Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: an inductive heating arrangement configured to heat an aerosol-forming substrate, the inductive heating arrangement including: a susceptor arrangement that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field to heat the aerosol-forming substrate, at least a first inductor coil, and at least a second inductor coil; and a controller configured to drive the first inductor coil with a first alternating pulse width modulated signal for generating a first alternating magnetic field for heating a first portion of the susceptor arrangement, drive the second inductor coil with a second alternating pulse width modulated signal for generating a second alternating magnetic field for heating a second portion of the susceptor arrangement, and supply the first alternating pulse width modulated signal and the second alternating pulse width modulated signal with complementary duty cycles.

Abstract: A vapour generating device includes an air inlet, a vapour outlet, an airflow passage extending between the air inlet and the vapour outlet, and a vaporizing unit for vaporizing a vapour generating substance for delivery to a user through the airflow passage via the vapour outlet. The vapour generating device includes a rotary airflow regulator and a rotational biasing member. The rotary airflow regulator is positioned in the airflow passage and configured for rotation in a first direction by an airflow through the airflow passage from the air inlet to the vapour outlet resulting from a user inhalation. The rotational biasing member is configured to apply a torque to the rotary airflow regulator in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and is configured to prevent rotation of the rotary airflow regulator in the first direction when the applied torque exceeds a threshold value corresponding to the user inhalation.

Abstract: An atomizer includes: an aerosol-forming product having a receiving chamber formed inside, the receiving chamber receiving an aerosol-forming medium; a mouthpiece assembly mated with the aerosol-forming product; and an airflow channel comprising an air inlet channel and an air outlet channel respectively communicating with the receiving chamber. The airflow channel includes at least one branch air channel and a main air channel communicating with the at least one branch air channel. An airflow guiding surface is arranged at a joint between the at least one branch air channel and the main air channel. An angle between the airflow guiding surface and an axis of the main air channel is an acute angle.

Abstract: An aerosol provision system including a vaporizer for vaporizing aerosolizable material, and an air inlet channel for delivering air to the vaporizer, wherein the air inlet channel includes an opening which is configured to be covered when the aerosol provision system is in a first configuration, and which is configured to be uncovered when the aerosol provision system is in a second configuration, wherein the opening is configured to allow air to bypass the vaporizer when the opening is uncovered, by bypassing out from the air inlet channel through the opening, for inhibiting the delivery of vaporized aerosolizable material when the aerosol provision system is in the second configuration.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a vaporizer configured to generate aerosol from an aerosol generating material, a medium accommodating portion in which a medium through which the aerosol generated by the vaporizer passes is accommodated, a path through which the aerosol generated by the vaporizer flows, and a chamber located between the path and the medium accommodating portion, having an inner diameter greater than an inner diameter of the path, and configured to deliver the aerosol supplied from the path to the medium accommodating portion.

Abstract: An electronic smoking device (10) is provided including a power supply (18), a liquid reservoir (34) storing a liquid, and an atomizer (26) adapted to atomize liquid stored in the liquid reservoir (34) when operated by the power supply (18). The liquid reservoir (34) is configured to allow addition of additives (50) to liquid stored in the liquid reservoir (34).

Abstract: Some example embodiments include a reservoir assembly for an e-vaping device that may include a reservoir, a first bayonet connector assembly, and a conduit extending from a vaporizer assembly and into a space defined by the first bayonet connector assembly. The first bayonet connector assembly may detachably couple with a second bayonet connector assembly of an outlet assembly to establish a bayonet interface connection between the reservoir and the outlet assembly, such that the conduit is in fluid communication with the exterior of the reservoir assembly through an interior of the outlet assembly.

Abstract: An operating method of a terminal includes transmitting a purchase request signal of a digital recipe to a server, receiving the digital recipe from the server, transmitting a control signal including the digital recipe to an electronic device connected to the terminal, receiving a notification of completion of smoking using the digital recipe from the electronic device, and in response to the notification of completion of smoking, updating an available use of the digital recipe.

