Matthew Scott Rhoades

US Patent:

6966068, Nov 22, 2005

Filed:

Jun 29, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/879465

Inventors:

Ronald Johnson - Scottsdale AZ, US
David E. Calapp - Bellingham WA, US
Matthew A. Rhoades - Morgan Hill CA, US

Assignee:

Aero Tech Sports Corporation - Bellingham WA

International Classification:

A42B001/12

US Classification:

2 68, 22002

Abstract:

A semirigid swim cap () is disclosed, having a unitary construction. The swim cap is generally open at the bottom and includes a forward edge (), a rearward edge (), oppositely disposed ear cover portions (), and a center portion (). 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 () extends from an inner surface of the swim cap, near the open bottom.