Abstract: This disclosure describes compositions of one or more components including milk fat globule membranes (MFGM) complexes, milk fat globules (MFG), commensal organisms, SlgA, recombinant SlgA (rSlgA), triglycerides or oils, and mammalian milk oligosaccharides (MMO) and the use of such compositions. The reconstituted MFGM component of the disclosed invention may come from an animal source, particularly from a mammalian source, including from the processing of buttermilk.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infant formula comprising non digestible oligosaccharides for reducing or preventing proteolytic fermentation in the gastro-intestinal tract.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a food composition comprising at least one of fiber, beta-carotene, folate, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, and thiamin, for use in assisting in post-partum weight management.

Abstract: Methods for producing insect product are provided that include wet-grinding at least one whole insect into an insect slurry and drying the insect slurry to form a dried insect product comprising solid insect matter particles. Methods for producing a chitin product are also provided that include wet-grinding at least one whole insect into an insect slurry and removing chitin from at least a portion of the insect slurry. Insect products are also provided that include a composition derived from at least one whole insect and has solid insect matter particles, in which the composition has a peroxide value of about 30 meq/kg of fat or less and about 90% of the solid insect matter particles, by volume, has a particle size of about 1000 ?m or less.

Abstract: A whipped cream machine includes a source of whipping cream, a source of gas, a mixing portion connected to the source of whipping cream and the source of gas to form a whipping cream and gas mixture at an elevated pressure that is a whipped cream, an expansion device to relieve the pressure and expand the gas in the whipped cream to form expanded whipped cream that has been expanded to the desired overrun, and a dispenser to dispense the expanded whipped cream.

Abstract: An aerosol generating article for use in an aerosol generating assembly, the aerosol generating article including an aerosol generating substrate having an aerosol generating material, wherein the aerosol generating material is solid and includes a starch and a plasticizer, wherein the amount of plasticizer is from about 5% to 70% by weight of the starch.

Abstract: Nicotine materials, compositions including one or more nicotine material(s), and articles of manufacture comprising the nicotine material(s) and/or the composition(s), and uses of the nicotine materials, compositions, and articles of manufacture. The nicotine materials may be nicotine co-crystals, which may include one or more coformer(s), nicotine salts, or the like. The nicotine materials may be made by evaporation of one or more coformer(s), which independently may be solvent(s), and/or solvent(s), if present, from a nicotine material-forming solution. A nicotine material and/or a composition may be used in a nicotine delivery method.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article includes a charge of aerosol-generating material arranged in a container, wherein the aerosol-generating material is provided in a form of shaped individual elements including a foam-like material. The aerosol-generating article further includes a sealing portion provided to one longitudinal end of the container, and made of an air permeable material and/or having an air permeable structure such that air is capable of flowing therethrough.

Abstract: A cooling structure, which is located downstream of a smoking material portion provided in a smoking article and located upstream of a mouthpiece portion, includes: a body portion that has a tube shape having a hollow therein and is made of a paper material; and a plurality of perforations that are arranged in a circumferential direction of the body portion such that the inside and outside of the body portion are in fluid communication with each other.

Abstract: The present invention is a device used to filter and cool tobacco smoke. The device burns dry tobacco and then cleans and cools the smoke before it is delivered to the lungs of the user. The present invention uses an electric fan in the body of the pipe which creates a spinning vortex in the water. The vortex subsequently cleans and filters the tobacco smoke rapidly and efficiently via water diffusion all while keeping the tobacco in the bowl lit. This process results in a smooth and cool toke delivered to the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates an oral pouched nicotine product comprising a filling material and a saliva-permeable pouch of a packaging material enclosing the filling material, said filling material comprising: —particles having a sphericity from 0.7 to 1.0, such as from 0.8 to 1.0, and a diameter from 0.2 mm to 2.0 mm, said particles comprising: (i) a core having an outer surface, said core comprising a material selected from the group consisting of cellulose, starch, polyalcohol, sugar and any combinations thereof, (ii) a first coating comprising a saliva-soluble binder and a nicotine source, said first coating being applied on at least part of the outer surface of said core, wherein said particles are provided in an amount within the range of from 50 wt % to 100 wt %, such as from 50 wt % to 90 wt %, based on the total weight of said filling material, and—optionally a tobacco material within the range of from 0.05 wt % to 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the filling material.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device includes a cartridge of aerosol precursor composition, and a control body coupled or coupleable to the cartridge. The control body includes a control component to control delivery of components of the aerosol precursor composition in response to detection of airflow through at least a portion of the cartridge or control body, and includes a camera system with a digital camera to capture video imagery of a scene in a field of view thereof. The camera system or the control component is configured to perform video content analytics on the video imagery to detect a temporal or spatial event in the scene, and transfer at least one of the video imagery or information indicative of the temporal or spatial event externally to a computing device configured to store or display the video imagery or information, or perform at least one control operation based on the information.