Abstract: A method of determining a temperature of a vibrator included in a cartridge, includes: when the vibrator of the cartridge is coupled to a driving circuit of the electronic device, supplying a signal to the driving circuit; determining a phase difference between a current and a voltage between both ends of the vibrator and a shunt resistor; determining a reactance component of the vibrator based on a resistance value of the shunt resistor and the phase difference; and determining a temperature of the vibrator based on the reactance component.

Abstract: Vaporization devices and methods of operating them. In particular, described herein are methods for controlling the power applied to a resistive heater of a vaporization device by measuring the resistance of the resistive heater at discrete intervals. Changes in the resistance during heating may be used to control the power applied to heat the resistive heater during operation. Also described herein are vaporization devices that are configured to measure the resistance of the resistive heater during heating and to control the application of power to the resistive heater based on the resistance values.

Abstract: An electronic vaping device includes a liquid storage portion, an electric heater and electronic circuitry. The liquid storage portion is configured to store liquid vapor-forming substrate. The electric heater includes at least one heating element, the at least one heating element configured to heat the liquid vapor-forming substrate. The electronic circuitry is configured to self-activate the electric heater for a first time interval during a period of inactivity of the electric heater to determine depletion of the liquid vapor-forming substrate based on a relationship between a power applied to the at least one heating element and a resulting temperature change of the at least one heating element.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a housing including an accommodation space, a cartridge detachably coupled to the accommodation space of the housing, and including a storage, in which an aerosol generating material is stored, and an atomizer configured to vaporize the aerosol generating material, a sensor arranged in a portion adjacent to the accommodation space of the housing and configured to detect capacitance of the storage, a cover arranged between the cartridge and the sensor and configured to protect the sensor, and a processor electrically connected to the sensor, wherein the processor is configured to detect a remaining amount of the aerosol generating material stored in the storage, based on the capacitance of the storage detected by the sensor.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a heater configured to heat a cigarette, a sensor unit configured to sense a parameter related to an operation of the heater, and a microcontroller unit configured to initialize the sensor unit when a heating event of the heater is initiated, attempt to communicate with the initialized sensor unit and determine whether communication with the sensor unit is normal, and when the communication with the sensor unit is determined to be abnormal, reattempt communication with the sensor unit.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a main body including a cartridge fastening area, a cartridge detachably fastened to the cartridge fastening area, and a temperature sensor positioned to face the cartridge fastening area in the main body and including an infrared sensor, wherein the cartridge includes a reservoir configured to store an aerosol generating material, a transmission member configured to receive the aerosol generating material from the reservoir, a vibrator assembly configured to atomize the aerosol generating material by vibrating the transmission member, a housing configured to accommodate the reservoir, the transmission member, and the vibrator assembly and including a sensor hole formed at a position opposite to the temperature sensor, and a lens positioned between the sensor hole and the temperature sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a driving circuit of an electronic device, the driving circuit including a power supply configured to supply a signal to the driving circuit when a vibrator of a cartridge is connected to the driving circuit of the electronic device, one or more diodes configured to rectify a signal supplied to the vibrator of the cartridge, voltage dividing resistors configured to divide a voltage of the signal rectified by the one or more diodes, and a voltage measurement system configured to measure a target voltage across a first dividing resistor among the voltage dividing resistors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of generating an aerosol, performed by an electronic device, the method including measuring a temperature of a vibrator of a cartridge connected to the electronic device, determining a property of a liquid in the cartridge based on the measured temperature, determining a control factor of the vibrator according to the determined property, and generating an aerosol by controlling the vibrator based on the control factor.

Abstract: A saturation sensor measures at least one electrical characteristic of the wick between the heating element and the probe wire at a first time and a second time, wherein the at least one electrical characteristic includes a resistance, a capacitance, or both a resistance and a capacitance. Control circuitry is configured to cause the nicotine e-vaping device to: calculate a refill rate at which the nicotine pre-vapor formulation flows onto the wick based on the at least one electrical characteristic at the first time and the at least one electrical characteristic at the second time; determine that the refill rate is less than a threshold refill rate; and output a low nicotine pre-vapor formulation alert in response to determining that the refill rate is less than the threshold refill rate.

