Abstract: A voltage output circuit and an electronic cigarette are provided. The voltage output circuit includes a control chip and a step-down switch chip. When a first switch element turns on, the modulation signal output terminal of the control chip outputs a pulse modulation signal to a first control terminal of the step-down switch chip, and access between a first access terminal and a second access terminal of the step-down switch chip is established, based on the effective pulse modulation signal. The output voltage of the second access terminal is less than a system power voltage. The voltage output circuit and the electronic cigarette outputs the pulse modulation signal to the step-down switch chip by the control chip, and the step-down switch chip outputs a suitable driving voltage to the load, such as a thermal wire, the voltage output circuit with simplified structure is adjustable and improved.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article may include a base layer, at least one aerosol-forming substrate positioned on the base layer, and a cover layer overlying the at least one aerosol-forming substrate and secured to the base layer so that the at least one aerosol-forming substrate is sealed between the base layer and the cover layer. The cover layer includes a polymeric film comprising at least one of a plurality of micropores and a plurality of microperforations.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device comprises a device housing comprising a first receiving chamber configured to receive and accommodate a first consumable and a second receiving chamber configured to receive and accommodate a second consumable. The device further comprises a power source in an internal space defined by the device housing and a controller configured to control aerosolization of an aerosol-forming substrate in a consumable in one of the first receiving chamber and in the second receiving chamber. At least the second receiving chamber includes electrical contacts configured to be detachably connected to a battery based on the separate power source being in the second receiving chamber such that the electrical contacts provide additional power from the separate power source to the aerosol-generating device.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device is provided that includes a coupler or receptacle, and circuitry. The coupler or receptacle is structured to separately and individually engage articles of different types including consumables with aerosol-generating material, and non-consumables without aerosol-generating material. The non-consumables have target electrical resistances associated with respective settings of the aerosol provision device. The circuitry includes processing circuitry configured to detect engagement of an article with the coupler or receptacle and thereby the aerosol provision device. The processing circuitry is configured to measure an electrical resistance of the article that indicates the article is a non-consumable.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of operating an non-combustible aerosol provision system including control circuitry, a power source and an aerosol generator configured to generate an aerosol from an aerosolizable material. The control circuitry causes delivery of power from the power source to the aerosol generator for an aerosol generation event in response to a user input; and determines the amount of aerosol generated from the aerosolizable material, in response to the user input, based on a determined rate of aerosol generation, wherein the determined rate of aerosol generation is adjusted based on a dynamic factor.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device configured to use an aerosol forming substance to generate an aerosol for inhalation by a user includes a wireless communication interface configured to communicate wirelessly with a user electronic device, a controller configured to enable the generation of an aerosol when the wireless communication interface has established that a wireless link with the user electronic device is available; and a sensor configured to detect an action performed by the user involving the manipulation of the aerosol generating device to enable the aerosol generating device to receive a consumable including the aerosol forming substance, wherein, in response to detecting the action, the wireless communication interface is triggered to search for a wireless link with the user electronic device.

Abstract: A test fixture for testing aerosol provision devices may include one or more testing modules including a cavity configured to receive a portion of an aerosol provision device, processing circuitry operably coupled to the one or more testing modules, and an impedance-based interface module configured to detect insertion of the aerosol provision device into the test fixture and automatically transition the aerosol provision device to a locked state. The processing circuitry may be configured to provide a transition signal to the aerosol provision device to transition the aerosol provision device between the locked state and an unlocked state during a functional test controlled by the processing circuitry.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a heating chamber for receiving an aerosol generating substrate, a heater for heating an aerosol generating substrate positioned in the heating chamber, and a debris collector. The debris collector is movable between a first position in which the debris collector is configured to collect debris generated inside the heating chamber during heating of an aerosol generating substrate by the heater and a second position in which the debris collector is configured to permit the removal or release of collected debris.

Abstract: An electronic vaporization device includes: a vaporization body having a heating pot for heating and vaporizing an aerosol-generating substrate; a vaporization seat for accommodating the heating pot; and a power supply device for supplying electrical energy to the heating pot. The vaporization seat includes an electrode device electrically connecting the heating pot and the power supply device. The heating pot is detachably embedded in the vaporization seat and is detachably electrically connected to the electrode device.

