Abstract: A system aids in the cessation of a nicotine dependency. The system has a nicotine cessation device having a device housing including a plurality of pod receiving sockets and a plurality of fluid pods. A respective fluid pod is removably coupled with a respective pod receiving socket of the plurality of pod receiving sockets. Each respective fluid pod of the plurality of fluid pods receives a nicotine fluid having a predetermined concentration of nicotine therein and each respective fluid pod receives a nicotine fluid concentration that is different than at least one other fluid pod. The device housing may further include a printed circuit board (PCB) including a processor and a memory, and a power source.

Abstract: An atomizing device and an aerosol generating device are provided. The atomizing device includes a main body, a reservoir and an atomizing assembly. The atomizing assembly includes a support element provided with a hollow channel that extends though the support element, a side peripheral wall of the hollow channel being provided with a feeding hole configured to transfer an atomizing medium, and an atomizing element provided in the hollow channel and covering the feeding hole, an outer peripheral surface of the atomizing element and an inner peripheral surface of the hollow channel cooperatively enclosing an air passage, the atomizing element being in contact with the atomizing medium through the feeding hole to transfer the atomizing medium to the atomizing element.

Abstract: A vaporizer includes: a shell; a support arranged in the shell, a liquid storage cavity being defined between the support and the shell; a vaporization assembly arranged on the support for heating and vaporizing an aerosol-forming substrate; and a preheating member, the preheating member having a first end mounted to the support and thermally connected to the vaporization assembly and a second end extending into the liquid storage cavity.

Abstract: This aerosol generation system is provided with a power supply unit for supplying electric power; a heating unit for heating a substrate containing an aerosol source; and a holding unit for holding the heating unit. The heating unit is inserted into the substrate and comprises: an electric resistor that generates heat using electric power supplied from the power supply unit; a rigid body; and an electric insulator disposed between the electric resistor and the rigid body. The rigid body has a first portion extending in a first direction in which the substrate is inserted or removed and a second portion extending in a second direction different from the first direction. The holding unit holds the second portion of the rigid body.

Abstract: An aerosol generation system including a power supply unit that supplies power, and a heating unit that heats a base material containing an aerosol source. The heating unit is inserted in the base material and includes an electrical resistor that generates heat by using the power supplied from the power supply unit, a rigid body, and an electrical insulator disposed between the electrical resistor and the rigid body.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generation system capable of controlling the temperature distribution in a substrate to be heated. This aerosol generation system comprises: an elongated heat generation unit that, when energized, generates heat to heat an aerosol generating substrate from the inside thereof; and a pair of metal plates disposed to respectively cover the facing surfaces of the heat generation unit along the elongated shape. The heat generation unit includes at least two regions having different heat quantities.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of forming such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a heating member that can be formed of a heating element conformed to a heater substrate configured as a truncated cone (or similar shape) having a first end of a first size and a second end of greater size. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides methods of forming an aerosol delivery device, which can include providing a shell, providing a heating member formed of a heating element conformed to a substrate, configuring the heating member as a truncated cone (or similar shape) having a first end of a first size and a second end of greater size, and inserting the heating member within the shell.

Abstract: A vapor generation device, includes a core to supply power; a susceptor to generate heat upon penetration by a changing magnetic field, to heat the aerosol generation product an LC oscillator, including an inductance coil and a first capacitor; a first switch tube, positioned between the core and the LC oscillator, where the first switch tube is configured to be intermittently turned on to drive the LC oscillator to oscillate; a temperature sensor to sense a temperature of the susceptor; a sampling module to sample a sensing result of the temperature sensor; and a DC-DC booster, having an input terminal connected to the core and an output terminal connected to the sampling module, where the DC-DC booster is to boost an output voltage of the core and output the boosted voltage to the sampling module to supply power to the sampling module when the first switch tube is turned on.

Abstract: A low-oxygen heating-type cigarette assembly, comprising a low-oxygen heating-type smoking set (B) and a low-oxygen heating-type cigarette (A). The low-oxygen heating-type smoking set (B) comprises a heating section (4) and a smoke extracting member (2) detachably arranged with the heating section (4), wherein the heating section (4) is provided with a cigarette receiving chamber (4-1), and the smoke extracting member (2) comprises a hollow smoke extracting cone (2-1) and a smoke transmission tube (2-2).

