Abstract: An article for use with a non-combustible aerosol-provision device. A body of aerosol-generating material includes at least one of a recess extending from a distal end of the article and a cavity within the body of aerosol-generating material. The cross-sectional area of the recess or cavity decreases along a longitudinal axis of the article. The article including a body of aerosol-generating material having a longitudinal axis, can include a first portion having a first cross sectional area of aerosol-generating material perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and a second portion having a second cross sectional area of aerosol-generating material perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the second cross sectional area being at least 5% greater than the first cross sectional area. The body of aerosol-generating material can include a heatable element in the shape of a cone, a truncated cone, a pyramid or a truncated pyramid. Systems including the article and methods of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: A body of aerosol-generating material for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system. The body of aerosol-generating material includes an aerosol-generating material and a recess or cavity in the aerosol-generating material at least partially bounded by a material layer. Also described is a body of aerosol-generating material for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system, the body including one or more channels extending at least partially or completely through the body. Articles including the body are also described, as well as an article for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision device, the article including a body of aerosol-generating material and a downstream portion downstream of the body, the downstream portion comprising a main path for mainstream aerosol emitted from the body of aerosol-generating material and an airflow path arranged laterally of the main path, the airflow path allowing air to flow through the article in a direction opposite to that of mainstream aerosol.

Abstract: An aerosol generating system is provided. The aerosol generating system includes an aerosol generating apparatus and an aerosol forming article. The aerosol forming article includes a solid aerosol precursor, and wherein the aerosol precursor includes a plurality of strips of an aerosol forming substrate. At least one of the strips includes at least one embossed region to increase friction between strips. The aerosol generating apparatus includes a heating system including a heater for penetration into the precursor.

Abstract: An article for use with a non-combustible aerosol provision device includes an aerosol generating material), a mouth end section, and a tubular element, having a longitudinal axis, located between the aerosol generating material and the mouth end section. The tubular element includes an inner wall, and a ventilation area in the tubular element through which air is drawn into the tubular element. A component is received in the tubular element and the component has an outer surface and is configured so that aerosol flow through the tubular element is diverted into a flow path formed between the outer surface of the component and the inner wall of the tubular element. The ventilation area is configured such that ventilation air enters the flow path through the ventilation area to mix with the aerosol which is flowing along the flow path, before flowing into the mouth end section).

Abstract: This non-combustion-heated stick 1 comprises: a tobacco section 10 that has an aerosol source 11 containing tobacco; a cooling section 20 that cools vapor, generated by heating the tobacco section 10 by means of a heat generating element, to produce an aerosol; and a filter section 30 through which the aerosol passes. The tobacco section 10 has a higher filling density of tobacco in a part closer to the heat generating element than in a part further away therefrom.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a filter for cigarettes and a method of preparing the filter, and provides a paper filter for cigarettes using paper and a cigarette including the paper filter. The filter for cigarettes provides a high level of satisfaction in smoking through high granular seating stability and eliminates a burnt taste. Various embodiments described herein in relation to the filter for cigarettes and the method of preparing the filter may be applicable.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lyocell material with controlled whiteness by hydrogen peroxide treatment and a manufacturing method thereof, wherein the lyocell material has improved whiteness due to an aging effect through drying and packaging by a predetermined amount of hydrogen peroxide remaining in a tow, and may replace a CA cigarette filter to lower environmental pollution problems caused by discarded cigarette butts, and thus the lyocell material is suitable as a cigarette filter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a smoking tip, a filter sheet for forming a smoking tip, and a booklet for forming smoking tips. In one aspect of the present invention, a filter sheet comprises: a sheet having a fabric layer thereon: wherein the sheet is rollable to form a smoking tip, and the fabric layer, when the sheet is rolled, forms a filter for the smoking tip. In another aspect of the present invention, a booklet comprises: a plurality of sheets, each sheet having a fabric layer thereon; wherein each sheet is rollable to form a smoking tip, and the fabric layer, when the sheet is rolled, forms a filter for the smoking tip. In another aspect of the present invention, a smoking tip comprises: a roll with a non-woven fabric material therein, wherein the non-woven fabric material forms a filter for the smoking tip.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lyocell material for a cigarette filter and a method of manufacturing the same, in which, by setting the optimal total denier range of crimped lyocell tow, which may realize filter properties equivalent to cellulose acetate (CA) currently used as a cigarette filter, the optimal processability for manufacturing a cigarette filter may be secured, and due to the excellent biodegradability thereof, environmental pollution factors caused by conventional discarded cigarette butts may be reduced.

