Abstract: An aerosol-generating article including an aerosol-generating rod for producing an inhalable aerosol upon heating is provided, the rod including: a first aerosol-generating segment including a first aerosol-generating substrate, the first aerosol-generating substrate including a tobacco material and an aerosol former; a second aerosol-generating segment at a location upstream of the first aerosol-generating segment; and a wrapper circumscribing at least the first aerosol-generating segment and the second aerosol-generating segment, the second aerosol-generating segment including a plug of a porous substrate, and at least a core portion of the plug including an aerosol-generating medium or a flavourant or both. An aerosol-generating system including a heating device and the aerosol-generating article is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing: a filter in which a liquid having phenol filtration capability is prevented from leaking out even after prolonged storage; and a flavor inhalation article equipped with said filter. The problem is solved by a filter that is for a flavor inhalation article, and that has a filtering medium including a biodegradable material, and a paper roll wound around the filtering medium. The filtering medium contains a liquid having a phenol filtration capability. A surface of the roll paper where a contact is made with the filtering medium is made of a layer exhibiting liquid-repellent properties with respect to said liquid.

Abstract: A tobacco pipe comprising a tobacco burning chamber, a stem having a bore communicating with the interior of the chamber, wherein the chamber comprises a brass musical instrument mouthpiece, and the stem comprises the lead tube of a brass musical instrument.

Abstract: A smoking system including a mouthpiece with a flavor releasing mechanism in its inner volume is provided. The mouthpiece includes a rigid material (e.g., glass or ceramic) that may be coupled to a smokable rod or cone. A force-applying member is located within the inner volume adjacent the flavor ball and is coupled to an elongate movable member extending out an end of the mouthpiece. Movement of the elongate movable member causes the force-applying member to apply a force to the flavor ball causing the ball to burst. Once the flavor ball bursts, the ball releases its flavoring substance into smoke passing through the mouthpiece to enhance the smoking experience.

Abstract: An aerosol generating system includes a case and an inhalation device, which can be accommodated in the case. The case has a body and a lid movable relative to the body. The inhalation device and the lid have a combination of a magnet and a ferritic element, which cooperate to move the inhalation device relative to the body, when the lid is moved relative to the body. The lid has at least one sliding pin, which is slidable relative to the body, and on which the magnet or ferritic element is provided. A method of removing at least one inhalation device from the case, includes the step of removing the inhalation device partially from the case by cooperation of the magnet and the ferritic element and the lid to the effect that the inhalation device is moved relative to the body, when the lid is moved relative to the body.

Abstract: A non-combustible aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material in a consumable is disclosed. The non-combustible aerosol provision device includes a retention apparatus configured to hold in position, one at a time, each of the plurality of consumables comprising aerosol-generating material of different sizes.

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 case which constitutes a surface of the power supply unit, and a sensor which is disposed in the vicinity of the case and is configured to output a value related to a temperature of the case. Protection control for prohibiting one or both of charging of the power supply and discharging from the power supply to the heater is executed based on an output value of the sensor.

Abstract: A power supply unit of an aerosol generation device includes: a power supply; a heater connector to which a heater is connected; a controller configured to control supply of power from the power supply to the heater connector, a charging IC including an input terminal and a charging terminal connected to the power supply and configured to convert power input to the input terminal and output the power from the charging terminal; a receptacle including a power supply terminal and a data terminal and electrically connected to an external power supply; a power supply line connecting the power supply terminal and the input terminal; a data line connecting the data terminal and the controller; first protective components on the power supply line; and a second protective component on the data line. The number of the first protective components is larger than the number of the second protective component.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an atomization device, which includes a cartridge module, a battery module, and a connection module. The cartridge module includes a heating member. The heating member has a first pin and a second pin. The battery module has a first electrode and a second electrode. The connection module is detachably connected to the cartridge module and the battery module. The connection module has a first conductive member and a second conductive member. A first end of the first conductive member is in contact with the first pin. A second end of the first conductive member is electrically connected to the first electrode. A first end of the second conductive member is in contact with the second pin. A second end of the second conductive member is in contact with the second electrode. False soldering or poor soldering is reduced, thereby reducing the failure of the atomization device.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed.

