Abstract: The present invention provides a flavor inhaler or the like controlled on the basis of the movement of the flavor inhaler or the like. A flavor inhaler or the like is provided with: a vibrator; an inertial sensor; a storage unit that stores vibration data which is for causing the vibrator to vibrate and which is generated by converting inertial data acquired by the inertial sensor; and a control unit configured so as to read the vibration data from the storage unit and cause the vibrator to vibrate on the basis of the vibration data.

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

Abstract: Provided is a flavor inhalation instrument or the like that is controlled on the basis of motion of said flavor inhalation instrument or the like. A device, which is a flavor inhalation instrument or an aerosol generation device, comprises: a vibrator, a sensor which is configured to detect the motion of the device; a conversion unit which is configured to convert input data representing the detected motion into vibration data for vibrating the vibrator; and a control unit which is configured to vibrate the vibrator on the basis of the vibration data.

Abstract: An apparatus and method comprising: instructing activation of a heater of an aerosol generating device during a calibration procedure, wherein, in normal use, the heater is configured to heat an aerosol generating material to thereby generate an aerosol: obtaining or determining first data corresponding to an electrical characteristic of the heater at each of a plurality of calibration points: obtaining or determining second data corresponding to temperature of the heater at said calibration points: and populating a database with information relating to said first and second data.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device (2) is disclosed comprising a mouthpiece (26) having one or more variable chokes, one or more variable air inlet members or one or more valve members (901).

Abstract: In the present invention, an external device is provided that operates in coordination with a flavor inhaler that is controlled on the basis of the movement of the flavor inhaler. An external device comprises: a communication unit that is configured so as to receive, from a flavor inhaler, input data representing movement of the flavor inhaler detected by a sensor inside the flavor inhaler, and a conversion unit that is configured so as to convert the input data to vibration data for causing a vibrator in the flavor inhaler to vibrate or function data for controlling a function providing body inside the flavor inhaler.

Abstract: An aerosol generation system including a resistance heating unit that has a porous structure in at least a part thereof, and that heats an aerosol-generating base material from the inside, and a pair of plate-shaped conductive units provided on mutually opposed surfaces of the resistance heating unit.

Abstract: A garment that includes one or more grip elements is disclosed. The grip elements, as disposed on a garment, may enable enhanced frictional forces between the garment and an object, such as exercise equipment, with which the garment may make contact. The grip elements may be composite structures disposed on one or more surfaces of the garment and may include an elastomeric and/or rubbery material with grit materials, such as sand, alumina, silicon carbide, or the like, embedded therein. The grit material may be at least partially exposed at the surface of the grip elements and may enhance gripping forces when the grip elements are wet, such as with sweat, compared to grip elements formed by only elastomeric materials. Grip elements may be formed on various portions of a garment separately and then those portions may be attached to each other to form the garment with grip elements.

Abstract: The present invention to solve the above problems is care underwear X including a first body and a second body connected to the first body, the care underwear having a front surface O exposed to the outside during use and a back surface I hidden on a body side, wherein the first body has projecting portions projecting laterally, and each of the projecting portions is provided with a connection means connected to a back surface of the second body.

Abstract: An adjustable brassier undergarment having a first cup defining an upper edge and a second cup defining an upper edge. A first wing extends laterally away from the first cup and a second wing extends laterally away from the second cup. The first wing defines a peripheral edge, and the second wing defines a peripheral edge. A plurality of attachment loops are positioned along the upper edge of each of the first cup and second cup. A plurality of wing loops positioned along a peripheral edge of the first and second wing. A first shoulder strap is configured to detachably connect to the plurality of attachment loops or the plurality of wing loops and a second shoulder strap is configured detachably connect to the plurality of attachment loops or the plurality of wing loops.

Abstract: Leak-proof maternity bra and a fabric-made leak-protection pad. A bra includes two fabric-based cups, configured to cover breast of a human wearer. At least one of the two fabric-based cups includes therein an internal fabric-based Passepartout framing element, integrally attached to an internal side or the fabric-based cup in which it is attached. The internal fabric-based Passepartout framing element is configured to hold in place a fabric-based leak-protection pad. The pad is formed of multiple layers, including: a first layer formed of high-wicking or quick-wicking fabric; a second layer which is a high-absorbency knit structure; a third layer which is a breathable membrane; and a fourth layer which is a pad-lining polyester element.