Abstract: A flexible electronic smoking device, such as a vaporizer, has a flexible main body with one end having a mouthpiece and the other end having a recess. The mouthpiece is designed to be received in and retained by the recess such that the recess functions as a cap. The recess includes sanitizing LEDs that can be turned on by a manual switch or automatically when the mouthpiece is at least partially received in the recess. The main body includes a flexible, single-cell, ribbon-type battery. Also, the main body can include a pod containing an inhalant material container, a heating element, a microcontroller, and a switch.

Abstract: A device is provided for wear protection of a collar tip of a shirt collar or blouse collar. The wear protection protects the collar tip, which is particularly susceptible to wear, during a washing process. Thus, it is possible for shirts to remain intact despite several washing operations and thus to be worn longer by the user. Also provided is a composite of several wear protection devices, and a method of manufacturing the corresponding device.

Abstract: The wearable article (100) comprises a first portion (101) having first and second opposed margins (103, 105) and a second portion (111) having first and second opposed margins (103, 105). The second portion (111) overlaps part of the first portion (101) in an overlapping region (121) bounded by the second margin (105) of the first portion (101) and the first margin (113) of the second portion (111). A pocket space (127) is formed between the first portion (101) and the second portion (111) in the overlapping region (121).

Abstract: My invention is very different to all other similar products. The difference being is that my Flotation Device is an integral and unobtrusive part of any swimming costume or bathing suit. It could be in the form of a draw string cord or even making up the swimming costume or bathing suit itself. When the swimmer realizes that additional floatation is needed, the swimmer extracts or detaches the device from the costume and placing the Floatation Device tube into their mouth they then blow air from their lungs into the Flotation Device to obtain assisted floatation.

Abstract: A hook arrangement for connecting to a load-carrying garment, comprising a main body portion from which two hook portions extend at opposite sides thereof, the hook portions each defining a recess for engaging the load-carrying garment in use.

Abstract: A pad for protective equipment is provided, the pad includes a foam layer having a generally cantilever shape with an inner face and an outer face opposite the inner side, a top and a bottom opposite the top, and a medial end and a lateral end opposite the medial end, wherein at least one of the inner face and the outer face includes at least one vertical depression extending between at least a portion of the top bottom and the bottom of the foam layer, and extending through to the bottom of the foam layer, the foam layer further having at least one a slotted aperture therein extending through the inner face and the outer face, the at least one depression interesting with the at least one slotted aperture.

Abstract: Disposable chaps with wiping faces on the thighs. A single mid-thigh strap closer to a contoured crotch cutout than to a lower hem is used for securing the thigh portions of the chaps around the upper legs, and a novel non-absorbent, shape-holding medical barrier material is used to both improve the removal of paint, caulk, etc. from the hands, and also to help conform the unsecured lower end portions and free hems of the thigh portions to the wearer’s pants while working.

Abstract: A system for reducing trauma in the head or neck of a living being caused by acceleration of the head relative to a torso of the living being within a range of motion. The system includes a support engaging at least one of the head, neck, and shoulder of the living being without limiting the range of motion of the head or neck relative to the torso; a sensor in electrical communication with the system; a user interface in electrical communication with the sensor; and a damper associated with the support that is configured to mitigate the position, speed or acceleration of the head relative to the torso in response to information received by the sensor or user interface.

Abstract: An anti-fogging facemask for preventing fogging of the wearer's glasses or goggles is described herein. The anti-fogging facemask includes an outer facemask and an inner facemask. The inner facemask is attached to the outer facemask. The inner facemask provides a barrier to prevent exhaled air from traveling through the upper end of the facemask. The inner facemask directs exhaled air downwards. The outer facemask forms a seal at an upper portion of the wearer's nose. The facemask may be configured to serve as a CO2 concentrating mask for temporary relief of allergic rhinitis symptoms.

Abstract: A face mask is disclosed. The face mask includes a mask pad adapted to cover a nose and a mouth of a wearer and allows a passage of air therethrough to the wearer and restricts a passage of microbes. The mask pad has at least a surface protected by a sulfonated polymeric layer for killing at least 90% microbes within 120 minutes of contact with at least a surface of the face mask. The sulfonated polymeric layer consists essentially of a sulfonated polymer, the sulfonated polymer being selected from the group of perfluorosulfonic acid polymers, polystyrene sulfonates, sulfonated block copolymers, sulfonated polyolefins, sulfonated polyimides, sulfonated polyamides, sulfonated polyesters, sulfonated polysulfones, sulfonated polyketones, sulfonated poly(arylene ether), and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An object is to provide a garment-type biological information measurement device having a biological contact-type electrode and having excellent durability against washing. A garment-type biological information measurement device comprising an electrode, wherein the electrode comprises a stretchable conductive layer containing a flexible resin and a conductive filler, a stretchable adhesion acceleration layer, a stretchable hot melt adhesive layer, and a garment fabric, in this order.

