Abstract: Apparatus arranged to heat aerosolizable material to volatize at least one component of the aerosolizable material. The apparatus comprises a conductive wire arranged to generate heat for transfer to the aerosolizable material in response to application of an electric current. The conductive wire has a resistivity between 0.9 ohm·mm2/m and 1.6 ohm·mm2/m.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system having: a vaporizer for generating a vapor from an aerosolizable material; an electrode for receiving electrical power, wherein the vaporizer is electrically connected to the electrode; and a sealing member, wherein the sealing member includes a cover with a location for the electrode, configured to surround at least the first end of the electrode, and a cavity defining an air channel upstream of the vaporizer.

Abstract: Disclosed are an atomizing assembly convenient to assemble automatically, an atomization device and a manufacturing method thereof. The atomizing assembly includes a heating assembly, a cover and a seat. The heating assembly includes a heating member including a heating portion and an electrical connecting portion. The cover is provided with an electrode connecting hole open longitudinally and configured for inserting an electrode. The electrical connecting portion extends into an inlet of the electrode connecting hole. The atomizing device includes a housing and the atomizing assembly. The manufacturing method of the atomizing assembly includes: assembling the heating assembly, the cover and the seat; inserting the electrode into the electrode connecting hole, and the electrode bending the electrical connecting portion into the electrode connecting hole.

Abstract: A vaporisation component of a vapour generation device includes an evaporator component configured to generate a vapour flow by vaporising a vaporisable substance. The evaporator component has a first surface over which air flows in a vapour generation device. The first surface has hydrophobic properties configured to repel droplets from the vapour flow.

Abstract: A heater includes: a base body; an infrared electrothermal coating, including a first infrared electrothermal coating and a second infrared electrothermal coating formed spaced apart on a surface of the base body; and a conductive element, including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a common electrode arranged spaced apart on the base body, where a conductive portion of the first electrode is electrically connected to the first infrared electrothermal coating, a conductive portion of the second electrode is electrically connected to the second infrared electrothermal coating, and a conductive portion of the common electrode is electrically connected to the first infrared electrothermal coating and the second infrared electrothermal coating; and coupling portions of the first electrode, the second electrode, and the common electrode are all arranged adjacent to two ends of the base body to couple a power supply to feed an electric power to the infrared electrothermal coating.

Abstract: An e-vapor device may include a pre-vapor sector and a heater structure arranged in thermal contact with the pre-vapor sector. The pre-vapor sector is configured to hold and dispense a pre-vapor formulation. The heater structure includes a base wire and a shell layer coating the base wire. The base wire is insulated from the shell layer. The shell layer includes at least one recessed portion between a first unrecessed portion and a second unrecessed portion. The at least one recessed portion is a thinner section of the shell layer that is configured to vaporize the pre-vapor formulation to generate a vapor. As a result of the heater design, the heater structure is stiffer and more robust than other related heaters in the art, thus allowing more options for its implementation.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device and a susceptor (30, 30a). The susceptor (30, 30a) comprises a susceptive portion (31a, 32a) as well as a first metal material (33a) and a second metal material (34a) that are connected to the susceptive portion (31a, 32a), the first metal material (33a) and the second metal material (34a) are different materials, and thus a thermocouple for sensing the temperature of the susceptive portion is formed between the first metal material (33a) and the second metal material (34a). The susceptor (30, 30a) is provided with different thermocouple materials by means of welding, etc. to form a thermocouple that can be used for measuring the temperature of the susceptor (30, 30a) by means of the thermoelectric potential, thereby accurately measuring the temperature of the susceptor (30, 30a) while heating a puffable material in response to the magnetic field.

Abstract: A vaporisation component of a vapour generation device is provided. The vaporisation component comprises an evaporator component configured to generate a vapour flow by vaporising a vaporisable substance. The evaporator component has a first surface over which air flows in an airflow channel of a vapour generation device in a direction toward a mouthpiece. At least a portion of the first surface is non-flat with respect to the airflow channel so as to interfere with an airflow in the airflow channel and affect a distribution of droplets in the generated vapour flow.

