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| 20100050321 | Sock with enlarged toe box - The embodiments include a sock that is able to keep the toe box of a shoe from creasing through the utilization of an enlarged toe section of the sock. The toe section may be enlarged by the addition of more material in the toe box area. The material may be the same as the rest of the sock. Additionally the toe box may be enlarged by adding a padded area to the toe box and securing the padded area by a means of attachment. In either embodiment the sock can vary as any other sock known to one skilled in the art except that the toe section is enlarged or a toe padding may be added to the toe box section so that any type of shoe can be kept from creasing in the toe area. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20090193567 | COVERING DEVICES WITH WARMER POCKETS - A covering device for a foot, hand or other appendage is provided with at least one floating pocket configured to retain a warming device near a particular region of the appendage, for example the toe region of a foot, while facilitating the flow of air around the warming device to enhance its efficacy. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100011486 | Lock socks - An apparatus for keeping a matched pair of socks together through all of the laundry steps and subsequent sorting for placing clothes back in drawers. Such apparatus comprises a first sock of a pair of socks, such first sock having one of a male and a female pre-selected fastening device disposed on an upper portion thereof. A second sock member of such pair of socks, such second sock member having an opposite one of a male and female pre-selected fastening device disposed on an upper portion of such second sock member. An embroidered design is disposed one of around and closely adjacent such fastening device on each of such pair of socks. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100043124 | GARMENT INCLUDING ANKLE CUSHION AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A hosiery garment is provided including a main body adapted to enclose at least a foot of a wearer, the main body having an outside and an inside, wherein the inside is configured to be in contact with the foot of the wearer. The hosiery garment includes a multi-layered cushion, the multi-layered cushion comprising an adhesive layer configured to adhere the multi-layered cushion to the inside of the main body, a synthetic rubber layer adhered to the adhesive layer, and a fabric layer adhered to the synthetic rubber layer and configured to be in contact with the foot of the wearer. Furthermore, the multi-layered cushion wraps partially around a back side of an ankle portion of the hosiery garment such that the multi-layered cushion protects an Achilles heel of the wearer from abrasion caused by a heel of a footwear. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20090158503 | Combination Sock and Shoe - A combination sock and shoe includes a shoe sole, an exterior sock that is secured to the shoe sole, an intermediate sock positioned inside the exterior sock, and an interior sock positioned inside the exterior sock and inside the intermediate sock. The intermediate sock is constructed as an anklet having an elastic ankle opening. The exterior and interior socks conceal the intermediate sock from view by sandwiching the intermediate sock between them. When a wearer's foot is inserted into the combination sock and shoe, the elastic ankle opening of the intermediate sock securely engages around the ankle of the wearer's foot and holds the wearer's foot to the shoe sole, thereby preventing the shoe sole from separating away from the heel of the wearer's foot during walking. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20100088804 | PERFORMANCE ENHANCED WATER SOCK - A water sock forming a tubular body having a pair of opposing, open ends that allow the water sock to be put on and removed as easily as any sock. The simple design of this water sock makes it compatible with any type of outer footwear. In one exemplary embodiment, a stretchable toe strap extends between opposing sides of the water sock adjacent to one of the open ends. This toe strap is received between two of the wearer's toes during use and prevents the water sock from sliding rearward toward the wearer's heel. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20120180196 | CUT-RESISTANT HOCKEY SOCK - A hockey sock is provided, constructed as a tube. The tube includes an outer textile layer and an inner lining including an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene yarn that confers cut-resistance to the hockey sock. The inner lining may be configured as a knit half-cardigan fabric that is disposed generally in a floating relationship with the outer textile layer such that the two are connected only at their respective top and bottom, and/or a select number of locations such as point connections, seams, or other connections that permit a sliding relationship between the layers. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120180195 | Socks having areas of varying stretchability and methods of manufacturing same - Disclosed herein are wearable socks, and related methods of manufacturing such socks, having selected areas of substantially greater stretchability as compared to the remaining portions of the sock that that resists removal by the wearer. In one exemplary embodiment, a sock constructed according to the disclosed principles may comprise first portions of the sock comprising a material having a first overall stretchability, and second portions of the sock comprising a material having a second overall stretchability. Additionally, in such exemplary embodiments, the second stretchability is substantially greater than the first stretchability such that one or more of the second portions are configured to continue to stretch in response to a removal force applied to the sock while adjacent one or more first portions reach their maximum stretchable length which thereby allows the removal force to overcome a compressive force of the one or more first portions. