Abstract: A non-fogging athletic goggle or mask assembly, comprising an athletic goggle or mask in combination with a desiccant assembly, is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an athletic mask or goggle is provided with at least one desiccant chamber formed in a portion of the mask or goggle so as not to obstruct vision. The desiccant chamber includes a gate that can be deployed or retracted to close off or expose the interior of desiccant chamber. The desiccant chamber is provided with a tablet or pre-packaged desiccant, which is retained within the desiccant chamber during use of the goggle or mask and can be replaced upon saturation. When the mask is worn, water vapor in the air trapped by the goggle or mask is absorbed by the desiccant, thereby preventing fogging of the goggle or mask. The desiccant capsule or the desiccant chamber may be further provided with a water vapor permeable membrane that allows water vapor to pass but excludes liquid water.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus (302) for strapping weights (8) to a user's hand (1). The exercise apparatus may be used in water for swimming or on land for jogging or other exercise. A weight is inserted into a pocket (6) on a support (3) for placement on the backhand portion (14) of the user's hand. A strap (310) is mounted across the pocket to retain the weight in position. The strap includes a first band (332) having free ends (334, 336) for wrapping around the user's metacarpus. An auxiliary band (342) extends at an angle from the first band toward and around the inside of the user's wrist. The weight is removable from the pocket to permit variability of the amount of weight carried in proportion to desired muscle stress. The exercise apparatus may include a plurality of pockets for insertion of a plurality of weights. Adjacent fingers (318) are connected by webbing (370).

Abstract: An exercise apparatus (2) for strapping weights (8) to a user's hand (1). The exercise apparatus may be used in water for swimming or on land for jogging or other exercise. A weight is inserted into a pocket (6) on a support (3) for placement on the backhand portion (14) of the user's hand. A strap (10) is mounted across the insert pocket to retain the weight in position. The strap includes a first band (32) having free ends (34, 36) for wrapping around the user's metacarpus. An auxiliary band (42) extends at an angle from the first band toward and around the inside of the user's wrist. The weight is removable from the pocket to permit variability of the amount of weight carried in proportion to desired muscle stress. The exercise apparatus may include a pluraliry of pockets for insertion of a plurality of weights.