Abstract: The present disclosure involves systems, methods, and an apparatus for batch writing NFC tags in a personal vaporizer cartridge and updating a database to track the tags. This includes receiving a target uniform resource locator (URL) and batch size for a plurality of near field communication (NFC) tags at a batch writing device. A plurality of unique ID's, each corresponding to a particular NFC tag in the plurality of NFC tags is generated. The batch writing device detects the presence of an NFC tag and in response generates a unique URL based on the target URL and a particular unique ID, writes the unique URL to the NFC tag, and updates a database entry associated with the particular unique ID with the detected NFC tag.

Abstract: An aerosol generating system is provided. The aerosol generating system includes an aerosol generating device and a charger, wherein the aerosol generating device includes: a first communication interface; a battery; and a first controller configured to: perform control to charge the battery based on wirelessly receiving a power signal from the charger through the first communication interface; determine a state of the aerosol generating device comprising a locked state or an unlocked state and generate a status signal corresponding to the state of the aerosol generating device; transmit, based on initiation of charging of the battery, the status signal to the charger through the first communication interface; and change the aerosol generating device to the unlocked state based on receiving an unlock signal from the charger through the first communication interface.

Abstract: A wearable handkerchief cuff designed to be worn on the wrist and an embedded wearable handkerchief system that integrates a removable fabric piece with gloves or mittens are disclosed. The wearable handkerchief cuff is made of fabric and features a tubular body with specific designs at the wrist and finger ends, additional absorbent materials, and various closure mechanisms. The embedded wearable handkerchief system allows for the removable attachment of a fabric piece to gloves or mittens via corresponding attachment points.

Abstract: A garment electronic display system is provided. The device is comprised of a garment with at least one display screen attached to the garment. The display screen can display a specific picture, video, word, letter, phrase, advertisement, etc., based on an in-game condition of a sporting event, wherein the picture, video, word, letter, phrase, advertisement, etc., may relate to said condition. Further, users can use a software of the system to upload their own content to be displayed on the screen and can further configure said content to be displayed in response to certain conditions of the sporting event.

Abstract: A wader suit system, including a personal flotation device (PFD), that helps to maintain body temperature of a wearer in extreme conditions is disclosed. The wader suit system includes a heated jacket system having an upper liner. The upper liner connects beneath the heated jacket system. The upper liner includes a first micro-wire. The heated jacket system includes a control panel. The wader suit system further includes a lower section having a chest portion and legs. The lower section encompasses a lower liner having a second micro-wire. The second micro-wire connects to the control panel. The heated jacket system connects over the lower section. Alternatively, the heated jacket system connects beneath the lower section. The control panel allows the wearer to control the temperature of said first micro-wire and said second micro-wire for maintaining body temperature of the wearer in the extreme conditions such as in water and freezing conditions.

Abstract: A firearm positioning system for spacing a butt of a firearm forwardly from a chest of a user includes a shirt or similar garment with a pocket positioned on the front side of the shirt near one of a pair of arm holes of the shirt. A pad is insertable into the pocket to space the butt of the firearm forwardly of the chest of the user.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mask with an odor management mechanism comprising one or more channels, one or more edges with a skin adhesive, or anti-microbial material. Also disclosed herein is a mask with a liner infused with one or more skin.

Abstract: A new design protective face shield is described. The protective face shield includes a support assembly characterized in having an X-shaped portion at the front providing a clearance between the forehead of the wearer and the visor to be mounted thereto. The support assembly comprises protrusions designed to mount a top piece, a rear piece, and the visor, each comprising apertures adapted to cooperate with the protrusions to be mounted thereto. According to an aspect, the protective face shield includes a rotatable visor assembly adapted for being moved between a raised position and a lowered position. The protective face shield may be stored on a described base and may be complemented with accessories through use of a bracket.

Abstract: At least a glove part covers a glove core of a glove structure to simulate dermis and epidermis of skin. The glove part is formed with a lamination region which caves downwards from a top surface of the glove part and has a long strip shape along an extending direction, and the lamination region acts as the sulcus cutis of the palm prints of the epidermis. The lamination region has an adhesion region, a bottom portion, protruding portions and sinking sections. A portion of the top surface not formed with the lamination region has at least a non-lamination region. The bottom portion between the protruding portion and the non-lamination region acts as the sulcus cutis. The protruding portions of the bottom portion act as the crista cutis of the palm prints. The sinking section between the adjacent protruding portions acts as the sinking region of the palm prints.

