Patent ID: 6421830
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A water-resistant sleeve shaped and dimensioned to fit over a portion of the body of a user and including(a) a distal end; (b) a proximate end; (c) pliable hem means connected to the proximate end of the sleeve and foldable when drawn closed to fit sealingly around the portion of the body of the user; (d) an elongate, flat elastic strip extending through said hem means to draw closed sealingly said hem means against the portion of the user's body, said elastic strip elastically contracting and tapering when stretched; (e) releasable engaging means shaped and dimensioned to (i) permit said strip to be stretched, tapered and drawn through said engaging means, (ii) slide said engaging means along said strip to a position adjacent the portion of the user's body, (iii) lock a portion of said stretched, tapered strip in said engaging means to prevent said strip from sliding through said engaging means, and (iv) release said stretched strip to bunch against said engaging means to interfere with slidable passage of said strip through said engaging means.