Abstract: An aerosol generation device includes a cover element with a heat dissipation material. Further, an aerosol generation device includes: a heating unit for heating an aerosol generation substrate for generating an aerosol; and a device housing which forms at least a part of the exterior surface of the aerosol generation device; wherein the device housing includes an aerogel material configured to insulate the heating unit and/or dissipate heat generated by the heating unit.

Abstract: The application relates to an aerosol provision device. The device comprises a body, a mouthpiece and an attachment means. The body comprises a chamber formed in the body and configured to partially receive an article comprising an aerosol-generating material such that a portion of the article protrudes from the body. The mouthpiece comprises a passage circumscribed by a wall, the passage configured to receive the protruding portion of the article. The attachment means is configured to removably attach the mouthpiece to the body and bring the mouthpiece into engagement with the body, and the protruding portion of the article contacts the wall of the passage when the mouthpiece is engaged with the body.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the inventive subject matter are directed to vaporization devices having components that are designed to receive residue buildup. Embodiments include a bowl portion having a removable bowl with a heating element as well as a residue reservoir, a recycler portion having a first chamber and a second chamber, where the second chamber has a stem and mouthpiece, as well as a main housing for electronics, batteries, inputs, and the like. When a user inhales through the mouthpiece, the heating element is activated to vaporize the contents of the bowl, and an air/vapor mixture then travels through the bowl portion where it deposits residue in the residue reservoir before traveling into the recycler portion before being inhaled by the user via the mouthpiece. The residue reservoir is positioned at a lowest point along an air/vapor mixture pathway, further allowing for residue accumulation by gravitational forces.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the present disclosure includes a cartridge, which includes an inner wall defining an insertion space into which a stick is inserted and a chamber formed between the inner wall and an outer wall to store an aerosol-generating substance, a wick, which is disposed adjacent to one end of the insertion space, which is elongated so as to be connected to the chamber, and which has formed therein a hollow portion, a heater, which is configured to heat the wick, and a probe member, which is elongated such that at least a portion thereof is disposed in the insertion space. When the stick is inserted into the insertion space, the at least the portion of the probe member is inserted into the stick.

Abstract: Disclosed is a capsule that can be attached to a vaporizer and that stores consumable material for consumption by a user. The capsule can include a reservoir that is heated via a heating device and is attached to the vaporizer by a serial bus connection such as a universal serial bus (“USB”) connection. The USB connection can facilitate electric and mechanical coupling with the vaporizer, and further can provide a means to transfer usage data from the reservoir to the vaporizer.

Abstract: A heater assembly is provided for an aerosol-generating system, the heater assembly including: a fluid permeable heating element configured to heat a liquid aerosol-forming substrate to form an aerosol, the fluid permeable heating element including a plurality of apertures configured to allow fluid to permeate through the fluid permeable heating element; and a transport material including a plurality of channels configured to convey a liquid aerosol-forming substrate to the plurality of apertures of the fluid permeable heating element, the transport material including a ceramic, which is deposited directly on to a fluid permeable surface of the fluid permeable heating element, and for over 50 percent of the apertures of the fluid permeable heating element, the transport material further includes a corresponding channel configured to convey liquid aerosol-forming substrate to its respective aperture.

Abstract: A vapor generation device is configured to heat an aerosol-forming article to generate an aerosol for inhalation, the device including a housing, where the housing is internally provided with: a cavity; at least one heater, configured to heat the aerosol-forming article; and a support mechanism, constructed to surround at least a part of the cavity, where an inner surface of the support mechanism is provided with a plurality of first protrusions and a plurality of second protrusions spaced along a circumferential direction to clamp the aerosol-forming article received in the cavity; and the plurality of first protrusions and the plurality of second protrusions are arranged sequentially along an axial direction of the support mechanism. The vapor generation device simultaneously clamps the aerosol-forming article at different heights through double-layer protrusions inside, so that the aerosol-forming article can be stably received in the vapor generation device, and transfer heat with a heater.