Abstract: A component for an article for use in an aerosol provision system includes a body of material, wherein the body has a longitudinal axis and includes one or more sheets extending through the body, said one or more sheets having a permeability of between about 1,000 and about 50,000 Coresta Units and the component having an average bulk density across the body of between about 0.05 and about 0.5 gms/cm3. An article including the component and a method of manufacture are also described.

Abstract: A non-combustion-heating-type stick is provided with: a base material section including an aerosol source; a cooling unit for generating aerosol by cooling steam generated by heating the aerosol source; and, a filter section. The filter section has: a first filter disposed on the cooling unit side; a second filter disposed on the side opposite from the cooling unit with respect to the first filter; and, a powder-containing substance that is disposed in a cavity formed between the first filter and the second filter, is a mass of a raw material powder containing at least one of a taste component and a perfume component, and becomes a powder when an external force is applied. The second filter is formed with a powder supply path for supplying powder from the cavity 33 to a suction port end.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a first housing part including a first cover portion and a first coupling portion, a second housing part including a second cover portion and a second coupling portion, a third housing part a third coupling portion configured to be coupled to the first coupling portion and a fourth coupling portion configured to be coupled to the second coupling portion, and a fourth housing part including an article insertion portion configured to accommodate at least a portion of an aerosol generating article.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device may comprises: a body comprising an elongated insertion space; a cartridge coupled to the body to be adjacent to the insertion space; a partition wall formed at the body between the insertion space and the cartridge and configured to provide a first space therein; and a sensor installed at the body and electrically connected to a board disposed in the first space.

Abstract: A dosing capsule for an electronic vaporizer holds a specific amount of material to be vaporized and can be used in heating chambers which have substantially flat top and bottom surfaces. The unique shape of the dosing capsule, with beveled surface, and air holes located along the beveled surfaces, insures that air and vapor is allowed to freely enter and exit the dosing capsule without appreciable resistance. The shape and size of the dosing capsule are selected based on the shape and size of the heating chamber and the amount of material to be vaporized. The dosing capsule substantially fills the heating chamber, allowing only intentional residual air channels. The dosing capsule maximizes heat transfer from the heating chamber, through both conduction and convestion.

Abstract: A liquid transfer unit for an atomization core is formed by stacking multiple layers of liquid transfer cloth. At least one side of at least one layer of liquid transfer cloth has grains, such that at least two adjacent layers of liquid transfer cloth are not completely attached to each other to form micro-grooves, and the micro-grooves are connected to form a liquid chamber. The heating atomization core comprises the liquid transfer unit and a heating unit attached to the liquid transfer unit, wherein the heating unit is connected to electrode leads. This can make that liquid stored in the liquid chamber can be supplied quickly to improve the liquid transfer efficiency, thus optimizing the atomization effect.

Abstract: A heating assembly for an aerosol-generating device is provided, the heating assembly including: a first solder spot; a second solder spot; and a connection strip electrically connecting the first solder spot with the second solder spot, one of the first solder spot and the second solder spot being configured as a soft solder spot with a melting temperature between 225° C. and 275° C., and the connection strip being configured as a bimetal strip.

Abstract: A heater assembly for an aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a heating chamber configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate; and a heater casing arranged around the heating chamber, the heater casing being arranged radially distanced from the heating chamber, the heater casing including an air-tight space, and the air-tight space including a microporous insulating material. An aerosol-generating device including the heater assembly, and an aerosol-generating system including the aerosol-generating device and an aerosol-forming substrate, is also provided.

