Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including: an aerosol-forming substrate including plant material cut filler and between about 6 percent and about 20 percent of an aerosol-former, the plant material cut filler including at least 25 percent of plant lamina per weight of total plant material; and a laminated wrapper including a heat conductive layer and a heat insulating layer, the laminated wrapper being arranged at least partly wrapped around the aerosol-forming substrate and having a thickness of between 30 micrometers and 100 micrometers, and the heat conductive layer and the heat insulating layer overlapping along an axial direction of the aerosol-generating article.

Abstract: A device for holding a water pipe, such as a hookah or other smoking device with a liquid filter, which allows a block of ice to be used as a housing for the smoking device. The ice block has a cavity bored into it, and the device is an insert for the ice block. The device has a bracket or flange attached to a receptacle (or reservoir), and the bracket or flange suspends the ice block insert over the cavity of the ice block while the receptacle extends into the cavity of the ice block.

Abstract: Described is a hookah device. The hookah device includes a unique hookah head and consumable pod. The hookah head includes a bowl portion with a pod recess formed therein to receive a consumable pod. An electronic heating mechanism is positioned within the hookah head for heating the consumable pod. An air pathway is formed through the hookah head to introduce air into the consumable pod and direct smoke from the consumable pod into a hookah body. The consumable pod is similarly formed to fit within the hookah head. Further, the consumable pod includes a pod inlet and pod outlet for directing air through the pod and through the hookah device for inhalation.

Abstract: Smoking apparatuses are provided herein. In some embodiments, the smoking apparatus comprises a tubular body defining a longitudinal conduit therethrough, a first end member comprising a mouthpiece portion having a suction opening in fluid communication with the longitudinal conduit, and a second end member comprising a receptacle defining a chamber to receive a smokable material therein, the chamber in fluid communication with the longitudinal conduit. In some embodiments, the tubular body comprises a plant stem, such as a stem from a Cannabis plant. The smoking apparatus may therefore be environmentally friendly and may cool and/or filter the smoke passing through the tubular body. Related kits and methods for making a smoking apparatus are also provided herein.

Abstract: A smoking pipe for smoking a tobacco product has an elongated pipe body with a passage therethrough a mouthpiece portion at the first end of the pipe body and a chamber formed in the second end of the pipe body opposite to the mouthpiece portion. A cartridge removably supported within the chamber receives the tobacco product therein. The cartridge can be slidably removed to allow the chamber to be cleaned and refilled simply by removing the cartridge and replacing the cartridge with a new, clean cartridge having fresh smoking product optionally already packed therein. The pipe body may be optionally formed in two body sections joined to one another by respective magnetic couplers at the abutted inner ends of the two body sections.

Abstract: A device for protecting a smoking apparatus; the device has a jacket constructed of a semirigid and/or shock absorbent material configured receive a glass body of the smoking apparatus and may cover at least 50% of the outer surface of the glass body when on an open state. The jacket further may be configured to protect, at least 80% of the outer surface of the glass body against impacts against the outer surface of the glass body while in the closed state. Additionally, a fastener may be fixed to the jacket, and configured to secure the jacket to the smoking apparatus. The device for protecting the smoking apparatus is useful for providing a reusable covering/jacket for protecting the smoking apparatus against impacts.

Abstract: As an accessory and in combination to a smoking instrument such as a traditional cigarette, a personal air filter filtering exhale and intermittent smoke emissions, is disclosed. The device is broadly a housing providing a semi-enclosure having a mouthpiece coupled thereto, the mouthpiece including dual check valve technology for an inhale and a reverse exhale function. Separate or multi-directional filters are provided for the exhale function, and also for filtering intermittent emissions occurring between user intakes. The configuration and filter technology herein, seeks to improve air quality in enclosed spaces, additionally further by minimizing or eliminating second hand smoke.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a main body portion and a mouthpiece portion, the mouthpiece portion being moveably connected to the main body portion by a connection mechanism. The main body portion includes a first cartridge seating configured to receive a first cartridge and the mouthpiece portion includes a second cartridge seating configured to receive a second cartridge. The connection mechanism is configured to enable the mouthpiece portion to move relative to the main body portion between: a closed position in which the first cartridge seating is enclosed in the electronic cigarette; and an open position in which the first cartridge seating is exposed such that a first cartridge can be received, while the main body and the mouthpiece portion remain connected to each other by the connection mechanism.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a tamper responsive cartridge which can prevent malicious or inadvertent altering of the primary substance before it is consumed by the user, either by an intervening party, or the user itself. As described herein, an altering substance can be contained in a second reservoir, separate from the primary reservoir, and configured to make access to the primary reservoir difficult without also accessing the secondary reservoir.

