Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including: an aerosol-generating article configured to produce an inhalable aerosol upon heating, the article extending from a mouth end to a distal end and including: an aerosol-generating element, and a downstream section located downstream of the element, the downstream section extending from a downstream end of the element to the mouth end of the article, the downstream section including a hollow tubular element and a resistance-to-draw of the downstream section being less than about 10 mm H2O; and an aerosol-generating device having distal and mouth ends, the device including: a body extending from the distal to the mouth end, the body defining a device cavity to removably receive the article at the mouth end, and a heater to heat the element when the article is received within the device cavity, and to externally heat the article when received within the device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides aerosol delivery devices having a variety of configurations and arrangements. Some aspects of the disclosure provide aerosol delivery devices having a housing with an air pathway extending at least partially therethrough, a reservoir configured to contain a content of a liquid composition, an intermediate chamber configured to temporarily store a fractional content of the liquid composition, a micropump interconnecting the reservoir and the intermediate chamber and configured to deliver the fractional content of the liquid composition from the reservoir to the intermediate chamber under pressure, and a mesh layer positioned at least partially between the intermediate chamber and the air pathway, the mesh layer being adapted to transfer the liquid composition received from the immediate chamber into the air pathway forming an aerosol.

Abstract: At least one example embodiment discloses a section of an electronic-vaping device including a pressure sensor configured to measure a current ambient pressure, the pressure sensor further configured to output the current ambient pressure measurement in accordance with a read request frequency, and a controller configured to determine a mode of operation of the electronic-vaping device, control the read request frequency based on the determined mode of operation, and detect a threshold pressure change based on the current ambient pressure and a baseline pressure.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device includes a power system and a controller. The power system includes a first supercapacitor module and a second supercapacitor module. The controller is configured to control a power flow of the first supercapacitor module to power a heater associated with the aerosol generation device, and control a power flow of the second supercapacitor module to charge the first supercapacitor module.

Abstract: A non-nicotine e-vaping device includes a heater, a power control circuit, and a memory module. The heater element is configured to heat a non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation, the non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation being devoid of nicotine and including at least one non-nicotine compound. The power control circuit is coupled to the heater element through a wire. The power control circuit is configured to apply a pulse width modulated power signal to the heater element through the wire, and to receive information over the wire. The memory module is configured to detect a plurality of pulses in the pulse width modulated power signal, record information based on the detected plurality of pulses, and output the recorded information to the power control circuit via the wire.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device includes a power system and a controller. The power system includes a supercapacitor moduleand a battery module, and is connectable to an external power source. The controller is configured control a pulse-charging regime of the power system by controlling a first power flow from the external power source to the power system to cyclically switch the first power flow between charging the battery module in a first time period and not charging the battery module in a second time period in a pulse-charging manner, and controlling a second power flow between the supercapacitor module and battery module to charge the battery module from the supercapacitor module in the first time period.

Abstract: An athletic bra includes a support panel shaped to include first and second cups. Grooves are formed into the panel to provide areas of increase flexure and/or stretch. A textile layer can be secured to the support panel.

Abstract: A nursing brassiere has an under bust band that wraps around a torso of a wearer thus defining a front side and a back side relative to the torso. The brassiere also includes a side sling having a bottom portion that couples to the under bust band along at least a portion of the front side thereof. A strap couples to a top portion of the side sling, and further couples to the under bust band along the back side thereof. Further, the brassiere includes a cup having an inside cup layer, an absorbent layer, a pad, and an outside cup layer. The absorbent layer and the pad are stitched in between the inside cup layer and the outside cup layer so as to be non-removable. The cup attaches to the under bust band and is user connectable and dis-connectable from the strap about a top portion thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a garment component for use in a garment. The garment component comprises: a liquid impermeable base layer; a liquid impermeable peripheral layer disposed along a periphery of the liquid impermeable base layer; and a space defined by the liquid impermeable base and peripheral layers. When the garment comprising the garment component is worn on a user, the garment forms a sealing engagement between the liquid impermeable peripheral layer and the user's skin, such that the liquid impermeable base and peripheral layers prevent liquid flow into and out of the space and the space collects bodily fluids from the user.

