Abstract: The heating engine control circuit includes a rail converter circuit and a gate driver circuit. The rail converter circuit is configured to convert a power supply voltage into a power signal based on a vaping enable signal, the vaping enable signal being a pulse width modulated signal. The gate driver circuit includes an integrated gate driver. The integrated gate driver is configured to control application of power to a heater of the non-nicotine electronic vaping device based on the power signal, a first enable signal and a second enable signal.

Abstract: A user feedback system for a user of a delivery device within a delivery ecosystem includes an obtaining processor adapted to obtain one or more user factors indicative of a state of the user; an estimation processor adapted to calculate an estimation of user state based upon one or more of the obtained user factors; and a feedback processor adapted to select a feedback action for at least a first device within the delivery ecosystem, responsive to the estimation of user state, expected to alter the estimated state of a user.

Abstract: A user feedback system for a user of a delivery device within a delivery ecosystem includes an obtaining processor adapted to obtain one or more user factors indicative of a state of the user; an estimation processor adapted to calculate an estimation of user state based upon one or more of the obtained user factors; and a feedback processor adapted to select a feedback action for at least a first device within the delivery ecosystem, responsive to the estimation of user state, expected to alter the estimated state of a user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel trackable vaporizer device for locating a user's lost vaporizer through an electronic communication between a tracking device and a mobile application on a smart device of the user. The device is primarily comprised of a tracking device and a vaporizer having at least one display screen, a mouthpiece, a battery, a processor, a transmitter, and an interior cartridge. The tracking device is preferably comprised of at least one display screen, a transmitter, a processor and a receiver, and is capable of wireless communicating with a mobile application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article for use in an aerosol provision system. The article is a consumable for insertion into an aerosol provision device. The aerosol provision device comprises a heating assembly having a wall that at least partially defines a chamber for receiving said consumable for heating during use of the device, where heating the consumable causes deposits of condensate to form on said wall. The consumable comprises a first section of aerosol generating material and a second section of absorbent material. The absorbent material is exposed at least partially along a length of said consumable for direct contact with said wall of said chamber to absorb said deposits when the consumable is received in the chamber. The present invention also relates to an article for cleaning an aerosol provision device and a method thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable electronic vaporizing device for use in the vaporization of substances, and a battery-powered wireless charging station for charging the portable electronic vaporizing device.

Abstract: An intimate device configured to conceal genitalia of a user is provided. The intimate device includes a rounded end, a tapered end opposite the rounded end, a skin-facing surface, and a garment-facing surface opposite the skin-facing surface. The intimate device includes a polymeric material, and the garment-facing surface includes an adhesive. The skin-facing surface and the garment-facing surface meet to form an edge around a circumference of the intimate device. Methods of concealing genitalia are also provided.

Abstract: Compression shorts are provided with a sleeve having an opening at a proximal end of the sleeve that communicates with an opening in the crotch area of the shorts. The sleeve is attached to the crotch area of compression shorts by an elastic engagement of the shorts with the sleeve at a proximal end of the sleeve. A flap is joined to the sleeve. The girth of the sleeve and is expanded or contracted by locating and attaching an end of the flap against the sleeve. A distal end of the sleeve comprises a closure flap to permit covering or uncovering a distal opening in the sleeve, and to adjust the useful length of the sleeve.

Abstract: A footwear article may include a layer coupled to the sock in the sole area of the sock, a heel cushion coupled to the layer in the heel area of the sock, and a polymer material added to the sole area, the lower sides, the lower front side, and the lower rear side of the sock. The polymer material may encompass the layer in the sole area of the sock and the heel cushion. A method for manufacturing a footwear article may include steps of placing a sock on a last; coupling a layer to the sock in the sole area; coupling a heel cushion to the layer in the heel area; placing a heel-area piece and a ball-area piece in a bottom portion of a mold; introducing the last and the sock into the mold; closing the mold; and injecting a polymer material into the bottom portion of the mold, so that the polymer material flows to the sole area, and the lower sides of the sock.