Abstract: A monolithic electronic vaporizer is provided. The monolithic electronic vaporizer may include a single molded body. The single molded body may include a fluid reservoir within and formed as part of the single molded body, a top recess located above the reservoir, and a bottom recess located below the reservoir. The monolithic electronic vaporizer may further include a mouthpiece coupled within the top recess after the reservoir is filled with vape fluid. The atomizer with the heater and the wick, the airway, and the mouthpiece of the vaporizer are coupled within the top recess of the single molded body. The remaining components of the monolithic electronic vaporizer may be assembled and coupled within the bottom recess of the single molded body. The monolithic electronic vaporizer may be disposable, and the single molded body may be formed of a recyclable material or a material that can be sterilized and reused.

Abstract: An assembly facilitating the generation of vapor including a power source and a power adapter electrically connected to said power source and including a plurality of connectors. The power adapter includes a plurality of conductors disposed and structured to independently direct current flow from the power source to each of said plurality of connectors. Each of the connectors includes a conductive terminal electrically connected to the power adapter. Each of the plurality of connectors is structured for removable, electrically conductive connection, via corresponding ones of the terminals and conductors, to a different one of a plurality of vaporizable material cartridges.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device includes a heating chamber structure, a heater coupled to the heating chamber structure, and a compression assembly. The heating chamber structure defines a fixed-volume enclosure and is configured to hold an aerosol-forming substrate within a first region of the enclosure. The heater is proximate to a first surface that at least partly defines the first region and is configured to generate heat that is transmitted into the first region to cause the aerosol-forming substrate to form an aerosol without any combustion. The compression assembly includes a compression plate and a compression actuator. The compression plate and the first surface define opposing boundaries of the first region. The compression actuator moves the compression plate through the enclosure to adjustably compress the aerosol-forming substrate in the first region against the first surface.

Abstract: A heater assembly (300) for an aerosol-generating system, the heater assembly comprising: a fluid permeable heater (322) for heating a liquid aerosol-forming substrate to form an aerosol; a porous member (324) for conveying liquid aerosol-forming substrate to the fluid permeable heater, wherein the fluid permeable heater is deposited on to a porous outer surface (324a) of the porous member, the fluid permeable heater comprising: a first layer (326) of deposited electrically conductive material; a second layer (328) of deposited electrically conductive material, wherein the electrical conductivity of the second layer is greater than the electrical conductivity of the first layer such that the second layer modifies the electrical resistance of the fluid permeable heater to a required resistance.

Abstract: A heating body includes: a first heat-conducting substrate, a second heat-conducting substrate, and a heating element. A side of the first heat-conducting substrate defines a recess. The second heat-conducting substrate and the first heat-conducting substrate cooperatively forms a substrate having a receiving space. The heating element is received in the receiving space and comprising an electrically conductive body and an insulating layer wrapping an outer surface of the electrically conductive body, such that the heating element is insulated from the substrate. The heating body has a simple structure and can be easily assembled. Heat generated by the heating body may be distributed more uniformly.