Abstract: A consumable component for an aerosol provision system includes an outer housing including an outer wall extending between first and second end walls to define an interior chamber; a plurality of elements of solid aerosol forming material for generating an aerosol for user inhalation, wherein the plurality of elements of solid aerosol forming material are retained within the interior chamber by the housing and wherein the first and second end walls comprise openings to allow air to flow into the interior chamber through the first end wall and out of the interior chamber through the second end wall during use, and a heater located within the interior chamber and configured to heat the elements of solid aerosol forming material during use to generate a vapor for user inhalation.

Abstract: A heater assembly couplable to an aerosol-generating device body to form an aerosol-generating device is provided, the heater assembly including a heating element mount; a heating element rotatably coupled to the mount and configured to penetrate an aerosol-generating article; and a heater assembly rotation resistance mechanism configured to resist rotation of the element in a first direction relative to the mount, limit rotation of the element in the first direction relative to the mount up to a threshold torque applied to the element, and allow further rotation of the element when a torque applied to the element exceeds the threshold torque. An aerosol-generating device is also provided, including an aerosol-generating device body and a heater assembly coupled to the body, the assembly including a heating element configured to penetrate the article and to rotate relative to the mount of the device; and a rotation resistance mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable electronic vaporizing device for use in the vaporization of substances. Methods of using such a device and a removably attachable vaporization module that is compatible with the device are also provided.

Abstract: A vaporizer includes: a vent tube having a conductive end surface; a vaporization core accommodated in the vent tube, the vaporization core including an end surface electrode; and an elastic conductive member accommodated in the vent tube, the elastic conductive member being arranged between the conductive end surface and the end surface electrode, and abutting against the conductive end surface and the end surface electrode.

Abstract: A vaporizer includes: an electrode column having a first conductive end surface; a vaporization core having a first end surface electrode; and a conductive connector including a body part and at least one elastic arm connected to the body part. The at least one elastic arm elastically abuts against and is electrically connected to one of the first end surface electrode and the first conductive end surface. The body part abuts against and is electrically connected to an other of the first end surface electrode and the first conductive end surface.

Abstract: A vaporizing device (10) includes a battery unit (12) having a battery (13), an electronic controller (20), and an induction coil (32) on or in a core, such as a ferrite split ring (34) or cup (62) magnetic core. A cartridge (14) holding liquid has at least one heater plate (46, 74) and a liquid conductor (48, 76). The cartridge (14) is attachable to the battery unit (12) with the heater plate (46, 74) adjacent to the core. The heater plate (46,74) heats the liquid conductor (48, 76) to create vapor when high frequency alternating electric current is provided to the induction coil (32). This offers manufacturing and cost advantages.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device configured to generate aerosol by heating at least one part of an aerosol-generating substrate is provided, the aerosol-generating device including a loop-gap resonator configured to heat the at least one part of the aerosol-generating substrate in order to generate aerosol. An aerosol-generating article for an aerosol-generating device is also provided, the aerosol-generating article including a first portion arranged and/or formed to fit in a loop of a loop-gap resonator of the aerosol-generating device; and a second portion arranged and/or formed to fit in a gap of the loop-gap resonator. An aerosol-generating system is also provided, including the aerosol-generating device and the aerosol-generating article.

Abstract: A heater element for an aerosol provision device is disclosed. The heater element includes a support and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, wherein the heating material includes an electroless plating on the support.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device for generating an aerosol from an aerosol forming consumable is provided. The aerosol generation device can include a housing; a heater element, and a system for causing heating of the heater element. The heater element is movable relative to the housing. The heater element defines, at least partially, a heating chamber for receiving the aerosol forming consumable. The heater element is configured, during use of the heating element, to be movable towards or away from the aerosol forming consumable when the aerosol forming consumable is received in the heating chamber, thereby controlling the amount of heat transferred to the consumable from the heater element.

