Abstract: The present invention relates to a heater assembly for an aerosol-generating device. The device comprises a heater shell, a support element and at least one heating element. The heater shell is configured to receive the heating element. The heater shell has an inner wall. The inner wall comprises a plurality of thermally insulating cavities. The heating element is arranged lining the inner wall of the heater shell. The heater shell is arranged within the support element.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device has a heating chamber for receiving a substrate carrier containing an aerosol substrate. The heating chamber includes an open first end, a chamber side wall, and a base at a second end of the chamber side wall opposite the open first end, wherein the base includes a platform extending from a portion of the base towards the open end from an interior surface of the base.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aerosol-generating device comprising a main body and a top cover. The top cover comprises a cavity configured for insertion of an aerosol-generating article comprising aerosol-forming substrate into the cavity. The device further comprises an ejector. The top cover is movable between a first position and a second position with respect to the main body. In the first position, the top cover is extended from the main body and the cavity is accessible for insertion of an aerosol-generating article. In the second position, the top cover is retracted towards the main body and the cavity is closed. The ejector is configured to eject an aerosol-generating article from the cavity during movement of the top cover from the first position to the second position. The invention also relates to a system comprising an aerosol-generating device and an aerosol-generating article. The invention also relates to a method for ejecting an aerosol-generating article from an aerosol-generating device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a control body, an aerosol delivery device, and a method of operating an aerosol delivery device. In various implementations, the aerosol delivery device comprises a control body having a housing, an electrical energy source located within the housing, a heating member operatively connected to the electrical energy source, an aerosol source member that includes an inhalable substance medium, and an indexing mechanism coupled to the heating member. The indexing mechanism is configured to move the heating member relative to the aerosol source member so as to sequentially heat one of two or more segments of the aerosol source member.

Abstract: Provided is a heater assembly for aerosol generating devices, the heater assembly including a thermally conductive element that has a cylindrical shape and includes an accommodation space for accommodating a cigarette, a flexible heater that surrounds at least a portion of an outer surface of the thermally conductive element, and an adhesion member that surrounds the flexible heater such that the flexible heater closely adheres to the thermally conductive element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating device (1) for generating an aerosol by inductively heating an aerosol-forming substrate (30). The device comprises a device housing (10) including a heating chamber (16) for receiving an aerosol-forming substrate to be heated and an induction source for generating an alternating electromagnetic field within the heating chamber. The device further comprises a reusable susceptor (20) configured to get into removable contact with the aerosol-forming substrate for heating the substrate. The susceptor is displaceable between an operation position defined by the susceptor being arranged within the heating chamber (16), and a preparation position defined by the susceptor being arranged at least partially outside of the heating chamber. The invention further relates to aerosol-generating system comprising an aerosol-generating device according to invention and an aerosol-generating article including aerosol-forming substrate to be heated.

Abstract: There is provided an inductive heating assembly to inductively heat an aerosol-forming substrate to an operating temperature, the assembly including an induction source connected to a DC power supply to generate an alternating electromagnetic field to inductively heat a susceptor assembly including a first susceptor and a second susceptor having a Curie temperature below the operating temperature, and a controller operatively connected to the induction source and the DC power supply, to determine an actual apparent resistance of the susceptor assembly indicative of the actual temperature of the susceptor assembly, to determine a minimum value of the apparent resistance occurring during pre-heating of the susceptor assembly, and to control operation of the induction source such that the actual apparent resistance corresponds to the determined minimum value of the apparent resistance plus a pre-determined offset value of the apparent resistance to control heating of the substrate to the operating temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving an article, and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field that penetrates the heating zone. The article includes smokable material and heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the smokable material. The magnetic field generator includes a magnetically permeable core and a coil. The core includes a magnetically permeable first portion and magnetically permeable first and second arms extending from the first portion. The coil is wound around the first portion of the core. The first and second arms of the core are on different sides of the heating zone.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including: an aerosol-generating article including an aerosol-forming substrate, and an aerosol-generating device having a housing, a heating chamber defining a heating zone and sized to receive the substrate therein, an induction element around the zone, a power supply, and a controller connected to the element to provide an alternating electric current to the element to generate an alternating magnetic field within the zone, the element being controlled to sequentially provide a first alternating magnetic field having a first frequency for a first period of time followed by a second alternating magnetic field having a second frequency for a second period of time, the element being first and second coils, the first and the second coils being actuatable to provide the first and the second fields, respectively, and the article and the chamber being arranged so the article is partially received within the chamber.

