Abstract: An aerosol-generating article having a proximal end and a distal end is provided, the aerosol-generating article including: a plurality of portions of aerosol-generating substrate arranged in a series along a longitudinal direction of the aerosol-generating article; a first barrier located between the plurality of portions of aerosol-generating substrate and the distal end of the aerosol-generating article; and one or more separators, the plurality of portions of aerosol-generating substrate including two portions of aerosol-generating substrate that are separated from one another by at least one of the one or more separators, and the first barrier and the one or more separators being substantially air-impermeable.

Abstract: Aerosol delivery devices are disclosed herein. In one aspect, an aerosol delivery device may comprise a control body, a heating member, a control component, a power source, and a removable aerosol source member that includes an inhalable substance medium, the aerosol source member being configured to be inserted into the control body and defining a heated end and a mouth end, the heated end configured, when inserted into the control body, to be positioned proximate the heating member. In some implementations, the heating member may comprise a base heating member and a substrate heating member, wherein the base heating member is located in the control body and the substrate heating member is located in the aerosol source member. In some implementations, the heating member may comprise a flexible heating member that surrounds a heating cylinder located within a portion of the engaging end of the control body.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aerosol-generating article including a first aerosol-generating substrate portion, a second aerosol-generating substrate portion, and a filter portion containing nicotine, and an aerosol-generating device comprising the same, wherein the second aerosol-generating substrate portion includes an absorber impregnated with a liquid aerosol-generating composition.

Abstract: A kit for use in forming a water pipe includes a glass tube defining a bowl housing at a proximal end thereof and a smoke outlet at a distal end thereof. The glass tube is configured for insertion into a bottle. A grommet is configured for positioning in a sidewall of the bottle. The grommet is configured to receive the glass tube therethrough. A drill bit is configured for forming a hole in the sidewall of the bottle. The hole is configured to receive the grommet therein. A drill bit guide is configured to be secured against the sidewall of the bottle. The drill bit guide is configured to guide a path of the drill bit as the drill bit forms the hole in the sidewall of the bottle.

Abstract: A portable electronic Mu'assal vaporizing device that replaces charcoal as the heat source for hookah smoking to optimize the vaporization process of the combustible substance. The device includes an electric resistance heating element that provides heat energy to vaporize the combustible substance. Positioned in the vicinity of the heating element are adjuncts that greatly enhance the vaporization method. Moreover, a power source supplies the voltage needed to power the heating element. A voltage modulator regulates the voltage supplied to the heating element. The voltage modulator is controlled by the user through a dial potentiometer. The overall integrational strategy of the heating element within the device leads to optimal Mu'assal vaporization.

Abstract: The BOX TIP ‘Vape n Scrape’ herbal concentrate vaping device straight edge design produces greater vaping yield; resulting in less herbal concentrate product waste, monetary loss, and herbal concentrate vaping device cleaning time when compared to similar-sized curved edge herbal concentrate vaping devices; because a straight edge contains more edge to flat surface points of contact than a curved edge's single edge to flat surface point of contact.

Abstract: A protective containment device installed on a water pipe is disclosed. The protective containment device, is configure to cover and seal a water pipe, either empty or full of water, from accidental spillage when not in use. The water pipe is intended to be illustrative in nature, and is not intended to limit use of the device with any particular size, style, or type of water pipe. The water pipe is provided with a mouthpiece, a neck, a bowl, a water chamber, and a base at a minimum. The device consists of a consists of a top, a cord, and a ring.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder may include first and second body portions that may be rotatably attached at a hinge feature and that may define respective first and second ends. One or more of the first or second body portions may define a receiving compartment proximate a distal end thereof that is configured to receive the removable cartridge, and one or more of the first or second body portions may define an aerosol passage extending from the receiving compartment through the first end thereof. One or more of the first or second body portions may be configured to rotate relative to the other portion to and from an open position, in which the receiving compartment is accessible, and a closed position, in which the receiving compartment is substantially enclosed.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to vaporizing devices and components of vaporizing devices, such as mouthpiece locking structures. In various aspects, a locking structure for a mouthpiece includes a circular body extending between a proximal end and a distal end, where an interior surface of the body defines a central lumen. The locking structures may also include a clamp disposed within the central lumen, where the clamp has an angled wall extending inwardly from a rim of the interior surface of the body towards the central lumen. The clamp may additionally include a notch within the angled wall, with the angled wall of the clamp (i) encircling a substantial entirety of a circumference of the body, (ii) defining a clamp lumen, (iii) having a thickness ranging from about 0.5 mm to about 0.7 mm, and (iv) having an angle or bias of from about 100° to about 110°.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device and system e.g. a smoking substitute device and system (100). In particular an aerosol delivery device (102), comprising a device power source (112) supported by a device chassis (352), a device housing (200) surrounding the device chassis, and a pair of fixing element (354) affixing the device housing to the device chassis. The pair of fixing elements are in electrical communication with the device power source for transmitting electrical energy from an external power supply to the device power source.