Abstract: A heatable wader device for heating by a plurality of electric coils includes a power box imbedded within a front of a wader. The power box has an interior where a battery is positioned within. The battery contains electric power, and the battery is rechargeable. A plurality of electric coils is connected with the battery of the power box. Each of the electric coils is produces heat at a constant temperature. The plurality of electric coils is enwraps a torso of the wader. Furthermore, the plurality of electric coils is enwraps a pair of legs of the wader. Lastly, the plurality of electric coils enwraps a pair of feet of the wader. A switch is connected with both the battery and the plurality of electric coils. The switch initiates or stops a flow of electric power to each of the electric coils.

Abstract: A wrap device covers the chest, belly, or both—partially or entirely or wrapping around to promote crawling, and/or keep body warm. This wrap device has fabric with straps to tie or fasten with a fastening device on the back or side of the torso to hold the wrap on the torso. Fabric is of different thicknesses to provide room and angle for hands/legs to move or push more easily to promote crawling, provide cushion, and/or keep the body warm. Nonremovable or removable pad/pads can be attached to the fabric to further adjust the height of the torso from the ground. Pad/pads can also be of different thicknesses and multiple layers of padding can be added. This wrap device does not just promote baby crawling, but it can also be used for baby, child, or adult to help keep torso/body warm, provide cushion, and help prevent getting sick.

Abstract: A heat-resistant, protective sleeve is worn on the forearm of a cook or waiter, with a patch of material attached to the sleeve that stabilizes and grips a plate when the waiter is delivering multiple plates of food balanced on one arm. The patch has a number of configurations, including ribbed/valleys, non-skid surfaces, strips of ridges and/or non-skid strips, adjustable hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps and magnets.

Abstract: An apparatus having components that are interconnectable without fasteners. A first component includes a male connection portion including a connection wall defining a non-circular, closed-geometric shape, and one or more grooves extending along a least a portion of an outer side of the connection wall. A second component includes a female connection portion including a capture wall defining a shape within which the connection wall fits in a first orientation and a second orientation. The second orientation is a fastened state achieved via a rotational twist action of the first component with respect to the second component. One or more protrusions extend inwardly from the capture wall. The one or more protrusions are sized to engage the one or more grooves of the connection wall of the first component when the connection wall is oriented in the second orientation within the capture wall.

Abstract: A barrier sleeve usable with a protective gown, the barrier sleeve having a tubular cuff section including a cuff material and having a cuff section first end and a cuff section second end, and a tubular gasket section having a gasket material, the gasket section having a gasket section first end at the cuff section second end and a gasket section second end, the gasket material also including a gathered material and/or an extensible material, and the gasket material having a first thickness and able to exhibit a change in thickness upon compression of at least about 40%. Also disclosed are systems having the barrier sleeve, methods of making, and methods of using.

Abstract: Manual samplers and sampling methods that facilitate improved dexterity and ease of use and that can be manufacture quickly and cost effectively are provided herein. Such sampler can include sampling sheet(s) with a pocket defined by seams to accommodate a user's entire hand for manual sampling of one or more products, in particular aggregate sampling of multiple products. Samplers can include entry seams to fit along the user's writs to retain the sampler on the user's hand and/or interior seams that engage the user's digits to improve dexterity while contact sampling of uneven surfaces.

