Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a housing, a battery disposed in the housing and configured to supply power, an aerosol generator configured to receive the power from the battery and activate aerosol generation, a biometric information obtainer exposed to an outside of the housing and configured to obtain biometric information of a user, and a controller configured to perform authentication of the user based on the biometric information and activate the aerosol generator based on a result of the authentication.

Abstract: There is provided an aerosol provision arrangement for providing an aerosol to an authorised user, the aerosol provision arrangement comprising: an aerosol provision device comprising control circuitry for receiving signals and controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; an emitter associated with an authorised user, arranged to send a signal to the control circuitry of the aerosol provision device; and a power source, wherein the emitter comprises energy reception circuitry arranged to receive, indirectly, energy from the power source, and wherein the control circuitry is arranged to change an activation state of the aerosol provision device upon receiving a signal from the emitter associated with an authorised user.

Abstract: An electronic atomization device includes: a liquid storage cavity for storing a liquid substrate; an atomization assembly arranged in the liquid storage cavity, the atomization assembly atomizing the liquid substrate; and a power supply assembly including a main control board connected to the atomization assembly, a battery cell connected to the main control board, and a charging interface arranged on the main control board.

Abstract: There is provided a delivery system for a metabolic modulator comprising: a sensor component configured to determine a metabolic state of a user; a delivery component configured to deliver a metabolic modulator; and a controller configured to receive information relating to the metabolic state of the user and to control delivery of the metabolic modulator in response thereto.

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: Features relating to vaporizer devices configured to allow for temperature adjustment are provided. User controlled actions with respect to removing a cartridge from a vaporizer body and inserting the cartridge into the vaporizer body provide for temperature adjustment, where the temperature refers to a setpoint temperature of operation of the vaporizer device. The temperature adjustment aspects of the current subject matter provide a user with a controlled, intuitive, and simple method to adjust the setpoint temperature of the vaporizer device by incrementing through a sequence of setpoint temperatures.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device including: an accommodating portion accommodating an aerosol-forming product; a lid portion disposed in an opening of the accommodating portion; a microwave oscillation unit; a power supply unit; an antenna that supplies the microwave to the accommodating portion; and a control unit, in which the accommodating portion includes a first microwave shield, the lid portion includes a second microwave shield, the first microwave shield and the second microwave shield form an applicator that confines the microwave, the applicator transitions between a blocking state in which propagation of the microwave from the applicator to the outside is restricted and a non-blocking state in which propagation of the microwave from the applicator to the outside is enabled, according to a position of the lid portion, and the control unit prohibits supply of the microwave from the microwave oscillation unit according to the position of the lid portion.

Abstract: An undergarment for individuals suffering from fecal incontinence with an aperture for access to the genitals and secure coverage over the anus that is intended to be worn during activities such as sexual activity. The undergarment is structured to contain stool should an involuntary bowel movement occur during such activities. The material of the garment stretches and conforms to the user's body and can also be used with a removable insert to assist with the containment of stool.

Abstract: A garment for compressing and supporting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and supporting posture, associated methods of use and treatment, including a method of promoting weight reduction, the method comprising using a medical garment that simultaneously compresses and lifts the GI tract.

Abstract: Methods for hosiery production and knit hosiery garments produced by these methods are provided which exhibit reduced sheerness difference between the foot portion and leg portion of the garment and assist with correct positioning of the garment during donning, thus improving fit and appearance of the knit hosiery garments.

Abstract: Socks or stockings including integrated gripping systems include gripping material disposed on external surfaces of a sole of the sock and gripping material disposed on internal surfaces of the sock. In some examples, the integrated gripping systems comprise a first set of gripping dots comprising gripping material applied to external surfaces of the sole of the sock and a second set of gripping dots comprising gripping material applied to internal surfaces of the sole of the sock. In some examples, the integrated gripping systems comprise a knitted fabric including gripping yarn, which includes knitted gripping portions disposed on internal surfaces of the sock and external surfaces of the sock.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a kind of push-up underwear convenient for regulating cup spacing. The cup is symmetrically and movably set on a underwear, a regulating knob is below the center front of underwear, a regulating rope is in the regulating knob, a regulating rope is in a closed loop state, a rope fixing piece is at a bottom side cup, a cup rim is sewn onto the underwear, elastic fixing edge with narrow side is set at the cup rim, regulating rope is connected with the cup bottom, turning the regulating knob drive the regulating rope to pull the cup for convergence, under the acting force of elastic fixing edge, the cup can reset quickly by turning the regulating knob in the reverse direction, so as to realize the effect of quick regulation, and better wearing experience can be brought about to user.

