Abstract: A nanoemulsion for a non-alcoholic beverage. The nanoemulsion comprises: a plurality of oil droplets with a z-average droplet size of less than 100 nm; an aqueous phase and a surfactant system. The oil droplets contain a hydrophobic compound and disperses in the aqueous phase which contains water and a co-solvent, e.g. glycerol. The surfactant system includes a sucrose ester and a lecithin, e.g. sucrose monopalmitate and a highly hydrolyzed sunflower lecithin. The dilutable nanoemulsion is useful for flavouring a non-alcoholic version of a spirit beverage, such as gin, where the component flavours thereof comprise of hydrophobic compounds and are typically non-soluble in water.

Abstract: Plant-sourced lipid and inulin crumble pieces are prepared by providing an inulin gel composition; providing a plant-sourced lipid composition in liquid form; mixing the plant-sourced lipid composition in liquid form with the inulin gel composition to provide a liquid lipid/inulin composition comprising from about 5% to about 60% inulin gel; and reducing the temperature of the liquid lipid/inulin composition with continued mixing to a temperature such that the phase of the lipid/inulin composition changes from liquid to sufficiently solid that the lipid/inulin composition fractures into discrete plant-sourced lipid and inulin crumble pieces. In an aspect, the discrete plant-sourced lipid and inulin crumble pieces may be frozen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an edible foodstuff from food industry waste stream byproducts. This process involves the steps of: (i) combining, in an extruder, an extrusion formulation comprising a first food byproduct and at least one additional ingredient; (ii) introducing supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) into the extruder to mix with the first food byproduct and the at least one additional ingredient; and (iii) producing an edible foodstuff containing the first food byproduct and the at least one additional ingredient, where the edible foodstuff comprises an extrudate prepared under supercritical fluid extrusion (SCFX) conditions. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing an edible foodstuff from a protein concentrate. The present invention further relates to edible foodstuffs produced by the various processes disclosed herein.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including: a downstream section, an upstream section, and a downstream wrapping paper wrapped around the downstream section, the downstream wrapping paper including protruding sections, the protruding sections protruding in an upstream direction of the aerosol-generating article. An aerosol-generating system including the aerosol-generating article and an aerosol-generating device including a cavity is also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including: a rod of aerosol-generating substrate; and a ventilation zone arranged downstream the rod, the ventilation zone being configured as a hollow tubular ventilation zone and including perforations, one or more of the perforations has a non-circular cross-section having an ovality of at least 1.5, the ovality being a ratio of a large diameter of a perforation divided by a small diameter of the perforation, a thickness of a peripheral wall of the ventilation zone being between 0.1 millimeter and 2.5 millimeters, the one or more perforations having a width of between 0.05 millimeter and 0.2 millimeter, and the one or more perforations having a length of between 0.25 millimeter and 1.0 millimeter. An aerosol-generating system including an aerosol-generating device having a cavity configured to receive the aerosol-generating article is also provided. A method for manufacturing the aerosol-generating article is also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article for producing an aerosol upon heating is provided, the article including: a rod of aerosol-generating substrate including an aerosol former, the substrate having an aerosol former content of greater than 10 percent on a dry weight basis; a hollow tubular support element positioned immediately downstream of the rod; and an aerosol-cooling element downstream of the hollow tubular support element, the aerosol-cooling element extending all the way to a downstream end of the article and including a hollow tubular segment arranged immediately downstream of the hollow tubular support element and having a transverse wall at a location between upstream and downstream ends thereof, such that the hollow tubular segment defines a first cavity upstream of the transverse wall and a second cavity downstream of the transverse wall, and the transverse wall including one or more openings establishing a fluid communication between the first and the second cavities.

Abstract: A flat-shaped tobacco article configured to operate with an aerosol generating device and extending along an article axis between a mouth end and an abutting end includes a mouthpiece portion adjacent to the mouth end and a tobacco portion adjacent to the abutting end, the tobacco portion including a substrate layer extending along the article axis and forming two opposite sides, a wrapper forming an internal surface and arranged around the substrate layer so that its internal surface is in contact with one side of the substrate layer and forms a gap with the other side of the substrate layer, the gap being adapted to receive a heating blade of the aerosol generating device.