Abstract: An e-vaping apparatus is described. The e-vaping apparatus includes a heater component. The e-vaping apparatus also includes a cartridge with a channel. The channel is filled with an oxygen producing component. The oxygen producing component is configured to release a vapor upon being heated by the heater component. The vapor includes oxygen.

Abstract: Provided are a method and apparatus for controlling an electronic cigarette, and an electronic cigarette. When a trigger signal is received, the electronic cigarette is initiated, a heating temperature of a heat generating sheet of the electronic cigarette is controlled to be a first temperature, and the heat generating sheet enters a low-temperature heating state; when it is determined that no cartridge exists in a cigarette pocket of the electronic cigarette, the heating temperature of the heat generating sheet is controlled to be maintained at the first temperature which cannot combust a flammable substance, thereby when the electronic cigarette is carried, avoiding safety hazards of a fire brought by an unintentional trigger of an initiation switch in case a flammable substance is brought into contact with the heating element of the electronic cigarette, and improving the usage safety of the electronic cigarette.

Abstract: A response procedure for an aerosol-generating device includes detecting a fall or shock using at least one acceleration value and initiating at least one response procedure using a controller. Acceleration values are provided by at least one accelerometer coupled to the aerosol-generating device. The response procedures may include at least one of: initiating a mechanical change in the aerosol-generating device, initiating a modification to an external device interface, generating a human-perceptible beacon, storing data associated with the fall or shock in persistent or non-volatile memory, initiating a diagnostic routine, monitoring for a lost device condition, and initiating a soft shutdown or restart.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device may include a rechargeable power source configured to provide power to generate an aerosol, device electronics configured to generate the aerosol responsive to application of the power from the power source, and an authentication module. The authentication module may include a separate chip or circuit board relative to the device electronics. The authentication module may be inserted into the aerosol delivery device between the power source and the device electronics to control provision of the power to the device electronics for generation of the aerosol or between the power source and a charge port of the aerosol delivery device to control charging of the power source.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aerosol-generating device (10) for receiving a mouthpiece (12). The aerosol-generating device comprises a detection element (20) for detecting a type of mouthpiece received by the aerosol-generating device, a controller (24) for controlling an operation parameter of the aerosol-generating device and a heating element configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate of an aerosol-generating article (28) when the aerosol-generating article is received by the aerosol-generating device. The controller is configured to receive an input indicative of the type of mouthpiece detected by the detection element and configured to control the operation parameter of the aerosol-generating device on basis of the detected type of mouthpiece received by the aerosol-generating device. The operation parameter of the aerosol-generating device comprises a temperature profile of the heating element during heating.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and apparatuses for a dispensing device with an electromechanical feedback system having an atomizer and a motor in an external shell housing. The atomizer that activates when a user inhales or applies negative pressure to external shell housing. A circuit provides feedback to the user about the operational state of the dispensing device.

Abstract: The present invention improves and enhances the delivery of one of an aerosolized or micellized formula by use of an aerosol pressurized inhalation delivery device. The device may include one or more replaceable or reusable components, including but not limited to a canister and a battery. Methods for using the device to deliver a controlled dosage via the delivery device are also described herein.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a support structure for a breast-covering portion of a support garment. The support structure includes a plurality of discrete cable structures. At least a portion of the discrete cable structures have a first shape configuration in an un-tensioned state and a second shape configuration in a tensioned state.

Abstract: A sustainable bra garment that includes first and second cup portions that are formed of one or more recycled flexible materials and having first and second cushioning support pads formed of a bio-based foam material The first and second cushioning support pads are configured to be coupled with the first and second cup portions, respectively. The front surface of each pad has a generally convex shape and the back surface of each pad has a generally concave shape. Each of the pads is formed of a bio-based material, such as a sugar cane-based open cell foam that has hardness and density values that provide both cushioning and support to breasts of a wearer of the sustainable bra garment. The cushioning support pads may be used with a bra garment or with other garments such as swimwear and other apparel where bra support pads can be incorporated.

Abstract: The technology described herein relates to a pair of long pants garment panel comprising a pattern of a durable water-repellant (DWR) coating that is selectively applied on to the pant legs of the pair of long pants. The pattern is comprised of a plurality of discrete shapes that are isolated from one another. In other words, the textile material surrounding each discrete shape in the plurality of discrete shapes is not coated by the DWR coating. A size of the plurality of discrete shapes in the pattern is gradually decreased moving up the pant legs starting from a hemmed edge up to a knee area. The pattern is visible during wet conditions and not visible during dry conditions.