Abstract: A modular brassiere that serves as both a modesty garment and an easily-donned support garment. The modular bra includes an elongated support band that is preferably made of elastic material. Hook-and-loop type of engaging panels are used to secure the band around the user's chest. A separate strap assembly may be added to transfer load to one or more of the user's shoulders. The support band includes a proximal end and a distal end. A pocket is preferably included, proximate the distal end. The user can place one or more fingers into this pocket to assist in donning the device. A grip panel is preferably included as well. The grip panel includes a strap loop which the user can employ to also assist in donning the device.

Abstract: Proposed are taping tights. On a front part of a lower body, each of first taping patterns laterally symmetrical to each other converges to a point at an inner distal end along the pelvis of a wearer, and extends to a rear part, with the inner distal end being terminated with a concave curved line. Each of second taping patterns provided on thigh portions includes an inclined line extending on the front part from an inner top end toward an outer bottom end. Each of third taping patterns provided on calf portions includes an arc extending on the front part from an outer top end of the calf portions to be curved inward and then outward and another arc extending on the rear part to be curved inward and then outward. Fourth taping patterns are provided laterally symmetrical from the third taping patterns with respect to the shank line, respectively.

Abstract: A garment for shaping a form of its wearer includes a front panel and a back panel coupled to one another at first and second seams. The front panel comprises self-lining material in a pectoral portion and compression layer material in a torso portion of the front panel. The back panel includes a first arcuate portion of compression layer material along the first seam and a second arcuate portion of compression layer material along the second seam. Lining material extends from an upper portion of the back panel to a bottom portion of the back panel and is coupled to the two arcuate portions such that the two arcuate portions are separated by the lining material. The compression layer material has a higher elastic modulus than a respective elastic modulus of the lining material.

Abstract: Issue To make available clothing that supports the wearer's muscles to enable capacity for and flexibility in movement to be improved in situations such as during sports, during heavy lifting, or being under nursing care. Resolution Means Clothing 100 involving the present invention is furnished with an upper-body piece 10 for covering at least a portion of the upper half of the body, and an upper-body support unit 20 formed on the upper-body piece 10. The upper-body support unit 20 includes an upper-body first support section 21 situated in sites following at least a portion of the psoas major muscles (901), an upper-body second support section 22 situated in sites following the supraspinatus muscles (903), and an upper-body third support section 23 situated in sites following the teres major muscles (904).

Abstract: A heat transfer system that may be used to absorb heat from a human user. A wearable vest is provided. The innermost surface of the vest is covered in hook-compatible material. One or more thermal transfer packs are configured to be attached to the vest. One or more hook panels on each thermal transfer pack is used to stick the thermal transfer pack directly to the innermost surface of the vest.

Abstract: Concealed carry bib-overalls for providing concealed pockets for placing firearms for concealed carry transport. The concealed carry bib-overalls may comprise a pair of overalls and one or more concealed pockets. The pair of overalls may be a garment comprising a bib which is adapted to extend vertically in front of a user's abdomen. The bib may be held upright by suspenders. The suspenders may be adapted to couple to the top of the bib after passing over a user's shoulders. The concealed pockets may be located on the rear of the bib where the concealed pockets may be hidden from view. The one or more concealed pockets may be adapted to conceal a handgun. A user may produce the handgun from within the concealed pockets by releasing a gap fastener and extracting the handgun through one or more access gaps.

Abstract: Provided is a nipple patch for covering a male nipple. The nipple patch includes a spider film with an orb web structure to enhance nipple coverage and a finishing film to maximize the coverage of the nipple patch. In addition, the nipple patch provides a soft feel, enables the skin to move freely, and can be easily attached to skin around the nipple. The nipple patch includes a shield covering and protecting a nipple, a flexible adhesive film having adhesion to the skin around the nipple and having a center portion to which the shield is attached, and a spider film attached to a rear surface of the adhesive film, having lower flexibility than the adhesive film, and having an orb web structure to prevent the adhesive film from being stretched.

