Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heater for an aerosol-generating device is provided, the method including: forming a heater body including a heater body frame and a heating element, the heater body defining at least a portion of a boundary of a heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol-generating article such that the heating element is configured to heat the heating chamber, at least part of the heater body frame being manufactured by additive manufacturing. A method of manufacturing an aerosol-generating device; and a heater; and an aerosol-generating device are also provided.

Abstract: A charging system for charging a first battery of an aerosol generation device may include a charger having a corded connection to a power supply, and a charging case. The charging case may include a housing having a sleeve portion configured to engage a portion of the aerosol generation device, a power module disposed in the housing and configured to directly or indirectly provide power to the aerosol generation device, and a wireless charging assembly operably coupled to the housing to provide power to the power module.

Abstract: A charging cases for electronic cigarettes includes a container configured to house the electronic smoking device, a micro-control unit (“MCU”) configured to facilitate charging a first rechargeable battery for the electronic smoking device. A plurality of connecting pins are configured to facilitate electrical coupling between the electronic smoking device and the MCU. A connector is movably coupled with the charging case and configured to connect the MCU to external circuitry. A system includes an electronic smoking device comprising a battery, an eCig memory, control electronics, and a charging case comprising a container, a micro-control unit (“MCU”), a connector, and a charging case battery.

Abstract: A leak resistant diaper cover and method of use thereof is described. Embodiments of the leak resistant diaper cover can be manufactured into a unitary piece of silicone that includes a tapered waist and tapered legs. The leak resistant diaper cover can be adapted to be worn over a diaper (or other undergarment) to help ensure that water does not enter into the diaper cover and that nothing exits the diaper cover.

Abstract: A swaddling device is described. The swaddling device includes a sack configured to substantially enclose a baby. The sack includes sleeves and an attached wrap configured to swaddle the baby. The swaddling device at least partially restricts movement of the baby and thereby suppresses the Moro Reflex, while also snugly enveloping the torso of the baby and thereby providing constant moderate pressure thereto. The wrap is sufficiently narrow so as not to restrict movement of the baby's hips and knees, while also providing access to the lower portion of the baby for diaper changes. Some versions of the device include sleeves having at their ends foldover mitten cuffs or other selectively openable mechanism. The cuffs allow a caregiver to expose the hand or hands of the baby so as to provide skin-to-skin contact. Alternatively, the caregiver can close the cuffs if scratching is a concern.

Abstract: A breast support device and a brassiere comprising a cup section having a convex surface and a concave surface. A bracing section is provided adjacent an edge of the cup section and extending radially therefrom. The bracing section is substantially inflexible.

Abstract: This Sleeveless Adjustable Cape Jersey is a useful and improvement of a Sports Jersey. This garment addresses the need to celebrate Real Life Heroic people, events, places, things, and such like by applying their logo, identifying indicia, and or graphics onto the front and or back areas of the garment. This is a garment mainly a Jersey that is to be worn by any person to cover and adorn the body. It is adjustable to fit a range of sizes, the rear view of the front panel has an open back area adding sex appeal, and the back panel is the cape feature to this cape Jersey. The ultimate fan jersey.

Abstract: A supporter jersey comprising a wearable top having a front portion and a back portion, wherein the front portion is partially detachable from the back portion.

Abstract: A personal covering and storage system comprising a bag coupled to a main strap to selectively secure the bag to a user, the bag having a pocket and a bag connector. A canopy shield detachably connected to the bag at the bag connector, the canopy shield comprising a central section supported by one or more internal primary supports, and at least one peripheral section. The canopy shield can be folded and stored in the pocket. One or more connection points wherein the canopy shield is attached to the bag by the connection points wherein the canopy shield can be folded and stored in the bag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article of clothing that is worn by a person for preventing an infant from accidental falling while the person nurses the infant. The article may be a garment that includes an item of clothing to be worn by a person and a support garment panel attached to the item of clothing. The support garment panel is attached to the perimeter of the armholes of the item of clothing and defines a pocket between the support garment panel and the item of clothing. The pocket includes an opening for receiving an infant and a base for supporting the infant.