Abstract: A vaporizer for vaporizing an aerosol-forming substrate includes: a vent tube having a first tube section and a second tube section in communication with the first tube section, the first tube section being adjacent to an air outlet of the vaporizer. An inner wall surface of the second tube section forms an expanding channel. The expanding channel gradually expands away from the first tube section.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device includes a power source and an aerosol production component that is powerable to produce an aerosol from an aerosol precursor composition. The aerosol delivery device also includes processing circuitry configured to switchably connect the power source to a load that includes the aerosol production component and thereby power the aerosol production component. A piezo sensor is operatively coupled with the power source and the processing circuitry. The piezo sensor is configured to generate an electrical response to a deformation of the power source, and the electrical response is indicative of a characteristic of the deformation. The processing circuitry is configured to control the aerosol delivery device based at least in part on the characteristic of the deformation indicated by the electrical response.

Abstract: A circuit for an aerosol generation device includes: a heater connector to which is connected a heater that consumes power supplied from a power supply and heats an aerosol source; a controller that includes a first communication terminal and a second communication terminal for serial communication, and controls supply of power from the power supply to the heater; a first IC that is a separate entity from the controller and that includes a third communication terminal for serial communication; a second IC that is a separate entity from the controller and the first IC, and that includes a fourth communication terminal for serial communication; a first communication line that connects the first communication terminal and the third communication terminal; and a second communication line that connects the second communication terminal and the fourth communication terminal and that does not have an electrical contact with the first communication line.

Abstract: A power supply unit of an aerosol generation device includes: a power supply; a heater connector to which a heater configured to heat an aerosol source by consuming power supplied from the power supply is connected; a first sensor disposed in the vicinity of the heater or the power supply and configured to output a value related to a temperature of the heater or a value related to a temperature of the power supply; and a second sensor provided at a position separated from the first sensor and configured to output a value related to a temperature at the position. At least one of the output value of the first sensor and the output value of the second sensor is abnormal, at least one or both of charging of the power supply and discharging from the power supply to the heater are temporarily prohibited.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device for use with a removable and replaceable cartridge and including actuatable ignitor contacts. The device includes a holder defining a receiving chamber configured to receive the cartridge, the cartridge comprising an ignitable heat source and a substrate portion comprising an aerosol precursor composition. The device further includes a first aerosol passageway, a mouthpiece defining a second aerosol passageway, and a power source disposed therein. The actuatable ignitor contacts are configured to engage with the ignitable heat source when the removable cartridge is secured within the receiving chamber and are movable between a first position spaced apart from the ignitable heat source and a second position contacting the ignitable heat source. The device may also include a dual-purpose actuator assembly coupled to the holder and configured to ignite the ignitable heat source and eject the removable cartridge.

Abstract: A media dispensing device, comprises a vaporizer drive circuit; one or more memories; a touch display screen; and a control circuit comprising a processor coupled with the one or more memories configured to run the instructions, the instructions configured to cause the processor to: receive a dose target for a constituent via the touch display screen; determine whether to perform compensation for an inhalation media dose in order to ensure the dose target is met; when compensation is to be performed, determine the properly compensated inhalation media dose based on an associated compensation value for the constituent; and control the vaporizer drive circuit so as to dispense a compensated dose of the inhalation media.

Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes an outer housing extending in a longitudinal direction, a liquid aerosol formulation, a heater operable to at least partially volatilize at least a portion of the liquid aerosol formulation and form an aerosol, a power supply operable to apply voltage across the heater, at least one light emitting diode, a charging button assembly including a conductive post operable to form a first external, electrical contact at an upstream end of the electronic smoking article, and a second external, electrical contact including a portion of an outer surface of the outer housing at the upstream end of the electronic smoking article. The first and second external, electrical contacts charge the power supply.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device includes a cover with a display. In a 1st aspect, an aerosol generation device includes a main body with a main housing, the main body configured for generating an aerosol from an aerosol generation substrate, and a cover that is releasably attached or connected to the main housing to cover a portion of the outer surface of the main housing. The cover includes as part of its externally visible surface an electronic display that uses non-light-emitting, reflective display technology wherein individual display pixels do not emit light but are visible due to ambient light scattering and reflection.