Abstract: A magnetic attraction electronic cigarette includes a case, a power supply device and an atomization device, which are sequentially arranged in the case, and a mouthpiece fitted at a first end of the case and corresponding to the atomization device. The power supply device includes a positioning support and a power supply unit; the atomization device includes an atomization shell, an atomization unit, and an atomization base; an abutting end of the positioning support is provided with a first magnetic attraction unit, and the atomization base is provided with a second magnetic attraction unit; and the atomization base abuts with the positioning support by means of the magnetic attraction of the second magnetic attraction unit to the first magnetic attraction unit.

Abstract: The present application discloses an atomizing device and electronic cigarette. The atomizing device includes: a housing having an oil storage cavity and an receiving cavity communicating with the oil storage cavity, and a base assembly having a base and an atomizing core arranged on the base. The oil storage cavity arranges at one side of the receiving cavity far away from an open end of the housing. When the base assembly is in a first state that the base is detachably connected with the housing, at least a part of the base and the atomizing core are accommodated in the receiving cavity from the open end, and the atomizing core is in fluid communication with the oil storage cavity. When the base assembly is in a second state that the base is separated from the housing, the atomizing core is disposed outside the housing along with the base.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating an inhalable medium includes a receptacle for a flavor material for imparting a flavor to inhalable medium generated by the apparatus, the receptacle including a wall part for retaining the flavor material, the wall part including a plurality of openings for airflow and a non-planar region, wherein the plurality of openings are arranged in the non-planar region.

Abstract: A vaporizer device including: 1) a body having a mouthpiece and an interior chamber, 2) a reservoir inserted into the interior chamber of the body for storing an aerosolizable material, 3) a housing inserted into the interior chamber including a heating chamber including a heating element and a pressure sensor for controlling operation of the heating element, 4) a power source for powering the heating element and pressure sensor, and 5) a vapor tube extending from the mouthpiece to the heating chamber. The vapor tube is integrally formed with the reservoir, or with the body. The device may in addition also include and a PCB tube extending from the mouthpiece to the pressure sensor, which is integrally formed with one of the reservoir or the body.

Abstract: An atomizing assembly includes a storage area for accommodating leaked e-liquid and a suction pipe. The suction pipe is disposed in the storage area to suck back the leaked e-liquid.

Abstract: Vaporizers having a thermal wick are provided. A thermal wick may include a combination of an electrically insulating porous wicking material surrounding, enclosing, covering or embedded within a thermally conductive material. The thermally conductive material has a thermal conductance greater than that of the porous wicking material. The thermal wick reduces the viscosity of vaporizable material by transferring heat throughout the wick and warming the vaporizable material and providing a high void volume. The thermal wick allows for substantially higher total particulate masses of vaporizable material than traditional wicks.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a liquid recycling atomization device, including a housing, a liquid conducting member and a heating element arranged on the liquid conducting member. A liquid storage cavity is arranged in the housing such that liquid in the liquid storage cavity can be conducted through the liquid conducting member to the heating element. An air inlet and an air outlet are formed in the housing, air can enter from the air inlet and smoke can flow out through the air outlet. The device further includes a liquid absorbing structure surrounding the air inlet for absorbing the condensate around the air inlet. The liquid absorbing structure is in contact with the liquid conducting member, when the heating element is heated, the liquid in the liquid conducting member is consumed, and the liquid conducting member can suck back the condensate in the liquid absorbing structure, realizing the recycling of the condensate.