Abstract: A configurable shirt may include a shirt including a front and rear face, and a top and bottom half. The bottom half may include an inner and outer layer. A top edge of the inner layer may be attached to an inside surface of the outer layer along a first horizontal perimeter. The front and rear face may border along a vertical perimeter. The configurable shirt may further include an attachment perimeter along a second horizontal perimeter. A bottom edge of the outer layer may include an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism may interface with the attachment perimeter to attach the bottom edge of the outer layer to the attachment perimeter. The configurable shirt may include a first and second position. In the first position, the attachment mechanism may be attached to the attachment perimeter. In the second position, the attachment mechanism may not be attached to the attachment perimeter.

Abstract: An egesta disposal glove for hygienically handling and containing human or animal egesta such as contained in a soiled nappy or dog mess. The egesta disposal glove has a glove portion shaped to a user's hand, and a pouch element engaged with the glove portion and having a pouch body. The glove portion has a glove body having a glove opening for enabling a user to insert their hand into the glove body. The glove portion is invertible receivable around the egesta, and the pouch body is receivable around the glove portion. This permits double-bagging to prevent or inhibit leaks and fumes emanating from egesta.

Abstract: An adjustable headband is disclosed. The adjustable headband comprising an elongate base band being formed of an elastic material. The adjustable headband is provided with inner and outer surfaces and further includes a base band internal channel that is configured to receive and expel an elastic strap through openings being provided thereon. The elongate base band is capable of stretching to conform to the scalp of a user and wherein fastening means are used to secure the headband against the scalp once the elastic strap is fed through the base band channel and the elastic strap is fastened to the elongate base by creating a compressive force on the scalp to hold the adjustable headband in place. An integral layer of silicone webbing on the inner surface of the elongate base band is used to increase the friction between the elongate base band and the scalp.

Abstract: Examples of a sleeve for a garment are disclosed. The sleeve comprises an outer panel attached along respective side edges thereof to form an outer sleeve and an inner panel attached along respective side edges thereof to form an inner liner of the sleeve. The inner liner and the outer sleeve are attached at least along respective edges of their respective lower ends forming a hand opening. An elastic band is attached to the inner liner proximate a wrist area of the sleeve and is spaced apart from the outer sleeve. The elastic band is configured to draw the inner liner into contact with and hug a wrist area of the wearer while the outer layer is loosely fitted around the wrist area of the wearer.

Abstract: The description provides a pair of cycling leggings or shorts comprising a pocket for a removable chamois. Said pocket for chamois has a narrow opening on the front end and a wide opening on the back end, so that a removable chamois can be slipped in and removed as needed.

Abstract: An article including one or more moisture wicking layers and one or more fibrous layers. The fibrous layers may have generally vertically oriented fibers, which may be oriented generally perpendicularly to a surface having or producing moisture. The article may be adapted to remove moisture form the surface having or producing moisture. The article may be breathable. The article may be quick drying. The article may provide cushioning. The article may be a wearable item.

Abstract: Materials for personal protective equipment (PPE) that is water resistant, blood resistant, and virus resistant are disclosed. The materials described herein are also highly breathable adding to the comfort of PPE made from these materials. The materials for PPE described herein contain one or more uniaxially or biaxially stretched microporous films.

Abstract: A hair piece, or decorative party wig or weave, comprising an underlying lace mesh with pores for attaching tinsel strands, or hair and tinsel strands. The pores comprise circular or hexagon shapes, and at least one strand is attached to each pore using a machine produced or hand sewn knot, or glue. Hexagon pores provide superior ventilation of the scalp. The lace mesh is uniquely shaped, comprising: square; thin rectangle; circular; hollow cylindrical; half oval stretching ear-to-ear; full scalp; T-shaped, triangle: or long rectangular strip. The tinsel strands comprise one or more colors, including glow-in-the-dark. The hair strands comprise real or artificial hair; and a variety of natural or non-natural hair colors. The lace mesh may comprise an overhang onto the scalp without strands, not easily detectable because it is colored matched to the user’s skin tone. The overhang may be cut back to the user’s forehead.