Abstract: A glove device with a ring opening is described herein. The device is comprised of a body and fingers which form the shape of a workout or exercise glove. A ring opening strategically placed on the glove eliminates the need for the removal of a ring while wearing the glove and provides a more comfortable method of wearing a ring and glove. The ring opening also ensures the ring is visible through the glove during use.

Abstract: A head-mounted device may have a head-mounted housing containing rear-facing displays that display images for a user when the head-mounted housing is worn by the user. The head-mounted housing may be coupled to the user's head using a headband. The headband may include a first headband portion and a second headband portion that extends from the first headband portion at a fixed angle. Stiffeners may be included in the first and second headband portions. The stiffeners may be formed from braided cords and may be embedded in the first and second headband portions to allow the headband to conform to a user's head when worn. Other stiffeners may be mounted to a surface of the headband to maintain an angle between the first and second headband portions. The ends of the headband may have curved corners, and may appear seamless to the naked eye.

Abstract: Method for producing a padding (10) by means of 3D printing by deposition of at least one first filament directly onto a portion of fabric (18) to make at least the first layer of a plurality of layers that define a multi-plane structure.

Abstract: Disclosed are belt adjustment systems, particularly for wearing around a user's waist, that permit a continuum of belt loop sizes or a larger selection of belt loop sizes. The belt adjustment system includes an elongate belt member having a first end, a second end and a series of teeth positioned on an inner surface near the second end and a fixation member having first and second adjustment elements.

Abstract: A helmet for rotational energy management can include an outer energy management layer comprising an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The inner surface can comprise a first slidable finish comprising a first glaze comprising a thickness less than or equal to 2 millimeters (mm). An inner energy management layer can be disposed within the outer energy management layer and further comprise an outer surface oriented towards the outer energy management layer and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The outer surface can comprise a second slidable finish that directly contacts the first slidable finish. The second slidable finish can comprise a second glaze comprising a thickness less than or equal to 2 mm. A space between the first slidable finish and the second slidable finish can be devoid of a lubricant and devoid of any interstitial slip layer.

Abstract: A portable, light-weight modular shoe system includes a sole and an upper removably coupled to the sole. The upper includes an arch bandage removably coupled to a toe vamp. The arch bandage and toe vamp are configured to removably couple to one or more expansion sections. The expansion section configured to vary at least one of a length or width of the modular shoe system.

Abstract: A shoe insert is configured as a single component with a specifically-configured shape that provides internal shoe structural support while enhancing airflow within the shoe. The shoe insert is comprised of a rigid structure, such as plastic, that engages with the inner and outer sides of the shoe to provide sufficient support. The shoe insert's inner and outer sides, which engage with the shoe's inner and outer sides, have a grip portion with an upper opening substantially positioned at the shoe's ankle opening. This upper opening enables air to flow therethrough and provide breath to the shoe's interior cavity. Airflow holes spread sporadically throughout the shoe insert's body enables air to flow through the shoe insert and engage the shoe to provide breathability, thereby preventing moisture, mold, and stench.

Abstract: Described are methods for manufacturing a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel, a plastic component manufactured with such methods, for example a sole or a part of a sole for a shoe, and a shoe with such a sole. The method for the manufacture of a plastic component includes loading a mold with a first material includes particles of an expanded material and fusing the surfaces of the particles by supplying energy. The energy is supplied in the form of at least one electromagnetic field.

Abstract: A footwear including a sole assembly having an upper midsole, a lower midsole, and a plate sandwiched therebetween. One or both of the upper and lower midsoles can include upper and/or lower pillars that cooperatively form an upper or lower void and/or compartment above or below the plate. The lower void and/or compartment below the plate can be disposed vertically below the upper void, with the plate separating the voids and/or compartments. The voids, compartments, plates and pillars can collapse to provide cushion and energy return. The upper plate can undulate from toe to heel, concave in the forefoot, convex in the arch and concave in the heel. The upper midsole can include a weight bearing surface with at least a 10 mm heel to toe drop. The plate can form a branding bridge between upper pillars, with an indicia element exposed in the upper void for advertising on the plate.

