Abstract: A locking structure for two telescoping tubular members is provided with an outer tube member and an inner tube member slidable inside the outer tube member. An expansion member is located within the outer tube member. The expansion member contains at least two tapered members each having innermost and outermost portions, the outermost portions being spaced no more than 1/2 inch from each other. On the expansion member is an outer tube pressure member shaped to fit the expansion to member and disposed between said the expansion member and the inner surface of the outer tube member. The expansion member may be attached to the inner tube member. The expansion member is moved in opposite directions inside the outer tube member so that when said expansion member is moved in a first direction, pressure is directly applied to the outer tube pressure member which in turn applies pressure to the inner surface of the outer tube member thereby maintaining the inner and outer tube members in a locked position.

Abstract: An improved ski pole is provided containing an easily removable hand grip. The grip contains an inner sleeve, an outer covering over the inner sleeve and hand operational pressure means for tightening and loosening the inner sleeve on the shaft of the ski pole.

Abstract: An eyeglass retainer comprising a band with tubular members at each end made of an elastic material, the tubular members being lined with a primary surface lining material and friction means being fixed to the tubular members and extending into the interior space of the tubular members.

Abstract: A pants type garment is provided with a leg portion made from a substantially unitary stretchable piece of material which is symmetric about a center fold.Prior to being formed into the leg portion, said unitary piece of material defines a pattern containing a first V-shaped recessed cut and a second V-shaped recessed cut about the midpoint of the pattern where the crotch portion is to be located.The crotch is at the center fold of the pattern piece between the two V-shaped recessed cuts.The substantially rectangular upper portion is attached to the leg portion by a seam which runs along the first and second sides of the V-shaped recessed cuts.

Abstract: An attachment to a zipper pull tab is provided. The attachment is a flexible elongaged member with its length being at least twice its width. The upper portion of the flexible elongated member is provided with an opening through which the lower portion of the elongated member may be inserted.