Abstract: A cap for use with a delivery system, the cap including an outer wall defining an internal cavity with an entrance opening at a first end of the cap, the internal cavity configured to receive a mouthpiece of the delivery system, wherein the cap outer wall includes at least one aperture disposed at a second end of the cap which is opposite to the first end and arranged to allow airflow through the internal cavity, around the mouthpiece and out of the cap via the at least one aperture when the cap is fitted to a delivery system.

Abstract: A vaporization assembly includes: a heating component; and a vaporization base sleeved on the heating component, an air outlet channel being provided on the vaporization base. The heating component includes a vaporization surface arranged toward the air outlet channel. An air guide structure for guiding an airflow to the vaporization surface is arranged on the vaporization base.

Abstract: A vaporization apparatus applied to an e-cigarette and an e-cigarette having the same are disclosed. The vaporization apparatus includes a shell and a vaporization core. The shell includes a liquid storage bin, an air passage, and a vaporization bin inside and the vaporization bin is in communication with the air passage. The shell is provided with an air inlet in communication with the vaporization bin and an inhalation inlet in communication with the air passage. A ratio of an absolute value of a difference between cross-sectional areas of at least two of the vaporization bin exit, the air passage, the inhalation channel, and the inhalation inlet to a cross-sectional area of any one of the vaporization bin exit, the air passage, the inhalation channel, and the inhalation inlet is less than or equal to 20%.

Abstract: Provided are an electronic cigarette vaporization apparatus and an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette vaporization apparatus includes: a housing, an e-liquid storage tank and a vaporization assembly being arranged in the housing, and an airflow channel in communication with external air being provided on the housing; and the vaporization assembly including a porous body and a heating body arranged on the vaporization surface, the porous body including a liquid absorbing surface and a vaporization surface that are oppositely arranged, at least one vent channel being provided on the porous body, the vent channel having an end in communication with the e-liquid storage tank, and an other end in communication with the external air; and a first seal member sleeved on the vaporization assembly and including at least one seal portion corresponding to the vent channel; and the seal portion opening and closing the vent channel.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electronic-cigarette vaporization device and an electronic cigarette. The electronic-cigarette vaporization device includes: a housing, including an e-liquid storage bin arranged therein, the housing being provided with an airflow passage communicated with outside air; a vaporization component, comprising an e-liquid absorption body and a heating element, the heating element being arranged on the e-liquid absorption body, and the e-liquid absorption body being communicated with the e-liquid storage bin; and a first bracket, arranged in the housing, the vaporization component being arranged on the first bracket, the first bracket being provided with a first air guide hole communicated with the airflow passage, a barrier portion being arranged on an inner wall of the first bracket, and the barrier portion being corresponding to a position of the first air guide hole to change an airflow direction of air passing through the first air guide hole.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electronic-cigarette vaporization core and an electronic cigarette. The electronic-cigarette vaporization core includes a porous body and a heating element. The porous body includes an e-liquid absorption end and a vaporization end. The heating element is arranged at the vaporization end of the porous body. The porous body includes a first porous body and a second porous body. A groove is provided on a surface of the first porous body close to the e-liquid absorption end. The second porous body is partially or completely embedded in the groove. A thermal shrinkage difference between the first porous body and the second porous body is less than 2%.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to an aerosol generating device authenticated by a signal, and more particularly, to an aerosol generating device which is unlocked upon receiving, through a certain signal, an authentication result of an age authentication, a region authentication, and a cartridge genuine product authentication which is performed by an external device.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system includes an aerosol generator configured to aerosolize an aerosol-generating material. The aerosol provision system also includes a sensor configured to detect an inhalation on the aerosol provision system by a user of the aerosol provision system, and output corresponding inhalation detection signals to control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to determine an indication of an amount of an ingredient delivered from the aerosol generating material to the user during the inhalation based on the inhalation detection signals, compare the indication of the amount of the ingredient delivered to a threshold, and provide a notification to the user based on the comparison between the indication of the amount of the ingredient delivered to the threshold.

