Abstract: Systems and methods of an electronic cessation system. The system can include a mobile platform and a hand-held inhalation device including a flow sensor, aerosol sensing density and temperature sensors, a first, second, and third aerosolizer drivers, a rescue button, a power source, and a controller circuit comprising a hardware controller coupled to the power source, the sensors, the first, second, and third aerosolizer drivers, and the rescue button. The hardware controller is configured to perform a smoking cessation program that includes receiving input signals from the sensors, and the rescue button, and individually controlling the three aerosolizer drivers to provide aerosolizer generation signals to control a first, second and third aerosolizers of the aerosolizer pod to dynamically generate individually tailored aerosol mixtures from three substances in the aerosolizer pod based at least on the received input signals and the smoking cessation program information.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a flavor element configured for providing flavor to a user of an electronic vaporizer, along with nicotine reduction methods. The flavor element includes a flavor material configured to provide the flavor and is configured to attach to the electronic vaporizer. When attached to the electronic vaporizer and during inhalation by the user using the electronic vaporizer, the flavor element is configured to provide the flavor to the user in parallel with an inhalable aerosol provided by the electronic vaporizer. The inhalable aerosol is provided by the electronic vaporizer by at least partially vaporizing a vaporizable substance via a vapor element. The flavor provided via the flavor material is separate from the vaporizable substance.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article in which the article includes aerosol generating material and a support. The method includes the steps of (a1) modifying at least a part of a surface of the support to provide at least one modification area, or (a2) providing a support in which at least a part of a surface of the support has been modified to form at least one modification area; and (b) applying aerosol generating material to at least one application area on the surface of the support, in which at least one application area is associated with at least one modification area.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol forming article comprising an aerosol forming article comprising a cavity for receiving an aerosol former, an infrared heater in thermal communication with the cavity, where the infrared heater comprises at least one heating element in a halogen-filled enclosure and where the enclosure at least partly circumscribes the cavity. There is also provided an aerosol delivery article comprising: a cavity for receiving an aerosol former, the cavity having a perimeter, and an IR heater comprising at least one heating element for heating the aerosol former. A major portion of the perimeter of the cavity faces away from the heating element(s).

Abstract: A heating element includes: a porous substrate; a heat dissipation layer disposed on the porous substrate, the heat dissipation layer having a porous structure; and a heating layer disposed on a surface of the heat dissipation layer away from the porous substrate. In an embodiment, a thickness of the heat dissipation layer is less than a thickness of the heating layer, and/or a porosity of the heat dissipation layer is greater than a porosity of the heating layer, and/or the heat dissipation layer and the heating layer each have a strip-shaped structure, and a line width of the heat dissipation layer is greater than a line width of the heating layer.

Abstract: A heating member for heating an aerosol-forming material includes: a first heating layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; and a second heating layer arranged on the first heating layer and at least partially covering the first surface and/or the second surface. A temperature coefficient of resistance of the first heating layer is greater than a temperature coefficient of resistance of the second heating layer.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system is provided, including: a liquid storage portion including a container configured to hold a liquid aerosol-generating substrate and defining an opening; a heater assembly extending across the opening along a transverse plane and including at least one electrically operated heating element; and a first channel defining a first flow route, a portion of the first channel being arranged with respect to the transverse plane such that the at least a portion of the first channel directs air originating from outside the system to impinge against and across a surface portion of the at least one heating element.