Abstract: A device assembly includes a controller, which is configured to control the non-nicotine electronic vaping device to output an indication of a current level of the non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation in the non-nicotine reservoir of a non-nicotine pod assembly in response to determining that an aggregate amount of non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation drawn from the non-nicotine reservoir or an aggregate amount of vaporized non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation is greater than or equal to the at least one non-nicotine pre-vapor formulation level threshold.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flavor inhaler or similar configured such that when heating for generating a flavor or similar using power from a power supply is restricted, the restriction is not released if the remaining capacity of the power supply is insufficient. Provided is a device that is a flavor inhaler or an aerosol generation device comprising a heater that is configured to heat one or both of a flavor source and an aerosol source, a power supply that supplies power to the heater, and a control unit that is configured to restrict the heating by the heater when the remaining capacity of the power supply is insufficient, wherein the control unit is further configured such that, when the heating by the heater is restricted, the control unit releases the restriction on the basis of a prescribed condition being fulfilled after the start of charging of the power supply.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a housing including an accommodation space for accommodating at least a portion of an aerosol generating article, a heater configured to heat the aerosol generating article inserted into the accommodation space, a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the heater, a battery configured to supply power to the heater, and a processor electrically connected to the heater and the battery, wherein the processor is configured to obtain at least one of data associated with an initial temperature of the heater, which is measured through the temperature sensor, and data associated with a final heating profile of the heater, and control power supply from the battery to the heater, based on the obtained data. Various embodiments may be made.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device for generating an aerosol from an aerosol-generating article is provided, including: a cavity to receive the article; a heater assembly to heat the article received in the cavity; and a power supply to supply power to the heater assembly and controlled by a controller operable in a low power mode in which aerosol is not generated and a high power mode in which aerosol can be generated, the controller controlling the power supply to operate in the low power mode initially, and, in the low power mode, measuring a parameter related to a rate of change of a temperature of the heater assembly or of the article received in the cavity, and the controller being further configured to switch from the low power mode to the high power mode only if the measured parameter satisfies a predetermined criterion.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device according to an embodiment includes a heater, a battery configured to supply power to the heater, a communication interface connected to an external device, and a controller configured to communicate with the external device only when an external input is received in a state in which a connection between the communication interface and the external device is detected.

Abstract: A non-combustible aerosol provision system may comprise: a data system configured to 5 store operational data relating to an operational state of the non-combustible aerosol provision system and to store received operational data relating to an operational state of another non-combustible aerosol provision system; a wireless communication system configured to receive, from another non-combustible aerosol provision system using a connectionless data channel, operational data relating to an operational state of the another non-combustible aerosol 10 provision system; a user interface system configured to communicate by a user interface element of the non-combustible aerosol provision system, an indication representative of the received operational data relating to an operational state of the another non-combustible aerosol provision system.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cartridge includes plasma-treating at least a portion of a region of a storage of a cartridge, applying an adhesive to the region of the storage which is plasma-treated, and sealing the storage by coupling a cover to the region of the storage to which the adhesive is applied.

Abstract: A charging device for an aerosol generating device including a first charging pin and a second charging pin spaced apart from the first charging pin by a first interval includes a charging station on which a plurality of charging pads is arranged to be spaced apart from each other and a controller configured to detect, among the plurality of charging pads, one charging pad to which the first charging pin is connected and another charging pad to which the second charging pin is connected, and supply power to the detected charging pads, wherein two adjacent charging pads among the plurality of charging pads are spaced apart by a second interval that is less than or equal to the first interval.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multifunctional wardrobe malfunction loincloth including an underwear body and a protective shield. Each of the underwear body and the protective shield includes a first connection mechanism that cooperates with each other, both sides of the protective shield are provided with a fixable adjustment member, each of the fixable adjustment member and the protective shield includes a second connection mechanism that cooperates with each other, one end of the fixable adjustment member away from the protective shield is provided with a fixable mechanism. The present disclosure provides an adjustable elastic belt at both sides of a lower end of the protective shield, a fixable mechanism is provided at one end of the elastic belt, so that the elastic belt has a function of adjusting length and fixation to solve technical problems of poor universality of and poor comfort when wearing an existing loincloth.