Abstract: Provided herein are undergarment pads comprising an outer portion having a convex shape, a corresponding inner portion having a concave shape, wherein the outer portion is coupled to the inner portion through at least one curved edge; and an apex elevated from a base surface of the pad.

Abstract: This invention pertains to welding helmets with automatic lens darkening. It incorporates a light emitter so positioned to be intentionally activated by the welder for pre-stimulation of the helmet's light detection system, essentially tricking it to darken the lens before striking an arc, thus preventing eye exposure to the initial arc flash.

Abstract: A patient garment configured to accommodate various medical equipment that may be connected to or otherwise engaged with the patient is disclosed. More specifically, the patient garment is a shirt, sweatshirt, sweater, or the like that includes various separable seams such that a patient can put on or take off the garment without needing to disconnect from various medical equipment the patient may be connected to or otherwise engaged with.

Abstract: There is provided a modular clothing system comprising a plurality of clothing parts, wherein the plurality of clothing parts includes: a plurality of front clothing parts and a plurality of rear clothing parts; or a front clothing part and a plurality of rear clothing parts; or a plurality of front clothing parts and a rear clothing part, wherein the or each front clothing part is shaped to cover in use at least part of a front part of a body of a wearer, and wherein the or each rear clothing part is shaped to cover in use at least part of a rear part of a body of a wearer, wherein each of the plurality of clothing parts includes at least one fastener element, the or each fastener element of the or each front clothing part linkable to the or each fastener element of the or each rear clothing part, the fastener elements operable to assemble different modular clothings through different combinations of the front and rear clothing parts, the fastener elements operable to disassemble an assembled modular clothin

Abstract: A hand-worn workwear unit for scanning barcodes, including a portable control system configured to connect to an external device via a wireless signal, a sensor module having a barcode scanner, a peripheral device, and a seat fastened to a backhand portion of the hand-worn workwear unit. The portable control system and the sensor module form a structural unit configured to be inserted into and removed from the seat. The seat provides a contact point for detachably electrically connecting the peripheral device and the sensor module via one or more wires in the hand-worn workwear unit. The peripheral device has push button which is arranged outside on an index finger portion of the hand-worn workwear unit.

Abstract: Implementations of a flashlight assembly having a padded article of manufacturer configured to secure a lighting to the back of a wearer's hand and to secure a switch to activate the light adjacent a user's index figure with at least a portion of the wearer's hand and fingers exposed is provided.

Abstract: Garments for personal protection and/or self-defense use by providing penetration protection and/or ready weapons access are disclosed. Embodiments of such garments include pants, jackets/hoodies, shirts, and undergarments made of protective fabrics and/or including features to allow fast access to weapons.

Abstract: A method for forming a cured fabric immerses all or a portion of the initial fabric in a solution during a first epoch, thereby forming a soaked fabric. The solution comprises a first solute comprising a first weight percent (w %) of the solution, one or more binders comprising a second w % of the solution, where at most one binder in the one or more binders comprises a polymeric material, and a first solvent comprising a third w % of the solution. The soaked fabric is dried during a second epoch, thereby forming a dried fabric. The dried fabric is cured during a third epoch, thereby forming the cured fabric.

Abstract: The invention relates to trousers (H) comprising a waistband system (1) with a circumferential waistband (10) and an inelastic closable strap (140) which is integrated into the waistband (10) as an inelastic waistband section (11a, 11b) at least on a rear side (RS) of the trousers (H), the waistband (10) having at least one waistband section (15) which is monoelastic at least in the longitudinal direction (HR) and can be bridged by means of the strap (140) running parallel thereto, characterized in that the strap (140) comprises two strap parts (141a, 141b) which can be uncoupled from the trousers (H) in each case at a coupling point associated to the respective strap part (141a, 141b) and which can be coupled to the inelastic waistband section (11a, 11b). The invention further relates to a method for producing such trousers (H).