Abstract: A flavor inhaler comprises a heater, wherein the heater comprises: a heating element which includes a plurality of heating portions; and a plurality of first energization regions electrically connected to the respective heating portions.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a housing including an air inlet through which air is introduced, and a heater module arranged inside the housing and configured to heat an aerosol generating article, wherein the heater module includes a receiving portion having a receiving space for accommodating the aerosol generating article, one or more coils configured to generate a magnetic field, a passage structure arranged on one side of the receiving portion and including one airflow passage configured to receive external air through the air inlet and transfer the received external air to the receiving portion, and a pressure sensor configured to generate a signal about a pressure inside the airflow passage.

Abstract: A cartridge (650) includes an atomizer assembly, a reservoir (658A), and a mouthpiece (652). The atomizer assembly may heat a vaporizable material to generate an inhalable vapor. The reservoir may store the vaporizable material and includes a wick housing (688) around an atomizer assembly configured to heat a vaporizable material to generate an inhalable vapor. The wick housing includes a headspace vent (6059) positioned at a proximal end of the wick housing. The headspace vent may allow air to pass from the reservoir. The cartridge also includes a vent rod (6061) positioned over the headspace vent.

Abstract: An e-vaping device includes a heating base coupled to provide power for the e-vaping device, a flexible seal, and a two-piece rigid airway tube coupled to the heating base by the flexible seal, the two-piece rigid airway tube forming an airpath providing an inhalable dispersion. The e-vaping device also includes a heating assembly housed within the two-piece rigid airway tube. The heating assembly includes a wick in fluid communication with a tank holding a pre-vapor formulation, and a heating element configured to heat the pre-vapor formulation in the wick to generate the inhalable dispersion.

Abstract: An electronic smoking article or electronic vaping article includes a reservoir containing a liquid material and having an outlet, a capillary having a capillary inlet and a capillary outlet, the capillary inlet of the capillary in communication with the outlet of the reservoir, a heater operable to heat the capillary to a temperature sufficient to at least initially volatilize liquid material contained within the capillary, and a shuttle valve between the outlet of the reservoir and the capillary inlet. The shuttle valve is operable to prevent release of liquid material from the reservoir when the shuttle valve is in a closed position and is operable to release liquid material from the reservoir when the shuttle valve is in an open position.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a housing including an accommodation space for accommodating an aerosol generating article, a heater configured to heat the aerosol generating article accommodated in the accommodation space, and a circuit board including a first sensor for sensing a capacitance change in the accommodation space and a second sensor for sensing an inductance change in the accommodation space.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device for generating an aerosol from an aerosol-forming substrate is provided, the aerosol-generating device being configured to indicate progress of an event during use of the aerosol-generating device, the aerosol-generating device including: an indicator configured to indicate progress of the event as a sequence of 1st to nth different indication states, n being a number equal to or greater than 7; and a controller configured to monitor progress of the event and to control the indicator to indicate in an indication state representative of the progress of the event, the indicator being a visual indicator including a predetermined number (i) of discrete light emitting units, each light emitting unit being controllable to emit light in a predetermined number (j) of different intensities, i being a number between 4 and 24, and j being a number between 2 and 5.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for authenticating a user of a vapour generating system include emitting a transmitted signal from a mouthpiece of the system into an oral cavity of the user and detecting a received signal that includes reflections of the transmitted signal from the tongue of the user. The received signal is analysed to derive characteristics of it that include Doppler shifts resulting from the tongue moving towards or away from the receiver. Operation of the system is enabled only if the user moves their tongue in a predetermined pattern, for example by inaudibly speaking a password, so that the derived characteristics match corresponding characteristics of the authorized user that have been stored in a preliminary training step. The predetermined pattern of movement of the tongue is not easy for an unauthorized person to detect or to reproduce. The transmitted signal may be a high frequency acoustic signal.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus changes a heating profile of an aerosol generating apparatus that includes a heating portion heating an aerosol source or a flavor source. The information processing apparatus comprises circuitry configured to: output information indicating a plurality of options; receive selection of one option among the plurality of options; and change the heating profile to a heating profile corresponding to the selected option. The circuitry is configured to output the information indicating the plurality of options including at least one of an option related to a mental state of a user, an option related to a predetermined action or event, and an option related to a smoking taste and flavor in the aerosol generating apparatus.

