Abstract: A valve for use with a vessel drain tube includes a body extending along a longitudinal axis. The body has an outer surface and an inner surface defining a bore extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end. The valve includes an external seal on the outer surface of the body for sealing with the drain tube, at least one internal seal on the inner surface extending into the bore, a retaining member extending at least partially into the bore and being spaced from the internal seal, and a sealing member displaceable between the internal seal and the retaining member. The sealing member is configured to seal with the internal seal in a valve closed, first configuration and to not seal with the internal seal in a valve open, second configuration.

Abstract: A valve for use with a vessel drain tube includes a body extending along a longitudinal axis. The body has an outer surface and an inner surface defining a bore extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end. The valve includes an external seal on the outer surface of the body for sealing with the drain tube, at least one internal seal on the inner surface extending into the bore, a retaining member extending at least partially into the bore and being spaced from the internal seal, and a sealing member displaceable between the internal seal and the retaining member. The sealing member is configured to seal with the internal seal in a valve closed, first configuration and to not seal with the internal seal in a valve open, second configuration.

Abstract: A valve for use with a vessel drain tube includes a body extending along a longitudinal axis. The body has an outer surface and an inner surface defining a bore extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end. The valve includes an external seal on the outer surface of the body for sealing with the drain tube, at least one internal seal on the inner surface extending into the bore, a retaining member extending at least partially into the bore and being spaced from the internal seal, and a sealing member displaceable between the internal seal and the retaining member. The sealing member is configured to seal with the internal seal in a valve closed, first configuration and to not seal with the internal seal in a valve open, second configuration.

Abstract: A substantially cylindrical member having a stepped diameter and a lower portion dimensioned to fit snugly into the lace eyelets of a lace-up shoe (footwear, including a sneaker, e.g.). The upper end includes a circumferential groove which is adapted to receive an elastic member such as a rubber band, O-ring, or the like. The lower may be bifurcated to facilitate insertion into the shoe eyelets. As illustrated, the lower end is double bifurcated at right angles. According to one embodiment, the invention is sold as a kit which includes enough members to fill all of the eyelets of a shoe and enough elastic members to match. According to other embodiments: a pair of shoes are sold with the invention pre-installed; the invention is permanently installed; the cylindrical members and the elastic members are provided in different colors; the tops are adorned with three dimensional decorations.