Abstract: An aerosol generating apparatus has a composite susceptor for heating an aerosol generating material in use thereby to generate an aerosol. The composite susceptor comprises a support portion and a susceptor portion supported by the support portion. The apparatus comprises an induction element arranged for inductive energy transfer to the susceptor portion in use; and a driving arrangement arranged to drive the induction element with an alternating current in use thereby to cause the inductive energy transfer to the susceptor portion, thereby to cause the heating of the aerosol generating material by the composite susceptor, thereby to generate the aerosol. The alternating current has a waveform comprising a fundamental frequency component having a first frequency and one or more further frequency components each having a frequency higher than the first frequency. A method of operating the aerosol generating apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device and method for vaporizing a consumable is presented herein and includes a chimney, a battery pack connected to a heating element, a cup for holding a consumable to be vaporized. The heating element heats the cup and/or the consumable. The consumable vaporizes dues to being heated (directly or via the cup). The vapor mixes with the air and flows around the cup, down the chimney, avoiding the heating element. That is, the heating element is separated from the flow of vapor product and air. Thus, the flow of vapor product and air bypasses the heating element. Further, the power source is arranged in close proximity to a common axis of the chimney, cup, and carb, and thus, improves the stability of the vaporization device.

Abstract: An electromagnetically-driven liquid atomization device includes an atomizing core and an electromagnetic drive unit, where the atomizing core includes a liquid storage tank and an electrical heating element; the electrical heating element is provided above a droplet releasing hole, such that a surface of the electrical heating element and the droplet releasing hole are opposite and spaced apart by a certain distance; the electromagnetic drive unit is provided at the bottom of the atomizing core. The electromagnetically-driven liquid atomization device of the present disclosure features small size, quantitative liquid supply, small-volume liquid atomization, controllable droplet formation and liquid surface shape, and no liquid leakage.

Abstract: A vaporization device includes a housing, a nozzle cap, a heating component, a first sleeving, and a battery. The nozzle cap is operatively secured to the housing and defines an outlet. The heating component includes a core element and a heating coil at least partially wound around the core element. The first sleeving includes an outer wall defining a notch leading to a through hole configured to receive and fixedly secure the core element. The battery is in electrical communication with the heating component.

Abstract: A system and method for vaporizing a consumable is disclosed. The system includes a straw and a heating element configured to be connected to a desired power source type (e.g., vape pen, dab pen, battery, vape battery etc.) The heating element is configured to heat and vaporize a consumable. The vapor from the heated consumable may be syphoned through the straw and the straw may guide a flow of vapor to avoid the power source.

Abstract: A system and method for vaporizing a consumable is disclosed. The system includes a straw and a heating element configured to be connected to a desired power source type (e.g., vape pen, dab pen, battery, vape battery etc.) The heating element is configured to heat and vaporize a consumable. The vapor from the heated consumable may be syphoned through the straw and the straw may guide a flow of vapor to avoid the power source.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aerosol-generating device (10) for receiving a mouthpiece (12). The aerosol-generating device comprises a detection element (20) for detecting a type of mouthpiece received by the aerosol-generating device, a controller (24) for controlling an operation parameter of the aerosol-generating device and a heating element configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate of an aerosol-generating article (28) when the aerosol-generating article is received by the aerosol-generating device. The controller is configured to receive an input indicative of the type of mouthpiece detected by the detection element and configured to control the operation parameter of the aerosol-generating device on basis of the detected type of mouthpiece received by the aerosol-generating device. The operation parameter of the aerosol-generating device comprises a temperature profile of the heating element during heating.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol generating device and a capsule adapted for use with the aerosol generating device. The aerosol generating device includes a cavity positioned on one side of the aerosol generating device. The cavity is configured to host a capsule and the capsule is configured to contain an aerosol generating substance. The capsule includes an external shell arranged to retain an aerosol generating substance and an outlet in the external shell configured to engage with the aerosol generating device when the capsule is retained in the cavity.

Abstract: Disclosed are an aerosol generating device including a heater that heats an aerosol generating material; a battery that supplies power to the heater; a sensor that senses puffs of aerosol; and a controller that determine a power profile based on a time interval between the puffs of the user and controls power to be supplied to the heater according to the determined power profile, and an operation method thereof.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette encrypted by wireless electronic tag and an encrypting method thereof are provided. The electronic cigarette comprises a vaporizer (1) and a battery assembly (2) connected with each other, the vaporizer (1) comprises a heating resistor (3) and a wireless electronic tag preset with encryption information, the battery assembly (2) comprises a battery (4) and a control circuit board (5) arranged with a microcontroller, a resistance detection unit, a voltage output control unit, a wireless electronic tag reader, and a wireless signal transmitter, wherein the wireless electronic tag reader reads the encryption information and sends it to the microcontroller, and the voltage output control unit outputs voltage to the heating resistor on the premise that the resistance value of the heating resistor is detected by the resistance detection unit and the encryption information is read by the wireless electronic tag reader as well.