Abstract: An aerosol generating system includes an aerosol generating article, which includes a first medium portion including first aerosol generating materials, and a second medium portion arranged adjacent to one end of the first medium portion and including second aerosol generating materials, and an aerosol generating device, which includes a housing including an accommodation space configured to accommodate the aerosol generating article, and a heating element arranged to surround at least a part of the aerosol generating article accommodated in the accommodation space to heat the aerosol generating article, wherein an area of the heating element surrounding the first medium portion is different from an area of the heating element surrounding the second medium portion.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material. The device has a receptacle defining a heating zone configured to receive at least a portion of an article including aerosol-generating material. A first heating element protrudes in the heating zone and heats the heating zone. A second heating element protrudes in the heating zone and heats the heating zone. The first heating element protrudes from a different side of the heating zone than the second heating element.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device generates an aerosol from aerosol-generating material. The device has a tubular member defining a heating chamber. The heating chamber is configured to receive an article containing aerosol-generating material. The tubular member has an inwardly projecting stop to limit insertion of the article. An aerosol generating system is also described, the system having an article that is receivable in the heating chamber of the device.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device generates an aerosol from aerosol generating material. The device has a device body with a power supply, a heating module that has a heating chamber and a heating element. The heating chamber receives a portion of an article containing aerosol generating material, and the heating element heats the heating chamber. The heating module is separable from the device body.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aerosol-generating system comprising a main unit and a replaceable mouthpiece. The main unit comprises a heating element for heating an aerosol-forming substrate. The mouthpiece comprising an outlet channel. The mouthpiece and the main unit have corresponding structural components with complementary geometrical shapes. When the mouthpiece is connected to the main unit, the corresponding structural components of the mouthpiece and the main unit define an inlet channel. The inlet channel and the outlet channel form an airflow path from an air inlet to an air outlet via the heating element.

Abstract: An atomizer includes: a liquid storage housing, a liquid storage cavity being formed in the liquid storage housing; a first atomization base disposed at least partially in the liquid storage housing; a second atomization base disposed in the liquid storage housing, an atomization cavity being formed between the second atomization base and the first atomization base; and an atomization core at least partially disposed in the atomization cavity. A cavity bottom surface of the liquid storage cavity comprises at least one liquid guiding surface extending axially along the atomization core. The at least one liquid guiding surface has a structure with a high middle and two low ends.

Abstract: An atomizer and an electronic atomizing device are provided. The atomizer includes an outer wall and an atomizing core assembly. The outer wall defines a first liquid inlet. The atomizing core assembly is at least partially arranged inside the outer wall, and includes a sleeve. The sleeve defines a plurality of fluid passage holes. The sleeve is at least partially arranged radially inside the outer wall, and configured to jointly define a capillary gap with the outer wall. Each of the first liquid inlet and the fluid passage holes is connected to the capillary gap, and define a fluid path from any of the plurality of fluid passage holes directly through the capillary gap to the first liquid inlet.

Abstract: An atomization assembly includes: a main housing having an atomization cavity and a medium storage cavity circumferentially surrounding the atomization cavity; and a heating unit including a liquid guide tube and a heating element, a first part of the liquid guide tube being accommodated in the atomization cavity, a second part of the liquid guide tube extending into the medium storage cavity, the heating element being wound outside the first part of the liquid guide tube accommodated in the atomization cavity. The liquid guide tube conducts heat generated by the heating element to the medium storage cavity.

Abstract: A consumable for use with an aerosol provision device includes a support and aerosol generating material. The aerosol generating material includes one or more or discrete portions of aerosol generating material and the discrete portions are supported on the support. At least one discrete portion has a detectable characteristic, and the detectable characteristic is indicative of at least one product characteristic of the discrete portion.

Abstract: An article and related apparatus and methods for an aerosol provision system, including: a storage area for aerosol-generating material; an inlet orifice in fluid communication with an interior of the storage area by which aerosol-generating material can be added into the storage area; a first capacitive sensor including a first pair of capacitor plates arranged to measure a capacitance of the storage area; a second capacitive sensor including a second pair of capacitor plates arranged to measure a capacitance of the storage area; and electrical contacts by which capacitance measurements made by the first capacitive sensor and the second capacitive sensor can be separately ascertained externally to the article.