Abstract: An ammunition storage assembly includes a pocket insert that has a rear flap spaced from a front flap thereby facilitating the rear flap to be inserted into a pocket on an article of clothing. A pair of strips is each attached to the front flap at a plurality of strip attachment points such that a plurality of arches is defined in each of the strips to insertably receive a round of ammunition for storage. A button is coupled to and extends away from the front flap for inserting or removing the rear flap in the pocket on the article of clothing. A lanyard is removably attached to the front flap such that the lanyard can be wrapped around a respective one of the user's legs when the rear flap is inserted into the user's pants pocket.

Abstract: A heated garment control button with sleep mode function having an indicator light that is selectively turned on or off by a wearer. The heated garment control button with sleep mode function includes a secondary button that is operably connected to the indicator light that when depressed, the secondary button causes the indicator light function to be disabled, such that depressing an upper portion of a button housing only causes temperature changes and does not activate the indicator light until the secondary button is depressed a subsequent time. The heated garment control button with sleep mode function also includes temperature and duration settings that have a High setting, a Medium setting, a Low setting, and a Sleep mode setting.

Abstract: Protective coverall suitable for use over a body harness, the body harness having a plurality of safety rings, the body harness being worn by a person to support that person with safety lines or ropes attached to that body harness during an activity or if the person should fall, the protective coverall having a body portion having a plurality of openings for a person's limbs, along with the associated sleeves for receiving the arms and legs of the person, the body portion additionally having a plurality of safety ring openings with each safety ring opening provided with a safety ring sleeve for receiving a safety ring attached to the body harness, each safety ring sleeve further ending in an elasticized cuff.

Abstract: A mouth mask for cunnilingus may include a mask body, and first and second elongated ear loops. The mask body may be made of thin, stretchable, and non-permeable material. The mask body may include left and right edges. The first elongated ear loop may include a first loop proximal end and a first loop distal end, and the second elongated ear loop may include a second loop proximal end and a second loop distal end. The first loop proximal end may be attached to a top portion of the left edge, and the first loop distal end may be attached to a bottom portion of the left edge. Further, the second loop proximal end may be attached to a top portion of the right edge, and the second loop distal end may be attached to a bottom portion of the right edge.

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to masks, such as filtration masks, with multiple strap configurations. For example, such masks might be worn in either a head strap or an ear strap configuration. Embodiments typically comprise two ear straps each with a connector support element allowing removable attachment of a separate head strap.

Abstract: A medical gown (100) and method of donning are disclosed herein. The medical gown may comprise a top portion (110), a bottom portion (112), a first tie (134), a second tie (136), and a cover patch (120). The top portion may include arms (140) and a neck opening (152). The bottom portion may include a front bottom side (128), a first rear flap (130), a second rear flap (132), and the first tie integrally formed with the first rear flap. The first and second rear flaps may extend from opposite edges of the front bottom side. The cover patch may be configured to at least partially couple the top portion and the bottom portion together. The second tie may be coupled between the cover patch and the bottom portion. The medical gown may provide easy donning and doffing as well as be optimally configured for manufacturing using automation.

Abstract: The proposed subject matter is intended to allow hospital and medical patients to still wear attire that allows medical professionals access to the patient while maintaining a patient's privacy and dignity.

Abstract: A glove is disclosed having a donning assister to enable a wearer of the glove to quickly and easily don a glove on a wearer's hand. In one embodiment, the glove includes a wrist cuff portion, a hem portion positioned at a base of the wrist cuff portion, an at least partially enclosed space formed within the hem portion, and a gripper positioned in the at least partially enclosed space. The at least partially enclosed space is defined by hem stitches and by a pair of laterally opposed stitches positioned on the palm side of the glove anywhere along a circumference of the hem portion between a thumb of the glove on one end and a pinky finger of the glove on the other end.