Abstract: Aspects directed towards mask-wearing are disclosed. In one example, a garment apparatus includes a shirt and a shirt extension having a first and second end. The first end is affixed to an inside portion of the shirt, and the second end includes a mask attachment mechanism that facilitates attaching and detaching a mask. In another example, a mask apparatus includes ear lobes, a shell coupled to the ear lobes, and a fragrance region positioned on an inner portion of the shell in which the material of the fragrance region is different than the material of the shell. In yet another example, a fragrance apparatus includes a fragrance region in which fluid is absorbed by a moisture-absorbent material, and an attachment mechanism couples the fragrance apparatus to an inner portion of a mask. A seal is affixed to the fragrance region and prevents an evaporation of the fluid.

Abstract: An underwear for men includes: a front-side pouch to accommodate therein genitalia of a human wearer; and a gusset element to cover at least an anus area of the human wearer; wherein the front-side pouch and the gusset element are implemented as a unified pouch-and-gusset member, which is a single, monolithic, seam-less, continuous fabric. The unified pouch-and-gusset member lacks any seams between the front-side pouch and the gusset element. The unified pouch-and-gusset member further includes an excess piece of fabric that holds together the front-side pouch and the gusset element; wherein (i) the excess piece of fabric and (ii) the front-side pouch and (iii) the gusset element are implemented as a unified, single, monolithic, seam-less, continuous fabric. The underwear conveniently prevents rubbing of a penis of the human wearer against the testicles or hips of the human wearer, or conveniently prevents other types of inter-organ rubbing.

Abstract: A swaddle transition device is provided. The device may include a transition wrap that has one or more fabric layers. The device may also include one or more sleeves to cover the limbs of a baby wearing the transition wrap. Further, the device may include a fastener unit to open the transition wrap. The transition wrap has a design configuration to limit the startle reflex movement of the baby.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a support garment that includes a number of features configured to provide a high level of support to a wearer's breasts while being comfortable to wear. The support garment includes a Y-shaped layer affixed to an inner surface of a front portion of the support garment that helps to limit upward movement of a wearer's breasts. The support garment also includes foam pads having a uniform thickness and a plurality of apertures located at side portions of the support garment and configured to limit lateral movement of the wearer's breasts. The support garment also includes an underband that is zoned to be breathable and permeable at a front center of the underband while still providing support to an under portion of the wearer's breasts.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a pad insert configured to be removably positioned within a pocket space formed in a breast covering portion of a support garment. The pad insert has a perimeter shape that includes one or more concave edges, and one or more linear edges. The pocket space of the breast covering portion has a perimeter shape that is substantially the same as the perimeter shape of the pad insert. Thus, when the pad insert is positioned within the pocket space the concave edges of the pad insert align with concave edges of the pocket space, and the linear edges of the pad insert align with linear edges of the pocket space. The result of the configuration described is that the pad insert is “locked” into place within the pocket space which prevents the pad insert from shifting and/or rotating during wash and wear.

Abstract: An apparel is provided that includes a body and a cradle. The body includes a front side, a rear side, a bottom, a top, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The bottom of the body defines a pair of leg openings. The top of the body has a waistband. The inner surface of the body defines an inside of the body. The cradle includes a looped band. The looped band is coupled to the inner surface of the body at the front side such that the cradle is entirely on the inside of the body. The looped band is configured to hold and a support a penis therein.