Abstract: An aerosol-generation article includes: a container, an accommodating cavity being formed inside the container, the accommodating cavity being provided with an opening at one end thereof; and a heating element arranged in the accommodating cavity. A heating cavity for accommodating an aerosol-generation substrate is formed inside the heating element. In an embodiment, the heating element includes a susceptor material.

Abstract: A consumable article for a vapour generating device includes: a store of liquid for vaporisation in the vapour generating device; and a shape memory foam having a compressed temporary shape in which pores of the shape memory foam are closed so as to prevent passage of the liquid through and out of the shape memory foam, wherein the shape memory foam is responsive to a stimulus to change from the temporary shape to an expanded permanent shape in which the pores are open so as to allow passage of the liquid through and out of the shape memory foam for the vaporisation.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device comprising: a pipe part defining an insertion space and comprising a seating part extending from a lower portion and an extension part extending from an upper portion; and a cartridge configured to be seated on the seating part, wherein a lower surface of the extension part is adjacent to an upper surface of the cartridge when the cartridge is seated on the seating part, wherein the lower surface of the extension part comprises an inclined surface such that a gap between the cartridge and the lower surface is gradually increased toward an end of the extension part.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device comprises: a storage for storing an aerosol precursor; an aerosol generator comprising an aerosol generator portion configured to receive the aerosol precursor from the storage; an air flow passage configured to direct air past the aerosol generator portion to pick up the aerosol precursor from the aerosol generator portion to form an aerosol; and a barrier arrangement for inhibiting evaporation of aerosol precursor when the barrier arrangement is closed, the barrier arrangement being openable to permit generation of aerosol.

Abstract: An atomizer and an electronic atomization device are provided. The atomizer includes: an outer housing; a liquid storage cavity; a first liquid guide element, having a first surface and a second surface facing away each other, where the first surface absorbs a liquid substrate in the liquid storage cavity; a second liquid guide element, in fluid communication with the second surface to absorb a liquid substrate in the first liquid guide element, where the second liquid guide element has an atomization surface extending flatly; and a heating element, coupled to the atomization surface and configured to heat at least part of a liquid substrate in the second liquid guide element to generate an aerosol. The second liquid guide element is in fluid communication with the second surface to absorb the liquid substrate, and the heating element formed thereon heats and atomizes the liquid substrate to generate an aerosol.

Abstract: An atomization core provides a core body having a central channel, a generally cylindrical, ceramic first layer having an outer diameter and an inner diameter, and a generally cylindrical, ceramic second layer having an outer diameter and an inner diameter. The central channel extends through the first and second layers. The first layer, the second layer, and the central channel are aligned about a central axis, and the inner diameter of the second layer is about equal to the outer diameter of the first layer.

Abstract: A heating structure includes a substrate including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) structure positioned on the first surface, and a reflective layer positioned on the second surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vaporiser electrical contact pin ( )200 for an aerosol delivery component (104) comprising a main body (210) comprising a first longitudinal end face (211); and a transverse groove (230) in the first longitudinal end face (211) for fixing a heating wire (152) of the vaporiser (100). Also disclosed is an aerosol delivery component (104) comprising an electrical contact pin (200) having a transverse groove (230) and a vaporiser heating wire (152) wherein the vaporiser heating wire is fixed within the transverse groove.

Abstract: An electronic vaporizing device has an air flow tube passing through a liquid storage chamber (210). The air flow tube has a plurality of micro-openings (122). A thin film heating element (121) is provided on an inner wall of the air flow tube. A plurality of micro-openings in the thin film heating element (121) are aligned with the plurality of micro-openings in the airflow tube to provide a flow of liquid from the liquid storage chamber (210) to the thin film heating element (121).

Abstract: An electromagnetic heating element includes: a tubular side wall; and a bottom wall disposed at an end of the tubular side wall in an axial direction. The tubular side wall and the bottom wall define a vaporization cavity. The tubular side wall and/or the bottom wall is provided with a through hole connecting the vaporization cavity to an outside.