Abstract: Problems for the present invention to be solved is to provide a multiply knitted wearable garment that has excellent heat retention properties and hardly causes stuffiness in a wearing part of a wearer. The multi-knitted wearable garment 100 according to the present invention includes at least one first knitted layer O11 and at least one second knitted layer I11. The first knitted fabric layer includes a region formed with a bulky knitted fabric. The second knitted fabric layer includes a region formed with a water-absorbing and quick-drying knitted fabric. The water-absorbing and quick-drying knitted fabric has a higher water-absorbing and quick-drying properties than the region formed with the bulky knitted fabric. The multi-knitted wearable garment preferably further includes at least one third knitted fabric layer O12. The third knitted fabric layer includes a region formed with a partially bulky knitted fabric.

Abstract: A bib with pacifier wherein the present invention includes a pacifier member secured proximate the upper perimeter edge thereof in a manner so as to inhibit lateral movement of the pacifier member and maintain proximity to the upper perimeter edge. The present invention includes a body that is manufactured from cloth or other suitable material. The body includes a first upper corner and a second upper corner having opposing lateral edges extending downward therefrom being joined at a midpoint. A first attachment member and a second attachment member are secured along the upper perimeter edge having a void therebetween wherein the void is in general axial alignment with the midpoint. A pacifier member is secured to the first attachment member and second attachment member. Fasteners are present at the first upper corner and second upper corner and are mateable functioning to secure the body around the neck of an infant.

Abstract: A pocket square insert device is provided that provides a formed and secured pocket square in a desired shape, and is comprised of an insert, inner sleeve, outer sleeve, piece of fabric, a brad, and decorative button. The insert features a longitudinal opening for adjustable positioning of the inner sleeve. A fabric attaches to the inner sleeve, wherein the fabric can be shaped into various folds and secured to the inner sleeve using adhesives. The outer sleeve attaches to the inner sleeve, and both sleeves have openings aligned to secure with the brad through the opening of the insert and interior sleeve, allowing longitudinal adjustment of the sleeves and fabric. As a result, the device facilitates easy manipulation of the sleeves to expose a desired amount of fabric from a jacket pocket, ensuring a polished appearance wherein the shape of the fabric does not change during wear.

Abstract: A smart bra uses optical modules with light emitters and light receivers to screen for breast cancer. Light is transmitted through breast tissue and analyzed to detect, locate, image, and/or characterize abnormal breast tissue. Each optical module can have two light emitters which emit light at different wavelengths and a light receiver. An optical module can also include a movable light guide which reflects and scans beams of light from a light emitter through breast tissue at different angles.

Abstract: A nursing band providing better comfort for the user and comprising a lower cuff adapted to encircle the chest of a breast feeding mother below the bust and an upper cuff adapted to encircle the chest of the breast feeding mother above the bust and an intermediate section extending between the lower cuff and the upper cuff, wherein the lower cuff, the upper cuff and the intermediate section have anisotropic properties, wherein the anisotropic properties of the intermediate section differ from the anisotropic properties of at least one of the lower cuff and the upper cuff.

Abstract: An apparatus material having a first layer, a second layer, and an interior layer, wherein the interior layer is disposed between the first and second layer. The interior layer is formed from a three-dimensional structure having one or more open spaces that permit the flow of air and liquid through the apparatus material. The three-dimensional structure is formed from a plurality of synthetic fibers, wherein each of the plurality of synthetic fibers may contact the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: An apparatus material having a first layer, a second layer, and an interior layer, wherein the interior layer is disposed between the first and second layer. The interior layer is formed from a three-dimensional structure having one or more open spaces that permit the flow of air and liquid through the apparatus material. The three-dimensional structure is formed from a plurality of synthetic fibers, wherein each of the plurality of synthetic fibers may contact the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a multifunctional-vest apparatus comprising a front panel and a rear panel, interconnected via a pair of adjustable fasteners to provide a secure and customizable fit for a user. The rear panel is equipped with a compartment for weights and a hydration feature. The vest further includes a set of shoulder straps, wherein at least one shoulder strap configured to secure components, such as a hydration tube, thereby enabling convenient access to hydration during use. This vest apparatus is particularly suited for enhancing a user for different weight increments for resistance training while staying hydrated.

