Abstract: A swimming cap including a main body including a first thickness; a rim portion, arranged around a rim of the swimming cap, including a second thickness; two overhang portions configured to be arranged symmetrically on either side of a spine of a wearer; and a recess configured to be arranged in proximity to the spine.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention concerns a method of designing a sports article, including: (a) scanning at least one body part of at least a first person; (b) creating a first digital model of the body part of the first person; (c) creating a digital model of the sports article; (d) digitally arranging the digital model of the sports article on the first digital model of the body part, while allowing the digital model of the sports article to stretch digitally and (e) digitally modifying at least one property of the digital model of the sports article based on the first digital model of the body part and the digital model of the sports article.

Abstract: A swimming cap made of a synthetic rubber and sized to substantially cover the scalp of a wearer's head, the cap having an opening formed in a posterior region thereof such that the wearer's hair can pass through the opening to form a ponytail.

Abstract: A swim cap for persons having long hair includes a shell preferably having at least two interconnected compartments for receiving and encapsulating the hair of a user. The swim cap is secured around the head of a user by at least one draw string or adjustable band positioned within a channel near the open end of the swim cap as well as a chin strap extending downwardly from the cap. The interconnected compartments can be inflated to provide buoyancy. The shell further includes an outer layer and an inner layer defining a space therebetween that can also be inflated, or comprised of buoyant material, to provide buoyancy. A pump, compressed air canister or manual filler tube in communication with the interconnected compartments or space within the shell can be used to provide inflation. A pair of ear flaps extends downwardly from the swim cap around a user's head.

Abstract: A medical drape for use with a reduced pressure system for providing reduced pressure to a tissue site is described. In some embodiments, the drape may include a flexible film, and an adhesive layer coupled to the flexible film. The adhesive layer may include a first adhesive disposed on a first portion of the flexible film in a first pattern. The first adhesive can be configured to secure the flexible film proximate to the tissue site. The adhesive layer generally includes a second adhesive disposed on a second portion of the flexible film in a second pattern. The second adhesive can be configured to seal the flexible film proximate to the tissue site. The first pattern and the second pattern are preferably registered so that the first portion and the second portion are offset to cover substantially different portions of the flexible film.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for head wear comprising a swimming cap portion that is breathable, and protects the hair and scalp of the user from water and other watery substance(s); and a wig portion that has the versatility/appearance of natural hair, and retains a desired style even after multiple use.

Abstract: A cranial cap dressing for dressing a craniotomy wound comprising a breathable elastic outer layer sized to fit snuggly on a human head of a patient and an absorbent inner layer attached to the breathable elastic outer layer.

Abstract: A bathing cap/shower cap with a wide band that helps prevent shift and elastic creases in the forehead, and that, without tucking, lifts the hair up and above the hairline and completely off of the face and neck and toward the top of the head where it is protected by a sturdy waterproof material sealed with a “snap, cuff, and fasten” system that includes magnetic snaps and hook and loop fastening tape.

Abstract: An anti-fatigue mat/shock pad has a mat body with a top surface, a bottom surface, a left side edge, a right side edge and a top and bottom edges. The top and bottom surface of the mat have raised regions thereon which are made up of longitudinally extending raised ribs arranged in parallel fashion with respect to one another and spaced apart a selected distance by longitudinal channels. The longitudinal ribs on the top surface are offset from the longitudinal ribs on the bottom surface in an alternating fashion so that they present a staggered array when viewed in cross section. This particular pattern of raised ribs on the top and bottom surfaces of the mat produces a non-linear deformation pattern under impact forces in use, such as would be caused by athletes running or jumping on an athletic field.

Abstract: A swim cap for persons having long hair includes a shell preferably having at least two interconnected compartments for receiving and encapsulating the hair of a user. The swim cap is secured around the head of a user by at least one draw string or adjustable band positioned within a channel near the open end of the swim cap as well as a chin strap extending downwardly from the cap. The interconnected compartments can be inflated to provide buoyancy. The shell further includes an outer layer and an inner layer defining a space therebetween that can also be inflated, or comprised of buoyant material, to provide buoyancy. A pump, compressed air canister or manual filler tube in communication with the interconnected compartments or space within the shell can be used to provide inflation. A pair of ear flaps extends downwardly from the swim cap around a user's head.

