Abstract: A cartridge for use in a personal vaporizer device, especially for use in an electronic cigarette, includes a housing which encloses a reservoir for storing a liquid to be vaporized in the personal vaporizer device, the housing having an opening in the top portion, a membrane compartment set into the opening in the top portion of the housing and attached to the inner walls of the housing, and a permeable membrane element held in the membrane compartment, the permeable membrane element being configured to convey liquid from the reservoir to opening in the top portion of the housing by capillary action.

Abstract: A leftover material is prevented from being generated from a part, of a cartridge that forms a vapor product, where positioning is performed. There is provided a cartridge that is assembled in a part of a vapor product that includes a heating element for heating an aerosol source. The cartridge includes a first component and a second component, at least one of which being formed of resin, a connection section that extends between the first component and the second component, with one end connected to the first component and another end connected to the second component, and a guide section that extends from the first component, and that is not joined or welded to the second component. The second component includes a receiving section where the guide section fits.

Abstract: Features relating to a vaporizer device including a reusable vaporizer device body and a cartridge with a reservoir containing a vaporizable material are provided. Aspects of the current subject matter provide for improved wick saturation by reducing the viscosity of the vaporizable material and aiding in the release of air bubbles that form and are trapped in the wick as the vaporizable material is consumed by a user, thereby improving aerosol production. The improved wick saturation is achieved by applying, between user puffs on the vaporizer device, a mechanical agitation and/or a standby temperature setting.

Abstract: An application of an organic porous material in an aerosol generating device, and an atomizer using the material. The organic porous material is, at least in part, a melamine resin porous material. The melamine resin porous material has a decomposition temperature exceeding 400° C., can be used for a long time at a high temperature of 180-240° C. without any change in properties, and thus can cover the operating temperature range of the atomizer. In addition, the material has a high porosity and controllable pore size distribution, can achieve both good liquid guiding and locking performance, and thus is an ideal liquid guiding material for an atomizer. The organic porous material is applied to an atomizer, and has the advantages of quick liquid absorption, high liquid storage capacity, smooth liquid guide, and outstanding liquid locking capability due to a nano-capillary microstructure formed after liquid infiltration.

Abstract: A heater and a low-temperature heating smoking set, wherein the heater comprises a base member, a conductive module, and a far infrared coating; the conductive module at least comprises a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion disposed on the base member; an outer side surface of the base member between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion is coated by the far infrared coating (3); the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion are respectively provided with a first body portion and a second body portion, and a first extension segment and a second extension segment extending along an axial direction of the base member.

Abstract: An atomization element (100) and an electronic cigarette. The atomization element (100) comprises a porous ceramic portion (101) and a porous metal portion (102) contacting the porous ceramic portion (101); at least some holes of the porous ceramic portion (101) is communicated with holes of the porous metal portion (102); the porous metal portion (102) has a thickness of not less than 30 ?m. The atomization element (100) can sufficiently atomize an e-liquid, thereby improving the taste of aerosol.

Abstract: The atomizer includes a housing, and an atomization assembly disposed in the housing. When in use, the atomizer is detachably connected to a high-frequency heater. The atomization assembly includes an atomizing core, a heating element, and a sleeve. The sleeve is connected to and enclosed by the housing, and a cavity is formed between the sleeve and the housing. The atomizing core and the heating element are fixedly disposed in the sleeve. The atomizing core includes a first surface and a second surface which are disposed back to back. The sleeve includes a main body through which e-liquid flows from the cavity into the sleeve and accumulates around the first surface of the atomizing core. The heating element is surrounded by the second surface of the atomizing core.

Abstract: A heating device includes a heating element and a high-frequency heating assembly. In a power-on state, the heating element and the high-frequency heating assembly operate to generate heat and heat tobacco materials in the heating device to produce smoke or vapor.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of application are described, which include a first switching arrangement configured to generate an alternating current from a power source. The alternating current flows through an inductive element of a resonant circuit for inductively heating a susceptor arrangement and heats an aerosol generating material of an aerosol generating device to generate an aerosol in a heating mode of operation. A driver circuit generates a control signal for controlling the first switching arrangement and a power mode switching arrangement is configured to disconnect at least a part of the driver circuit from the power source in a power saving mode of operation.