Abstract: A control unit for an inductive heating apparatus configured to inductively heat a susceptor of an aerosol forming body includes the susceptor and an aerosol source, the control unit is configured to in a case where the susceptor ceases to be detected while the inductive heating is being executed, stop the inductive heating or notifying an error.

Abstract: An audio playing vaporizer device includes a main unit, a sensor, a controller, a memory and an audio assembly. The audio playing vaporizer device plays audio, such as music or other sounds, upon drawing in, or inhalation (by a user of the audio playing vaporizer device) of vaporized material in the audio playing vaporizer device. A cable port, such as a micro USB port, enables recharging of a battery of the audio playing vaporizer device and transfer of audio files to the audio playing vaporizer device from an external device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cigarette rod and an atomization device, the cigarette rod includes a housing, a first bracket, a power device, a circuit board assembly, a conductive device, a board assembly, a display component, and a display unit. An installation space is defined in the housing, and a display port is defined on the housing. The first bracket is located within the installation space. The power device and the circuit board assembly are respectively installed on the first bracket. The display component includes a screen and a display unit which electrically connected to the circuit board assembly. The display unit is corresponding to the display port, and the screen is located on one of the first bracket and the housing to close the display port. Users observe the display information through the display unit, which improves the intelligence of the circuit board rod.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a tubular garment using a knitting machine having a first knitting bed and a second knitting bed are disclosed. An embodiment of the method includes knitting a first fabric panel in the first knitting bed and knitting a second fabric panel in the second knitting bed. The first fabric panel and the second fabric panel being joined to define a first tubular portion of the tubular garment. The method includes temporarily transferring the first fabric panel from the first knitting bed to the second knitting bed and knitting a third fabric panel in the first knitting bed. The method includes joining the third fabric panel to the first fabric panel to define a second tubular portion of the tubular garment. The method includes disposing an electrically conductive bus through the second tubular portion for electrical communication with at least one conductive yarn integrated within the tubular garment.

Abstract: A sock includes a sock body with portions formed from different materials to provide decreased friction in particular regions of the sock. A decreased friction portion (a) is provided to include both a heel portion and a portion directly above the heel portion of the sock, and/or a decreased friction portion (b) is provided on a front portion of the sock, corresponding to a location of a tongue of a boot or shoe when the sock is worn over a user's foot, inserted into such boot or shoe. Portions (a) and (b) can be formed from one or more of a low friction nylon or low friction polyester material having a lower coefficient of friction than a remainder of the sock body, which remainder of the sock body can be formed from wool, cotton, a cotton blend, etc., which material has greater friction, providing other desired properties (e.g., insulation, wicking).

Abstract: A bra insert and a method of using the bra insert is provided. The bra insert includes a first end; a second end opposite the first end; a sleeve configured to extend between the first end and the second end along a longitudinal axis, the sleeve including an adjustable portion for receiving a fillable material therein; and a slit on an outer surface of the sleeve, the slit sized to receive at least a portion of the adjustable portion therethrough.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to support members for brassieres and other clothing. The support member may be manufactured by additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing methods, and injection molding, among others. The support member may include a thickness gradient devised to support a breast or other part of the anatomy. The support member may be customized to the anatomy of a particular user. The support member may include one or more biometric sensors.

Abstract: A set of pants having at least one front piece for covering at least a portion of a front region of an individual's body and a back piece for covering at least a portion of a back region of the individual's body, where the at least one front piece and the back piece are connected together along outseams and inseams extending along at least a portion of the individual's legs and wherein the back piece is formed from a single piece of fabric.

Abstract: An exercise garment may include a first fabric layer formed of one of a hook fiber material and a loop fiber material, and a removable pad with a padding layer, and an adherence layer formed of the other of a hook fiber material layer and a loop fiber material layer configured to adhere to the first fabric layer to couple the removable pad to the first fabric layer.