Abstract: A vaporizer includes: a base; an electrode column inserted in the base in a longitudinal direction; and an insulating sleeve disposed between the electrode column and the base so as to electrically insulate the electrode column from the base. A side opening is provided in a side wall of the insulating sleeve, the side opening running through an inner side and an outer side of the side wall and through both ends of the insulating sleeve.

Abstract: A vaporizer includes: a shell; a base inserted into a lower end of the shell; a vent tube passing through the shell; a liquid storage cavity formed between an outer wall surface of the vent tube and an inner wall surface of the shell; a vaporization core provided in the vent tube and in communication with the liquid storage cavity in a liquid guide manner; and at least one vent channel communicating the liquid storage cavity with an outside. A lower end of the vent tube is inserted into the base. The at least one vent channel is formed between the base and the shell and/or between the base and the vent tube.

Abstract: An inhaler device configured to consume an accumulated capacity to contribute to generation of aerosol or aerosol imparted with flavor, a sensor configured to detect a predefined variable, an interface configured to make a notification to an inhaler of the aerosol, and a controller configured to cause the interface to function in a first mode when a detected or estimated capacity is smaller than a threshold and the variable satisfies a predefined condition for requesting the generation of the aerosol.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system can include an aerosolizable material transport element and a reservoir for aerosolizable material, wherein the aerosolizable material transport element can include a vaporizer for vaporizing aerosolizable material in the aerosolizable material transport element. The aerosol provision system can include control circuitry configured to monitor at least one temperature parameter relating to the temperature of the aerosolizable material transport element over a predetermined period of time after the vaporizer has been heated as part of a first heating operation. The control circuitry then generates a signal in the event the temperature parameter decreases by a predetermined amount in a predetermined time interval after the vaporizer has been heated. This signal may be indicative of a failure state of the aerosolizable material transport element 42.

Abstract: A cartridge, and a verification method, apparatus for a cartridge. The verification method for a cartridge includes: receiving a first password seed sent by a verification device for a cartridge (101); reading a pre-stored root password (102); calculating a second session password according to the root password and the first password seed (103); and sending, to the verification apparatus, verification information carrying the second session password, so that the verification apparatus compares and verifies a pre-stored first session password corresponding to the first password seed with the second session password, and if comparison verification is passed, determining that the cartridge is a matching cartridge (104). By means of performing password verification on a verification apparatus and a cartridge, the mixed use of a power supply apparatus and a cartridge that are of different models is effectively prevented.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol provision device including at least one inlet through which air can enter the device; an outlet through which aerosol within the device can pass; at least one aerosol generating region arranged to generate an aerosol; at least one flow channel arranged to provide fluid communication between at least one inlet, the outlet and at least one aerosol generating region; a moveable component arranged to move between a number of predetermined positions including at least a first and a second position, wherein in the first position the moveable component at least partially blocks at least one flow channel and wherein in the second position the moveable component does not block airflow through at least one flow channel.

Abstract: A user-replaceable e-liquid reservoir for dispensing e-liquid, the reservoir being inserted into, or otherwise attached to, a portable, personal e-cigarette device and engaging with an electrical or electronic pump fluid transfer system in the device, the device including: an electrical or electronic pump, being configured to transfer e-liquid from the e-liquid reservoir to an atomizing unit in the device, the pump delivering a pre-defined or variable quantity of e-liquid from the reservoir; and in which the reservoir is not user-refillable.

