Abstract: An aerosol provision device is provided. The device defines a longitudinal axis, and comprises a first coil and a second coil. The first coil is configured to heat a first section of a heater component, the heater component being configured to heat aerosol generating material to generate an aerosol. The second coil is configured to heat a second section of the heater component. The first coil has a first length along the longitudinal axis and the second coil has a second length along the longitudinal axis, the first length being shorter than the second length. The first coil is adjacent the second coil in a direction along the longitudinal axis. In use, the aerosol is drawn along a flow path of the device towards a proximal end of the device, and the first coil is arranged closer to the proximal end of the device than the second coil.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device and an aerosol source member for use with an inductive heating aerosol delivery device are provided. The aerosol delivery device comprises a control body having a housing, a resonant transmitter located in the control body, a control component configured to drive the resonant transmitter, and an aerosol source member that includes a substrate portion at least a portion of which is configured to be positioned within range of a field emitted by the resonant transmitter. The substrate portion may include a substrate material and one or more separators, the one or more separators may be configured to separate the substrate material into a plurality of separate substrate segments, and the one or more separators may comprise susceptors configured to be heated by the resonant transmitter.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a housing having a chamber, an induction coil around at least part of the chamber; a heating compartment to receive an aerosol-generating article, being detachably insertable into the chamber, and including a cavity to receive the article; and a heating element arrangeable within and extending into the cavity in a longitudinal direction, configured to penetrate an aerosol-forming substrate included in the article and received in the cavity, the compartment further including a first open end to receive the article, and a second, base end opposite the first open end, the first open end and the base end connected by side surfaces including openings and locking elements, and the chamber including recesses corresponding to the locking elements to facilitate a snap-fit when the compartment is inserted into the chamber, the compartment further including a press button to allow release of the snap-fit connection.

Abstract: A vaporizer includes: a first air inlet; a first air outlet; a first airflow channel, the first airflow channel being in communication with the first air inlet and the first air outlet; a vaporization assembly arranged in the first airflow channel; a second airflow channel, two ends of the second airflow channel separately intersecting the first airflow channel to form a first intersection and a second intersection, the first intersection being located between the first air outlet and the vaporization assembly, and the second intersection being located between the first air inlet and the vaporization assembly; and a capillary liquid absorbing structure connected to the second airflow channel. When an inhaling action occurs at the first air outlet, accumulated liquid in the first airflow channel close to the second intersection enters the second airflow channel through the second intersection so as to be absorbed by the capillary liquid absorbing structure.

Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol provision system that includes the cartridge and a control unit. The cartridge includes an air channel extending from an air inlet for the cartridge to an outlet via an aerosol generation region; a heating element for heating aerosolizable material, such as liquid, from a reservoir to generate aerosol in the aerosol generation region; and a valve located in the air channel upstream of the aerosol-generating region. The cartridge is configured such that air passing through the air channel is configured to pass from the air inlet, past the air valve, into the aerosol-generating region, and then out from the aerosol outlet.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an aerosol generating device may include a battery, a first control circuit configured to convert power received from the battery into a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal, a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating article based on the PWM signal received from the first control circuit, and a second control circuit configured to transmit an instruction for causing the first control circuit to generate the PWM signal, in response to a user input to the first control circuit. The first control circuit may determine abnormal operation of the second control circuit, and the second control circuit may determine abnormal operation of the aerosol generating device. Accordingly, the aerosol generating device may determine a more specific operation state and prevent abnormal operation of the heater.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an aerosol generating device includes: a main body including an accommodation space into which a cartridge, that is detachable, is configured to be inserted; a battery provided in the main body and configured to supply power to power consumption components included in the main body; a feedback line configured to feedback electrical connection between a heater in the cartridge and the main body based on the cartridge being inserted into the accommodation space; and a controller configured to change a mode of the aerosol generating device to a use mode based on a feedback signal being received through the feedback line when the aerosol generating device is set to a shipping mode.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette comprises a control circuitry, a vaporizing unit, and a liquid store. The vaporizing unit is a unitary element comprising a plurality of fluidic channels configured to receive liquid from the liquid store. The fluidic channels are separated into a plurality of groups and each group of fluidic channels is thermally connected to a separate heating element. The control circuitry is configured to selectively operate one or more of the heating elements to selectively heat one or more corresponding groups of fluidic channels).