Abstract: A covering apparatus having a unitary material. The unitary material has a grip disposed around the interior perimeter of the material. The grip is fused to the material wherein the grip enables the material to provide a water tight seal and wherein the material is covering an object without slipping and sliding off the object. The material has an elastic member which is enclosed in the material which is located in the rear of the covering apparatus.

Abstract: A thin athletic headband, tuque or knit cap has selective areas of extra padding and elastic bands extending around the ears at a position thereunder. The extra thickness or layering at the ear areas provides increased ear protection in cold and/or windy weather, while the elastic provides an area of increased headband tension below the ears to block sliding of the headwear upwardly out of the proper ear-covering position. This headwear can be used alone or under protective headgear, for example beneath a hockey helmet.

Abstract: A swim cap includes a shell forming a concave region terminating at a circumferential rim, and a resilient margin secured to the shell along the circumferential rim. The margin and circumferential rim form a visible boundary, while the shell and resilient margin each are formed from substantially waterproof material. The swim cap also can include at least one fastener configured to tighten the margin.

Abstract: A sun/rain hat comprising a crown having a base, a brim extending outwardly from the base, and a liner coupleable to the crown. The liner has a posterior pouch therein configured to contain a prominent mass of hair and protect same from water or other elements.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a multilayer jacket for a seismic streamer is disclosed. The multilayer jacket comprises an outer layer comprising a water-resistant and wear-resistant material. The multilayer jacket further comprises an inner layer comprising a hydrocarbon impermeable material.

Abstract: An external cushioning system for a helmet includes an outer shell disposed outwardly of an outer surface of a helmet; an absorptive layer between the outer shell and the outer surface of a helmet; and an attachment mechanism to couple the external cushioning system to the helmet. The system may also include at least one cushion strategically positioned to absorb impact forces.

Abstract: A swim cap insert that includes a flexible strip a player, a wire, an earphone or a swim cap cover with a groove, wherein the wire is either integrated or positioned in the groove. The wire is integrated or disposed in the groove in a serpentine position when the swim cap is in a non-stretched position, and the wire connects the player to a user's ears. When the swim cap is stretched, the serpentine disposition of the wire progresses towards straightening in the groove.

Abstract: A swimming cap made of a synthetic rubber and sized to substantially cover the scalp of a wearer's head, the cap having an opening formed in a posterior region thereof such that the wearer's hair can pass through the opening to form a ponytail.

Abstract: An inflatable bonnet cap system for wrapping around a user's hair featuring an inflatable headpiece with a series of inflatable horizontal and vertical tubes, each horizontal tube has connectors and a valve for inflation, and a spring ring having a spring ring tube constructed with accordion-style seams, the spring ring tube has connectors with valves for inflation. An insert edge is on the bottom edge of the bottommost horizontal tube, and a wedge is disposed on the top surface of the spring ring tube. The insert edge can be accepted into the wedge of the spring ring tube. The system of is inflatable and retractable.

Abstract: The waterproof water aerobic cover for the hair, unlike a swimming cap or hair wrap that confines the hair to the scalp causing the wearer to lose their coiffure and its volume, is uniquely design with the best waterproof fabrics and designs to solve a long time problem that has prevented many females for many years to stay away from any water activities, and that is retaining their coiffure. The present invention is especially designed to effectively prevent the hair from flattening and to replace the typical way of protecting the hair against water splashes and moisture when doing water aerobic or water sports. The waterproof water aerobic hair cover prevents the hair from flattening and allow the wearer to retain their coiffure and the volume in the hair (10) the pleats, tucks, folds, or gathers for expansion (12) expands over the circumference of the hair on the head with ease of fit to retain the coiffure and volume, and to prevent the hair from flattening.

Abstract: A method and product suited to keep track of swimming meet events, heats and lanes. There is a swimming/bathing cap whose inside facing surface is imprinted or stamped with indicia in the form of swimming competition words or abbreviations of such words, namely, “meet, event, heat, lane” with a sufficient space to the right of each indicia for the cap wearer to write in information pertaining to the indicia. The information may be the name of the swimming meet, name of the event, heat number and lane number. Other items of the kit may be an ink body marker and a remover of the mark left by the ink body marker. All may be sealed in a common package. The ink of the ink body marker is resistant to erasure from water submersion.