Abstract: A tip for a smoking article includes a tip body, the tip body including a first top opening coupled to a first channel and a second top opening coupled to a second channel, wherein the first top opening is separated from the second top opening by a first glass divider, the tip body further including a first bottom opening coupled to the first channel and a second bottom opening coupled to the second channel, wherein the first bottom opening is separated from the second bottom opening by a second glass divider. The first channel and the second channel rotates about a vertical axis passing through a center of the tip body as the first channel and the second channel traverse from a top of the tip body to a bottom of the tip body.

Abstract: Described is a hookah device with various hookah components that provide an improvement over traditional hookah devices. The hookah device includes a heater head with a pivotally mounted controller housing that seals against a consumable pod to form a pair of airflow seals therebetween. An inductively heated heat plate is used, in conjunction with a pair of sensors, to precisely control the temperature of the heat plate and consumable pod. A vase is secured against the heater head using a load dispersing mechanism. The load dispersing mechanism secures the vase while dispersing a clamping pressure to preventing breakage thereof. The load dispersing mechanism also provides hanger hooks to secure a handle for directional control while carrying the hookah device.

Abstract: A moistening device for a cigar includes a housing with porous mesh lining and removable cap, sized to receive a cigar; a docking station which receives the cigar housing in a slotted socket, the docking station including a water reservoir with heating element, temperature sensor, water volume sensor components; printed circuit board components which include a button to activate the device, an LED indicator light to communicate status, and circuitry to receive signals from the sensor components and control the heating element accordingly; and a power unit that receives A/C power and which and receives signals to the various components of the docking station. Moistening of a cigar is achieved by heating the water in the reservoir to steaming temperature, and channeling the resultant steam up through the docking station and into the housing containing a cigar, thereby restoring humidity levels of the cigar to provide an improved smoking experience.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system including a first reservoir for containing an aerosolizable material for vaporizing, and a vaporizer, comprising a heating element, for vaporizing the aerosolizable material from the first reservoir. There may be also provided a second reservoir, comprising flavoring material, configured to receive vaporized aerosolizable material from the vaporizer. The flavoring material may be then configured to be at least partially heated from vaporized aerosolizable material from the vaporizer which flows through the second reservoir, and may be further configured to be at least partially heated by the heating element from the vaporizer. This may thus provide a more consistent form of heat to the second reservoir, and may allow for a boost of preheat to the second reservoir which may be advantageous in situations when the aerosol provision system has not been used for a period of sustained inactivity.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a battery, a DC/DC converter configured to boost a voltage of the battery to supply a boosted voltage to a first heater and a second heater, a first resistor circuit connected in series with the second heater and configured to detect a current flowing through the second heater, a second resistor circuit connected in series with the first resistor circuit and configured to reduce a peak value of the current flowing through the second heater, an operation switch configured to determine whether or not the current flows through the second heater, and a processor configured to control the battery, the DC/DC converter, and the operation switch.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, an aerosol generating device includes a plurality of pad units, each including a first end surface, a second end surface formed an opposite side of the first end surface, a front surface formed between the first end surface and the second end surface, and a rear surface formed on an opposite side of the front surface, a heating unit disposed on the front surface of each of the plurality of pad units, and a hinge unit disposed between the plurality of pad units, wherein the aerosol generating device is transformable such that the front surface of each of the plurality of pad units faces toward a central axis.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the disclosure includes an upper body havin gan insertion space defined therein; a heater configured to heat the insertion space; and a seal coupled to the upper body, wherein the seal is elastic and has a portion in contact with the upper body, and wherein the portion of the seal in contact with the upper body and the upper body are integrally formed with each other and have a boundary therebetween.

Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a mouthpiece including a first fluid-permeable portion and a first air inlet; and a liquid storage portion including a reservoir to hold a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, a second fluid-permeable portion in fluid contact with the reservoir, and a second air inlet, the mouthpiece and the liquid storage portion being axially movable with respect to each other, a degree of contact between the first fluid-permeable portion and the second fluid-permeable portion being controllable by the axial movement between the mouthpiece and the liquid storage portion, the mouthpiece and the liquid storage portion being rotationally movable with respect to each other, and a degree of overlap between the first air inlet and the second air inlet being controllable by rotational movement between the mouthpiece and the liquid storage portion. An aerosol-generating system including the cartridge and an aerosol-generating device is also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol provision cartridge (30) for an aerosol provision system (10). The cartridge (30) comprises a refillable chamber (100) for aerosol precursor material, the chamber (100) comprising a first opening (102) and a second opening (104), each opening (102;104) allowing for access into the chamber (100). Each opening (102;104) is covered by a respective cap (130;132) which is configured to be uncoupled from the chamber (100) for allowing access to the opening (102;104). The cartridge (30) is configured such that each cap (130;132), when coupled to the chamber (100), requires at least two different actions (A1;A2) to be uncoupled from the chamber (100). The first or second action (A1;A2) may each include, but are not limited, to: rotating; pulling; pushing; or unlatching.