Abstract: The present disclosure comprises a heating unit for heating an aerosol source that generates an aerosol due to being heated, a power supply unit for storing electric power, and a control unit for controlling the supply of electric power from the power supply unit to the heating unit. When generation of the aerosol is requested, the control unit implements first heating such that the temperature of the aerosol source reaches a temperature equal to or higher than a first temperature at which the aerosol source is atomized. When an event in which it is anticipated that generation of the aerosol will be requested is detected before generation of the aerosol is requested, the control unit implements second heating involving heating prior to the first heating such that the temperature of the aerosol source reaches a temperature equal to or higher than a second temperature and lower than the first temperature.

Abstract: A heat-not-burn cigarette comprises a housing and an inner core. The head end of the housing is enclosed, and the tail end of the housing can receive the inner core. The inner core comprises a front insertion segment with an enclosed end, a rear insertion segment with an open end, and a tobacco containing space is defined between the end of the front insertion segment and the head end of the housing. A ventilation clearance is provided between an outer wall of the front insertion segment and an inner wall of the housing. A plurality of inlet holes are arranged in a side wall of the housing to communicate with the ventilation clearance, and a plurality of vent holes are provided on the end of the front insertion segment of the inner core.

Abstract: An accessory for an aerosol generating device includes a body, a guide unit arranged to surround at least a portion of an outer circumferential surface of the body, and a first remover arranged on one side of the body, and removing an aerosol generating article remaining in an accommodation space of the aerosol generating device, wherein the first remover includes a first end portion arranged to surround at least one region of one side of the body, and inserted into the aerosol generating article remaining in the accommodation space and a second end portion arranged in one region of the body spaced apart from the first end portion and supporting at least a portion of the aerosol generating article.

Abstract: A device (such as an aerosol provision device) is described in which the device has a first side and a second side. The device comprises at least two first contact charging pads on the first side of the device. At least two contact charging pads are accessible on the second side of the device. A method for charging a device is also described. The method comprises placing the device on a charging mat such that at least two contact charging pads provided on a first side of the device are in contact with different charging points of the charging mat.

Abstract: A system for forming a crop top is provided. The system includes the top and a device. The device has a band that includes elastic material and one or more resistance strips. The device also includes a slider defining a first slider recess and a second slider recess, and the band is received through the first slider recess and the second slider recess. A size of the device is adjustable by changing a position of the slider relative to the band. The device has a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end are configured to be attachable together. The device is configured to be positioned proximate to the stomach of a user to enable a bottom portion of the top to be folded between the device and the stomach of the user.

Abstract: An upper-body garment can include an open sleeve and vented back constructions. In at least some examples, the upper-body garment includes arm sleeves with elongated openings (e.g., on the bottom side of the sleeve), and the elongated openings transition into a vented back construction. Among other things, the upper-body garment can provide a sleeved garment that affords at least some benefits associated with arm sleeves, while also providing a breathable garment that is less restrictive of the wearer's movements (e.g., arm movements or other motion associated with the upper torso).

Abstract: A skateboard sock has a body with a foot portion and an ankle portion. The foot portion has a top, bottom, interior side, and exterior side. The foot portion conforms to a wearer's foot. The ankle portion covers at least a portion of the wearer's ankle. A protective padding is positioned on the exterior side of the foot portion. The protective padding is aligned with a wearer's fifth proximal phalanx and a wearer's fifth lesser metatarsal such that the protective padding provides protection for at least a portion of the wearer's fifth proximal phalanx and at least a portion of the wearer's fifth lesser metatarsal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a built-in brassiere cup, an undergarment having openings and an undergarment processing method. The built-in brassiere cup comprises a plurality of integral support layers and a plurality of brassiere cup structure layers which are arranged in a compositely stacked manner, the brassiere cup structure layers are arranged at cup body portions of the integral support layers, the brassiere cup structure layers are compositely arranged on each of part or all of the integral support layers by screen printing, the undergarment has openings that penetrate through an outer fabric layer, the built-in brassiere cup and an inner fabric layer, an annular support strip is arranged at each of the openings, and the annular support strip is arranged to surround each of the openings.