Abstract: The present application provides a nicotine intake alert method, a device, and an electronic cigarette, in which the smoking time of the user is obtained during a preset time interval, and the nicotine quantity of the tobacco oil in the tobacco oil compartment and the output power of the electronic cigarette are obtained. The nicotine intake can be calculated according to the smoking time, the nicotine quantity, and the output power, so that the alert message can be output according to the nicotine intake. Accordingly, the real-time nicotine intake can be accurately calculated by combining the smoking time, the nicotine quantity, and the output power during the process of smoking the electronic cigarette, and the corresponding alert message is outputted, thereby intuitively alerting the user of the nicotine intake, avoiding the user from smoking an excessive amount of nicotine, and providing the user with a better smoking experience.

Abstract: One embodiment monitors the temperature of a space in which an aerosol-forming substrate is located, in order to heat the aerosol-forming substrate and, when the heating of a second aerosol-forming substrate newly inserted in the space begins, a current compensation value is calculated on the basis of a change in the temperature of the space, a compensation current profile is generated by adjusting an initial current profile on the basis of the current compensation value, and a current supplied to a heating part may be controlled on the basis of the compensation current profile.

Abstract: An aerosol generation apparatus and a control method therefor are provided. The method includes: controlling a power source to output power to a heater, so that the heater is within a desired temperature range or is maintained at a target temperature; and controlling the power source to output the power to the heater based on at least one predetermined value or an electric power parameter within a predetermined range during a period in which the heater is within the desired temperature range or is maintained at the target temperature, to adjust a decibel value of noise generated by an aerosol generation apparatus. The power source is controlled to output the power to the heater based on the at least one predetermined value or the electric power parameter within the predetermined range, to adjust the decibel value of the noise generated by the aerosol generation apparatus.

Abstract: Methods of customizing a customizable shapewear comprise cutting along one or more selected distinct applications of a plurality of distinct applications on a body of the customizable shapewear. Methods comprise providing a customizable shapewear and instructing the wearer to cut along one or more a plurality of distinct applications on the body of the customizable shapewear.

Abstract: A protective garment in the form of a pantie, a pair of trousers or other legwear with or without an upper/torso part. The protective garment includes a front part, a back part, a waist, and a crotch part having a leak-proof body. The garment has a dorsal shaping element, arranged along the intergluteal cleft of a user, fastened to or constituting an integrated part of the leak-proof body and fastened to or constituting an integrated part of the back part. The dorsal shaping element does not extend all the way up the waist. The dorsal shaping element is arranged so that, when a dorsal/upward force is applied thereto when the waist is pulled upwards, it in turn forces a part of the crotch part extending along the intergluteal cleft of the user upwards.

Abstract: A brassiere with cups to receive large women's breasts has on each cup at least two rigid or semi-rigid reinforcing members that include (A) two reinforcing members that intersect to substantially form a T intersection, (B) three reinforcing members that intersect to substantially form an H, and/or (C) two reinforcing members that intersect to substantially form a plus sign. In another implementation, each cup comprises two rigid or semi-rigid reinforcing members that intersect at an angle of 70-90 degrees. In another implementation, each cup includes three rigid or semi-rigid reinforcing members including two that substantially form a first T intersection and two that substantially form a second T intersection whereby one of the at least three reinforcing members represents a leg of the first T intersection and represents a top of the second T intersection. In another implementation, three nonparallel reinforcing members intersect at an endpoint of the middle member.

Abstract: A self-stowing support garment for an upper-torso of a wearer. The garment features an integrally formed pocket on its back, which can be inverted or folded inside-out. The remaining portion of the garment is then pushed into the inverted pocket space. Some examples include a tunnel at the pocket opening with a drawcord for tightening. When stowed, the garment assumes the form of a small pouch, providing greater convenience and modesty compared to carrying the support garment openly.