Abstract: An electronic smoking device. A first atomizer disposed includes a first reservoir configured to store a first liquid vaporizable material. A second atomizer includes a second reservoir configured to store a second liquid vaporizable material. A user input is coupled to the housing and configured to receive user inputs to selectively move the device between a first state to produce a first vapor of a first flavor, and a second state to produce a second vapor of a second flavor. Memory stores data indicative of a most recent one of the first state and the second state in which the device was operated. A controller activates the first atomizer and/or the second atomizer based on the data from the memory and in response to a user drawing on the mouthpiece, for example, as detected by a sensor.

Abstract: This application discloses a vaporizer and an aerosol generation device. The vaporizer includes a housing having a liquid storage cavity, and a vaporization assembly. The vaporization assembly includes a heating element and a liquid guide element; and the liquid guide element includes a main body portion and at least one extension portion, and the heating element is connected to the main body portion. At least one liquid guide hole and an accommodation cavity configured to buffer a liquid substrate are defined in the vaporization assembly. The extension portion may extend into the accommodation cavity that is arranged away from the liquid storage cavity. In the vaporizer, the extension portion that may be configured to guide excessive liquid substrates is arranged on the liquid guide element, which can prevent excessive liquid substrates from accumulating; and the extension portion extends into the accommodation cavity that may further buffer the excessive liquid substrates.

Abstract: A pod includes a temperature-switchable material for an aerosol-generating device, a porous wick and a reservoir including a discharge opening for an aerosol-generating liquid material, wherein (i) the porous wick is coated with a temperature-switchable material on a surface of the porous wick sealing the discharge opening of the reservoir; or (ii) the porous wick is coated with a temperature-switchable material on a surface of the porous wick opposite of the surface of the porous wick sealing the discharge opening; or (iii) the porous wick is made of the temperature-switchable material and is arranged so that a surface of the porous wick seals the discharge opening of the reservoir. The temperature-switchable material is an amphiphilic material impermeable for an aerosol-generating liquid material below a transition temperature of between 25° C. and 300° C. and becoming permeable for an aerosol-generating liquid material when exposed to a temperature above the transition temperature.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a heating chamber; and a heat dissipation element arranged at least partly surrounding the heating chamber, the heat dissipation element being made from graphene. An aerosol-generating system including the aerosol-generating device and an aerosol-generating article including aerosol-forming substrate is also provided.

Abstract: A heating device for heating an atomizable medium includes: a heating substrate, at least one closed cavity being formed in the heating substrate; and a vaporizable medium arranged in the at least one closed cavity. In an embodiment, the at least one closed cavity includes a vacuum cavity. In an embodiment, the vaporizable medium is at least one of dowtherm, mercury, cesium, or sulfur.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device has a heating chamber for receiving a substrate carrier containing an aerosol substrate. The heating chamber includes an open end through which the substrate carrier is insertable in a direction along a length of the heating chamber. A tubular wall defines an interior volume of the heating chamber and a plurality of engagement elements are each formed from a portion of the tubular wall. Each of the plurality of engagement elements is arranged to extend from an interior surface of the tubular wall at a different location around the tubular wall such that a cross sectional area of the interior volume of the heating chamber is reduced for at least a portion of the length of the heating chamber. These engagement elements serve to grip or to compress the substrate carrier in the heating chamber.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including: an aerosol-generating device, including a housing including ventilation holes, a heating chamber defining a heating zone and being sized to receive at least a portion of an aerosol-forming substrate within the heating zone, an induction element disposed around, or adjacent to, the heating zone, a power supply, and a controller connected to the induction element and configured to provide an alternating electric current to the induction element to generate an alternating magnetic field within the heating zone, the induction element being configured to be controlled to sequentially provide a first alternating magnetic field having a first frequency for a first period of time followed by a second alternating magnetic field having a second frequency for a second period of time.

Abstract: A vaporization system for an inhalable product is disclosed. The vaporization system includes a reservoir configured to contain a starting material, a heating element configured to output heat to vaporize the starting material to provide an inhalable vapor, an outlet configured to discharge the inhalable vapor, and a conduit configured to direct the inhalable vapor from the outlet to an interior of a container.

