Abstract: The present invention pertains to an improved process for production of nutritional products, such as e.g. infant formulas, containing milk protein and milk saccharide. The invention is particularly useful for the production of demineralized nutritional products and provides both the final nutritional product as well as milk saccharide-containing milk protein serum ingredients useful for the production of such nutritional products.

Abstract: Discussed is a method of manufacturing a coffee bean block that includes milling a green coffee bean to remove an outer surface of the green coffee bean to obtain a milled green coffee bean; roasting the milled green coffee bean to obtain a roasted milled coffee bean; placing the roasted milled coffee bean into a forming mold; compressing the roasted milled coffee bean in the forming mold using a pushing rod having a protrusion of a predetermined pattern so that the roasted milled coffee bean is crushed into fragments by the forming mold and the pushing rod; and continue compressing the fragments of the roasted milled coffee bean until the fragments are formed into a compressed coffee block.

Abstract: A system and method for treating a portion of a food flow path in a food processor having a freezer chamber includes imparting a continuous flow of solution through a portion of the food flow path with sufficient flow rate, temperature and flow duration to impart at least one of (i) impart at least a 6 log reduction in inoculum count and (ii) extend the necessary time for manual cleaning of the portion of a food flow path exposed to the continuous flow of solution to at least 7 days.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods of screening raw materials and pet food products to manufacture a palatable pet food product. The presently disclosed subject matter also relates to methods for identifying compounds that modulate the activity and/or expression of a taste receptor.

Abstract: A method for easily controlling the smell of dried starch and bringing out a sweet starch flavor characteristic of a plant in a powdery food containing a powder derived from a starch-containing plant is provided. A powdery food comprises a powder derived from a starch-containing plant. The powdery food has a starch content of 10 mass % or more in terms of dry mass, a dietary fiber content of 1 mass % or more in terms of dry mass, a particle size d50 of 1,000 ?m or less after ultrasonication, and a 2,3-butanediol content of 50 ppb or more and 40,000 ppb or less and/or a diethylene glycol monoethyl ether content of 5 ppb or more and 40,000 ppb or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparation of a fermented Allium tuberosum composition which is obtained by inoculating and fermenting Allium tuberosum with yeast to generate nitrite ions and adding an anthocyanin to stabilize the nitrite ions, and to the fermented Allium tuberosum composition, whereby when ingested into the body, the natural nitrite ions are converted into nitric oxide to induce various biological activities such as hypotension, immunopotentiation, improved blood circulation, and the like. An anthocyanin can be obtained in the form of an extract from aronia, purple corn, black rice, berries such as blueberries and so forth, black bean, and the like and can improve the thermal stability of nitrite ions. Provided are thus a method for preparing a nitrite ion-stabilized, fermented Allium tuberosum liquid by adding an anthocyanin to a fermented Allium tuberosum liquid and a composition thereof.

Abstract: Manufacturers produce various soup stock packs, and try to meet preferences of users who are consumers. However, there is a problem in that users have no opportunity to more voluntarily get involved in making user's preferred soup stock packs. For solving the above problem, a soup stock pack production method including: a selection accepting step of accepting a selection of a predetermined number of foodstuffs from a plurality of foodstuffs each of which is a material of a soup stock; a composition ratio acquiring step of acquiring respective composition ratios of the selected foodstuffs; a grinding step of grinding the selected foodstuffs based on the acquired composition ratios; and a packaging step of making a soup stock pack by packaging the plurality of ground foodstuffs, and the like are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a food fumeol, a method for preparing a food fumeol from Perilla frutescens as a raw material and application. The method for preparing a food fumeol includes: respectively preparing a single fumeol from each of n raw materials; and then, mixing at least two kinds of single fumeols to prepare the food fumeol, wherein n is a positive integer being greater than or equal to 2. According to application of the food fumeol, food is liquid smoked by using the food fumeol of the present application. The types and flavors of the food fumeol are greatly enriched, and the development of the food fumeol of different types and flavors is facilitated. A Perilla frutescens fumeol having a natural unique flavor prepared by the method for preparing the food fumeol from Perilla frutescens as the raw material contains rich flavor substances, and achieves antibacterial and antioxidant effects.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed relating to food processing and preparation in commercial kitchens. The inventive extreme vacuum cooling (EVC) technology and apparatus for food rapid cooling and food flavor infusion can work in ultra low pressure conditions with adaptive chamber pressure control to avoid liquid splash inside the food chamber. The disclosed EVC cooling and food flavor infusion apparatus has a one-unit design for handing small payloads, and a dual-module design to handle larger payloads. It can accelerate the food marinating and brining process with substantial time savings. Using the EVC apparatus, large amounts of meats, vegetables, and fruits can be prepared with various flavor infusion recipes. Plant-forward and high-volume food service kitchens can become more time and energy efficient, less labor intensive, and higher throughput food preparation operations.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides soluble dietary fibers, food and beverage products including them, and methods for using them. In one aspect, the disclosure provides a method for improving body in a fermented beverage, the method including providing a soluble dietary fiber having a fiber content of at least 97% as measured by AOAC 2001.03 and a DP1+DP2 content of no more than 3 wt % (e.g., no more than 2 wt %) on a dry solids basis in the fermented beverage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a processing apparatus, in which a substance is preferably heated, cooked, dried, disinfected and/or pasteurized, sterilized. The present invention further relates to a method to treat a substance with radio-frequency waves.

