Swim cap with pocket

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.

1 . A swim cap comprising a first portion configured to cover all or part of a crown (upper back) of a user's head and a pocket. 
     
     
         2 . The swim cap of  claim 1  wherein when the swim cap is worn the pocket is positioned on the crown of the user's head. 
     
     
         3 . The swim cap of  claim 2  wherein when the swim cap is worn an access to the pocket is positioned towards the nape of the neck. 
     
     
         4 . The swim cap of  claim 2  wherein the pocket is positioned such that the pocket remains above a water line when the user is swimming in a face down position. 
     
     
         5 . The swim cap of  claim 4  wherein the pocket is positioned such that the pocket remains above a water line when the user is swimming a freestyle (crawl) stroke. 
     
     
         6 . The swim cap of  claim 1  wherein the pocket is integral to the first portion of the swim cap. 
     
     
         7 . The swim cap of  claim 1  wherein the pocket is on an external surface of the first portion of the swim cap. 
     
     
         8 . The swim cap of  claim 1  wherein the pocket comprises a flexible and stretchy material and/or mesh material configured to conform to and provide tension against an object within the pocket. 
     
     
         9 . The swim cap of  claim 1  comprising a flexible cushion positioned beneath the pocket. 
     
     
         10 . The swim cap of  claim 9  wherein the flexible cushion is a non-absorbent material. 
     
     
         11 . The swim cap of  claim 1  wherein the pocket comprises a closure mechanism. 
     
     
         12 . The swim cap of  claim 11  wherein the closure mechanism is selected from pressure fit, zipper, zip-lock, slide fastener, Velcro, snap, or button, or combination thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The swim cap of  claim 12  wherein the closure mechanism is said zipper. 
     
     
         14 . The swim cap of  claim 13  wherein said zipper is present on a side of the pocket that is oriented perpendicular to the base of the skull. 
     
     
         15 . The swim cap of  claim 14  wherein the pocket is constructed of a mesh material. 
     
     
         16 . The swim cap of  claim 1  wherein the pocket is configured to hold a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver, GPS enabled watch, MP3 player, packet of food or energy gel. 
     
     
         17 . The swim cap of  claim 1  constructed from latex, silicone, Lycra, a laminated elastic or stretch fabric or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         18 . The swim cap of  claim 17  wherein a first portion of the swim cap and the pocket are constructed from different materials. 
     
     
         19 . The swim cap of  claim 1  comprising 2 or more pockets. 
     
     
         20 . A swim cap comprising a pocket oriented towards the nape of the neck when the swim cap is worn, such that said pocket remains above water, or near the surface of the water when worn during swimming and said pocket comprises a zipper closure on a side of said pocket that is orientated perpendicular to the base of the neck.