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: A medical environment garment includes a scrub top that has a torso and a pair of sleeves and logo indicia are applied to the scrub top. The logo indicia comprise a sports team logo to inspire a jovial atmosphere in a medical setting in which the user is performing. Ornamental indica are applied to the scrub top and the ornamental indicia comprise stripes associated with a specific sports team logo to enhance the legitimacy of the logo indicia. A pair of first pockets each is applied to the torso and a pair of second 10 pockets each is applied to the torso. Additionally, each of the second pockets extends outwardly from a respective one of the first pockets.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method (903) of using a wearable item and some wearable items (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) that are versatile, used for a variety of configurations and have a plurality of garment components (9) at least included as being a plurality of components (6). At least two of the plurality of garment components (9) are a panel (12) and versatile and comprise at least one dimension (341), side (342), free end (313), edge (343) and opposed ends (344). In at least one configuration, the wearable item is adapted to be used as at least one versatile garment and has at least two of the plurality of garment components (9) at least (a) attached together at an intersecting area with at least one of the two garment components extending from a side edge of the attached other garment component and without having an opposite end of any of the at least two of the plurality of garment components (9) attached to any of the plurality of garment components (9), and (b) used in at least one direction (D).

Abstract: A glove and method of forming the same is disclosed. The glove includes a wrist region, a palm region, and a plurality of digit regions each having a tip provided at one end of a fingertip region thereof. The tip is remote from the palm region. A texture is provided on at least one tip of the plurality of digit regions. The texture is provided on an exterior of an arcuate surface of the at least one tip, where the arcuate surface is generally orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the digit region having the textured tip. In other embodiments, a texture is also provided on a circumferential surface of the fingertip region of another of the plurality of digit regions. The texture forms a pattern on the tip or the fingertip region. In one instance, the pattern is a sand pattern produced by micro-etching the glove material.

Abstract: A garment is provided, the garment comprising a base fabric layer having an inner surface and an outer surface, the base fabric layer further having on the inner surface, an absorption region and a non-absorption region. In a particular implementation, the non-absorption region is configured to be in contact with the skin of a wearer of the garment. The garment further includes a moisture prevention insert that includes a moisture resistance layer in contact with the absorption region of the base fabric layer, wherein the moisture resistance layer includes at least two sub layers, each sub layer having a thermoplastic polyurethane coating; a fluid absorption layer configured in contact with the moisture resistance layer; and a mesh layer configured to have one surface thereof in contact with the fluid absorption layer and an opposing surface thereof in contact with the skin of the wearer.

Abstract: A height-adjustable supporting structure used for an artificial green plant and a combined container of the height-adjustable supporting structure are provided, and relate to the technical field of artificial green plants. The height-adjustable supporting structure used for an artificial green plant and the combined container of the height-adjustable supporting structure include an artificial green plant body. The artificial green plant body includes connectors, inner rods, outer sleeves leaves. The number of the connectors, inner rods, outer sleeves leaves are multiple. The connectors, inner rods, outer sleeves leaves are combined with each other for use. The connectors are clamped with each other. A plurality of upper ends are mutually fixed with the leaves. Lower ends of the connectors are all mutually clamped with the inner rods. Outer surfaces of the inner rods are mutually fixed with the outer sleeves.