Abstract: A process for preparation of cereal fractions. The process comprises wet milling of oat grains or barley grains in the presence of an enzyme composition derived from malt; and when oat grains or barley grains are wet milled, optionally isolating, from the wet milled grains, a beta-glucan enriched fraction. Liquid and solid food products obtainable by the process.

Abstract: An orally-enjoyable tobacco product includes a portion of smokeless tobacco comprising an active ingredient and either: (1) a collection of tobacco particles at least partially enclosed by a coating comprising a water-soluble non-crosslinked component and a substantially water-insoluble cross-linked component, or (2) a pouch comprising smokeless tobacco enclosed in a water-permeable wrapper. The active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of a mercaptan, camphor, borneol, isoborneol, bornyl acetate, isobornyl acetate, mono-bornyl succinate, mono-isobornyl succinate, mono-bornyl formate, and mono-isobornyl formate. The active ingredient is present in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the sensory irritation arising from the smokeless tobacco.

Abstract: An synthetic fiber oral flavored product includes a fibrous substrate. The fibrous substrate is made of a synthetic polyester in a typically pelletized shape imbued a carrier liquid of propylene glycol or equivalent. The carrier liquid carries a freebase synthetic nicotine, a binding agent, a textural adjustment agent and flavorants. In some examples, the fibrous substrate is heat treated and modified by heating and rapid cooling the substrate to increase the zeta potential of the fibrous substrate.

Abstract: A method of enrobing a product portion in polymer strands includes mounting at least one product portion on a holding device and passing the at least one product portion through a polymer enrobing zone. The polymer enrobing zone can include a flow of polymeric fibers produced by a polymer spray head. The polymer fibers can wraparound the at least one product portion to produce an enrobed product portion. The holding device can hold the at least one product portion by passing at least partially through the body of the product portion. At least a portion of the holding device is removed from the enrobed product portion. In some cases, the at least one product portion includes smokeless tobacco.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to produce a sheet of a material containing alkaloids, the method comprising:—mixing particles of the material containing alkaloids, a binder, an aerosol former and water to form a slurry;—casting (100) the slurry to form a cast sheet;—drying (101) the cast sheet by means of a heated fluid;—recovering heat (103) from exhausts produced during drying;—recovering volatile substances from exhausts produced during drying; and—obtaining a flavor extract from the recovered volatile substances.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wrapper for a non-combustion-type cigarette used in an aerosol generating device, according to an embodiment, includes manufacturing a reconstituted tobacco sheet by mixing a tobacco material and first pulp, and manufacturing a wrapper by mixing the reconstituted tobacco sheet and second pulp. A wrapper for a non-combustion-type cigarette used in an aerosol generating device has a tensile strength of 3.0 kgf/15 mm or greater, and includes at least one of cigar leaf powder, cigar leaf pieces, and cigar leaves.