Abstract: A burping garment device is provided. The device is designed to be worn on a user's upper body, comprising a body with a U-shaped front section covering the shoulders and upper chest and a square or rectangular rear section covering the back. The body is constructed from an absorbent top layer and a waterproof bottom layer, ensuring effective containment of liquids, such as infant spit-up, while preventing penetration to the user's clothing. The front and rear sections are removably attached using fasteners for easy cleaning. Additionally, a weighted perimeter edge prevents slippage during use. A method of using the device is also described, including steps for attachment, placement on the user, and infant burping.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a Concealed fastener one-piece garment device. The device is an outfit designed for autistic children that have the tendency to remove their clothing and play with their waste. The Concealed fastener one-piece garment device comprises a romper that looks like a shirt and pants. The romper will consist of soft, tight, and stretchy material for children with sensory processing disorders. The top portion of the outfit will hang over the bottom part of the romper with a fake zipper and pockets. Fake buttons can cover up the hidden zipper underneath. The outfit may come in a variety of sizes, colors, and styles. Thus, the device is secure and difficult for children with sensory processing disorders to remove by themselves.

Abstract: Provided is a dustproof garment that can reduce leakage of dust into a clean room more than the conventional technologies and that is available more economically than a dustproof garment provided with an aspirator. The dustproof garment includes: a dustproof garment main body; and an airbag attached to an attachment portion on an outer surface of the dustproof garment main body, an area surrounded by the attachment portion having at least one opening that provides communication between the inside of the dustproof garment main body and the inside of the airbag.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an IoT-based cooling vest including a clothing part 100, a controller 200, a temperature collector 300, a user terminal 400, and a server unit to improve work safety and wearing pleasantness for a wearer by enabling temperature to be adjusted through both direct operation and previous operation through a server.

Abstract: An ergonomic inflatable travel garment, comprising: a fabric; two or more air bladder holders positioned in the fabric; an air bladder positioned in each air bladder holder; a manifold serving as a central device for the wearer to provide airflow; wherein each air bladder holder has at least one hole that connects to a channel system having tubes traveling across the lining side of the garment to connect with the valves on the air bladders held in the bladder holders; wherein the channel system is built to allow tubes to reach all the air bladders in the garment; wherein one end of each air tube connects with a valve on each air bladder held in the bladder holder and the other end of each air tube links to a manifold.

Abstract: A bowling wrist brace device includes a brace which extends along a substantial length of a bowler's forearm when the brace is worn on the bowler's forearm. The brace has a forearm attachment, a wrist attachment and a hand attachment and the brace is comprised of a rigid material to inhibit flexion in the bowler's wrist when the bowler releases a bowling ball. A cushion is bonded to the brace to enhance comfort for the bowler. A plurality of belts is each attached to the brace and each of the belts can be wrapped around a respective one of the bowler's forearm, the bowler's wrist and the bowler's hand. Each of the plurality of belts is releasably matable to a respective one of the forearm attachment, the wrist attachment and the hand attachment to secure the brace to the bowler's forearm.

Abstract: A garment material comprising: a first layer, wherein the first layer is a shaped polymer; a second layer, wherein the second layer is a shaped polymer that is provided at one or more locations on the first layer, the second layer taking the shape of the first layer at said one or more locations; and a textile layer; wherein the second layer is located between the first layer and the textile layer; wherein the second layer comprises a liner embedded in the shaped polymer of the second layer, the liner being formed of yarn and there are interstices through the liner, and wherein: the yarn of the liner has a weight per length of 10 to 60 Dernier; and the liner has a weight per area in the garment material or in a region of the garment material that is from 5 to 35 g/m2.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel boxing glove compatible with lifting weights while wearing the gloves. Thus, the gloves allow a person to keep on the boxing gloves to hit the punching bag as well as lift weights. The glove of the present invention is similar to a standard boxing glove, the difference being that novel boxing gloves are made with a cavity at the palm, extending to the fingers, which allows a gripping part to lift weights. The gloves of the present invention allow for better training and also allow the user to grab a weight, a bottle of water, or a cell phone while wearing the boxing gloves, and new finger gripping strips are also disclosed. The invention also discloses a tapering of the padding.

Abstract: A cap according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a crown part manufactured by connecting a plurality of crown panels, a visor part attached to a lower end of the crown part, and a sweatband part attached to an inner lower end of the crown part, in which two front panels, among the plurality of crown panels, each include a lining panel configured to define an inner side of the crown part, and an outer panel configured to define an outer side of the crown part and be cut out with an area larger than the lining panel, and in which at least two crown panels, which are adjacent to each other among the plurality of crown panels, are connected to each other by first sewing.