Abstract: This Sleeveless Adjustable Cape Tshirt is a useful and improvement of a cape tshirt. This garment addresses the need to celebrate Real Life Heroic people, events, places, things, and such like by applying their logo, identifying indicia, and or graphics onto the front and or back areas of the garment. This is a garment mainly a tshirt that is to be worn by any person to cover and adorn the body. It is adjustable to fit a range of sizes, the rear view of the front panel has an open back area adding sex appeal, and the back panel is the cape feature to this cape tshirt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a swimsuit 23 including an elastic polyurethane yarn. The elastic polyurethane yarn contains; 0.5 to 10 mass % of a cationic high-molecular-weight compound A having a number-average molecular weight of 2000 or more; and an inorganic chlorine deterioration inhibitor B. The mass ratio of the cationic high-molecular-weight compound A to the inorganic chlorine deterioration inhibitor B ranges from 0.3 to 3, and a silicone oil is applied to the elastic polyurethane yarn. A fabric for the swimsuit is treated with water repellent finishing. The swimsuit 23 preferably includes an elastic polyurethane yarn whose ratio of fluorine (F) to carbon (C) on the elastic polyurethane yarn is 0.030 or more in an elemental mass concentration according to scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX). Thereby, it is possible to provide a swimsuit with high water repellency, low water retention rate, and high buoyancy.

Abstract: The present invention involves a fit-adjustable item of apparel for a wearer comprises a plurality of tension members each disposed along a corresponding three-dimensional spatial path through the item of apparel, each tension member substantially inextensible along a longitudinal direction of the tension member; a tensioner disposed on the item of apparel and arranged for adjusting tension in the plurality of tension members; and a tension evener disposed on the item of apparel tension-wise in communication with the tensioner and the plurality of tension members, the tension evener arranged for evening tension among the plurality of inextensible tension members, wherein each of the plurality of tension members is arranged in or on the item of apparel to adjust at least one dimension of the item to the wearer by adjusting the tension in the plurality of tension members via the tension evener by operating the tensioner.

Abstract: The P.A.C.K is designed to provide the individual with continuous refreshing air during extreme weather. The P.A.C.K mounts a fan pointed upward towards the users' body. The innovative aspect of the P.A.C.K is that it is a “hands free” portable device that allows the user to be active all the while with both hands available for work unlike the existing devices that requires the use of one hand limiting the activity of the user. This is achieved by attaching the unit to the users' pant belt. The P.A.C.K has an element guard that channels the air towards the body.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of supporting the neck of a user when the user is laying on his or her back includes: obtaining a neck support device including first and second leg attachment portions, a head cradle, and a first coupling portion attaching the first leg attachment portion to the head cradle and a second coupling portion attaching the second leg attachment portion to the head cradle; attaching the first leg attachment portion to the first leg or foot of the user; attaching the second leg attachment portion to the second leg or foot of the user; and arranging the head cradle on a back portion of a user's head such that the user's head is held in tension.

Abstract: A shin guard includes a protective plate having a front face and a rear face. The rear face is contoured to fit around a shin of a wearer of the shin guard. Further, the shin guard includes a three dimensional image element carried on the front face. This image element projects an image outline through a sock worn over the shin guard. A sports pad is provided including an outer shell defining a pocket and a pad received and held in the pocket. A three dimensional image element is captured between said outer shell and the front face of the pad. That image element projects an image outline through the outer shell to enhance the uniform of the player wearing the sports pad.

Abstract: A face mask may include a main body that has a rear, a front, a bottom, a top, and a pair of opposing side portions extending between the top and the bottom. The face mask may also include an opening formed through the front and the rear of the main body and an opening cover member moveable between an opened position and a closed position. The face mask may further include a first fastener member connected to the main body and positioned to surround the opening and a second fastener member connected to an inner portion of the opening cover member and adapted to engage the first fastener member to secure the opening cover member to the main body.