Abstract: A safety glove that is configured to be worn on the hand of a user wherein the glove of the present invention includes a plurality of message areas that are operable to display safety and/or warning messages to the user of the safety glove. The present invention includes a body that has a front side and a rear side having a plurality of message areas thereon. At least one message area is configured to display an electronic message received by a transceiver operably coupled thereto. The transceiver is communicably coupled to a controller operable to program messages and transmit thereto. The additional message areas are configured in a first embodiment and a second embodiment. A first embodiment provides a permanent display of a safety message wherein a second embodiment is configured to provide releasable securing of the safety message so as to facilitate changing thereof.

Abstract: A yarn or thread may include a plurality of substantially aligned filaments, with at least ninety-five percent of a material of the filaments being a thermoplastic polymer material. Various woven textiles and knitted textiles may be formed from the yarn or thread. The woven textiles or knitted textiles may be thermal bonded to other elements to form seams. A strand that is at least partially formed from a thermoplastic polymer material may extend through the seam, and the strand may be thermal bonded at the seam. The woven textiles or knitted textiles may be shaped or molded, incorporated into products, and recycled to form other products.

Abstract: A tool allows a user to create new designs for apparel and preview these designs in three dimensions before manufacture. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. Based on a laser input file with a pattern, a laser will burn the pattern onto apparel. With the tool, the user will be able to create, make changes, and view images of a design, in real time, before burning by a laser. Input to the tool includes fabric template images, laser input files, and damage input. The tool allows adding of tinting and adjusting of intensity and bright point. The user can also move, rotate, scale, and warp the image input.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hat with a plurality of sun visors/brims, 4, around the edges of the hat, utilized to prevent vision obstruction of brightness caused by the Sun or of the likes. Furthermore, the present invention provides a hat with a plurality of sun visors/brims that can rotate alongside the edges of the hat, and stoppers so the brims can be fixed to a preferred position. The present invention comprises a hat, first brim, a second brim, a third brim, and a fourth brim. The brims can be removed or fixed.

Abstract: A protective apparel system comprising a surgical helmet including a peripheral device and a surgical garment configured to be disposed over the helmet. The garment comprises a fabric and a face shield defining a sterile barrier between the wearer and the environment. At least one of a coupling member or housing may disposed on the face shield, the coupling member configured for removably couple the peripheral device to the face shield to orient the peripheral device relative to the face shield when the surgical garment is disposed over the surgical helmet. The housing may removably couple a lens assembly to the face shield.

Abstract: A protective helmet includes a liner configured to absorb energy from an impact, and a plurality of rotation-effects-mitigating pads coupled to an inner wall of the liner, such that the rotation-effects-mitigating pads are configured to contact the head of a user when the helmet is worn. The rotation-effects-mitigating pads are configured to facilitate rotation (e.g., slip) of the helmet relative to a user's head in response to an oblique impact. In some examples, the rotation-effects-mitigating pads comprise gas-filled bladders and/or pellet-containing bladders. In some examples, the-rotation-effects-mitigating pads are vented to atmosphere to facilitate the pads adapting to changes in pressure as a result of changes in altitude.

Abstract: A helmet comprising: an outer shell; a head mount, configured to be mounted on the top of the head of a wearer of the helmet; wherein the head mount is suspended within the outer shell such that, in use, an air gap is provided between the head mount and the outer shell; the head mount comprises a plurality of straps, that are configured to extend across the top of the head of a wearer of the helmet, and a head ring that at least partially surrounds the head of a wearer of the helmet, extending around the craniocaudal axis; and the helmet further comprises: a head engagement device that is provided on a surface of the head mount, that is configured to face the head of a wearer of the helmet, such that the head engagement device can move relative to the head mount; and a head engagement device support that is configured to inhibit the movement of the head engagement device through gaps between the straps and/or head ring of the head mount into the air gap between the head mount and the outer shell.

Abstract: A safety helmet (100) with a helmet shell (7), with a bearing element (5), with at least one holding element (2, 9.l, 9.r, 28) and with a tubular shape textile sheathing. Each holding element (2, 9.l, 9.r, 28) is permanently connected to the helmet shell (7). A distance is present between a holding element (2, 9.l, 9.r, 28) and the head of a user of the safety helmet (100). The bearing element (5) is adjacent to the head. The textile sheathing encloses the bearing element (5) and is located in some areas between the bearing element (5) and the head. The bearing element (5) is detachably connectable to a respective holding element through at least one connection opening in the textile sheathing. A process for removing the textile sheathing from the safety helmet (100), as well as to a process for manufacturing a safety helmet (100) are provided.