Abstract: A patella protection system, and a knee brace including such a patella protection system. The patella protection system including an upper member to be positioned in proximity of an upper part of the wearer's leg, a lower member to be positioned in proximity of a lower part of the wearer's leg and an intermediate guard member to be positioned over the patella and operatively connected to the upper member and the lower member. The upper member and the lower member are designed to move within the intermediate guard member between a straight configuration and an angled/angulated configuration.

Abstract: A mask for covering a user's nose and mouth includes covering material and a band system. The covering material includes an upper section and a lower section and the band system includes a main band for attachment to upper side edges of the upper section, and a lower band for attachment to the lower section. The main band remains attached at all times to the upper side edges of the upper section to hold the upper section of the covering material against the user's face at all times when worn. The user maintains connection of the lower band when the lower section is to be closely held against the user's face while the mask is worn by the user, and releases connection of the lower band when the lower section of the covering material is to hang freely in front of the user's face while the mask is worn.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a non-slip glove which is superior in workability owing to ease of grasping an object and enables maintaining an antislip property for a long period of time.

Abstract: A headband with one or more protective inserts. The inserts may be strategically positioned to provide protection for specific areas of a person's head that are most vulnerable to impact, depending on the sport or other activity. The inserts may be directly attached to the headband, or may be enclosed in pouches which are directly attached to the headband. The headband may be worn with or without additional headgear, and may be configured to cooperate with the additional headgear as to form, fit, and functionality.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are garments having one or more cuts made in the outer layer of the garment and one or more safety grooves beneath the outer layer. The safety grooves may define a path for one or more contact surfaces of a harness. The cuts and safety grooves may secure a person inside a harness by reducing and/or eliminating the amount of material between the harness contact surfaces and the body or inner layer of clothing of the person wearing the garment.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a pocket structure that facilitates the secure storage of items stowed within the pocket structure. The pocket structure includes inner and outer pocket layers defining a pocket space therebetween. The pocket structure further includes a first tapered channel structure positioned in the pocket space between the outer pocket layer and the inner pocket layer, that has an inlet opening and an outlet opening opposite the inlet opening. The first tapered channel structure providing a passageway to the pocket space from the inlet opening edge to the outlet opening edge; and a first tether structure extending from the tapered channel structure to one or more of the outer pocket layer, the inner pocket layer, and a seam joining the outer pocket layer and the inner pocket layer.

Abstract: A mechanism for ventilating the crack of buttocks, includes a ventilation frame made of elastic material, inserted along the crack of buttocks in the longitudinal direction to open the crack of buttocks. The ventilation frame includes elliptical frames in which plurality of elongated frames are disposed at intervals in an elliptical shape to form an ellipse in cross-section, and linear frames. The elongated frames are disposed across the plurality of elliptical frames at intervals along the outer circumferences of the elliptical frames, so that the plurality of elliptical frames are connected to each other.

Abstract: A garment and/or garment system with health-monitoring (e.g., cardiovascular monitoring) capability, substantially as shown in and/or described in connection with at least one of the figures, as set forth more completely in the claims.

Abstract: A body pad apparatus with high surface friction on the inward-facing and outward-facing surfaces, to prevent slipping or repositioning of a body harnesses or personal flotation device, made of a material of a desired thickness that that conforms to stretch and pressure, and that has low profile attachments to secure the pad apparatus on, around, or to the user's body or to the harness or personal flotation device.

Abstract: Provided is artificial hair including chemical fibers and a fiber treatment composition that is adhered to the surfaces of the chemical fibers. The fiber treatment composition may include an oxazoline group-containing acrylic resin and an organic-modified silicone oil. The oxazoline group-containing acrylic resin may have a main chain that includes a (meth)acrylic acid ester and styrene.

Abstract: Hats including hair ports are disclosed herein. One hat includes a first portion, a second portion, and a set of bands coupling the first portion and the second portion. Here, the set of bands, the first portion, and the second portion create a set of ports located at a rear portion of the hat. Further, at least one port in the set of ports includes a size that allows the hair of a person wearing the hat to be placed there through.

