Abstract: A tobacco smoke filter or filter element comprising: a longitudinally extending core which includes first and second longitudinally extending rods of tobacco smoke filtering material, wherein the first rod of tobacco smoke filtering material is distanced longitudinally from the second rod of tobacco smoke filtering material; a wrapper engaged around the first and second longitudinally extending rods such that the wrapper defines a cavity between the first and second rods of tobacco smoke filtering material; and at least one receptacle for an additive located in the cavity, wherein the maximum width or diameter of the receptacle for an additive is less than half the maximum diameter of the cavity and the void space remaining in the cavity is greater than 50% of the volume of the cavity, the receptacle being free to move within the cavity.

Abstract: A pouched product including an outer water-permeable pouch defining a cavity and a composition configured for oral use situated within the cavity is provided. The composition is at least partially orally dissolvable, and includes one or more dissolvable fillers in an amount of at least about 45% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition; a humectant in an amount up to about 25% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition; and at least one active ingredient, at least one flavorant, or both at least one active ingredient and at least one flavorant.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrasonic mist inhaler (100), comprising a liquid reservoir structure (2) comprising a liquid chamber (21) adapted to receive liquid to be atomized, a sonication chamber (22) in fluid communication with the liquid chamber (21); wherein the liquid reservoir structure (2) comprises the sonication chamber (22).

Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrasonic mist inhaler (100), comprising: a mouthpiece (1) for inhaling the mist, a liquid reservoir structure (2) comprising a liquid chamber (21) adapted to receive liquid to be atomized, a sonication chamber (22) in fluid communication with the liquid chamber (21), wherein at least part of the liquid reservoir structure (2) and the mouthpiece (1) form the sonication chamber (22).

Abstract: Disclosed are a full-wave drive circuit for an ultrasonic atomizing sheet and an ultrasonic electronic cigarette. In an embodiment, the ultrasonic atomizing sheet full-wave drive circuit comprises a power supply module, a microprocessor, a high-frequency square wave generation circuit, an NMOS transistor and a resonance circuit configured to convert, on the basis of the NMOS transistor, a voltage signal outputted by the high-frequency square wave generation circuit into a full-wave oscillation signal, so as to drive the ultrasonic atomizing sheet to perform full-wave oscillation. A disclosed embodiment has low requirements for a boost module, low loss of the boost module, high power conversion efficiency, small volume, low loss of NMOS transistor and low cost, is easy for debugging, and has high reliability and good atomization effect.

Abstract: An inhaler vaporizer cartridge includes a housing body with a flow channel, a liquid storage tank, and a vaporizer unit. The vaporizer unit has a wick member and heating member and is liquid-permeable such that liquid is conveyed from the tank through the vaporizer unit to the flow channel. The housing body has a cavity forming the tank and a wick member receiving chamber, and housing is divided by an intermediate wall and a flow channel section. An access opening from the receiving chamber to the flow channel is formed in the intermediate wall and covered by the heating member. Granular grains in the receiving chamber form the wick member and bear against the heating member. The grains form microchannels and are retained by a cover element. An access opening, covered with a liquid-permeable grid structure, establishes a liquid connection from the tank to receiving chamber in the intermediate wall.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a first vaporizer configured to generate a first aerosol by heating a first liquid composition, a second vaporizer configured to generate a second aerosol by heating a second liquid composition, and a controller controlling power supplied to the first vaporizer and the second vaporizer, based on a first mode, in which a smokeless aerosol is generated, and a second mode, in which a transport amount of nicotine included in the second liquid composition is adjusted.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes: an accommodation portion configured to accommodate an aerosol generating article through an opening; and a deformation guiding portion that comes into contact with one end of the aerosol generating article when the aerosol generating article is inserted into an accommodation portion. The deformation guiding portion deforms the one end of the aerosol generating article when the aerosol generating article is inserted for the first time into the accommodation portion such that the aerosol generating device detects whether an aerosol generating article is being reused based on whether its end is deformed or not.