Abstract: An article of footwear with an upper having a knitted component in an instep region extending between lateral and medial sides. Outer lace apertures and inner lace apertures are disposed along the instep area on the lateral and medial sides, where inner lace apertures are located more inward towards a middle of the upper than outer lace apertures. A lace extends through an inner lace aperture from an exterior surface on the medial side of the upper, along an interior surface of the upper, and then exits the upper through an outer lace aperture on the medial side. After exiting the outer lace aperture on the medial side, the lace extends across the instep area along the exterior surface of the upper and extends through an inner lace aperture on the lateral side.

Abstract: The inventor has realized that there is a need for adaptive footwear that can respond to variations in surfaces on which persons travel or exercise. The adaptation can extend to self-leveling functions to resolve surface asymmetry. According to some aspects, footwear, and for example, athletic shoes, can be improved to adjust the height of a person's foot based on dynamic adjustments made in the sole of the footwear. According to some aspects, differences in striking height (e.g., a distance between the user's foot and the ground) between shoes can induce asymmetry in leg length resulting in medical issues. An athletic shoe can provide self-leveling functions to automatically adjusts the shoe to even out an asymmetry that is detected by embedded sensors.

Abstract: A midsole structure includes: a body including a first surface enclosed by a first feature line, a second surface enclosed by a second feature line, and a third surface located between the first surface and the second surface and collectively enclosed by the first feature line and the second feature line; and a plurality of structure units disposed among the first surface, the second surface and the third surface. The third surface increases from a first width to a second width along a direction from a first side of the body to a second side of the body. On the first side, a first number of the structure units are arranged along the first width. On the second side, a second number of the structure units are arranged along the second width. The first width is equal to the second width.

Abstract: A sole structure that includes an outsole having an upper outsole and a lower outsole that is directly coupled with the upper outsole such that the outsole defines a front portion, a middle portion, and a rear portion. The sole structure further includes a front cushioning member that is disposed within a front spacing that is defined between the upper outsole and the lower outsole, a plurality of first ground engaging members that extend from a bottom surface of the upper outsole member, and a plurality of second ground engaging members that extend from a bottom surface of the lower outsole member. The upper outsole and the lower outsole are each configured to engage with a ground surface. The front spacing is provided in the front portion of the outsole.

Abstract: A system for a footwear sole component to control an incline in between a footbed and an outsole. An incline adjuster is positioned between the footbed and the outsole. The incline adjuster has a polymeric housing having a first fluid chamber, a second fluid chamber, and a fluid transfer channel; a controller having a processor, a memory, an inertial measurement unit (IMU), and a low energy wireless communication module. The controller determines whether forces from a wearer foot on the first fluid chamber and on the second fluid chamber are creating a pressure within the first fluid chamber that is higher than a pressure within the second fluid chamber, or vice versa.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a bladder defining a peripheral chamber and a heel chamber fluidly isolated from the peripheral chamber. The peripheral chamber is configured as an elongated tube, and has a heel portion establishing a rear periphery of the bladder, a lateral arm portion extending from the heel portion and establishing a lateral periphery of the bladder, and a medial arm portion extending from the heel portion and establishing a medial periphery of the bladder. The bladder includes webbing connecting the heel chamber to the peripheral chamber, with the heel chamber disposed between the medial arm portion and the lateral arm portion and forward of the peripheral chamber in a heel region of the bladder. The bladder may include additional forefoot and midfoot chambers having specific shapes.

Abstract: Water-repellant footwear is provided with a water-repellant barrier incorporated into the upper of the footwear, where the upper may contain a water-absorbing material. The water-repellant barrier may be provided at or near the top edge of the upper, and may comprise a material such as ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), polyurethane, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or neoprene. The water-repellant barrier, and the footwear as a whole, may avoid the need for a durable water-repellant (DWR) treatment. The water-repellant barrier may extend around a circumference of the footwear, in a continuous loop, in one possible approach. The water-repellant barrier may include a portion which is incorporated into the gussets of the tongue of the footwear and into the tongue itself.