Abstract: A water dispensing hat is provided. The device includes a hat member having a crown portion and a bill affixed along a front edge of the crown portion. A pair of reservoirs are affixed to an upper side of the crown portion on opposing lateral sides thereof, wherein each reservoir includes an inlet providing access to an interior volume. Tubing extends from each reservoir to a lower edge of the crown portion, wherein the tubing is in fluid communication with the interior volume. The tubing terminates in a dispenser housing affixed to a lateral edge of the bill, wherein each dispenser housing includes a nozzle on an interior side and a button on an exterior side. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the tubing and the associated reservoir. Upon actuation of the button, fluid disposed within the associated reservoir passes through the tubing and is disposed through the nozzle.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a protective helmet comprising: a protective shell having a substantially dome-shaped configuration, the protective shell comprising: an outer shell surface; an inner shell surface; and at least one groove extending along at least a portion of the inner shell surface, wherein the at least one groove is embodied as a material recess within a wall thickness; wherein a ratio of the shell thickness at a first shell location adjacent the at least one groove to the groove depth of the at least one groove is at least a predetermined threshold value. In various embodiments, a protective helmet may further comprise an impact cap and/or an inner ring, one or both of which may comprise a respective groove configuration. In various embodiments, the one or more groove configurations may be configured to reduce the helmet weight of the invention by at least 15%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a helmet adaptable to different head shapes. The helmet of the present invention includes a first absorber 200 arranged in the interior of a shell 100, second absorbers 300 arranged in the interior of the first absorber 200, and regulators 400 arranged between the first absorber 200 and the second absorbers 300. When a force acts on the first absorber 200 or one of the second absorbers 300, the corresponding regulator 400 changes the distance between the first absorber 200 and the second absorber 300.

Abstract: A weight compensating bracket to releasably and pivotably mount a protective face shield to a helmet. The bracket has an adapter, which places the pivot of the cap bracket to which the face shield is mounted, rearwardly from the releasable connector to the helmet, enabling the face shield to be well balanced when in the stowed position above the helmet.

Abstract: A visor for a helmet is disclosed. The visor includes a first lens member, which includes a first transparent shield configured with a photochromic layer. The photochromic layer is configured to adjust a first transmission state of a first viewing area of the first lens member based on the transmission of ambient light through the first viewing area. The visor also includes a second lens member that includes an electrochromic layer. The electrochromic layer is configured to adjust the transmission of ambient light through a second viewing area upon an application of a voltage to the electrochromic layer. The visor also includes a controller configured to adjust a voltage applied to the electrochromic layer, and an attachment element coupled to the first lens member configured to attach to a headgear.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a visual communication system for a helmet comprising: an array of light emitting devices arranged inside the helmet in a manner such that light emitted by the light emitting device is visible by a user of the helmet; a data communication interface arranged to receive situational related data from one or more sources; and a processing module arranged to process the situational related data and generate a light signal providing driving or riding guidance to the user of the helmet.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes an outsole having a ground engaging surface and a midsole member disposed between the outsole and the upper. The midsole member has a pocket extending from a heel region to a forefoot region and a sole plate disposed within the pocket. The sole plate extends from the heel region into the forefoot region. In the heel region, the sole structure is shaped to define an entry region that is configured to increase contact at the ground engaging surface during a heel strike. The entry region defines an angled portion that is angled at an entry angle relative to a flat ground surface. The midsole member is a supercritical foam.

Abstract: An article comprises a cushioning assembly that comprises a first bladder element forming a first fluid chamber. The cushioning assembly further comprises a second bladder element within the first bladder element. The second bladder element forms a second fluid chamber sealed from and within the first fluid chamber. At least one reinforcement element is operatively connected to and in contact with at least one of the first bladder element and the second bladder element. The at least one reinforcement element is configured to reinforce the cushioning assembly under a load applied to the first bladder element. A method of manufacturing an article with the cushioning assembly is provided.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a forefoot region disposed adjacent an anterior end, a heel region disposed adjacent a posterior end, and a mid-foot region disposed intermediate the forefoot region and the heel region. The sole structure further includes fluid-filled bladder having a first segment extending along a medial side in the heel region, a second segment extending along a lateral side in the heel region, and a web area disposed between the first segment and the second segment. Additionally, the sole structure includes an outer sole member having an upper portion extending from a first end in the forefoot region to a second end in the heel region. The second end of the outer sole member is received on a first side of the web area. The outer sole member also includes a rib extending downwardly from the upper portion and defining a cavity.