Abstract: A system includes a wearable player electronic device and a belt apparatus. The belt apparatus is configured to secure the wearable player electronic device to a player. The belt apparatus includes a band, configured to receive the wearable player electronic device, and a buckle. The band includes a plurality of size adjustment mating features. The buckle is configured to adjust a size of the belt apparatus by selectively locking to the band. A locking mechanism has a locked configuration and a released configuration. The locked configuration is configured to secure the buckle to the band via the locking mechanism, and the released configuration is configured to release the buckle from the band. An actuation mechanism has a belt size adjustment configuration and a belt size locked configuration. The belt size adjustment configuration is configured to allow the band to move relative the buckle.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an eyelash extension system having the steps: providing a set of eyelash extensions onto a stage, wherein the eyelash extension system has eyelash filaments extending from a laterally facing surface of an eyelash support strip; and; pushing an adhesive element out of a tape assembly and onto a medially facing surface of an eyelash support strip using a pushing plate. An eyelash extension system having an eyelash support strip having a laterally facing surface and a medially facing surface; and an adhesive element fixed to the medially facing surface.

Abstract: A hat apparatus, where the hat apparatus comprises a crown, ear plugs, and cords. The cords have a crown end and an ear plug end. An ear plug is connected to the cord by the ear plug end and the cord is connected to the crown of the hat by the crown end. Further, the hat apparatus may have holders connected to the outer surface of the crown configured to hold the ear plugs or to hold the ear plugs and the cord. The cords and holders may be connected to the bill of the hat.

Abstract: A helmet system includes a helmet shell and a battery interface. The battery interface may be disposed on an exterior of a rear portion of the helmet shell. The battery interface may include a base, a mechanical latch feature, and a magnetic latch feature. The mechanical latch feature may be configured to interface with a complementary mechanical feature of the battery to contribute to a releasable maintenance of the battery within the battery receiving slot. The magnetic latch feature may be configured to interface, via a magnetic bias, with a complementary magnetic feature of the battery to contribute to the releasable maintenance of the battery within the battery receiving slot.

Abstract: A helmet is provided with a shell and an opening wherein a first controller is supported by the shell. A pod is operatively coupled to the first controller and the pod comprises an input device. The input device provides an input to the first controller and the pod is receivable within the opening.

Abstract: A marker system includes an enclosure with a controller therewithin. Emitters are electrically interfaced to the controller and include visible wavelength emitters and infrared wavelength emitters. The controller is configured to selectively initiate a flow of electric current though the visible wavelength emitters or through the infrared wavelength emitters causing the visible wavelength emitters or the infrared wavelength emitters to emit light and the light passes through the enclosure. There is at least one infrared detector, each of which is electrically interfaced to the controller and each of which is configured to detect infrared light that enters the enclosure. When the controller receives an electrical signal from any of the at least one infrared detector indicating reception of infrared light, the controller emits a signal to warn of the reception of infrared light (e.g., an audible signal, a vibration, a wireless signal, a wired signal).

Abstract: A helmet comprises an outer shell, an outer liner positioned inside of the outer shell, an inner liner positioned inside of the outer liner, at least one displacement device positioned between the inner liner and the outer liner, and at least one helmet coupler that couples at least the outer liner and the inner liner together. The coupler comprises a first head positioned in a first recess in the outer liner, and a second head positioned in a second recess in the inner liner. A coupler post extends through the outer liner and the inner liner to interconnect the first head and the second head. The displacement device produces a damped shear action in response to relative movement of the inner liner and the outer liner. The helmet coupler permits the relative movement and keeps the outer liner and the inner liner coupled together.

Abstract: A helmet for protecting a head of a user, in which the helmet is adjustable to adjust how it fits on the user's head, including by adjusting dimensions of the helmet independently from one another (e.g., adjusting the helmet longitudinally and laterally in independent ways) and/or having a self-adjusting padded interface with the user's head to better fit on the user's head (e.g., depending on a shape and/or a size of the user's head).

Abstract: Footwear for strengthening and relaxing foot and calf muscles and for developing overall body coordination includes: a device for fastening the footwear to the user's foot, and a flat sole, the underside of which is in contact with the ground, and the upper side of which is provided with a training element for interacting with the user's foot, the training element being exchangeable, and fastenable in the upper layer of the sole. In another embodiment, the device for fastening the footwear to the foot includes elastic straps secured to the edges of the sole, and a flat sole, the underside of which contacts the ground, and the upper side of which is provided with a training element for interacting with the user's foot, the training element being an insole having through-slots through which the straps can be passed.