Abstract: Provided herein is an aerosol-generating article with enhanced vapor production. The aerosol-generating article according to some embodiments of the present disclosure includes a medium portion, a support structure which is disposed downstream of the medium portion and includes a first tubular structure having a first hollow formed therein, a cooling structure which is disposed downstream of the support structure and includes a second tubular structure having a second hollow formed therein, and a mouthpiece portion which is disposed downstream of the cooling structure. Here, an upstream end of the second tubular structure may abut a downstream end of the first tubular structure, and an average cross-sectional area of the second hollow may be larger than an average cross-sectional area of the first hollow. The cross-sectional area difference enhances an air flow diffusion effect, thereby eventually improving vapor production of the aerosol-generating article.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device (1) includes a heating element (8); a dosing assembly (2) comprising: a cutting mechanism (4) disposed in a cutting region and configured to cut a portion from an aerosol-generating article (20) received by the aerosol-generating device; and a transfer mechanism (6) configured to transfer a cut portion of the aerosol-generating article from the cutting region to the heating element. The cutting mechanism may include a first blade (41) with a first cutting direction and a second blade (42) with a second cutting direction different from the first cutting direction.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a cartridge includes a connector comprising a plurality of terminals configured to provide an electrical connection between the cartridge and an external device; a heater configured to be heated by a current flowing through a first pair of terminals among the plurality of terminals; and a processor configured to: count a number of times a signal is received through a second pair of terminals among the plurality of terminals, store the number of times corresponding to a counting result in a memory, and initialize the stored number of times when the plurality of terminals are short-circuited according to a preset pattern.

Abstract: An article for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system and method of manufacturing a non-combustible aerosol provision system, including a support element having at least one cavity and an aerosol generating material disposed within the at least one cavity, wherein the aerosol generating material includes an amorphous solid material.

Abstract: A cartridge for an electronic vaping device includes an outer housing extending in a longitudinal direction and a reservoir configured to contain a pre-vapor formulation. The reservoir is in the outer housing. The cartridge also includes at least two transfer pads at a reservoir end, and a wick in contact with the transfer pads. The transfer pads include a plurality of fibers. Each of the plurality of fibers is substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: Provided herein are a porous wick and a vaporizer and aerosol generation device including the same. The vaporizer according to some embodiments of the present disclosure includes a liquid reservoir configured to store an aerosol-generating substrate in a liquid state, a heating element configured to heat the stored aerosol-generating substrate to generate an aerosol, and a porous wick configured to deliver the stored aerosol-generating substrate to the heating element through a porous body and comprising a coating film formed on at least a part of a plurality of surfaces of the porous body. Since a coating film is formed on a surface not associated with a target transport path for a liquid, the liquid can be intensively transported along the target transport path.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes: a main body including a processor and a battery; a heater module detachably coupled to the main body and including a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating material; and a cartridge detachably coupled to the heater module and storing the aerosol generating material to be delivered to the heater, wherein the heater module includes an integrated circuit electrically connected to the processor when the heater module is coupled to the main body.

Abstract: A heating assembly includes: a heating body; a shunt mesh disposed on the heating body; an upper cap covered on the heating body and the shunt mesh; and a replaceable filter mesh disposed above the shunt mesh for placing a vaporization medium. A vaporization cavity in air communication with a heating element is formed on the upper cap. The replaceable filter mesh is replaceably disposed in the vaporization cavity.

Abstract: A mouthpiece portion of an electronic cigarette includes a cartridge comprising a liquid store having a housing configured to store a liquid to be vaporized, the cartridge comprising a main vapor channel extending therethrough, between an air inlet opening through a vaporization chamber and to a vapor outlet opening; a mouthpiece connectable to a main body of the electronic cigarette, the mouthpiece comprising a vapor channel for receiving vapor from the main vapor channel of the cartridge. The cartridge is axially displaceable by a consumer with respect to the mouthpiece in the axial direction and movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position both the air inlet opening and the vapor outlet opening of the cartridge are open, and in the second position both the air inlet opening and the vapor outlet opening of the cartridge are closed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aerosol-generating device. The aerosol-generating device comprises an air inlet. The aerosol-generating device comprises an air outlet. The aerosol-generating device comprises a heating element. The heating element comprises a mesh heater in fluid communication with the air inlet. The aerosol-generating device comprises a first airflow channel extending from the heating element in a first direction along the longitudinal axis of the aerosol-generating device. The aerosol-generating device comprises a second airflow channel arranged downstream of the first airflow channel and extending from the first airflow channel to the air outlet in a second direction. The first direction and the second direction are different from each other.