Abstract: A vaporizer includes: an ultrasonic vaporization assembly having: a liquid inlet surface and a first support surface surrounding an edge of the liquid inlet surface, the first support surface and the liquid inlet surface being located on a same side of the ultrasonic vaporization assembly such that liquid enters the ultrasonic vaporization assembly from the liquid inlet surface to be vaporized to form liquid vapor; and a heating assembly attached to the first support for preheating liquid reaching near the liquid inlet surface.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system comprises a liquid storage portion comprising a container holding a liquid aerosol-forming substrate and defining an opening, and a heater assembly which extends across the opening along a transverse plane. The heater assembly comprises at least one electrically operated heating element, and a first channel defines a first flow route which brings ambient air into impingement against the heater assembly. In an embodiment a portion of the first channel is arranged orthogonally to the transverse plane such that the at least a portion of the first channel directs ambient air from outside the system to impinge perpendicularly onto a surface portion of the heating element before conveying the ambient air to a downstream end.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided for heating an aerosol-forming substrate to form an inhalable aerosol, the aerosol-generating device including: a heating chamber configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate, the heating chamber comprising a first end having an opening, a second end having a base, and a side wall extending between the opening and the base, in which a cavity is defined by inner surfaces of the base and side wall; a heating assembly; and a power supply, the heating assembly including a heater extending into the heating chamber through an inner portion of the base, and the inner portion of the base being contoured to provide a chamfered or filleted intersection between the base and the heater.

Abstract: A vaporization assembly includes: a cylindrical vaporization core having a first end and a second end opposite the first end; and at least one sealing ring tightly attached to the first end and/or the second end. A vent structure is arranged on the at least one sealing ring. In an embodiment, the vent structure includes a vent groove formed on a surface attached to the first end and/or the second end of the sealing ring.

Abstract: Provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure is an atomizer and an electronic cigarette, wherein the atomizer comprises a base, terminals and an atomizing core. Pins of the atomizing core pass through a through hole on the base and are bent and extended into an accommodating groove on the base. Each of the terminals is pressed and arranged in the accommodating groove and comprises a cylindrical fixing portion and a clamping portion extended from one end of the fixing portion. The clamping portion is recessed from an end towards the fixing portion to form clamping grooves. Each of the pins passes through the clamping groove and is fixed between the fixing portion and the accommodating groove. Therefore, the atomizer can be formed only by simple assembly, which saves the labor cost in the welding process, makes the automatic operation operable, and helps to improve the process efficiency.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure provides an electronic cigarette and an electronic cigarette stem comprising a battery box, a bottom cover and a charging connection module. The battery box forms a first accommodating cavity, and both ends of it are respectively provided with an air outlet and a first through hole. The bottom cover and the battery box form a second accommodating cavity. The charging connection module is in the second accommodating cavity; an output terminal is arranged in the first accommodating cavity through the first through hole; an input terminal is connected to an external power supply through an air inlet. The air inlet, the second accommodating cavity, the first through hole, the first accommodating cavity and the air outlet form an airflow channel connecting an atomizer. Using the air inlet for both air admission and charging can simplify structure, improve production efficiency and reduce production cost.

Abstract: An electronic smoke apparatus comprising an inhale sensor, a smoke source containing vapor-able smoke flavored substances, an electric heater for heating up the smoke flavored substances, and a power management controller to control power supply to operate the heater; wherein the power management controller is to adaptively supply operating power to the heater according to characteristics of a smoking inhaling event detected at said inhale sensor.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device includes an elongated container comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, wherein the inner wall defines an insert space configured to accommodate insertion of an aerosol-generating member, and wherein a chamber configured to store liquid is defined between the inner wall and the outer wall; a wick disposed at an end of the insert space; a heater configured to heat the wick; a passage formed between the insert space and the wick; and a sensor disposed adjacent to the insert space and configured to obtain color information about the aerosol-generating member inserted in the insert space.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerosol generating device including a real-time clock (RTC) configured to output time information measured from a reference time; a non-volatile memory; and a processor configured to: store the time information in the non-volatile memory when a preset operation is performed, when the RTC is initialized, restore the time information by correcting the reference time based on an initial reference time and an accumulated elapsed time from the initial reference time, and when the preset operation is performed again, store updated time information reflecting an elapsed time from the corrected reference time in the non-volatile memory.