Abstract: Cartridges for vaporizer devices are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a cartridge can include a reservoir housing that includes a reservoir chamber configured to contain a vaporizable material and first and second orifices each in fluid communication with the reservoir chamber. The first orifice is configured to allow at least a portion of the vaporizable material to be withdrawn from the reservoir chamber in response to generation of a first pressure differential across the first orifice that exceeds a first predetermined threshold pressure differential. The second orifice is configured to allow a portion of ambient air that is outside the reservoir housing to enter the reservoir chamber in response to generation of a second pressure differential across the second orifice that exceeds a second predetermined threshold pressure differential during the withdrawal of the vaporizable material from the reservoir chamber. Vaporizer devices and methods are also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a main body and a cartridge detachably coupled to the main body, wherein the cartridge includes a storage tank storing an aerosol generating material, a heat generating structure configured to heat the aerosol generating material, and a wick configured to supply the aerosol generating material stored in the storage tank to the heat generating structure, the main body includes a cartridge detection circuit configured to detect a temperature of the heat generating structure of the cartridge, wherein a capacitor is not coupled to an output terminal of the cartridge detection circuit, and a processor electrically connected to the cartridge detection circuit, and the processor is configured to detect a temperature of the heat generating structure through the cartridge detection circuit and, on the basis of the detected temperature of the heat generating structure, control power supply to the cartridge.

Abstract: The following embodiments relate to a method of controlling an electronic device to implement virtual smoke in a virtual display device. The method of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment includes receiving camera data obtained by sensing a hand motion of a user; obtaining pressure sensor data using a pressure sensor; predicting a virtual smoke implementation timepoint based on the camera data and the pressure sensor data; and transmitting a control signal including the virtual smoke implementation timepoint to a device for displaying a virtual image.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a main body including a main body portion having an accommodation space into which an aerosol-generating article is inserted; a cap detachably coupled to the main body; a cartridge detachably coupled to the main body portion; a first sensor configured to detect whether the cap is attached or detached; a second sensor configured to detect whether the cartridge is attached or detached; a third sensor configured to detect a remaining amount of liquid in the cartridge; and a microcontroller electrically connected to the first sensor, the second sensor, and the third sensor.

Abstract: The following embodiments relate to a method of controlling an electronic device to implement virtual smoke in a virtual display device. The method of controlling an electronic device includes predicting a virtual smoke implementation timepoint by monitoring a change value of the capacitance of the electronic device, and transmitting a control signal including the virtual smoke implementation timepoint to a device for displaying a virtual image.

Abstract: A consumable for forming an aerosol generating apparatus that comprises an aerosol forming precursor and data pertaining to the consumable encoded in machine-readable code. In some embodiments, the machine-readable code is optical code. Here, the machine readable optical code is provided on a surface of the consumable. The optical code suitably comprises a plurality of discrete code-portions provided at respective positions on said surface, and said data is distributed across said code-portions. By distributing the data across the plurality of discrete code-portions, the optical code can be read by a device and the data pertaining to the consumable stitched back together in software.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device and an operation method thereof are disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the disclosure includes a main body, a cartridge coupled to the main body, a puff sensor configured to detect a puff, and a controller. The cartridge includes a heater configured to heat an aerosol-generating substance and a memory storing data. The controller determines whether predetermined requirements for the cartridge are satisfied based on the data stored in the memory, performs control such that power is supplied to the heater based on the data stored in the memory when the predetermined requirements are satisfied, and processes the data stored in the memory so that the predetermined requirements are not satisfied when the number of times a puff is detected by the puff sensor exceeds a predetermined number of times.

Abstract: A power supply unit for an aerosol generating device includes: a power supply; a processor configured to perform control to supply heating power from the power supply to a heating element for heating an aerosol source and/or a flavor source; a protection circuit configured to limit supply of the heating power to the heating element; and a monitoring circuit including a charge circuit that is capable of storing power from the power supply when the heating power is supplied from the power supply to the heating element, the monitoring circuit being configured to output a signal for operating the protection circuit based on a voltage of the charge circuit, in which the processor is configured to perform discharge 10 control to discharge the voltage of the charge circuit at a timing based on a supply cycle of the heating power to the heating element.

Abstract: This information processing device is used by an aerosol generating device that generates aerosols by heating an aerosol source included in a substrate. The information processing device includes a control unit that changes control information in accordance with an evaluation which is input with respect to aerosols generated using the control information which stipulates the chronological change of a parameter related to the temperature for heating the aerosol sources.

