Abstract: A surfboard leash apparatus is disclosed. The surf leash apparatus includes a cuff for attaching to a limb of a surfer, the cuff having an inner surface, the inner surface of the cuff having a pattern of compressible grips disposed thereon. The surf leash further includes an attachment mechanism for attaching to a surfboard, and a leash cord connected between the cuff and the attachment mechanism. The leash cord includes an elastic fiber rope core having a predetermined amount of stretch, and an extruded thermoplastic urethane cord surrounding the elastic fiber rope core. The extruded thermoplastic urethane cord has an elasticity corresponding to the predetermined amount of stretch of the elastic fiber rope.

Abstract: A seed-containing crayon is presented. The crayon includes an elongated member formed of a marking composition to leave a colored mark on a surface when the elongated member contacts the surface. The marking composition is formed of a wax, a pigment, and a plant nutrient that is activated by application of water to the elongated member. Plant seeds are embedded in the marking composition of the elongated member. The crayon can include a paper band that at least partially surrounds the elongated member along at least part of the length of the elongated member in which the plant seeds are embedded.

Abstract: A polymer phase colored performance fabric is disclosed, which is formed of a fabric of a solution dyed yarn woven with an elastic yarn, the fabric comprising at least 60% by volume of the solution dyed yarn. The solution dyed yarn is formed of a synthetic substance in a polymer phase that is combined with a colored dye, the combination producing a polymer phase colorant comprising a masterbatch of colored chips, a portion of which is heated to a liquid polymer colorant. The liquid polymer colorant is extruded to form a thread-shaped colored fiber of the synthetic substance, which is then cooled to form the solution dyed yarn.

Abstract: A pocket structure for a garment for a body of a wearer to reflect radio frequency radiation from a radiating device positioned therein. The pocket structure includes a first wall of fabric and a second wall of fabric, the first and second walls of fabric being attached along a major portion of their respective peripheral edges and forming an opening on a minor portion of their respective peripheral edges. The opening and the first and second walls of fabric forming an expandable compartment, each of the first wall of fabric and the second wall of fabric having an inner side facing the expandable compartment and an outer side, the opening being attached to the garment so as to position the second wall of fabric closer to the body of the wearer. The pocket structure further includes an electrically conductive material associated with the inner side of the second wall of fabric.

Abstract: A surfboard leash apparatus is disclosed. The surf leash apparatus includes a cuff for attaching to a limb of a surfer, an attachment mechanism for attaching to a surfboard, and a leash cord connected between the cuff and the attachment mechanism. The leash cord includes an elastic fiber rope core having a predetermined amount of stretch, and an extruded thermoplastic urethane cord surrounding the elastic fiber rope core. The extruded thermoplastic urethane cord has an elasticity corresponding to the predetermined amount of stretch of the elastic fiber rope.

Abstract: A bio-based wetsuit and material is described where ethanol derived from sugar cane is dehydrated into ethylene and polymerized to produce bio-based ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM). The bio-based EPDM is mixed with additives and a blowing agent to produce sugar cane derived closed-cell foam for use in wetsuits. Depending on the wetsuit application, the density of the sugar cane derived foam may vary. In many wetsuit applications low densities such as less than 0.25 grams/cubic centimeters are desirable.

Abstract: A conventional sewn-in single layer garment pocket with electromagnetic radiation attenuation that creates a shield between the garment wearer and an electromagnetic radiation-emitting device placed within the pocket.

Abstract: A polychloroprene-free wetsuit and material is described consisting of a class of copolymers or a physical mix of polymers consisting of materials with both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties to produce thermoplastic resin pellets. The non-toxic thermoplastic resin pellets are mixed with additives and a blowing agent to produce thermoplastic elastomer closed-cell foam for use in wetsuits. Depending on the wetsuit application, the density of the thermoplastic elastomer foam may vary. In many wetsuit applications low densities such as less than 0.25 grams/cubic centimeters are desirable.

Abstract: A polychloroprene-free wetsuit and material is described that uses closed cell thermoplastic elastomer foam. Depending on the wetsuit application, the density of the closed cell thermoplastic elastomer foam may vary. In many wetsuit applications low densities such as less than 0.25 grams/cubic centimeter and preferably 0.10 to 0.20 grams/cubic centimeter are desirable.

Abstract: A pull-over life vest with half-zip has a zipper disposed on the front panel with a closed-end and an open-end. Preferably, the zipper has a beginning closed-end located in the vertical and horizontal center of the front panel and a terminating open-end located at the vertical and horizontal lower edge of the front panel.

Abstract: A hat has a removable faux front crown panel with storage pocket(s) located on the inner face of said removable faux front crown panel. The removable faux front crown can be securely fastened over the outside face of the original front crown of the hat to conceal the unique storage area entirely. References Cited U.S. Patent Documents D160404 October 1950 Levine 1,172,927 February 1916 Bloch 1,190,427 July 1916 Kromer, Jr. 1,422,435 July 1922 Gooding 1,575,130 March 1926 Schiff 1,808,966 June 1931 Morgan 2,597,447 May 1952 Bruns 2,615,168 October 1952 Tannenbaum 2,708,273 May 1955 Bonaventura 2,744,256 May 1956 Slotkin et al.