Abstract: A cannabis joints filling system includes a cannabis joint filling apparatus for receiving and holding a paper cone along a longitudinal axis and for receiving and pre-compacting a predetermined quantity of cannabis into the paper cone; and a cannabis feeding system including i) a weighing scale, ii) a cannabis feeding apparatus adjacent the weighing scale for receiving cannabis in bulk and for controllably outputting a predetermined portion of the cannabis in bulk onto the weighing scale, and iii) a single portion cannabis distributing device, including two cups that are sequentially movable between a) a cannabis weighing position, wherein one of the two cups cooperates with the weighing scale to measure the predetermined portion of the cannabis, and b) a cannabis distributing position, where the predetermined portion of the cannabis is fed to the cannabis joint filling apparatus.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device and method for forming a cigar shaped object. A mold is provided having at least one cigar shaped pocket, a rod aligned within the pocket and a separate tamping device. The tamping device has a stem and handle with a bore in the stem larger than the diameter of the rod. Tobacco or other smoking material is placed in the pocket and the tamping device is used to compress the material which forms a cigar-shaped tube by placing the tamping device onto the rod and repeatedly moving it up and down to tamp or compress the material. The rod, when removed, creates a bore through the smoking material to improve and control air draw. After removal from the mold, the packed smoking material may be wrapped in any appropriate wrapper material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aerosol-generating article comprising an aerosol-generating material, which is heated during intended use to release an aerosol, but is not burnt, and a wrapping material. Therein, the wrapping material has a thickness of at least 50 ?m and at most 350 ?m, a basis weight of at least 50 g/m2 and at most 200 g/m2, a specific density of at least 500 kg/m3 and at most 1300 kg/m3, and a bending stiffness of at least 0.15 Nmm and at most 1.50 Nmm. The wrapping material further comprises at least two layers, wherein the layers are connected to each other and wherein one layer is a paper layer, which has a thickness of at least 40 ?m and at most 70 ?m, a basis weight of at least 50 g/m2 and at most 80 g/m2, and a density of at least 700 kg/m3 and at most 1300 kg/m3, and a specific density that is higher than the specific density of any of the other layers of the wrapping material.

Abstract: A tobacco bowl stand for supporting a tobacco bowl has an opening for receiving a hookah stem includes a base, and a protrusion extending from the base configured for being received in the tobacco bowl opening for holding the tobacco bowl in an upright position. The stand may be part of canister cap.

Abstract: This aerosol supply device is provided with: an accommodating section (cartridge) that accommodates a liquid; an atomizing unit that atomizes the liquid to generate an aerosol; and an atomizing amount adjusting unit (gyro sensor and control unit) that adjusts the atomizing amount of the atomizing unit. The aerosol supply device is characterized in that the atomizing amount adjusting unit (gyro sensor and control unit) stabilizes the atomizing amount regardless of the inclination of the aerosol supply device within at least a certain range.

Abstract: There is provided a device for an electronic aerosol provision system, wherein the device includes a housing, the housing being formed of a chassis section and a hatch section. The hatch section is connected to the chassis section and moveable between a first position wherein the chassis section and hatch section together define an enclosed space for an aerosol forming component to be located for aerosol generation, and a second position wherein the chassis section and hatch section are spaced so as to provide access to the space.

Abstract: An e-vaping device may include a pre-vapor formulation tank configured to hold a pre-vapor formulation, an adaptor that includes a vaporizer assembly configured to vaporize the pre-vapor formulation, and a flavor insert positioned to receive vapors formed by the vaporizer assembly. The flavor insert may hold at least one flavorant. The tank, adaptor, and flavor insert may be a non-combustible vaping element that includes a channel into which the flavor insert may be inserted to be positioned to receive the vapors. The flavor insert and the vaporizer assembly may be at opposing ends of the channel. The flavor insert may be a detachable insert configured to be inserted into the tank element. The flavor element may be a tobacco element. The tobacco element may be at least a portion of a cigarette.

Abstract: A cartridge used for an aerosol-generating apparatus includes a liquid storage configured to store an aerosol-generating material, a heater configured to generate an aerosol by heating the aerosol-generating material, an air flow path through which the aerosol passes to be discharged to the outside of the cartridge, and a heating wire having a mesh shape, configured to generate heat, and arranged in the air flow path such that the aerosol is heated by the heating wire while passing through the air flow path.

Abstract: A non-nicotine e-vaping device may include a non-nicotine pod assembly and a device body. The non-nicotine pod assembly has upstream and downstream ends and is configured to hold a non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation. The upstream end may define at least one upstream recess, and the downstream end may define at least one downstream recess. The device body defines a through hole configured to receive the non-nicotine pod assembly. The through hole includes an upstream sidewall and a downstream sidewall. The upstream sidewall may include at least one upstream protrusion, and the downstream sidewall may include at least one downstream protrusion. The at least one upstream protrusion and the at least one downstream protrusion may be configured to engage with the at least one upstream recess and the at least one downstream recess, respectively, so as to retain the non-nicotine pod assembly within the through hole of the device body.