Abstract: The invention discloses an electronic vaporizer with separated oil core structure, comprising a vaporizer tube, wherein the vaporizer tube comprises a first end provided with a vaporizer holder component and a second end provided with an atomization structure component; the vaporizer tube is axially movably provided with an air tube, and the air tube extends to the first end and the second end respectively. The invention is novel in concept, reasonable in design, and easy to use; oil leakage is avoided in the invention by arranging the oil tank and the atomization component for atomization in a separated layout through the sealed connection, so that the product is safer to use, cleaner, and has a better experience.

Abstract: A cigarette heating assembly, includes a longitudinal heat conductive tube, a substrate layer and a resistance heating trace formed on the substrate layer. The resistance heating trace is located between the substrate layer and the heat conductive tube, and extends along a longitudinal direction of the heat conductive tube. A thermal conductivity of material of the heat conductive tube is larger than a thermal conductivity of material of the substrate layer. On the one hand, properties including electric resistance stability of the resistance heating trace and excellent heat conductivity of the cigarette heating assembly can be maintained. On the other hand, protection on two surfaces of the resistance heating trace is formed so that abrasion of the resistance heating trace caused by physical friction due to use in high temperatures can be avoided.

Abstract: Provided are devices for aerosolization of an aerosolizable substance. For example, a device may include a heating element, a wick element, and a transducer element. The heating element may be configured to heat the wick element via conduction. The heating element may be attached to the transducer element. The transducer element may be configured to cause the heating element to vibrate. Additionally or alternatively, a device may include a heating element, a wick element, and a magnetic element. Additionally or alternatively, a device may include a heating coil and a susceptor element. Additionally or alternatively, a device may include a heating element, a reservoir with an opening, a cover assembly positioned over the opening, and a transducer element configured to vibrate the cover assembly. Additionally or alternatively, a device may include a heating coil, a susceptor element, a reservoir with an opening, and a cover assembly positioned over the opening.

Abstract: A heater assembly for an aerosol generating device includes a heating portion that heats an aerosol generating article by using electrical power applied thereto, and an expansion portion that is separated from the heating portion, and receives heat from the heating portion and heats the aerosol generating article.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device for heating an aerosol-forming substrate to generate an aerosol is provided, the aerosol-generating device including: a substrate cavity configured to receive an aerosol-forming substrate; and an electromagnetic field generator including a solid state radio frequency (RF) transistor and being configured to generate a RF electromagnetic field in the substrate cavity. A method for generating an aerosol from an aerosol-forming substrate is also provided. An aerosol-generating article is also provided.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an aerosol generation device includes forming an intermediate sub-assembly by fixing a heater sub-assembly against a power-and-control sub-assembly, the heater sub-assembly including a heater and a heating chamber wherein the heater is arranged in the heater sub-assembly to supply heat to the heating chamber, and the power-and-control sub-assembly including an electrical power source and control circuitry configured to control the supply of electrical power from the electrical power source to the heater; attaching an access sub-assembly to the intermediate sub-assembly, the access sub-assembly including means for opening and closing access to the heating chamber; and attaching a housing sub-assembly to the intermediate sub-assembly, the housing sub-assembly including a housing for at least a part of the intermediate sub-assembly.

Abstract: The invention discloses a sealing and air intake adjusting structure at the air inlet of electronic vaporizer, comprising a base body provided on the electronic vaporizer, wherein the base body is provided with a charging socket; one end of the charging socket is located on the outer surface of the base body, and the other end thereof is located inside the base body; the base body is provided with a sealing element; the sealing element comprises a first end and a second end; the first end is located inside the base body; the air adjusting element is provided with a via hole adapted to the air inlet hole, and the air adjusting element moves in contact with the end surface of the second end to realize the gradual opening or closing of the air inlet hole.

Abstract: An atomizer, comprising: a housing, an e-liquid storage cavity being provided in the housing; an atomization assembly, provided in the housing and provided with an air exchange channel, the air exchange channel being communicated with the outside and the e-liquid storage cavity, and the e-liquid storage cavity being used for storing e-liquid supplied to the atomization assembly; and an e-liquid separation piece, having air permeability and used for blocking the air exchange channel to absorb the e-liquid from the e-liquid storage cavity. External air can enter the e-liquid storage cavity by means of the air exchange channel and the e-liquid separation piece.