Abstract: An inductive heating arrangement is provided, including: a first inductor coil to generate a first varying magnetic field when a varying electric current flows through the first coil; a second inductor coil to generate a second varying magnetic field when a varying electric current flows through the second coil; and a tubular-shaped flux concentrator around the first coil and to distort the first field, including a main portion around the first coil and having an inner diameter, first and second ends, a first end portion having an inner diameter smaller than that of the main portion, and a second end portion having an inner diameter smaller than that of the main portion, an inner surface of the flux concentrator defining an annular channel between the first and second end portions, and the first inductor coil being disposed within the annular channel between the first and second end portions.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a device cavity having proximal and distal ends, the proximal end to receive an aerosol-generating article; an inductive heating arrangement to heat the substrate and including: a susceptor arrangement heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the substrate, a first LC circuit having a first resonance frequency and including a first inductor coil arranged towards the proximal end and a first capacitor, and a second LC circuit having a second resonance frequency different from the first resonance frequency and including a second inductor coil arranged towards the distal end and a second capacitor, and the second coil has a different number of turns than that of the first coil; and a controller to initiate heating of the substrate by driving a first varying current in the first coil and subsequently driving a second varying current in the second coil.

Abstract: A texturing of the surface of a post wick air flow passage is employed to create a hydrophobic surface upon which e-liquid droplets can form and be deposited. Due to the hydrophobic nature of the surface, the droplets will not remain or cling to the surface, and will instead either roll or slide to the bottom. This surface texturing is of a fine enough scale to decrease the wettability of the surface and provide the hydrophobicity of the surface. The texturing can be achieved through molding or through a secondary process that introduces the desired texture to an existing post wick air flow passage.

Abstract: An atomizer for an electronic cigarette is provided. The atomizer comprises a liquid cartridge device with a liquid outlet, atomization cotton, and an ultrasonic atomization piece. The middle of the atomization cotton abuts against a central area of the ultrasonic atomization piece by means of a spring to form an atomization zone. An end portion of the atomization cotton is pressed against the bottom of the liquid cartridge device and covers the liquid outlet. An atomization cavity is provided between the ultrasonic atomization piece and the bottom of the liquid cartridge device. An atomization cavity gas inlet and an atomization cavity gas outlet are provided at the top of the atomization cavity. The atomization cavity gas inlet (501) and the liquid outlet (321) are staggered.

Abstract: This electronic cigarette (1) comprises: —a heating element (10) able to vapourize a substrate during a smoking period; —means (30) for measuring an approximation (AUIOMESOO, UIOMESOO) of a characteristic of the voltage (U10(t)) across the terminals of the heating element (10) during this smoking period, said approximation being measured across the terminals (BI, B2) of a circuit (500) no component of which exhibits intrinsic characteristics not disturbed by the inhalations; —means (30) of estimating an approximation (AU10TH(t), UIO-m(t)) of said characteristic of the voltage (U10(t)) across the terminals of the heating element (10) in the absence of inhalation during said smoking period; means (30) of calculating an intensity (F) representative of the intensity of the inhalations during said smoking period on the basis of an integration of the difference between said approximations during said smoking period; and —means (30) of estimating the said quantity of substrate vapourized by the heating element at le

Abstract: An electrically heatable aerosol-generating device to heat an aerosol-forming substrate is provided, the device including: a receiving cavity to removably receive an aerosol-generating article including the substrate; an electrical heater to heat the substrate when the article is received in the cavity; and a state detector to detect a presence of at least one specific state in the cavity and including a radiation emitter to emit radiation into the cavity, and a radiation sensor to detect a portion of the emitted radiation being reflected from an interior of the cavity and indicative of the presence of the specific state, the emitter and the sensor are arranged outside the cavity such that the emitter and the sensor are not in fluid communication with the interior of the cavity, and at least a part of the detector is arranged close to or adjacent to a distal end portion of the cavity.