Abstract: An electrically operated aerosol-generating system may include a reservoir configured to hold a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, an atomizer assembly configured to vaporize the liquid aerosol-forming substrate to form an aerosol, and a pump configured to convey the liquid aerosol-forming substrate from the reservoir to the atomizer assembly. The reservoir may include a substantially rigid housing and an inlet valve that is configured to allow air into the reservoir based on a pressure difference between an interior of the housing and an exterior of the housing exceeding a threshold pressure difference. This improves the reliability and efficiency of delivery of liquid to the wick. The system may further include a robust reservoir that is configured to at least partially mitigate liquid leakage between the reservoir interior and the reservoir exterior.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette assembly provides improved addition of liquid into a liquid storage cavity of the electronic cigarette assembly, without requiring disassembly of the electronic cigarette assembly. The electronic cigarette assembly includes a mouthpiece assembly having a passage extending therethrough, and a main body assembly including a liquid storage cavity having an opening, and a heating assembly disposed within the liquid storage cavity. Liquid enters the heating assembly from the liquid storage cavity. A sealing member is disposed between the mouthpiece assembly and the main body assembly. The electronic cigarette assembly is configured for liquid to be added to the liquid storage cavity through the passage and the sealing member without requiring disassembly of the electronic cigarette assembly.

Abstract: A vaporization device includes: a host; a suction nozzle detachably connected to the host; and an aerosol-generating product connected between the host and the suction nozzle, the aerosol-generating product including a container, an accommodating cavity being formed in the container, the accommodating cavity for accommodating an aerosol-generating substrate. The host includes a heating assembly for heating the aerosol-generating substrate. The suction nozzle includes an air outlet channel through which the accommodating cavity is in communication with an outside.

Abstract: A vaporizer has a main unit, an atomizer, a mouthpiece and a quick connect adapter. The quick connect adapter includes a housing, air flow path, a quick release connector and an adapter connector. The housing defines an inner channel. The inner channel has a first open end and a second open end. The air flow path is defined by the housing to allow vapor to flow from the atomizer to the mouthpiece. The quick release connector is coupled to, and located adjacent, the first end of the housing. The quick release connecter is configured to allow the mouthpiece to be releasably coupled to the main unit via the quick connect adapter. The adapter connector coupled to, and located adjacent, the second end of the housing. The adapter connector is configured to allow the quick connect adapter to be releasably coupled to the main unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a smoking substitute apparatus that has an airflow path for conveying aerosol from the aerosol generator (also referred to herein as the vaporizer) to the user. This runs through an aerosol delivery conduit or chimney. The apparatus is configured such that, by a certain position of the aerosol delivery conduit, that is, at a certain point in the flow path from the aerosol generator to the user, an aerosol with the desired particle size is formed and stable. At a point at or after that in the flow path to the user, auxiliary airflow enters the aerosol delivery conduit and merges with the main airflow.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for vaporizing oil are disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a first chamber acting as a reservoir for oil, and a second chamber insulated from the first chamber where vaporizing takes place. The degradation of oil may be reduced due to the insulation between chambers.

Abstract: An electronic smoke apparatus comprising an inhale sensor, a smoke source containing vapor-able smoke flavored substances, an electric heater for heating up the smoke flavored substances, and a power management controller to control power supply to operate the heater; wherein the power management controller is to adaptively supply operating power to the heater according to characteristics of a smoking inhaling event detected at said inhale sensor.

Abstract: An electric cigarette (1) according to the invention comprises a cartridge unit (2) and a control unit (3) detachably arranged thereon, wherein the electric cigarette (1) terminates at a first end with a mouthpiece end (25) and at a second end with a charging tip (4).