Abstract: A closed bottom vaporizer pod prevents vaporizable material from exiting the pod and entering into a heat source of a vaporizer. A closed bottom vaporizer pod further reduces contamination and/or fouling of a vaporizer and comprises a closed bottom capsule, at least one air inlet for drawing air into the closed bottom capsule, and at least one air outlet for drawing air out of the closed bottom capsule. An air flow path is created from the at least one air inlet, the closed bottom capsule, and the air outlet which prevents contamination of the vaporizer.

Abstract: A vaporizer cartridge includes: a body including a storage compartment configured to hold a vaporizable material, the body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the body having a mouthpiece positioned at the first end and the second end being configured for insertion into a receptacle of the vaporizer device; a heating element configured to vaporize the vaporizable material; a vapor tube extending between the heating element and the mouthpiece; a seal insertable at the second end within the storage compartment of the body, the seal configured to retain the vaporizable material within the storage compartment and having interior surfaces inclined from a distal end of the seal toward the heating element for funneling the flow of the vaporizable material within the storage compartment towards the heating element.

Abstract: A vapor-generating system includes a cartridge, a vapor-generating device and a piercing element. The cartridge includes a cartridge housing configured to hold a solid vapor-forming substrate within the cartridge housing interior, a liquid storage housing configured to hold a liquid vapor-forming substrate within the liquid storage housing interior, and a frangible seal on the liquid storage housing. The vapor-generating device includes a device housing at least partially defining a cavity, an electric heater, and a power supply. The piercing element is configured to pierce the frangible seal of the cartridge to expose the liquid storage housing interior to be in fluid communication with the electric heater based on the vapor-generating device coupling with the cartridge such that the device housing at least partially receives the cartridge into the cavity. The electric heater is located externally from the piercing element.

Abstract: An atomization element (100) and an electronic cigarette. The atomization element (100) comprises a porous ceramic portion (101) and a porous metal portion (102) contacting the porous ceramic portion (101); at least some holes of the porous ceramic portion (101) is communicated with holes of the porous metal portion (102); the porous metal portion (102) has a thickness of not less than 30 ?m. The atomization element (100) can sufficiently atomize an e-liquid, thereby improving the taste of aerosol.

Abstract: A heater and a cigarette device having the heater is provided. The heater includes a base having a surface, an infrared electric-heating coating layer disposed on the surface of the base, and a conductor including a first conducting part and a second conducting part disposed on the surface of the base. Both of the first conducting part and the second conducting part are at least partially electrically connected with the infrared electric-heating coating layer. The first conducting part includes a first electric conducting spiral section, and the second conducting part includes a second electric conducting spiral section. A spacing between the first electric conducting spiral section and the second electric conducting spiral section is not zero. Through the first and second electric conducting spiral sections disposed on the surface of the base, a path of electric currents flowing through the infrared electric-heating coating layer of the base is shorter.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a cavity configured to receive an aerosol-generating article including aerosol-forming substrate; and an induction heating arrangement including an induction coil and a susceptor assembly, the susceptor assembly including a central susceptor arrangement arranged centrally within the cavity and a peripheral susceptor arrangement arranged distanced from and around the central susceptor arrangement, and one or more of: the central susceptor arrangement including at least two central susceptors configured to enable lateral airflow between the at least two central susceptors, the peripheral susceptor arrangement including at least two peripheral susceptors configured to enable lateral airflow between the at least two peripheral susceptors, and one or both of the central susceptor arrangement and the peripheral susceptor arrangement including one or more porous susceptors.