Abstract: A variable friction shoe includes a midsole and an outsole. The outsole includes at least a first high-friction surface and at least a first low-friction surface, wherein the first low-friction surface remains prominent if vertical ground reaction forces (GRFs) are low and wherein the high-friction surface is prominent in response to increasing GRFs.

Abstract: An article of footwear is provided and includes a sole including a longitudinal axis and a lateral support member, a medial support member and a front support member that are independent from each other and combine to form a triangular contact region on a bottom surface of the sole, where the lateral support member has a front end and a rear end the medial support member has a front end and a rear end, and the lateral support member and the medial support member are entirely spaced apart from each other across the longitudinal axis of the sole.

Abstract: A sole assembly includes an upper midsole layer, a lower midsole layer, and an outsole layer. The upper midsole layer defines a cavity in an aft region. The cavity extends substantially transversely relative to a longitudinal axis. The lower midsole layer connects to the upper midsole layer. The lower midsole layer transversely covers the cavity. The outsole layer connects to the lower midsole layer.

Abstract: Foot support components for footwear include a sole member made from one or more parts and including a base surface. A plurality of medial side primary traction elements (e.g., soccer cleats) and a plurality of lateral side primary traction elements (e.g., soccer cleats) extend in a direction away from the base surface. A central space is defined between interior extents (e.g., interior-most surfaces) of the plurality of medial and lateral side primary traction elements, and this central space may be free of primary traction elements (e.g., free of cleats). A projection field comprising a plurality of projections is located at least partially in the central space. These projections can readily bend under the weight of the user and help provide better “feel” for a ball, e.g., by transmitting force from the ball to the wearer's foot and providing audible feedback when contacting the ball.

Abstract: An upper is used for a shoe. The upper includes a main body portion located on an upper side of the shoe and a bottom surface portion connected to the main body portion at at least a part of an outer periphery of the main body portion. The main body portion is seamless and in a shape having an inner periphery on an inner side of the outer periphery. The shoe includes the upper that includes the main body portion that is seamless and is in the shape having the inner periphery on the inner side of the outer periphery and a sole provided on a bottom surface portion side of the upper.

Abstract: The article of footwear further includes a heel cup attached to the upper and extending from the sole structure to at least a portion of the rear heel collar of upper. Additionally, the heel cup is uniformly molded with an upper portion, midportion, and lower portion and the upper portion has a smaller mediolateral length than the midportion, and the midportion and lower portion form a concave structure configured to receive the heel. The midportion includes a peripheral portion having a first thickness and a central portion having a second thickness, and the second thickness is less than the first thickness.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole, an upper coupled to the sole and having an inner surface and an outer surface, the upper being configured to receive at least a portion of a human foot within an interior cavity at least partially defined by the upper, a plurality of eyelets disposed on the upper, each eyelet including a pair of openings disposed in the upper, and a cord threaded through the pair of openings of each eyelet of the plurality of eyelets such that the cord includes a series of unexposed portions and a series of exposed portions. The series of exposed portions are disposed more proximate to the outer surface of the upper than the inner surface of the upper.

Abstract: A protective shell for an athletic shoe and a system for coupling the protective shell to the shoe is disclosed herein. The protective shell includes a top toe area and a side toe area. The top toe area and side toe area are configured to fit over at least a portion of a top toe area and at least a portion of a side toe area of a shoe. At least one coupling feature on the side toe area is configured to facilitate coupling to the shoe or to a separate coupling device attached to the shoe.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a device that can be worn over footwear to provide traction, such as on slick or slippery surfaces, in snow, or on ice. Described embodiments include footwear accessory devices comprising at least one cleat that provides traction but does not add significantly to the profile of the footwear during use. The present disclosure is also directed toward to connecting bodies that can be used to couple objects to a stretchy material.