Abstract: An aerosol generating device according to one embodiment may include: a housing that forms an exterior of the aerosol generating device and includes an opening into which a cigarette is inserted; a heater that generates an aerosol by heating the cigarette; a battery that supplies power to the heater; a temperature sensor that senses a temperature of an internal component of the aerosol generating device; and a controller that prevents abnormal operation of the aerosol generating device based on the temperature of the internal component sensed by the temperature sensor.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, an aerosol-generating device may be provided, the aerosol-generating device including: a cigarette insertion detection sensor detecting whether a cigarette is inserted into an accommodation space of the aerosol-generating device; a heater heating the cigarette inserted in the accommodation space; at least one temperature sensor measuring temperatures of at least two locations inside the aerosol-generating device; and a controller configured to determine whether the aerosol-generating device is in an overheated state based on temperatures measured by the temperature sensor when the cigarette inserted into the accommodation space is detected by the cigarette insertion detection sensor, and automatically perform a heating operation using the heater after waiting until the overheated state is finished when it is determined that the aerosol-generating device is in an overheated state.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system having a heating system; a power system for providing power to the heating system; and control circuitry for controlling a heating profile provided by the heating system, the control circuitry including a first sensor for measuring an output of the power system; and a second sensor for measuring an electrical property of the heating system, wherein the control circuitry controls the heating profile provided by the heating system based on measurements from the first sensor and the second sensor, and wherein the first sensor and second sensor are arranged to take measurements during periods of non-smoking.

Abstract: An error analysis device for an aerosol generating device includes: a communication interface configured to receive log data from the aerosol generating device; and a processor configured to determine at least one error that occurred in the aerosol generating device based on the log data that is received. The log data according to an embodiment may include logs corresponding to events that occurred in the aerosol generating device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a measurement circuit and a measurement method. In the measurement circuit, a comparison unit is configured to compare a first preset value and a second preset value to obtain a voltage difference, an accumulation and subtraction unit is configured to perform counting according to a comparison result, and a control unit is configured to adjust the voltage difference between two compared voltage input terminals, thereby calculating a voltage resolution of the control unit, avoiding the impact of the actual error of the first constant current source and the unit resistor on the actual voltage resolution, and ensuring the measurement accuracy. In addition, an accurate to-be-measured voltage is calculated, and a measurement value of the to-be-measured voltage is corrected, to ensure the high measurement accuracy of the to-be-measured voltage and the output power.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device and related methods and means for generating aerosol from an article including portions of aerosol generating material. The device includes a receptacle for receiving the article including, portions of aerosol generating material, an outlet fluidly coupled to the receptacle, at least one aerosol generating component configured to perform an aerosolization process on one or more of the portions of aerosol generating material when the article is received in the receptacle and control circuitry for controlling the aerosol generating component. The control circuitry is configured to cause the at least one aerosol generating component to generate an amount of aerosol from a respective portion of aerosol generating material based on the distance of the respective portion of aerosol generating material from the outlet.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette device has a vapor flow channel arranged to guide a generated vapor to a mouthpiece opening, and a sensor arranged in the vapor flow channel at a position physically displaced from an atomizer. The electronic cigarette device also has one or more processors configured to apply a first power to a heater of an atomizer, determine a first temperature measurement in the vapor flow channel using the sensor, determine a first power adjustment for the heater based upon the first temperature measurement, and adjust the first power to a second power based upon the first power adjustment and apply the second power to the heater.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette device has a vapor flow channel arranged to guide a generated vapor to a mouthpiece opening, and a sensor arranged in the vapor flow channel to determine a temperature in the vapor flow channel at a position physically displaced from an atomizer. The electronic cigarette device further includes one or more processors configured to retrieve from the sensor a measured temperature data set including one or more temperature measurements as a function of time, compare the measured temperature data set with predetermined temperature data, wherein the predetermined temperature data is indicative of the temperature of the vapor in the vapor flow channel of the electronic cigarette device at different fluid transfer element saturation levels, and determine and perform a further action based upon the comparison.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes: a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating material; a battery configured to supply power to the heater; a communication interface configured to communicate with an external device; and a processor configured to receive a result of user authorization from the external device through the communication interface and operate based on the result of the user authorization.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an atomization device manufacturing method and an atomization device. The method steps are, firstly obtaining a hollow rod, two ends of which are respectively provided with an opening, secondly assembling an atomization component to the opening at one end of the rod, then assembling a battery component in the rod and electrically connecting the battery component with the atomization component, and finally assembling a sensing component to the opening at the other end of the rod and electrically connecting the sensing component with the battery component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning tool for an aerosol-generating device. The FIG. 1 cleaning tool comprises a cleaning head and a handle. At least a part of the cleaning head is rotatably mounted in the handle. The cleaning tool further comprises at least one suspension element arranged between the cleaning head and the handle. The suspension element is arranged to engage the cleaning head or the handle to prevent relative rotation between the cleaning head and the handle, if a torque below a predetermined threshold is applied between the cleaning head and the handle.

