Abstract: A liquid container having an aerosol forming liquid for an electronic cigarette, the liquid container including a primary liquid component including nicotine, and a secondary liquid component, wherein the primary and secondary liquid components are immiscible to form an interfacial tension surface between a first volume in the liquid container having the primary liquid component and a second volume in the liquid container having the secondary liquid component to fully separate the primary and secondary liquid components from each other.

Abstract: A vape device has a main housing that includes a storage chamber adapted for receiving a quantity of vape product, and a heating chamber having a heating chamber opening for receiving the vape product, and a heater for heating the vape product. An upper slide unit is mounted on a top end of the main housing has a mouthpiece connected to a cooling chamber with a plurality of baffles, that leads to a vape inlet. An ejection mechanism can eject vape product from the storage chamber. The upper slide unit slides between retracted position wherein the ejection mechanism may be used to eject some of the vape product through the storage opening, and a closed position wherein the vape product is pushed through the heating chamber opening and into the heating chamber, where it is heated and vaporized.

Abstract: An atomization core assembly (10A, 10B), an atomizer (100), and an electronic atomization device (300). The atomization core assembly (10A, 10B) comprises: a liquid guide element (10) comprising an atomization surface (11) and a liquid absorption surface (12) opposite to the atomization surface (11); a heating element (20) disposed on the atomization surface (11) and used for heating at least part of a liquid matrix absorbed by the liquid guide element (10) to generate aerosol; and a first sealing member (30) having a first open end (31), a first closed end (32) opposite to the first open end (31), and a sealing member sidewall (33) extending from the first closed end (32) to the first open end (31). The first sealing member (30) accommodates the liquid guide element (10) and exposes the atomization surface (11).

Abstract: An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply region including liquid material and a heater-wick element operable to wick liquid material and heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol. The heater-wick element is formed of a carbon or graphite foam.

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: An embodiment of this application provides an aerosol generation device, configured to heat an aerosol generation product to generate aerosols for inhalation. The device includes: a susceptor, configured to be penetrated by a variable magnetic field to generate heat, to heat the aerosol generation product; a series LC oscillator or a series LCC oscillator including an inductance coil, configured to guide a variable alternating current to flow through the inductance coil to drive the inductance coil to generate the variable magnetic field; and a circuit, configured to determine an oscillation frequency of the series LC oscillator or the series LCC oscillator according to a change rate of an oscillation voltage of the series LC oscillator or the series LCC oscillator. According to the foregoing aerosol generation device, the oscillation frequency is determined according to the change rate of the oscillation voltage.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device is disclosed and includes a device housing, a planar non-spiral inductor coil and a power supply connected to the planar non-spiral inductor coil, the power supply configured to provide an oscillating current to the planar non-spiral inductor coil.

Abstract: A heater assembly for an aerosol-generating system is provided, the heater assembly including: a liquid aerosol-forming substrate storage component; a reservoir of free-flowing liquid aerosol-forming substrate, the reservoir being in fluid communication with the liquid aerosol-forming substrate storage component; and a heating element including a first portion, a second portion, and a further portion, in which the first portion of the heating element is embedded in the liquid aerosol-forming substrate storage component, the second portion of the heating element is not embedded in the liquid aerosol-forming substrate storage component, and the further portion of the heating element is located in the reservoir. An aerosol-generating system including the heater assembly is also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device is disclosed and can include comprising a conically shaped inductor coil.

Abstract: A non-combustible aerosol provision device for generating aerosol from aerosol-generating material can include an aerosol-generation zone for receiving one or more consumables including aerosol-generating material, an aerosol generator configured to cause the aerosol to be generated from the one or more consumables including aerosol-generating material in the aerosol-generation zone, and an engagement region for engagement and disengagement with at least one user-insertable support for supporting the one or more consumables comprising aerosol-generating material in the aerosol-generation zone.

Abstract: A liner for use with an aerosol provision device is disclosed. The aerosol provision device includes a chamber and an aerosol generator for generating aerosol from aerosol-generating material when a consumable including the aerosol-generating material is located in the chamber. The liner is for selective insertion into the chamber, and the liner is formable into a first configuration in which the liner is wound with a first diameter, and formable into a second configuration in which the liner is wound with a second diameter greater than the first diameter. The liner is movable from the first configuration to the second configuration when inserted into the chamber to at least partially line the chamber.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device includes a vapor generation unit, at least one reservoir configured to store an aerosol forming material, and a filter disposed so as to remove particles from the aerosol forming material passing from the at least one reservoir to the vapor generation unit, the vapor generation unit including a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS). The aerosol-generating device is configured to heat the filter so as to heat the aerosol forming material passing through it.