Abstract: Provided is a device including: a battery configured to supply power; a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating material by receiving power from the battery; a sensor; at least one output unit; and a controller, wherein the controller detects a user's puff by using the sensor and controls at least one output unit based on puff characteristic data based on a result of the detection.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device and an operation method thereof are disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the present disclosure includes a wick configured to absorb an aerosol-generating substance, a heater configured to heat the wick, a sensor configured to sense a puff, and a controller. The controller performs control to heat the heater while puffs are sensed, and detects the temperature of the heater. Based on the temperature of the heater being equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold temperature, the controller interrupts the supply of power to the heater. Based on the temperature of the heater being lower than the threshold temperature, the controller determines whether it is necessary to change the threshold temperature. Based on a need to change the threshold temperature, the controller changes the threshold temperature based on the detected temperature of the heater.

Abstract: The present invention improves and enhances the delivery of one of an aerosolized or micellized formula by use of an aerosol pressurized inhalation delivery device. The device may include one or more replaceable or reusable components, including but not limited to a canister and a battery. Methods for using the device to deliver a controlled dosage via the delivery device are also described herein.

Abstract: A durable lower body garment (1) formed of a plurality of fabric panels (17, 19, 21, 23, 25) and having an inner surface for facing towards the wearer and an outer surface for facing away from the wearer, the plurality of fabric panels defining a waist opening and a pair of leg openings (11, 13). The garment comprises a front fabric panel (17) and at least one further fabric panel, the front fabric panel (17) and the at least one further fabric panel being joined along their lateral edges to define the waist opening including a waist edge (31), each of the front fabric panel (17) and the at least one further fabric panel extending from the waist edge (31) to at least a crotch region of the garment, and wherein each of the front fabric panel (17) and the at least one further fabric panel is formed of an elastically stretchable fabric.

Abstract: An undergarment comprising a waistband and a body having a substantially hollow and columnar shape is provided. The body is configured to at least partially surround a torso of a user. The body includes a body panel, first and second leg portions, and first and second leg openings. At a front surface, the body further comprises an outwardly convex pouch. The pouch comprises a U-shaped bottom, fly panel, and center seam. At least two lateral side seams couple two lateral sides of the pouch to the body panel. The body further comprises a gusset portion that borders a portion of the U-shaped bottom and is coupled to the body panels. The gusset portion is configured to fit a curved shape of the user's body. The gusset portion and pouch are coupled together by a curved bottom seam adjacent to U-shaped bottom of the pouch.

Abstract: A on-slip below the ankle athletic socklet for wearing in cooperation with an athletic shoe, where the athletic shoe has an upwardly extending heel and ankle support portion extending upwardly from or comprising an upward extension of the upper edge of the rear portion of the shoe. The socklet includes a heel receiving end and a toe receiving end and is otherwise configured for receiving a wearer's foot and being positioned within the athletic shoe when the wearer is wearing the athletic shoe and also includes an element adapted to engage and loop over and/or onto said support portion by means of a loop or band fitting over same so as to stabilize the socklet relative to the heel support and prevent migration of the heel receiving end of the socklet towards a forward end of the athletic shoe when the wearer is wearing the socklet with the shoe.

Abstract: A foot and ankle compression and support apparatus includes a sock member and a strap member; a flexion zone located at least partially along an uppermost portion of the sock member; the sock member including a tri-flex zone that is structured and disposed for providing compression along multiple planes at the ankle and heel portions of the wearer’s foot; a strap member attachment point located at least partially at the tri-flex zone; a strap member including a first strap member side and a second strap member side, and the first strap member side including a first hook portion and a second hook portion and the second strap member including a loop portion, wherein the first hook portion and the second hook portion of the first strap member side are each configured to attach to the loop portion of the second strap member side.

