Abstract: A rotor (8) for a machine (1) for extracting puree or juice from a food product of vegetable or animal origin, being provided with a hub (11) having an external conical, or cylindrical, surface (13) from which a plurality of blades (6, Bn,m) protrudes, in which the hub (11) and the blades (6) form a monolithic body obtained with a process selected from: welding of the blades to the hub, machining of the blades and the hub from a monolithic semi-finished product. The blades (6) are arranged according to a matrix Bn,m where n is the number of blades (6) in the longitudinal direction (9) and m is the number of blades (6) along a circumferential direction, where n>?2 and m?2; the blades Bn,m have at least a concave portion with a concavity oriented in the direction of rotation (10) of the rotor (8). The hub (11) has an axial length (L) and each of the blades Bn,m has an axial length A less than L/n with n?2.

Abstract: The invention concerns a system for roasting coffee beans comprising: —a roasting apparatus (1), said apparatus producing smoke, and—a smoke treating unit (2) configured to collect and treat smoke produced by the roasting apparatus, wherein: —the roasting apparatus comprises a smoke outlet (11), and—the smoke treating unit comprises: a smoke inlet (21) configured to cooperate with the smoke outlet of the roasting apparatus, a smoke filtering sub-unit (22) comprising at least an active carbon filter (221), a smoke driver (23) configured to circulate smoke through the smoke treating unit from the smoke collecting device to an outlet (25) of the smoke treating unit, wherein the smoke treating unit (2) comprises an air inlet (24) configured to mix the smoke produced by the roasting apparatus (1) with ambient air before the smoke is circulated through the smoke filtering sub-unit (22).

Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and products configured for oral use, the compositions and products including a filler material, an active ingredient, and a salt component. The salt component may be present in an amount of between about 3.0% and about 4.5% by weight based on the total weight of the composition. The compositions and products as described herein may particularly exhibit a desired flavor profile.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for oral compositions that exhibit desired properties associated with moist products while incorporating a relatively low water content. Such compositions may include at least one releasable material, at least one filler/carrier component, and at least one water substitute, such as a polyol. The water substituted may be present in an amount of about 25% by weight or greater based on the total weight of the oral composition, and the compositions and products formed therewith can exhibit a relatively low water activity, such as in the range of about 0.85 or less. The present disclosure further provides methods of forming an oral composition with a mouthfeel corresponding to a moist product while having a relatively low water activity.

Abstract: A composition is provided, the composition including a binder system in an amount of at least about 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and at least one active ingredient and/or flavoring agent. The binder system includes at least one thermoplastic binding material and at least one plasticizer. The composition is typically substantially free of unbleached tobacco material, excluding any nicotine component present.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a composition including a filler, a lipid having a melting point of about 29° C. or above, water, and a flavoring agent or an active ingredient or both a flavoring agent and an active ingredient, which is optionally substantially free of isomalt and substantially free of tobacco material, excluding any nicotine component present, based on the total weight of the composition. The disclosure also provides compositions including a filler, a lipid having a melting point of about 29° C. or above, water in an amount of at least about 15% by weight, based on total weight of the composition, and a flavoring agent or an active ingredient or both a flavoring agent and an active ingredient.

Abstract: The disclosure provides products configured for oral use, the products including one or more agents adapted to or configured to reduce irritation that may be associated with release of a component from the products. Xylitol, in particular, may be useful as an irritation reducing agent. The disclosure further provides methods of reducing irritation associated with the release of one or more components from an oral composition or product.

Abstract: Apparatus for rolling pieces of a wrappable and smokable or edible material, such as tobacco, herbs, or cannabis, or foodstuffs, within a wrapper such as a sheet of a paper or seaweed, respectively for smoking or eating. The apparatus comprises a tube (which can comprise integrated outer and inner tubes for ease of manufacture) with a rotatable base, an openable or removable top cap, and a hollow tubular interior. The tube has a longitudinal side opening for receiving the wrapper into said interior of the tube. In operation, the base is rotated and the wrapper is inserted and directed toward said interior where the wrapper wraps around said interior. The wrappable material is thereafter inserted into said tubular interior. Turning the base of the tube causes the wrapper to wrap said material within it. When complete, the wrapped material is removed from the top or bottom of the tube.