Abstract: A method for displaying a time-varying flavor as a time-varying visual element includes a step 130A in which a processor acquires, from a memory, first data representing a time-varying flavor, and a generation step 140A in which the processor generates, on the basis of the first data, second data for displaying the time-varying flavor as a time-varying visual element.

Abstract: A device for an electronic cigarette. The device includes an enveloping element defining an interior, and an authentication device arranged in or on the enveloping element. The authentication device includes a planar loop antenna, and an authentication logic coupled to the planar loop antenna and configured to provide an authentication of the device vis-à-vis a control element of the electronic cigarette. The planar loop antenna is arranged in rolled form in the interior of the enveloping element or on the exterior of the enveloping element. The loop antenna comprises conduction sections in two opposite regions of the planar loop antenna, which extend in the longitudinal direction of the rolled loop antenna. The conduction sections of the opposite regions are arranged such that they are adjacent or overlap one another, with a result that their respective fields mutually compensate for one another at least partly.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an aerosol generating pod includes providing aerosol generating material; positioning sheet material over opposite sides of the aerosol generating material; and punching the aerosol generating material and the sheet material from one of the opposite sides to form an aerosol generating pod including aerosol generating material covered by the sheet material. An apparatus for manufacturing an aerosol generating pod is also provided.

Abstract: Exposure of a leftover material at a cartridge that forms a vapor product is prevented. There is provided a cartridge that is assembled in a part of a vapor product that includes a heating element for heating an aerosol source. The cartridge includes a first component and a second component, at least one of which being formed of resin, and a connection section whose one end is connected to the first component and whose another end is joined or welded to the second component. The second component includes a facing surface that faces the first component, and an outermost edge of the facing surface. The other end of the connection section is joined or welded to the facing surface of the second component, at a position away from the outermost edge.

Abstract: Exposure of a leftover material at a cartridge that forms a vapor product is prevented. There is provided a cartridge that is assembled in a part of a vapor product that includes a heating element for heating an aerosol source. The cartridge includes a first component and a second component, at least one of which being formed of resin, and a connection section whose one end is connected to the first component and whose another end is joined or welded to the second component. The second component includes a recessed section. The other end of the connection section is joined or welded to the recessed section.

Abstract: A sustainable bra garment that includes first and second cup portions that are formed of one or more recycled flexible materials and first and second side wing panels that extend from the first and second cup portions, respectively, and having first and second cushioning support pads formed of a bio-based foam material that is biodegradable and/or recyclable. First and second cushioning support pads are configured to be coupled with the first and second cup portions, respectively. Each of the pads is formed of an eco-friendly sustainable material, such as a sugar cane-based polymer foam material, that has hardness and density values that provide both cushioning and support to breasts of a wearer of the sustainable bra garment. The cushioning support pads may be used with a bra garment or with other garments such as swimwear and other apparel where bra support pads can be incorporated.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a garment is provided that includes applying an adhesive layer to a first ply and/or a second ply in a first amount in a first zone where structural support is desired and in a second amount in a second zone where breathability is desired; arranging the first and second plies with respect to one another so that the adhesive layer is therebetween; and activating the adhesive layer to secure the first and second plies to one another.

Abstract: A system includes a wearable article and a housing assembly including a receptacle defining a chamber and having an access opening providing access to the chamber to removably receive an electronic module within the chamber. The housing assembly further includes an interface having first and second electrical contacts exposed to the chamber. First and second conductive leads are connected to the electrical contacts through the bottom side of the receptacle to place the leads in electronic communication with the contacts. The housing assembly is bonded between top and bottom layers of material forming a portion of the wearable article, such that the layers are bonded to the receptacle by a bonding material.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present the disclosure relate to apparatuses, systems, and methods for flexible electronic panels that can be incorporated into various garments. In an exemplary embodiment, a garment comprising a plurality of panels. In aspects, a first panel is a unitary panel extending from a first appendage of the garment to a second appendage of the garment. Additionally, at least the first panel comprises at least one conductive trace and wherein the remaining plurality of panels form the remainder of the garment.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a reclosable sealing arrangement for a garment, comprising inter-connectable first tubular portion and second tubular portion for encircling a body portion of a user, a releasable connection system having a first annular connection member extending circumferentially around the first tubular portion and a second annular connection member extending circumferentially around the second tubular portion, whereby the releasable connection system is configured to interconnect said first tubular portion with said second tubular portion, and wherein the reclosable sealing arrangement further comprises a first annular seal member extending circumferentially around the first tubular portion and a second annular seal member extending circumferentially around the second tubular portion to form a fluid-tight seal configuration for the releasable connection system when said first annular connection member is inter-connected to said second annular connection member.