Abstract: Proposed is lower rollers of a hot air welder, and more particularly, to a lower roller structure of a hot air welder, which includes a first lower roller unit installed on a worktable to be pivoted vertically and a second lower roller unit installed on a main body to be slidably moved in front and rear, such that a welding operation of flat fabric and a welding operation of a cylindrical shape can be performed in a single hot air welder through alternate use of the first and second lower roller units.

Abstract: A headgear tray assembly for facilitating a work surface for rolling a cigarette includes an article of headgear that is wearable on a user. The article of headwear has a brim and a lip is coupled to the brim. The lip surrounds the brim such that the lip defines a border around the brim. The border inhibits the smoking material from falling off of the brim while rolling the cigarette.

Abstract: A swim cap and a method for producing the same is disclosed. A lower portion of the swim cap is shaped as a band, and an upper portion is dome shaped. Stitching joins the lower portion to the upper portion along a horizontal seam. At least two pieces of the lower portion, and a first and second piece of the upper portion, are joined to one another with stitching along a first vertical seam. The second and a third piece of the upper portion are joined to one another with stitching along a second vertical seam. The lower and upper portions are comprised of a substantially waterproof material.

Abstract: A protection device comprises a head-fastening unit for fastening to a user's head and comprises a holding unit that is configured for connecting at least one protection unit to the head-fastening unit for the user's protection, wherein the holding unit is configured for connecting at least one further protection unit to the head-fastening unit.

Abstract: A fit adjustment system for a helmet is described.

Abstract: Protective goggles for human use including a pair of protective goggles for human use with at least one lens, an upper edge that is positioned against the user's forehead and a lower edge that is positioned against the user's cheek. Each of the user's eyes are covered by a separate section of lens and each of these sections extends along at least one line of curvature. It is intended that each lens section has a first and a second line of curvature that, at least in substantial part, are positioned transversely to one another, and along which the individual sections of lens extend; furthermore, that the lines of curvature of one lens section are inclined towards the lines of curvature of the other lens section in terms of their positioning.

Abstract: A helmet comprises a shell defining a shell ventilation aperture and an inner liner securable within the shell. The inner liner defines an inner liner ventilation aperture and a recessed track. A ventilation control includes a slider plate and a boss disposed on the slider plate. The boss is configured to be frictionally retained within the recessed track while providing for the slider plate to be reversibly displaced along the recessed track from a first position in which the slider plate blocks a flow of air through the inner liner ventilation aperture to a second position in which the slider plate permits the flow of air through the inner liner ventilation aperture. The slider plate is configured to be reversibly displaced between the first and second position by a force applied upon a lower surface of the slider plate from within the helmet.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system, and a method for protecting a horse from a riding boot or spur is provided. The apparatus comprises a body section having a rear portion which is padded and configured to cover a lower rear part of a footwear item, and the body section is configured to wrap around an ankle section of the footwear item. The apparatus further includes an adjustable closure mechanism configured to close the apparatus and secure the apparatus around the ankle section of the footwear item; and an open top portion, an open bottom portion, and an open front portion, each of which is configured to receive a part of the footwear item therethrough. The apparatus may be worn over a riding boot having a spur, and the apparatus protects the horse from contact by the spur.

Abstract: Connecting device between a lower shell and a cuff of a ski boot, the ski boot comprising a lower shell, a cuff and a connecting device between the lower shell and the cuff, the connecting device comprising: a connecting ring configured to guide the cuff in rotation relative to the lower shell, a locking element that is movable between a first position and a second position, the locking element being able to prevent the connecting ring from rotating relative to the locking element when it is in its first position, a retaining element configured to retain the locking element in its first position.

Abstract: A footwear systems utilizing silica derived gel sheets used as a footwear component in upper linings of the footwear. The upper linings provide a cushioning and shock absorption system, particularly in inclined high-heel shoes where the toes and MTP (metatarsophalangeal) joints typically bear most of the weight in such shoes and come in contact with the footwear linings. The material advantageously not only provides padding, but also absorbs shock to further reduce force placed on the foot by dissipating energy of each footstep. In addition like material may be disposed in the sole of the shoe under the ball of the foot to provide shock absorption and cushioning below as well.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sole structure and an article of footwear having the sole structure. The footwear can be used as a dance or a general shoe. The sole structure includes protruding platforms arranged, oriented, and dimensioned to permit ruggedness, dancing, and substantial grippiness for both dance moves as well as general wear.

Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear includes an outsole that has longitudinal ribs and a midsole that is disposed above the outsole and that defines notches. The longitudinal ribs are disposed in the notches.

Abstract: Footwear articles for walking are provided. In one example, a footwear article may include a midsole with a lower surface of constant curvature extending from a heel of the midsole to a toe of the midsole, wherein the lower surface maintains the constant curvature throughout a stance phase of a walking gait. In this way, a smooth step-to-step transition and a smaller range of oscillation of the center of mass of the wearer is achieved, and energy expenditure during walking is reduced. In turn, a wearer of the footwear article may smoothly walk for extended periods of time with reduced fatigue.

Abstract: A sole for sports shoes is provided including a base or tread component, a top or midsole component and a least one intermediate or elastic cushioning component. Advantageously, the sole if able to provide high cushioning, elastic yield and stability thanks to the mechanical or structural characteristics of the sole.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprising a sole structure and an upper. The sole structure includes an outsole that defines a ground engaging surface in at least a forefoot region of the sole structure, and the outsole includes at least one first ground engaging element that extends away from the ground engaging surface. The sole structure further includes a cushioning member that extends between the outsole and the upper, and the cushioning member is a supercritical foam with pockets of gas therein.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a training shoe with a rigid sole plate 6 situated on top of and attached to a highly compliant soft sole part 7. It is used as a training and racing tool for a person who aims to increase the resilience of their leg muscles and joints, through running and walking. The shoe is configured to receive the foot of a wearer with the plate having one or more grooves directly underneath the distal part of the calcaneus 20, the navicular bone, the cuboid 21, the cuneiform bones and the metatarsal bones 22 of the wearer. On impact, during such activities as running, the sole plate enhances the function of the wearer's leg muscles and plantar fascia. It supports the arch of the foot and provides both shock absorption and energy return. It assists in training programmed to provide optimal loading.

Abstract: A bladder for a wearable article, the bladder comprising a first barrier sheet including a first surface and a second surface disposed on an opposite side from the first surface, a second barrier sheet including a third surface and a fourth surface disposed on an opposite side from the third surface and attached to the second surface of the first barrier sheet to define a chamber, and a bead layer disposed on at least one of the second surface or the fourth surface within the chamber.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a bladder and at least one insert. The bladder includes an upper surface having a first portion defining a chamber and a second portion defining at least one recess adjacent to the chamber. The at least one insert is disposed within the at least one recess and has a top surface that is substantially flush with the first portion of the upper surface of the bladder. The first portion of the upper surface is exposed to the at least one insert.

Abstract: An insole device with the balancing, correcting, cushioning and supporting functions includes an insole body, reinforced hard strips are disposed on a bottom surface of the insole body, the reinforced hard strips crisscross around the bottom surface of the insole body, first through holes are evenly formed in the bottom surface of the insole body, the first through holes are located in gaps between the criss-crossed reinforced hard strips, and a second through hole is formed in a heel position of the insole body. The insole body is of a 3D stereoscopic arch structure, with an arch arc height of 15+/?10 mm. The insole body is formed by integrated injection of special nylon material, with a thickness of 2.5-10 mm, and a hardness of 30 D-100 D.

Abstract: An insole configured to be disposed in a shoe worn by a person, in particular during a walking period of the person. The insole includes a force and/or pressure measurement unit configured to acquire at least one representative measurement of the force and/or pressure exerted on the insole by the person, a motion measurement acquisition unit configured to acquire at least one measure representative of a motion of the person’s foot, and a processing unit configured to receive the force and/or pressure measurement and the motion measurement, to compute at least one walking parameter and to control the emission of stimulation at a walking moment according to the value of the walking parameter.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for tying laces on outerwear to minimize the possibility of their becoming loose. The method includes tying the laces so that the laces become tied tighter over time when the wearer moves.

Abstract: A tensioning system for use with an article of footwear includes a pulley assembly. The pulley assembly may include a first disc and a second disc connected by a central shaft. A tensioning element can be engaged around the central shaft. A ring element can be used to prevent the tensioning element from disengaging the pulley when there is slack in the tensioning element. The pulley assembly can include a guide portion that guides a tensioning member so as to restrict the entry angle of segments of the tensioning member.