Abstract: A semirigid swim cap (100) is disclosed, having a unitary construction. The swim cap is generally open at the bottom and includes a forward edge (104), a rearward edge (106), oppositely disposed ear cover portions (108), and a center portion (101). In a preferred embodiment, the swim cap is made from an elastomeric thermoplastic and the center portion is relatively thick, while the peripheral edge portions are relatively thin and therefore less rigid. A pair of sealing ridges (110) extends from an inner surface of the swim cap, near the open bottom.

Abstract: A semirigid swim cap (100) is disclosed, having a unitary construction. The swim cap is generally open at the bottom and includes a forward edge (104), a rearward edge (106), oppositely disposed ear cover portions (108), and a center portion (101). In a preferred embodiment, the swim cap is made from an elastomeric thermoplastic and the center portion is relatively thick, while the peripheral edge portions are relatively thin and therefore less rigid. A pair of sealing ridges (110) extends from an inner surface of the swim cap, near the open bottom.

Abstract: A composite hockey stick shaft adapted for receiving a replacement blade. The composite shaft includes a shaft body formed of a resin material and embodying a spirally wound plurality of filaments embedded in the resin material. The present invention also relates to a process for making such a composite hockey stick shaft.

Abstract: A composite hockey stick shaft adapted for receiving a replacement blade. The composite shaft includes a shaft body formed of a resin material and embodying a spirally wound plurality of filaments embedded in the resin material. The present invention also relates to a process for making such a composite hockey stick shaft.

Abstract: A bicycle including a novel bicycle frame and seat support as disclosed. Bicycle frame includes a top tube as a first section extends substantially vertically from the second section extends diagonally downward towards the rear tube to which two frame stays which are joined to chain stays adjacent the rear wheel hub are attached. A center tube extends from a bottom bracket to the top tube section adjacent where the frame stays are joined to the top tube. A beam seat support formed out of a pair of elongated beams is attached to the frame top tube first section. A bicycle seat is attached to the end of the beam seat support.

Abstract: A bicycle including a novel bicycle frame and seat support as disclosed. Bicycle frame includes a top tube as a first section extends substantially vertically from the second section extends diagonally downward towards the rear tube to which two frame stays which are joined to chain stays adjacent the rear wheel hub are attached. A center tube extends from a bottom bracket to the top tube section adjacent where the frame stays are joined to the top tube. A beam seat support formed out of a pair of elongated beams is attached to the frame top tube first section. A bicycle seat is attached to the end of the beam seat support.

Abstract: A seat support for a bicycle including a combination beam interconnected with a bicycle frame at one end and having a seat mounted on its opposite end. The combination beam includes longitudinally extending load support members of relatively high modulus of elasticity spaced from each other along at least a portion of their length to define a gap. An elastomeric shock absorbing material is positioned in the gap. The material being deformed responsive to relative movement of the structural members of the beam when the beam is bent under load such that the material absorbs shock and vibration.

Abstract: A seat support for a vehicle including a combination beam interconnected with the vehicle at one end and having a seat mounted on its opposite end. The combination beam includes longitudinally extending load support members of relatively high modulus of elasticity spaced from each other along at least a portion of their length to define a gap. An elastomeric shock absorbing material is positioned in the gap. The material being deformed responsive to relative movement of the structural members of the beam when the beam is bent under load such that the material absorbs shock and vibration.

Abstract: The heelpiece (10) of a water ski binding is composed of a heel base (18) formed with a pair of longitudinally spaced-apart slots (72) for receiving posts (22) extending upwardly from water ski (14). A cam latch (20) is rotatably mounted to the upper end of each post (22) for selective engagement with detents (78) arranged in rows (74) and (76) extending along opposite sides of each slot (72). Cam latches (20) are rotatable from an unlatched position wherein the latches are spaced upwardly from detents (78) to enable heelpiece (10) to freely slide along ski (14) into desired position, to an "over center", locked position wherein the cam latches (20) clamp the heelpiece (10) downwardly against the ski to prevent movement thereof. The cam latches 20 also shift the heelpiece forwardly into snug engagement with the skier's foot as the latches are rotated into latched position.