Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including a housing having an aperture to receive an aerosol-generating article; and a cover element configured for movement with respect to the housing between closed and open positions, in which, in the closed position, the cover element at least partially covers the aperture and, in the open position, the aperture is at least partially uncovered, the cover element forming a cover element cavity, a guide element protruding from the housing and being received in the cover element cavity, the guide element including a leg extending from an inside of the housing to an outside of the housing, and an elastic element engaging the leg inside the housing. An aerosol-generating system including the aerosol-generating device, a method for closing an aperture in the housing of the aerosol-generating device, and an assembly method for a cover element on the housing of the aerosol-generating device, are also provided.

Abstract: A method for assembling an aerosol-generating device is provided, the method including: positioning a housing part at a body of the aerosol-generating device; and fixing the housing part to the body with at least one fixing element that extends through an attachment opening of the housing part, whereby an elastomeric seal is compressed, the elastomeric seal being compressed between the housing part and the body, and the at least one fixing element penetrating through an opening in the elastomeric seal. An aerosol-generating device, and a method of fixing a housing part at a body of an aerosol-generating device, are also provided.

Abstract: A capsule for a heat-not-burn (HNB) aerosol-generating device may include a base of a thermally-conductive material, the base defining a first cavity therein, the base including a first surface, the first surface defining an opening to a second cavity, the first surface including a first plurality of apertures through the first surface. The capsule may further include a cover coupled to the base and on the base, the cover including a second plurality of apertures in a middle portion of the cover, the first plurality of apertures and the second plurality of apertures defining an air flow path through the base and the cover.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed.

Abstract: A heater for heating a consumable including a solid aerosol generating substrate includes a base; and a heating element attached to a support surface of the base, wherein the heating element includes a moulding surface configured to deform and heat the aerosol generating substrate. An aerosol generation device includes a substrate storage chamber configured to receive a consumable including a solid aerosol generating substrate, the substrate storage chamber including the aforementioned heater arranged on a surface of the substrate storage chamber with the support surface facing into the substrate storage chamber.

Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system is provided, the cartridge including: a liquid storage portion configured to hold a liquid aerosol-forming substrate; and a heater assembly including an electrical heating element configured to heat the liquid aerosol-forming substrate to form an aerosol, a capillary body configured to convey the liquid aerosol-forming substrate to the electrical heating element, the electrical heating element being disposed at a porous end surface of the capillary body, and electrical contacts connected to the electrical heating element, each electrical contact being disposed at opposite sides of the porous end surface, such that the electrical heating element extends between the electrical contacts and forms an electrical connection therebetween. An aerosol-generating system including an aerosol-generating device and the cartridge is also provided.

Abstract: An vaporizer includes an outer housing that is internally provided with: a liquid storage chamber; a liquid guide element, including a first portion extending in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the outer housing; a heating element at least partially surrounding the liquid guide element, and configured to heat at least part of the liquid substrate in the liquid guide element to generate an aerosol; and a liquid buffer space, at least partly surrounding the liquid guide element and avoiding the heating element for storing the liquid substrate to adjust the efficiency of transferring the liquid substrate to the heating element. With the above vaporizer, the transferred liquid substrate is buffered through a liquid buffer space at least partially surrounding the second liquid guide element, so that the amount of the liquid substrate supplied to the heating element is balanced, thus reducing E-liquid being blown off.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus for an aerosol generation apparatus having a vaporizer, the power supply apparatus including: a housing having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, an accommodating portion for accommodating the vaporizer being formed in the housing, the accommodating portion including a side wall and running through from the first end to the second end, the vaporizer being mounted in the accommodating portion; and a regulating valve for adjusting an air inflow, the regulating valve having an elongated toggle member extending along a direction parallel to an axis of the vaporizer.

Abstract: A method for unlocking a non-combustible aerosol provision system involves receiving, from an age verification service, an indication that an age verification process has been successfully completed. The method further involves sending an unlock request for the non-combustible aerosol provision system to an unlock service and receiving a signed unlock message from the unlock service. The signed unlock message is cryptographically signed using a private key which is associated with a corresponding public key at the non-combustible aerosol provision system. The method additionally involves forwarding the signed unlock message to the non-combustible aerosol provision system for authentication of the signed unlock message using the public key at the non-combustible aerosol provision system. Corresponding devices and computer-readable media are also provided.