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20100269244 | MEDIALLY OR LATERALLY TEXTURED FOOTBEDS FOR CONTROLLING LOWER EXTREMITY KINEMATICS AND KINETICS - Footbeds (e.g., in footwear, socks, etc.) for engaging a plantar surface of a wearer's foot include one of the lateral or medial sides having a smooth or substantially smooth feel or surface while the opposite side has a textured feel or surface, e.g., by providing plural raised areas that define the textured feel or surface. Depending on the location of the texturing (lateral side or medial side) and/or the type of ambulatory activity (e.g., running or walking), lower extremity movement during the activity may be affected, e.g., to reduce pronation, reduce maximum eversion, reduce rearfoot range of motion, reduce eversion velocity, reduce plantarflexion when pushing off during a step, reduce inversion at heel strike, reduce eversion range of motion, reduce maximum internal tibial rotation, to increase stability during cutting motions, etc. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20090276939 | SOCK - A sock may include a first low-elasticity area disposed on a dorsal portion of the foot, the first low-elasticity area being band-shaped and having a lower elasticity than other areas of the sock. The first low-elasticity area may include a curved ankle portion and an end portion, the end portion being disposed below the curved ankle portion and extending to the base of the toes. The end portion may be positioned within a range from the base of the third toe to the base of the small toe. A center line in the course direction with respect to the width of the first low-elasticity area may gradually shift toward the side of the small toe in the course direction. Preferably, the first low-elasticity area applies a force that raises the side of the fifth toe toward the ankle curve portion thereby providing a resistive force against the ankle twisting inwards. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090235433 | Disposable Sock with Liquid Impermeable Inner Sole - This invention relates generally to a disposable sock with an inner liquid impermeable layer on the portion that covers the sole of the foot, and a breathable outer layer that encases the liquid impermeable layer and encases the remaining portion of the foot. The characteristics of the present invention increase circulation in the foot, aid in the absorption of a multitude of compounds, including lotions, ointments, or therapeutics to the foot, while minimizing bacterial growth, are cost efficient, lightweight and easy to use. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090013450 | Sock - The invention relates to a sock, especially for use in sports activities. Said sock comprises a shaft and a foot part having a toe and a heel area and a contact area between the toe and heel area, and is provided with a bandage. Said bandage ( | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090241244 | Nitrile coated sock - A sock suitable for wearing with shoes and protecting feet from contact with dirt and debris. The sock is coated on the heel and sole with a protective coating of nitrile. The interior of the sock has a band of nitrile in the area of the sock that covers the heel. The exterior coating protects the feet from the drying effects of prolonged contact with dirt. The interior band, when used in conjunction with an emollient applied to the heel, holds the emollient in contact with the skin, allowing the skin to be softened and protected. The sock can be laundered by virtue of its properties, and reused. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20110277218 | PERFORMANCE SOCK - Embodiments relate generally to the field of footwear, and more particularly to performance footwear, such as socks, for the prevention of bruising, blisters, irritation and moisture accumulation. In some embodiments, dynamic cushion socks are provided that may include independent cushioning segments in the midfoot region that allow for improved impact cushioning, while also reducing weight and improving ventilation. Some embodiments also include a medial tab for protecting the ankle bone (e.g., the malleolus) from scrapes, abrasions, friction, and/or impact. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110277217 | SEAMLESS SOCK AND METHOD OF KNITTING THE SAME - A sock and a method of knitting the same. Generally described, the present application relates to a sock. More specifically, the present application relates to a sock having a revolutionary design. In one illustrative embodiment, a stretchable foot sock made of Lycra® is provided. The foot sock can include an open leg end having soft ribbing for receiving a foot, toes, and at least a portion of a leg of a wearer. The foot sock can include a leg section for receiving at least a portion of the leg of the wearer. The foot sock can also include a foot section for receiving a foot of the wearer. Typically, the leg and foot sections include a top and bottom portion wherein the top portion includes a mesh structure and the bottom portion includes extra padding. Each of the sections can be seamlessly integrated. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20090199324 | Sinch socks - SINCH SOCKS are different then any other sock. Magnets, Snaps, or Velcro are sown around the brim of the sock to keep them together during the laundry process. To distinguish SINCH SOCKS from any other sock the actual connection site is sown and permanently fixed to the sock. It is not a clip. It is not removable. If there are conflicts with any other patents or any discrepancies about the uniqueness of Sinch Socks, then the distinction will be the fact that Sinch Socks can be available with connection sites around the entire top brim of the sock. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20110296587 | THIGH PORTIONS FOR GARMENTS - A garment that includes a body portion and a plurality of leg portions to be worn by a user. The garment further includes an optional extended crotch portion formed within a bottom portion of the body portion, and a plurality of thigh portions, integrally combined with or disposed a predetermined distance from, the extended crotch portion. Each thigh portion extends vertically along a respective inner thigh area of the garment and are formed of a material different from that of the leg portions. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110271423 | Articles of Apparel Providing Enhanced Body Position Feedback - Articles of apparel include: (a) a garment structure having one or more fabric elements structured and arranged to provide a close fit to at least one predetermined portion of a body (e.g., area(s) of the body for which enhanced position sensing and/or feedback are desired, such as the lower back, the arch of the foot, etc.); and (b) a body position feedback system engaged with or integrally formed as part of the garment structure. The body position feedback system may apply higher tensile or constricting forces to selected portions of the wearer's body, which can help stimulate or interact with nerves and deep tissue receptors located in various portions of the body. The increased forces at selected locations of the body give the wearer sensory feedback regarding the position or orientation of these parts of the body and can improve or accelerate development of “muscle memory.” | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110289656 | Shin Covering Athletic Apparel - The shin covering athletic apparel of the current invention is a sock, or tube of sock material, made of an elastic or stretchy material that forms to the leg, with a top cuff, where the top cuff is a band that keeps the sock from sliding down the leg of the user, that is used to secure athletic equipment to the leg of a user. Below the top cuff is a slit in the sock that that is closed preferably by means of a zipper. The slit is preferably slightly smaller than the length of a standard shin guard. In one embodiment, there is another band below the slit intended to help hold the shin guard in place. In another embodiment, there is a pouch on the inside of the sock where the bottom of the shin guard can rest. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110296588 | FOOTWEAR SYSTEM - The present invention provides a footwear system comprising a sock ( | 12-08-2011 |
| 20100101002 | Sock with electronic muscle stimulator integrated, massage socks - A pair of socks with electronic muscle stimulator device attached to socks to produce electrical stimulants inside socks allow user to massage their feet. Socks that integrate electronic muscle stimulator, conductive fabric, and electrodes woven into socks to distributes electric signals to all parts of socks, gives user the ability to stimulate, contract, massage, and relax feet muscles inside the socks without taking off shoes. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100077534 | Protective sock - A sock includes a pad with a bulbous region arranged across an upper side of a wearer's toes. The bulbous region is arranged to reinforce the toe region of a shoe worn atop the sock. In this manner, the bulbous region prevents unsightly wear creases from occurring. Moreover, the sock may be worn with a shoe that exhibits a sunken top toe region or unsightly wear lines to reduce or cause the lines to disappear. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20090282607 | Socks - The present invention provides a comfortable sock free from tightness in a sole portion. A sock is constructed so that a bottom extension portion | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100005566 | ORTHOPEDIC SUPPORT SOCK - An orthopedic support sock having a plurality of first pads secured to the outer side of its bottom and a plurality of second pads secured on selected portions of the sock and the first pad to customize the support for the foot of a wearer. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20090158504 | SOCK - The invention relates to a sock and more particularly to a sock designed to cushion the foot in particular locations around the foot of a wearer. The invention is particularly directed to a sock having a cushioning zone positioned to protect the bony prominences of the dorsal tarsus and to deflect pressure away from the dorsalis pedis pulse of the foot. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090188020 | SOCK WITH DECORATIVE PORTION - The sock may include a sock portion and a decorative portion. The decorative portion may be attached to the sock portion with an attachment mechanism. The decorative portion may be fur, synthetic fur, fabric or other materials. The decorative portion may include an opening and a closure for the opening. The closure may be a lace, such as, ribbon, cord, fabric, leather or other material. The closure may also be button and loop, snaps, hook and loop closure, hook and eye, or other closure. The decorative portion may be folded over the top of the shoe. In one embodiment, the sock portion may be removably attached to the decorative portion, with an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism may be snaps, hook and loop closure, or other attachment mechanism. In one embodiment, the lace may include a decorative item. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100287686 | PEDICURE SOCK - The present invention relates to a sock for use during and after a pedicure comprising: a bootie portion, where said bootie encloses the heel, sole and portion of the top of the foot; a drawstring enclosed around the perimeter of the insertion opening of the bootie portion; a plurality of toe openings, where the toe openings expose the toes of the wearer; toe dividers between each of the toe openings; and toe cushions on the upper portion of each toe opening. The drawstring may be exposed at the heel portion of the bootie to allow for tightening thereof. The present invention enhances the pedicure experience by protecting the foot and extending the benefits of costly lotions and pedicures. After all, often feet are sensitive after being exfoliated and scrubbed, especially if razors are used for extracting calluses. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20120066815 | CUSHIONED SOCK FOR HIGH HEEL FOOTWEAR - The present disclosure relates to cushioned socks or stockings particularly adapted for use with high heel footwear. The disclosed socks or stockings include a cushioning pad that is positioned below the metatarsal region of the foot, also known as the ball of the foot, and may extend under all or a part of the toes. Socks or stockings according to the present disclosure may be toe socks designed for dress shoes, ankle high, calf high, or longer. The disclosed cushioning pad stocking adapts and adjusts to different shoes (e.g., different height heels). The disclosed cushioned pad sock also adapts and adjusts to the foot as the wearer walks or otherwise shifts their weight on their feet. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120102626 | SOCK WITH HEEL PADDING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Embodiments of socks having heel padding are disclosed herein. A heel padding can be attached to the heel pocket area of a sock, preferably in the top half of the heel pocket area. Such socks can be particularly advantageous in improving the comfort, as well as the fit of shoes on a person's feet. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120102625 | Athletic Sock - An athletic sock formed from a yarn comprising Coolmax® polyester fibers, cotton fibers and Lycra® polyurethane-polyurea copolymer fiber. The sock has a toe portion, at least one compression portion, a heel and ankle portion, and an upper band at the top portion of the sock. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20090077718 | Energy Suppressing footwear device - The invention is a therapeutic device, manifest as an improvement to footwear generally. The improvement is the inclusion/affixing of a visual reference, for the purpose of suppressing the energy of that to which is referred. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20100212068 | FOOT ALIGNMENT SOCKS - Foot Alignment Socks are a uniquely designed adaptation of regular socks used to alleviate minor foot problems. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20090113602 | Sock - The invention relates to a sock, especially for use in sports activities. Said sock comprises a cushioning in the region of the Achilles tendon, which is formed by at least two cushions ( | 05-07-2009 |
| 20100299809 | ARTICLE TO BE ARRANGED AT THE SOLE OF A HUMAN FOOT - There is provided an article to be arranged at the sole of a human foot, in particular for practicing sports and physical activities. In particular the article relates to a sock, to be used mainly for practicing sports and physical activities (for example golf), wherein on the zone of the sock (P) arranged at the sole of the foot, one or more plates ( | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100319106 | INDIVIDUAL TOE SOCK - The present invention relates to a toe sock to cover the hallux comprising: a woven hosiery, where said woven hosiery covers the entire hallux and snugly fits over the hallux; and a decorative design on the top portion of the woven hosiery. The toe sock according to the present invention may be manufactured of a stretchable material such as cotton or spandex. In another exemplary embodiment, the toe sock may be designed to cover any foot digit. In another exemplary embodiment, a group of toe socks may be designed where each toe sock fits exclusively over each individual toe digit. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110030125 | LEG WEAR FOR SLEEP - The leg wear for sleep according to an aspect of the present invention is leg wear adapted to be worn during sleep and has a double-layered structure in which an inside member and an outside member that do not constrict the foot of a wearer are layered. The inside member has a napped surface, and the outside member has a higher drape and a smoother surface than the inside member. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110107501 | SOCKS AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF SAME - Improved sock or similar garment for preventing leg alignment problems is disclosed. The improved sock or similar garment has a structural region having an inelastic region woven together into a structure having a strong elastic intensity. When worn, the region forms a heel constricting band so as to join an area near a tip of the calcaneal tuberosity with a superior portion of the talus, wherein the heel constricting band divides the structure of the heel region in two. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110113530 | ARTICLE TO BE WORN ON THE FOOT IN CONJUNCTION WITH SANDALS - An article of apparel for the foot comprising five individual toe shafts with distal openings. The article is adapted to leave a foot heel uncovered. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110239352 | Selectively Feltable Garment - Garments are provided that include feltable fibers in selected areas to provide high durability. Garments are manufactured with feltable fibers is selected areas, such as high wear or high impact areas, and are then subjected to the felting (or fulling) process to produce a garment having partially felted fibers on the selected areas. Such a garment may be a sock with felted areas selected in the heel and toe areas. Such socks have enhanced resistance to wear in these high wear areas, and therefore are useable for longer periods of time for the user of the sock. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110209268 | Button together socks - Socks are hard to keep together and it is easy to loose them. The button system solves this problem. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20100037370 | METHOD FOR MAKING AN ITEM OF CLOTHING LIKE AN ANKLE SOCK - A method for making, through a circular machine for making socks with alternate motion, an item of clothing like an ankle sock in “continuum” stitched without seams to form a single piece made up of a front end elongated in the shape of a pocket, that can be associated with the toe of the foot and comprising a first and a second front portion, a rear end, also pocket-shaped, able to be associated with the heel of the foot and comprising a first and a second rear portion, and a connecting part between the front and rear ends, comprising a sole portion and two side portions, having an opening in which to insert the foot, all of the portions of the ankle sock being made with stitching steps, in which such a method foresees many simultaneous independent yarn-feeders during all of the quoted stitching steps to obtain a single ankle sock. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20110072557 | Protective foot and footwear covering - The inventive concept is directed to a unitary protective cover for either a foot or a shoe. The cover is made of a plastic material, is stretchable and fluid impervious. The cover is so constructed to extend above an ankle of a leg of a wearer and the cover has a stretchable band it its top to hug the leg of a wearer. The elastic band can made by doubling the basic material of the cover at this location. The protective cover is form fitting to the extent that it will separate the toes of a foot. The protective cover is mainly designed and intended to cover open sores of the foot that were caused by an accident, abrasion or surgery. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110061148 | Sock constructed with an insole - A sock constructed with an insole comprising of an insole and a sock having a sock body and an opening. The sock, having a sock sole comprised of an inner and an outer sock sole. A pocket is formed between the two sock soles where an insole is to be placed and securely sealed in. The foot of the wearer is to rest on the inner sock sole; thereby, ensuring that the foot of the wearer is not to rest on the insole directly. In conclusion, a sock constructed with an insole prevents the wearer from having to transfer the insoles between different pairs of shoes and offers continuing comfort to the wearer once the shoes are removed. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20120198601 | VAPOR-PERMEABLE WATERPROOF SOCK - A vapor-permeable waterproof sock includes a cylindrical main body including a cloth having vapor permeability and that is waterproof. The vapor-permeable waterproof sock covers a range from a foot tip portion to a crus portion. The cylindrical main body includes a plurality of cloth areas, each of which expands and contacts more easily in one direction as compared with other directions. The plurality of cloth areas are joined together, and include a crus cloth area expanding and contracting more easily in a circumferential direction of the crus portion as compared with in a longitudinal direction of the crus portion, the crus cloth area covering the crus portion; and a planta portion cloth area expanding and contacting more easily in a longitudinal direction of the planta portion as compared with a width direction of the planta portion. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20090126082 | Surgical Sock - A sterile orthopaedic containment sock is described. The sock is made of a surgical polymer material, and is applied to a patient's foot prior to a surgery to isolate contaminants. The sock conforms to the patient's foot and may be packaged such that its application needs not incur contact between the patient's foot and the hand of the person applying the sock. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090126081 | Sock - Die The invention relates to a sock, especially for use in sports, which comprises a foot part ( | 05-21-2009 |
| 20080222778 | ARTICLES HAVING CONNECTABLE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE DEVICES - A set of at least two articles of clothing, each having at least one suction-based connector affixed thereto, such that when said connectors are suctionally engaged, they produce and maintain a suction-force connection therebetween, substantially until the connectors are subjected to a sufficient force that separates them. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20110162129 | SAFETY STOCKING - A safety stocking ( | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110252541 | Apparel for a foot with multiofitting and multi-purpose capabilities - An article of apparel for a foot comprising a stocking, the stocking providing multi-fitting and multi-purpose capabilities such that a first fit is available when the stocking is worn on the foot with the first coverage exposed and a second fit is available when worn with a second coverage exposed and wherein the stocking is adapted to be exposed when worn with a shoe. Additionally, the stocking when worn with a shoe provides a multi-purpose embellishment of the shoe | 10-20-2011 |
| 20100281602 | Sock with Grip - A sock for helping to retain a pant leg in position on a leg of a wearer of the sock, includes a leg portion that extends along the leg of the wearer and over the pant leg, the leg portion having a grip on its inner surface for gripping the pant leg to resist upward movement of the pant leg along the leg of the wearer. The sock can also be used alone with the grip helping to reduce slippage of the sock on the wearer's leg. The sock also can help to maintain athletic equipment in place on the wearer's leg. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110131706 | SPORTS SOCK - A knitted sports garment ( | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110167538 | STOCKING RELEASABLY ATTACHABLE TO FOOTWEAR - Hosiery, such as stockings, are releasably and removably attachable to footwear such as flip-flop type sandals, and/or serve to secure a flip-flop adjacent the foot while the flip-flop is being worn. An instep covering front flap is provided, covering portions of the top of the foot while leaving toes exposed. The stockings include cooperating fastening elements configured to secure the stocking to the V-strap portion of the flip-flop. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110185474 | Airport Sock - A transparent foot covering that provides a hygienic barrier between the wearer and a supporting surface. The covering is a one-piece structure with an open end and a closed end, suitable for quick application and removal. An elastic band around the open end ensures the covering stays fixed to the wearer's foot while in use. The covering provides protection from non-hygienic surfaces and as well as visual transparency required for airport security checks. Mold, germs and floor fungi are prevented from contacting the wearer, while the transparency provides airport personnel the ability to visually inspect the wearer's feet while passing through security checkpoints. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110302699 | SOCK - To provide a functional area partially within the toe area on the sole side of the sock. Providing a needle-lowering area | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120036616 | PANTYHOSE GARMENT AND METHOD OF MAKING - A pantyhose garment, comprising: a topband portion having a top end, a bottom end, inside and outside, wherein the width between the top end and the bottom end is between 2 and 5 inches; a hose portion having a top portion and two leg portions, wherein the hose portion is connected along the top edge of the top portion at a connection point above the bottom end of the topband portion by a seam that gathers the topband portion and creates frills from said seam when unworn such that the top end of the topband portion flares out; wherein the inside of the topband portion is a slip-resistant material. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120030862 | System for Custom Styling a Stocking - A system comprises at least one foot component comprising fabric being configured with a first style as a foot portion of a stocking. The foot component further comprises a toe portion, an ankle portion, and an ankle bonding area on the ankle portion. At least one calf component comprising fabric is configured with a second style as a calf portion of a stocking. The calf component further comprises a bottom portion, a top portion, a bottom bonding area on the bottom portion being configured for joining with the ankle bonding area, and a top bonding area on the top portion. A first joining mechanism is configured for joining the ankle bonding area and the bottom bonding area in which the at least one foot component being joined to the at least one calf component forms a custom stocking. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20110314591 | Leg Garment - A leg garment according to the present invention includes a body portion covering at least an instep, a sole and an ankle of a leg. The leg garment includes a support strip exerting a tightening force larger than that of a portion of the leg garment around the support strip. The support strip is arranged in the shape of an inwardly-wound helix extending from the instep to the ankle through the sole. The support strip includes: a first tightening portion arranged so as to medially extend from the instep to the sole; and a second tightening portion arranged so as to extend obliquely upward from a lateral side to a medial side of a ventral ankle, the second tightening portion compressing the ventral ankle via a surface thereof. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120054945 | Protective Half Sock For Use In Multi-Stage Recovery - A protective half sock for use in multi-stage recovery includes a sock body constructed of a rib knit with Terry cushion, and a knitted posterior welt configured with the sock body and defining a rear opening for insertion of a limb. The sock body may be constructed of a 3×1 rib knit with Terry cushion. The knitted posterior welt may be formed by a 1×1 rib knit. The half-sock includes wool fibers, polyester-coated elastomeric fibers, polyester fibers, and nylon fibers. The cross stretch of the welt is less than the cross stretch of the body. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120017354 | Sock With Connected Toe Compartments - A sock for a foot, including toe compartments that can receive a toe of the foot. Each of the toe compartments is connected at a position along its length to an adjacent one of the toe compartments. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120017355 | COMBINATION SOCK AND SHOE - A combination sock and shoe includes a shoe sole, an exterior sock that is secured to the shoe sole, an intermediate sock positioned inside the exterior sock, and an interior sock positioned inside the exterior sock and inside the intermediate sock. The intermediate sock is constructed as an anklet having an elastic ankle opening. The exterior and interior socks conceal the intermediate sock from view by sandwiching the intermediate sock between them. When a wearer's foot is inserted into the combination sock and shoe, the elastic ankle opening of the intermediate sock securely engages around the ankle of the wearer's foot and holds the wearer's foot to the shoe sole, thereby preventing the shoe sole from separating away from the heel of the wearer's foot during walking. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120167276 | APPAREL BAND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF BINDING CLOTHING ARTICLES - The disclosed embodiments relate generally to an apparel band system for attaching clothing items together during cleaning or storage. The apparel band may also be used to provide athletic support. The material for the apparel band is a flexible, comfortable material that stretches, and preferably matches the color of the clothing article it is attached thereon. Attachment to the clothing article may be fixed or removable. The apparel band may be attached to any portion of the clothing article. Preferably the apparel band is attached such that it can be hidden or placed inside the clothing article. In addition, there may be more than one apparel band attached to a single clothing article. In another embodiment the sock band may be inherently formed in the sock such as in the form of a slot. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120124717 | Sock Structure and Method of Use - Sock structure that is especially useful in applying a cold pack to a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy treatment, and a method of applying a cold pack to a wearer (e.g. a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy treatment), using the sock structure. The sock structure comprises a sock body that includes (i) a foot portion configured to cover substantially all of the wearer's foot, (ii) a leg portion configured to cover a portion of the wearer's ankle and leg, and (iii) a turned heel that provides an angular (turned) junction between the foot and leg portions. Moreover, the sock structure comprises a pocket integral with the sock body and located along predetermined portions of the bottom of the foot portion and the turned heel. The pocket is connected with the sock body in a manner that provides heat transmitting relationship between the pocket and the sole and heel of a human foot and heel located in the sock body, and the pocket is configured for receiving a cold pack and supporting the cold pack along the bottom of the foot portion and a predetermined portion of the turned heel, with the cold pack in heat transmitting relation with the sole and heel of a human foot located in the sock body. The leg portion of the sock body has an opening through which a human foot and heel can be inserted into the sock body with the heel of the foot located in the turned heel of the sock body, and the pocket has a separate opening for receipt of a cold pack with at least a portion of the cold pack located adjacent to the sole of the foot and a predetermined portion of the heel of the human foot. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120131728 | Integrated Flexible Textile Footwear with Graphic Insert - A greeting card having a pair of nested textile foot-coverings, a rigid planar insert and a graphic insert for including a message to a recipient. Alternatively, said card may be enclosed in an envelope or clear plastic packaging. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20100175167 | Foot moisturizing sock - The present invention is a durable yet disposable plastic sock with an expandable opening designed to enclose foot care products allowing user to receive foot care treatments while granting mobility during the process. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100050320 | Hosiery with removable foot cushion - Footwear hosiery is provided, which includes a first layer defining a front portion, an arch portion and a rear portion. A second layer is connected with at least one of the arch portion and the front portion in a configuration to define a receptacle having an opening. A pad is configured for removable disposal within the receptacle. The first layer may be a fabric material. The second layer may be fabricated from a flexible material. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100050322 | Orthotic footsock and integrated removable gel arch pad - An orthotic device having an arch gel pad formed of resilient material. The gel pad is designed to be removably placed into and housed within an elongated pocket which sewn into the interior of a foot sock and along the sock bottom, wherein the arch gel pad pocket is capable of housing the arch gel pad. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20120246803 | METHOD OF MAKING A KNIT SOCK/HEEL - A method of making a sock having a leg portion, a gusset, a foot and a toe includes knitting a tubular member having a cylindrical body with a closed end, using, preferably a conventional circular knitting machine. The circular body is shaped to look like a sock and then subjected to heat and/pressure causing the fibers of the body to set. The circular body is knit from standard fiber yarns, including yarns made from natural and artificial fibers. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120311768 | SOCK WITH PAIRING DEVICE - A sock includes a tube of material having a closed end and an open end, a tunnel formed in the tube of material, a fastener located in the tunnel, and an access opening to access the fastener in the tunnel, wherein when worn, most of the fastener is located in the tunnel. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120255101 | Flat, topless socks - The flat, topless sock is are re-usable, machine washable/dryable, sock/stocking alternative that is inserted into a shoe or sandal, adhering to the shoe's insole so it can be worn in place of traditional socks to give the wearer the “no-sock” look while providing the benefits of wearing a sock. The preferred embodiment of the flat, topless sock consists of a soft, durable, absorbent surface in contact with the skin on the bottom of the foot and an adhesive/anti-slip surface on the opposite side which is in contact with/adheres to the insole of the shoe or sandal. Optional features may include but are not limited to: the addition of extra layer(s) for added comfort, shock and/or sweat absorption; the addition of an anti-microbial agent; a design modification to allow for use in a thong sandal; and an unlimited variety of decorative material designs, colors, textures, stitching patterns or appliqués. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120227161 | HOSIERY WITH REMOVABLE FOOT CUSHION - Footwear hosiery is provided, which includes a first layer defining a front portion, an arch portion and a rear portion. A second layer is connected with at least one of the arch portion and the front portion in a configuration to define a receptacle having an opening. A pad is configured for removable disposal within the receptacle. The first layer may be a fabric material. The second layer may be fabricated from a flexible material. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20090172867 | FOOT COVERING - A form-fitting foot covering ( | 07-09-2009 |
| 20080301856 | SOCK MATCHING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for matching socks or other substantially identical objects comprises a first sock with a first symbol disposed on it and a second sock with a second symbol disposed on it. The second symbol is non-identical to and associated with the first symbol. The symbols may be associated with each other by comprising a query and response, different representations of the same concept, two parts of a whole, source or origin, and other associations. The apparatus and method assist in matching as well as in teaching desired concepts. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20110119810 | Disposable Flat Sock - A flat sock with a unique layering system that is able wick moisture away from the sole of a user's feet. The present invention is flat sock that is able to replace the conventional tube sock. The present invention is a disposable insertion that can easily be replaced. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110119809 | Hidden hosiery - The present invention is directed to a hosiery article that is worn on the foot and is completely hidden or essentially hidden from sight when a shoe is worn over it. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a hosiery article that is designed to be worn on a foot such that it will not be visible or at least is essentially hidden when a shoe is worn, comprising: (i) a heel portion that accepts a heel of the foot and covers the back of the heel up to just below ankle-height and a portion of the sides of the heel; (ii) a sole portion that is attached to the heel portion and covers most of a sole of the foot; and (iii) a toe portion that is attached to the sole portion and covers the tops of the toes and a side of the big toe and a side of the smallest toe; and wherein the hosiery is made of natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or a mixture of natural and synthetic fibers. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110119808 | FOOT STABILIZER SOCKS AND STABILIZER PADS THEREFOR - A stabilizing sock has a foot section having a shape corresponding to a human foot and comprising a rearfoot portion corresponding to human calcaneous and talus bones and to tibial and fibular malleoli, a forefoot portion corresponding to human metatarsal and phalanx bones, and a midfoot portion between the rearfoot portion and the forefoot portion and corresponding to human cuboid, navicular and cuneiform bones. The sock has a medial stabilizer region on a medial side of the sock and a lateral stabilizer region on a lateral side of the sock. The medial stabilizer region covers a forward medial region of the rearfoot portion and a rearward medial region of the midfoot portion, and the lateral stabilizer region covers a forward lateral region of the rearfoot portion. The sock may also include lace bite protector regions and boot bang protector regions. Kits for assembling stabilizing socks are also described. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110119807 | Article for alleviating bunion deformity and pain - An article for overcoming the inward deforming tendency of the big toe of a person suffering from bunions is herein disclosed. The article is constructed of stretch fabric in the form of a tube sock which transitions in the region encompassing the toes, into two distinct pockets. A first elongated pocket encompasses the second through fifth toes, while the other pocket encompasses the big toe. A gap between the pockets works in combination with multiple layers of elastomeric material knit in a long but narrow band on the outside of the big toe and running down the side of the sock. When the sock is donned, the band of elastomeric material creates compressive restoring forces that draw the big toe pocket, and thus the big toe, outwardly from the other toes. Continuous use of the article serves to stretch tight tendons and toes muscles, and deter bunion pain and deformity. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120260402 | Feet Insulating Uni-sock Device - This invention relates to a feet insulating uni-sock device employed while sleeping. It comprises a first panel of a substantially feet shaped portion and a substantially lower leg shaped portion coupled to a second panel of a substantially feet shaped portion and a substantially lower leg shaped portion using a single continuous seam. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120266363 | MULTI-TOP SOCK - The present utility invention and ornamental design relates to a sock construction, particularly, to the assembly of a multi-top sock described herein. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120266362 | Sock with Zones of Varying Layers - A sock with zones of varying numbers of layers is formed as a single tube on a circular knitting machine. At least one end of the tube is doubled back over a portion of the remainder of the tube to form a double layer first zone. The sock further includes a single layer zone adjacent to the double layer first zone, where no such folding occurs. Optionally, a second end of the tube may also be folded to create a third zone having two layers of material. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20110265252 | A Sock and a Method for its Manufacture - There is provided herein, a sock comprising a toe and/or a heel area, wherein said toe area is divided to at least two sub-areas, wherein a borderline between at least two adjacent sub-areas is essentially vertical. There is also provided, a method for manufacturing a sock comprising forming a toe and/or a heel area divided to at least two sub-areas, wherein a borderline between at least two adjacent sub-areas is essentially vertical. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110265251 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJOINING A PAIR OF SOCKS - The present invention relates to a method of adjoining a pair of socks comprising the steps of: attaching a button to a first sock of the pair of socks; creating an insertion mechanism in a second sock of the pair of socks; and inserting the button into the insertion mechanism to join the first sock to the second sock. The insertion mechanism may include an open loop. The present invention further relates to a pair of adjoining socks comprising: a button on a first sock; and a mechanism for inserting the button on a second sock. The mechanism for inserting may include an open loop. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120084902 | SOCKS WITH POUCH FOR INSOLES - The socks with pouch for insoles provide a device for stabilizing insoles and include a pouch for receiving and removably retaining the insole therein. The pouch is fabricated from a soft, moisture-absorbing, washable liner, such as terry cloth or the like. The sock may be manufactured in various colors and lengths (anklet, calf, knee, etc.) to accommodate aesthetic tastes. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120090077 | Sole Coated Toe Sock - The present invention relates to socks and related items and specifically, toe socks that are breathable but include a thin protective barrier on the sole to guard against most types of penetration. The invention comprises a five toed sock that includes a thin elastomer protective layer, preferably natural latex rubber or nitrile, generally located on the exterior portions of the heel, arch, pad, and toes sections. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120284902 | FOOT WEAR - Socks include a tiptoe section, a heel section, a body section excluding a flexible section, and a foot section excluding the tiptoe section and the heel section, provided with a figure eight section supporting the wearer's talocrural joint. A holding section in the figure eight section is joined at one end to the tiptoe section and at the other end to the flexible section and extends toward the front side of the fabric. A supporting section that is a part of the knitted fabric in the figure eight section, excluding the holding section is continuous between the holding section and the heel section from the body section to the feet section. The stretch resistance, in the lengthwise direction of the fabric, of the supporting section is larger than the stretch resistance, in the length width direction of the fabric, of the holding section. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20100199409 | STOCKINGS - A stocking which comprises a knitting yarn having an ion powder formed through pulverizing a poly-element ore (defined in the specification) incorporated therein. The above stocking generates negative ions, which improve the circulation of blood, from the knitting yarn itself and thus is useful for the health promotion, for example, the increase of immune strength, mental stabilization, the improvement of physical function, the excretion of a waste product, the improvement of the function of a respiratory organ, and the lightening of the feeling of lassitude. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100170027 | Toe Spacer Sock and Corrective Footwear - A sock contains built-in cushions or spacers to correct or protect the toes, or to provide the wearer better comfort. The cushions or spacers may be retained between the toes in a tube, formed integrally with the sock, which is everted to a position between adjacent toes. | 07-08-2010 |