Abstract: An eyelash isolation tool comprising a pinning configuration comprising a handle portion, two spreaders and one or more lash presses. The one or more lash presses comprises at least a first lash press. The two spreaders comprises a first spreader and a second spreader. The one or more lash presses is attached between the two spreaders. The handle portion comprises a handle length. The eyelash isolation tool comprises a tool height and a tool width. The first lash press is configured for pressing down a portion of a set of eyelashes. The handle portion is configured to comfortably attach to head of a user.

Abstract: A method includes applying an adhesive to natural eyelashes of a subject, arranging one or more artificial lash extensions at the natural eyelashes of the subject, and detaching artificial hairs from the one or more artificial lash extensions arranged at the natural eyelashes using an applicator.

Abstract: A neck shield or cover adapted for extending from the lower rear rim (or band) of a hat to provide entertainment/educational activities, affixed to the shield, for a very young child riding on the hat wearer's back. The sunshade can be an aftermarket item or incorporated into new hat constructions. Optionally, a camera and display screen may be added. A method of use is also claimed.

Abstract: A hair bonnet includes a protective hair covering comprised of fabric. The hair bonnet also includes an eye mask coupled to the protective hair covering.

Abstract: An attachment system for a graduation cap includes a headband and a securing assembly. The cap includes an inner upper surface. The headband is sized and shaped to be secured to the head of a person. The securing assembly, removably secured to the headband, includes a base, a spring clip, and adhesive material. The base includes an integral projection extending from a lateral side surface. The spring clip, unitary with the projection, is adapted for removably securing the base to the headband. The adhesive material, fixed to an upper surface of the base, is present in an amount effective for securing the base to the inner upper surface of a cap.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for attaching a towel to a hat, comprising: a hat; a towel; a first magnet arranged on the inner left side of the hat; a second magnet arranged on the outer left side of the hat; a third magnet arranged on the inner right side of the hat; a fourth magnet arranged on the outer left side of the hat, wherein: the left side of the towel and the left side of the hat are positioned between the first magnet and the second magnet; and the right side of the towel and the right side of the hat are positioned between the third magnet and the fourth magnet.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism is disclosed that includes a housing that has a sidewall extending circumferentially around a central axis defining an opening. A first aperture extends through the sidewall perpendicular to the central axis and a receiving member rotatably coupled to the housing and includes a protrusion that extends along the central axis and an aperture spaced from the central axis. A cable has a first end that extends through the first aperture of the housing and is fixedly coupled to the receiving member and a second end fixed relative to the housing. A knob is rotatably coupled to the housing and is configured to engage the receiving member such that rotation of the knob causes the receiving member to rotate. A locking element engages with the sidewall of the housing, and is configured to disengage the sidewall in response to a manual rotation of the knob by a user.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an accessory bracket for attaching accessories to protective equipment are shown. The accessory bracket includes a mounting bracket body, a center tab, and one or more cam levers that allow for secure attachment to protective equipment. The accessory bracket is designed to improve attachment and retention of accessories to protective equipment.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention there is provided a connector for connecting inner and outer layers of an apparatus, the connector comprising: a first attachment part for attaching to one of the inner or outer layers; a second attachment part for attaching to the other of the inner or outer layers; wherein: the first and second attachment parts are connected in such a way as to allow the first attachment part and second attachment part to move relative to each other when the inner and outer layers move relative to each other, and the first attachment part comprises: a first flange portion adjacent a gap, said gap for accommodating a portion of said one of the inner or outer layers, said flange portion retaining said inner or outer layers within said gap, and wherein the first flange portion is substantially dome-shaped.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inner system (10) for a protective helmet (1), comprising: (a) a substantially circumferential headband (11), the circumference of the headband (11) being variably adjustable, (b) at least a first (14a), a second (14b) and a third (14c) tab, the headband (11) being connected to the at least three tabs, and (c) at least a first (12a), a second (12b) and a third (12c) adhesive element, wherein the first adhesive element (12a) is adapted to be connected to the first tab (14a), wherein the second adhesive element (12b) is adapted to be connected to the second tab (14b), and wherein the third adhesive element (12c) is adapted to be connected to the third tab (14c).