Abstract: An aerosol generation system including: a power supply unit; a heating unit that heats an aerosol source using power supplied from the power supply unit; and a control unit that controls the power supply from the power supply unit to the heating unit by PID control based on control information for controlling the temperature at which the aerosol source is heated, wherein the control unit controls the power supply from the power supply unit to the heating unit while switching parameters applied to the PID control in accordance with the elapsed time since the start of the control based on the control information or the transition of the temperature at which the aerosol source is heated.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing vapor is presented. The apparatus includes an atomizer configured to atomize fluid, a monolithic body including a leading end portion and a trailing end portion in fluid communication with the atomizer, and a mouth cap in fluid communication with the leading end portion of the body. The body includes at least a portion of a translucent or transparent material.

Abstract: An auxiliary apparatus for E-liquid transportation and injection is disclosed, which includes an installation base, a lower swing disc jig and a mouthpiece tray. Limiting notches are provided respectively at inner sides of two ends of the installation base, an upper end of the limiting notch is connected with an installation side frame, and a bump is fixedly connected with front and rear ends of an upper side of the installation side frame. The lower swing disc jig is connected to a lower end of an inner side of the installation side frame, and an inwardly-concaved groove is provided in a middle of a lower end of the lower swing disc jig.

Abstract: A rotating drum for use in manufacturing vapor-generating articles may include a drum body. A plurality of grooves may be disposed in an outer face of the drum body. A seat may be tractably-mounted in each one of the plurality of grooves. The seat may include a seat groove that is structured and arranged to receive and hold a rigid casing of a vapor-generating article. The seat may be composed of a material that is softer than a material of the rigid casing.

Abstract: A method of quality testing an airflow path defined in a product is provided, the product including a plurality of component parts, each defining a portion of the airflow path, joined together to form the product, the method including steps of: pressurizing the airflow path to a predetermined pressure; measuring leakage from the pressurized airflow path for a predetermined period of time; determining a leakage rate over the predetermined period of time; and determining whether the leakage rate is greater than a permissible threshold leakage rate, the product being an aerosol-generating device or a heater assembly for an aerosol-generating device, and the method being performed at an elevated temperature compared to ambient temperature. A method of manufacturing a heater assembly for an aerosol-generating device is also provided.

Abstract: A recreational smoking gun for dispensing smoke includes a gun housing, a manifold assembly, a bowl assembly, a motor, a trigger assembly and a pivot arm. The gun housing is in the form of a pistol and has a grip portion, a barrel portion and a muzzle. The manifold assembly can be selectively removable from the gun housing. The trigger assembly can have a trigger that selectively moves between an unactuated position and an actuated position. In the actuated position, the motor rotates a fan causing smoke from the product to be drawn through the manifold assembly and out of the muzzle. The pivot arm can be pivotably coupled to the gun housing and rotatable between a use position and a maintenance position. In the use position, the manifold assembly is captured in the gun housing. In the maintenance position, the manifold assembly is selectively movable from the gun housing.

Abstract: A sock having a first end to receive toes, a second end to overlay a calf, and a heel zone therebetween to overlay a heel. A cushion component shaped to contour the heel, ankles, and posterior calf and positioned within and attached to the inside of the sock whereby when the sock is in use the cushion is positioned over the boney prominences of the foot and reduces pressure to the anatomy of the foot (integument and body tissue) that covers the boney prominences of the foot by distributing pressure caused by direct contacts with any and all surfaces while accommodating the ability to ambulate.

Abstract: A garment with back closure for post-operatively immobilizing surgically corrected tissues to ensure proper healing from, in any combination, breast lift and breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction of the stomach, waist and hips, and gluteoplasty procedures including buttock enhancement and contouring in which a main closing zipper is located in the rear of the garment.