Abstract: An atomizer includes a housing, a partition wall, a heating core, and an e-liquid accumulation part. The housing includes an e-liquid chamber and a heating chamber. The partition wall is disposed between the e-liquid chamber and the heating chamber to separate the e-liquid chamber and the heating chamber. The partition wall includes at least one e-liquid inlet. The heating core is disposed in the heating chamber and opposite to the at least one e-liquid inlet. The e-liquid accumulation part is disposed in the e-liquid chamber, so that the e-liquid is accumulated and directed to the at least one e-liquid inlet. The e-liquid accumulation part communicates with the heating chamber through the at least one e-liquid inlet.

Abstract: The present application relates to the technical field of electronic atomization devices. Disclosed are an atomizer and an electronic atomization device. The atomizer comprises: a main housing, defining a flue gas output channel; a liquid guiding element, comprising an atomization surface and a liquid absorption surface; a heating element, provided on the atomization surface and used for heating at least part of a liquid matrix absorbed by the liquid guiding element so as to generate aerosol; and a supporting seat, defining a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space that are spaced apart from each other by means a partition plate, wherein the first accommodating space accommodates the liquid guiding element, and the supporting seat is in fitting connection with the main housing, so that the atomization surface of the liquid guiding element faces the flue gas output channel.

Abstract: An atomizer (100) and an electronic atomization device (300). The atomizer (100) comprises: at least one air suction port (94); a liquid storage cavity (12c) for storing a liquid matrix; a liquid guide element (10) in fluid communication with the liquid storage cavity (12c) to draw in the liquid matrix in the liquid storage cavity (12c), the liquid guide element (10) having an atomization face (11) arranged close to the air suction port (94); a heating element (20) formed on the atomization face (11) and used for heating at least some of the liquid matrix in the liquid guide element (10) to generate aerosol; and a conductive element (60) abutting against the heating element (20) for electric conduction, and same at least partially extending or exposed out of the atomizer (100) to form an electric contact (64) for powering the heating element (20).

Abstract: An atomizer and an electronic atomization device.

Abstract: A vaporizer has a main unit, an atomizer, a mouthpiece and a quick connect adapter. The quick connect adapter includes a housing, air flow path, a quick release connector and an adapter connector. The housing defines an inner channel. The inner channel has a first open end and a second open end. The air flow path is defined by the housing to allow vapor to flow from the atomizer to the mouthpiece. The quick release connector is coupled to, and located adjacent, the first end of the housing. The quick release connecter is configured to allow the mouthpiece to be releasably coupled to the main unit via the quick connect adapter. The adapter connector coupled to, and located adjacent, the second end of the housing. The adapter connector is configured to allow the quick connect adapter to be releasably coupled to the main unit.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for an atomizer assembly comprising a mouthpiece portion, a fluid reservoir portion, and an atomizer. The mouthpiece portion includes a vapor outlet channel and one or more radial vent channels in communication with the vapor outlet channel. The fluid reservoir portion includes a longitudinal vapor channel and a reservoir volume. The longitudinal vapor channel is disposed along a central longitudinal axis of the fluid reservoir portion. The reservoir volume is operable to receive a fluid. The atomizer is configured to receive the fluid stored in the reservoir volume of the fluid reservoir portion. The atomizer includes at least one heating element for vaporizing the fluid received from the reservoir volume.

Abstract: An adjustable airflow cartridge for vaporizing liquids is provided herein featuring a top section including a mouthpiece, a middle section including a tank, a bottom section including a heating element and at least one adjustable intake air aperture, a tube extending from the bottom section through the tank to the mouthpiece, and a rotatable portion on the bottom section that when rotated is configured to increase or decrease a size of at least one adjustable intake air aperture. Air may flow through the adjustable airflow cartridge from the bottom section to the top section by flowing through at least one adjustable intake air aperture, through the heating element, and through the tube to the mouthpiece. In addition, the amount of air that may flow through the at least one adjustable intake air aperture may be adjusted based upon a rotation of the rotatable portion by a user.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes: a housing including a hole for receiving an aerosol generating article and a guide apart from the hole; and a cover configured to move along the guide between a first position and a second position to open or close the hole, wherein the hole is open when the cover is located in the first position, and the hole is closed when the cover is located in the second position.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for controlling a heating system for an aerosol generation assembly containing a vaporizable material. The method includes controlling the temperature of a susceptor, during a pre heating phase, based on at least one vaporizable material characteristic inherent to the vaporizable material, at least one device characteristic inherent to the aerosol generation assembly, or on an ambient characteristic inherent to the ambient area; and controlling the temperature of the susceptor, during a heating phase, based on temperature measurements provided by a heating temperature sensor and a predetermined offset.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and apparatus for controlling an atomizer. The methods and apparatus for controlling an atomizer may be integrated within an electronic device. An embodiment of the system may include a control circuit responsive to an input signal from a sensor. The control circuit may be configured to determine a temperature event according to the input signal and a criteria. The control circuit may be further configured to generate an output signal according to the temperature event.