Abstract: An article of footwear having a sole structure including a chamber for receiving a pressurized fluid is described, along with a method of making the article. The chamber may include a tensile member extending between a first chamber barrier layer and a second chamber barrier layer. The tensile member may include a first tensile member layer bonded to the first chamber barrier layer, a second tensile member layer bonded to the second chamber barrier layer, and a plurality of tethers connecting the first tensile member layer to the second tensile member layer. The second tensile member layer may include a first section and a second section separate from the first section. In addition, a portion of the second chamber barrier layer may extend toward the first tensile member layer between the first section and the second section, the portion being joined to the first tensile member layer.

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

Abstract: An interchangeable heel device for a shoe is disclosed. The device has an upper heel block, a detachable heel, and a key. The key is in a top of the detachable heel or in a bottom of the upper heel block and a receiving recess is in the other of the detachable heel or upper heel block. The key is movable within the receiving recess between a released position and an engaged position. In the engaged position, each key first engagement portion is engaged with one of the receiving first engagement portions and each key second engagement portions is engaged with one of the receiving second engagement portions to join the key to the perimeter of the receiving recess and the heel to the sole. In the released position, each key first engagement portion is aligned with one of the receiving non-engagement recesses and the key is removable from the receiving recess.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe (1), especially to a sports shoe, comprising a shoe upper (2), wherein the shoe upper (2) consists at least partially of a knitted fabric, wherein the shoe upper (2) has a plurality of loops (3) for threading a lace (4) to allow the tying of the shoe (1) at the foot of a wearer by means of the lace (4). To provide an easy and efficient possibility to adjust the lacing or tying of the shoe at the foot of the wearer individually, the invention is characterized in that at least a part of the loops (3) consist of a knitted fabric, wherein the loops (3) have the shape of a tubular body which forms a passage (8) for the lace (4).

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure, a heel assembly and an actuator assembly. The heel assembly includes a lower heel movable relative to the sole structure and an upper heel movable relative to the sole structure. One of the lower heel and upper heel defines a track and the other of the lower heel and the upper heel includes a protrusion slidably received in the track. The actuator assembly is coupled to the heel assembly and configured to move the upper heel relative to the lower heel between a closed position and an open position.

Abstract: Provided is an insole that can check the operation of a sensor and accurately and quickly connect with a user terminal, the user terminal and a pairing method thereof. The method for pairing an insole comprises scanning an insole, in which at least one pressure sensor and tactile element are installed, providing a vibration command to the scanned insole to vibrate a tactile element of the scanned insole, and pairing the insole including the vibrating tactile element and a user terminal.

Abstract: A footwear cooling system includes a main airflow tube and first and second secondary air flow tubes positioned in respective air inlets in the front of a shoe. The first and second secondary air flow tubes join the main air flow tube at respective acute angles at a junction positioned a selected distance behind the main air inlet. The portion of the main airflow tube in front of the junction and the first and second secondary air flow tubes each have a plurality of air ducts formed on their side surfaces. The main air flow tube is connected to a fan which pulls air in from the main and secondary air inlets and exhausts air out of the rear of the shoe.

Abstract: A knitted fastener stringer has a chain stich yarn disposed on the innermost edge wale furthest from the tape body portion of an element attaching portion is the thickest of all the chain stich yarns used in a fastener tape. This enables a distance of a gap formed between left and right fastener tapes to be smaller when a slide fastener is formed by two knitted fastener stringers.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to a releasable coupling device having a first housing structure than includes a temporary magnet and a second housing structure that includes a permanent magnet. The first housing structure is receivable by a receiving receptacle of the second housing structure. The releasable coupling device may be included as part of a slide fastener assembly having two slider tapes.

Abstract: A strap system configured to be mounted to an accessory includes a strap having a first end and a second end disposed opposite the first end, an attachment point configured to attach the first end of the strap body to the accessory, a lock configured to attach the second end of the strap body to the accessory, and one or more charms configured to fit onto the strap.

Abstract: A buckle includes a folding member linked to a band, a slide plate having a plurality of groove sections provided along the longitudinal direction of the band, a swing arm including an engagement click engageable with any of the groove sections, and a spring that urges the swing arm in a first rotational direction, and the folding member restricts rotation of the swing arm in the second rotational direction when the folding member is accommodated in the buckle cover, and cancels the restriction of the rotation of the swing arm in the second rotational direction when the folding member is detached from the buckle cover.