Abstract: The present disclosure concerns an aerosol generation device comprising a wicking element, a heating assembly configured to heat the wicking element, a removable capsule configured to contain a vaporizable material and having an aperture through which the vaporizable material can flow. The device comprises a valve arranged on the removable capsule, the valve having a closed position in which the aperture is closed to retain the vaporizable material in the removable capsule and an open position in which the aperture is open to release the vaporizable material from the removable capsule toward the wicking element. The heating assembly is configured to operate a drying cycle of the wicking element upon detection of a valve position by a valve detector.

Abstract: There is provided a non-combustible aerosol delivery system for filtering exhaled breath, the aerosol delivery system including a power source; a mouthpiece; a filter unit; an inhalate airflow path adapted to convey vapor generated by the aerosol delivery system to the user during an inhalation, and an exhalate airflow path adapted to convey breath from the user to the filter unit during an exhalation into the aerosol delivery system.

Abstract: A vaporization assembly includes: a vaporization sleeve having a liquid storage cavity for storing liquid; and a mounting base embedded in the vaporization sleeve, a first liquid flowing channel and a second liquid flowing channel being provided in the mounting base in a direction facing the liquid storage cavity. In the first liquid flowing channel and the second liquid flowing channel, a plurality of guide grooves are provided only on a wall surface of the first liquid flowing channel so as to cause the first liquid flowing channel and the second liquid flowing channel to be asymmetrical in structure.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method is described comprising: charging a battery of an aerosol generating device in a first mode of operation when a charge level of the battery is below a first threshold; and charging the battery of the aerosol generating device in a second mode of operation when the charge level of the battery is above the first threshold.

Abstract: A display is provided for an aerosol-generating device, the display including: a notification window; and a nano-photonic material extending over a front surface of the notification window, the nano-photonic material being configured to, in response to a light wave comprising at least one predetermined wavelength backlighting the notification window and being incident on the nano-photonic material, increase an amplitude of the at least one predetermined wavelength and emit therefrom a light wave comprising the at least one predetermined wavelength with the increased amplitude. An aerosol-generating device including the display is also provided.

Abstract: A system for preparing an aerosol-generating component customized by a user including an apparatus for using one or more feedstock materials in an additive manufacturing process, wherein the one or more feedstock material is selected and formed into an aerosolizable substrate by the additive manufacturing process in accordance with instructions provided by the user. There is also provided a process for producing a customized aerosol-generating component, the process including forming one or more feedstock materials into the aerosol-generating component by an additive manufacturing process in accordance with instructions provided by the user.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for an aerosol generating device is described, the apparatus including a charging controller. The charging controller is configured to control charging of a battery using a power supply at a charging current dependent, at least in part, on power capabilities of the power supply.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for an aerosol generating device is described, the apparatus including a control module and a charging controller. The charging controller is configured to control charging of a battery at a first charging rate in a first charging mode and to control charging of the battery at a second charging rate, lower than the first charging rate, in a second charging mode. The control module is configured to determine whether the aerosol generating device is in use. The charging controller, when operating in the second charging mode, is configured to change the charging mode to the first charging mode in the event that the control module determines that the aerosol generating device is in use.

Abstract: Implemented is a positional therapy maternity belt that interoperates with and leverages multiple removably attachable pillows and other components to facilitate enhanced and effortless positional therapy for a user during pregnancy. The maternity belt comes equipped with a right and left band that wraps around the user's waist. In between the bands and at a central region of the belt is overlaid a loop fastener to enable additional cushion and component attachment thereto. The left and right bands are comprised elastic strapping faced with 85% nylon and 15% polyester knit on the side that faces against the user's body (inside/interior side) and a 100% nylon loop face on the side that faces away from the user's body (outside/exterior side).

Abstract: A brassiere for prosthetic-enhanced breasts comprising: two cup portions; two straps; a back; an adjustable front fastener. The two straps cross diagonally upward and the fastener pulls the two cup portions inward, such that a user's breasts are supported in an inward and upward manner and premature breast aging is prevented.