Abstract: A swimsuit for competition swimming is contemplated as being formed with a seamless, continuous external surface across the rear of the lower torso and thigh portions of the swimsuit, and with a network of tension bands disposed interior to the external surface of the swimsuit for storing energy and resisting motion. The swimsuit may optimize the swimmer's swimming motion and posture, and improve the flow of water over and off of the swimsuit during competition.

Abstract: An underside opening for a pair of overalls includes at least one closable opening running from a lower end of a fly of the pair of overalls, through a crotch area of the pair of overalls, and up toward a rear center of a waistband of the pair of overalls. The underside opening for a pair of overalls also includes a zipper track running from the lower end of the fly of the pair of overalls, through the crotch area of the pair of overalls, and up toward the rear center of the waistband of the pair of overalls.

Abstract: A protective clothing equipment is provided that is comfortable, stabilizing, and compatible with varying types of surfaces. One embodiment of the protective clothing equipment includes a thigh support, a brace coupled to the thigh support, and padding disposed in front of the knee of the wearer.

Abstract: Wraparound eye shield systems and methods for providing protection to a wearer such as a dental patient.

Abstract: Wraparound eye shield systems and methods for providing protection to a wearer such as a dental patient. Exemplary eye shield devices include a main panel, an upper panel extending above the main panel, a left lower panel extending below the main panel, a right lower panel extending below the main panel, an upper attachment assembly coupled with the upper panel, a left lower attachment assembly coupled with the left lower panel, and a right lower attachment assembly coupled with the right lower panel. An attachment assembly can include a compressible material, a front adhesive material disposed between a panel and the compressible material, a cover having a plurality of slits, and a rear adhesive material disposed between the compressible material and the cover.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial facemask, use of the antimicrobial facemask and a process for manufacture of the facemask.

Abstract: Far UV-C wavelengths provide safe and effective antimicrobial disinfectants without genotoxic or ocular toxicities associated with broadband UV-C disinfection. Antimicrobial wavelengths must be applied judiciously to avoid dysbiosis of human and environmental microbiomes. Disclosed is the application of far UV-C or other safe antimicrobial wavelengths via optical fiber delivery to disinfect percutaneous or indwelling medical devices such as various medical grade catheters (urinary, IV), tubes or drains which are a primary source of nosocomial infection.

Abstract: A glove, in particular a work glove, having a palm section covering the palm of the hand, a back section covering the back of the hand and a trigger device. The trigger device is provided at the point on the glove which, when the glove is being worn, rests against the radial side of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the index finger of a user's hand. The glove has a band-like base body, which includes the palm section and the back section, wherein the trigger device is, at least for the most part, provided on a tongue of the base body, which protrudes on the finger side beyond at least one of the finger-side edge of the palm section and an imaginary extension of the finger-side edge of the palm section.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide an imitation flower bouquet system. In one implementation, an imitation flower arrangement has a decorative portion and a base portion, with the decorative portion including at least one imitation flower. An imitation vase includes a plurality of panels. The base portion of the imitation flower arrangement is mounted to the plurality of panels of the imitation vase at a set of one or more connections in a translational relationship. The translational relationship creates a free standing imitation flower bouquet that is moveable between a folded position and an unfolded position by translating movement between the imitation flower arrangement and the imitation vase.

Abstract: A hair extension apparatus, comprising: a first base member comprising a first front edge, a first rear edge, a first top surface and a first bottom surface; a sleeve member coupled to the first base member along the first front edge, the sleeve member comprising a hole; a second base member comprising a first end, a second end, a second top surface and a second bottom surface; a first artificial hair section comprising artificial hair, wherein the first artificial hair section is coupled to the first top surface of the first base member; and a second artificial hair section comprising artificial hair, wherein the second artificial hair section is coupled to the second top surface of the second base member.