Abstract: A device for keeping bra straps in place on shoulders of a wearer, and a method of using the device is disclosed herein. The device includes a strap that is adjustable via a movable slider and a pair of clips attached at either end of the strap. The pair of clips each attach to one of the bra straps at a back of the wearer and discretely keep bra straps in place underneath clothing, thereby preventing slouching straps, preventing painful or uncomfortable shoulders and preventing potential embarrassment.

Abstract: The present invention is a wig comprising a base cap section, a first lace top section, a second lace top section, an anchoring rim, and wig hair. The base cap section corresponds to at least a user's crown region and right and left temporal regions when the wig is worn by the user. The first lace top section corresponds to at least the user's forehead region and frontal scalp region when the wig is worn by the user. The second lace top section corresponds to the user's mid-scalp region when the wig is worn by the user. The base cap section is coupled to side edges of the first lace top section and to posterior and side edges of the second lace top section. The first top lace section is coupled along its posterior edge to the second top lace section along its anterior edge.

Abstract: In an aspect, an integrated hair and scalp protective hair extension clip, suitable for styling hair is provided. The clip includes a clip body, wherein the clip body includes a u-shaped base member. The clip also includes a plurality of legs attached to a bottom of the u-shaped member. The clip additionally includes a plurality of holes. The clip also includes a locking bar, wherein the locking bar includes a plurality of holes positionable about corners of the locking bar, wherein the locking bar is connected to the clip body with a plurality of fastening devices affixing the locking bar to the clip body utilizing the plurality of holes of the locking bar and the plurality of holes of the clip body. The clip further includes a sleeve, wherein the sleeve is configured to be placed onto the locking bar to assist in holding strands of hair in place.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for determining a user's bra size. The device comprises a measuring strip with adjustable closure elements and is worn around the user's torso to compare the tightness and feel of different bra size measurements on the body. Band and bust measurements for determining a bra size are adjusted according to the user's subjective comfort and support level and the measurements are converted into bra sizes using charts located on the device. The user can simulate a variety of different band and bust measurement combinations to ensure the best bra size is chosen.

Abstract: The following disclosure relates to a pattern creation simulation method. The pattern creation simulation method may provide a user interface including a first area that controls a plurality of functions for creating or editing a design of a design product in a three-dimensional (3D) virtual space and a second area in which a plurality of interfaces are switched in response to the plurality of functions.

Abstract: A kit for securing eyeglasses to headwear includes a hat attachment assembly having an engaging plate, a retaining plate, and a first magnetic material. The retaining plate defines a throughhole, and a prong extending from the engaging plate engages the retaining plate by insertion through the headwear and throughhole. A temple attachment member has a flexible hollow sleeve, a recessed surface on one side of the sleeve, and second magnetic material installed in the recessed surface. The flexible hollow sleeve can slidably engage a temple of the eyeglasses, so that the eyeglasses when placed on the headwear equipped with the attachment assembly are held thereto by attraction of the magnetic materials. The first and second magnetic materials may be interchangeably installed in the engaging plate and the flexible sleeve.

Abstract: Systems and methods for selectively attaching an accessory mount to a helmet are disclosed. A carrier may be used to position the accessory mount on the helmet. The accessory mount may be positioned on the helmet without engaging the rim of the helmet. The carrier may be compatible with various accessory mounts to permit mounting of different accessories. The accessory mount may be a powered mount for attachment to a Night Vision Device (NVD) such as Enhanced Night Vision Goggles (ENVG), or the accessory mount may be a non-powered accessory mount.

Abstract: The disclosure provides conspicuity devices and methods. A first embodiment includes a glove with at least one elongate lighting device adapted and configured to admit light having an advantageous spectral energy distribution. Additional articles of clothing are provided herein for enhanced conspicuity, such as for emergency workers and athletes.