Abstract: A smoking system that smoothly switches between a charge mode and a direct heating mode is provided with: a secondary device with a load for atomizing an aerosol source or heating a flavor source and a power source capable of supplying power to the load; a primary device which, when connected to the secondary device, is capable of supplying power to the load and the power source; and a control unit capable of executing a first mode in which the power is supplied from the primary device to the load and a second mode in which the power is supplied from the primary device to the power source.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the disclosure includes a housing comprising an insertion space in communication with an outside of the housing; a probe extending long and installed in the housing such that the probe is movable from the insertion space to an inside of the housing; a pressure sensor installed in the housing and located adjacent to one end of the probe; and a sealer configured to receive the probe, wherein the sealer is located between the pressure sensor and the insertion space.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the disclosure includes a body; a cartridge coupled to the body and configured to store a liquid; and a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly disposed at the body and positioned adjacent to the cartridge, wherein the PCB assembly comprises: a PCB; at least one light source mounted on the PCB; and a first sensor mounted on the PCB at a region of the PCB different than the at least one light source.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may include a vaporizer system. The vaporizer system may have a housing. A dispenser receptacle may be configured within the housing. A dispenser may be removably configured within the dispenser receptacle. An advancement mechanism may be configured distal to the dispenser receptacle. The advancement mechanism may advance vaporizable substance from the dispenser into an atomizer. The atomizer may apply heat to the vaporizable substance, thereby vaporizing the vaporizable substance. Vapor created from the vaporizable substance may exit the housing via an orifice and be inhaled by a user. The atomizer may be permanently configured within the housing. At least one sensor of the vaporizer system may obtain sensor data. A processing device of the vaporizer system may analyze the sensor data to determine at least one parameter.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including a housing; a cavity; an aperture at least partially defined by the housing and being positioned at an end of the cavity for insertion of the article into the cavity through the aperture; a cover element arranged for movement relative to the housing between a closed position partially covering the aperture and an open position partially uncovered; a sensor including a Hall effect sensor to provide an electrical signal indicative of a position of the cover element; an electrical heater to heat the article within the cavity and extending around an outer surface of an article received within the cavity; and an indicator element for movement relative to the sensor when moved between the closed and the open positions, the signal being determined by a position of the indicator element relative to the sensor, the indicator element including a magnetic material.

Abstract: Features relating to vaporizer devices configured to allow for operational mode selection are provided. User controlled actions with respect to cartridge removal from and insertion into a cartridge receptacle of a vaporizer body provide for selection of an operational mode. A plurality of operational modes of a vaporizer device are defined and are arranged in a sequence. Each user controlled action of removing a cartridge from and inserting the cartridge into a cartridge receptacle results in incrementing through the operational modes of the sequence. For each user controlled action of removing and inserting the cartridge, the vaporizer device outputs feedback indicative of a current operational mode of the sequence. By outputting an animation and/or haptic feedback, the user is informed of a position in the sequence of operational modes, and the user is provided with a streamlined process for selecting an operational mode reflective of a desired experience.

Abstract: A battery assembly includes: a positive voltage terminal and a negative voltage terminal, the battery assembly being connected to a vaporizer by the positive voltage terminal and the negative voltage terminal so as to supply power to the vaporizer; and a control circuit connected to at least one of the positive voltage terminal and the negative voltage terminal so as to use the connected positive voltage terminal or negative voltage terminal as a communication terminal to implement transmission of a communication signal with the vaporizer. The communication signal includes a plurality of spike signals superimposed based on a corresponding working voltage the communication terminal needs to output or a pulse width modulation signal generated by modulating the corresponding working voltage the communication terminal needs to output.

Abstract: A heating assembly includes: a liquid guiding element; and a heating element arranged on a vaporization surface formed by the liquid guiding element, the heating element being energizable to generate heat. The heating element includes a first heating part and a second heating part. A temperature coefficient of resistance of the first heating part is greater than a temperature coefficient of resistance of the second heating part. The first heating part and the second heating part form an electrical connection structure.

Abstract: A power supply device and an aerosol-generating system including the same are disclosed. The power supply device includes a housing having formed therein an accommodation space, a power supply battery, a power input terminal for receiving power from the outside, a power output terminal for outputting power to an aerosol-generating device accommodated in the accommodation space, a power circuit for transmitting power to the power supply battery or the power output terminal, and a controller for controlling the operation of the power circuit. The controller determines the remaining capacity of a device battery of the aerosol-generating device. When the remaining capacity is less than a predetermined reference capacity, the controller controls the power circuit to transmit power to the power output terminal. When the remaining capacity is equal to or greater than the reference capacity, the controller controls the power circuit to transmit power to the power supply battery.

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

Abstract: Disclosed are example embodiments of a garment such as a shirt or onesie.