Abstract: An e-cigarette device includes a housing configured to hold a battery, a vent port arranged in the housing, and a safety valve means arranged on the vent port, wherein the safety valve means is configured to open and/or close the vent port partially and/or completely depending on the temperature within the housing. As the vent port opens automatically when the temperature of the battery exceeds a certain value, the potential danger of an explosion caused by an increase of pressure inside the housing due to a malfunction of the battery can be avoided.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an electronic atomizer (cartridge) with a child-resistant lock and an exhaust function. The electronic atomizer includes a mouthpiece, and a reservoir which mainly includes a centerpost, an oil tank and a 510 thread; and the mouthpiece and the centerpost are connected through the child-resistant lock that is disposed in hollow cavities of the mouthpiece and the centerpost and is of a vertically through cavity structure. In a locked state, elastic hooks at an upper section of the child-resistant lock are clamped to mouthpiece hooks on an inner wall of a hollow cavity of the mouthpiece, and hooks at a lower section of the child-resistant lock are engaged with slots on an upper side of the centerpost, thereby achieving reliable connection between the mouthpiece and the reservior. Meanwhile, excess air in the oil tank can be exhausted via the slots.

Abstract: A smoking article and a method for making a smoking article are provided.

Abstract: This application provides an aerosol-generation device, and a method and system thereof. The aerosol-generation device includes a housing, having an opening; a cavity, configured to receive or remove an aerosol-generation product through the opening; a heater, configured to heat at least a part of the aerosol-generation product received in the cavity to generate an aerosol for inhalation; a color detection apparatus, configured to emit light to the cavity and detect reflection of the light to generate a color signal; and a controller, configured to obtain the color signal generated by the color detection apparatus, and generate a control signal according to the color signal to control operation of the heater. This application detects the insertion or removal of the aerosol-generation product into or from the cavity through the color detection apparatus, and then controls operation of the heater.

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; and an estimation processor adapted to identify a one-operation or two-operation correlation between the obtained one or more user factors indicative of user state and at least a first feedback action, the feedback action being expected to alter a state of the user as indicated at least in part by the one or more user factors.

Abstract: A user feedback system for a user of a delivery device within a delivery ecosystem includes a sensor platform comprising at least a first sensor operable to detect at least a first physical property associated with at least one of user behavior other than inhalation and user physiology other than in relation to inhalation; an obtaining processor adapted to output data based upon the or each detected physical property as all or part of a user factor indicative of a user state; and an estimation processor adapted to identify a corresponding feedback action expected to alter a state of the user as indicated at least in part by the or each detected physical property.

Abstract: Garments for concealing male genitalia of a wearer, the garment having a compressible region configured to be disposed over the genitalia of the wearer. Adjustment of tensile forces exerted on the compressible region resolve to compression forces exerted by the compressible region on the wearer's genitalia. Embodiments include garments having a primary portion and a connector portion configured to connect a front portion to a back portion, the connector having an adjustable length between a connection to the front portion and connection to the back portion, wherein adjustment of the length is used for adjusting the tensile forces.

Abstract: A clipping extender for a nursing bra and the nursing bra are provided. The clipping extender for the nursing bra includes an extension strap and a first back clip. The extension strap is made of an elastic for providing an extended length. One end of the extension strap is fixedly connected to the first back clip, and the first back clip is configured to detachably connect a front clip of the nursing bra. To pump milk, the nursing mom wearing the nursing bra only needs to connect the clipping extender to the back and front clips of the nursing bra to increase the space between the nursing bra and the body for placing the portable breast pump.

Abstract: A martial arts garment of fabric including bamboo fibers and martial art fabrics thereof, as well as processes for manufacturing such martial art fabrics are disclosed. No chemically processed environmentally harmful substances are added during the manufacturing process, thus resulting in fabrics and garments without chemically processed environmentally harmful substances. All embodiments disclosed herein of fabrics and garments, as well as the manufacturing processes for producing them fulfils the requirements set by Ecolabel, Eucolabel and the Nordic Swan Ecolabelling.

