the inner layer; two fixed attachment area sets, and each one of the fixed attachment area sets comprising an upper fixation area and a lower fixation area; the upper and lower fixation areas fused to the mask body corresponding to two upper and lower ends of the sealing portion respectively; and a lanyard set, comprising two lanyards; the two lanyards connected to the two sides of the mask body respectively.

Abstract: Transparent facial masks of regenerated cellulose and other personal protective gear such as gowns, booties, surgical caps, surgical drapes, gloves and eyewear are provided.

Abstract: An article and method for using the same is disclosed. The article is worn on a user's head and secures a mask to the user's face without requiring loops associated with the mask to be worn over the back of the ears of the user, thereby eliminating strain and discomfort on the user's ears.

Abstract: A wearable article includes a scarf and a mask that are attached to one another. The scarf and the mask can be permanently attached to one another or can be selectively connectable to one another via a hook and loop fastener, a zipper, buttons, etc. The mask is equipped with one or more elastic elongated straps that enable to the mask to be selectively connectable to a user's ear(s), hear or neck. Therefore, a user can wear the scarf together with the mask covering the user's neck, torso, mouth and/or nostrils in order to provide the user with warmth and protection from airborne pollutants.

Abstract: A breathing protective face mask worn over the users face to prevent disease transmission is disclosed. In particular, the present invention pertains to face masks that are used episodically. The face mask comprises a screen for covering the wearer's nose and mouth; and a lanyard connectable to the screen so as to hang freely below the worn screen for the wearer to episodically pull the screen off and on their head, wherein the lanyard is disconnect-able by a preselected tension.

Abstract: A strapless, personal protective face mask that includes glasses, a nosepiece, and a mouth covering is described. The glasses are configured to be worn by a user and includes a bridge. The face mask may include a nosepiece having a curved body, an attachment portion disposed along the top of the body, and an attachment feature configured to securely attach the nosepiece to, for example, the bridge of the glasses. The mouth covering extends from the bottom of the body and covers at least a majority of the user's mouth. An embodiment having a transparent shield over the zone about a user's mouth is also described.

Abstract: A facial covering in the form of a mask for covering the nose and mouth of a user is provided. The mask is flexible and includes side edges. The mask defines a pair of channels on opposing side edges. An adjustable strap extends through the channels. An upper portion of the strap extends between the upper ends of the channels and a lower portion of the strap extends between the lower ends of the channels. The strap is shiftable relative to the channels, such that adjustment of the length of the upper portion adjusts the length of the lower portion. A clip mechanism may be disposed on the upper and/or lower portion to set the effective length of the strap. Bendable nose, chin, and/or cheek strips may be disposed along the side edges. The channels may be reinforced.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a protective mask to deactivate damaging agents. In some examples, the mask includes a filter element that traps particles of the damaging agent. A sanitizing emitter permeates the filter element with a sanitizing agent to deactivate the damaging agent. In some examples, the sanitizing agent is ultraviolet light configured to deactivate a virus such as SARS-CoV-2.

Abstract: Described is a double-protection medical mask (1, 101), preferably for filtering dust, smog, aerosol, pathogenic agents, viruses and the like, which comprises a portion (2, 102) covering at least of the area of the nose, mouth and chin, provided with filtration means and designed to be hermetically and removably fixed to the face of the user (9) by adhesion means.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a face shield for attachment to goggles or eyeglasses are disclosed. An attachment portion secures a shield to said googles or eyeglasses. The attachment portion includes an outer band secured to and extending along an upper portion of the shield. An inner band extends along an upper portion of the goggles or eyeglasses. At least one clip removably secures the attachment portion to the goggles or eyeglasses.

Abstract: Caps that are capable of being converted into protective face masks are provided. A cap can include a crown that can be placed over the face and that can be at least partially disconnected to provide a viewing aperture, and overlapping layers that cover the mouth and nose. The headband of the cap can be converted to straps for securing around the head. A visor can be configured to shade the eyes in both the cap configuration and the face mask configuration. A one-way breathing valve can be included in the crown to assist with breathing when the face mask is worn.

Abstract: A shoulder-supported protective microbe shield is provided that has a transparent and flexible protective shield connected to a shoulder support piece. In one example, the shoulder support piece may be comfortably placed around the neck such that it is fully supported at the back of the wearer's neck, across the shoulders, and rests on the chest. The shoulder support piece is generally U-shaped with a magnet at the top of each leg of the U. In this way, the magnets are spaced apart and positioned approximately at the wearer's sternum. With the shoulder support piece in place, the shield can be removably coupled to the magnets. More particularly, the shield connects to a support bar at its bottom perimeter, and the bar has metal plates that cooperate with the magnets in the shoulder support piece. As a result, the shield may be easily connected to the shoulder support piece, and me can be positioned or rotated into the proper, safe, and comfortable position.

