Elastic cord

Abstract

An elastic cord comprising an elongated string having a first end and an opposite second end. An outer cover is formed from polymer material such as an air permeable, hydrophobic wicking fiber material. The outer cover may be formed of a recycled material. The outer cover surrounds an elastic core. The elastic core can be made of a polymer or a rubber material. The core material may be formed from a recycled material.

1 . An elastic cord comprising:
 a. a first end,   b. an opposite second end,   c. an outer cover formed from an air permeable, hydrophobic wicking fiber material; and   d. an elastic core.   
     
     
         2 . The elastic cord of  claim 1 , wherein said outer cover is formed from an polymer weave. 
     
     
         3 . The elastic cord of  claim 1 , wherein said core is formed from an elastic polymer. 
     
     
         4 . The elastic cord of  claim 3 , wherein said elastic polymer is formed from Lycra®. 
     
     
         5 . The elastic cord of  claim 1 , wherein said elastic core is formed from a plurality of grouped strands. 
     
     
         6 . The elastic cord of  claim 1 , wherein said elastic cord is between 18-30 inches long. 
     
     
         7 . The elastic cord of  claim 1 , wherein said elastic cord is more than 30 inches in length. 
     
     
         8 . The elastic cord of  claim 1 , further comprising a locking mechanism adapted to releasably receive said elastic cord so that a portion of said elastic cord forms a loop between said first end and said second end of said elastic cord, said locking mechanism being adapted to allow for the adjustment of the length of said loop. 
     
     
         9 . The elastic cord of  claim 8 , said locking mechanism further comprises a body and a wheel, wherein said wheel is slidably received by said body so as to releasably secure said elastic cord within said body. 
     
     
         10 . An elastic cord comprising:
 a. an elongated string having first end and an opposite second end;   b. an outer cover formed from recycled polymer material; and   c. an elastic core.   
     
     
         11 . The elastic cord of  claim 10 , wherein said outer cover is formed from an air permeable, hydrophobic wicking fiber weave. 
     
     
         12 . The elastic cord of  claim 10 , wherein said elastic core is an elastic polymer. 
     
     
         13 . The elastic cord of  claim 10 , wherein said elastic core is formed from Lycra®. 
     
     
         14 . The elastic cord of  claim 10 , wherein said elastic core is formed from a recycled polymer. 
     
     
         15 . An article of footwear comprising:
 a. a sole;   b. an upper portion connected to said sole and defining a plurality of eyelets;   c. an elastic cord comprising
 i. a first end, 
 ii. a second end, 
 iii. an outer cover formed from an air permeable, hydrophobic wicking fiber material, and 
 iv. an elastic polymer core; 
 wherein said elastic cord has a length sufficient to be threaded through said plurality of eyelets; and 
   d. a flange located at a first side of said plurality of eyelets proximate a toe portion of said upper portion, said flange defining a recessed portion;   wherein
 when said elastic cord is secured, at least one loop is formed adjacent a second side of said plurality of eyelets distal from said toe portion, and 
 said at least one loop is received by said flange recessed portion. 
   
     
     
         16 . An article of footwear of  claim 15 , wherein said outer cover is formed from a recycled polymer. 
     
     
         17 . An article of footwear of  claim 15 , wherein said outer cover is formed from a polymer weave. 
     
     
         18 . An article of footwear of  claim 15 , wherein said outer cover is formed from recycled plastic bottles. 
     
     
         19 . An article of footwear of  claim 15 , wherein said core is formed from Lycra®. 
     
     
         20 . An article of footwear of  claim 15 , wherein said elastic polymer core is formed from a plurality of grouped strands.