Abstract: Athletic garments having thermogenic, non-slip interior lining at selected locations to provide structural support, provide a thermogenic effect to the user, and to render the garment non-slipping. The garments may be leggings, shirts, shorts, bras or other garments and may be manufactured of nylon with lycra or other materials, with the lining manufactured of silicone, rubber, latex or plastic.

Abstract: The present invention discloses cyclist trousers made from elasticized material and equipped with a protection pad extending both anteriorly and posteriorly past the area intended to rest on the saddle. The trousers of the present invention also comprise fabric capable of containing and supporting a pregnant woman's expanded abdominal region throughout all stages of gestation. Such trousers would enable a pregnant woman to comfortably experience the benefits of exercise throughout the duration of her pregnancy.

Abstract: A mask includes a main body. The main body includes a first outer layer, a second outer layer, a middle layer, and an inner layer which are sequentially stacked in a stacking direction. The first outer layer and the second outer layer are non-woven fabrics. The first outer layer includes a plurality of first pressed portions. The second outer layer disposed with a plurality of second pressed portions.

Abstract: A mask can comprise a covering material that is sufficiently sized to extend over a mouth and a nose on a head of a wearer. The covering material can have an outer surface and an inner surface. The covering material can define an opening therethrough. At least one transparent membrane can be coupled to the covering material and cover the opening in the covering material. The at least one transparent membrane can define a hole therethrough. An elongate conduit can define an interior passage having a central axis. The elongate conduit can be coupled to the at least one transparent membrane so that the central axis of the interior passage is aligned with the hole. The mask can further comprise at least one securing element for securing the mask to the head of the wearer.

Abstract: When collecting a sample of influenza, coronavirus, and the like, the present invention protects a tester from a droplet infection due to a patient’s cough and/or sneeze caused by inserting a swab into nasopharynx to collect the sample from the nasopharynx. At the time of a virus test such as influenza, a patient’s nose and mouth are covered with a bag having a hole through which the testing swab can be passed, and the swab is inserted through the hole from the surface of the bag into the nasopharynx for collecting the sample, and therefore, the droplets scattered by cough and/or sneeze during the test are prevented from being scattered out of the bag, thereby an infection to a practitioner carrying out the test can be prevented.

Abstract: A face mask assembly includes a mask that is wearable on a user’s face to protect the user from inhaling airborne pathogens. A nose strip is integrated into the face mask and the nose strip is comprised of a bendable material to conform to contours of the user’s face when the mask is worn. A scent patch is coupled to the mask and the scent patch is infused with a chemical scent thereby enhancing an odor of the mask. An antibacterial patch is coupled to the mask and the antibacterial patch is infused with a chemical disinfectant. The antibacterial patch releases the chemical disinfectant into air being inhaled by the user when the mask is worn thereby reducing airborne pathogen exposure for the user.

Abstract: Textile articles are readily convertible between stowed and unstowed configurations. The convertible articles include an outer cover portion and an inner textile portion. The outer cover portion forms an interior cavity having an opening therethrough, and the inner textile portion has a free end and an opposite bottom end. In the stowed configuration, the inner textile portion is stowed within the interior cavity of the outer cover portion such that the article forms a pillow, cushion, pad, or the like. In the unstowed configuration, the free end of the inner textile portion extends through the opening of the outer cover portion and the bottom end is attached to the interior cavity, such that the article forms a blanket, a quilt, a sleeping bag, a garment, or the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clothing accessory for customizing a look of a legging without making permanent modifications to the legging. The accessory can be used to temporarily cover a hem of leg portions of the legging for customizing the look of the legging. The accessory is made of stretchable and flexible material and is in the form of a closed loop or band circular garment. In use, the clothing accessory is worn under the hem of the legging such that a portion extends out from under the hem and the extended portion is curled over the hem to cover an exterior portion of the hem to customize the look of the legging. The accessory comes in a variety of colors, sizes, and designs and can be interchangeably used with leggings to personalize the look of the leggings.