Abstract: Personal wearable comfort device that distributes fresh air around the users waist and core to help cool via convective and evaporative cooling. The system includes an air distribution belt which houses a fan assembly source for generating air movement and a breathable channel with a relatively air impermeable wrap for directing air movement. The fan assembly source for generating air movement is removable from the belt and consists of a small impeller blower, rechargeable battery, printed circuit board to drive user interface with power on/off and level selections. The breathable channel for air distribution is built using a highly breathable material that is wrapped with one or more materials designed to maintain airflow throughout the interior of the belt and deliver a level of comfort to the user. There are holes/pores introduced to this wrap material to direct the airflow out of the belt and across the ideal regions of the user's body for optimized distribution and thermal cooling performance.

Abstract: Fabrics and garments are disclosed that have dual protection against flash fires and electrical arc flashes. The fabrics can be made from spun yarns containing an intimate blend of fibers. The fibers contained in each yarn can include modacrylic fibers, natural cellulose fibers, and inherently flame resistant fibers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a portable protective device for preventing respiratory viruses, which is characterized in that a face shield can be worn in close contact with the user's face to prevent the user's eyes and respiratory organs from being exposed to the outside, whereby it is possible to prevent permeation of contaminated air by supplying purified air through an air purifier, and to enable a user to take drink, etc. while minimizing exposure to respiratory viruses because an insertion port for inserting a straw to enable the user to take drink such as coffee is provided.

Abstract: A face mask having mechanical, chemical, and electrostatic barriers to the movement of a material into and out of a face mask are described herein. Various examples of the face mask described herein use electrostatic charges to capture and, in some examples, inactivate viruses, germs, fungi, or bacteria (or other material). The use of a biocidal agent combined with electrostatic charges provides an additional measure for capturing and inactivating at least a portion of pathogen(ic) microorganisms.

Abstract: A clothing garment with built-in a compression garment. The clothing garment features a compression unit connected to the interior of a clothing article. The compression unit features a fabric material for connecting the compression unit and clothing article and a compression garment for providing compression support. The compression garment has a compression level ranging from 8 mmHg to 50 mmHg.

Abstract: An article of clothing includes a base panel and an outer panel having a window defined therein and joined to the base panel to define a peripheral flap extending about the window. The peripheral flap has an outer flap portion that extends interiorly into the window and an inner flap portion that depends from the outer flap portion and carries parts of first and second attachment mechanisms. The part of the first attachment mechanism is configured for attachment to a corresponding part positioned at a periphery of an interchangeable panel shaped so as to be received into the window when attached to the outer panel. The part of the second attachment mechanism holds the peripheral flap flat against the interchangeable panel through attachment to a corresponding part positioned on a face of the interchangeable panel interiorly of the corresponding part of the first attachment mechanism.

Abstract: A simple and streamlined easy-on thumb section mitten or glove apparatus provides efficient and effective mounting and dismounting on to a hand of a user. The apparatus not only provides continuous protection during any activity to the user, but also allows the user to effectively perform the activity with satisfying comfort by keeping the user's thumb in a natural position. The unique shape and configuration of the thumb section include a specifically designed palm to thumb hole and a tunnel which hooks the user's thumb into the thumb section pocket. The thumb section includes a substantially wide opening and a downward curved cut pocket from the top to the opening, thus grabbing and correctly mounting the user's thumb.

Abstract: Wearable Far-Ultra-Violet C (Far-UVC) finger thimble article with components thereof and other accessories is provided to protect wearer from intrusion of viruses and micro-organisms. The finger thimble article is integrated with Far-UVC diodes on a finger thimble that project wavelengths of about 222 nanometers to protect against viruses. The finger thimble article would be a type of finger thimble covering with Far-UVC diodes attached on the fingertips projecting sterilizing rays on surfaces at a safe distance protecting skin and eyes.