Abstract: A lace tying device is provided. The devices includes a base having a proximal end opposite a distal end. A first vertical section is disposed at the proximate end of the base. An aperture is defined by the first vertical section. A tie bar is connected to the first vertical section. A second vertical section is disposed at the distal end of the base. The second vertical section defines a retention notch. An anchor member is disposed at the distal end of the base.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a shoe article is disclosed. The method includes a material preparing step, a heat pressing step, a cooling step, and a separating step. The material preparing step includes providing a frame, filling particles of a foam material in the cavities, and providing a shoe-shaped knitted object. The frame has an upper supporting face. The upper supporting face includes at least two concave area with a plurality of cavities. The shoe-shaped knitted object includes a shoe bottom face. The heat pressing step includes simultaneously heating the particles of the foam material to become a semi-solid state foam material, and applying a force to make the shoe bottom face contact with at least a portion of the foam material. The cooling step includes solidifying the semi-solid state foam material to form at least two foam structures connected with the shoe bottom face in positions corresponding to the cavities, wherein the foam structure includes a foam layer and a plurality of foam protrusions.

Abstract: An automatic shoe-making device includes a bottom mold unit having a shoe last, two side mold units driven to combine with or separate from each other, a pressing mold unit driven to be movable relative to the bottom mold unit, a feeding unit configured to feed a sole material into a mold cavity in a supercritical fluid state, and a control unit configured to: control the two side mold units to form a combined configuration, so the two side mold units surround the shoe last to form the mold cavity for receiving the sole material, control the pressing mold unit to hot-press the sole material to form a shoe product or a shoe component, and control the pressing mold unit and the two side mold units to move away from the bottom mold unit to allow the shoe product or the shoe component to be removed from the shoe last.

Abstract: A weightlifting belt includes a flexible strap portion with a first major surface (e.g., a front), a second major surface (e.g., a back), a first longitudinal end, a second longitudinal end, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side. An anchor assembly is in contact with the first major surface of the flexible strap portion near the first longitudinal end of the flexible strap portion. A lever-actuated hook assembly is in contact with the first major surface of the flexible strap portion near the second longitudinal end of the flexible strap portion. The lever-actuated hook assembly is configured to engage the anchor assembly so as to hold the first longitudinal end of the strap portion close to, or in physical contact with, the second longitudinal end of the strap portion so as to form a loop that can fit around a waist of a human.

Abstract: Provided is a stopper for a slide fastener and a method for manufacturing a stopper for a slide fastener, which can reduce mutual adhesion and defective rates during the painting process. The present invention relates to a coated metal stopper (10) for a slide fastener. The stopper (10) comprises a head (11) and a pair of legs (12) extending from the head (11) in a bifurcated manner. Each of the legs (12) has a recess (20) in the center on its inner surface (12b). The ratio of the depth (D) of the recess (20) to the thickness (E) of each leg (12) of the stopper (10) is 3.8% or more and 18.9% or less. Further, the ratio of the length (L2) of the recess (20) in a longitudinal direction of the stopper (10) to the length (L1) of the stopper (10) in the longitudinal direction can be 13.5% or more and 23.5% or less.

Abstract: A tether apparatus for tethering a phone or other personal device to a wrist of a user includes a bracelet being flexible and forming a closed loop for receiving a wrist of the user. A plurality of bracelet sliders is arranged along the bracelet. The bracelet is threaded through each bracelet slider of the plurality of bracelet sliders, and the plurality of bracelet sliders is positioned to be configured for abutting a wrist of the user. A tie loop is coupled to and extends away from the bracelet. The tie loop is also flexible. A diameter of the tie loop is smaller than a diameter of the bracelet. The tie loop is configured for threading through an attachment loop associated with the personal device and receiving the bracelet.