Abstract: Metal nanoparticle agglomerates may aid in promoting infection control over an extended period of time when adhered to a touch or contact surface of personal protective equipment, such as gloves or garments. Gloves may comprise a body having one or more touch surfaces when worn, and metal nanoparticle agglomerates adhered to a material defining the one or more touch surfaces. The gloves may further comprise an identifying tag associated with the material. The identifying tag may be electronically identifiable, which may track, for example, how long the gloves have been in use, whether the gloves have been worn, conditions under which the gloves have been worn, and/or locations where the gloves have been worn. Other personal protective equipment and garments may similarly comprise metal nanoparticle agglomerates adhered to at least a portion of a material shaped for wear, optionally including an identifying tag associated with the material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable safety glove system featuring a plurality of layers of inter-nested gloves that are worn simultaneously by a user. The improved disposable glove system of the present invention allows a user to peel away the outermost layer of gloves to reveal a new and sterile set of gloves. The glove system also features a relatively thick wristband to support the plurality of glove layers, a tab that can be used to easily peel off the outermost glove layer once the same has been used and a new pair of gloves is desired, and a numbering system that alerts the user to how many glove layers remain in the glove stack.

Abstract: A lower body garment has a pair of legs having an upper edge located below a wearer's pregnant belly and a waistband connected to the upper edge. The waistband has a front waistband portion that substantially covers the wearer's pregnant belly and a rear waistband portion that covers the wearer's sacroiliac joints, and which, together with the front waistband portion, encircles the wearer's torso. The rear waistband portion has a rear three-layer section having an inner layer of fabric contacting the wearer's skin, an outer layer of fabric facing outwardly from the wearer, and a middle layer of material between the inner and outer layers of fabric. The front waistband portion has a front three-layer section and a front section having no middle layer of material. Stretch, recovery, and/or modulus of the three-layer sections may be greater than the same properties of the section having no middle layer of material.

Abstract: Fabrics that are exhibit water repellency, abrasion resistance, and optionally flame resistance are described herein. The fabrics include a plurality of fibers (such as flame resistant fibers) and a finish that imparts water repellency and abrasion resistance to the fibers. The fabrics are free or substantially free from alkylfluoropolymers. Also described herein are garments including the fabrics.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprises about 2.5 to about 12% by weight of a biodegradable polymer; about 0.5 to about 1.5% by weight of a preservative; and at least 10% by weight of water.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a hand-tied hair weft having at least two hair bundles fixed to three or more thread-like filaments that provide a cortex, where each two adjacent hair bundles are separated by one or more knots formed by the three or more thread-like filaments. In an illustrative example, the two adjacent hair bundles may be separated by, for example, at least two knots. The knots may include overhand knots. By introducing one or one or more knots, the width of the hand-tied hair weft may be customized without the weft shedding or unraveling.

Abstract: A case for storing artificial lash extensions includes a body having a first outer sidewall having first curved surface, and first storage slots extending inward from the first curved surface of the first outer sidewall. Each of the first storage slots includes a first floor that extends inward from the first curved surface. The case includes a gasket configured to releasably hold the artificial lash extensions in the first plurality of storage slots.

Abstract: A fielder's mask includes a headband configured for positioning along the front and side regions of a wearer's head. A faceguard projects downwardly from a front region of the headband to protect the wearer's face from a batted or thrown ball. A rear region of the headband includes downwardly projecting, flexible arms, that secure the fielder's mask to the wearer, while also facilitating efficient, one-handed donning and removal of the fielder's mask. In some embodiments, the flexible arms engage the back of the wearer's head behind the wearer's ears. Elastic straps may be attached to the headband to further secure the fielder's mask to the wearer's head.