Abstract: A liner for insertion into a concavely curved inside of an associated protective helmet, in particular a bicycle helmet, which extends along a longitudinal direction from a front side to a rear side, comprises at least two anchoring points for anchoring the liner to the protective helmet. The liner is also configured to be put under a shear stress along the inside of the protective helmet by the anchoring and to thereby assume a predetermined curved contour.

Abstract: A harness bracket is configured to be attached to a helmet body of a helmet. The harness bracket includes a base attached to the helmet body. The base includes a first support that supports a harness, a second support that supports a liner, and a third support that supports a cheek pad. The first support is configured to position the harness on the base. The second support is configured to position the liner on the base. The third support is configured to position the cheek pad on the base.

Abstract: A safety helmet fan system includes a safety helmet comprising a mount slot and a housing comprising a body having a fan enclosure, a mount configured to engage the mount slot to removably attach the housing to the safety helmet, and a hinge connecting the body to the mount, wherein the mount is engaged to the mount slot and the hinge is configured to allow the body to rotate, relative to the mount, between a cooling position and a stowed position wherein in the cooling position a rotational axis of the fan is below an axis of rotation of the hinge, and in the stowed position the rotational axis of the fan is above the axis of rotation of the hinge.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an interchangeable strap on an opened toed footwear that includes a sole and a strap. Connected to one or more of the ends of the strap is an insert. The sole of the footwear includes housing units that are connectable to the strap inserts found on one or more strap end. The connection between the insert and the housing unit is both connectable and detachable.

Abstract: A system includes an article of footwear and a remote system. The article of footwear includes an adaptive configured to be adjusted to one of a plurality of configurations based on a command received from a processor circuit. The remote system includes an electronic data storage, configured to store a user profile including the plurality of configurations, and a processor configured to prompt, on a user interface, a user to put on the article of footwear, receive, via a wireless transceiver, a signal from the article of footwear indicating that the article of footwear has been placed on the foot of a wearer, access, one of the plurality of configurations based on a user selection, and transmit the one of the plurality of configurations as selected. The processor circuit causes the adaptive component to be configured according to the one of the plurality of configurations.

Abstract: Active footwear can include a system to automatically detect a presence or absence of a foot. In an example, various threshold conditions can be used together with sensor data to determine whether a foot is present. In an example, the system can be configured to sample values of a foot presence sensor signal from a foot presence sensor, identify an ambulatory status of the article of footwear using the sampled values of the sensor signal, and conditionally update a sensor signal threshold in response to identifying the ambulatory status. The updated sensor signal threshold and subsequent sensor signal values can be used to determine foot ingress, egress, or presence.

Abstract: A running shoe comprises an upper and a midsole attached to the upper, the midsole having a front portion corresponding to a forefoot and a rear portion corresponding to a heel. The front portion of the midsole may have one or more notches which may increase the flexibility of the midsole. One or more flex grooves may extend through the midsole to similarly increase the flexibility of the midsole. A flex groove may be associated with a notch via a notch and a flex groove being associated with a channel. The flex groove may have void regions in which the flex groove extends entirely through the midsole to define a void therein. The void regions may increase the movability of forefoot pods defined by the relationship of flex grooves and how they may intersect each other and extend through each other.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to an adjustable insole for a footwear article. In various embodiments, the adjustable insole comprises an insole body comprising a heel bottom cavity defined by a cavity opening provided along an insole body bottom surface; and a removeable heel bottom insert configured to be disposed within the heel bottom cavity such that a first insert portion is disposed within the heel bottom cavity and a second insert portion defines a lowermost surface of the adjustable insole, the removeable heel bottom insert having a selectively adjustable configuration relative to the insole body that is defined by an arrangement of the removeable heel bottom insert within the heel bottom cavity in one of a nominal position and a rotated position defined relative to the nominal position by a rotation of the removeable heel bottom insert through an angle of rotation of at least approximately 90 degrees.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a shoe upper comprising a woven portion, wherein the woven portion comprises a plurality of warp yarns; a plurality of weft yarns; at least one stitching yarn, wherein the stitching yarn is integrally woven into the fabric during the weaving process by laterally displacing the stitching yarn substantially along the weft direction and moving the stitching yarn in and out of at least one open reed gap in a reed.