Abstract: A face mask of the present disclosure can create a space preventing a user's mouth from directly contacting the face mask. One example of the face mask includes a center sheet, two side sheets, and two fixing parts. The center sheet is a rectangular fabric. The two side sheets are coupled to long sides of the center sheet separately with a first edge of the side sheet. The fixing part is coupled to a second edge of the side sheet, and the second edge of the side sheet is opposite to the first edge of the side sheet.

Abstract: Disclosed here is an extended use mask hat. The principal components are a hat member, a mask member and an attachment means. Under conditions where there is no desire for protection, the mask member can be easily stored against the interior surface of the hat member. When there is a desire for protection, the mask member can be easily and quickly donned. The service period of the mask hat is extendable by washing. Several technological problems are overcome, including, individual and community protection from the airborne spread of infectious disease in a manner that is effective, not noxious to human sensibility and not overly bearing.

Abstract: A face shield includes a front surface opposite of a back surface, a shield portion, and a band portion extending from a top side of the shield portion. A plurality of spacing projections extend outward from the back surface of the face shield that are configured to be positioned against a forehead of a wearer.

Abstract: The invention discloses a removable face mask, which comprises a face mask body and a supporting body, and further comprises a fastener, wherein the fastener is rotated so that a buckling portion is passed through a hole on the face mask body and embedded into a hole on the supporting body, and the face mask body and the supporting body are connected in a snap-in manner, which simplifies the structure and provides the advantages of convenience in disassembly and use.

Abstract: A glove comprising: a plurality of fingers and a thumb, a finger joint, a first lower portion and a second lower portion, wherein, the first lower portion is separable from the second lower portion such that when the first lower portion and second lower portion are separated, the plurality of fingers at the finger joint are at least partially visible through an opening formed between the first lower portion and the second lower portion.

Abstract: A glove has a palm side and a back side joined at a side edge to form a glove body. The palm side and the back side are constructed from a stretch material. Panels attach to the stretch material on the palm side to form finger parts, palm parts and a back part. The panels are separated from each other by the stretch material to allow relative movement. Elastic bands attached to the panels on the back side adjust the fit. A thumb part has a gusset of the stretch material. Grip surfaces have an embossed texture with indentations.

Abstract: A conjoined handwear is provided. The conjoined handwear has a first handwear and a second handwear, each handwear having a thumb opening, wherein the first and second handwear are joined in such a way that the thumb openings are adjacent to each other, thereby a guide may engage the first handwear while a patient engages the second handwear so that former can, by moving their own hand, influence the movement of the latter's hand during manual tasks.

Abstract: A hand cover system with two functional modes. A first one for touching objects, and a second one for isolating potentially contaminated surfaces of a hand cover. The first mode is realized by a hand cover worn by a hand with a part for touching or gripping objects. The hand cover has an outer side and an inner side. The inner side has an opening for the hand to enter the inner side of the hand cover. The inner side is divided into at least two compartments for the fingers of the hand. The outer side of the hand cover has outer palm side surfaces for contacting an object to be touched, and outer back hand side surfaces on the other side of each part. For realizing the second mode, the hand cover isolates the outer palm side surfaces from the environment when the hand cover is not in use.

Abstract: A woven trim piece is provided that utilizes “grip” yarns in the warp direction to increase the coefficient of friction of the trim piece. The grip yarns are interlaced with a plurality of filling yarns to form a repeating pattern of floats on a first face of the trim piece, such that a high percentage of the first face of the trim piece comprises grip yarns.