Abstract: An electroadhesive clutch device can include a first electrode assembly comprising a first conductive portion that is at least partially covered by a first dielectric insulator, a second electrode assembly comprising a second conductive portion that is at least partially covered by a second dielectric insulator, and an electrical signal generator configured to provide first and second signals to the first and second conductive portions of the electrode assemblies, respectively. The first and second electrode assemblies can be at least partially overlapping and configured to slide relative to each other at respective surfaces that comprise the first and second dielectric insulators.

Abstract: The present disclosure is designed to prevent inhibition of range of motion that may arise from wearing inadequate clothing during activities. The embodiments disclosed herein allow a wearer to experience a full range of motion within, around and by the muscles, tendons and joints by placing fabric inserts at key areas, known as anchor points, on clothing. The stretch capacity of the fabric of the clothing and inserts is factored with the wearer's measurements and desired range of motion to maximize the wearer's range of motion during all activity.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides generally for ostomy-accessible clothing, particularly sleepwear. According to the present disclosure, the ostomy-accessible clothing may comprise one or more openings. The openings may be configured to adapt to a stoma pouch, wherein the stoma pouch is fitted with or without an external device, such as a drainage bag. The openings may be located on either side of the ostomy-accessible clothing to provide access to a stoma bag. The ostomy-accessible clothing may comprise at least one fastening mechanism. The ostomy-accessible clothing may comprise one or more storage compartments. The stoma pouch may interface with an external device by means of a connecting apparatus. The ostomy-accessible clothing may comprise an elastic portion. When the ostomy-accessible clothing comprises an elastic portion, the elastic portion may comprise an opening. When the elastic portion comprises an opening, the elastic portion's tension may maintain a closed state.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an apparel item having an integrated lighting system and method of forming the apparel item having the integrated lighting system. The integrated lighting system comprises a power supply unit affixed to the apparel item, one or more light arrays having visible light sources affixed to the apparel item, and one or more conductive traces affixed to the apparel item, where the conductive traces extend from the power supply unit to the light arrays and electrically couple the two such that the light arrays are powered when the power supply unit is operating.

Abstract: A protection device worn on a human body and protects a head of the human body includes a base portion attachable to the human body, and a protection unit having a honeycomb structure or a bellows structure, held by the base portion, and being reversibly switchable between a folded orientation in which the protection unit is folded and an unfolded orientation in which the protection unit is unfolded from the folded orientation and thus the protection unit covers the head of the human body, the protection unit being provided with a fixed end fixed to the base portion and a free end not fixed to the base portion, the protection unit is folded in a state where the free end is close to the fixed end, and the protection unit is unfolded around the head while the free end separates from the fixed end.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of an aerosol containment mask and methods of use thereof. An aerosol containment mask is described that minimizes aerosol release during insertion or removal of an airway management device or gastric tube. Methods of insertion and removal of an airway management device or gastric tube are also described wherein the aerosol containment mask is employed.

Abstract: Problem: Masks are particularly needed that provide 100% protection from droplet infection by the novel coronavirus, including the eyes, and must enable clear speech, must not fog up transparent sheets or eyeglasses, must be able to be used by women without removing their makeup, and must be able to be worn for long periods of time. Means of Solving the Problems: The invention is designed to increase rigidity by bending flat transparent sheets to improve temperature and humidity, increase internal temperature and humidity to prevent infiltration by viral particles, completely block viral droplets from contacting the eyes, nose and mouth, exhaust exhaled air to prevent fogging of the transparent sheets and eyeglasses, enable clear conversation, prevent women's makeup from being rubbed off, be able to be put in a pocket, enable eating, and support use as an eye mask. The mask is the world's first so-called face shield and has the best performance and the most applications for the novel coronavirus.

Abstract: A sterile surgical gown is disclosed. The sterile gown comprises a gown body having a front portion and a pair of back portions. The pair of back portions include a left-side portion and a right-side portion linked to the front portion. The gown body extends from a neckline portion to a lower end. The sterile gown further comprises a pair of sleeves attached to the gown body. The sterile gown further comprises one or more straps including a first pair of straps and a second pair of straps attached to the front portion of the gown body. The straps are configured to hold or rest hands, wrists, and arms of users working in the sterile rooms, thereby avoiding and minimizing fatigue to mediate a more user-friendly working environment during various procedures. Further, one or more air ventilation sections are provided in the back portion and under the arms.