Abstract: A multi-layered nursing garment including a shoulder strap, a support strap, an inner breast cup, an outer breast cup, and multiple connectors including: a first connector attached to the outer breast cup; a second connector attached to the shoulder strap; a third connector attached to the inner breast cup; a fourth connector attached to the outer breast cup; and a fifth connector (support strap connector) attached to the support strap. In various modes, opening/lowering of the outer breast cup is achieved concurrently or independently of the inner breast cup and vice versa to selectively facilitate breastfeeding and/or breast pumping (e.g., hands-free breast pumping).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel lumpectomy shower bra device. The device is designed for lumpectomy patients to comfortably and independently shower. Specifically, the lumpectomy shower bra device comprises a racer back style with straps over the shoulder, and a closure positioned in the front of the bra. The device comprises soft, lily pad-like cups which supports a user’s breasts and prevents water pressure from hitting the incision site. Further, the bra device is also constructed using a quick-drying material for daily reuse while bathing. Thus, users can utilize both arms while taking a shower or bathing, and can utilize shampoo, conditioner, body scrubs, etc.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a new bra assembly that allows for the fashionable fit of two or more bra sized wearers in a single bra sized garment. The present disclosure also provides for a bra assembly that enables wearers with different cup sizes, as well as many different underband sizes, to comfortable fit into the same bra sized garment.

Abstract: Provided herein are undergarment pads comprising an outer portion having a convex shape, a corresponding inner portion having a concave shape, wherein the outer portion is coupled to the inner portion through at least one curved edge; and an apex elevated from a base surface of the pad.

Abstract: A breastfeeding screen may include a foldable screen having: at least three radial arms, each radial arm having a first aperture formed at a first end, a support structure comprising (a) two orthogonal lugs having aligned second apertures, a first pivot pin passing between the aligned second apertures and through each of the first apertures of the at least three radial arms to allow the at least three radial arms to rotate around the first pivot pin; and a material coupled to the at least three radial arms that, when the at least three radial arms rotate bout the first pivot pin, spans between the at least three radial arms. A Breastfeeding screen may include a releasable mounting mechanism being fixedly attached to the support structure adapted to attach the breastfeeding screen to an object.

Abstract: The present application provides a garment that includes: a sleeve, a cuff, a retainer, and a sleeve lining attached at one end thereof at a proximal end of the sleeve, the sleeve lining extendible outward sufficient to cover at least a portion of a wearer's hand and retractable inward at a distal end of the sleeve; the retainer having a first end attached at the distal end of the sleeve to the sleeve and the sleeve lining, wherein the retainer is configured to limit at least the retractable inward movement of the sleeve lining; the cuff is located at the distal end of the sleeve lining and comprises a padding removably coupled to the cuff at a location proximate to the wearer's palm.

Abstract: The heat resistant pocket insert allows users, such as cosmetologists, to place hot tools in pockets safely without getting burned so they may free both hands for parting or applying product. The heat resistant pocket insert is removable so it may be cleaned and replaced in between uses to avoid cross contamination. The heat resistant pocket insert can save time during hairstyling which ultimately gives cosmetologists an opportunity to make more money and provides them a more ergonomic option to complete services.

Abstract: An article of apparel is formed that is effective to regulate the temperature of the wearer. In an embodiment, a thermal regulation composition is obtained comprising a binder, a cooling agent, a latent heat agent, and a heat dissipation agent. The thermal regulation composition is printed to a surface of a textile by pressing the thermal regulation composition against the textile surface such that the binder adheres the cooling agent, latent heat agent, and the heat dissipation agent to the surface of the textile, thereby forming a thermal regulation membrane, and the textile is incorporated into an article of apparel.

Abstract: A safety garment with integrated earplugs designed to provide both hearing protection and high-visibility in a single garment. The safety garment with integrated earplugs includes a garment, such as a vest or sweatshirt, designed to enclose a user's torso, with a neck aperture along a top end designed to receive a head and neck therethrough and a pair of arm apertures on opposing sides, with each arm aperture designed to receive an arm therethrough. A reflective material is disposed along an exterior surface of the garment, such that the garment qualifies as a high-visibility safety garment. Additionally, a cord having a pair of opposing ends is affixed to the garment and an earplug is affixed to each end of the cord. In this way, a user is able to wear a single garment that provides both high visibility to the user and has hearing protection attached.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, system and method includes at least a protective garment that prevents concussive effects on internal organs. The garment many include a garment body; and, embedded in the garment body, at least one multi-sectional pad. At least two of the multi-sections may comprise: at least one aramid layer; at least one multi-durometer foam layer having a substantially similar surface area to that provided by the at least one aramid layer; and at least one shield layer.