Abstract: A garment with configurable shoulder sections is disclosed. The shoulder sections may generally be configured in at least an open configuration and a closed configuration. This may allow the garment to be placed on a person's body without having to manipulate the person's arms through the sleeves.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus that secures a bib to a highchair tray, table or countertop. The invention provides a means for attaching to a tray and fastening a bib in place such that any food or drink that drops on the bib will be caught and directed to the tray. In another embodiment the highchair tray includes a means for fastening a bib. In another embodiment the bib includes a means for attaching directly to a highchair tray, table or countertop.

Abstract: A brassiere includes a front portion configured to be positioned along a front of a torso, a back portion coupled to the front portion, and a shoulder strap extending from the front portion to the back portion. The front portion includes a cup for supporting a wearer's breast. The cup comprises a fabric layer and a printed layer. The fabric layer includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The printed layer is deposited on the fabric layer and forms a discontinuous layer defining covered fabric areas and noncovered fabric areas exposing the fabric layer. An elastic modulus of the covered fabric areas is different than an elastic modulus of the noncovered fabric areas. The printed layer is deposited on the fabric layer in a pattern configured to provide the cup with an elastic modulus gradient.

Abstract: Disclosed is a functional garment that is designed as an article of clothing usable with an infant. The garment is designed to be practical yet functional while attending to infants. The disclosure serves a novel way to care for infants by allowing parents to handle often difficult tasks of managing infants in a welcoming manner. The disclosure includes a top and bottom portion that can be attached or detached by utilizing various attachments to secure the embodiment, a hood, drawstring, two sleeves, two leg portions.

Abstract: Compression garment including a portion of base fabric surrounding, enclosing and exerting a first compressive force on at least one first portion, having a substantially annular shape, of anatomy of a person wearing the garment, and an elastomer printed on at least the portion of base fabric to surround, at least partially, and exert a second compressive force on, the anatomy first portion. The total compressive force applied by the compression garment at a position of the anatomy first portion is the sum of the first and second compressive forces at that position. The elastomer is divided into a plurality of printed micro elements, whose maximum dimensions decrease from lower end parts of the portions of base fabric at the extremities, to upper parts of the portions of base fabric at the torso of the person to reduce the second compressive force from the lower end to upper parts.

Abstract: A wearable garment, such as a vest, for providing thermal conditioning, for example cooling and/or heating, to a user. The vest may be used with cryogenic temperatures. Peltier devices, pre-charged nitrogen canisters, or miniature Stirling cryocoolers may be mounted and built into the wearable or externally carried or mounted thereto. A pump, such as a vacuum diaphragm pump, causes thermally conditioned air to flow through a series of porous regenerative tubing and/or porous panels to supply conditioned air to a user of the garment. The system may use a cryocooler having a pulsating cold finger. The cryo embodiments may supply ?200° C. gas through the panels or tubing. Portable systems can be carried or attached, such as HVAC, refrigeration, heating or the like. Control systems may regulate the temperature and may be adjusted by a user, for example using an input pad or a mobile device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention comprise a garment; a first design comprising fluorescent material placed on the garment, wherein the first design is externally visible when the garment is worn by a wearer; a second design comprising reflective material overlaid on the first design to create a resulting design, wherein the resulting design provides 360 degree external visibility of the wearer when the garment is worn by the wearer; and wherein the resulting design is an artistic expression. Other embodiments comprise the steps of: creating a design, wherein the design is an artistic expression and comprises a first partial design and a second partial design; transferring the first partial design to a garment comprised of clothing fabric using a fluorescent material; and transferring the second partial design to the garment using a reflective material, wherein all the materials cause a wearer of the garment to have 360 degree external visibility.

Abstract: Liquid directing bands are disclosed. In one instance, the liquid directing bands are formed with an oval shape and have a concave basin, a cuff pillar with a cuff aperture, and a spout. A first portion of the concave basin is between a first exterior side of the concave basin and a centerline of the cuff aperture. A second portion of the concave basin is between the centerline of the cuff aperture and a second exterior side of the concave basin. A volume of the first portion of the concave basin is greater than a volume of the second portion of the concave basin, and the cuff aperture and cuff pillar are formed to receive a human forearm. Other embodiments and features are disclosed.

Abstract: A facial garment. The facial garment may include an outer hydrophobic textile for repelling moisture, an inner textile proximal to the outer hydrophobic textile, and an interconnecting structure coupling the outer hydrophobic textile and the inner textile. The interconnecting structure may include nylon-wrapped, synthetic elastane fiber. The inner textile may include a natural fiber having one or more neps for increasing an interaction surface area for particles incident on the facial garment and for promoting turbulence among particles incident on the facial garment.