Abstract: A device for protecting a groin area of a user includes a main body having an opening therein, a cover for selectively covering the opening, and a fastener for attaching the device over the groin area of the user. The device allows the user to urinate (through the opening) without having to remove the device and provides protection after injury, operation and/or in any other circumstance in which the user requires groin protection (such as during sports).

Abstract: There is provided a mask guide including a guide positioned between a mask and a chin of a user to prevent the user's chin and an inner surface of the mask from coming in contact with each other. The guide includes a first guide disposed on the inner surface of the mask. The guide includes a second guide configured to be positioned on the user's chin and configured to be moved in accordance with movement of the user's chin.

Abstract: Medical protective clothing, including a protective clothing body. The protective clothing body includes a hood part, a neck part, a top, pants, shoe cover parts, and sleeves, and is formed by sewing the hood part, the neck part, the top, the pants, the shoe cover parts and the sleeves in sequence. The hood part includes an air exchange assembly. The sidewall of the top is separated from the back of the medical personnel by means of airbag ribs, thus preventing the sweaty back from being in contact with the sidewall of the top to make the people feel uncomfortable when the protective clothing is worn for a long time in summer.

Abstract: A personal safety device including a wearable garment, a housing disposed in the wearable garment, a retractable blade disposed in the housing wherein the retractable blade having a retracted position and extended position, and a biasing element disposed in the housing and biasing the retracted blade to the retracted position.

Abstract: A glove includes a glove body in a shape of a hand and having a palm side and a dorsal side opposite the palm side. A protective structure is located on the dorsal side. The protective structure includes multiple openings with thermoplastic boundary segments and surrounding thermoplastic main segments that provided for a two-stage impact configuration.

Abstract: A multilayered heat-resistant glove for steam ironing has nine layers. A first layer of cotton; a second layer of foam; a third layer of felt; a fourth layer of aluminum foil; a fifth layer of bubble wrap; a sixth layer of aluminum foil; a seventh layer of felt; an eighth layer of foam; a ninth layer of cotton; and an elastic loop configured to receive a finger, the elastic loop is coupled to the first layer.

Abstract: A headband with one or more protective inserts. The inserts may be strategically positioned to provide protection for specific areas of a person's head that are most vulnerable to impact, depending on the sport or other activity. The inserts may be directly attached to the headband, or may be enclosed in pouches which are directly attached to the headband. The headband may be worn with or without additional headgear, and may be configured to cooperate with the additional headgear as to form, fit, and functionality.

Abstract: The snap on and off feature of Copyrighted Print Picture Clothing using different varieties of Fasteners is what makes this product unique. The Print Picture Method for clothing and apparel used for these Fasteners makes it easy for anyone to be a clothing designer by easily printing a snap on picture.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides high tensile strength FCL seams, as well as methods for forming high tensile strength FCL seams by laser welding. The present disclosure also provides weldable FCL tabs for the reinforcement of both linear and curved sections of seams, as well as methods for reinforcing linear and curved sections of seams with weldable FCL tabs.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an apparel layer system configured to provide variable levels of insulation, warming, or air permeability. The apparel layer system comprises a first layer of material and a second layer of material both extending in a first planar direction. A third layer of material is positioned between the first and the second layers of material and is selectively affixed thereto. An adjustment mechanism coupled to the second layer of material can be mechanically manipulated to shift the second layer of material between different positions or states to achieve variable levels of offset between the first and second layers of material in the first planar direction and in a second direction perpendicular to the first planar direction.