Abstract: A medical gown constructed by heat sealing a tube made by a blown film process. The medical gown having a front panel and a rear panel, a vertical perforation running along the rear panel centerline, two sleeves for covering the arms of a wearer, a sleeve perforation for enabling the wearer to penetrate a portion of their hand therethrough. Each sleeve of the medical gown having an upper seal portion and a lower seal portion, a neck opening between the upper seal portions of the two sleeves, a gap between the lower sealed portions of the two sleeves for accommodating the body of the wearer. An underarm perforation below each sleeve facilitates severing of each of the sleeves from the gown material. Supplemental perforations on either side of the gown are also provided for yielding a pair of straps that can be tied at the rear of the gown.

Abstract: A medical gown constructed by heat sealing a tubular plastic structure made by a blown film process. The medical gown having a front panel and a rear panel, two sleeves for covering the arms of a wearer, with the distal end of each sleeve including an opening for enabling the wearer to penetrate their hand therethrough. Each sleeve of the medical gown having an upper seal portion and a lower seal portion, a neck opening between the two upper seal portions of the two sleeves, a gap for accommodating the body of the wearer between the two lower sealed portions of the two sleeves. A perforated section below each sleeve is provided for severing each of the sleeves from the gown material for ease of donning and wearing.

Abstract: Various implementations include a medical gown. The gown includes a main panel and two sleeves. The main panel defines two sleeve openings. Each of the two sleeves is coupled to a perimetrical edge of one of the two sleeve openings. The main panel and the two sleeves include woven nylon 6,6. Various other implementations include a medical gown. The gown includes a main panel and two sleeves. The main panel defines two sleeve openings. Each of the two sleeves is coupled to a perimetrical edge of one of the two sleeve openings. The main panel and the two sleeves include woven polyester.

Abstract: A ventricular assist device controller holding garment assembly includes a shirt that has a front side, a back side, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a right sleeve, and a left sleeve. The shirt has a neck opening and a torso opening and bounds an interior space. A front pocket is positioned on an outer surface of the front side of the shirt. The front pocket is positioned nearer to the torso opening than the neck opening and has an upper edge comprising an access opening of the front pocket. The front pocket has an exterior wall. A shield comprising a heat resistant material is positioned between the exterior wall and the interior space. A controller receiving space is defined between the exterior wall and the shield and holds a controller for a ventricular assist device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable safety glove system featuring a plurality of layers of inter-nested gloves that are worn simultaneously by a user. The improved disposable glove system of the present invention allows a user to peel away the outermost layer of gloves to reveal a new and sterile set of gloves. The glove system also features a relatively thick wristband to support the plurality of glove layers, a tab that can be used to easily peel off the outermost glove layer once the same has been used and a new pair of gloves is desired, and a numbering system that alerts the user to how many glove layers remain in the glove stack.

Abstract: A glove that is X-ray detectable prepared from a latex formulation comprises a base polymer, an accelerator, a vulcanizing agent, a surfactant, a pH adjuster, an antifoaming agent and a thickener characterized in that the latex formulation further includes radiocontrast filler, wherein the radiocontrast filler comprises a radiocontrast agent, a surfactant, a thickener and a solvent, wherein the radiocontrast filler is used in an amount of at least 10 phr of the latex formulation and wherein the radiocontrast filler has total solid content of 45%.

Abstract: Disclosed is a silicone dipped glove, comprising a glove core and a dipping layer. The dipping layer is a silicone mixed compound layer, and the silicone mixed compound layer is composed of the following components at the following proportions by weight: 70-90% of silicone, 5-20% of a curing agent, 5-20% of a diluent, and 0-10% of a color paste. The silicone mixed compound layer of the present invention is composed of silicone, a curing agent and a diluent.

Abstract: Protective clothing is described which is not only excellent in wearing comfortability but also suppresses the occurrence of dew condensation even when accouterments are worn, where the protective clothing is coupled with a hood that is composed of a nonwoven fabric having a quantity of ventilation of 20 cm3/cm2/sec or more and 150 cm3/cm2/sec or less and a nonwoven fabric having a quantity of ventilation of 0 cm3/cm2/sec or more and 19 cm3/cm2/sec or less, the hood having an opening at a position to be center of a wearer's face and belt-shaped materials at an upper side of the opening and at lower portions of right and left sides of the opening, where the two belt-shaped materials are coupled with or are configured to be couplable with each other at right and left side heads.

Abstract: A multilayer nonwoven fabric includes: a surface layer; an intermediate layer; and a back layer; in this order, wherein the surface layer and the back layer are each independently a spunbonded nonwoven layer comprising a long fiber of a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (A) and a long fiber of a thermoplastic resin (B), the intermediate layer is a spunbonded layer comprising 50% by mass or more of a long fiber of a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (a), and a storage elastic modulus of the thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (A) and a storage elastic modulus of the thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (a) are each independently 25.0 MPa or less.