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device and an operation method thereof are disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the disclosure includes a heater configured to heat an aerosol-generating substance, a battery configured to supply power to the heater, a temperature sensor disposed adjacent to the battery, and a controller. When charging of the battery is stopped, the controller monitors a value detected by the temperature sensor. When a result of monitoring the value detected by the temperature sensor satisfies a predetermined condition related to the battery, the controller determines the value detected by the temperature sensor to be a temperature of the battery. When the result of monitoring the value detected by the temperature sensor does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the controller determines a result of compensation of the value detected by the temperature sensor to be the temperature of the battery.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device and an operation method thereof are disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the disclosure includes a heater, a power supply circuit for supplying power to the heater, a puff sensor, and a controller. The controller controls the power supply circuit such that the heater is heated in a first period during which a puff is detected. Upon determining that the intensity of the puff detected in the first period is equal to or less than a predetermined reference intensity, the controller controls the power supply circuit such that first power is supplied to the heater in a second period subsequent to the first period. Upon determining that the intensity of the puff detected in the first period exceeds the reference intensity, the controller controls the power supply circuit such that second power, which is higher than the first power, is supplied to the heater in the second period.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device includes a body, a heater disposed in the body and configured to heat an aerosol-generating substance, at least one sensor configured to output sensing data related to fall of the body, a memory configured to store fall history information of the body, a controller configured to acquire sensing data from the at least one sensor and to determine, based on the acquired sensing data, whether the body falls, and a power supply configured to supply power to at least one of the heater, the controller, the at least one sensor, or the memory. Upon determining that the body has fallen, the controller accumulates and stores the fall history information in the memory.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device includes a body, a heater disposed in the body and including a carbonaceous material, a power supply configured to supply power to the heater, and a controller configured to control power supplied to the heater. The controller determines the temperature of the heater based on the resistance value of the heater determined in a first section, and controls power supplied to the heater to heat the heater in a second section different from the first section.

Abstract: This aerosol generation system is provided with a housing unit capable of housing a base material that contains an aerosol source, and a control unit that controls a temperature at which the aerosol source contained in the base material housed in the housing unit is heated. If a first puff in which a user inhales an aerosol generated from the aerosol source is performed, the control unit controls the temperature at which the aerosol source is heated, on the basis of information of a previous second puff.

Abstract: An induction heating system including: an LC circuit that includes an electromagnetic induction source generating a variable magnetic field; a temperature sensor that detects temperature; and a control unit that, after starting application of an alternating current to the LC circuit, controls frequency of the alternating current applied to the LC circuit on the basis of the temperature detected by the temperature sensor.

Abstract: A control unit for an inductive heating apparatus configured to inductively heat a susceptor of an aerosol forming body includes the susceptor and an aerosol source, the control unit is configured to in a case where the susceptor ceases to be detected while the inductive heating is being executed, stop the inductive heating or notifying an error.

Abstract: A feedback portion (200) for use in an aerosol provision system (300). The feedback portion (200) may be supplied with a given aerosol provision system (1), or part thereof such as a cartridge (2) or mouthpiece (33). The feedback portion (200) may be configured to output electrical charge feedback, to a user of the aerosol provision system, in response to a predetermined criterion being satisfied. The feedback portion (200) may also be configured to output electrical charge feedback to enhance the flavour of any particular type of flavoured aerosolisable material which is configured to be delivered to the user when the aerosol provision device is being operated for generating an aerosol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a smoking substitute device and particularly, although not exclusively, to a smoking substitute device that facilitates cleaning.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to vaping devices and power supply systems for vaping devices. A battery deck system for a vaping device can include a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and at least one battery contained within the housing. The battery deck system may also include at least one threaded connection in the proximal end of the housing for receiving an oil tank having a threaded connection. Further, the battery deck system may include a plurality of pogo targets and/or anode(s) in the proximal end of the housing for receiving an oil tank having a plurality of pogo pins. The battery deck system may additionally include a control module for controlling an operational function of the at least one battery.

Abstract: A smoking cessation device is disclosed. A biodegradable smoking cessation device is designed to aid in curbing cigarette smoking addiction and address the environmental harms posed by cigarettes. The device comprises a biodegradable reed casing, seed, filters, and food-grade adhesive. Composed of biodegradable materials, this device allows a seed to move in the body of the tube, in between the two filters, when the user inhales. The biodegradable filters are permeable to air flow, and function to stop the seed from escaping the tube. The seed travels upwards and downwards, scarifying the surface of the seed and creating friction which mimics the sensation of smoking a cigarette. After use, the user can break the tube and plant, eat, or discard the seed. This is an environmentally friendly, non-smoking related hobby that has been scientifically shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.

Abstract: A men's undergarment short includes an elastic waist band. A body extends from the waist band to a left leg opening for receiving a left leg of the user therethrough and a right leg opening for receiving the right leg of the user there through. The body includes a front panel. A portion of the front panel is molded as a tear drop for receiving the genitalia of a wearer therein. The tear drop portion is more flexible than a remaining area of the front panel.