Abstract: Face protection equipment that comprises an eye imaging module for measuring an eye component (such as a retina, sclera, cornea, iris, limbus, pupil, or eyelid), can be used to measure an ocular parameter (such as saccades, vergence, smooth pursuit, gaze, eye fixation, pupil size, or eyeblinks). This ocular parameter measurement can then be used to assess human health, such as a traumatic brain injury. It can also be used to develop and implement ocular training protocols on a user-viewable display, and to assess the effects of a pharmacologic intervention.

Abstract: Provided is a glove comprising an outer shell comprising a back portion; and a mirror secured to the back portion at one or more points, where the mirror can be adjusted to a plurality of positions on the back portion.

Abstract: A reinforced support device suitable for the protection of a hand and its digits from impacts, particularly those found in contact sports. The support device providing an outer skeleton and/or selected reinforcement portion(s), protects the digits of the hand and permits flexion of the fingers and/or thumb. The reinforcement portions can be of various shapes, sizes, materials, and weights. They may also be connected in various ways to one another.

Abstract: A protective glove includes a primary yarn that forms the palm, thumb and finger sections of the glove. The primary yarn has an interior surface forming the interior surface of the glove, and an exterior surface forming the exterior surface of the glove. A plaiting yarn can be plaited to portions of the exterior surface of the primary yarn to form a plurality of enhanced sections on the exterior surface of the glove. The enhanced sections can have at least one substantially enhanced physical characteristic in relation to the primary layer.

Abstract: The field of the DISCLOSURE lies in adaptive materials for implementation in textiles, wearables and smart clothing. The present disclosure relates to functional fabrics or devices, comprising energy-harvesting fabrics or fiber-based materials which change characteristics upon stimulation with at least one stimulus selected from touch, pressure, friction or light. The present disclosure also relates to the use of said functional fabrics or devices, in particular as pressure or friction or touch sensor or in fabrics being in contact with body parts during walking or running. The present disclosure also relates to the use of said functional fabrics or devices as photo-voltaic or light sensors. The present disclosure also relates to electrostatic boost filter devices comprising said functional fabrics or devices, and their uses to filter particulate matter and/or to filter and clean air.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a garment component (100) for use in a garment (200). The garment component (100) comprises: a liquid impermeable base layer (110); a liquid impermeable peripheral layer (120) disposed along a periphery of the liquid impermeable base layer (110); and a space (130) defined by the liquid impermeable base and peripheral layers (110,120). When the garment (200) comprising the garment component (100) is worn on a user, the garment (200) forms a sealing engagement between the liquid impermeable peripheral layer (120) and the user's skin (300), such that the liquid impermeable base and peripheral layers (110,120) prevent liquid flow into and out of the space (130) and the space (130) collects bodily fluids from the user.

Abstract: The present application provides a comfortable lightweight bullet-proof and stab-resistant suit and a preparation method thereof. A first aspect of the present application provides a comfortable lightweight bullet-proof and stab-resistant suit, including a sheath and a protection core sheet disposed in the sheath, and the protection core sheet includes a first protection layer, a second protection layer, a third protection layer and a buffer layer which are sequentially stacked together. The bullet-proof and stab-resistant suit provided in the present application has better response protection characteristics in the process of bullet penetration or knife tip stab, and the prepared aramid unidirectional cloth has low areal density, apparent flatness, no bubbles, and excellent softness, so that any bending within 180° can be realized.

Abstract: A garment may include a body having a channel and a belt loop extending along and at least partially recessed within the channel.

Abstract: A head covering apparatus may include a crown portion. A head covering apparatus may include a brim portion. A head covering apparatus may include a bottom edge. A head covering apparatus may include a channel integrated into the crown portion and configured to receive the decorative headband device, wherein the channel comprises a top opening having a top width and a bottom opening having a bottom width, wherein the channel is vertically oriented with respect to the bottom edge of the head covering apparatus such that at least one of the top opening or the bottom opening are substantially horizontally oriented.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a protective headgear or cap made from shock absorbing foam padding, breathable mesh, breathable cotton, spandex, and nylon. These components combined create a new form of foam padded headgear that minimizes injuries caused by minor shocks or impacts to the head area of the body.

Abstract: An article of apparel includes at least one fabric panel including a first yarn having a first denier and a second yarn having a second denier. The first yarn forms an auxetic structure on the fabric panel comprising a pattern of interconnected segments defining cells, each cell having an interior area. The second yarn forms a fill portion extending between the interconnected segments of the auxetic structure and substantially fills the interior area of each cell.