Abstract: A charging case for an aerosol-generating device, the charging case including a case connector for receiving electrical power from an external source, a plurality of case cavities, a mounting section for connecting the aerosol-generating device to the charging case, and a case control unit. Each of the plurality of case cavities being configured to receive at least one of a plurality of power sources. The case control unit arranged to charge a first one of the plurality of power sources via the case connector using electrical power from the external power source and charge the aerosol-generating device connected to the mounting section via a second one of the plurality of power sources, or via the case connector using electrical power from the external power source.

Abstract: A smoking device for generating and releasing smoking vapor free from contamination into the mouth of a user comprising a mouthpiece for providing vapor for inhalation to a user including a tubular casing containing a heater for heating a smoking substance at a substantially constant low temperature by regulating the flow of fuel by a thermal regulator and further having means for visual indication of the operation of the device.

Abstract: A protective apparel having a collar is disclosed. The collar defines a stowage pouch. The protective apparel comprises a foldable chinstrap having a first end and a second end. The first ends of the foldable chinstrap is disposed within the stowage pouch and the second end is attached to an interior surface of the collar in a folded configuration. The foldable chinstrap transitions from the folded configuration to an unfolded configuration when the second end of the foldable chinstrap is separated from the interior surface of the collar and extended to attach to an exterior surface of the collar.

Abstract: A male undergarment providing a comfort barrier between the genitalia and the thighs to prevent chafing and sweating and to decrease scrotum temperature to improve fertility, while also providing unrestricted movement to the scrotum and penis without requiring readjustment of the comfort barrier.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lower body garment for women. The garment comprises main body fabric and gusset fabric. The main body fabric has inner and outer side, front and rear end and symmetrical vertical axis having length L1 therebetween, and curved side ends having width W1 therebetween. The gusset fabric has inner and outer side, front and rear end and symmetrical vertical axis having length L2 therebetween, and curved side ends having width W2 therebetween. Moreover, gusset fabric is secured to main body fabric such that: outer side of gusset fabric is arranged to face inner side of main body fabric, wherein front and rear end, and curved side ends of gusset fabric corresponds to main body fabric, and are secured to main body fabric at seams of gusset fabric. Inner side of gusset fabric is operable to cover vulva, when in use, wherein length L2 corresponds to length of vulva.