Abstract: Footwear 1 having a strap 30 comprising a front strap portion 31 interposed between a big toe and an index toe, and a side strap portion 32 put on a top of foot, and a footbed 20 which the strap 30 is attached to and a foot is mounted on. The footbed 20 has a removal portion 20c obtained by removing a site being closer to the outside as seen from a front strap portion 31 while closer to toes as seen from a region which a heel of a user is mounted on. In a state wherein a user wears footwear 1, a removal portion 20c is opposed to a middle toe, a ring toe, a little toe and their base parts, an adductor hallucis transverse head part lying closer to a heel than the base parts do, and an arch-of-foot lateral part in flexor digitorum brevis muscles.

Abstract: A shoe cape provides a durable, washable material base to cover footwear in environments where there is debris that may otherwise fall into the footwear and cause damage to the footwear and irritation and other damage to the wearer's leg. Such environments include many factories and also barbershops.

Abstract: The soft boot and liner include a moisture transfer system that includes an inner fabric layer carefully selected from technically advanced fabrics. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material layers, spacer fabrics and breathable membranes, in various orders. Encapsulation technology and waterproofing are used as well. The outer fabric layer is also capable of working with the other layers to promote the transfer of moisture. Frothed foams and flocking with fibers are further characteristics of the present invention. The moisture transfer system is incorporated into a soft boot or skate or as a removable liner for a shell boot. Numerous other modifications and applications are disclosed.

Abstract: A sports shoe including a shell, adapted to receive the foot of a user in use, provided with a longitudinal front opening adapted to facilitate the insertion of the foot of the user, a covering tongue to cover at least the front opening, the covering tongue including at least a first rigid portion, adapted to extend, in use, at least at the instep of the foot of the user, and which can be connected to the shell through fixing means. The tongue further includes at least a second rigid portion, adapted to extend, in use, at the front part of the lower leg of the user, the second portion being rotatable with respect to the first portion in the instep region of the foot of the user, the tongue further including selective locking means for selectively locking/unlocking the rotation of the second portion with respect to the first portion.

Abstract: Components for articles of footwear and athletic equipment including a foam are provided. The foam portion of the components and articles include a composition which includes a thermoplastic copolyester, the composition having a foam structure. A polymer layer is provided on at least on surface of the foam portion. The polymer layer can control or reduce the water uptake of the foam portion. Methods of making the compositions, foams, and components are provided, as well as methods of making an article of footwear including one of the foam components. In some aspects, the foams and foam components can be made by injection molding, or injection molding followed by compression molding.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and non-transitory computer readable media for providing a user portal to facilitate modeling of foot-related data are described.

Abstract: Buffing of a footwear component allows for an alteration of the component surface to achieve an intended surface for aesthetics and/or manufacturing purposes. The buffing is performed in a system having a vision module, a sidewall buffing module, an up surface buffing module, and a down surface buffing module. Each of the buffing modules are adapted for the unique shape and sizes of a footwear component to effectively and automatically buff the footwear component.

Abstract: A buckle covering device that is configured to be surroundably mounted a belt buckle being worn by a user wherein the present invention provides coverage of the belt buckle so as to inhibit damage to any object that comes in contact with the belt buckle. The present invention includes a first portion and a second portion that are contiguously formed. The first portion and second portion are foldably coupled wherein the second portion is movable between a first position and a second position. The second portion of the body of the present invention includes a slit that is configured to be operably coupled to a button on a pant or jean. The first portion of the body further includes a securing strap located on the inner surface thereof. In a preferred embodiment the body of the present invention is manufactured from leather.

Abstract: A car seat belt release device enables releasing of the driver and the passengers from its operation in a satiation of occurrence of a sudden event, e.g. a car accident or breakdown, that causes a necessity to leave the car, and the seat belt cannot be unfastened in a conventional way. The seat belt release device has a clasp element and a body, releasably interconnected, and one of the two has at least one holding shoulder and a step shoulder, while the other one of the two is provided with at least holding tooth. Furthermore, a pressing element is formed by a bar with a positioning tongue and at least one holding spoke, and the holding spoke supports the holding tooth embedded in a holding channel, and between at least one holding spoke and the step shoulder there is a compression spring.