Abstract: A vaporizer includes: a vapor generation device having a liquid storage cavity, a vaporization core, and a mounting portion, the liquid storage cavity storing an aerosol-generation substrate, and the vaporization core vaporizing the aerosol-generation substrate to generate vapor; and an air outlet channel insert to be inserted in the mounting portion, the air outlet channel insert including an outer wall, an inner wall, and a first air inlet channel, the inner wall encircling to form an air outlet channel, the outer wall being provided with a first airflow guide channel, and the first airflow guide channel being in communication with the first air inlet channel and the air outlet channel, respectively. When the air outlet channel insert is inserted in the mounting portion, the air outlet channel is in communication with the vaporization core, and the first airflow guide channel is in communication with outside air.

Abstract: A suction nozzle assembly includes: a suction nozzle base provided with an air guide channel and a suction nozzle mounted on the suction nozzle base, the suction nozzle having a rotation shaft portion and a suction nozzle portion transversely extending from the rotation shaft portion, a rotation central axis of the rotation shaft portion being disposed in a biased manner relative to a central axis of the suction nozzle base and a central axis of the suction nozzle portion respectively, the suction nozzle portion forming an air suction channel communicating the air guide channel with outside air, and the air suction channel including an air suction end away from the rotation shaft portion. The suction nozzle portion transversely rotates around the rotation shaft portion between a first position and a second position relative to the suction nozzle base.

Abstract: Some example embodiments include a reservoir assembly for an e-vaping device that may include a reservoir, a first bayonet connector assembly, and a conduit extending from a vaporizer assembly and into a space defined by the first bayonet connector assembly. The first bayonet connector assembly may detachably couple with a second bayonet connector assembly of an outlet assembly to establish a bayonet interface connection between the reservoir and the outlet assembly, such that the conduit is in fluid communication with the exterior of the reservoir assembly through an interior of the outlet assembly.

Abstract: Vaporizers with protection are disclosed. The vaporizers include a built-in child protective mechanism adapted to connect and disconnect the power source from the heating element of the vaporizer thereby mitigating the ability of a child to activate the vaporizer.

Abstract: Disclosed are an electronic cigarette and methods for controlling the power to the electronic cigarette which provides various modes of operation, including both regulated and no-regulated mode. The method is implemented m the form of an electronic power control program that controls the constituent parts of the electronic cigarette, including the battery, atomizer, heating element, smoke liquid or juice, and related circuitry.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol generation device includes: a power supply configured to supply power to a heater configured to heat an aerosol source; a receptacle configured to receive power for charging the power supply from a plug connected to an external power supply; a charger configured to control charging of the power supply by power received by the receptacle; and a controller. The receptacle and the power supply are connected in parallel with the charger, and the charger is configured to supply power from the receptacle and the power supply to the controller via the charger.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including an aerosol generating article and an aerosol generating device configured to receive and heat the aerosol generating article. The aerosol generating article includes a wrapper that is heated to be discolored, and the aerosol generating device includes a sensor that is configured to detect a discoloration of the wrapper.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device and a controlling method thereof are provided. The aerosol-generating device may include a heating chamber configured to receive an aerosol-generating article, a heater configured to heat the aerosol-generating article in the heating chamber, an inductance sensor configured to measure an inductance value of a coil, a capacitance sensor configured to measure a capacitance value of a capacitor, and a controller configured to detect whether the aerosol-generating article is inserted based on the inductance value of the coil and the capacitance value of the capacitor.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device according to an aspect may include a first electrode located adjacent to a first accommodating portion that is configured to receive a first aerosol-generating material; a second electrode located adjacent to a second accommodating portion that is configured to receive a second aerosol-generating material; and a processor configured to adaptively set the polarity of at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode in response to a mode selected from among a plurality of modes.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol inhaler includes: a power supply configured to supply power to a load that atomizes an aerosol source; a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the power supply; a controller; and a circuit board. The circuit board includes: a first surface; a second surface; a power supply layer in which a power supply path is formed; and a ground layer. The power supply layer and the ground layer are provided between the first surface and the second surface. The temperature sensor is mounted on the second surface, and at least one of the power supply path and the ground path is not formed in a region which overlaps the temperature sensor as viewed from a first direction, the first direction being a direction in which the first surface and the second surface are opposed to each other.