Abstract: An undergarment for use with an absorbent pad is disclosed. The undergarment includes: a main body including at least an exterior fabric layer, an interior fabric layer, and a substantially waterproof layer interposed between the exterior and interior fabric layers, wherein the main body defines: a front body portion; a rear body portion; and a crotch portion coupling the front and rear body portions; and an elastic compression strip coupled to the crotch portion on an interior side of the main body, the compression strip and the crotch portion defining an opening therebetween such that at least a portion of the absorbent pad is insertable into the opening for securing the absorbent pad in pressing engagement against the crotch portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides undergarments, kits including undergarments, and methods of using same to relieve pain, such as abdominal, vaginal, and/or perineal pain (e.g., perianal pain), using undergarments and kits including undergarments.

Abstract: A swaddling garment for an infant is disclosed comprising an upper body part for receiving the upper body of an infant. The upper body has a back part that in use covers the infant's back, a front chest part that in uses covers the infant's chest, a right elbow region and a left elbow region. The garment may be formed from a resilient flexible material. The garment also has an opening at each elbow region that extends from the elbow region into the front chest part, and a forearm sleeve in communication with each opening. The openings and forearm sleeves are configured to allow an infant to extend a forearm through the opening into the sleeve to a predetermined forearm position.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an underwear capable of preventing a chest of a wearer from jiggling. The underwear according to the present invention comprises a pair of cup portions, a wire, and a wire length adjusting portion. The pair of cup portions protrude to a same side. The wire length adjusting portion is disposed between the foot of the pair of cup portions. Then, the wire extends from the opposite side of the wire length adjusting portion side of the cup portion to the wire length adjusting portion. The wire length adjusting portion can adjust a length L of the wire from the opposite side of the wire length adjusting portion side of the pair of cup portions to the wire length adjusting portion.

Abstract: A brassiere formed of an inner garment base, memory foam, a pair of under supports, and an outer fabric cover. The under support is rigid and has varying width and differing radii to accommodate the bottom portion shape of a natural breast or a breast implant, which is not a perfect semi-circle. The under support is positioned such that the foam encapsulates the under support keeping the proximal edge in proximity with bottom portion of the breast tissues or implant and the ribs. The under support has its largest width, thereby the largest contact surface with the implant or breast tissues, closest to the lateral end causing the breast tissues or implant to be supported upward and medially. The under support has openings or anchors extending therefrom with openings to allow the foam to surround and go through the under support to secure it in place in the brassiere.

Abstract: An article of apparel and method include a structure configured to enclose a human body part, a pressure sensor array including multiple pressure sensors separately positioned at locations within the structure, wherein each pressure sensor is configured to output a signal indicative of an amount of pressure being exerted on the pressure sensor by an external mechanical force, an electronic display, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive signals from the pressure sensors and, based on a sequence and a timing of the signals as received, determine a command related to a function of a device. The electronic display is configured to display information related to the function.

Abstract: Described is a utility training flotation vest designed for physical and leisure activities such as strength training, cardiovascular training, water activities, posture assistance, body building competitions and hiking. This invention is comprised of one or more connector strap to assemble and/or disassemble, sling band, chambers, storage compartment, loop, fastener, working strap, compressed lining, mesh and optional attachments, preferably to limb straps. The sling band comprising of at least one adjustable working strap to adjust the customized strength and/or length wherein can expand and return to the original length. The chambers and compartment are designed to comprise the sling bag and/or weighted objects.

Abstract: To provide a garment which can suppress stuffy feeling and heatful feeling in the garment to keep an environment in the garment comfortable and also has excellent wearing comfort and design so that it can be suitably used in a high temperature and/or high humidity environment and in various wearing scenes requiring comfort such as an office, a home and the like, it is provided that the garment made of a fabric having an air permeability of 50 to 500 cm3/cm2/s includes a blower fan unit and a path forming section for imparting directivity to wind in the garment inside the garment.

Abstract: A waterproof wearable heated cape blanket designed for portability and operated by rechargeable battery pack for heated use outdoors and indoors. The cape blanket comes in a variety of sizes and colors. It is rectangular and about 72 inches or 1.829 meters in length, and about 50 inches or 1.27 meters high, but can be constructed in larger dimensions. It can be constructed from a variety of fabrics and materials. When folded an attached strap is visible and provides a grip surface so that the user can transport the blanket. The weight of the is determined by its size, but easily provides for portability by hand.