Abstract: The present disclosure teaches provision of a method for an aerosol provision device. The method includes operating a wireless communication interface of the aerosol provision device in a listening mode. During operation of the listening mode, data is received data from the wireless communication interface of another aerosol provision device. The received data is stored in a memory of the aerosol provision device. A connectionless-state advertising packet that includes information relating to an identity and advertising state of the aerosol provision device is created using the wireless communication interface of the aerosol provision device and transmitted via the wireless communication interface. A connectionless-state request packet is received from a remote wireless device, via the wireless communication interface.

Abstract: A method for excluding humidity and/or oxygen and/or other fluids from an inner cavity of an electronic smoking device surrounded by an outer hull, the cavity being fluid tight to its environment by at least one seal and having at least one input and at least one output having at least one hole through the hull and into the cavity through which fluids can pass and which can be closed with a closure, the method includes first filling an inert gas through the input into the cavity, displacing fluids inside the cavity by flushing them out with the inert gas through the output and afterwards the input and the output are permanently closed with its closure.

Abstract: The method includes forming an elongated array by first connecting first distal ends of first heating elements to each other to form a first end of the elongated array, and second connecting second distal ends of the first heating elements to each other to form a second end of the elongated array, a midsection of the first heating elements of the elongated array bowing concentrically outward from a radial centerline running longitudinally through the first end and the second end.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol generating device includes a power supply, a heater connector connected to a heater configured to heat an aerosol source by consuming power supplied from the power supply, a connector electrically connectable to an external power supply, a charging IC which includes an input terminal connected to the connector and a charging terminal connected to the power supply, and is configured to convert power input to the input terminal and output power which is converted from the charging terminal, and a first load having one end connected in parallel with the input terminal. The charging IC is configured to supply power input from the power supply to the charging terminal to the first load via the input terminal.

Abstract: The embarrassment of passing gas in public is ubiquitous. One solution is to wear a filter underwear that is generally constructed with a single ply of underwear side panels that are separated by an activated carbon center panel. The activated carbon center panel is attached to an elastic waistband at the underwear back and where the activated carbon center panel traverses between two leg openings to the waistband at the underwear front. The center panel is constructed with a five-ply activated carbon fabric that is sandwiched between cotton fabric, which is sandwiched between bamboo fabric. The five-ply center panel is greater than 1 mm thick to provide filtering capabilities to sufficiently reduce the odor of flatulence to an acceptable level that is not readily detected by a person close by.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a garment including a composite nonwoven textile associated with aesthetics, fit, functionality, and the like. The garment can include an upper-body garment (e.g., hoodie), with a fit that allows for relatively easy or free range of motion. In addition, the garment can include one or more various features that contribute to an aesthetic. For instance, the garment can include a seam construction that includes a relatively flat seam and that also provides an interesting aesthetic in which elements of the composite nonwoven construction are exposed. In some examples, a dual-layer hood assembly can include a seam construction that, for aesthetics and/or functionality, can allow a seam to be positioned on an inward facing surface of the hood. In some examples, the garment can include an elegant pocket construction that is associated with a clean aesthetic and reinforced pocket-opening edges and that is relatively easy to manufacture.

Abstract: Wearable shell or multi-purpose cloak systems are provided herein. The wearable shell system includes a first flexible panel that includes contours that define an interior volume that is conformable to an upper body portion of a user. A second flexible panel is removably coupled to the inner surface of the first flexible panel along a first coupled seam. The first side edge of the second flexible panel, the second side edge of the second flexible panel, and the second end portion of the second flexible panel are releasably coupled together defining a second interior volume configured to enclose a lower portion of the user's body when the first end portion of the second flexible panel is coupled to the inner surface of the first flexible panel.

Abstract: Method for making a garment from sections having a first ply including fabric of threads, filaments or yarns that are each coated with a surface layer of silver or aluminum to form metal-coated threads, filaments or yarns, and at least one protective layer over each metal-coated thread, filament or yarn, a second ply adjacent the first ply and made of different material than the first ply, and a third ply adjacent the second ply such that the first ply is between the second and third plies and which third ply includes cloth fabric. The sections are connected together at seams formed by an edge of adjacent pairs thereof with the second ply of each section overlapping at the seams. The surface layer of silver or aluminum of the metal-coated threads, filaments or yarns is formed relative to properties of the metal-coated threads, filaments or yarns.

Abstract: This present application discloses a turn direction indicating jacket having a plurality of directional indicators independently actuatable via a switch and a portable power supply. The invention illuminates the lights in sequential fashion from the wearer's shoulder to his or her wrist with an arrowhead at the base, there ensuring that other motorists and pedestrians alike are aware of the wearer's presence in traffic and the wearer's intended traffic movement.