Abstract: A Personal Smoking Cessation (PSC) device, including an e-liquid cartridge, an EEPROM within the e-liquid cartridge, and a host body coupled to the EEPROM. The e-liquid cartridge stores a preselected fluid and a vaporization element to vaporize the preselected fluid. The EEPROM has a universally unique identifier (UUID) stored therein. The EEPROM authenticates a user, the e-liquid cartridge, and the preselected fluid. The EEPROM encrypts and decrypts data. The host body has a female USB-C connector coupled to a first male USB-C connector in the e-liquid cartridge. The male and the female USB-C connectors form positive mechanical and electrical connections between the EEPROM and the host. The host exchanges data with the EEPROM. The host includes an electronic lock. The electronic lock couples to a second female USB-C connector by which the electronic lock reversibly locks the EEPROM. The PSC device includes a Bluetooth radio transceiver coupled to the EEPROM.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable aerosol generator that vaporizes a liquid type inhalation material, and more particularly, to a portable aerosol generator that can control the operation by recognizing whether a liquid cartridge or a heater module is genuine and/or whether the liquid cartridge or the heater module is already used. According to the present invention, the portable aerosol generator includes: a main body having a microcontroller and a battery; and a liquid cartridge that is electrically detachably mounted on the main body and that has an identifier, a heating part, and a liquid part for receiving a liquid type inhalation material.

Abstract: Provided is a method of controlling a temperature of a heater of an aerosol generating device based on temperature and humidity. The method includes detecting an external temperature and an external humidity of the aerosol generating device; determining a temperature profile of the heater; outputting a plurality of adjustment values; determining an adjustment value from among the plurality of adjustment values based on a user input; fine-tuning the temperature profile based on the determined adjustment value; and controlling power supplied to the heater based on the fine-tuned temperature profile, wherein at least one of the temperature profile and the plurality of adjustment values is determined based on at least of the external temperature and the external humidity.

Abstract: A power optimization electronic cigarette device is configured to be reusable for a limited number of refills through use of an easily accessible liquid refilling structure, before ultimately becoming disposable. The electronic cigarette device takes advantage of multiple heating wires that can be selectively operated to vaporize the liquid solution. The selective use of one heating wire, from two or more heating wires serves to extend the life span thereof. A sensor detects the air flow generated from inhaling through the electronic cigarette and triggers the heating wires to generate heat while the electronic cigarette is in use. In another power optimization function, the electronic cigarette device comprises a circuit board that detects available power in a battery, and an illumination member that variably illuminates to indicate remaining battery power. The electronic cigarette also provides a USB charging port for recharging the battery.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes an inhaler body and a removable capsule with a base, connectable to the inhaler body. The inhaler body includes a first NFC tag and the removable capsule includes a second NCF tag, the first NFC tag and the second NFC tag being configured to exchange data when the removable capsule is connected to the inhaler body. The inhaler body includes an opening for receiving the removable capsule and at least one aperture for facilitating the electromagnetic connection between the first NFC tag and the second NFC tag.