Abstract: A footwear combination that includes a base shoe that may be combined with plural different fitted socks to accommodate plural outfits, depending upon the fitted sock that is combined with the shoe. The fitted socks are detachable from the shoe (e.g., for washing and change of outfitting). Points of attachment between the sock and shoe extend down to the region of the metatarso-phalangeal joints. This allows the dorsal portion of the foot to remain bare and will allow fashionable women's footwear to be at once comfortable and trendy.

Abstract: A fastening device has a plurality of individual spaced-apart interlocking elements made of a plastics material, each of which projects towards one side from a carrier part by being provided with a stem part and a head part. The number of interlocking elements is 100 to 200 pieces per cm2, preferably 120 pieces per cm2. The diameter of the stem part of an interlocking element is 150 to 250 ?m, preferably 213 ?m. The height of the interlocking element, calculated from the root-side base on the carrier part to the head-part end, is 1200 to 2200 ?m, preferably 1500 to 1980 ?m. The dimension of the largest head-part diameter of an interlocking element is 200 to 400 ?m, preferably 220 to 290 ?m.

Abstract: A sealed zipper assembly includes a first zipper segment and a second zipper segment in overlapping relation to create a sealing zone. A sealing element is positioned in the sealing zone to prevent leakage between the first zipper segment and the second zipper segment.

Abstract: A magnetic clasp assembly includes a first member and a second member each couplable to an end of a bracelet. The first member may be readily secured or removed from the bracelet by actuating a lever. The second member may be coupled to the first member via a second protrusion on the second member being inserted into a first receiving slot of the first member, and a first protrusion couplable to a second receiving slot of the second member. Magnets may be used to ensure the first and second member remain coupled. By actuating the lever to remove the first member, the article of jewelry with magnetic clasp assembly facilitates the convenient attachment and removal of slider charms and other ornamental accessories from the bracelet. Such slider charms may feature designs representing a user's life achievements and interests.

Abstract: A jewelry clasp is disclosed and includes a first part including a first magnet, a first groove and a first catch and a second part including a second magnet, a second groove and a second catch. The first and second magnets generate an attractive force holding the first part to the second part, the first catch is received in the second groove and the second catch is received in the first groove. A relief disposed on at least one of the first part and the second part at an interface between the first part and the second part is provided to aid in releasing the first part from the second part.

Abstract: Mechanism (1) that allows the user to replace interchangeable heads (2) of decorative and functional elements, of different sizes and designs, which shape the modular structure and image of the products in which this mechanism (1) is embedded, applies to the jewelry, fashion and smart wearables industries. The mechanism (1) comprises: an interchangeable head (2), a lug (3), forming part of the interchangeable head (2), a cover (4), a spring cover (5), a spring (6), a main body (7) of the mechanism (1) the geometry of which bears a cover recess (12) in the shape of the cover (4), two locking positions (10,11) of the lug (3) of which the second one defines the end-position (17) of the permitted movement of the lug (3) and the base (8) which is located at the bottom of the mechanism (1).

Abstract: A jewelry swivel provides for the controlled orientation of an ornamental part of the jewelry in relation to a support. The jewelry swivel has a locking base with a locking rod, a receiving base with a plurality of receiving openings, and a bias spring. The bias spring urges the receiving base toward the locking base, causing the locking rod to engage with at least one of the plurality of receiving openings. The locking rod engages at least one of the plurality of receiving openings, where the engagement of the locking rod in a particular receiving opening determines the orientation of the receiving base relative to the locking base. The jewelry swivel is placed between the ornamental part and the support.