Abstract: An adjustable hat is provided. The hat uses snap together back adjustment straps at the back of the hat to allow adjustment of the size of the hat. The back adjustment straps are made from an elastic material such as silicone that has a high degree of elongation without failure and a low elastic modulus. The elastic properties of the back adjustment straps allow a user to provide a desired amount of tension in the hat lower band to customize the wearing experience and make the hat more comfortable to wear.

Abstract: A system of head protection with an integrated air filtration mechanism for protecting the user from impact/concussion and ambient air pollution. Example embodiments comprise a rigid helmet shell covering the head of the user and a fabric air barrier around the user's neck, a battery powered filtered centrifugal fan contained inside an external detachable cowl apparatus adjoins to a helmet external top spoiler with a mounting system that is easily removable to meet impact attenuation standards The cowl apparatus directs clean filtered air into the duct system-a top spoiler funnel connected to an internal clean air duct and exits the visor air curtain providing continual clean laminar airflow between the user's face and the face shield. One or more sensors, calibrated to detect harmful particulates and a processor to automatically activate the system as a protective measure when harmful particulates are encountered and a sensor to detect when filter element needs replacement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing hat making industry, and specifically relates to an automatic hat taking machine of a multi-station rotating hat ironing machine for hat making industry. The automatic hat taking machine comprises an X-axis moving device, a Z-axis moving device, a Y-axis moving device, and a hat grabbing device; the Z-axis moving device that moves horizontally along an X-axis direction is installed on the X-axis moving device; the Y-axis moving device that moves up and down along a Z-axis direction is installed on the Z-axis moving device; and the hat grabbing device that moves longitudinally along a Y-axis direction is installed on the Y-axis moving device. The automatic hat taking machine can reduce the labor intensity, reduce the enterprise cost, greatly improve the working efficiency, etc.

Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to, among other things, a knitted upper for an article of footwear. The knitted upper includes raised tubular structures having transparent or translucent portions, which may include courses knit with only monofilament yarn, and that may include a tensile element that is visible through the transparent or translucent portion. The raised tubular structures are separated by knit base portions, which may include a plurality of integrally knit openings. The raised tubular structures, inlaid tensile elements, and plurality of integrally knit openings may help to created desired containment with unique visual properties in some aspects while also imparting stretch and breathability, thereby increasing the structural integrity of the knitted upper.

Abstract: A knitted tongue for an article of footwear may include a ridge structure and a channel structure. The ridge structure is biased to curl about a first axis in a first direction toward a compacted position. The channel structure is biased to curl about a second axis in a second direction toward a compacted position. The first direction is opposite the second direction.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a pressure sensitive decal having an alignment application system.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a sole structure coupled to the upper, at least one receiver integrated into an exterior surface of the upper, and a removable shield configured to selectively attach to the at least one receiver. The removable shield has an outward-facing ornamental exterior surface when attached to the at least one receiver.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a wearable such as a running shoe that allows pressure exerted by a user's foot to be measured and employed for various purposes, including monitoring indicating improvement in technique, providing suggestions to a user, and other recommendations. The wearable includes sensors that may be employed to monitor pressure exerted on various parts of a user's foot.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shoe structure for earth ground and static electricity discharge, which comprises a shoe and an inner sole provided inside the shoe, and the inner sole comprises: a base plate; a foot contact plate which is adhered to the upper surface of the base plate, and is made of a copper plate (conductor); a conduction unit which extends from both sides or the rear of the foot contact plate, and is exposed above an ankle support unit in order to allow a ground unit to be connected; and a ground unit which is connected so as to be electrically conducted to the conduction unit, and is adapted to be grounded on the ground, and the present invention is a very useful invention for maintaining human health by providing a structure capable of charging earth energy through an earthing, and discharging static electricity generated inside and outside the human body rapidly and completely to the outside of the body.