Abstract: A one-size-fits-all garment (10) is formed of multiple stretchable fabric portions (2) joined together by a PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) thread (38). The garment includes a waistband (6) that uses a paper fusing technique to fuse a fusing material from a paper backing sheet (18, 18A, 18B), onto the waistband which is also joined to the stretchable fabric portions using PBT thread. A method for forming the garment includes using a sheet of carrier paper with a fusing material such as a plurality of discrete dots of fusing material, to the waistband and sewing the multiple stretching stretchable fabric portions together and to the waistband using the PBT thread.

Abstract: A system allows a user to create new designs for apparel and preview these designs before manufacture. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. The system guides how the user is allocating apparel items in the system, including feedback on what the user may like to change.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a head and neck covering towel configured to securely wrap around a user's head and neck to absorb water from their hair. More specifically, the head and neck covering towel is a hooded towel comprised of a hood portion to be worn around the head and a pair of tie panels extending from the hood portion to tie and secure the hood portion around a user's neck. The pair of tie panels secures the towel around a user's head and prevents the towel from falling off onto the floor. The invention offers a novel solution to drying wet hair and can be conveniently used at salons, at home or other similar places.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are drawn to adjustable wearable headwear with integrated openings for accommodating one or more styles of hair. Aspects of the present disclosure also relate to adjustable headwear with integrated openings having a flexible member formed from one or more flexible elements (e.g., elastic bands, elastic straps, etc.) for permitting the headwear to adjust (e.g., expand or contract) based on a wearer's head size and/or hairstyle (e.g., a bun, a ponytail, or similar hairstyle), and for permitting natural contraction or expansion of the wearer's head. In an embodiment, the flexible elements may be arranged in a “ladder” pattern in a rear, flexible panel of the headwear. In another example of a headwear, the flexible elements may be arranged in a generally “X-shaped” pattern in a rear, flexible panel of the headwear. In such an example, two or more “X-shaped” elastic or flexible elements may be used.

Abstract: A screen device includes a combiner that shows an image projected by a helmet at the helmet; and a vertical movement mechanism attached to a shell of the helmet, wherein the vertical movement mechanism supports the combiner so that the combiner is movable in a vertical direction and so that an inclination of the combiner is changeable with respect to the vertical direction.

Abstract: A helmet comprising: inner and outer shells configured to slide relative to each other; and a connector connecting the inner and outer shells so as to allow the inner and the outer shells to slide relative to each other, the connector comprising: an attachment part attached to one of the inner shell and the outer shell; wherein: the attachment part comprises one or more protrusions and the inner or outer shell attached to the attachment part comprises one or more channels into which the protrusions extend, the protrusions and channels are configured such that the protrusions can move within the channels in an extension direction of the protrusions, during sliding of the inner and outer shells relative to each other, and the protrusions comprise an abutment member configured to abut an abutment portion of the channel to prevent the protrusion leaving the channel.

Abstract: A protective insert for a head covering which has a covering portion in the form of a half shell, having a plurality of coherent portions of a flexible, collapsible plastics material, which portions can be brought from a planar basic form into a use position that enables insertion into the covering portion, in which use position the protective insert has a half-shell form corresponding to the covering portion.

Abstract: A helmet can comprise an outer shell comprising an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the outer shell comprises an integrally formed locking mechanism. The helmet can also comprise a locking liner formed of a foam material and disposed within the outer shell adjacent the inner surface of the outer shell. The locking liner can further comprise at least one side piece sized to fit between a lower edge of the outer shell and top portion of the outer shell, a top piece disposed at the top portion of the outer shell and comprising a central opening, and a rotatable foam locking piece sized to fit within the central opening and comprising a tab that is sized to mateably couple with the integrally formed locking mechanism of the outer shell to releasably couple the locking liner to the outer shell.

Abstract: A helmet includes a helmet body and a clip coupled to the helmet body, for retaining a helmet accessory such as a face cage. The clip comprises a first clip section partly defining an aperture into which a part of the helmet accessory can be received and a second clip section located opposite the first clip section. The second clip section has a first end and a second end, the first end partly defining the aperture into which the part of the helmet accessory can be received, and the second end being coupled to the helmet body. The second clip section further includes a ramped surface that can be depressed to provide access to or from the aperture by the part of the helmet accessory. Also disclosed is a clip for retaining a helmet accessory.