Abstract: A system is provided, including: a first component including a first fluidic channel, a first airflow passage, and a reservoir holding an aerosol-generating substrate, the first fluidic channel being fluidically coupled to the reservoir; a second component including a second fluidic channel and a second airflow passage; a joint rotatably coupling the first component to the second component, and rotation, via the joint, of the first component and the second component from a first angle to a second angle relative to one another couples the first fluidic channel to the second fluidic channel and couples the first airflow passage to the second airflow passage; and a breakable member coupled to the first component and the second component, the rotation of the first component and the second component relative to one another breaks the breakable member.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic cigarette atomizer including a liquid cartridge (6) and an ultrasonic atomization piece (42) mounted vertically. The liquid cartridge (6) is located above the ultrasonic atomization piece (42), a liquid guide channel (311) communicated with the liquid cartridge (6) is disposed below the liquid cartridge (6), a liquid outlet (331) is horizontally disposed in the liquid guide channel (311), and the caliber of the liquid outlet (331) is smaller than that of the liquid guide channel (311); and liquid guide cotton (43) is horizontally mounted across the ultrasonic atomization piece (42). The liquid guide cotton (43) is in contact with or attached to an atomization surface of the ultrasonic atomization piece (42), and the liquid outlet (331) abuts against the liquid guide cotton (43). With the electronic cigarette atomizer, when smoking, e-liquid is supplied in time, and e-liquid supply and ultrasonic atomization are balanced, such that the burning phenomenon can be prevented.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette control method and an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette includes an atomizer and a power device, the atomizer is provided with an encryption authentication unit, the power device is provided with a control unit, and when the atomizer is connected to the power device, the encryption authentication unit is in communication connection with the control unit; the electronic cigarette control method includes: generating a first identity authentication code; acquiring a second identity authentication code from the encryption authentication unit; performing identity authentication according to the first identity authentication code and the second identity authentication code; controlling the electronic cigaretteto activate if the identity authentication is passed; and prohibiting the electronic cigarette to activate if the identity authentication is not passed.

Abstract: A method of controlling heating in an aerosol-generating system including a heater is provided, the method including: providing a predetermined power to the heater and monitoring a resistance of the heater, the monitored resistance being indicative of a temperature of the heater; monitoring for a predetermined condition and upon detection of the predetermined condition, recording the resistance of the heater; determining a target resistance corresponding to a target temperature of the heater based on the recorded resistance; and detecting a dry puff when the recorded resistance increases above a threshold value or when a power required to maintain the heater at the target resistance decreases below a threshold value. An aerosol-generating system including a heater, a power supply, and a controller to perform the method, is also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a device for generating an aerosol, the device including: a heater that generates the aerosol by heating an aerosol generating material; and a controller that variably increases an amount of power supplied to the heater to heat the aerosol generating material at a preheating temperature lower than a heating temperature for generating the aerosol.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device may include a case: a carrier coupled to the case; and a plurality of terminals coupled to the carrier and including one end in contact with a power source external to the case and the other end extending and protruding from the one end to an inside of the case.

Abstract: A control system for use within an adaptive support garment is discussed herein. The control system can include a lace spool, a ratchet mechanism, an actuator, and a control circuit. The lace spool can include a lace groove adapted to accumulate a portion of a lace cable coupled to a support structure within the adaptive support garment. The ratchet mechanism can be configured to control rotation of the lace spool during operation of the control system. The actuator can be adapted to control engagement of the ratchet mechanism. The control circuit electrically can be coupled to the actuator and can be configured to operate the actuator to engage or disengage the ratchet mechanism. In operation, rotation of the lace spool controls an effective length of the lace cable to provide adaptive support.

Abstract: A brassiere includes a front portion configured to be positioned along a front of a torso, a back portion coupled to the front portion, and a shoulder strap extending from the front portion to the back portion. The front portion includes a cup for supporting a wearer's breast. The cup comprises a fabric layer and a printed layer. The fabric layer includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The printed layer is deposited on the fabric layer and forms a discontinuous layer defining covered fabric areas and noncovered fabric areas exposing the fabric layer. An elastic modulus of the covered fabric areas is different than an elastic modulus of the noncovered fabric areas. The printed layer is deposited on the fabric layer in a pattern configured to provide the cup with an elastic modulus gradient.

Abstract: A breast pump bra cup is provided. An elastic compression area can form an elastic compression force almost perpendicular to a surface of a cup and pointing to the inside of the cup when the bra is worn. A length direction of a first opening is the same as that of a second blind opening. The first opening, the first blind opening and one end of the second blind opening in the length direction intersect and are in a connected state. One end of a first blind opening limit line is connected with an O1 end of the second blind opening, so that the first blind opening coincides with the second blind opening in a direction close to the O1 end and is in a connected state. The opening on the bra cup can be stuffed into a breast pump flange while the length is smaller.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to thermally re-castable brassieres that offer the user the ability to personalize/customize the fit of the brassiere, multiple times, to account for changing body shape. In particular, the brassieres of the present invention are thermally re-castable through the inclusion of a thermally re-castable underwire positioned at the base of the cups. In addition, the thermally re-castable underwire of the present invention may be applied to existing brassieres and supportive garments by modification of these brassieres and garments.