Abstract: A pair of clothing items that can be coupled to each other using a coupling means, wherein each of the clothing items is provided with a respective means wherein either the clothing item or the means, or both the clothing item and the means is at least partially flexible so that the means can be extended from the first and second clothing item, respectively, by the application of a pulling force onto the means, which means in an extended state is arranged to form a first flexible loop and which means in an extended state is arranged to form a second flexible loop, and wherein said first and second means are detachably engageable with each other by bringing the first flexible loop underneath the second flexible loop creating a flexible opening in between the first means and the second means, and thereafter pass the first clothing item through the through hole in question, whereby the first means of a first clothing item in said pair can be detachably attached to the second means of a second clothing item in sa

Abstract: Described herein is an infant or toddler sleep device or accessory in the form of a garment with two detachable or non-removable sleeves—one for each arm—to provide gentle pressure on the infant's arms to reduce the moro (startle) reflex. This device safely mimics the swaddling effect by adequately reducing the startle reflex and flailing of arms and, thus, helping baby sleep safely for longer periods of time. The sleeves may be removed once the startle reflex decreases in intensity and the infant/toddler can still continue to wear the sleep garment to sleep. The sleep device may eliminate the risk of suffocation or overheating that other swaddle or swaddle transition garments or devices might pose.

Abstract: Proposed is a baby bib including a wearing part configured to cover a part under a baby's chin, wherein a lower side of the wearing part extends to cover a portion of a top surface of a dining table for babies; a cover part formed at a bottom end of the wearing part and configured to cover a remaining part of the top surface of the dining table; and a zipper part provided to be openable between the wearing part and the cover part, wherein an opening part is formed between the wearing part and the cover part by opening the zipper part so that an adsorption part of absorbent tableware is seated and attached to the top surface of the dining table.

Abstract: A brassiere includes a front portion configured to be positioned along a front of a torso, a back portion coupled to the front portion, and a shoulder strap extending from the front portion to the back portion. The front portion includes a cup for supporting a wearer's breast. The cup comprises a fabric layer and a printed layer. The fabric layer includes a first, user-facing side and a second side opposite the first side. The printed layer is deposited on the fabric layer and forms a discontinuous layer defining covered fabric areas and noncovered fabric areas exposing the fabric layer. An elastic modulus of the covered fabric areas is different than an elastic modulus of the noncovered fabric areas. The printed layer is deposited on the fabric layer in a pattern configured to provide the cup with an elastic modulus gradient.

Abstract: An article of clothing includes a first fabric layer having an inner surface and an outer surface. The article of clothing also includes a second fabric layer having an inner surface and an outer surface. The article of clothing further includes a silicone layer embedded with at least one of the inner surface of the first fabric layer and the inner surface of the second fabric layer, and thereby joining the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. The article of clothing includes a first zone of a first thickness and a second zone of a second thickness. The first thickness is greater than the second thickness, and the first zone is disposed along an edge of the article of clothing while the second zone is disposed further away from the edge than the first zone.

Abstract: System includes a haptic garment comprising an integrated circuit (IC) controller coupled to the haptic garment. A sensing circuit configured to cause to transmit a motion signal sensed by a portion of the haptic garment surface to the IC controller is provided. The motion signal is based on one or more of a touch pattern, a gesture pattern, and a movement pattern associated with a user of the haptic garment. The IC controller is configured to transmit a first data associated with the motion signal to an external device. Conductive traces embedded in the haptic garment that electrically couple with the sensing circuit.

Abstract: The invention relates particularly to the addition of a mosquito mesh sewn as a lining inside the hooded section of clothing, which will provide an option to cover the face portion of the hoodie, jacket or hooded clothing. A fastener is attached to the free edge of the mesh to removably secure the free edge to a rear portion of the hood.

Abstract: A suit for water-based sports, comprises: a closable compartment within the suit, the closable compartment positioned to be located on the back of a wearer when worn; and an opening for a drinking pipe, the opening positioned to allow the pipe to lead from the compartment to a face of the wearer.

Abstract: A glove has a protective member in the thumb-crotch region and includes a textured outer surface. The protective member is configured to protected against slicing done by sharp objects. The textured outer surface enables grip ability in greasy environments. The textured outer surface may be formed via a foaming process during manufacture of the glove. There may be a colored layer between an inner liner and the protective member that establishes a color splash effect in the event that a portion of the glove ruptures or fails.