Abstract: A power supply unit of an aerosol generation device which a heating unit is attachable to and detachable from includes: a secondary battery; a case forming a surface of the power supply unit; a chassis accommodated in an internal space of the case and made of an insulating resin; a plurality of magnets held by the chassis with a gap therebetween; an inner member covering a side surface of the chassis; and an outer member covering an outer surface of the inner member. The inner member includes a plurality of through holes exposing the plurality of magnets, and the outer member is replaceably fixed by the plurality of magnets exposed from the plurality of through holes.

Abstract: An interchangeable garment system includes an upper body kit forming a shirt body that removably connects to a middle torso section, a plurality of long sleeve sections and a plurality of short sleeve sections to form up to eight custom shirt garments. The system includes a lower body kit forming a trouser body that removably connects to a plurality of long pant sections and a plurality of short pant sections to form up to four custom shorts or long pant garments. The system also includes a tubular lower body kit forming a skirt body that removably connects to a lower leg section to form up to two custom skirt garments. The upper body kit is selectively connected to either lower body kit to create a plurality of jumpsuit and dress garments.

Abstract: A sports garment includes a cup portion that receives and conforms to a user's breasts, a base portion disposed along a bottom edge of the cup portion, a first strap portion disposed along a first side edge of the base portion, and a second strap portion disposed along a second side edge of the base portion. The first and second strap portions each include a shoulder strap that may be removably coupled to the cup portion to adjust the tension of the sports garment and a side strap that may be removably coupled to a front surface of the base portion to adjust the tension of the sports garment. The first and second side straps may flex between an open position and a wrapped position.

Abstract: An example reduced-coverage back-smoothing brassiere includes a right and left brassiere cup, right and left brassiere wings, each coupled to at least a portion of one of the two brassiere cups and one of two brassiere straps, first edges of the brassiere wings each being a continuous curve leading to the exterior edge of the respective brassiere wing, the second portion of the right brassiere strap being coupled to the right brassiere cup and the second portion of the left brassiere strap being coupled to the left brassiere cup, a second edge of each of the brassiere wings extending in an unbroken curve from the respective brassiere strap toward the fastening section, a continuous, unbroken curve being created by the interior edge of each of the two brassiere straps along the second edge of each of the two brassiere wings, respectively.

Abstract: A convertible bathing suit assembly for either covering or exposing a woman's middle torso includes a bathing suit top that can be worn on a woman's upper torso for swimming. A bathing suit bottom is provided that can be worn on a woman's lower torso for swimming. A flap is coupled to and extends around the bathing suit bottom. The flap is positionable in an extended position to cover the woman's middle torso in the convention of a one piece bathing suit. The flap is gatherable into a stored position to expose the woman's middle torso in the convention of a two piece bathing suit.

Abstract: A jump screen may be a jump suit formed of one or more fabrics (and combinations of the same) that may limit access of insects to contact with a wearer's skin. The fabrics may be those that may be used for the mesh of window screens. The jump suit may include drawstrings or other closure mechanisms around the ankle portions and/or wrist portions of the jump suit so that insects may not enter through the ankle or wrist openings of the jump suit to contact with the wearer's skin. The jump suit may include a hood portion having a drawstring that may seal or close around the wearer's face area. The jump suit may include hook and loop fasteners for the wearer to put on the jump suit and close it.

Abstract: The present invention is an openable garment for adults and/or children. The invention is specifically designed as an openable outer garment which covers at least the lower torso and upper legs of the wearer. Examples of such latter garments are, but not limited to: coveralls, inner ski overalls and outer ski overalls and wet suits. The innovation herein includes the option to open the portion of the garment required to urinate and/or complete a bowel movement without removing the garment.

Abstract: An article of clothing is provided having a plurality of accesses for accessing, when the clothing is worn by a wearer, the area below the clothing without removing the clothing. In one example, the article of clothing is an upper-body garment with two arm accesses, an anterior torso access, and two side torso accesses. In another example, the article of clothing is a lower-body garment with two leg accesses, two knee accesses, and two hip accesses. In one example, each access is opened or closed by an incremental fastening device such as a one-way or two-way zipper.