Abstract: This present invention relates to a customizable intelligent footwear. More specifically, the intelligent footwear identifies the needs and requirements of the users and accordingly can self-adjust its various features such as ankle support, arch support, quarter support, and others to enhance comfort and performance of the footwear. The intelligent footwear is integrated with a plurality of sensors and chipsets that collects information regarding user's needs, and based on the collected information adjusts different parameters of the footwear. Additionally, the footwear can be easily paired with a compatible software application to allow the wearers to access information related to their footwear features, step counts, sports related content, walking habits, and other relevant information.

Abstract: A foot guard that provides shock absorption on a metatarsal region of a shoe, such as a cleat, or a foot is disclosed.

Abstract: An article of footwear, including one or more interchangeable upper portions, the upper portion including loops on a bottom portion of the upper portion, a sole, the sole having engagement points around a perimeter of the sole, wherein the engagement points in the sole allow the loops to be inserted and/or removed; at least two spring lock systems, the spring lock systems located in the perimeter of the sole, wherein the spring lock systems include a spring, a flexible shaft, a lock and a spring plate, the lock and the spring plate being located in the engagement points, wherein the loops of the one or more upper portions to the sole engage with the lock and spring plate to secure and/or release the loops in position; and two or more sets of buttons on the sole to release or engage the spring lock system.

Abstract: An integrated plastic shell skate is provided, including ice skates and roller skates, which includes a shoe inner sleeve, a plastic shoe shell and a shoe rack assembly, the shoe rack assembly is fixedly installed at the bottom of the plastic shoe shell, the shoe inner sleeve is formed by pressing once in the inner sleeve cold pressing die after pre-heating, and the plastic shoe shell is formed on the outer side of the shoe inner sleeve through the shoe shell mold, so that the plastic shoe shell and the shoe inner sleeve are integrated formed as a whole. The present disclosure has the characteristics of portability, comfort, safety, environmental protection, firmness and durability.

Abstract: The disclosed exemplary apparatuses, systems and methods provide a three-dimensional shoe sole foam, produced via a layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process in which regions of respective layers of pulverant are selectively melted via introduction of electromagnetic energy. These apparatuses, systems and methods may include layers of the pulverant comprising at least thermoplastic polyurethane polymer (TPU) coated upon a sacrificial base particle, wherein the TPU is coated via one of spray drying and a fluidized vessel.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear that includes an upper. The sole structure can include an outsole having a ground-engaging surface. The midsole member can be disposed between the outsole and the upper, and can include a pocket extending from a heel region to a forefoot region. A sole plate can be disposed within the pocket. The sole plate can have a uniform thickness and can extend from the heel region into the forefoot region. A cutout portion can be formed in each of the midsole member and the outsole in an arched section of the sole structure. A cushion layer can be disposed over the sole plate and within the pocket.

Abstract: A shoe sole includes a midsole and an outsole having discrete outsole elements. The midsole has on the side facing the outsole a multiple of flex grooves crossing each other and creating pads in the midsole. A curved forefoot flex groove emanates from the medial side of the arc and essentially follows a path over one or more of the cuneiform bones and continues between the third and fourth metatarsal phalanges, over the third proximal phalange and continues between the first and second metatarsal phalanges in a direction towards the heel. Both the outsole elements and the pads are arranged to follow an essentially spiral curve around the curved forefoot flex groove. The sole reduces the risk of injury during running, and gives the foot increased compensation possibilities for correcting imbalances especially after heel strike.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes an outsole defining a ground-contacting surface, a midsole disposed between the outsole and the upper, and a plate attached to the midsole and defining a recess extending in a direction away from the outsole and toward the upper, the recess including a first retainer. The sole structure further includes a first cushion having a first portion received within the recess, the first portion engaging the first retainer to maintain a desired position of the first cushion relative to the plate.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a bladder system with a first bladder enclosing a first sealed chamber retaining fluid, and a second bladder overlying and bonded to the first bladder and enclosing a second sealed chamber isolated from the first sealed chamber and retaining fluid. The first bladder establishes a ground-facing surface and the second bladder establishes a foot-facing surface of the bladder system. The first bladder includes first domed pods extending at the ground-facing surface and at an upper surface of the first bladder, the first sealed chamber filling the first domed pods. The second bladder includes second domed pods and annular ring pods, the second domed pods and the annular ring pods extending at the lower surface of the second bladder and at the foot-facing surface, the second sealed chamber filling the second domed pods and the annular ring pods.