Abstract: An atomizer includes: a housing, defining a first airflow passage through an inlet end and an outlet end; a liquid storage chamber, disposed within the housing; an atomizing assembly, disposed in a path of the first airflow passage, the atomizing assembly is in fluid connection with the liquid storage chamber; a sealing element, including a sealing body and an air compensating valve, the sealing body is configured to form a seal between the housing and the atomizing assembly, the air compensating valve includes a first side and a second side opposite to each other, the first side is located within the liquid storage chamber, the second side communicates with external air. The air compensating valve is opened when a pressure of the external air on the second side is greater than a pressure in the liquid storage chamber on the first side.

Abstract: An airflow switch bracket includes a base provided with a groove for accommodating an airflow switch, the groove extending from the bottom surface of the base toward a top surface of the base so that a thin-walled layer sealed on the groove is formed on the top surface of the base. The thin-walled layer is deformable when an air flow passes by, so that a negative pressure is generated in a space between the groove and the airflow switch to control the on/off of the airflow switch. The airflow switch bracket of the invention adopts a thin-walled layer to replace the arrangement of through holes, and thus the airflow switch bracket is configured as a closed bracket. It can effectively prevent tobacco juice from leaking to the airflow switch or contaminating the adapter board or a battery, thereby effectively increasing the service life and safety performance of the electronic cigarette.

Abstract: A vaporization device includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a first body defining a first interior volume, a first half of a split-pod, a second half of a split-pod, an opening, a first heating apparatus, and a second heating apparatus. The first half of the split-pod is configured to hold a nicotine-containing liquid. The second half of the split-pod is configured to hold a non-nicotine-containing liquid. The opening separates the first half from the second half of the split-pod. The first heating apparatus is dedicated to the first half. The second heating apparatus is dedicated to the second half. The second portion includes a second body defining a second interior volume and a computing system. The computing system is disposed within the second interior volume. The computing system is configured to vary an amount of current supplied to the first and second heating apparatuses.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device including a cartridge comprising: an atomizer heating an aerosol generating material to generate aerosol; a mouthpiece through which the generated aerosol is released to outside; a main body accommodating the cartridge; and a sensor configured to detect release of the aerosol to the outside; wherein a first air channel is formed between the cartridge and the main body and guides external air introduced through an air inlet to the mouthpiece through the atomizer, and wherein a second air channel is formed in the main body such that the first air channel and the second air channel are in fluid communication, and wherein the sensor detects the release of the aerosol to the outside based on a change in air flow rate or air pressure of the second air channel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a temperature control method, applied to an aerosol generation apparatus. The aerosol generation apparatus comprises a detection element and a heating element for heating an aerosol generation base material. The specific temperature control method comprises: in a first stage, controlling the heating element to increase the temperature from an initial temperature to a first temperature; in a second stage, controlling the heating element to decrease the temperature from the first temperature to a second temperature; and in a third stage, controlling the heating element to perform constant temperature operation at the second temperature, and if the detection element detects suction, controlling the heating element to increase the temperature to a third temperature. The present invention also provides an aerosol generation apparatus and an aerosol generation system. Temperature change of the heating element is controlled according to a suction action of a consumer.

Abstract: The vaporizer device includes a reservoir configured to contain a vaporizable material. The vaporizer device further includes a heating element configured to vaporize the vaporizable material. The vaporizer device further includes a thermal flow sensor configured to measure a mass flow rate of the vaporizable material across the surface of the thermal flow sensor. The thermal flow sensor is positioned along an airflow path between the heating element and an outlet of the vaporizer device. The thermal flow sensor includes a self-cleaning element configured to remove a liquid accumulated on the surface of the thermal flow sensor by at least evaporating the liquid. The self-cleaning element is activated in response to detecting an event that activates a cleaning cycle of the thermal flow sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a smoke-free cigarette comprising a heat source disposed in a container, a reservoir containing nicotine and/or one or mote flavouring agents, and a trigger mechanism for the heat source. According to the claimed invention, the cigarette has an outer shell defining a space in which the heat source and the reservoir are disposed, the outer shell and/or the wall of the container being made of aluminium and/or stainless steel or comprising one or more of these materials.