Abstract: Mold-in fastener products are made by forming a longitudinally continuous hook tape having a flexible base and an array of discrete male touch fastener elements extending from an upper surface of the base, forming a layer of flexible barrier material on the upper surface of the base, such that the male touch fastener elements are embedded in the layer of flexible barrier material, severing the flexible barrier material to form a pattern of patches of flexible barrier material spaced apart and surrounded by a continuous lattice of barrier material, stripping the lattice from the upper surface of the base to expose regions of the base between patches, and severing the hook tape along the exposed regions of the base to form individual mold-in fastener products, each having a patch of flexible barrier material surrounded by an exposed base edge region carrying male touch fastener elements.

Abstract: A garment that is configured to protect against theft or otherwise unauthorized access of pocket items. The garment contains a pocket zipper connecting assembly system that is accessible from one or more garment surfaces, having pockets that feature zippers, each with an engagement device. The engagement device connects the zipper to another aspect of the garment, including a securing structure, or to the engagement device on another zipper. The latter case may comprise two pockets featuring zipper closures with the zippers in closed position when zipped towards each other, and each zipper engagement device featuring a complementing interface that connects the zippers together. The mutually conjoined zippers are secure against unintended opening.

Abstract: A coil-type fluid-impervious zipper including: a left chain connected with a left supporting fabric tape, and a right chain connected with a right supporting fabric tape; where a left filler structure made of a first thermoplastic elastomer is formed within the left chain, a right filler structure made of the first thermoplastic elastomer is formed within the right chain, a left attachment strip made of a second thermoplastic elastomer is connected to a right side of the left filler structure, a right attachment strip made of the second thermoplastic elastomer is connected to a left side of the right filler structure, and when the coil-type fluid-impervious zipper is zipped up, the left attachment strip and the right attachment strip are compressed to engage with each other within a first gap formed between the left filler structure and the right filler structure.

Abstract: A fastener chain according to the present invention includes left and right fastener stringers. Each fastener stringer includes a fastener tape and an element row. The element row is formed of fastener elements arranged in a coil shape. The fastener tape includes an element-attached portion and a tape bent portion extending from the element-attached portion and bent in a substantially U-shape. The fastener stringers include respective restraining members in contact with the tape bent portions. Each restraining member is formed by deforming a linear member, and the linear member includes a portion extending in a direction for increasing an overall height dimension of the restraining member. Thus, even when a strong lateral pulling force is applied to the fastener tapes while the element rows are in an engaged state, the element rows can be made less visible from the outside of the fastener.

Abstract: An aspect of the disclosure provides a decoupling wearable article for body piercings including a post, a front portion, and a back portion. The post has opposite longitudinal ends and extends longitudinally through a body piercing. The front and back portions releasably couple to opposite longitudinal ends of the post such that at least one of the front and back portions decouples from the post when a predetermined force is applied. An aspect of the disclosure provides a removable protector for a wearable article including a first protector portion configured to be removably coupled to and externally covers at least portion of the wearable article. Another aspect of the disclosure provides a conformable earpiece for acoustic transmission including an earpiece received an ear canal with conformable section of the earpiece conforming to the ear canal. The conformable earpiece including a speaker received within the conformable section of the earpiece.

Abstract: Adjustable ring protectors to be worn on a digit of a user that include a first ring shape, an interior comprising at least one interior material, an exterior comprising at least one exterior material encasing the at least one interior material, and the exterior comprising an exterior surface including a texture. The first ring shape includes a first end, a second end, and a first open space between the first end and the second end. The least one exterior material includes a soft material. The at least one interior material includes a deformable material. The at least one interior material and the at least one exterior material are configured to minimally deform producing a second ring shape configured to securely fit the adjustable ring protector on the digit of the user. The second ring shape includes the first end, the second end, and a second open space. In some examples, the adjustable ring protector includes a first end cap coupled to the first end and a second end cap coupled to the second end.

Abstract: The jewelry comprises at least one first holder comprising a horseshoe-shaped part, a lever mounted on a shaft so as to be pivotable relative to the holder between an open position and a closed position, and a second holder bearing a stone, said second holder being intended to be inserted into said part and held in said part by said lever in the closed position.