Abstract: A detachable harness system includes a base plate and a first fastening member disposed at the base plate. The first fastening member may engage with a second fastening member of a first accessory. The first fastening member may include a female end of a fastener assembly, and the second fastening member may include a male end of the fastener assembly. The first accessory may be a helmet.

Abstract: The shock-absorbing device (10), particularly intended to be installed in protective devices such as helmets of any type whatsoever, comprises a hermetically closed container (11) containing in turn a non-Newtonian shock-absorbing fluid (13). The invention also concerns a helmet (30) comprising an internal component (31) to be placed resting on the head of a user and an external component (32) located mobile around the internal component (31), and at least one shock-absorbing device inserted between the internal (31) and external (32) components.

Abstract: A visor assembly for a helmet includes a helmet cover configured to couple to a helmet, a visor pivotably coupled to the helmet cover and configured to selectively pivot between a stowage position and one or more usage positions relative to the helmet cover, and a latching mechanism coupled to the visor. The latching mechanism includes a first pawl configured to rotate between a locked position and an unlocked position. The latching mechanism is further configured to releasably lock the visor in one or more of the stowage position and the one or more usage positions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a helmet including a shell, a housing comprising a front panel and a rear panel that form a chin portion of the shell, an electronic board disposed within the housing, a battery disposed within the housing and coupled to the electronic board, a camera disposed within the housing and coupled to the electronic board and the battery. The camera comprises a lens that extends through the front panel of the housing. The housing does is embedded within an external profile shape of the helmet.

Abstract: A golf shoe with an upper and a sole assembly connected to the upper. The sole assembly includes a midsole and an outsole. The outsole includes a plurality of traction elements positioned around a central region of the outsole. The traction elements comprise: (i) a first set of traction elements arranged along a perimeter or edge of the shoe in a first spatial configuration corresponding to a shape or profile of the perimeter or edge of the shoe, and (ii) a second set of traction elements nested between the first set of traction elements and a third set of traction elements. The first and second sets of traction elements are staggered relative to each other in a non-channeling and non-trenching configuration. The first and second sets of traction elements comprise (i) one or more directional traction elements and (ii) one or more omni-directional traction elements.

Abstract: A golf shoe with an upper and a sole assembly connected to the upper. The sole assembly includes a midsole and an outsole. The outsole includes one or more traction elements for engaging with a plurality of different ground surfaces. In some embodiments, the traction elements comprise a first feature for mechanically interlocking with a deformable ground surface and a second feature for frictionally engaging with the deformable ground surface.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a skate boot shell, and more particularly a non-lasted skate boot shell, including shaping tridimensional outer and inner sub-shells, and bonding the shaped sub-shells together through lamination. The lamination is performed after the sub-shells are shaped and includes applying heat to the sub-shells and/or pressure on one of the sub-shells toward the other against a mold surface. A skate boot shell with multiple sub-shells is also discussed, including an outer sub-shell, and inner sub-shell and a reinforcement sub-shell.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for enhancing physiological thermoregulation, the apparatus including a housing configured to contact a foot of a user, wherein the housing includes a cooling element; and a plurality of sensors configured to generate a biometric datum; at least a processor communicatively connected to the plurality of sensors; and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor, the memory containing instructions configuring the at least a processor to receive the biometric datum from the plurality of sensors; and control the cooling element as a function of the biometric datum.

Abstract: The present invention provides an outsole, comprising, at least one recess located at a ground engaging or outer surface of the outsole and having: (a) a depth of between 10% to 95% of the maximum thickness of the outsole; and (b) an area that covers between 10% to 95% of the entire ground engaging or outer surface of the outsole.

Abstract: An engineered therapeutic footwear for correcting a biomechanical misalignment and provide proper foot alignment. Thetherapeutic footwear comes with a built in GPS tracking system. The corrective footwear improves biomechanical foot issues by an inner molded brace that provides medial and lateral support, with internal metal frame support incorporated into the molded brace. The built in GPS is utilized to track the location of a child with/without disabilities and physical activity.