Abstract: A glove including a wrist region, a palm region, and a plurality of digit regions. A gripping zone is provided on one or both of the palm region and wrist region. The gripping zone includes concave indentations formed in the glove material which project into the glove's interior cavity. The glove's circumference extending through the gripping zone is reduced. When performing a task while wearing the glove, frictional contact between the gripping zone and the person's skin tends to resist movement of the palm or wrist region relative to the person's hand. This helps to keep the digit regions of the glove in sufficient contact with the user's fingers and thumb to maintain tactile sensitivity and dexterity, even when the glove is worn for an extended period of time.

Abstract: An apparel article with a grip texture on an exterior surface formed by a grip field of a plurality of spaced-apart nodules extending from the exterior surface to a distal end and each defining a concave recess therein. The apparel article may comprise (i) a glove body having a cuff with an open end and a hand portion from which four finger tubes and a thumb tube extend, for receiving a hand, and the exterior surface having at least one grip field for gripping an article and (2) a shoe cover with a sole having the grip field for resisting slippage on walking surfaces.

Abstract: A novel headband is described having a headband frame covered by interchangeable fabric overlays. Different fabric overlays are used with various interchangeable designs, colors, styles, textures, lengths, etc. Accessories may be attached with magnets that simulate animal ears, horns, LED lights, or other decorative accessories. In an alternative embodiment, headphones may be attached which fit directly on a user's head. A Bluetooth circuit receives signals and plays them through the headphones with direct sound conduction to the user's head. In another embodiment, microphones are also attached to the headband frame. This allows sounds to be sensed at the microphones, amplified and directly transmitted to the user's head to act as a hearing aid. In another embodiment, earmuff attachments can be added to the headband frame to add warmth, which optionally can be equipped with a Bluetooth circuit to play audio.

Abstract: A belt-secured pocket device for storing a cell phone outside of one's clothing includes a backing panel with a belt loop strip that is coupled to the backing panel. The belt loop strip and the backing panel cooperatively define a belt loop configured for receiving a belt therethrough such that the belt loop strip hangs onto the belt. A pocket panel is also attached to the backing panel. The pocket panel and the backing panel cooperatively define a pocket with an opening on one end.

Abstract: An apparel suspension device includes a yoke portion, a first strap connected to the yoke portion and configured to connect to a front waist region of an overgarment, a second strap connected to the yoke portion and configured to connect to a rear waist region of the overgarment and a third strap connected to the yoke portion and configured to connect to a rear waist region of the overgarment. The first strap includes a first portion and a second portion wherein the first portion and the second portion having different elasticity characteristics.

Abstract: A head hair covering device for covering a user's hair includes a shell, which is resiliently flexible and in which an opening is positioned. A band, which is resiliently stretchable, is attached to the shell and extends circumferentially around a perimeter of the opening. The band can be stretched to allow for partial insertion of a user's head, whereupon the band rebounds to engage the shell to the user's head. The perimeter of the shell is substantially aligned with a hairline of a scalp of the user and he shell covers hair on the scalp. Each strap of a pair of straps is attached to the perimeter on a respective opposed side of the shell, thereby defining a loop. The loop can be positioned around a respective ear of the user to secure the shell to the head of the user, with the ears of the user being exposed.

Abstract: A sensor system is adapted for use with an article of footwear and includes an insert member including a first layer and a second layer, a port connected to the insert and configured for communication with an electronic module, a plurality of force and/or pressure sensors on the insert member, and a plurality of leads connecting the sensors to the port.

Abstract: A sole includes a midsole. The midsole includes: a first support portion that is configured to support a front portion of an MP joint of a wearer's foot; and a second support portion that is configured to support a rear portion of the MP joint of the wearer's foot, the second support portion having a shape extending rearward from the first support portion in a foot length direction. The first support portion has an elastic modulus lower than an elastic modulus of the second support portion. The midsole includes a thenar region surrounded by a first portion, a second portion, a third portion, and a fourth portion. A boundary portion between the first support portion and the second support portion passes through the thenar region.

