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Swimming cap

A technology for swimming caps and caps, applied in the field of swimming caps, can solve problems such as aggravation, deterioration of problems, hindering the flow of water, etc., and achieve the effect of improving design and size

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-04-16
SPEEDO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
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This depressed area around the nape of the neck impedes the flow of water, thus adversely affecting the swimmer's hydrodynamics
In the case of traditional swimming caps, this depressed area is exacerbated by the ridge created by the hair on the back of the head, thus exacerbating the problem

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[0053] figure 1 A prior art swimming cap 1 having a conventional shape is shown in . The hat 1 fits snugly onto the wearer's head 2 and ends at the nape 3 of the neck at the back of the head. Normally, to put on the hat 1 , the wearer will first form the hair into a bun or similar structure on the back of the head 2 and then stretch the hat 1 over the head 2 . The location of the hair (high on the back of the head 2 ) creates a bulge 4 at the back of the head. This hump 4 reinforces the depressed area created at the nape 3 of the neck, thereby creating a depressed area 5 that leads to an increased recirculation of water and thus resistance during swimming.

[0054] figure 2 A swimming cap 6 according to the invention is shown. The swimming cap 6 defines a cavity for receiving the wearer's head 2 and further defines an enlarged volume portion 7 which, in use, is positioned at the nape 3 of the wearer's neck, with To accommodate the wearer's hair. The enlarged volume 7 po...

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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.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to swimming caps for use in swimming and related water sports. Background technique [0002] Swimming caps for covering a swimmer's hair are known to serve a number of functions. It prevents the hair from dragging in the water, which would otherwise slow and disturb the swimmer. In addition, the cap prevents hair detached from the swimmer's scalp from clogging filters or the like in swimming pools. When the cap is made of waterproof material, it can also provide a protective cover that prevents the swimmer's hair from getting wet. These hats also protect the wearer's hair and scalp from exposure to chlorine. [0003] To facilitate wearing a hat, swimmers with long locks typically have their hair formed into a tight shape, such as a bun or ponytail. The hat is then placed on the head so that the hair is collected under the hat at the back of the head. This produces a head profile that essentially follows the shape of t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A42B1/12
CPCA42B1/12A63B33/00
Inventor 汤姆·华乐克里斯·约翰森梅兰妮·尼尔
Owner SPEEDO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
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