Abstract: An locking/unlocking device for a car seat belt that enables the driver and the passengers to get released from its operation in a situation of occurrence of a sudden event. The car seat belt release device has a clasp element and a body, releasably interconnected, and one of the two has slots and a channel, while the other one of the two has a base and a core, in the middle of which a shank opening is arranged, and shoulders at its both sides. When the body is assembled with the clasp element, in through holes with bolt recesses, as well as in locking openings with bolt tunnels, locking pins with bolts are positioned, wherein each bolt is maintained within a bolt ledge, causing thus pressing of a compression spring in a bottom section of the locking opening.

Abstract: Through-holes are formed at a constant pitch along a side-edge portion of a fastener tape where a tape base fabric is covered by a waterproof layer, the through-holes piercing the fastener tape. Plasma treatment or corona treatment is applied to the side-edge portion of the fastener tape so as to form an activation region on a surface of the waterproof layer on one or both sides of the fastener tape. Injection molding of fastener elements is performed to attach the fastener elements to the side-edge portion of the fastener tape. Melted resin adheres to the activation region and fills the through-hole before solidifying into the fastener element.

Abstract: An interconnection sheet is arranged which is separate to a rear stop. At least one second securement hole in at least one of left and right waterproof tapes is not covered by the interconnection sheet, and a rear stop is arranged to fill the at least one second securement hole.

Abstract: An adjustable walking cane includes an inner tube slidably received within an outer tube. The inner tube defines a plurality of apertures therethrough. A translating rod assembly having a central fixed rod and a concentrically mounted translating member is also included. An actuating assembly including a button proximate the top end of the outer tube is coupled to a first end of the translating member. A pin assembly is located at the bottom end of the outer tube and has a pin reciprocally translatable between an extended position, where the pin engages a selected aperture of the plurality of apertures defined within the inner tube, and a retracted position where the pin disengages from the outer tube. Application of a force upon the button causes the pin to move from the extended position to the retracted position such that the inner tube slides within the outer tube.

Abstract: Embodiments of a retention device are described. In an embodiment, the retention device includes a retention base having a stem protruding outwardly from a first surface of the retention base. Additionally, the retention device may include a retention closure configured to engage the retention base, the retention closure having a hole for receiving the stem. The retention device may also include a receiver coupled to the stem, the receiver configured to receive a retention member for retaining the retention closure in engagement with the retention base.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a hair fastener. The hair fastener has a first hair claw member and a second hair claw member for accommodating and securing a log of hair therebetween, a first hinge positioned between and pivotably connecting respective rear ends of the first and second claw members together for controlling relative movement thereof, a first handle connected to a rear end of the first claw member, and a second handle pivotably connected to a rear end of the second claw member, and a lock including a first projection extending from the first handle and a second projection extending from the second handle in that the first and second projections are pointed towards, engageable with and lockable against each other.

Abstract: A haircare appliance has a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet, an airflow generator for generating an airflow from the air inlet to the air outlet, and a heater for heating the airflow. The haircare appliance has an airflow temperature module for obtaining a value indicative of a temperature of the airflow at the air outlet, a distance sensor for sensing a distance to hair within a flow path from the air outlet and a temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of the hair. The haircare appliance has a moisture estimation module configured to estimate, based on received output values from the airflow temperature module, the distance sensor and the temperature sensor, a moisture content of the hair.

Abstract: A haircare appliance has a heat source configured to emit heat, a location determination module configured to determine a location of target hair, and a guide mechanism for use in guiding emitted heat from the heat source to the location of the target hair in response to an output of the location determination module.