Abstract: A device for burning smoking material and inhaling the resulting smoke is disclosed. The device can include an truncated conical member formed from a material having an internal elongated cavity extending from an open end to a closed end. The elongated cavity can be configured to receive a smoking material. The smoking accessory can include a filter disposed within the truncated conical member and defining the closed end. The filter can have a recess formed in a surface of the body along a curved face extending from the first end to the second end, the recess extending radially into the body. The smoking accessory can include a capsule containing a flavoring agent disposed within the recess.

Abstract: An article for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system is described. The article includes an aerosol generating material and a mouthpiece connected to the aerosol generating material, the mouthpiece including a first body of material, and a second body of material downstream of the first body. The second body is offset from the first body so as to define a cavity between the first body and the second body. A breakable capsule is disposed in the cavity, and a diameter of the capsule can be less than the length of the cavity and the diameter of the cavity can be greater than the length of the cavity. A method of manufacturing an article is also described.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a tube filter production device including a tube filter exterior forming case into which one or more filter tows are introduced and from which a tubular rod formed from the one or more filter tows is discharged, a tube filter forming bar extending in an inner region of the tube filter exterior forming case in order to form a hollow of the tubular rod, and a steam chamber having at least one steam nozzle in communication with the inner region of the tube filter exterior forming case and configured to supply steam to the one or more filter tows through the steam nozzle, wherein the tube filter forming bar has a duct extending in a longitudinal direction of the tube filter forming bar and a flavoring nozzle formed in a downstream end region of the tube filter forming bar to deliver a flavoring liquid or a moisturizing liquid supplied through the duct to the hollow of the tubular rod.

Abstract: A device for burning smoking material and inhaling the resulting smoke is disclosed. The device can include an truncated conical member formed from a material having an internal elongated cavity extending from an open end to a closed end. The elongated cavity can be configured to receive a smoking material. The smoking accessory can include a filter disposed within the truncated conical member and defining the closed end. The filter can have a recess formed in a surface of the body along a curved face extending from the first end to the second end, the recess extending radially into the body. The smoking accessory can include a capsule containing a flavoring agent disposed within the recess.

Abstract: Some embodiments of a smokeless tobacco system include a container including a plurality of preformed smokeless tobacco products configured to generally retain their shape and integrity during processing, shipping, and consumer handling. One or more of the preformed smokeless tobacco products are compressed between a lid and a base of the container to hinder movement of the one or more preformed smokeless tobacco products within the container. Each preformed smokeless tobacco product can include a moist smokeless tobacco in combination with a selected binder such that the final product is configured to have material properties providing improved handling, an improved mouth feel, and a satisfying flavor profile.

Abstract: A pouched product adapted for release of a water-soluble component therefrom is provided herein. The pouched product can include an outer water-permeable pouch defining a cavity containing a composition that includes a water-soluble component capable of being released through the water-permeable pouch and has a surface area, wherein the outer water-permeable pouch can include a nonwoven web including fibers, wherein at least a portion of the fibers are selected from the group consisting of polyester fibers in an amount of 20% or greater based on the total weight of the fibers, tobacco-derived viscose, sisal fibers, corn silk fibers, long wood fibers, MCC fibers, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system is provided, the cartridge containing: a first liquid formulation including at least one of water and one or more water-miscible solvents; and a second liquid formulation including one or more water-immiscible solvents having a water solubility at 20° C. of less than or equal to about 100 mg/ml, in which at least one of the first liquid formulation and the second liquid formulation comprises nicotine. An aerosol-generating system is also provided, including the cartridge; and an aerosol-generating device including one or more atomizers configured to generate an aerosol from the first liquid formulation and the second liquid formulation contained in the cartridge.