Abstract: A vaping device is disclosed, which includes: a casing; a microphone assembly provided at the bottom of the casing, wherein a first storage volume and a second storage volume, which are integrally connected, are arranged in the casing and above the microphone assembly, an atomization assembly is installed in the first storage volume and a battery assembly is installed in the second storage volume; and a pivotable cover assembly for replacing a battery, wherein the pivotable cover assembly is configured to be connected to the casing and provided at the top of the first storage volume and the second storage volume.

Abstract: A controller for an inhalation apparatus operates by electric power supplied from a chargeable power supply. The controller includes a holding portion configured to hold an atomizer including a heater configured to heat an aerosol source, a nonvolatile display configured to display an indicator concerning a remaining amount of the power supply, and a processor configured to change the indicator in a case where the remaining amount becomes smaller than a first threshold in discharging of the power supply, and to change the indicator in a case where the remaining amount becomes larger than a second threshold different from the first threshold in charging of the power supply.

Abstract: A method of configuring a personal computing device for communication with an aerosol generation device involves a Progressive Web Application, PWA. A native application launches a web browser on the personal computing device and the web browser launches the PWA. The native application provides a resource to the web browser, which resource causes the web browser to process a call received by the web browser from the PWA intended for the aerosol generation device by directing a command based on the call to the native application. The command allows the native application to cause the personal communication device to communicate with the aerosol generation device over the short-range wireless communication connection.

Abstract: Infant clothing is expandable by the use of hidden rows of connectors which are attached in a first position for younger infants of approximately three months of age. As the infant grows, the connectors can be detached, thus expanding the length of the garment and thereby extending its life and usefulness. Front and back tunic components are also provided which overlay the connections when the connections are both attached and disconnected.

Abstract: In some implementations, a kit includes a bib having a protective surface and a bib-coupling point; at least one eating utensil having a working end and a retention end, where the retention end includes a utensil-coupling point; and a tether having a first anchor end having a first coupling point that is configured to releasably couple to the bib-coupling point and a second anchor end having a second coupling point that is configured to releasably couple to the utensil-coupling point.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a corset. The corset includes a corset body, a collar and sleeve cuffs are formed on the corset body; openings for girding are formed in two sides of the corset body. Girding devices are arranged at the openings for girding. The girding devices adjust girding distances between two side edges of the openings for girding to adjust the chest circumference of the corset body. By means of the above structural arrangement, to wear this corset, a user operates the girding devices to relieve the tight and pressure state, so that the girding distances between the two side edges of the openings for girding can be adjusted to make the corset have the largest chest circumference, and the user can easily put on the corset.

Abstract: A protective device suitable to be worn by the user includes a fixing element to fix the device on the user, the fiving element having packs in which envelopes are arranged intended to be filled with gas and connected to the fixing element, the envelopes being additionally connected to sleeves, all the envelopes forming one volume, a cylinder with pressurized gas, having a valve, the outlet of the valve being connected to the envelopes, a measuring device to register the displacement parameters of the user, the measuring device being coupled with the valve, a set of measuring sensors, wherein the valve is suitable to fill the envelopes with gas automatically at the time when the measuring device detects that threshold values for displacement of the user are exceeded, the envelopes, upon inflation, enclosing the user so that they protect the entire user's body.

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 shell, padding disposed in front of the knee of the wearer, the padding including a non-uniform stiffness.

Abstract: A footgear barrier and a foot covering incorporating a footgear barrier. The footgear barrier is sized and shaped to be placed around a user's ankle and over the footgear, such as an athletic shoe, to block the gaps between the user's ankle and the footwear and reduce the amount of debris that may pass through the gaps. The footgear barrier may be incorporated within a foot cover such as a sock, such that the barrier is secured within an upper portion of the sock.

Abstract: A drumstick twirling apparatus that includes a glove and an anteriorly mounted swivel assembly for attaching a drumstick at the palm area of the glove and allowing the drumstick to be twirled freely without finger manipulation.