Abstract: A virtual smoking system includes: a display device configured to display an image of a virtual reality or augmented reality in which cigarette smoke is generated in response to a user wearing the display device puffing or ingesting an article containing nicotine; a reproducing device configured to reproduce sound in response to a user wearing the reproducing device puffing or ingesting the article, thereby providing a user with a virtual smoking experience.

Abstract: Aspects described herein generally relate to articles of apparel having an upper body garment, a lower body garment, and an engagement device configured to removably engage the upper body portion and the lower body portion. The engagement device may comprise a continuous zipper.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a garment for covering an upper body which, when worn by a woman, makes a body line look masculine. A garment (100) according to the present invention comprises a front panel (101) and a back panel (103) and covers an upper body. A first accommodating portion (11) is provided in at least one of left and right parts of the front panel (101), wherein the first accommodating portion (11) is configured to accommodate a first protruding member (11a).

Abstract: A brassiere has a chest band, a portion of which includes a pair of concavities, each of which is to be located below one of a wearer's breasts. A pair of curved support members is attached to the chest band along the pair of concavities, respectively. A breast cup is situated within each concavity. Each breast cup has an inner liner, an outer liner, and a foam pad sandwiched between the inner and outer liners. The inner and/or outer liner of each breast cup is attached to the chest band along the respective concavity. The foam pad of each breast cup is not attached to the chest band, other than by way of the inner and/or outer liner. The chest band has an inner layer touching a wearer's skin, an outer layer facing outwardly from the wearer, and an intermediate layer sandwiched between the inner and outer layers.

Abstract: The method comprises providing a textile patch (103) comprising a biosensing unit (101a, b). The method comprises providing a controller (105) for controlling the biosensing unit (101a,b) ono a surface of the textile patch (103). The method comprises attaching the textile patch (103) to a textile panel (107) to form the biosensing textile. The controller (105) is sandwiched between the textile patch (103) and the textile panel (107). The textile panel (107) may be attached to the inside of a garment (200). A garment and textile panel are also provided.

Abstract: Leggings with a crotch gusset assembly and inner thigh mesh panels are provided. Leggings having a crotch gusset assembly, may include a first leg for receiving a user's first leg; a second leg for receiving a user's second leg; a first inner thigh mesh panel and a second inner thigh mesh panel for providing ventilation; and a crotch gusset assembly having at least one inside gusset panel and an outer gusset panel, wherein the at least one inside gusset panel and the outer gusset panel are attached to form a pocket for retaining a removable absorbent pad.

Abstract: A garment for assisting a user holding an infant is provided. The garment may include a first portion, a second portion, a first sleeve, and a second sleeve. The second portion may be configured to overlap the first portion when the garment is worn by the user. The first sleeve and the second sleeve may each extend from the first portion and the second portion, respectively. The first portion may define an elongated opening. The elongated opening may be positioned to provide access through the opening and to the infant from the outside of the garment while the first portion remains covered by the second portion. The garment may also include at least one fastener attached thereto. The at least one fastener may be positioned relative to the opening and may comprise at least one loop to secure at least part of a tubing or wire extending from the infant.

Abstract: A wearable airbag device includes a wearable member and an airbag held by the wearable member and inflatable with an inflation gas fed from a gas generator. The airbag includes a bag body that forms an outer shell of the airbag which includes an inner wall adapted to face the wearer when worn and an outer wall opposite to the inner wall, the bag body including one or more protecting inflatable portions for covering and protecting one or more targeted body parts respectively, and an inner bag that is disposed inside the bag body and configured to be inflated with the inflation gas from the gas generator. The inner bag includes one or more supply ports for forwarding the inflation gas to the bag body. Each of the supply ports is configured to emit the inflation gas toward one of the protecting inflatable portions and toward the outer wall.