Abstract: A glove includes a body portion defining a space to receive a body portion of a hand, and a plurality of digit portions extending from the body portion, including a set of finger portions and a thumb portion, wherein each digit portion defines an elongated digit receiving space. A first finger portion of the set of finger portions includes a knitted back side segment, a grip side segment and a first knitted fourchette segment extending from the knitted back side segment to the grip side segment. The first knitted fourchette segment and the knitted back side segment are of a continuous knit. The first knitted fourchette segment has a thickness that is less than a thickness of the knitted back side segment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a garment for exposing skin markers on a patient receiving a medical procedure using a medical device, which requires alignment to those skin markers. The skin markers are exposed through windows in the garment, which are aligned with locations on a human body where skin markers are typically placed. The windows may be open areas on the garments without any material, or comprise a sheer mesh or transparent material, or other see-through material, or the like. The remainder of the garment is attractive and fashionable and conceals private areas on a patient. Some embodiments are underwear, while other embodiments, such as pants or yoga pants, can be worn as regular clothing. Additionally, some versions provide protection from incontinence by using absorbent material, and may be reusable or disposable.

Abstract: Disclosed is a knitted fabric containing natural fibers and a making method therefor, a liquid ammonia device and a shirt made from the knitted fabric, belonging to the fields of fabrics and clothing. The making method for the knitted fabric containing natural fibers comprises forming yarns containing natural fibers into a knitted fabric by a fabric-knitting method; and performing functional finishing including a liquid ammonia finishing procedure on the knitted fabric.

Abstract: The invention provides an insulating fill material comprising a blend of fibres, the fibres comprising cashmere guard hair. The fill material typically includes at least 50% cashmere guard hair. The blended fibres are preferably formed into a non-woven web, which is lapped to provide a plurality of layers (101). The invention also provides products incorporating the fill material, such as bedding and garments.

Abstract: Disclosed is a quality controlled artificial eyelashes extension system having a method and materials for the application of artificial lash hairs onto existing natural eyelashes of a human subject to extend the length of the natural eyelash. The system provides the training and materials to attach the eyelash extensions on a hair-by hair basis to a subject's existing natural eyelash, as well as a quality control feature which provides for assuring that practitioners of the system are appropriately trained, and the consumable materials utilized by the system are safe for human use. Included in the system is a fluent eyelash glue which forms a flexible, bio-compatible bond between two hairs to be adhered together.

Abstract: Impact dissipating helmet liners and protective barriers having internal cylindrical posts or pins are provided. The helmet liners and protective barriers include a flexible, fluid impermeable enclosure having an upper wall, an opposing lower wall, and a sidewall extending between the upper wall and the lower wall; a fluid contained in the enclosure; and cylindrical posts or pins extending from the lower wall to the upper wall, each of the cylindrical posts or pins at least partially restraining deflection of one of the upper wall and the lower wall. The helmet liners provided may include a central portion and lobes radially extending from the central portion and are adapted to conform to the shape of a helmet shell. The protective barriers disclosed may be constructed in any convenient shape compatible with the intended application of the protective barrier. Methods of fabricating helmet liners and protective barriers are also provided.

Abstract: A helmet having an outer liner with an inward-facing surface, an inner liner with an outward-facing surface that interfaces with the inward-facing surface of the outer liner, and a flexible tether coupling the outer liner to the inner. The inner liner is slidably coupled to the outer liner via a plurality of return springs, the plurality of return springs biasing the inner liner to a first position with respect to the outer liner.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a protective sports helmet including a crown energy attenuation assembly positioned within a crown region of the helmet shell. The crown energy attenuation assembly includes: a first energy attenuation element with a plurality of sidewalls arranged to form a hexagonal housing, wherein a first sidewall has a substantially planar configuration; a second energy attenuation element with a plurality of sidewalls arranged to form a hexagonal housing, wherein a first sidewall has a substantially planar configuration; and, a third energy attenuation element with a plurality of sidewalls that are arranged to form a hexagonal housing. A first crown gap is formed between the first and second energy attenuation elements. A second crown gap is formed between the second and third energy attenuation elements. A third crown gap is formed between an extent of the third and first energy attenuation elements.