Abstract: A swim cap device that includes a player, a wire, an earphone, and a cover. The wire is disposed in a serpentine position when the swim cap is in a non-stretched position, and the wire connects the player to a user's ears. When the swim cap is stretched, the serpentine disposition of the wire progresses towards straightening.

Abstract: A swim cap insert that includes a flexible strip a player, a wire, an earphone or a swim cap cover with a groove, wherein the wire is either integrated or positioned in the groove. The wire is integrated or disposed in the groove in a serpentine position when the swim cap is in a non-stretched position, and the wire connects the player to a user's ears. When the swim cap is stretched, the serpentine disposition of the wire progresses towards straightening in the groove.

Abstract: A swim cap (1) for persons having long hair comprises a generally dome shaped external cap (2) having an annular bottom edge (3) extending from a front portion (4) of the external cap (2) to a neck portion (5) thereof and a neck fastener (9) connected with the neck portion (5) of the external cap (2) and configured to fixate the external cap (2) at the neck of a wearer (10) while it can be pulled over the wearers head (11) from the neck (12) towards the forehead (13).

Abstract: The present invention provides a swimming cap (6) defining a cavity for accommodating a wearer's head (2). The cap further defines an enlarged volume portion (7). In use, the enlarged volume portion (7) is positioned at the nape (3) of the wearer's neck and contains the wearer's hair. This results in improved hydrodynamics compared to traditional swimming cap designs especially when the wearer has long hair.

Abstract: A hair protection cap according to the present disclosure includes a bag forming an interior channel having an inside surface and outside surface, the interior channel having a first opening and a second opening opposite the first opening. A first opening reducing device enables the expansion and contraction of a size of a perimeter of the first opening and a second opening reducing device enables closing of the second opening. The inside surface of the bag is a pliable material and the outside surface of the bag is a pliable water-resistant material, the pliable water-resistant material extending over the perimeter of the first opening on the inside surface of the bag.

Abstract: A decorative swim/bath/shower tuque worn by a swimmer/bather/showerer, respectively, having voluminous hair with a length. The decorative swim/bath/shower tuque has dual lengths so as to adjust to the length of the voluminous hair of the swimmer/bather/showerer. The decorative swim/bath/shower tuque includes a sleeve, a dome, and a folded brim. The sleeve has a lower end and an upper end, and is worn by the swimmer/bather/showerer. The dome closes the upper end of the sleeve. The folded brim defines the lower end of the sleeve, and has the dual lengths so as to adjust the sleeve to the length of the voluminous hair of the swimmer/bather/showerer.

Abstract: A pet cap having an integrated cap base gathering member attached about a perimeter of a cap body. The pet cap is placed over a pet's head, covering the pet's ears and ear canals. A grooming party baths the pet. The cap provides a barrier between water and other fluids and the pet's ears and ear canals. A securing strap is provided, spanning across an opening of the pet cap. The securing strap is positioned under the pet's snout to maintain the pet cap in position. The securing strap can be removably attached to the pet cap. The cap can include optional ear cover flaps extending downward from a lower edge of the cap body.

Abstract: A swim cap (1) for persons having long hair comprises a generally dome shaped external cap (2) having an annular bottom edge (3) extending from a front portion (4) of the external cap (2) to a neck portion (5) thereof and a neck fastener (9) connected with the neck portion (5) of the external cap (2) and configured to fixate the external cap (2) at the neck of a wearer (10) whilst it can be pulled over the wearers head (11) from the neck (12) towards the forehead (13).

Abstract: A secure-fitting and absorbent elongated hood for containing, managing, and drying wet hair and preventing water from dripping onto flooring or onto the wearer's clothing during the hair drying or hair setting process, requiring no leaning forward of the head for application. Such elongated hood generally comprises an absorbent concave form-fitting cap having a centering button located thereon, a triangular wing of fabric extending from each of the left and right sides of said form-fitting cap of said elongated hood, reciprocal hook-and-loop fabric strips sewn onto each left and right triangular wing, an elongated tail region being progressively tapered from said concave form-fitting cap to a rounded and concave distal end and having an elastic loop for fastening purposes, and concave petal-shaped protuberances of absorbent fabric at such concave distal end for catching, retaining, and absorbing water dripping from the wearer's hair.