Abstract: A sun umbrella rod includes a rod body, the rod body is configured to be tubular; a decorative surface is arranged on a side surface of the rod body, a decorative plate is arranged at a position where the rod body corresponds to the decorative surface, and the rod body is divided into a reinforcing section and a supporting section in the transverse direction; the decorative surface is located at the supporting section, and the inner side of the reinforcing section is provided with reinforcing ribs; a light-emitting body is arranged on the decorative surface and/or the decorative plate; decorative plate may be selected to match with the rod body according to actual needs, namely, changing the decorative elements according to different application scenarios such that a low cost is achieved.

Abstract: A sun umbrella locking device includes: a sliding base, a locking clamping base and a fastening assembly, wherein a sliding chamber is formed in the locking clamping base, and two locking pieces are arranged on side surfaces of the locking clamping base; an expansion joint is formed between the two locking pieces, and the expansion joint extends into the sliding chamber of the locking clamping base; the two locking pieces are respectively provided with a first locking hole, the sliding base is provided with an accommodating chamber, and the locking clamping base is arranged in the accommodating chamber; the sliding base is provided with a second locking hole aligned with the first locking hole; after passing through the second locking hole and the first locking hole, the fastening assembly is connected to the sliding base and the locking clamping base.

Abstract: A wallet includes a wallet body and an accommodating pocket which is coupled on the wallet body for accommodating the anti-lost tag. The accommodating pocket has a pocket opening, the wallet includes a switch control mechanism which is disposed at the pocket opening to allow the pocket opening to be switched between a first state to allow the anti-lost tag to enter and exit the accommodating pocket and a second state in which the anti-lost tag is blocked from entering and exiting the accommodating pocket through the pocket opening.

Abstract: A mesh comprising a substantially planar open frame structure formed from a plurality of interlinked planar units, wherein the open frame structure is infinitely increasable in size by the addition of more units, the frame structure comprising three types of units: body units forming the centre/middle part of the frame structure, the body units adapted to interlink with at least 4 other units in the frame structure, peripheral units around the outside edge of the body units, each peripheral unit adapted to interlink with at least 3 other units in the frame structure, corner units at each corner of the outer periphery and therefore linking with peripheral units, each corner unit adapted to interlink with at least 2 other units in the structure, wherein each planar unit is a ring defining an inner opening, the outer surface of the ring supporting interlocking parts wherein a first interlocking part on a first ring arranged in the frame structure aligns and cooperates with a second complementary shaped interlock

Abstract: A wallet is provided with an anti-lost card, so as to facilitate the user to track the wallet by the anti-lost card, the anti-lost card can be detachably or permanently placed in a wallet body of the wallet. A positioning module of the anti-lost card can take advantage of existing network of devices, which work as crowdsourced beacons to ping each other in order to determine the location of the missing wallet, so that compatible electronic devices can use an app to identify the approximate location of the missing wallet.

Abstract: The wheel luggage helps with being independent and smart carrying heavy suitcases. It allows the average person to go about travel in a less needed way and moving their luggage from one person to another. Also, it allows for men and ladies to handles their heavy suitcase by pulling it while on wheels. It could be 2+ or more wheels which depends on the need of the person. With travel to other place and destination, the convenience of large suit case called chests allows the traveler to carry more item inside. The wheels and telegraphing handle makes it easy for moving their heavy load.

Abstract: A lunch bag device is disclosed that is a specialized lunch bag that keeps food and drinks warm or cool. The lunch bag device comprises a body component that is configured in a rectangular shape that comprises a heated section and a cooled section. The sections are separated by a divider. Further, the body component comprises a rechargeable battery to keep the sections hot or cold, as needed. Furthermore, the body component comprises a flip cover and strap for easy transportation. Additionally, the lunch bag device is made of a very strong, durable, and washable material. Thus, users can enjoy warm or cold food and beverages as desired while traveling.

Abstract: Disclosed are a hair dryer and a control method thereof. The hair dryer comprises a housing, a control board, a negative pressure assembly, a first heating element, a second heating element, and a stepless adjustment assembly. An air duct is formed in the housing; the control board is arranged on the housing; the negative pressure assembly is arranged in the air duct; the negative pressure assembly is electrically connected to the control board; the first heating element and the second heating element are both arranged in the air duct; and, the first heating element and the second heating element are both electrically connected to the control board; the stepless adjustment assembly is arranged on the housing, and electrically connected to the control board.