Abstract: A chemical resistant composite glove that includes a first polymeric layer in the shape of a glove; and a second polymeric layer disposed on the first polymeric layer, and wherein the first polymeric layer is specified for one class of chemical resistance and the second polymeric layer is specified for a second class of chemical resistance, and optionally a third polymeric layer, which may be a thin coating, disposed on at least one of first polymeric layer or the second polymeric layer and is optionally specified for a third class of chemical resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular patch utilizing a backing portion and a front fascia that fits over the backing portion to create a cavity. An emblem dimensioned to fit within the cavity may be removably placed therein and against the backing portion. The backing portion may be affixed to any number of object surfaces to allow for any number of accommodated emblems to be removably placed on the modular patch, and thus the object surface.

Abstract: A device is disclosed including a foldout pocket with an integrated platform assembly on a clothing article, such as a jacket or a shirt that can support a mobile device when folded out during active use to free user's hands. A flap may be opened to release the front of the foldout pocket and allow it to fold out to a prescribed angle held in place by side supports connected to back of the foldout pocket. The platform assembly is detachably or permanently integrated with the folded-out pocket, on which mobile devices of various thickness can be supported and secured with clamps built into the rigid platform. Clamps of various sizes are used on a slider with discrete and fine position adjustments relative to the fixed platform supporting the mobile device.

Abstract: Flameproof material for wearables, personal protective equipment, lithium-ion battery flame protection, and general flame protection are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes a flameproof material comprising: a first material being a combination of Oxidized Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fiber and Para-aromatic polyamide (P-aramid) fiber; a second material being a combination of Oxidized PAN fiber, fire-resistant rayon (FR-rayon), and P-aramid fiber; and a third material being a combination of silica aerogel and fibrous glass configured for bonding with the first or second materials, the second material being configured for bonding with the first or third materials.

Abstract: Protective garments are provided. A protective garment includes a protective garment fabric. The fabric is formed from a plurality of layers. At least one layer of the plurality of layers is formed from a plurality of fibers adapted to entangle with a moving blade of a tool upon contact between the moving blade and the fabric. At least one layer of the fabric includes metal fibers. The garment includes a garment sensing device including a sensor configured to detect when one or more metal fibers are cut, and a signal generator configured to send a signal to the tool to disable movement of the moving blade.

Abstract: Delayed finishing of apparel products, such as by way of laser finishing, allows an operating model that reduces finishing cost, lowers carrying costs, increases productivity, shortens time to market, be more reactive to trends, reduce product constraints, reduces lost sales and dilution, and more. Improved aspects include design, development, planning, merchandising, selling, making, and delivering. The model uses fabric templates, each of which can be used to produce a multitude of finishes. Operational efficiency is improved.

Abstract: Examples of a hood structure for a garment are disclosed. The hood structure includes a first hood portion for covering at least a portion of a wearer's head. The first hood portion has an outer surface, an inner surface, and an opening edge that defines a face opening when the hood structure is worn by the wearer. The hood structure also includes a second hood portion with an attachment edge that is attached to the outer surface of the first hood portion and an unattached edge. The second hood portion reversibly pivots around the attachment edge between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the second hood portion at least partially covers the first hood portion. In the second position, the second hood portion at least partially covers the face opening.

Abstract: A helmet including a lighting system integrated into said helmet, the lighting system comprising a first layer; light emitting means mounted to said first layer; controller means mounted to said first layer for controlling said light emitting means; wiring means for linking said light emitting means to said controller means; a second layer fixably attached to said first layer thereby providing an area between said first and second layer for said light emitting means, controller means, and wiring means; power means fixably attached to said second layer for powering said controller and light emitting means; and operating means functionally linked to said controller means for operating said controller means. The application also discloses lighting system contained in a shell that that can be attached to an existing helmet. This application also discloses a lighting system contained in a flexible material that can be fitted onto an existing helmet.

Abstract: Helmet (1) comprising: a shell (2); a head receiving system (3); at least one cellular energy-absorbing structure (4) comprising a plurality of interconnected open-cells (9) configured to absorb energy by deforming during an impact on the shell (2); at least one clamping device (5) comprising a base (6) and a counter-base (7) connected to each other via a collapsible body (8) sized so as to enter one or more open-cells (9) of the cellular energy-absorbing structure (4); wherein the base (6) or the counter-base (7) of the clamping device (5) comprises a low friction part (26) configured to enable a relative movement of the cellular energy-absorbing structure (4) and the clamping device (5) with respect to the shell (2).