Abstract: A shell for a protective helmet is described, the shell comprising a shell body and a functional band around at least a front part and/or a rear part of the shell body, wherein the functional band comprises a central wall, an upper wall and a lower wall, wherein the functional band comprises a seat for attaching an accessory formed by an opening in the upper wall, in the lower wall, or in the upper wall and lower wall of the functional band.

Abstract: A helmet mount apparatus includes a reclining mount assembly having transversely spaced apart pivot arms. An upper end of each pivot arm is attached to a mount base member and configured for pivoting movement about a first transverse pivot axis. A lower end of each pivot arm is attached to a viewing device and configured for pivoting movement about a second transverse pivot axis. The pivot arms are pivotable about the first transverse pivot axis between a viewing position in front of an eye of a user and a stowed position above the helmet. The pivot arms are pivotable about the second transverse pivot axis to adjust a viewing angle of the viewing device or reduce a profile of the viewing device when the pivot arms are in the viewing position or stowed position, respectively.

Abstract: A shoe covering device for protecting a shoed foot from the elements includes an upper, which is attached to and which extends around a perimeter of a sole. The sole and upper comprise elastomer and thus are resiliently stretchable and substantially impermeable to water. A hole is positioned in the sole proximate to a rear end of the sole. A heel of a shoe worn by the user is inserted through the hole as a shoed foot is inserted into the upper through an opening in a top of the upper. The sole and upper protect the shoe and the foot from the elements.

Abstract: An article of footwear or an article of apparel can include provisions for facilitating the use of a sensor device and protecting the sensor device from external particles or fluid. The sensor device can include a conduit for moving air through the sensor device from one portion of the sensor device to another portion of the sensor device. An elastic membrane can be attached to an opening formed in the sensor device. The elastic membrane can deform in response to changes in air pressure within the sensor device.

Abstract: An article of footwear, lacing engine, and method includes a motor, a transmission operatively coupled to the motor, and a lace spool. The lace spool is operatively coupled to the transmission and includes a top lace groove in a top surface of the lace spool and a circumferential channel, wherein the lace is configured to be inserted in the top lace groove and be taken up around the circumferential channel based on a turning of the lace spool from action by the motor and transmission. A fastener is configured to couple the lace spool to the transmission and is inserted into the lace spool via the top surface, the fastener having a head having a head width sufficient to partially cover the top lace groove, leaving a top gap having a gap width less than a thickness of the lace.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a functional shoe configured to generate power when a user wearing the shoe walks, so that a battery there inside can be charged, and to supply the charged electricity to internal and external devices so as to be used for the purpose of user safety and device charging, and enable use of a location tracking function using a GPS device. A self-generating smart shoe according to the present invention comprises: an outsole constituting the lower portion of the shoe while having a plurality of receiving portions formed therein; a self-generation unit which, while being installed at the heel of the outsole, generates power by using a pressure generated when the user wearing the shoe walks and the restoring force due to the pressure; and a battery which, while being installed in the outsole, is charged when the self-generation unit generates power.

Abstract: An athletic shoe includes a first cleat, a second cleat, and a third cleat. The first cleat is configured to extend and retract relative to a front portion of the athletic shoe. The second cleat is configured to rotate relative to a bottom portion of the athletic shoe. The third cleat is configured to extend from and retract into the at least one second cleat.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper attached to a stabilizer, an outsole, a first pod, and a second pod. The stabilizer has a lower surface and a first securing mechanism. The outsole has a first retention mechanism and an interior surface. The first securing mechanism is retained by the first retention mechanism. A volume between the lower surface and the interior surface forms a midsole cavity. The midsole cavity receives the first pod and the second pod.

Abstract: A charging system can include provisions for providing power to various systems or components associated with the article of footwear. A charging system may include a charging device dimensioned to be used with one or more articles of footwear, where the articles of footwear can include different sizes. In some cases, the charging system can be used to facilitate the transfer of power to components in a motorized tensioning system.

Abstract: A variety of plates for footwear are provided including a polyolefin resin. Sole structures and articles of footwear formed therefrom are also provided. Methods of making the polyolefin resin compositions, plates, sole structures, and articles of footwear are also provided. In some aspects, the polyolefin resin composition includes an effective amount of a polymeric resin modifier. The effective amount can be an amount effective to allow the resin composition to pass a flex test, and in particular to pass a flex test without significant change in abrasion loss. In some aspects, the resin composition also includes a clarifying agent to improve optical clarity of the plate. In some aspects, the plates include a textile disposed on one or both of a first side and the second side of the plate. The textile can provide for improved bonding of the plate to other components such as a chassis or an upper.