Abstract: An electrically heated article of warmth adapted to generate heat to a user person’s body. The article of warmth has at least one integrally formed pocket to support and conceal one or more batteries at desired locations and orientations therein for the comfort of the user person. The pocket is formed between opposed fabric materials to define a hollow concealed pocket space. An opening is formed in one of the opposed fabric materials for access to the hollow concealed pocket space. The opposed fabric materials have an inner surface facing one another in the hollow concealed pocket space. The inner surfaces have sticky materials which when the inner surfaces are placed against one another they exhibit a binding retention force. The one or more batteries are retained at the desired locations and orientations by the retention force of the of the inner surface of the opposed fabric materials being placed in contact with one another.

Abstract: A protective pad assembly for removably positioning on an arm or a leg of a user of the protective pad assembly for protecting an elbow or a knee of the user. The protective pad assembly comprises an outer protective unit including a protective cushion pad configured to protect the elbow or the knee of the user from impact, and a self-retaining device mounted to the outer protective unit for retaining the outer protective unit on the arm or leg of the user. The self-retaining device includes a resilient retaining split-ring clamp having two opposite free ends spaced from one another. The free ends of the resilient retaining split-ring clamp are circumferentially expandable or contractable relative to one another for retaining the protective pad on an arm or a leg of the user of the protective pad assembly over one of the elbow and the knee thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of facial garments are disclosed. Garments may include textile components having conductive paths for interconnecting sensors, actuators, or other computing devices. Garments may be facial garments configured to capture user-related input via one or more sensor devices and provide output at an actuating structure in response to the captured user-related input. The facial garment may include textile components having silver or copper yarns knitted therein to provide an anti-microbial or anti-viral barrier between the user and the user's environment. A power source may provide power through the silver or copper fibers to provide a heating surface at a surface of the facial garment or to increase effectiveness of anti-microbial or anti-viral barrier provided by the textile.

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus and method are disclosed for a respiratory protective device. The respiratory protective device can be customized to the facial profile of a user and ensure proper fit and operation of device and attached breathable filter. In some embodiments, the device is configured to continuously monitor, via an integrated sensor embedded in the device's frame, the fit or proper particulate-filtering operation of the respiratory protective device. The sensor embodiment can ensure proper operation of respiratory protective device while providing monitoring and tracking of the fit to ensure personal safety for the healthcare professionals wearing the device.

Abstract: A protective face mask has a first panel, a second panel and a plurality of head attachment features. The first panel is configured to cover the facial area of a wearer below the eyes with a mouth opening for the mouth region of the wearer to allow the wearer to eat, drink or smoke. The second panel is configured to cover the mouth opening when not used for passing food, drink or smoking. The plurality of head attachment features are located at outer edges of the face mask panels.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a solution by providing a novel boxing glove that is compatible with lifting weights while wearing the gloves. Thus, the gloves allow a person to keep-on the boxing gloves to hit the punching bag as well as lift weights. To elaborate further, from the wrist towards the fingers, the gloves of the present invention is similar to a standard boxing glove, the difference being that novel boxing gloves is made with a cavity at the palm 112 of the hand, extending to the fingers, which allows a gripping part to lift weights. Evidently, The gloves of the present invention allows for better training and also allows the user/person to grab a weight, or a bottle of water, or to even use a cell phone while wearing the boxing gloves, which is not possible with a standard boxing glove.

Abstract: A religious hand garment assembly includes a pair of gloves that can be worn on a respective one of a user's hands. A ring is coupled to a respective one of the gloves and a scroll is rotatably integrated into a respective one of the gloves. The scroll is pullable outwardly from the respective glove such that the scroll is visible. A pair of noise makers is each movably coupled to a respective one of the gloves to emit an audible sound when the respective glove is shaken. A feather is coupled to a respective one of the gloves to enhance the ornamental appearance of the respective glove.