Abstract: A hair extension sectioning apparatus includes a unitary body having a horizontal platform with parallel vertical protrusions forming slots between the protrusions. An adjacent guide panel also extends vertically from the platform. A unitary slotted depth selection plate is mounted to the body. The depth selection plate has parallel slats extending between two arms forming slots that fit the vertical protrusions. The perimeter of the plate has lever tabs that extend horizontally beyond the housing. A housing with a top panel extending between parallel sidewalls is mounted on the body. A method of preparing hair extensions for braiding includes removing the housing; adjusting the depth selection plate to a position identified using the guide panel; and distributing a bundle of hair extensions into the slots. The apparatus does the prep work for a braider, speeding up the process, making it more efficient and ensuring consistency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, a computer program product, and a device for providing at least one cutting pattern of a garment to be made individually for a customer. Here, the method comprises the steps of: creating a virtual individual 3D body model (20) of the customer based on individually determined 3D body shell data (10) of the customer and general skeletal data (30) provided; creating a virtual individual 3D garment (40) based on a virtual 3D ideal design (30) and the virtual custom 3D body model (20) created; creating the at least one cutting pattern by flattening/developing the virtual individual 3D garment (40), wherein flattening/developing the virtual individual 3D garment (40) takes place algorithmically on the basis of at least one set of cutting rules (52, 54).

Abstract: A head covering is described that includes a cap formed from a first stretchable material and shaped to encompass a top of a human head, an elastic band connected to a circumferential rim of the cap, and a headband formed from a second stretchable material and arranged around and connected to a bottom circumferential region of the cap. In certain implementations, the headband is non-detachably or detachably connected to the bottom circumferential region of the cap at attachment points spaced along a top edge of the headband and a bottom edge of the headband, such that a pocket is formed between the headband and the cap. In further accordance with such implementations, spacings between the attachment points along the top edge of the headband form openings that provide access to the pocket, such that a wearer can insert excess material of the cap into the pocket for storage therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wearable protection device (10 comprising:—a protective helmet (12), provided with at least one first inflatable chamber (14); said at least one first inflatable chamber (14) being suitable for moving between a rest condition, wherein it is in a deflated status, and an operating condition, wherein it is in an inflated status;—a wearable element (16) comprising an inflator unit (18) and an activation system (20); the activation system (20) being designed to trigger the inflator unit (18) if a danger situation for the user of the wearable protection device (10) is identified. According to the invention, the wearable element (16) comprises at least one second inflatable chamber (26) suitable for moving between a rest condition, wherein it is in a deflated status, and an operating condition, wherein it is in an inflated status. The inflator unit (18) is connected to said at least one first inflatable chamber (14) and/or to said at least one second inflatable chamber (26).

Abstract: A garment worn by a wearer has an exterior shell and an interior shell with various impact absorbing material between the exterior shell and the interior shell. The impact absorbing material includes multiple structures, such as rods or filaments, capable of deforming when force is applied then returning to its state prior to application of the force. In various embodiments, a rate sensitive material (RSM) is positioned in one or more locations relative to the exterior shell and the interior shell of the garment to further attenuate impacts to the garment. The RSM changes its resistance to force based on a rate at which the material is loaded.

Abstract: A pad, configured to be attached to an item of protective apparel, the pad having a layered construction comprising, in order: a first support layer; a first padded layer; a first low friction layer; a second low friction layer; a second padded layer; and a second support layer connected to the first support layer so as to hold the other layers of the pad together; wherein: the first and second padded layers are configured to slide relative to each other at a sliding interface located between the first and second low friction layers; and the second support layer is configured to stretch to accommodate the sliding.

Abstract: The present invention is a helmet system that reduces concussions by damping rotational force transmitted to a helmet user. The helmet has an helmet shell that moves independently from an internal body worn by the user. At least one magnetic force emitter on the helmet shell's interior directs at least one interior-facing magnetic flux axially at the internal body. At least one magnetic force emitter attached to the internal body directs at least one exterior-facing magnetic flux at the at least one interior-facing magnetic flux. In a resting state magnetic flux interactions are limited. When a tangential impact rotates the exterior shell, the at least one interior-facing magnetic flux approaches to the side of the at least one exterior-facing magnetic flux, inducing negative torque of the internal body in a variety of ways. Rotational momentum is diffused in a variety of ways. The exterior shell is returned to the resting state in a variety of ways.