Abstract: An electronic vaping system includes a housing for holding a first electronic vaping device and a second electronic vaping device, each of the first electronic vaping device and the second electronic vaping device comprising a vapor outlet. The housing allows the first and second vaping devices to be vaped simultaneously in a combined configuration and separately in a separated configuration. A first, combined configuration within the housing includes the vapor outlet of the first electronic vaping device positioned toward a center of the housing and the vapor outlet of the second electronic vaping device positioned toward the center of the housing. A second, separated configuration within the housing includes the vapor outlet of at least one of the first electronic vaping device and second electronic vaping device positioned away from the center of the housing.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a housing defining a cavity configured to receive an aerosol-generating article, the cavity having an open end through which the aerosol-generating article is receivable into the cavity; and a constricting member connected to the housing, in which the constricting member is moveable between an open position and a constricting position, which selectively constricts at least a portion of the cavity, and in which the constricting member extends around at least part of an outside of the cavity of the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a smoking substitute device comprising a body, a heating element projecting from an end of the body, a cap for engagement with the end of the body, the cap defining a cavity for receipt of the heating element when engaged with the body, and a lock configured to selectively prevent disengagement of the cap from the body based on a condition of the heating element.

Abstract: A cartridge for use in an aerosol delivery device, the cartridge including: an outer housing configured to contain at least an aerosolizable composition, the outer housing including an exit portal at a proximal end thereof for passage of an aerosol; and a bottom cap positioned at a distal end of the outer housing that is configured for insertion into a receiving chamber of a control device of the aerosol delivery device. The outer housing defines a front face portion and a rear face portion interconnected with sidewalls, wherein the front face portion has an asymmetrical configuration relative to the rear face portion, such asymmetrical configuration being effective such that the cartridge engages the control device of the aerosol delivery device in only a single orientation. A control device is also provided herein.

Abstract: Provided are an aerosol generating article including a triple capsule, and an aerosol generating system using the same.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device includes a housing delimiting a first opening at a first end of the housing through which to receive aerosol generating material and delimiting a second opening at a second end of the housing. A chamber is positioned between the second opening and the first opening, wherein at least part of the chamber is configured to receive the aerosol generating material. At least one heater is arranged within the housing and configured to heat aerosol generating material received within the chamber thereby to generate an aerosol. An absorbent material for absorbing liquid is provided.

Abstract: Device for vaporising liquid. The device (100) comprises a housing (102) and a pressure regulating member (206). The housing (102) defines a chamber (210) to store liquid (216), and the member (206) is engaged to the chamber (210). A first portion (206a) of the member (206) is exposed to the chamber (210), while a second portion (206b) is exposed to atmospheric pressure. The member (206) comprises of porous material, which absorbs the liquid (216), without any external energy input, when pressure inside the chamber (210) is sufficient to allow liquid to partially overcome air barrier, without allowing the liquid to leak into the atmosphere. Further, the material allows air from the atmosphere to enter the chamber (210) when pressure inside the chamber (210) drops to an extent that allows air to at least partially overcome liquid barrier formed by liquid (216) within some of the pores.