Abstract: A facemask adapted to be positioned on a user's face may include multiple components: a lower component or nose/mouth component; and an upper component or eye shield component. The eye shield component may be configured to at least partially cover the eyes of the user, while the nose/mouth component may be configured to cover the nose and mouth of the user. The eye shield component may be removably coupled to the nose/mouth component. The nose/mouth component may be configured to filter aerosols and droplets from the air/gas inhaled and exhaled by the user. The nose/mouth component may further facilitate the consumption of food and/or beverages without requiring the facemask to be removed or pulled down/away from the user's face.

Abstract: A sanitary safety mask assembly for inhibiting the airborne transmission of infectious disease includes a mask that is wearable over a user's face. The mask is comprised of a microbe blocking material to inhibit airborne transmission of infectious diseases. A pair of straps is each coupled to the mask and each of the straps forms a closed loop for positioning around a respective one of the user's ears. An air valve is integrated into the mask, and the air valve is actuatable into a closed condition or an open condition. A pad is provided that is infused with a chemical aroma such that the pad releases the chemical aroma as a vapor. The pad is insertable into the air valve to release the vapor of the chemical aroma into the air that is breathed by the user.

Abstract: A biosensory garment comprising removal portions to permit access to parts of a wearer's body. The portions having physiological sensors in contact with the wearer's body. A central processor adapted to receive, process and transmit sensor information to a command computer Wherein the wearer's physical condition can be monitored or recorded over a time period to facilitate medical intervention, ongoing recovery or rehabilitation.

Abstract: A layered, laminated glove includes an outer layer, a membrane formed from a liquid-resistant, air permeable material positioned on an inner surface of the outer layer and a liner formed from a moisture absorbing material. The liner is positioned on an inner surface of the membrane. The outer layer, membrane and liner are laminated to form a single glove. The glove includes a plurality of fingertip portions in which the outer layer, membrane and liner are substantially fully laminated throughout. The glove may include a 3D pattern formed in one or more layers of the laminate. The glove may include an enlarged knuckle section. A hand mold and system for making the gloves and a method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A noise maker glove includes an elastically deformable bladder that generates a noise when the bladder is compressed by a wear clapping his or her hands together. or otherwise compressing the bladder.

Abstract: A protective hairstyling device including a mitt-styled glove having a palm portion and a plurality of finger stalls or elements coupled to the palm portion. The palm portion includes a palmar side panel and a dorsal side panel, where the palmar side panel is coupled to the dorsal side panel along an outer periphery. Each finger element includes an inner finger panel and an outer finger panel, where the inner finger panel is coupled to the outer finger panel along an outer edge. The palmar side panel includes a series of nodules, and the inner finger panel of each finger element includes a series of prongs.

Abstract: A work glove (1,100,1000) for magnetically attracting and retaining one or more work items, the work glove (1,100,1000) comprising: a glove body configured to receive a wearer's hand in use, the glove body having a back surface (2,200,2000) arranged to overlie the back of the wearer's hand; and a multi-layered pouch (4,400,4000) attached to the back surface (2,200,2000) of the glove body, wherein the multi-layered pouch (4,400,4000) comprises: a magnetic layer (6,600,6000) composed of a magnetic material; a covering layer (5,500,5000) arranged to contact the one or more work items; and a plurality of magnets (8,800,8000) or ferromagnetic bodies located between the magnetic layer (6,600,6000) and the covering layer (5,500,5000), each of the magnets (8,800,8000) or ferromagnetic bodies being magnetically attached to the magnetic layer (6,600,6000) or ferromagnetic bodies layer, wherein the magnets (8,800,8000) are arranged in spaced relationship.

Abstract: There is disclosed apparel for providing protection and illumination. In an embodiment, a gaiter has a top portion and a bottom portion with a layer of material extending therebetween. The layer of material provides a protective covering to a lower limb of the user. At least one securement mechanism provides an adjustable attachment of the gaiter to the user. The selective mechanism allows attachment of the gaiter with a variety of footwear. A light housing is integrally disposed on an outward portion of the layer of material of the gaiter. The light housing provides illumination adjacent to the foot of a user. The combination of the gaiter and the light housing together provide a body-worn lighting device without attaching the light housing directly to any of the user, the footwear worn by the user, and clothing worn by the user. Other embodiments are disclosed.