Abstract: Accessories are provided including jewelry and apparel. In particular, a fabric accessory for at least a neck region of a user includes a textile element configured to at least partially cover the neck region of the user, the textile element having a first width at a first height and a second width at a second height, a filter portion disposed within the textile element and configured to receive a filter for filtering respiratory air, and at least one fastener configured to fasten the textile element to a facial region of the user such that the filter portion at least partially covers a mouth and nose region of the user. The fabric accessory may have a variety of configurations including as fashion apparel, for example, a scarf or necktie.

Abstract: A swimming head cap configured to provide a substantially watertight seal and avoid pulling a user's hair and skin during removal comprising an outer layer with an outer surface, an inner surface defining a head cavity, and an outer perimeter edge defining a cap opening spatially coupling the cap opening with the head cavity, the head cavity and the cap opening operably configured to receive a user's head therein; and an annular-shaped elastic band of a polyurethane material directly coupled to the inner surface of the outer layer proximal to the outer perimeter edge and with an outer band surface having a silicone adhesive material continuously and circumferentially disposed thereon. The swimming head cap may further comprise a cap band coupled to the outer perimeter edge of the outer layer and including two cap band straps selectively removably couplable to the outer cap band surface with a hook-and-loop coupling configuration.

Abstract: A helmet has an outer shell, an impact absorbing liner inside the outer shell to receive loads from the outer shell and an inner liner disposed inside the impact absorbing liner, with the inner liner configured to slide relative to the impact absorbing liner. The inner liner defines a number of apertures and a deflector inside each aperture. Each deflector has a body that is connectable to the impact absorbing liner; a peripheral border that is connectable to the aperture in which it is received; and a number of deformable spokes extending between the body and the border.

Abstract: A helmet for protecting a head of a wearer, such as a hockey, lacrosse, football or other sports player. The helmet may have various features to protect the wearer's head against impacts, such as linear impacts and rotational impacts. For example, pads of the helmet may be movable relative to one another in response to an impact on the helmet. The helmet may comprise a frame comprising a plurality of frame members carrying respective ones of the pads and configured to move relative to one another in response to the impact to allow relative movement of the pads.

Abstract: There is disclosed a connector for connecting first and second parts of an apparatus, the connector comprising: a deformable retainer having first and second sides around an inner space; and a first plate positioned within the inner space to provide a low friction interface between the first and second sides of the retainer; wherein the first side of the retainer has a first anchor point that is configured to connect the connector to the first part of the apparatus; and the second side of the retainer has a second anchor point that is configured to connect the connector to the second part of the apparatus.

Abstract: Antivirus helmets and techniques to manufacture the antivirus helmets are provided. The antivirus helmets can protect subjects from viruses, bacteria, or other types of pathogens. The antivirus helmets can be modular and can isolate a subject wearing the antivirus helmets from the surrounding environment. The antivirus helmets can be deformable and can be worn during extended periods while protecting a subject wearing the antivirus helmet and other subjects in the environment surrounding the subject.

Abstract: An upper for a shoe includes a woven element comprising at least one single-layer portion and at least one multi-layer portion, wherein the single-layer portion is formed from a single woven layer and the multi-layer portion is formed from at least two overlapping woven layers, wherein the at least one single-layer portion is adjacent to the at least one multi-layer portion, and wherein the multi-layer portion comprises at least one protrusion of the woven element.

Abstract: The modular footwear covering system includes a detachable cover and a shoe able to accept the cover. The upper part of the cover is shaped to conceal a vamp of the shoe and has tails which extend around the left and right of the ankle of the shoe, able to fasten to the heel in order to secure the upper around the ankle of the shoe. The lower part of the cover takes the shape of the sole with enough excess material to slightly extend upwardly around the extremities of the vamp and overlap with the upper. The lower part is elastic, and contains an X-shaped tensioner to evenly tighten the upper around the vamp of the shoe. A corresponding recess in the shoe is able to receive the X-shaped tensioner and provides a reliable mechanical interface to tension and retain the cover about the shoe.

Abstract: The invention provides a system and apparatus of shoe with interchangeable and detachable attachments such as heels and soles. Specifically, the invention provides a handy and user-friendly solution for changing the interchangeable soles and heels, and that is capable of providing overall good end-user experience of wearing the shoes. The invention achieves the above function objectives by means of longitudinal bars affixed to soles and heels which are configured to be slided and interlocked forming dovetail joint with longitudinal slots beneath the shoe. The shoe has a lock and release latch mechanism which can secure the sole or heel component from sliding out of the dovetail joint.

Abstract: A skate (e.g., an ice skate) or other footwear for a user. The skate or other footwear comprises a skate boot or other foot-receiving structure for receiving a foot of the user and possibly one or more other components, such as a skating device (e.g., a blade and a blade holder) disposed beneath the skate boot to engage a skating surface (e.g., ice). In some cases, at least part of the skate boot or other foot-receiving structure and optionally at least part of one or more other components (e.g., the skating device) may be constructed from one or more materials (e.g., foams) molded by flowing in molding equipment during a molding process (e.g., injection molding or casting). This may allow the skate or other footwear to have useful performance characteristics (e.g., reduced weight, proper fit and comfort, etc.) while being more cost-effectively manufactured.