Abstract: A face mask that has a first layer configured to be positioned adjacent to a user's face, an opening defined in the first layer, the opening configured to be positioned at least partially over a user's mouth, and a second layer positioned to selectively cover the opening defined in the first layer. The second layer is movable relative to the first layer to expose the opening.

Abstract: A garment (1) comprising a sheet of fabric material (2) and a wearer attachment device (4) is illustrated and described. The wearer attachment device is configured to allow the garment to be attached to the neck or head of the wearer. The garment comprises one or more releasable fastening devices (6a, 6b, 6c). The sheet of fabric is configurable between a first unfolded position and a second folded position. In the second folded position the sheet of fabric is folded into the shape of a face mask that, in use, allows the garment to cover at least a portion of the wearer's mouth and nose. The sheet of fabric is held in the second folded position by the one or more releasable fastening devices.

Abstract: The face shield for use with dental loupes is a protective face shield for use by dentists, surgeons, medical practitioners and the like, and is adapted for usage when the user is wearing loupes. The face shield for use with dental loupes includes a curved transparent plate, with a substantially rectangular opening formed therethrough. A first pad is secured to an inner face of the curved transparent plate adjacent an upper end thereof, and is adapted for releasable positioning against the forehead of the user when the curved transparent plate is worn on the user’s head. The substantially rectangular opening is located adjacent the user’s eyes when the curved transparent plate is worn, such that the loupes worn by the user at least partially project therethrough. A first strap is connected to the laterally opposed side edges adjacent the first pad for holding the face shield on the user’s head.

Abstract: A protective lens stack comprises a base layer including a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film containing a UV blocking additive and one or more removable lens layers stacked on top of the base layer. Each of the removable lens layers may include a PET film and a first adhesive disposed on a bottom surface of the PET film. Refractive indices of the base layer and the one or more removable lens layers may be matched to within 0.2. Each layer of the protective lens stack, including the base layer and each of the removable lens layer(s), may have less than 0.5% haze. The protective lens stack may be used as a face shield or may be surface mountable using a second adhesive disposed on a bottom surface of the PET film containing the UV blocking additive.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of foundation garments for a use on a portion of a leg, such as a thigh and buttocks. The garment is made from a compression material that improves the look of the leg area of the wearer under clothing. Further, the top edge of the garment provides a natural lift and support to the lower buttocks area of the user. In addition, the garment can include a plurality of elastic bands which aid in retaining the garment on the leg or lower buttocks area of the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disinfecting glove device comprised of a glove body with at least one UV light. The UV light is positioned on the inside surface of the glove body. The UV light preferably emits UV light in the frequency of 150-230 nanometers during use. As a result, germs, bacteria, and viruses on surfaces touched by the inside surface of the device are killed via the UV light.

Abstract: A specially designed three-pronged Post Operative Glove (a POG), primarily for use in covering bandaging and casts, as well as IVs and PICs, together with a specially designed material thickness and embossing treatment, together with a securing means at its open distal end, as well as a special water-absorbent material positioning and securing means.

Abstract: A sterile and disposable medical hand guard includes a dorsal absorption layer and an optional wrist layer. The sharps guard is wearable underneath or above a standard medical glove and includes an adhesive layer for attachment to either the skin of a user's hand or a surface of a medical glove. The dorsal absorption layer is shaped to protect a dorsal thenar space of the hand, and optionally at least a portion of the dorsal regions of each of the index finger and thumb. The dorsal absorption layer includes a semi-fluid gel surrounded by a firm gel to slow the ingress of sharps (e.g., a needle) and provide sufficient time to stop ingress of the sharps prior to reaching the skin of the user's hand. The wrist layer includes gel segments to provide a comfortable pressure around a user's wrist while facilitating wrist flexion and dexterity of motion.

Abstract: Various examples are provided related to attachment of tape or strips of material along a seam of a garment or other material. In one example, among others, a robotic system includes a joining device that can attach a tape or strip of material across a seam, a loading system that can position material with the seam for attachment of the tape or strip of material, a seam feed system that can adjust positioning of the material for attachment, and a tape handling system that can supply the tape or strip of material to the joining head of the joining device for attachment across the seam. A tape handling system can include a tape joining assembly that can receive tape or strip of material from a current tape cartridge and bond it to the tape or strip of material clamped by the tape joining assembly.