Abstract: A vaporization device includes a cartridge having a reservoir that holds a vaporizable material, a heating element, and a wicking element that can draw the vaporizable material to the heating element to be vaporized. The vaporizer cartridge is configured for coupling to a vaporizer device body and containing a vaporizable material. Various embodiments of the vaporizer cartridge are described that include a bifunctional wick-heater assembly using a porous metal. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: A vapour-generating system is provided, including: a reservoir holding an aerosol-generating substrate; and a heating assembly, including a heating element, and a ceramic element including pores, one side of the ceramic element being in fluidic communication with the reservoir such that the pores receive the substrate from the reservoir by capillary action, an opposite side of the ceramic element being in thermal communication with the heating element, the heating element being encapsulated within an impermeable material so as to inhibit fluidic communication between it and the substrate, the impermeable material being in fluidic communication with the ceramic element, and the heating element being configured to heat the ceramic element having the substrate therein to generate a vapour. A method for generating a vapour is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel heat generating body and an atomizer. The novel heat generating body may include a ceramic body, a plurality of micro pores used for liquid infiltration are distributed in the ceramic body, heat generating wires respectively corresponding to two electrodes extend outward from a bottom of the ceramic body, the heat generating wires corresponding to two electrodes are connected by auxiliary heat generating wires arranged on an outer surface of the ceramic body, the auxiliary heat generating wires are distributed on outer surfaces of a bottom and a side wall of the ceramic body, and the auxiliary heat generating wires are metal wires embedded in the outer surfaces of the bottom and the side wall of the ceramic body, or the auxiliary heat generating wires are metal powder/metal wires printed on the outer surfaces of the bottom and the side wall of the ceramic body.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber; and a thermoelectric cell. The aerosol generating device is configured to supply electrical power to the thermoelectrical cell and the thermoelectric cell is arranged such that, when electrical power is supplied to the thermoelectric cell, heat is transferred through the thermoelectrical cell to the heating chamber by the thermoelectrical cell. A control unit is configured to control the heat transferred by the thermoelectrical cell so as to regulate an internal temperature of the heating chamber. A method of controlling the aerosol generating device includes controlling the heat transferred through the thermoelectric cell so as to regulate the internal temperature of the heating chamber.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a control body, an aerosol delivery device, and a method of operating an aerosol delivery device. In various implementations, the aerosol delivery device comprises a control body having a housing, an electrical energy source located within the housing, a heating member operatively connected to the electrical energy source, an aerosol source member that includes an inhalable substance medium, and an indexing mechanism coupled to the heating member. The indexing mechanism is configured to move the heating member relative to the aerosol source member so as to sequentially heat one of two or more segments of the aerosol source member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heating assembly for an aerosol-generating device including an induction-heating first heating element and a resistance-heating second heating element, which are individually controlled according to the operating mode of the aerosol-generating device.

Abstract: An atomization cup including a cup body. The cup body includes a cavity and at least one through hole. The cavity is configured to accommodate a tobacco material. The smoke or vapor generated by the tobacco material escapes from the cup body via the at least one through hole. The at least one through hole communicates with the cavity. The cup body further includes a side wall. The side wall includes a heating element made of conductive material, or the side wall is made of conductive material.

Abstract: An inductor for use in an aerosol provision device. The inductor includes an electrically-conductive element. The element includes an electrically-conductive non-spiral first portion coincident with a first plane, an electrically-conductive non-spiral second portion coincident with a second plane that is spaced from the first plane, and an electrically-conductive connector that electrically connects the first portion to the second portion.

Abstract: An atomizing unit with a circuitous air passage, including a base, an outer cover, a liquid conducting member, a supporting member, and a heating member. A first air hole and a second air hole communicating with the first air hole are defined in the base; a third air hole is defined in the outer cover; an accommodating cavity is defined in the liquid conducting member and extends through two sides thereof; a groove is defined in an outer side of the supporting member, and the second air hole faces a bottom surface of the supporting member; the supporting member supports the heating member to be attached to an inner side of the liquid conducting member; the groove and the heating member define a ventilation passage communicated with the third air hole; at least a part of the bottom surface of the supporting member and the base define an air space.

Abstract: A vaporizer includes: a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet; an airflow channel formed in the housing and running through the air inlet and the air outlet; a liquid storage tank disposed in the housing; a vaporization component disposed in the airflow channel and in fluid communication with the liquid storage tank; an air inlet valve disposed in the airflow channel between the air inlet and the vaporization component, an air outlet portion of the air inlet valve being disposed close to the vaporization component, an air inlet portion of the air inlet valve being disposed away from the vaporization component; a leaked liquid storage region for storing leaked liquid, the leaked liquid storage region being formed between the air inlet valve and the vaporization component; and at least one gulp valve disposed in the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are examples of a heating apparatus. In some embodiments, the heating apparatus is a battery powered heating apparatus suitable for burning or vaporizing a vaporizable material, such as an oil, wax, or liquid that when vaporized may be inhaled by a user. The heating apparatus includes a deployable element including a resistive element. In some embodiments, the heating apparatus has variable heat settings for the resistive element, controllable by the user through a user input (e.g., a button). In some embodiments, an indicator provides output communication to the user. The heating apparatus may include a power supply such as a rechargeable battery to supply power to the resistive element.