Abstract: A dual-purpose stick for sitting and walking, comprising a stick body with a fixed inserting hole and an elongated hole; a seat-grip cushion body with a grip portion, a cushion portion and a grip hole, the cushion portion is axially extends axially with a pivot slot, the pivot slot comprises a vertical inserting hole in a axial direction and a horizontal inserting hole in a radial direction, a pivot inserting hole is radially penetrated on an outer surface of the seat cushion portion; an elastic element, arranged in the stick body; a fixing element, inserted into the fixed inserting hole and connected with bottom end of the elastic element; a penetrating element, inserted into the pivot hole and the elongated hole, connected with top end of the elastic element. The seat-grip cushion body can be movably pivoted and positioned between an upright grip position and a horizontal seat cushion position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cold protection cover for a walking stick and, more particularly, to a cold protection cover for a walking stick, which is mounted on a walking stick to surround the handle of the walking stick and thereby allow an easy grip on the walking stick even in the bitter cold. The cold protection cover for a walking stick according to the present invention comprises: a body having an inner space in which the handle of a walking stick is accommodated; a top open portion provided at the top of the body; an grip insertion slit provided on one side of the body and forming an insertion port into which the walking stick is inserted; a bottom open portion which is provided at the bottom of the body and through which the body of the walking stick passes; a first opening/closing means for opening and closing the grip insertion slit; and a second opening/closing means for opening and closing the bottom open portion.

Abstract: A system for a walking cane is provided. The walking cane may be comprised of a stem and a base, and the base may be provided in the shape of a human foot. The base may be made of various types of materials, such as a flexible silicone or rubber material. The foot shape may provide a natural, ergonomic feel for the user.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a flexible member coupled to the open-sided shell, and a pull tab coupled to the external surface of the flexible member. The disclosure also includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a flexible member coupled to the open-sided shell, a stretchable band configured to wrap around the open-sided shell and the flexible member, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) protection plate coupled to the open-sided shell. In some embodiments, the RFID protection plate is configured to securably couple at least one personal card between the RFID protection plate and the open-sided shell. The disclosure includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a first protruding portion coupled to the open-sided shell, and a second protruding portion coupled to the open-sided shell.

Abstract: A convertible luggage having a removable wheel assembly is disclosed. The convertible luggage includes a body with adaptors rotatably connected to the basement portion of the body. The adaptors have a solid cylindrical form-factor and are provided with a pair of sockets and pressable buttons along the side portions. Wheel assemblies removably connected to the adaptors are provided. The first end of the wheel assembly is fitted with a wheel and the second end of the wheel assembly comprises a connector having a hollow cylindrical form factor. The connector is provided with a pair of extrusions and a pair of openings along the side portions. The pair of extrusions provided on the connector locks into the pair of sockets provided on the adaptors, and the pair of openings provided on the connector locks into the pair of pressable buttons provided on the adaptors.

Abstract: A compression expansion device for an article of luggage and luggage comprising same is disclosed. In one particular practice: the device comprises a base section disposed in sliding relation with an expansion body engaged with each other by coil springs. A flexible portion on either the base section or expansion body comprises a ridge which rests on a complimentary ledge on the other of the base section or expansion body to assume a compressed configuration. A glide switch comprising one or more push projections contacts the flexible portion to displace the ridge off the ledge causing the base and expansion body to move away from each other and assume an expanded configuration.

Abstract: A compression-expansion device for an article of luggage and luggage comprising same is disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a base comprising axially-disposed, spaced-apart, parallel passageways; a latch pivotably disposed on the base between the passageways and having a tongue projection; an expansion body comprising conduit members slidably mated to the passageways, bias members located within the passageways and conduit members which urge the expansion body and base away from each other; an opening in the expansion body configured to receive the tongue in a first compressed position; and a button engaged with the opening and moveable to contact the tongue and displace it from the first position to a second position whereby the expansion body and the base assume an expanded configuration as urged by the bias members.