Abstract: A hockey shirt with neck and wrist guards having reinforced, slash-resistant neck and wrist portions to protect a hockey player from being cut from a blade of an ice hockey skate on their neck or wrist. The hockey shirt includes a garment body having a pair of sleeves, an upper head opening, and a lower torso opening. The upper head opening further comprises a first reinforcement guard about a perimeter of the upper head opening. The first reinforcement guard is integral with the garment body and provides increased cut resistance. A distal end of each sleeve of the pair of sleeves includes a second reinforcement guard about a circumference of each distal end of each of the pair of sleeves. The reinforcement guards are integral with the garment body and provide increased cut resistance. Each of the reinforcement guards are made of para-aramid (p-aramid) fibers or KEVLAR®.

Abstract: There is provided an apron according to one aspect. The apron includes a bib having a top and spaced-apart sides. The apron includes a first strap having a pair of spaced-apart ends which couple to and extend outwards from the top of the bib. The apron includes a second strap which couples to and extends between the sides of the bib. The apron includes a coupling member positioned between the sides of the bib. The coupling member slidably couples together the first strap and the second strap. There is further provided a tie-free apron according to yet another aspect. The apron includes a bib having a top and spaced-apart sides. The apron includes a self-adjusting strap load equalizing system. The self-adjusting strap load equalizing system includes a neck-yoke strap, a back strap, and a coupling member which slidably couples together the straps.

Abstract: A facial covering in the form of a mask for covering the nose and mouth of a user is provided. The mask is flexible and includes side edges. The mask defines a pair of channels on opposing side edges. An adjustable strap extends through the channels. An upper portion of the strap extends between the upper ends of the channels and a lower portion of the strap extends between the lower ends of the channels. The strap is shiftable relative to the channels, such that adjustment of the length of the upper portion adjusts the length of the lower portion. A clip mechanism may be disposed on the upper and/or lower portion to set the effective length of the strap. Bendable nose, chin, and/or cheek strips may be disposed along the side edges. The channels may be reinforced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a leisure glove that is capable of having grip reinforcing members adapted to allow radial portions formed radially from central portions thereof and stripe-shaped wave portions surrounding the central portions to be spaced apart from one another, respectively, so that a contact force with a golf club can be strengthened to improve a grip force. According to the present invention, the leisure glove includes: a body; and grip reinforcing members formed on the outer surface of the palm portion of the body, wherein the grip reinforcing members may include: central portions; radial portions protruding from the center of each central portion in every direction; and wave portions formed to the shapes of stripes surrounding each central portion and spaced apart from one another to gradually expand outwardly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hat having a rear-view camera that includes a hat body with an insertion body and a brim, an upward/downward extension and contraction part disposed on the peak of the insertion body and thus extending upward or contracting downward vertically to freely adjust the rear-view camera disposed on top thereof upward and downward in height, and a forward/backward extension and contraction part freely adjusted forward and backward in length from the top of the brim to freely adjust a display part forward and backward, so that the rear-view camera is freely adjusted in height on the top of the insertion body of the hat body to allow a video providing a situation behind a wearer who wears the hat body to be transmitted to the display part.

Abstract: A rider safety compliance system comprising: a personal transport upon which a user can be transported, a physical lock mechanism securely mounted on the personal transport and mechanically adapted to lock and secure a helmet, and a processor adapted to release the helmet from the physical lock mechanism as a predetermined action for allowing the user to activate the personal transport.

Abstract: A closed face motorcycle helmet includes a shell with an eyeport and a shield attached for hinged or pivoted motion between a closed or lowered position covering and sealing the eyeport and an open position or raised position displaced above the eyeport. A hinge plate is attached to the shell on each side and includes a moving pivot socket into which a hub of the shield is rotatably disposed for hinged movement and rearward movement of the shield between the raised and lowered positions.

Abstract: A safety helmet fan system includes a safety helmet comprising a mount slot and a housing comprising a body having a fan enclosure, a mount configured to engage the mount slot to removably attach the housing to the safety helmet, and a hinge connecting the body to the mount, wherein the mount is engaged to the mount slot and the hinge is configured to allow the body to rotate, relative to the mount, between a cooling position and a stowed position wherein in the cooling position a rotational axis of the fan is below an axis of rotation of the hinge, and in the stowed position the rotational axis of the fan is above the axis of rotation of the hinge.