Abstract: A medical gown (100) configured for controlled doffing away from a user is disclosed herein. The medical gown may include a neck opening (150) and a tear guide (160) extending downwardly from the neck opening along a rear side (104) of the medical gown. The tear guide may extend between the neck opening and a nearest lower edge (144) of the rear side of the medical gown. The nearest lower edge may comprise an upper end of a flap opening of the rear side of the medical gown. The flap opening (140) may be defined between first and second flaps of the rear side of the medical gown. The tear guide may comprise a heat weld defined in the rear side of the medical gown.

Abstract: An apparatus for executing a method of manufacturing multi-piece closed-back isolation garments (10) includes machinery for creating discrete torso web pieces (12) from a continuous torso web, combining the discrete torso pieces with a continuous shoulder web (14) having neck openings (444) therein, and cutting the combined torso and shoulder web structure to form the isolation garments. The isolation garments may be used as protection from potentially hazardous or unclean materials in a variety of different environments.

Abstract: A hooded garment including a tether that enables the hood to be secured in place in a mask configuration with a breathable filtration material disposed over the nose and mouth area of a wearer's face and secured in place with a tether attached to the car of the wearer.

Abstract: A detachable character patch has a front surface printed with various figures, characters, marks, characters as 3D or dynamic images, and a back surface configured of a detachable material. The functional detachable character patch has the first layer having the front surface that includes the image and the back surface that is made of the Velcro, the second layer having the front surface that is made of velcro capable of being attached to the velcro of the first layer and the back surface to which the layer including a functional liquid component attached, and the third layer having the front surface that is the adhesive surface attached to the back surface of the second layer and the back surface that is configured of the base patch for mounting on the application target includes the functional components such as the volatile antibacterial component, the aromatic component, or the deodorizing component.

Abstract: A novel incontinence pant device that is a specialized pair of pants, allowing caregivers to remove soiled pants more easily from a patient in a single piece is disclosed. The incontinence pant device comprises a body component with two leg components. Further, the pant device features a zipper or other closure that can be undone to easily remove the pants in a single piece. Additionally, users can keep the pant device secure around their waist via an elastic band and hook and loop fasteners. Accordingly, if the pant device becomes soiled and needs to be removed from the patient, the caregiver may simply unzip the pant device and remove the pants in a single piece, without risk of an additional mess.

Abstract: An elastic cloth includes an array of unit sheet bodies each including a main sheet body part and a connecting part. The main sheet body part has a first sheet surface surrounded by a first boundary which loops around the first sheet surface. The first boundary is formed by two interconnected first and second lateral sides. The connecting part has a first connecting surface which surrounds and adjoins the first boundary and which is sloped to indent from the first sheet surface. An average slope of the first connecting surface adjacent to a center of the first lateral side is greater than an average slope adjacent to a center of the second lateral side.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a coating comprising an antimicrobial porous membrane, the porous membrane including an allophane particle and an abietane-type diterpenoid compound adsorbed on the allophane particle is provided. In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a fabric comprising a base material which is a fabric, and an antimicrobial porous membrane arranged on the base material is provided. The antimicrobial porous membrane includes an allophane particle and an abietane-type diterpenoid compound adsorbed on the allophane particle.

Abstract: False eyelash apparatus and methods for applying false eyelashes. A false eyelash holder for holding a false eyelash has a support member for supporting the false eyelash and is adjustable to cause inversion of the false eyelash from a convex shape to a substantially concave shape. An inverter-loader device is configured to receive the holder and operable to adjust the holder to cause the false eyelash inversion. An applicator for applying an inverted false eyelash to an eyelid may have a unitary structure or may be a clamp for gripping the inverted false eyelashes. The applicator is operable to carry the inverted false eyelash for allowing the applicator to roll the false eyelash lengthways onto an eyelid and allowing the rolling false eyelash to release from the applicator. The applicator may be disposable.