Abstract: A hooded garment comprises a garment adapted to be worn on a user's torso, the garment having a neck region adapted to be positioned around the user's neck, a hood attached to the garment at the neck region and adapted to cover the user's head when the user desires to use the hood, the hood, when worn by the user, having an opening defining a perimeter around the user's face, and a facial covering attached to the hood around at least a portion of the perimeter and adapted to selectively cover the user's face, when the facial covering is desired to be used, and be stowed inside the hood when the facial covering is not desired to be used. The hooded garment may further include a neck portion that extends downwardly from the facial covering to cover the user's neck when the facial covering is used.

Abstract: In example implementations, a head mounted device is provided. The head mounted device includes a display, a head mounting apparatus coupled to the display, and a face mask mount coupled to the head mounting apparatus. The face mask mount is to receive ear loops of a face mask to while the head mounted device is worn by the user.

Abstract: An improved glove has both anatomically correlating stress relief zones and/or reinforced zones to add support in areas opposite the stress relief zones to keep bunching or slipping of the glove from interfering with the bending of the user's joints. The glove may have corrugated relief zones over some or all of the joints and knuckles of the hand, wherein the relief zones are formed of peaks and valleys. A relief zone can also be provided over the webbing between the thumb and the palm. The vertical or longitudinal relief zones provide for improved glove quality while keeping manufacturing difficulty and costs at a minimum.

Abstract: A protective glove assembly includes a glove with a back hand covering, a palm covering and five finger sleeves. The finger sleeves include a thumb sleeve, an index finger sleeve, a middle finger sleeve, a ring finger sleeve, and a pinky finger sleeve. The pinky sleeve and the ring finger sleeve each have an open end. Each of the pinky and ring finger sleeves has a length configured to only extend over the proximal and middle phalanx bones of a person's hand.

Abstract: A grip assist glove designed to improve the grip, dexterity, and independence of individuals with limited hand and wrist strength. The glove comes in multiple variations including a compression-style full finger glove and an open fingers glove. The glove includes a webbing positioned between the index finger and thumb sleeves. The webbing contains a continuous channel to securely hold handles of utensils, such as writing and eating implements, enabling users to maintain a firm grip without relying on physical strength. In some embodiments, the glove includes a palm side portion, a back side portion, and finger sleeves, wherein in other embodiments, the glove does not include finger sleeves but only includes index finger sleeve and a thumb sleeve. The glove provides support, stability, and improved grip, enabling users to write, type, operate touchscreen devices, and perform various activities independently.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel garment for covering at least a portion of a torso and a portion of the arms of a wearer. The invention includes an outer garment body having a torso portion and a pair of sleeves, and an inner garment body having a torso portion and an integrated pair of underarm cuffs. Neither the cuffs nor the locations on the sleeves at which they are attached are visible from the outside of the garment.

Abstract: A method for producing a compression garment for a user from an elastic fabric comprises the step of providing a base garment, fitting the garment on a supporting mannequin that has a plurality of independent heating means to independently heat different portions of the garment, measuring the compression applied to the mannequin portions by the garment and heating selected portions of the garment until the compression of the garment on the mannequin has reached a desired value.

Abstract: Articles of apparel include: (a) a garment structure having one or more fabric elements structured and arranged to provide a close fit to at least one predetermined portion of a body (e.g., area(s) of the body for which enhanced position sensing and/or feedback are desired); and (b) a body position feedback system engaged with or integrally formed as part of the garment structure. The body position feedback system may apply higher tensile or constricting (compressive) forces to selected portions of the wearer's body and/or stretch resistance, which can help stimulate or interact with nerves and deep tissue receptors located in various portions of the body. The increased forces at selected locations of the body give the wearer sensory feedback regarding the position or orientation of these parts of the body and can improve or accelerate development of “muscle memory.

Abstract: Adjustment and closure mechanisms for apparel, wearable devices and other items worn are generally considered functional or utilitarian in nature. As such these tend to be low cost metal and/or plastic mechanisms. However, users may wish to make a fashion statement, a political statement, a brand statement or a lifestyle statement. The inventor has established concepts to provide users and brands with stylistically designed adjustment and closure mechanisms for apparel, wearable devices and other items worn by a user. These adjustment and closure mechanisms are demountably attachable to multiple items of apparel, wearable devices, etc. as well as allowing for adjustment and/or closure mechanisms for apparel, wearable devices and other items worn by a user that accommodates different sizes. Accordingly, users may expend more money purchasing such adjustment and closure mechanisms as they are not restricted to a single item such that the user mentally amortizes them across their goods.