Abstract: A new version of a paintbrush cures the painter's cramp from gripping a paintbrush for a long period of time and allows for a superior method of painting with more control covering a larger area in a faster time. A gloved version of the paint brush covers the painter's hands to keep them from getting paint on them. The paint brush is worn attached to a glove or on the hand or wrist so that the hand is free from gripping or holding the brush tightly. The width of the paintbrush allows for covering more area and faster painting and better control as an extension of the hand. A artists painters version could be used for small interchangeable or fixed brushes and tools and useful for other industries such as applying makeup useful for a makeup professional.

Abstract: A ventilated jacket includes a body portion having a front side and a rear side, a sleeve portion extending from the body portion, and a ventilation system including a plurality of vent openings configured to allow airflow into and out of the jacket. The ventilation system includes an underarm vent having a first end and a second end, the underarm vent extends across a seam between the body portion and the sleeve portion. The jacket further includes a wing that follows a path established by a rear side of the underarm vent. The wing includes a first end adjacent the first end of the underarm vent and a second end adjacent the second end of the underarm vent. The wing extending outward from the underarm vent to channel oncoming air into the underarm vent when the sleeve portion is held in an extended orientation away from the body portion.

Abstract: A protective garment comprising an outer shell, a moisture barrier, and a thermal liner. At least one of the outer shell, the moisture barrier, and the thermal liner includes one or more vents formed therein. In one embodiment, the vents may be an opening formed in at least one transferal portion of the moisture barrier and the thermal liner. A movable flap may be provided to extend over the opening to provide thermal protection to a wearer of the protective garment at a location of the vents. The protective garment may be employed as turnout gear compliant with NFPA 1971.

Abstract: A multilayer fabric for selectively blocking or transmitting particular wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, such solar radiation, and far infrared (FIR) radiation. The multilayer fabric may include a microporous water vapor permeable layer that selectively filters particular wavelengths depending on the size of its pores. In some embodiments, the multilayer fabric may include a nanostructured layer that selectively filters particular wavelengths.

Abstract: A fiber for artificial hair, having a base fiber and a metal salt of a polymer compound that is present in at least a part of a surface of the base fiber, in which the metal salt contains at least one metal selected from the group consisting of silver, zinc, and copper. A headdress article having the fiber for artificial hair.

Abstract: An artificial lash extension system includes multiple lash extensions, each including a knotless base and clusters of two or more artificial hairs. Each of the multiple lash extensions include a first adhesive that joins the clusters to the knotless base. The multiple lash extensions attach to an underside of natural eyelashes of an eye with a second adhesive.

Abstract: A multi-purpose bonnet styled baseball cap head covering is provided. The multi-purpose bonnet styled baseball cap head covering combines the functionality of a satin bonnet and a baseball style cap. The multi-purpose bonnet styled baseball cap head covering is configured to protect and maintain hair by providing the style of a chic baseball hat front view. The multi-purpose bonnet styled baseball cap head covering comprises a bonnet styled portion with a combo baseball cap style hat band.

Abstract: A headgear includes a pair of noise reduction components. Each noise reduction component is configured to fit over and/or at least partially inside respective ears of a user of the headgear. The pair of noise reduction components are coupled to a first strap. The first strap is configured to retain the pair of noise-reduction components in contact with the ears of the user. Each noise reduction component of the pair of noise reduction components includes a laminated structure that includes at least one sound-reflecting layer, and at least one sound-absorbing layer that is arranged to be closer to the ear of the user than the at least one sound-reflecting layer.

Abstract: Footwear and footwear production process comprises steps that include the reuse of raw materials previously used in footwear or other sources. Such a process also provides for the reduction of waste and environmental impact as well as the elimination of water consumption. A footwear, also the object of the present invention, comprises renewable origin, natural, recycled and recyclable components, being a sustainable product, ecologically viable and inserted in the context of Circular Bio Economy. The footwear presents quality standards in accordance with standard technical standards of quality, overcoming challenges related to obtaining comfortable and simultaneously sustainable shoes.