Abstract: The collared shirt has a placket with a top piece and bottom piece extending at least a portion of the length of the shirt. The bottom piece comprises an attached collar male button, an attached first male button spaced apart from the collar male button and below the collar male button, and an attached second male button spaced apart from the first male button and below the first male button, and an intermediate male magnetic button between the first and second male buttons. The top piece comprises female buttons corresponding to the male buttons on the bottom piece. The top piece further comprises an intermediate female magnetic button corresponding to the intermediate male magnetic button and affixed to an inner side of the top piece.

Abstract: An elastic band for attachment over the juncture of a surgical glove and sleeve of a surgical gown is disclosed. The elastic band has an abrasive inner surface in contact with the juncture to limit movement of the band relative to the juncture. A circumferential portion of the inner surface is concave. The hand may be of variable circumferences to fit the user, adjusting to the size of the user's wrist.

Abstract: A hair extension bead installation tool includes a loop of synthetic polymeric filament having bonded ends; a stopper adhered to the bonded ends; and multiple metallic beads with longitudinal bores loaded around the loop. The stopper is larger than a diameter of the bores. A method of manufacturing the hair extension bead installation tool includes forming a loop of a synthetic polymeric filament; bonding the ends together; sliding metallic beads onto the loop and adhering a stopper to the ends. An approximately ¼ inch portion of the synthetic polymeric filament between the beads and the ends remains bare. The pre-loaded tool is much more efficient for the stylist and allows more time for working with the client's hair.

Abstract: Provided is an eyelash extension adhesive comprising the following components (a) and (b): (a) a monofunctional monomer of formula (I) wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R2 to R6 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a C1 to C6 alkyl group, and (b) a photopolymerization initiator. The eyelash extension adhesive is excellent in durability and water resistance, can adhere easily to eyelashes even in a wet state, and is very useful as a photopolymerizable adhesive for eyelash extension attachment not including a cyanoacrylate compound.

Abstract: Custom-fit versions of knitted articles are produced according to digital representations of objects for which the articles are to be manufactured. The digital representations, optionally augmented by surface fitting algorithms, allow for accurate scaling of pattern-specified stitch counts for pattern elements representing the article taking into account wales and courses densities for the material(s) from which the article is to be made. Displayed dimensionally-accurate representations of the custom-fit articles allow for user-specified style and fit preferences to be made and a final digital pattern of the article to be produced. Machine instructions representing pattern pieces to be knitted are automatically produced from the final digital pattern of the article for a target computerized knitting machine and the custom-fit article then manufactured according to the machine instructions.

Abstract: One variation of a method for fabricating a dermal heatsink includes: fabricating a substrate defining an interior surface, an exterior surface opposite the interior surface, and an open network of pores extending between the interior surface and the exterior surface; activating surfaces of the substrate and walls of the open network of pores; applying a coating over the substrate to form a heatsink, the coating comprising a porous, hydrophilic material and defining a void network; removing an excess of the coating from the substrate to clear blockages within the open network of pores by the coating; hydrating the heatsink during a curing period; heating the heatsink during the curing period to increase porosity of the coating applied over surfaces of the substrate; and rinsing the heatsink with an acid to decarbonate the coating along walls of the open network of pores in the substrate.

Abstract: A helmet insert, comprising a bladder member and a non-Newtonian fluid disposed within the bladder member. The non-Newtonian fluid has an oil, a settling agent, cornstarch, and water in a preselected ratio. The ratio of the oil, the settling agent, the cornstarch and the water is in a weight range between 50-75% oil, 1-10% settling agent, and 15-30% cornstarch, and 1-20% water.

Abstract: A closed face motorcycle helmet includes a shell with an eyeport and a shield attached for hinged or pivoted motion between a closed or lowered position covering and sealing the eyeport and an open position or raised position displaced above the eyeport. A hinge plate is attached to the shell on each side and includes a moving pivot socket into which a hub of the shield is rotatably disposed for hinged movement and rearward movement of the shield between the raised and lowered positions.