Abstract: A bicycle helmet that fits over a surface of a head of a user generally includes a segment of flexible cell structures that form a radial honeycomb matrix movable between a folded condition where each side of the segment is disposed generally parallel and an expanded condition where the radial honeycomb matrix of the segment is configured to be expanded at least partially over the head of the user and arranged radially relative to the surface of the head of the user. The bicycle helmet includes a first and second side frame disposed respectively at the first and second ends of the honeycomb matrix.

Abstract: A custom-fitted protective sports equipment and a method of making the same can comprise, at a first location, obtaining head data for a customer's head comprising a length, a width, and at least one head contour. With at least one processor, generating a computerized three-dimensional (3D) headform matching the customer's head length, width, and head contour from the head data. The 3D headform can be compared to a safety standard. At a second location different from the first location, the custom-fitted protective sports equipment is formed, wherein the custom-fitted helmet satisfies the safety standard and comprises an inner surface comprising a topography that conforms to the length, width, and at least one contour of the customer's head.

Abstract: The application provides for a toe massage slipper that resembles a common shoe. This motion toe massage slipper has number of piks and nano piks combinations within the sole of the slipper. The toe massage slipper will be equipped with power source so the entire device can operate. This will enable the user to enjoy the benefits of receiving a toe massage while on the go. The toe massage slipper is also equipped with a power switch, such that when the motors are not in use, the device operates as a functional slipper and the piks are removable.

Abstract: A sole assembly for footwear includes a base plate and at least two sole pods disposed adjacent one another but spaced apart by a gap. The sole pods define respective apertures that form an integral truss in each. The apertures can be aligned and parallel with one another and/or a longitudinal axis of the base plate and sole assembly. The truss system of the respective pods can independently deform to provide underfoot cushioning, but also can conform around and absorb underfoot terrain features. A method of manufacturing the sole assembly can include forming the sole pods adjacent one another in a planar configuration, rotating each of the sole pods to an upright configuration and joining those sole pods to one another but separating them from one another with a gap.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear may include a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid, the chamber having a first chamber barrier layer and a second chamber barrier layer bonded to the first chamber barrier layer about peripheral portions of the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer to define an interior void between the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer. The sole structure may also include a tensile member bonded to, and extending between, the first chamber barrier layer and the second chamber barrier layer. The sole structure may include a bond inhibiting material located between the tensile member and the first chamber barrier layer, the tensile member and the first chamber barrier layer being unbonded in an unbonded area in which the bond inhibiting material is disposed. The chamber may include an outwardly extending bulge in the unbonded area.

Abstract: A process and system allow for rapid customization and fabrication of the midsole layer of a shoe for the mass manufacturing of shoes with custom midsoles. A partially manufactured shoe is made, a style is selected by the wearer, and a custom midsole is rapidly designed, and incorporated in the partially manufactured shoe style selected by the wearer. Also, in some shoes, reorganization relocates the midsole to the interior of the shoe during manufacturing.

Abstract: An arch-adaptive smart insole according to the present invention includes: an insole cushion foam (10) which has a shape corresponding to the shape of the foot and which is made of an elastic foam; and an arch spring module (20) which is loaded in a first loading well (11) of the insole cushion foam (10), and which supports the arch of the foot by means of the interposition of a closing part (18) of the insole cushion foam (10) for closing the upside of the first loading well (11), wherein the arch spring module (20) comprises at least a first coil spring (21) and a second coil spring (22), and the first coil spring (21) having a diameter smaller than that of the second coil spring (22) is positioned inside the second coil spring (22).

Abstract: Footwear with a heel portion having a clasp member with resilient arms having locking tabs that engage with locking slots in a receptacle member in a main portion, when the heel portion abuts against the main Portion. The locking tabs disengage from the locking slots when simultaneously squeezed together by a tool that extends through locking tab access holes on both sides of the main portion. The locking tab access holes are too small for a child's fingers to enter. The clasp member and receptacle member can be in either the heel portion or the main portion.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole structure attached to the upper and defining a ground-contacting surface, a first receiver disposed on one of a medial side of the upper and a lateral side of the upper and extending over a junction between the upper and the sole structure, and a clip attached to the first receiver and extending around a heel region of the upper.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper comprising a knitted component forming a one-piece integrally knit element that forms a lower portion of the upper and extends from the lower portion toward a collar. The lower portion of the upper is configured to extend under a wearer's foot. The article of footwear includes an insert member having a bottom side with a plurality of protuberances that extend away, and the lower portion of the upper is vacuum molded around at least some portions of the protuberances of the insert member. The article of footwear may also include a sole assembly secured to the bottom side of the lower portion of the upper.