Abstract: This specification describes a leg length shim for use with a cycling shoe. For instance, the specification describes a leg length shim for coupling to a sole of a cycling shoe in order to correct a leg length discrepancy, comprising a shim body having an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein, when the leg length shim is coupled to a sole of the cycling shoe, the upper surface faces towards the sole of the cycling shoe and the lower surface faces away from the sole of the cycling shoe; and at least one tread element extending from the lower surface of the shim body in a direction away from the sole of the shoe.

Abstract: A dress shoe includes a flexible upper structure with stretchy lining and outside layers and a zonal-structured cloth layer therebetween to enable elasticity while maintaining structure; a cushioned insole with a three-point support system under the toe crest, the arch, and the heel; and a mixed material insole and outsole to prevent slipping during walking and standing.

Abstract: A shoe includes an outsole including a ground contact surface, a midsole fixed onto the outsole, and an upper portion joined to the midsole along a circumferential edge of the midsole. The midsole includes a bulging part at a position corresponding to a medial side of a rearfoot portion. The bulging part has a bulge length that is measured, in a top view, as a horizontal distance from a joint part between the upper portion and the midsole to an outer edge of the ground contact surface. The bulge length is longer than a horizontal length from the joint part between the upper portion and the midsole to an outer edge of the midsole at the rearmost end.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, an outsole, and a midsole disposed between the upper and the outsole. The outsole is attached to the upper and has a ground-engaging surface. The midsole has a series of walls that define a series of channels extending substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the midsole and along an entire length of the midsole. The series of channels are isolated from one another and each channel receives a quantity of particulate matter therein.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a midsole attached to the upper, and an outsole. The midsole has a footbed and a bottom surface disposed on an opposite side of the midsole than the footbed. The outsole has a ground-engaging surface, an inner surface disposed on an opposite side of the outsole than the ground-engaging surface, and a wall extending from the ground-engaging surface and surrounding the outsole. The article of footwear also includes at least two casings each containing particulate matter and having a thickness extending substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the outsole. The at least two casings are arranged in a layered configuration and received within a cavity bounded by the wall of the outsole and between the bottom surface and the inner surface.

Abstract: A shoe including a pliable layer conformably peelably adhered in generally matched engagement with the outsole periphery of the ground engageable surface of the outsole of the shoe.

Abstract: An upper may include a knitted component that at least partially forms a throat area of the upper. A first expandable yarn may be at least partially inlaid within a first course of the knitted component, the first expandable yarn having an inlaid portion that is between a first surface and a second surface of the knitted component, the first surface and the second surface including knitted loops of at least one course including a second yarn. The first expandable yarn may include an exposed portion that is exposed on the first surface of the knitted component. The inlaid portion of the first expandable yarn may have a first diameter, where the exposed portion of the first expandable yarn has a second diameter, and where the second diameter is larger than the first diameter.

Abstract: An easy-to-wear functional shoe is disclosed. The easy-to-wear functional shoe according to an embodiment includes: a support member for supporting the heel of the functional shoe; and an elastic member coupled to the upper portion of the support member and formed to protrude from the support member toward the inside of the functional shoe.

Abstract: Disclosed is a running shoe (1) having a lateral side and a medial side. The running shoe (1) has a heel area (FB), a forefoot area (VB), a midfoot area (MB). The front end of the forefoot area (VB) forms a shoe tip (4) and the rear end of the heel area forms a heel edge (5). The running shoe (1) comprises a shoe sole (3) and an upper (2), the upper (2) having a textile base material. In addition, the running shoe (1) has a group of tension straps with at least one compressing tension strap (11, 12, 13, 14) and a group of pulling straps with at least one compressing pulling strap (15, 16). The group of tension straps is arranged in the heel area (FB) and in the midfoot area (MB) of the running shoe (1), and the group of pulling straps is arranged in the forefoot area (VB). In this case, the at least one tension strap (11, 12, 13, 14) is configured in such a way that it exerts an inwardly directed compression force in the worn state.