Abstract: A swimming competition kit that includes a swimming/bathing cap whose inside surface is imprinted with indicia in the form of swimming competition words or abbreviations of such words, namely, “meet, event, heat, lane” with a sufficient space to the right of each indicia for the cap wearer to write in information pertaining to the indicia. The information may be the name of the swimming meet, name of the event, heat number and lane number. Other items of the kit may be an ink body marker and a remover of the mark left by the ink body marker. All may be sealed in a common package.

Abstract: The headgear of the present invention includes a headcover with a headcover attaching part on right and left sides of the headcover, wherein a goggle attaching part provided at a back side of an end portion of a belt of a goggle is detachably attached to the headcover attaching part so that the goggle can be attached to the headcover. The goggle of the present invention includes a goggle attaching part at a back side of an end portion of a belt, wherein the goggle attaching part is detachably attached to a headcover attaching part provided at right and left sides of the headcover so that the goggle can be attached to the headcover of the headgear.

Abstract: The invention provides swim caps comprising a pocket for holding an object. In certain embodiments the pocket is oriented on the swim cap such that an object placed in the pocket remains above water, or near the surface of the water, when the swim cap is worn while swimming. The swim caps are particularly suited for holding a global positioning satellite (GPS) device, such that satellite signal with the GPS device is maintained during swimming.

Abstract: An elastic seamed thin-walled article having a single opening consists of two halve pair-hand shape films made from thermoplastic material and bonded through a coupling portion. It has an opening formed with a lip portion in an integrated manner. The thin-walled article is formed by at least one layer of the thermoplastic material to provide desired elasticity and recyclable characteristics.

Abstract: A swimming/sports head protection device for protecting a user's head from an impact. The head protection device is made of a rigid and resilient material.

Abstract: A swim cap includes a shell forming a concave region terminating at a circumferential rim, and a resilient margin secured to the shell along the circumferential rim. The margin and circumferential rim form a visible boundary, while the shell and resilient margin each are formed from substantially waterproof material. The swim cap also can include at least one fastener configured to tighten the margin.

Abstract: A protective head-gear apparatus and a method for making the same is disclosed. The protective head-gear apparatus is buoyant and includes a cap and ear-guard that covers a user's ears while wearing the cap. The ear-guards include pads of cushions that are formed from a buoyant material and which are vented to allow water to pass through the ear-guard elements and allow the user to hear wearing the protective head-gear apparatus. In further embodiments of the invention, the ear-guards include outer shells or covers that are also vented. The ear-guard elements are permanently attached to the cap or alternatively are configured to detachably couple to the cap through an attachment mechanism.

Abstract: A wig and swim cap combination that will protect the hair in water. The hair part is constructed of products that do not change their shape in heat and water elements. This hair memory wig is the aesthetic quality of the invention. The impermeable swim cap is the protection quality of the invention. The combination wig and swim cap form an ingenious method of looking great and enjoying water sports without damaging ones hair.

Abstract: A swim cap (300) includes a body member (301) that defines a first cavity (302) and a second cavity (303). The first cavity (302) is for accommodating a swimmer's head (105), while the second cavity (303) is for accommodating a swimmer's hair (102), such as a ponytail, braids, extension braids, extensions, or dreadlocks. A head body portion (310) of the swim cap (300) sits about the swimmer's head (105), while a hair body portion (311) provides a compartment in which hair can be stowed without undue stretching or lumping.

Abstract: A swim cap includes a first portion configured to cover at least a portion of a crown of a user's head and having a first durometer. A second portion of the swim cap is secured to the first portion and has a second durometer, with the second durometer being smaller than the first durometer.

Abstract: An improved wig provides a wig and bathing cap configuration such that a wearer of the wig can participate in water-related activities. The wig and bathing cap configuration includes an outer layer defining an inner surface and an outer surface, an inner layer defining an inner surface and an outer surface, and the outer surface of the inner layer is bonded to the inner surface of the outer layer. Strands of hair are bonded to the outer surface of the outer layer and the inner surface of the inner layer defines a waterproof face.