Abstract: A toe cap structured and arranged to accommodate toes and a portion of an instep of a wearer and to passively warm the toes and portion of the instep, the toe cap including a first portion having plural layers of a first material (e.g., Mylar, biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BoPET), and combinations thereof) and a second portion having plural layers of the first material and fixedly attached to the first portion, such that an opening for accommodating the wearer's toes and portion of the instep is formed. In some applications the toe cap may also include a second material that is encapsulated between the plural layers of the first portion and/or between the plural layers of the second portion.

Abstract: A reel based closure device for tightening an article includes a housing and a spool that is positioned within the housing. The spool is rotatable within the housing to wind a tension member about a channel of the spool. A knob is supported by the housing and is operably coupled to the spool so that rotation of the knob causes the spool to rotate within the housing. A pawl component is operably couplable to the knob. The pawl component includes one or more pawls having a pawl arm fixedly connected at a proximal end to the pawl component. A distal end of the pawl arm includes one or more pawl teeth. The pawl component includes a lip and the pawl arm includes a tab that engages with the lip of the pawl component to control radial movement of the pawl arm relative to the pawl component.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a baseplate defining a ground-contacting surface of the sole structure and at least two ground-engaging members extending from the ground-contacting surface. The at least two ground-engaging members including a first portion and a second portion, the first portions of the ground-engaging members being connected to one another by a bridge formed separately from the baseplate.

Abstract: A last system and a method of making the last system are disclosed. The last system includes a last member and an exterior layer. The exterior layer becomes deformable when heated above a characteristic temperature. The method can include forming a braided footwear component on the last system. The exterior layer may be joined with the braided footwear component by heating the last system above the characteristic temperature.

Abstract: A manufacturing process involving a series of discrete operations can be modified by adding, removing, or reordering operations, without design changes to the equipment. The manufacturing process uses a frame comprising one or more alignment tabs. Each alignment tab comprises an alignment element. The alignment element interacts with a corresponding alignment element at a manufacturing station to identify to the manufacturing station the position and orientation of the frame. The frame supports a material in a known position and orientation relative to the frame, allowing the manufacturing station to infer the position and orientation of the pliable material on the frame from the interaction of the alignment elements on the frame and the manufacturing station. The operations at any particular manufacturing station can therefore be positioned independent of what operations, if any, have come before, or in what order.

Abstract: The Belt Ratcheting Device with Hidden Blade-III (HB-III) facilitates unidirectional belt fastening and fast release. The HB-III includes a turning gate rotatably installed diagonally in a channel. The turning gate has a hidden sharp blade front which operates on the lower belt surface avoiding visible scratches. The turning gate is connected to a lever by a spring. The HB-III has two states: “active” and “inactive”. In the active state the device works as a belt ratchet i.e. allowing the belt to be pulled forwards but restricting any belt motion backwards. In the inactive state the ratcheting is disabled and the belt is released. The HB-III is controlled by the lever's position. After fastening, the belt remains fastened until the HB-III is switched manually into inactive state by moving the lever. The blade's smooth side and channel's smooth surfaces minimize belt wear.

Abstract: A buckle device into which a tongue plate provided on a seat belt of a vehicle is to be inserted, and which detachably engages with the inserted tongue plate. The buckle device includes a hollow buckle body, an operating member configured to be operated in response to a release operation for releasing engagement between the tongue plate and the buckle device, the operating member being supported, in the buckle body, to be slidable in an insertion direction of the tongue plate, and an inertia member supported, in the buckle body, to be rotatable about a rotation center axis extending in a width direction of the tongue plate.