Abstract: An eye protector includes a lens configured to protect the wearer from projectiles, and an optically clear stack attached to the lens. The stack can have one or more removable layers. The eye protector also includes an optically clear dry mount adhesive layer attaching the stack to the lens. The dry mount adhesive may be self-wetting to attach the stack to the lens so that air between the stack and the lens can be removed after the stack is attached and/or adhered to the lens, for example, by applying pressure across the surface of the stack. The refractive indices of the lens, the dry mount adhesive, and each removable layer are matched to within about 0.2.

Abstract: A rapid-entry shoe having an upper, a sole portion, and at least one pocket coupled to a rear portion of the upper and encapsulating a compressed medium that biases a topline of the shoe toward an uncollapsed configuration.

Abstract: A breathable sole, including a midsole and an outsole; a bottom surface of the midsole has an air chamber, an air inlet channel and a single-way air outlet channel; the air chamber is provided at a heel position; the air inlet channel comprises a dispersed air-collecting channel and an air-guiding channel; the dispersed air-collecting channel is provided at the sole and is provided with air inlet holes; the air-guiding channel is connected with a rear position of the dispersed air-collecting channel and the air chamber; the single-way air outlet channel is a Tesla Valve which has an end connecting to a front position of the air chamber, and has another end provided with an air outlet hole penetrating the upper surface of midsole; the single-way air outlet channel imposes a higher resistance against air flowing from the air outlet hole to the air chamber.

Abstract: A therapeutic safety shoe assembly for reducing foot fatigue includes a shoe that is wearable on a user's foot. The shoe has a sole, a heel and a toe, and a shield is integrated into the toe to protect the user's toes. A vibration unit is provided and the vibration unit is integrated into the shoe. The vibration unit vibrates the shoe when the vibration unit is turned on to massage the user's foot when the shoe is being worn. The vibration unit includes a heel element that is integrated into the heel of the shoe and the vibration unit includes a sole element that is integrated into the sole of the shoe.

Abstract: A component for a shoe, intended to be interposed between a foot and the ground, is delimited by an upper surface which, in use, is turned towards the foot. The upper surface comprises a load-bearing region in which at least one recess is made, the recess being configured to receive at least one metatarsal head of the foot, so that in the load-bearing region a plurality of metatarsal support levels is defined, the metatarsal support levels being placed at different heights from one another and being intended to support the metatarsal heads of the foot. The plurality of metatarsal support levels comprises, in the more simplified embodiment, two different metatarsal support levels. In a more complex embodiment, three different metatarsal support levels are provided. In a more complete embodiment, five different metatarsal support levels are provided.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprising a knitted component and a containment piece are disclosed. The containment piece can be a textile element that in some aspects is also knitted. The containment piece is provided on a medial side of the article of footwear, where one end of the containment piece is secured to the sole structure, and the other end is secured to the knitted component via one or more containment piece lacing loops and one or more lacing loops of the knitted component. The one or more lacing loops of the knitted component and the one or more containment piece lacing loops can be formed from an inlaid tensile strand. A method of manufacturing the knitted component and the containment piece is also described herein.

Abstract: A weighted shoe assembly includes an article of footwear that has an upper and a sole such that the article of footwear can be worn on a user. The article of footwear has a plurality of channels each being integrated into the article of footwear. A plurality of weighted objects is each movably disposed within a respective one of the channels. Each of the weighted objects is urged forwardly in the respective channel to impart inertia into the article of footwear for enhancing kicking an object with a toe of the article of footwear. Conversely, each of the weighted objects is urged rearwardly in the respective channel to impart inertia into the article of footwear for enhancing kicking an object with a heel of the article of footwear.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an article of footwear with a sole structure having at least one adjustability pod configured to adjust at least one of a length and a width of the sole structure.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having a heel region, a mid-foot region, a forefoot region, an interior region, and a peripheral region. The sole structure including a bladder having a chamber including an arcuate segment extending around the heel region, a first segment extending along the peripheral region on a medial side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a first terminal end in the forefoot region, and a second segment spaced apart from the first segment across a width of the sole structure and extending along the peripheral region on a lateral side of the sole structure from the arcuate segment to a second terminal end in the forefoot region. A peripheral outsole extends along the chamber and a first cushion is disposed between the first segment and the second segment and is exposed through an opening of the peripheral outsole.