Abstract: A footwear system includes a sensorized insole and a charger. The sensorized insole has an insole bulk having a foot-facing upper surface. A sensor is embedded in the insole bulk for measuring a parameter of a user's foot, a battery is embedded in the insole bulk for providing energy to the sensor, and a receiver pod is embedded in the insole bulk and is spaced from the foot-facing upper surface for wirelessly receiving energy and providing energy to the battery. The charger provides energy to the receiver pod, and includes a cable for connecting to an energy source, and a transmitter pod electrically connected to the cable for receiving energy from the cable and wirelessly transmitting energy to the receiver pod. The transmitter pod is positionable against the foot-facing upper surface to wirelessly provide energy to the receiver pod through the insole bulk.

Abstract: A wearable article, a system, and methods include a structural material configured to enable the wearable article to the worn on a body, a piezoelectric generator, positioned with respect to the structural material in a configuration to be flexed to output a voltage, a data translator, coupled to the piezoelectric generator, configured to output electronic data based on the voltage, and an electronic data storage, coupled to the data translator, configured to store the electronic data from the data translator.

Abstract: A shoe can include a sock liner assembly configured to receive a reflectant panel and a midsole assembly configured to receive an optical sensor. The optical sensor can include an optical source configured to emit a beam directed to the reflectant panel and an optical detector configured to detect a portion of the beam reflected by the reflectant panel. The optical sensor can be configured to measure a relative displacement between the sock liner assembly and the midsole assembly based on a change of the detected portion of the beam caused by the relative displacement.

Abstract: An apparatus for charge-assisted release of a ski binding includes an explosive material, a battery, an electrical circuit, and a processor. The explosive material is mounted on or in a ski, a ski boot, and/or a ski binding. The apparatus also includes The electrical circuit extends from the explosive material to the battery, the electrical circuit including a switch having a connected state in which the battery and the explosive material are electrically connected through the switch and a disconnected state in which the battery and the explosive material are electrically disconnected. The processor is electrically coupled to the switch and configured to generate an output signal that transitions the switch from the disconnected state to the connected state in response to an input signal from one or more sensors.

Abstract: A cleat plate for cleated footwear comprising a rigid forefoot plate, a rigid heel plate, and a flexible bridge element connecting the rigid forefoot plate and the rigid heel plate. The rigid forefoot plate includes a concave depression extending downward from the top of the rigid forefoot plate and configured to lie directly under the first metatarsal head of the wearer, wherein the depression extends as a convex surface below the bottom of the rigid forefoot plate and has plurality of cleats extending therefrom.

Abstract: A sole or insole for an orthopedic shoe for persons with hallux valgus. The sole or insole includes a main part located at least under and supporting the Digitis Pedis II to V and the ball of the foot, and an element movably connected to the main part that is located under and supports the Digitis Pedis I. The main part of the sole or insole includes a cavity under the Digitis Pedis II to V and/or the transverse arch of the foot that contains a hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, electric or other device that causes rotary movement of the moveable element in the horizontal plane laterally away from the main part during a walking movement, in particular caused by the compressive force caused by the wearer’s own weight on the sole or insole.

Abstract: An orthotic insole and a method for manufacturing the same, the orthotic insole comprising: an insole body receivable in a footwear, the insole body having a front body end, a rear body end opposite the front body end, a top body surface for receiving a foot of the user and a bottom surface configured to be received on an insole of the footwear, the top insole surface including a plurality of top surface portions, each top surface portion being substantially angled relative to an adjacent top surface portion, the top surface being substantially untwisted along its length between the front and rear body ends such that the top surface remains leveled in a widthwise direction as the top body surface extends from the front body end to the rear body end.