Abstract: A cap includes a flexible body having a dome shape for conveniently conforming to a swimmer's head. The body includes an outer layer and an inner layer spaced from the outer layer such that a cavity is defined therebetween. The inner layer is provided with a plurality of conduits and a strap is integral with the outer layer and travels about a circumference of the cap. The present invention further includes a mechanism for effectively removing the stagnant air such that the inner layer can effectively maintain surface contact with the swimmer's hair and cooperate with the strap for preventing water from entering beneath the cap.

Abstract: A heat activated form fitting hair cap to protect the hair and to retain hair products in close proximity to the hair. A loosely fitted hair cap is made from a heat activated shrink-wrap material that may be substantially moisture and gas resistant. The cap is placed over the hair, and optionally, secured with a variety of retention means such as elastic, drawstrings, or ties. Upon application of heat, normally from a hair dryer, at or slightly above the activation temperature of the plastic, the shrink-wrap material is activated and shrinks snugly about the hair. This effectuates both a protection of the hair, and a tendency to trap and retain hair treatment products that might have been applied to the hair. Options include pouches containing releasable hair treatment products on the inside of the cap and tear away areas to customize the size of the cap to the wearer.

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 method of fabricating an articulated joint for a pressure vessel, especially a pressure suit, by separately forming a structural fabric and a gas barrier layer into a series of alternating peaks and valleys. The structural fabric can be formed into the three dimensional shape by patterning or heat shrinkage. The resulting articulated joint, pressure vessels and pressurized suits are also described.

Abstract: A head cover assembly for providing a user with a head covering that acts as a fashionable accessory that may offer enhanced comfort for users. The head cover assembly includes a skull member that has a perimeter wall defining a cavity. The cavity is adapted for receiving an upper portion of the head of the user. A fastening assembly is coupled to the skull member. The fastening assembly is adapted for securing the skull member tightly around the upper portion of the head of the user.

Abstract: A towel wrap for the head of a person whose hair is wet comprising a pouch made of a towel-type fabric, the pouch consisting of a generally rectangular piece of fabric having a horizontal bottom edge approximately four feet in length, a top edge spaced above the bottom edge and including a pair of curved flaps, a pair of spaced vertical side edges connecting from the top edge to the bottom edge to form the generally rectangular piece, the flaps having peaks which are about two feet from the bottom edge and the top edge having a center portion which is about 15 inches from the bottom edge, the bottom edge having a portion about two inches wide which is folded over and stitched back on to the fabric so as to provide a two inch wide belt which extends horizontally between the two side edges, the fabric piece being folded along a vertical center line extending from the center portion of the top edge to the bottom edge, a first piece of adhesive material attached to the belt to one side of the vertical center line

Abstract: A sports helmet with a full fabric brim. The helmet protects the skull from impact while the brim provides sun protection to the face, ears, neck, and upper shoulders. The helmet consists of a bowl-shaped, thin-walled, protective shell. The shell contains tear shaped vent holes in the crown and circular vent holes in the front and rear. The shell padding consists of closed cell foam pads in the front, rear, and crown. The helmet is secured by a four-point strap and is closed with a plastic snap buckle. A full fabric brim is attached to the inner edge of the shell with hook and loop strips. The shell padding is secured to the inner lining of the brim band with hook and loop strips. The brim band sandwiched between the shell and the padding provides a very secure attachment. The brim is constructed of heavy duty fabric that is pliable yet maintains its shape in extreme conditions. The material actually stiffens slightly when wet, making it ideal for water sports.

Abstract: Swim gear including a headpiece which covers the forward portion of the wearer's head and supports a pair of spaced lenses therein. A tailpiece which extends rearwardly from the forward portion of the wearer's head and terminates atop the wearer's head. An elastic band member is secured to the tailpiece and extends downwardly across the back of the wearer's head for secured relation with a connector member which is slidably carried on a head-encircling band. The head-encircling band extends around the wearer's head and has its ends secured to the headpiece adjacent each lens. The upper portion of the headpiece includes a surface for support of an appendage thereon. As a novelty feature, the appendage may be configured in the shape of the dorsal fin of a shark. Other configurations may be provided on the appendage, if desired.