Abstract: A present invention related to a method for manufacturing a dot bonding shoe insole using an adhesive resin containing hydrophobic nano-silica, including: melting adhesive resin made of any one selected from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) containing hydrophobic nano-silica in the range of 0.2 to 5 phr and applying to the surface of the transfer roller in which the intaglio dot pattern is formed in a mesh shape in the shape of the shoe insole; removing the adhesive resin applied other area than the intaglio dot pattern of the surface of the transfer roller; transferring the adhesive resin applied to the intaglio dot pattern of the surface of the transfer roller to either one of the foam or the fabric; bonding the foam and the fabric by compressing; and cutting a shoe insole shape in a package in which the foam and the fabric are bonded.

Abstract: A shoe having a shoe upper including multiple welds in selected locations on the shoe upper. The welds may be selectively located on the upper to provide structure and support to the specific portions of a shoe upper.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear includes a first material defining a void operable to selectively receive a foot. The first material includes an outer surface. The upper also includes a first edge at least partially circumscribing the void at an uppermost extremity of the upper and a second edge disposed at a lowermost extremity of the upper. The upper further includes a first biasing member (i) disposed at the outer surface of the upper, (ii) attached to the first material, and (iii) spaced apart from the first edge and the second edge. The first biasing member is operable to exert a biasing force on the first material to bias the first edge away from the second edge.

Abstract: A restraining device configured to inhibit the removal of an article of footwear to which the restraining device is attached is provided. The restraining device will prevent footwear from being removed regardless of the type of fastening means used to secure the footwear to the foot of a wearer and whether the fastening means are fastened. In some embodiments, the restraining device is configured to be permanently attached to an article of footwear. In other embodiments, the restraining device is configured to be removably attached to an article of footwear. In some embodiments, the restraining device generally includes a ring-shaped member, a tightening means, and a locking mechanism. In other embodiments, the restraining device generally includes a restraining strap and a unique locking mechanism.

Abstract: A test fixture for soles includes a sole member, a heel cushion, a sole connector, a ring-shaped airbag, a torque connector, and an attaching assembly. The heel cushion is disposed on a heel section of the sole member and sandwiched in between the sole member and the sole connector. The airbag is disposed on the sole connector, and the torque connector is inserted in the airbag. The torque connector includes one end connected to the sole connector, and one opposite end connected to the attaching assembly disposed on the airbag.

Abstract: A zipper (1) comprising at least one sensor unit (9), wherein the at least one sensor unit (9) is designed to detect a slider position and/or a change in the slider position of a slider (2) of the zipper (1) and to provide a slider position signal corresponding to the detected slider position and/or a slider position change signal corresponding to the detected change in the slider position. A slider (2) for a zipper (1) and a method for operating a zipper (1) are also provided.