Abstract: A face mask includes a mask body portion and left and right ear loop portions. The left and right ear loop portions each include a base portion and an ear-loop body portion. The base portion is a strap extending in the up-down direction and bonded to the mask body portion. The ear-loop body portion has both end portions bonded to both end portions of the base portion. The base portion includes a bonding zone that includes an upper-end bonding zone located at the upper end and a lower-end bonding zone located at the lower end. The upper-end bonding zone of the left ear loop portion has a right end portion that tilts toward the left as it approaches the upper side. The lower-end bonding zone of the left ear loop portion has a right end portion that tilts toward the left as it approaches the lower side.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protective face mask comprising an inner mask layer, an outer mask layer and a foam frame disposed between the respective mask layers. Two opposing elastic ear straps are configured to loop around the wearer's ears to secure the protective mask to the wearer's face and the resultant tension directs pressure through the foam frame and exerts force to press the inner mask or a filtration material layer against the wearer's face, thus creating an effective seal.

Abstract: A face mask includes a mask body portion and left and right ear loop portions. The left and right ear loop portions each include a base portion and an ear-loop body portion. The base portion is a strap extending in the up-down direction and bonded to the mask body portion. The ear-loop body portion has both end portions bonded to both end portions of the base portion. The mask body portion includes overlapping portions in which the sheet member is folded in two or more layers, and a non-overlapping portion in which the sheet member is not folded. The base portion includes bonding regions bonded to the overlapping portions, and non-bonding regions overlapping the non-bonding portions but not bonded to the non-overlapping portions.

Abstract: An article of manufacture that allows mask-wearers to wear an air filtration mask or a high air filtration mark without dealing with the discomfort and inconvenience of using attached loops. A loop-free mask is adapted to be reusable and releasably engage, via medical-grade adhesive strips, to the buccal and infraorbital regions on both sides of the face.

Abstract: Embodiments for a strapless facemask are disclosed. In a non-limiting embodiment, the strapless facemask includes a mask body made of a filtering material having an inner, skin-facing surface and an outer surface. A flexible stalk is provided having an end attached to the mask body and another end attached to an adhesive pad. The stalk is disposed along a peripheral portion of the mask body to extend in a first direction away from the inner surface of the mask body. The adhesive pad may have a width greater than a width of the stalk in a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: A gown or other apparel, for patient or caregiver, for use in healthcare settings that is chemically treated with anti-viral, antiseptic, and antibacterial solutions. Garments are either pre- or post-conditioned with an aseptic barrier that can reduce the presence of microorganisms in the fibers of the fabric that make up the gown. Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-harmful agents are imbued into the gown that will safely cover reusable or disposable medical gowns, medical robes, medical socks, medical scrubs and all other medical-related apparel for both pediatric and adult patients.

Abstract: A glove for protecting a hand of a user includes a main glove body configured to receive a metacarpal of the hand and a glove finger coupled to the main glove body and extending longitudinally away from the glove main body. The glove finger is configured to receive a finger of the hand, and the glove finger includes a panel defining a rolled tip arrangement at an end of the glove finger. The glove further includes a fingertip reinforcement bonded to an interior surface of the panel and positioned to extend between the panel and a fingertip of the finger of the hand.

Abstract: Hand-receiving devices, such as gloves (e.g., sports gloves including baseball gloves, softball gloves, batting gloves, cricket gloves, golf gloves, America football gloves, weightlifting gloves, exercise gloves, goalkeeper gloves (e.g., for soccer, hockey, field hockey, lacrosse, etc.), and the like) include an inflatable component, such as a fluid-filled bladder component. The fluid-filled bladder component may be structured and arranged within a glove base member to engage two or more digits of a wearer's hand (e.g., two or more of the thumb and/or fingers on one hand). Inflation of the bladder component may displace one or more layers of the glove base member (e.g., fabric layers) to adjust fit, help properly position the wearer's fingers and/or hand within the glove, help maintain the position of the wearer's fingers and/or hand within the glove and/or provide cushioning. Features of this technology also may be used to control stiffness and/or rigidity of the glove.