Abstract: Applicators for grasping and applying small items, such as fibers and eyelashes, are disclosed. The applicators passively hold the items and a user actuates the applicator to release the items. An applicator includes a compression spring that forces a disc against a disc retention element to hold the items passively, and a button is pressed to separate the disc from the disc retention element to release the items. An applicator includes an expansion spring that holds items between coils of the spring passively, and a button is pressed to separate the spring coils to release the items.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sports merchandise hat featuring multiple hook fasteners on the body thereof for receiving loop patches of different sports/teams, customizing the look of the hat, and enabling a wearer of the hat to simultaneously display affiliation and pride for multiple sports/teams. The hook fasteners are preferably positioned uniformly on the outer body of the hat with a front portion, a back portion, and side portions of the hat body having one hook fastener on each. In some embodiments, a plurality of sports/team logo patches are available with each patch having a loop fastener to releasably fasten to the hook fastener. The hat can be used by individuals who are fans of multiple teams and want to support them simultaneously. In other embodiments, a t-shirt may have multiple hook fasteners to receive loop patches of different sports teams.

Abstract: Disclosed are helmet and adjustable chin strap assemblies that include an adjustable chin strap retention system that solve some or all of the problems of the prior art. Specifically, disclosed are helmets and adjustable chin strap assemblies that include a helmet shell and a chin strap retention system, where the chin strap retention system includes a chin strap and an actuator that can be manipulated by the wearer using one hand to selective shorten or lengthen the chin strap in real time while the wearer is wearing the helmet and engaging in an activity. The chin strap can be configured to cleanly and simply connect to the helmet shell, with two opposing ends of the chin strap being attached to an inner component, an outer component, or between the inner and outer components of the helmet shell.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided a helmet that includes shell comprising a plurality of connection receptacles, a first connection receptacle having a shape that is different from a shape of a second connection receptacle. A flexible suspension web includes a plurality of straps for supporting the shell on a head of a wearer, each of the straps including a connection tab, where a first connection tab, which is associated with a first strap, has a shape corresponding to the shape of the first connection receptacle, and where a second connection tab, which is associated with a second strap, has a shape corresponding to the shape of the second connection receptacle.

Abstract: A helmet, system, and method are described for providing a helmet for wearers with a cochlear implant or similar device. To accomplish this feat, the helmet will have at least one insert on the inner surface that accommodates and protects the cochlear implant device on the wearer's head. The described helmet, system, and method may be used for various activities including, but not limited to, biking, football, and skiing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chin-guard gap adjustment means for a helmet. The chin-guard gap adjustment means (100) for a helmet according to the present disclosure is mounted to a helmet that comprises: a helmet body (10); and a chin guard (20) which is rotatably coupled to the helmet body (10) and can rotate from a position in front of the chin of a wearer to a position behind or above the helmet body (10). The chin-guard gap adjustment means is coupled to the chin guard (20) and adjusts the space between the chin guard (20) and the helmet body (10).

Abstract: In one aspect, a protective headwear is provided and includes a headgear, an outer shell, a duct and a manifold. The headgear is configured to engage a wearer's head and at least partially support the protective headwear on a wearer's head. The headgear includes a front, a rear opposite the front, a right side, and a left side opposite the right side. The outer shell is coupled to the headgear at a coupling location and includes a shield positioned to the front of the headgear. The duct is at least partially coupled to and at least partially positioned in an interior of the outer shell. The duct is located below the coupling location.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a voice-controlled welding cap, which comprises a welding cap body, wherein the outer side of the welding cap body is provided with a mask, the inner side of the welding cap body is provided with a panel frame, a head ring, a connecting plate and an optical sensor, the inner side of the panel frame is provided with a main control chip and a language module input unit, and the language module input unit comprises a microphone, a voice chip and a peripheral resistance-capacitance device; the main control chip uses an STC8H 8BIT microprocessor control unit, the microphone is connected with the voice chip, and the voice chip, the mask and the optical sensor are all connected with the main control chip.