Abstract: Hair dryer (1) as a hair care device includes heat application unit (30) that applies heat to hair of a user, component generation unit (40) that generates a component that acts on the hair, and controller (80) that controls operations of heat application unit (30) and component generation unit (40). Component generation unit (40) is at least one of an ion generation unit that generates ions, an acidic component generation unit that generates an acidic component, and a charged fine particle water generation unit that generates charged fine particle water. Controller (80) controls a component amount of the component generated by component generation unit (40) based on hair characteristics of the user.

Abstract: A hair dryer as a hair care device includes heat application unit (30), component generation unit (40), part detection unit (64), and controller (80). Heat application unit (30) applies heat to a user's hair. Component generation unit (40) generates a component acting on hair. Part detection unit (64) detects at least a part of hair. Controller (80) estimates a part to which heat or the component is applied based on an output of part detection unit (64), and adjusts amount of heat set in heat application unit (30) or a component amount set in component generation unit (40) for each part.

Abstract: Controller (80) of a hair dryer as a hair care device includes hair characteristic recognition unit (81), table generation unit (82), and application amount calculation unit (83). Hair characteristic recognition unit (81) classifies a user's hair characteristics based on a hair measurement value or a hair image. Table generation unit (82) sets a component amount of a component generated by component generation unit (40) for each hair characteristic classified by hair characteristic recognition unit (81). Application amount calculation unit (83) adjusts the component amount for each user based on the hair characteristics of whole hair classified by hair characteristic recognition unit (81) and the component amount set by table generation unit (82).

Abstract: A haircare appliance is provided for detecting a hair moisture content. The haircare appliance includes a processing element, at least one light emitting element emitting at least two wavelengths, and a sensor element, wherein the light emitting element is adapted to irradiate a portion of hair to be treated. The sensor element is adapted to receive a sensor reading from an acquisition region of the irradiated hair and generate a sensor signal dependent on the sensor reading and includes a spectral sensor element. The processing element is adapted to determine a moisture content of at least the irradiated portion of the hair from the sensor signal.

Abstract: A hair care appliance is provided. The hair care appliance includes a handle and a body coupled to the handle via a rotational hinge joint. The body can be movable via the rotational hinge joint between a straight configuration in which the body is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the handle and a bent configuration in which the body extends along an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the handle. A fluid flow path extends between an inlet in the handle and an outlet in the body. The hair care appliance can be operated with minimal loss of fluid flow in either the straight configuration and the bent configuration. The hair care appliance includes a fan assembly in the handle and a heater assembly in the body that are positioned to create a balanced center of mass of the hair care appliance when operated by a user.

Abstract: A nail clipper assembly, including a hollow body accommodating a nail clipping mechanism which includes a pair arms, each terminating in a blade, such that a gap is formed between the blades. A button is disposed in a portal in the body and is depressible from the exterior of the hollow body. The button engaging one of the arms, and depression of the button reduces the gap between the blades. A unitarily formed front cover includes a hollow portion defining a portal which accommodates the blades, and a pair of symmetrical extensions, extending rearwardly from its sides. When the nail clipper assembly is closed, the blades are disposed within the portal and are flush with a front end of the front cover. Nail clippings generated during use of the nail clipping mechanism are collected within the hollow body portion of the front cover.

Abstract: The reusable ornamental nails for fingers or toes are a device and method in the form of a base connector device that is mateable to a faux-fingernail or toenail for the purpose of adorning a person's fingernails or toenails with removable and reinstall-able faux ornamental and/or artificial fingernails or toenails. There are at least five embodiments of the reusable ornamental nails for fingers or toes having various forms of fitted channels, pins, tabs, threaded, or pressure connectors. At least two of the embodiments are adjustable in position when used on a fingernail or toenail. An advantage of the reusable ornamental nail for finger and toes system is that faux nails can be removed and reused repeatedly in like new condition. Additionally, an advantage of the present invention is the ability to adjust with the rate at which the wearers actual nail grows.

Abstract: A light-curable artificial nail includes an adhesive section having a light-curable composition in a semi-cured state. The light-curable composition is configured to transition from the semi-cured state to a cured state based on exposure to at least one wavelength of electromagnetic radiation.