Abstract: Disclosed are a wristband and a wrist wearable device. The wristband includes a wristband body portion, a connecting portion, and a memory metal portion. One end of the wristband body portion is connected to the connecting portion, the connecting portion is connected to one end of a device body of a wrist wearable device, and another end of the wristband body portion is a free end. The memory metal portion is provided on the wristband body portion and has an arc-shaped memory state in a natural state, so that the wristband body portion is naturally maintained in an arc shape, and the wristband is naturally maintained in a wearing state.

Abstract: A purse with an integrated and removable personal electronic device case is disclosed. The purse includes a purse body having a hollow cavity for storing items and a purse strap attached to the purse body. The purse strap includes one or more primary connection points. The purse also includes a personal electronic device case including one or more secondary connection points and a personal electronic device chain removably attached to one of the one or more secondary connection points and removably attached to one of the one or more primary connection points. The personal electronic device case allows for immediate access to a personal electronic device without consuming space within the purse. The personal electronic device case may be removed from the purse to allow for separate use of the personal electronic device or the purse.

Abstract: An example of the present disclosure includes a packaging box, comprising a first section including a first aperture to receive a portion of a writing device, and a second section including a second aperture to receive a remainder of the writing device. The packaging box further includes a hinge mechanism coupling the first section to the second section, wherein the first section and second section are rotatable about the hinge mechanism. The packaging box also includes a tip remover including a surface to remove a tip of the writing device responsive to application of a force.

Abstract: A novel thermally insulated enclosure includes an insulated wall and a magnet assembly coupled thereto for mounting the insulated enclosure to ferromagnetic structures. In a particular embodiment, the magnet assembly includes a plurality of magnets coupled to the insulated wall. In another particular embodiment, the magnet assembly is a removable magnetic device that can be connected and disconnected from the insulated enclosure. In another particular embodiment, the magnet assembly is a removable magnet carrier that can be incorporated into the structure of the insulated enclosure.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for the storage, insulation, and dispensing of beverages from bladder type containers such as plastic bags comprising a dispensing spout. The apparatus includes a resealable top aspect, and a flange with an aperture which allows the dispensing spout to extend from the inside of the bag to the outside of the bag providing easy access. A cap provides protection from elements, and serves as a cup to dispense beverage into.

Abstract: A portable locking, styling and designing, hair beading apparatus with a length of lacing. The apparatus holds a plurality of beads without tangling and knotting. Attaches to a table top or wall for example; with a suction cup, has a long-term locking mechanism making the filled apparatus portable using the loop, button and suction cup. Has a short-term locking mechanism using the loop and hook, for intermittent breaks while in use. Also has a cord lock to control the position of beads along the length of the lacing, keeping the beads within easy reach to transfer to the braid.

Abstract: A hair brush with: a handle; a brush body having: a first side; a second side; a third side; and a fourth side that are connected together forming a substantially square shape; and bristles located in a row along each of the first side, the second side, the third side, and the fourth side.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for receiving at least one strand of hair (200) or other keratinous fibers (mane, hair), having at least one strand-receiving surface (100, 102, 104, 106, 108) configured to enable the formation of, from at least one strand of hair (200) or other keratinous fibers, at least two undulations (202-208) having winding axes that are not collinear with one another and/or of different diameters, the device (1) comprising a distal end (1a) and a proximal end (1b). The device (1) is made, at least in part, of hemp. The invention also concerns a method for shaping and treating keratin fibers such as hair.

Abstract: Disclosed is an attachment for a hair care appliance including an air inlet end for receiving an airflow from the appliance, an air outlet end for emitting the airflow from the attachment, a wall defining and extending about an airflow path between the air inlet end and the air outlet end, a plate located in the airflow path and configured to guide the airflow towards the airflow outlet end. The plate is configured to divide the airflow path into two sections and the plate includes a plurality of through holes extending between the two sections of the airflow path.

Abstract: Various exemplary attachments for hair care appliances and methods of using attachments for hair care appliances are provided. In general, a hair care appliance in an exemplary embodiment is in the form of a hair dryer that has an air inlet and at least one air outlet, and various internal components that facilitate use and operation of the hair care appliance, such as a fan, motor, and heater. In an exemplary embodiment, the hair care appliance is configured to releasably couple to an attachment so that the hair care appliance and the attachment are in electrical communication.