Abstract: A tri-fold recyclable compact base including a pan receiving portion having an inner ring and an outer ring, the inner ring or the outer ring including at least one catch, and the inner ring configured to removably receive a cosmetics pan, a pan securing portion, the pan securing portion including a top flange and an inner ring extending perpendicularly from the top flange and an outer ring extending perpendicularly from the top flange, the inner ring or the outer ring including at least one circumferential ring configured to mate with the at least one catch, a first hinge rotatably connecting the pan receiving portion and the pan securing portion, a mirror receiving portion, and a second hinge rotatably connecting the mirror receiving portion and the pan securing portion.

Abstract: Proposed is a stick type cosmetic container that includes a first holder for supporting the underside of a cosmetic material to allow the cosmetic material to move in upward and downward directions, a handle for controlling the upward and downward movements of the cosmetic material and having a first hollow portion formed at the inside thereof, an inner container located at the first hollow portion and thus rotatable with respect to the handle and having fixing and fastening grooves formed on the lower end periphery thereof and thus fixedly fastened to the handle whenever the inner container rotates once, and a second holder located inside the inner container to support the underside of the first holder.

Abstract: A wearable pack system includes: a support device; and a pack device coupled with the support device, the pack device including an accessory attachment arrangement including a hook panel and a loop panel which together are configured for selectively coupling with a hook and loop mechanism of at least one accessory device.

Abstract: A backpack includes a frame, a pack attached to the frame to define an interior space, and at least one divider positioned within the interior space to define at least one compartment within the interior space. The frame and the pack define a horizontal direction, a vertical direction, and a depth direction within the backpack. The compartment positions at least one equipment within the interior space such that a center of mass of the backpack is centered on a backpacker's back when the backpacker is wearing the backpack centered in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction within the interior space.

Abstract: A tool holder device that holds a plurality of tools. The device is insertable into a pocket of clothing. Connecting members of the device are relative to certain sides of the device such that the weight of the tools is transferred to a side of the device. As such, the clothing of a user bears less weight and is less susceptible damage.

Abstract: A flow-modulating toothbrush device and relative processes for conserving potable water are introduced. It comprises a brush-head member and neck portion, connecting with a body-handle member for maneuvering the device in the process of brushing the teeth. An insertable reservoir facility provides a water source. An ancillary conduction tube facility having alternative means for channeling water directly from a sink faucet into the device. Water in the reservoir facility is pressurized for means of subsequent flows through conduction tube members. A flow activation technique urges the water from the containment facility to the brush-head member. Due to flow modulation, and known, predetermined, water-volume requirements in brushing one's teeth, only a modicum of potable water is withdrawn in the process; this is the minus withdrawal allotment factor of the device.

Abstract: Systems and methods of determining a location of a brush head within a user's mouth during an oral care routine are provided. Example systems and methods involve: determining, during a learning phase, anchor points defining a quadrant of the mouth of the user and a pressure pattern based on pressure sensor data from a pressure sensor; wherein the pressure pattern includes at least two peaks corresponding to the first or second anchor points or a tooth; generating, during the oral care routine, a pressure signal including at least one peak, a longitudinal component indicating a direction the brush head is moving, and a transverse component indicating an amount of pressure being exerted; analyzing the pressure signal based on the anchor points and the pressure pattern determined during the learning phase; and estimating one or more locations of the brush head within the defined quadrant during the oral care routine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tooth brushing system that provides users with a novel and convenient way to clean their teeth. The system is primarily comprised of at least one brushing ball with a plurality of bristles and at least one battery, at least one toothbrush which is further comprised of at least one LED and a plurality of bristles, and at least one storage case. The brushing ball is further comprised of a LED light that may be changed to a plurality of lighting colors. The system further provides a toothbrush that allows a user to be able to see into the darker areas of their mouth to facilitate better cleaning.

Abstract: A hairbrush heating device operable to selectively heat a hairbrush placed there within is provided. The hairbrush heating device includes a hairbrush cavity, a sensor operable to output a signal indicating presence of a hairbrush within the hairbrush cavity, and a heating element configured to selectively provide heat to the hairbrush cavity based upon the signal from the sensor.