Abstract: Each of midsoles of a plurality of types of soles that constitute a sole series includes an upper midsole and a corresponding one of lower midsoles. Each of the plurality of types of soles is configured such that, in a non-wearing state, while the sole contacts ground at an intersection, a heel region does not contact the ground. While the upper midsoles of the plurality of types of soles are formed to have the same shape, the lower midsoles of the plurality of types of soles are formed to have different shapes such that an angle between a straight line and the ground is a forwardly descending angle that differs between the soles.

Abstract: In the stable posture, in which path length from the origin to the distal end is L, intersection between the sole bottom surface and line perpendicular to the reference line through position of 0.45×L is C, intersection between the sole bottom surface and line perpendicular to the reference line through position of 0.60×L is D, and sole is in contact with the ground at points C and D, the sole bottom surface at the heel portion is separated from the ground to be in a heel-up state, and an inequality, ??5 is satisfied wherein ? is an angle formed by the ground and line that connects the heel central position of 0.15×L with the metatarsophalangeal joints position of 0.68×L. The sole compressive rigidity is relatively lower at the heel-up starting position than at the metatarsophalangeal joints position.

Abstract: An insole for offloading injuries on an area of a plantar surface of a patient's foot includes a body having a shape corresponding to the plantar surface of the patient's foot including a top surface and a bottom surface; and at least one supportive, deformable, deflatable bubble chamber. The at least one bubble chamber extends from the top surface of the body. The at least one bubble chamber is configured to be deflated to relieve pressure on the plantar surface of the patient's foot. A kit including the insole and an article of footwear including a sole, an upper connected about a periphery of the sole defining an interior of the article of footwear, and the insole positioned in the interior of the article, are also provided.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole and an upper. The upper includes a quarter-panel portion and a support cage extending along an interior of the quarter panel portion. The support cage extends upwards from the sole to above an upper edge of the quarter-panel portion, and back down to one or more connections along an upper edge of the quarter-panel portion at which the support cage is connected to the quarter-panel portion, thereby forming one or more eyelet loops for laces. The support cage is fixed to the sole or the upper at one or more second connections. The second connections are disposed on or closer to the sole than to the upper edge of the quarter-panel portion. The support cage is not connected to the quarter-panel portion between the first connections and the second connections.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure and an upper secured to the sole structure. The upper includes a first portion forming the hindfoot section of the upper and a second portion forming the forefoot section of the upper. The first portion is a textile laminate including an inner layer facing the cavity, an outer layer forming an exterior of the shoe, and an intermediate layer disposed between inner and outer layers. The second portion is textile possessing a unitary knit construction.

Abstract: A guide for routing a lace or tension member about an article includes a material strip having a longitudinal length and a lateral width. The material strip is folded along the longitudinal length to form a loop within which the lace or tension member is disposed. The material strip has or defines a center portion and two end portions along the lateral width. The guide includes a pre-curve so that a curvature in the loop is present or defined while the guide is in a relaxed or untensioned state.

Abstract: An article of footwear is provided and includes a sole and an upper attached to the sole and the upper includes an inner support and an outer support. The outer support is positioned on the inner support and includes a strap assembly, where the strap assembly includes at least one strap that extends between a medial side and a lateral side of the sole, and the at least one strap is connected to two connecting points on the lateral side of the sole and to three connecting points on the medial side of the sole.

Abstract: A zipper assembly for a reclosable enclosure includes a first profile having a first elongated supporting element and first protruding intermeshing elements. The zipper assembly also may include a second profile having a second elongated supporting element and one or more second intermeshing elements protruding from the second elongated supporting element. The one or more first intermeshing elements may releasably interlock with the one or more second intermeshing elements to close the enclosure. Each of the first elongated supporting element and the second elongated supporting element may include a thicker portion and a thinner portion. The thicker portions of the first elongated supporting element and the second elongated supporting element may be coupled with one or more panels of the enclosure. The thicker portions of the first elongated supporting element and the second elongated supporting element may be disposed on a consumer side of the enclosure.