Abstract: The present application discloses footwear comprising a body structure in which at least upper is made of one continuous folded composite material comprised of layered sheets of material.

Abstract: The object of the present disclosure is a sole assembly element comprising at least one textile, in particular thermocompressed, sole element comprising one or several at least partly hot-melted yarn(s) as well as at least one housing and particles disposed in said at least one housing. The present disclosure also relates to a footwear article comprising such a sole assembly element, the methods for manufacturing such a sole assembly element and such a footwear article.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to an improved footwear and methods for making and using the improved footwear, to provide improved structural support and comfort for a user. Embodiments described herein also relate to an improved footwear including a multi-layered midsole configured to provide improved support and comfort during use, while also providing antimicrobial protection to the user's foot.

Abstract: Provided are a sole capable of increasing a repulsive force supplementing a force with which a wearer moves their foot during a kick, and a shoe including the sole. The front foot portion includes a first-inner-foot-side-stepping portion that is a range A1 overlapping with a placement portion on which a foot of the wearer is placed and includes at least a part of a range A2 overlapping with the thenar portion of the wearer and a first-outer-foot-side-stepping portion that is the range A1 and includes at least a part of a range A3 overlapping with the hypothenar portion of the wearer when viewed in the top-bottom direction. The first-inner-foot-side-stepping portion is at least partially curved and projects in a downward direction, and is thicker than the first-outer-foot-side-stepping portion on an imaginary line L1 passing through the thenar portion and the hypothenar portion of the wearer.

Abstract: A sole includes: a midsole located to continuously extend from a forefoot portion to a rearfoot portion; and a reinforcing member formed of a material higher in rigidity than a material forming the midsole and disposed on a bottom surface of the midsole. The reinforcing member includes: a first bar located to extend at least in the forefoot portion and the midfoot portion and extending along a lateral foot-side end portion of the midsole; and a second bar located in the forefoot portion, having one end connected to the first bar, and extending in an oblique direction to extend rearward toward a medial foot side.

Abstract: Described are shoes, in particular a sports shoe, wherein at least a portion of an upper of the shoe includes a first layer and a functional second layer, wherein the functional second layer is directly printed onto the first layer.

Abstract: An upper includes an upper body being a woven fabric, and the upper body includes a first bundle body in which a first linear body and a second linear body are bundled along a first direction, and a second bundle body in which the first linear body is bundled along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction.

Abstract: A metatarsal protective arch comprising a pad body. A shielding arch member is on a top surface of the pad body. The shielding arch member has a greater hardness than the pad body. The pad body and the shielding arch member concurrently form an arch configured to straddle at least part of a metatarsal region of a foot. The metatarsal protective arch is configured to be positioned in a foot-receiving cavity of an upper of an item of footwear.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper defining a foot-receiving cavity with a heel region, and a heel support device extending around the rear of a heel region from a lateral side to a medial side. The heel support device may include a plurality of slats and a base, the plurality of slats providing a progressive gradient of lengths and/or widths, and/or one or more pegs extending from the device for attachment to a footwear upper, and/or an elongated tip that may be disposed in a cavity of an extension of a heel collar of the upper.

Abstract: A soft embossable alget for shoelaces or drawcords contains: a soft body and a rope element connected with the soft body, wherein the soft body is formed in a column shape and includes an extension on which multiple embossing patterns are embossed. The soft body is flexible and bendable to receive an object. The soft body is made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with various colors. The extension of the soft body is pressed by a high frequency mold, and the multiple embossing patterns are embossed on the extension of the body by using a metal mold based on using requirements.

Abstract: An automatic shoelace tying system is provided that aims to address the problem of manual shoe tying by providing a convenient and efficient solution. The device, powered by a battery, includes a compact motor and user-friendly buttons for controlling the motor's movement. By attaching the device to the shoe where laces are typically positioned the need for manual tying is eliminated. The invention streamlines the shoe fastening process, saving time and effort, improving convenience, and improving comfort by ensuring a secure fit. The device also caters to individuals with limited dexterity or mobility issues, thereby enhancing accessibility. Furthermore, the device offers versatility, as it is compatible with various shoe types and sizes.