Abstract: A piece of jewelry includes a hinge assembly that always biases two rigid portions to rotate relative to each other toward a closed secure position. The jewelry includes a leaf spring that biases a spring housing to rotate and thereby in turn rotate the two rigid portions relative to each other. The jewelry includes a pin in slot system which limits movement of the hinge to maximum predetermine opening angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of smart device holders. More specifically, the present invention relates to a body-worn smart device holder that is comprised of a generally half-cylindrical or generally c-shaped body, a compartment for storing earphones, and a rotating fastener that allows a smart device to be secured to the device. The body of the device preferably resembles the dimensions of a human arm and may appear in a plurality of shapes and sizes suitable to the needs of the user while being made from a hard or rigid material. Further, the device is also comprised of a rotating fastener to allow for the convenient viewership of a smart device at various angles.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a watch strap buckle with a hidden locking device. The watch strap buckle includes a U-shaped snap ring; a rotating shaft is arranged at an open end of the U-shaped snap ring; one end of a buckle tongue is mounted on the rotating shaft, and the other end of the buckle tongue can be inserted into a watch strap hole; first limiting holes for the spring bolt to extend and retract are formed in left and right side surfaces of the box body; second limiting holes for the spring bolts to extend and retract are correspondingly formed in corresponding positions of left and right supports of the snap ring; and the watch strap buckle further includes an independent retraction actuation rod. The watch strap buckle is stable, reliable, convenient and practical.

Abstract: A pierced earring holding and locking system is provided that securely retains the locking system in both locked and unlocked configurations by providing an engagement mechanism in the body of the locking system, such as a spring or interlocking surface projections and depressions. The body of the locking system may include a shaft, arms extending from the shaft, and a recess formed between the arms. A locking bar is pivotally engaged with the body section and movable between a first position with the locking bar substantially parallel to the shaft, and a second position with the locking bar substantially perpendicular to the shaft. The body section further may include a spring biased towards the locking bar, the spring being compressed by the locking bar when the locking bar is in the first position.

Abstract: A jewelry chain having a plurality of links including a plurality of connecting links and one or a plurality of decorative links. Each decorative link comprises an outline of an alphanumeric character and becomes part of the chain by connection from at least two connecting links. The connecting links can easily pass through open sections of the alphanumeric character outline to allow rotation and sliding movement in at least two different directions so that the alphanumeric character can provide different appearances when the jewelry chain is worn. The chain can form or be incorporated in necklaces, bracelets or earrings.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) diamonds and their processing after fabrication. In particular, the present disclosures provides a method for coring and slicing a CVD diamond product, wherein the CVD diamond product comprises a CVD diamond and graphitized material covering several side-faces of the diamond. The method is carried out by an apparatus that provides a laser beam coupled into a fluid jet. The method comprises, for the coring, cutting the product with the laser beam to remove the graphitized material from the side-faces of the diamond. Further, the method comprises, for the slicing, cutting off one or more slices from the diamond with the laser beam.

Abstract: A holding device for cards and/or bank notes includes a housing for accommodating the cards and/or bank notes, wherein the housing thereof can be extended as easily as possible using exchangeable parts, wherein cards accommodated in the housing are held as gently and safely as possible. The housing includes a sliding element which extends over a corner region of the housing, and/or is part of a sliding element structure which extends over a corner region of the housing.

Abstract: A protective case for large objects including a lock housing formed from a first section and a second section, both of the sections including at least one external subsection and at least one internal subsection configured to telescope inside the external subsection; and an extension lock comprising a lock housing and a compression lock, the lock housing including a screw-threaded channel, and the compression comprising at least one screw-threaded shaft with a compressive component on the interior end and a lock handle on the exterior end, the screw-threaded shaft configured to matingly engage with the screw-threaded channel of the lock housing; the compression lock configured to descend in the lock housing and compressingly lock the internal subsection in an extended position upon locking rotation of the compression lock; and the compression lock configure to ascend in the lock housing upon unlocking rotation of the cam latch.

Abstract: A protective portable information-bearing card sleeve used to prevent fraud and credit card theft even while using the card. First and second planar walls disposed in spaced relationship to each other and each having a first edge connected to the first edge of the other wall; said walls being sized and connected so as to form a housing that removably retains the card; wherein the first wall includes a flexible upper portion that permits visible exposure of a first surface of the card by bending the flexible portion outwardly away from the second wall so as to expose the first surface of the card. The case consists essentially of polymer, plastic, and at least one metal, and wherein one of the walls have at least one rectangular cut out to permit visible exposure of a second surface of the card.