Abstract: A ventilated helmet is provided. The helmet includes a shell defining a cavity, the shell having a front section provided with an opening to allow the wearer to see. The helmet also includes a transparent shield adapted having an inner surface and being adapted to substantially close the opening. Finally, the helmet includes a ventilation system having an evacuation subsystem adapted to create an evacuation airflow to evacuate humid air within the cavity to a surrounding environment. The ventilation system further has a pressurizing subsystem adapted to admit a pressurizing airflow within the cavity to create a high-pressure zone and a low-pressure zone within the cavity, wherein when in use, the wearer exhales air within the low-pressure zone, and wherein the high-pressure zone prevents air within the cavity from travelling from the low-pressure zone to the high-pressure zone. A method of evacuating humid air from the cavity is also provided.

Abstract: Helmets and methods for manufacturing a helmet are described. An example helmet includes a shell and a shock absorbing liner attached to the shell. The shock absorbing liner includes a cavity. The helmet a shock absorbing insert formed of a material different than the material of the shock absorbing liner. The cavity is configured to retain the shock absorbing insert.

Abstract: The technology described herein relates to a visual communication system for a helmet mounted visual communication and navigation system. A visual communication system may include a pointing laser on a vision module pointing forward in a direction of a user's point of view (POV), a rear communication light configured to project light in a backward direction from the user's POV, a graphical user interface (GUI) on a heads up display (HUD), and user control buttons configured to control the pointing laser, the rear communication light, and elements of the GUI. Users of such a visual communication system may include emergency response personnel and critical workers, and the GUI may display various vision modes directed to situations that may arise out of an emergency response, military, law enforcement, public safety effort or mission.

Abstract: A safety helmet (100) includes a helmet shell (7), with a bearing support structure (2, 5, 9, 21), with a helmet-side coupling point and with a module adapter (1). The bearing support structure (2, 5, 9, 21) is fastened to the helmet shell (7) on an inside. A helmet-side adapter coupling point of the module adapter (1) can be connected detachably to the safety helmet-side adapter coupling point of the module adapter (1). The module adapter (1) holds a module at the safety helmet (100). A process for fastening a module detachably to a safety helmet (100).

Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable helmet for protecting a user's head, the foldable helmet includes a main body, and two pairs of segments that are connected to the main body in a foldable manner and face each other with the main body therebetween in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, respectively, wherein the two pairs of segments are folded in different directions.

Abstract: A knit shoe, shoe upper for a shoe, and a flat-knitted element for a shoe upper, in particular a sports shoe, is provided having a first portion and a second portion that are jointly manufactured as a knitted fabric. A knit shoe may include a three-dimensional upper comprising a one-piece flat-knitted element having a contour defining a collar of the upper and a base area knitted in one piece with the collar. Knit finished edges of the flat-knitted element may be joined such that a three-dimensional upper is formed having a seam on a medial or lateral side of the upper. The base area may include edges that may be coupled to provide a three-dimensional shape to the flat-knitted element. In some embodiments, the flat-knitted element forms an upper that is combined with a sole to form a knitted shoe.

Abstract: A pair of separable shoe covers formed into a web of polymeric material having an outer and inner sheet portions is disclosed herein. The web may be spooled into a roll of separable shoe covers. First and second seals are formed widthwise across the outer and inner sheet portions and form forward and rearward portions of respective shoes of a pair. First and second perforations are formed widthwise across the outer and inner sheet portions can separate an individual shoe cover in part. A third perforation forms a separable boundary of respective shoe covers of the pair. The user may tear a shoe cover away from the web by tearing along the perforation lines. The user may then deploy the shoe cover by separating the outer and inner sheet portions.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for calibrating force sensors is provided. The force sensors can be provided in a wearable device worn by a user underfoot. A force sensing apparatus has a plurality of apparatus force sensors and a charging unit. The charging unit can charge an energy storage device of the wearable device when the wearable device is received on the upper surface of the apparatus. The force sensing apparatus can sense a force applied to the upper surface of the apparatus when the wearable device is worn by a user while standing on the upper surface of the apparatus. At the same time, the force sensors in the wearable device can generate sensor readings. The system can determine a calibration model for the device force sensors by comparing the force values from the apparatus force sensors and the device force sensors in the wearable device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various examples of golf shoes comprising an upper, a sole assembly connected to the upper, one or more straps extending across the upper, an internal support positioned under an outermost surface of the upper, and a lace assembly extending between the medial side and the lateral side of the upper. The lace assembly may be configured to simultaneously (i) draw the medial and lateral sides of the upper towards a top center region of the golf shoe and (ii) secure the internal support along or around a foot of a subject wearing the golf shoe.