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

Abstract: A method of producing a cushioning member for a shoe includes a foamed area and a non-foamed area. The cushioning member is formed by filling a mold with an unfoamed foamable material and a non-foamable material in a mold and molding, and the foamable material forms the foamed area by foaming after the mold is filled, and the non-foamable material forms the non-foamed area.

Abstract: An article of footwear has a sole structure that includes a foam midsole layer. A first forefoot cushioning component is secured to the foot-facing surface of the foam midsole layer in the forefoot region, a second forefoot cushioning component overlies the first forefoot cushioning component, and a strobel extends at least in the forefoot region and the midfoot region and over the second forefoot cushioning component. One or more of the forefoot cushioning component, the second forefoot cushioning component, and the strobel may include a bladder and a tensile component. The bladder encloses and retains a gas in an interior cavity. The tensile component is disposed in the interior cavity.

Abstract: Articles of footwear, systems, and methods include an upper portion, a lower portion, secured to the upper portion, the lower portion including an out-sole and an airbag assembly. The airbag assembly includes a first sheet and a second sheet forming a seal therebetween around a perimeter of the first and second sheets. The airbag assembly further includes an electronic assembly, comprising a circuit board and electrical conductors disposed on the circuit board, wherein an internal portion of the electronic assembly is disposed between the first and second sheets and within the seal formed therebetween and an external portion of the electronic assembly is disposed outside of the seal.

Abstract: An adaptive fluid system for an article of footwear is disclosed. The adaptive fluid system includes a fluid chamber that provides cushioning and shock absorption for a foot. The adaptive fluid system includes an adjustable pressure regulating valve that may be used to control the pressure of the fluid chamber. The adaptive fluid system includes a valve that prevents fluid from escaping from a fluid chamber during use.

Abstract: A foot protection pad is provided, comprising: a body, a midfoot elastic body and a heel elastic body; wherein, the body is formed with a first elastic material to form a front plantar area, a midfoot area and a heel area; the bottom surface of the midfoot area is formed with a midfoot arch, and opposite sides are formed with a concave arc surface of the inner arch and the concave arc surface of the outer arch; a recession is formed on the body of the heel area, and the opposite two sides of the recession are formed with a concave arc surface of the inner arch and a concave arc surface of the outer arch, and the rear end is formed with a heel concave arc surface; the midfoot elastic body and the heel elastic body are formed with a second elastic material and respectively combined with the body.

Abstract: The three invention's utility designs can be used for all types of footwear, including slippers and sandals for indoors, outdoors, SPA, hotel slippers and etc. The first core invention are removable and washable insoles/socks that are pulled over/attached to the base/hard insole of slippers with options when upper parts are also detachable. The second invention is the closed-toes slippers with ventilation holes both on the cloth insole and upper part with option to have it combined with the first invention. The third invention's distinction is the giant size of slippers that are worn over the outdoor footwear that can also have options with the removable sock or ventilation holes from inventions mentioned earlier. There are different details variations described in specifications for all three interrelated inventions. These slippers provide more hygiene, can be worn longer, which is more economical for households and reduces waste produced by slippers.

Abstract: A footwear includes: a sole; an upper located above the sole to accommodate a foot; a loop engagement portion located on at least one of a medial face or a lateral face of the footwear, fixed to one of the sole, the upper, or an interface between the sole and the upper, and including a plurality of loops, and extending from a lower side toward an upper side; a loop tightening part including a single loop passing through the plurality of loops of the loop engagement portion ; a fixing portion disposed in the loop tightening part; and a fixed portion which is disposed on the upper or the sole and to which the fixing portion is fixed. In a state where the loop engagement portion is pulled by the loop tightening part, the fixing portion is fixable to the fixed portion.