Abstract: A fingertip pad apparatus may include a layer of a material, such as a high-clarity polyethylene terephthalate (PET), that enables electrical contact between the user's fingertip and the touch screen. The fingertip pad apparatus includes an adhesive bottom layer to enable adherence to the user's finger and easy removable when the user wishes to dispose of the apparatus. The fingertip pad apparatus has a size that approximates that of a human fingertip. The fingertip pad apparatus may also include an antimicrobial coating on a top surface. The antimicrobial coating may be made from, for example, silver ions in an active silver zeolite carrier or photocatalytic metal oxide nanoparticles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mask with an ePTFE membrane including: a mask sheet for covering a wearer's nose and mouth; and a mask string which is connected to both ends of the mask sheet and is held to the wearer's ears, wherein the mask sheet includes an ePTFE membrane. The mask sheet includes: an inner layer located toward the wearer's face; an outer layer located on the opposite side of the inner layer which faces the wearer's face; and the ePTFE membrane located between the inner layer and the outer layer. Furthermore, both ends of the outer layer, both ends of the ePTFE membrane and both ends of the inner layer are bonded mutually.

Abstract: The present application discloses a mask including a sheet, a first loop, a second loop and an elastic film. The sheet comprises a central portion, a first lateral portion, a second lateral portion and an opening. The first loop is coupled to the sheet. The second loop is coupled to the sheet. The elastic film is coupled to the sheet and covers the opening. A method of manufacturing the aforementioned face mask is also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for protecting a user from external contamination with a mask. Exemplary embodiments may include a mask including an open threaded portion couplable to a filter; one or more extrusions on a front of the unibody mask to mount straps to the unibody mask; wherein the mask is made of silicone, and wherein the unibody mask presses against a face such that the unibody mask seals an interior of the unibody mask from an exterior of the unibody mask.

Abstract: A reusable smart medical protective mask is provided, including a mask body, a body temperature monitoring system, a breathing filter system and a photoelectric function system. The mask body includes a head accommodating cavity, a face mask part, a first air inlet channel and an air outlet channel. The body temperature monitoring system includes a temperature sensor disposed in the head accommodating cavity, a controller and a warning device disposed on the outer surface of the mask body. The breathing filter system includes a first air supply device disposed in the first air inlet channel and a second air supply device disposed in the air outlet channel. The photoelectric function system includes a photoelectric conversion device fixed on the outer surface of the mask body and an energy storage device electrically connected to the body temperature monitoring system and the breathing filter system.

Abstract: An article of protective clothing including a garment for covering at least an upper portion of the body of a wearer; the garment including: a mask element coupled to the garment wherein the mask element can adopt a stowed position and a deployed position in which the mask element extends forward to cover the nose and/or mouth of the wearer.

Abstract: Described herein is a facemask and/or facial covering support system for a variety of masks and/or other facial coverings. The system is designed to redirect the straps and/or bands of a facial covering or facemask to prevent impinging on, or causing pain, to the ears of the user of the facial covering as well as preventing the facemask from obstructing the mouth/nose of the user. The system may be used with a dedicated facemask or retrofit onto existing facemasks. The system further allows for the facemask to be loosened without being completely removed.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a mask for covering a mouth and a nose of a user is disclosed. The mask can comprise at least one strap. The apparatus can comprise a handle having a first end and a second end spaced relative to a central axis. First and second arms can be coupled to the second end of the handle. The first and second arms can extend from the handle in a direction from the first end of the handle to the second end of the handle and are spaced from each other relative to a first transverse axis. Each of the first and second arms can comprise at least one strap retainer that is configured to receive the at least one strap so that the at least one strap is inhibited from sliding relative to the at least one strap retainer.

Abstract: A face mask structure includes a first body, a second body, a third body, and a fourth body. The first body has a perspective portion and a plurality of first snap-fit portions. Each of the first snap-fit portions has a first snap-fit groove. The second body has a plurality of first through holes, and a mask portion. The third body has a plurality of second through holes and an adjusting portion. The fourth body is assembled with the first body, the second body, and the third body. The fourth body has a mounting portion, and a plurality of second snap-fit portions. Each of the second snap-fit portions extends through each of the second through holes and each of the first through holes, and is received in the first snap-fit groove of each of the first snap-fit portions.

