Abstract: A waterproof pillow has body made of closed cell foam material and an open cell foam insert disposed with the airtight chamber formed by the body. After assembly, the pillows may be coated with a plastic material.The combination of closed cell foam, an airtight chamber, and open cell foam creates a unique cushioning effect.

Abstract: A water ski vest is formed of EVA cross-linked polyethylene. The vest fits around the torso or over the shoulders of the wearer and is held in place by belts which extend around the vest. The belts extend through indented loops formed in the polyethylene material to prevent the belts from contacting the wearer's skin. Loops riveted or sewn onto the male ends of the belts extend through the loops in the vest to transmit stress directly to the belts instead of the foam material. The surfaces of the foam material are provided with a fine mesh texturing to give the material a cloth-fine feel and appearance. Creasing patterns formed in the shoulder portions and in the back and side portions provide flexibility. The shoulder material is tapered in thickness to reduce bulk and the upper portion of the back is tapered in thickness to minimize catching water in a hard fall. The outer perimeter edges of the vest are rounded to enhance comfort and appearance.

Abstract: A water ski vest is formed of EVA cross-linked polyethylene. The vest fits around the torso or over the shoulders of the wearer and is held in place by belts which extend around the vest. The belts extend through indented loops formed in the polyethylene material to prevent the belts from contacting the wearer's skin. Loops riveted or sewn onto the male ends of the belts extend through the loops in the vest to transmit stress directly to the belts instead of the foam material. The surfaces of the foam material are provided with a fine mesh texturing to give the material a cloth-like feel and appearance. Creasing patterns formed in the shoulder portions and in the back and side portions provide flexibility. The shoulder material is tapered in thickness to reduce bulk and the upper portion of the back is tapered in thickness to minimize catching water in a hard fall. The outer perimeter edges of the vest are rounded to enhance comfort and appearance.

Abstract: A personal flotation apparatus is made of one or more layers of cross-linked polyethylene polymeric foam material. A nylon or polyester cloth preferably having a tight weave is fused to one or both of the inner or outer surfaces. When more than one layer is used the cloth may be fused to interfaces of both layers. Edge portions of the personal flotation apparatus are rounded inward and cloth fused to the outer surface is extended inward around the round edge to abut or overlap and be joined to cloth on an inner surface.

Abstract: A beverage insulation container having a wider diameter base than sidewall sleeve created by wrapping unicellular foam around a round disk and applying a vinyl coating to the sidewall to taper the sidewall sleeve above the round disk serving as the base. A hole is cut through the sidewall sleeve near the base end of the container for preventing a vacuum from forming, thereby allowing a beverage container to be withdrawn from the holder by twisting the container and simultaneously pulling the container out of the sidewall sleeve.