Abstract: A sports shoe is provided. The sports shoe includes a shoe vamp and a shoe sole connected to the shoe vamp. The shoe vamp includes a textile component, wherein the textile component includes thermoplastic polyester fibers. The shoe sole includes a shoe outsole and a shoe midsole foam disposed between the shoe outsole and the shoe vamp, wherein the shoe outsole includes a vulcanizate and the shoe midsole foam includes a first thermoplastic elastomer. The vulcanizate includes rubber particles, a second thermoplastic elastomer, and an interface-compatible resin, wherein the content of the rubber particles is greater than the content of the second thermoplastic elastomer. The rubber particles are dispersed in the second thermoplastic elastomer in the form of spherical particles with particle sizes of about 0.5-10 um.

Abstract: An article of apparel, a system, and methods include a structural material configured to enable the article of footwear to the worn on a body. A wireless transmission circuit is included and a piezoelectric generator is positioned with respect to the structural material in a configuration to be flexed to induce a voltage signal output. A voltage sensor is configured to sense the voltage profile and output a sensor signal indicative of the voltage profile. An electronic data storage, coupled to the voltage sensor, is configured to store voltage profile information based on the sensor data. A comparator, coupled to the electronic data storage, is configured to identify a change in the voltage profile information over time. The wireless transmission circuit is configured to transmit data indicative of a physical status of the article of footwear based on the change in the voltage profile information over time.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for determining regional sensor data. Sensor readings are obtained from a corresponding plurality of sensors. The sensors are grouped into a plurality of sensor regions. Each sensor region includes at least one region-associated sensor from the plurality of sensors. A plurality of regional sensor values are determined for the plurality of sensor regions by, for each sensor region: identifying a region-specific model, the region-specific model specifying how the at least one regional sensor value for that sensor region is to be calculated; and generating the at least one regional sensor value for that sensor region by applying the region-specific model to the sensor readings obtained from the at least one region-associated sensor corresponding to that sensor region. The regional sensor values can account for sensor and conductivity failures and allow the measurement resolution of the sensing unit to be adjusted.

Abstract: A golf shoe with an upper and a sole assembly connected to the upper. The shoe includes an insole footbed or an insole board and a midsole, wherein at least one of the insole footbed, the insole board, or the midsole comprises one or more longitudinal grooves provided in a respective forefoot region and a rearfoot region of the insole footbed, the insole board, or the midsole to control (i) a movement of a subject's foot and (ii) a flex or a deformation of a lateral or medial section of the shoe as the subject exerts a force on the insole footbed, the insole board, or the midsole during a golf swing. The midfoot region of the insole footbed, the insole board, or the midsole has a greater torsional rigidity, stiffness, or strength than the forefoot and rearfoot regions of the insole footbed, the insole board, or the midsole.

Abstract: A water resistant footwear having an upper made of a water vapor transpiring material resistant to water with a first extreme flap and at least a portion having a first thickness and provided with a second extreme flap. The first flap and the second flap have relative second thicknesses lower than the first thickness of the portion and are superimposed on each other with the interposition of a thermo-double-sided adhesive layer which can be activated by raising the temperature. The first flap and the second flap superimposed are fixed to each other by thermo-sealing. Furthermore, the footwear has an insole fixed to an edge of the upper and a waterproof sole obtained by direct injection molding on the upper and arranged so as to cover one face of the insole and seal it.

Abstract: A triboelectric nanosensor includes an elastic body, a liquid metal and a wire. The elastic body includes an inner wall surrounding a chamber, and a plurality of biomimetic shark placoid scale-shaped microstructures adjacent to each other and disposed at at least one portion of the inner wall. The liquid metal is located within the chamber and surrounded by the elastic body. The wire is electrically connected to the liquid metal. The elastic body is pressed to be deformed and restores to change a contact state between the liquid metal and the biomimetic shark placoid scale-shaped microstructures, thereby allowing a plurality of electrons to flow into the liquid metal via the wire or to flow out from the liquid metal via the wire.

Abstract: Sole structures including a plate including a first polyolefin resin, and an edge portion comprising a second resin are disclosed herein. The edge portion is more flexible or less rigid than the plate. Articles of footwear formed from the sole structures are also provided. Methods of making the polyolefin resin compositions, plates, edge portions, sole structures, and articles of footwear are also provided. In some aspects, the first polyolefin resin composition includes an effective amount of a polymeric resin modifier.