Abstract: A heating method of a vaporizer includes: obtaining, in real time, a sampling value of a thermal property of a heating element in the vaporizer upon detecting a trigger operation; determining, at a current moment, whether the vaporizer reaches thermal equilibrium according to the sampling value obtained; upon determining that the vaporizer reaches thermal equilibrium, taking the sampling value of the thermal property of the heating element when thermal equilibrium is reached as a stable value, controlling a difference value between the sampling value of the heating element and the stable value to be within a first range, and obtaining a first output power of the vaporizer in real time; and stopping heating the heating element when the first output power is less than a first power threshold.

Abstract: Brassieres have torso straps with adjustable tensioning mechanisms.

Abstract: A nursing and pumping garment includes a unitary exterior layer and a pumping layer seamlessly connected to the unitary exterior layer. The unitary exterior layer includes first and second breast covers, a central portion, and gathers between both the first breast cover and the central portion and the second breast cover and the central portion. The garment may be in one of: (1) a first state in which the unitary exterior layer is completely covering a central pumping edge and the garment is neither in a pumping or a breast feeding position; (2) a second state in which at least one aperture is formed to facilitate breast pumping; and (3) a third state in which the unitary exterior and pumping layers are both disconnected from a first bra strap or a second bra strap to facilitate breast feeding.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a bra system comprising a single-piece pad insert and a bra having a front portion with a pocket in communication with a pocket space formed between two textile layers used to form the front portion of the bra. The single-piece pad insert is used to provide shaping, modesty and support. When desired, a wearer can insert the pad insert into the bra by way of the pocket opening.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article of clothing is disclosed. The method includes applying an adhesive to a release paper and trimming the release paper having the adhesive to a desired shape and size. The method further includes providing a first layer of material and a second layer of material, and transferring the adhesive from the release paper to the first layer of material. Furthermore, the method includes adhesively bonding the first layer of material to the second layer of material, and curing the adhesive disposed between the first layer of material and the second layer of material.

Abstract: An activewear garment having facial opening formed on an anterior side of an upper head portion of the garment. An elastic securing band is attached to an interior rim of the facial opening, said elastic securing band being attached around the entire circumference of said facial opening. An adhering layer composed of one or more types of adhesive substances, including pressure sensitive adhesives, are applied to an interior side of the elastic securing band, such adhering layer being configured to releasably adhere to a user's facial skin, thereby preventing the full or partial dislodgement of such activewear garment during high contact athletic activities.

Abstract: The present invention is a ball toss and catch, body-worn apparatus, and more particularly is a ball toss and catch, body-worn apparatus, wherein the apparatus consists of a playing surface made of a resilient fabric or resilient webbing, which playing surface is integral with a left sleeve and a right sleeve worn on each of a user's forearms, and the playing surface extends between the sleeves. The apparatus can be used by the user for recreation, sports training, sport, physical fitness, or physical therapy. Using the apparatus of the present invention, the user or users can toss and catch a ball, disc, or other object, either alone, or between and among other users, with the aid of the apparatus.

Abstract: A radar reflector includes: a board formed in a shape corresponding to an area of a body; and a reflecting layer provided on the board and configured to reflect a radar wave in an irradiation direction of the radar wave.

Abstract: A full-body, single piece construction wader can include a torso portion with sleeves, a pants portion including two pants legs, and boots that are integrated into the bottom of the pants legs. Overlay pieces of material can be used to reinforce areas of the wader or decrease the chances of water penetration. The wader can include waterproof zippers and seams. The wader can include mostly vertical seams and no horizontal seams across a chest or waist area of the torso portion to decrease water penetration and reduce the risk of the fabric tearing at the seams. The wader can include cuffs, pockets, holders, and other components that provide versatility, warmth, and prevent water penetration into the full-body wader.