Abstract: A system for placing a person in electrical continuity with the ground in order to reduce the buildup of electric charge on a person's body. The system of the present invention comprises a shoe with an attached shoe grounding device and a plurality of grounded mats. The shoe grounding device is attached to the shoe in a manner that puts the interior surface of the body of the shoe in electrical continuity with the heel of the shoe. The heel of the shoe can be placed in electrical continuity with the ground by placing the heel of the shoe on top of any of the plurality of grounded mats, which are connected to the ground by a grounding wire. The system as a whole allows a person using the system to place themselves in electrical continuity with the ground.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for promoting labour. An example device includes a platform and an upper portion. The platform includes a substantially level upper surface to receive a first foot of the user. The platform is substantially rigid to support the user's weight. The upper surface defines a height that provides an elevation differential between the first foot and a second foot of the user. The elevation differential can cause an uneven gait when the user walks while wearing the device. The upper portion is attached to the platform for releasably securing the platform to the first foot of the user. An example method involves positioning a first foot of a user on an upper surface of a platform device, securing the platform device to the first foot; and walking with the platform device secured to the first foot and a second foot of the user being free.

Abstract: A shoe including a sole, and a shoe upper, the shoe upper including an opening and a vamp, the shoe upper also including an inner layer and an outer layer, where the bottom part of the outer layer is attached to the sole, where the inner layer is attached to the outer layer at a front part of the opening, and where the attachment of the inner layer to the outer layer at the front part of the opening is operative to prevent a front part of the inner layer from bending when an object is inserted into the shoe.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to articles that include a cured coating that includes a matrix of crosslinked polymers and optionally a colorant (e.g., pigment particles or dye or both). The cured coating can include a matrix of crosslinked polymers. The cured coating is a product of crosslinking a coating composition comprising uncrosslinked polymers (e.g., a dispersion of uncrosslinked polymers in a carrier to form the matrix of crosslinked polymers), wherein the uncrosslinked polymers are crosslinked to form the matrix of crosslinked polymers. The matrix of crosslinked polymers can be elastomeric. The present disclosure is also directed to articles including these bladders, methods of forming these bladders, and methods of making articles including these bladders, where the bladders include the cured coating.

Abstract: An article of footwear comprising a sole including a midsole and an outsole attached to the midsole, and a support member positioned on a bottom surface of the midsole, where the support member has a curved surface that extends from a rear end to a front end of the support member.

Abstract: [Problem] An object of the present invention is to provide a footwear that reduces deceleration in a traveling direction at landing on the ground and that facilitates acceleration at treading on the ground.

Abstract: An article of footwear including an upper, a sole attached to the upper, where the sole has a medial side and a lateral side, and a through-hole extending between the medial side and the lateral side, and a plurality of support members in the through-hole, where at least two of support members are a different size.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole coupled to the upper, where the sole includes dispensed components having a non-hollow spiral geometry. The spiral dispensed components may be dispensed onto the upper and may extend vertically from the upper with layers of the spiral geometry stacked on top of each other. The spiral dispensed components are disposed adjacent to each other along lateral and longitudinal directions of the sole.

Abstract: A balanced insole structure with a massage function includes an insole main body and a connecting portion; the arch portion of the insole main body is provided with a convex portion matched with the curvature of the sole of the foot; the connecting portion is connected to two ends on the lower side of the convex portion, thus forming a stabilization cavity through their connection; and the insole main body is also provided with a massage protrusion on its upper surface. In the invention, the provision of the insole main body with the massage protrusion on its upper surface can realize the massage function of the insole.

Abstract: A custom fitted shoe for diabetic patients including a custom insole and a custom upper, both manufactured from a whole-foot impression, the custom upper featuring a widened toe box, extra cushioning in the big toe, pinky toe, and heel regions, and elastic in the ankle region, and dual fastening system including elastic laces and removable Velcro fastening system; the custom insole feature toe wells and toe separation ridges to prevent toes from contacting and rubbing against one-another.