Abstract: A control system for controlling tension applied to a lace cable coupled to a support structure of an adaptive support garment is discussed herein. The control system can include a lace spool, a damper mechanism, and a locking ring. The lace spool can include a lace groove to receive the lace cable and a rotary bias member to apply rotational tension to resist extension of the lace cable out of a housing holding the control system. The damper mechanism is engagable with the lace spool to generate an additional rotational tension resisting extension of the lace cable out of the housing. The locking ring is frictionally coupled to the lace spool, and the locking ring can include a lock wedge adapted to disengage the damper mechanism upon rotation into a pre-determined rotational position relative to the damper mechanism.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a garment attachment provided to a front panel of a garment to provide support to the bust of the wearer and lift the chest without the use of elastic or under-band. In some aspects, the garment attachment comprises a spongy lightweight material sewn to the front of a garment, which through pressure and compression, provides chest support in a comfortable and unrestricted manner thereby eliminating many problems associated with wearing bras for bust support. In some aspects, the garment attachment may be attached to any type of garment including tops, t-shirts, dresses, jumpsuits, rompers among others. The invention eliminates the friction and discomfort caused by traditional bras, as the garment attachment does not move around.

Abstract: A wearable clip system comprises a shoulder strap with a front portion comprising an upper section having two ends, wherein one end attaches to a back portion of the shoulder strap and a second end attaches to a first clip portion of a middle clip; a lower section having two ends, wherein one end attaches to a first clip portion of an end clip and a second end attaches to the first clip portion of the middle clip; and an additional strap section having two ends, wherein one end attaches to the back portion of the shoulder strap and a second end attaches to a second clip portion of the middle clip.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a garment comprising at least one component material with a convex layer that features a series of concave structures. Each concave structure may be positioned between 0.5 mm and 10 mm apart from its neighboring concave structure, and may be constructed with fabric of a narrower width compared to the surrounding convex layer. This innovative design provides enhanced flexibility and comfort to the wearer, allowing for improved breathability and movement while maintaining structural integrity. The unique arrangement of concave structures within the convex layer offers a novel approach to garment construction, offering a balance of aesthetics and functionality in modern apparel design.

Abstract: Mesh fabric panels that provide a compressive force to a wearer's mid-section and tummy-covering garments equipped with the mesh fabric panels are disclosed. The mesh fabric panels can be formed of a material having a suitable rigidity for providing the compressive force. The mesh fabric panels include left and right panels adapted to be stitched or otherwise affixed to left and right front sections, respectively, of a garment such as a pant, a dress, a skirt, shorts, swimwear, or the like. Each of the left and right mesh fabric panels includes a seam side edge adapted to be affixed to a corresponding seam side of a tummy-covering garment, a fly side edge adapted to be affixed to a fly facing of the garment, a waist edge, and a bottom edge. The left and/or right mesh fabric panel may be a dual layer panel.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a snug-fit garment covering at least a portion of a wearer's body and methods of making same. The garment includes a double-layered sleeve having a width and length. The double-layered sleeve including an inner sleeve layer and an outer sleeve layer. The outer sleeve layer at least partially overlaps with the inner sleeve layer. At least one of the outer sleeve layer and the inner sleeve layer is compressive. A space is defined between the inner and outer sleeve layers. The garment also includes one or more permanent or detachable attachments between the inner and outer sleeve layers for securing the outer sleeve layer over the inner sleeve layer thereby preserving the space between the inner and outer sleeve layers. The space includes at least one pocket for storing an object.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to protection devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to protection devices that can be worn on the human body. Further in particular, the present disclosure relates to wearable protection devices that inflate to prevent injury of the human body in case of an accident, e.g., a fall accident. Accordingly, there is provided a wearable protection device for protection of at least a body part of a wearer, comprising an inflatable element arranged adjacent to a body part to be protected, wherein the inflatable element is inflatable from a first, substantially uninflated condition to a second, substantially inflated condition, by application of a releasable source of a gas to the inflatable element, for at least partially filling of the inflatable element with said gas.

Abstract: A kit assembly using finger wearable items for promoting use with numbers, letter and symbols. A plurality of flexible sleeve shaped bodies are adapted to being worn over the user's fingers and/or thumbs. Each of the flexible bodies further include a surface indicia including at least one of numbers, letters, color or symbols, such that arrangement of the bodies providing an entertaining visual tool to assist with learning. Each of the bodies further include a flexible and elastomeric body including without limitation Spandex®.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a face mask, comprising: a frame defining a respiratory chamber, for receiving nose and mouth portions of a user, between a proximal end of the frame for interfacing with a face portion of the user and a distal end of the frame configured for allowing gas exchange with the environment; a vocal guide defined by a sectional portion of the frame, the guide comprising an arched nose ridge portion, side wall portions extending from the nose ridge portion and a base connecting the side wall portions, wherein the guide is configured with an inwardly-projecting contour located at one or more regions of each of the side wall portions so as to alter an output frequency response of sound waves travelling through the frame for improving speech intelligibility of the mask during use.