Abstract: A portable body surface air cooling method and a device thereof are disclosed. A portable air compression and heat dissipation set at least composed of an air compression unit, an air heat dissipation passage set and a power unit. The device compresses air with normal temperature in an environment to form compressed air, transfers the compressed air through a transfer passage, dissipates the heat of the compressed air and lowers the temperature of the compressed air in the transfer process, making the compressed air with lowered temperature continuously self-expand to reduce the pressure and lower the temperature in the transfer passage, guiding the compressed air to a terminal expansion spraying/spreading position, The compressed air is directly sprayed to the body surface of the user to spread hot air layer and perform the processes of final expansion, heat absorption and temperature lowering. Accordingly, double cooling effects are achieved.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an apparel item having an integrated lighting system and method of forming the apparel item having the integrated lighting system. The integrated lighting system comprises a power supply unit affixed to the apparel item, one or more light arrays having visible light sources affixed to the apparel item, and one or more conductive traces affixed to the apparel item, where the conductive traces extend from the power supply unit to the light arrays and electrically couple the two such that the light arrays are powered when the power supply unit is operating.

Abstract: A guard to protect the neck of a person absorbs kinetic energy from an object that, if not for the guard, would strike the person's neck. The guard includes a body that has a material that deforms when an object strikes it, a shape configured to cover the posterior region of each of the cervical vertebrae of a person's spine when the guard is worn by a person to protect their neck, and a coupler to position and hold the body over the posterior region of each of the cervical vertebrae of a person's spine. The guard's body also includes a first region positioned above a person's first cervical vertebrae, when the guard is worn by a person to protect their neck, and a second region positioned above a person's last cervical vertebrae, when the guard is worn by a person to protect their neck.

Abstract: A face mask assembly includes a face mask that has a concave shape such that the face mask covers the user's mouth and the user's nose when the face mask is worn. A pad is integrated into the face mask to extend across the user's nose when the face mask is worn. The pad is comprised of an air impermeable material to inhibit air exhaled by the user from passing between the face mask and the user's nose thereby inhibiting eyeglasses worn by the user from is fogged. A bendable strip is integrated into the pad thereby facilitating the bendable strip to retain the pad in a preferred shape to conform to the shape of the user's nose.

Abstract: This invention provides a respirator for detecting viruses which cause respiratory tract infection. The respirator comprises an outer layer, an inner layer, a rapid screening reagent between the outer layer and the inner layer, and a water-resist membrane between the rapid screening reagent and the inner layer. A sample pad of the rapid screening reagent is located on a region close to the nostrils, such that air from the nostrils will arrive the sample pad. Viruses inside the air with vapors or moistures will flow inside the rapid screening reagent through a conjugate pad, a nitrocellulose membrane, and an absorption pad. At least one test line will indicate a corresponding virus.

Abstract: A tubular sleeve that fits snuggly on a user's finger and is designed to publicize a theme, logo, school, sport, interest, message, or for some other purpose and is worn on a finger of a user in a manner that does not interfere with the use of a hand or finger, is easily stored, and can be used to express an interest, a desire, a preference, or to show support.

Abstract: The invention addresses the problem of providing a cloth and a protective product, which are excellent not only in flame retardancy but also in protection performance against electric arcs, and can further be provided with any color appearance. As a means for resolution, in a cloth including a flame-retardant fiber, a UV absorber or carbon particles are contained in the cloth, and the cloth is configured to have a lightness index L-value of 25 or more.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to compression garments. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a compression fabric garment with storage compartments. In yet another embodiment, the disclosure relates to a garment with a front having a double layer of compression fabric and a storage compartment. The disclosure also relates to methods of assembling and using a double layer compression fabric garment with storage compartments.