Abstract: A garment that includes a main body, a waistband positioned along an upper side of the main body, and a pouch positioned centrally and frontally on the main body with respect to the user. The pouch includes an auxiliary pouch, an orifice panel forming an orifice, and a hood covering the orifice panel from an outside surface thereof. The auxiliary pouch is configured to accommodate a first anatomical part of the user. The orifice is configured to accommodate insertion of a second anatomical part of the user therethrough into a separated space. The separated space is defined by an outside surface of the orifice panel and an inside surface of the hood. The hood is attached to said garment at a top side of the hood and upper portions of both lateral sides of the hood. A bottom side of the hood is not directly attached to the garment.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a bodysuit which includes a top and two ring ties, the two ring ties are respectively sewed to lower edges of the top on both sides, and are to be tied to thigh roots of a bodysuit user, and the bodysuit includes a front panel and a back panel sewn together. The bodysuit is provided with two ring ties and a plurality of agraffes on the ties, which ensures that the bodysuit gives a body-fitting feeling without wrinkles and is not easy to move due to movement of the user, and the user will not feel tight in the crotch.

Abstract: The present utility model relates to the field of shapewear technologies, and in particular to a double-layer shapewear including an inner wear and an outerwear. The outerwear has a seamless jacquard structure, and the innerwear and/or the outerwear are/is provided with a shaping portion for applying a constrictive force. According to the double-layer shapewear of the present utility model, the outerwear is of a seamless jacquard structure, where a one-piece structured clothing having preset specified patterns and streaks is woven on a jacquard machine by means of texture design during weaving, such that the richness and customizability of the appearance design of the shapewear is improved to meet the requirements of users for diversity and customizability of external patterns and streaks; moreover, the defects of piece-spliced clothing can be overcome; and the operability of appearance design of the shapewear is increased to completely present patterns and streaks.

Abstract: A sock having absorbent properties is disclosed. The sock includes a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion constructed at least partially of a waterproof material and the bottom portion constructed of a second material. The top portion is comprised of a top edge constructed at least partially of an absorbent material. The the waterproof material and the absorbent material prevent a fluid from contacting the skin of a user and a shoe worn by the user.

Abstract: The present invention is embodied by a onesie with a sewn-in chest harness with vertical and horizontal handles. The harness acts as its own support structure, independent of the onesie fabric. The circumferential straps prevent localized stress on the onesie material and the matable closure at the front allows the harness to secure to itself rather than the onesie zipper. This invention allows caregivers to safely lift and assist children with one hand.

Abstract: A garment with sleeves extending from a torso with a chest portion, a back portion, and a neckline has a built-in bra. The built-in bra includes a cup panel that cradles a user's breasts and an underband joined to a base of the cup panel. The underband extends under the sleeves, encircles the torso, and branches to form a counterclockwise-rotated D-shape that extends to the neckline. The garment improves comfort and makes wearing and taking off the bra easy.

Abstract: Three-dimensional molds for use in liquid spray deposition techniques, and methods and systems for manufacturing articles of apparel using the same are provided. In one aspect, the three-dimensional molds comprise a base surface and a plurality of protrusions. Each protrusion extends from the base surface to a tip or an edge of the respective protrusion, and each tip or edge forms an overhang over the base surface such that the article of apparel includes a plurality of openings corresponding to the plurality of overhangs formed by the plurality of protrusions. In another aspect, the methods of manufacturing an article of apparel comprises depositing a first layer of a first liquid material onto a three-dimensional mold including a plurality of openings and drying or curing the first liquid material on the three-dimensional mold to form the article of apparel.

Abstract: A process for removing protein contents from a rubber glove includes heating the rubber glove in water for 10-30 minutes; heating the rubber glove in a sodium carbonate solution for 50-70 minutes; and washing the rubber glove at least 2 times in washing water.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for use in a sports glove for use in baseball or softball. The assembly includes finger extension members that align with a wearer's thumb and fingers when worn. The finger extension members are made of a lightweight material such as a polymer and include at least one lattice portion. By including the more lightweight finger extension members, a glove including the assembly may have a lower moment of inertia about the heel to allow a fielder to more easily and quickly move his or her glove during play.

Abstract: A fitness garment that includes sleeves having a side thumb opening for the wearer's thumb also includes means for providing visual access to a wrist worn device when the garment is worn with the wearer's thumb extending through the side/thumb opening. The visual access includes an opening that is either always open or can be selectively open and/or closed.