Abstract: Described herein are hand and feet covering assemblies configured to shield portions of hands and feet from external aqueous solutions, such as spray tans, and particulate matter, such as dirt when used in tanning salons or other publicly frequented locations. The inventive concept is equipped with anchor points, a transparent, polymer material, and foot sole grip portions, such as treads or bumps. The inventive concept is flexible, disposable, adhesive-enabled and is designed in one embodiment to selectively cover the palm side of hands and the sole side of feet to shield those sides from spray tan and then be easily removed.

Abstract: What is disclosed herein is a golf grip shroud that is useful for gripping a golf club grip while keeping the golfer's hands warm during execution of a golf stroke or swing. The shroud is configured to fit over both of the golfer's hands and still allow the hands to hold the grip of the golf club without interference from any foreign material. Thus, no foreign material exists between the golfer's hands and the grip of the club. Further, the shroud has enough inside volume to allow flexibility of the golfer's hands inside of the shroud.

Abstract: A protective mask includes a transparent impermeable membrane; a frame that substantially surrounds and is coupled to a perimeter of the impermeable membrane and is configured to be positioned about a face of a user; a seal operatively coupled to the frame that seals against a face of the user and extends around a perimeter of the frame, wherein the frame and the seal are substantially impermeable to the passage of air therethrough; an air passageway formed in the frame; and a filter element disposed to filter air passing through the air passageway. The air passageway and the filter element are disposed on a bottom portion of the frame.

Abstract: A two-part mask, having a nasal portion and an oral portion, can include adhesive to secure the nasal portion to the wearer's face. The adhesive might surround the nose to form a leakproof seal. An oral portion covering the wearer's mouth might include adhesive surrounding the mouth portion. Each mask portion could be worn separately. The nasal portion might be made from a filter material. The portions might be made in part from filter material and in part from transparent material. The transparent material might be positioned to allow for external viewing of the wearer's lip movements. The portions could be customizable to provide an anatomical fit for each individual wearer. The portions might be shaped to form a balloon shape, which can allow for movement of a mask portion from an extended position when the wearer is exhaling to a contracted position when the wearer is inhaling.

Abstract: A protective vest device that will adequately secure an infant from the ability to self-dislodge medical life-sustaining supply lines or equipment, while also supporting proper body alignment. The protective device mitigates self-dislodgement while allowing for free movement and proper alignment of infants arms and hands and which are allowed to touch one another, thereby not inhibiting the ability to explore and expand brain development through tactile stimulation and therefore fostering healthy neuronal pathways of the infant. The fostering healthy neuronal pathways is provided by, for example, allowing the hands to touch one another as the infant develops a sense of where it is in space and time as it continues to grow outside of the womb.

Abstract: Medical apparatuses for securing, protecting, retaining, and/or concealing various medical devices such as catheters or electrical leads are disclosed herein. The medical apparatus can be a garment which for use by a patient having a central venous catheter in place. Medical garments as disclosed herein can be used for a wide variety of medical devices attached to a patient, by implantation or otherwise, for varying lengths of time. Medical garments described herein may be used with any of a variety of medical devices which include or comprise one or more conduits used for medical treatment or diagnosis, including conduits which comprise catheters as well as electrical conduits such as electrical leads.

Abstract: A device used to temporarily alter the fit or style of a garment is provided. The device includes a rounded element constructed of a rigid non-metal material. The rounded element has a width, a length, and a rounded perimeter edge. The device also includes a continuous elastic band configured to stretch around the rounded element. During use, the rounded element is configured to be placed against an inner outer portion of a fabric layer of the garment and the elastic band is configured to wrap around an outer inner portion of the fabric layer of the garment such that the inner portion of the fabric layer completely surrounds the rounded element cinching the garment at the location of the device.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to magnetic fasteners capable of transitioning between a locked state and an unlocked state. In some embodiments, the magnetic fastener includes a first fastening portion and a second fastening portion configured to interface with one another. The first fastening portion may include a first pin with a channel configured to receive a second pin disposed on the second fastening portion. The channel may include a recess and the second pin may include a projection complementary to the recess such that the projection may be disposed within the recess when the respective central axes of the first and second fastening portions are offset. Thus, a portion of the recess may abut the projection when the respective central axes of the first and second fastening portions are offset, thus locking the first and second fastening portions relative to one another.