Abstract: A hooded garment including a tether that enables the hood to be secured in place in a mask configuration with a breathable filtration material disposed over the nose and mouth area of a wearer's face and secured in place with a tether attached to the ear of the wearer.

Abstract: A garment includes fastener groups. Each fastener group may include one or more fasteners. Each of the fastener groups may be affixed on an interior part of the garment. Each of the fastener groups may be configured to interchangeably receive a removable pocket. The garment may include top fasteners on a top exterior portion of the garment. Each of the top fasteners may be configured to open or close a respective opening and provide access to the removable pocket through the respective opening.

Abstract: A skull mounting system for headgear, preferably a respirator hood, includes a headband with a front headband and a rear headband. The front headband extends around at least the front of the head of the wearer and the rear headband is found on the back of the head of the wearer, and at least one upper headband is provided that extends over the top of the head of the wearer. The upper headband has higher elasticity than the front and rear headbands.

Abstract: A hat with one or more interchangeable accessory retention portions the accessory retention portion is formed with the outer surface to create an accessory retention pocket that receives and retains one or more interchangeable accessory indicia member.

Abstract: Systems and methods for coupling a clip to a wearable item with a receiver. The methods comprise: receiving the clip's latch structure in the receiver's channel; sliding the latch structure's side members against a channel surface; sliding the latch structure's latch body against the channel's opening edge; bending the latch body by biasing the latch body towards the latch structure's common body portion as the latch body slides against the edge; inserting the latch body and the side members through the channel until at least the free end of the latch body no longer resides in the channel, the latch body automatically unbending when the free end of the latch body no longer resides in the channel; and preventing at least the free end of the latch body from re-entering the channel such that the clip is coupled to the wearable item.

Abstract: A skull mounting system for headgear, preferably for a respirator hood, is described. The skull mounting system comprises a headband with a front head strap, which extends around the front of the head of a wearer, and a rear head strap, which is found on the back of the head of the wearer. The rear head strap is connected to the front head strap by means of two swivel joints. The swivel joints are at least partially freely rotatable in a corresponding adjustment position and are not rotatable in a corresponding locked position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing, and more particularly to a protective headgear and a multifunctional casual protective clothing. The protective headgear consists of a headgear body, an inner headgear, a goggle, breathing valves and a headgear zipper. The multifunctional casual protective clothing includes a piece of clothing and a protective headgear. A collar zipper is arranged on the collar of the clothing, and the collar zipper is connected with the headgear zipper of the headgear. By adopting the protective headgear, the multifunctional casual protective clothing of the present invention can avoid and prevent viruses, dust, smog, wind and snow; and after the protective headgear is removed, it can be used as ordinary casual clothing, with various functions and easy use, the protective headgear is suitable for casual clothing such as a coat, sportswear, down jacket, sweater, overcoat, jacket or leather jacket.

Abstract: In example aspects, materials are repurposed for footwear manufacturing. That is, in some instances, materials in the footwear manufacturing supply chain are potentially subject to disposal. However, aspects of this disclosure sustainably repurpose those materials (that might otherwise be disposed of) to be used in footwear articles. In some aspects, the repurposed materials may be obscured with a concealing layer.

Abstract: In example aspects, materials with different colors and/or one or more different characteristics are used for footwear manufacturing. In some aspects, the colors and/or the one or more characteristics of the materials may be obscured with a concealing layer. In other aspects, the concealing layer may include a structural-color element.

Abstract: A footwear component that includes a sole including a recessed area and a support member positioned in the recessed area. The support member includes a main support, a front support that extends at least partially over a front end of the main support, and a rear support that extends at least partially below a rear end of the main support. The front support of the support member moves toward the main support when pressure is applied to the front support and moves away from the main support when pressure is released from the front support. Similarly, the rear support of the support member moves toward the main support when pressure is applied to the rear support and moves away from the main support when pressure is released from the rear support.

Abstract: A footwear article is provided herein. The footwear article may include a sole coupled to a cord structure. The cord structure may include interconnected bights in a vamp cord and a rand cord forming a loop line extending along at least a portion of the footwear article.