Abstract: A sneaker may comprise an outsole. The outsole may comprise a heel zone disposed adjacent a first end of the outsole. The outsole may comprise a forefoot zone disposed adjacent a second end of the outsole opposite the first end. The forefoot zone may be formed from a first climbing rubber. The outsole may comprise a durability zone disposed at a midfoot of the outsole interposed between the heel zone and forefoot zone. The sneaker may comprise an upper coupled to the outsole. The sneaker may comprise a heel grip having a cup shape configured to be disposed at the first end of the outsole over at least a portion of the heel zone of the outsole and at least a portion of a heel portion of the upper. The sneaker may comprise a toe grip disposed adjacent the vamp of the upper.

Abstract: A protective guard for reducing injury to a shin of a person includes a conformable substrate and a plurality of core members disposed adjacent to a surface of the conformable substrate. The plurality of core members are arranged such that a first of the core members is rotationally movable about at least one axis relative to a second of the core members. A flexible fabric membrane comprised of natural or synthetic fibers is positioned adjacent to at least one of the conformable substrate and the plurality of core members.

Abstract: A shoe or footwear insole comprised of genuine sheepskin. The said sheepskin can be from any variety of sheep. The said sheepskin is comprised of its leather backing and hair. The said insole can be removable and adjusted within the shoe or footwear. The said insole may contain an adhesive backing to secure it within the shoe or footwear. The said insole can be shaped by method into any of seven interchangeable parts as outlined in the drawings. Each of the said parts can be used alone or in any combination. Drawing 1 contains parts 1, 2 and 3. Drawing 2 contains parts 4 and 5. Drawing 3 contains parts 6 and 7. Each part is named for where it would generally sit within the shoe or footwear. Part 1 displays a heel insole. Part 2 displays a ball-of-foot insole. Part 3 displays a back-of-heel insole that would rest along the back upper of the shoe or footwear. Part 4 displays a three-quarters partial insole that runs from the heel to the ball of the foot.

Abstract: An article of footwear with various types of guide elements is disclosed. The article of footwear provides a set of tensile elements that can be moved through the guide elements to switch between a loosened and tightened position of the upper. The tensile elements may be routed through a guide element associated with the upper that can provide compressive strength and support.

Abstract: A tension member guide that is configured to direct or route a tension member about a path of an article includes a cover member and a guide member that is partially covered by the cover member. The cover member is attachable to the article and includes a pair of slits or incisions. The guide member is folded along a longitudinal length to form a loop or channel within which the tension member may be inserted. The guide member is positioned in relation to the cover member so that opposing end portions of the loop or channel are inserted through the slits or incisions such that the opposing end portions are positioned on an opposite side of the cover member from a remainder of the guide member.

Abstract: A method for providing pressure feedback is described herein. The method includes receiving, via a processor, pressure sensor data from a plurality of pressure sensors over a period of time. The method also includes receiving, via the processor, movement data from a plurality of sensors over the period of time. The method also further includes sending, via the processor, pressure sensor data and movement data to a data service. The method also includes receiving, via the processor, a feedback from data service.