Abstract: A hair extension system is a system that enables users to make their own custom hair extensions in any style or design. The system serves as a kit that includes the tools and materials necessary for the user to make their own custom-made hair extension. The system also facilitates the attachment of the custom hair extensions to the user's head. The system may include a fabric backing, a plurality of adhesive strips, and at least one hair-attachment mechanism. The fabric backing supports the structure of the custom hair extension and increases the comfort of wearing the custom hair extension. The plurality of adhesive strips facilitates the making of the custom hair extension by enabling the attachment of hair wefts onto the fabric backing in a simple manner. The at least one hair-attachment mechanism secures the custom hair extension to the user's head so that the user can perform everyday activities.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for reducing the decibel levels of sound originated external to a sports protective helmet may minimize deleterious effects to the hearing of the individual wearing the sports protective helmet. Through use of a sound-deflecting apparatus that is coupled to an interior surface or to an exterior surface of the sports protective helmet proximate an ear hole, decibel volumes may be constructively reduced by deflecting high frequency sound waves while allowing low frequency sound waves to reach the ear or in vicinity of the ear of the wearer of the helmet.

Abstract: A shield lock mechanism for attachment to a shell includes a holding member configured to be moved by an external operation between a holding position at which a shield is held and an attachment-detachment position at which the shield can be attached or detached, a biasing member configured to constantly bias the holding member toward the holding position, and a restriction member configured to be moved by an external operation between a restricting position at which of the holding member arranged at the holding position is restricted and a cancelling position at which the restriction is cancelled.

Abstract: A helmet accessory mounting system includes a mounting device configured to couple to an outer surface of a side of a helmet. The mounting device includes a plurality of mounting locations configured to removeably couple to at least one accessory. A plurality of the plurality of mounting locations each includes an electrical node. A power supply is coupled to the mounting device. An electrical supply line electrically couples the power supply to each of the electrical nodes and the electrical supply line is contained at least partially within the mounting device.

Abstract: A front cover for a helmet connectable to a shell for the helmet for covering an upper side, a rear side, and two sides of the head of a wearer so as to protect the upper side, the rear side, and two sides of the head of the wearer, is provided. The front cover includes a jaw protection portion configured to protect the wearer's jaw when the front cover is connected to the shell, and a jaw mediation portion connected to the jaw protection portion and configured to serve to mediate the jaw protection portion and the shell by being connected to the shell. When the jaw protection portion is connected to the shell by the jaw mediation portion, the jaw protection portion is rotatable based on the shell.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes embodiments in which a knit upper in an article of footwear comprises various zones having different properties. For example, some zones may include thermoplastic yarns for bonding to other elements of the article of footwear such as a sole or a lacing system. Zones may also possess varying degrees of elasticity to, for example, accommodate a wearer's foot or provide the knit upper with stability. The knit upper may further include a visible or machine-detectable bite line to indicate the intended placement of elements of the article of footwear.

Abstract: An insole with embedded sensing system includes a pressure sensing layer arranged on the insole, an infrared sensing layer arranged inside the insole, and a sensing module installed inside an arch pad integrated with the insole. The sensing module is electrically coupled with the pressure sensing layer and the infrared sensing layer for receiving and processing detected electronic signals.

Abstract: A separable footwear article may comprise an outsole oriented at the bottom of the footwear and configured for ground contact, the outsole comprising a first material; an upper portion releasably coupled to the outsole with thread using chain stitching, the upper portion comprising a second material different from the first material; and an insole removeably disposed adjacent the upper portion and the outsole, the insole comprising a third material different from the first material and the second material; wherein the outsole, the upper portion, and insole are capable of being separated by releasing the thread and hand pulling the thread from the footwear article.

Abstract: A system and method and apparatus comprising an anti-microbial, self-adhesive film, are provided which prevents dirt, sweat, fungus, and bacteria, from absorbing into the insole and the sides and bottoms of the insole. The antimicrobial, self-adhesive film of the invention is provided in a size suitable for application to an insole so as to prevent dirt, sweat, bacteria, foot wort fungus etc. from absorbing into an insole and sides, to and bottom areas of said insole.